Southpoint Sun - June 3, 2015

Leamington announces Pan Am Torch Relay details

Leamington is excited to announce Pan Am Games Torch Relay celebration details. Commencing on June 17, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Pan Am Games convoy will arrive from Windsor and begin the relay at 307 Highway 77 North in Leamington.

Leamington’s parade route begins with an Alternative Mode of Transportation (AMT) featuring community torchbearer Cole Cacciavillani who will drive a greenhouse tractor with wagons laden with Leamington’s fresh produce including peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a display of miscanthus grasses.

To recognize the work of the late Dean Tiessen and the ongoing work of New Energy Farms, Cacciavillani will make a brief stop in front of Pyramid Farms/ New Energy Farms located at 209 Erie Street North. Pyramid Farms is a third generation family owned greenhouse vegetable production operation currently growing many specialty tomato varieties. In 2010, New Energy Farms was founded by one of the owners of Pyramid Farms, the late Dean Tiessen, in a quest to find efficient alternative fuel sources for the greenhouse industry. Dean was instrumental in the research and development of the breeding, growing and production of energy grasses like miscanthus as a source of renewable/green energy.

Cacciavillani will continue the relay to Leamington’s Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, for a photo opportunity, as he passes the flame to the waiting torchbearer in running mode.

The relay continues down the length of Erie Street in Leamington.

The parade will stop briefly in front of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) who is a lead sponsor of the Pan Am Games. Nearing the foot of Erie Street South, James Lee, manager of Leamington’s Real Canadian Superstore, another lead sponsor of the Pan Am Games, will carry the torch and pass the flame to Leamington’s final torchbearer, Donny Pacheco.

Following this portion of the relay will be a celebration at Rick Atkin Park - Municipal Marina, 90 Robson Road.

There will be entertainment on the celebration stage at Rick Atkin Park from 12:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Pacheco will carry the Pan Am Torch along the waterfront promenade and enter the park at approximately 12:45 p.m. to light the celebration cauldron.

The entire community and all the local area schools are

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Spring Sprint raises $15,000

The 2nd annual South Shore Spring Sprint attracted 185 participants on Saturday, May 30. There were 65 children and 120 adult participants who raised more than $15,000 for the South Shore Christian School. Pictured here, Bryson Driedger, left, and Jake Wilkins were doing warm up stretches and some ‘high-stepping’ to limber up for the kids 1 kilometre run. Money raised is used to help offset the school’s yearly expenses. Additionally, the Spring Sprint was able to donate $2,500 to Little Hands Kids For A Cause, a locally-driven organization that assists families coping with the costs involved in having a child undergo treatment for serious, life-threatening illnesses. This year’s SSSS kicked off with a Little Heroes Walk — a short jaunt featuring about a dozen local youths dealing with serious illnesses and conditions. (SUN Photo)

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Donny Pacheco

Cole Cacciavillani

Local wineries bring home the hardware from All Canadian Wine Championships

Essex County Wineries and a fellow EPIC (Essex Pelee Island Coast) member from Chatham-Kent brought home 21 medals from the recent All Canadian Wine Championships, Canada’s oldest wine competition.

The final medal tally was 7 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze for a total of 21 from 10 different wineries. The winning wineries were:

• Black Bear Farms Estate

Winery – 1 gold

• Colchester Ridge Estate

Winery – 2 gold

• Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards – 1 silver

• Early Acres Winery – 2 gold, 2 bronze

• Mastronardi Estate Winery – 1 gold

• Muscedere Vineyards –1 silver, 1 bronze

• Oxley Estate Winery – 2 silver

• Pelee Island Winery – 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze

• Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery – 2 silver, 1 bronze,

“We have made some great strides in building a brand for our wine country and bringing awareness to the quality of our wines and

the beauty of our region, said Steve Mitchell, EPIC Winegrowers Association president. “These recent awards represent the progress that our local industry has made in being recognized as an established grape growing region in Ontario.”

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invited to attend the festivities. The National Anthem will be sung by elementary school students from Margaret D. Bennie and École St Michel elementary schools. Dale Butler and Company along with John and Michele Law will entertain. There will also be dancers, face painting, balloons, Pan Am flags, an activation tent with an accessible basketball game, “Pachi” the Porcupine Mascot, and of course Leamington’s Stewie Tomato and family mascots will round out the mid-day celebration! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase in the park, provided by Taco Tony’s and Domino’s Pizza.

To conclude the celebration, the Pan Am Torch will be re-lit and carried out of the celebration site at 1:45 p.m. by Leamington’s director of community and development services Tracey Pillon-Abbs who is an avid athlete and has completed an Ironman triathlon.

Overlooking the beautiful banks of Lake Erie, the relay celebration will bring all residents and guests together to celebrate sport, cultural diversity, and Canadian patriotism. Together, the community will experience a great source of pride and unity that comes from taking part in this local, provincial and international celebration during Leamington’s Pan Am 2015 Torch Relay.

Note: As of press time, TO2015 Pan Am organizers had not yet released the list of all torchbearers who will be participating in the Leamington portion of the relay.

RCMP issue a telephone scam warning

The EPIC Winegrower’s are a trade association of leading wineries and grape growers working together to ensure the Lake Erie North Shore wine industry is robust, sustainable and profitable. EPIC member grape growers in the Lake Erie North Shore Designated Viticultural Areas grow some of the world’s finest vinifera and hybrid wine grapes. These varieties continually and reliably produce awardwinning, world-class wines, including naturally produced ice wines.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have issued a public notice with respect to fraudulent telephone calls.

Several people have reported receiving a telephone call from a person who claimed that they were from the RCMP Integrated Technological Crime Unit (ITCU). The calls varied in nature. In one case the caller stated that the ITCU had found that the resident was sending malicious content through their computer. In another case the caller claimed that international criminals had accessed their computer and were using it for criminal activity

These types of telephone scams are designed to create such shock and anxiety that vic-

• Colio Estate Wines – 1 bronze tims respond by sending money quickly in order to fix the problem or protect themselves from unwanted access.

Be aware: the RCMP does not contact individuals for the purpose of collecting fines or taxes and NEVER asks the general public to allow RCMP access to their computers. If you have received similar telephones calls or know of someone who has, please contact the local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Fraud: Recognize it. Report it. Stop it.

Loaded handgun found in vehicle stop

The Leamington OPP stopped a BMW on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Highway 77 North for travelling slower than the posted speed limit.

Officers detected a strong odour of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, it was determined that he was a suspended driver.

Both occupants of the vehicle, a male driver and female passenger, were removed from the vehicle and the vehicle was searched. Officers located a loaded handgun during the search, as well as a small amount of marijuana and a quantity of fentanyl patches.

A 31-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, both of Leamington, have been charged with the following offenses: Possession of a Schedule II Substance-Marihuana; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; Knowledge of Un-

authorized Possession of a Firearm; Failure to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking; Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon; Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm; Transport Firearm Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner; Possession of a Schedule I SubstanceFentanyl. As well, the man has been charged with Failure to Comply with Probation Order.

Both parties will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charges.

The Municipality of Leamington has partnered with Parks Canada to restore butterfly and bird habitat with the opening of Leamington Monarch Trail during Environment Week (May 30-June 6, 2015).

On Tuesday, June 2, community volunteers removed invasive and non-native species and began planting gardens of milkweed supported by native grasses and wildflowers. The first phase of this multi-phase project commenced along a 0.5 km stretch of walking trail from Robson Road to Seacliff Drive. The Leamington Monarch Trail gardens will provide food and habitat for migrating birds and butterflies, especially monarch butterflies, to refuel before continuing on their long journey.

The Municipality of Leamington and Point Pelee National Park will continue to work together on this multi-phase project to plant gardens of milkweed and supporting plants along approximately 5 kms of urban trails within Leaming-

Two charged with alcohol related driving offenses

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Friday, May 29 at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Essex County Road 31 in Leamington. The vehicle was travelling significantly faster than the posted speed limit.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and failed a roadside screening device. He was arrested at the scene.

A 41-year-old Leamington man was charged with exceeding 80 milligrams of Blood Alcohol Contest. He will appear in court later this month to answer the charge.

On Sunday, May 31 at approximately 10:25 p.m., the OPP received a call from an offduty OPP officer regarding a vehicle that was driving erratically on Essex County Road 31 in Leamington.

The driver of the vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic, was travelling at an extremely slow rate of speed and eventually slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle while stopped at a green light.

Patrol officers arrived on scene and determined that the driver was impaired from alcohol. He was arrested at the scene.

A 25-year-old Kingsville man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding 80 milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content. He will appear in a Leamington court in June to answer to the charges.

ton’s 17 km trail system.

“Because Parks Canada is always exploring innovative ways to engage Canadians in conservation and restoration projects, we’re really excited here at Point Pelee National Park to be working with the Municipality of Leamington to connect Canadians to nature,” said Karen Linauskas, Superintendent, Point Pelee National Park. “The native grasses, wildflowers and milkweed planted along the Municipality’s walking trails will not only attract birds and butterflies, but also offer Canadians natural spaces to connect with nature.”

“It is the Municipality’s vision that this project will help restore and support the large number of monarch butterflies that migrate through the Leamington area and create a natural spectacle to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” said Peter Neufeld, Leamington’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Alyssa Kruebger and Nathan Toews — Grade 9 students from UMEI — plant a series of grasses along the south end of

trail near the corner of Foster Avenue and Robson Road Tuesday, June 2. The project attracted 100 registered volunteers, including students from UMEI and Queen Elizabeth Elementary School. Nearly 3,000 plants, grasses and three species of milkweed were planted that day in hopes of reintroducing monarch butterfly populations to the Leamington area.

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About 100 volunteers registered to participate in a habitat restoration project that began at the south end of the walking trail at the corner of Foster Avenue and Robson Road Tuesday, June 2. Nearly 3,000 plants, grasses and three species of milkweed were planted that day in hopes of reintroducing monarch butterfly populations to the Leamington area. Planting took place from Robson Road to Seacliff Drive in support of the Leamington Monarch Trail.

We all have our favourite eating establishments. Some people like seafood, some like Italian, some prefer oriental fare.

take her to Diana’s. Of course, you usually had to endure all of her friends, who happened to show up there too. It just came with the package.

I got thinking the other day about the amount of restaurants that have disappeared from the landscape since I was young, both locally and nationally.

One of my favourite places to go as a kid was Ponderosa. Any time we were in Windsor, I begged my parents to go there. You could pick your cut of steak and then get your sides as you went along the cafeteria-style counter. Looking back, it likely wasn’t great food, but it was a cheap steak dinner for its day.

I think they still have Ponderosa in the States but haven’t seen one over here in years.

Who can forget stopping in for a bite at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in their heyday? It was quite popular with shoppers back then.

A couple of driveins also come to mind.

Another chain I liked to go to was called the Red Barn. The jingle still pops into my head whenever I think of that place. “When the hungries hit, when the hungries hit, hit the Red Barn.” They had one in Chatham which eventually became a Smitty’s, I think. We used to stop there on the way home from travel hockey games. I remember when they built the Dairy Queen in Leamington, seeing that red roof and rejoicing that there was going to be a Red Barn in Leamington. Sadly, it wasn’t.

A&W, up on the ridge, was busy every weekend when I was young. I remember going there after my Juvenile hockey games with most of the team and our girlfriends, all ordering Teenburgers, fries and root beer, which was delivered on a tray to your car window. Come on, admit it: we all tried to steal those root beer mugs.

I did like the Dairy Queen, though. Those char-broiled Brazier burgers were something new for our town at the time.

Stewart’s Drive-In on Robson Road was a favourite spot of the teenagers when I was a very young child. I vaguely remember going there a couple of times with my sister and her friends. After it closed in the late sixties or early seventies, the lot sat empty for many years until the new dentist office was built there a few years ago.

Lastly, I have a place that not too many will remember. It was called Tina’s, or at least that’s what I remember it being called. It was located almost under the Sturgeon Creek bridge, on the lake side. She served what my dad called the best fish and chips in town.

As I grew into teenager-hood, we discovered a little Italian chain called Mother’s. This became our go-to place whenever we went to Windsor. There was also one in Sarnia that we frequented whenever we went to visit my sister there. Every time I drive by that location on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, I still recognize that as Mother’s, rather than the nightclub that is now there.

Locally, the restaurant scene had some great options back in the sixties and seventies.

Of course, we all craved those foot-longs down at Burgess’ in the summertime, and through all these years, they are still there. Although no longer owned by the Burgess family, it’s still a hopping place down there during the summer months.

