May 18, 2016

Leamington Clean-up Challenge is on!

The Municipality of Leamington is challenging its residents to join the annual Leamington Clean-Up Challenge.

Leamington residents, businesses, schools and community partners are encouraged to show their civic pride by selecting a Leamington park, trail or neighbourhood to clean up during the month of June.

Each registered group will receive a Clean-up Challenge kit, courtesy of WFS Ltd., which includes garbage bags and gloves.

Participants are encouraged to take photos and post to Twitter and/or Instagram using the hashtags #GreenandClean2016 and #Leamington to showcase how they are strengthening Leamington as a clean and beautiful community.

“The Clean-Up Challenge is a great opportunity for our community to come together to help beautify Leamington,” said Mayor John Paterson. “We encourage everyone to take part in the Clean-Up Challenge in any way they can.

Whether you’re a resident cleaning up your yard, a business owner cleaning up your premises, or a group cleaning up your neighbourhood, every little bit helps.”

For more information or to confirm your participation, contact 519-322-2337. All volunteers are welcome!

Bevel Line water main upgrade to move forward

Leamington Municipal Council plans on spending almost $1.5 million to replace an existing cement asbestos water main along the Bevel Line with PVC pipe. Specifically, administration has recommended the following: “Replace the existing 6 inch cast iron water main with a new 12 inch PVC water main along Bevel Line from Seacliff Drive to Road B; and replace the existing 6 inch cast iron water main with a new 8 inch PVC water main along Bevel Line from Road B to Monarch Lane.”

Although the existing water main has not approached the end of its useful life expectancy, it is argued that the time is right to make the upgrades since there is significant reconstruction already slated for the Bevel Line and development that will result in a big increase in water demand over the next decade.

The budget this year was already $560,000 for a less ambitious realignment project, so the increase that is to come from reserves and development charges amounts to just under an additional $1 million.

In addition, Council was informed that the cost of the more proactive project can be covered by reserves, and no tax increases will be needed.

Council was also informed that this improvement will tie into the Robson Road main so that a safe redundancy will be achieved all the way to the Park gates.

Council voted to go forward with the project at the May 16 meeting.

Leamington Arts Centre wins WEA Award

The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) was honoured with the 2016 Arts Leadership Award in the category of Community Arts from the Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA). LAC Director Chad Riley, accepted the award at the WEA Awards Night held May 12 in Windsor.

“This a tremendous hounour for the Leamington Arts Centre and for all the arts in the Leamington region. We are thrilled and thankful to be recognized by the Windsor Endowment for the Arts. The LAC Board of Directors, staff and volunteers have worked hard to create a more vibrant and artful community for the betterment of residents and to attract greater tourism, and today with the encouragement and support of our Mayor, members of council, administration and our loyal artists and patrons we can celebrate our achievements. We hope this award will aid and encourage others to participate in events and visit the LAC. We are fortunate to have a gallery of this degree in our community with so many amazing opportunities and many free events, from Arts @ the Marina, the March Masquerade, gallery exhibits, gift shop and film night,” said Riley.

“We are honoured to have received the Arts Leadership Award. Our goal is to continue fulfilling our mission in bringing art and the community together through educational programming, inspiring artist exhibitions, and meaningful partnerships. Congratulations to the winners and to all participants,” said LAC chair Mary Jane Nohra.

This award is presented to those who have shown outstanding leadership by developing and/or maintaining community arts in Windsor and Essex County, especially through the following activities:

• Increasing community participation in the arts,

• Broadening local access to the arts,

• Using the arts as a means to promote social awareness,

• Developing public projects that enhance the general quality of life of those in the community, or in specific under-serviced, disadvantaged, at-risk or specialized groups within the community.

Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Riley, right, and Jessie Basden accepted the 2016 Arts Leadership Award at the WEA Awards night held May 12 in Windsor. (WEA Photo)

OPP host Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day this Saturday

Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is an important public safety initiative to encourage residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentallyfriendly manner.

There will be locations for Prescription Drug Drop Off in several communities across the province this weekend. People wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted prescription drugs may do so anonymously, usually without having to get out of their vehicles. Leamington OPP will be collecting unwanted prescription medications this Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the detachment office, 7 Clark Street West.

Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Common prescription drugs being misused are opioid pain relievers (such as oxycodone), anti-depressants, and stimulants. Recent studies indicate 24% of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home.

Arrest made in Leamington robbery

Leamington OPP responded to a robbery that occurred May 10 just after 2:00 a.m. at the 7-11 convenience store at the corner of Oak Street and Erie Street South.

A lone male had entered the store and demanded cash and cigarettes. The man left on foot and headed northbound on Erie Street South.

As a result of an investigation led by the Leamington OPP Crime Unit, along with evidence collected at the scene of the robbery, a 25-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with: robbery and theft contrary to Section 334(1)(b) of the Criminal Code; and disguise with intent contrary to Section 351(2) of the Criminal Code.

The man will be brought before the criminal justice system for a show cause hearing to determine his fate.

At the Monday, May 9 meeting of Council, the Municipality of Leamington was presented with a $178,837 cheque by representatives of Essex Powerlines Corporation through the saveONenergy Retrofit program for converting streetlights to LED. From left to right are: Chris Taylor of Essex Powerlines, Councillor John Jacobs, Councillor Larry Verbeke, Councillor Tim Wilkinson, Mayor John Paterson, Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Councillor John Hammond, Councillor Bill Dunn, Joe Barillo of Essex Powerlines.

Leamington presented with $178,837 cheque through saveONenergy Retrofit program

The Muncipality of Leamington is in the process of converting 1,630 streetlights to LED fixtures.

Currently, Leamington has 1,911 LED streetlights lighting up the night. Leamington’s energy suppliers (Essex Power for the most part, and Hydro One in some rural locations) are aware of the conversion and are billing the municipality at the lower wattages. As an example, Council was told that the street lighting bill for February 2015 was $28,000 and for February 2016 that amount had dropped to $15,000.

Leamington still has about 500 decorative lights (uptown, in parks, along roadways and in parking lots) that have not yet been changed over, and that includes about 20 different decorative styles.

Leamington’s Manager of Engineering, Allan Botham, pointed out in his report to Council May 9: “The business case for replacement is much different for decorative lighting due to the cost of the fixtures and the predicted energy savings over time. Additionally, based on the style of light and pole, not all fixtures have an LED conversion option. As a result, it is not expected that all decorative lights will be converted to LED. A more detailed report regarding decorative fixtures will be brought to Council later in 2016.”

The entire project has come in about a quarter of a million dollars below the budget.

Chris Taylor and Joe Barillo, representatives of Essex Powerlines Corporation, attended the May 9 Council meeting and presented a $178,837 incentive cheque through the saveONenergy Retrofit program to the Municipality of Leamington.

“We are thrilled with the results of our streetlight retrofit project through the saveONenergy program and Essex Powerlines Corporation,” said Robert Sharon, Director of Infrastructure Services. “Installing energy-efficient LED streetlights improved service to our residents and reduced our energy consumption resulting in substantial cost savings. Receiving additional financial incentives to replace inefficient existing equipment with high efficiency equipment was an added bonus.”

The Retrofit Program makes it possible for commercial organizations to install and benefit from newer, more energy efficient solutions that will help businesses operate more efficiently. Incentives are available for high efficiency equipment such as lighting, motors and heating and for installing new control systems to improve the overall efficiency of the building.

Site Plan Approved for Nursing Home

On Monday evening, May 9, Leamington Municipal Council took the opportunity to approve the site plan for a proposed nursing home located at 30 Seacliff Drive. It will be close to Cherry Lane and next to the walking trail between Seacliff and Robson Road. The developer, Rob Piroli, and his planner were present to answer any questions posed by Council. The amended site plan was approved. Mr. Piroli is pictured with the concept illustration of the proposed home.

Funding to our health care system will increase by over $1 billion this year.

Investing in new and better ways for all Ontarians to get the care they need means:

• 700 new doctors and specialists

• 35 hospitals currently being renewed, modernized or expanded

• $250 million invested in home and community care

• $345 million invested to improve wait times and access to care

These investments ensure a strong health care system for both today and tomorrow.

Local caricatures

Local artist and author Todd Stahl shared a few of the caricatures he has drawn recently with the Southpoint Sun for our readers to enjoy.

This one is Leamington Mayor John Paterson. As you can see Council has a lot of projects on the go...

Todd Stahl, Author/illustrator, 40 Days in the Man Cave www.toddstahl.com

Who can take a sunrise…

With the opening of the new Circle K store on the corner of Seacliff Drive and Erie St., it made me think about all the mom and pop corner stores that used to dot the landscape of Leamington and area.

Of course, growing up inside the national park, I saw my fair share of stores open and close down there over the years.

From Dutchie and Lou’s place to Mellian’s Sunparlour Delicatessen to Peter Sikkema’s concession stand near the tip, stores came and went frequently inside Point Pelee’s gates.

eventually sold the store and house and moved on down Mill Street a couple of blocks where they lived out their remaining years. We teased her a lot about her dislike of the pop bottles.

Just down from our place, the Hebert family moved in and opened a small store about 1971, but it didn’t last very long. I think that place had been a store prior to that but can’t remember who operated it.

Nowadays, there is no pop bottle redemption. Everything is in plastic or cans. I still prefer to drink pop from a glass bottle.

There were some great confections available in those days.

One of our favourite places to stop was Margie’s store just outside of the park gates. She always had penny candy and cold pop and I loved going there two or three times a week to get my share of black balls and 5 cent Coke. Her name was Margaret, but some called her Mary and we called her Margie.

Some of the great candy I remember from my early days include Black Cat bubblegum, Mojos, Fruit Stripe Gum, Gold Rush bubblegum, wax pop bottles filled with liquid, and at some point someone introduced those Neopolitan Taffy strips that I loved to test my teeth on.

Throw in Pixie Sticks, Lick-em Aid and Sweet-Tarts and you’ve got a plethora of sugary goodness.

And the fun didn’t stop there.

Further up the drive, Two Sisters’ store sat at the corner of D Concession and Point Pelee Drive. All along ‘the drive’ there seemed to be stores or restaurants or gas stations, from Noble’s Corner to the Will-O-Freeze, to Casper’s Pavilion. Out on Oak Street, they had Wysey’s store. Ralph Wyse was another one of those ‘Leamington characters’ and was known by everyone throughout Mersea Township. You had to buy your ‘stuff’ through a small window opening inside the store.

Each one of these stores also sold caps. I think every little boy had a cap gun at one point or another. And we figured out that if you didn’t have a cap gun, you could buy the paper strips of gun powder and set them off by striking a sharp rock against them. Later, they came out with plastic circles with caps in them, setting off a small charge when they were loaded into the newer cap guns with revolving actions.

