the park’s most successful and busiest, with May 11 being described as one of the best days of the three-week event’s history for bird watching.
Festival of Birds another success
By Bryan Jessop
Birds of several different feathers have again flocked together for yet another eventful international gathering at Point Pelee National Park.
The annual Festival of Birds once again drew bird watching enthusiasts from around Ontario, Canada, North America and the world, filling the park’s trails and parking lots with camera and binocular-carrying visitors. This year’s festival kicked off Friday, Apr. 29 and officially wrapped up Wednesday, May 18 — the ideal three-week time period to catch a glimpse of rare and uncommon species after their lengthy journeys from warmer winter climates and before they could be concealed by the growth of summer’s leaves. Situated at the crossroads of two major migration paths, the park is the first landing spot for many species crossing Lake Erie.
Wednesday, May 11 was described by staff as what may have been the best day for birding in the past 30 years of the festival. Weather conditions were cooperative for the most part, again drawing bird watchers of various age groups.
“It’s really a beautiful spot,” said Calgary’s Janet Frohlich, who attended the event for the first time along with her daughter Julia Frohlich and brother Tim Jantzie of Edmonton. “We’ve been really eager to get here and it’s been a lot of fun.”
The festival featured several guided hikes led by Parks Canada staff and representatives of Friends of Point Pelee. Lunch and Learn programs, Wildflower Walks, Twilight Hikes and a reoccurring, offsite feature dubbed Shorebird Nights at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area were among the scheduled attractions for this year’s 20-day festival. The park once again offered the 100 Species Challenge, giving out special pins to visitors who managed to spot 100 or more different species of birds during their stay.
On average, recent editions of the Festival of Birds have introduced just shy of $15 million to the Leamington area’s economy. Guests are known to make use of the region’s restaurants, hotels and shops while seeking out keepsakes before lengthy return trips back home.
This year’s tours were led by presenters and leaders Justin Peter, Jean Iron, Paul Pratt, Chris Earley, Dave Milson, Karl Konze, Todd Pepper, Jeremy Bensette, Pete Read, Bruce DiLabio, Tony Beck, Cameron Cox, Scott Watson, Keith Barnes, Ian Shanahan, Geoff Carpentier, and local birding expert Sarah Rupert. Guided hikes also included Bird Photography Walks led by Beck — Nikon Canada ambassador and Quest Nature Tours leader — May 7 and 8. The itinerary also included book signings by A Cast of Falcons author Steve Burrows and Being a Bird in North America writer Robert Alvo.
Tour For Humanity visits Cardinal Carter
By Bryan Jessop
The importance of an education is normally the responsibility of the country’s schools, but recently, a crucial history lesson was taught on a bus.
The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC)
brought its mobile classroom dubbed the Tour For Humanity to schools throughout Essex County, including Leamington’s Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School. Schools within the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board were among the most recent stops
for the human rights advocacy initiative, which started as a cross-Ontario tour in 2013. A two-week campaign through Windsor and Essex County made its most easterly stop at Cardinal Carter Tuesday, May 17, where four presentations of about one hour each were offered
to various classes.
The Tour For Humanity bus spent most of the recent tour in Windsor, but included the Leamington visit as well as another later on in Kingsville. Students attending the video presentation and verbal interaction with FSWC tour educational
associates learned of the meaning and world history of genocide, the Holocaust and other atrocities committed against populations of specific ethnicities, social classes, religions and nationalities across the globe. Topics covered in videos
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A group among thousands of bird watching enthusiasts at Point Pelee National Park set the sights of their binoculars and cameras on a group of feathered visitors Thursday, May 12. This year’s Festival of Birds was one of
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New “Erie Summer Route” in Leamington
A new summer bus route, which started May 20, will operate on weekends and holidays throughout the summer months. The route, entitled “Erie Summer Route”, is in addition to the “Regular Route” offered throughout the year. Leamington Transit buses runs every 30 minutes on the new Erie Summer Route and operates between 7:20 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, ending on Labour Day.
The Erie Summer Route runs along Erie Street between the marina/waterfront area and Wilkinson Drive, and will serve as a direct route between the marina/waterfront, the uptown area, and the Leamington Farmers Market. Riders may transfer between the Regular Route and the Erie Summer Route at transfer points located along the route.
“Leamington is becoming an increasingly popular destination and will only continue to grow. By offering a direct
route to key locations, we are facilitating tourism by providing access to visitors and residents who want to explore these areas and experience Leamington,” said Mayor John Paterson.
Also, effective Friday, May 20, minor adjustments were made to the Regular Route through the uptown area including the addition of a number of bus stops.
Tour For Humanity visits Cardinal Carter
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and in discussion by educational associate Elena Kingsbury included the Holocaust of WWII, Rwandan Genocide of 1994, Cambodian Killing Fields of the mid-late 1970s, genocides in Bosnia and Darfur and Canada’s Indian Residential School program, which took 150,000 First Nation children from their homes starting in the 1870s and into boarding schools where many were abused and about 6,000 killed until the final institution was closed in 1996. The presentation also covered the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, revealed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on Dec. 10, 1948.
Tour For Humanity’s larger groups are presented with workshops that do not include the bus. In the GTA, largescale presentations are made at the FSWC headquarters on Yonge Street in North York, Toronto. Topics presented often include racism, intolerance, anti-Semitism, propaganda and other human rights violations, sometimes including guest speakers who are survivors of the Holocaust.
Since the tour began more than two years ago, the bus and its wide-screen video presentations have proven valuable learning tools in promoting tolerance and respect toward cultures and ethnicities around the world.
“The kids find the bus a very interesting atmosphere to learn about these things,” said Kingsbury. “It takes them out of their day-to-day lives. We don’t want them to be disheartened, but we do want them to know about what’s going on in the world around them.”
Most high school stops include between four to six presentations per day, where open discussion is encouraged between video presentations. Canada-specific topics of in-
tolerance are often the tour’s focal points, covering issues of intolerance including Indian Residential Schools and Japanese internment camps that ran following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 until four years after WWII ended.
“There have been some complex topics, but the stu-
Deadline for Heritage Awards nominations approaching
By C. Scott Holland
The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society will hold their 19th annual Heritage Awards later this fall at the Leamington Roma Club, and the deadline for receiving awards nominations is approaching fast.
Four major categories are recognized as well as a Meritorious Service Award. Heritage or historic founding, first families, groups or organizations heralds those people whose positive contributions to our local history and heritage have affected our community or region.
Heritage or historic rehabilitation or restoration is bestowed upon a person or group for their work in keeping an important part of the area’s heritage and history alive. This award is often given to an individual or a group of people who, by a physical means of restoration or a method like a book, enlightens the public on local history and heritage. Heritage or historic contribution (deceased) is awarded to a person or group whose life heritage or historic contributions had an immense impact upon the community and the fabric of area life.
The heritage or historic contribution (living) award is given to someone who via their past and current contributions has made great strides in enhancing our community
The final award is for heritage or historic meritorious service. It goes to a person, group or organization that has unselfishly helped both the community and its citizens enjoy a high quality of life including heritage and area history
The highly coveted awards are handcrafted by the Society’s Bob McCracken and are constructed of materials native to Essex County.
To send a nomination, write a brief description (one page or less) explaining why the person(s) should receive the particular award; accomplishments in the community which reflect the award for which they are nominated can be added to enhance the nomination. List your name, address and telephone number along with that of the nominated person(s) - in the case of someone who is deceased, list a close living relative. Nominations can be mailed to: 2016 Heritage Awards, c/o Leamington & Mersea Historical Society, P.O. Box 201, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2. All nominations must be postmarked no later than May 28th and received by May 31st.
dents have been very positive,” Kingsbury noted. “We encourage them to offer comments and ask questions — there has to be an open dialogue about these things.”
For more information on the FSWC and its programs, visit www.fswc.ca.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center For Holocaust Studies education associate Elena Kingsbury offers a presentation to Cardinal Carter’s world religion class as part of the Tour For Humanity. The Toronto-based organization made the trip to Windsor-Essex County for a two-week tour of local schools. Each presentation — four of which took place at Cardinal Carter — included videos reflecting on human rights violations throughout the world.
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Tax scam rampant in Leamington
Several Leamington and surrounding-area households are being targeted in a telephone scam attempting to con individuals into paying false debts.
sons to contact 613-434-1554, a number the legitimate Canada Revenue Agency strongly discourages call recipients from contacting.
The phone calls — many of them reaching residents as monotone pre-recorded messages in either male or female voices — frequently threaten “legal allegation”, insisting that recipients “pay their dues” or risk penalties through their bank accounts or having a collections officer sent to their address.
Scammers frequently disguise themselves as representatives of the CRA or Immigration Canada, demanding that recipients of their calls provide personal information or mail specific monetary amounts in pre-paid gift cards — requests never made by either government agency.
The actual Canada Revenue Agency can be contacted at 1-888-959-8281 with fraudulent call concerns.
Callers often claim to represent the Canada Revenue Agency, even managing to have the organization’s name appear on the intended victim’s call display. Some are generated by the phone number 226-887-0134 — which is not a Canada Revenue Agency number.
Fraudulent messages often instruct the targeted per-
Persons suspicious of being targeted by phone scams can also visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website www.antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Baseball fights and memories
So how about the punch heard around the world?
Wow, what a shot by ‘Stinky’ Odor to the face of ‘BatFlip’ Bautista. A good old fashioned baseball fight is always exciting.
Reminds me of the old days watching former councillor Bill Derbyshire at the helm of the Leamington Juniors. That team played a tough brand of baseball and dominated the teams from this area. I saw a few good baseball fights in those days.
I can only remember being involved in one dust-up playing hardball back in the day.
I was pitching for Leamington at the fairgrounds here. For some reason I was having a particularly good game, which was not the norm, trust me.
guys like the Balkwill brothers, Larry and John, along with Tracy Wiper and Todd Hodgson emerged as my age group’s standouts.
When we won the Ontario Juvenile championship in 1980 at the Leamington Fairgrounds, Wiper, Hodgson and the Balkwills led the way, getting help from role players like myself, the late Paul Smyth, Pat Dibbley and Joe Tell.
