Arts @ the Marina July 2, 3
By Bryan Jessop
Art enthusiasts on both sides of the border will again have the chance to celebrate their respective nations’ birthdays by surrounding themselves with the aesthetic works of local creators. The 24th annual Arts at the Marina will take place at Rick Atkin Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3, once again bringing the works of dozens of local artists to the same location for visitors to admire, discuss and purchase. Approximately 60 exhibitors with works of various mediums have registered thus far for the 2016 event. Most vendors hail from across Windsor-Essex County and Chatham-Kent, although a few make the journey from communities such as Guelph and Waterloo.
Organizers Chad Riley and Jan Bateman — director of the Leamington Arts Centre and board of directors committee chairperson, respectively — will continue to accept vendor registrations until Thursday, June 30, the day before set up. To register as an exhibitor, contact the LAC at 519-3262711 or e-mail director@ leamingtonartscentre.com. Both days of the event (Continued on Page 3)
New OPP vessel christened in Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
A journey that began in Sault Ste. Marie then on to St. Thomas recently brought those involved to Leamington.
Several uniform, auxiliary and civilian representatives of the Ontario Provincial Police, members of the Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards, border patrol and security officials from both sides of the border, the RCMP, other law enforcement workers from across Ontario and Michigan as well as thousands of fish flies gathered at Leamington Municipal Marina Thursday, June 23 for the christening of the Essex County OPP Marine Unit’s newest vessel, the Chris D. Lewis. The patrol boat — the largest of the 130 in the OPP’s province-wide fleet — has been named after retired Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Chris Lewis. Hailing originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Lewis became the OPP’s first born-and-raised commissioner of Northern Ontario. After starting his career with the OPP in 1978, he served at the position of commissioner from 2010 to 2014 before retirement and subsequent replacement by Vince Hawkes. Both were amid the list of speakers who addressed a large crowd of guests at the marina before the vessel of Lewis’s name was traditionally christened with the smashing of a bottle of champagne, along its port side.
Lewis played a key role in designating a vessel to assist in the policing of Pelee Island. The boat named in his honour is 38
feet in length while featuring a 14-foot beam and tipping the scales at 13 tons, making it both the newest and largest addition to the OPP’s current fleet. The Chris D. Lewis is powered by twin 400 horsepower Volvo-Penta D6 diesel engines, allowing for a cruising speed of up to 36 knots or roughly 70 km/hr. Introduced to active service in the autumn of last year after being built by Kanter Marine in St. Thomas, the vessel patrols in excess of 1,600 km of waterways including western Lake Erie, the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Pelee Island and 23 smaller rivers. It joins one other boat dedicated to the Essex County OPP’s Marine Unit program, a 23-foot Seaswirl Striper. The purpose-built
Chris D. Lewis’s design included consultation from several senior OPP Marine officers, allowing it to withstand waves of up to 13 feet in height.
The previous service of similar nature for the Essex County OPP Marine Unit took place at the marina in Lakeshore. The waters of the county’s more northerly port were considered too shallow to accommodate the flotilla of eight other vessels — both Canadian and American, some built at Hike Metal in Wheatley — that joined the Chris D. Lewis in its arrival for the June 23 ceremony. Amherstburg’s marina was also considered for the christening, but the Leamington location’s picturesque surroundings and arrangements made through
the municipality led to a selection of the local port.
Hawkes and Lewis were joined by several other notable guests for the event, including MP Tracey Ramsey, MPP Taras Natyshak, Leamington mayor John Paterson, Pelee Island mayor Rick Masse, Leamington-Mexican consul Alberto Bernal Acero, Caldwell First Nation chief Louise Hillier, Essex County warden Tom Bain and OPP municipal associates representing Windsor, LaSalle, Amherstburg, ChathamKent and North Bay, and Essex County OPP detachment commanderinspector Glenn Miller.
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Ontario Provincial Police chief superintendent Angie Howe — wife of retired OPP commissioner Chris Lewis — along with Leamington mayor John Paterson and Pelee Island mayor Rick Masse look on as Lewis breaks a bottle of champagne along the port side of the OPP vessel named in his honour. The christening ceremony took place at Leamington Municipal Marina Thursday, June 23.
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Law enforcement well represented
Mill Street businesses receive CIP funding for exterior improvements
The owners of Bradt’s Butcher Block and Nader’s Taxi on Mill St. W. in Leamington have received approval for Building Exterior and Façade Improvement grants under the Municipality’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
The improvements will include new exterior finishes, signage, municipal numbering and lighting on both the front and rear of the buildings.
The changes to these buildings will contribute significantly to the updated look and feel that is starting to take shape on Mill St. W.
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“Leamington is very, very, very fortunate to be located on one of the Great Lakes of our entire system, Lake Erie,” noted Mayor John Paterson. “It’s our responsibility as individual citizens and politicians to protect our Great Lakes, and that’s what this is about today. We’re looking at a ship here today that is designed to protect us while we’re enjoying one of the finite resources on a daily basis. I thank the OPP for bringing such as vessel to Leamington, for selecting Leamington as a place where it is anchored.”
“I know that this investment that the province has made in our region is critically important, especially to our community because it is remote,” Masse added.
Hawkes took to the podium by first thanking Lewis for his 35 years of service with the OPP, including his four years as the 13th commissioner.
“This impressive craft has characteristics that allow her to exceed our requirements for all of her duties,” Hawkes stated. “The same can be said for Chris Lewis and his contributions to the OPP during his 35-year career.”
Lewis, who moved to London during his career, is no stranger to the Great Lakes region. For three years, he worked for Windsor Detroit Barge Line on a 120-foot tugboat throughout areas surrounding Leamington and nearby regions. While addressing the crowd of guests at the new vessel’s ceremony, Lewis praised the OPP and partnering agencies he once worked with and alongside.
“They’re not always out there on the nice days,” he said of his former co-workers. “It’s not like coral reefs and seeing fish and jumping off the boat for a swim and a beer. That’s not the world that these guys operate in. They’re the best of the best. They do a fantastic job and risk their lives every day that they’re out there.”
Before Lewis and his wife Angie Howe conducted the christening of the new boat, they were presented with the first photo taken of the vessel. Also prior to the christening, a blessing of the Chris D Lewis was conducted by chaplain Gerry McMillan.
“It’s a real bittersweet moment for me,” Lewis said after the ceremony. “It makes me miss the OPP even more than I already did — seeing everybody here today and putting my uniform on, but such an honour. To have my name on the biggest vessel that they have means a lot to me.”
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Law enforcement representatives of the OPP, RCMP, Canadian Border Services Agency and other organizations from both the Canadian and American sides of the border attended a christening ceremony for the Chris D. Lewis — the OPP’s largest of 130 vessels — at Leamington Municipal Marina Thursday, June 23. (SUN Photo)
Thrift on Mill holds grand opening
By Pat Bailey
It was an emotional day for Victor Huebert. A project he put his heart, soul and practically all of his energy into celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, June 18.
Thrift on Mill, a 12,500 square foot store, brings together under one roof the used clothing store and the home furnishings store that have served as fundraisers to support the Mennonite Central Committee - The Et Cetera Shoppe since 1982.
There was no denying the passion Huebert felt in leading this project to fruition as tears flowed and his emotion-filled voice applauded the completion of the project which was six years in the works.
The new used clothing and furnishings store combines The Et Cetera Shoppe and its sister used furnishing store, located just down the street from each other on Erie Street North, and brings them together under one roof.
Standing amid the crowd of staff members, dignitaries, volunteers and shoppers, Huebert still struggled to believe his years of work had resulted in such a beautiful facility
“I was so involved in the building,” he said, as he struggled to maintain his composure, “I still can’t believe it – I see it without floors and walls.”
“But I am so pleased it turned out so well,” he added.
Thrift on Mill, located at 58 Mill St. W., Leamington, carries a wide variety of used clothing, shoes and furnishings and will continue to be a part of the MCC thrift shop network that offers secondhand items to members of community, while helping to support the relief, development and peace work of MCC around the world.
A familiar face around town will serve as the new general manager of the thrift store. Former Leamington District Secondary School vice-principal Randy Lepp recently retired from the school board and will take on the task as general manager
For Lepp, it helps answer a lifelong question.
With MCC an important part of his life and family members having served all around the world, Lepp always wondered, “How am I going to serve?”
With his career in education coming to an end, Lepp said that question has finally been answered and he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life.
He will be assisted by manager of production Cindy Lasi and manager of receiving Spencer Neufeld in the daily operation of the store, as well as about 160 volunteers, some involved since 1982.
Carolyn Warkentin, chair of the operating council, called it a ‘long but joyful journey’. She applauded Huebert’s leadership during the six-year process, which included the purchase of the property by MCC through the completion of construction.
“He poured his blood, sweat and tears into this project,” she said.
She also acknowledged the importance of the volunteers. Whether they were sorting, pricing, dressing windows or working the cash register, Warkentin said the store would not be able to continue without their dedication and commitment to the store.
Rick Cober Bauman, executive director of MCC Ontario, praised the local effort and its continued increase in sales. He said the partnership between the store and MCC helps their efforts to those in need around the world.
Leamington Mayor John Paterson also lauded the new facility and its volunteers, calling it a dynamic facility and thanking the volunteers for their commitment.
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will once again be complimented by live music from start to finish. Local musical soloists and groups will perform for one hour each for a two-day total of 14 acts. The site will also feature free face painting by LAC gallery assistant Melissa Marchant for youths who attend the gathering. The same area, near Robson Road, will also have ice cream sandwiches and freezies for sale.
Admission to Arts at the Marina is free of charge to all ages, although on-site donations are accepted by the LAC. Visitors making contributions of about $5 or more will be given a free tote bag and/or promotional items.
The event is the Leamington Arts Centre’s biggest fundraiser of the year, generating revenue through exhibitor registration fees, donations and for this year, the sale of raffle tickets. The tickets will be drawn for a grand prize of $1,000 worth of art, photos and crafts donated by local artists. The event is able to offer free admission to visitors through the sponsorship of area businesses and organizations including Caesars Windsor, Windsor Family Credit Union, Lions Club International, Highbury Canco, Lakeside Bakery, Mix 96.7FM, County 95.9/92.7FM, Speedprint, The Southpoint Sun, The Wheatley Journal, Crowder Enterprises (Leamington and Essex Tim Hortons), WaveDirect and the Windsor Endowment for the Arts.
Although free admission makes it difficult for organizers, the board of directors and the team of 30-plus volunteers to tabulate how many visitors attend Arts at the Marina each year, Riley explained that an estimate of just over 2,000 is the average based on the number of site maps handed out over the course of the two days. The annual gathering is coordinated between the LAC and Municipality of Leamington around the weekend closest to Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day to attract American boaters visiting the area for the summer holiday.
“With a lot of transient boaters, we get a lot of U.S. visitors from Toledo and other parts of Ohio,” Riley said. “The town does a good job promoting it.”
Riley attributes the success of Arts at the Marina to the steadfast approach of its presentation to visitors for the past two-and-a-half decades.