Along that line, and with Victoria Day looming this week, I have a lot of fond fireworks memories too.

In town, Corky’s Corner Store and Marsh’s Variety both bustled with activity most hours of the day. There was a store on Wigle Street near Oak that I can’t recall the name of, but I’m sure someone will remind me later this week after the column hits the newsstands.

My time spent in Wheatley as a kid was limited to visits to my Aunt Jane’s house, at the corner of Hickson Rd. and Erie St. South. We didn’t venture out much, but I’m sure my Wheatley cousins could recall some neighbourhood stores from back then. I do remember some great meals at Fisherman’s Cove.

I wonder when the first Mac’s Milk opened up in Leamington. I’d have to guess it was in the early-to-mid-seventies but that would only be a guess. That likely began the move toward corporate convenience stores and sealed the fate of the family-owned corner stores. Soon, Beckers and 7-11 were moving in to the small communities too.

My parents purchased what used to be Marsh’s store on Mill Street East back in the early 1980s and kept it for only a couple of years.

My mom got tired of the pop bottle redemption and they

We used to call it Firecracker Day. I guess we never realized that it was actually Queen Victoria’s birthday. Each year, I anxiously awaited ‘firecracker day’ so my mom could buy me some ladyfingers or those checkered yellow and black firecrackers. We got a kick out of lighting those off. It only lasted until they were gone, which didn’t take long, but it was fun while it lasted.

Then all of a sudden, the government outlawed them, crushing the joy of Ontario kids by only allowing sparklers and flares, as we called them in those days.

I never quite understood that whole thing but I suppose someone lost an eye somewhere and the powers-that-be of the day decided to get rid of them.

My kids never grew up knowing the fun of watching those small sticks of dynamite explode, so I guess they won’t know what they’re missing. They’ve also never had the ‘pleasure’ of having one go off in your hand accidentally... good times!

And never having tasted the famous banana Mojo, they likely won’t miss those either.

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Council Report for May 9

Secondary plan recommended

What is a ‘Secondary Plan’? The Director of Community and Development Services, Tracey Pillon-Abbs, explained: “Secondary Plans can be considered a second layer of the Municipality of Leamington Official Plan. They include a more detailed land use plan with implementing policies and urban designs.”

The director’s report to Council on May 9 described many features that will be included in the secondary plan including “development of a growth strategy; public servicing capabilities and phasing program; future road network; environmental policies; land use policies and mapping” as well as “creation of: a trail and walking path system; healthy community’s initiatives; identification of environmental lands with associated policies for passive recreational use and protection;” and more.

The planning department has already issued a request for proposals to qualified planning companies, and is recommending hiring Dillon Consulting to do the work. The price is under the allowance contained in the 2016 budget.

Councillor John Jacobs asked what the range of costs was in the proposals that the department received. He was told that the RFP is not based solely on price, but the range of costs spread over $19,000 from high to low.

In response to a question by Councillor Larry Verbeke, Pillon-Abbs indicated that the four areas included in the secondary plan are already designated either residential or business park in the official plan and agricultural lands in the official plan are not included.

Council passed the recommendation.

Sign replacement gets go-ahead

Monday evening, May 9, Leamington Municipal Council granted Great Lakes Greenhouses a variance to the sign by-law to erect a large sign to advertise where they are located, and a smaller sign to direct drivers to their east entry. The request was from the company and was unopposed.

In response to a question from Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald, administration explained that the existing signs would be removed to be replaced by the new attractive signs. Council passed the request.

Flume to be installed at Pollution Control Centre

A Parshall flume will be installed at the Leamington Pollution Control Centre. This flume is intended primarily for the Highbury Canco influent to allow sampling and flow measurement, but it will also be located to “allow for the construction of preliminary treatment works for the Highbury influent stream if it is deemed necessary to maintain compliance with Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change effluent criteria in the future.”

A Parshall flume is a fixed hydraulic structure developed to measure surface waters and irrigation flow. It is currently used to measure volumetric flow rate in industrial discharges, municipal sewer lines, and influent/

effluent flows in wastewater treatment plants. The total cost of the project is anticipated to be just over the $500,000 that was budgeted for it.

At the May 9 meeting, Councillor John Jacobs asked whether this area was an odour source, but was assured that it is not a problem spot. Council agreed to award the contract.

Tender awarded for roof at Complex

Administration tendered for the replacement of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex roof over the pool area and vestibule. The low tender was Gillett Roofing Inc. in the amount of $456,288 (excluding HST).

Council was informed that the pool roof was originally planned for replacement in 2013, but closer study showed that it was a more complex job than first anticipated. This year the funds were finally available. Council voted unanimously May 9 to replace the roof.

Significant upgrades completed at Kopegaron Woods

Accessibility and visitor services have been significantly improved at Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area this spring, with the completion of the new accessible boardwalk.

“The boardwalk is designed to meet modern accessibility guidelines and although many sections of this trail between the boardwalks are natural footpaths, it is more accessible than before,” explained Kevin Money, Director of Conservation Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA).

In total, nearly 600 metres of boardwalk have been replaced, and the balance of the gravel and woodchip trail resurfaced to improve walkability.

The previous boardwalk was well past its useful life. The new boardwalk is designed to last for 20 to 30 years. The boardwalk is constructed of red cedar instead of pressure treated wood to eliminate the use of manmade preservatives.

This project was part of ERCA’s capital facility plan that outlines capital priorities for the next decade. The entire project was completed over the past two winter seasons at a cost of approximately $400,000.

“In addition to bird watching, Kopegaron is renowned for its beautiful spring wildflow-

ers, and is a favourite destination for nature photographers,” Money added. “We are very proud of these boardwalk upgrades. It is safe, accessible and used environmentally sustainable products. We’ve already had very positive feedback from those whom have visited Kopegaron Woods.”

The newly constructed boardwalk at Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area is safe, accessible and environmentally sustainable. (Photo courtesy of ERCA)

Leamington-based businesses merge

By Bryan Jessop

Caxton Mark and MGI have been close to one another geographically for the past several years, but from a business perspective, they’re now even closer.

The former’s operation as a leading provider of barcodes, plastic cards, decorative signs and horticultural supplies has officially joined forces with the latter’s services pertaining to labeling applications for manufacturing, retail and agricultural sectors in an amalgamation between the two companies. The merger was officially announced during an open house at Caxton Mark’s newly-built facility at 10 Iroquois Dr. in Leamington Tuesday, May 10. There, representatives of both Caxton Mark and MGI welcomed guests, including members of Leamington municipal council and Essex County warden Tom Bain, to tours of the new 48,000 sq. ft. location. With corresponding services and products, management from both sides described the joining of forces as a logical and convenient step for businesses that are already neighbours.

“Our merger with MGI is one of several steps being taken by Caxton to ensure we build a solid future for the company in Leamington and provide a significant benefit to our customers, our employees and the community,” said Caxton Mark president Nick Poole.

current combined workforce of 65 up to 80. Presently, Caxton Mark employees 48 workers while MGI employees another 17. Previously, MGI purchased their labels through outside sources.

“We’ll be less reliant on other supply lines,” Poole noted. “With new equipment, we’ll be able to double our throughput.” Since starting operations in 1993, Caxton has focused on label printing, thermal transfer ribbons, the manufacturing of plastic cards including credit cards, debit cards and membership cards as well as the designs, chips and holographic images found on those credit cards. Bar code stickers have been utilized by the agricultural industry both within town and across the world, including the Leamington area’s Sunset Farms, Mucci Farms, Nature Fresh Farms and Pure Flavor/Pure Hothouse Foods.

MGI, meanwhile, has been known for the application of labels through pressure-sensitive machinery including Kawasaki Robotics over the past 30 years. Technology used by the company has served agricultural, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Poole was one of several individuals attending the merger event who provided tours of the new Caxton building, built in the summer of last year. Caxton Mark was previously situated at 5 Iroquois Dr. while MGI’s staff worked out of the building across the street at 4 Iroquois Dr. MGI now operates out of the former Caxton location. Poole noted that plans are in the works to double the size of the Caxton Mark building to 96,000 sq. ft., adding new floor space that will start at the eastern end of the current layout.

The expansion of floor space and services, addition of new equipment and adding a third shift to the existing two — all possible by the end of the year — could bring Caxton Mark’s and MGI’s

In addition to plastic cards and labeling, Caxton Mark is a leading supplier of printers and print ribbons, stamping foils and ribbons, adhesive tapes and customized coatings. At the same time, MGI has been at the forefront of produce packaging machinery, conveyor systems, robotic palletizers, system integration services, produce packaging lines and compliance case labeling. About six years ago, MGI set up its sales and service centre in Leamington in support of the expanding agricultural industry. The company’s own growth has since grown fivefold.

The merger of the two companies was orchestrated over a period of about 10 months and finalized last month. Previously, MGI turned to Caxton for a portion of its printing requirements and is now leading the combined groups through some of the mechanical aspects of the business label applicators and robotics.

“I’m a real preacher of teamwork and this certainly is an opportunity for a win-win situation,” noted Essex County warden and board vice chair for the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation Tom Bain during the May 10 open house. “In the future, we know it’s going to be a success.”

“We’re happy to see the two companies marrying together to become even stronger,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson. “There are a lot of companies that are headquartering in our municipality, and that’s a great, wonderful thing for Leamington.”

Essex County warden Tom Bain (left) congratulates Caxton Mark president Nick Poole (centre) and MGI business manager Mark Bradley on the merger of their companies during an announcement made at Caxton’s new location at 10 Iroquois Dr. Tuesday, May 10. The amalgamation is intended to offer respective clients a start-to-finish solution for label design, label manufacturing and automation services. (SUN Photo)

Search turns up drugs

The OPP Essex County Crime Unit as well as uniform members conducted a search warrant on May 10 at a residence on Talbot Street East in Leamington.

Found within the residence was approximately 17 grams of cocaine, 5 grams of marijuana, Percocet pills, cannabis resin and Canadian cash, along with drug paraphernalia and a prohibited knife.

A 39-year-old Leamington man was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking; Possession of a Schedule I Drug; Possession of a Schedule II Drug Under 30 Grams; Possession of a Schedule II Drug; Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order; and Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

Giant Tiger Grand Opening

Anxious customers waited patiently Saturday morning, May 14, for the doors of Leamington`s newest business to open – Giant Tiger. Leamington mayor John Paterson, Chatham-KentEssex MPP Rick Nicholls, Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation director of development Ross Barnwell and Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce general manager Wendy Parsons and board member Corey Robertson welcomed Giant Tiger store manager Ryan Mortimer to town. Mortimer presented a $1,000 cheque to Barnwell for the Foundation. The store manager then had the honor of cutting the ribbon to the 26,000 square foot, all-Canadian store that will employ 35. The day’s festivities included giveaways and a charity barbecue.