The Vourakes family fed me more than a few times, from their humble beginnings at the Mill Bar to their delicious Greek bread at the Tropicana to their years spent running the Dock Restaurant. They also had a hand in Pomodoro, an uptown eatery that had a brief run on Talbot Street back in the ’90s. When Mike Vourakes was in our little vocal group in high school, we often practiced in his basement on Parkdale Street and then walked to ‘The Trop’, where Peter would fill us up with pizza and pop.

There are certainly many options today when you are hungry and don’t feel like cooking. So many choices that weren’t available back in the day.

But they’ll never be able to capture the ambience and smells of those iconic places we remember from childhood. Much of the reason is because we all love to reminisce about our favourite childhood haunts. The food wasn’t likely any better than today, but our memories elevate it to legendary status.

Going way back, I remember frequenting the White Lunch for soup and sandwich and also had breakfast more than a few times at the small place beside McDonalds, and for the life of me I cannot remember the name of it.

The Hilltop was famous for their smorgasbord, which people now just call a buffet. I remember when I worked at the IGA in Leamington and we had our staff Christmas party there, shortly before they closed the place.

If you were in the mood for Chinese food, the early days offered one option, Lee’s Garden, which ironically, is the location occupied by A-1 Chinese Buffet today. Sonny Lee had a great thing going there for a long time. He was flamboyant, friendly and accommodating. Later, the Happy In came into town and offered some competition for the Lee family, right across from the hospital. I remember heading to Happy In after nights out and the hotels in town closed for the night. I can’t imagine filling up with Chinese food that late now in my advanced age. My stomach would turn all night long.

Anyone who ever lived in Leamington remembers Diana Sweets, which was the place to go after the movies or a night out in this area. Floats, milkshakes, pizza and more kept the younger generation coming back every weekend. They had a meeting and banquet room as well, which was always booked for some event.

If you were on a first date and wanted to impress her, it was a no-brainer to

Cancer Society raised $52,000 during Daffodil Month

Dear Editor,

Every three minutes another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. Throughout this past April, volunteers in Windsor and Essex County and across Ontario worked together to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society during Daffodil Month.

With the help of everyone in the community who assisted in this campaign, including all our wonderful volunteers, our retail host partners, local schools, businesses and everyone who purchased and wore a Daffodil Pin during the month of April, we raised over $52,000.

Money raised during Daffodil Month helps the Society do everything it can to prevent cancer, fund research to outsmart cancer and empower, inform and support people living with cancer right here in Windsor and Essex County.

Visit cancer.ca or call 519-254-5116 for more information about upcoming events and how you can “Join the Fight” or to volunteer.

– Sincerely, Judy Lund, Manager, Paula Talbot, Fundraising Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, Essex County Community Office

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Option of using ranked ballots in municipal elections being reviewed

The province is taking steps towards giving municipalities the option of using ranked ballots in future municipal elections.

The province is reviewing the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to explore how ranked ballots could be implemented by municipalities across the province. Ranked ballots allow a voter to rank candidates in order of preference instead of voting for a single candidate.

The option to use ranked ballots would give municipalities an alternative to the current municipal voting system.

The Municipal Elections Act is reviewed following each municipal election, and in addition to considering ranked ballots, the review will also assess whether the rules about electing municipal leaders are clear and simple and whether the Act reflects how modern campaigns and elections should be run. To that end, the review will evaluate the current effectiveness of rules about campaign financing, third party advertising, enforcement and accessibility in municipal elections.

There are a number of ways that Ontarians can provide their input:

• Online at ontario.ca/municipalelections

• By email at mea.info@ontario.ca

• By mail to Municipal Elections Act Review, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Local Government Policy Branch, 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 2E5.

A discussion guide has been posted online to guide the public consultations. The deadline for comments is July 27, 2015.

The review is being undertaken at this time so that municipalities have the opportunity to consider ranked ballots before the 2018 municipal elections.

No Canadian jurisdiction currently uses ranked ballots.

B&B recognized for hospitality

Marlborough House Bed & Breakfast, Leamington, has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the third time. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor.

When selecting Certificate of Excellence winners, TripAdvisor uses a proprietary algorithm to determine the honourees that takes into account the quality, quantity and recency of reviews and opinions submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period.

“Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for the entire team at Marlborough House B&B and we’d like to thank all of our guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor,” said Troy Gee, co-owner at Marlborough House Bed & Breakfast.

“There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by one’s customers.

With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment in bringing tourism to the forefront in the Municipality of Leamington.”

Raising money for Jumpstart

Damara Gagnier and Kaitlyn Stravato volunteered on Saturday, May 30 as part of Jumpstart Weekend at Leamington Canadian Tire. Volunteers held a car wash and sold tickets for a raffle. Among the top prizes are a boys, girls and adult bicycle. Tickets are still on sale at the store until June 15. Canadian Tire employees also received donations at the cash register for Jumpstart, where 100% of money raised stays in the community. One in three families cannot afford organized sports. Last year, in Leamington, Jumpstart was able to help 299 kids take part in various sports at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

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Long guns stolen in Wheatley

The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information in connection with a break and enter.

Sometime this past month, unknown suspect(s) stole 12 long guns from a residence in the Wheatley area. Total value of the theft has been estimated at approximately $4,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Pete Bakker at peteb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 81296. Anonymous callers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Support group promotes Lyme Disease awareness

By Bryan Jessop

“Ticked” off with a nationwide health care system that doesn’t take its concerns seriously, a local group of Lyme Disease patients has wrapped up the month of May by painting — or at least lighting — the town green.

The Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group put a few noteworthy finishing touches on Lyme Awareness Month with three events in Leamington, Kingsville and Windsor, respectively. Early in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 27, Fort Dearborn Company general manager

Tony Policella — a Lyme Disease patient — led the ‘Take a Bite Out of Lyme Disease Challenge’ in the Oak Street West business’s front parking lot. Participating employees and members of the local support group gathered to hear a brief presentation by Policella before each attending individual simultaneously took a bite out of a lime wedge.

“It’s kind of like our own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge that was done for ALS,” Policella explained. “Our support group is trying to raise awareness, educate the public and change legislation through local MPs.”

Fort Dearborn presents a specific safety message each month, usually workplace related. Last week, the decision was made to change the type of message to correspond with the end of Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Earlier in the month, Niagara Falls was lit up in green light as part of the awareness campaign.

The day after the Take a Bite Out of Lyme gathering at Fort Dearborn, the local support group — including members from across Es-

sex County and ChathamKent — made a shorter trip

to witness Caesars Windsor illuminating itself in green light.

Policella, along with fellow support group members and Lyme Disease patients Maria Hillier, Cheryl Abbate and Jamie Jacobs, described diagnosis and treatment of the condition in Ontario and the rest of Canada as less than impressive.

“This support group started because of our personal experiences,” said Policella, who was not diagnosed with Lyme Disease until two years after he was bit by a tick and began experienc-

ing symptoms. “So many of us have gone to doctors and we’ve been told it’s all in our heads. We thought we should get together in a forum where we could share our stories and advice.”

Policella isn’t alone in experiencing frustration with both the disease’s physical implications and the Ontario medical field’s refusal to take them seriously. Hillier wasn’t officially diagnosed with Lyme Disease until about three years after she began suffering its symp-

toms and was first informed that she had Multiple Sclerosis. Although she is still an employee at Fort Dearborn, she has been unable to work there since early October of 2013.

“I went through every test under the sun,” she explained. “I talked to Tony about my symptoms, and he told me he thought I have it (Lyme Disease).”

In Ontario, an ELISA test is commonly the first test administered to determine if the Lyme Disease bacte-

ria — Borrelia burgdorferi — is present in the blood stream. Many health care experts and groups including the International Lyme And Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) describe the ELISA test as unreliable, as it focuses on only one of about 100 strains of the disease. An estimated 35 per cent of patients with Lyme test negative when the ELISA method is used. Western Blot testing is described as more reliable, but is only

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Fort Dearborn Company employees and members of the Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group ‘Take a Bite Out of Lyme” as part of an awareness campaign for Lyme Disease and its patients. The group had 44 members as of the Wednesday, May 27 event, which was followed by a monthly meeting at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden featuring guest speaker Dr. Angela Lee — a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor (LLND). (SUN Photo)

Dr. Angela Lee B.Sc, LLND (Lime Literate Naturopath Doctor) makes a Powerpoint presentation to more than 70 guests of a monthly Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group meeting at Colasanti’s Wednesday, May 27. (Journal Photo)

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(Continued from page 6) administered by Health Canada after an ELISA or EIA-positive test provides a Bb-positive result.

Many Canadian patients — including those in Essex County — have relied on more accurate American testing through Western Blot and other methods. As physicians in Canada risk having their licenses revoked for treating Chronic or Persistent Lyme Disease, many Canadian patients also go to the U.S. for treatment, which is not covered by OHIP. In Canada, only naturopathic doctors are permitted to treat Chronic Lyme Disease without fear of government retribution.

Although Hillier’s employment benefits cover 80 per cent of medical costs, the remaining 20 per cent out-of-pocket expenses have run a price of $8,000.

“It can become a real financial crisis for some people, and it doesn’t have to be that way,” Policella noted. “In some cases, people are losing their homes.”

Abbate has also experienced consistent frustration with Canada’s standoffish response to Lyme Disease patients. She was not diagnosed with LD until fourand-a-half years after being bitten by a tick at Point Pelee National Park. After experiencing joint pain — a common effect related to Lyme Disease — a rheumatologist passed off her experiences as osteoarthritis. Upon visiting a dermatologist while displaying some of the tell-take tick bite rashes, Abbate was told she had eczema and was given a cream as treatment.

“I didn’t know where to go or who to turn to,” explained Abbate, a former South Essex Community Council employee. “The doctors either don’t believe us or don’t want to lose their licenses. That’s why I’m happy to be there in the

support group for those who need it.”

The group’s commemoration of May as awareness month also included a visit to Queen’s Park on May 6 for some of its 44 members, where about 120 patients and caregivers filled the galleries during session. Currently up for consideration for the Legislative Assembly is Bill 27, an act that if passed would en-

“So many of us have gone to doctors and we’ve been told it’s all in our heads. We thought we should get together in a forum where we could share our stories and advice.”

- Tony Policella

hance prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support of Lyme Disease and West Nile patients. The website www.randyhilliermpp.com/ bill27_lyme_disease_and_ other_vectorborne-illnesses includes a petition for members of the public to sign as a means of pressuring the provincial government to pass the bill. The petition is less than 900 entries shy of reaching its goal of 6,500.

At the federal level, Elizabeth May’s private members bill C 442 has passed

its third reading with unanimous consent at the House of Commons in June of last year. It passed through the Senate in December and recently became law, forcing the Minister of Health to form a federal-provincial conference including medical experts before the end of this year. The long-term goal is to improve prevention strategies, treatment standards and future data collection and research.

The physical effects associated with Lyme Disease vary from patient to patient in both severity and form. Many experience excruciating pain in muscles and joints while others suffer cognitive and motor skill impairment. Neurological illness including paralysis is also associated with LD. Early-stage symptoms are often flu-like, including nausea, fever, fatigue and headaches.

Lyme Disease is often referred to as the “Great Imitator,” as it often causes symptoms similar to those suffering from Parkinsons, MS, Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s, Alzheimer’s and other conditions. Less than a third of patients bitten by a Bbinfected tick will experience the typical ‘bull’s eye’ lesion or rash — also contributing to the fact that several Lyme Disease sufferers remain undiagnosed.

Misinformation relating to LD and other tick-borne illnesses pertains to what to do when a tick is found on

the body. Contrary to common practice, ticks feeding on a host should not be burned, crushed or covered in a petroleum-based product. Instead, the tick should be held with a set of needlenose tweezers as close to the skin as possible with firm but not excessive pressure. The tick should then be lifted directly away from the host without twisting or turning.

Also on May 27, the support group arranged its fifth monthly meeting at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden with Dr. Angela Lee B.Sc, LLND (Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor) as a guest speaker. Lee, who treats LD patients only at her practice in Richmond Hill, addressed a

crowd of 72 guests to discuss diagnosis, treatment, support and the obstacles patients face in Canada. One guest noted that her physician told her that she cannot have contracted Lyme Disease, explaining that the condition does not exist in Ontario.

Lee, who treats 400 Lyme Disease patients including Hillier, offered a Power Point presentation. She explained that with several updates in LD treatment techniques, she plans to make a return visit to the area in about a year.

“This is the first time I’ve been here, but hopefully it won’t be the last,” said Lee, who visits Lyme Disease support groups on a regular

basis.

Early on during the presentation, Lee noted that misdiagnosis and untrustworthy testing procedures in Ontario are among the biggest obstacles faced by patients who suspect they have Lyme Disease.