Leamington native Ed Posliff was the umpire. I remember we were hosting McGregor or Malden Centre or some team from out that way.
I came up to bat in the middle of the game and watched the first pitch come way inside on me, putting me back on my heels and narrowly missing me.
It was kind of a rag-tag group that year, as Kingsville couldn’t field a team and we took on Rick Thurston and Greg Nelson, who both played well in their only season in a Leamington uniform.
We won only two games in the tough Connie Mack League in Windsor but those tough games seasoned us for the playdowns and made us a tough opponent for North Bay, whom we swept in the finals.
I made a comment to the umpire about it, assuming it was intentional.
Nervously I got back into the batter’s box for pitch number two and he plunked me on my left (throwing) arm.
Lasting friendships were formed during those minor baseball years.
I wasn’t a happy camper and umpire Posliff came out from behind the catcher expecting an all-out war. The benches lightly emptied and peace was restored after a few harsh words were exchanged. No haymakers were landed or attempted.
The only ‘Odor’ we had on that field was a wee bit of flatulence.
Some guys I played with in Tyke are still friends today. I’m not sure if today’s generation makes lasting friendships like that or not. It’s a testament to the way sports organizations were run back then and I’m glad to have met each one of them.
It was a simpler time. Those old minor ball shirts, all with the word ‘Kinsmen’ across the front, gave you the sense that you all belonged to the same club, even if your team’s shirts were black and gold and your buddy’s team was red and white.
That reminds me of watching Posliff as a catcher a few years earlier and being amazed at his ability to throw to second base without leaving the crouch position behind the plate. That stands out in my mind for some reason. I don’t think I ever knew another catcher who could do that.
Team names were simple: The Pirates, Canadians, Yankees and Tigers. Eventually, team sponsors came into play and it changed the look of the old minor ball shirts forever.
My battery-mates over the years were all good catchers, from Tim Tetzlaff to John Balkwill to Gene Biekx and Jeff Sunderland. They were all great receivers with exceptional arms who called a great game behind the dish. My game benefited from their presence back there.
I can honestly say I’ve had the pleasure of playing with a lot of great athletes over my hardball career.
I started out as a bat-boy for teams coached by my dad, where he had some topnotch players like Tom Barrie, Ed Biekx, Ken Cobby and Neil Bradbury. Of course my brothers both played for him too at some point and they were decent ball players themselves. It was there I learned to catch, throw, spit and adjust my cup.
As my playing career got started, standouts like Jeff Dyck, Mike Jacobs and Paul Upcott were the dominant guys on the teams I tried out for. I think they were a year older than me, so I only played with them every other year if I was lucky enough to make the team.
As time wore on, some of them just quit the game and
Things have evolved now into different variations of the baseball we played. Pitch counts, inning limits for pitchers, not keeping score in younger divisions. It’s all designed to make the game ‘more fun’ for the kids. I can’t say I like all of the changes but some are good for the game.
When my grandkids are old enough to play in a few years, it will likely be even more different.
If you get a chance to watch a movie called ‘Parental Guidance’ with Billy Crystal, take the time to watch it. The movie speaks to all of these changes over the generations and does it in a pretty funny way.
MARK RIBBLE
Rib’s Ramblings
Empowered and inspired by math workshops
UMEI Christian High School students are excelling in math – both in and out of the classroom. The small class sizes allow for one-on-one attention and individualized goal-setting.
“It’s an ideal environment for math education,” said teacher Chani Wiens. “Students take more risks with their solutions and are able to make more realworld connections because the group is small. They encourage and challenge each other which is very rewarding as a teacher.”
This spring, two of the school’s Grade 9 Academic Math students, Soleil Klassen and Annabelle Heys, were chosen for math workshops geared toward females at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto.
“At the workshop, we were able to talk to some of the Alumni of the University of Waterloo. They talked about what they studied and what their jobs are,” said Annabelle Heys. “One that really intrigued me was a lady that used to work for BlackBerry. She was the only female in a team of five that programmed the phone’s security. She talked about how much math and computer science is used in the real world and how it is in more demand.”
“We also got to hear from one of the math professors about how girls are branded with this ‘I’m too pretty to do math’ slogan,” said Heys. “I definitely think this is true since only a small percentage of students in math and computer science are female. The reason for this might be that either we, as girls, do not believe in ourselves, or others do not think that we are capable of accomplishing similar feats. It is also due to the false perception that math and computer sciences are not creative. This lecture really opened my eyes.”
Soleil Klassen said of the experience: “I recently applied to attend a math workshop at the University of Waterloo (Think About Math), as well as one at the University of Toronto Scarborough (Math in MotionGirls in Gear), both for girls in grade 9 and 10. I’m very interested in math, and attending these conventions opened up many doors for me. Both of these events were very empowering, and encouraging in different ways.”
“Think About Math allowed us to explore many career choices. We had the opportunity to talk to University of Waterloo graduates about their current job, and how they got there. I
think it is not only interesting, but also important to discuss jobs involving math. It was very eye opening to realize how math is involved in daily life, and in jobs I have never considered to be math related,” said Klassen.
“Math in Motion - Girls in Gear was also focusing on girls in the engineering field, which also seemed to highlight many opportunities,” said Klassen. “Roughly 100 girls attended, and I was able to make many new friends. My favourite activity was when we were put into 25 groups of four, and given a small amount of items (straws, string, tape, and a garbage bag). We were told to make a de-
vice that would protect an egg if dropped from four stories up. We were given just under an hour before we went to the fourth floor and dropped our creations. When our egg dropped, we were judged on accuracy (aiming for a target on the ground), as well as the condition of our egg (after the fall). My group earned first place in that challenge!”
“Overall, I found both of these conventions to be beneficial, and they will definitely be useful in the future!” concluded Klassen.
These opportunities are often life-changing for students as they consider where to go after high school.
“The math program at UMEI is future-focused –
we instill a culture where students understand that they are here to prepare for challenges in university and in the workplace,” said UMEI math teacher Chani Wiens. “As the job market changes, solid background in all of the STEM subjects is increasingly important to success after high school.”
Another fatal crash closes Hwy 3
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Friday, May 20 at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Highway 3 between Essex County Road 18 and Upcott Side Road in Kingsville.
A three-wheeled motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Highway 3 when it veered into the westbound lane, crashing head on into a tractor-trailer hauling gravel. The motorcycle was then redirected back into the eastbound lane where it was struck a second time by a black Dodge pickup truck that had been travelling behind the motorcycle.
The tractor-trailer then travelled into the eastbound lane and struck a camper trailer that was being towed by a black Ford pickup truck causing minor damage. The tractor-trailer then struck the driver’s side of a red Dodge pickup truck which was also towing a camper trailer and was subsequently demolished as a result of the impact. Both vehicles ended up in the eastbound ditch.
A Chevrolet pickup truck was driven into the ditch to avoid the collision and was not damaged.
The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Michael Dostal, age 66 of Brantford.
The driver of the red Dodge was taken to hospital with what appeared to be life-threatening injuries. Those injuries have been upgraded to non-life threatening.
The driver of the transport truck suffered non-life threatening injuries, as did the driver of the black Dodge pickup truck and the passenger of the red Dodge pickup truck.
The investigation is still ongoing at this time.
Soleil Klassen (left) and Annabelle Heys (right), Grade 9 Academic Math students at UMEI, were chosen for math workshops geared toward females at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto. They are pictured with their math teacher Mrs. Chani Wiens. (Submitted photo)
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, expect to be very busy in the days ahead. Make a concerted effort to be more aware of what’s around you so that you don’t miss a thing.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, financial questions keep popping up and you just keep pushing them aside for later. If need be, work with a professional to establish your goals.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Do something out of your comfort zone this week, Gemini. When you do so, you may find out you have a wider array of interests than you first believed.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, just when you think you’ve figured out how to play the game, they go and change all of the rules on you. Adaptability is one of your biggest strengths.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It’s time to make your love life a priority, Leo. If you’re in a relationship, you may find it needs a little nurturing to get it back to the level it was a few months ago.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, if you come up against things you don’t understand this week, ask people whose opinions you trust for their points of view. Educating yourself will help you move ahead.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Take some time out of your schedule for some much-needed pampering. Whether your idea of special treatment is a massage or simply sleeping in, make it a priority.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Delegation will be your favorite word of the week, Scorpio. When the going gets tough, start delegating the tasks that have you stumped. This will ensure everyone stays productive.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you may be called upon to lend your special skills to a situation this week. While it may not be a job you relish, you know ultimately it has to get done.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, speak your mind because if you don’t do it others are not going to advocate for your needs. That’s why it’s so important for you to fight for every cause, no matter how small.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, work may be getting on your nerves, but you have to maintain a professional demeanor at all times. It can be challenging, but you will handle it.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, a few days away from the daily grind will help you recharge your batteries. Turn off your phone and enjoy the well-deserved respite.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MAY 22 - Ginnifer Goodwin, Actress (38)
MAY 23 - Jewel, Singer (42)
MAY 24 - Bob Dylan, Singer (75)
MAY 25 - Mike Myers, Comic Actor (53)
MAY 26 - Helena Bonham Carter, Actress (50)
MAY 27 - Chris Colfer, Actor (26)
MAY 28 - Kylie Minogue, Singer (48)
A Friday morning class of Shirley Ribble’s (at right with sunglasses) WaterART course poses for photos at the Best Western Plus pool. Among students are Huntington’s Disease patient Sonia
and her mother Rosemary Heisler (far left and second from far left, second row). The mother-daughter duo have been attending one-hour sessions twice weekly since January of last year and have noticed improvements in Sonia’s balance and muscle strength since enrolling.
Pool program a blessing for Huntington patient
By Bryan Jessop
There’s nothing ‘watered’ down about a fitness program and the affects it has had on a local Huntington Disease patient.
WaterART Fitness, owned and operated by Shirley Ribble, has proven a valuable tool for Sonia Zuidema, a patient of Huntington Disease who attends the courses along with her mother Rosemary Heisler. The mother-daughter duo has attended WaterART at Best Western Plus on Bevel Line since January of last year. They decided to give the program a try after reading about it in a newspaper article, attending one-hour sessions twice per week.
