Southpoint Sun - May 27, 2015

Caldwells support REDress Project

By Bryan Jessop

A Winnipeg artist’s efforts to bring the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women to the forefront of federal government priorities have garnered local support.

The Caldwell First Nation’s Red Dress Exhibit was launched Wednesday, May 20 at the 14 Orange Street main office, attended by Chatham-Kent-Leamington federal Liberal candidate Katie Omstead, Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs Carolyn Bennett and numerous Caldwell representatives including chief Louise Hillier. In recognition of Winnipeg Metis artist Jamie Black’s REDress Project — an ongoing campaign to promote awareness of violence against indigenous women and girls by hanging red dresses at public facilities across the country — the Caldwell band has done the same.

Caldwell Community Wellness Coordinator CarrieAnn Peters began displaying donated and purchased red dresses around the Orange Street building May 18.

“Our hope is that this gets the attention of government and that it leads to inquiries,” Omstead noted. “This is a problem that has been pushed aside for far too long. We’ll keep pushing MPs and MPPs to make this happen.”

The local exhibit was planned by Omstead and Peters, who have previously worked together to arrange vigils and walks addressing the same issue, including a vigil at Point Pelee National Park. A steady flow of donated dresses have been offered in support of the exhibit, which is open to the public for viewing. Donations included the dress worn by Miss Tomato

Festival 2012 winner Tara Omstead, displayed above the staircase to the building’s westernmost entrance/exit.

The exhibit’s opening day was a busy one for Chief Hillier, Omstead and Bennett, who toured Caldwell-owned sites earlier in the afternoon and attended a summit on Lake Erie algae blooms organized by the Leamington District Secondary School EcoTeam and hosted by the Leamington Municipal Marina.

Elsewhere, pressure on the federal government to launch a national public inquiry on the disappearance and murder of hundreds of indigenous girls and women has been applied through campaigns and projects including Walking With Our Sisters and Stolen Sisters, the latter being conducted in a partnership with Amnesty International. Bennett introduced the demand for the inquiry through the private members’ motion M-411 in October of 2013. It was added to the Order of Precedence on April 1 of this year.

“There have been many different symbols used in drawing attention to these tragedies, with different communities doing different things,” Bennett explained.

As part of Walking With Our Sisters, several concerned residents created beaded moccasin vamps, intentionally left separate from actual moccasins to symbolize the unfinished lives of aboriginal girls and women who’ve been murdered or gone missing in Canada. One set of vamps left an exceptional impact on Bennett — decorated with black and blue eyes, the vamps included a name tag with the words “Hello, my name is… Who Cares?”

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EMS to use LDMH Emergency Department more often

The Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) and Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) announced the implementation of a health care system plan to address some of the issues facing all three organizations regarding access to timely Emergency Department services.

Over the past 10 years the number of Emergency Department (ED) visits and ambulances transporting patients to the EDs in Windsor has increased. In fact, since 2001 the number of semi urgent, “less acute” patient calls to EMS has increased from just over 11,000 annually to over 20,000 annually.

Current legislation requires paramedics to transport a patient to the closest most appropriate facility or, as an option, to a hospital ED as requested by the patient. Paramedics can and do treat patients at the “site” of their call and this may result in the patient deciding that they need not attend an ED. However, absent of this agreement, paramedics are mandated to transport any patient requesting to be transported to an ED. One misconception that many patients believe is that attending a hospital via EMS results in more expedient service or “jumping the queue”. Emergency Departments still triage patients arriving by ambulance, along with walk-in patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). By using CTAS, some patients that attend by ambulance will need

Don’t wait, make the right call now!

to be placed in the waiting room, possibly with other “walk-in” patients. The CTAS levels are designed such that a Level 1 represents the patient’s threat to life or limb while Level 5 represents the least ill patient. Level 1 patients are sudden cardiac arrest, major trauma, for example, while Level 4 and 5 may be acute in presentation but are non-urgent in the aspects or treatment or assessment. With the increase in general acuity and the number of “less acute” patients

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From left to right, Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs Carolyn Bennett, federal Liberal candidate for Chatham-Kent-Leamington Katie Omstead and Caldwell First Nation chief Louise Hillier stand among a portion of the red dresses hung outdoors around the Caldwell’s head office. (SUN Photo)

EMS to use LDMH Emergency Department more often

(Continued from Front) growing, conditions referred to as Code 7’s and “ambulance off load delays” will remain at the hospital waiting to “off load” their patients into the ED. EWEMS, WRH and LDMH have consulted and have come up with a “systems” solution. Starting immediately for patients located in the municipalities of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, Amherstburg and LaSalle and are assessed as a CTAS 4 or 5 by paramedics, they will be transported to LDMH’s Emergency Department for care and treatment. LDMH has capacity to see and treat these CTAS 4 and 5, “less acute”, ED patients in a timely fashion. Any issues regarding transport back home for the patients being taken to LDMH will be ad-

dressed by the hospitals.

“This partnered systems solution will assist the emergency services of Windsor and Essex County to better serve those in need of emergency services. Ensuring the patients receive the right care, at the right place and at the right time while also ensuring ambulances are available for emergencies in the community. Ambulance off load delays hinder the emergency departments, EMS, communities and most importantly the patients,” said Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS.

The new system will be in place anytime the level of EMS services for the community is strained due to call volumes, Code 7’s and “off load” delays.

In addition, EMS, LDMH and WRH will continue to advocate with the MHLTC

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to approve and continue the off load nurse funding.

“This partnership enhancement with EMS provides another dimension of continuous improvement to access of care and will further enable LDMH’s recognized leading performance in Emergency Department wait times,” added Cheryl Deter, VP Patient Services, Chief Nursing Executive, LDMH and Integrated Director, Erie Shores Hospice.

“I applaud Essex-Windsor EMS, LDMH and the Emergency Department team at Windsor Regional Hospital for their leadership in this partnered solution that benefits all of our patients requiring emergency services in Windsor/Essex. As we continue to plan for the new state-of-the-art acute care hospital and the addition of an Urgent Care Centre, this type of systems planning is critical,” said David Musyj, President and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital.

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Mayors Luncheon for Community Living

The Community Living Essex County10th Annual Mayors Luncheon was held on Friday, May 22nd at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Maidstone. Each year for the past nine years, Community Living Essex County has held a public awareness event to celebrate May as Community Living Month - but also to keep municipalities and volunteers updated about all that is happening with Community Living. From left to right are Leamington Mayor John Paterson, Community Living member Johan Klassen, and Councillor Larry Verbeke. Mike Sibiliani, owner of Little Caesar’s Essex, was the guest speaker. Sibiliani encouraged other business owners to hire Community Living clients as employees. (SUN

Caldwells support REDress Project

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“That’s what it’s been like for the families of these victims,” Bennett said. “These are real girls and real wom-

Thank you to all who

A special thank you to our amazing auctioneer, Marty Unholzer & Company.

Special thanks to Bob Gabriele & Dan Wood for sharing their AWESOME gifts of music, amazing.

A great big thank you to Cordell Green for being an excellent MC.

Thanks also to Joe Colasanti and his amazing staff for a superb job. Everything was perfect as usual. A special thank you to Joe for auctioning off his beloved hat.

Special thanks to Jessie Cornies and Mary Kroeker for a superb job on the decorations.

Thank you so much to Neil Quiring & Stu Campbell for an excellent job on the sound system.

Thank you to Peter Quiring for a great job on the video.

Thank you to all the talented women who generously baked dessert for all to enjoy.

en with real names and real families. The statistics are horrifying.”

The numbers Bennett referred to are based on RCMP reports that identify nearly 1,200 indigenous girls and women who have been murdered or gone missing in Canada between 1980 and 2012 — a rate nearly five times higher than for all female Canadians combined. Among those 1,200, 1,017 were murdered while the remaining 164 are still missing. Bennett explained that in many instances, aboriginal girls

and women who have been reported missing are dismissed as runaways, sometimes without any questioning from law enforcement agencies. She explained that the current federal government’s actions pertaining to violence against aboriginal women have fallen short of what is required to address the problem.

“The National Action Plan is just a laundry list of things they’ve already been doing,” Bennett said. “We’re not going to stop what we’re doing — we won’t just go away.”

Later that day, the Caldwell office hosted a London District Chiefs Council meeting. There, members discussed topics pertaining to violence against indigenous women including education and policing. Issues brought up during the meeting have been noted and will be taken back to Ottawa by Bennett.

“I think we all have to do our part,” Hillier said. “No matter how small, the effort has to be there to bring these matters into the public. There’s enough tragedy in the world — it doesn’t need more girls and women being murdered. It’s a parent’s worst nightmare.”

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Market Specialist welcomed to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The labour market research specialist brought on board by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce is getting down to business.

Denise Ghanam of Ghanam Consulting Inc. was welcomed by the Chamber during its first steering committee meeting, held Thursday, May 21 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The steering committee, led by chairperson Dave Campbell, will offer guidance as required and resources for Ghanam to conduct an 11-month labour market study. Funding for the study came through an Employment Ontario grant of $123,900 as part of the Ontario Labour Market Partnership project. Leamington was the only community west of London to receive financial backing for such a study.

“I’m certainly excited to have this opportunity to come and work in an interesting community such as Leamington, that has such a diverse economy and so many interesting sectors,” Ghanam noted. “It’s going to make for a very interesting labour market study.”

Campbell, who stepped down as Chamber president to focus on leading the steering committee, is joined by municipal economic development officer Janine Lassaline-Berglund, agricultural expert Dave Dick and Wayne Wharram of Wharram’s Jewelers.

“What we’re looking for is a picture of what Leamington’s market looks like and to project a forecast of what it will look like and need for the next one to five years.”

— Denise Ghanam

“This is one of the most important things that has ever come to Leamingotn,” Campbell said. “This is a huge opportunity for us.”

Ghanam, a Windsor resident who originally hails from Halifax, will take on the fact-finding, data-collection contract as a full-time job. She will be based out of the Chamber of Commerce’s Erie Street South headquarters in what has also served as the Tomato Festival office. Data analysis will be conducted through correspondence with businesses, employers, educational facilities and multiple labour market sectors in part to determine what are the most frequently-required skills and educational backgrounds. Such data will also be collected through interviews, surveys and the arrangement of focus groups.

“What we’re looking for is a picture of what Leamington’s market looks like and to project a forecast of what it will look like and need for the next one to five years,” Ghanam explained.

By determining what the community’s employment situation may look like in the near future, the study’s findings will have the potential to develop growth opportunities by matching the education and skills of job seekers with the needs of local employers. LassalineBerglund pointed out that a significant portion of Leamington’s 18- to 35-year-old demographic has moved elsewhere for education and employment opportunities outside the community — a contributing factor to Leamington’s declining population as made evident following the most recent Stats Canada census.

The Chamber and municipality hope to see a followup project — potentially

strengthen Leamington’s economic and employment status.

made possible with an implementation grant — that will allow needed resources to filter into the community. Such resources could potentially bridge skillset gaps via partnerships and programs with institutions such as St. Clair College, University of Windsor, Ridgetown College and/or the University of Guelph.

Upon completion of the study, Ghanam will create a report with a summary of data, growth opportunities and recommendations to be shared with the Chamber and its members, the municipality through Economic Development, colleges, universities and high schools and support groups such as the South Essex Community Council. She also explained that by sharing such information with local high schools, guidance departments will be able to direct students toward post-secondary educations with the most potential to earn them careers within the Leamington area.

“Part of the outcome of understanding and really getting this very clear and detailed picture of this community’s labour market is being able to entice this community’s youth to want to invest in the right careers and the right education that will leave them in this community,” Ghanam said.

Jacob Fox Drain needs study

Originally, administration noticed an error in a by-law involving the Jacob Fox Drain and were preparing to recommend amendment to the maintenance schedule.

Before anything got underway, two requests were received for change of use, two requests for new bridges, a request for a legal outlet into the Jacob Fox Drain, and a request for maintenance.

