May 31, 2017

Canadian author kicks o

150 Canadian Stories Tour at Point Pelee

By Pat Bailey

A rainy day, a dead phone and RV battery, tea spilled on her promotional t-shirt — not the best way to begin a Canada-wide tour. But then she visited a Grade 5 class at Queen Elizabeth Public School and things suddenly changed.

For former area resident and local Canadian author Darlene Gudrie Butts, the students’ interest and their love of their country managed to salvage an otherwise awful kickoff to her tour. And there was one special letter, a handwritten letter and drawing by Emma (a Grade 5 student at Q.E.) that captured her heart. Emma spoke of her love for Canada because “I feel safe and free”.

And that is what this nationwide 150 Canadian Stories Tour is all about — celebrating this magnificent country one story at a time.

The idea came to Darlene while at conference in Florida: what better way for an author, who loves her country, to mark its 150th anniversary?

Originally, she thought about seeking out Canadian stories and writing it from the comfort of her office. Then she realized two things.

“One, most people do not appreciate the power of their own stories,” said Darlene, “so the best stories are still untold.”

“Two, the majestic land called Canada is a story unto itself,” she added. “It was then I knew I had to go out and talk to people all around Canada to get the best of the best.”

So she decided the best way to see her country up close and personal, and get out and actually talk to Canadians from every corner of this country, was to hit the road in a recreational vehicle.

When she approached her husband with the idea, he said he thought it sounded like fun.

Once he secured the time off from his day job, he took on a new job as chauffeur on a cross Canada trek.

On Wednesday, after a few setbacks and delays, Darlene arrived at the most southern tip of Canada to kick off the 150 Canadian Stories Tour.

After meeting up with a friend and fellow author, Vesna Bailey, and recruiting some new friends from throughout Ontario, the group headed to the

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OPP search for missing boater

By Bryan Jessop

Essex County Ontario Provincial Police and OPP personnel from beyond the local detachment have spent the past several hours searching for a man reported missing near Lake Erie’s northern shore between Leamington and Kingsville.

The Essex County OPP Marine Unit, Kingsville Fire Department and Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a report made at about 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28 after a 25-year-old Mexican migrant worker residing in Kingsville went missing after the canoe he was fishing from capsized. A group of the individual’s friends witnessed the canoe he was fishing from capsize and reported that they didn’t see him come back up to the water’s surface.

The missing man was not known to be a proficient swimmer and was not wearing or using a personal floatation device or other boating safety equipment at the time of the incident.

The OPP called off search and rescue efforts — which involved the RCC Trenton — at 10 p.m. Sunday because of darkness and then resumed their efforts as a rescue mission on Monday morning. The OPP Western Regional Mobile Support Unit from London arrived at the Leamington Municipal Marina at about 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, followed by an OPP search helicopter dispersed from headquarters in Orillia later that morning. The helicopter joined two Essex County OPP Marine Unit vessels in the search for the man, scanning the area immediately east of the County Road 45/County Road 20 intersection where he disappeared beneath the surface from the sight of his friends on shore.

On Monday afternoon, the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit — also based out of Orillia — arrived at the Leamington Marina. From there, the dive team suited up and was taken by the Essex County OPP

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Former area resident and Canadian author Darlene Butts kicked off her 150 Canadian Stories Tour at the most southern point of Canada with old friend and another local author, Vesna Bailey.

Canadian author kicks off 150 Canadian Stories Tour at Point Pelee

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tip and toasted the start of an exciting Canadian journey.

Before noon, Darlene had already secured promises of stories to be submitted — person-

Hearing Professional Makes Hearing Healthcare More

Accessible with Out Clinic

Brandy Breault, Hearing Instrument Specialist at ListenUP! Canada

Brandy Breault is a Hearing Instrument Specialist from ListenUP! Canada who recognizes the need for more accessible hearing healthcare in Leamington. ListenUP! Canada has a hearing healthcare clinic at 313 Main St. E in Kingsville that is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 4:30, but for some in Leamington, this may be a distance to travel. So, every other Monday, Breault drives to the Leamington out clinic at the South Essex Community Council at 215 Talbot Street East to provide free, no obligation hearing tests, a broad selection of brand-name, digital hearing aids and assistive listening devices at affordable prices,tings, cleanings and repairs. These out clinic services

help those who need hearing healthcare, but are unable to travel to the nearest clinic to get the help they need.

“I basically offer the same hearing healthcare services provided at any other clinic location,” says Breault. “People may not have a driver’s license. A clinic may be too far for people to travel outside of Leamington. People may not be well enough to travel and it may be easier for loved ones to bring them to a clinic closer to home.”

While completing her Speech and Language Sciences degree at Brock University, Breault took some audiology courses that sparked her interest in the

pursue a career in audiology and obtained her Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma from Conestoga College. Breault started her student placement with ListenUP! Canada in 2014 and has been with the company ever since – helping clients treat their hearing loss and reconnect with the world around them.

Breault will be at the out clinic on Tuesday, June 5th from 8:30-4:30. To book an appointment, please call 1-888-364-5419.

al stories that were uniquely Canadian.

Her experience at Point Pelee only managed to reinforce her idea and her love for Canada and its people — her fellow Canadians.

Reinvigorated and excited beyond words, Darlene and Ron left their old stomping grounds, through Kingsville, Amherstburg and Windsor, heading to Sarnia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Bracebridge, North Bay, Kirkland Lake, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, and then heading westward to Vancouver. They will, of course, return to the nation’s capital to celebrate July 1 in Ottawa.

After two weeks in Ontario, the couple will be joined by son Nick and daughters Kalina and Olivia for the eastern leg of their tour, a leg fraught with familial ties.

Along the way, Darlene, who is rarely at a loss for words, hopes to engage Canadians of all ages and ethnicities and hear their stories.

“I expect to meet amazing Canadians,” said Darlene, “see incredible places and learn about this country.”

She is also hoping to convince some of those Canadians to share their stories.

Eventually, Darlene said, a panel will choose 150 of those stories that best represent this country and its people.

She learned on day one of the tour that they will face challenges along the way, and schedules are strictly for guidance — never written in stone.

That first day also convinced her that meeting with as many Grade 5s as possible along the way was indeed a great idea, experiencing their enthusiasm and their Canadian pride.

“My big dream is to get a copy of this book in the hands of every Grade 5 student from St. John’s to Vancouver,” she said, “because they are at an age that is open and enthusiastic and perfect for instilling love and pride in this country.”

When she finishes compiling her book and sees it in print in October, she is hoping it inspires Canadians across the country — especially those Grade 5s who have become an integral part of her tour.

“This book will profile majestic, iconic locations here in Canada; honour historical figures that make the word Canadian something to be proud of; and tell stories about ordinary people who have done extraordinary things and ordinary things that people outside this country think are extraordinary, like shovelling a path to the barbecue in mid-February,” said Darlene.

She said the tour is way bigger than she is and has relied on grassroots support to help her achieve her goals — some have sponsored classrooms, pre-ordered books, helped fund their fuel bill, bought coffee and hosted along the way.

“Businesses have stepped up with both financial and in-kind sponsorship including the website, the book cover design and accommodations,” said Darlene.

“I could not do this by myself,” she added. “It is a community for sure.”

The tour began on May 24 and is expected to conclude in mid-August after covering 25,000 kilometres in an RV and another 7,000 by air. Throughout that journey, Darlene is expecting to have connected with tens of thousands of Canadian, many of whom she hopes are willing to share their own personal stories.

“If there is one thing I have learned as an author,” she said, “everyone has a story.”

Anyone wishing to get involved — by submitting a story, supporting her journey (through a personal or corporate sponsorship), or just following its progress can go to the website http://150canadianstories. ca or call her at 1-416-7229766.

Author Darlene Gudrie Butts in her Canada themed recreational vehicle at the start of her nationwide tour, 150 Canadian Stories, in search of personal Canadian stories. (SUN Photo)

Decision to be announced on Leamington schools June 8

The Program and Accomodation Review Committee review of five schools in the Leamington area will be making its final determination at a public meeting on Thursday, June 8th at Leamington District Secondary School. That will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Plans within PARC’s initial report focus on all of Leamington’s GECDSB elementary schools with the exception of East Mersea. Local school board trustee Dave Taves estimated that about 100 people attended the public meeting at LDSS earlier this month, where the most common concern voiced appeared to be regarding the future of Gore Hill. Others in attendance asked questions on the potential closure of Mill Street, the only of the five schools which has not been treated to major upgrades in recent years.

The first of five proposals suggests the closure of Mill Street Public School effective as of June, 2017. If carried through, current Mill Street students would be dispersed to Mount Carmel-Blytheswood if living on or north of Talbot Street West or to Queen Elizabeth if living south of Talbot Street West.

Secondly, the board plans to submit a School Consolidation Capital (SCC) request to the Ministry of Education for a new 550-pupil school that would be built on the current M.D. Bennie site on Sherk Street. If approved, the new school would host M.D. Bennie and Gore Hill students, triggering the closure of the Mersea Road 1 school upon completion of construction on the new building. If M.D. Bennie is denied funding for a new school, Gore Hill would remain open under the current set of plans.

The third proposal would address the board’s underutilization issue in Leamington. A dual track French Immersion program would be phased in at Gore Hill starting in September of this year with Junior Kindergarten, with a grade to be added in each of the following years. The boundaries for FI would encompass all Leamington GECDSB schools. If the board’s SCC is approved and Gore Hill is closed, French Immersion services would continue as planned at the new M.D. Bennie site.

If closure of Mill Street is approved as proposed in the first option, the school board will also pursue MOE funding to construct a new Queen Elizabeth building as its first priority. The second priority of the fourth proposal would be a five-room addition to the existing Queen Elizabeth building. In the event that both components are denied by the Ministry, there would still be enough empty spaces at surrounding schools — including M.D. Bennie — to accommodate those presently attending Mill Street.

The fifth proposal would also address empty classroom spaces. If approved, boundary changes would include transferring M.D. Bennie’s northern region to Mount-Carmel Blytheswood and the Queen Elizabeth territory west of Erie Street to M.D. Bennie. Also, Queen Elizabeth’s zone that presently includes Antonio Street and up to and including Talbot Street West would become part of Gore Hill’s catchment area. These adjustments would take effect September of this year, although pupils living in the affected areas would have the option of continually attending their current schools until Grade 8 without transportation services.

Factors often considered towards making decisions on school closures include the Facility Condition Index (FCI), where the dollar value of required repairs and upgrades according to the Total Capital Planning Solution is divided by the replacement value of the school as determined by the Ministry of Education. These figures are presented as percentages, with lower numbers indicating a school that would be less ideal to close. The five affected schools currently feature the following FCI numbers:

• Gore Hill — 29 per cent;

• M.D. Bennie — 27 per cent;

• Mill Street — 36 per cent;

• Mount Carmel-Blytheswood — 20 per cent;

• Queen Elizabeth — 16 per cent.

Gore Hill and Queen Elizabeth were each updated in the late 1990s while M.D. Bennie received its most recent major upgrades in the late 1980s, early ‘90s. Mount Carmel-Blytheswood was nearly doubled in size to accommodate the closure of Blytheswood Public School about 15 years ago. With the exception of port-a-packs, no major improvements have been made to Mill Street in recent years.