Sonia, her older sister Joanne and father Gary are all patients of Huntington Disease, a genetic, neurological brain disorder that kills cells in specific parts of the brain, leading to limited and difficult mobility. For Sonia, now 41 years old, Huntington Disease has caused weakened muscles and presents her with a challenge in maintaining her balance.
Ribble has presented Zuidema with a customized routine including steps, stretches, kicks and work with resistance bands and weights to help her maintain muscle strength and improve her balance for routine activities such as walking. Heisler explained that performing these workouts in the pool adds resistance while at the same time allowing her daughter to better maintain balance.
“We both just love the classes,” said Heisler. “She (Sonia) can do a lot more in the water than on land. Her gait is better and she’s been able to balance better. There’s also the social part of it that we really enjoy too.”
The two also make use of the pool owned by Heisler’s other daughter Joanne and her husband Paul Bateman an average of two times per week to keep up Sonia’s strength and coordination. With the support of in-water buoyancy, Heisler explained that her daughter is also able to keep up with a challenging jogging routine.
“For anybody with any kind of physical difficulty, I’d recommend it,” she said of WaterART. “As long as Sonia can keep coming, we’ll keep doing it.”
Ribble, who noted that May is Huntington Disease Awareness Month, pointed out a number of physical conditions that can be countered with aqua fitness, including Parkinson’s, MS, Osteoarthritis, tendinitis, fibromyalgia, lupus and several others.
“The last three months have been phenomenal,” said Ribble, who noted that a dedicated
maintenance schedule from Best Western Plus staff has proven beneficial for her classes.
One of the program’s students, Joan Cocks, has been taking part in WaterART both prior to and having her hips replaced in November of 2014 and April of last year. Previously, she relied on a cane, walker and/or wheelchair to move about. She no longer owns any of the mobility devices.
“My doctor told me to get in the water, and recommended Shirley’s class specifically,” she explained. “Now, I don’t even limp or have pain anymore. I’ve got 12 grandkids and eight great-grandkids, so it’s really been a blessing to be able to walk.”
Ribble, an instructor certified in WaterART fitness, aquatic running and arthritis instruction, can be contacted for registration at ribb@ mnsi.net or 519-825-9892.
EMS marks Paramedic Services Week Launches
#KnowYour911 Campaign
Paramedic Services Week, May 22-28, commemorates the hard work, dedication and efforts of life-saving paramedics, while also celebrating the overall profession of Paramedicine.
In support of Paramedic Services Week, Essex-Windsor EMS is launching the #KnowYour911 Campaign. The campaign is geared towards educating the public on the proper use of 9-1-1, raising awareness about key facts and myths surrounding emergency services, as well as bringing attention to EMS’s role within the community.
The “Know” in the campaign is multi-faceted:
• Know who the Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedics are;
• Know what Paramedics do;
• Know how to help Paramedics when calling 9-1-1;
• Know what other options are available for medical assistance besides emergency rooms;
• Know more about staying healthy and injury-free.
“Understanding the role and capabilities of emergency services will better equip our communities with the knowledge they need to take proper action and help to save lives,” said Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS.
Essex-Windsor EMS asks the public to visit KnowYour911.ca for more information and to use and support the campaign hashtag #KnowYour911. Participants can also enter for the chance to win an iPad Mini by using hashtag #knowyour911 on social media.
About Essex-Windsor EMS: Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides extensive pre-hospital emergency medical care to the residents of Essex County, Township of Pelee Island, and the City of Windsor. Essex-Windsor EMS treats and transports over 45,000 patients per year, employs over 260 paramedics, and operates out of 12 bases throughout Essex County. Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics are trained professionals who are highly skilled in all aspects of pre-hospital emergency medicine.
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Baby Announcements
Princess Ball will benefit Operation Smile
Miss Universe Canada contestant Catherine Valle hosted the 2nd Annual Princess Ball on Saturday at the Leamington Roma Club as a fundraiser for Operation Smile. About 150 princesses, princes and their royal subjects attended the event which was expected to raise about $1,500. The event included dinner, entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts and dozens of door prizes.
Valle will return to the Toronto stage on June 11, where she reached the top 12 last year and was named Miss Congeniality. She also traveled to Beijing, China, in January to compete in the World Miss University Pageant where she earned the title Miss Peace 2016.
Valle is excited to represent Leamington once again and is enjoying sharing her platform of ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ in her travels.
The Princess Ball was also a chance to make new friends, like Keyleigh Johns and Shaela Afonso.
Natalie Langbridge, 5, completes her ‘princess look’ with a handmade bracelet.
Miss Universe Canada contestant Catherine Valle hosted her 2nd annual Princess Ball, Sat. May 21 at the Roma Club. She is pictured with some of the guests, left to right: Milana George, Shaela Afonso, Gabriella George, Grace Sonoski, Catherine Valle, Dimitria Liovas (Anna), and Rachel Kaspar.
Aladdin, played by Brett Hallick, poses with mini Princess Jasmine, Marianna Saad, 8, of Leamington.
Sofia Mauricio, 7, of Leamington reaches for a donut from The Wooden Spoon (coming to Leamington soon) at the Princess Ball.
Several princes were also on hand for the royal ball on Saturday. Here, Tristan Payne, Mason Kaspar and David Kaspar pose with Captain Hook (David Sivak) and Smee (Ryan Hallick).
LDSS Arts Night
By Pat Bailey
Joel Lewsaw is proud of the arts program at Leamington District Secondary School and was happy to show off the talent. The drama teacher was thrilled with the response to the LDSS Arts Night May 12-14 at The Bank Theatre.
The evenings featured dozens of pieces of artwork completed by the students in a variety of mediums, the instrumental performances by several of its bands, and a dramatic play presented by his students during the showcase.
Lewsaw said the relationship with the local theatre has provided tremendous opportunities for LDSS students, as well as a terrific venue for his drama students to perform.
He said it allows the community to appreciate the local talent in an arts building, rather than in a gymnasium.
For the students, a total of about 150 were involved in the event. Lewsaw said it gives them the opportunity to showcase their talent, be it dramatic, instrumental, vocal or artwork to an appreciative crowd.
The three evenings each had their own line-up, featuring the Grade 9 band, the school band, jazz band, a guitarist, some vocal ensembles and soloists, but all included a performance of “The Ugly Duckling”, the drama department’s comical version, performed in the Sears Drama Festival.
Lewsaw said his play, featuring a cast of nine, placed fifth out of 15 entries.
The teacher also boasted several award winners among his students, including Grade 10 student Brett Hallick being named the Òutstanding Actor for the festival.
As a special treat Saturday evening, Belle River District High School students performed its Sears Drama Festival entry “Insanity”, which was directed by Lewsaw’s wife Melinda.
Raising money for hospice
On Saturday, May 14, two young ladies organized a Yard and Bake Sale to raise money for the Erie Shores Hospice Residential Home in Leamington. Jocelyn Giroux and Hanley Williams, both 10 years old, started to plan their yard and bake sale over a year ago when they heard about the Hospice opening a satellite residential home in the county.
Jocelyn’s and Hanley’s mothers, Jenn Arthurs and Kim Williams, and their friend Mandy Stein, helped the girls plan their fundraising endeavour over the course of the months leading up to the weekend of May 14.
The young philanthropists and their moms and friend toured the residential home to learn more about the services and programs that are offered to patients and their families. They were very impressed and excited to talk about Hospice and help sell their goodies and items to help benefit the patients.
Over $1,600 (and still counting) was raised that day thanks to family, friends and neighbours
12:30 - 7:00 pm at the KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX 1-888-2 DONATE
who stopped by to buy and/ or make a donation to the event.
The Erie Shores residential home accepted the first patient on April 11. From that date to the end of April, a total of 12 patients plus their family members have been cared for. Patients were referred from the surrounding communities in the county and from Leam-
ington District Memorial Hospital.
“On behalf of the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc., we are thankful to Jocelyn and Hanley and their family for thinking of us and to help to make a difference in the lives of so many patients and families in our community,” said Carol Derbyshire, Executive Director, Erie Shores
Hospice. “We heard that they wanted to make it an annual event and maybe one day focus their efforts towards the landscaped gardens surrounding the entire facility. A very ambitious goal for two young ladies, but with the support and commitment from family and neighbours, they will be able to achieve their goal!
Jocelyn Giroux (left) and Hanley Williams (right), both 10 years old, held a Yard and Bake Sale fundraiser for Erie Shores Hospice. Together, they raised over $1,600 selling their goods and accepting donations from family members, friends and neighbours. The money will benefit the patients at Hospice. (Submitted Photo)
Dawson Wigle (left) and Kyle Bartsch perform a scene from “The Ugly Duckling”.
ERCA launches 2016-2025 Strategic Plan
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has finalized and launched its 10-year strategic plan, Sustaining the Place for Life.
The plan builds on five main areas of focus that resounded through broad consultation: climate change adaptation, Great Lakes, natural areas protection and restoration, sustainable communities and a strong, resilient organization. In total, 15 strategic goals have been identified, with 45 strategic actions outlined to achieve these goals.
Some key actions include:
• Lead regional climate change adaptation strategies to ensure resilience to climate variability, and assist with residential and agricultural climate change preparedness.
• Build capacity in Low Impact Design to become a better resource.
• Formalize a monitoring protocol in Conservation Areas to investigate climate change impacts on native and invasive species.
• Undertake science and research with partners to effectively target sources of nutrients to achieve healthy rivers, shorelines and beaches.
• Investigate the ‘best’ Best Management Practices, and accelerate the pace of implementation.
Heart of Essex Chorus Competes in Michigan
The Heart of Essex Chorus (Windsor-Essex Chapter of Sweet Adelines International) recently competed in Dearborn, Michigan, and won second place Small Chorus (under 30 members) and third place overall out of 16 choruses that competed, some of which have over 50 members. The Heart of Essex Chorus has members from all over Essex and Kent counties and Windsor. They have been a chorus for over 30 years and are slowly growing. The group welcomes women and teens over the age of 16 to join them. They practice weekly at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Maidstone. For more information visit www.heartofessex.com
(Submitted photo)
• Expand and connect core habitat parcels to ensure species resiliency
• Build the Cypher Systems Greenway and other connecting trails extensions.