Consequently, Leamington Council has agreed to hire a drainage engineer to tackle all of these considerations. It is expected that the work and construction will cost more than $100,000.

Leamington District Chamber of Commerce general manager Wendy Parsons (left) welcomes labour market research specialist Denise Ghanam to the organization’s Erie Street south office. Ghanam has begun an 11-month term of research and a study to gather community-specific information in order to

On the road to California

Flying in to Scottsdale amazes me every time. The beauty of the terrain is a striking difference from our home on Little Whale and back in Wheatley. Dry arid land with mountains rising up in crests are nothing less than awesome. Settlements run along riverbeds that are lush and green and a striking difference from the pink hued turf straddling it on both sides like a saddle.

My first couple of days at my friend’s home in Scottsdale was everything I had hoped for and more. The three of us enjoyed relaxing in the backyard in the unseasonably cool weather; dry, not a cloud in the sky and temperatures that hovered around 80. The weather was a pleasant contrast from the hot humid weather on the island for me and the lingering, cool damp spring that Julie had come from.

On our second day, we awoke in good time in hopes of adapting to the 3-hour time difference. That morning we were scheduled to meet 6 of Liz’s friends for brunch at 11. So until then we enjoyed quality time together while sipping on really tasty coffee. We arrived to Virtü fashionably late but looking snappy in our flowing attire. The group was already seated together cooling themselves with either a Bilini or spiced up Bloody Mary that was simply infused with a basil leaf. Yummy!

tossed from one end to the other. With the only utensils being our own fingers, we dug in and enjoyed the mêlée of flavours. Corn on the cob, new potatoes, whole bulbs of garlic, onion, sausage, mushrooms and the trough topper, which was loads of shrimp together with Zatarain’s spice bag heaped from one end to the other. What a sight to behold! It was so much fun and really had us thinking that this style of eating would have saved a lot of work when our kids were little. What a great birthday party idea. There was no cleaning or clearing to do. After everyone got their fill we were each given a baggy to stuff. Our takehome treat bag would lend itself to a perfect chowder when we returned from Cali.

What an eclectic group we were. Dean and Geoffrey from Charlotte, North Carolina, Nicole from Vancouver, Jeannie originally from Indiana but a longtime resident of Arizona, as well as Todd from Denver and Michael from West Virginia. We were welcomed by all. It was great to put faces to the names our friend has shared with us. Arizona, the fifth largest state in the United States, is truly a mosaic of people from all over the U.S and Canada. The brunch not only satisfied my appetite for a tasty meal out but also equipped me for stimulating conversation spiced with humour.

The next morning our bags were packed and we were ready to head further west, although I must admit we were dragging our feet a little. The shrimp boil turned out to be much more fun than we had anticipated. The feast was accompanied with a live band. The lead singer, a Hawaiian man, could not only play a mean guitar, he also strummed a ukulele in a typical Hawaiian style. His story revealed that he’d played with both Queensryche and Kiss. Liz announced that we were only staying one hour. Our hopes of an early night disappeared quickly with each song. Julie had a shock wakeup as the dog slipped out while we were loading the car. She ran the dessert streets chasing a dog that just wanted to be chased!

A refreshing nap restored us all for some more shenanigans that evening. Who ever thought of feeding us all trough-style was definitely thinking! Thirty-five feet of tabletop was wrapped in paper and then the shrimp boil was

Our Pacific Coast trip will no doubt be filled with more of the same wonderful and challenging experiences I am sure. Good times are what you make of them and the three of us seem to be a ‘portable party.’ Where we go is where the fun arrives.

Hockey coaches: what’s in a name?

I think every hockey fan out there, regardless of their allegiance, chimed in on the Mike Babcock signing by the Toronto Maple Leafs last week.

after coach of the day.

Social media blew up immediately after the surprise signing was announced. Every Tom (McVie), Dick (Duff) and Harry (Howell) had something to say about the optimistic future of the franchise that Babcock called Canada’s team.

Back when there was only six teams and therefore only six coaches, it seemed that every bench boss was an iconic hockey name.

That may be a stretch and may draw the ire of fans of the other six Canadian NHL teams.

Any way you slice it, it was big news. Just the day before, it appeared that if Babcock didn’t stay in Detroit, he’d only go to Buffalo.

Sorry Sabres, Shanny came with his wallet full.

From the likes of Toe Blake to Punch Imlach to Billy Reay and on to Sid Abel, Harry Sinden and Emile ‘The Cat’ Francis, those guys were household names among that original six.

People who know I’m a long-suffering Leafs fan were immediately asking my opinion on what this means to the Leafs. I can honestly say I’m cautiously optimistic and a tad reluctant to anoint him the hero of Hogtown.

While part of me wants to get excited about the prospect of the so-called best coach in hockey taking the helm in Toronto, my cynical side says we really need to wait and see.

Shanahan and company have spent the spring lining up front office types and coaching staff to compliment their new look but nothing has changed as far as talent.

I expect things will get moving pretty quickly as the July 1 free agent day approaches.

Jettisoning Kessel and Phaneuf has to be a priority if they can get some value in return.

Outside of JVR and Reilly, everyone should be a prospect for trade, in my opinion.

Babcock is the biggest personality they’ve hired as coach since the departure of Pat Quinn, another sought-

Later came guys like Don Cherry, Fred Shero, Scotty Bowman and Al Arbour, all of whom carved out Hall of Fame coaching careers.

The generation that included Mike Keenan, Pat Burns, Badger Bob Johnson and Quinn seemed to carry on the tradition.

The recent trend to get away from the ‘legendary’ type coaches of the past has had good results, but it seems that the names have somehow become interchangeable. From Bylsma and Capuano to Boucher and Jon Cooper, they have all had success but who really knows who they are.

Babcock brings at least that to the Leafs.

Having steered team Canada in the Olympics and having won two cups with the Red Wings, he’s known as a hard-nosed but fair guy who will get the most out of the band of misfits he’s been put in charge of.

That will only happen if Shanahan and the Leafs clean house and set him up to succeed.

After all, you’re only as good as your last accomplishment.

Council Report for May 25

Council makes new appointments

With the untimely death of Rick Atkin, it is necessary to make some new appointments to various boards and committees. The appointments were made at the Monday, May 25 Council meeting.

Bill Dunn had been appointed as a citizen representative to the committee of adjustment for 1 year and will now be the Council appointee for his term of office.

Replacing Dunn as citizen appointee will be Derek Friesen.

Councillor Dunn is also appointed to the Union Water Board of Management.

Councillor John Jacobs will become Council’s appointee to ERCA and will no longer be council’s appointee to the Committee of Adjustment.

Ruth Orton, Leamington’s Director of Legal and Legislative Services, said that there are more appointments to be made, but this report dealt only with legislatively required appointments.

The Engineering Assistant, Lindsay Dean, has been promoted to Leamington’s second Drainage Superintendent. Because she has passed the required OMAFRA courses and has the experience for the position, she is qualified for this job. Moreover, it turns out that she has been doing this work for some time now. A great advantage to the municipality is that now her salary will be partially reimbursed by the provincial government and the municipality will actually save a few dollars for at least three years.

Deputy Mayor Hilda MacDonald asked what the justification was for a very substantial increase in pay when the employees throughout the corporation are not receiving anything.

The CAO, Peter Neufeld, explained that it is a new job that recognized the actual work being done. The wage is for the job, and is not a raise in pay for the same job. Moreover, the raise is graduated over the course of 5 years.

Citizen requests dog ownership bylaw exemption

Rarely is Municipal Council given an opportunity to exercise its right to grant special exemptions to its own rules, but Monday, May 25 their chance came up. A recent retiree who has moved to Leamington owns three dogs: a 10-yearold greyhound, a 13-year-old terrier, and a recently rescued saluki. She has discovered that Leamington has a by-law limiting homes to only two. Rather than ignore the rules, the resident came before Council to request an exemption. In her communication to Council she went so far as to

say, “If you require references to attest to my ability to care for these dogs and how I am contributing to this community, I can provide them.”

The by-law only allows an exemption for 12 months. An alternative proposed by the Director of Legal and Legislative Services was to amend the by-law, removing the limit of two dogs and making that limit higher.

What members of Council did not know is that any reference to 3 or more dogs is covered in the Official Plan and Zoning by-law and they would have to be amended to permit 3 dogs in a home.

After administration made the situation clear, Council agreed to grant the exemption and let administration return a report concerning the impact of any change.

Subdivision plan approval extended by council

Development of the internal streets on the Destiny Estates Subdivision just east of Malibu Drive and north of Robson Road is proceeding.

The developer has requested an extension to the draft plan of subdivision for three years. In the report to Council May 25 on the matter, Danielle Truax, Leamington’s Manager of Planning Services, states: “In considering the request, Administration is satisfied that the draft approved plan of subdivision is an appropriate use of lands designated... No changes have been proposed to the draft approved plan of subdivision.”

The request was supported by Council, and will be forwarded to County Council for their decision.

Pool to return to ultraviolet/chlorine system

At the May 25 meeting, Leamington Council received a request from Terry Symons, Leamington’s Acting Manager of Recreation, Tourism and Culture, for permission to return the pool at the Recreation Complex to an ultraviolet/liquid chlorine system from its conversion to a salt water system. The conversion was done in 2007.

In his report, Mr. Symons explains that consultants “highlighted that unless a pool and its infrastructure are specifically designed for salt water, only a chlorinebased system should be utilized. Without consideration for the corrosive effects of salt, serious and non-reversible deterioration of not only the pool infrastructure such as the piping and pumps, but ventilation equipment and structural components within the room can occur.”

The work is anticipated to fall within the capital budget that was approved earlier this year.

Drain outlet causes headaches

Some time ago the municipality received a signed petition under the Drainage Act requesting action over increased erosion in a ravine south of County Road 20.

Research has revealed that the ravine has no status as a municipal drain: it appears that at some time when the road was Provincial Highway 18 the Ministry of Transport simply decided to use it as the outlet for the drainage system and catchbasins along the south side of the road. Landowners on both the north and south side tied into this road drain and all use the ravine as their outlet; they currently have no financial obligation to address this situation.

There is no doubt that the ravine needs protecting. The question is, how to do it with the proper legal authority. Unfortunately, the original petitioners do not represent a sufficient area to drive the work along. Consequently, the Leamington Drainage Superintendent, Lu-Ann Barreto, and Leamington’s Manager of Engineering Services, Allan Botham, are recommending that Leamington Council encourage Essex County to sign the petition as the Road Authority to permit the investigation into the solution.

Council recognized the necessity at the May 25 meeting of council, and agreed to send a request to the County to become involved.

Robson Road Park to be renamed after Councillor Rick Atkin

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

At the Monday, May 25 Council meeting, Leamington Council decided that a suitable memorial to the life and dedicated public service of former Councillor Rick Atkin, who died on April 21, would be to name the marina park, south of Robson Road, Rick Atkin Park. This is a unique move on the part of Leamington Council in a unique situation. Many suggestions were received from the public recommending suitable gestures of recognition for Rick, but because of his involvement in the waterfront and that park’s development from its very inception, renaming the park was selected.

Leamington has a policy for naming or renaming parks that was adopted back in the autumn of 2011. In part it says, “In the case of individual naming, Council will consider the following factors: (a) The contribution a group or individual has made in public life for the well-being of Leamington; (b) The person must be a role model and open to close scrutiny relative to their character, integrity and values; (c) Community involvement must be exceptional. The community involvement would have had a dramatic influence or impact on the residents of Leamington over an extended period of time; (d) The contribution including the length of service or level of commitment or responsibility must be extraordinary.”

Needless to say, Rick Atkin qualified in all these respects.

After comments from Terry Fink and Paul Anthony, who were friends and colleagues of Rick, Council members added their own comments and passed the motion unanimously.

Top 12 finish in Miss Universe Canada

Catherine Valle of Leamington competed in the Miss Universe Canada 2015 from May 16 - 23 in Toronto.