OPP search for missing boater

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“The take home message is always safety,” explained Essex County OPP constable Jim Root, who was stationed at the mobile unit upon its arrival in Leamington. “Everyone should take all the necessary precautions to ensure they come home safely.”

Root requested of anyone from the general public locating the missing man or the canoe he was using to contact the Essex County OPP immediately.

Essex County OPP constable Jim Root emerges from the Ontario Provincial Police’s West Regional Mobile Support Unit at the Leamington Municipal Marina during the search for a missing 25-yearold Mexican national Monday, May 29. At about 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28, the missing man — who was residing in Kingsville — was reported missing after a canoe he was fishing from capsized off the northern shore of Lake Erie east of the County Road 45/ County Road 20 intersection. (SUN Photos)

An Ontario Provincial Police search helicopter from Orillia rests in the corner of the Leamington Municipal Marina parking lot after being used to search the northern shore of Lake Erie near the County Road 45/County Road 20 intersection

The games people play

No matter how long we live, some of the things we do as kids stay with us through life.

I feel fortunate to have been a kid in the 1960s, one of the more tumultuous decades of the 20th century.

The race to the moon was in full swing and technology just kept turning out new gadgets for us to enjoy.

The outdoor fun was matched by some of the indoor toys we had in those days.

I remember getting Battling Tops, which I had wanted for months.

We spent a lot of time outside playing hide and seek, red rover and tag.

I also have early outdoor memories of the older kids playing a game where someone says, “I’m going downtown to smoke my pipe and won’t be home till Saturday night.”

When we set those tops loose on each other there was a lot of cheering going on. I always wanted Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, but that never materialized.

That phrase has stuck with me for over fifty years now. I got to play once in awhile when they needed a fill-in but I was much younger than the rest of them.

Of course being a hockey family we had the obligatory table-top hockey game. I think the teams we had were Montreal and Toronto. The players were made of tin back then. They converted to plastic in the ’70s.

I couldn’t remember the name of the game or even how it was generally played, so I Googled it.

Lo and behold, I found several references to this game and the phrase.

One site called it ‘Witch in the Well’.

The ’70s brought some interesting games. Even though I never got the Mousetrap game I had always wanted, some great things came out during my teen years.

Besides the Battling Tops, I remember having an ‘electric’ football game.

I just remember running like crazy from the person who’s turn it was to be the witch. I was terrified but exhilarated at the same time. It probably led to my future enjoyment of horror films later in life.

It’s funny how these early childhood memories stick with you like that.

It was a metal football field that vibrated when you plugged it in. The players had magnets inside them. You placed them all on the line of scrimmage and then turned the game on and watched as players fell and vibrated all over the field. Eventually one of them with the ball would find its way to the end zone.

I remember getting my first bike with training wheels and the joy that came when my dad removed one training wheel and then a few days later when he took the other one off. Soon, I’d be clothes-pinning my baseball and hockey cards into the spokes to make that bike roar down the driveway.

Very primitive compared to today’s standards but in those days it was cutting edge stuff. And I think that football game had been around since the early ’60s.

Later as a young adult I got in early on the video game craze and bought a game system called Intellivision. It was primitive too but we spent hours playing football, baseball and other games.

My first brush with a Frisbee was when a family of cottagers next door brought one out on a summer night and flung it around the yard. Their last name was Olson and I think they were Swedish or Norwegian ancestry. I remember my mom saying, “Those things are dangerous.”

Those are memories that will last a long time and no doubt there are many more I’ve forgotten to mention here.

What happens in the background makes a difference

Over the last few months the three generators that run all of the power on the island have been showing their age. I don’t have much to do with the power generation plant here, hence I often call it a boiler more times than not. Mark continues to correct me but as long as he understands what I am talking about, I see no need to change. It’s a habit from the greenhouse days.

roundings says so much about a community.

Typically, one generator runs at a time. Arthur keeps track of the hours it operates. After approximately 72 to 96 hours, we give it a break and switch over to the next one. When Arthur is off island Mark takes over, and if all men are off island I can manage, but prefer to have my girls here to help; my lifelines.

This routine has become part of our life on LWC; however, lately the generator changeover has been more frequent as these large pieces of machinery are heating up quicker than usual. The largest of the machines is the one we rely on when we have guests on the island. It can handle the added 16 air conditioners, 6 refrigerators, and 2 industrial size washers and dryers needed to keep our staff and guests, cool, clean and copasetic.

Prior to switching over the machines from the Cummins to the Perkins to the John Deere, one person will drive around and shut down AC units, the large walk-in fridge and freezer as well as some pumps that draw a lot of energy. Luckily, for me, we have some power backups to ensure that if I am in the middle of writing my column, I won’t lose power or my train of thought.

The local eateries went out of their way to keep us from leaving town and we enjoyed breakfast, lunch, the sound of live bands and dinner locally. We stayed with our daughter and son who live within walking distance to downtown and can proudly say we didn’t take up any of the precious parking spaces. What a great problem for our village to have! With the warmer weather, I would hope more people will take advantage of walking and the opportunity to see all the work that has been done around town. My friend Donna sent me back with a bird reference book. Our spring migration has passed but we still have many birds that hang on through the hot summer. I haven’t seen my little hummingbirds or bananaquits since my return, but no doubt they got tired of waiting for me to refill their sweet water feeders or are enjoying the abundant hibiscus, as they should be.

Our fulvous whistling ducks had the sweetest babies. I would love to catch a couple before the chicken hawk perching in the tree overlooking the pond they swim in gets them!

During these moments, our quiet island becomes even quieter and the sound of the birds and the breeze in the palm fronds crescendo. It amazes me the subtle effect that something in the background has on our days.

Mark and I couldn’t have planned a better week to visit Wheatley. Spring is the season that I miss the most, and although the island does experience seasons, we rarely if ever experience a cool, crisp morning in a freshly green setting like back home. Our grass, especially the Bermuda grass planted in front of our house, has greened up and significantly spread over our 3 years here. I am hoping it continues to overtake the rest of the yard. It looks and feels like a golf green all year round and its density tends to keep the fire ants at bay.

While home, we couldn’t help but notice that Wheatley has A LOT going on in the background. There is a buzz in the village that is contagious. I can’t wait to join the Wheatley Horticultural Society when we return! To see groups of friends working together to beautify their sur-

On our morning runs, Mark tries to point out one of the Antillean nighthawks sitting on her nest at the edge of the runway. She reminds me of the killdeer that tend to nest in the worst areas. When I was young I remember one mother bird yearly making her nest in the middle of my grandma and grandpa Hogg’s gravel driveway. She must have sensed that there was no safer place with my grandfather protecting her and her young.

We have one bird that Mark and I call the sneaky bird. I think he is a yellow crowned night heron that resides on LWC all year. This week he is enjoying the company of the seagulls that have arrived to mess up the pool’s vanishing edge.

Funny story about our sh*t hawks, as Mark calls the seagulls that visit from May to September. After they cost us two plastic roof changes on our greenhouse, you can’t blame him for not listing them as one of his favourite sightings. However, someone in high places does like them and

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Leamington welcomes dignitaries from Salvatierra, Mexico

In partnership with the Consulate of Mexico, Leamington hosted a delegation of city and municipal officials for a tour of the area on Wednesday, May 24 to discuss a “Twin City” designation and potential opportunities for economic growth.

Salvatierra is a Mexican city (and municipality) located in the valley of Huatzindeo in the lowlands of the state of Guanajuato. With an area of 507.70 square kilometres, Salvatierra accounts for 1.66% of the total area of the state. The Municipality has approximately 94,558 inhabitants, 34,066 within the city of Salvatierra, according to the latest census records.

The group met with Leamington municipal officials at the

Relay For Life on June 9

Dear Editor,

Alex Archer is the Community Champion for the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, Relay For Life. Alex and his family have been participating in Relay For Life since 2009.

Alex, and all cancer survivors who join us at the event, are an inspiration, as they are living proof of the progress we have made in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is more than a fundraising event, it is a powerful and moving experience that supports, honours and celebrates anyone who has been affected by the words “you have cancer.”

“I was first diagnosed with leukemia in 2008 when I was 3 ½ years old. I had a relapse in 2013 and again in January 2017. I am in remission again and will be having a bone marrow transplant in June. My family became involved with the Canadian Cancer Society when I was first diagnosed. We decided to participate in Relay for Life to make people more aware of cancer and because the event is a great way to celebrate those who supported our family,” stated Alex Archer.

2017 marks the 18th anniversary of Relay For Life in Ontario. Money raised through Relay For Life funds lifesaving cancer research, support programs to help people living with cancer and advocacy efforts to protect the health of all Canadians.

Join us on June 9th at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens to Relay For Life! Walk the track, enjoy live music, take part in trackside activities, celebrate survivors and remember those we have lost. Cancer changes everything. So can YOU! Register today at relayforlife.ca/essexcounty.

Theresa Blondin, Windsor - Essex County Unit, Canadian Cancer Society

town office, followed by a day of tours organized to showcase the economic region, along with the many opportunities for tourism and business development.

The delegation was accompanied by Consul Alberto Bernal and team members from the Mexican Consulate, located in Leamington. The primary responsibility of the Consulate is to represent and protect the interests of the Mexican community and its citizens in the Windsor-Essex area, its jurisdiction, while working as a collaborative community partner to the municipality.

This project demonstrates the close relationship between Mexico and Leamington, since a considerable number of temporary migrant workers who labour in the region are from that country. The proposal opens possibilities of cooperation in agricultural industry, tourism, culture, and other areas of mutual benefit.

The Municipality of Leamington was thrilled to share the “Leamington Experience” with the delegation.

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they are protected both back home and in the Bahamas. The first summer that we were here, the seagulls arrived. One was sitting on our seaplane ramp and Mark went to shoo him away. Arthur watching from his shop said, “No man that’s my friend. I call him ‘white folk’ and he visits me every year.” Sure enough, one seagull, whiter than the rest, has visited Arthur every year since and can be found daily sitting on the seaplane ramp. The rest have much more fun watching Mark persistently work to keep the pool crystal clear. So far, so good!

We finished roofing Arthur’s shop and our knees must be healing because we have started eyeing up the hangar roof. In the next couple of weeks we have a crew returning to work on the seawall and a man that will finally install new copper guttering. It has taken almost a year to repair all of the damage done by hurricane Matthew. I am hoping with the cooler spring, the waters won’t warm enough to gather another damaging storm.

Our kids received their first delivery from GoProduce. com and they said it looks great. I got to handpick online, healthy, fresh foods for my children and it was delivered in an insulated shopping bag, as scheduled, right to their door. What a great idea! I wonder if they will deliver to the island?

Meanwhile, my freshest produce at the moment comes from the mulberry trees that have fruit for the first time in 3 years and the sapodillas. Yesterday, some small birds were nice enough to share a couple of berries with me. The moment I popped a deep purple one into my mouth, the memories flooded back. As soon as the warm summer weather arrived, both the tree in the cow pasture behind the Friendship Club and the one near the bridge on Klondyke would burst with berries. They were great trees to climb, and my brother Tom and I would arrive home from Sunday school with purple fingertips and teeth!