• Advocate for broader landowner eligibility in tax relief programs at the provincial and municipal level and investigate other incentives to ensure landowners are appropriately recognized for their role in creating a more sustainable environment.
• Work with municipal partners to ensure Official Plans are consistent with Natural Heritage Policies and sustainable growth as identified in the Provincial Policy Statement.
• Continue to coordinate projects of regional interest with all municipal partners.
• Re-establish and strengthen one window approvals to improve efficiency for clients while ensuring that all development is undertaken in a sustainable manner
• Expand our Customer Service Initiative.
• Strengthen partnerships broadly, communicate effectively and share expertise to ensure adequate opportunities for interactive dialogue.
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.
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.
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 1-888-2DONATE (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.
HERITAGE CHOIR ANNUAL SPRING PROGRAM,Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m., Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Program: German and English songs of Spring and Hymns of Praise. Freewill offering will help support Leamington Mennonite Home Music Therapy and Meat Canner Project.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION
MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins
and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com
STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION, Sundays at 7:00 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. This is a new seminar on Bible prophecy. Study outlines are provided. All are welcome. For more information call 519-3221644.
2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING
MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
“As always, these goals are intended to support the community’s vision; that the Essex Region is a sustainable, resilient and vibrant place with healthy and thriving watersheds, Great Lakes and a green culture,”
said ERCA general manager Richard Wyma. “The Strategic Plan will guide our annual priorities and resource allocations.”
Each year, progress will be measured through ERCA’s Annual Report and associated Accountability Report.
A copy of the Strategic Plan 2016-2025 – Sustaining the Place for Life can be found at http://erca.org/resource-info/publications.
Horticultural Society enjoys Holland flower exhibition video
LHS Update by Catherine
Riediger
As you drive around Leamington, you are treated to wonderful floral displays of spring flowers and trees. The Festival of Birds banners are greeting the birders. My oriole feeder is busy and the barn swallows are diligently rebuilding their nest in my courtyard for the 13th year.
The Leamington Horticultural Society members were busy harvesting plants for the May 14 plant sale and rounding up articles for the Trash-to-Treasure table.
The Town Planting Committee is collaborating with the Municipality’s Parks & Recreation staff for the planting of the flower beds and pots.
At the April 20th monthly meeting, thanks to Philomene Rowan the members watched a video of the Keukenhof Annual Flower Exhibition in Holland. Some members have had the enjoyment of visiting these gardens and had the personal experience of viewing the spectacular floral displays shown in the video.
April 22nd was Earth Day and Susan Ross organized the Tim Hortons Clean-Up Challenge. Members of the Communities in Bloom committee took up the challenge and joined her at Seacliff Park.
The Provincial Flower featured this month is the Mayflower for the Province of Nova Scotia. Adopted in 1901, the Mayflower is named after the famous ship that carried settlers to the New World. It is also one of the first flowers to appear in spring. These fragrant flowers are primarily found growing in woodland areas. It is a subshrub, creeping along the ground with woody stems and leathery, hairy leaves. Flower colours can be white, tinged with pink, or very pink, and the flowers are edible. They do not like to be transplanted and demand humus-rich soil that drains well, preferably around oaks and pines. It ranges as far west as Saskatchewan and as far south as Florida.
Replant Our Streets Program
This is also one of the best times of the year to plant trees and an opportunity to continue
listing the residents who have participated in planting large shade trees under the “Replant Our Streets” program. Each tree is assigned a number in the tree registry.
78. June 2006: Catherine Riediger planted an Autumn Blaze Maple on the west side of Sherk St., 4th tree north of Faith Mennonite Church driveway in memory of stepsons J.J. and David Riediger.
79. May 2007: Catherine Riediger planted a Basswood Linden on the west side of Sherk St., 5th tree north of Faith Mennonite Church driveway in memory of her faithful canine companion Murdoch.
80. May 2007: Friends of Bill Sherk donated money at his 65th birthday celebration to plant a tree. Bill planted a Chanticleer Pear Tree on the west side of Sherk St., 6th tree north of Faith Mennonite Church driveway.
81. May 2007: Catherine Riediger planted an Ivory Silk Lilac on the west side of Sherk St., 7th tree north of Faith Mennonite Church driveway in anticipation of her 65th birthday in February 2009.
A plea for more blood donors
On behalf of Canadian Blood Services and our Territory Manager, Marisa Gatfield, I would like to thank Leamington residents who give blood. Many may already know that currently less than 4% of eligible blood donors sustain the blood system for all Canadians, but what many people may not know is that every year close to 40% of all blood donors stop donating for 12 months or more due to a variety of reasons. Yet patients do not stop needing blood for various medical conditions. Blood, with its limited shelf life, is in constant demand.
For now, and in the future, we really need more people to give blood and help keep supplies replenished. We know that approximately 1 in 2 Canadians are eligible to give blood; however, last year only 1 in 60 eligible donors actually did.
One of Canadian Blood Services’ priorities is to encourage more Canadians to become regular donors. We must collect 18,000 units of blood per week from donors across the country. To meet this goal we estimate that in 2016 about 100,000 new blood donors will be needed to Give Life, replace the aging donor base and ultimately maintain the supply. This includes 156 new donors needed in Leamington.
To book an appointment for an upcoming Leamington clinic, download the GiveBlood app, visit blood. ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Community Blood Donor Clinics are held the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at the F.T. Sherk Recreational Complex, 249 Sherk Street, Leamington.
Somewhere in Canada, a patient will be thankful.
– Michael Betel, Director, Donor Relations, South Central Ontario Canadian Blood Services
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
Gordie Tentrees with Jaxon Haldane
Gordie Tentrees with Hald
Fresh off his world tour of Europe, Australia, UK & Ireland with feature performances at Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland), and National Folk Festival (Canberra, Australia) Gordie Tentrees with Jaxon Haldane land in Kingsville with 9 instruments (banjo, dobro, cigar box guitars, musical saw, acoustic guitar, porch board bass, harmonica, & mandolin), brotherly harmonies and masterful storytelling.
“Majestic songwriting, genuine authenticity, incredible insight.” Americana UK www.tentrees.ca
www.kingsvillefolkfest.org
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.
The Mayflower is the Provincial Flower of Nova Scotia.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am
Calvary Church
North Shore Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley
519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith
Sunday Worship 10:00 am Children’s Program during Worship
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church
589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services
10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church
1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services
9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church
108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church
78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 10:00 am
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church
625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English)
9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English)
12 Noon (Portuguese)
3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel
88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church
1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157
Sunday Worship Services 10 am
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138
Sunday Services at 9:30 am
Wheatley United Church
59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157
Sunday Services at 10:30 am
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda
2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Greening Gang completes school’s greening project
Last week, Gore Hill Public School’s Greening Gang completed the final phase of their Greening Project for the year.
With the assistance of staff from ERCA (Essex Region Conservation Authority) and Maidstone Tree Farm, students planted 12 trees in the school’s greenspace. These trees will eventually provide much needed shade and enhance the school’s large play space.
Gore Hill students Johnny Knelsen and Serenity Schroeder bring mulch for the newly planted trees. The trees were planted as part of the school’s Greening Initiative.
Student Adrian Gualtieri finishes planting of her tree.
Students Evie Yetman (left) and Allison Ware put mulch around the tree that they planted.
Renewed water financial plan approved by Council
One of the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 2002 is that every municipal drinking water system must have a financial plan. This financial plan that is required by Regulation 453/07 not only deals with the financial impact of the drinking water system, but also includes details like total revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, debt, and other data. One consequence of the planning is that municipalities have a document that forecasts what drinking water and wastewater rates should be for the six years the financial plan covers. Leamington’s drinking water and wastewater (sewer surcharge) rates this year, for example, were decided back in December 2015 based on the Rate Study that was derived from the Financial Plan of 2010.
At the Monday, May 16 Municipal Council meeting, a representative of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., Gary Scanlan, was present to offer an overview of the latest financial plan so that it could be approved by Council (required by the Ontario Regulation) so that it can be forwarded to the ministries charged with receiving proof of the plan.
main should last at least 50 years, but it does eventually have to be replaced.)
Bottom line: the report recommends a 2% increase in rates each year for drinking water, and around 3% to 5% for wastewater (sewage treatment and stormwater control). The average annual water bill is about $862. The recommendations would raise the average bill to $895. This would still be well below Windsor ($1,037) and Amherstburg ($1,152) but more than Tecumseh ($704) and Kingsville ($500).
Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld compared the recommended increases to putting money into a pension plan: the longer you put off reasonable payments, the more you will have to put in. Municipalities that are below Leamington may end up paying much more in the future. Also, the document (and its predictions) must be reviewed every 5 years. If the anticipated need has been over-estimated, it is possible to freeze increases for a year or two in the future.
Currently, consumers are charged a $20.45 base rate (whether or not any water is used), a volume charge (essentially for agriculture and commercial/industrial users) and then a $40.18 sewer surcharge (that includes about 21 m3 (4,600 gallons of water without additional charge). There are two privately owned fire hydrants that pay a monthly hydrant maintenance flat rate of $73.75 per meter to the water system.
Of the 9,200 customers in Leamington, about 8,200 are residential. Greenhouses comprise the majority of the remaining water customers.
A key difficulty in the report is the need to forecast water demand over the next 10 years. The report estimated that by 2015 Leamington could have as many as 250 more acres of greenhouse production demanding water. Another forecast that is demanded by the government is capital needs. Separating combined sewers forms almost half of the wastewater capital forecast. For drinking water the estimate is about $22.5 million from 2015 through 2025. The prediction is $12,915 for water and $20,156 for wastewater per customer over the next 10 years.
Leamington’s water mains represent a replacement value of almost $100,000,000. The prediction forces the politicians to think in terms of paying for replacement of assets over their lifecycle. (A water
At the end of the presentation Municipal Council endorsed the reports so they can be forwarded.
Here are some highlights of the PowerPoint presentation from that meeting: Since Walkerton, there have been five key pieces of legislation that must be obeyed. On top of that there are about 17 or 18 regulations about drinking water and water systems. One key feature is that all water financial plans and water rate plans must be submitted to the Province in a standard format. One if these pieces of legislation, the Water Opportunities Act, is going to require an asset management plan for the physical infrastructure, a conservation plan, and a strategy to consider evolving technologies above and beyond the reports required now.