The University of Western student finished in the top 12 to compete in the final round.

A preliminary competition took place on Thursday. Every girl competed in evening wear and swimwear. Interviews were on Friday. These 3 categories, along with humanitarian work, made up their preliminary scores. The top 20 was announced on Saturday.

“My name was announced last although they said it was no particular order. The top 20 competed in swimwear and based on that score the top 12 were announced. The top 12 then competed in evening wear. I was so excited to get to walk in my gown one more time! It was stunning. It was custom made by Franco Angileri of Angileri Designs on Erie Street in Windsor,” stated Valle.

Valle had 37 friends and family in the audience to cheer her on.

“The experience is like no other, and I am returning to

of the world and of myself. The people I met were incredible, from the delegates to the sponsors and judges. I am so grateful for the entire experience,” stated Valle.

Fire deemed suspicious; public assistance requested

On May 18 at approximately 4:30 a.m. the Leamington Fire Services responded to a fire on Marlborough Street. Two separate residential buildings were damaged in the fire with a total damage value of $325,000. The Leamington OPP and Crime Unit were dispatched and began an investigation.

As of May 21 the OPP Crime Unit deemed the fire to be suspicious in nature due to physical evidence at the scene, which cannot be disclosed. OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Unit and the Ontario Fire Marshall are investigating this possible arson.

The OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in this arson. If anyone has any information they are asked to call Detective P. Bawden at the Leamington OPP Crime Unit 519723-2491.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Leamington with fresh views

Catherine Valle in her Franco Angileri gown - Submitted photo

Learning computer skills opens whole new world for adults

By Sheila McBrayne

Dien Chung didn’t know anything about computers. Her daughter tried to teach her, but that didn’t work. She tried to learn on her own, but she just couldn’t remember how to work her computer.

She signed up for the Computer Skills Readiness Program last fall and now the “over 50” year old not only knows how to turn on her computer, but she’s capable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. The Computer Skills Readiness Program is part of the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Adult Continuing Education Program. This is the first year for the computer component, and classes have been full. The class size is kept to 12, with three sessions offered – 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (5 days a week); and Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The classes run every nine weeks starting in September. Classes are full, but begin again this fall. Classes are so popular, there’s a waiting list.

This course consists of an introduction to basic computer terminology and vocabulary. Learners will explore the various types of software including Microsoft Office Programs and e-mail. Support for all learner’s individual needs will be addressed during the course. When it comes to learning computers, The Computer Job Readiness Program has it all for the novice computer user. A strong focus on computer literacy, numeracy and computer skills is emphasized.

“I feel so good. I want everyone to know. I am over 50 now and now I know computers very good. I can type emails by myself,” said Chung who feels very liberated to be able to use a computer. And she’s not alone.

Instructor Meaghen McKinley sees the pride her adult students take in learning to use the computer, programs and most recently social media. “Some of them didn’t know how to turn a computer on… Dien’s creating a blog now,”

Computer Skills Readiness Program

she said.

McKinley said some of her students were displaced Heinz employees who were looking for basic computer training. And, other students have been seniors who were otherwise scared of their computers and now can Skype with their grandkids.

Carol VanRoie was in the Continuing Education program working on attaining her GED (Ontario High School Equiv-

Pickard ranks No. 2 on the PROFIT/Chatelaine W100

PROFIT and Chatelaine have ranked Jackie Pickard of Jakait Group in Kingsville as No. 2 on the 17th annual W100 list of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.

Published in the June issue of Canadian Business and online at PROFITguide.com and Chatelaine.com, the W100 ranks female entrepreneurs with a proprietary formula that considers the size, growth rate and profitability of the businesses they own and run.

“You need a bold vision, an innovative strategy and loads of tenacity to earn a spot on the W100,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “Every person on this list represents the pinnacle of business success in Canada. Their stories are inspiring and instructive for those seeking to excel as an entrepreneur.”

“Kingsville and Leamington are home to some of the countries hardest working families, and our growth is a direct result of wanting to partner with those families,” said Jackie Pickard, President, Jakait Inc. “By focusing on the bigger picture and understanding business isn’t about short-term profit but about long-term trust that has enabled us to grow along side our customers.”

Jakait is a packaging manufacturer and distributor in Southwestern Ontario, with extra attention spent on the greenhouse and agri-food industry. Since 2005, the primary focus has been customer service, being large enough to be price competitive and small enough to be nimble, and customer centric. In addition to being ranked as No. 2 on the PROFIT/ Chatelaine W100, the Jakait Group has been ranked the past 4 years on the PROFIT 500, a ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies.

alency Certificate) and decided to learn computer skills as well. “It’s awesome. She’s [McKinley] very patient and a great teacher… It was on my bucket list,” she said. “Carol didn’t know how to do email and now she emails me several times a day. She’s even using emoticons,” said McKinley. To register stop by the Adult and Continuing Education Greater Essex County District School Board offices at 215 Talbot Street, East, Leamington.

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satisfied customer, Jacob Dyck of Leamington, “Thank you for helping me with my mortgage, I am very happy with your service.”

Meaghen McKinley, ESL/LBS instructor, Adult and Continuing Education with the Greater Essex County District School Board has full classes of adults who want to learn computer skills. (SUN Photo)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Career goals are front and center, Aries. Try to process any fears that may have held you back before now, and you will discover that those fears are unfounded.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

This week you discover a good mix of creativity and practicality that you can put to use at work and at home, Taurus. Make it last as long as possible to reap the rewards.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you are capable of making big decisions, but you're not entirely sure if you want to just yet. Bide your time and think everything through for the next several days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you have put in long hours on a big project, and now is the time to buckle down and put in one last great effort. After that you can finally relax.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, things will fall into place sooner than you expect if you focus on the things that you can accomplish. Wishing and hoping won't get you far.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, others continue to send you mixed messages. While this may be confusing, soon you will learn to navigate others' signals and make the right decisions.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, your schedule is loaded with a lot of commitments. While things might seem hectic from time to time, remember that your hard work now will pay off in the future.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Reevaluate what is most important to you and set a new plan in motion, Scorpio. Others will be very supportive and serve as sounding boards as you determine where to go next.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, take a deep breath and relax when faced with a difficult decision this week. Trust your instincts and make a decision you are truly confident in.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, an authority figure wants to challenge you this week, so show him or her what you really are made of. Your ideas are valid, and you just need to assert yourself.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you are more than willing to give it your all this week. You are accustomed to giving your best effort so this challenge should be nothing you can't handle.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, a tight schedule has you focused on the tasks at hand. You are more than capable of handling what's on your plate.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MAY 24

Bob Dylan, Singer (74)

MAY 25

Octavia Spencer, Actress (45)

MAY 26

Stevie Nicks, Singer (67)

MAY 27

Jack McBrayer, Actor (42)

MAY 28

Jep Robertson, Reality Star (37)

MAY 29

Melanie Brown, Singer (40)

MAY 30

Idina Menzel, Actress (44)

The Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) class at Adult and Continuing Education, Leamington Campus, supported food banks in Leamington and Kingsville by using $500 from United Way Centraide to purchase specific food items. From left to right are Captain Charlene Vincent of The Salvation Army, Leamington, Carol V.R., Drew Logan, Robert Giroux and Tina Neufeld.

LBS class supports “Think Global Act Local” program

“Think about others” is a well-known phrase that motivated the afternoon Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) class at Adult & Continuing Education, Leamington Campus, to look at the needs of others. The class participated in a program offered by United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex County called “Think Global Act Local”. The program was designed for students to understand issues in the community and learn how United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex County helps.

Teacher Kathryn Mamo worked with the students to brainstorm for a project that would help members of the community. It was decided that the group would support local food banks in Leamington and Kingsville. Once approved by United Way Centraide, the LBS class used the $500 from United Way Centraide to shop for specific items requested by the food banks. The class visited the Salvation Army Food Bank on May 5 with their donations. On May 7 the LBS class donated items to the Kingsville Community Food Bank.

The LBS class also ran a can drive at the Adult & Continuing Education, Leamington Campus, where the LBS computer classes generously donated items for the food banks. Staff at the Campus and the Employment Assessment Centre in Leamington also participated in the project.

The class also wanted to support two programs run by the St. John’s Anglican Church. St John’s Angel Cupboard is open to members of the community in need of clothing items. The students went shopping for clothing items that were needed for men and teenagers. The Angel Cupboard provides clothing and accessories for men, women, and children on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

The second program that the class supported was the Community Kitchen Weekly Meal. On May 13 the students volunteered to help with the preparation and set-up for the Wednesday evening meal. The Community Kitchen Weekly Meal is offered every Wednesday evening 4:00-5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. There is no charge, and all are welcome.

The “Think Global Act Local” project was an opportunity for the LBS class to give back to their community.

Assistant Governor Julie Ricci, left, presented Chuck and Wendy Parsons with the COG Award at a recent Leamington Rotary Club meeting. The award was first presented at the District Conference. The COG award is presented to individuals for their exemplary past and continuing service to the District.

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OPP charge Leamington couple with child pornography offences

The OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit has charged a Leamington couple following a 4-month child pornography investigation.

On May 21, police from the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, the OPP Technical Crime Unit and the Leamington OPP Detachment executed a search warrant at a Leamington residence. Six computer devices and other items pertinent to the investigation were seized. Some of the items seized contained images of child sexual abuse.

A 41-year-old Leamington woman has been charged with possession of child pornography (x4), make available child pornography (x2), and distributing child pornography

A 48-year old Leamington man has been charged with possession of child pornography.

The two accused were held in custody following their arrest and attended a bail hearing on May 22, 2015.

The woman was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in June at the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington.

The man was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear later this week at the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington.

The investigation is continuing.

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Shelter Boxes to Nepal

Leamington Rotary Club President Chuck Parsons and several Rotarians took the opportunity to inspect and admire a shelter box put on display at a recent club meeting. Guest speakers Jamie Yeates and assistant Derek Locke from Rotary International inspired members of the Club with their insight, experience and understanding of the process of Disaster Management that is getting shelter boxes and other damage control tools to people in different locations around the world hit by disaster, the most recent being the people of Nepal. Derek explained how highly skilled teams of Rotarians work to efficiently direct their energies and get “boots on the ground” in times and places of crisis. The Leamington Club financially supports the shelter box project.

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BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

The Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and the Leamington Arts Centre present: Event No. 1 “Imagining Angels”

Thursday, May 28, 7:00 p.m. at Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot Street W. “Imagining Angels” is a documentary film about the making of the opera, “Pat & Emilia,” produced by Pat Jeflyn and Kim Kristy. It is a beautiful tribute to Windsor photographer, Pat Sturn, and Windsor opera singer, Emilia Cundari. It is also the perfect introduction to Event No. 2, the actual opera, “Pat and Emilia” which will be performed Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church.

Event No. 1 - General admission $10 at the door. Call 519326-2711 for more information.

Event No. 2 - Adult - $25; student - $10 at the door. Tickets available at Thomson Guardian Drugs. Call 519-839- 4347 for more information.

A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 p.m.

You will experience a scene from THE ODD COUPLE. You will also get a taste of the upcoming fall production of SHIRLEY VALENTINE.

The Walkerville Collegiate Dance Troupe will perform. There will be show tunes and more from some of your favourite local performers.

This is a variety show that you will not want to miss. Tickets: $10 Adults and Seniors. Students: $5.

MOSTLY CANADIAN FIDDLING

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

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

This is a “by donation” event.

THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon - Postponed

SUMMER CAMPS AT THE BANK THEATRE

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

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

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Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

Fundraising concert to help support St. John’s community outreach meal program

Volunteers needed year-round

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church is hosting a fundraising concert – St. John’s Rocks for Community Meals –in support of the Community Meal Outreach Program held weekly at the church.

All are welcome to come out and enjoy entertainment by the Little Tomato Theatre, Dale Butler, Terry Raisbeck, Jody Raffoul, Kaitlyn Clifford and Ashley Clifford, as well as organist John Tofflemire and accompanist JC Leeson. A reception will follow.