“If you come back negative on the ELISA, usually doctors just shut it down and they say ‘you don’t have Lyme Disease’ — and that’s a major, major problem,” she noted. For more information on Lee’s practice, visit the website www.lymend.com. For more on Lyme Disease and it’s symptoms, myths and prevention, visit the site www.canlyme.com.

From left to right, Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group members Jamie Jacobs, Tony Policella, Maria Hillier and Cheryl Abbate ‘Take a Bite Out of Lyme’ during a Lyme Disease awareness event at Fort Dearborn Company. (Journal Photo)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you have plans to rest, but you might be surprised at how fast you become bored with nothing to keep you busy. Relaxation may be difficult for you to master.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Familiar memories resurface, Taurus. You may discover that nothing much has changed and you really need to buckle down to create new plans.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A plan you laid out hits a snag this week, Gemini. Do not get discouraged, as your plans will only be delayed momentarily before things get back on track.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

A new perspective can sometimes change everything, Cancer. Even if there are some bumps along the way, your optimism will ultimately prevail.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you will be on the receiving end of more support and encouragement this week than you possibly know what to do with. Express your gratitude to loved ones.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

It’s easy to see the possibilities ahead this week, Virgo. Take a practical approach when making plans and you will soon begin to achieve your goals.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may have a particular goal in mind for your relationship that hasn’t come to fruition just yet. It may take a little more work for you to get to that solid place.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Others may struggle to decipher your thoughts, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to spell out what you need or want to get others on board with your ideas.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, work appeals to you this week and you find yourself spending some extra time at the office. Just be sure to make time for your family.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, this week you are captivated by the innocent things in life. Enjoy this relaxing time to stop and smell the roses with your loved ones.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It’s alright to be a homebody for a few days this week, Aquarius. Revel in some quiet time at home and enjoy this chance to breathe easy and recharge your batteries.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Give your dreams time to develop in the weeks ahead, Pisces. If you rush things along, you may end up getting discouraged.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 31

Clint Eastwood, Director (85)

JUNE 1

Heidi Klum, Model (42)

JUNE 2

Wentworth Miller, Actor (43)

JUNE 3

Anderson Cooper, Journalist (48)

JUNE 4

Russell Brand, Actor (40)

JUNE 5

Joe Gatto, Comic (39)

JUNE 6

Jason Isaacs, Actor (52)

Landmark has served the area for over a century

By C. Scott Holland

The Sun Parlor Home’s location has been the same since 1900 and has served residents of Essex County and beyond, yet few are aware of its intricate history

In 1900 a large Victorian house, which looked more like a castle, was built at 174 Talbot St. East in Leamington at a cost of about $50,000. It was officially called the House of Refuge and Industry and was under the jurisdiction of Essex County Council. The structure could accommodate 35 residents who worked the 65 acres of farmland around it until the late 1950s. At that time, much of the land was leased to area growers and in 1960 one farmer paid $50 per acre to lease it.

By 1955 a $200,000 addition was made to it because of an increase in the number of applicants. Simultaneously, it was renamed the Sun Parlour Home For Senior Citizens and the numbers applying to get into the facility would only increase dramatically in the coming years.

Plans for raising the number of beds from 107 to 165 happened in 1960. Pressure from the Ontario government to demolish the original building was part of the overall scheme. Original estimates pegged the new, two-storey extension at $860,000. Plus the new building would have a chapel, an auditorium and offices and a capacity of 225.

High water table problems caused some delay in the start of construction but on October 8, 1962 the $1 million structure was officially opened.

At the time, the “Home” was considered the finest and most modern in all of Ontario.

During the next half decade, Leamington’s service clubs made many contributions to the welfare of the Home’s residents. The Kiwanis aided with planting bushes around the building, the Rotary Club donated two television sets and a piano, and the Lions Club would donate a van (in 1973 and 1986) so residents in wheelchairs could be transported more easily.

The Home again ran short of beds by 1965 and another $490,000 two-storey addition with 65 beds was opened in August 1966.

In October 1962, my own father, the late Clarence Holland, became the Home’s first assistant-administrator. When Willard Morris, the Home’s administrator resigned to take a similar position with Beacon Hill Lodge in Windsor late in 1971, Essex County Council elevated him to become the administrator.

One of the hardest issues that came before him, the Town of Leamington and Essex County Council was that of allowing the residents to imbibe small amounts of liquor on the premises. It went through a vote and succeeded in passing.

On the heels of the liquor issue came an idea from County Council to build some seniors apartments. After much debate construction began in early 1975 and the 41-unit apartment building called The Cedars was opened within a year.

Encompassing such a large tract of land in September 1972, much of the surrounding land behind the facility was converted to become parkland. Under a “winter works” program, five people were employed who helped turn the former cornfield into one of the finest parks. As well, new fences were installed to define the Home’s boundaries.

Thanks to the help of the Wheatley, Kingsville and Leamington Lions Clubs, a second whirlpool bath was installed in December 1982. But one of its most important services began in February 1983 when the Home operated its foot-care clinic. Today that service is as popular as it has ever been.

By the mid-1980s the waiting lists to gain admittance increased again. My father retired in 1985 and by the March 1988 inspections indicated that conditions at the Home were in need of upgrading as it was over-crowded.

Thus the delicate work of creating a brand new facility with a façade that would mimic the original 1900 building was proposed. By November 1990, an artist’s concept of the new building was released with construction beginning shortly thereafter

Essex County Council had stated they would build a new Home within three years. In late May 1992, after nearly five weeks of intense moving, the grandiose structure with its spires and turrets was complete.

Further renovations of the east wing plus the parking lot and landscaping brought the total cost to nearly $20 million.

Some portions of the older building remain there – the offices, library, chapel and the east wings.

Over the years many groups have aided our seniors and made their lives brighter. All kinds of events have occurred there and the quality of life within the Home is as high as ever.

The late Leamington Mayor and MPP Bruce Crozier put it succinctly when it opened, “Although it is a County facility, it is Leamington’s pleasure to host it.”

The original Sun Parlour Home circa 1960 (at right) can be seen next to modern first addition.

The Sun Parlour Home as it appeared in the early 1970s with its new offices, chapel and auditorium. (C. Scott Holland photos)

A time for moms and children

Happier Moms, a time for moms and their children, is a free program being offered on Wednesdays throughout the month of June – 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th – at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St. in Leamington.

If you are feeling down or stressed out, or need some ideas on how to manage those rollercoaster feelings, you are welcome to join the group beginning with coffee and play at 10 a.m., followed by coping strategies at 10:30 with social worker Diane Quadros, and ‘Moving Our Bodies’ with personal trainer Helen Peters at 11.

For more information call Faith Mennonite Church at 519-326-6391.

$50,000 committed to Hospice of Leamington

National program will improve the chances of a kidney transplant for hard-to-match patients

Ontario has joined Canadian Blood Services and provincial and territorial organ donation and transplant programs across Canada to mark a significant step forward in saving and improving the lives of those waiting for a kidney transplant.

The province is participating in the national Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program, which will expand the potential donor pool for patients who are harder to match because they have been exposed to foreign tissue through pregnancy, past transplants or blood transfusions.

Saturday, June 13 • 6 pm Leamington Marina Tickets: 519-322-2463

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The Hugh Archer Collaborative Award is given to recognize clubs who collaborate on a project. The five Essex County Rotary Clubs are working together to raise $50,000 for the Erie Shores Hospice project. Assistant Governor Julie Ricci presented a certificate to Leamington Rotary President Chuck Parsons.

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MOSTLY CANADIAN FIDDLING

Saturday, June 6th at 2:00 p.m.

GLORIA’S STRINGS consist of 20 violin students and one keyboard student. Nineteen of these students will form an ensemble to play Gordon Stobbe’s arrangements of duets, trios and more for about an hour of “Mostly Canadian Fiddling.” These players are from 7- 80 years of age. They have been studying the violin from one to six years. They hope to have fun getting together for a chance to play as a group.

This is a “by donation” event.

THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon - Postponed

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BANK THEATRE

DRAMA CAMP- July 6 to July 17. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 13. Family rates are available. For more information: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca.

DANCE AND DRUM CAMP - July 20 to July 24. Mornings only from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages 8 - 10 and 1113. The talented Morgan Malott will be the dance instructor (hiphop) and Janice Founk, who started a very successful drumming club at the school where she taught, has graciously agreed to be our drumming instructor. For more information: 519-8394347.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 - BLOOD DONORS NEEDED. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the: LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street, 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. NEW DONORS & WALK INS WELCOME. For information and to book your appointment get the Give Blood App or go to www.blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283).

WEDNESDAYS JUNE 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Happier Moms - a program for moms and children, Wednesdays in June (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St. Starts at 10:00 a.m. with coffee & play, 10:30 coping strategies, 11:00 a.m. Moving Our Bodies. Join the discussion on how to manage those rollercoaster feelings or feeling down and stressed out. Info: 519-326-6391.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - “Giver” - TV screening of Chestnut Park Redevelopment, at Chestnut Park, Leamington. Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with face painting and games. Pizza by the slice, and stay for a second family movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring lawnchairs and blankets.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - Sun Parlor

Home Annual Yard Sale, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All the treasures will be for sale in the front

yard of the Sun Parlor Home. Proceeds go towards a new Resident Bus.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 - Awakenings Spring Bazaar. 1st annual holistic & wellness event offering wellness services, products, speakers & treatments. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 143, 1570 Marentette Ave, Windsor. For more info contact Rose Jabbour, 226-246-4486.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Two Creeks Summer Concert Series begins 6:30 p.m., with gospel group Connection. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Refreshments available from 1st Wheatley Scouts. Two Creeks is located north of Wheatley on Kent Road #1.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Leamington Ecumenical Refugee Committee 10th Anniversary Open House, Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Fellowship and light snacks from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. with a Service of Celebration to follow from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to help celebrate LAERC's special day.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - The Board of Directors of the Migrant Worker Community Program will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Cactus Room, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East, Kingsville. If you are interested in serving on the board

Since Ontario joined the HSP program in May 2014, 57 Ontario HSP patients have been transplanted, 42 from donors originating within the province and 15 from donor kidneys imported from other provinces. Ontario has exported 21 kidneys to HSP patients in other provinces/territories.

“By joining our partners across Canada to expand the pool of potential donors for highly sensitized patients, who are hard to match, Ontario has increased access to kidney transplantation to this disadvantaged patient group,” said Ronnie Gavsie, President and CEO of Trillium Gift of Life Network, Ontario’s organ and tissue donation transplant agency.

The HSP program implementation was a gradual process that began in October 2013. Although it is still in its infant stage, the initiative has already yielded success stories. Since its establishment, the HSP program has facilitated 113 kidney transplants in Canada.

“I’m pleased that, with Ontario participating in this Canada-wide program, our provincial donation and transplant system will be able to provide improved access and outcomes for patients. I encourage all Ontarians to register as organ donors – a simple action that could save up to 8 lives per donor,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

Today, there are more than 1,600 people on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ transplant in Ontario, two-thirds of those waiting are in need of a kidney.

The HSP registry is for patients needing very specific matches from deceased kidney donors. Through HSP, this group of patients will have access to a national donor pool. One in four Ontarians, 26% of the population, is a registered donor. To see the registration rate in your community, visit www.BeADonor.ca

Trillium Gift of Life Network has made it easy to register consent, either in person at a ServiceOntario centre or online in two minutes at www.BeADonor.ca

or need additional information please call 519-325-0876.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 - Car enthusiasts are invited to bring their classic cars to the Sun Parlor Home for the enjoyment of the residents. Vehicle registration 12:001:00 p.m. and the show will wind up around 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come out to view the cars and chat with the residents. To register your vehicle, contact Dave Taves at bowtye@live.ca or 519-326-9566.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 - Bike Safety Rodeo, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St., Leamington followed by free BBQ. Helmet check, bike safety check, bike rodeo guided bike tour, free giveaways, bike raffle. Hosted by the OPP Community Policing Committee.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 - Pan Am Torch Relay, mid-day celebration at Leamington Marina Park, Robson Road. Mark your calendar and bring the family!

SUNDAYS: JUNE 21, JULY 19 in conjunction with a car show in the park, September 27, October 25, November 8. Marketplace/Flea Markets at Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St., 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Collecting non-perishable canned goods for the Kingsville food bank. Free admission. Vendor inquiries welcome, 519-733-9191.

Trillium Gift of Life Network is a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario responsible for managing organ and tissue donation for transplantation across Ontario and improving the system so that more lives can be saved.

Source: Trillium Gift of Life Network

OBITUARY

Robert Peter Metelka

At the age of 25, Robert passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family and friends.

OBITUARY

Alan Slater

Alan Slater, 90 years, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Franklin Gardens.

Mike Iles

Forever 29, Mike Iles passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2015.

