June 1, 2016

Community Hub 33 celebrates launch

By Bryan Jessop

A gathering of five social service agencies under one roof was recognized with a launch and lunch at their new Leamington home.

Essex County locations for the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society, Windsor’s Employment and Social Services/ Ontario Works, Community Living Essex County and Children First have all been accounted for within the walls of the newly renovated Central 33 — formerly the Princess Centre — in Leamington. The process, described as an effort that has been years in the making, was celebrated with an official launch and ribboncutting ceremony Thursday, May 26 on the facility’s fourth floor. The gathering was attended by nearly 200 guests made up of community supporters and partners of various origins as well as political dignitaries and representatives of the involved agencies who acted as guest speakers.

The agencies will continue to operate independently of one another, although they are now collectively known as Community Hub 33 or “Hub 33” for short. The spaces occupied by the groups on the first, fourth and fifth floors are being leased through Central 33’s business partner owners that include Matt Baird of Crozier Baird, Carl and Anthony

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Construction begins on new LDSS

By Bryan Jessop

Rumours of plans for a new Leamington District Secondar School being shelved have officially been put to rest.

Although ground preparation began earlier in May, the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school took place with several community representatives present as witnesses. Leamington District Secondary School principal Kyle Berard served as the outdoor event’s emcee, welcoming a number of speakers who also represent the Greater Essex County District School Board. The Wednesday, May 25 groundbreaking ceremony itself included GECDSB personnel as well as Glos Associates Inc. vice president and senior architect Randi Glos and Rosati co-owners Tony and Nick Rosati. Glos Associates Inc. stepped forward as the architect for the new school while Rosati was awarded as the general contractor to oversee the building’s construction.

Rosati began stripping soil to officially start the groundwork on Monday, May 9 after partially framing the site’s perimeter. About 20 workers are involved in the initial stages of construction and by the time the project reaches completion in the summer of next year, more than 100 Rosati employees will be on site.

“Most importantly, I’m here to welcome and congratulate the people we serve — the families and the students of Leamington who have waited very patiently for this

day,” Berard said during the May 25 gathering.

“I’m very happy that we’ve reached this significant stage in our school’s life cycle,” added GECDSB trustee Dave Taves, who welcomed additional board trustees to the event. “There’s now evidence to prove that this is more than a promise, that this is a reality.”

Taves also acknowledged other guests of the groundbreaking, which included Leamington Mayor John Paterson and other members of municipal council and administration. The gathering also included representatives of Leamington District Memorial Hospital and a handful of current LDSS students.

“New high schools don’t come along very often, and we must appreciate it when they do,” said GECDSB director of education Erin Kelly. “Baby boomers were still babies when Leamington District High School was built on Talbot Street.”

During her time at the podium, Kelly thanked the multiple sources that made construction of a new LDSS feasible including the Ontario provincial government and Ministry of Education, which stepped forward with $24 million for the project. Construction costs will ring in at about $24.6 million of the total expense of $32 million.

“The new school will mean a lot of things,” explained LDSS Grade 9 student Layla Bakaa. “Central air, modern design, advanced technology. It’s not just about the

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From left to right, Glos Associates Inc. vice president and senior architect Randi Glos, Rosati co-owners Nick and Tony Rosati, Leamington District Secondary School Grade 9 student Layla Bakaa, Greater Essex County District School Board director of education Erin Kelly, LDSS principal Kyle Berard and GECDSB trustee Dave Taves perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the new LDSS building to be constructed at Oak Street West. The ceremony took place on site Wednesday, May 25.

Construction begins on new LDSS

(Continued from front) material advancements, it’s about our future. This opportunity will allow us to create the future we see for ourselves and for generations to come.”

The new school will be situated on a property of 19.5 acres immediately south of Oak Street and a short distance west of Sherk Street. Amenities will include 27 classrooms, six science rooms, a library, triple gymnasium, a theatre arts room, cafeteria, two culinary arts rooms and trans-

portation and construction technical areas. The building will be able to accommodate 1,000 students and is slated to open in September of next year for the start of 2017-18 courses.

The current LDSS at 125 Talbot St. East was constructed in 1964 and was declared prohibitive to repair in 2007 by the Ministry of Education. After addressing countless rumours and concerns that plans for a new school would not come to fruition, Berard expressed a sigh of relief to see con-

struction officially begin.

“It’s fantastic to see them pushing dirt,” he noted. “I’m now hearing a lot of positive comments from the community — everyone believes it’s coming now.”

“This opportunity will allow us to create the future we see for ourselves and for generations to come.”

— Layla Bakaa

As the new Leamington District Secondary School and its property continue to take shape, Berard and his cohorts will form a transition committee of 12 to 15 people including community partners, staff and students. The group will decide on how to honour the old school and discuss topics including technical details and how to furnish the new building.

“Part of what we’re doing is giving a voice to everybody,” he explained. “Only the new stuff (from the current school) will be moving, but if something is of good quality, we’ll keep it — we won’t waste the taxpayer’s money.”

Workers help injured man on Point Pelee Drive

Two employees of Leamington Water Services had a routine service call turn into a medical emergency call.

Larry Ukrainyc was outside grinding angle iron on Wednesday morning, May 25th when the blade shattered and cut into his calf. The 57-year-old Point Pelee Drive resident had no phone to call 911 and tried to flag down help from passing traffic.

“I was bleeding like crazy and needed someone to call for help. No one stopped, until the two ‘water guys’. They stopped and had a first aid kit and called 911… I think they should be commended for what they did. They’re heroes to me,” said Ukrainyc.

The two Leamington Water Services employees were Joe Resendes and Travis Festa who heard screaming and saw Ukrainyc laying on the side of the road trying to wave

down help. The two men were on their way to a routine service call to turn on the water in the cottage next door when they saw the man in distress.

“There was a lot of blood. I thought it was a big cut,” said Festa.

“We just did what anyone would have done,” said Resendes.

After stabilizing the wound, the two stayed with

“I’m glad they stopped, I almost passed out. I just think they should be recognized for this; they really went out of their way. They didn’t have to do what they did, with blood involved and everything. I really appreciate it.”

him until EMS arrived and took Ukrainyc to Leamington District Memorial Hospital where he received 14 stitches.

Larry Ukrainyc, left, thanks Leamington Water Services workers Travis Festa, centre, and Joe Resendes, right, for helping him get help when he cut his leg badly and tried to walk for help.

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Community Hub 33 celebrates launch - five social service agencies in one place

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Grossi of Grossi Construction, Reiner Neumann, Dennis Hill and Terry Gouin. The new owners purchased the Princess Centre out of receivership last year before starting an extensive renovation and improvement process in mid September for the building both inside and out.

The structure’s first floor includes visitation group rooms, interview and meeting rooms, a teaching kitchen, driver lounge and volunteer room for the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society. The ground floor also hosts interview rooms, a waiting area, lobby and reception area for the City of Windsor’s Employment and Social Services/ Ontario Works county office as well as a multi-purpose client wing for the Windsor-

Essex County Health Unit. The WECAS boardroom — shared with the City of Windsor — is located on the fourth floor, which also includes office space for the city. Lunchroom and meeting areas are being shared by all five organizations. Office spaces for the WECAS, Health Unit, Children First and Community Living are located on the fifth floor.

The May 26 launch featured a list of guest speakers including Ontario assistant deputy minister of child and youth services Rachel Kampus, Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Rick Nicholls, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Essex County warden Tom Bain, Leamington mayor John Paterson, City of Windsor councillor Ed Sleiman, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society chief executive officer Bill Bevan, City of

Windsor commissioner of community development and health services Jelena Payne, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Dr. Gary Kirk, Community Living Essex County executive director Nancy WallaceGero, Children First executive director Mark Donlon and Central 33 owner Carl Grossi.

The speakers were introduced as a whole by WECAS manager of public relations and fund development Mike Clark and then on a one-by-one basis by event emcee and Mix 96.7 FM radio personality Jay Marchillo.

“Hub 33 is going to enhance the ability to deliver appropriate and high-quality services for Essex County residents, children, youth and their families,” said Kampus, representing On-

tario minister of child and youth services Tracey MacCharles. “It’s great news for the people that they serve and its great news for the organizations that work here and for this community.”

Bevan was the first speaker following an intermission that featured songs sung by students of Ecole St. Michel. Bevan was credited by many as the driving force behind the incentive to have multiple family-related social service agencies located under one roof to serve the county and explained that the decision to proceed with the efforts to make Hub 33 a reality was based on a simple premise.

“The key thing was that we’re aware of the community-minded services that didn’t have the space they needed in Leamington,” he explained while noting that

Leamington orthodontics office grand opening

Abraham Orthodontics will celebrate the opening of its office in Leamington on Thursday, June 9 with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.

The new contemporary style office located next to Highbury Canco on Erie Street South opened to the public on March 15. Conveniently located in the heart of Leamington, walkable from most schools, community centres and shopping areas, Dr. Maxwell Abraham has built his practice to provide exceptional orthodontic care with a team whose mission is to exceed patients’ needs.

“Our office design is a reflection of our practice, the modern, progressive design with open windows provides a sense of connectivity that links our industrial roots with the vision of the Municipality’s future” said Dr. Maxwell Abraham. “We have built our practice to be able to grow with the community.”

“We are very pleased to welcome Abraham Orthodontics to Leamington. It is great to see a new business in town

and even nicer to see Dr. Maxwell Abraham return to his community. This is one more indication that the healthcare sector is Leamington continues to grow” said Mayor John Paterson.

“This is a great story. We have someone who has left our community and has chosen to come back and invest, not only as a way to give back but also because it is a smart business investment. Dr. Maxwell Abraham is a new generation of business owner who understands the value of con-

nection to community and reaching out to the Economic Development Office has provided a support system that will continue to help his business succeed” said Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, Leamington’s Economic Development Officer.

consultation with Leamington District Memorial Hospital staff assisted significantly in the process. “The price here was right and a collective approach made it somewhat easy, although it was a long process.”

Bevan also noted that floor space at Central 33 is still available for other agencies to join Community Hub 33, specifically the very fourth-floor room used to host the launch and rib-

bon cutting. The hub actually began with three of the five current organizations, as Children First and Community Living Essex County joined at later dates. Discussions with non-disclosed agencies to move into Central 33 as part of Hub 33 are ongoing.

“Others can still call Carl Grossi for a good, low lease rate,” Beven said. “It’s not too late to join.”

Leamington Mayor John Paterson, Essex County Warden Tom Bain and a gathering of other dignitaries and service organization representatives conduct a ribbon cutting as the official launch of Community Hub 33 at Central 33 in Leamignton Thursday, May 26.

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On wider highways and tailgating drivers

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

The call to finish the widening of Highway 3 from Essex to Leamington is getting louder each week.

I always thought that was against the law. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anyone pulled over for that. I’ve heard of people being charged with following too closely AFTER a collision has happened.

The late Bruce Crozier would be happy to see all of the voices coming forward to support his dream of four lanes all the way from Windsor to Leamington.