With all of the crazy things going on around the world, it makes me happy to witness so many wonderful things. If we could just shut out all of the background noise the media creates and instead open our ears to the rustle of positivity, it would be a wave worth catching.

“You’re a product of your environment. Surround yourself with the best” – Author Unknown

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Prove yourself with actions instead of words, Aries. Your productivity will not speak for itself, so you may need to do some self-promotion to get the word out.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, your words will carry a lot of weight when you speak about a topic that is dear to your heart. Others might be inspired by your message, and you can recruit helpers.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Do not get caught up in gossip and hearsay, Gemini. That can compromise your credibility at work and among friends. Stay focused on your responsibilities.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

While you shouldn’t compare yourself to others too often, once in a while it can illustrate just how far you have come. Why not compare against the person you once were?

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you know what needs to get done. Now it is just a matter of finding the time to accomplish everything. Simplify things by writing all of your tasks down.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

You may have to explain your point of view over and over again before others see your way of thinking, Virgo. Don’t let this discourage you this week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, once you are knee-deep in a project, you may not need to take frequent breaks. You’re ready to plow through to the finish line and reap the rewards of hard work.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, no matter which words come out of your mouth, others are compelled to listen when you speak. Recognize the impact your words can have on others.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Explaining a proposal may require some creative thinking, Sagittarius. Make a list of all the talking points and then narrow down your options this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you tend to hold yourself to a very high standard because you always want to do your best the first time out of the gate. Others appreciate your dedication.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, sometimes it seems as if you have a sixth sense, especially where finding good deals are concerned. You’re happy to be the shopper of the family.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, extreme focus on a subject can be a help or a hindrance. Remember to remain flexible in the next few days.

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Robson Road speeders

Editor,

I would like to thank everyone for responding to our complaint in such a concerned manner.

The Police Department and the Marina personnel appear to have the brunt of the problem.

I do understand the lack of funding that the police contend with every day is a concern.

Why the marina does not seem to care beats me. Surely, the Art at the Marina and music nights at the marina every Friday could be in jeopardy. People are not going to attend such events if they cannot hear or see what is going on. My main nightmare is someone will get hurt. The Windsor Light Orchestra would be great to see and hear but at what price?

Again, thank you to those who give a darn. Don't let it slip through the system please. Let’s act before someone gets hurt.

A big thank you to Mark Ribble of the Southpoint Sun. Your article on traffic on Robson Road was exactly the problem we are experiencing.

Respectfully, Nancey and Steven Slatter, Leamington

RE: Courtesy crossings

Dear Editor, (in regards to Mark Ribble’s column)

It’s a courtesy crossing... you admitted to your readers that you don’t observe courtesy crossings and in my opinion you encouraged others to do the same. Why don’t you put your voice to use and ask for a light to be installed instead of just thinking “I am not going to stop for a pedestrian because I doubt anyone else will.” Where is the courtesy in that? Where is the “I am glad that Leamington has a company that is providing work for people.”? People who have worked long hours for minimal wages and you can’t see people braking for them to get home! Petition for a light, instead of asking people to be discourteous.

– Ann Peters, Leamington

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Mr. Ribble’s column he suggested that it was unsafe for one car to stop, because it gives the pedestrian a false sense of security that all cars will stop as well, which is not always the case.

World No Tobacco Day

May 31st marks ‘World No Tobacco Day’ as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). ‘World No Tobacco Day’ began in 1987 to “draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes worldwide.”

Almost 38,000 Canadians continue to die yearly as a result of tobacco use.

• Discourage young people from starting to smoke

• Encourage quit attempts

Excellent hospital care

Editor,

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge what a great experience I had recently at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Earlier this month, I needed to go by ambulance to a hospital from Amherstburg. When the ambulance attendant informed me Hotel Dieu was unable to accept any more patients due to high volumes, I had the choice of going to Met Hospital or Leamington, at which time I chose Leamington and have not once regretted my decision.

From the moment of check in I knew I was in great hands. They were quick to get tests done, admit me, and even quick to get the final diagnosis. Everything and everyone was incredibly professional and efficient. They were undoubtably fast, while also paying close attention to detail. Their bedside manner was impeccable, thoroughly understanding my needs and allergies and never once missing a beat. I even had a visit from the Interim Chief of Staff, President of the Professional Medical Staff and Chief of Anesthesia, Dr. R. Stapleton to go over my unique medical needs.

Should I ever need emergent care again, I would certainly be visiting Leamington District Memorial Hospital, as I am grateful for their incredible care during that hard time.

Peggy Thompson, Amherstburg

Courtesy Crossings are dangerous,

pointless

Dear Editor,

In July 2014 I stood before Leamington Council and presented my concerns about the Courtesy Crossing on Seacliffe Drive in particular, but overall how dangerous they were. I was assured by council and the mayor that they would work on putting a signalled light in there. Instead they put one on Oak Street and have declined to offer when the one will be installed on Seacliffe Drive.

In the interim I offered several suggestions:

• That they should implement ongoing public education, in the form of newspaper articles, displays at public functions such as Tomato Fest, speakers to schools, service groups and so on. I suggested creating "Share the Road" signs in an effort to generate awareness to drivers regarding pedestrians and cyclists!

• Slow the traffic down along streets within the city centre and those that have “busy” traffic to 40km/hr. Many cities around Canada have already implemented slower speeds to lessen accidents.

• Make drivers more aware that when they SEE a pedestrian/cyclist trying to cross the road to slow down or stop, giving them a fighting chance to get across safely. Here are some possible solutions:

• Have flashing lights installed to make the driver aware of the upcoming crossing. Or if cost is a factor, paint yellow lines 6-10’ on either side of the courtesy crossings so drivers see them.

• In New Zealand they paint a diamond on the road 50 metres prior to a pedestrian crossing. Pedestrians know not to cross the road if the vehicle is between the diamond and the crossing. Drivers know that if they are outside the diamond and crossing, to slow down to allow the pedestrian to cross safely when seeing pedestrians waiting. A simple and cost effective solution!

I used to walk, but have stopped attempting to cross this particular road, because like many in Leamington, the speed limit seems to be deemed by drivers as a suggestion rather than mandatory. Add to that, when they are approaching any courtesy crosswalk and see a poor soul attempting to cross, they seem to speed up, or at least don’t slow down to be courteous.

Frankly, I don’t understand why our Province even bothers to have them. Pedestrians might as well attempt to cross anywhere because they would be taking the same risks.

Maybe it takes an accident like what has happened for our fine muncipality to sit up and take notice. I truly hope so. I am a driver and when I see anyone, especially children attempting to cross at courtesy crosswalks, I stop, in a hope that the driver coming the opposite direction will see by doing the same, it could save a life.

The ParticipACTION 150 in celebration of Canada being 150 is inviting Canadians to get outside, become healthier and to participate in their community. Maybe this will prompt our town council to step up to the plate and instigate some more safety for those of us who would like to walk more and not fear being the victim of the pointless Courtesy Crossings around town!!

Sincerely, Deborah Powell, Leamington

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Golfers qualify for District play

Br. 324 Legion News By Jan Watson

A baker’s dozen shot Fun Darts on May 19 at Wheatley Legion. Tom Lorondeau and Tracy Bruner led the pack with 6 wins. Mary Robinson and Larry Evoy won 5 games followed by Bonnie Evoy and Gord Crook with 4 wins. Kim Bruner, Velma Hope and Jim McClellan won 3 games. Julie Reid and Dawn Lorondeau won 2 games and Rosemary Duquette and Garry Hope gave the skunk a boot with one win. Ladies doubling out were Mary, Bonnie and Dawn. Way to go, Larry – a 180!

Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

Wes Siddall was a three-time winner at the Meat Draws that were run by yours truly on May 20. Pat Ribble and Betty Goodison each won twice. Bill Derbyshire won meat and the 50/50 draw and single winners were Jim McClellan, Karen Robertson and yours truly. Finally! The Silver Bullet cooler that was donated by a sales rep and was raffled was won by Heather Church. Thank you to Jane Pursel for hosting a 91st birthday party for her brother Bob Sovie and supplying pizza and cake to the meat draw crowd.

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES GRADUATIONS

Meat Draws are held every Saturday at the Legion. The draws are from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Several teams of golfers played in the Zone Tournament in Kingsville and two of these teams qualified to move on to District play. Chris Simpson and Brett Bowman had a great day ending the regular play in a tie for first place. They lost the tie breaker to take second place. Mitch Prudence and Mike Bell also had a great day qualifying to move on as well. They will play in Wardsville on June 24. Way to put the Branch on the map and good luck in District play.

RCL Ontario Command Bursary Assisted Program is designed to assist students attending post-secondary education. Those eligible are children and grandchildren of service personnel, currently serving members of the Canadian Forces, and members of the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. Application forms are available at the Branch.

Community Living Mayors lunch

The 12th Annual Mayors Lunch was held on Friday, May 12 as part of Community Living Month celebrations. Community Living Essex County supports more than 650 individuals with intellectual disabilities.

At the Mayors Lunch, community members were recognized for their involvement in the SPARK program.

“According to the dictionary the definition of a spark is a small burst of fire that comes off of a main fire, or the small seeds of some intense feeling or emotion. Today we celebrate the many individual sparks and groups in our community who have served as ambassadors for our organization, lighting fires in motivating others to help, sparking interest in promoting inclusion and advocacy. Those who continue to serve as an inspiration, sparking change, creating innovative ideas, leading to a society where everyone is accepted, included and embraced,” said Community Living Essex County Board Chair Ron Giofu.

Thank You Erie Shores Hospice. We recently lost our brother, Greg, to cancer. In his last days he had a little piece of heaven at Erie Shores Hospice. Thank you to all the angels there, God bless you all.

Danny & Shirley Ouellette

If

And greet him at the

But all I can do Daddy

Is go and tend your grave And leave behind tokens of love

To the best Dad and Gegee ever made. Forever loved and missed, Mary Jane, Sandra, Pattie and kids xoxox

signs), Dave Campbell (the go-to guy), Dave Orshinsky (MC), WRACE organization, Photography by Chyla, Bob Rumble (bike lead), Point Pelee National Park (Jaclyn Marn), Mincity Designs, Community Trophies, Spectrum Patient Services, South Shore Volunteers and

Pictured here in back, from left to right are, Karen Bolger-Director of Community Living Supports-CLEC; Chad Sutherland-University of Windsor; Rob Murphy-Tecumseh Thunder Baseball; Dustin Hindi-Essex County Heroes; Bob Blair and James Knapp-Ken Knapp Ford; John Sutton-ACCESS County Community Support Services –Executive Director; and LaSalle Mayor Ken Antaya. In front, from left to right, are Nancy Wallace-Gero; Alvin Matte-Advocate; Tina LeBlanc-Essex County Heroes; Brianne Taggart; Chastine Lamoureux- Access; and Rev. Chris Bouillard-Coyle- St. Paul’s Trinity/Anglican Church-Essex. (SUN Photo)

Cardinal Carter second in provincial ag competition

By Bryan Jessop

A non-profit group’s objective of encouraging high school students to pursue agricultural careers was a message heard loud and clear at Cardinal Carter.