Rob was greeted in heaven by his Papa, Rodney L. Myer (2000), his Opa, George Metelka (2007) and his dog companion Baxter (2015). Beloved son of Peter and Rev. Kimberly Metelka of Camlachie. Dear brother of Ellena (Ryan Houston) and Arthur (Melissa Asschert). Loving uncle of Christian and Sophia Bedford. Dear grandson of Elaine Myer (Bill Stein) and Lena Metelka. Father to his four-legged child Dora. Rob will be missed by his two closest friends, Derek Heydon and Alan Young, along with extended family and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

The Memorial Service to celebrate Rob’s life will be on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 3:16 p.m. at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington. Camouflage is acceptable attire. The Right Rev. Robert Bennet and the Rev. Valerie Kenyon will be officiating. There will be no interment.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church; Bright’s Grove upgrading the kitchen – to signify Rob’s passion for cooking; Windsor Regional Hospital 4th Floor Oncology Transition to Betterness – Rob wanted to thank them for helping his mom while he was in the hospital; St. Joseph’s Hospice (Sarnia) – to give thanks for the great care he received from the Hospice team at home.

Friends may send condolences to www.reidfuneralhome.ca

SWOT to visit Leamington

SWOT – South Western Ontario air Tour – will be visiting the community Friday, June 5. SWOT is a group of pilots flying small personal aircraft to several southwestern Ontario communities.

The tour starts in Hanover at the Saugeen Municipal Airport on Thurs. June 4 with a kick-off barbecue at the airport.

On Friday morning the group will fly the 165 nautical miles to Leamington. At least 30 airplanes are expected.

The group will have lunch at the Leamington Airport and meet some of the residents and town officials. After lunch the participants will explore some of the sights and the shops in Leamington as well as tour the Pelee Island Winery.

On Saturday the tour departs for Tillsonburg and on Sunday goes on to Goderich.

Beloved husband of the late Nevada (Feltz) (2010). Dear father of Lynn Slater (David), Shelley Dobson (Tim), Julie Knowles (Larry). Loving grandfather of Greg Taylor (Jennifer), Adam Tiessen, Amy Taylor, Jennifer Crozier (Matt), Brandon Knowles (Leanna), and several great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Kay Slater, the late Ray Slater (the late Frieda), the late Helen Tropea (Frank), the late Jack Slater (the late Inez), the late Harold Slater (the late Pat), the late Don Slater (Mary). Alan will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Alan served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Leamington Rotary Club, Leamington Kinsmen Club, Jaycees, First Baptist Church, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club, and Leamington Curling Club. Alan enjoyed his guitar and traveling with Nevada.

Alan’s family wishes to thank the staff at Franklin Gardens for their passionate care.

A private family graveside service was held. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice) or Franklin Gardens Long Term Care.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

JUNE 7 - THE CONNECTIONS

The happy sounds of gospel by the county's best.

JUNE 14 - TRENT SEVERN

Three women of Celtic Song.

JUNE 21 - ANDREW TAVES & FRIENDS This big country voice is a local treasure.

JUNE 28 - B.J. LAUB TRIO Wonderful country musicianship.

performers and more or call Rick at 519-324-6988

Loving father of Jennifer, Jillian and Dawson. Loving best friend and partner of Jennifer Price and her children Mason and Devan. Dear son of Norma and Steve and brother of David, Doug, Cam, Leslie, Margie and Scott. Son of the late Don Baruth and brother of Don, Carol, Bob, Jamie and Mary. Mike will be missed by his aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Mike’s life at 8 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice). Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

“GO HABS GO BOYS!”

HDGH and OPP launch second Mental Health Response Team

By Sheila McBrayne

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and HôtelDieu Grace Healthcare have expanded the Mental Health Response Unit (MHRU) to Leamington.

The MHRU is a program that combines resources of both organizations to better serve residents of Leamington with mental health concerns. Donna Keegan, a social worker specializing in mental health and addictions and OPP Constable Blake Cohoe opened the Leamington MHRU on May 1 and has already seen success stories in Leamington.

A special kickoff launch was held at the Leamington Municipal office on Thursday, May 28 with members from the various mental health community partners and the coordinators of the program.

MHRU provides an integrated approach to responding to individuals who may be suffering from a mental illness or find themselves in a severe distress situation and whose needs are not being effectively met

within the current system. This collaborative initiative, put forth by the OPP and the Community Crisis Centre at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is aimed at addressing gaps in existing crisis services. “We’re very grateful to have this additional partner – we’re at 19 partners, so MHRU makes number 20,” said Cheryl Deter, Vice President Patient Services, Chief Nursing Executive and Integrated Director of Hospice Erie Shores Campus.

With increased partners in mental health, “we don’t just say ‘sorry, I can’t help’, but we say, ‘I can’t help, but I’ll find someone who can,” added Deter.

The MHRU program is supported by Leamington District Memorial Hospital and the Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network. Too often, there are individuals who come to the attention of police and emergency room personnel at a point where hospitalization or incarceration are seen to be the only options to intervene – options which rarely offer a solution that would

allow the individual an opportunity for longer term change.

OPP Chief Superintendant John Cain pointed out that police used to simply drop off mental health patients in the ER waiting room and usually saw them again within a couple of days. “We didn’t have any other choices; now we do… We can’t do this alone and shouldn’t do this alone. This is a tailor-made approach to what your community needs,” said Cain. “The road to mental health should lead to treatment,” he added.

MHRU pairs a specially trained, plain clothed, police officer with a hospital mental health crisis worker who work together to meet with a vulnerable individual. It’s a pre-emptive approach in attempting to engage with an individual to assess their needs before their concerns or issues escalate.

“We had an individual who walked into the Leamington Detachment to talk to a police officer… They were referred to us because we happened to be in the office, but we were able to help this

individual to get the help she needed. It saved a 911 call for one of our frontline officers and when she needed help later, she called us directly… She’s getting help,” said Constable Cohoe.

Referrals to MHRU are accepted from anyone who is concerned with another

person’s mental health status or psychological situation.

Referrals for the Leamington MHRU can be made at 519-324-0123.

The Leamington MHRU is the second in the county.

The first MHRU was initiated in December of 2012 and has proved to be successful

THE PAN AM FLAME IS COMING TO LEAMINGTON

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:15 - 2:00 pm

Municipal Marina - Rick Atkin Park 90 Robson Rd. Leamington

At approx.11:30am the Pan Am Torch Relay begins on Highway 77 North in Leamington and continues down the length of Erie St. to Lake Erie, across the waterfront promenade and enters the park at approximately12:45pm to light the celebration cauldron.

The entire community and all local area schools are invited to attend the celebration.

The National Anthem will be sung by elementary school students from Margaret D. Bennie elementary school and Ecole St. Michel french school.

Dale Butler & Company and John & Michele Law, dancers, face painting & balloons, Pan Am flags and activation tent, and “Pachi” the Porcupine Mascot will entertain!

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If you are an Essex County resident looking to make a referral, please contact Essex County MHRU assessment/intervention by sending the information to: county.coast@hdgh.org or leave a message at (519) 723-4600.

“Doing life. Doing good.” Begins June 9th

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OPP Constable Blake Cohoe, left, and Donna Keegan, right, a social worker specializing in mental health and addictions, are pictured here with Cheryl Deter, Vice President Patient Services, Chief Nursing Executive and Integrated Director of Hospice Erie Shores Campus. (SUN Photo)

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Mill St. School receives $72,000 Indigo literacy grant

By Bryan Jessop

Success in attempting to find support to boost students’ reading skills is ‘literally’ in the books for Mill Street Public Elementary School.

On Thursday, May 21, the school was informed that it was selected as one of 20 across Canada to receive an Indigo Love of Reading Foundation grant for 2015. Mill Street principal Dennis Edmondson and fellow staff members believed a visit that day from Foundation representatives would simply be another round of questions associated with the lengthy and involved application process. Instead, they showed up with banners, balloons and Clifford the Big Red Dog to announce and celebrate a $72,000 grant with the school.

“I nearly fell out of my chair,” said Edmondson of the moment he heard the announcement. “They really caught

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From left to right, students Jake Friessen, Jeffrey Krahn, principal Dennis Edmondson, Claudia Klassen, Amanda Fields, Ashley Bradbury, librarian Christine Tiessen, Zeanb Al-Wishah and Kevin Nguyen display a cheque of $72,000 donated as a grant from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. The Foundation made the announcement that Mill Street Public School was selected as one of 20 schools across Canada to receive the grant for 2015.

Robert McKee, President of Leamington Legion Branch 84, presented a cheque for $1,000 to Ross Barnwell, LDMH Foundation Director of Development, in support of the Erie Shores Hospice being built in Leamington.

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Mill St. School receives literacy grant

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but was not selected as one of the recipient schools. For both last year and this year, the application was spearheaded and submitted by Grade 8 teacher Sandra Neudorf. Neudorf has since accepted an interim vice principal position at Lakeshore Discovery Public School.

“The whole thing has been a real group effort,” Edmondson said. “It’s been the whole school, with community involvement.”

JUNE 19,20,21,2015

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies Midway & Exhibits Open Vendor Alley Open Greenhouse Competition

7:00 pm Big Time Wrestling Featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the mighty mini’s. Limited seats available around the track for $5.00. Money raised will go to a local charity

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

10:00 am Midway, Exhibits, Vendor Alley all open Pet show begins at Activity Centre 12:00 pm Annual Bike Draw

1:00 pm Live Harness Racing

3:30 pm KI Moo Gwan Martial Arts School Tae Kwon Do Demonstration

6:00 pm Lyndy Wiper Antique Tractor Parade

7:00 pm NEW Demo Derby Greenhouse Competition Awards Ceremony

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Teenage Midnight Madness

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

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After the initial series of interviews, the school’s staff was informed that it had made the short list of finalists, after which point it went through another round of surveys. In total, Foundation representatives conduct five rounds of judging before selecting recipient schools each year. The last interview for Mill Street took place about a week before grant selections were declared.

“We want to be at the provincial standard or higher in three years, and this (the grant) is something that will definitely help us get there.”

— Dennis Edmondson

Mill Street was the only school south of Cambridge chosen to benefit from this year’s round of funding, a combined sum of $1.5 million — $16.5 million has been distributed by the Indigo group since the program began in 2004. The surveys and interviews determine which applicants are high-needs schools based on readership scores and socio-economic status. Literacy tests performed at Grade 3 and Grade 6 levels leave Mill Street at a current score of 49 per cent — 21 per cent below the provincial standard of 70 per cent.

“We want to be at the provincial standard or higher in three years, and this (the grant) is something that will definitely help us get there,” Edmondson explained.

Anything available to purchase at Indigo bookstore outlets can be acquired with grant funding, including books, iPads, e-readers and educational programs. Mill Street has already purchased a Literacy Intervention Program to be introduced to the curriculum for $3,000, with more purchases to follow. For each school, the grant funding is spread out over a course of three years.

Edmondson explained that it is difficult to determine how many books the school would buy — as each publication is priced differently — but estimated that $3,000 should bring about 200 much-needed new books to the library to replace a significant portion of its aging inventory.

Two Creeks summer concert series begins this weekend

Two Creeks Conservation Area’s 2015 Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend, Sunday, June 7 with Connection, the well-known local gospel group comprised of Dale Butler, Brian Bailey, Kim Sykes, John Moran, Janis Willan, Brad Bailey, Lynn Bailey and Charlene Wilkinson.

This year’s concert series runs until Sunday, September 6. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday throughout the summer. Concerts take place on the only outdoor amphitheatre in the area – the Weil Stage, or in the large pavilion should the weather fail to cooperate. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be available at a stand operated by 1st Wheatley Scouts.

Concerts are free but the hat is passed for donations to help offset the cost of performers and maintenance of the conservation area.

This regular Sunday event has become a family favourite and draws an audience from across the region.

Two Creeks is a registered non-profit organization that operates the conservation area as part of Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Literally thousands of volunteer hours go into maintaining, improving and operating the park. Hundreds of dead and dying trees have been removed, and almost a thousand more planted just this past spring – thanks

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Gospel group Connection, left to right, Dale Butler, Brian Bailey, Kim Sykes, John Moran, Janis Willan, Brad Bailey, Charlene Wilkinson, and Lynn Bailey (in front).

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local businesses. Two Creeks is a local treasure, free for you and yours to enjoy. It is located just north of Wheatley on Kent Road #1.

Rebel Cowboy Music Store co-owners John and Michele Law — third and fourth from left — along with supporters and sponsors that include Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos (fifth from left) and Leamington deputy mayor Hilda McDonald (sixth from left), revealed Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle as the headlining act for the second annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville Thursday, May 28.

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MacMaster, Leahy to headline 2015 Folk Festival

By Bryan Jessop

The biggest piece of the puzzle in the line-up for the second annual Kingsville Folk Music Festival has been revealed.