“What distinguishes it is that it’s still very art oriented,” he explained. “Many other art shows have become more fair-like attractions. This one is smaller, but it’s a great show.”
The new secondhand store, Thrift on Mill, celebrated its grand opening Saturday morning, June 18. Among those taking part in the official ribbon cutting were Tina Friesen, a member of Comfort Knotters (a quilting group since 1982), Leamington Mayor John Paterson, Carolyn Warkentin, chair of the operating council, Rick Cober Bauman, executive director of MCC Ontario, and Elizabeth Hoch, an original Et Cetera Shoppe volunteer since 1982. (SUN Photo)
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
‘Draft schmaft’ and the hall of fame
The induction ceremony itself was a challenge in the heat, but the wait for speeches from Pat Hentgen and Dennis Martinez was worth it.
Both of these guys were class acts when they played and continue to be in their retirement.
Here we are halfway through 2016. It was a pretty good weekend for some of our Canadian hockey teams. All of them got a high pick in the annual draft on Friday night, which should hopefully rectify the lack of Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs very soon.
My Maple Leafs got their coveted prize in Auston Matthews and hope springs eternal yet once again in Leafland. The Jets, Habs, Flames, Canucks and Senators all got their man. The Oilers once again got a prize when the third-rated Finnish prospect fell to their fourth pick spot. You’d think, after all these years of getting top-notch picks, the Oilers would have built into a powerhouse by now.
Hentgen looked like he could still toe the rubber. My thought was that maybe he could help the Tigers bullpen. After all, he is from Michigan.
We saw Babe Ruth’s original bat from his days with the Providence Grays. He hit his first homerun in Toronto’s Hanlan’s Point Stadium and that’s where they dubbed him ‘Babe’. It was a 54-ounce bat. I struggle trying to get around with a 28-ouncer on Thursday nights.
There were rumours Friday that the Habs were poised to trade PK Subban, which came as a bit of surprise to me. The trade didn’t happen, but it made people sit up and take notice.
As much as people on opposing teams dislike him, they’d be the first to tell you that they’d love him on their team.
So, the Leafs had a good draft for the third year in a row. If they stick to their plan, things are looking up.
A good draft over successive years should render a good team. Of course, Cliff Fletcher might beg to differ, especially if he were looking at Edmonton’s recent history.
Among the many things displayed, hangs a picture of the Chatham Peewee team that won the Canadian championship in 1973. Chatham had qualified by winning a tournament in Niagara Falls and were then allowed to pick up some out-of-town players. One of those players was Brantford’s Wayne Gretzky. They went unbeaten to win the title. Another player in that picture was Paul Arrowsmith. I squinted hard at the photo to see if I recognized him because there was a Paul Arrowsmith from Leamington who was a pretty good ballplayer in his day. I still couldn’t verify it was our Paul Arrowsmith, but it likely was.
Meanwhile, on the diamond, the Detroit Tigers fell out of the race in the American League Central division, losing three to the visiting Cleveland Indians. They entered the weekend on a four-game winning streak and had their two best pitchers going against Cleveland but both Zimmerman and Verlander had sub-par games. They both got routed by the powerful Indians lineup.
If you haven’t visited the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, you should take an afternoon drive and see it. The displays are endless and take up a century-old house, filling every room. One of the guides told us that they only display about 20 per cent of their belongings at a time. That’s a lot of stuff.
As the Tigers fall out of contention and the Blue Jays keep pace in the East, my mind wandered back to my visit last weekend to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Marys.
I joined Jeff Lamotte, Tony and Thomas DeSantis on their annual trek for my first time.
So as we turn the corner into July, brushing off the late hatchings of mayflies and slapping the pesky mosquitoes, we can take solace that hockey season isn’t far away. As for baseball season, the Blue Jays appear to have come on from a sluggish start to make things interesting over in the east, while the Tigers seem to be sliding in the other direction.
I always knew that Canada had a long association with the game, but never imagined the amount of artifacts and memorabilia that would be in the museum there.
I guess my dream of ever seeing the Tigers and Blue Jays locked in a playoff battle will have to wait for yet another year.
Always Canadian...
By Bill Gay
tle our great nation, free from calamities like the American Civil War. Are those troubles settled today?
January 1813 was the second year of frontier warfare pitting the empire of Great Britain against United States forces. An Indian scout arrived with news for the allied commander, Major General Henry Procter. The Americans, with forces gathered largely from rural Kentucky, were on the move. Within the hour the fort at the straits was preparing to throw back the invaders.
America has seen national leaders shot down while our Prime Ministers have been treated in a fair and reasoned way. Now the United States faces a new test in the loud personage of Donald Trump.
Procter’s small forces included his own 41st Regiment, scheduled to return to England, now trapped in the vice of war. The Essex and Kent militia was composed of farmers ready to defend their crops despite the fact many recently immigrated to Canada from the United States. His Majesty’s Indian allies were led by Wyandotte War Chief Roundhead who was anxious to drive the Yankees from their ancient homelands.
After a forced march across the frozen Detroit River, the allies delivered a stunning defeat to the enemy at Frenchtown (present day Monroe Michigan). The war of 1812 would drag on for two long years.
What the men of Procter’s command succeeded in doing was laying the foundation of an egalitarian society that was different from that Republic to the south. Despite the troubles of the 1837 Rebellion, Canadians managed to set-
Canada has been spared events like the struggle in the American south to deny black Americans the right to vote. Who from that generation can forget sheriff “Bull” Connor using police with fire hoses and attack dogs on helpless citizens? Differences of opinion, however, are welcome here.
As we celebrate the 90th birthday of our beloved Queen, let us recall the men of 1813. A stroll through the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site brings forward that part of our history. Historian Pierre Berton gave this interpretation: “Without 1812 Canada would be American by default. The Canadian way of life has its roots in the invasion of Canada.” “Where a new sense of community set with a different tone from that found in the South.” Donald Trump and “Bull” Conner? No not here!
Bill Gay is a former Essex Councillor and Broadcaster
Special to the Southpoint Sun
Remain vigilant: daytime B & Es on the rise
The OPP has issued an alert to the public regarding an increase in daytime break and enters throughout Essex County.
Suspects are targeting residences through unlocked doors and windows, and sometimes breaking through locked doors. They have been bold enough to enter residences while the homeowners are outside cutting the grass or otherwise occupied.
Suspects are targeting jewellery which is rarely recovered by police and returned to the rightful owner after it is stolen.
Police are asking residents to remain vigilant in their respective neighbourhoods and report ANY suspicious activity to police.
Keep a watchful eye for any vehicles that are not normally in the neighbourhood and, if possible, obtain a proper licence plate and be sure to note the province or state. If possible, use your phone to obtain an image. Lock your vehicles. Criminals are not only stealing items from inside the vehicles but are using the garage door openers left in the vehicles to gain access to the garage and even the residences.
Ensure that your valuables are locked and secured. Police are noticing that suspects are entering and generally targeting the bedrooms where valuables, such jewellery, are known to be stored. Consider storing the more valuable pieces in your banks safe deposit box or invest in a mounted safe. Do not leave the key or combination nearby.
Consider purchasing a surveillance system. They can range in price, user friendliness and quality, but having one can provide valuable evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects who are stealing your belongings.
Be aware of ‘Bad Guy Tactics’. Often suspects will knock first or ring the doorbell to see if anyone is home. If someone does answer, they normally have a predetermined story such as “I am here for the Kijiji ad” or “I am the new house cleaner, I must have the wrong address”. Try to get as much identifiable information for the police as possible such as personal descriptors of the suspect.
Do not put yourself in harm’s way by confronting suspects. Call the police immediately.
Southern Footprints makes JDRF donation
By Bryan Jessop
For organizers of the annual Southern Footprints races, it turns out that the fourth time is the charm.
The ninth annual event of its kind in Leamington, offering racers 5 km, 10 km and 20 km courses, was the fourth in a row where proceeds were donated to the Windsor-Essex County branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. With a significant boost from local corporate support, this year’s donation was slightly more than the first three years combined. The 2016 sum was a combination of $5,000 raised through registration fees, another $5,000 in a match donation from Domino’s Canada and $2,183 through family and individual contributions for a grand total of $12,183. Last year’s Southern Footprints races collected about $5,000 while each of the first two were able to generate just over $3,000 in support of JDRF.
Funds raised through events such as Southern Footprints for the JDRF goes towards research in the ongoing effort to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
“The awareness is huge for us,” explained Windsor-Essex County JDRF fundraising and development coordinator Nicole Cozad. “Any amount of help can go a long way in finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. This kind of generosity from such a supportive community is amazing for us.”
Research funded by the JDRF sets out to find better methods of treatment and prevention of Type 1 Diabetes — an autoimmune disease rather than the metabolic disorder that is the less severe Type 2 — as well as to one day create a cure. Cozad, who’s daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 at an early age, explained that the more detrimental form of diabetes occurs in patients of a vast age range. Type 1 was once more commonly associated with individuals under 40 years of age, although it has more recently become prevalent in older patients as well. As such, Cozad explained that the organization she represents no longer focuses strictly on the ‘juvenile’ aspect of its name.
“It’s a complete change in the lives of families when someone has Type 1,” explained Mike Makhlouf, who co-directs Southern Footprints along with Dave Campell. “That’s why we do this — it creates more attention while raising some money.”
The number of patients being treated for Type 1 diabe-
tes in Windsor-Essex or any other region in Canada is difficult to pinpoint, Cozad explained, as Statistics Canada’s files do not differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2. The Paediatric Metabolic Diabetes Clinic at the Met Campus of Wind-
Southern Footprints co-race directors Mike Makhlouf (left) and Dave Campbell present a cheque of $5,000 to Junior Diabetes Research Foundation Windsor-Essex fundraising and development coordinator Nicole Cozad at Freddy’s Restaurant — the post-race gathering location from the mid-April race. The donation was complimented by a $5,000 match from Domino’s Canada and more than $2,000 in family and individual donations for a sum of $12,183.
sor Regional Hospital however is currently treating between 250 and 300 patients with Type 1.The clinic also treats patients — including those diagnosed with Type 2 — up to the age of 18.
The local branch of the foundation will host its next fundraiser at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor Saturday, Nov. 26 in what is known as the JDRF Crystal Ball Gala. The organization will release more details on the event as they become available. For additional information, contact Cozad at 519739-9191 or ncozad@jdrf.ca.
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Committee choses ‘Best Bloomin’ Streets in Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
Leamington’s Communities in Bloom committee may one day set its competitive sites on the entire nation, but for now is focusing on Coronation.
The Municipality of Leamington’s Coronation Avenue, running east-west between Sherk Street and Erie Street South, just south of Seacliff Drive, has officially been declared 2015’s Best Bloomin’ Street in Leamington — or at least urban Leamington. At the same time, the Leamington CiB Committee selected Mersea Road 7 as the Best Bloomin’ Rural Street. All the customized street signs were do-
nated by Retco Signs.