The local Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board facility entered AgScape’s first Ontario-based Gen Ag competition earlier this year and emerged as

Cardinal Carter students Kaitlyn Simpson, Nick DiCarlo,

were the main presenters of their Grasde 11 marketing class

the Gen

and

stock Thursday, May 18. The event — presented by AgScape as a means of promoting agricultural careers to students — was the first of its

second place finalists with a presentation that wowed judges with its degree of professionalism. The Grade 11 marketing class of Cardinal Carter department head of business studies and cooperative education Pam Chapman started work on its submission in early March in hopes of becoming one of three finalists selected to reveal its project to judges in person Thursday, May 18. The campaign to complete a submission by the April 19 deadline ended in late March for the local high school’s class of 12 students.

“Our students learned a lot about the wine-making industry. There’s a large variety of careers involved.”

— Pam Chapman

Cardinal Carter, along with Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Simcoe and North Middlesex District High School of Parkhill was selected to reveal its project before a panel of judges in Woodstock for the three-school final. Holy Trinity was awarded first place with Cardinal Carter finishing second and North Middlesex third. Located in Canada’s most southerly wine district, the Leamington-based team chose to centre its efforts on the winery industry.

“Agriculture itself is very big, so the students wanted to narrow it down,” explained Chapman, who attended the finals along with her team. “The judges said we were the most professional and most professionally-dressed — they told us that we hit one out of the park.”

The Cardinal Carter team prepared for the final by ex-

ecuting its marketing campaign in the school’s cafeteria. The group of a dozen members were led by main presenters Nick DiCarlo, Wessam Halabi, Ashlin Mastronardi and Kaitlyn Simpson. During presentations, the four students offered judges samples of “wine,” simulated with purple and white grape juice. Cardinal Carter’s display also included an oak wine bottle patented by Joel Paglione, a past graduate of their school.

“It was definitely a worthwhile competition,” Chapman said. “Our students learned a lot about the wine-making industry. There’s a large variety of careers involved. I’m exceptionally proud of them. They did a tremendous job and worked really, really hard on it. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

In previous years, Gen Ag competitions have taken place in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. The national pilot project is funded by Farm Credit Canada and in Ontario, included classroom instructional support by AgScape. The project was launched with the intention of revealing to high school students the wide assortment of post secondary education programs and careers available in Canada’s agricultural industry.

St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Thursday, June 1 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.; Tuesday, June 6 from 9:3010:15 a.m.; Wednesday, June 7 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Demonstration on how to improve circulation, balance, increase strength and reduce stress. Learn to focus on the well-being of body and mind through Taoist Tai Chi. More info: www.taoist.org, 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist.org

DEMONSTRATIONS OF SOCK KNITTING, RUG HOOKING AND PENNY RUGS, June 1, 2, 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 145 Division St. S. All welcome.

EVERYTHING SALE, Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Rummage, bake table, plants... EVERYTHING!

HERITAGE CHOIR SPRING PROGRAM, Sunday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m., Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. German and English Songs of Spring and Hymns of Praise. Freewill offering for Leamington Mennonite Home Music Therapy Program and MCC Meat Canner. All are welcome to praise God’s name in song.

MUSIC MONDAYS AT LEAMINGTON MARINA from now until to August 28, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., weather permitting, with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Come, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring your lawn chairs. Info: 519-326-4825.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Wednesday, June 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Donors and Walk Ins Welcome! To book an appointment, please contact us at 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood. ca / GiveBlood App. 95 more blood donors still needed to donate blood in Leamington.

SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING - SWAP MEET - Wednesday, June 7, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Photography 101 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for any help needed. We meet at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens—1550 Road 3 E., Ruthven; in the Hibiscus Room in the food court. Please use west parking lot entrance. Visit us on Facebook.com for meeting and club information. For further details, contact Mike @mtowne@sympatico.ca. From beginners to professionals welcome. Come join in the fun!

the

June 7/17 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the

Choose any two: Soup, Salad or Sandwich (11:00am to 3:00pm)

ÉCOLE ST-MICHEL CARNIVAL, Thursday, June 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 33 Sherman St., Leamington. Carnival, games, art exhibit, school greenhouse opening, GM Drive for a Cause for St-Michel. Everyone welcome.

ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOP: “MOVING FROM ACCOMMODATION TO INCLUSION”, Thursday, June 15 from 2:003:30 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Speaker: Jeffrey Preston, Ph.D. Topics: 1) Reading the Signs on the Road to Accessibility, and 2) What We Need to Stop and Start Doing. Hosted by Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee. No charge to attend. RSVP required by contacting dbellamy@leamington.ca

THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROPIN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc. For more info contact us at 519-326-4901.

MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-971-4050 or nrkolah@sympatico.ca

SOUTH SHORE HEALTH CENTRE OFFERS WEEKLY FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, 15 John St. (upstairs), Leamington: Yoga for Recovery on Monday at 5:00 p.m. with Melodie Queenen; Westover Recovery Support Group on Monday at 6:30 p.m.; SMART

Recovery on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Family & Friends on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month (except August) in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It’s free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SEAN MCCANN, FOUNDING MEMBER OF GREAT BIG SEA FRIDAY, JUNE 2

DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM SHOW @ 7:30 PM

Tickets are $30 and available online at brownpapertickets. com and at Wharram’s Jewellery, Counter Effects, our ticket hotline 519-326-8805 or at the door if not sold out.

COME OUT AND MEET THE BIG BAD WOLF AT WOLFHEAD DISTILLERY.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15,

We are having a fundraiser to benefit The Bank Theatre’s building fund. Enjoy dinner and a whisky/craft beer tasting. It’s a night of good food, drink and fun. Seating is limited to 100 so get your tickets soon as they are selling quickly. These would make a wonderful early Father’s Day gift. Tickets are $40, advance sale only available at Counter Effects and on-line at banktheatre.com. Wolfhead Distillery is located at 7781 Howard, Amherstburg. Doors for this event open at 6pm. See you there!

THE BANK THEATRE HAS AN OPENING FOR A SUMMER STUDENT. If you are interested in working with this dynamic organization please go to our website for application and qualification details.

Ashlin Mastronardi

Wessam Halabi

team at

Ag finals in Wood-

kind in Ontario. The Cardinal Carter team finished second (Submitted photo)

Air Conditioning SpringService and Inspection $7900

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Combining growers, chefs and wineries, the first annual Battle of the Growers will showcase local produce, wine and culinary talents.

The new county-based event is planned for Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at Pelee Island Winery, Kingsville, with the goal to raise funds to support the next group of 15 students participating in On Track to Success Leamington program in August.

Local growers, wineries, chefs and students in the On Track program will compete in teams to create a delicious small plate appetizer-sized dish for 250 guests. Tickets for this signature dining experience are limited and available at www.weareunited.com/BattleoftheGrowers or 519-258-0000 ext. 1178.

The event brings together members of the Ontario Greenhouse and Vegetable Growers in a friendly competition. The hook – the team has to use a vegetable or fruit supplied by the participating grower. Judges and guests will sample all dishes and vote on the best of the night.

There will be a live auction with packages including a trip to Tuscany; trip to Napa Valley; an exclusive dinner for 8 at the Vines; one season of Lee & Maria’s weekly produce delivery; a Wolfhead Distillery experience, and more.

Church Directory

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley

519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church

47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Jamie Tiffin

Sunday Worship 10:00 am Children’s Program during Worship

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church

1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church

78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am Summer Worship Services 10 am

Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605

2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

LakePoint Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316 Service Sundays 9:15 am & 11 am

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Church

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses

8:00 am, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm 3:00 pm Migrant (Spanish)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Olinda-Ruthven United Church 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138

Sunday Services at 9:30 am

Wheatley United Church 59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157

Sunday Services at 10:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda

2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352

Sunday Service 10:30 am

Guest judges include: Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Amherstburg; Mayor Nelson Santos, Kingsville; Deputy-Mayor, Hilda MacDonald, Leamington; Principal Kyle Berard, Leamington District Secondary School; Lynette Bain, Tourism Windsor-Essex County; Matt Issacs, Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance.

On Track to Success in Leamington is:

• Reducing poverty by providing opportunities

• 4,000 kids in Windsor-Essex County will not escape inter-generational poverty – intervention is needed with partners to help young people graduate from high school and go on to post-secondary education

• Helping children improve their performance in school because they are able to access academic and social supports

• Helping families living in low income to better support their children’s education and ensure their children have access to the out of school supports they need to position them for academic success.

Team 1

Grower Highline Mushrooms Kingsville

Chef Smashed Apple Amherstburg

Winery Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery Amherstburg

Team 2

Grower J.C. Fresh Kingsville

Chef Green Heart Lunch Club Leamington/Kingsville

Winery Muscedere Vineyards Harrow

Team 3

Grower Pure Flavor - Pure Hothouse Foods Leamington

Chef The Vines Restaurant Harrow

Winery Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards Harrow

Team 4

Grower Alegro Acres Kingsville

Chef Osarracino’s Trattoria & Wine Bar Kingsville

Winery Pelee Island Winery Kingsville

Team 5

Grower Lakeside Produce Leamington

Chef Calabria Coastal Bistro Cottom

Winery Colio Estate Wines Harrow

Team 6

Grower Raymont’s Berries Cottam

Chef Mettawas Italian Mediterranean Grill Kingsville

Winery Oxley Estate Winery Harrow

Sun. & Mon.

Heritage fibre arts demonstrations

June 1-3

The Kingsville Historical Park Military Museum is hosting a special event, “Heritage Fibre Crafts in a Modern World”, June 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The event will include demonstrations by Sande Gunning, owner of the River Gallery in New Brunswick. Sande will demonstrate three heritage fibre arts: traditional rug hooking (not the latch hooking of the ’70s); penny rugs, a Victorian craft using wool and appliqué techniques; and sock making on a 100+ year old circular sockknitting machine.

The sock-knitting machine was used during the Great War by those at home to knit socks for the soldiers. The socks were desperately needed by those who were serving their country.

Demonstration times are as follows:

• Thursday, June 1: 10 a.m. rug hooking, 1 p.m. penny rugs, 3 p.m. sock machine.

• Friday, June 2: 10 a.m. sock machine, 1 p.m. rug hooking, 3 p.m. penny rugs.

• Saturday, June 3: 10 a.m. penny rugs, 1 p.m. sock machine, 3 p.m. rug hooking.

The museum is located at 145 Division Rd. S., Kingsville. Admission to the event is by donation.

Memorial Cup Comes to Leamington

Knapp knew him before ‘Dart Guy’ even existed. For about 20 years though, she’s known him as Jason Maslakow — a friend whose cottage was near her own family’s cottage. But things changed after Maslakow decided to support his Toronto Maple Leafs on a trip to watch the Leafs take on the Washington Capitals in the playoffs. Not only did he don the jersey of his favourite team, he also painted his face blue and white. It was his image captured on the jumbotron, unlit cigarette hanging from his mouth, that changed his life. The picture went viral and immediately became a meme. No longer was he Jason Maslakow, he was dubbed ‘Dart Guy’. Not only has he attracted over 14,000 followers to his Twitter account, he has also joined forces with Nicorette in a ‘quit smoking’ campaign. And last week, before the Windsor Spitfires won the Memorial Cup, Maslakow, who lives in Waterloo, accepted an invitation from his old friend Kyra, culture and tourism developer for the Municipality of Leamington, and changed his look slightly in support of the Leamington Flyers.