Michele noted.

Leamington Marina Hosts

Friday Night, Patio Nights...

Live Patio Music 7:30 - 9:30 pm

June 12 - Ryan St. Denis - Country

June 19 - Mike Beggs - Acoustic

June 26 - Jen Knight - Acoustic Rock

July 3 - James Daniel - Jazz

July 10 - Crystal Gage - Country

July 17 - Chris Gignac - Acoustic/Pop

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

July 31 - Karen Morand - Folk/Pop

Aug. 7 - Lori Sheppard - Country/Folk

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

Aug. 28 - Dale Butler - Easy listening

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

Robson Road Park Hosts

Sunday Summer Serenades 2 - 4 pm

July 12 - The Big Creek Band

July 19 - Ryan St. Denis & Crystal Gage

July 26 - Champagne Bay

Aug. 2 - Dale Butler Band

Aug. 9 - Bob Gabriel

Aug. 16 - Chapter Three Band

Seacliff Park Hosts

Beach Concerts 7 - 9 pm

July 4 - Francine LeClair Band

July 11 - Dale Butler Band

July 18 - Paying Cash

July 25 - SkyBlue

Aug. 1 - Echo Steps

Aug. 22 - Lady J’ai Mac

Aug. 29 - Johnny & The Lawmen

Seacliff Park Presents

Outdoor Movie Nights - Showtime 9 pm

Sat., June 27 - Back to the Future II

Wed., July 15 - TMNT

Wed., Aug. 5 - Maleficent

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

Brought to you by: Municipality of Leamington

Rebel Cowboy Music Store co-owners and festival co-organizers Michele and John Law announced multi-awarding winning husband-wife duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle as the main attraction for this year’s event, to take place at Kingsville Lakeside Park Friday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 9. MacMaster and Leahy teamed up in 2002 and recently released their first album together, followed by a round of live touring.

MacMaster is the winner of two Juno awards, 11 East Coast Music Awards and has been nominated for a grammy over the 25-year course of her own career. With 11 albums to her credit, she is also an Order Of Canada recipient. Leahy is also accustomed to the accolades, winning three Junos as part of the musical family act ‘Leahy’.

The couple’s first collaborative effort — One — was released last year, following the births of their six children. During the three-day Kingsville Folk Festival, they will be preceded and followed by the likes of renowned fiddle player Ashley MacIsaac, the comedic musical act The Arrogant Worms, multi-award winner Lynn Miles and Guy Davis.

“This is exciting for us,” noted Michele, the event’s producer. “This is the first family with children that’s coming to the festival — it really gives new meaning to the whole term that we’re a family-based festival.”

Returning performers will include Valdy and J.P. Cormier.

“It’s pretty amazing for us as the organizers to have these performers contact us and want to come back every year,”

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June 18, 2015

Leamington and District Half Century Center

160 Talbot Street East

Local acts taking part in this year’s festival will include Dale Butler, Whoa Nelly, Glen McNeil, Karen Morand and Bosco, The Oh Chays and Phillip Scott Poli. The event will again be set up utilizing five stages including three daytime session stages, a children’s stage — with Magoo and Todd Crowley’s Musical Petting Zoo featured as popular youth entertainers — and the evening main stage. Audience members 16 years of age and under will be admitted free of charge.

Local providers will offer beverages and meals during the festivities, which will also feature the sale of crafts, artwork and other vendor items and souvenirs. Tickets are available in various packages including day passes, weekend passes and senior/student weekend passes. Early bird ticket sales ran from January to May 1 of this year and surpassed the number of sales spanning the same period from last year. Ticket information and purchasing opportunities are available on the festival’s website www.kingsvillefolkfest.org.

The festival is again being presented by non-profit group Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and is backed by a lengthy list of both local, provincial and national organizations and businesses. A portion of the event’s proceeds will again benefit the MAY Fund (Music and Arts for Youth).

“It’s really important for us to build this as a community event. We can’t do it without our community,” Michele stated. “We’re really blessed by the amount of support we’ve had.”

The festival’s popularity has left a positive impression on musicians as well as audiences, as several performers have approached the Laws inquiring about securing a time slot on the weekend’s schedule.

“I think the hardest thing to do is to not hire too many people,” Michele explained. “There are so many incredible artists and after we got through the first year as a great event, people wanted to play here.”

“A lot of people want to play here,” John added. “It’s amazing how many submissions there are from people saying they want to be here.”

The festival has proven a valuable boon to the local economy, having generated about $250,000 in spending for the inaugural event last year.

“The economic impact is a bigger deal than we thought it would be,” said John. “Everything about it is growing.” Audience commitments thus far have included folk music enthusiasts from across Canada and the United States as well as others from Holland. The Laws noted that folk music styles include traditional, ‘working man’ formats, but also feature younger performers who represent a variety of styles from within the folk community.

“It’s easy for us to book and fun for us to book because we’re not sticking to one genre,” John explained. “It’s great to go wide and grab a wide array of styles, so its fun.”

‘Giver’ screening coming to Chestnut Park

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s biggest ‘pizza party’ will soon appear on televisions across the province. On Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m., the ninth episode of the third season of Giver will air on TVOKids — a 30-minute time slot featuring the revitalization of Leamington’s Chestnut Park. The show is produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and features half a dozen local youths taking part in the park’s construction. Each group of youths selected its own theme for it’s community’s park. The Leamington team — made up of Matthaus Quiring, Mayson Gomez, Cody Guiterrez, Keyana Gillett, Rylan Colenutt and Hailey Schroeder — designed a ‘Pizza Park’ that also includes a tomato sub-theme. The group was selected from a sum of about 30 applicants who vied for one of the six spots on the show “It was really exciting,” said Gomez about participating in the filming process. “I’ve never been on TV before. I’ve never been in a commercial or in the newspaper.”

Gomez, a 10-year-old who attends Ecole St. Michel, expressed an interest in auditioning for the Leamington episode of Giver after his mother posted an article about the opportunity on the family’s refrigerator. He attended auditions at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and become one of the final six selected for the show.

“I learned that when you work as teammates, everything can go faster,” he explained. “I also learned that when you do something for others, it can really please them. I’ve seen a lot of people using it (the new playground equipment), except in the winter because of the snow.”

The Chestnut Park show was filmed in late August of last year, immediately following ‘Sports Park’ in Amherstburg. The Amherstburg episode of Giver aired June 1. This season of the show began with Strathroy-Caradoc Apr. 13 and ends June 15 in Hamilton. Leamington’s Chestnut Park had most previously been treated to an equipment upgrade in 1988. The local youths, all nine to 12 years of age, were guided by an 11-person production crew, 70 volunteers from throughout the Leamington area and Giver host Michael Lagimodiere. The project was funded by the Municpality of Leamington with $5,000, Sinking Ship with $10,000 and the balance through donations by local businesses and organizations. Old equipment was removed by Leamington’s Public Works department.

To celebrate the locally-focused episode, a screening party will take place at Chestnut Park starting with face painting and games at 7 p.m. In keeping with the new theme, pizza by the slice will also be offered. Starting at dusk, a ‘big screen’ family movie will be played at the park. Anyone attending is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. More than 200 communities from across the province offered applications to be featured in one of the 10 episodes of season three. Karen Driedger, who lives within close proximity to Chestnut Park, submitted the first of two applications in March of 2014. The project itself was also backed by volunteers who supplied food, materials and expertise from four individuals with construction backgrounds.

Giver host Michael Lagimodiere (fourth from right) along with Leamington episode particpants Matthaus Quiring and Cody Guiterrez and a handful of Sinking Ship Entertainment and volunteer workers lift a framing section of a new climber installed at Chestnut Park. (Sun file photos)

Giver host Michael Lagimodiere offers instructions to Leamington episode participants Keyana Gillett and Mayson Gomez during filming of the show’s ninth episode for season three. Leamington was one of 10 communities picked from more than 200 applicants to have a new or rejuvenated park built as part of the Sinking Ship Entertainment show. Filming took place Wednesday, Aug. 20 to Friday, Aug. 22 of last year. The Leamington episode of Giver will air on TVOKids Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Making Healthier Choices legislation passed

The provincial government has passed the Making Healthier Choices Act, which will help people make healthier choices by giving them caloric information when dining out or purchasing take-out food. The act will also protect youth from the dangers of tobacco and the potential harms of electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes.

To make it easier to make informed and healthy food choices, the new legislation will: require restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores and other food service premises with 20 or more locations in Ontario who sell readyto-eat and prepared food to post calories for standard food

Pets of the Week

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and beverage items, including alcohol, on menus and menu boards; require regulated food service operators to post contextual information to help educate patrons about their daily caloric requirements; authorize the minister to appoint inspectors to enforce menu labelling requirements.

Over 60% of large chain restaurants with more than 20 locations in Ontario already provide nutritional information voluntarily to their customers (upon demand, on websites or in-store).

The new Making Healthier Choices Act will: increase the maximum fines for those who sell tobacco to youth, making Ontario’s maximum fines the highest in Canada; ban the sale and supply of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 19; ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products, with a temporary exemption for menthol flavoured products.

The new legislation will also make it illegal to: use ecigarettes in designated non-smoking areas; sell e-cigarettes in certain places where the sale of tobacco is prohibited; display e-cigarettes in places where e-cigarettes are sold, or offered for sale; promote e-cigarettes in places where ecigarettes or tobacco products are sold, or offered for sale.

Each year, tobacco claims 13,000 lives in Ontario –equivalent to 36 lives every day.

Unique baskets from several countries

Unique colourful baskets of varying sizes made by artisans in several countries are featured at Ten Thousand Villages in Leamington.

A picnic basket from Bangladesh is woven from durable hogla fiber. The large basket is woven with a fitted lid.

The Shared Lives Basket to store all of life’s mementoes is made by Filipino women. Each lidded basket is handcrafted by the Women’s Multipurpose Cooperative in Baquio City, the Philippines. The women turn old newspapers into new products by wrapping paper into coils to make spiraled building blocks. These are joined with thread and glue and then starched for durability and finish.

The artisans in Vietnam have crafted a unique basket made from natural seagrass rice. It has handles to make carrying a number of objects easier or can collapse into a round bowl-shaped basket.

There are also colourful baskets of all sizes from Laos, Uganda, and Swaziland.

Ten Thousand Villages creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories market through long-term Fair Trade relationships. The artisans who handcrafted these unique baskets have benefitted along with their families.

Steve and Tracy Lewis along with Alan and Jo-Anne Neufeld happily announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Brittany and Aaron. The couple is planning a fall wedding.

Baskets are made by artisans from around the world.

LDSS hosts citizenship ceremony

By Bryan Jessop

Another year of varsity sports had since come to an end, but the Leamington District Secondary School gymnasium offered plenty to cheer about several weeks after the scoreboard control panel went into hibernation.

For the first time ever, the school hosted a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony, attended by more than 150 guests. Those who witnessed the Oath of Citizenship event included five LDSS classes and family members of the 35 immigrants, who spoke their first words and took their first steps as Canadian residents in the home of the Lions.

The school’s band performed as part of the ceremony, which was officiated by Judge Norman Vachon and immigration officer Dan Fanelli.

The school was contacted by the Windsor Citizenship and Immigration Canada earlier this spring to ask if it would be interested in hosting a ceremony. Staff at LDSS and the Greater Essex County District School Board agreed enthusiastically and quickly began organizing the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Other guests included a representative from the office of MP Jeff Watson, GECDSB trustee Dave Taves, representatives of Settlement Workers In Schools (SWIS) and Leamington mayor John Paterson. Students from the hospitality course prepared and offered finger foods for guests while Grade 10 student Shannon Fowler — who immigrated from Jamaica and became a Canadian citizen about three years ago — offered a speech to the region’s newest residents.

“It was very well organized,” said LDSS principal Kyle Berard. “The mayor gave a really nice speech and the whole ceremony was well done. We’d really like it to become something we do here every year.”

“It’s the first time in my 14-15 years here that I’ve seen anything like it,” added LDSS teacher Butch Rickeard. “It was a great experience for the students who had the chance to attend.”

Judge Vachon also presented a speech in addition to welcoming and performing the oath for each of the 35 new citizens on a one-by-one basis. Those being sworn in as Canadians hailed from 19 different countries across the world, including the United States, Pakistan, Columbia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Portugal, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Iraq, China, Kuwait, Mexico, Guatemala, Sudan, Yemen, Scotland and Thailand . Some are local to the Leamington area while others live in Windsor and Chatham regions.

“Principal Mr. Kyle Berard and the staff and students of LDSS were incredibly welcoming to the new citizens, their guests and all of us with Citizenship and Immigration Canada,” said Windsor CIC general manager Bruce Robert. “Leamington is a friendly municipality and that vibe was present throughout the school and in everyone who attended the event.”