The concert is on Friday, June 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Tickets are $10 (suggested do-

nation), available by calling the church office at 519-3263111.

The Community Meal Outreach Program at St. John’s currently serves on average 62 guests per week, provides lunches to school-aged children for the next day, and delivers meals to shut-ins (mainly from the parish). St. John’s partner, North Leamington United Mennonite Church, joins them on the fourth Wednesday of the month by preparing and hosting the meal.

The program also consists of holiday meals at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Twice monthly the Angel Cupboard is open for guests to access gently used clothing.

There is no charge for meals or clothes.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 - The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is offering a Free 4-week prenatal series beginning Thursday, May 28 in Leamington. Call to register: 519-326-5716 ext. 2100. Join other expecting couples and learn about what to expect during labour, birth and the early weeks with your baby.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 - Free Scam & Fraud Seminar, 1:30 p.m., Migration Hall, 170 Main St. E., Kingsville. Speakers: 3 law enforcement specialists providing solutions to the important topic of scam and fraud prevention. No charge, refreshments available. Info: Kingsville OPP Detachment 519-733-2345.

SUNDAY, MAY 31 - The Heritage Choir presents their annual Spring Program at the Heritage Centre 31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington at 7:00 p.m. German and English Songs of Spring and Hymns of Praise will be sung. Offering for Leamington Mennonite Home and Meat Canner will be taken. Come join us to Praise God’s name in song.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Monday Music at the Marina starts June 1, with ‘Musical Mates’, Brad and Lynn Bailey. Approximately 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs (and possibly some mosquito repellant, relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: Brad or Lynn at 519-326-4825.

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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - Sun Parlor Home Annual Yard Sale, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All the treasures will be for sale in the front yard of the Sun Parlor Home. Proceeds go towards a new Resident Bus.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 - Awakenings

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Leamington Ecumenical Refugee Committee

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - The Board of Directors of the Migrant Worker Community Program will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Cactus Room, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East, Kingsville. If you are interested in serving on the board or need additional information please call 519-325-0876.

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

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

Community Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events.

Students are encouraged to volunteer and obtain their necessary hours. To date over 400 student hours have been accumulated since the 2010 inception of the weekly program.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Contact the church office 519-326-3111 if interested. Donations are always cheerfully accepted.

Andrew Banar named Canadian Down Syndrome Hero

Andrew Banar has been named Canadian Down Syndrome Hero for the second time, first receiving the honour in 2012.

Andrew was nominated by Dianne Sedore-McCoy. “He is a hero, not because he has Down Syndrome and because of his business, but because he goes above and beyond to make the world better for those who are facing challenges,” wrote Sedore-McCoy, a grandparent of a child with Down Syndrome. “With role models like Andrew, I am confident that my granddaughter will have a place in this world and be accepted for who she is.”

A Pasta Dinner Fundraiser has been planned for Friday, June 19 to honour Andrew. The event will take place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 5 p.m. with the meal being served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Advance tickets only. Call Tara Brown (519-996-8187) or Karen Pickle (519-819-5250) for more information.

All proceeds from the event will go toward Andrew’s Helping Sick Kids Campaign and a new Cardinal Carter bursary honouring Andrew.

About Andrew: Andrew Banar was born with Down Syndrome and has been challenged with many of the associated health issues. Andrew has always been happy and has lived life to its fullest. He is fearless and pursues interests and hobbies with excitement and dedication and he’s a great source of inspiration and love for his large circle of extended family and friends.

Andrew keeps busy and active within the community. He graduated from St. Clair College – Life Skills Program in June 2014, works part time at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven, has volunteered at Leamington hospital, volunteered at Walmart, and has worked at the Kingsville Golf Course. Andrew takes drum lessons and is a serious fan of music and movies.

Andrew has also been recognized for his leadership, entrepreneurial success, and his positive role model through many awards.

Andrew, with the help of his mom Karen, also runs Group Hug Apparel. They sell the popular tees, hoodies, and other cool items at a slew of events, festivals, and charity fundraisers (and now worldwide through the GHA web store), with a portion of the proceeds donated to many important charities and community organizations.

Kingsville Community Policing holding free scam and fraud seminar this Saturday

Cheated? Deceived? Tricked? Ripped off? Victimized? Conned? Bamboozled? Have you ever been victimized in a scam? Do you find yourself increasingly nervous about answering the telephone or front door for fear that someone will try to get money from you?

A free Scam and Fraud Prevention seminar will be presented Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Migration Hall (170 Main St. E.) in Kingsville. The presentation is being held to try to answer questions regarding the most prevalent scams that are currently occurring. The event is sponsored by the Kingsville Community Policing Committee. Safeguards are needed to help prevent the public from being cheated, tricked or fraudulently taken advantage of, and there will be three Law Enforcement Specialists on hand to educate the public on what to look for and be wary of.

The event is open to the public. The presentation is free, there is plenty of free parking and refreshments will be available.

For more information contact Kingsville OPP Detachment at 519-733-2345.

BMO commits $30,000 to Erie Shores Hospice

BMO representatives gathered at Leamington District Memorial Hospital to show their support for the new Erie Shores Hospice that will be built in Leamington. They went to announce that BMO has joined the many donors with a commitment of $30,000 toward the new Hospice facility.

Erie Shores Hospice will be a 10-bed facility that supports patients and their families in a home-like atmosphere with service providers who have unique expertise with the sensitive circumstances of those seeking care. With construction underway, the Hospice services expertly provided by the Hospice of Windsor Essex County will soon be serving South Essex County with a much needed service.

Local BMO representatives lobbied extensively to secure this leadership gift and were proud to be on hand for this important commitment announcement.

Celebrating the announcement, from left to right, are: Joan McSweeney, Erie Shores Hospice Capital Campaign Member; Remo DiPaolo, Investment Sales Manager, WindsorEssex; Luigi Congi, Financial Planner, Leamington area; Lisa Pugh, Leamington Branch Manager; Jack Bommarito, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Leamington; and Jim Inglis, Regional Vice President, Windsor/Essex.

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

Join us at Lifetree Café. We gather weekly to explore life and faith. It’s an hour-long experience that features real stories of real people, friendly conversation, laughter, fun and spiritual insights. Come and join us every Tuesday evening 6:15 - 7:15 pm at The Hippie Chick Cafe, 197 Talbot St. W. For more info call Paul @ 519-965-3617 or email lifetreecafe@leamingtonunitedchurch.com

LDSS EcoTeam leads impressive blue-green algae summit

By Bill Chaplin

On Wednesday, May 20 the Marina Pavilion was the site of a day-long information meeting about Cyanophyta in Lake Erie’s western basin.

Cyanophyta? It is another term for Cyanobacteria or Blue-green Algae, and it is a topic that you are going to see and hear about more and more as its threat to health and economic prosperity grows. You may have read about the impact of Zebra Mussels in the lake, or the threat of Chinese Carp on the fishing industry, but these pale in comparison to the menace that unchecked growth of blue-green algae represents to people and industries surrounding Lake Erie. Wednesday’s summit meeting was the second event organized locally to spread the word, and the EcoTeam at Leamington District Secondary School played a vital role in gathering important information.

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Groups that included Gr 5 students from David Suzuki School, Gr 12 Biology students from Leamington High School, scientists, politicians, concerned citizens, conservation groups, and representatives from the fishing and agricultural industries worked together to identify concerns and potential solutions to the algae bloom problem.

LDSS EcoTeam members, the organizers of the summit, are pictured with International Joint Commission Scientist Raj Bejankiwar. Raj spoke about Canada-US efforts to combat the recurring harmful algae blooms that have been affecting Lake Erie in recent years. (Photos submitted)

OBITUARY

Robert Baillie MacKenzie

With profound sadness, and faith that his journey continues in God’s presence, we regret to announce the passing of Robert B. MacKenzie on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Royal Oak Long Term Care, age 90.

Loving husband of the late Betty Mackenzie (nee Wiper) (2012). Dear father of Randy (Penny), Robin MacKenzie-Hepburn, the late Rick (1999), the late Marianne (2007). Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Caitlin Hubber, Heather Jackson (Matt), Andrew, Christopher, Stephen, Amanda, Graham, and proud great-grandfather of Grant, Sophia, Alex, Henry and Sydney. Dear brother to Jack Mackenzie (Ethel), Jim Mackenzie (late Evelyn) and Eric Mackenzie (late Gail). Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Agnes MacKenzie, brother William MacKenzie (late Pat) and his sister Barbara Brooks (late Jim). Survived by many caring brothers and sisters-inlaw and nieces and nephews.

Robert was a former employee of the H.J. Heinz Company with over 30 years of service. He was a dedicated member of the Leamington United Church and active in the Leamington minor sports community.

Family and friends will be received at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., Leamington, on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Robert’s life. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631).

Memorial donations to the Leamington United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

Worship 7:30 pm

Pentecostal

Worship

11 am

Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 www.knox-leamington.com Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Mass: 5 pm (English)

Masses: 7:30 am (English)

(Italian, English) 10:30 am (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

OBITUARY

Phillip Gordon Wheeler

Born on May 31, 1951 and passed away suddenly on May 17, 2015, just shy of his 64th birthday. Beloved husband of Susan and cherished father of Jeffery (Cher), David (Joanne), Keith (2012) and Lacey. Loving son of Ida and Henry (2010). Adored brother of Trudy (Beth) and Bill (Donna). Survived by grandchildren Samantha, Kodey, Ryan, McKensee and Joshua. Memorial arrangements to follow at a later date with donations, in lieu of flowers, graciously accepted by the Leamington Salvation Army Church, 88 Setterington Street, Leamington ON N8H 1T6

OBITUARY

Bernhard Dyck

Bernhard “Ben” Dyck, 92 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Shirley Biekx

Shirley Ellen Biekx, 84 years, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Beloved wife for 65 years to the late Edward “Ted” Biekx (April 3, 2015).

Dear mother of Eddie Biekx (the late Judy), Eugene (Judy Fejko), Janet Pepper (Scott).

Twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren also survive. Dear sister of the late Audrey Thompson and the late John Setterington.

At Shirley’s request, cremation has taken place. In accordance to Ted and Shirley’s wishes, they will be interred together at a private family graveside service.

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

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

Loving husband of Johanna for 67 years. Beloved father of Henry (Lynn), Paul (Sue), and the late John (November 2013) (Della). Dearest Opa of Melissa (Chris), Matthew (Lindsay), Daniel (Amanda), Chris (Melanie), Adam (Christie), Nathan (Tanya), and great-Opa of 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Bernhard and Elisabeth (nee Funk), and his brothers Rudy and Cornelius. Survived by his sister-in-law Helen and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Ben’s life will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. from Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street, Leamington with Vic Winter officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations, made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home, would be appreciated.

Family and friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Church bell will ring out 90 times to celebrate 90 years

On Sunday, May 31, 2015 the Leamington United Church will be celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada. The actual date of the Anniversary is June 10, but Leamington United has chosen to celebrate early. The church bell at Leamington United Church will ring out 90 times before worship begins on May 31 at 10:30 a.m.

“We thought we should let people know what we were doing, as we didn’t want anyone to think there was a town emergency,” said the church’s minister, Rev. Paul Rodey. The United Church of Canada is inviting all churches –no matter what denomination – to ring their bells 90 times at 10:30 a.m. on the actual anniversary date of Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in support of the church’s 90th milestone.

LDSS EcoTeam leads impressive blue-green algae summit

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This group of students, under the guidance and with the hard work of their faculty advisor, Mrs. Lisa Jeffery, have already elevated the status of Leamington’s public high school to Gold Ecostatus by raising the awareness of the staff and students to practices that protect the environment and save both money and energy at the school.

In addition, in an aggressive outreach program to local elementary schools the LDSS EcoTeam has actively spread the word on correcting ecologically harmful problems and raising consciousness about good stewardship and conservation in schools. In addition to all of this, the EcoTeam has focused on the blue-green algae problem in Lake Erie.