The former mayor of Leamington and retired MPP didn’t live to see the dream come to fruition, but his presence in the minds of like-minded supporters lives on.

As distracted driving becomes more prevalent, penalties are being put into place to act as a deterrent. That should also include tailgating, which I believe is just as dangerous. In fact, I think they often go hand-in-hand (or phonein-hand).

I’d like to develop a sign system that gently reminds the guy behind me that they are on my tail. The sign would pop up across the back window, large enough so they can’t miss it.

Something like ‘back off Jack!’ might suffice.

The province claims that the money isn’t there and won’t be in the foreseeable future. Time will tell if local proponents can get that timeline moved up.

With two fatal accidents on that stretch in the past few weeks, people are sounding off all over the place, from radio to news websites to Facebook and Twitter.

The OPP take the stance that no matter what, most motor vehicle accidents occur because of driver error.

How about ‘Can you see my tonsils from there?’

Or ‘My proctologist doesn’t get that close!’

Of course, I’m attempting to bring humour to what is a serious issue.

I agree.

If I had a nickel for every tailgater that rides my rear bumper on that highway, I’d be a very rich man and would likely fund the road expansion myself.

Add to that, the number of them that are looking down obviously texting while they are tailgating.

Leamington lost one of its own a few weeks ago on that highway and I’m sure Lynn’s family will agree that we need to not only get that road widened, we have to spend time and money on making an effort to stop tailgating and distracted driving. I’m not sure what happened in that accident, but it’s evident that someone made a fatal error.

Not only does it distract them, it also makes me watch my rearview mirror way more than I should have to.

I’m not a Mr. Magoo driver, putting along at less than the posted speed limit. I’m usually doing a smidgen above the speed limit. I find there are those that just aren’t satisfied with going 90 or 95 in an 80 km/h zone. Those are the ones that usually show up in my mirror out of the blue.

I assume they are trying to get me to go faster by riding my bumper like that. I can’t imagine there’s any other purpose.

What they don’t realize is that they are putting themselves, me and everyone else on that highway in danger. A blown tire, darting animal or sudden stop would cause a pileup, all because they haven’t left any room to stop.

Just this past Sunday night, I decided to take old Hwy 3 (County Rd. 34 for you young folk) home from Windsor. As I’m leaving Essex and approaching North Ridge, a brand new grey Chrysler minivan zooms up behind me as I’m driving about 70 in the 60 km/h zone there. A mom with a van full of kids, right on my bumper, anxious to get by me, with her phone fully visible in my mirror as it rested on top of the steering wheel. Once in a while, she’d glance up from her texting to look around me. Eventually she turned off in Cottam, but I have to wonder if she had seen any of the hullabaloo about the recent tragedies in this area.

M.A.D.D. spends millions of dollars a year to make sure we get the drinking and driving message, but I wonder where the organizations are calling for similar penalties for those that text and drive and I have to wonder how many will die before we get the message.

Graduating to survive

“Graduation day, farewell halls” – W.A.P.S. classes ’77 & ’78

Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated we returned to the island after two wonderful weeks with family and friends!

one and only thunderstorm on the island in months, I was tempted to waddle in the puddles with the ducks.

A week and a half earlier our daughters flew in from both Saskatchewan and Alberta to Boston, where we met them and drove to Henniker, New Hampshire. It was exciting to finally be together after a year and to celebrate Cheyne’s graduation from New England College. Our final stay at our favourite B&B, Henniker House overlooking the Contoocook River, was bittersweet.

The weather was perfect for enjoying the outdoors and festivities. After the graduation, the girls and I headed home to Wheatley via plane and the boys loaded the vehicle with four years of college living.

Many of you can relate to the feelings we felt as we said good-bye to each of our girls as they individually headed west, and to Cheyne who has been taken under my sister Stacey’s wing. It seems odd that we head south against the normal flight pattern of the snowbirds.

Shortly after arriving at my father’s home in Wheatley, the girls and I, along with my stepmother, headed out for a walk around the block to work off some of the famous New Hampshire food that we all thoroughly enjoyed, especially the craft beers and lobster or pulled pork mac and cheese!

Lauderdale fulfills any wants that we feel we may need; a decadent meal out, a middle ground that helps transition us from a rat race society to a more peaceful environment. Mark and I efficiently head in different directions, checking off our provisions list. He heads to the hardware and lawn care stores and then joins me as I wrap up at Costco. Instinctively, he shows up with the third grocery cart just in time!

The good food didn’t end when we arrived home. We balanced our intake with walks through Wheatley Provincial Park, always a good way to have a visit. I realized how much I missed springtime with its freshness. It had been two years since I’d seen the trilliums blooming. At the beginning of our week the tree buds had just opened. Within the five warm and sunny days the green hue turned to a canopy overhead that barely allowed us to see our neighbours’ homes through the bush.

Every morning my father filled the bird feeder out back. Inside, with a warm coffee in hand, we anticipated the daily arrival of the neighbour’s Rhode Island Reds. Like clockwork they would scurry out of their pen and over, like kids let out for recess on the first spring day. The chickens keep the squirrels at bay and the seeds that drop from the bird feeder from sprouting. After spotting a western screech owl in the wood duck house, we renamed my father ‘Jake’ Miner.

The fresh green growth and cool weather soon revived me. Like the vegetation on the island, I was feeling drained from the extended drought we have endured. During the

Once again we were reminded throughout our entire time away how truly unique our experience is and why in many eyes it is enviable. I think most people envision us on a permanent all-inclusive vacation. Ironically, just like a vacation, the best part and the worst part are very close and by the end of your 10 days away you are ready to return home.

Mark and I call the island our home. It is where our routine is, our comfy bed with the familiar scent, and homecooked meals are prepared. Eating out is a treat, but after a while it leaves us craving fresh greens, smaller portions all enjoyed in the peace and quiet of our own surroundings. While in Canada, we were asked how it felt to be staying right across the street from our ‘home’ in Wheatley that is presently rented out to another family. The house that we lived in for 22 years, with the gardens we created and the lawn we mowed, isn’t home anymore. At that moment, home was where we were with our children, and otherwise where we set our table, lay down our heads and welcome friends and family.

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Vincents relocating to Nova Scotia

Farewell Open

House

June 11

By Pat Bailey

He may be the ‘captain’ but Corey Vincent is not immune from being traded. Vincent apparently didn’t have a ‘no trade clause’ in his contract.

The affable pastor for The Salvation Army Church in Leamington will be moving on in his career on June 29. He compares it to being traded in the world of professional sports. While it is an accepted part of the career, Vincent gets emotional when discussing his impending departure.

“It’s like a grieving process,” said Vincent, through tear-filled eyes, his voice cracking. “I’m excited, I’m anxious, nervous,” he added, who said it’s also a chance to be a little closer to family in Newfoundland.

“I’m trying not to be selfish, it’s not my church,” he said, “it belongs to God.”

After living for the past seven years in Leamington, adding a third daughter to his family, making hundreds of friends, becoming an integral part of the community, including an unbreakable bond with the members of the Leamington Fire Department, Vincent admits it’s going to be tough to say goodbye. In fact, he vows, “I’m not saying goodbye”.

So instead, Corey and his wife Captain Charlene are choosing to look at this move “as an adventure” to ease the transition and lessen the anxiety for their three daughters, Arianna, 9, Abigail, 7, and Ava, 4.

With the help of the technology now at hand, Vincent said they have been googling their new home, Sydney, Nova Scotia, and learning all they can about the city they will soon call home. With three very ac-

tive girls, Vincent said they have been learning about the activities available for them and is happy to report they offer some of their favorite things — gymnastics, dance and even a shopping mall.

“And luckily,” added Vincent, “they have each other.”

He’s also had to make a few promises: all the seafood they can eat and an opportunity to use his phone to facetime their friends.

It was a mere seven years ago that the 36-year-old Vincent spent four days travelling from New World Island, Newfoundland with Charlene, an infant (Abigail) and a toddler (Arianna) to the municipality of Leamington.

Those seven years have been filled with fond memories. Among the best/worst memories — the tornado of 2010. “That is when I fell in love with Leamington,” said Vincent.

He said it was the outpouring by the community that convinced him he was where he should be.

“I got to see a lot of good in people,” said Vincent. “And it gave us the opportunity to show the community what we (The Salvation Army) are all about — giving hope.”

He said he spent two weeks talking with members of the community, feeding the first responders and learning a whole lot about Leamington and the surrounding communities, and how everyone comes together in an emergency situation.

He admits he’s also faced some challenges here.

“There are a lot of needs in this community,” he added, “and resources are limited.”

Vincent has also worked tirelessly on improving the property. Renovations are nearly complete on his pride and joy — the church.

His vision of becoming a

neighborhood hub, featuring a lounge-type room with free internet access, a warm or cool haven depending on the season, television, games and fellowship is almost complete.

So for Vincent it’s bittersweet.

He feels he’s accomplished quite a bit here — working on committees to assist migrant workers, to put an end to human trafficking, to end sexual exploitation, the Christmas parade, training to help victims in need of counselling, lending an ear to anyone in need.

So when it comes time to pack up the car and head down the road, Vincent said he is looking at it as a promotion, a challenge — going from a congregation of about 40 to one of about 125.

He said his first year will be spent assessing the needs of the community.

He admits he will also spend it keeping in contact with his local firefighting family.

“I was not just their chaplain,” he said. “We developed real friendships.”

That, said an emotional Vincent, is something he

will miss terribly — the road trips, the lunches, the relationships…

But he’s also confident, knowing he’s leaving a church that has been resurrected in the capable hands of Lt. Bradley and Wavie Webster and their two daughters.

The Salvation Army Church will host an open house on June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. But don’t expect a long-winded speech or a goodbye from Vincent — just a little food, a lot of hugs and more than a few tears.

Captain Corey Vincent

This caricature is Captain Corey Vincent, done by local artist and author Todd Stahl. Some of Captain Vincent’s hobbies includ photography, SCUBA diving and helping with the Leamington Fire Services. www.toddstahl.com

Student volunteer appreciation banquet

On Wednesday, May 18, Leamington District Memorial Hospital student volunteers were treated to dinner at Colasanti’s to celebrate the end of their volunteer work for this school year.

Twenty-eight students from local high schools contributed over 980 volunteer hours, an impressive total by any standard. While all students need to accumulate community service hours to graduate, most of these students have earned well in excess of the minimum requirement in just one year. Most volunteer because they want to pursue a future career in the field of health care.

Acknowledged for volunteering for the most number of hours were Amanda Friesen (62.5 hours), Layla Bakaa (62 hours), Alita Kolar (59 hours) and Susie Krahn (66.5).

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hospital, primarily on the second floor where they have the opportunity to interact with patients as they work.

Because many of the student volunteers were not in their graduating year, they anticipate being back for the 2016-2017 school year where they will be mentors to younger students volunteering for the first time.

Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Integrated Manager, Volunteer Services, LDMH and Hospice Erie Shores Campus, congratulated the students on their achievements. Maureen Sutherland, President, LDMH Auxiliary, presented each student with a Certificate of Achievement and pin from HAAO, the provincial body overseeing all health care Auxiliaries. Congratulations to all of the students.