Dart Guy poses with a group of Southpoint Minor Hockey players last Wednesday when the Memorial Cup made a stop at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Leamington’s Bob Kelly, who served with the First Batallion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Special Forces in the 1950s, had his chance to visit the Memorial Cup last Wednesday, May 24, when its county tour brought it to Leamington. Originally planned for a stop at Seacliff Beach, the visit was rerouted to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex due to the rainy weather. Pictured, Kelly with Leamington Mayor John Paterson (centre) and Councillor Larry Verbeke.

Kyra

Derick Mastromatteo and sons get an up close look at the Memorial Cup when it visited Leamington last week.

Spring Sprint relocates to Point Pelee

By Bryan Jessop

The venue was new, but the overwhelming degree of support remained the same for the annual South Shore Spring Sprint.

The fourth installment of the fundraiser relocated from the waterfront promenade west of the Leamington Municipal Marina and for the first time took place at Point Pelee National Park’s Visitors Centre. The Saturday, May 27 event utilized the same route as late April’s Southern Footprints races. The competitive elements of both races — the first and second stops in the Mucci Farms Three Race Series — were logged by Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex (W.R.A.C.E.).

This year’s South Shore Spring Sprint again took place in support of South Shore Christian School and the countywide organization Little Hands Kids For A Cause. The latter received a cheque of $2,640 this year in a culmination of donations from the school and pledge collections acquired by this year’s runners and walkers.

“This is just great for our school — it’s our biggest fundraiser every year and it’s needed to keep it going.”

— Sharon Arthurs-Pepper

Little Hands was launched three years ago with a lemonade stand and yard sale in support of a local youth who had been diagnosed with a serious illness. From there, the number of “Little Heroes” supported by the cause grew to 10 — since then, the number has grown to about 70.

The group also continues to honour its five “Super Heroes” — sick children who have passed away since joining the organization.

“We try to honour them with everything that we do, where ever we are and whenever we can,” said Little Hands representative Aimee Omstead, who explained that this year’s event was held in honour of Super Hero Josh, who’s attended the fundraiser.

Although funds were still being calculated as of press

deadline for proceeds earmarked to support the local school, SSSS chairperson Sharon Arthurs-Pepper explained that the goal of $30,000 had been surpassed.

“It’s been phenomenal,” Arthurs-Pepper said of the support this year’s event has received to in turn help fund operations of South Shore Christian School. “Every year, we’ve been overly blessed. This is just great for our school — it’s our biggest fundraiser every year and it’s needed to keep it going. We’ve been fortunate to have the support of local businesses too.”

Arthurs-Pepper has led the organization of the Spring Sprint since its inception in 2014. This year, she was backed by the volunteer efforts of about 30 individuals who spent race-day morning and the previous Friday setting up for the events. The SSSS included its traditional Little Heroes Walk for the families of local youths receiving medical treatment for serious illnesses as well as the one-kilometre Kids’ Dash. This year’s 5 km walk

and 5 km run were joined by a 10 km run. The bottom line of fundraising efforts for 2017 was backed by more than 100 sponsors.

In total, about 300 runners and walkers pre-registered for the 2017 event, with another 50 signing up on the day of the races. The sum was an improvement over 2016’s head count

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Morgan Harder Pasta Fundraiser

On behalf of the Lebanese Club, the Harder and Drouillard families and the fundraiser committee, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the businesses and people of the community for the overwhelming support and gifts received for this event. It was absolutely incredible how everyone came together. Huge thank you to the team who put this all together. You are all the best! To everyone that donated food, gifts for raffles and cash, we so thank you! If anyone is missed, we apologize but there are just too many to thank. You have all warmed our hearts!

The Hair Café

Shades Tanning Spa

Highbury Canco Canteen (Diane)

Bedrocks

The Lesson Lounge

Southern Creations

La Boutique

Sexy Nails

Source for Sports

Zippy Print

J&J Auto

The Skating Club

The Beer Store

Cindy’s Garden

Southpoint Cinema

Aleksander Estate Winery

Ruffins

NAPA Auto Parts

Joey’s Restaurant

Great Canadian Oil Change

Birdie’s Perch

Group Hug Apparel

Sterling Mutual

Lally Ford

Esthetcis by Samantha

Karen Lessard

Jackie Iverson (Shades)

Rachael Tellier

Melissa Ardity

Tammy Laporte-Gelinas

Scott Rowlings

Build-A-Bear

The Lebanese Club

Unforgettable

Canadian Tire

Shabby Shacks

Rona

Home Hardware Kingsville

Home Building Centre

Leamington

Lakeside Bakery

Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

Syncronicity

The Computer Place

Sherk Complex

Municipality of Leamington

Xcentric Flooring

UA Canada Local 625 & 527

St. Clair College

Wiser’s Whiskey (Riki Lee Santin)

MJ’s Pizza

Leamington Collision

FJ Brennan High School

Family Respite Services

Giant Tiger

Jean Academy

Alberto’s Bakery

Southpoint Sun

Thiessen’s Flowers

Todd & Terra Berring

Rendition

The

South Shore Christian School students and Kids’ Dash participants reveal a donation of $2,640 raised through donations and pledge collections to the Little Hands Kids For A Cause organization prior to the fourth annual South Shore Spring Sprint Saturday, May 27 at the Point Pelee National Park Visitors Centre.

South Shore Spring Sprint volunteer Maria Knelson awards two-year-old Ethan Williams with his medal after he finishes the Kids Dash while Adam Williams looks.

Spring Sprint relocates to Point Pelee

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of 284 entries. This year, awards were handed out to the top female and male racers in the three main events. Jack Green of Inkster, Mich. was the top male 5 km walker with a time of 42:11.1 while Sandra Symons of Leamington was the top first-place female in the category with a time of 42:16.9. Chatham’s Victor Pinto won the 5 km run in the men’s category with a time of 19:26.3 while Anna Unger of Leamington took top honours among women by clocking a time of 23:08.3. Brad Reiter of Leamington won the 10 km men’s division with a time of 38:56.5 as Blenheim’s Catherine Thompson clocked 43:39:3 to win the 10 km women’s race. Arthurs-Pepper, herself a distance running enthusiast, was eager to see the Spring Sprint join Southern Footprints in accepting the national park as its backdrop.

“I’ve ran it myself and I loved being surrounded by nature,” she explained. “The park was very receptive to the idea of having us here. The trail, the road and the sand is a nice mix, and you can’t beat the trees.”

(1993) Ltd.

• Pot and re-pot plants • Assist in grafting activities • Deleafing , pruning, and harvesting crops

• Planting of crop, placing irrigation drippers

• Crop maintenance and crop scouting

• Clipping, hooking and tying of the plants

• Packing fruit into appropriate boxes, crates, etc.

• Greenhouse tear down and setup

• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings

• Dig up wrapping root balls of trees and shrubs

Little Hands Kids For A Cause families conduct a Little Heroes walk at the Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre grounds prior to the start of the fourth annual South Shore Spring Sprint Saturday, May 27.

Particpants of the Kids Dash wait for the sound of the air horn to begin their one-kilometre trek to officially start the fourth annual South Shore Spring Sprint. (SUN Photos)

Leamington’s Cornelius Rempel gets a high five as he completes the 5 km run during the fourth annual South Shore Spring Sprint at the Point Pelee National Park Visitor Centre. He finished first among male 60-99-year-old entries.

One of several dozen entries in the Kids Dash makes his way through the final stretch of the race during the fourth annual South Shore Spring Sprint.

Gualtieri of the Cougars tries to get a shot away at the Ste. Cecile net during the WECSSAA 1A senior boys soccer final in Windsor Wednesday, May 17. The Cougars won the game 2-0 and went on to defeat Lambton-Kent 5-1 for the SWOSSAA title Wednesday, May 24 in Dresden. Cardinal Carter will take part in this year’s OFSAA tournament June 1-3, being hosted by Windsorbased Lajeunesse. Games will take place at McHugh Park in Windsor, east of the WFCU Centre.

Cougars soccer team advances to OFSAA

By Bryan Jessop

The best advice for 1A senior boys soccer teams in the SWOSSAA region looking to preserve undefeated records would be to avoid Cardinal Carter.

For the second time in exactly one week, the Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School senior boys soccer team spoiled a perfect record en route to adding another piece of hardware to its own athletic hallway. On Wednesday, May 24, the Cougars made the trip to Lambton-Kent Composite School in Dresden for a shot at the SWOSSAA title and entry into this year’s OFSAA tournament. Despite falling be-

hind 1-0 in the opening minutes, Cardinal Carter regrouped and took control of the game’s pace to register a 5-1 victory.

After less than five minutes of play, a rolling ball came to a quick rest on the edge of the Cougars’ 18-yard box, giving the Cardinals a golden opportunity to take the early lead. The advantage ran a course of roughly 20 minutes, when Thomas Saba drove home the equalizer. Saba struck again a couple minutes later with the game winner and made it 3-1 early in the second half with a successful penalty kick. Nico Gualtieri finished the scoring with two markers to put the

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The Cougar’s Tiago Mauricio heads the ball toward the Ste. Cecile net during the WECSSAA 1A senior boys soccer final in Windsor Wednesday, May 17.

Nico

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Sort of close, yet so far Bantam Majors win over LaSalle

Before I found the 1969 Cutlass that I like to putter around in when time permits, the search for a classic/muscle car that I could afford was an arduous one.

The quest began in the days before Kijiji came along and at one point seemed like a success with the purchase of a 1972 Chevelle that turned out to be a case of trying to bite off more than I could chew (it needed a LOT of work). At one point, I found a classified ad for a 1972 Buick Skylark — two-door hardtop, just as I was looking for — for the bargain price of $2,500. The description of the car in the ad seemed very promising and to make matters even better, it was located a few short kilometres from Chatham… a nice short drive.

At first glance, it was clearly in need of a paint job. Not a cheap aesthetic improvement to make, but the body was in very good shape, just as the ad claimed. Sadly, the interior was rough, the dash corners were rotten, there was a hole in the frame on the passenger side large enough to push a golf ball through and the transmission gushed — not dripped — a steady leak of pinkish-red fluid that would have left me in a panic if the vehicle was a loved one or pet losing blood at the same rate. The two-barrel 350 cubic inch engine ran beautifully, but that was little consolation. This was a car that would have required as extensive and expensive a restoration as the Chevelle I had just sold a few weeks earlier.

Getting one’s hopes up just to pave the way for disappointment is something we’ve all done more than once, no doubt. Ever spy a tray full of chocolate chip muffins from across the room, zoom in on them like a turkey vulture descending on fresh roadkill and then chomp into one of them just to find out that those “chocolate chips” were actually blueberries or raisins? Yeah, complete and total disappointment… disgust, even. Every time I see what looks like a chocolate chip muffin for the taking, I pre-inspect it like a member of the bomb squad about to attempt disarming a five-ton explosive device with 50 wires poking out of it. This spring, the Ottawa Senators were that blueberry/ raisin muffin. Oh, how we die-hard Canadian hockey fans rooted for them after the likes of Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and eventually Edmonton were effortlessly swept aside in the race for Lord Stanley’s Mug. Wouldn’t it have been something to see the greatest trophy in all of team sport paraded through the nation’s capital a couple short weeks before Canada’s 150th birthday? What could possibly have been a better way to celebrate the past century and a half for a country that identifies itself with the sport of hockey more than any geographical landmark, historic event or trailblazing citizen?