Earlier this year The Southpoint Sun reported on a public meeting at the Leamington Municipal Council Chambers on the topic of this threat. The EcoTeam was present in full force at that event, and subsequently have spent months arranging for an impressive range of experts to attend the summit and address a select group of students and public about this topic.

Of the almost 200 attending, almost half were elementary school students from the David Suzuki School in Windsor. The other half were a select group of high school science students, parents, leading politicians, and representatives of businesses and industries most directly impacted by the crisis in Lake Erie. All were there to hear the information and the warnings from a blue ribbon panel of speakers.

Accepting the invitation to attend the summit were: Dr. Katie Stammler, Water Quality Specialist from the Essex Region Conservation Authority; Erin Hillis, researcher from the Great Lakes Institute at the University of Windsor; Dr. Justine Taylor, Energy and Environmental Coordinator for the Greenhouse Vegetable Growers; Leo Guilbeaut, chair of the Grains and Oilseeds branch of the Field Crop Farmers; Raj Bejankiwar, Lake Erie Ecosystem Priority Initiative scientist from the International Joint Commission; Mallory Jutzi, environmental scientist with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment; and Nicola Crawhall, Deputy Director of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. This is a partial list of some of the powerful minds who were present to share vital information and insight with the attendees.

Also in attendance were representatives from both federal and provincial ministries present to act as resource sources for discussions that included what farms are doing and can do to reduce their contributions to the problem, what homeowners along the lake can do to help prevent their

contributions to the problem, the potential impact on commercial fishing in the Western Basin, and more.

Mayor Rick Masse from Pelee Island spoke about both the catastrophic experience the island has had due to the algae toxins, what it is doing and what must be done to protect the island’s residents and visitors.

Leamington Mayor John Paterson spoke about what the municipality is doing to try and reduce its contribution to algae growth.

All in all, it was a most impressive informational event. Why all this effort for (mostly) school children who are not the ‘movers and shakers’ who can make change? The explanation is simple, and can be illustrated with a quote

that was mentioned in Mrs. Jeffery’s welcoming address to the audience. David Phillips, the senior climatologist with Environment Canada said at a past conference, “80% of environmental messages are introduced in homes by young people.”

The most effective way to jump-start change is to get the word out to as many young people as possible — their excitement, enthusiasm and new-found knowledge will spur Lake Erie region families to contact the many politicians who do have the power and just need the prodding to get to work. What is more, these are the people who will be in charge in the future.

Plans underway for MOSAIC Cultural Festival

Interested participants welcome

South Essex Community Council (SECC) will be working with a variety of community organizations and private businesses to coordinate the MOSAIC Cultural Festival scheduled to take place July 24-26.

MOSAIC is a weekend-long celebration of culture and diversity through food, music, art, crafts, dance and song.

“Leamington and the surrounding area is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country and this deserves celebration. It makes our community unique, especially since so many of those cultures are represented in restaurants and businesses located in Uptown Leamington,” says Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director.

SECC will once again be working alongside the Leamington BIA as it plans its annual Sidewalk Sale. The idea is to bring people into the uptown core, not only to shop and support local merchants, but also to try some of the fantastic restaurants that are located in Leamington.

New this year will be an opening reception on the evening of Friday, July 24. SECC is looking for interested cultural groups, restaurants and individuals to participate. There are tentative plans to coordinate a parade of nations into the uptown core. Saturday’s events will happen in Uptown Leamington with a variety of restaurants offering sampler plates and traditional dishes for participants to try. On Sunday, events will move to the various ethno-cultural clubs and other service organizations in the Leamington area, who will host “villages” on their sites. MOSAIC participants will be able to visit as many villages as they like, and free transportation will once again be provided by SECC.

Information on MOSAIC can be found on the SECC website www.secc.on.ca and more details will be added as partners and events for the weekend are confirmed. Maps, menus and a full itinerary will be available in mid to late June so community members can start planning their MOSAIC weekend.

If you are interested in getting involved with this great community event, call Carolyn Warkentin at 519-326-8629.

Eco-Team works on greening project

Last week, Gore Hill Public School’s Extreme EcoTeam continued with their greening project. The trails of the nature centre leading to the outdoor classroom were mulched and the garden areas were prepared for the coming summer.

The school hopes to maintain its Silver Eco-schools certification.

Gore Hill students load mulch to place on the Chamberlain Trail in the school’s nature area as part of this year’s greening project.

Principal Bill Cervini and students Ryan Klassen, Katerina Lekaj and Allie Barnewall work on the school’s butterfly garden during their greening project, part of Eco-Schools Ontario.

LDSS drama team wins awards

By Bryan Jessop

Honours earned for their annual Sears Ontario Drama Festival performance has left Leamington District Secondary School students at a loss for words.

Led by drama department head and teacher Joel Lewsaw as director, a cast of eight students from LDSS earned the Best Ensemble Award of Excellence at the district level of this year’s competition. One of those eight actors — Sammar Charif — was declared the winner of the Theatre Ensemble Star Award. The Leamington team was one of 14 from across the WindsorEssex area to converge upon Walkerville High School during the third week of March.

“It was awesome. It was a good weekend. I was very happy with how it all turned out.”

– Joel Lewsaw

The cast, hand-picked by Lewsaw, spent the months of January and February rehearsing their play of choice, Emotional Baggage. The team also included one student who served as technical director overseeing lights and sound and another who designed and created the set. Most of the participating students are in Grades 11 and 12.

The district event was the fourth in a row to include an LDSS entry, starting with 2012 when Lewsaw joined the school’s staff.

From there, the team performed Emotional Baggage — written by University of Western Michigan student Lindsay Price — three times at The Bank Theatre and Meeting PIace. The play, written without dialogue, was presented to the public Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16. Each night’s

show attracted an audience of about 50 people and also included visual art displays, guitar performances, the school’s choir and band. Collectively, the three-night event was known as the LDSS Night of the Arts. “It was awesome,” said Lewsaw. “It was a good weekend. I was very happy

Guest speaker will discuss Lyme Disease and treatment options

Because Lyme Disease is on the rise in this area, the Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group is extending an invitation to those interested in learning more about this devastating, life altering illness to join them at their next meeting when they will host special guest speaker Dr. Angela Lee.

Dr. Lee, LLND (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society), will discuss Lyme Disease and co-infections. This meeting offers a rare opportunity to listen to a naturopathic doctor well versed in Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses, and treatment options.

The meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Willow Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. All are welcome.

with how it all turned out.”

At each district competition, the Sears Drama Festival board of directors sends one bilingual adjudicator to assess each performance. Leamington’s first SDF was in 2012, a performance of Much Ado About Shakespeare — written by Lewsaw. The LDSS group took first place, and advanced to the regional level in Chatham. The following year, student-written Super Nerd was performed by the Leamington group. Last year, the team performed Oh Brother and moved on to the regional level in Hamilton.

The school’s drama department didn’t take much of a break following the Emotional Baggage per-

formances, as auditions are beginning this week for Bleacher Bums – A Nine Inning Comedy. Based on a group of fans watching a Cubs game, the newest LDSS offering will be presented at The Bank Theatre in November of this year. Lewsaw is also directing

and starring in The Odd Couple, coming to TBT Sept. 11-13. He is also directing Young Frankenstein, coming to Kingsville’s Migration Hall in October. In the meantime, Lewsaw has been coaching his son’s travel baseball team and the LDSS boys baseball team.

Leamington District Secondary School students perform Emotional Baggage at The Bank Theatre following participation at the Sears Drama Festival at Walkerville High School in late March.

Her 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and his 1973 Vega GT

Pam Foldesi of Leamington is a self-confessed motorhead. Before she and her husband Jerry were married in 1976, she had owned 3 Mustangs, and still owned one of them when they met. The first was a blue 1969 Mach 1 with a 3-speed floor shift and a 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 with 250 horsepower.

The 1969 Mach 1 fastback coupe was new for 1969 and stood apart from the other Mustangs with a special grille with driving lamps, a flat black centre hood section with functional

air scoop, and a quick-fill gas cap. A total of 72,458 were built.

Pam would probably still have her ’69 Mach 1 today if another car had not slammed into the passenger side and totalled her car on Hwy 77 north of town. She luckily escaped

with only a touch of whiplash and two months later bought her second Mustang, a white ’65 fastback with automatic. Sawdust was discovered in the transmission and so Pam took the car to a mechanic to check it over. He said the car was not worth fixing, and that paved the way for her third Mustang, a red 1970 Mach 1 fastback with automatic and a 428 V8 under the hood.

In 1970, a Mustang Mach 1 was available with a 428 cubic inch V8 or a 429, only one cubic inch larger than the other. But the bore and stroke differed between the two engines, with the 428 having 335 horsepower and the 429 with 375.

Soon after Pam bought hers, a rod went through a piston and the engine was replaced with a 390 V8 at Dave Korneilson’s gas station at the west end of town. Even though the new engine had 38 fewer cubic inches, the car seemed just as fast as before.

IT’S A GIRL!

Kevin and Melissa are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter,

SLOANE JEAN HOPPER

on April 10, 2015 at 2:02 pm, weighing 6 lbs. 12.5 oz and 19 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Roberta McCarty, Pat & Marilyn Ribble and Ron Hopper & Judi McStravick.

Proud great-grandmother is Frieda Woelk. Looking down from heaven is Grandpa Craig McCarty and many guardian angels.

A special thank you to Dr. Chan and the incredible nurses at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital - OB Department.

IN MEMORIAM

JOHN ZUK

June 1, 1973

I wish that I could see you Daddy, for just a little while I wish that I could hug you and see your lovely smile, But wishing gets me nowhere, and longing is in vain. So I will hold you in my heart until we meet again.

Loved and missed, Mary Jane, Sandra, Pattie and kids

CARD OF THANKS

Marjorie Harris

April 13, 1923 - May 10, 2015

- June 2, 1999

Memories

loved and missed Jake, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

The family of the late Marjorie Harris would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers, the memorial donations in her name and floral contributions. Thank you to LDMH and Franklin Gardens LTC for their care and compassion in the last few weeks of our Mom’s life. Thank you Pastor Dorman Pollett for the beautiful service and to Hammond Funeral Home. A special thank you to her grandsons who acted as pallbearers and to the Wheatley Scouts for their visitation. We would also like to thank the women of the Wheatley Friendship Club for the use of their building and the wonderful luncheon. For the special playing of “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes, thank you Tyler Harris. Mom/Grandma – always loved “Amazing Grace” – RIP. The Harris Families

Pam was a waitress at the Tropicana Restaurant on Erie Street South when Jerry came in with a bunch of pals. That’s when Jerry noticed Pam and Pam noticed Jerry, who at that time was driving a ’73 Vega GT with a 4-speed stick shift on the floor. They started dating, and often drove each other’s cars. Pam loved the stick shift in the Vega, and Jerry enjoyed driving her Mustang. Cupid fired his arrows and they were married in 1976.

Today, Jerry and Pam own a 1981 Camaro Z28 with T-roof and 4-speed recently featured in this column. And their son Jason is also a motorhead with a passion for motorcycles. You can email them at jerrycamaro@hotmail.com

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON, N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

County Bridge Results

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. May 20: North/South - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Vi Major and Marg Koeman, 3rd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell. East/West - 1st Shirley Morel and Theresa Flynn, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Chris Brennan, 3rd Al Morrison and Jack Warmenhoven.

Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Info: 519-738-4939.

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Jerry’s ’73 Vega GT with 4-speed on the floor.

Pam’s 1970 Mustang after the next owner restored it.

Historical Society donates arrowheads to Caldwell First Nation

By C. Scott Holland

In 2014 the Leamington & Mersea Historical Society (LMHS) realized that they had a large collection of native arrowheads and artifacts. What the Society had amassed was much more than they could ever hope to display and it was recommended that a good portion of the arrowheads be donated back to the Caldwell First Nation.