Student volunteers at Leamington District Memorial Hospital have finished up their year and were treated to dinner May 18 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens to acknowledge their achievements. Four young ladies were recognized for the greatest number of volunteer hours earned. From left to right are Amanda Friesen (62.5 hours), Layla Bakaa (62 hours), Alita Kolar (59 hours) and Susie Krahn (66.5).

Students from local high schools contributed over 980 volunteer hours to Leamington hospital this school year. The volunteers are pictured here with Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Integrated Manager and Volunteer Services, and trainers Marijane Turnbull and Rita Mulyre. (Submitted photos)

From left to right, Mattea Mastronardi, Samantha Peters, Michelle O’Keny and Gabby Quenneville put some finishing touches on their sidewalk chalk masterpiece during a visit for Grade 5 to 7 students from St. Louis Catholic Elementary School to the Sun Parlor Home Friday, May 27. The group of about 85 students received an invitation from SPH to spend an afternoon with its residents and received free beverages and chips during their visit. The event was one of several where St. Louis students have ventured off of school grounds to foster a connection with other community groups and organizations.

Medical students spending week in Leamington

By Pat Bailey

It’s a week of exploring options — a chance to see firsthand what small community health care has to offer.

This week, 16 medical students descended on the local community for the Schulich Medical Students Discovery Week at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The first year students, from Windsor, Chatham, Toronto and even Calgary, were anxious to take a glimpse into a possible future in practicing medicine in a small community setting.

Yvonne Bauer, the liaison between LDMH and the Schulich School of Medicine, said the prospective doctors will get a chance to visit all clinical areas of the hospital, visit with area family health teams, tour Aphria and attend a dinner reception, while learning about the health care system in a smaller centre.

Bauer said it will give them the opportunity to witness the handling of patient treatment and care, with health concerns similar to those in the larger hospitals, and test the skills of local physicians as they deal with these patients ‘without all the bells and whistles’.

Julianne Zandberg, 22, of Chatham, is familiar with

Cruise

Down Memory Lane Car Show - June 16

Matt Hyatt’s 1935 Dodge joined a group of classic cars for the first annual Cruise Down Memory Lane car show in the Sun Parlor Home’s front parking lot area in June of 2015. The second annual installment of the show will include live entertainment and take place Thursday, June 16 with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-register for the event by sending an e-mail message to michelletaves090@live.com including your name and the make, model and year of your vehicle or call 519326-9566.

being on the receiving end of medical care in a smaller centre. But Zandberg was anxious to see the inner workings of small town health care firsthand.

She said she’s hoping this week’s experience gives her the insight she’s looking for when it comes to her specialty. Right now, said Zandberg, she is considering a future in primary care — possibly a family doctor or pediatrician.

For Bandeep Kaur, of the Greater Toronto Area, health issues herself convinced her to follow a career path in the medical field.

“I was helped a lot by doctors during a period in my life,” said Kaur, so she would like to return the favour. “I’ve experienced it through a patient’s perspective, so I’d like to see what it’s like on the other end.”

“I just have a desire to help those who are most vulnerable,” she added.

As a big city girl, Kaur said her visit to Leamington was an

introduction to the smallest town she’s ever been in.

As a recipient herself of patient care in a smaller community, Zandberg said she will certainly consider practicing in a rural area when she completes her schooling.

Kaur, though, is still weighing her options and is anxious to visit a community even smaller than Leamington on her stay here — Kingsville on Thursday.

These 16 medical students are all involved with Schulich Medical Students Discovery Week in affiliation with Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Med students Julianne Zandberg and Bandeep Kaur will spend this week in Leamington learning their options for smaller community health care.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, expect others to pay attention to what you have to say this week. It may seem like no one is giving your thoughts much mind, but they’re not falling on deaf ears.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, this week starts off with a lot of excitement, and that energy continues throughout the ensuing days. You may need to catch your breath at some point.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Concentrating on work seems quite challenging this week, Gemini. Many interesting diversions are calling out to you. Ask a friend to help you focus.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

It can be burdensome to have so many people relying on you in any given week, Cancer. But keep your head up because that trust shows their faith in you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, even though you continue to adapt to every change thrown your way, always thinking on your feet can be taxing. It’s time to take a well-deserved break. Start planning.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, instead of thinking everything through to the most minute of details, take a much simpler approach. You’ll rest easier knowing you cut out most of the drama from your days.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, some intense social interactions may have tapped into your reserved energy. If you’re feeling tired and out of sorts, laughter and good friends can help.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you always have a few tricks up your sleeve and this week is no different. Reserve your secret weapon for when you need it most. Enjoy the good times ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, devoting your energy to pleasurable things instead of work has found you falling behind on some important things. It’s time to finally buckle down.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Don’t let a few bumps along the way completely derail your plans, Capricorn. You may feel discouraged, but this is only a small hill to overcome. Next week looks promising.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, stop midweek and assess just how much you have accomplished already. You will be amazed at just how much you can do in a short amount of time.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

You are quick at the start, Pisces. But unless you pace yourself, you are going to fizzle out before the end of this week. Try to be more steady.

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Clint Eastwood, Actor/Director (86)

JUNE 1

Morgan Freeman, Actor (79)

JUNE 2

Wentworth Miller, Actor (44)

JUNE 3

Mario Gotze, Athlete (24)

JUNE 4

Russell Brand, Actor (41)

An Open Letter to Transportation Minister Del Duca,

Commuters, industry, and local municipalities can no longer tolerate continued inaction and delay on the completion of Phase 3 of the widening of Highway 3 in Essex County. People continue to be killed or seriously injured as a result of crashes on this road.

Recently several Essex County municipalities have again passed resolutions calling on your government to act now.

Essex County believes much of this carnage could be prevented by your government fulfilling your promise to complete the widening and improvements to allow for a safer and more efficient roadway.

Minister, as you know, the late Bruce Crozier MPP fought for this project throughout his political career dating back to his days in municipal politics. In 2006, it was announced that this project was approved. The people of my riding were told that it would be completed by 2014. Now its completion sits stalled in your Southern Highways Program identified as “future planning” beyond 2019 with absolutely no commitment to the completion of the final phase.

I am calling on you to:

 immediately investigate and compare fatal and serious injury crashes between the sections of Highway 3 which were completed as Phases 1 and 2 and the remaining section referred to in the plan as Phase 3, and make the results of that investigation public

 increase enforcement by the OPP of all current Highway Traffic Act violations

 improve signage and public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and safe passing targeted to the drivers in this region and specifically to the section of Highway 3 from the Town of Essex to the Town of Leamington

 commit to an accelerated timeline and allocate the funds required to complete this project

This Liberal Government was able to find $1 billion to buy their way out of poorly located gas plants in order to save Liberal seats in the GTHA. Why can you not find the money to save the lives and livelihoods of the people of Essex County?

Dithering is deadly Mr. Minister. We demand that you act now.

Sincerely,

Taras Natyshak

Member of Provincial Parliament - Essex

Hiking trail from Leamington to Comber

Note: A copy of this letter was sent to Leamington and Lakeshore Councils.

Thank you for putting in the walking/biking trail on the old railway property from Leamington to Comber. The trail is well constructed and we were satisfied with the cooperation we received when it went through our farm.

I do think the trail could be greatly enhanced by the planting of trees and shrubs alongside the trail. There is room on the trail property to do so.

Having attended a bird watching session at Big O Conservation property at

Asleep at the wheel

Leamington OPP was on routine patrol on May 18 at approximately midnight when an officer came across a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the road.

The black Dodge was stopped in the through lane facing east on Seacliff Drive just west of Erie St. S. in Leamington. The driver of the vehicle was asleep at the wheel.

The officer spoke to the female driver who exhibited signs of impairment. She was arrested at the scene.

A 35-year-old Kingsville woman was charged with Care or Control While Impaired and Care or Control Over 80 Milligrams.

Comber it was pointed out again how necessary trees and shrubs are for birds, wildlife and people. A treed hiking/biking corridor going north and south would be an even greater asset to our community. If the property authorities would approve of planting trees and shrubs, perhaps sponsors such as schools, corporations and individuals could become involved in certain parts of the trail. As an example, the trail

Set to break ground at Seacliff Retirement Residence

Piroli Group Developments are nearing the final stages of the design and planning process and hope to be breaking ground for construction in June 2016. This retirement residence is planned to open in the fall of 2017.

Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence at 30 Seacliff Drive, Leamington, will be the first of its kind in the area. The four-storey, 117 suite residence will offer local and area seniors a modern high quality retirement living option featuring one bedroom, one bedroom and den, and two bedroom accommodations. A full spectrum of wellness and supportive services will be provided including a continuum of care that will provide support for individual needs, promoting independence and socialization with assistance and security.

between the Town of Lakefield and the City of Peterborough has trees, shrubs, lilac bushes, roses, wildflowers, grass and other varieties of growth along side of it and it is very attractive.

Our trail through Leamington and Lakeshore would be an even greater legacy for the future generations if it was a greener corridor for birds and wildlife, and thus more enjoyable for people.

– Jack Morris, Comber

kitchenettes, personalized health and wellness service, housekeeping service, laundry facilities and open restaurant style dining including a full service bistro and pub.

The residence will also feature state-of-the-art wellness and fitness centre, theatre, games and billiards room, hair salon with aesthetics and spa, beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor walking circuit and courtyard. Daily social, recreational and life enrichment programs will support the interests and lifestyle of all the residents.

Piroli Group Develop-

ments anticipates that the Seacliff Manor development will generate approximately 100 plus direct and indirect construction-related jobs during the building process, and will create approximately 50 full time staff positions when the residence is fully operational.

Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence is ideally located within walking distance to major shopping centres, grocery stores, cafes, and pharmacies. An established walking path is located just steps from the residence which connects to the waterfront, marina, and trails along Lake Erie.

Once complete, the new retirement community will provide best-in-class service and amenities designed to help seniors live life to the fullest. All suites include

Local Christian singer CD release concert

Taylor Meloche is busy rehearsing for her CD release concert in Windsor on June 11. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Heritage Park Alliance Church and proceeds are being donated to Syrian refugees.

Taylor grew up in Leamington and now lives in Windsor. She is a Grade 11 student at Walkerville Collegiate Institute and works at the Canadian Conservatory of Music as a piano and vocal teacher. Taylor belongs to the Leamington United Mennonite Church.

Her love for music began as a baby, being lulled to sleep by Bach, Mozart, and many other classical artists’ symphonies. At age five she started playing piano, having a very strong interest in climbing up the bench and composing her own “lullabies”. She is now enrolled in the Royal Conservatory of Music and is practicing Grade 9 piano with Thomas Green.

At age 10, Taylor competed in her first vocal competition at the Comber Fest. From there she participated in many more local fundraisers and festivals, performing as much as she could. That included school plays, church choirs, singing the anthem at hockey games and personal concerts in the shower, as her mother would say. In 2013, she had the opportunity to sing back up at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. There she met her soon-to-be band members, of Border City 5, and vocal teacher Peter Palazzolo.