OBITUARY
Paula DiMilo
Paula DiMilo (Sperduti), 68 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
OBITUARY
Mary Tiessen
Keith E. Wilkinson
Keith E. Wilkinson passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 62.
Beloved wife of Vince “The Tailor” DiMilo. Dear mother of David DiMilo (Lori) and Mark DiMilo (Michelle). Loving Nonna of Dante, Dayne, Nicholas and Nathan. Dear sister of Esther Mastronardi (Henry) and sister-in-law of Angelina Rauzino (late Mike), Michelina DiMichele (late Nino), Lucrezia Mastromatteo (late Nino), Joe DiMilo (Mary). Paula will be missed by her good friend Josephine Ricci and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Luigi and Leda Sperduti.
Paula’s family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Leamington Hospital for their care.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 12-noon. Entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice).
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Mary Tiessen, 91 years, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John N. Tiessen (2006). Dear mother of Larry Tiessen, Lindy Fazekas (Reg), Jim Tiessen (Christine). Loving Oma of Grace, Mitchell and Fiona Tiessen, and Victoria Lapczuk (Aaron), and greatOma of Owen and Eric, and special great-Oma of Brooke and Chloe. Dear sister of Anne Tiessen (late Nick), late Jake Froese (Irene), Agnes Tiessen (late George), Helen Bergen (John), Margaret Tiessen (late Ralph), and Kate Froese. Sister-inlaw of the late Elizabeth Loewen (late Peter), late Jack Tiessen (Hazel), Eleanor Epp (Jake). Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m.
Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life held at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. Pastor Victor Winter officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to U.M.E.I.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Born in Leamington, son of the late Lloyd and Ena Wilkinson. Survived by brother Doug (the late Della) of Mossley, sisters Judy Tully (John) of Sault Ste. Marie, and Norma McGregor (Gordon) of Chatham. Keith will also be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews Steve McGregor (Tony) of Toronto, Chris McGregor (Melanie) of Milton, Leah Tully (Ben Stevenson) of Toronto, Brock Tully (Miranda) of Etobicoke, and Amy Wilkinson of Burgessville. Also survived by great-nephew and great-nieces Evan, Ella and Mikaela.
Thank-you to relatives and friends who gave of their time, help and support throughout the years. Also a special thank-you to all the professionals in the medical and community care departments in Leamington. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Family and friends gathered at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519 326-2631) on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service to celebrate Keith’s life at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Paul Rodey officiated. Cremation followed. A private family interment will be at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations to honour Keith’s life can be made to the South Essex Community Council or the Heart & Stroke Foundation and would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and memorial donations can be placed at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
JESSICA CERVINI
CiB planning 2016 campaign
By Catherine Riediger
Once again, under the leadership of Charlie Wright, the Communities in Bloom Committee (CiB) is busy planning the 2016 campaign. Leamington will be competing at the Provincial level for one more year in preparation for competing at the National level in 2017.
In addition to the Best Blooming awards, a new award has been created called “Fabulous Garden Display”. Two gardens are awarded each month from April to October. The judges look at front gardens (possibly a side garden if visible from the road) in the Municipality of Leamington for both rural and urban areas. The gardens are judged on the following criteria: colour, balance, curb appeal, variety, visual impact, planning and integration. If anyone would like to nominate a garden, please contact cib@mdirect.net
For the month of April, two gardens were chosen from the 14 submissions.
The winners were Maria Krahn at 31 Alderton St., and Cindy and Gary Flewelling at 29 Noble Ave.
Check out the website for further information regarding CiB activities and profile book www.communitiesinbloom-leamington.ca.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, May 16: North/South - 1st Joyce Bear and Marianne Whitehead, 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 3rd Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven. East/West - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Roy Trowell and Jeanne Manners. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, May 18: North/South - 1st Sharon Lutz and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 3rd Joyce Bear and Frank Duransky. East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Dorothy and John McGregor. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Harrow Bridge Club, May 19: North/South - 1st Jenny Cornwall and Helen Jenner, 2nd Pat DeNapoli and Elaine Mowat, 3rd John and Dorothy McGregor. East/West - 1st Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 2nd Mary Strachen and Patrician Sanford, 3rd Cathy Mitchell and Pat Rivait. Games are every Thursday in Harrowood, 7 p.m.
Yarn needed for LeeLee Hats
LeeLee Hats is about to reach a milestone. The non-profit group started in 2010 donating handmade hats to babies in hospitals and has expanded into making adult hats for those in need. They have so far donated almost 74,651 hats to hospitals in Leamington, Chatham, Windsor, Detroit and Sarnia, as well as worldwide. All yarn is appreciated and accepted, from dimesize ends to a full new ball.
Donated yarn can be dropped off at any of the Windsor-Essex Public Library branches.
Proper home health care to improve quality of life
In over twenty years as a Home Healthcare Specialist, Christine Caetano has provided comfort to and improved the quality of life for many individuals. Christine, who has worked at IDA in Kingsville for over a year, takes great pride in assisting others.
Christine’s philosophy goes beyond just providing the right equipment for clients.
“I try to find out as much as I can about the client’s history and needs,” she said. “It’s about making them comfortable and making their lives easier. Sometimes what they think they need isn’t necessarily what they do need.”
Christine recalled a case that has left a lasting imprint.
“I had a client come in with something on their arm, they thought they needed a brace” she began. “I looked at and felt it and thought it was something serious. I told the person to go to the hospital to get it checked. I told them it might not be anything, but that they needed to get it checked.”
Continued Christine, “Two weeks later the individual came into thank me. The person
had been admitted to the hospital and put on antibiotics for six weeks. It was a severe condition and I was thankful I was able to help. The biggest thing for me was the person took my advice to got it checked. It made me feel good.”
Ensuring clients and their families’ questions are answered is important for Christine.
“I have people calling me from up north and asking questions for family members,” she said. “It’s important their concerns are addressed.”
Providing mobility for individuals improves their quality of life and it’s where Christine’s expertise shines.
“Clients will come in walking with a cane and you can see they are struggling,” she said. “When they are equipped with the proper walker they are more mobile and upright and their confidence shows.”
Those who have suffered injuries playing sports can visit Christine to be fitted for the proper braces. The correct equipment and the right fit and provide a faster recovery time.
Christine was raised in the area and is a graduate of Kingsville District High School and St. Clair College.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Maurino of 31 years, their two children and five grandchildren. Christine is also an active performer with ‘The Sweet Adelines’ singing group.
If you have any questions, you can visit Christine at IDA, located 271 Main Street Eat. She can also be reached by phone at 519-733-6541 or by email at hhckingsville@sunshinedrugs.com.
One of two award winners chosen by CiB for Fabulous Garden Display is Maria Krahn at 31 Alderton St.
Cindy and Gary Flewelling, 29 Noble Ave., won one of two CiB awards for Fabulous Garden Display.
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Outstanding Results for LDSS Badminton Team
Eight members of the Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) badminton team qualified for the Ontario Championships (OFSAA) which were held in North Bay, May 4 through May 7. All teams competed in divisions which included several nationally ranked junior players. The LDSS teams had great results. Both ladies doubles teams finished in the A bracket, placing in the top 8 in the province. Madisyn Clark and Jordyn Clark finished 5th and Monitha Leng and Dany Meng finished 7th. The mixed doubles team of Josh Bluhm and Agatha Driedger took the silver medal in the C bracket and the boys doubles team of Frank Driedger and Cameron Adams won 3 matches and lost only by 2 points to move toward the B finals. From left to right are: Cameron Adams, Frank Driedger, Madisyn Clark, Monitha Leng, coach Bobbie Hansen, Dany Meng, Jordyn Clark, Agatha Driedger, Josh Bluhm. (Submitted photo)
Progs golf report
Fifty-six Erie Shores proggers enjoyed a reasonably dry day on May 17 thanks to Wayne Quinn. Wayne covered his golf bag with its “raincoat” and had his umbrella open. That seemed to keep the rain at bay.
It was a luck of the draw format where once again I didn’t win. Nasty habit of picking the wrong card. However, 14 others had good fortune on their side. Team A clobbered the three other teams, posting a +28 while the others finished in negative numbers. Winning $10 each were Bob Dick, Ken Steingart, Steve O’Hara, Andy Herring, Ron Koop, Richard Reive, Gord Anderson, Mel Davey, Matt Dick, Tim Tiessen, Ron Tremblay, Vic Penner, Mike Herbert and Dan Musuronchan.
The best player was Andy Herring with a +12, followed by Ken Steingart (+11). Third place was shared by Gary Alderson and Henry Hildebrandt (+7).
Six skins survived out of the 18 holes played. Each player received $15 for their efforts: Jim Sudds (#4), Ward Hutchins (eagle on #6), John Rutgers (#8), John Penner (#14), Mike Herbert (#17) and Ken Segedin (#18).
Ward Hutchins put on a power display with his eagle, but it was Larry Roberts who really shone in Ward’s group. Larry felt intimidated because he was playing with all the long ball hitters. No matter how well Larry drove the ball, he was always 40 yards behind. Larry stuck with it though, and posted a respectable +4, edging the other players in his group by one or two. Congratulations.
Harry Badz was once again disappointed for not being on the winning team. We hear this virtually every week. To add to the disappointment, Harry lost his bid for a skin when Bill Gherasim cut him off on #3. Both players were just off the back of the green and one putted for the birdie. Bill has a habit of doing that to people. A few years ago he cut off Wally Ellsworth’s eagle with one of his own.
I played with Brett Madden. On hole #2, he pulled his drive. There was a newly planted tree, no thicker than a thimble. His ball nicked the frail bark and sent the ball safely away from the out of bounds area where it was tracking towards. Brett could easily have lost 5 balls, but good fortune was on his side. Brett remarked that he was so lucky the horseshoe was starting to hurt his derriere.
Barry Miller, over the last couple of weeks, had been holding on to the 3-putt snake. The streak ended with Mel Davey 3-putting green #2. Mel might hold onto that purple treasure for a couple of weeks. Plans are in the works, if you know what I mean. Next week promises to be more spring-like with some very welcome, warm temperatures. Don’t say anything to Environment Canada. They haven’t been very cooperative or positive in their prognostications.