“We want to recognize one rural and one urban street to encompass the entire municipality,” explained Leamington CiB Committee chairperson Charlie Wright. “To include the entire Municipality of Leamington, we can’t just concentrate on the urban areas.”
The committee of a dozen Leamington-area residents and volunteers selected Mersea Road 7 and Coronation Avenue after picking Erie Glen Crescent and Deer Run Road as the 2014 winners in the urban and rural categories, respectively. Those same two years also turned out favour-
ably for Leamington as a whole in provincial CiB competition. In both 2014 and 2015, Leamington earned the highest possible ranking of five blooms in scores assessed by two judges from beyond the region.
“When you get five blooms, something good is going on in your municipality,” said Wright, noting that community beautification projects are beneficial in establishing a community as a tourist destination.
This year, judges from Lambton Shores and Oakville have been selected to tour the municipality July 21-22.
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MELISSA BEARDSLEY
Winston Churchill IODE has donated 10 bird feeders to Erie Shores Hospice. They have also
bird feeders. Each station has a hanging flower basket that was donated by Carl’s
Leamington. IODE members, from left to right, are Marg Dama, Judy Slater, Carolyn Jackson and Margery Reeb with volunteer Bill Slater. (Submitted photo)
Communities in Bloom Leamington committee chairperson Charlie Wright reveals the ‘Best Blooming Street’ sign for the urban 2015 winner, Coronation Avenue Thursday, June 23. The rural winner was Mersea Road 7. The custom street signs were donated by Retco Signs.
Bike trek gives ALS Society $10,000 boost
By Pat Bailey
It was truly a love
story...
one that began as a tribute to his father and ended with a new chapter in a love story that has yet to be written.
For Kingsville’s Kyle Wallace, 36, Saturday was the perfect day. He was doing something he loved, in memory of someone he loved, and to round out the day, proposing to someone he loved — in front of people he loves.
This love story actually begins on December 17, 2012, the day his father Tom was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis (ALS but commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). ALS is an unforgiving disease. It is a progressive, terminal neurodegenerative disease that eventually completely paralyzes those afflicted.
For the Wallace family, including mom Debby and sister Casey McFarlane, the next year was a struggle — watching a very active man eventually be wheelchair bound and then succumb to air hunger (the inability to breathe).
They couldn’t have gotten through those trying times without the incred-
ible outlook and strength of Tom himself and Sharon Colman, president of the Windsor-Essex County ALS Society.
Tom was a fighter, but ALS won this battle exactly one year and one day later.
“He never complained,” said wife Debby, through tear-filled eyes. “And he absolutely lived for his grandson Liam (now 7).”
Debby said her son’s decision to tackle another monumental, physically draining fundraiser in honor of his dad, is also a tribute to Colman.
She said it was Colman and the local ALS Society that allowed Tom to keep his dignity throughout the battle, helping them out with virtually everything they needed during that year.
“You just don’t know where to turn,” said Kyle, “and Sharon Colman went above and beyond, helping out with things like bed assist and a wheelchair.”
So last year, after much thought and training, Kyle and two buddies, Jamie Waldron and Jay Thompson, ran 50 kilometres in blistering heat in his inaugural fundraiser.
This year they decided to
change it up. On Saturday, Kyle was joined by a team of 12 others in his 200 kilometre bike trek around the perimeter of Essex County, raising about $10,000 in the process.
They left Vernon’s Tap and Grill in Kingsville early Saturday morning and were welcomed by dozens of friends and family members at the Pelee Island Winery finish line about 3:30 p.m. His mom couldn’t have been more proud.
“His dad,” she said, “would be beyond proud of his kids.”
“This is just amazing,” she said. “I sure feel a lot of love.”
Kyle was also feeling a lot of love, despite having just spent about 8 hours on a bicycle seat.
After freshening up and thanking his team of friends and fellow cyclists, sponsors and donors, Kyle had one more surprise up his sleeve.
He had one special thank you for his girlfriend and biggest supporter, Rylee Reaume. After calling her up to the front, Kyle got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife.
There wasn’t a dry eye
in the house as they danced their first dance as a newly engaged couple.
For Kyle, it was the perfect day and the perfect time to pop the question.
“All my friends and family are here,” he said. And after dating for about three years, Kyle said the time was right.
Rylee agreed.
“Actually,” said Rylee, just minutes after accepting her stunning diamond ring, “anything would be perfect —as long as we’re together.”
For further information on the disease contact the Windsor-Essex County ALS Society at alswindsor.ca.
Kyle Wallace, who lost his father to ALS, leads his team to the finish line of the 200 kilometre cycling marathon to raise funds for ALS on Saturday as his mom, Debby Wallace (far right), cheers him on.
Following the completion of the 200k bike ride for ALS, Kyle Wallace surprised his girlfriend Rylee Reaume by getting down on one knee and popping the question.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, it may not be possible to get away for an extended vacation just now, but perhaps a few days away will offer the brief respite you need to get energized.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, professional issues may be stressful, but try to maintain a positive attitude and the issues will soon be resolved. Rely on a trusted colleague to help.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Face tough issues head on, Gemini. No matter the obstacle, you are fully capable of overcoming it. If necessary, ask for some clarification so you can better focus on the tasks at hand.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, take some time out of your schedule for a fun day trip or another spontaneous activity that enables you to escape the daily grind and unwind for a little while.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
You may need to lend some special skills to a situation this week, Leo. When someone calls on you for help, accept the challenge with dignity and pride.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, make delegation a priority over the next several days. Spread the workload around to lessen some of your burden and to encourage others to contribute.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, your mind is set on a new opportunity, but you do not yet have the finances to make it happen. See if you can find an investor or another way to fund the project.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, sometimes you have to take a challenging route even though you desire the easier path. The hard work will be worth it in the end, as you will see shortly.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Helping others is a big part of who you are, Sagittarius. Every effort you put forth will come back to you in time. Enjoy all the moments you have with others.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
It’s difficult to fully explain just how busy you are, Capricorn. Start trimming your to-do list so you can maintain your energy and actively involve those around you.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
It’s time to try a few new things, Aquarius. Try a hobby or activity that is out of your comfort zone. You may be surprised at how much this new hobby interests you.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
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Erratic driving results in charges
On June 27 at approximately 4:25 p.m., Kingsville OPP received a report of an erratic driver on Hwy 3 near Essex County Rd. 23.
A Chevrolet Safari work van travelling eastbound was driving erratically at varying speeds and swerving from lane to lane.
Officers located the vehicle in question about 10 minutes later on Division Rd. at Rd. 3 in Kingsville. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle exhibited severe signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. Open beer was also located inside his vehicle.
A 55-year-old Kingsville man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, exceeding 80 milligrams blood alcohol content, and driving with open liquor in vehicle.
Essex County libraries
The Essex County Library Board and CUPE 2974 have met on several occasions over the past several weeks in order to reach a negotiated agreement. The most recent talks occurred on Thursday June 22. They were unable to come to an agreement.
The Essex County Library Board exercised the right to close the workplace during this labour dispute.
All branches are closed during the labour disruption. All traditional library services and programming has been temporarily suspended. Services will resume once the disruption is over.
All of the library’s online resources and tools are still available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A patron with a valid library card and pin number can continue to use the resources, download eBooks, audio books or music, place holds on material and check their account.
All patrons are asked to keep their loaned materials until the labour disruption is over. Late fees accrued during this time will be waived.
Congratulate Tyler Wall
The public is invited to come to the arena at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex this Sunday, July 3rd from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. to congratulate Leamington’s Tyler Wall on being drafted to the New York Rangers. See Page 15 for full story.
Committee choses ‘Best Bloomin’ Streets in Leamington
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The tour will be led by Wright, who helped resurrect Leamington’s Communities in Bloom involvement after it fizzled out years ago. Before the program was reintroduced locally — just prior to and following amalgamation — Best Bloomin’ Street awards went to in-town roads including Cheyenne Court, Queens Hill Crescent, Garrison Avenue and Jane Street, the latter a short distance northwest of Coronation Avenue.
After this year’s judging, the 2016 Provincial Symposium for CiB Ontario will take place late September in Stratford, with Wright and other Leamington committee members planning to attend. Wright’s group has ambitious goals for 2017, when it hopes to host the annual provincial symposium and advance to the national level of competition. Canada has participated in CiB for the past 21 years and has selected Saskatoon as the site for the 2016 country-wide symposium.
Scoring methods from judges utilize the same guidelines at all levels of CiB competition — provincial, national and international. Each of the six judgment categories is subcategorized into four departments — municipal, business and institutions, residential and community involvement. Those six categories include tidiness, environment, heritage, forestry, landscape and floral displays. Involvement in aesthetic upgrades across the community come from a wide assortment of community groups including residential areas, schools, businesses and service groups and other organizations representing the municipality.
“It’s a real cross-section of what’s happening in the municipality,” said Wright, pointing out landscaping at Erie Shores Hospice and floral additions at Sun Parlor Home as examples of what CiB judges notice.
In addition to leading the two-day CiB tour in Leamington, Wright will provide judges with a profile book of about 200 pages highlighting the projects and initiatives going on in Leamington that compliment each of the six scoring categories.
For more information on Leamington-based CiB projects, visit the website www. communitiesinbloom-leamington.ca.
Ladies After 5 to celebrate 50 years
On Monday evening, June 13, Ladies After 5 met at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens for dinner, a fashion show, and heard words of inspiration from their guest speaker who spoke about legacy – how each person would like to be remembered.
On Monday, October 17, RSVP Ministries groups in Essex County, Kent County and Lambton County are hosting a special 50th celebration. It has been 50 years that Stonecroft Ministries (now RSVP Ministries) started reaching out to women and encouraging them to know Jesus Christ. Celebrate The Light will be at Colasanti’s from 10 am. to 3 p.m. Enjoy
fellowship, music, speaker Susan Baresick, luncheon and fun.
All women are invited to join this special celebration, especially those women who were members in the past years. Tickets available in advance (by Sept. 15) from any Ladies After 5 member, or in Leamington at A Stitch in Time, Setterington’s Gifts & Books of Faith, and Ten Thousand Villages.
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Ladies After 5 met at Colasanti’s June 13 for a meal, fashion show and words of inspiration. From left to right are Barb Hall, Julie Stephan, speaker Valerie Rout from Newmarket, Joan Cocks, Carolyn Reid, Sandi Di Ponio, Mary-Anne Bjorkman, owner of Golden Girls Fashions. (Submitted photo)
1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme still like new!
How time flies! It seems like only yesterday it was 1980. We can’t go back but we can admire the things from back then which are still with us today, including Murray Wales’ immaculate 1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme V6 hardtop coupe. Jamie Cooper of Wilkinson Electric on Oak Street in Leamington (or perhaps his dad) bought the car new and gave it excellent care. Murray’s son Douglas bought the car soon after graduating from high school in the late 1980s – and it was still in showroom condition. Douglas drove it for a while, then traded it for his dad’s yellow glass T-top. Murray now had the Cutlass Supreme and continued to give it supreme care. The years rolled by and with the Cutlass stored every win-
ter, it remained forever new. Then last summer, Murray’s son Doug said that his son D.J. was now of driving age and needed a car. Murray put it back in Doug’s name and Doug turned it over to
THE LEAMINGTON LAWN
BOWLING CLUB IS OFFERING INTRODUCTION TO LAWN
BOWLING - free instruction and play during the month of June on Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. Bowling green is located next to the United Church, 9 John St., behind the Masonic Temple on John St. Parking lot entrance is off Erie, 2nd block north of 4 corners, across from Police and Fire stations on Clark St. Info: Jackie 519326-1361.