Taylor wrote her first song for an English project in Grade 9. During the semi-finals of the Shining Star Competition in Kitchener, she wrote her second song when she had a bit of trouble finding a faster song that she could connect with. Her song “God In You” was a hit and the 14-year-old impressed the judges and made it to the finals.

The CD release concert tickets are available in advance via Taylor’s website at www. taylormeloche.com or Twitter account. Tickets will also be available at the door.

THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE IN LEAMINGTON!

There will be three performances of The Farm Show this weekend at The Bank Theatre in Leamington.

The Farm Show winds up this weekend

The Farm Show is back. The collective creation of Theatre Passe Muraille provides entertainment that will leave the audience smiling and a little more appreciative of farm folk. The company of six actors and two musicians regales the audience with storytelling, song and mime, with scenes of sadness and outrageous hilarity.

The stories are real. They are based on the experiences of the farming community around Clinton, Ontario, in the early 1970s: the daily grind, the snow filled yards, births and weddings, accidents, the annoyance with government, the big getting bigger, the auction barns and the square dances.

Rick Taves, who directed this play 15 years ago, was persuaded to re-stage it one more time. He is delighted with the result and knows the audience is as well.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Fri. June 3 and Sat. June 4, and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sun. June 5 at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S. in Leamington. Tickets available at the door or at Thompson Guardian Drugs, Wharram’s Jewellery or Counter Effects. Call 519-326-8805, email banktheatre@gmail.com, or visit www.banktheatre.com.

Two Creeks summer concerts begin June 5

The 2016 Two Creeks Summer Concert Series kick off this Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. with local singer/songwriter Justin Latam.

INTRODUCTION TO LAWN

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

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR

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

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

FREE MUSIC MONDAYS at the Marina, Monday evenings June 6 - September 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey and other musicians on some evenings. Bring lawnchairs and insect repellant, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Info: 519-3264825.

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

QUEEN OF PEACE OPEN HOUSE -

Thursday, June 16. Mass at 6:00 p.m. in the gym, open house 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. to pay tribute to a school rich in tradition, history and excellence, which is closing June 30. Food, refreshments, fellowship. Take a walk down "Memory Lane" and share special memories with friends past and present. All

are welcome.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 2016 HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION’S BIG BIKE EVENTS. Dates: June 9-10, June 27, 28. Looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Big Bike rides taking place in Windsor and Essex County. For registration information contact Suzanne Cammalleri, Heart and Stroke Foundation Windsor office, 519-254-4345.

HERITAGE CHOIR ANNUAL SPRING PROGRAM,Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m., Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Program: German and English songs of Spring and Hymns of Praise. Freewill offering will help support Leamington Mennonite Home Music Therapy and Meat Canner Project.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION

MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) ON THE ARNER TOWN LINE IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to help with kids programs such as 'Pioneer for a Day', special events, shows, meetings, or in the museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact Judy Anderson, Education and Volunteer Coordinator at CTMHV, 519-776-6909 or email education@ctmhv.com

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 SOME-

ONE 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.

DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE

CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON’S and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

Latam will be performing songs from his many albums including his latest, “Barefoot”, as well as music from the likes of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin.

Admission is free, although the hat is passed to cover costs. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, relax and enjoy.

Two Creeks Conservation Area is located just north of Wheatley on Kent Rd. 1. For more info visit twocreeks.ca

Kids’ Fishing Derby gets a boost

By Bryan Jessop

An event near and ‘deer’ to the heart of a former Wheatley native is being treated to a hefty show of support.

The 13th annual Southwest Outdoors Club Kids’ Fishing Derby reeled in a donation of an even $1,000 offered by the Quality Deer Management Association’s Southwestern Ontario branch, which represents an Lawrence Beckett (far left) and Lou Geauvreau (far right) of the Southwestern

Deer Management Association present a donation of

area stretching from Windsor to Kitchener. The contribution was presented by the group’s lottery co-chairs Lawrence Beckett and Lou Geauvreau to SWOC members Larry McDonald and Ron Bell Thursday, May 26 at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion. The gathering was a reunion of sorts for the four, who attended school together in their youth.

“We like to give raffle money to kids’ events and this is a good kids’ event,” Beckett said of the Kids’ Fishing Derby.

The most local outlet of the QDMA has supported the Southwest Outdoors Club in the past, offering half the proceeds from ticket sales the local group makes for some of its fundraisers. As advocates of youth outdoor activities, the association has even offered SWOC all funds generated from some of its more successful raffles.

“They’re very kind to us,” McDonald said. “They help everybody, and not just with the environment.”

The local QDMA has made $50,000 in donations over the past two years, often supporting programming for children with cancer, including Camp Trillium in Waterford. In addition to fishing, archery and other outdoors programs, the association has also supported the Shriners, Rotary International clubs, the Brant County Youth Association, the hospital in Ingersoll and more locally, kids’ activities on Pelee Island. The latter has included Christmas parties, movie nights and pizza nights, organized in conjunction with the Pelee Island Sportsmen’s Club. Such Pelee Island programming has benefited from $1,000 in donations from the QDMA last year and another $1,000 in 2014, dispersed through Pelee Island

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The association includes branches in Canada — where it originated — as well as successful groups that have expanded into the United States. Beyond Ontario, chapters have been established in Quebec and the Maritimes and more recently, into Manitoba and Alberta. Currently, there are about 80,000 members throughout North America. In Ontario, the QDMA works with the Ministry of Natural Resources, monitoring deer populations and helping the MNR establish bylaws while serving as a conservation education group. Beckett’s family operated a plumbing business from an office in Wheatley situated across Erie Street from the current Subway restaurant. Lawrence, now living in Kitchener, frequently makes trips back to cabins he owns on Pelee Island.

This year’s Kids’ Fishing Derby will take place at the Wheatley Harbour Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free-of-charge event will include a hot dog, pop and chips for participating youth, who will also receive a free toy and be entered in a draw to win one of eight new bicycles. An average of 500 youths participate in each year’s derby, which operates at a cost of about $3,500.

BANK THEATRE

NOTES

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

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

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

JUNE 11 @ 2:00 PM

GLORIA WHITE’S JAMBOREE CONCERT

AUDITION CALL FOR 'ON GOLDEN POND'

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

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

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

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

KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS

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

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

Graduating to survive

(Continued from page 4)

It is an eye opener when we realize that the walls we have spent money adorning, furbishing and many times showcasing are empty when we leave with our memories; we left a fresh palette for a new family to create their own story within.

Like anywhere else, days can become mundane or mediocre on the island. Best of times can always be better and the worst less challenging, especially if we have friends closer to share them with. We realize the importance of community, no matter how small, and work on fostering relationships daily.

On Saturday, Mark and the guys headed over to a nearby island where they salvaged many things that had been left behind as ruins: a perfect example of how things that humans regard as invaluable items often become worthless when they are ready to move on. Their junk became our ‘gold’. On their return we made plans for a cookout at the harbour. Ham, ribs, scalloped potatoes, French green beans and cornbread brought us together again.

Monday morning we went over our island list that includes routine maintenance and repairs, as well as short and long-term projects. Doing this is critical for my sanity and probably drives Mark a little insane. The balance that we have found somewhere between his way of doing things and mine has been key to our survival.

Life on the island, or anywhere else, I suspect, is not a frozen drink with an umbrella in it and graduation is not complete when you receive your diploma!

Check out my blog at islandmanager.me

New tourism and culture development officer for Leamington

Kyra Knapp will be joining the Municipality of Leamington’s team as the new Tourism and Culture Development Officer.

Knapp brings skills and a breadth of tourism industry experience to the corporation. She comes to Leamington highly recommended and is well connected with regional and provincial government branches.

“Kyra’s passion for tourism and the future of Leamington were clearly evident during her interview,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “We are excited for Kyra to take on this key position at a pivotal time for tourism in Leamington.”

Knapp starts with the municipality on Monday, June 6.

Ontario Quality

$1,000 to

Southwest Outdoors Club’s Ron Bell (second from left) and Larry McDonald Thursday, May 26. The money will be used to help fund this year’s Kids’ Fishing Derby, to be held Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Harbour.

Hospice fundraiser seeking ambassadors

By Bryan Jessop

The Hogs For Hospice board of directors is looking for members of the general public to do the Leamington area proud.

The July 29-31 motorcycle rally, organized as a means of raising funds for the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation and Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, is seeking out 100 community ambassadors to assist with a variety of the event’s attractions and programs. The event’s board of directors is teaming up with the South Essex Community Council and Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce in what’s being dubbed a “Community Ambassador Blitz” that is officially running from Monday, June 6 to Friday, June 10.

As of late last week, organizers had recruited 27 of their required 100 ambassadors, who need not meet any specific qualifications nor have any previous experience. Applications can be filled online at www. hogsforhospice.com after selecting “click to enter” on the home page and then “volunteer” on the black and white menu bar near the top right corner of the

screen. From there, individual information can be filled out including areas of interest and times available before sending the application to Chamber of Commerce general manager Wendy Parsons by clicking “submit this form” near the bottom of the screen. Under ‘area(s) of interest’, the box ‘car show volunteer’ should instead read ‘motorcycle show volunteer’.

The Leamington Lions Club has stepped forward as official community ambassador sponsors, providing t-shirts to individuals who step forward to assist with any of the three-day event’s functions. Although the blitz wraps up June 10, applications for ambassadors will be accepted until June 29. On June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon, a market readiness meeting will be held at the municipal town hall at 111 Erie St. North, where local business owners will be invited to hear Port Dover motorcycle rally speakers and learn about how to prepare for the arrival of Hogs For Hospice visitors. During the meeting, hard copy applications for ambassadors will be available.

Once individual ambassador shifts have ended,

they will be relieved by other ambassadors and from there can proceed to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex where they will be treated to free beverages and meals. The event will be an opportunity for high school students to earn required volunteer hours, although permission from a legal guardian is required for those under the age of 19.

“We’re telling everyone to come to the most southern part of Canada and we’ll show them southern hospitality,” said Hogs For Hospice board of director co-chair Joe Oswald, who is also the general manager of the Leamington CIBC.

“To make that happen, we’ll need community ambassadors. We want guests to be thinking ‘what a great community!’ when they leave, and community ambassadors will be a part of that.”

Since Hogs For Hospice was announced in late September of last year, the board of directors has been greeted by a steady stream of positive feedback and offers to support the event.

For Saturday evening’s Brett Michaels concert — featuring Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul as an opening

act — a group of local business owners approached directors and offered to pay for all involved expenses, leaving 100 per cent of proceeds to benefit the hospice and LDMHF. These “VIP Sponsors” include signature sponsor Rafih Auto Group as well as Double Diamond Farms, Pickard Family Foundation, UniFab, Plant Products, Golden Acre Farms, Thunder Road Harley Davidson, Jose’s Bar and Grill, Erie James Ltd., Fulger Transport Inc., Scotlynn Group, RZH Canada Ltd./Rijk Swaan, Lakeside, Excalibur Plastics, Fogz Logistics, Aphria, JEM Farms, Go Produce Inc., Sun Circle Greenhouses, Tilbury Auto Sales and RV, Factory Auto Sound, Grossi Construction, Lakeside Bakery, Jaz Marketing, Speedprint, DiCiocco Farms, Meteor Systems, Sysco, Blackburn Radio, Honey Electric Ltd. and Hub International.