Nope. In a fraction of a second, Chris Kunitz — a player that many Penguins fans had written off as more of a burden than an asset — snuffed that dream in double overtime of

Erie Shores

18-hole

ladies golf

Twenty-eight ladies of the 18-hole Erie Shores Ladies League played Individual Low Putts on Tuesday, May 23rd. The winners are: A Flight: Annie Pump and Diana Jones tied; B Flight: Carolyn Kelly; C Flight: Sue O’Hara and Diane Parkinson also tied.

Chip-ins went to Annie Pump, Lynne Towle and Carolyn Kelly. The longest putt contest on #9 was won by Vi Gillett. Congratulations ladies !

Game 7. At first, I wanted to be mad at the Senators for going so far only to choke during what will likely be their last chance at playoff glory for many, many years to come. But honestly, they overachieved. I didn’t think they’d advance beyond the first round, let alone into Game 7 of the third. On paper, Pittsburgh probably should have swept them. Oh sure, they screwed up a series lead as only Canadian NHL teams can do, but let’s be honest — NOBODY thought they’d emerge as Eastern Conference finalists way back in mid April. It seems some Sens fans didn’t even know they were still playing, judging by the constant presence of empty seats for home games.

In the past eight seasons, only the Boston Bruins have interrupted the rotation of Stanley Cup wins between Pittsburgh, Chicago and Los Angeles. That would represent a pretty respectable degree of playoff parity in a league of nine or 10 teams, but in a loop of 30? Pathetic. Ottawa and Nashville would have been VERY interesting to watch, as championship battles between two teams that have never won the grand prize most often are. But no, we’re going to watch Crosby and Crew win it all… again.

Yawn. Romantic comedies are less predictable than the outcome of the NHL playoffs. It’s like having to listen to that horrendous Lady Gaga song where she utters “good one, good one…” 200 billion friggin’ times in a row.

Normally, when a pair of teams that I don’t care about advance to the Stanley Cup finals, I root for the more northerly of the two. Yes, I’m that much of a hockey traditionalist. This time, however, I’m lashing out against my own standards. I’d rather see the Predators hoist the Cup for the simple reason that I’m sick and tired of watching the same teams do the honours over and over and over again. Nashville has sold out each of it’s regular season home games for the first time in its 20-year NHL history, albeit at a fraction of the ticket costs we’d see anywhere near the 49th parallel.

To be honest, it’s sometimes difficult to root against the Cinderella story. For one, the Preds upset Chicago in the first round, giving us at least a glimmer of hope that there’d be a refreshing final in store. They also gave the boot to the Ducks, a franchise inspired by the absolute worst sports movie franchise in cinematographic history.

Sadly, I don’t think Nashville’s got enough firepower to handle the Penguins. Pekka Rinne has been heroic in net, but he’s going to have his hands full this time around. Don’t expect a Game 7 overtime thrill ride for this one. Pittsburgh in five (and yes, I swear I finished this column before the series began).

The Leamington Lakers Bantam (Major) had a strong win over the LaSalle Minors on May 22 to bring their record to 2-2.

The Lakers took the lead in the first inning with a walk to Tyler Wiebe. A wild pickoff attempt allowed Tyler to speed around the bases and get all the way to third. Thomas Jennings then grounded out to second base to score Tyler.

Leamington scored 5 runs in the second inning. Michael Wiebe and Jaxyn Lafeber led off with each a double to score the first run of the inning. Jennings also had a nice hit to right field for an RBI. Jennings would then advance to second base on a hit by Austin Neufeld. After Jennings stole third base, Eric Dominguez drove him in with a solid single up the middle.

In the third inning, Eric Wright hit a bullet up the middle to drive in a run. Kyle Fehr then doubled down the right field line to score Wright. The Lakers tacked on 3 more in the next two innings to secure the 11-1 win.

Austin Neufeld picked up the win pitching 2 strong innings, giving up 0 runs and 1 hit. Tyler Wiebe shut the door on the LaSalle Titans, giving up 1 run over 3 innings.

LIONEL RICHIE ALL THE HITS

Saturday, June 24

ALESSIA CARA OPEN TO ALL AGES Sunday, July 2

MEGADETH WITH SPECIAL GUEST MESHUGGAH

Wednesday, July 5

WAYNE BRADY

Thursday, July 13

Tickets on sale June 3!

HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS

Thursday, July 20

JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED BRAND NEW TOUR!

Saturday, August 5

TONY ORLANDO

Thursday, August 10

JETHRO TULL BY IAN ANDERSON

Sunday, August 20

GENE SIMMONS & HIS BAND

Friday, August 25

Tickets on sale June 3!

ALABAMA SOUTHERN DRAWL TOUR Saturday, September 16

County Bridge Scores

Leamington Half Century Centre

Results for Monday, May 22. Games are held each Monday at 12:45 p.m.

North / South

1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash

2nd – Sandy and Joyce Gammie

3rd – Roy Trowell and Ron Martin

East / West

1st - George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt

2nd - Roger Cote and Jim Perkes

3rd - Eliz. Joyce Moran and Agnes Fraser Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club

Results for Wednesday, May 24

1st – Roger Cote and Marie Ellwood

2nd – Bob and Sally Bell

3rd – Al Morrison and Frank Duransky

4th – Sharon Lutz and Henry Hildebrandt

Play is every Wednesday at the Lion’s Hall in Kingsville. Start time is 7 p.m. For further info call 738-4939.

Harrow Bridge Club

Results for Thursday, May25

North / South

1st – Joyce and Sandy Gammie

2nd – Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli

3rd - Shirley Plant and Jeanne Manners East / West

1st - John and Dorothy McGregor

2nd - Lorna Malott and Penney Stuart

3rd - Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood Games are every Thursday at Harrowood. Start time is 7 p.m.

For further information call 738-4939.

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Dutchy tops Talbot Trail Seniors Golf

On Tuesday, May 23, Mother Nature provided us with a beautiful golf day. With great enthusiasm, 63 league members ventured out to challenge our well groomed course.

The longest putt winner was one of our super seniors, Orville Ellwood, who dropped a dandy putt on #2. Terry Scratch, closest to the pin victor on #9, hit a magnificent shot that ended up a mere two feet from the pin.

Unbelievable! Is Dutchy hitting his shots off our gold tees? Jim fired a mind-blowing 34 today that included three birdies and only one bogey. Rick Thompson’s brilliant 37 result eclipsed Jim Pearson’s and Bob McLean’s excellent 39’s by a couple of shots. Bill Ward has tuned up his game as he earned an outstanding 40. Joe Vertel, Pat Hill and Mike Getty played very well as they produced superb results of 41, 42 and 43 respectively. Shooting commendable results of 44 were Wiz, Terry Scratch and Mike Wright. Paul Harrison earned a very fine 45. Nifty fifty results were scored by Bummy and Fuzzy!

Presently, we have 14 senior league members 80 and over. We expect this number to increase in a few weeks. Four of these players are designated super seniors. All three participating super seniors played very well, but Dave La Bonte’s spectacular 45 edged out Orville Ellwood and Scotty Westrop.

Tom Hyatt and Neil Adamson continued their excellent play in the 80 and over grouping as they achieved terrific 45’s. Lefty Bob Freure shot a rock solid 46. Nifty fifty scores went to Gerry Becigneul and Ed Woelk. Other players who were only a few shots back were Pete Daudlin, Walter Balsam, Fred Takaki, and Bill Edwards.

Our first senior excursion has been set for Monday, June 19th at the Belleview Golf Course. The starting tee off for the first group is around 8 a.m. The sign up sheet will be out on Tuesdays.

We look forward to all past and new players rejoining us for our fun league! We give our thanks once again to retiring Greg Coulter for all his assistance on Tuesday Senior Golf Days. We hope Greg will someday consider joining our league as a participant.

Our Senior League looks forward to working with our new manager, Steve Marshall. Steve has already indicated a desire to keep our leagues and golf course successful in the days ahead.

Cougars soccer team advances to OFSAA

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game away, which the referee called with about five minutes remaining.

“It was a great game,” said Cougars head coach Chris Mazar. “The ball control was excellent. These guys (Lambton-Kent) had a little more than Ste. Cecile, but we still had control for most of the game.”

Saba and Gualtieri are both Grade 10 students, among the team’s five starters in their second year of high school on the Cardinal Carter roster.

“We’re a very young team, which bodes well for upcoming years,” Mazar said.

“This year, we’re going for first. It’s

been our goal for a long time.”

— Chris Mazar

For the time being, however, the Cougars squad will concentrate on the very near future. Lajeunesse will officially host this year’s OFSAA tournament, with all games to take place at McHugh Park pitches immediately east of the WFCU Centre. Cardinal Carter, pooled into Group C, will take on CISAA (Ridley College) and CWOSSA (Emmanuel Christian High School) champions at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively Thursday, June 1. On June 2, an 8 a.m. match will pit them against the NCSSAA (Ecole Secondaire Louis-Riel) champs before they complete round robin play at 12:30 p.m. against this year’s ROPSSAA (St. Paul Secondary School, Mississauga) winners. Quarterfinal games will feature the top two teams of each pool June 2, starting at 5 p.m.

This year marks the Cougars’ sixth year of qualification for the boys’ soccer OFSAA tournament since 2004. Cardinal Carter qualified for the provincial event in 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012 and in 2014 as hosts at the 2A level and this year for the first time as a 1A school. The team’s best performance thus far was in 2012, when they placed fourth in North Bay.

“This year, we’re going for first,” Mazar noted. “It’s been our goal for a long time.”

Mazar credits a steady stream of talent from elementary feeder schools and for this year, a new soccer academy. Along with UK Soccer’s Nick Husbands, Mazar conducts the clinic three times per week. On occasion, the Cougars will practice with Grade 7 and 8 students who will attend high school at Cardinal Carter after graduating from the elementary level.

“We get a lot of kids who’ve just moved up from Grade 8 who fit in quite nicely,” Mazar said. “There’s a lot of talent there.”

Flyers host spring camp

By Bryan Jessop

With the regular season’s first faceoff just over three months away, the Leamington Flyers have officially begun the search for rookie additions to the 2017-18 roster.

The local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League team hosted its yearly Spring Camp Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s Unico Arena. The two-day gathering of four officiated scrimmage games brought in about 75 rookie hopefuls from across Windsor, Essex County and beyond. Players hitting the ice with Team Red, Team White, Team Black and Team Blue spent last season with travel midget and Junior C squads including Windsor and Sun County’s AAA systems, Southpoint Minor Hockey, the Wheatley Sharks, Essex 73’s, Lakeshore Canadiens and Amherstburg Admirals. About half a dozen players at the weekend camp hail from the American side of the Canada-U.S. border.