Chief Louise Hillier was elated upon hearing this bit of news and just recently the arrowheads were unveiled and presented to her at the Caldwell First Nation office on Orange Street.

LMHS vice-president Bob McCracken spent many hours of painstaking work creating several display cases for the artifacts. The selection alone represents thousands of years of styles and forms used by not only the Caldwells but their ancestors and other native tribes as well. It is a virtual history of native culture in this region.

“For years, local farmers have come across them while plowing their fields and there are a multitude of them around and they are easily found,” noted McCracken. “Despite the vast number of them, whether they are crudely shaped or very refined, they present us with a unique look at how the native skills developed and progressed.”

The Caldwells intend to make the displays available for public viewing.

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Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hiller was recently presented with a display of arrowheads by Bob McCracken, vice-president of the Leamington & Mersea Historical Society.

Legion Installs 2015-2016 Executive

LAERC celebrating 10 years

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) is celebrating 10 years of sponsoring refugees.

Over the past 10 years, LAERC has sponsored 54 refugees, and a family of four is in the process of coming to Leamington.

On Sunday June 7, LAERC is having an Open House at Knox Presbyterian Church from 2-4 p.m. There will be fellowship and light snacks. LAERC would like the public to come and meet their sponsored families and see some of their wonderful talents. At 4 p.m. there will be a Service of Celebration. LAERC is hoping all who are interested in the service they provide and all who have supported the group in their endeavours will join them to celebrate!

During the month of May the LAERC members have been busy transporting some of their sponsored kids to their soccer games.

Volunteers are still needed who are willingly to help with various duties. For more information call Carolyn Reid at 519-326-6776.

Students study markets around the world

Ms. Sales Grade 6/7 class at Gore Hill Public School sponsored a Market Place as a class project as part of their Social Studies unit, Markets Around the World.

Working in small groups, students created a retail project and then sold their product to the other students. Baked goods, t-shirts, face painting, slushies and bookmarks were among some of the items.

The class plans to use the proceeds of their market to subsidize upcoming field trips for the school.

Student Linda Friesen prepares her display of baked goods for market as classmate Mackenzie Dyck looks on.

Grade 7 student Kailey Foster prepares a slushie for Grade 3 student Maya Robinson.

Leamington Legion Br. 84 recently held Installation of Officers for the 2015-2016 Executive Committee. Front row, left to right: 2nd Vice-President Tim Nantais, Installing Officer and Zone A2 Commander Bill Robertson, President Bob McKee, 1st Vice-President Betty Fitzpatrick. Back row: Executive members Al Durocher, Mable McKee, Diana Reid, Tim Harold.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - Page 21

CWATS Celebration reaches Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington residents who prefer to get around on their own power are making ‘connections’ with their municipal neighbours.

The County Wide Active Transportation Services (CWATS) Charter Celebration paid visits to seven Essex County municipalities, with Leamington having its turn Thursday, May 21 at the walking/cycling trail starting at Ellison Ave. and immediately west of the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex main parking lot. The celebration was attended by several representatives of CWATS, the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), the Municipality of Leamington, the Windsor Essex County Health Unit and the general public, including staff and Grade 8 students from Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School.

The trail section used as part of the celebration began with planning stages in 2010, but wasn’t completed until the following year because of its original ‘no trail’ designation. After railroad tracks were removed, residents began maintaining the vacant strip of property and in some cases, voiced concerns over intentions to use it for walking and cycling purposes because of sheds and other structures within close proximity.

Eventually, a compromise was reached where 20 feet of former railway property was sold to residents and a sixfoot-high wooden privacy fence was erected instead of the traditional five-foot chain link. With paperwork, public open houses and inclement weather, what would have been a two-month trail project expanded to about half a year. Because of the necessary property line adjustments, the trail is roughly three metres wide instead of the CWATS preference of four metres.

The Leamington section of the county initiative runs northward starting at Ellison and crosses Oak Street before crossing Talbot Street West, running along the eastern property line of Leamington District Secondary School and making a northeastern turn shortly after crossing Smith Avenue. From there, it crosses Hazelton Street and Queens Avenue before ending at the municipal office at 111 Erie St. North. The Talbot Street crossing is roughly the half-way point of the nearly 2.5 km trail.

“Bob Fullerton Construction did a great job,” explained

County Wide Active Transportation System celebrated

County of Essex manager of transportation planning Jane Mustac reveals a

ton mayor John Paterson, likely to be hung at the Leamington Kinsmen

during the first annual County Wide Active Transportation

ebration, held Thursday, May 21.

municipal engineering project technologist Alex DelBrocco. “It’s clean, easily accessible and it gets a lot of use.”

The Leamington trail was partly funded by the Triathlon Committee, which had exercise stations installed at multiple points along the route.

From the municipal office, pedestrians can continue along using sidewalks while cyclists can utilize a bike lane that can bring them to northward to County Road 18. A westward jaunt brings users to a north/south TCT trail that proceeds parallel and to the west of Highway 77 before crossing the border and linking ambitious walkers and cyclists to Lakeshore — a stretch of about 11 km. Plans for

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CWATS Charter copy, presented to Leaming-

Recreation Complex. The presentation was made

System (CWATS) and Trans Canada Trail (TCT) Connection cel-

(SUN Photo)

Proggers play luck of the draw

Tuesday, May 19 produced cooler than normal temperatures for 56 Erie Shores Proggers. For a second consecutive week they played luck of the draw. Some were really lucky, while others suffered.

Team C was delighted with the final outcome of -18, while the other 3 teams had identical -23 totals. These scores were superior to what was posted last week. Winning team members include Ken Segedin (+3), Dave Wilkinson (-1), Matt Dick (-5), John Rutgers (-2), Paul Driedger (-8), Ron Tremblay (-2), Ernie Schmidtgall (0), Neil Reimer (-8), Brett Madden (+3), Ken Luxford (0), Mike Herbert (-2), Carl Grossi (+4), Larry Roberts (+3) and Jeff Brown (-3). Neil Reimer was +8 the previous week and last week -8.

Esteemed golfer Bill Gherasim posted a high +7. A +4 was the next highest and the four proggers included Gary Alderson, Richard Reive, Harry Badz and Carl Grossi.

In the skins game were earned by Bill Slater (#1), John Rutgers (#4), Gary McRae (#9), Ken Segedin (#10) and Ken Cobby (#15). Bill Slater was elated with his birdie prize but his game paid the price. He followed his birdie with 6 consecutive doubles. Carl Grossi was disappointed that he did not cash in on his birdies. Carl had back-to-back birdies on holes 13 and 14, but he got sawed off on each of those holes.

In a new game this year of Follow the Snake, Bill Kelly 3 putted and snared the snake from Roger Cote, the previous week’s victim. Everyone will eventually have a chance to capture the beast. The person with the snake has to have it visible on his golf bag any time he plays. He keeps it until someone takes it away by 3-putting a hole. Keep your eyes posted for Bill Kelly and his snake.

Golf can be a dangerous game as Gord Anderson and Bill Gherasim learned. Both Bill and Gord were around the 150-yard mark when Neil Reimer blasted a drive from #15 that nearly bonked Bill on the head. Instead it whizzed by Gord’s shoulder. Neil is looking for a new driver in hopes of better accuracy, so be extra careful guys.

Matt Dick, Frank Gow and Tom Miehl were closely standing together on hole #6 when Pete Andary pulled his shot from the tee box on #5. Unexpectedly, this ball comes barrelling through, splitting the threesome. They couldn’t move as they were frozen in their tracks. It was a miracle of sorts that none of them were smacked. That was a different kind of luck and it was gratefully received.

We have great leagues for Family, Mixed

For next week, please make an effort to hit straight shots. LOL!

‘Medaling’ with tradition

There have been some big surprises in the world of organized sports as of late. Mike Babcock has signed a pretty lucrative contract to become head coach of the Leafs. Toronto fans are pretty pumped up about it. It’s my understanding they’re dusting off the old Stanley Cup parade route map that was pieced together when Brian Burke climbed aboard as GM in 2008. Babcock has already asked Leaf fans to be patient — in other words, don’t hold your breath waiting for a playoff appearance.

Elsewhere, some schlep has lost his place on the Sunshine List (public sector wage in excess of $100,000/ year) after appearing in front of a network television camera and shouting some less-than-complimentary sexist remarks at or towards the female reporter. Not exactly the sort of phrase that I’d care to repeat in the pages of this newspaper, the woman confronted him on it and cost him his management position with Hydro One. Kudos to her for standing up to the half-wit piece of trash. Sadly, I’ve read from some sources that the comments he made are a sort of tradition/trend among Major League Soccer fans (he and a few buddies were leaving a Toronto FC game just before the obscenities were shouted). I hope that’s at the very least a ridiculous distortion of the truth.

And of course we’ve all heard about Tom Brady’s punishment for his “probable” knowledge of illegally-deflated footballs in this year’s NFL’s AFC final against the Indianapolis Colts. Brady has been suspended for four games while his team will lose out on a first round draft pick, fourth round draft pick and a cool $1 million (chicken scratch by NFL standards). In my opinion, the consequences should be all or nothing. Take away those Super Bowl rings and schedule a “do over” between the Seahawks and Colts or leave it be. The decisions handed out by the league would be like hearing “the jury finds the defendant… kinda guilty,” in a court of law.

Ladies 18 hole golf

On May 19 the 18-hole ladies league played a game called “marked red ball”.

The winning team was Lisa Sawatzky, Judy Butler, Mary Lappan and Mary Hrynewich.

Beth Conn had 2 chip-ins.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

Registration for the Summer Session begins on Monday, June 1st @ 7:00 am - View the Summer Activity Guide online www.leamington.ca/recreation. Register all the different ages in your family in the varied classes & programs.

LAST CALL! Spring Shape-up Special - 3 month special offer! Only $115.00 & HST on sale now through May 31. Come join your friends in the weight room, on the treadmills & elliptical equipment, in the saltwater pool, or at all of the Complex assorted fitness classes.

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

• 4 months for $115 + HST available until May 31.

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

Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic – Wednesday, June 3 from 12:30 - 7:00 p.m. Complex Gym; Call 1-8882-DONATE!

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

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

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course - ages 11 - 15 years

Home Alone Training Course - ages 9 - 13 years

FREE Swim - Fri. June 5th 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. sponsored by Leamington Rotary Club

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

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

Spring/Summer Hours - now through Sept. 6/15

• Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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Also quite recently, the Canadian men’s hockey team pounded its way to a gold medal in the IIHF World Cup of Hockey tournament. The team did us proud this year, winning 10 straight without needing overtime or a shootout to claim the top prize for the first time since 2007. In the final, Canada thumped the Russians 6-1, holding their opponents to 12 shots. Almost immediately after receiving their silver medals, all but about half a dozen members of the team skated off the ice and proceeded directly to their dressing room. A few — including Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin — hung around a little while longer, brandishing facial expressions that suggested they were less than impressed with such a complete disregard for tournament etiquette. By the time O Canada started playing, those six too were nowhere to be found, although some sources say they were present for the anthem.

There has been no shortage of online commentators quick to jump to the defense of the Russians. A member of the team’s bench staff noted that the rink doors had been opened shortly after the presentation of bronze and silver medals. Apparently, some players interpreted this as an invitation to vacate the ice surface.

This isn’t the Olympics, the World Cup of Soccer or any other high-profile sporting event that occurs once every four years. Every player in that tournament knows the dance. Yes, you could argue that the grand finale is too long, excessive and full of long-winded presentations, speeches, etc., etc. That hasn’t stopped any of the bronze- or silver-winning teams in the past from sucking it up and hanging around to watch someone else take gold and enjoy the sounds of their national anthem. The Americans — who won bronze earlier that day with a win over the hosting Czechs — had nothing to do with the championship game, but still had enough class to endure the entire presentation and remain on the ice until all had been said and done.