Oswald described Hogs For Hospice as an event supporting not only the LDMHF and Erie Shores Hospice, but also the community as a whole. He noted that the average motorcyclist spends $209.43 per

day within the community he or she visits, frequently supporting area hotels, restaurants and shops. Oswald co-chairs the board of directors — which is made up of Benji Mastronardi, Tim Iles, Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund and Parsons — with Donny Pacheco of Jose’s Bar and Grill. Although he explained that predicting a specific number of guests to attend the fundraiser would be difficult and will likely depend on weather condi-

tions, the board is preparing for an estimated 20,000 visitors.

Hogs For Hospice is being launched as an annual event and this year is being held in conjunction with the yearly Sun Parlour Rodeo and Thunderfest motorcycle races at Leamington Fairgrounds. For a complete list of attractions and events, visit the fundraiser’s website www.hogsforhospice. com.

Hogs For Hospice committee co-chair Joe Oswald discusses the community benefits for the July 29-31, 2016 charitable motorcycle rally that will make its way to Leamington. Proceeds raised will benefit Leamington’s Erie Shores Hospice. (SUN file photo)

More than 30 motorcycle owners and riders arrive at the Leamington municipal office building on Erie Street North to attend an announcement in council chambers for Hogs For Hospice, a charitable motorcycle rally scheduled for July 29-31.

(SUN File Photo)

Students set new track and field records

Several Gore Hill Public School students achieved new records at the school’s track and field meet held recently at Leamington District Secondary School.

The students advance to the Regional Track Meet in Essex and hopefully to the GECDSB District Track Meet in mid-June.

Here are the new records that were set:

• Heather Wilson (8 year old girls): Standing Long Jump - 1.78 metres.

• Lily Steinhoff (9 year old girls): 1500 metre - 6.46 minutes.

• Allie Barnewall (9 year old girls): 400 metre - 1.27 minutes.

• Jak Thiessen (9 year old boys): Standing Long Jump - 1.78 metres; 200 metre - 33.56 seconds; 100 metre - 14.71 seconds.

• Tyler Wilson (10 year old boys): 100 metre - 14.87 seconds; Standing Long Jump - 2.14 metres; 200 metre - 33.31 seconds.

• Allison Ware (13 year old girls): 1500 metre - 6.25 minutes; 800 metre - 3.01 minutes.

Cardinal Carter vs. LDSS girls slopitch

Cardinal Carter’s Sydnee Sleiman makes a throw to Alyee Church at second base to attempt an out against Leamington’s Trudy Bueckert during a WECSSAA girls slopitch game at Kinsmen Sports Field Diamond #8 Tuesday, May 24. The Lions’ bats overwhelmed their crosstown rivals, as LDSS came up with a 45-0 victory.

Six students set new track and field records at Gore Hill’s recent meet. Front row, left to right: Lily Steinhoff, Heather Wilson, Allie Barnewall. Back row: Jak Thiessen, Allison Ware, Tyler Wilson.

grab bag duty after an impressive win in LaSalle.

Fifth-inning rally sparks win for Peewee Lakers

Leamington Peewee Lakers, sponsored by Harder’s Heating & Cooling, beat LaSalle Minor Gold 8-1 in seven innings on Tuesday, May 24 at the Volmer Centre after a five-run explosion in the fifth inning.

The Lakers scored in the fifth on an amazingly executed squeeze bunt by Alex Jadischke that seemed to motivate the boys and led to an RBI single by Conner Bergen, a two-run double by Caleb Babkirk, and an RBI single by Tyler Wiebe.

Michael Neufeld led the attack with a 2-3 performance with a double and single.

The LaSalle lineup had no answer for Brandon Friesen, who started the game and went 3 strong holding them to one hit. Kanaan Gale and Tyler Wiebe took it from there, both pitching two innings and neither allowing a hit to finish off the victory. Michael Vida played an impressive third base, assisting on six outs in the game.

THE KILLERS OPEN TO ALL AGES Thursday, June 2

ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS

MARTINA McBRIDE Friday, June 17

GAVIN DeGRAW Sunday, June 19 OLIVIA

July 21 MAKS &

Friday, July 22

KESHA UNDER 19 WELCOME: MATURE CONTENT Thursday, July 28

RAIN A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Friday, July 29

Almost ‘Finnished’

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

I have to admit that I’m among the 61 per cent of Canadians who’ve paid less attention to this year’s Stanley

playoffs than I have in the past.

And yes, I’ll come right out and say it — it’s because there wasn’t a single Canadian team to make the post season. We all know how it’s supposed to go. Either three or four teams north of the 49th are supposed to make the conference quarterfinals and all but one are to be eliminated in that opening round. The lone survivor is then eliminated in about five games in Round 2. Sure, once in a while a dark horse like Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton or Ottawa will advance to the final and then choke in legendary fashion against a southern market team whose “fans” know nothing about what’s going on.

Yeah, if the NHL playoffs were a Canadian radio station and teams were bands hailing from those NHL cities, the CRTC would have a bloody fit over the lack of Canadian content. Regardless, there have been some interesting series going on this year. Crosby against Ovechkin, Minnesota against the city that stole their team back in the 90s (Dallas) and a handful of seven-game barn burners. I’ve read submissions on web forums where the defenders of southern expansion claim that godawful attendance is the result of their team’s management and shoddy on-ice performance. Then, after the Florida Panthers failed to sell out any of their playoff home games after an outstanding regular season, it was explained that these teams have to be successful for a few consecutive years before they catch on, even with rockbottom ticket prices.

At least Canadian fans had a successful IIHF World Championships to keep their spirits up. The game against the U.S. in the semifinals was a bit of a nail biter, but Canada dominated in the title game against the Finns. The lastsecond empty netter for a 2-0 margin of victory didn’t say so, but the flow of the game indicated otherwise. If nothing else, it proves we’re still THE world hockey power to be reckoned with and that U.S.-based NHL teams would be shells of their current selves without Canadian presence in their rosters.

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

DOLLY PARTON Thursday, August 4

JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED Friday, August 5

TOBY KEITH Saturday, August 6

PAUL ANKA

MY MUSIC MY WAY

Sunday, August 21

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CHUBBY CHECKER

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RUSSELL PETERS

Friday, August 26

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WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY LIVE IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST AARON LEWIS

September 8

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Tickets available at the Box Office,

Moving on to the actual Stanley Cup final. It’ll be nice to see neither of last year’s finalists in the big dance — watching LA, Chicago and Boston was starting to get old. Pittsburgh hasn’t been in the championship since 2009 and San Jose is making its first appearance ever in the final. It

seems there’s now something about having a triangle in the background of your team’s logo, which of course must include an animal of some sort holding or chomping a hockey stick.

As I write these words on Sunday night, most of the details seem to be favouring the Sharks. Logan Couture leads the playoffs in points and assists, Joe Pavelski has scored the most goals and Martin Jones leads the way in goalkeeper wins. As a team, San Jose also leads in goals per game at 3.5 — more than a full goal better than the average. MarcEdouard Vlasic leads the league in plus/minus, meaning that any Penguin on the ice at the same time as him could be in a real pickle (sorry, couldn’t help it). The top three in playoff points are all Sharks. Yup, can’t help but feel that the boys in teal are the real deal.

For the Pens, Matt Murray has been no slouch in net. His save percentage is better than Jones’s, but his goals against average is slightly worse. Kessel and Crosby are the only players in Pittsburgh uniforms on the Top 10 in points, which at least means Sid the Kid has been more productive than in the recent playoff past. Admittedly, it’s tough to find a department where the Penguins have a noticeable upper hand. Perhaps they’ll experience a more favourable drag coefficient while skating at top speed, as certain Sharks are donning beards that would do ZZ Top, the cast of Duck Dynasty, Captain Highliner, Santa Claus and most wizards proud.

Still, I think this will be a Cup final worth watching. Sure, many of us are on the edge of our seats waiting (and waiting, and waiting…) to find out if expansion or relocation is in the league’s near future. Four months ago, the Canadian dollar was down to about 68.5 cents US, but now — with the Loonie hovering at about 77 cents —Bettman decides to hint at the exchange rate as an excuse to deny Quebec City a team. Yeah, adding another team to the failure-prone desert makes a LOT more sense, Gary.

Anyway, I don’t necessarily count the Penguins out of the running. Kessel is flourishing now that he’s playing for a team that can find the opposition’s net without a map and compass. Pittsburgh, in my opinion, has faced some tougher competition along the way and is a more battle-hardened team than the Sharks. The return of Stamkos for Game 7 in the Eastern final did little in the way for Tampa’s offense. If you play into superstitions to any degree, it probably caught your attention when Crosby did the unthinkable and actually touched the Prince of Wales trophy after the Pens won the Eastern title. That’s bad luck, right? Not for Pittsburgh. Mario Lemieux actually HOISTED the thing in 1991 and the team won its first-ever Stanley Cup a few days later. Crosby and crew didn’t touch it after winning it in 2008 and went on to lose against Detroit in the final. One year later, the Penguins again made contact with the prize and then DEFEATED the Wings in the championship.

Fate can be a ‘touchy’ thing.

Pittsburgh in seven.

Ladies

18-hole golf

Finally, May 24 was a beautiful golf day. Many ladies in the Erie Shores 18-hole league came out to play best 9 holes less handicap. Winners were: A flight - Carol Quinn and Diana Jones; B flightJean Penner; C flightDiane Parkinson. There were lots of chip-ins: Brenda Ruiter, Beth Conn, Tym Brannagan, Deb Kobayashi, Diane Parkinson, Muriel Davey, Emily Oldenburg. Way to go, ladies!

Leamington Peewee Lakers’ Thomas Jennings and Troy Tiessen

Thursday night men’s

golf results

Team Ben Hogan finished first overall last week in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club with a four-point advantage over Team Byron Nelson. Alone in third spot, another point back, was the team of Tom Watson.

Team Sam Snead is alone in fourth place, another point back, and Team Walter Hagen is in fifth place, two more points back. Rounding out the top six is Team Tiger Woods who were just one point behind.

In the individual competition, Ward Hutchins and Mike McKinnon led the way in low gross scores with both shooting impressive 3 under par rounds of 32. Finishing tied for third place with one under and scores of 34 were Neil Sawatzky and Ryan Harder. Mike Ferreira was another stroke back at even par 35.

In the low net category, Mike McKinnon also had the best net score of the night shooting a 6 under par net round of 29. Finishing two strokes back with a net score of 31 was Peter Neufeld, while Eugene Bouliane was next with a net 33.