FREE MUSIC MONDAYS at the Marina, Monday evenings until September 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey and other musicians on some evenings. Bring lawnchairs and insect repellant, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: 519-3264825.
BLOOD DONOR CLINICWednesday, July 6 from 1:007:00 p.m. Many open spots available. New donors and walk-ins welcome. To book an appointment or for more information call 1888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca
WHEATLEY BASEBALL REUNION will be an occasion to “Meet, Greet and Reminisce”. Saturday, July 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Wheatley Arena. Everyone is invited. Note: attendees are encouraged to share their memorabilia. Arrive at 12:00 noon to set up, by Decades. A Celebration of Baseball in Wheatley 1947-1998.
FREE MUSIC MONDAYS at the Marina, Monday evenings until
his son, who started driving it last year.
Now here we are in 2016. D.J. has his own car and the Cutlass has come back to Murray once again. He keeps it stored at his place and drives it enough to keep it in good operating condition. When Murray texted his son to say this story would appear in the local paper in June, his son replied with a single word: “Cool!”
Two engines were standard for the Cutlass in 1980: a V6 with 231 cubic inches and a V8 with 260 cubic inches. Murray’s Cutlass has the V6 which cranks out a very respectable 110 horsepower. The Cutlass was a mid-size car with lots of options and sold well from the very first one brought out in 1961. The first Cutlass Supreme arrived in 1966.
Students get job experience at thrift store
The Oldsmobile name goes back to the Olds Motor Works of Lansing, Michigan in 1897, thanks to Ransom Eli Olds, who saw the potential in the new automotive industry. He brought out the Curved-Dash Olds in 1901, which became the first mass-produced car in America. In 1904, Olds left the company following a disagreement with the directors and started a rival company using his initials to launch the REO, a famous name in cars and trucks up into the 1930s.
The R. E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing is well worth a visit. Senior discounts start at age 50. For info, call 1-517-3720529.
Three students of the Life Skills program at Cardinal Carter Secondary School – Sam Raffoul, Ashley Bodyk and Thomas Galata – have been spending several hours every Monday and Tuesday at their co-op placement, Thrift on Mill in Leamington.
Thomas sorts and organizes hangers, cleans the change room and puts out priced merchandise. Ashley bags children’s toys, displays books and secures foam grips on hangers. Sam de-rags clothes that have not sold, recycles books and also displays merchandise in the front shop.
Educational assistants (EAs) Teresa Longo, Dorothy Gillett and Maureen Gillanders said that the students have gotten into a great routine and are always greeted with a friendly smile, a wave and nice gestures by the volunteers when they arrive.
“They always have many ideas what we can do for our shift,” said Thrift on Mill manager Cindy Lasi, who agrees that is has been a win-win for both the students and the store.
The EAs are enjoying the placement too, and arrive each week looking forward to finding great bargains.
September 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey and other musicians on some evenings. Bring lawnchairs and insect repellant, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: 519-3264825.
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at F.T. Sherk Complex, Wednesday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome. ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in
Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.
PREGNANCY & RESOURCE
CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.
WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.
IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON’S and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in the Wheatley area for South Essex Community Council's Friendly Visitors program for seniors and persons with disabilities. Commitment is 1 hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from these services, call SECC at 519-326-8629.
BANK THEATRE NOTES
ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434
ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805
KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS
SUMMER DRAMA CAMP will run from July 11 - 22. For information: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca.
DANCE AND DRUM CAMP for ages 8-13 will run from July 25 - 29. To register or for more information call 519839-4347.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers are our lifeblood and only workforce and right now we need to expand their ranks. New recruits are needed for our Bingo sessions (a vital financial contributor to our operating costs). If you can spare a few hours once a month, then please call Barbara at 519-839-4347 for information about our Bingo programme and orientation. If working sound and/or lighting interests you then contact John at 226-7574003. Previous experience is not required, just a willingness to learn. So pick up the phone and join our Bank Theatre Team. CUSTODIAL POSITION AVAILABLE
The Bank Theatre has an opening for a part-time custodian. If you are interested please email your resume to:
Murray Wales’ 1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme at McDonalds in Leamington.
Cardinal Carter S.S. Life Skills students Sam Raffoul, Ashley Bodyk and Thomas Galata have been gaining job experience through a co-op placement at Thrift on Mill every Monday and Tuesday. (Submitted photo)
Gore Hill P.S. holds Gr. 8 grad ceremony
Gore Hill Public School’s 2016 Grade 8 graduation ceremony was held June 23 at the Leamington Roma Club. Award recipients are as follows.
Academic Proficiency: Kyle Fehr, Kaylie Goodchild. Ontario Principal’s Council Award: Kailey Foster.
LDSS Lions Award: Kyle Fehr.
Citizenship Award: Allison Ware.
Mathematics Award: Kyle Fehr
Language Arts Award: Kaylie Goodchild. Science Award: Madeline Wong.
History Award: Nickolay van Veenschoten.
Geography Award: Kailey Foster.
French Award: Kyle Fehr.
Music Award: Jamie Latam.
Male Athletic Award: Kyle Fehr.
Female Athletic Award: Raine Schiefer.
Drama Award: Adrian Gualtieri.
Visual Arts Award: Allison Ware, Mackenzie Dyck.
SAC Community Spirit Award: Evangeline Yetman.
Council for Exceptional Children Award: Marcus Dauphin.
University of Windsor Academic Proficiency Certificate:
OBITUARY
William Bakes
In his 87th year, William Bakes passed away peacefully at Leamington District Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara. Beloved by his children Douglas (Joni), Whitby; Elaine Schmalz (Greg), Port Elgin; Robert (Cathy), Kingsville; his grandchildren Kristen Mara (Tom), London; Kelly Schmalz (fiancé Michael Tweedie), Calgary; Kimberly Schmalz (Nick Pike), Toronto; Jeremy Bakes, Leamington; Travis Bakes, Kingsville. Also survived by his sister Marilyn Wood (Pat), Kelowna, B.C., and niece and nephew and cousins.
Bill was a life member of the Erie Shores Golf Club, Kingsville Golf & Country Club and Leamington K-40 Club.
His wishes for a private family service have taken place.
The family was joined by friends for a Celebration of Life at Kingsville Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses for their kind and compassionate care. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Bill may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Kyle Fehr, Kaylie Goodchild, Kailey Foster, Raine Schiefer, Madeline Wong.
University of Windsor French Proficiency Certificate: Kyle Fehr, Kailey Foster, Raine Schiefer
Valedictorian’s Award: Kailey Foster, Madeline Wong
Gore Hill Gator Points Award
Bronze Level: Russell Derbyshire, Jamie Latam, Melissa Preston, Nickolay van Veenschoten, Madeline Wong. Silver Level: Kyle Fehr, Kailey Foster, Kaylie Goodchild, Allison Ware, Raine Schiefer, Evie Yetman.
Gore Hill P.S. 2016 Gr. 8 Grads, front row, left to right: Kaylie Goodchild, Linda Friesen, Adrian Gualtieri, Kailey Foster, Allison Ware,
Raine Schiefer. Middle row: Mr. Nolin (Gr. 8 teacher), Madeline Wong, Melissa Preston, Mackenzie Dyck, Evie Yetman, Mr. Cervini (principal). Back row: Kyle Fehr, name withheld, Nickolay van Veenschoten, Johnny Knelsen, Russell Derbyshire, Marcus Dauphin.
St. Louis, Queen of Peace students ready for merger
By Bryan Jessop
For most youths, the final days of June are hardly spent looking forward to the first Tuesday of September. This year, however, will be different for the students of St. Louis and Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary Schools. With Queen of Peace officially closed at the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year on Thursday, June 30, its students wrapped things up three days earlier with a Fun Day hosted by St. Louis — the school most of them will attend for the first time come September.
Fun Day offered 16 activities for JK to Grade 2 students of both schools and another 16 for Grade 3 to 6 students. Each ‘team’ — an intentional mix of St. Louis and Queen of Peace youths — was led by Grade 8 coaches for the JK to Grade 2 groups while Grade 7 students, one from each school per activity, served as guides for the combined 32 indoor and outdoor stations.
Queen of Peace students arrived at St. Louis by bus that morning, an occasion marked by a visit from school board trustee Mary DiMenna and the clapping of inflatable ‘thunder sticks’. Pupils from both schools were given one blue stick to represent Queen of Peace and one red stick to represent St. Louis to keep as a symbol to the joining of the two schools.
“It’s very symbolic of how it will take students from both schools to make it work,” explained St. Louis principal Kelly Rilley. “The transition’s going very well. We’re all excited for September. We believe we’ll be better together — the best of both communities will make a better school.”
With all Leamington area JK to Grade 6 students within the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board heading to St. Louis in September, the school’s population is expect-
letting it hit the ground.
ed to hit the 420 mark. Grade 7 and 8 students from both schools will be sent to Queen of Peace, the temporary site of a middle school until modifications are made at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School to accommodate the two
eldest elementary grades. Rilley explained that a specific timeline on when Grade 7 and 8 pupils will move to Cardinal Carter has not yet been determined, but noted the process should take less than one year.
St. Louis will be permanently structured as a JK to Grade 6 school with French immersion. A classroom is being fitted to host French immersion JK, SK and SK-1 classes, sharing the English JK-SK room’s north wall. The French classroom will be modeled in the same way as the existing English version with a kitchen and washroom area.
The two-school Fun Day included about 600 students and parent council members and volunteers from both St. Louis and Queen of Peace. One thousand hot dogs were barbecued for the event’s lunch break. All students were given a unity bracelet upon the gathering’s conclusion at 2 p.m.
On Tuesday, June 21, 600 Grade 1 to 8 students from the two schools met at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Sherk Street for a Unity Mass, also attended by superintendent Rosemary LoFaso. Afterwards, the group walked to Seacliff Park for popsicles and a group photo on the hill separating the beach from the park.
Along with kindergarten to Grade 6 students, certain mementos from Queen of Peace will also make the cross-town trip to St. Louis. A statue of the Virgin Mary, composite class photos and sports team banners will all make the journey to the Talbot Street East school.
“I think it’s going very smoothly,” said Queen of Peace principal Martha Marizita, who will also be transferring to St. Louis. “Everyone’s on board and excited to start a new school year together. There are a lot of parent volunteers and involvement from the community.”
Students work together in the Treacherous Transition event to move a bean bag from one location to another on a suspended platform without
From left to right, Queen of Peace students Dynelle Robinson, Alex Rahie and Tania Tannous collaborate in the cup stacking event during a Fun Day at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School Monday, June 27.