(SUN Photo)

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Step aside, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, there’s a new king-of-the-hill.

The big Kia K900, a Korean alternative to such premium luxury models as the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series, scored an all-time high in the annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards study based on ratings submitted by over 66,000 U.S. new car buyers.

The Kia K900, the maker’s first true luxury model, took down such stalwarts as the S-Class and 7-Series. More notably, the K900 had the highest overall score in the history of the VSA - a benchmark last set in 2014 by the then-new Mercedes S-Class - taking AutoPacific’s President’s Award.

The strong showing by the Koreans was not a fluke. Kia has been gaining ground in a variety of different studies in recent years. Only last month they surged to the top ranks in the closely watched J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Kia landing second only to top-ranked Porsche.

One hit wonders… thanks for the memories

Always enjoy “Rib’s Ramblings” column in the Sun but I must say his recent article, “Some of my favourite one-hit wonders”, sure brought up some fond memories of my times at CHYR radio in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s where, as DJ and program director, I had the pleasure of playing and programming some of the greatest one-hit wonders of all time. Mark’s amazing recall of many of the one-hit wonders was very interesting and reminded me of when I was once researching some of the biggest selling one-hit wonders of all time and took it one step further looking for those unique tunes that not only reached the top ten

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but also topped the charts for multiple weeks and sold millions of copies. Some of these artists may have had other obscure tunes that received limited airplay but nothing that cracked the top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts. This would truly certify them as being the biggest block busting one-hit wonders in the history of pop music.

Using that criteria, you’ll be surprised of how few songs actually reach that summit. In the mid to late 1950s only five songs made it – including Joan Webber’s “Let Me Go Lover” that was number one for four weeks in 1955, Morris Stoloff’s “Moonglow and Theme from Picnic” (3 weeks1956), Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater” (6 weeks - 1958), Laurie London’s “He’s Got The Whole World” (4 weeks - 1958) and The Silhouettes’s “Get A Job” (2 weeks - 1958).

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, people are pulling you in all sorts of directions this week. They each want you to share in their good times, but there’s only so much of you that can go around.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, this week you are looking to be a little adventurous. Let someone entice you into a whimsical journey.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a desire to bring more calm into your life could have you seeking out a vacation or just a respite from daily life. Take the time to unwind and you’ll come back recharged.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, this week may prove to be a little intense, but you’ll muster the energy and strength to push on through. Balancing fun and some work-related responsibilities is key.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Practicality seems to disappear when you have your mind on enjoyable activities, Virgo. Find a way to be both fun and practical and you will be set.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Well-laid plans are the cornerstone of a successful week, Libra. Everything will go smoothly, but most days should pass without a hitch. Enjoy the brief respite.

ANSWERS

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, expect a lot of action this week. There’s no slowing down as you check off each item on your to-do list. Others may have difficulty keeping up with you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, live creative fantasies this week because you might not have another chance to indulge for a while. This is the break you have been seeking for some time.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Honesty is always the best policy, Capricorn. This will become obvious when a past untruth you shared comes back to haunt you. Confess now to save face.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

You have the physical stamina to accomplish many things, Aquarius. This week is bound to be one with a lot of progress. Make a list now of what you want to accomplish.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, be patient with the people around you. You may be fast to grasp a concept, but it could take others a little while longer.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 15

Andy Murray, Athlete (29)

MAY 16

Janet Jackson, Singer (50)

MAY 17

Derek Hough, Dancer (31)

MAY 18

Jack Johnson, Singer (41)

MAY 19

Sam Smith, Singer (24)

MAY 20

Cher, Singer (70)

MAY 21

Mr. T, Actor (64)

There were only two songs in the 1960s making it, including “Dominique” by the Singing Nun that held on to the number one position for the last four weeks in December of 1963 – just a month before the Beatles invaded North America and conquered the top 10 pop charts like no other artist before them. The other one-hit wonder, at the end of the decade in July of 1969 while Neil Armstrong was walking on the moon, was the catchy, upbeat number by Zager & Evans warning us of future millenniums called “In The Year 2525”. It was only on the Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks in the summer of 1969 but managed to hang on to the number one position for 6 weeks in a row.

In 1977, Pat Boone’s daughter, Debby Boone, hit the mother lode with “You Light Up My Life”, a song that held on to the number one spot for 10 consecutive weeks from mid October to mid December to become, until that point, the biggest one-hit wonder ever. Not bad for a song that many critics considered to be a turnoff because of its slow, dirge-like tempo which belied the positive message that Debby drearily conveyed. However, the song that holds the title of being the biggest one-hit wonder of all time and is still played at parties and weddings these days but seldom on the airwaves is “Macarena” by Los Del Rio. This Spanish line dance song was originally released in 1995 but didn’t make much of an impact until it was reissued in the fall of 1996 where it took off and held down the number one spot for 14 weeks and sold over 8 million copies in the U.S. alone. Thanks for the memories, Mark. – Chuck Reynolds a.k.a. Paul Bunnett-Jones, Leamington

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Superstore tests school breakfast program

By Bryan Jessop

Local school breakfast and snack programs will soon benefit from a lightened load thanks to the Real Canadian Superstore.

The Leamington branch of the major grocery chain presented a test launch for its Feed Every One Program Thursday, May 5 at Mill Street Public School, where about 40 students of various grades were treated to the most important meal of the day.

The planning process for the program has been in the works since January of last year, but organizers at the Leamington store wanted to ensure that the service could be custom fit to the needs of its local schools.

“We wanted to do something different for the students,” explained Leamington Superstore general manager James Lea. “It’s an idea we’ve been kicking around for a while. A lot of existing programs don’t have a lot of funding available, so we thought it’d be a good idea to help out.”

The test launch of the Leamington Feed Every One Program was a success greeted by ample positive feedback from staff and students at Mill Street.

“It went over really, really well,” Lea said. “The kids really enjoyed it.” Mill Street was chosen as

the launch school because of its proximity to the local Superstore and, as Lea noted, a number of employees who have children attending the nearby school.

“We’re trying to get out there and do what we can to help the community,” he said. “From one school to the next, people shouldn’t have to go hungry.”

The Feed Every One Program is being utilized by Superstore branches across the country, with each branch being able to modify the initiative to best suit its own surrounding community. About half a dozen workers of the Leamington Superstore are involved in

preparing for the localized program, four of whom delivered and served breakfast at Mill Street. The food was prepared by the local store’s cooking school coordinator Rose Del Brocco.

The program will offer a breakfast service at a different local school once per month. Another Leamington location will be selected for June, although the exact school has not yet been chosen. The program will restart in September with the introduction of the 2016-17 school year.

The Leamington Superstore’s version of the Feed Every One Program is being held in conjunction with

its Stuff The Bus fundraiser held every year while bringing awareness to other charitable causes.

Mill Street students were served at different times starting at 7:30 a.m., as some arrive by bus while others walk to school each morning. The 40 youths were treated to bacon, eggs, toast and yogurt.

“We’ve wanted to help local students for quite some time and this is our chance to do that,” Lea said. “The employees are really happy to see it happening and feeding 40 kids doesn’t take a whole lot.”

cash registers, Leamington’s Walmart raised a total of $2,025 for the CMN. (Submitted photo)

Staff and volunteers from the Leamington Real Canadian Superstore made the short trip to Mill Street Public School Thursday, May 5 to conduct a test launch for its Feed Every One Program. About

students of

grades took part in the program, which will take place at a different Leamington school next month and again in September following the summer break.

Hiatus House joins LDMH community hub

Programs being offered for women and men

Hiatus House will be joining Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s Neighbourhood of Care, a community hub within the hospital housing mental health, addiction and now social services.

The partnership will begin with Hiatus House being present in Leamington once a week offering the Fresh Start Program. The primary goal of the Fresh Start Women’s County Program is for women to accept responsibility for their physical and psychological safety.

Other important goals include accepting responsibility for emotional needs, self-exploration, learning available choices, learning to be assertive, and learning effective communication and problem solving skills.

The program is also open to women in same sex relationships and women who are abusive to men.

Hiatus House was onsite at LDMH starting Monday, May 16.

In addition, Hiatus House will be accepting referrals for the Fresh Start Voluntary Men’s Program beginning June 1. This program pro-

May the 4th Be With You Day

During Education Week, Gore Hill Public School students participated in several activities. On May 4, students were asked to dress as a Star Wars character for May the 4th Be With You Day. Other activities included a guest reader, a Cross-Country Meet and a school-wide trip to attend a performance of Peter

vides group therapy on a long-term basis for abusive partners. The primary goal of the program is for men to take responsibility for, and to end, their abusive behavior.

Hiatus House will offer a group program for men at LDMH once enough referrals are garnered.

These services are offered to Leamington and surrounding communities. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 519-252-7781.

“Hiatus House is happy to be partnering with a trusted community partner like LDMH to provide our needed services as part of the Neighbourhood of Care,” said Thom Rolfe, Executive Director of Hiatus House.

LDMH and Hiatus House are engaging in this partnership as a first step to demonstrate the need and test the service delivery model pending a more permanent “bricks and mortar” solution.

“This partnership with Hiatus House is in line with our commitment and vision to increase local access to services here in the county,” said Terry Shields, CEO of LDMH.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Mary Barauth of Jack Miner Conservation Area. Topic: Bird Sanctuary Program. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. Info: Peter Scorrar 519326-8529.

INTRODUCTION TO LAWN

BOWLING - Tuesdays and Fridays in May at 1:30 p.m. Bowling greens are next to United Church (7 John St.), behind Masonic Temple. Parking lot is just behind, entrance off Clark St. across from Police and Fire Stations. For more info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

BICENTENNIAL BRANCH OF THE UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS

ANNUAL MEETING,Saturday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Info: 519995-3529 or info.bicentennial@uelac.org

PELEE PAST QUESTERS WILL MEET Wednesday, May 25Anniversary Luncheon - at Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant, Kingsville. Speaker: Janet DelBrocco. Topic: History &

Restoration of Mettawas Station. Guests welcome. Call Jackie King to reserve your spot 519-3261361 by May 19. Pelee Past Questers is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPER, Monday, May 23 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

EVERYTHING SALE, Saturday, May 28, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon at St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Rummage, bake table, plants... everything!

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC.

MEETING - Saturday, May 28, 9:00 a.m., at the home of Al and Ann Hamill, 2643 County Rd. 20, just east of Harrow. Great info on attracting and keeping these amazing members of the swallow family. Info: Paul 519-738-3476. Public is welcome.