In closest to the pin on hole #3, Ryan Harder was the winner, while longest putt of the night honours went to Gene Bouliane. Longest driver of the night for the second week in a row was won by Herman Bergen.

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

TT seniors enjoy golfing weather

By Bob McLean

On Tues. May 24 the Talbot Trail senior golfers enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather provided by Mother Nature! Another 10 golfers registered so now the league has 71 participants. Another 10 or more are expected to join in the near future. Thirty-nine of the 63 players shot 50 or less today.

Dutchy took the day off so two other top golfers rose to the occasion to grasp first place. Both Bill Ward and Ken Krueger played fantastically to fire 39s. Two other outstanding golfers, Vic Reynaert and Jerry Omstead, were a mere one shot back with their superb 40s. Four golfers who merited excellent 42s were Kevin Jordan, Al Zanuttini, Dave Overholt and Al Matthews. Five golfers who came in with gratifying 43s were Jim Pearson, Jim Omstead, Joe Vertel, Gerald Rivait, and John Liddell. Solid 44s were recorded by Wiz, Larry Hughes, Rick Thompson and Bob McLean. Three players who earned satisfying 45s were Steve Longeway, Larry Schmidt and Gerry Becigneul.

Here are some other commendable results from players obtaining 50 or less: Paul Brown and Bob Freure 46s; Terry Bee and Eugene Abbruzzese 47s; Walter Balsam, Mac Hyatt, Gary Wilson, Terry Scratch and Wayne Humber 48s; David Alexander, Bill Edwards, Dave Dent, Bob Patchett, Tom Hyatt, Dave La Bonte, Ray La Pierre, and Fred Takaki 49s. Nifty 50 results went to Ed Woelk and Paul Harrison.

The closest to the pin on #9 went to sharpshooter Al Matthews. Al’s shot was about 7 feet from the stick. The long putt winner was Rick Epplett who converted an excellent 14 footer on #2 hole.

The league welcomed back one of its past super seniors, Bill Hutchinson. Bill still plays extremely well and is an inspiration to the rest of the members. Newcomer Fred Michano was also welcomed to the TT league.

I will be arranging an excursion later this week for the travelling TT seniors. The first scramble will be held on June 21. The starting time is now 9 a.m. so register between 8:00 and 8:45.

Thank you to Bonnie Dawson for providing some good ideas on how we can speed up our golf game. How can we help decrease the time it takes to play and still enjoy this amazing sport?

How slow is too slow?

The number one culprit of slow play is not being ready. Try ‘Ready Golf’! Be ready to hit your shot when it’s your turn. You should know the distance and the club you will need as soon as you get to your golf ball. Be realistic about how far you now hit the ball. We all likely hit it much farther when we were young!

Don’t spend too long on practice swings or lining up putts. In fact, line up your putt while your fellow players are putting out.

Picking up the pace is exactly what it says. Just be courteous to your playing partners and others on the course. If you are falling behind, pick up the pace. Now the 19th hole awaits you!

JUNE8 - 12 EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 - SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Kingsville Kings Test Your Skills, Kingsville Arena Brought by the Kingsville Kings Jr. A Hockey Team

ADMITONE

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 7:30 PM

Big Screen Indoor Movie Night, Kingsville Arena

Benefitting Mettawas Park Development, donation accepted. Movie: Zootopia

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 10:00 AM

Ball Hockey Tournament, Kingsville Arena Run. Jump. Play. Everyday. Sponsored by Healthy Kids Community Challenge

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 5:00 PM

Fish Fry, Kingsville Community Carnival Benefitting Mettawas Park Development

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 5 PM - 11:00 PM

19+ Beverage Tent, Kingsville Community Carnival Presented by the Migration Festival Committee

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Pony Rides, Kingsville Community Carnival Brought to you by Sarah Parks Horsemanship

For more information call 519-733-2123

E.S. senior golf results

Fifty-one senior golfers enjoyed golf and fellowship on a beautiful sunny day May 25 at Erie Shores.

The 50/50 draw winners were Ken Luxford and Gary McRae.

Closest to the pin on #3 was Don Chalcraft and on #16 it was Matt Dinchik.

The longest putt on #7 was sunk by Dick Segedin. On #12 Ken Luxford’s long putt was unbeatable.

The 1st place winning team consisted of Henry Hildebrandt, Tom Miehl, Bill Patkau and Roger Hodgson. Second place honors went to the team of Jim Sudds, Ed Krahn, Larry Hughes and Carl Young. Third place winners were Matt Dinchik, Ken Luxford, Guy McIntyre and Brent Metz. Forth place went to the team of John Rutgers, Gary Alderson, Wayne Quinn and John Tofflemire.

Henry Hildebrandt had low gross for the day with 78, followed by Tom Miehl’s 82. Low net honors also went to Tom Miehl with 65, followed closely by Ed Krahn’s 66.

With the great weather came a lot of birdies. Tom Miehl also led that charge with 3 birds on #4, #5 and #10. Four players had 2 birds each: Bill Gherasim on #9 and #14; Ron Koop on #1 and #13; Dan McQueen on #2 and #9; and Bob Sutherland on #2 and #11. Carl Young, Willy Patkau, Kevin Shafton, Mike Wright, Ed Krahn and Gary McRae birdied #1. Roger Hodgson, Barry Miller, and Ross Clark birdied #2. Jeff Brown, Don Chalcraft and Henry Hildebrandt birdied #3. Les Young had one on #4, Dick Segedin birdied #10,

John St. James birdied #12, and Jim Sudds had one on #15.

Two members shared player of the week honours. Ken Luxford won the 50/50, made the longest putt on #17, and was also on the 3rd place winning team. Tom Miehl was on the winning team, had second low gross with 82, low net with 65, and managed to sink 3 birdie putts.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, May 23: 1st Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 3rd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 4th Marlene Ross and Joyce Moran. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, May 25: 1st Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 2nd John and Dorothy McGregor, 3rd Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 4th Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt. Bridge games take place every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

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6th ANNUAL CHAMBER CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT THANK YOU

Thank you to our 2016 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, sponsored by Libro Credit Union…..also this year’s winning team! Our Eagle Shirt Sponsors this year were Jose’s Bar & Grill –The White Team, Libro –The Blue Team, Paul Davis—The Black Team, and Speedprint –The Grey Team. Congratulations to Tom Leckie for being the lucky winner of the 55 inch TV, sponsored by Gabriele's Floor & Home Furnishings.

Thank you to our Food Sponsor –Jose’s Bar & Grill-another phenomenal Prime Rib & Chicken dinner that was enjoyed by all! Thank you to our

golf cart sponsor this year—SwitzerCarty Transportation and our Media Sponsors—Southpoint Sun and Blackburn Radio Our Trophy Sponsor was once again Johnson Insurance. Although nobody was lucky enough to get the hole in one on Hole 16, we want to say thank you to Ive’s Insurance for their sponsorship. Thank you to Ginger Snaps, our photography sponsor, for coming out to the golf course to snap some great pictures. This year Erie Shores had a few extra events at the golf team and Closest to the Pin # 3 went to Mike Vernaroli, Closest to the Pin # 13 - Hugh Thiessen, Longest Drive on # 17 –Mark Muzzin and Longest Putt on # 9 Penny Mastronardi –Thank you Erie Shores for all your hard work and also your sponsorship.

We also have to thank our Exclusive Hole Sponsors Chartwell - Leamington & Kingsville, Highbury Canco and Leamington Chrysler and our hole sponsors –CareerStreams, Parker DKI, Erie Accent Pools & Spa, Armando's, Reid Funeral Home, Ghanam Consulting, Edward Jones, Ives Insurance Brokers, Evergreen Memorial, Lakeside Bakery, Century 21 Erie Shores, Counter Effects and Collins Barrow Leamington LLP.

Estate Winery, Anna’s Flowers, Armando’s, Birdies Perch, Bob Dick Plant Farm, CAA, Campers Cove, CareerStream, Coffee & Cream, Colasanti’s, Collins Barrow Leamington LLP, Days Inn Leamington, Evergreen Memorial, Freddy’s, Gilligan's, HUB International Ontario Limited, Joey’s Only, Lakeside Bakery, Leamington Fitness, Leamington Source for Sports, McIntosh Proline, Pelee Island Winery, Pelee Wings, Security ONE, Shoppers Drug Mart, Speedprint, Switzer-Carty Transportation, The Green Goose, The Jean Academy, TV Cogeco, Travis Konecny and Windsor Factory Supply.

I would also like to say thank you to the golf committee, Brian Cornies, Renee Daudlin Iacobelli, Dave Campbell and John Hammond for all your help with the preparation of this style tournament. Thank you to Jenna and Jessica for all their hard work before and during the golf tournament. Finally a big thank you to all the participants. At dinner we asked for a show of hands of who liked this style of tournament and it was settled, we will do it again next year!

Let’s get our 100 golfers next May and make it another exciting day of golf!

Mark your calendars for May 17, 2017! at Kingsville Parks and Recreation

Everyone also was able to take home a door prize as well this year and that was thanks to: Aleksander

Midget Lakers defeat Tecumseh 11-1

Lucas Lamotte hit a two run home run last Tuesday evening to lead the Leamington Midget Lakers to an 11-1 win over the Tecumseh Rangers in Sun Parlour baseball league action.

The fourth inning blast over the 330 foot marker broke open a close game as the Lakers followed with a five run fifth inning.

James Hiebert earned the win on the mound striking out 8 and giving up 1 unearned run.

Anthony Fehr picked up the save, setting down the Rangers in the final stanza.

Brett Enns, Lamotte, Fehr and Kyle Wall had two hits each. Enns stroked a triple and Kameron Wall had a long double in the Lakers 15 hit attack. Brandon Teichroeb scored twice.

The Midgets are sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating and include Derrick Antunes, Brett Enns, Anthony Fehr, Ryan Gates, Emilio Gomez, James Hiebert, Dawson Iles, Lucas Lamotte, Aidan Massad, Brandon Teichroeb, Kameron Wall, Kyle Wall and Ryan Wall.

Essex Power donates to Computers For Kids

Essex Power Corporation recently donated used computers to Computers For Kids knowing that they will be refurbished and distributed to children within the community.

On May 11th, Essex Power Corporation donated a total of 20 CPUs, 22 monitors,

10 printers, 2 laptops and 40 keyboards to Computers For Kids in order to be refurbished and distributed to children within our community or to be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

“It was an easy decision to donate our used comput-

ers to Computers For Kids knowing that they will be recycled responsibly or transformed into educational tools for children in need” said Ray Tracey, President & CEO of Essex Power Corporation, “Essex Power strives to manage our business and operations with social and environmental sustainability as a core priority.”

E-waste contains a number of very serious contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame-retardants. It also contains a number of valuable materials, including copper, steel, plastics, etc. In addition, there is also a rapidly growing concern of young people falling behind in school because they lack access to computer technology while away from school. Through this donation, Essex Power is helping to ensure that no child falls behind because they don’t have access to computer technology away from school.