St. Louis Catholic Elementary School student John DiMilo (left) and Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School student Emilio Ramirez try to push a giant basketball in opposite directions at the Earth Ball station.
Mosquitoes win Chatham tournament
The Leamington Lakers Mosquitoes, sponsored by Unifab Enclosures, travelled east to compete in the Chatham Minor Baseball Association Major Mosquito Tournament on June 24-26.
The Friday night game was against the Waterloo Tigers. The Lakers took advantage of the inexperienced Waterloo club on the base path and crossed home plate 16 times to finish the game in a mercy-rule after 3 innings.
Matt Thomas was strong on the mound striking out 5 batters and not allowing a hit.
Saturday morning the Lakers were matched up against the Brantford Red Sox. Derek Neufeld started on the mound for the Lakers and stunned the Red Sox with 3 strikeouts to end the first inning.
A couple errors on the Red Sox part and singles by Riley Wiebe and Brady Knelsen put the Lakers up 3-0 at the end of the first.
Brantford managed to get a runner on base with a double but strong fielding by first baseman Jason Friesen and a strikeout by Derek Neufeld ended the inning.
The Lakers got serious in the second inning starting with Lucas Penner hitting a hard ground ball that the Red Sox shortstop could not handle. Jack Tiessen used his long legs to run out a dropped 3rd strike, and Matty “Doubles” Thomas came through with a centerfield double earning him 2 RBIs. Derek Neufeld walked, and Jason Friesen stepped up to the plate and dialed long distance, hitting the baseball into the other diamond and
stopping that game while he trotted around the base path. Riley Wiebe, Sajan Brouwer, and Vito Alfano singled. Jack Tiessen doubled. Brady Knelsen walked, and Lucas Penner took a bean ball off the shoulder for a free trip to first. The Lakers were up 13-0 after 2 innings.
The fielding play of the game came in the top of the third inning when the Red Sox found a nice pitch and sent it sailing over Brady Knelsen’s head in centerfield. With Brady’s no quit attitude, he quickly tracked down the ball and gunned out the runner at second base! Noah George was called in from the bull pen and the lefty wasted no time showing the Sox who was in charge by striking out a batter. The solid defense helped finish the inning on a 4-3 play in the scorebook.
The bottom of the third inning started slow for the Lakers with 2 infield pop outs, but singles to Jason Friesen, Sajan Brouwer, Brady Knelsen, Lucas Penner, and doubles to Riley Wiebe and Noah George ended the game mid inning with a mercy rule 18-0 score.
The semi-finals paired the Lakers against the host team Chatham. Leamington won
the coin toss and took the home team advantage. Riley Wiebe started on the mound for the Lakers and Chatham took advantage of an infield error, a hit by pitch, and a couple of walks to go ahead 2-0.
The Lakers went to work at the plate with a single by Derek Neufeld, doubles by Riley Wiebe, Brady Knelsen and an opposite field triple by Sajan Brouwer to go ahead 6-2.
Riley Wiebe took charge on the mound with 2 strikeouts and also fired a runner out a first base.
Going into the bottom of the second inning Matt Thomas walked, then Derek Neufeld and Sajan Brouwer added doubles to put the Lakers up 9-2.
Jack Tiessen took the mound in the third inning and the lead off hitter hit a rope down the left field line. Sajan Brouwer tracked down the ball and in one motion fired the baseball into Derek Neufeld’s leather at second base for the tag, catching the Chatham runner trying to stretch out a double.
The Lakers’ bats went silent in the bottom of the third inning.
In the fourth inning Chatham managed to get a run
back on a walk and a couple of stolen bases. In the bottom of the fourth the Lakers quickly got on base as Riley Wiebe and Sajan Brouwer were walked but the Lakers weren’t able to cash in those runners.
Brady Knelsen got the call to start on the mound in the fifth inning and retired all 3 batters he faced. The Chatham squad put the pressure on and Leamington
went down 1, 2, 3 in the fifth inning.
Chatham got their bats going in the sixth inning, hitting 4 singles and scoring 2 more runs until Brady Knelsen turned on the heat and retired 3 batters with strikeouts.
In the sixth inning Derek Neufeld doubled and Jason Friesen singled. Brady Knelsen and Noah George
took advantage of Chatham errors to get on base and Lucas Penner and Jack Tiessen tag teamed for singles, putting the Lakers ahead 14-5. Closer Jason Friesen did a great job ending the game with 3 called strikeouts, sending the Leamington Lakers to the finals.
After a ballpark frank the
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The Leamington Lakers Mosquitoes won the championship at the Chatham Minor Baseball Association’s Mayor Mosquito Tournament June 24-26. Team members are, front row, left to right: Vito-Anthony Alfano, Lucas Penner. Middle row: Jason Friesen, Sajan Brouwer, Brady Knelsen, Noah George, Matt Thomas, Riley Wiebe, Derek Neufeld, Jack Tiessen. Back row: Coaches Jeff Thomas, Jake Neufeld, Randy Brown.
Mosquitoes win Chatham tournament
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Lakers were ready to face the Kitchener Panthers in the finals. Derek Neufeld struck out the first batter, and the second batter hit a single to right field. On the next pitch the runner on first took a little bit too much of a lead and catcher Riley Wiebe picked him off, sending fear into all the Panther players.
In the bottom of the first inning the bats were hot for the Lakers with singles by Jason Friesen, Riley Wiebe and Noah George putting the Lakers up 6-0.
The strong throwing arms of the Lakers shocked Kitchener again in the second inning as Brady Knelsen charged in on a ball hit to centerfield and fired the runner out at first base!
Vito Alfano started the second inning rally with a single to left field, and Matty “Doubles” Thomas lived up to his nickname by following up with a double. Derek Neufeld sent a triple down the right field line, Jason Friesen walked, Sajan Brouwer doubled to centre, and Brady Knelsen rolled a shot to the left field fence for a double putting the Lakers up 11-0.
Derek Neufeld dominated in the third inning putting the Panthers out 1, 2, 3 with strikeouts. Lucas Penner took advantage of a throwing error to get on base but a nice double play 6-4-3 by Kitchener ended his hopes of scoring. Matt Thomas came in to pitch and wasted no time on the mound, striking out 3 while allowing 1 base on balls.
The fourth inning found Derek “Bullseye” Neufeld at the plate and he must have showed the bullseye because once again he took his base after being hit by a pitch. The pain was just starting for Kitchener as Jason Friesen followed with a double, Riley Wiebe singled, and Sajan Brouwer sent a rocket to deep right field for a standup triple. Brady Knelsen singled to left field and Noah George walked, and the Lakers were up 17-0 at the end of 4 innings.
In the fifth inning Kitchener was able to open up the scoring but the Lakers defense put up the wall and ended the game by mercy rule after 5 innings.
Leamington Lakers Mosquitoes became the tournament champions by a score of 17-1. MVP of the final game was Derek Neufeld who was impressive in 3 innings of pitching. He faced 9 batters, giving up 1 hit, striking out 5 and did not allow a run.
Keep having fun boys! Baseball – no grass stains – no glory! No bruises – no story!
Making the effort
Minor sports have changed quite a bit since I was a kid.
My days of playing organized team sports focused almost entirely on hockey and baseball, with one exception — a single season in Wheatley Minor Soccer. I never got into it like I did with the former two and although my memory isn’t the best, I’m certain the lack of effort I made in the world’s most popular sport made it kind of obvious. I recall coming up with a single assist late in the season and that was about it. Like I said, things have changed since then. Living in Tilbury doesn’t make for the shortest possible drive to and from work every day, but there certainly is one advantage of living in “The Land Between The Lakes.” Registration came at a staggering cost of $50, which included the jersey, shorts and socks. Cleats and shin pads were the only expenses other than halftime snacks and the few cents worth of gas it took to drive to and from the fields behind the high school for each game.
What seemed strange is that the season wrapped up June 25 — four days BEFORE the school year ended. What was also quite strange was the level of effort my four-year-old made between last year (his first ever taste of organized sports) and the 2016 campaign. Last year, he was a textbook flower picker, pulling dandelions and throwing fistfuls of grass at an equally unmotivated teammate. This year, he was a man on a mission. Perhaps inspired by the fact that his two best friends were on his team (wearing jersey numbers 15, 16 and 17, I occasionally referred to them as the Hanson Brothers of soccer), he was always after the ball regardless of how far away it might have been. He wasn’t the fastest or most talented kid on his team — one of his two besties and another teammate were natural-born athletes who controlled most of the play for most of the games — but he was rock solid as a goalkeeper and managed to score 15 goals by my count.
On the final day of the season (no playoffs or championships for the Timbit division), each player received a medal, colouring book, bag of chips, bottle of Powerade and a somewhat less than regulation size soccer ball… I almost felt bad coughing up a mere $50 by this point.
Now here’s the kicker (pun intended).
July 21
The head coach from each team of about 15 players selected a Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and Most Dedicated Player, each of whom was recognized by receiving a small trophy. The organization’s Facebook page explained that while it was aware of the fact that such accolades are no longer commonplace
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in minor soccer, it felt that this kind of recognition for players who gave it their all was appropriate. To nobody’s surprise, my son’s buddy took MVP honours. The kid never missed a game and dribbled the ball end to end so many times he practically wore his own grove into the pitch. The MIP was also a worthy recipient, a girl who I don’t even remember seeing in the first half of the season who seemingly came out of nowhere in the second month to humble many boys significantly larger and stronger than her. Last but not least, our “Green Team” coach called out the winner of Most Dedicated Player to the group of half-pints gathered around her.
“Reid Jessop.”
August 6
CHUBBY CHECKER Thursday, August 25
& 8PM
RUSSELL PETERS
August 26
WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY
September 8
SUPPLY
Friday, September 16
Tickets
TEARS FOR FEARS
Friday, September 30
Tickets on sale now!
ENGELBERT
October 7
My wife and I were so proud of him, not just because he was picked for an award among more than a dozen teammates, but because he earned such distinction. Even after late April games with temperatures hovering just a few ticks above freezing, we had to peel sweat-soaked socks off his feet upon returning home. When he brought his “MDP” trophy home Saturday morning, he took it downstairs and placed it right beside my Leamington District Minor Hockey Association Southland Insurance bantam trophy for the 1989-90 Player’s Creed Award. It was perhaps the proudest sports-related day in a Jessop household since I took home the same award from the 1988-89 season and my sister Jody (Happy 40th Birthday, Jo!) was declared winner of the Marilyn Hannigan Lamb Award for amateur coaching in the Wheatley Figure Skating Club a few hours later. As she was less than pleased about having to change schools after we moved to Leamington, my parents helped soften the blow by letting her continue skating with the WFSC. Admittedly, she was a better figure skater than I was a hockey player, but we loved our respective sports equally and both gave it everything we had.