Ladies 18-hole golf results
On Tuesday, May 17 the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf league played Low Putts. The winners were Carol Quinn (A flight), Mary Wilson (B flight), and Mary Lappan (C flight). Congratulations, ladies!
LAST CHANCE!
THE KILLERS OPEN TO ALL AGES Thursday, June 2
ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS WITH SPECIAL GUEST EDGAR WINTER BAND Saturday, June 11
MARTINA McBRIDE Friday, June 17
GAVIN DeGRAW Sunday, June 19
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MAKS & VAL LIVE ON TOUR: OUR WAY OPEN TO ALL AGES Friday, July 22
KESHA UNDER 19 WELCOME: MATURE CONTENT Thursday, July 28
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Jessop’s Journal
‘Flipping’ out over nothing
To put it bluntly, Western culture has become the most ultrasensitive gathering of crybabies on the face of the Earth. No doubt that there are in fact actions and inappropriate behaviour that deserve retribution of one extent or another, but sometimes we tend to overreact to a degree that is downright embarrassing. Early in his presidency, Barack Obama once swatted and killed a fly that was buzzing around his head in a televised interview. The public backlash was ridiculous, sparking outrage from so-called animal rights activists. Leaving a dog in an enclosed vehicle during the sweltering summer heat? That’s animal abuse. Swatting a fly? Please. Far more recently, our own federal leader Justin Trudeau was the target of a boatload of rage over his “manhandling” of a Conservative whip and “attack” on an NDP MP. I’m far more unimpressed by how he dropped the ball on the wildfire situation in Alberta than his attempt to lead Gord Brown to his seat to get a vote started on the assisted-dying bill. During the incident, Trudeau also backed into MP Ruth Ellen Brousseau, bumping her with his elbow. Was Trudeau being unjustly impatient and careless? Yup. Did he leave a trail of bloodshed in the Commons aisle that would suggest Canada’s first civil war had broken out? No.
Not quite as recently, the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays squared off for what was supposed to be a baseball game on Sunday, May 15. In a manner of speaking, a foul ‘Odor’ emitted from second base (sorry, couldn’t help it) after the Jays’ Jose Bautista slid into it during a double play attempt. Rougned Odor took exception to the slide, proceeding to shove and then punch Bautista in the face. The altercation sparked a bench-clearing melee that took officials about 10 minutes to subdue.
The big question being asked around Major League Baseball is to what exactly was Odor retaliating — the slide or the previous season’s playoff ‘bat flip’ that the Toronto slugger made after connecting for a crucial home run? Either way, Odor overreacted. To the former, the slide was not that hazardous. We’ve all seen PLENTY of photos and videos of second basemen leaping in the air while making a throw to first to avoid collision with a sliding base runner while attempting to cap a double play. It’s downright commonplace.
As for October’s bat flip? Time for the Rangers to get over it. It’s not as if Bautista threw it at somebody. Texas players and coaches have referred to the notorious bat flip as a tremendously disrespectful gesture towards their pitcher. Funny, I’ve never seen such resentment following an NFL end zone touchdown dance, a quick skid across the ice after a goal in the NHL or a doughnut-type burnout following a race victory in NASCAR. Despite being the furthest thing from a Jays’ fan, I found the entire incident to be ridiculous.
Odor, as it turns out, suffered the biggest repercussions of the brawl, an eight-game suspension. I sometimes find it peculiar how different sports react to violence. In the NHL, such a punch would likely have earned five minutes and MAYBE a one-game misconduct. Not that the MLB is overreacting — such shenanigans should be discouraged at all levels of the sport.
Moving closer to home and taking a glance at an entirely different sort of reaction, an announcement was recently made that The Junior Hockey News will soon begin publishing a feature to be dubbed The Black List. As the name implies, it will declare the names of organizations, teams, coaches, agents, etc. that should be avoided by junior hockey players and parents.
Infractions worthy of being added to The Black List will range from dishonest recruitment tactics to outright contract violations and everything in between. The idea kind of reminds me of how things work with the Better Business Bureau, where complaints will be investigated and if found to be legit, will land the offender’s name into a directory that will not do his reputation a whole lot of good. Personally, I think its a good idea. The JHN will no doubt keep itself busy with the investigation process, as I don’t foresee a shortage of players and/or parents who will interpret The Black List as an opportunity to get back at the group or individual who ‘wronged’ them via a perceived shortage of ice time, release or an ongoing feud with coaches, managers or fellow players. No doubt that they will handle a vast spectrum of justified concerns and petty finger pointing. Hopefully, there won’t be too many players and parents who use this list as a tool to overreact to simple disagreements with team personnel.
Earlier this week, I attended a Tour For Humanity session presented by a Toronto-based organization at Cardinal Carter. The presentation lauded the importance of protecting basic human rights by going over some of history’s most horrifying acts, ranging from the Holocaust to the Rwandan genocide, Cambodian Killing Fields and others. These crimes against humanity and deplorable acts against innocent and defenseless people are what the world should be outraged by and stand up against. The next time you feel the need to start an uproar over a baseball bat tossed a few feet into the air, take in a movie like Schindler’s List or Shake Hands With the Devil. Kind of puts things into perspective.
BRYAN JESSOP
The 21st annual Erie Shores Pro-Am took place on April 30. The event, an annual tradition for local professionals and amateurs alike, was sold out again this year with 30 teams (120 players).
Erie Shores Golf & Country Club was in midseason form and golfers braved winter-like temperatures and strong winds. Golf course superintendent Mike Toth worked his magic and had the facility in pristine condition, and players raved about course conditions and pristine greens! Players enjoyed a wonderful meal in the clubhouse after the round.
This year’s winning professional was Chris Kucera. Chris is a local
PGA of Canada Professional who teaches out of Tecumseh Golf. Chris defeated Donovan Fraser, Director of Golf at Beach Grove Golf & Country Club, with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Both players fired rounds of E (71).
The winning team, and past winners, consisted of Scott Rutgers, Mike Rutgers, Warren Rutgers and Dave Bunker. The team fired a -17 (125) in this
modified best ball format.
Hardworking volunteers who donated their time to assist with the Erie Shores Pro-Am were Darell Langille, Ron Brinnacomb, Garry Moss, Anne Badz, Diana Jones, Gail Brown, Orest Hryenwich, Don Chalcraft and Don Mensch.
For a full listing of results, visit www.erieshoresgolf.com
ES Thursday men’s golf results
In week two (May 19) of the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday night league at Erie Shores Golf Club, Team Gary Player finished the evening first with 19 points, just one better than the teams of Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson who all tied for second with 18 points.
Team Tom Watson was alone in 6th place with 16 points, one more than the teams of Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen and another two better than the squads of Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer who both finished with 14 points.
In the overall standings, the teams of Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods remain tied for first spot with 38 points apiece, with Team Jack Nicklaus close behind in 3rd place with 35 points.
Team Gary Player’s strong performance moved them up to 4th place with 29 points, while Team Byron Nelson is next with 28. The teams of Arnold Palmer and Bobby Jones are tied for 6th spot with 24.
In individual play, Matt Iacobelli led all shooters with a one under par 34, while Vic Penner and Jason Wiebe tied for low net with their three under par net scores of 32.
The longest drive honours went to Herman Bergen. Ken Cobby was closest to the pin and John Jacobs made the longest putt.
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”.
Less wind and rain helps TT senior golfers
By Bob McLean
On Tuesday, May 17 there were 51 eager senior golfers competing in their weekly league games at the Talbot Trail golf course. Mother Nature held off the anticipated rain and provided less windy conditions. This allowed the golfers a better chance to score well. In fact, 60% of the players shot 50 or less.
The closest to the pin was earned by Larry Hillman’s sharp shooting. I was told Larry’s shot was only 5-6 feet from the stick. The amazing Wiz converted the long putt for the victory on #2.
Four players eclipsed the field by shooting less than 40. There was no surprise for the top dog as Mr. Consistency, Dutchy, earned another dazzling score, a 37. Nipping at Dutchy’s heels was Jim Pearson who fired a very impressive 38. Both Ken Krueger and Jerry Omstead achieved terrific 39 results.
Mike Wright stood alone with his superb 42. Four golfers who merited very gratifying 43s were Vic Reynaert, Bill Ward and Herb Reid. Both Tom Hyatt and Mike Getty fired very commendable 44s. Satisfying results of 45 were produced by Al Matthews, Al Zanuttini and John Liddell.
Below are some other solid scores achieved: Dave Alexander, Bummy and Rick Thompson 46s; Bob Freure, Larry Schmidt, Bob Scott, Terry Scratch and Wiz 47s; Dave Dent and Mac Hyatt 48s; Doug Langlois, Carl Robinson, Paul Brown and Ray Foster 49s. Two golfers who earned nifty 50 scores were Terry Bee and Ray La Pierre. Welcome newcomer Ray Foster to the league!
The senior league congratulates the Talbot Trail G.C. (formerly Wheatley Rolling Acres G.C.) as they celebrate 50 years of golf in Wheatley. All the founders spent many hours planning and building this golf gem. The Wheatley community and the Wheatley Provincial Park have benefited by this golf course. Murray Whaley, the last living founding father and a former greenskeeper, was on hand to insert the ceremonial flag on the 9th green.
Derek Brown and his staff have maintained the course very magnificently despite the excessive rainfall!
The weather forecasters have promised some warm, beautiful weather coming up. Stop your hesitating! Get those dusty sticks out of storage and ready for use next week!
Please Note: 1. The league will commence play on Tuesday, May 31 at 9 a.m.; 2. Past and new players are still welcome to join up; 3. A golf excursion in planned for early June; 4. The league’s first barbecue and scramble is on June 21.
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Ryan Peltier (left), head professional at Erie Shores, and Chris Kucera (right), winner of the Professional Division at the 21st annual Erie Shores Pro-Am on April 30.
Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual golf tournament
By Pat Bailey
The Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th Annual Golf Tournament last Wednesday at Erie Shores. Following golf, a prime rib dinner was served at Jose’s Bar and Grill and prizes were awarded.