Torch Run raises money for Special Olympics

Dozens of police officers from Windsor and Essex County took to the road on Wednesday, May 25 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to help raise funds for the Special Olympics.

The officers, including members of the Leamington OPP, traveled through Leamington about 10 a.m., running from the Big Tomato, past Leamington District Secondary School and on to Cardinal Carter Secondary School. There, they had a stopover and were presented with a cheque for $480 for the cause.

Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics included a stop at Cardinal Carter for a cheque presentation. From left to right are Essex OPP Constable James Chauvin, CC student Anthony D’Aversa, CC vice-principal Ryan Coristine, and Leamington OPP Constable Pauline Brockman.

Scenes from the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Wins $100,002 With ENCORE

James Ashwell of Kingsville is a happy guy after winning $100,000 with ENCORE (April 13, 2016 LOTTO 6/49). James matched 6 of 7 winning numbers on his ENCORE selection. He also matched one number on a separate ENCORE selection, winning $2. The winning ticket was purchased at Zehrs on Main Street in Kingsville.

Leamington BIA Hosts Spring Walkthrough

The Leamington BIA hosted its first “Spring Walkthrough” with partners on Thursday, May 26 in order to help identify areas of need from a safety, tourism and economic development perspective.

Leamington BIA invited Town Council members and planning department managers, representatives from Public Works, Bylaw Enforcement, Police and Fire, as well as uptown business owners to perform a thorough SWOT analysis of the BIA uptown core. This analysis is a structured planning method that evaluates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threat elements of a project, business venture or area.

The BIA’s goal is to revitalize and sustain all of the assets in Uptown Leamington. Together, with strong partnerships, the BIA feels this can be accomplished.

The BIA will be hosting its first community clean up on June 13 at 12-noon starting at the four corners of Talbot and Erie. Any volunteer assistance would be appreciated.

1951 Ford Victoria still looking new 65 years later

A beautiful 1951 Ford Victoria 2-door hardtop in powder blue with dark blue top and wide whitewalls attended the Tomato Festival Car Show in Leamington on Sunday, August 16, 2015. I met the owner, Len Ruel of Belle River. The car came from California and went to British Columbia when Len was living there 6 years ago. Now he lives only 20 miles from Leamington.

It is still flathead-powered and the “Fordomatic” insignia on the trunk lid tells us the car has an automatic transmission (a later automatic has replaced the original).

I told Len I thought his car was lowered just the right amount all the way around, sitting low and level. He said the ride is now stiff but we both agreed that we’re happy to sacrifice a little comfort for style.

This car would look right at home in a movie shot in 1957. It has dual exhausts and the twin spotlights that every cool car had to have back then. It has chrome bullets that snap into the centre of the chrome wheel covers. The bumper guards have been removed and the hood has been shaved for the “smoothie” look so popular back then.

But the trunk lid remains unshaved, illustrating the restraint necessary when creating a mild custom. The car still has the original twin-bullet grille and the headlights still have their chrome headlight rims.

The car also still has its outside door handles and the stock side trim that wraps around the rear of the car. I tried talking my dad into adding that cool-looking wraparound trim to our 1-year-old 1950 Ford sedan when I was 8 years old. He said no.

The 1951 Ford Victoria was the first 2-door hardtop built by Ford. It came out in response to the well-received Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop introduced the previous year. So popular was the new body style from Ford that it outsold the Chevy hardtop in 1951 even though it was not introduced until mid-year (110,286 Ford hardtops versus 76,662 Chevys).

The Ford Victoria was built on a convertible chassis with

convertible doors and rear quarter windows. Still popular 65 years later, these cars are highly collectible today. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, P.O. Box 255, 25 John Street, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column receives a free autographed copy of my book “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

1951 Ford Victoria owned by Len Ruel of Belle River.

Note blue-dot taillights and dual exhausts.

Spring Sprint meets fundraising goal

By Bryan Jessop

Three has indeed proven a lucky number for the South Shore Spring Sprint.

The third annual edition of the fundraising walking and running event was its most successful and wellattended thus far, allowing it to meet its $20,000 target.

For the second straight year, $2,500 of the funds raised was donated to Kingsvillebased and county-wide Little Hands Kids, a local organization that supports the families of children being treated for serious illnesses. The balance of funds is used to support the South Shore Christian School on Bevel Line.

Last year’s SSSS drew a combined 180 participants for the Kids’ 1 km Dash, 5 km run and 5 km walk.

This year’s race reeled in 290 walkers and runners, an improvement organizers credit largely to the Sprint’s inclusion as part of the new Mucci Three Race Series, which also included Southern Footprints and the upcoming Leamington Triathlon Weekend. The series is sponsored by Mucci Farms and will include a special award for each person who enters all three events.

“The incentive with the Three Race Series has brought the numbers out for sure,” said SSSS chairperson Sharon Arthurs Pepper, who led a team of about 30 volunteers who were mostly staff and parents from South Shore Christian School.

“This has been a great event. It’s so encouraging to see people coming together and supporting two organizations as a community. It’s wonderful. We’ve got great business sponsors too.”

About 250 pre-registered for this year’s South Shore Spring Sprint with another 40 signing up on the day of the event, Saturday, May 28. The Kids’ Dash was preceeded by a Little Hands Heroes Walk for children undergoing physical treatment and their families.

This year’s walk was conducted in honour of SuperHero Josh, one of four Little Hands Heroes who passed away since the organization was founded in 2014. SuperHero Abbey passed about two weeks ago and will officially be honoured during a future Little Hands Kids event.

The 5 km run/walk route is the same as that being used for the 5 km run during the Leamington Triathlon Weekend. Racers took off along the waterfront promenade before heading out onto Robson Road and

the walking trail a short distance westward. The 5 km races began after the Kids Dash, which included a medal for each participating youth. Winners from each of the 5 km age and gender divisions were as follows:

Walk

• 0-12-year-old females

— Jordyn Iverson (Wheatley), 46:43.2;

• 13-19-year-old females — Alanna Ringrose (Wheatley), 54:45.6;

• 20-29-year-old females

— Laura Thiessen (Ruthven), 44:45.6;

• 20-29-year-old males

— Henry Frieger (Leamington), 55:23.6;

• 30-39-year-old females — Stephanie Kascjak (Leamington), 43:15.0;

• 40-49-year-old females

— Kim Rahm (Leamington), 40:49.5;

• 40-49-year-old males

— Cornelius Wiebe (Kingsville), 56:32.5

• 50-59-year-old females

— Kristen Damphouse (Cottam), 41:39.2;

• 50-59-year-old males

— Armando Mucci (Kingsville), 45:25.4;

• 60-99-year-old females

— Aline Sealy (Harrow), 45:25.6;

• 60-99-year-old males

— Jake Martens (Ruthven), 39:18.5 (first overall).

Run

• 0-12-year-old females

— Lily Steinhoff (Leamington), 23:17.4

• 0-12-year-old males — Alec Fox (Leamington), 22:18.7;

• 13-19-year-old females

— Daniela Aguilar (Kingsville), 23:59.5;

• 13-19-year-old males

— Joel Klemens (Leamington), 18:18.1;

• 20-29-year-old females

— Lisa Edwards (Kingsville), 26:13.0;

• 20-29-year-old males — Luke Rahm (Leamington), 20:39.6;

• 30-39-year-old females

— Julie Reiter (Leamington), 20:51.7;

• 30-39-year-old males — Brad Reiter (Leamington), 16:56.9 (first overall);

• 40-49-year-old females

— Kristie Kniaziew (Leamington), 18:34.0;

• 40-49-year-old males

— Bert Mucci (Kingsville), 17:58.2;

• 50-59-year-old females

— Liz Wiebe (Leamington), 25:07.5;

• 50-59-year-old males

— George Dekker (Kingsville), 23:15.6;

• 60-99-year-old females

A ‘Heroes Walk’ takes place in honour of local youths being treated for serious illnesses and their families prior to the third annual South Shore Spring Sprint Saturday, May 28. This year marked the second where proceeds from the race benefited both the South Shore Christian School and Little Hands Kids. Since Little Hands Kids was founded in 2014, four of its youth members have passed away and become what the organization calls “SuperHeroes.” This year’s walk honoured SuperHero Josh. SuperHero Abbey passed away last month and will be honoured during an upcoming Little Hands Kids event.

— Chris Fuerth (Woodslee), 27:53.6;

• 60-99-year-old males — William Bailey (Leamington), 26:33.7.

The longest distance travelled to attend the Sprint Sprint was made by Tara Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., followed by Kyle Alexander of Kokomo, Indiana. Edward King of Windsor was the oldest participant, entering the 5 km run at the age of 80. Luella Klassen of Kingsville was the youngest walker at 7 while the youngest run-

ners were eight-year-olds Hector Orozpe-Lopez of Leamington and Hannah Omstead of Kingsville.

Youths participating in the third annual South Shore Spring Sprint 1 km Kids Dash approach the final stretch of their race Saturday, May 28 at the Leamington waterfront promenade.

Loving memories never die As years roll on and days pass by. In my heart a memory is kept Of

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again, like we used to do

You always meant so very much, and always will too.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain

But you’re forever in my heart until we meet again. We love you and miss you Daddy and Geegee, Mary Jane, Sandra, Pattie and kids xoxoxo

Ruthven’s Reid O’Brien brings along a couple passengers

Proceeds

Happy 30th Anniversary Happy 30th Anniversary

HAROLD & DONNA SMITH

Help Us Celebrate 25 Years! Open House Saturday, June 4, 2016 2 - 5 p.m. 11 Worchester Avenue, Leamington. Best Wishes Only.

Harold & Donna will be celebrating 30 years of wedded bliss on June 7, 2016 with their 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Ivan

Eleanor Jones

John and Helen were married on June 2, 1956 at

Our Lady of Fatima Church in Riverside (now Windsor). They have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!).

will celebrate this milestone anniversary with their family.

John

Helen MacKinnon

Students from South Shore Christian School on Bevel Line present a cheque of $2,500 to Little Hands Kids just prior to the beginning of the third annual South Shore Spring Sprint Saturday, May 28.

Cornelius Rempel of Leamington leads a group of entries in the South Shore Spring Sprint 5 km run, held Saturday, May 28.

Leamington Fire Services captain George Clifford (left) and firefighter Tyler Gradwell put the finishing touches on extinguishing a pick-up truck fire at 275 Talbot St. East Tuesday, May 24. The owner of the truck noticed a burning smell emitting from the vehicle before jumping in it to move it further away from the building it was parked beside. He then called 911 at about 1:15 p.m. Firefighters with LFS arrived a short time later, took control of the blaze with water before dousing it with foam used to extinguish Class B fires. The 1997 Ford F-150 was destroyed by the flames. There were no injuries caused by the incident. (Sun photo)

Blessing of the Fleet kicks off boating season

By Bryan Jessop

For the Leamington Municipal Marina, summer has officially arrived.