To complete the ceremony, all those in attendance united their voices for the singing of O’ Canada.

Judge Norman Vachon congratules one of 35 new Canadian citizens during a ceremony hosted by Leamington District Secondary School Monday, June 1 in the gymnasium. (Submitted photos)

Immigration officer Dan Fanelli addresses a crowd of students, teachers and 35 new Canadian citizens and their families at the Leamington District Secondary School gymnasium during a ceremony Monday, June 1. The event was a first of its kind at LDSS, but may become an annual occasion.

Mercato Food Fest

Amy Verhoeven Boughazale of Reid Funeral Home was one of the many participants in The Mane Event, which saw her long hair cut and shaved. Amy raised $10,790!! Amy is pictured below sporting her stylish new ’do with family, friends and co-workers. No final figures have been released from this fundraiser for Erie Shores Hospice and Transition to Betterness.

The Mercato Food Fest was held on Friday, May 22 at Viewpoint Estate Winery in Harrow.

Antipasto hour started at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. and the Mane Event head shaving at 8 p.m. Entertainment for the night was Frank Fernandez, Jody Raffoul and Ciao Band.

Young Athletes Train for Kids of Steel Triathlon

On May 23-25 several kids from the Wheatley and Leamington area took part in a Triathlon Camp in preparation for the upcoming Kids of Steel Triathlon taking place in Leamington on June 13. The 3-day camp consisted of swimming, biking and running. After their trial run on Sunday they were provided with fresh veggies and pizza. Front row, left to right: Mitchell Morraci, Tomas Kniaziew, Braydan Quiring, Taylor Insley, Abbey Mazzella. Second row: Owen Pimentel, Liam Pimentel, Madison Moracci, Sadie Barry, Cole Gossman, Dash Sheeler, Lauren Portugal. Third row: Sian Kniaziew, Josh Sharpe, Luciana Rojas, Daniela Aguilaz. Back row: Greg Andrew, Bob Rumble, Ben Balkwill, Jenn Fox, Liz Campbell. Absent from photo: Absent Colum Vorakes, Maya Daraiche, Bryce Mazzella. Visit tomatoman.org/ for more Kids of Steel Triathlon information.

Southpoint Men’s Softball League

May 28 Scores: Dirty Farmers 9 Buds 11; Dirty Farmers 7 Buds 8 (8 innings); Dawgz 14 Car Barn 5; Dawgz 27 Car Barn 3; JTF 9 Grinders 19; JTF 1 Grinders 8.

June 4 Match Ups: JTF vs Dawgz (Diamond 1); Dirty Farmers vs Car Barn (Diamond 7); Buds vs Grinders (Diamond 3).

Getty Wins Back-to-Back Ontario Championships

Ruthven’s Alyssa Getty recently won back-to-back Ontario Championships to move her by 398 points in the World Amateur rankings and into the top 30 in Canadian Women Amateur rankings.

Getty won the GAO Investor’s Group Ontario Junior Girls Spring Classic at Grey Silo in Waterloo with rounds of 71-75-73 (219) to finish 6 over for the tournament. A week later she won at Golf Canada’s C.N. Future Links Ontario Championship at Pine Knott Golf & Country Club in Dorchester with rounds of 74-74-71 (219) to become the 2015 C.N. Future Links Ontario Champion.

Timbits U5 soccer - Week of May 25

Timbits #1: Mason was captain last week and everyone did lots of running. The team was short players and Timbits #6 loaned Timbits #1 a few who were a great help! Score was 1-1.

Timbits #2: The Blue team had an excellent game with good participation. The second year players have been very dominant both on offense and defense. Kade Grossi scored 3 goals. Landyn Fazekas moved the ball to the front of the net several times. Griffin Bayley continued his aggressive going after the ball and moving it out of the pack.

Timbits #3: The team displayed a great effort in a high scoring game that ended in a 6-3 loss. Both Delaney and Kendal showed great defensive work stopping a few goals.

Timbits #5: The team had a fantastic practice and game last week. Everyone continues to improve on their dribbling and passing skills which definitely showed during the game. Matthew Klassen was a wonderful help to the team on defence and Gabriella George had great energy, helping her team on offense. A strong effort was put forth by all of the players. Great job, Timbits #5!

Timbits #9: Ava had two goals for her team. Great game!

Timbits #10: The team had a great game against the Orange team last Monday night. There was a lot of good dribbling by both teams. Owen Derksen hustled up and down the field, playing both offense and defense! Kaylie Thiessen played well defensively, stopping the ball from going into the net and then taking it up the field for a little bit. Aubree Curchin got right in the thick of it, kicking and passing the ball.

Timbits #11: AJ Youssef had 3 tallies and Keagan Duarte had a huge game with 2 big goals for his mom’s birthday.

Third complete rainout at South Buxton Raceway

By Michael Bennett

Rain forced the postponement of Saturday night’s dirt car racing at South Buxton Raceway.

A pair of later afternoon storms drenched the track, and with more rain approaching on radar, SBR officials decided at 4:20 p.m. to cancel the racing program and reschedule for Sunday night.

However, Mother Nature won out again at SBR, as

rain forced the cancellation of dirt car racing on Sunday as well. Sunday was the ‘rain date’ as a result of Saturday night’s postponement due to weather.

This is the third complete rainout in the first five weeks of the 2015 season. South Buxton had gone without a complete rainout since August of 2013. The Southern Ontario Sprints will be South Bux-

ton’s five regular classes this Saturday night, June 6. The grandstand opens at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m.

In case of rain, the racing program will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 7, with races starting at 5 p.m.

South Buxton management announced the start of racing has been moved to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays for the remainder of the season.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Register now through June for the Summer Session. View the Summer Activity Guide online www.leamington.ca/recreation.

Student Summer Membership Special for full time Secondary, College, University students. Welcome Home for the Summer! See you at the Complex!

• 2 months for $ 75 + HST available until July 2.

Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic – Wednesday, June 3 from 12:30 - 7:00 p.m. Complex Gym; Call 1-888-2-DONATE!

Friday, June 5th - lots of Activities at the Complex during the P.A. Day from School. Register in advance for:

Day Camp - ages 4 - 12 years – Lots of Activities

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course - ages 11 - 15 years

Home Alone Training Course - ages 9 - 13 years

FREE Swim - Friday, June 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. sponsored by Leamington Rotary Club Rock ‘n Swim - last one of the season Friday, June 5, 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy your favourite tunes by Chuck Reynolds D.J. Service. The music is sponsored by UMEI High School.

“Giver” TV screening of Chestnut Park re-development Friday, June 5 - Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with face painting and games. Pizza by the slice, and stay for a 2nd family movie on the big screen at dusk! Bring lawnchairs and blankets to Chestnut Park June 5.

Bike Safety Rodeo – Saturday, June 13 at the St. Salvation Army, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. followed by free BBQ hosted by the OPP community policing committee - helmet check, bike safety check, bike rodeo guided bike tour, free giveaways, bike raffle - 88 Setterington, Leamington.

Pan Am Torch Relay - Wednesday, June 17 - 11:30 a.m. - Torch Relay begins on Highway 77 North in Leamington and continues down the length of Erie St. to Lake Erie, across the waterfront promenade and enters the Rick Atkin Park – Municipal Marina, Robson Rd. at approximately 12:45 p.m. to light the celebration cauldron. The entire community and all local area schools are invited to attend the celebration.

• The National Anthem will be sung by elementary school students from Margaret D. Bennie Elementary School and Ecole St. Michel French School.

• Dale Butler & Company and John & Michele Law, dancers, face painting & balloons, Pan Am flags & activation tent, and “Pachi” the Porcupine Mascot will entertain! Mark your Calendar and bring the Family!

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Sweet Home Chicago

When something unusual happens in any organized sports league, I usually feel compelled to look it up and find out how long it’s been since the same phenomenon last happened. Sometimes, I simply have no idea. Sometimes, my pitiful excuse for a memory just fails me.

This time, I’m going to just assume we’re witnessing a first. I’m pretty confident that the Tampa Bay Lightning are the first-ever Stanley Cup finalists to square off against an Original Six team in all four series. Prior to the Great Expansion of 1967-68, you had to reach the final two years in a row to accomplish such a feat. The Bolts, in fact, have faced every O6 team that made the playoffs this season.

Naturally, we have to wait four nights from the time the second of two conference champions had been determined to the opening faceoff of Game 1. Even some of the most diehard NHL fans bemoan the fact that there’s hockey in June (this IS the time of year that baseball should have our undivided attention). The frustrating part is that it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s right, I blame Bettman. Even in the event of a sweep (which I can’t see happening), the earliest the season could possibly end this year is June 10. If we’re treated to another seven-game showdown, the 2014-15 campaign will end June 17… well past the month’s half-way point and four days shy of the first day of summer.

If playoff experience truly means anything, this one’s got Chicago all over it as favourites. This will mark the third time in the past six years they’ve made it to the championship and they’ve got a pretty good track record. No, these are not the Buffalo Bills of the final showdown — they won in 2010 to hand the ‘longest standing Cup drought’ torch to the Leafs (who’ll probably never let it go in my lifetime) and they did it again in 2013. Most of their key players are still with the team and they’re still contributing in a big way

I was kind of hoping for a Rangers/Blackhawk series, mostly because I’m one of those nostalgic fans — even though the league had swelled to 16 teams by the time I was born. I’ll both root for and predict another Chicago Cup victory and not just because the Lightning left my beloved Habs reaching for their golf clubs after Round 2 came to an end. There should be next to nothing in the way of championship-series jitters for the Hawks. Tampa last made a fourth-round appearance in 2004 to become the last Cup winners of the prelockout era.

The Bolts do have a solid netminder in Bishop and wouldn’t you know it, Stamkos actually showed up to play in the conference final against the Rangers. Tampa Bay also boasts the playoffs points leader thus far — Tyler Johnson, with 21. Both teams have three players in the Top 10 for the post-season points race and Bishop seems like a good match-up against Chicago puck stoppers Corey Crawford and Scott Darling.

The Blackhawks had their hands full with the persistent Ducks, but they’re one of those teams that can win games despite being outplayed — Game 7 against Anaheim was proof positive of that. They’re a team that doesn’t need a whole lot of scoring chances to put one in the ‘W’ column, so being outshot isn’t always that big a deal for them.

Tampa, however, seems to have the upper hand in special teams. They’re about six per cent better on the penalty kill and roughly three per cent better with the man advantage. Chicago’s about half a goal per game better than the Lightning on offense, but is the secondbest defensively between the two teams by approximately that same margin. THAT, at least according to the books, is what should make this a great series.

Anyway, I’m going to pick Chicago in six. They’ve been a thorn in the side to anyone

trying to argue that the salary cap has translated into parity for the NHL, so why should they stop now? That cap was supposed to force Blackhawks management to shed some payroll and thus water down its talent pool half a dozen times since the Hawks’ drought ended, but it’s not working out that way.

There’s an old blues tune, first recorded by Robert Johnson in 1937 and better known as a song performed by The Blues Brothers in the movie of the same name (1980), called Sweet Home Chicago. The lyrics are kind of repetitive, with a whole lot of “baby don’t you wanna go back to that some old place” (or words to that effect). Perhaps Johnson could see about 80 years into the future and “baby” was actually the Stanley Cup.

Lakers fall to Chatham

Chatham scored four runs in the top of the second inning to jump to a 5-0 lead and it was all that was needed as the Chatham Major Diamonds defeated the Leamington Minor Midget Lakers 7-2 in Sun Parlour League Midget baseball on Friday evening.

Kameron Wall led the locals with two hits, and Brandon Teichroeb and Jared Klein stroked doubles. Kyle Nesbit added a single and an rbi.

Ryan Wall, Nesbit and Brett Enns handled the pitching duties for Leamington.

“A bit of a shaky start came back to haunt us,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “We played them even-up after the second inning. Despite the loss we saw a lot of positive things, and yes, a few things we need to work on.”

The Lakers next game is Friday, June 5 when they will host Corunna at 7 p.m. on Diamond #7 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, May 25: North/ South - 1st Joyce Gammie and Frank Duransky, 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran. East/West - 1st Agnes Fraser and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Roger Cote and Joyce Bear, 3rd Lily Shuster and Patricia Sanford. Bridge is played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, May 27: North/South - 1st Roy Trowell and Shirley Plant, 2nd Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 3rd Joyce Bear and Joyce Gammie. East/ West - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Patricia Sanford and Mary Strachen. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.

Sr. badminton club winds up season

The Leamington Sr. Badminton Club ended its season on April 28 at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Play resumes at the Complex on September 8

Finalist of the Inter-club tournament are as follows.