Each of the four teams played a full 60-minute scrimmage on Saturday and another on Sunday, with Flyers returning coaches, managers and other bench staff keeping close watch over each play. Between games, on-ice sessions took place for the camp’s eight goaltenders.

“There are always some tough calls to make. There are a lot of good players to chose from.”

— Anthony Iaquinta

“The pace looks really good,” said Flyers assistant coach Anthony Iaquinta following the first scrimmage game on Saturday afternoon. “The level of intensity is high —there’s a group of good players out there for sure.”

Following the 2016-17 season’s exit meetings between players and coaches, the Flyers were still certain of only four departures — graduating age veterans Zak Parlette and Thomas Virban on defense and forwards Cale Phibbs and Scott Florence. The number of positions to replace for next season will depend on decisions made by players this summer on post secondary education and new careers as well as the results for those who plan to try out

for Ontario Hockey League teams. Presently, Leamington coaches expect to invite between 15 and 20 players from the Spring Camp to the team’s Main Camp in mid August, although that number could change depending on their availability and decisions made by potential returning players over the next two-and-a-half months.

“There are always some tough calls to make,” Iaquinta noted. “There are a lot of good players to chose from.”

Under current GOJHL legislation, each team is permitted to carry a maximum of nine 20-year-olds, minus one for each of those players with Canadian Hockey League experience. The limit does not presently pose a problem for the Flyers, who have only goaltender Noah Hedrick and forwards Liam Hogan and Zach Guilbeault who have 20th birthdays during the year 2017.

Lawn bowling season gets underway

Saturday, May 20 was the Ontario Association

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Bowling Tournament. On this cold day, participants wishing for gloves and toques braved the weather for three games of 12 innings.

The first place team are members of the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club, Anne Marie Klaas and Paul Brown. The second place team, Louise and Steve St. Pierre of Dresden, reported travelling the greatest distance. Judy and Brian Doidge from Ridgetown came in third, with Terry Fergusson and Ted Merritt of Windsor winning fourth. The fifth place team was Gloria Fantin and Rob Oke from the Tilbury Lawn Bowling Club.

The Leamington Lawn Bowling Club meets twice a week for jitney or friendly competition. Members start play in the spring and end in the fall with afternoon games. During heat of summer, games are played in the evening. All are welcome to come out and give the game a try. Call Paul 519-8254642 or Jackie 519-3261361 for more information.

Brown, won

Aleksa Babic of Team Red and Adam Pizzo of Team White race for a sliding puck during the third period of the Leamington Flyers’ Spring Camp’s first scrimmage game Saturday, May 27 at Unico Arena. Team Red won 5-4. About 75 rookie hopefuls from across Windsor, Essex County and the United States attended the two-day camp.

OBITUARY

Norma McArthur

OBITUARY

Mary Sopper

Giustiniano “Gus” Mattei

Norma McArthur passed away at Met Hospital on May 24, one month shy of her 94th birthday. She will be so very missed by her family –daughter Nancy Armstrong (Bob), son Murray McArthur (Lynn) and her grandchildren Erin Dickau (Aaron), Nicole Kemp (Matt), Brendan Armstrong (Brianna), Ian McArthur and Dean McArthur. Great-grandchildren Enver, Emery, Elise and Emmett will miss getting to know her as they grow. She was the perfect grandma!

To many students in Leamington she was fondly known as “Grandma Kumon.” From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Leamington Kumon Centre helping elementary students learn to read. She loved children!

Norma left a legacy. In 1992 she started the Parkinson Group in Leamington to offer support to her late husband, Carl McArthur, who was stricken with the disease. She tirelessly offered leadership in developing the exercise program and support group for 11 years, receiving a Government of Canada Volunteer Award in 2001. Memorial donations made to the Parkinson Foundation will be truly appreciated by the family.

Visitation was at Leamington United Church on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of life at 11 a.m.

OBITUARY

Connie Snape

Connie Snape, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice. In keeping with Connie’s wishes, no memorial service will be held and cremation has taken place.

Connie was predeceased by her beloved daughter Phillipa. She is fondly remembered by Malcolm Snape of Boston.

Connie was loved and will be missed very much by Barbara Phibbs (Ralph) and Mary (Wilson) Sudds (Jim) who became her family, as well as by her close friends Betty Hewitt, Suzanne and Rick Kezim, Bob and Diane Piec, and David Grainger. Connie had many, many friends who will miss her dearly.

Connie was born in Baddesly Ensor, England on October 17, 1925 and raised by her grandparents. She served in the British Army and was stationed as a medic in Germany during the War. After moving to Canada, she and her family settled in Toronto, where she lived until moving to Leamington about 1987.

Connie had a “green thumb” and spent many hours in her garden. She loved to be out and about, and it was not unusual for her to spontaneously take a road trip, by herself, to a place that caught her interest. Until her eyesight failed, she loved to do crossword puzzles, knit, and cook, and she baked the most wonderful pastries. Thank you to Sarah Edwards for your daily and loving care of Connie over the years. Thank you to all who helped Connie with her lawn mowing, garden, shopping, odd jobs, snow shoveling... all the things which aided Connie in her strong desire to live independently in her home for as long as possible. And to all who gave Connie the simple enjoyments of car rides, shopping trips, coffee outings, or home visits, thank you for these gifts!

Thank you to Dr. Gow for your exceptional care of Connie, and to the doctors and staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital during her most recent illness. And heartfelt gratitude goes to the wonderful doctors, nurses, PSWs, staff, and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice. Connie, as well as her visiting family and friends, received and appreciated your respectful and loving care every day.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable donation at www. reidfuneralhome.ca

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Mary Sopper, 83 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of Michael. Dear mother of Linda Tiborcz (Jim), the late Debbie Ross (Roger), Monica Vermeiren (Gerry), Cindy Quick (Dwayne).

Loving grandmother of Dennis (Amy), Brian, Leigha (Lucas), Mike (Tristyn), Mathew, Amanda, Kevin (Kristy), Jojo, Ryan, Alyssa and great grandmother of Brandon, Logan, August, Liam, Delilah, and Phoebe.

Dear sister of Matt Springmann (Ann), the late Katie Klught (late Wilbur), the late Chuck Springmann (Mary), the late Frank Springmann (Doris) and sister-inlaw of Caroline Scherer (late John). Mary will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Funeral Service celebrating Mary’s life was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Friends may share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Annie Mae Leslie (Hyatt) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at the age of 93. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Giustiniano “Gus” Mattei, 81 years, passed away peacefully in the home he was raised in while visiting family in his hometown of Castelliri, Italy.

Beloved husband of Mary (Visca) for 61 years.

Loving father of the late Vincent (1963), Nancy Esposito and husband Renzo, Fred and his wife Teresa. Adored nonno of Sandra Esposito and Dante Mattei. Dear brother of Lucia (late Lino) of Italy, Giuseppina (late Federico) of Italy, Maria (late Ignazio) of France, sister-in-law Antonietta (late Eduardo “Mario”) of Leamington, Antonia (late Rinaldo) of Italy, Anna (late Umberto) of Italy, brother-in-law Palmina (Angelo) of Windsor. Son of the late Vincenzo and Rosa Mattei and son-in-law of the late Tulliano and Nancy Visca. Predeceased by siblings Pasquale (Teresa), Domenica (Luigi), Dionisio (Domenica). Will be sadly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews.

Gus worked for over 30 years in Wheatley for Omstead Foods and was the proud founder of the Leamington Food Outlet since 1987. Proud and longtime member of the Roma Club, Leamington, and the Ciociaro Club, Windsor.

Upon his death in Italy, his community of Castelliri celebrated a funeral mass attended by the many families he grew up with.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, May 7 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church, Leamington, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Delbert Leslie (2005), and her son Bradley Leslie (1981). Annie Mae was born to Pearl (Gillan) (1979) and Grover Hyatt (1934). Loving mother of daughters Sharon (Larry) Harball and Renee (Steven) Beck. Proud grandmother of Kelly (Jeff) Tazzman, Tanya (Michael) Rosenberg, Eric (Zenia) Stone, Matthew, Michelle and Marcus Beck. Great-grandmother of Brianna and Jarrett Tazzman, Tristan and Peri Andres, and Zoe and Amber Stone. Survived by step-grandsons and their families, Randy (Lee) Harball and Andrew (Renay) Harball. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Survived by sister-in-law Helen (Donald) Leslie and brother-in-law Arnold (Julia) Leslie. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy (Joe) Voakes and Florence (Nyle) Moody, brothers Harry Hyatt, Oliver (Eva) Hyatt and David (Leita) Hyatt. Predeceased by sisters-in-law Marie (Murray) Bailey, Katherine (Milford) Holland, brother-in-law Donald Leslie.

Mom worked for Wharram’s Jewellery for 20 years. She was a Life Member of Peachland Rebekah Lodge.

Special thank you to the staff of Erie Glen Manor and Berkshire Care Centre for their care and kindness.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Annie Mae’s life at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow. Pastor Larry Brush officiating.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Jack Roadhouse

1924 – 2017

At the age of 92, Jack Roadhouse peacefully passed on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved husband of the late Jennie (2007). Dear father of Ken (Rosemary) and the late James (1972). Loving grandfather of Matthew (Anissa), Steven (Cassy), and greatgrandfather of Moira and Edan. Dear brother of the late Madeline Hillier (late Spike), late Charles (Carolyn) and Carol Barfoot (late Verle), and brother-in-law of the late Frank Sovan (late Mary) and the late George Sovan. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jack retired after 44 years at H.J. Heinz Co. as head of the labelling department. Jack was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors, fishing and watching baseball.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff on 2 East Leamington at the Sun Parlor Home.

At Jack’s request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will follow.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Annie Mae Leslie

Awesome 1965 GMC pickup truck!

Don McLachlan of Keyser writes: “Hi Bill. Here is the story of my 1965 GMC truck. I bought it in ’07 from a dealer near Grimsby who had brought it up from the southern States. I had learned to drive on a ’71 GMC pickup with three on the tree and was instantly in love with this truck! We drove it for two summers before coming to the conclusion that it needed a frame-off rebuild!

“It took the next six years to complete with the help of family and friends and some good business connections. Under the guidance of my father-in-law, Ron Scott, an old school hot rodder, we chopped the frame and welded in a Camaro clip from a ’79 donor car. We also used the Camaro rear end. The frame was media-blasted and epoxy coated after suspension mods were complete.

“A fuel tank was mounted under the Southern yellow pine floor truck bed. Some new metal had to be ordered from LMC Truck, and Rick’s Auto Body in London reassembled and

Midget Lakers win two

The Leamington Midget Lakers, sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating, won a pair of regular season games last week, defeating the Walker Homesite Minors 12-2 on Tuesday evening and then followed up on Friday with an 11-1 win over the Woodslee Orioles.

In Tuesday’s contest, Jonathan Fehr started on the mound and earned the win. Mitch Henry and Billy Friesen each threw a pair of innings as the trio combined to strike out 7 and only gave up 5 hits.

Brandon Teichroeb led the Lakers offensively with 3 hits. Friesen, Ryan Wall, Kameron Wall, Dawson Iles and Derrick Antunes added 2 hits each.