A lot of athletes aren’t exactly MVP material, but make the most of it regardless. I can’t remember if I shared this memory in a previous Sun/Journal column, but when working for the paper in Tilbury, I made a quick visit to Comber to shoot the elementary school’s Track and Field Day. A line of six boys made their way to the 100 metre starting line in what was probably the Grade 3 or 4 division. One of those six kids was… how do I put this… nearly as round as he was tall. I was 100 per cent certain he was going to finish that heat race dead last by a considerable distance.
Wrong.
The portly little fellow crossed the finish line in second place. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Sure, he was gasping for air at the end as if he had just surfaced from a 90-second stint under water and his face was redder than any field or greenhouse tomato Leamington had ever produced. Still, the fact remained — four of his five adversaries ate his dust. As a junior hockey coach once told
Jessop’s Journal me, hard work will always beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
That kind of hard work has very recently paid off locally. To the best of my knowledge, Leamington Flyers goalie and Leamington resident Tyler Wall has become the first-ever Flyer to be snapped up in the NHL entry draft directly from his Junior B team. Prior to the draft weekend in Vegas (don’t get me started), he was ranked 30th among North American netminders. Picked by the New York Rangers in the sixth round at 174th overall, he was actually the 19th goalie selected. To put that into perspective, only six of the Canadian Hockey League’s 120 goalies were drafted this year. When a Junior B goalie accomplishes something that 114 major Junior A goalies don’t, you can be rest assured that said B player is making an incredible effort.
Massad throws near perfect game
The Leamington Midget Lakers won two games in Sun Parlour league action last week. On Tuesday they travelled to Wyoming and edged the Wranglers 1-0. They followed it up with another shutout on Saturday evening beating the LaSalle Titans 6-0.
In the Wyoming game, Lakers pitcher Aidan Massad threw a no-hitter. A sixth inning walk was the only obstacle in his quest for a perfect game. Massad struck out 14, including the third and fourth innings when he struck out the side in order.
Teammate Derrick Antunes led the Lakers offensively with a pair of singles. Massad helped his cause when he scored the lone run in the top of the sixth inning. He doubled in the gap in right centre and then scored when Dawson Iles singled down the third base line.
The game saw the Lakers use the “All Wall” outfield for the first time. Ryan Wall played left field, his cousin Kameron Wall was in centre and Kameron’s twin brother Kyle Wall was in right.
“All three play a number of positions,” said coach Chris Lamotte, “so I was surprised when I found out that in 8 years of travel ball they had never started in the outfield at the same time.”
At home on Saturday evening the Lakers punched out 13 hits in the game against LaSalle.
Lucas Lamotte dominated on the mound. He struck out 11, walked 2 and gave up 2 hits.
Anthony Fehr, Kameron Wall and Massad had two hits apiece, each including a double in their totals.
The Midget Lakers next home game is Thursday (June 30) when they meet with Walker Homesites Minor at 7 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex. On the weekend they will compete in the LaSalle Titans Midget Tournament.
Wheatley Women’s Ball Hockey
Wheatley Women’s ball hockey resumed on Monday, June 20. The first day of summer proved to be a hot one too! The first game of the night was probably one of the best so far this year as The Wheatley Journal and Anthony-Keats Marine tied 1-1. This tight match saw Jessica Prudence score for the Journal on a pass from Lindsay Walker. The game was kept tight until Brooke Kaiser evened the match halfway through the second half.
In the second game of the Monday night showdowns, it was Car Barn narrowly edging out Johnston Net & Twine 4-3. Scoring for Johnston’s was Kaily Zack with two goals and one marker from Jessica Imeson. Scoring for Car Barn was Jenn Cardosa from Brooke Kaiser who spared for the shorthanded Car Barn squad. Ryah Cottingham netted the second goal from Cardosa. Sarah Sharon (Whittal) netted the next goal on a pass from Angele Stammler and the game-winning goal, unassisted.
Standings after 5 weeks of play (halfway point of the season)
Wheatley Journal – 3 wins, 2 ties = 8 points
Johnston’s Net & Twine –2 wins, 2 ties = 6 points
Car Barn – 2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points
Anthony Keats – 2 ties, 3 losses = 2 points
Wall drafted by New York
By Mike Thibodeau
Tyler Wall’s hockey career just took another avenue Saturday. That, while creating an historical mark for the Leamington Junior Flyers as well.
On Saturday the 18-year-old goaltender was taken by the New York Rangers in the sixth round of the National Hockey League (NHL) entry draft.
Other Flyers have reached the NHL but Wall is the first Flyer taken right from the team. And New York wanted Wall off to its draft hockey camp immediately.
“They were going to get a plane ticket to me right away,”said Wall, just hours after he learned of his selection.
He wasn’t sure if he could make it because of an exam scheduled for Monday. Tyler hoped to “get out of the exam” but if not, he would leave the next day for an arena somewhere in the New York area.
Although hockey scouts attended numerous Flyer games this past season Wall never placed much stock in his being drafted.
“I thought I had a zero chance,” he said.
“I was at work and then I got 50 texts (messages), my friends, my parents all talking about the draft.”
Tyler was ranked 30th among North American goaltenders for the NHL draft and taken 174th in the sixth round, and was one of only six draftees by the Rangers.
“We’re all happy for him, the whole Flyer organization,” said Coach Tony Piroski.
“He has a strong work ethic and he deserves it.”
Piroski said he told Tyler at the start of the season there were “no guarantees” of playing time but the goaltender worked hard at his game.
The next few days are not going to be easy for Wall.
While the Rangers want to see him on the ice now, he will return on July 1 and then head out to the University of Massachusetts in Lowell to begin his studies on July 5. He has accepted a four-year hockey scholarship there.
“They want their freshman hockey players to start the routine to lighten the load through the season,” says Tyler. Born and raised in Leamington, Wall played his minor hockey here and then three seasons with AAA clubs in the county.
While Tyler had received numerous awards through the season in early June he was named as one of the “Top
prospect” award
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winners by the Ontario Hockey Association.
He is the son of Henry and Lisa Wall of Leamington.
Leamington Flyers rookie goalie Tyler Wall prepares for a faceoff to the left of his net against the London Nationals. Wall was selected in the sixth round of this year’s National Hockey League Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. (Sun file photo)
(JULY 4TH) From All of Us! AGE is a HIGH PRICE to PAY FOR MATURITY.
HAPPY 50TH DARCI!
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July 21, 1975 - July 2, 1995
A special smile, a special face In our hearts, a special place. Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you, will last forever. Love, Martin & Suzanne Tiessen, Paul & Lisa, Jennifer & Pete and families
DANIELLE VANDERVECHT
Richard and Carol Vandervecht are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Danielle Vandervecht, from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science, Honours Degree on June 16, 2016. Danielle achieved the Dean’s Honour list during all four years of her study at McMaster. She will be continuing her path of learning at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education this Fall. We are all so proud of you Danielle. Danielle is the granddaughter of Homer and Betty Vandervecht of Wheatley and Madeleine De Bruyne of Leamington.
J E F F B R A D L E Y
In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin, in God’s loving care since July 2, 1995 Gone from our sight, But never our memories. Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.
Bob and Louise Cornies andFamily
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of PAUL
SMYTH
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
Dave Enns
We would like to express our thanks for the love, support, prayers, kind words, hugs, cards, and flowers during Dave's illness and at the funeral service. We greatly appreciated the compassionate care Dave received during his stay at Erie Shores Leamington Hospice which made the journey with Dave easier to bear. On behalf of Linda and our families we want to thank the nursing team and volunteers for making us feel at "HOME".
Front Row: Mike Garganta, Anthony Shuglo, Mark Dunford, Jason Cornies, Mark Quenneville, Jeff Salive, Phil Boutros Back Row: Brandon Gillanders, Scott Augustine, Aaron France, Kevin Gale, Jason Sharp, Jeff Bradley, Mike Impens, J.J. Riediger, Max Riediger, coach, Tom Bradley, coach.
Ladies 18 hole golf
On June 21, 32 ladies enjoyed the beautiful weather on Erie Shores golf course... the ‘fish flies’ – not quite so much! The game was Blind Nine.
Winners were: A Flight - Carol Quinn 38; B FlightBrenda Ruiter 44; C Flight - Cheryl Rutgers 47. Chip-ins: Diana Jones #2 and #10, Lisa Sawatzky #4, Tym Branagan #12, Lieta Vines #4, and Jo-Anne Smith #5. Well done, everyone!
TT senior golfers enjoy scramble
By Bob McLean
On Tuesday, June 21, sixty-one TT players played in their first senior scramble of the 2016 season. It was a beautiful day for golf and everyone seemed to really enjoy the scramble. There were eight teams of five players and four teams of four players. All participants on a team had to have their own drive used at least once. Also, the teams with four players were allowed one extra putt. The teams were very evenly matched as they all broke par.
Doug Langlois’ spectacular 25-foot putt on #2 won him a sleeve of balls and $25 to split with the members of his team (T1G1). Dutchy had his A game going again as he won closest to the pin on both #7 and #9 holes. Jim’s hit on #7 was about 8 feet from the pin, and his shot on #9 was a mere three feet away from a hole in one. Dutchy received two sleeves of balls and $50 to split with his playing partners (T3G1).
Two teams tied with terrific 31 scores. Herb Reid broke the tie by selecting the smallest numbered token. Herb’s team (T8G2) took first place and each player received two sleeves of golf balls. Herb’s playing partners were Art Regehr, Orville Houser and Jim Omstead. Dutchy’s team (T3G1) also finished with 31 and each player earned four golf balls. Dutchy, Murray Cascadden, Kevin Jordan, Rick Epplett and Ross MacKintosh took second place.
Third place went to the T1G3 participants who fired an excellent 4 under 32. The following team members received one sleeve of balls for their outstanding effort. The players were Joe Vertel, Orville Houser, Al Matthews, Ron Steingart and Jim Pearson.
The fourth place team T7G2 each received two new golf balls for their superb effort. Shooting a very noteworthy 33 were the following seniors: John Liddell, Rick Thompson, George Toews and Martin Girash.
The Most Honest team was selected by another draw. T2G1 led by Tom Hyatt won two golf balls each. The following players contributed to the one under 35: Tom, Bob McLean, Dan Tymec, Dave Alexander and Gary Benninger.
Any player who wasn’t on a winning team picked up one golf ball.
Draw winners were Rick Thompson $25, Paul Brown $15 and Kevin Jordan $10.
League members extend special thanks to Tom Dunn once again for barbecuing the excellent hot dogs and hamburgers for all the hungry seniors. Also, thanks to Greg Coulter, Elyse and Ian for helping quench the thirst and hunger of the players.
Derek, Robert, Lloyd and Phil have the course in great shape. Thanks, George, for keeping the golf carts working so well.
Walking or riding when you play golf helps to keep us all young in mind and body. If you haven’t cleaned the dust off your clubs yet, it is now time!
Keep trying to improve. See you next week!
Progs golf results
On June 21, 41 Erie Shores Proggers eagerly participated in what was one of their best days weather-wise. In another luck of the draw game, Team C posted a whopping +30. This team had the most plus golfers with outstanding scores. The $10 winners include Bill Stackpoole (-1), Fred Klassen (+1), Gary Alderson (+3), Henry Hildebrandt (+7), Gary McRae (0), Ron Koop (0), Tim Tiessen (+9), Ward Hutchins (+1), Ollie Mastronardi (+4) and Gene Bouliane (-1).