SIT & KNIT AT LEAMINGTON LIBRARY - Tuesday, May 31 , 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 1 John St. Join the group in the meeting room at the Branch for a great hour of knitting. Beginners welcome!

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR

CLINIC at the F.T. Sherk Complex Wednesday, June 1, 1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. New donors & walk ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1-888-2-

DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca/GiveBlood App.

FAREWELL OPEN HOUSE for Captains Corey and Charlene Vincent on Saturday, June 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., 88 Setterington St., Leamington. All are welcome.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2016 HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION’S BIG BIKE EVENTS. Dates: May 30-June 4, June 9-10, June 27, 28. Looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Big Bike rides taking place in Windsor and Essex County. For registration information contact Suzanne Cammalleri, Heart and Stroke Foundation Windsor office, 519254-4345.

Pan. In their Star Wars attire are, front left to right: Travis Reid, Emily Paquette, Hector Orozpe, Brett Segedin, Hunter Pillon. Back row: Maya Robinson, Jackson Harfmann, Max Wilkinson, Morgan Robinson. (Submitted photo)

OBITUARY

Juvenalia Aguiar

Juvenalia Aguiar, 74 years, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Antonio (2012). Loving mother of Teresa Camara (Leo), Anna Pare (Rejean), Robert (Pam). Adored grandmother of Bryan (Miranda), Brittany (Tyler), Megan, Kaitlyn, Cailynn, Eric, Mitchell, and great-grandchildren Aubree and Delilah.

A private family funeral service was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

You may share condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

10,000th Water Bottle Refilled

At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 5 the 10,000 water bottle was refilled at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s water refill station. Kudos to the people who take advantage of the refill station and help reduce the number of water bottles that go to the landfill. (Submitted photo)

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

Sorry to report that Comrade Jim Simpson is in the hospital in Windsor. Prayers go out to him and Pat and family.

The May Seniors Dinner went well with broasted chicken served up by The Car Barn. Come out on June 8 for the Strawberry Social and barbecue.

The next general meeting will be June 1. This is a very important meeting as it is the membership’s last chance to elect a new slate of officers.

OBITUARY

Anna Wiebe

Anna Wiebe, 85 years, passed away quietly after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of the late Jacob (1995). Loving mother of John (Anne), the late Rick (1986), the late Helen (2007), Anne Morin (Mike), Jake, Betty Jabbour (Joe), and Willie. Adored grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.

A private family funeral service was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631), with interment at Fairview Cemetery in Wheatley.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Noise bylaw exemption granted for July 17th concert

A local church, the Casa de Oracion Christo Viene, has applied for a noise by-law exemption so it can hold a musical event in Dieppe Park from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on July 17. The event is open to the public, is alcohol-free, and food will be served. It is intended to provide activities for migrant workers, although all are welcome.

Council was informed that the Caldwell First Nation have granted permission to use their building if the weather is inclement that day.

Permission was granted without discussion at the May 16 meeting of Council.

OBITUARY

Keith “George” Korn

Keith “George” Korn, 86 years, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Tilbury Manor in Tilbury.

Loving husband for 59 years to Eleanor (Maycock) of Staples. Dear brother-in-law to Anne Maycock (late John) of Kingsville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

George was a flying enthusiast, was mechanically inclined and enjoyed working on his planes, cars, and motorcycles.

Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held for the family at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-8257741).

www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

MAY 20, DALE’S FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE

Come and enjoy an evening of music, refreshments and community hosted by Dale Butler. There is no cover charge but a free-will offering is collected to benefit local charities and the Bank Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7:00 pm.

THE FARM SHOW

Dress Rehearsal: May 26 @ 7:30 pm (pay what you can) Show: May 27, 28 @ 7:30 pm & May 29 @ 2:00 pm

June 3, 4 @ 7:30 pm & June 5 @ 2:00 pm

Come out and join The Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre as they proudly present the highly anticipated return of THE FARM SHOW a series of living tableaux based on the lives of the members of a farming community forty years ago. The show is sentimental, joyous, sad, infectiously funny and foot stomping good. Tickets are General $15 and Students $10 and available at Thomson Guardian Drugs, Wharram’s Jewellery and Counter Effects in Leamington or call our hotline at: 519-326-8805.

MAY 28TH @ 1:00 PM

ALBERTA WILDFIRES BENEFIT CONCERT

Featuring Justin Latam, Dale Butler, John Moran, Steve Morin, Martha Renaud, Stu Campbell, Fred Garant and Benny Pallotto. Tickets are $15 and available from Counter Effects. There is limited seating so please get your tickets early. More information is available on the Alberta Wildfires Benefit Concert Facebook Page.

JUNE 11• 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM A ROYAL BREAKFAST FEAST

Come out and celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. This is a fundraising event for The Bank Theatre’s ‘Royal Throne Project’. Event will take place at The Flamingo, Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $30 PRESOLD only. Please check our website for more information.

JUNE 11 @ 2:00 PM

GLORIA WHITE’S JAMBOREE CONCERT

AUDITION CALL FOR 'ON GOLDEN POND'

June 12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm at The Bank Theatre

Needed: 1 male in his 70's, 1 female in her 60's, 1 male in his 40's, 1 female 35-40, 1 male between 40-60 and 1 boy between 12 and 17. Need a one minute monologue and a cold read.

JUNE 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Come out and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hippie Movement with C.C. New Band. For more information contact Ed at 519-566-3494 or Neil at 519-562-6848.

KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER DRAMA CAMP will run from July 11 - 22. For information: melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca.

DANCE AND DRUM CAMP for ages 8-13 will run from July 25 - 29. To register or for more information call 519839-4347.

Are you researching retirement living options in Leamington and Essex County?

f you’re looking for an independent lifestyle without the responsibility of maintaining a home that requires regular cleaning, yard work and even snow removal during the winter months, there are many benefits to choosing retirement living. Contrary to popular misconception, today’s retirement residences are geared

toward providing active individuals with a wide range of convenient services that complement their freedom and independence, including delicious dining, engaging programs and activities, and the availability of supportive health and wellness services as needs change.

Featuring flexible service packages that allow you to choose the lifestyle that best suits your needs, Chartwell Leamington Retirement Residence is nestled in a mature residential neighbourhood only a short drive away from the shores of Lake Erie, and directly across from well-kept Henry Park. Conveniently located along the Leamington Transit route, the residence is also nearby shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies and Seacliffe Park—a beautiful venue that plays host to festivals and events all summer long, including outdoor concerts at the marina, where locals often catch the ferry to Pelee Island.

While residents of Chartwell Leamington enjoy a vibrant local community, they also benefit from a welcoming, friendly environment from within, which offers a host of unique on-site amenities and services. Residents particularly enjoy the home’s non-denominational church services, beautiful outdoor space featuring walking trails, rose gardens and gazebo areas perfect for summer barbecues, and sipping on a glass of wine or beer while listening to a variety of local entertainment brought in from the surrounding area. Group events and outings are also popular, as many new residents

find they already have friends living in the retirement community!

A bright, open-concept residence, the home’s single-storey layout allows for greater mobility and ease of access to all common areas, and each spacious suite is equipped with AC units, fireplaces and patio access for each individual’s comfort and convenience. The caring and dedicated team at Chartwell Leamington—many of whom have been with the residence since it opened its doors—treat each resident like a member of their own family, and take great pride in their work. Offering independent and independent supportive living services, you and your family can feel confident that when you move in, your changing needs can be accommodated so you can maintain your independence and enjoy your retirement years with the peace of mind you deserve.

If you’re exploring retirement living options in Leamington and Essex County for yourself or a loved one, call Chartwell Leamington today at 519-973-6317 to learn more about their offerings, or to book a complimentary lunch and personal visit of the residence. chartwell.com

Jr. Badminton Club wraps up season

The Leamington Jr. Badminton Club wrapped up their 2015-2016 season on April 26 with a pizza party at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The following received awards for most improved players: Jr. Girls - Isabel Lutsch; Sr. Girls - Rebecca Mikhail; Jr. Boys - Mason Fittler; Sr. Boys - Massimo Maiuri. Inter-club tournament winners were as follows: Jr. Girls - Anna Dahar (1st), Sarah Lutsch (2nd), Annika Mastronardi (2nd); Sr. Girls - Clara Mouwad (1st), Hima Patel (2nd); Jr. Boys - Mason Fittler (1st), Cole Vaillancourt (2nd); Sr. Boys - Eric Dominguez (1st), Josh Smith (2nd).

The Tom Moreland Award for most sportsmanlike player went to Cara Braun.

The upcoming season starts in September, Tuesday nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information contact contact Keith Klassen at keith@myrideinc.ca after June 1.

Leamington Jr. Badminton Club most improved junior and senior players and inter-club tournament winners (see story). Front row, left to right: Sarah Lutsch, Isabel Lutsch, Cole Vaillancourt, Mason Fittler, Matteo Corlett. Back row: Anna Dahar, Hima Patel, Clara Mouwad, Josh Smith, Eric Dominguez, Rebecca Mikhail, Massimo Maiuri. Absent from photo: Annika Mastronardi, Cara Braun.

Former Kids of Steel sponsoring youth triathlon

By Bryan Jessop

A gesture being made by local business owners is boiling down to a gesture of ‘Pure’ gratitude.

Thirty years after taking part in the first annual Leamington Kids of Steel triathlon, local brothers Jeff and Jamie Moracci, along with fellow Pure Flavor co-owner Matt Mastronardi, are stepping forward as the event’s title sponsor for 2016 and beyond.

BIRTHDAYS

Jeff and Jamie were among eight youths in 1986 who took part in Leamington’s inaugural local triathlon, along with Dufton, Blaire, Noelle and Jordan Kniaziew, Kelly O’Hara and Dino Bavetta. The miniature triathlon was hosted by Dr. Richard and Pauline Kniaziew, who offered their backyard pool for the swimming portion of the race. The running and cycling segments of the event — then known as the K Kids

Triathlon — took place in the Kniaziew neighbourhood.

Once participation rates increased to the point where the Kniaziew family could no longer host the race, the venue relocated to the Frank T. Sherk Complex starting five years later in 1991. Last year, 60 boys and girls were divided into gender/age categories of 6 and 7 year olds, 8 and 9 year olds, 10 and 11 year olds, 12 and 13 year olds, and 14 and 15 year olds. The event continues to be hosted by the same location — now the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex — for swimming and the start/finish lines for the cycling and running disciplines.

Since competing at young ages, Jeff and Jamie stepped back from triathlons to start families and run their business. Having more recently returned to the sport while passing along the same competitive spirit to their children, supporting the same event that introduced them to triathlons as youths seemed the natural thing to do for the Moracci brothers.