On Friday, Leamington hosted Woodslee and came out hot, scoring 4 runs in the first inning and 3 in the second on their way to an 11-1 victory.

James Hiebert struck out four in three innings to earn the win. K. Wall came on in relief and pitched two innings in the mercy shortened game.

“It was our defense that really deserved credit,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “We only had seven hits but capitalized on a number of Woodslee miscues.”

Teichroeb was credited with 5 runs batted in, while Friesen had 2. painted the truck.

“Throughout the process, my father-in-law kept rebuffing my suggestions to the point where he would refuse to help if we used my ideas! Hence, when the truck was complete, he gave me ‘NOSAY65’ personalized plates and matching T-shirt!

“He picked the colours (black over grey with an orange pinstripe), the stance, the gauge cluster, the clip (instead of the Mustang II I suggested) and probably more.

“The motor was upgraded from a 305 to a 350 rebuilt by BH&P in London. It currently has a 4-speed manual but we are on the hunt for a 5-speed, although my wife wants an automatic! We added 4-wheel disc brakes to slow it down.

“We try and hit some shows when we can, and we regularly cruise to Grand Bend. It’s a great truck and we plan on keeping it in the family for many years to come.”

My first contact with GMC trucks took place in June 1957, when I washed cars for Ray Young at his Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealership in Leamington. I rode with Ray a few times in his GMC service truck to pick up a disabled car, and he did the driving. He had lost his right arm as a teenager so he steered with his left elbow while shifting gears with his left hand. He also played golf with one arm and shot pool by putting his hat on the table to line up his cue stick. I remember him well.

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Don McLachlan’s 1965 GMC pickup ready to roll!

1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent - 44 Robson Road, Leamington. $800 plus utilities/month. No pets. Call Kathy at 519-326-5786. my31-tf

LOWER 2 BEDROOM apartment close to town. Fridge & stove. $700/month including utilities. Call 519326-8362. my31

COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

280 Sherk St. Leamington

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available.

• Renovated, convenient location, near shopping, sports complex and Seacliff Park.

• Secure entry and manager on site. 519-326-0320

APARTMENTS

YARD, DECK, GARAGE and house sale. 3 Maynard Street, Leamington. Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. my31

EVERYTHING SALESATURDAY, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington. Rummage, bake table, plants. Everything! my31

YARD SALE - FRIDAY & SATURDAY,June 2 & 3, (weather permitting) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1209 Mersea Road 1 - beside Gore Hill School. Household items, furniture, clothing, kids & baby items. my31

MOVING/YARD SALE - 146 Baird Avenue in Wheatley. Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Porch swing, pressure pump with tank, misc. tools, easy chair, household items etc. my31

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

Cash on the spot. Call 519-727-8894. ja18-my31

OLD JEWELLERY AND COINS - Buying all jewellery gold, sterling, some costume, windup watches. All coins, Canada, USA, World. Saturday, May 27 - Lions Hall 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Booth 1, 23 Pearl St. W., Kingsville; and Wednesday, June 14, Senior Expo, Kingsville Arena, Jasperson Ave. 48 years experience. House calls available. Dan W. Jones, 519-733-6296. 19-TFC. my10-jn7

B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Two guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. my31-jn14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE STEIN

late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on August 29, 2016

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 12th day of June, 2017 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 16th day of May, 2017.

SAWATZKY BALZER

Barristers and Solicitors 5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7

519-322-2341

Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

COMING UP

MOVING OUT OF ONTARIO and need to sell

GE fridge & stove, just over 1 year old, white and in good condition, $700 pair. Amana washer and dryer, white 6-7 years old, washer needs balance, working well, $250 pair. Pick up by June 10cash only. Call 519-3268088. my31-jn7

FREESPIRIT TREADMILLMANUAL mode, pre-set programs, personalized programs, original price $2599, mint condition, asking $1000. Twin beds - oak headboards and footboards, new box spring and mattress, Roots duvet, decorator pillows, sheets included, excellent condition, $300 each. Kitchen dinette table with leaf & 4 chairs with padded seats, light oak colour, solid wood, excellent condition, asking $350. Call 519-322-0117. my31

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $16 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf

ON SATURDAY, JUNE 10, at Epworth United Church, 56 Division St. S., Kingsville, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. a Strawberry Social will be held. Tickets are being sold in advance at church office 519 - 733 - 4154 or at the door. Menu includes: sandwiches, veggies, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Cost is adults $10, children $6, ages 5 & under free. my31-jn7

HI. MY NAME IS RICHARD. I’m 38 and I’m looking for a nice wonderful lady to go out with. I’m looking for someone who is honest, nice, kind, has a good heart and is understanding. For more information about me please contact me at 519329-0455 or text me. ap19-jn28

SUN PARLOUR PREGNANCY & Resource Centre presents High Tea & Decadent Desserts. Guest speaker Margaret Fishback Powers, author of "Footprints In The Sand", and husband Paul Powers, author of “Too Tough To Cry”. Saturday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. Heritage Park Alliance Church, 2501 Conc. 6, LaSalle. Tickets $20 - call or text 519-819-2701, email sprc@pregnancycentre.net and at The SanctuaryKingsville, From the HeartWindsor and Inspired Bookstore - Windsor. my31-jn7

GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC Services accepting resumes in all areas: Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Administration. Submit by - Drop in: 238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632. mr15-my31

Job opening at a busy RV Dealership for an RV TECHNICIAN/ AUTO MECHANIC

• Will consider apprentice.

• Competitive wages and benefits.

Fax resume to: 519-326-6567

Or drop off in person at: Sturgeon Woods RV & Marine, 1129 Mersea Road C, Point Pelee Drive, Leamington

LOOKING FOR A DEPENDABLE full time mover. Call Neil at 519-566-1366. my31-jn7

GENERAL GREENHOUSE

LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. my10-jn28

JC FRESH FARMS & greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labour Warehouse, Vegetable Packer Hours vary on production. Minimum Wage. Please fax resume to: 519-733-8059 or apply online at: www.jcfreshfarms.com

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff

JOB DETAILS:

• Full-time permanent

• Monday to Saturday

• Wage based on experience. • Healthcare Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads

• Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications

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

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

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

• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in the greenhouse as required

• Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity

• Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays

• Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

Only a 10 Minute

Drive

from Staples, Comber, Wheatley and Essex

“There is a sign you will see when you walk into Orangeline Farms that says: “Our people make a difference” I love the camaraderie that is formed with co-workers. I love that teamwork is encouraged. Staff here is friendly and approachable. For me, this is what makes Orangeline Farms an AmaZing place to work”. Susanne Thiessen

• • • NOW HIRING •• •

Leamington GM is looking for SALES ASSOCIATES

Please apply in person to 108 Erie Street North. You will need to bring your resume with references. Please allow a half hour to sit and have a quick introduction. Please ask for Cindy Garant when you come in.

We are seeking GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

• Compensation is $12.00/hr

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd. is looking for:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

• Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.

• Salary: $11.43 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job. Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290

We are currently seeking an PART-TIME FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Knowledge of Sage 50/Simply Accounting an asset. Wages negotiable based upon experience.

Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca

CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS

- footings, walls & GENERAL

LABOURERS

Must have a valid drivers licence.

DZ

DRIVERS

Must have tri-axle experience and a clean drivers adstract.

Please email resume to: dmurphy@leomailloux.ca or call Darrin 519-990-1124

Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail

• Working at heights, hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 11.43/hour, seasonal, full time

Please forward your resume by email to: hr@oran

(627

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends $11.43 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

STATIONERY

• Labels

• Letterheads

• Envelopes

• Business Forms

• Presentation Folders

• Report Covers

• NCR Forms

• Journals & Workbooks

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

• Flyers

• Brochures

• Booklets

• Calendars

• Adhesive Notepads

• Memo Pads

• Numbered Tickets

• Bookmarks & Rulers

• Magnets

• Door Hangers

• Table Tents

• Stickers

& POSTERS

• Vinyl Banners

• Car Magnets

• Large Format

Betterley Benefit Raises $14,000

Last month, the Gore Hill community pulled together to host the “Betterley Benefit” for 6-year-old Ronny Betterley, who has been diagnosed with DIP which are aggressive and difficult to treat brain tumours. Through the generosity of 550 guests, 24 volunteers and 75 community sponsors/donors, Gore Hill Public School raised over $14,000 to assist the family with expenses. Pictured, Betterley Benefit Committee leader Tracy Beaul presented Jeff Betterley with a cheque from the proceeds of a special benefit organized last month at Colasanti’s for his son Ronny. Mr. Betterley is a teacher at the school. (Submitted photo)

Two Creeks summer concerts begin June 4

The 2017 Summer Concert Series at Two Creeks Conservation Area will kick off Sunday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. with the rock ’n’ roll that only a bona fide garage band can produce. An evening with Jack’s Garage is so much fun –you’ll love these guys and gal!

The concerts at Two Creeks are free. The hat will be passed for donations to help toward the cost of musicians. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the pavilion.

On June 25 from 1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Two Creeks is celebrating 25 years with an afternoon of music, vendors, food, face painting and pony rides. All are welcome!

Lasers celebrate end of season with awards night

On May 12 the Leamington Laser Swim Team families gathered at the Roma Club to celebrate a successful 20162017 season. It was a fun evening full of raffle prizes, awards and special recognition.

A special thank you to Ken Bosse who has been president of this swim team for the last 4 years. He was recognized for his outstanding support and dedication to LLST. Ken also introduced Chris Pettypiece, who is the president-elect for the next swim season.

The following parents also recognized for achieving level II official status this year: Kelly Child, Dan Lougheed, Mary MacDonald, Brenda Moavro, Kim Omstead and Tania Toews.

This weekend, from Friday, June 2 until Sunday, June 4, twenty-three Lasers who have achieved Regional Standard times will compete at the Windsor International Aquatic Centre at the Long Course Western Regional Champion-

ships.

The Leamington Lasers currently have four swimmers who have achieved Festival Standard times: Lorenzo Flores, Nicolas Lougheed, Zach Monminie and Lucas Omstead. They will have an opportunity to compete in Markham at the Ontario Summer Festival June 24-25. Good luck to all swimmers!

The Lasers wish to thank their dedicated coaches – Ben Balkwill, Jennifer Dobson, Liz Campbell, Jenn Fox, Mallorey Derksen and Cole Tofflemire – for an amazing year. Thanks also for the support of the parents and families and especially the swimmers for a very eventful year!

For all new and returning swimmers, registration for the next 2017-2018 swim season is August 26 and September 9, 10 a.m.-12 noon, at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The Leamington Lasers Swim Team 2016-2017 award winners, front row, left to right: Bolden Kendrick (Most Improved age 7 & under), Owen Williams (President’s Award), Rose Chapman (Rookie of the Year), Olivia Rogers (Most Improved age 8-9). Back row: Lorenzo Flores (Swimmer of the Year), Carter Matthews (Most Dedicated), Luke Pettypiece (Most Improved age 14 & over), Anthony Policella (Most Improved age 12-13), Lila Kendrick (Coach’s Award) and Sian Kniaziew (Most Improved age10-11). Absent: Gabby Brown (Unsung).