The event featured participation by local hockey players Dalton Prout of Kingsville, a defenceman with the Columbus Blue Jackets, London Knights’ Eric Henderson of Kingsville, and Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Travis Konecny of Chatham.
Taking the top prize for their skills on the course was the Libro team.
Tom Leckie was the winner of the 55-inch television, donated by Gabriele BrandSource Home Furnishing.
1927 Essex Super-Six at Canadian Transportation Museum
The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village is located a few miles south of Essex. Among the over 40 historic vehicles on display is a 1927 Essex Super-Six 2-door coach, which you might think was built in nearby Essex. It wasn’t. The Essex was built in Detroit by the Hudson Motor Car Company from 1919 to 1932, when a branch plant opened in Tilbury.
“The Essex name was chosen by Hudson officials who wanted to relate the car to high standards by giving it a high-class English name,” says Don Butler in The History of Hudson. “They found it by poring over a map of England. The Hudson family name had also come from England.”
Hudson cars first went into production in 1909, taking their name from J.L. Hudson, a department store magnate in Detroit who put up most of the money to get the company started. In 1919, Hudson entered the low-price field with the Essex, which quickly became famous for its speed and endurance, and the new car sold very well.
The 1927 Essex Super-Six 2-door coach on display at the museum was the most popular model of the whole Essex line. Among its noteworthy features are the doors that open at the front and swing on piano-style hinges. The windshield is cranked open slightly at the bottom for an early form of air conditioning, and the cowl vent also directs fresh air into the interior. The front and rear bumpers were optional. The roof is covered with fabric material
and tended to leak as these cars got older. Not until the mid-1930s could you buy a new car with a steel roof.
Under the hood is the Super-Six flathead engine with 144 cubic inches cranking out 55 horsepower. The transmission is a 3-speed floorshift. The brakes are mechanical and only operate on two wheels. In 1928, Essex and many other makes switched to the much safer 4-wheel brakes. The price of our feature car was $735 at the factory, and the 1928 version was also $735. The wooden spoke wheels were typical of cars from that era. As the car aged, the wood dried out, the spokes shrank, and the wheels started to wobble.
If you parked your car in a shallow river up to the hubs, the wood would absorb water, the spokes would swell up, and your wheels would be as good as new again!
You can visit the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village almost every day of the year. Well worth a visit! Phone 519776-6909 for more information.
Local hockey player Dalton Prout took part in the Chamber of Commerce golf tournament on May 18.
Chamber of Commerce board members and golf committee, Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli, general manager Wendy Parsons, Bri-
an Cornies and Dave Campbell (far right) present Tom Leckie (second from right) with the television he won at the Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Golf Tourament. Absent from photo is board and golf committee member John Hammond.
1927 Essex Super-Six Coach donated to the museum by Robert and Nancy Patterson of Essex.
E.S. senior men’s golf
Sixty golfers played Monday, May 16 at Erie Shores Golf Club. It was a cool, windy but sunny day for golf. Roger Hodgson and Carl Young were the 50/50 winners. Closest to the pin on #3 was Tom Klassen, with Bob Park matching that feat on #16.
The longest putt on #5 was Bill Conn and on #13 Jim Sudd’s putt held out to win.
The winning team at 121 consisted of John Paterson, Roger Hodgson, Heinz Kosempel and Mike Wright. Second place winners at 124 were Ross Clark, Willy Krahn, Ernie Schmidgall, and Rudy Dyck. Third place went to the team of Gary Alderson, Tom Bondy, Wayne Quinn and John Rutgers at 125, while fourth place at 126 was had by Tom Klassen, Gary McRae, Barry Power and Ron Tiessen. Low round of the day was shot by Ron Tiessen at 79, followed by Kevin Shafton’s 83. Low net was had by Roger Hodgson’s 65 and second by John Paterson at 67. Birdies were not as plentiful as the previous week. Two golfers managed to birdie two holes each, Steve O’Hara on #2 and #9, while Ron Tiessen did it on #2 and #12. Bill Ghersim had one on #1 and Roger Hodgson, Ross Clark and Barry Power birdied #2, while Matt Dinchik and John Rutgers each birdied #4.
Player of the week had to be Roger Hodgson as he won the 50/50, was on the winning team, and managed a birdie.
Women’s ball hockey season begins
The Wheatley Women’s ball hockey league started its 10week season on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
In the first game at Wheatley Arena, Johnston Net & Twine defeated Anthony Keats Marine 3-0. Trish Epplett scored twice with one assist from Tracy Sample. Jessica Imeson scored the third goal, also assisted by Tracy. Scorekeeper’s notes: Johnston’s team had strong offense right off the bat. Anthony Keats had good defense and some strong backchecking. Both goalies played solid. Some great saves by Donna Matier for Johnston’s.
In the second game of the night it was The Wheatley Journal beating Car Barn 5-3. Brenda Vink and Anita VanRooyen both scored twice for the Journal. Marianne Vergeer netted the fifth goal. Scoring for Car Barn was new player Erin Holland with one and Amy Bell (who actually plays for Johnston’s, but was a spare for Car Barn) scored two goals.
Scorekeeper’s notes: There was great passing going into the offensive zone by The Journal. Both teams came ready to compete. There were some really close chances for Car Barn in the second half.
Next games are Monday, May 30 at 7 p.m., at Wheatley Arena.
A quiet mind in a hurried world
By Pam Atkinson
The two energetic, curious and potentially mischievous dogs that are a part of our family were running, jumping, stretching, playing and chasing their tails and each other. I was enjoying their spontaneity and the way that they were fully engaged with life. They were in the present moment –doing and being in a simple, natural way.
Life can be very busy with time flying by as we race to keep up. Hurrying has become a habitual pace for many people. Schedules are full with family, work and household responsibilities. Stress and tension are symptoms of the mind in overdrive and the body continually responding in fight or flight mode unable to rest, relax or recharge appropriately.
Eventually life may gently nudge or not so gently encourage us to examine our priorities when it becomes necessary or wise to create a healthier balance in our lives.
The Living Art of Tai Chi as offered by the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Organization is profoundly beneficial for the physical body. The 108 movements that comprise a set flow seamlessly and are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, circulation, alignment of the spine as well as many other benefits which are now being recognized by the medical community, members of which are beginning to recommend it to their clients as part of their wellness program.
The mind can benefit significantly from this art that has the unique potential of becoming a meditation in motion. We learn to focus in the moment on the moves of the set
and this focus encourages a quieting of the mind. Stress and tension begin to transform into feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is a sense of renewal and a quiet inner peacefulness when the mind is focused and the body is moving naturally and with purpose as we did when we were young children. This can eventually lead to rejuvenation and regeneration on a very deep level.
I experienced an ‘aha’ moment, an epiphany, outdoors with my dogs. I realized that after practising Taoist Tai Chi for a while now and having received quality instruction from knowledgeable and caring instructors who inspire a deeper understanding of this art, when I practise I feel fully engaged with life. I feel peaceful in the present moment –doing and being in a simple, natural way. A quiet mind in a hurried world is something to be grateful for indeed.
Tai Chi in the park.
Peewee Lakers tie Belle River
Leamington Lakers Peewee Majors, sponsored by Harder’s Heating and Cooling, battled Belle River Majors to a 5-5 tie on May 16. Belle River couldn’t get anything going so long as Conner Bergen was on the hill. Conner held Belle River hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four. The Lakers Michael Vida and Thomas Jennings combined for 9 strike outs in the contest and only allowed 4 hits that resulted in Belle River’s 5 runs.
It was a good day at the plate for Lakers Austin Neufeld. Austin went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the fifth inning and doubled in the seventh inning.
Belle River sent their two best pitchers to the mound in the contest and the Lakers never really got much going but battled the entire 7 innings.
After a quick strike from Belle River to take a 5-3 lead in the 5th, Leamington Lakers responded with two runs of their own. An RBI single by Alex Jadischke and a perfectly executed suicide squeeze by Jesse Teichroeb knotted the game at 5 to preserve the tie.
The Lakers’ next home action is May 30 against the Windsor Stars Major.
Cardinal Carter at UMEI slopitch
Local Cubs show well at Kub Kar rallies
In February, the 2nd Leamington Cubs and Scouts joined with others from Leamington, Harrow, Kingsville and Amherst-
Olivia Toews of the Lightning connects for a hit during an exhibition slopitch game against the Cardinal Carter Cougars Wednesday, May 18 at UMEI. The Lightning proposed the game — won 20-10 by the Cougars — in preparation of a high school girls’ slopitch tournament to be held May 26-27 at Slo Pitch City in London. The tournament will feature approximately 30 teams. With enrollment increasing at UMEI, coach and teacher Sonya Bedal and the students decided to form a slopitch team for this year’s tournament in London. The Lightning girls hope to compete in the Windsor Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association (WECSSAA) league next season. (SUN photo)
burg at the annual Kub Kar Rally at the Harrow Agricultural Building.
The Cubs designed and decorated their own cars from a supplied kit. The cubs also decorated their own Kub Kar carriers out of chip containers. The cars have to be weighed before they can race.
There were 46 cubs from the South Essex area taking part. Five Cubs from 2nd Leamington Scouts were in the top 20 racers of these 46 cubs. Barrett Enns of Leamington won first place in the speed division. Barrett, along with 2nd Leamington Cubs Sydney Enns, Logan Quiring, Lucas Ross and Derik Renaud were invited to the Kub Kar Invitational on April 16 at the Wish Centre in Chatham. There were 109 Cubs in attendance, from all of the Tri-Shore Region. This region includes Windsor, Sydenham area, Mindaamin area, London area, Frontier area, Essex area, Elgin area, Chatham-Kent area, and Blue-Water area.
Barrett Enns, 9, of 2nd Leamington Scouts, again won first place for speed. Leamington’s Lucas Ross won 8th place overall.
The Scouts were greats sports and appreciate the leaders for all the work they do.
Troy Tiessen holds a runner on first during game action against Belle River Major.