“We’re so happy to see this happen,” said Dave Campbell, a co-director of the Leamington Triathlon Weekend who along with his wife Liz Campbell is also a distance running enthusiast. “You don’t see it too often, where someone comes back like this. It’s great what they’re doing — they truly believe in it and really want to support the kids.”

Pure Flavor is spreading the word on the Kids of Steel — which takes place alongside the adults’ Try-A-Tri and Do-A-Du events on Saturday, June 11 this year — through a Facebook promotion campaign. The company, which has

BIRTHDAYS

also supported previous editions of the Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon and Kids of Steel, is also providing tshirts for this year’s KOS event.

For more information on this year’s Leamington Triathlon Weekend events, visit the website www.tomatoman.org. To register and for information on sign-up fees, click “Register” near the top left corner of the site’s home page.

Congratulations! BRENNA LEE EPP, B.MUS.

David, Charlene, and sister Alyssa, Carina and Kiana are very proud to announce the graduation of their daughter and sister, Brenna, from McMaster University, Hamilton. Brenna has graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Music, specialized in Music Cognition, with a minor in Psychology, and a Diploma in Piano Performance. On March 28, 2016, under the four-year tutelage of Leokadia Kanovich, she performed her Graduation Recital at Convocation Hall featuring works of Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Barber, Bartok, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and Galant.

She has accepted an Entrance Scholarship into the Schulich School of Law, and in September will be pursuing her Law Degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Proud Grandparents include Abe and Susan Epp, Leamington, and Elsie Epp, Saskatoon. Smiling from Heaven are her maternal grandparents Menno and Irma Epp. Local music mentors Marlene Konrad and Mary Krueger beam with pride upon one of their former students. Congratulations, Brenna, on the results of your hard work and exceptional achievements!

Wishingyouallthebestinyourfutureasyoupursueyourlawcareer, withmuchloveandpride! TheEppFamilies

In loving memory of a dear mother, daughter and sister who passed away 12 years ago May 18, 2004

Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, Cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone, Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory

They’ll always live on in our hearts. With love, your family

CARD OF THANKS LYNN PEPPER

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Following our recent loss of Lynn, the support and sympathy of family, friends and the community was overwhelming. You helped us through this sad and difficult time in so many ways - visits, cards, phone calls, texts, emails, FB posts/messages, online condolences, flowers, food, charitable donations in Lynn's memory, and lots and lots of much appreciated hugs. The tribute paid to her by all those able to attend the visitations and service at the funeral home deeply touched us all. So many to thank: Reid Funeral Home for their heartfelt and professional guidance through the entire funeral process, especially Amy who helped us through those very difficult initial decisions; Pastor Chris Walker for the so very beautiful service; Garry Cranston for his moving eulogy; Thiessen's Flowers for the amazing family floral arrangements; the friends who provided the meal for the family between the visitations; and the Meadow Brook Fellowship members for the lovely lunch at the church following the service. Lynn's Family

“Don’t let your life be stolen every day by all that you believe matters, because on the day you die, much of it simply won’t.”

Dashiel Sheeler pushes his bike through the transition area after completing the swimming portion of the 2015 Kids of Steel six-and-seven-year-old division at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. This year, the Kids of Steel events are being backed by Jeff Moracci, Jamie Moracci and Matt Mastronardi of Pure Flavour. (Sun file photo)

Golden Years mini golf wraps up season

The Golden Years mini golf league wrapped up their season on Thurs. May 12 with golf followed by a banquet to celebrate another successful year, proving again “You’re never too old!”.

Forty-five golfers delivered 69 aces on this day.

Leading the pack with 4 aces each were Barb Murphy, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward. Dropping 3 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Eva Kah, Julia Kos, Eileen McIntosh, John Murphy, Moe Scratch and Bryon Walker. Finding the bottom of the cup with 2 each were Mike Binder, Tom Dewhurst, Ethel Ferguson, Norbert Gisi, Murray Hartford, Tony Hudvagner, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse, Mavis Rutter, Bill Taylor, Sharon Teskey and Gerrit Vriesen. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 apiece were Jim Allen, Eunice Cascadden, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Elaine Hatt, Lloyd Honey, Marie Lasi, Gary Pozzo, Al Speed, Marilyn Speed, Rose Taylor, Doug Vickery and Mary Anne Vickery.

An excellent 9-hole score of 16 was delivered by Bill Ward and Andy Orsini. Close behind with 17 were Bill Ward, Moe Scratch, Tony Hudvagner and Julia Kos. Notching 18 were Bill Ward, John Murphy, Norbert Gisi, Andy Orsini, Ethel Ferguson, Gerrit Vriesen, Eileen McIntosh (2), Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville (2), Cathy Dewhurst, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse (2), Marie Lasi (2), Julia Kos, Mary Binder, Bill Taylor and Herb Ascott. Carding a strong 35 over 18 holes were Bill Ward (2), Andy Orsini, Moe Scratch and Julia Kos. Marie Lasi delivered a 36, while Norbert Gisi, Gerrit Vriesen, Eileen McIntosh (2) and Laurie Hylton each notched 37. A 38 went to John Murphy, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse and Lloyd Honey.

Leading the field for 36 holes with an excellent 70 was Bill Ward, followed closely by Andy Orsini and Eileen McIntosh with 74.

Marie Lasi carded 75, Gerrit Vriesen, Laurie Hylton and Julia Kos each had 76, followed by Bill Mayville with 77 and Lloyd Honey with 78. First place bragging rights went to Team Queens (Colleen Pearse, Marie Lasi, Eva Kah) with 233. Second place was secured by Team Aces (Jim Allen, Mike Binder, Bill Ward) with 235. Third and final spot went to Team 5 with 238 (Mary Anne Vickery, Moe Scratch, Gerrit Vriesen).

League play resumes Thursday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Cardinal Carter first baseman Lucas Lamotte tries to pick off a Harrow base runner with a throw from pitcher Dawson Rawlings during a Monday, May 9 WECSSAA boys baseball game at Kinsmen Sports Field. The Cougars lost 6-1 to fall to a record of 2-4, with a game scheduled for a week earlier against Kennedy cancelled.

The Leamington Midget Lakers, behind the pitching of Aidan Massad and Brett Enns, shutout the Woodslee Orioles in Sun Parlour League play on the weekend.

Massad and Enns combined to strikeout 12 and hold Woodslee to only two hits.

Ryan Gates led the Laker attack with a pair of big hits. Enns, Lucas Lamotte, Anthony Fehr and Kyle Wall also had two hits as part of the local’s 13-hit attack.

The next home game is Friday, May 20 when Leamington hosts LaSalle at 7:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

Wheatley Journal, July 30, 1964

Rolling Acres Golf Club

About a year and a half ago a few of us were sitting around one night and came up with the idea that Wheatley should have its own golf course if we could get enough people interested in backing one. We felt sure that a golf course here would pay for itself, plus the fact that it would help our community ten-fold.

After much discussion we decided to take a poll of Wheatley and area to try to establish if there would be enough interested in a golf club to go ahead with one. Lists were made up and approximately 125 persons were contacted. Out of this many contacted, over 70 per cent were for backing a golf course in Wheatley. As we felt that the results of the poll were very gratifying, a committee was then formed of 14 very interested parties. A few meetings were held and Reg Willett was voted in as president.

The committee then set out to find a good location, and luck still being with them they purchased 72 acres just east of Wheatley, with the Scout Camp behind them near the lake and the new government park along one side. The Wheatley Golf Course is one of the toughest and most interesting golf courses in this area. We don’t think there is a flat fairway on the whole course – it is full of gullies which run every which way with a creek and a pond to contend with.

At this point we would like to bring out the fact that of your original committee of 14 there are only about five who you could call ardent golfers and our president has never swung a club.

After purchasing the property we went ahead and bought a tractor, mowers, rollers, dug a pond for irrigation, moved in dirt for greens (plus moving a little manure here and there). Since we have a good supply of evergreens we replanted trees around the course, and this was all done with free labour by your golf committee, as we think that for actual labour hired we haven’t spent over $200.00

This spring we went at the property with mowers and the course is shaping up very nice, even with the lack of rain. We have set up stakes so that anyone wishing to play can do so, free of charge, as we want anyone who is interested to play the course for different opinions and to see what we are going to have for Wheatley area golfers.

Presently we have no greens, but we are going to start the ground work on the greens within the next couple of weeks.

A week ago Wednesday on July 22nd we had a smorgasbord (Thanks to Omstead Fisheries) and invited through this paper and personal contact any and all people who were interested in the golf course. The meal was terrific, including shrimp, salmon, corned beef, salads, etc. Everyone enjoyed the meal and we managed to sell over $16,000 worth of bonds and memberships.

We are now appealing to the rest of the community to support your golf course. We are selling bonds which guarantee you 6% yearly. They start at $50.00 and go upwards to any amount you desire. We are also selling memberships for $200.00, which you can purchase for $50.00 every six months until paid for.

To try to clear up a few points, a membership entitles you to vote and also to run and be an elected officer of your golf course. A bond does not entitle you to a vote or to be elected an official of the club, but a bond bears 6% interest, payable yearly.

In closing, again we extend to everyone an invitation to have a look at your golf course and play if you wish, and if you are interested in purchasing a bond or membership, please

ocal legend has it that the vision of the Talbot Trail Golf Club was founded over a golf match at a nearby course and a bottle of cherry whiskey.

Sometime in 1963, three area men went to play a round of golf at a course in a nearby town. After the game the men returned to Doc McLean’s home in Wheatley, sat on the back porch with a bottle of cherry whiskey and began talking about the local golf situation. They decided it was a waste of time to drive to another town to play golf and they wondered how many people would be interested in playing golf on a

Wheatley Journal, April 11, 1968 Golf News Wheatley Rolling Acres got rolling early this year as Mel McAuley had the honours and was first to tee off on April 3rd. Last year the starting

course in Wheatley. And with that conversation the idea of the golf course was born. It was originally named Rolling Acres Golf Club at its incorporation in 1964 and changed to Talbot Trail Golf Club in 1981. The founding members of the golf course were Pete Anthony Sr., Rae Bell, Doug Dunmore, Pete Gulliver, B.A.Lynn, Jack McIntosh, Dr. E.M. Mclean, Murray McLean, Duane Omstead, L.R.Omstead, Earl Pinch, Jack Stein, Murray Whaley, Reg Willett. Murray Whaley is the last surviving founding member.

ES senior men’s golf league opens season

The Erie Shores Senior men’s league opened the golf season May 9 with 57 golfers in attendance. It was great to see former members back in the league and as well as new members. Not only was the turnout good, but it was one of the better golf days so far this season.

The 50/50 winners were Barry Miller and Jim Sudds.