Ladies Singles: “A” - Julie Schell 1st, Jenn George 2nd; “B” - Zeel Patel 1st, Jenn Alves 2nd, “C” - Agatha Driedger 1st, Tina Teichroeb 2nd.

Men’s Singles: “A” - Sam Lamoure 1st, Ryan Harder 2nd; “B” - Joe Moavro 1st, Ernest Lee 2nd; “C” - Keith Klassen 1st, Misen Zakaria 2nd; “D” - Carson Brummell 1st, Nathan Toews 2nd.

Ladies Doubles: “A” - Julie Schell and Sylvia Lutsch 1st, Jill Jakob and Abby Jakob 2nd; “B” - Zeel Patel and Dany Meng 1st, Jenn Alves and Melissa Doster 2nd.

Men’s Doubles: “A” - Elden DaSilva and Ernest Lee 1st, Sanjay Patel and Sam Daher 2nd; “B” - Ryan Harder and Gibson Fulmer 1st, Bob Grundner and Keith Klassen 2nd; “C” - Joe Moavro and Alex Pepper 1st, Frank Lutsch and Misen Zakaria 2nd; “D” - Charles LeBlanc and Hunter Tiborcz 1st, Richard Konopasky and Daniel Daoud 2nd.

Mixed Doubles: “A” - Julie Schell and Elden DaSilva 1st, Diane Terbenche and Bobby Grundner 2nd; “B” - Sylvia Lutsch and Frank Lutsch 1st, Jenn George and Ernest Lee 2nd; “C” - Agatha Driedger and Frank Driedger 1st, Bryanna Romanyk and Joe Moavro 2nd; “D” - Jenn Alves and Nathan Smith 1st, Julia Savo and Richard Konopasky 2nd.

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Friday, June 19

Leamington Senior Badminton Club, front row, left to right: Tony Zhang, Luc Su, Abby Jakob, Jill Jakob, Truong Nguyen, Cham John, Sylvia Lutsch, Hunter Tiborcz, Agatha Driedger, Zeel Patel, Lena Driedger. Standing, from left to right: Josh Bluhm, P.J. Najem, Joe Moavro, Matt Warkentin, Monitha Leng, Gibson Fulmer, Bobbie Hansen, Sanjay Patel, Melissa Doster, Nathan Smith, Tina Teichroeb, Ken Krueger, Bob Grundner, Keith Klassen, Samuel Daher, Frank Lutsch, Richard Medbury, Dany Meng, Zak Hodgson, Lena Ingratta, Ryan Harder, Misen Zakaria, Khang Nguyen, Cassie Bluhm, Cameron Adams, Nathan Toews, Augie Ingratta, Jacob Driedger, Tony Joseph.

Ladies “A” Flight finalists, left to right: Sylvia Lutsch, Julie Schell, Jill Jakob, Abby Jakob.

Progs scores improving

May 26 marked the last game of progs golf for May. Hopefully June will bring consistently warm weather like the proggers experienced last week. The scores were considerably better with 21 players ending up with plus points.

Team A was the big winner, posting an even score of zero. The usual winners were Ken Steingart (+1), Vic Penner (+1), Bob Dick (-3), Gord Anderson (0), Brett Madden (0), Fred Klassen (+4), Harry Badz (-2), Dick Segedin (-1), Bob Park (0), Ron Gagne (-1), Brian Plumb (+1), Mike Herbert (+3), Ken Cobby (+3) and Carl Grossi (-6).

Posting the best plus scores was Dan Musoranchan, aka Mush. With the help of 3 birdies, Mush snagged a nifty +7 and $20. Close behind was Tom Miehl with a +5 and $15. A meager $2 was humbly accepted by Fred Klassen, Claudio Sabelli, Orest Hrynewich and Garth Dennerley. All four brought in +4s.

In the skins game, Mush cashed in on hole #1. Not many of the players get a stroke on #1, so when you get a natural birdie, one is pretty well guaranteed a skin. Mike Herbert and his Forrest Gump game grabbed 2 birds, on holes 6 and 8. Bob Park continues his torrid pace by sinking a short birdie putt on #9. Ron Koop ended the birdie fest with a net 2 on hole #14. Each birdie was worth $19.

I played with Mush, Brian Plumb and Steve O’Hara. Steve had his first golf lesson in 40 years. He picked Progs day to test it out. He started slowly but his future golf does show some promise. Steve even wore 2 golf gloves in honour of 2-gloved Tommy Gainey. In reality, Steve bought the wrong-handed glove and then he had to go back and buy gloves for the correct hand. Must have been a harsh return policy.

Mush, in the first two holes, was incredible. Two massive drives placed him in easy access to the green where he parlayed 2 quick birdies. That’s 8 of the 15 points he needed were in the bank. Now usually that means a superlative day. The nickname Mush is derived from the fact that once the drive is finished, his game turns to mush.

Harry Badz was excited to tell me about his good friend, Jeff Brown. On hole #17, Jeff partially hit the ball from the tee. The ball managed to roll across the bridge and ended up deep near the base of an evergreen tree. Jeff struggled to get his belly in between the branches so he could hit the ball backwards. He did so but the ball only went about the distance of a size 10 shoe. In Jeff went again. This time, an irate robin buzzed Jeff’s head. Harry could actually hear the baby robins crying for their mommy. I imagine the rest of the hole didn’t go too well. Thankfully we can pick up after a double.

As for Harry and his ability as a bird whisperer, he is a lover of birds. They love him too and consider him to be a real tweety. Sometimes the birds see him from above and drop sweet nothings on and around him.

So ends the month of May. Thanks for the stories, guys. There’s more to come in June.

Ladies 18 hole golf

On Tuesday morning, May 26 the 18-hole ladies golf league played a game called “Tens”. The winners were Lynn Towle, Muriel Davey, and Dorothy Mastronardi. Chip-ins were scored by Judy Butler, Lynn Towle, Cheryl Rutgers, Dorothy Mastronardi and Mary Lappan.

Thursday night men’s golf league results

May 28 was another perfect afternoon and evening for play in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club. With clear skies and temperatures in the high 70s, team Jack Nicklaus cruised in as the top team for the second week in a row picking up an impressive 162 points.

This year’s captain of the Jack Nicklaus team, Ward Hutchins, led the way with a 1 under par round of 34, also giving him low gross honours for the second week in a row.

Other teammates on the Nicklaus squad include Tim Tiessen, Peter Neufeld, John and Vic Penner, Paul Driedger, Greg Dunmore, Vic Tiessen, Phil Cornies and Gary McRae.

Also, for the second week in a row, low net honours went to Matt Taouil who again finished with a 6 under net 29.

Other individual winners last week included Brian Humphreys for closest to the hole on #3, Brian Moore for the longest drive on the 6th hole, and Geoff Dunmore for the longest putt on the 9th hole.

Winners in the skins game included Richard Lowes, John Rutgers, Henry Penner, Wayne Gillett, Paul Bunnett-Jones, Steve O’Hara, Bob Dick and Dave Wilkinson.

In the overall Official Money List standings for skins, Richard Loews is way out front with $46.67, while Bill Gherasim and Chris Warkentin are tied for second at $17.50.

John Rutgers is alone in fourth spot with $14 and Wayne Gillett, Paul Bunnett-Jones and Henry Penner are tied for fifth place at $13.33. Tied for eight with $11.67 are Michael McDonald and Ward Hutchins.

To follow the league’s results and find out more about upcoming Matches and Fun Nights, simply go to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Canadian Tire Men’s League Official Page” site.

TT seniors enjoy beautiful weather

By Bob McLean

Beautiful weather conditions were provided by Mother Nature, and 69 senior golfers tested their golfing skills on Tues. May 26. Winning the long putt contest on #2 was Brian Moffat. Bob Patchett’s dart-like accuracy on #9 enabled him to be within 4.5 feet of the cup to win closest to the pin.

With Dutchy slightly off his game, 3 players rose to the occasion to surpass him. The lowest round of the day came from Jim Pearson who fired an outstanding 37. Mike Wright demonstrated the right stuff as he recorded a spectacular 38. John Liddell shot an excellent 39 to take third place.

There were other impressive results besides those of Jim and John in the 50-69y division. Rick Thompson tied Dutchy as they both scored terrific 40s. Mike Getty played very well to earn an impressive 42. One shot back with very commendable 43s were Al Matthews and Bob McLean. Four players who earned noteworthy 44s were Ross Clark, Larry Schmidt, Kevin Jordan and Jim Omstead. Praiseworthy 45s came from Bill Ward, Ray La Pierre and Herb Reid. Other satisfying results were earned by the following golfers: Gary Hillier and Larry Hughes 46; Larry Haggitt and Ken Elliott 47; Bill Derbyshire, Gord Chadwick and Mac Hyatt 48; Randy Hewey and Dave Dent 49. Nifty 50 results came from Brian Wilkinson and Kevin Miller.

In the 70-79 y division Mike Wright led the way, but he was closely followed by Vic Reynaert who shot an outstanding 40. Joe Vertel fired an impressive 42. Five golfers who merited terrific 44s were Garnet Fox, Bob Patchett, Homer Vandervecht, Eugene Abbruzzese and Neil Adamson. Don Willan earned a very commendable 46. Gratifying 47s were scored by Bob Lee, Gerald Rivait and Ed Woelk. Three golfers who achieved noteworthy 48s were Pete Daudlin, Bob Freure, and Al Zanuttini. Four golfers who scored satisfying 49s were Al Speed, Doug Langlois, Andy Orsini and Tom Sasso. Nifty 50 results were achieved by Ken Womack, and Terry Bee.

In the 80y+ division there were also many impressive results. Leading the way were “Down the Middle” Knox and long hitting Tom Hyatt who both fired terrific 46s. Dave La Bonte picked up where he left off as he carded an excellent 47. Bill Galloway shot a very praiseworthy 49. Others who earned commendable results were Hadley Pinch, Fred Takaki, Steve Haas, Hal Wigle and Murray Cascadden.

Some of the league’s past Super Seniors (90y+) are under the weather right now. Hope to see Bill Hutchison, John Dick, Dick Mackenzie, Al Stockwell and Linus Bachmeier back in action soon. A speedy recovery to all of you is wished by the league members. You gentlemen are an inspiration to all!

1952 Ford convertible was a wedding present!

Bob and Jini Jackson were married in 1952. He lived in Leamington and she came from Detroit. For their wedding present, Jini’s parents gave the newlyweds a new light blue 1952 Ford convertible. It was purchased from a dealership in Detroit and shipped across the border as a gift. Their car was identical to the 1952 Ford convertibles produced at the Ford plant in Windsor for the Canadian and Commonwealth markets. The only difference would be the serial numbers.

All Canadian Fords for ’52 were powered by a flathead V8 with 239 cubic inches crank-

ing out 110 horsepower. American buyers could choose between the V8 or a six with 215 cubic inches and 101 horsepower. Ford had introduced its first automatic transmission – Fordomatic – in 1951, and this was a popular option in 1952 as well.

The 1952 Ford came in three series: the budget-conscious Mainline, the midpriced Customline, and topof-the-line Crestline, which had three models: the Crest-

line Sunliner convertible, the Crestline Victoria 2-door hardtop, and the Crestline Country Squire station wagon. A total of 22,534 convertibles were built.

Henry Ford once said you could buy a Model T in any colour as long as it’s black. For 1952, Ford offered a rainbow of colours: Raven Black, Woodsmoke Gray, Sheridan Blue, Alpine Blue, Shannon Green Metallic, Meadowbrook Green, Glen Mist Green, Hawaiian Bronze, Sandpiper Tan, Carnival Red Metallic, Sungate Ivory, and Coral Flame Red. Convertible tops came in black, gray-tan, and green.

Before getting married, Bob Jackson had owned a 1950 Meteor convertible purchased new in Leamington and built at the Ford plant in Windsor (the Meteor was the Canadian version of the Ford and none were built in the U.S.). When Bob and Jini received the wedding present of their 1952 Ford convertible, they began driving a Ford which for the first time had a curved one-piece windshield. Also, brake and clutch pedals for the first time were suspended from the firewall instead of coming up through the floor.

And another first for ’52 was the location of the gas filler cap. Ever since the early ’30s, the filler cap had been on the driver’s side of Ford cars. But if you pulled in for gas at a service station with the pump on the passenger side of your car, the nozzle and hose might not always reach. For greater convenience beginning in 1952, the filler cap was in the middle at the back, right behind the license plate.

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Bob and Jini Jackson as newlyweds with their new 1952 Ford convertible.

Chris Scott Junior B Player of the Year

By Bryan Jessop

A month-and-a-half after his junior hockey career ended, Chris Scott of the Leamington Flyers earned what is perhaps the most prestigious award in the Ontario Junior ‘B’ circuit.