Many a Russian fan is disgusted and embarrassed by the actions of his or her team. I can certainly understand why. Some ‘experts’ suggest the quick departure was retribution for Team Canada’s refusal to shake hands after the first game of the Summit Series (which was equally inexcusable).

Yup, that makes sense. The Russian team — made up entirely of players who weren’t even born when that series ended — waited 43 years to return an unsportsmanlike snub. I’m not sure how many international tournaments there have been between ’72 and ’15 where Canada beat the Soviet Union/Russia in the final, but I am sure that opportunity has presented itself numerous times.

The IIHF vows that a punishment to the Russians is forthcoming, but don’t expect it to be too heavy handed. The organization’s president Rene Fasel says he doesn’t blame the players, but rather management and the coaching staff. With that in mind, expect a selective and very temporary ban from further IIHF competition for a few bench bosses. Players, apparently, are not accountable for such actions.

It wouldn’t the first time a coach or manager has been targeted as the fall guy for his players’ actions. Take note of that, Mr. Babcock.

BRYAN JESSOP Jessop’s Journal

CWATS Celebration reaches Leamington

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TCT will extend the trail system northward to Comber and then eastward into Chatham-Kent.

Elsewhere in Leamington is a 1.4 km loop at the Marina promenade with additional plans for a three-kilometre addition from the Public Works garage on Wilkinson Drive to a TCT transfer station.

The ‘Walk Wide, County Wide’ motto of CWATS is backed by a combined current stretch of 115 km of linked paved shoulders along signage-guided roads and off-road trails. Long-term plans call for in excess of 700 km of new routes that will eventually connect all Essex County municipalities, ERCA trails and passages to Windsor and into Chatham-Kent.

“It’s something that I’m really excited about,” DelBrocco explained.

“It’s a great idea and with TCT kicking in money to make it happen, it’ll be great for us as residents and for people visiting.”

“Not only are we building facilities, but we’re also celebrating the CWATS charter, which is a summary of our guiding principles that help us stay active and invest in these types of facilities.”

- Jane Mustac

Presently, TCT trails and roadside shoulders are about 100 km shy of completion in Southwestern Ontario. The organization hopes to have ‘coast to coast to coast’ trails completely linked by 2017 for Canada’s 150th birthday.

The CWATS stop in Leamington was the third of seven across the county. Jane Mustac, manager of transportation planning for the County of Essex and regional CWATS committee chair, explained that plans to expand active transportation trails will continue for the next 20 years. She emphasized that the educational and awareness component of the project is instrumental in allowing it to reach the public on a large scale.

“Simply building infrastructure is not enough,” she ex-

plained. “Not only are we building facilities, but we’re also celebrating the CWATS charter, which is a summary of our guiding principles that help us stay active and invest in these types of facilities.”

Following her turn to address the crowd of participants, Mustac presented Paterson with Leamington’s copy of the charter, likely to be mounted within the LKRC’s walls. Paterson began by taking aim at a sign erected along the Complex parking lot section of the trail, which notes that there is no winter maintenance taking place along its path. Paterson explained that discussion in council on addressing the matter is impending.

“CWATS is a very valuable investment within Essex County,” Paterson said. “It supports active transportation and connects our seven municipalities and inspires our re-

gion and other regions around us to support a healthy lifestyle.”

A history and updates on the CWATS trails, signage and other plans was followed with Part Two of the celebration, a presentation on the TCT’s local involvement in developing active transportation. The TCT chipped in with $300,000 toward the creation of local trails, including support through Parks Canada. Simone Hicken, vice president of resource development with the TCT, explained that the national system of trails is 75 per cent complete — standing at 17,000 km of urban/rural wilderness paths across Canada and linking about 1,000 communities. About 5,800 km and 143 gaps remain to be completed over the next two years.

For more information on CWATS facilities and expansion plans, visit the website www.cwats.ca.

Grade 8 students from Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School start walking along Leamington’s pedestrian/cyclist County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) trail as part of the first annual CWATS and Trans Canada Trail (TCT) Connection celebration, held Thursday, May 21.

(SUN Photo)

Lakers split games

The Leamington Minor Midget Lakers, sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating, traveled to Belle River on Thursday and recorded an impressive 9-2 victory over the Major Braves in LDMBA baseball action. The next day they hosted the Tecumseh Major Rangers and dropped a tough 4-1 decision.

Ryan Wall with a triple and a double and Aidan Massad with a long three-bagger paved the way for the Lakers’ offense. Anthony Fehr chipped in with a pair of singles.

Kameron Wall and Kyle Nisbet both pitched three strong innings with Brett Enns coming in to start the seventh and retire the side.

Under the lights on Friday evening the locals battled a tough Tecumseh Major team.

Lucas Lamotte and Massad shared the pitching duties combining to strikeout 11 and giving up only 4 hits.

Enns had a pair of singles in a losing cause. Kyle Wall, Ka. Wall, Fehr, R. Wall, Dylan Bertolo and Nisbet all had singles. Fehr knocked in the lone Laker run.

Centre fielder Brandon Teichroeb gunned a Tecumseh baserunner at the plate with a perfect throw to end the first inning and extinguish a potential Tecumseh rally.

The Lakers next home game is Friday, May 29 against the Chatham Major Diamonds at 7 p.m. on Diamond #7 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

Queen of Peace Students Enjoy Day of Champions

Some very lucky students from Queen of Peace School with French Immersion had the opportunity to participate in the Day of Champions at St. Thomas Villanova Secondary School on Tuesday, May 19. Students had the opportunity to challenge themselves in several “Crazy Olympics” activities that were accompanied by a delicious lunch. Everyone went home with a t-shirt and medal to remember their special day. From left to right are Cody Fanha, Avery Bewsher, Devin Milana, Roberto, Jonathan Abraham, Mike the Tiger, Gabriele Metcalfe, Christian Mastronardi and Christopher Diab. (Submitted photo)

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ES Thursday night league off to a great start

It looks to be another great year for the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club, which officially kicked off with its first regular night of competition play this past Thursday, May 21.

With over 100 golfers already signed up and playing on 10 different teams, this year, thanks to the expert help and technical support from head professional Ryan Peltier, many new programming features will be happening in the league.

One of those features is the actual real-time scoring taking place as the players report their scores each Thursday. Golfers who can’t make it for the earlier times or always play later in the day will be able to log onto the league website beforehand to see how their team is doing that day.

Another great programming item is all players’ scores will be entered in a separate league handicap system, which accurately adjusts and updates the golfers handicap each week and is based only on league scores. It will also help each year in making sure that all teams are set up at the beginning of the year to be balanced equally for the weekly competition.

This past week the teams of Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus led the way tying for top spot, while low gross shooter with a 1 under par 34 was Ward Hutchins. Matt Taouil had the best low net score of the evening with an impressive 6 under par net 29.

Other winners included Greg Dunmore for closest to the hole on #3, Richard Lowes was closest to the hole on #5, and Mike McDonald made the longest putt on the 9th hole.

Winners in the skins game included Bill Gherasim, Chris Warkentin, Mike McDonald, Richard Lowes, Ward Hutchins, Tim Schultz, Ted Dube, Kirk Bowman, George Bergen and Brian Plumb.

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

Cool, windy weather greets TT senior golfers

On a somewhat breezy, cool Tuesday, May 19, there were 67 seniors who challenged the Talbot Trail course. Mother Nature has certainly been playing tricks this year. Last Monday’s temperature was well up in the 80s and on Tuesday the high was only in the lower 60s.

The long putt on #2 was won when Wiz converted his amazing putt. Kevin Jordan, winner of closest to the pin, came close to getting a hole in one on #9. His tremendous shot left him a mere tap-in for birdie.

Jim Hawrylyk has continued his spectacular play. His brilliant 38 was one shot better than Ross Clark who fired an outstanding 39. Three golfers who achieved excellent 41s were Jim Pearson, Vic Reynaert and John Liddell. Three golfers who obtained superb 43s were Pat Hill, Larry Hughes and Bob McLean. Very commendable 44s were shot by Bill Ward, Andy Orsini, Mike Wright and Joe Vertel. Noteworthy 45s came from Herb Reid and Kevin Jordan. Praiseworthy 46s were produced by Paul Brown and Richard Humber. Satisfying 47s were scored by Jim ‘Bummy’ Omstead, Bill Derbyshire, and Ed Woelk. Gratifying 48s came from Neil Adamson, Tom Sasso, Garnet Fox, and Homer Vandervecht. Fine 49s were enjoyed by the following players: Gary Benninger, Ray La Pierre, Dave Dent, Randy Hewey, Doug Langlois and Tom Bondy. Nifty 50 achievers last week were Al Zanuttini, Bob Lee, Robert Shaw, Tom Hyatt and Larry Schmidt.

The league members enjoyed seeing their super senior Linus Bachmeier at the course last week. He will turn 94 on June 19.

Jim Ascott, who arranges the groupings each week, is hoping to be able to play later in the season. To any other past league members who are presently ailing, the league wishes you a speedy recovery so you can join them at TTGC.

Starting next week the write-ups will be done, as in the past, in various age divisions.

The members need to do a better job at knocking Dutchy off his first place perch. Certainly it won’t be easy to do this, but let’s have fun trying!

On Monday, June 15 there are plans to play the Kingsville GC. Arrange your foursomes so you can enjoy the league’s first travel excursion of the season. Sign up over the next two weeks.

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E.S. senior men’s golf

It was a burry cold day for golf on May 20. The Erie Shores men’s senior league played on Wednesday instead of Monday because of the holiday, and with the morning start time of 3ºC only 37 golfers braved the conditions.

Lloyd Owens’ first appearance of the year was a profitable one as he won the 50/50, while Heinz Kosempel got the second draw.

Closest to pin on #16 was Gary Alderson.

Longest putt on #3 was Lloyd Owens and on #13 it was Willy Krahn.

The first-place team at 131 was Ron Tremblay, Brent Metz and Brett Madden.

Second place at 132 went to Gary Alderson, Dave Robinson, Richard Leslie and Dave Wilkinson.

Third place at 133 was shared by Jim Simpson, Willy Krahn, Gary McRae and Neil Reimer

Fourth place honors with 136 went to Ken Luxford, Dan Dalimonte, Henry Hildebrandt and Wray Pollock.

Only a few birdies were recorded this day. Orest Hrynewich and Wray Pol-

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Low shooters for the day were Neilsen with a fine round at 80, 40 for each 9, and John Rutgers came in second with an 84.

lock birdied #1, John Rutgers #4, Fred Klassen #6, Ron Koop #9 and Gary Alderson finished the birdies with one on #10.

Cougars slo-pitch vs Belle River

Hannah Iacobelli of the Cougars catches a pop fly in the outfield for an out against Belle River during a WECSSAA girls slo-pitch game Tuesday, May 19 at Kinsmen Field. The visiting Nobles won by a final score of 25-13, thanks mostly to an 18-run fifth inning. Raeanne Lapain contributed to the Cougars’ offense with a home run while Rebecca Vermulen added two triples. Cardinal Carter’s final regular season record of 1-8-0 did not qualify them for the playoffs. The team’s roster this year included only two Grade 12 players. The Leamington Lions, at 4-5-0, qualified for the preliminary round, but was defeated 32-28 by the Harrow Hawks.

slo-pitch game against Belle River Tuesday, May 19 at Kinsmen Field.

Blue Jays camp coming to Leamington

Leamington’s budding baseball players will soon have the chance to learn from the pros.

The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing their Honda Instructional Clinic to Kinsmen Diamonds on Seacliff Drive Saturday, May 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The four-hour clinic is geared toward players eight to 14 years of age at a cost of $45 each plus HST. Registration can be completed online by visiting the website http://bluejays.com/clinics.

Each participating player will also receive a Toronto Blue Jays hat and t-shirt. Drills included in the clinic will cover hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching and base running. Leamington is the first of 20 Ontario communities to take part in this year’s series of clinics, which concludes July 5 in Niagara Falls. The hosting minor baseball association of each clinic will receive $20 per registration payment.