Closest to the pin on #3 was Matt Dinchik and on #16 it was Mike Wright.

Longest putt on #9 was made by Matt Dinchik and on #18 by Bob Barnett.

The winning team, with a total of 275 points, was Jim Sudds, Matt Dinchik and Matt Dyck. Second place team consisted of Frank Gow, John Tofflemire, Mike Wright, and John St. James. Third place was won by Ken Luxford, Brett Madden and Rick Metz, while the fourth place winners were Ed Krahn, Mike Chadsey, Willy Krahn and Gary McRae.

It was a good day for birdies. The birdie parade was won by Matt Dinchik who birdied #3, #9, #11 and #15. Other birdies were: Willy Patkau and Ron Tremblay on #1; Kevin Shaften #5; Rick Metz #6; Rudy Dyck #8; Wayne Quinn #11; Frank Gow, Mike Chadsey and Bob Sinclair #12; John Rutgers and Carl Young #13; Larry Hughes, Ross Clark and John Paterson #14; Bob Sutherland #15; Mike Wright and Bob Park #16.

Matt Dinchik had low round of the day with a fine 76, followed by Les Young and John Rutgers with 82s.

Low nets were had by Matt Dinchik with 62 and Willy Patkau with 65.

Needless to say, the player of the week was Matt Dinchik. He shot low gross, low net, had 4 birdies, closest to pin on #3, longest putt on # 9, and was on the winning team. Thank goodness there isn’t a longest drive award. See you next week. Start time is 9 a.m., and if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so in the men’s locker room or by going online.

George

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Introduction to lawn bowling

The Leamington Lawn Bowling Club if offering free instruction and play on Tuesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. for the remainder of the month of May. The bowling greens are located next to the United Church at 7 John St, behind the Masonic Temple on John St. The parking lot entrance is off Erie in the second block north from the 4 corners, across the street from the Police and Fire Stations on Clark St. Call Jackie for more information at 519-3261361.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, May 9: North/South1st Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran. East/West - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Al Morrison and Helen Preyde, 3rd Ken and Kay Pryke. Kingsville Bridge Club, May 11: North/South - 1st Jeanne Manners and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan. East/West - 1st Mary Strachen and Shirley Morel, 2nd George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Sally and Bob Bell.

at 8:45 a.m. with the Kids’ Dash and immediately followed by the 5 km walk/run Saturday, May 28. (SUN

Spring Sprint returning to promenade

By Bryan Jessop

The third installment of the annual South Shore Spring Sprint is still more than a week away, but as far as participation goes, it’s already gaining speed.

The two-front fundraiser — supporting both South Shore Christian School and the Little Hands Kids Organization — is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 with the starting/finishing area based at the same waterfront promenade area across from Burgesses Restaurant that is used by the annual Leamington Triathlon Weekend. Last year’s SSSS attracted about 200 walkers, runners and youth for the one-kilometre Kids’ Dash — a number lead organizer Sharon Arthurs Pepper would like to see surpassed for 2016.

At the current rate, advancing beyond the 200 walker and runner mark is easily within reach for Arthurs Pepper and her crew of about 30 volunteers, most of whom are parents and teachers at South Shore Christian School. Before noon on Thursday, May 12, the number of pre-registered participants reached 175. Signing up for the event can be done as late as 7:30 a.m. on location on the day of the Spring Sprint, although complimentary t-shirts cannot be guaranteed to individuals who register after May 20.

Arthurs Pepper describes the Mucci Three Race Series as the main motivator behind a successful pre-registration campaign thus far. Sponsored by Mucci Farms, a special prize is being offered to runners and/or walkers who take part in each of three local races — Southern Footprints, South Shore Spring Sprint and Leamington Triathlon Weekend, the latter formerly known as the Tomatoman Triathlon.

“Being a part of the Mucci Three (Race Series) has been wonderful,” said Arthurs Pepper. “We had a great year last year and it’s growing every year, but the Mucci Series has been a

real boost for us,” said Arthurs Pepper.

Last year, the SSSS raised about $20,000 for the Christian school on Bevel Line and Little Hands, formerly dubbed Little Hands - Kids For A Cure. The latter, established locally in support of the families of young patients dealing with life-threatening illnesses, received a $2,500 donation last year from the total sum raised through the race. The 2015 event was the first to support the Little Hands initiative.

“Since we work with kids, we thought it would be fitting to give back to the community in a way that helps kids in need,” Arthurs Pepper explained.

Last year, the event was preceded by a Hero Walk featuring local youths involved in the Little Hands program. Arthurs Pepper hopes to see the same tribute to the same group of children take place again this year, just prior to the 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Dash.

Also in similar fashion to last year, the 2016 Spring Sprint is being supported by a lengthy list of local sponsors. The school was able to drum up the commitment of about 70 sponsors, each of which will have its name or logo printed on the official Spring Sprint t-shirts.

Pre-registration fees up to and including May 20 are $75 at the family rate of up to two adults and three children 12 years of age and under. Individual rates for the 5 km walk or run are $35 May 20 and earlier and $15 per Kids’ Dash entry. Starting May 21, rates increase to $85 per family and $40 per individual walker or runner. The Kids’ Dash fee remains at $15 per entry. Pre-registration is available at www. southshorecs.ca by clicking on the red “Register Here” icon on the right side of the home page.

The Kids 1km run gets underway for the first annual South Shore Spring Sprint, held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Leamington Municipal Marina. This year’s Spring Sprint will take place at the Erie Street South waterfront Promenade, starting

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Sharks hold Spring Camp

By Bryan Jessop

The lengthy process of filling a roster for next season has once again begun for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks.

The local Junior C hockey club hosted its annual Spring Camp Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at Unico Arena in Leamington, where 80 potential rookies took to the ice after being divided into four teams. About an eighth of the players hailed from the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s midget program while the balance made the trip to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex from across Windsor, Essex County, ChathamKent and in a few cases, beyond. Each team of 20 players played a single officiated game on Saturday and then another on Sunday against another opponent with coaches and management keeping a close eye on who to invite to the main camp in late August.

“I like what I see,” said Sharks’ head coach Dave Wiper. “There’s a lot of energy out there and that’s going to be the make-up of this team. There are a lot of good, young kids out there.”

Wiper and other Sharks bench staffers collaborated on whittling the field down to about 40 players to invite to this year’s summer camp. Although roster cards won’t even be available to fill until June 1, the team’s bench boss has players in mind he’d like to see in Wheatley jerseys come September.

“There are a few really good players on the radar that could step in and help us,” Wiper explained. “If I could, I’d sign five or six of them to a card right now.”

The Sharks are now working with a core group of return veterans expected to support the team’s speed component while coaches are looking to add some size and replace at least one of last season’s two goaltenders. Adam Leboeuf will not be returning in net for the Sharks while Eric Morneau is currently trying out for the Junior B Leamington Flyers, who held their Spring Camp one week earlier. Defenseman Kristian Filipovski is the other Wheatley player vying for a spot with the Flyers.

Expected to return for 2016-17 are both Mitchell and Eric Prudence, Evan Mastronardi on defense depending on post-secondary education options, Justin Pinsonneault, Cole Butler and a handful of others. Wiper, however, noted that no positions with the team are

Team White’s Matt Lenahan approaches during a Wheatley Sharks Spring Camp game at Unico Arena Saturday, May 14. Team White won the camp’s first game 4-3. guaranteed.

“The veterans have to earn their spots to keep it competitive for everybody,” he said. “We’ve got four or five great core guys, but every spot is open. The kids out there know that Wheatley’s a great place to play — Brad (Hyatt), Pete (Anthony) and Thomas (Grubb) have done a hell of a job getting this camp together.”

The Sharks expect to lose Derek Toews part way through the season if he elects to pursue an education in Cambridge. Regardless of who the team loses to other priorities, Wiper remains confident the team will be competitive in 2016-17 and finish the regular season as a Top Four club.

“I’ve never been around a team where the kids want to win and get better as much as these guys,” he stated.

While the Sharks’ bench is looking for as much strength, speed and talent as possible, other priorities must also be met for rookies to don the blue and white come September.

“They’ve got to gel in the dressing room and take on certain rolls,” Wiper pointed out. “We’re looking for talent, but ever player has to be a good fit for this organization too.”

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Daniel Warkentin of the LDSS Lions makes his way to first base en route to a stand up double during a WECSSAA baseball game Thursday, May 12th at Kinsmen Sports Field against Kingsville. The Cavaliers posted a 4-0 victory in the preliminary playoff contest to advance to the quarterfinals.

TT senior golfers endure poor weather conditions

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, May 10 there were 35 Talbot Trail seniors league members who played their weekly league round in cool, windy weather. Hopefully, Mother Nature will provide some good, warm weather in the near future.

Nineteen of the 35 golfers were able to shoot 50 or less. An excellent low score of 41 went to two golfers, Joe Vertel and Jerry Omstead. Considering the poor weather, these two participants played exceptionally well. Four players who tied with superb 43s were Herb Reid, Mike Wright, Rick Thompson and Bob McLean. A mere one shot back were Bill Ward and Tom Hyatt who each merited very gratifying 44s. Mac Hyatt and Wiz earned solid 45s. The following players also achieved very commendable results: Bummy, Larry Hughes, Al Zanuttini and Tom Sasso 46s; Bob Freure, Dave Dent, Paul Brown and Doug Langlois 47s. The sole nifty 50 went to Ray la Pierre.

Bob Scott’s terrific shot to within 14 feet of the pin on #9 earned him the closest to the pin victory. There were two names on the long putt sheet at one time, but the sheet either blew away or dissolved with the spitting rain.

On May 24 play commences at 10 a.m.; however, on May 31 the league will start play at 9 a.m.

The league will try to arrange a golfing excursion for late May or early June. Look for the sign-up sheets. Members look forward to seeing more players competing in the league once the weather improves.

On a personal note, I want to wish my teaching buddy and friend, John Enns, a healthy and speedy recovery from his recent surgery.

TIM ALLEN Friday, May 20

THE KILLERS OPEN TO ALL AGES Thursday, June 2

THE MONKEES GOOD TIMES: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday, June 4

JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED Saturday, May 21

ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS WITH SPECIAL GUEST EDGAR WINTER BAND Saturday, June 11

MARTINA McBRIDE Friday, June 17

GAVIN DeGRAW Sunday, June 19

HANNIBAL BURESS Friday, July 8

TEARS F0R FEARS Sunday, July 17

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Thursday, July 21

Dillon makes a save for Team White against Team Blue’s Alec Gay as

Among those competing at WECSSA was Cardinal Carter High School senior Chelsea Salter (leading), who will advance to SWOSSAA in the 800-metre run after winning gold with a time of 2:25.01.