Tim Tiessen tied his personal best score with a 70 and a +9. Incredibly, that was only good for second place as Neil Sawatzky snuck by Tim with an amazing 69 for a +10. Henry Hildebrandt posted a most respectable +7, for third place. Neil won $20. Tim took home $15, and Henry still has to collect his $10. That’s what happens when you leave early.
In the skins game, four lucky golfers were able to hold on. Winning $15 each were Bob Park, Fred Klassen, Larry Roberts and Tom Miehl.
The group was missing quite a few golfers because they were involved in a Ryder Cup match at Essex Golf and Country Club. They were competing with teams from Essex, Sutton Creek and Kingsville.
Even with a small group, little stories get shared. Steve O’Hara lost his electric cart AGAIN. Part of the blame has to go to Mel Davey. Mel likes to converse with whomever will listen and this time it was Steve. When Steve and Mel had completed hole #13, Steve sent his cart towards the #14 fairway. While Steve was involved with lively conversation, his cart decided to make a getaway. Gary Alderson and Fred Klassen were looking for Dick Segedin’s wayward shot towards the bushes on the right, on hole #14. As they were looking, here comes Steve’s cart rolling towards the 100yard marker. Normally an electronic cart has a range of 100 yards. Not so with Steve’s. This baby had more energy than that drum-beating bunny. Before Steve realized where his cart had disappeared to, it was close to 200 yards away. Rumor has it that Steve is looking for a buyer of said cart. The one he pushes listens a lot better.
Finally, the 3-putt snake has moved on. This time, Gary Alderson was bitten by a 3-putt and must proudly wear the snake on his golf bag until someone else trips up and claims the prize.
Erie Shores senior men’s golf
The Erie Shores Senior Men’s golf league, sponsored by The Flamingo Restaurant, enjoyed a fantastic day of golf on Monday, June 20. Great scores and many birdies that were made showed their capabilities. Steve O’Hara and Les Young were the 50/50 winners. Closest to the pin was Tim Dobson on #3, and on #11 Eddie Schachoskoy accomplished the feat. The longest putt on #5 was sunk by Ron Gagne and on #13 Fred Klassen did the same.
The winning players by flights were Tom Miehl, Ed Krahn, John St. James and Frank Dick in 1st place. Second place winners were Jim Sudds, Ron Gagne, Tom Klassen, and Willy Krahn. Third place went to Ed Schachoskoy, Herb Grundner, Gary McRae and Roger Hodgson. Fourth place was had by Frank Gow, Bob Sinclair, Bob Park and Don Noels.
Low score for the day went to Steve O’Hara with 77. Runners-up, at 78, were Tom Miehl and Matt Dick. Also breaking the 80 barrier were Eddie Schachoskoy, Matt Dinchik, Ron Tremblay and Jim Sudds each firing 79s.
Tom Miehl led the birdie parade with 4, while Frank Gow, Matt Dinchik, Steve Ohara, Ron Koop, Ron Tremblay and Gary Alderson had two birds each. Barry Miller, Willy Krahn, Brent Metzand Jim Bleasby birdied #1, Rick Metz and Ken Luxford #2, Heinz Kosempel and Les Young #3, John St. James #6, Don Noels #8, and Keith Brown and Tom Klassen #9. The 10th hole was birdied by John Rutgers, Jim Sudds, Ron Gagne and Bob Sutherland. Jim May birdied # 12, Gary McRae #13, Bill Stackpoole #15, and Ed Schachoskoy and Kevin Shafton #16. However, the most notable bird of all was that of Bill Conn who did it on the tough 17th par 4 hole.
Leamington Lakers Peewee sponsored by Harder’s Heating and Cooling traveled to LaSalle Major on Thursday and participated in a 37 run shootout. In the end, the Lakers won the offensive battle 23-14 in seven innings.
Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as the teams combined for 29 hits, including 5 extra base hits.
Kanaan Gale paced Leamington at the plate going 4-5 with a triple, double and two singles, followed by Caleb Babkirk going 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, and Michael Neufeld and Jesse Teichroeb both going 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs each. Conner Bergen was perfect at the dish drawing 2 walks and going 2 for 2 and crossing the plate a few times in the contest.
Alex Jadischke in his first pitching start of the year handled the duties well, striking out 3 in 2 innings.
Upcoming action sees the Lakers face Chatham Major and Riverside Major.
J. Wiebe turns a triple play
A blow out win 25-4 over the Belle River Braves and an exciting 8-6 extra inning victory over the Amherstburg Diamondbacks completed the Leamington Bantam Lakers “to do” list this past weekend.
In the Amherstburg game, first baseman Justin Wiebe made the play of the game. With bases loaded and none out he speared a line drive, touched the runner at first and then threw to Billy Friesen for the force at second.
This set the stage for the ninth inning excitement. After Leamington had loaded the bases, Rowan Massad was tagged out trying to score on a passed ball. The other two runners advanced and then Michael Wiebe hit a sacrifice fly to score a run. Jonathan Fehr then drilled a ball over the left fielder to score the eventual winner.
Many
The following are the M.D. Bennie 2016 Track and Field record breakers: Lauryn Dewhurst set a new 400m record in the 8 year old girl’s category.
Kurtis Neufeld set a new record in the 100m and long jump in the 8 year old boy’s category.
Jamila White broke Jennifer Quiring’s 9 year old record in the 9 year old girl’s 100m race.
Jamila White also set a new record in the 200m race for the 9 year old girls.
Seth Zylstra set a new record in the 10 year old boy’s 100m race.
Kalin Lougheed set a record in the 11 year old girls 1500m race with a time of 5:54.58
Diedrich Penner set 4 new M. D. Bennie records in all in the 11 year old boys’ category:
Diedrich broke Demetrius Jones’ 9 year old in the 100m and Aaron Mallot’s 17 year old record in the 200m.
Diedrich also broke two 21 year old records: Adam Rutgers’ 1995 record in long jump and Ben Quiring’s 1995 record in triple jump. Diedrich’s jump in triple was more than 1.3m farther than the 21 year old record.
In the 12 year old girls category Alexa Taylor set a new Bennie record in long jump and triple jump. The old record in triple jump was set over 22 years ago in 1994 by Cheri Hines. Alexa jumped 40 cms farther than the 22 year old mark. Way to go Bulldogs! That’s the way to “B”!
Friesen started on the mound and pitched four complete innings. David Letkemen came on in relief and then was replaced by Massad who threw three innings and got the win.
Against Belle River, M. Wiebe and Eric Wright shared the pitching duties in the mercy shortened contest.
A six-run first inning set the stage for the Lakers’ dominance over the Braves.
J. Wiebe, M. Wiebe, Eric Dominguez, Andrew Verheage and Massad all had two hits and scored two runs.
The Leamington Bantam Lakers are sponsored by the Leamington Knights of Columbus and include Benny Bueckert, Eric Dominguez, Shyanne Jourdon, Jonathan Fehr, Billy Friesen, Jaxyn Lefeber, David Letkeman, Rowan Massad, Andrew Verhaege, Collin Wall, Justin Wiebe, Michael Wiebe and Eric Wright.
Head coach is Dave Neufeld and assistant coaches are Diedrich Letkeman and Henry Wall.
Ladies golf leagues enjoy special day
The ladies golf leagues of Erie Shores Golf Course once again benefited from the generosity of their sponsor, Unico. On Tuesday, June 21 a draw was held at Flamingo’s at Erie Shores for 3 sets of golf clubs and bags, 3 Clic golf carts and 3 pairs of golf shoes. Nine lucky winners were drawn at random.
Unico, Primo, Sunbrite Foods and the Iacobelli family has been generous to the 3 ladies league they support over the past dozen plus years: Erie Shores Ladies 18 hole and 9 Hole Leagues and the Business Girls 9 hole league.
Over 110 golfers were gifted with a selection of Unico food products that included Primo’s Ketchup, which hit the grocery shelves last month.
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Bennie 2016 Track and Field record breakers are, from left to right: Seth Zylstra, Kalin Lougheed, Kurtis Neufeld, Diedrich Penner, Jamila White, Alexa Taylor, Lauryn Dewhurst.
Tyler Wiebe holds the fort at 2B for the Peewee Lakers. Peewee Lakers win shootout
From left to right: Carol Quinn, 18 and 9 Hole President; Cheryl Rutgers, Business Girls President (also a lucky winner of golf clubs and bag); Priscilla Iacobelli, Unico sponsor; Gail Brown and Cindy Brown, winners of golf clubs and bag. Clic cart winners were Carolyn Reid, Marita Seipl and Emma Wright. Golf shoe winners were Judy Slater, Janet Watkins and Ann Johnston.
Flyers begin filling vacancies
By Bryan Jessop
With several big pairs of skates to fill, the Leamington Flyers aren’t wasting any time getting ready for 2016-17.
About two weeks after receiving player cards to fill with the names of rookies, the local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League team began replacing departures from 2015-16. Thus far, seven rookies have made commitments to the Flyers, signing cards that became available to Ontario Hockey Association teams on June 1.
The two most recent Leamington additions — forward Broden Meloche and defenseman Jaydon Fetter — were officially added to the Flyers’ roster after expressing interest in joining the Western Conference rival Chatham Maroons. An Amherstburg resident, Meloche spent last season with the Junior C Amherstburg Admirals, where he wracked up 24 goals and 43 assists for 67 points in 56 regular season and playoff matches. At 5’ 10” and 190 pounds, the 1998-born forward led the Admirals in points throughout the 2015-16 campaign.
“We’re excited about the players we’ve signed so far. We feel they’ll be able to contribute right away.”
— Kevin Hopper
Fetter, a Windsor native who collected six goals and 26 assists for 32 points in 31 games with the AAA major midget Spitfires, is a 1999born entry standing at 5’ 11” and 174 pounds. Both players had their sights set on the Maroons until the resignation of head coach Tyler Roeszler and appointment of Brian Verbeek to take his place.
“It was a lucky break for us,” Flyers general manager Kevin Hopper said of bringing Meloche and Fetter on board. “We’re looking forward to having them play in Leamington.”
Four of the remaining five rookie acquisitions were picked up from the major midget AAA Spitfires program in Windsor, each of whom suited up for the Flyers’ spring camp in early May. The exception is 16-year-old Parker Jacques, a Belle River citizen who spent last season with the AAA Sun County minor midget Panthers. Last season, Jacques scored seven goals and added eight assists in 32 games as a defenseman. Griffin Robinson, who played two regular season and two playoff games with the Flyers in 2016 as an affiliate player, contributed to the major midget Spitfires with 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 32 games. The 1999-born Harrow resident, at 5’ 10” and 170 pounds, led his team and the Alliance league in points.