Timbits U5 soccer report

Timbits #1: On Wednesday, Damien and Jack got the team’s goals, and Damien was captain for the day.

Team #2: Timbits Blue showed a lot of improvement, particularly from the first year players. Griffin Bayley moved the ball down the field on a number of occasions and scored a goal. Mya Youssef and Trinity Baker were getting involved and chasing after the ball. Kylie Bennett, with the help of Griffin, scored a goal. Kade Grossi had a number of good steals and shots on net. He made a great pass to Connor Mackell who put the ball in the net. Landyn Fazekas was also looking for teammates to pass to.

Timbits #3: Timbits Pink showed a great effort in the game but in the end they came up short. Colin showed a lot of energy during the game and Nate played excellent defence.

Timbits #4: Dario Verissimo and Charlie Ketler both had great games with excellent dribbling and shooting which helped them get a combined total of 8 goals in 2 games. Carter Anderson had a good display of ball control during the first game where he dribbled the ball through the opposing teams defence. Evan Ketler stopped many of the opposing team’s chances to score with his great defence. Carter Kretschmann and Mathis Quiring both had good displays of defence during the two games.

Timbits #5: The team continued to build up their soccer skills and had great energy throughout their game. Kadian Gould provided strong offense for the team and Braelynn Hutchison demonstrated fantastic dribbling skills during the game. Everybody had a lot of fun and worked as a team. Way to go Timbits #5!

Timbits #6: The team lent the following players to Timbits #11 – Brody Church, Ethyn Kelley and Amira Hemida. Amira Hemida scored a goal.

Timbits #12: Although Timbits #12 only had four players, Ethyn Kelley, had an outstanding game as a power forward!

Joel Dick avoids wreck to win his first feature of season

By Mike Bennett

Leamington’s Joel Dick survived a wreck-fest to win his first feature race of the young season at South Buxton Raceway on Saturday night, May 23. Dick took the lead two laps after dodging a multi-car wreck on the back stretch and led the final 16 laps to win the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds feature.

The reigning division champion was running fourth when the second-place car of Clayton Smith, of Taylor, Mich., and thirdplace Brad McLeod made contact on the backstretch. Dick was able to drive to the bottom to avoid the McLeod car, which went into the wall and was collected by several other cars.

After a 20-minute delay to clear up the carnage, Dick needed just two laps to pass Merlin’s Jeff Daniel to take the lead and was able to hold off Smith on a restart with three laps to go.

Dick dominated the class in 2014, winning 11 features on way to his first career points title. He also won his second straight and third season championship race in four years.

Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished fifth, Wheatley’s Justin Mills was eighth and Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano was 10th.

Dick finished second to Merlin’s Joe Brosseau in the first heat while Toniolo was third behind Smith and McLeod in the second heat. Mills was second to Daniel in the third heat while LaSalle’s Mike Demers was fourth and Windsor’s Dan McIntyre fifth.

Chatham’s Jake Hooker, a 14-year-old driver, led all 20 laps to win his first career feature in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks.

Kingsville’s Rob Young started on the outside of the front row but could not take advantage of nine restarts in the accidentplagued race to get around Hooker.

“Rob Young has always treated me well, he was fun to race against,” Hooker said of his battle with Young, as the two never made contact despite close racing.

Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield finished fifth, with Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse and

Dylan Moody sixth and seventh and Windsor’s West Bertozzi 10th.

Young won his heat race for his first checkered of the season.

Chatham’s Rick Balasin was also a first-time feature winner in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods.

Kingsville drivers Darren Small and Dylan Wolters finished fourth and fifth, followed by Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait and Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano.

Cottam’s Rob Quick, who won his heat races in his season debut, finished 10th in the feature.

Kingsville’s Larry Hart, who won the opening night feature on May 2, was injured in a rollover accident early in the feature after contact with Essex’s Tom Reimer. Hart’s car flipped in the air and rolled twice before landing on its wheels. The track’s safety personnel had to cut through the roof cage to extricate Hart, who was transported to Chatham hospital and treated and released.

The father-son duo of Dale and Nick Glassford, from Ridgetown, won their features for the second straight race night. Dale, 45, took

the lead with four laps to go in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Model feature while Nick, 15, led all 15 laps of the Autotech Bomber feature – duplicating their feature wins on the May 2 opening night.

Kingsville’s Jason Kelly finished second to Glassford for the second time in the Bomber feature. Kelly won his heat race earlier in the night, his first checkered flag of his two-year career at South Buxton.

Track workers at South Buxton Raceway cut the cage to extricate Kingsville’s Larry Hart from his wrecked mini-mod on Saturday night. (James MacDonald photo)

Leamington’s Joel Dick

Joel Dick in the victory lane Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway.

The Cougar’s Rebecca Vermulen arrives safely at first for a single during a WECSSAA girls

The Cougars’ third base player Raeanne Lapain tags out a Belle River runner during a WECSSAA girls slo-pitch match at Kinsmen Field Tuesday, May 19.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Take notice that the 65th Annual General Meeting of the members of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation will be held at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Cafeteria

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 At 3:30 p.m.

For further information, contact Linda Harfmann, Executive Assistant to the CEO & CFO, 519-326-2373 ext. 4101.

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PLEASE HELP

4 cats are now missing from the Grace, Victoria, Mill St., Kingsville area, since April 25th. Brown marble tabby, grey, grey & white, and black. We believe they have been trapped and dumped in the county.

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The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control weeds along the following rural roadsides, within the County of Essex:

that have been received over the past year as follows:

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Please attend to discuss the above noted issues in order that a summary report may be prepared and presented to Council for the 2015 Traffic By-Law Amendment.

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A combination of the following pesticides will be used:

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• Specific role training will be provided

Shipper / Receiver

Role encompasses:- verification and inspection of inbound materials, picking of stock items and assembly of outbound shipments, completion of shipping paperwork and the maintenance of inventory/shipment records.

• Self-motivated, flexible, multi task oriented person; able to work under pressure as part of a team

• Well organized, methodical and meticulous

• Computer literate; able to keep accurate records/paperwork

• Able to lift 50lbs essential

• Prior shipping and fork lift experience an asset

All the above positions are full time (40 hours per week) with the opportunity of reasonable overtime from time to time. Training and potential career development will be offered for the right candidates. Caxton Mark prides itself on offering its workforce the opportunity to learn new skills and move up over time.

Remuneration

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, with a population of 21,500, is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Manager of Planning and Development Services to become a key member of the senior management team reporting directly to the CAO.

The Manager of Planning and Development Services will be responsible for the overall urban and rural planning functions in the Town of Kingsville and general management of the Building Department.

The Manager of Planning and Development Services shall have obtained a University Degree in Urban and Rural Land-Use Planning, be a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, and have a minimum of five years’ experience as a senior-level Municipal Planner.

A complete description of the Manager of Planning and Development Services duties and Application Form (Career Profile Form) are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading or may be obtained at the municipal office at the address below. To be considered for this position the Career Profile form must be completed.

Interested applicants shall submit a completed Career Profile form together with a covering letter and resume marked “Private & Confidential” no later than Friday, June 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Completed Application Forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to:

SOUTHPOINT SUN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Westmoreland Transportation Inc. Leamington, Ontario

The transportation arm of one of Leamington’s largest grower, importer, exporter and packer of greenhouse vegetables has an immediate opening for:

We require:

Company AZ Drivers

• Minimum 3 years’ experience

• Clean driver’s abstract

• Cross border experience an asset

• Produce experience

• Positive, professional attitude

Please forward resume to: email: jobs@westmorelandsales.com or fax: 519-322-9503

Please no phone calls.

Don’s Appliances, a local home appliance sales and service business located in Leamington, Ontario is looking to hire a

DELIVERY/GENERAL LABOURER PERSON

Applicant must:

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Be available Monday through Saturday.

• Be punctual and reliable.

• Have a clean police check.

• Be highly organized with attention to detail.

• Have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Have a personable and customer friendly demeanor.

No experience or education required.

Please apply via email: mnemeth2565@yahoo.ca

APPLIANCES

The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

PINNACLE ACRES

24 Acre Greenhouse Cucumber Operation in Leamington Ontario is accepting resumes for the position of ASSISTANT

Applicants must have:

• Superior organizational skills

• Computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel

• Passion for learning

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Able to work in extreme environment (climate/fast paced)

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to meet critical deadlines

PLEASE send your Resume with the TITLE ‘Assistant Position’ to pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com

Old Fashioned Auctions

COMING UP

SENIORS DINNER-DANCE to benefit Leamington Hospice. Sunday, July 19 at the Rhine Danube, Leamington. Entertainment by Timeless Tunes and Gord Ciliska. Dancing from 2:005:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Tickets $100 per person. Advance tickets only by calling Erle Nash 519-3265626 or Jim Chorba 519326-1851. my20-jn3

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Next Brunch May 3rd, 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf

Outstanding Performance at Regional Track Meet

Sixty Gore Hill Public School students participated in the Regional Track Meet at Essex District High School. In particular, the following students were recognized for their performance in comparison to their age groups. Front row, left to right: Abbi Neufeld, bronze, 8-year-old girls; Allie Barnewall, silver, 8-year-old girls; Mason Fittler, gold, 9-year-old boys; Talyse Dias, silver, 9-year-old girls. Back row: Mrs. Hamm, teacher-coach; Dalton Fulmer, bronze, 13-year-old boys; Hayden Pilmer, new record in shotput (14m 80cm), 13-year-old boys); Mrs. Coristine, teacher-coach. Absent from photo: Hunter Enns, bronze, 9-year-old boys. (Submitted photo)

Car enthusiasts wanted for car show

Would you like to help make a difference for some senior citizens at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington? The Sun Parlor Home Activation Committee is hosting a car show to enable

those with limited mobility to enjoy.

Classic car owners are invited to bring their vehicles to the Sun Parlor Home on Thursday, June 11. Registration will be from 12-noon until 1 p.m. and the afternoon will wind up around 4 p.m. Classic car owners

who register their vehicle for show will be treated to a barbecue lunch.

The afternoon will also feature door prizes and live entertainment.

Volunteers will porter residents out to enjoy the cars. The public is invited to stop by, view the cars and chat

with the residents.

ES senior golf:

May 25

Even though the weatherman forecasted rain for Monday morning, May 25, forty-four golfers came out to enjoy a round of golf. The weatherman was wrong again, as only a couple of raindrops came down during the morning round.

50/50 winners were Don Chalcraft and Dan Dalimonte. Closest to pin on #3 was Bob Park and on #16 was Neil Reimer.

Longest putt on #7 was won by John Rutgers and on #17 by Richard Humber.

1st place team at +19 was Gary Alderson, Garth Dennerley and Richard Humber.

2nd place at +17 went to Wayne Quinn, Rudy Dyck, Gord Robertson and Willy Krahn.

3rd and 4th place at +13 was shared by John Rutgers, Brett Madden, Dan Dalimonte, Larry Lucier Dave Overholt and Gary McRae.

Ed Schackoskoy shot a par 35 on the front 9 and finished with the low round for the day at 77. John Rutgers followed closely behind with a 78. Low round on the back 9 went to Gary Alderson with a 39.

Birdies on #1 went to John Rutgers and Henry Hildebrandt. Ron Tremblay was the only one to birdie #2. Bob Park managed the feat on #3, while Ed Schackoskoy and Dave Wilkinson birdied #4. Ed Schack also birdied #6 and John Rutgers birdied #10, while Larry Lucier and Henry Hildebrandt managed birdies on #11. Gord Robertson, Gary Alderson and Ron Koop had birds on #12, while Heinz Kosempel had one on #14. Rounding off the birds on #15 were Gord Robertson and John Rutgers.

If you are interested in sharing your love of cars and would like to register your vehicle for the car show at 12:15 pm - 2 pm

Don’t forget to sign up for next week’s golf on June 6 at 8 a.m. See you there.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Leamington Municipal Marina - Rick Atkin Park Robson Rd