Local students compete at WECSSA

By Pat Bailey

Athletes from throughout Windsor and Essex County descended on the University of Windsor last week to compete in WECSSAA track and field Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The top eight competitors in each event qualified to compete in SWOSSAA Wednesday, May 18 in Chatham and Thursday, May 19 at the University of Windsor. Windsor will also play host to OFSAA competition June 2-4, with the top competitors from SWOSSAA advancing to the provincial meet.

E.S. 18-hole ladies golf

On Tuesday, May 10, eighteen players of the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league braved the unpleasant weather conditions and played golf.

The game was high net hidden hole and the winners were Annie Pump (A flight), Sue O’Hara (B flight), and Vi Gillett (C flight).

Jean Penner had the only chip-in of the day. Kudos to all!

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Timers were seeing double during the first heat of the midget boys 800-metre run at WECSSA. Leamington District Secondary School’s duo of Nicholas Klassen and Matthew Klassen finished second and third in their heat but failed to crack the top eight.

Cougars’ goalkeeper Daniel Metcalfe leaps to snap up a corner kicked ball during the first half of a WECSSAA 2A senior boys soccer quarterfinal match against Tecumseh Vista Academy Thursday, May 12. The Cougars kept their playoff drive alive with a 4-2 victory, setting up a semifinal match at home against the Kingsville Cavaliers. (SUN Photo)

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The conference final ‘Blues’

The list of movies I’ve seen over the past decade or two that I consider memorable is a very short list indeed. Oh, I might remember certain scenes for no discernible reason, but for the most part, I haven’t really seen much on the big screen that’s really “wowed” me.

There was one movie I saw a few years back where in the background was a television broadcasting a news segment featuring U.S. president Al Gore. Yes, this was one of many science fiction flicks portraying a few modified details in what we’d call an alternate universe or alternate reality. Most details seemed recognizable to the film’s audience, but with a few peculiar exceptions. A Stephen King novel I read years ago brought the protagonists through a journey where they stumbled across a few relics not produced in the world they were familiar with — an unknown make/model of car, a professional baseball team they’d never heard of, a soft drink container brandishing the name of a company none of them recognized.

This year’s Stanley Cup playoffs have been a sort of alternate reality of their own, combining a majority of incidents that seem familiar and believable with the occasional turn of events that just doesn’t make a lick of sense. Recent Stanley Cup finalist that’s again made its way to the final four (Tampa Bay Lightning)? Check. A President’s Trophy-winning team that gets sent to the golf course in the second round (Washington Capitals)? Check. An upstart goalie sans playoff experience who’s catching everyone by surprise (San Jose’s Martin Jones)? Check. A perennial team of post-season also-rans notorious for first-round exits who suddenly find themselves in the conference finals? Che… wait, what?! Nope, can’t for the life of me figure out why the St. Louis Blues have made it this far. Perhaps a curse of sorts is in the midst of being broken.

Western Conference

St. Louis vs. San Jose — The Stanley Cup semifinals are getting underway at virtually the same time I write this column, yet we’re already guaranteed that there’ll be a team in the final that’s never won the big, shiny hotel lobby ashtray in its history. The St. Louis Blues’ purpose in the finals thus far has been to show just how badly the Expansion Conference was outgunned by the Original Six Conference, once serving as the backdrop of the league’s most famous Cupwinning goal photo (that of the Bruins’ Bobby Orr flying across the crease after being tripped while scoring in overtime of Game 4 in 1970). Since then, they’ve been notably less impressive. The franchise itself is only a few months younger than the most recent etching of “Toronto Maple Leafs” into the Stanley Cup, but they haven’t had much to show for it.

Not that San Jose’s been much better. They seemed to make the playoffs this year almost by default, qualifying for the post season upon wracking up less than 90 points (it’s been a while since that’s happened). Previously, they’ve made their own share of early departures. This time around, they’ve been blessed with a lack of poorly-timed injuries, good goaltending and the series of a lifetime by Logan Couture (11 points in those seven games against Nashville). They don’t really have a “franchise” player, but they’ve got enough depth to avoid leaning on the same one or two players shift after shift. A well-rested third liner will outperform a completely exhausted starter more often than not.

Vladamir Tarasenko has been doing a fine job of leading the charge for the Blues, but he doesn’t seem to have quite the supporting cast of the Sharks. I can’t even completely explain why, but St. Louis still hasn’t quite made a believer of me yet. San Jose in six.

Eastern Conference Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay —I usually keep closer tabs on the East than I do the West, but this year has been kind of an exception. Still, it’s pretty obvious that the Tampa/NYI series was a lopsided affair, even without Stamkos. Still on blood thinners, it doesn’t look like 2008’s top overall pick is going to be on the ice for game time in the foreseeable future. Do they need him? Crosby’s been better than usual in these playoffs, but is still out of the Top 20 in points. Only Phil Kessel — who’s probably cried the tears of joy every day since packing up his belongings from his Leafs’ dressing room cubicle — is averaging more than a point per game for the Pens going into the Eastern final.

The Bolts don’t have a lot of players at the top of the list either, but they’ve got the best penalty kill hands down among the final four. Tampa’s top-notch defense and mediocre offense don’t exactly scream exciting hockey for most, but it seems to be getting the job done. Something to consider, however — Washington’s blue line was even stronger than Tampa’s and look at what good THAT did for the Caps against Crosby and crew.

There’s really nobody jumping out at me for this series. Pittsburgh’s got to be fired up about ousting Ovi and the regular season champs, but Tampa seems hellbent on finishing what they couldn’t against Chicago last year. Pittsburgh in seven.

Yeah, once again I promise I didn’t wait until opening games were in the books before making picks. The impending St. Louis/Tampa Bay final should be proof enough of that.

Thursday men’s golf begins season

The Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club officially kicked off with its first regular night of competition play this past Thursday, May 12, and the course is in mid-season form. As was done last year in tabulating weekly results, all players’ scores are entered in a separate league handicap system which accurately adjusts and updates the golfers handicap each week and is based only on league scores and team attendance. Again, this will help in making sure that all teams are set up fairly at the beginning of the year to be balanced equally for the weekly competition.

Last week the teams of Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Tiger Woods led the way tying for top spot with 19 points apiece, while the teams of Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus are close behind tied for fourth place with 17 points each.

Tied for sixth place with 8 points apiece were the teams of Tom Watson and Gary Player. Team Sam Snead was next at 7 points, with the squads of Arnold Palmer and Walter Hagen are right behind in 9th spot with 6 points each.

In the individual player categories, Brian Humphreys led all gross shooters with a one under par 34, while Ward Hutchins, Greg Zimney and Glen Rideout all tied for second, two strokes back, with one over par rounds of 36.

In the low net category, Derrick Hutchins and newcomer Glen Rideout tied for top spot with net 32s, while John Rutgers, Terry McLaughlin and Greg Zimney were all one shot back with net 33s. Other winners included Neil Sawatzky for closest to the hole on #3, Garth Dennerley for longest putt and Brian Humphreys for longest drive.

To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming matches and fun nights, go to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Official Thursday Night Men’s League Website”.

Lions’ Reggie Evans chases a Catholic Central midfielder as he carries the ball toward the Leamington net during a WECSSAA 2A senior boys soccer quarterfinal match at LDSS Thursday, May 12. Leamington trailed 2-1 at the half and lost 4-1, setting up a semifinal match for the Comets against Riverside.

Clark of the Lions eyes up a pitch before connecting for a single during a WECSSAA slopitch game at Kinsmen Sports Field against the General Amherst Bulldogs Thursday, May 12. The undefeated Bulldogs won 15-8, dropping Leamington’s record to 4-2.

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Migrant league baseball season begins

By Bryan Jessop

The same companies that are giving Leamington’s seasonal visitors a place to work are ‘stepping up to the plate’ to give them a place to play.

The Migrant Workers Community Program baseball league’s third season officially got underway Sunday, May 1 with its first games at Kinsmen Sports Field. Two teams made up of migrant workers — the Pepineros (Spanish for cucumber) and West Pointe Farms — are being joined by South Essex Senior Men’s League teams made up of local players including the Outlaws and Orange Sox as the third and fourth teams. The two teams of local players face off against migrant worker teams on Fridays with other games slotted for Sundays at 3:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

While Red Sun Farms has stepped forward as sponsors of the Pepineros, Isaak Geisbrecht has offered to purchase new team jerseys. Geisbrecht, who lived in Mexico until the age of 17 when his family moved to Leamington in 1999, has been supporting the league through his businesses JPI Acres and JPI Sales since it began three years ago. Geisbrecht has also built an indoor facility complete with turf for local players to practice hitting and pitching during the off season.

“They’re so passionate about baseball,” said MWCP program supervisor and chairperson Lorraine Gibson — the league’s main behind-the-scenes organizer — of Isaak and his family. “It means the world to them.”

Catching word of the migrant worker league’s strong fan base, the South Essex teams approached Giesbrecht to ask if they could join them for the 2016 season. The system’s third campaign began with ceremonial pitches from Danny Mucci of sponsoring Mucci Farms for the first game on May 1 and from Red Sun Farms business partner Jamie Mastronardi for the second game. The last two games of the season will include a ceremonial first pitch from a representative of sponsoring Nature Fresh Farms and later trophy presentation by Babkirk Tax Accountants, which is paying for the entire season’s diamond rentals.

Players from the championship team will receive individual medals and a trophy to be displayed at their sponsoring workplace while the second-place team is also to receive medals. Gibson explained that the league hopes to have the Leamington Knights of Columbus bring their large portable barbe-

cue to make hotdogs available to the growing number of spectators, many of whom bring vuvuzela horns popularized during the 2010 World Cup of Soccer in South Africa.

Between seasons, Gibson and other organizers have met with team coaches to discuss rules and hear feedback from the players. Since the league was introduced, metal bats have been replaced with bamboo versions and more experienced umpires have been brought in to officiate games.

“They’re very happy with how it’s working now,” Gibson explained, also stressing that the two rules of the leagues are to play fair and have fun.

“Now we’re really looking to boost the fan base.”

The success of the MWCP baseball league has garnered attention from well beyond the Leamington-Kingsville corridor where most of the players are employed. Gibson noted that a filmmaker based in Toronto has expressed an interest in recording a documentary on the league.

The migrant workers’ baseball season was preceded this year by their own indoor soccer league, which utilized the full gymnasium at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The second year featured three teams, scaling back from its introductory 2015 season largely because of budget limitations. The season began in early February and wrapped up

Apr. 24, with players paying $5 each per game to pay for half of each match’s rental fee. Babkirk Tax Accountants paid for the other half of rental costs.