On May 27, a day before his 21st birthday, Scott was declared the Ontario Hockey Association’s Junior ‘B’ — Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League — Player of the Year. The honour is added to Scott’s 2014-15 collection of accolades that include the Western Ontario Conference Player of the Year and the Kevin McIntosh Award as the conference’s best defensive forward — which he also won for the 2013-14 campaign.

Scott, a Belle River native, led the Flyers in regular season points with 26 goals and 28 assists for 54 points in 47 games. During that time, he took 22 penalty minutes, scored four power-play goals, added seven assists with the man advantage, scored one short-handed goal, chipped in with three short-handed assists and came up with three game-winning goals. In the playoffs, Scott had seven goals and five assists in helping Leamington capture its second consecutive Western Conference title.

In the five seasons he represented the Flyers, Scott played 217 games, scored 76 goals and added 101 assists for 177 points including 16 power play tallies, four short-handed goals and 11 game winners. His playoff totals over those five years include 59 games, 11 goals, 15 assists, 26 points, three power play goals and three game-winning markers.

“It’s very well deserved,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski of Scott being selected for the OHA-wide award. “He’s a perfect example of a hard-working player both on and off the ice. He’s a model citizen and a great kid to coach with a great work ethic.”

The Flyers are preparing for the 2015-16 season after having lost six of their top eight scorers to graduating age. Piroski described Scott as a force with the team that cannot be replaced by one player.

“We’ve got some big shoes to fill — especially Scotty’s,” he noted. “We’ll miss him for sure.”

Although Scott’s junior hockey years ended after the Flyers were eliminated in the Sutherland Cup semifinals by the eventual championship-defending Caledonia Corvairs in five games, he will continue playing at a competitive level. Scott will join his University of Windsor Lancer men’s hockey team for the 2015-16 season in the OUA league. Scott is taking Kinesiology-Movement Sciences courses in Windsor with plans to later earn a second degree in Computer Science.

Great turnout for South Shore Spring Sprint fundraiser

By Bryan Jessop

The second annual SSSS could very well have stood for Sunshine, Success, Smiles and Support.

As the main annual fundraiser for South Shore Christian School, the South Shore Spring Sprint drew 185 participants, including 65 in the Kids’ One Kilometre Fun Run and 120 in the five-kilometre main event. Through registration fees and the support of more than 70 sponsors, this year’s SSSS raised more than $15,000 and counting to help offset the school’s yearly expenses.

Additionally, the Spring Sprint was able to donate $2,500 to Little Hands Kids For A Cause, a locally-driven organization that assists families coping with the costs involved of having a child undergo treatment for serious, lifethreatening illnesses. This year’s SSSS kicked off with a Little Heroes Walk — a short jaunt featuring about a dozen local youths dealing with serious illnesses and conditions. Many of the Little Heroes’ families were in attendance to witness the event, which earned a medal for each participating Little Hands representative.

Some spectators carried photos of the group’s two Little Superheroes, the two youths who have since passed away.

Folllowing the Little Heroes Walk, the Kids’

“We couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better turnout. The Little Heroes Walk was a really nice thing to see and cheer for — it was really touching.”

- Sharon Arthurs-Pepper

One Kilometre Fun Run took place, where each entry was also awarded with a medal. Dave Campbell, a local athlete, long-distance running enthusiast and former president of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, explained that the 65 runners is the most he’s even seen in a youths’ 1K competition.

“It was fabulous,” said SSSS coordinator Sharon Arthurs-Pepper. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better turnout. The Little Heroes Walk was a really nice thing to see and cheer for — it was really touching.”

The 5K event included both walking and running divisions, each divided into gender and age categories with the first two in each group earning a medal. While most participants hailed from the Leamington-Kingsville region, others made the journey from Wheatley, Windsor, Chatham, Tilbury, Bothwell, Essex, Cottam, Comber and Staples. Brad Reiter was the overall male winner with a time of 17:14.4 while Kirstie Kniaziew took top honours among women with a time of 18:32.8. Nancy Guenther was the fastest walker with a time of 42:25.6. Complete results for finishers can be viewed online at www.wrace.org/results/sshore/sshore15. htm.

This year’s Spring Sprint surpassed the inaugural event’s participation of 173 entries by 11 individuals. The 2014 version’s sum of $15,000 was also eclipsed. Arthurs-Pepper noted that if any funding remains after supporting payment of school expenses, it will be put towards interior renovations and aesthetic improvements earmarked for this summer. The ultimate goal of the alterations will be to make more efficient use of the school’s space. Better use of the school’s Bevel Line location will come in handy, as this year’s student count of 65 will increase to the 83 who’ve registered for the 2015-16 school year

Volunteers for this year’s SSSS reached about 35, splitting duties from seeking sponsors to designing and creating signs, food preparation, race-day assistance, promotions and advertising.

The event’s success in finding local sponsors exceeded expectations and as Arthurs-Pepper explained, was a significant factor in the Sprint’s ability to exceed last year’s fundraising total.

“We’re really grateful to our sponsors,” she said. “That’s what made it happen for us. Because of them, we’re able to host a fun, community- and family-oriented event that people want to go to.”

Arthurs-Pepper and other organizers have already begun planning for the third Spring Sprint, as Chip Time Results booking must be done several months in advance.

Little Heroes Walk

Chris Scott of the Flyers celebrates his team’s second consecutive Western Ontario Conference title with the Bill Weir Championship Trophy at Vollmer Arena in LaSalle Saturday, Apr. 4. Leamington wrapped up the series by winning Game 6 3-2 in regulation. Scott was selected as the 2014-15 OHA Junior B (GOJHL) Player of the Year.

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Maintains full set of financial records for Greenhouse operation. Responsible to post transactions, reconcile accounts and bank statements monthly, complete monthly and year end requirements. Process accounts payable and receivable and balance payroll and source deductions. 3 years experience and knowledge of Simply Accounting required, produce industry experience preferred.

Bookkeeper (Freight) FT/Permanent

Maintains records for trucking division. Responsible to post transactions, reconcile accounts and bank statements monthly, complete monthly and year end requirements. Process accounts payable and receivable. Process driver payroll and maintain records with regard to MTO requirements for drivers and fleet including insurance, plating and truck maintenance. 3 years experience and knowledge of Simply Accounting required, trucking industry experience preferred.

Inside Sales Office Assistant FT/Permanent

Process and manage customer orders utilizing computer and manual tracking systems. Work with sales personnel to resolve any issues or disparities regarding shipments. Provide support in managing e-commerce transactions. 3 years experience in a sales support role with a focus on customer service. Experience with produce industry, I-Trade and Famous are preferred.

Mail, fax or email resumes & applications stating position of interest by June 15, 2015 to: Mucci Farms Ltd., 1876 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, ON N9Y 2N1

Fax: 519-326-6397

Email: careers@muccifarms.com

Join Orangeline Farms Limited, in Leamington, Ontario

We are a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy greenhouse products and looking Line Lead for our Packing Line.

LINE LEAD

This person will be responsible for:

• Data entry for products used and created in our inventory based computer system

• Communicate on-going production needs

• Provides instruction, training and communicates production and quality requirements/expectations

• Communicates, enforces and adheres to company policies and procedures to ensure compliance

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of buyers product standards, packaging, UPC;s and labeling requirements and ensures accuracy for each order processed

• Ability to maintain flexibility to adapt to change as needed and when needed

• Program lines for incoming orders

• Timely reporting of staffing concerns to the Human Resource Department

Skills Required:

• Experience with vegetable produce an asset

• Excellent leadership, organization and communication skills, along with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy

• Computer literate

• High School graduate

Please forward your resume and salary expectations by June 6th, 2015, in confidence to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

We thank all applicants in advance, and advise that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Please reference the position you are applying for on your resume.

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Phone: 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is accepting Applications for two (2) community members to serve on the Kingsville Older Adults Advisory Committee to fill recent vacancies. The term of the appointments will conclude at the end of the present term of Council, being November 30, 2018. The Committee is to provide recommendations to the Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Committee to improve the quality of life for older adults in the Town.

Application Forms and Terms of Reference are available on the Town’s website or at the Municipal Office located at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville. Completed Application Forms must be returned to the attention of the Corporate Services Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 25th day of May, 2015.

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The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

STRAWBERRIES PICKERS

NEEDED - Please call 519839-5422. my27-jn3

DINIRO FARM NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarm@wavedirect.net. eowjn3

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 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

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 48-60 hours per week. Weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work load, lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com for more information. my27-jn17

PINNACLE ACRES

REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-326-9253. No experience or education required. oc15-tf

Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Our client, in the greenhouse industry, has an immediate opening for an office manager / bookkeeper who will report directly to the president.

Responsibilities and duties will include the following:

- Entering of data and maintenance of complete general ledger via Sage 50

- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations

- Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers

- Communication with customers and vendors

- Maintenance of payroll records and related filing requirements

- Timely and accurate filing of necessary government filings

- Preparation of internal financial reports for management on a timely basis

- Liaison with external accountants regarding year-end financial statements

Experience with Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, government filings and the greenhouse industry would be an asset. This position requires a self-motivated individual. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter via email or fax to:

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Orangeline Farms Limited

SHIPPER/RECEIVER

It is vital that you have a positive attitude, great energy, excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload shipments with forklift

• Input incoming produce into inventory based computer system

• Maintain accurate shipping records

• Follow all procedures for Health and Safety and Food Safety policies

• Keep shipping/receiving areas clean

• Willing to work hours as needed

• Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

• Ability to work as a team or independently

• Work in cold and hot environment

Skills and Knowledge:

• Self motivation

• Attention to detail

• Minimum two years forklift experience with valid license

• Basic computer knowledge an asset

• Flexibility to work extended hours when required (includes Saturdays)

• Own transportation

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to problem solve issues

• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision

If you possess these attributes, please send your resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com stating what position you are applying for and expected wage. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

IN THE ESTATE OF Murray John Loveless

All persons having claims against the Estate of Murray John Loveless, formerly of Wheatley, Ontario who passed away on or about the 12th day of July, 2014, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned Personal Representative of the said deceased on or before the 3rd day of July, 2015, full particulars of their claims, thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 28th day of May, 2015. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company One London Place 225 Queens Avenue, Suite 2370 London, Ontario N6A 5R8 By its solicitors: C. OWEN SPETTIGUE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Barrister and Solicitor, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 1L1

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The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville intends to control weeds in cracks and crevices on roadside bridges with the Town limits.

Using ROUNDUP ULTRA2 Liquid Herbicide, Registration No. 28486, containing the active ingredient glyphosate (present as potassium salt) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Bridges will be treated as per areas designated “Winter Control” as follows, weather permitting: Winter Control Routes can be found at www.kingsville.ca (Public Works/Winter Control Routes)

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control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides:

Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Dupont Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the

The Town of Kingsville intends to

Construction on the Erie Shores Hospice has begun and we hope to see it open by the end of this year! Our fundraising goal was $6 million and thanks to the generosity of our donors and numerous events we already have $5 million committed to make this a reality! We still have $1 million remaining to complete our goal and the Erie Shores Hospice Capital Campaign committee will be working hard to secure the funds to complete this project!

John Omstead

Co-chair of Erie Shores Hospice Capital Campaign Committee

"As is clearly noticed by those that drive by our Hospice building site, things are coming together and it is a very exciting time. The generosity of many within our immediate community has proved to be far beyond expectations and we want to thank those that have stepped up. We have now moved into the phase where funding raising is still progressing but we need to keep momentum. This effort will be to continue to look for support from residents that reside in the broader parts of our county.”

Carol Derbyshire

Executive Director, The Hospice of Windsor Essex County

"When we dreamed of this project, I never thought I would be telling you, just eleven months later, that we only have $1.2 million left to raise and that we will be opening our doors soon. We are so close! While our construction crew finishes the building, I am asking you to help us fund the remainder of the project and create an oasis of peace for the patients and families we cannot wait to welcome. Together, we can make this dream a reality!"

Cheryl Deter

Integrated Director of Hospice Erie Shores Campus

“Given opportunity our community always rises to the occasion to serve the need. Gifts of volunteerism and financial contributions continue to surpass all expectations. The Erie Shores residential hospice is evidence that we live in a caring and inclusive community. I am pleased to say our LDMH Foundation has been called forward to ensure the Erie Shores Hospice beds are open later this year.”

Cole Cacciavillani

Co Chair, Erie Shores Hospice Capital Campaign Committee

"We have come so far in less than a year, so to see construction going ahead is exciting. The capital campaign committee will be working hard over the next few months to make sure the funds necessary are secured and the way this community has supported us so far we can be nothing but optimistic."