The Cougars’ Gerrid LaSala and a Kingsville opponent battle for control of the ball during the first half of a WECSSAA 2A senior boys semifinal soccer game at Cardinal Carter Monday, May 16. The Cougars
2nd Leamington Cubs at Kub Kar Rally, front row, left to right: Lucas Ross (8th place), Barrett Enns (1st place), Derik Renaud, Sydney Enns. Back row: Scouter Dave Meek, Kotak Ana Cabrera.
Barrett Enns with his first place trophy. Barrett won first for speed at Kub Kar rallies in both Harrow and Chatham.
Alberta wildfire benefit concert coming to Leamington
By Bryan Jessop
A special gathering at The Bank Theatre in Leamington will be music to the ears of thousands of families displaced by the wildfires surrounding Fort MacMurray,
Alberta.
On Saturday, May 28, The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place at 10 Erie St. South will host the Alberta Wildfires Benefit Concert from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., a gesture by local musicians to help provide relief funding for those affected by the raging fires surrounding Fort MacMurray and outlying areas. With the fire’s affected surface area surpassing 1 million acres, a group of Leamington-area musicians is
stepping up to the stage at The Bank Theatre to assist fellow Canadians taking shelter roughly 3,500 km away.
Admission to the concert is $15 per person, with advance tickets being sold at The Bank Theatre, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, Counter Effects and by participating musicians. The lineup of acts for the benefit concert will include Dale Butler with his band including John Moran, Fred Garant and Stu Campbell as well as Martha Renaud, Steve Morin, James Staley and Justin Latam with Rick Latam, Benny Pallotto and Moran for a total of five acts. Anyone who cannot attend the concert but would like to make donations can do so by contacting any of the participating performers.
Door prizes will be presented throughout the show, offered by Chad Robinson of Gilligan’s, Vernon Wiley of Vernon’s Tap and Grill, Rachelle Gossman of Color Plus, Frank Merlihan of Merlis’ Coffeehouse and Eatery, Jennifer Ring of Colio Winery, Tracy Hicks of Scentsy and Mike Schlater of Domino’s Leamington. Cookies, coffee and Timbits are also being provided courtesy of Leamington’s most northerly Tim Hortons restaurant. Speedprint provided promotional material for the event.
Ordering wine at a restaurant: Part 2
With your kind indulgence, I’m going to continue on the theme of my last article about ordering wine at a restaurant…
We were at a fairly casual restaurant a couple of weeks ago and ordered a bottle of wine – a Prosecco, in this case – a light, crisp, white sparkling wine from northern Italy (some Canadian wineries make it as well but there was no Canadian version on the wine list) to enjoy with our meal. Our server asked me if I wanted the red or white. Warning sign number one: Prosecco is ALWAYS white, no matter where it is made.
When our server brought the bottle to our table (unopened, thankfully), it was not a Prosecco, but a different white wine. When I told him that, he seemed surprised, said he hadn’t realized, and took it back. Warning sign number two: Regardless of how casual the restaurant may be, the servers should always have at least a basic knowledge of the wines they are serving.
He returned shortly with the same bottle and told me that “they” gave him that bottle because they are out of the Prosecco. Warning sign number three: If the restaurant has run out of the wine you order, your server should ALWAYS come back to you with that information and provide you with the opportunity to choose something else; they should never bring you a different bottle of their choosing as a substitute for what you ordered.
• Shoppers Drug Mart • Canadian Tire
Blondie’s • 7-11
Thomson Guardian Pharmacy • Johnny’s Gar Bar • Dairy Mart • Circle K • Parkdale Store
• Esso Double Seven • Kinsmen Recreation Complex
• Kingsville Variety • Sam’s Shell
• Kingsville Convenience •Daisy Mart/Naples
• Super 7 Variety • IDA Pharmacy • Kingsville Arena
• Adamson Drugs • Mac’s • Kim’s Convenience • J’s Fabric
Dockside Fisheries
AVAILABLE AT
• Mac’s at Union
• Cottam Gas & Variety
• Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Ruthven
• Sunflower Country Store, Blytheswood
The concert is being organized by Justin and Heather Latam, the latter of whom presented the idea after watching televised coverage of the wildfires as they approached Fort MacMurray. By the time the 135 available tickets were printed on Tuesday, May 17, 40 had already been accounted for with several others expressing interest in attending as well.
“For something that we just sort of whipped together, the response has been fantastic,” said Justin. “We just thought ‘why don’t we get involved?’ It’s something we wanted to do while it’s (the wildfires) still fresh in everyone’s mind. The people affected will still need help, even after it’s all forgotten.”
Water, juice and pop will be sold during the concert and donation stations will be set up throughout the venue. If tickets are still available on the day of the event, they will be available at the doors, which are expected to open for the concert at 12:30 p.m.
On a similar note, we were watching a TV show where a well-known restaurant critic was going to several restaurants in a city to decide which was worthy of his review. Not that this has ever happened to me, but I was surprised to see the frequency with which the chefs would send him dishes that were either “elaborated” versions of what he had ordered or not at all what he had ordered, just to try to impress him. One restaurant even brought him a bottle of wine that was completely different from what he had ordered.
Please remember that when you are spending your hard-earned money in a restaurant, you are not only the client, you are effectively the boss. The servers, the kitchen staff, indeed the entire restaurant depends on you, your satisfaction, and the good review you will provide to others. It does not go the other way around… you don’t need them; there are plenty of other restaurants for you to support.
If you receive service that you feel is in any way lacking, please take a moment to speak with your server if you think she/he will be open to the feedback – if you are comfortable giving direct feedback – or ask to speak with the manager and provide them with the feedback. This can be about anything that has left you feeling unsatisfied or displeased in any way. It’s more than your right to speak up; I believe it’s your duty. If you didn’t like being addressed as “you guys” (that drives me up the wall), if the food was not properly cooked or not the right temperature, if your server poured wine all over your hand while trying to refill your glass (yes, that actually happened to me this past weekend)… the server/manager/ restaurant needs your feedback in order to improve, or else they will not last in the competitive market they’re in. It’s as simple as that.
Justin (right) and Rick Latam perform in 2013 at Homegrown Saturday at Wheatley Legion. They will be joined by several other local musicians for the Alberta Wildfires Benefit Concert starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place. (SUN file photo)
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SERVICES
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INDOOR/OUTDOOR
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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
PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jim at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf
EVERYTHING SALE - ST. JOHN'S Anglican Church, 60 Erie Street North, Leamington. Saturday, May 28 from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Rummage, Bake Table, Plants. EVERYTHING. my25
RUMMAGE SALE & CAFE. Tea, coffee & pie. Friday, May 27 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday, May 28 from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main Street West, Kingsville. my18-25
BAKE SALE & LUNCH
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NOTICES
The Leamington Water Distribution System distributes water from the Union Water Supply System and the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant, to its customers in the Municipality.
The Leamington Water Distribution System Financial Plan #033-301 has been prepared as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
The Financial Plan and the Water Rate Study, on which the Plan is based, are available electronically on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/ waterfinancialplans. They are also available for review upon request, during regular business hours and at no charge, at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario.
For further information please contact Shannon Belleau, Manager of Environmental Services at 519-326-5761 ext.1650.
APARTMENT MANAGERS.
FULL TIME - Must live on sight to manage and maintain building. Janitorial and handy-man duties. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward resume to: Box 14, Leamington, N8H 3W1. ap27-tf
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.
No education or experience is required.
Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca
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
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
DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.25/hour, 45+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Duties include plant, crop maintenance, harvest and pack. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-my25
For Farm Market
Please send resume to raymontsberries@live.com
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot
Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net
CENTRE - LEAMINGTON
Has the following opportunities: LINE COOK MAINTENANCE HOUSEPERSON NIGHT AUDITOR
Candidates with appropriate experience who are self-motivated and customer focused are invited to apply for this opportunity at our beautiful newly renovated resort hotel. E-mail your resume with a note explaining why you’d like to work with us to:
Sudeshna Nambiar, General Manager, at sudeshna@sunraygroup.ca
FULL-TIME MIDNIGHTS
For Leamington Tim Hortons Stores
Starting at $11.75/hr plus bonuses, group benefits and more
Please apply to: infokscrowder@gmail.com or in person at any store
Career Opportunity
Leamington and Essex Tim Hortons
Competitive wages, group benefits, bonuses and more.
Please apply with resume to: infokscrowder@gmail.com
Are you looking to get into a trade? Or just looking for Summer Employment?
Gabriele’s is looking for FLOOR INSTALLERS, INSTALLER HELPERS & TRAINEES
• 35-40 hours per week
• Experience an asset but not necessary
• Willing to train in house
• Benefits after 6 months
Apply in person with resume/cover letter to: Vic Gabriele at 55 Talbot Street West, Leamington or email: vic@gabrieles.com
Director of Finance and Business Services
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Finance and Business Services is responsible for the operations of the Finance and Business Services Department. In addition, the Director holds the statutory position of Treasurer. The Director is responsible for the development of the budget/budget control for the corporation, audits and all other financial matters related to the operation of the Corporation as set forth in Ontario legislation and as per the instructions set forth by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In addition, the Director serves as Provincial Offences Act liaison and is responsible for maintaining relevant municipal insurance policies to appropriately manage risk; taxation, financial planning, tangible capital asset inventory and reporting, capital asset lifecycle planning, development charges bylaw, fees bylaw, purchasing, fiscal policy development and administration and borrowing bylaw. The Director is also responsible for implementation and review of matters related to information technology, which is applied on a corporate-wide basis.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Interested candidates must apply online, at our website www.leamington.ca/careers
We have an immediate opening for a FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Join our team of creative professionals at an established printing and branding firm. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping people.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Answer Phones
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• Prepare Quotes
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Dance studio marks
30 years
Darcy Manley celebrated 50 years in dance and marked 30 years with her studio, Darcy’s School of Dance, with her annual recital “Come Fly With Me!”, May 12-13 at Kingsville’s Migration Hall.
From the tiniest of dancers to the more seasoned veterans, dozens of dancers took to the stage, wowing the audience with their talent in virtually every artistic form of dance.
Six-year-old Max Bluhm amidst his fellow dancers in the “Mexican Hat Dance”. (SUN photos)
Ten-year-old Holly Gale leaps across the stage as she dances to “A Whole New World”.
These dancers, aged 11 and 12, were all attitude in “I Am the Best”.