The three teams were sponsored by J.C. Fresh Farms, H & A Mastronardi and Pomas Farms, the latter of which went on to capture the playoff championship.

“They’re very grateful to have these opportunities,” said Gibson. “Playing soccer indoors seemed very strange to them at first, but they love it.”

The MWCP soccer league was organized by the program’s operations manager Claudia Suarez, who worked for the organization from May to October and volunteered her time to run the indoor season. Because of budget limitations and

Erie Shores progs golf

On a cold and rainy day, May 10, a small group of proggers (40) completed 18 holes and tackled the course at Erie Shores. Some members played 9 and decided it just wasn’t for them. Team C was the winner this week each coming in with a positive score while the other three teams didn’t Winning members were B. Dick, Andary, Wilkinson, Dennerley, Sabelli, Slater, Gherasim, Tiessen, Plumb, and Cobby.

Top scorers were Glen Rideout with a +7, followed by Les Young with a +6 and Tim Tiessen who had a +5.

There were 7 skins. Those awesome golfers were Wilkinson, Young, Alderson, J. Penner, Sabelli, Slater and Tiessen.

A very rare event took place on hole #7 as Bill Gherasim did his recycling early last week. He hit his second shot on #7 into the blue bin by the shack. Don’t know if he made par. It looks like a new award for the final day might be in order as “Mr. Recycler” at Erie Shores.

Hopefully the weather starts to co-operate; we deserve it after the spring we have had so far

challenges, Suarez now works for the MWCP from June to October.

The program also offers a basketball league for the migrant workers, which began in early January and ended Feb. 14 this year for its second season. Gibson noted that the season would be longer if more funding was available.

“They bring a lot to this community,” she explained, noting that the $15 million that migrant workers spent in the Leamington-Kingsville area about nine years ago has since increased to about $30 million in 2015.

The Red Sun Farms-sponsored Pepineros team poses for photos during the opening day of the Migrant Workers Community Program baseball season Sunday, May 1.

The West Pointe team poses for photos during the opening day of the Migrant Workers Community Program baseball season Sunday, May 1.

The Outlaws, one of the local teams in the Migrant Workers Community Program baseball league, poses for team photos during their season’s opening day Sunday, May 1.

COOK NEEDED For Retirement Home in Wheatley

Must have current Food Safety Handling Certificate and Police Clearance for Vulnerable Persons. Ten hour shifts.

Please send Resume to: Trudy Willan 21205 Pier Road, Wheatley ON, N0P 2P0 or Fax to: 519-825-4694 or Email to: trudy06@bellnet.ca

MATURE PSW WANTED

For two midnights per week, alternate weekends and to cover for vacation time and days back up. Experience preferred.

Please send Resume to: Trudy Willan 21205 Pier Road, Wheatley ON, N0P 2P0 or Fax to: 519-825-4694 or Email to: trudy06@bellnet.ca

Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to fill the following position:

MARKETING & PROJECT COORDINATOR

This is a full time, permanent position.

Job Description/Duties:

• Design and maintain marketing material for presentation, meetings and more.

• Coordinate trade show events within the calendar year.

• Work closely with sales team to research and analyze possible advertising outlets or business development projects.

• Manage online presence for the organization through social media, website maintenance, and more.

• Responsible for managing packaging design, labels and trademark processes.

• Plan, organize and brainstorm new ideas of product names or logo design.

• Develop detailed project plans and assist management with grant programs and applications.

• Analyze current business practices and plan/ prepare solutions to simplify key processes.

• Manage and assist sales team in customer specific projects as needed.

• Maintain photo content for products, warehouse, greenhouses and more.

• Create documents and signs using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.

• Assist management and sales team with other tasks needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Computer savvy

• Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other creative programs

• Skilled in computer maintenance and troubleshooting

Experience an asset, post secondary education required. Salary to be negotiated depending on experience.

Resumes can be sent by email to: suzyd@delfrescoproduce.com or send by fax to: 519-733-5290

GENERAL GREENHOUSE

LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 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. mr30-jn1

IZA DESIGN AND Manufacturing is HIRING! Looking for Welders, Industrial Painters (no experience necessary), and General Labourers! Send resumes to ccocks@izadm.com (please note which job applying for) or apply within at 1960 Road 3 E, Ruthven. ap20-my18

Heating ~ Plumbing HVAC Services

HELP WANTED

Our Team is Looking For Motivated and Experienced 308A-SHEET METAL WORKER WITH G2 GAS TECHNICIAN LICENCE AND 313D RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS MECHANIC WITH G2 GAS TECHNICIAN LICENCE

Excellent Wages and Benefits Available

Please send resume to: info@dhcmechanical.com or drop off to our office at: 1 Iroquois Rd, Leamington ON

B&B MOVING AND DELIVERIES needs two part time employees. May work into full time. No experience necessary as long as you are able to perform general household moving duties. Physically fit is an asset. Drop off resume at 18 Nancy Ave., Leamington or call Neil at 519-566-1366. my18-25

APARTMENT MANAGERS. FULL TIME - Must live on sight to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. ap27-tf

Greenhouse Construction Crew

Westland is looking for individuals to join our construction crew. Experience helpful but not a necessity. Must be willing to travel. Wages based on experience. Please send resume to: Westland Construction: fax: 905-685-0621 or email: admin@westlandgreenhousesupplies.com No phone calls please.

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required. Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

Access County Community Support Services (ACCESS) is looking to hire a full-time

ACCESS Nutrition Program Support Worker

This 6-month contract position will involve working in and supervision of the community gardens, Farmers’ Markets, and community kitchen workshops. Qualified candidates will have experience working with diverse populations, vegetable gardening or agricultural experience preferred, and access to reliable transportation. For more information, please visit www.accesscounty.ca.

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to info@accesscounty.ca or fax to 519-733-2642 by May 20th.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Presteve Foods is looking for FULL-TIME,

PERMANENT FOOD PLANT WORKERS

For our day (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) and afternoon (3:30 pm to midnight) shifts. We are willing to train new workers. Wage starts at $12.00 an hour. Resumes can be dropped off at: 20954 Erie Street S., Wheatley, ON or sent in by e-mail to: info@prestevefoods.com.

ORANGELINE FARMS LIMITED is a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy foods and an opportunity exists for an ambitious well-organized career minded person in the position of:

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff

JOB DETAILS:

• Full-time permanent

• Monday to Saturday

• $11.25 to start with the ability to advance

• Healthcare Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads

• Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications

• Maintain a sanitized and organized department that meets all food safety requirements

• Respect all other employees and work in a professional manner at all times projecting a good company image

• Work in various positions at the required speed of service and with the desired sense of urgency

• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in the greenhouse as required

• Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity

• Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays

• Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety

If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to hr@orangelinefarms.com

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

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

County Area

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Willing to work at odd hours. Normal hours would be 7:30 - 5:30.

• The successful candidate will be someone that can quickly anticipate a person’s requirements.

• Managing calendar, appointments, interviews and meetings.

• Making travel arrangements.

• Screening phone calls, letters and emails.

• Running personal errands, anticipating needs and planning ahead for it.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and exceptional typing skills.

• Professional attitude with superior organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to complete tasks within a deadline.

• Discretion and confidentiality a must.

• Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Annual salary range starts at $50,000 + DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental vacation, GRSP after 1 year of service Apply with resume in confidence to: Deb@personnelbyelsie.com

Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to fill the following position:

FOOD SAFETY & HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT

• Salary to be negotiated depending on experience

• Experience an asset but willing to train

• This is a full time, permanent position

• Post secondary education required

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain Food Safety program

• Ensure Health & Safety is up to standard

• Schedule and participate in audits

• Maintain C-TPATprograms

• Conduct Food Safety Training

• Computer savvy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualities:

• Self motivated

• Quick learner

• Able to work well with others

• Basic knowledge of greenhouse procedures and food safety an asset

• Post secondary education an asset

Email resumes to: suzyd@delfrescoproduce.com or send by fax to: 519-733-5290

SERVICES

NEED YOUR LAWN maintained? We do grass cutting, lawn raking, fertilizing along with garden maintenance and shrub trimming. Call 519-326-2591 for your free quote. ap27-my18

CERTIFIED PSW AND Foot Care Technician looking to help seniors in their home with: mobility assistance, bathing and grooming, foot care, light housekeeping/ gardening, as well as transportation to appointments. Fully insured. Call Debra at 647-393-1260. my18-25

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

3:00 pm at

• General Labours

• Forklift Operators

• Shipping / Receiving Coordinators

• Production Line Leads and Supervisors

• Receptionist Bring your resume or complete an application. For more information 519-326-8629 ext. 334

CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathroom. Decks, fences, sheds & vinyl siding. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill at 519-566-8408. ap27-my18

J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations, and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants). If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. jjstitching@gmail.com ja13-jn29

PLUMBING SERVICE

• Repairs

• Installations

• Drain Cleaning

• Sump Pumps

• Excellent Rates

• 37 Years Experience

Ed Higginbottom 519-329-1779

eh48@hotmail.ca

Aline Menard speaking on “The Catalogue House” at the Pelee Past Questers meeting.

By Beth Smith

Do you live in a Catalogue House? The Pelee Past Questers enjoyed a presentation by Aline Menard on her research into the history of catalogue houses. Dating from as early as the 1600s in England, a disassembled house was shipped from England to Massachusetts in 1624 and advertisements for these houses occur in 1830s in Australia. During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale’s reports led to the fabrication of a hospital to be sent to the Dardanelles from the Gloucester Docks. To assist shelter requirements during the California Gold Rush, kits were assembled for quick construction and by 1908 homes in kit-form were available by mail order.

Sears Roebuck and Co. and Aladdin Readi-Cut Houses were two of the best known examples. Pre-fab houses benefitted from advances in assembly line production. Sears began offering financing in 1912. After 1940, all the records of Catalogue Home sales were destroyed which makes identifying their history difficult.

In Canada, Eaton’s Catalogue also carried houses but they were only available in Western Canada. In Eastern Canada, Canadian Aladdin Co. was the largest mailorder company, but their houses were not pre-cut.

Many “Company Towns” were built using home kits. Because the kits also included other requirements such as hardware, millwork and windows, the savings were passed on to the customers. The research seems to suggest that these houses were about a third of the cost of a traditionally constructed home. The kits were designed for the owners to construct themselves, but most opted to have contractors or carpenters complete the house.

Canadian Aladdin Homes were made of quality materials and many likely still exist. You can search in the basement or attic on exposed wood surfaces for code markings in ink or grease pencil. Copies of the catalogues exist, or you may have inherited blueprints or mortgage documents that will provide clues.

If there are known Catalogue Houses in Windsor-Essex, the Pelee Past Questers would appreciate knowing about them.