Robinson will be joined by Spits teammate and fellow forward Blake Bain, whose 13 goals and 22 assists were good for 35 points in 32 games. At 5’ 8” and 160 pounds, Belle River-raised Bain spent only eight minutes in the penalty box for 2015-16. The AAA major midget Spitfire reunion in Leamington continues with blueliner Sylvano Valente of Tecumseh, who was captain of the team with 13 points in 32 games. The Tecumseh resident stands at 5’ 10” and 185 pounds.
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Dallas Maurovic was the fifth AAA major midget Spitfire added to the Flyers line-up. The forward amassed 10 goals and 16 assists for 26 points in 30 games. At 6’ 0” and 185 pounds, he is the Flyers’ tallest rookie addition thus far.
The Flyers’ executive and coaching staff met with new players and their families about two weeks ago after
discussing spring camp prospects last month.
“It’s new for us to commit to so many players this early,” said Hopper. “At one count, we figured there would be 17 players to replace. Right now, there are some veterans who are up in the air, so it’s hard to say how many more players we’ll be signing. We’re excited about the players we’ve signed so far. We feel they’ll be able to contribute right away.”
The Flyers will continue keeping a close eye on local midget and Junior C players to fill additional spots on the 2016-17 roster. With Michael Barrett leaving the team as one of 10 graduating-age players from last season and Tyler Wall committing to UMass Lowell in NCAA Division 1 hockey, Leamington is looking to fill both goaltending positions. The team is hoping to acquire 1998-born goalkeeper Connor Meyerink, who backstopped last season’s Amherstburg Admirals with a .919 regular season and .933 playoffs save percentage. Meyerink’s availability will depend on the results from tryouts with the Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion.
Although veteran Flyers such as Thomas Virban and Zak Parlette are likely to return for next season, the
future of other key players remains unknown. Mitchell Crevatin is expected to join the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs while others could experience scheduling conflicts with careers and educational pursuits.
The next additions to the team will likely be made after this year’s main camp begins on Monday, Aug. 8 at Unico Arena. The 10-date camp will include the annual Red-White Game Saturday, Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. and two pre-season exhibition games against the LaSalle Vipers Friday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Leamington and Sunday, Aug. 28 in LaSalle at 6:30 p.m.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, June 20: North/South - 1st Joyce Bear and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Bob and Sally Bell, 3rd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle. East/West - 1st Don Franks and Cookie Mair, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Arla Marquis, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Frank Duransky. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, June 22: North/South - 1st Joyce Moran and Marilyn Robbins, 2nd Joyce Bear and Marie Ellwood, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major. East/West - 1st Mike Thomson and Peter Scott, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Roger Cote. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Flyers’ affiliate player Griffin Robinson takes control of a rebound near the London net as the Nationals’ Tyler Sehovic tries to prevent another shot during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Thursday, Apr. 7 at Highbury Canco Arena. Robinson was one of seven players signed to the Flyers 2016-17 roster during the month of June. (Sun file photos)
Parker Jacques of Team Red back checks Jack Sanko of Team White during the Leamington Flyers’ spring camp at Unico Arena Saturday, May 7. Jacques was signed as a rookie for the 2016-17 season.
Michael Hatch of Team White chases down Team Red’s Griffin Robinson as he approaches his opposition’s net during one of four Leamington Flyers Spring Camp games at Unico Arena Saturday, May 7. Team White won 4-3. The Flyers’ coaching staff is looking to replace as many as 18 players from last season’s roster.
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COMING UP
HOT DOGS FOR HOSPICE BBQ. Friday, July 29 - 12 noon to 8:00 pm. $5 gets a hotdog, bag of chips & pop. Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. South in Downtown Leamington (across from CIBC). jn29-jlul7
KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Senior Dance Sunday, May 22. Call for details. Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf
MOVING SALE - Sale items
in good condition. Loveseat
J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations, and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants). If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. jjstitching@gmail.com ja13-jn29
PLUMBING SERVICE
• Repairs
• Installations
• Drain Cleaning
• Sump Pumps
• Excellent Rates
• 37 Years Experience Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779 eh48@hotmail.ca
B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Two guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture.10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. jn8-29 FINAL GENERAL MEETING
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 84 Leamington WED. JULY 6TH @ 7:00 PM at the branch
$250, glass-top coffee table in metal frame & 2 matching end tables $200, leather chair & footstool $100, custom oak armoire 88h x 44w x 20d $200, Roland piano54w x18d x 32h and bench
$150, 5-shelf bookcase 78"h
$50 and matching unit with shelves/bar compartment
$75, Daewood black bar fridge $40 and much more. For appointment to view items call 519-326-4876. jn29
YARD SALE - SATURDAY, July 2 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 313 Talbot Road East, Leamington. Power/air tools, Christmas decorations, motorcycle decor, HD satellite system with 2 receivers, framed pictures, housewares and other miscellaneous. Everything must go. jn29
ORIENTAL & PERSIAN RUGS WANTED - 50 years or older, any size or condition. Highest cash prices paid. www.rugexperts.ca. Call 519-992-0259. jn29
JOB FAIR
JUNE 30TH • 4 PM - 6 PM
JULY 7TH • 2 PM - 4 PM
JULY 14TH • 2 PM - 4 PM
JULY 21ST • 2 PM - 4 PM at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex!
249 Sherk Street, Leamington
50 FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS IN LEAMINGTON
Light work excellent environment OT after 44 hours
Students encouraged to apply – must be 18 years of age DON’T MISS OUT!
Bring your resume and void cheque or email connie@accu-staff.com
Phone 519.974.8888 ext 110
PART TIME STOCK CLERK
$250 SIGNING BONUS
• Available for approximately 2 shifts per week, mainly evenings and weekends.
• Heavy lifting involved.
• Ideally suited for student or person who is physically strong, very reliable, enjoys working with people and is comfortable working cash.
Please apply in person with resume by Friday, July 8, indicating you are applying for the position of part time stock clerk . Graydon Walling, store manager
Job Title: Customer Service Representative
Brief Description
Provides service for the Customer to oversee all aspects of communication with the company by performing the following duties.
• Talk with Customers by phone and receive orders, quote requests, follow-ups and all other inquiries.
• Responsible for data entry of all orders for the Customer through direct contact, mail, fax, or e-mail.
• Evaluate historical data while processing order to bring on the warehouse floor and assist with inventory control.
• Provide expertise in solving Customer problems.
• Respond to customer inquiries on the telephone through on-line networks, by mail and facsimile.
• Perform contract review work processes on Customer Purchase Orders.
• Write Customer quote requests, sample requests, formal quotes to Customers for prospective accounts.
• Handle Customer problems that arise from the use of the product. Handle requests for replacing and picking up defective parts.
• Coordinate changes to order on account as necessary.
• Perform other duties and/ or responsibilities as assigned.
for General Greenhouse work
Outside and Inside work • Possible duties include planting, pot fill, spacing, packing
Physically demanding work, bending, carrying and lifting • Hot environment Apply by e-mail to denise.murray@keepsakeplants.com
IZA DESIGN AND Manufacturing is hiring! Looking for Welders and Assemblers! Send resumes to ccocks@izadm.com (please note which job applying for) or apply within at 1960 Road 3 E, Kingsville. jn15-jl13
Board of Directors, Call for Nominations
Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society
The Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society is dedicated to the well-being and safety of every child by advocating for, and partnering with our children, families and communities. The Society is seeking new members for appointment to the Board of Directors. All board positions are on a volunteer basis. Applicants must live or work in WindsorEssex and be able to commit for a minimum of three years. Previous experience on a board of directors is preferred. Applicants should have a passion for the welfare of children and youth. Professional experience in human resources, financial management, legal services, labour relations and social work are considered assets. We especially seek interested applicants that reflect the diversity of the Windsor-Essex community including ethnicity, culture, disability, economic, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
To learn more about the work of the Society, please visit our website at www.wecas.on.ca. Please submit a detailed resume by July 29th to the Board President at info@wecas.on.ca.
APARTMENT MANAGERS.
FULL TIME - Must live on sight to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. ap27-tf
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible.
Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week.
You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required.
Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
Executive Assistant to the Mayor and CAO
The Town of Kingsville is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to become a member of our team. We are located on the shores of Lake Erie, in the southernmost region of Canada. The Town of Kingsville has a population of 21,500, comprised of the Town of Kingsville, Village of Cottam and Hamlet of Ruthven.
The Executive Assistant to the Mayor and CAO is a highly confidential position. The intent of this position is to provide a centralized corporate communication voice; ensuring messaging is delivered in a clear and consistent manner. This position is also responsible for handling sensitive political issues, public concerns, researching and compiling background information, arranging meetings and appointments, maintaining office administration and records management processes and procedures, responding to and / or redirecting communications and completing special projects.
A full description of the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and CAO duties is available on the Town of Kingsville website www.kingsville.ca.
The Town of Kingsville offers an attractive and competitive benefit package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume marked “Private & Confidential” by regular mail, personal delivery, courier or email to:
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Kingsville
2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9
E-mail: pvmwest@kingsville.ca
The above package must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8th , 2016.
Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Notice of Intention to Remove Holding (H) Symbol ZBA#134- 477 Highway 77
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington intends to pass a by-law under Section 36(4) of the Planning Act on Monday July 4th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of removing the Holding Symbol (H) on land described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 4 being Parts 11 & 12, RP 12R-13125 and Parts 1 & 5, RP 12R-26541 (see key map) and municipally known as 477 Highway 77.
The subject property is designated Business Park on Schedule “A-3” of the Official Plan and is currently zoned Commercial Industrial (C4) Zone, in part and Commercial Industrial Zone Holding C4(h), in part as shown on Map 27 of Zoning By-law #890-09, as amended.
The purpose of the Holding (H) Symbol is to ensure the orderly development of lands and the provision of adequate municipal services. The Holding Symbol prevents the development of such properties until the Municipality is satisfied that adequate site servicing, parking and buffering is provided on-site. The applicants have submitted a concurrent site plan application (SPC/12/16) for review and Council approval to allow a proposed expansion on the subject property. The proposed development includes the construction of a second industrial building on-site, as well as the required parking spaces, loading areas and buffering from the surrounding uses.
Any person interested in this matter and wishing to make representation either in support of or in opposition to the intended amending by-law should contact the undersigned before the meeting date. If you require any further information, please contact Gary Smith, Development Planner at 519-326-5761 ext. 1415.
Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this 29th day of June, 2016.
BRENDA M. PERCY, CLERK Municipality of Leamignton 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761
Gore Hill holds Fun Day
Last week, Gore Hill Public School students participated in a Fun Day, organized by members of the Principal’s Council. The day included a variety of games and activities such as Duck, Duck Splash, Parachute Drop, Scooter Board Dash, Math Challenge, Bocce Ball and Fishing Frenzy. Students and staff were also treated to a barbecue lunch provided by Gore Hill Parent Council.
Kindergarten student, Ryan Sawatzky tries his maneuvering skills in Scooterboard Dash.
Grade 3 student Emily Garton splashes classmate Abbi Neufeld during a round of Duck, Duck Splash.
Grade 7 student Michael MacDonald and fellow classmates participate in Bocce Ball.