The local waterfront facility kicked off the 2016 season Saturday, May 28 with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet, conducted on the patio area between the main building and docks by Fr. Chris Pietraszko. The event was attended by members of Leamington council and boating enthusiasts from both north-south sides of Lake Erie and included a safe boating program later that day and a display by the Canadian Power Sail Squadron that featured courtesy vessel checks. The Moxley Boys were also scheduled to perform on the patio that afternoon.

“It’s always a wonderful thing coming down to see this marina,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson, who welcomed guests by wishing them a safe and enjoyable boating season.

Paterson mentioned the municipality’s recent purchase of parcels of waterfront property as the first step in its plans to revitalize the shoreline area adjacent to the marina and outward toward Seacliff Beach.

“We’ve got some pretty significant plans, joining Seacliff Park up with the promenade that we have here,” he added, noting that new restaurants and other amenities should be added in the upcoming years.

Welcoming words were also offered by Leamington Yacht Club commodore Maria Gomer and marina manager Ronan Oliver. Following the blessing, the Canadian flag was raised by Paterson, the Ontario flag by councilor Tim Wilkinson, the Leamington flag by Gomer and the U.S. flag by the first American visitors of the season, Michelle and George Poulos.

The marina’s offseason included pavilion improvements, which will be followed by plans to upgrade the G-H docks in the autumn of this year. With a growing number of boaters over the years, additional dock carts have been added and a series of orange flashing lights have been installed throughout the marina grounds to ward off geese. Ronan also introduced and announced the arrival of Dave Pilon, a former employee with Belle River Marina and Holiday Harbour.

Returning features at the Leamington Municipal Marina will include the Friday Night Patio Music Series, to kick off June 10. Live music will

OBITUARY

Leonard Grant “Charlie” Simpson

Leonard Grant “Charlie” Simpson, owner and operator of Simpson Sawmill for 50 years in Mersea Township, age 90 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington.

Loving husband of Joy (Wilkinson) for 73 years. Dear father of 14 children, Jean Nead and the late Bert, Rose Marchand and the late James, Ken and Lois Simpson, late Maxine Scratch (2008) and surviving husband Gerry, late William (Bill) Simpson (2000), late Richard Simpson (2007) and surviving wife Sandy, late Robert (Bob) Simpson (2000) and surviving wife Debbie, Donna and Michael Jones, Roger and Pat Simpson, Lewis and Cheryl Simpson, David and Sherry Simpson, Joanne and Jack Delaney, Barbara and Serge Bluteau, and Kevin and Leigh Simpson. Survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents George and Nellie Simpson. Son-in-law of the late Howard and Violet Wilkinson. Brother of the late Darwin Simpson and surviving wife Audrey, Dorothy Coulter and the late Arleigh, late Gloria and Lyle Wright, late Velma and Leonard Johns, and Gertrude Moody and the late Milt.

Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 17 Little St. S., Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Interment Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Erie Shores Hospice. www.hammondfuneralhome.ca

also be provided through the Saturday Seacliff Beach Concerts and Sunday Summer Serenade Series, beginning June 2 and July 10, respectively. Seacliff Park will once again present four Big Screen Movie Nights with a fifth to take place at Mersea Park . Canada Day fireworks will take place Friday, July 1, followed by the third annual Walleye Derby Saturday, July 16.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, the marina will offer complimentary, hourly shuttle services to and from the Kingsville Folk Music Festival at Lakeside Park in Kingsville.

For a complete list of marina events and details, visit the website www.leamington.ca/en/ discover/marina.asp and click on “2016 Calendar of Events.”

Donald Wilkinson

Donald Wilkinson, 83 years, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence. Beloved husband of Nancy (Sharp) for 60 years. Dear father of Stewart. Loving grandfather of Shawna Wilkinson and great-grandfather of Evan Wilkinson. Dear brotherin-law of Marion Gregory and the late Ollie Sharp and the late Jean Bruner.

Don was a 33rd Degree Mason and a member of Leamington Masonic Lodge #290, member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge as well as the Shriners. Don was a former Reeve for Mersea Township, was with the Ontario Farmers Crop Insurance, and was a member of Ontario Pork Producers Association and Mersea United Church.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Leamington Masonic Lodge #290 A.F. & A.M. service on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.. Funeral Service to celebrate Don’s life held from the funeral home on Thursday June 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Derek Parry officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Ontario Kidney Foundation.

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

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Father Christopher Pietraszko conducts the annual Blessing of the Fleet at the official opening of the boating season at Leamington Municipal Marina Saturday, May 28.

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ERIE APARTMENTS

137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-325-8592

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

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Amenities include:

• library and social rooms

• new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

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• underground parking • outdoor balconies

• FREE utilities and window coverings

• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

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CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathroom. Decks, fences, sheds & vinyl siding. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill at 519-566-8408. my25-jn15

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

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YARD SALE - GOSLIN COURT, Leamington. Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 49:00 am to 3:00 pm. Furniture, camping, lawn & garden, automotive and other miscellaneous items. jn1

COMING UP

LDMH AUXILIARY AND A-1

CHINESE Buffet Fundraiser on Monday, June 6 - Lunch and Dinner. Let the cashier know that you are supporting the Leamington Memorial Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds from in house and take-out meals will be donated to fund the purchase of equipment at LDMH and the new Erie Shores Hospice. A1, 321 Erie Street South, Leamington`. jn1

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Senior Dance Sunday, May 22. Call for details. Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $14 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $12. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar). ja6-tf

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Migrant Worker Community Program, Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. - Colasanti's Willow Room. Speaker: Margaret Ingratta. Topic: Overview of Greenhouse Industry. Contact: 519-325-0876. jn1-8

OWNEROPERATOR

With food concession trailer or food truck wanted for greenhouse retail operation in Leamington.

Apply at: gourmetgreens@gmail.com or call 519-791-6751

GENERAL GREENHOUSE

LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays.

Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. mr30-jn1

NOW HIRING: WELDER/FITTERS

Please contact... Nick Sawatzky 226-270-0074

Cell: 519-791-2897

Email: nicks@sawensberg.ca

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

MARKETING & PROJECT COORDINATOR

This is a full time, permanent position.

Job Description/Duties:

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

• Coordinate trade show events within the calendar year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Assist management and sales team with other tasks needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Computer savvy

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

• Skilled in computer maintenance and troubleshooting

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

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

FULL-TIME MIDNIGHTS

For Leamington Tim Hortons Stores

Starting at $11.75/hr plus bonuses, group benefits and more

Please apply to: infokscrowder@gmail.com or in person at any store

WANTED

RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES & PACKERS

For Farm Market

Please send resume to raymontsberries@live.com

FARMING FAMILY WANTED

In Leamington area for share cropping field and greenhouse mixed crops.

Duties include:

• Seeding, planting and harvesting.

• Retail and wholesale selling to local market.

Housing available at location. Excellent opportunity. Apply at: gourmetgreens@gmail.com or call 519-791-6751

Are you looking to get into a trade? Or just looking for Summer Employment?

Gabriele’s is looking for

FLOOR INSTALLERS, INSTALLER HELPERS & TRAINEES

• 35-40 hours per week

• Experience an asset but not necessary

• Willing to train in house

• Benefits after 6 months

Apply in person with resume/cover letter to: Vic Gabriele at 55 Talbot Street West, Leamington or email: vic@gabrieles.com

Del Fresco Produce Ltd. is looking to fill the following position: FOOD SAFETY & HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT

• Salary to be negotiated depending on experience

• Experience an asset but willing to train

• This is a full time, permanent position

• Post secondary education required

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain Food Safety program

• Ensure Health & Safety is up to standard

• Schedule and participate in audits

• Maintain C-TPATprograms

• Conduct Food Safety Training

• Computer savvy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualities:

• Self motivated

• Quick learner

• Able to work well with others

• Basic knowledge of greenhouse procedures and food safety an asset

• Post secondary education an asset

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

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

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff

JOB DETAILS:

• Full-time permanent

• Monday to Saturday

• $11.25 to start with the ability to advance

• Healthcare Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads

• Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications

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

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

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

• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in the greenhouse as required

• Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity

• Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays

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

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

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

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. Minimum Wage to start. 44 hours per week.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

No education or experience is required.

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

NOTICES

Corporation of The County of Essex Notice to Property Owners

Destroy Weeds

Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands, within the County of Essex, are destroyed by June 30, 2016 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.

K. Daniel Newman Weed Inspector, County of Essex 1941 Road 4 East, R.R. # 2 Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5

Telephone: 519-326-8691

Fax: 519-326-7540 TTY: 1-877-624-4832 dnewman@countyofessex.on.ca

NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE – HERBICIDE USE

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

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

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

For further information contact: Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9

519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca

NOTICES

NOTICE

The Leamington Water Distribution System distributes water from the Union Water Supply System and the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant, to its customers in the Municipality.

The Leamington Water Distribution System Financial Plan #033-301 has been prepared as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

The Financial Plan and the Water Rate Study, on which the Plan is based, are available electronically on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/ waterfinancialplans. They are also available for review upon request, during regular business hours and at no charge, at the Leamington Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario.

For further information please contact Shannon Belleau, Manager of Environmental Services at 519-326-5761 ext.1650.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE

The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides:

Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Dupont Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the active ingredient Metsulfruron-Methyl, Overdrive Herbicide Reg. #30065, containing the active ingredients Diflufenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt), and Turboprop Emulsifiable Concentrate Reg. #27967, containing the active ingredient Dichlorprop (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Commencing on June 13, 2016 weather permitting, and ending September 26, 2016.

further information

& Vegetation Management Inc. 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Burlington, ON L7N 3L5 905-510-1229 info@green-stream.ca www.kingsville.ca

Intro to dental care starting earlier

By Bryan Jessop

Oral hygiene awareness is becoming something that toddlers can really sink their teeth into.

The 13th annual Three Year Old Day at the office of Dr. Karen Archer DDS Family Dental Care held last week won’t be the last, but could very well be the last where oral health is introduced for the first time to a group that ‘old’. The annual event took place at Archer’s Erie Street North office in Leamington Friday, May 19 and was attended by 10 three-yearold guests and their caregivers. As in past years, the gathering of young visitors were shown some of the dental practice’s equipment and tools, heard a brief and basic description of what takes place during an appointment and for the braver souls, offered a ride on the examination chairs.

With various registered dental associations encouraging routine check-ups and cleanings at younger ages, the local practice’s Three Year Old Day will soon likely become “Kids’ Day” or “First Visit Day,” as the groups will include visitors of two years of age or possibly younger. The Windsor Essex County Health Unit recommends that children see a dentist for the first time prior to their first birthdays.

The annual visits at Archer’s office are conducted in groups as orientation events, where children are shown how to brush using a large tooth brush and a plastic model set of teeth. The tours average 30 minutes in length and are wrapped up with each participant receiving a gift bag filled with various items including a toothbrush.

Research and studies have found that dental-related health problems are surfacing at earlier ages and more frequently than in the recent past. Of all day surgeries required for children five years old and younger, about 30 per cent are dental related.

“It’s also a consultation for parents,” Archer explained of Three Year Old Day. “We’re encouraging parents to introduce their kids to taking care of their teeth sooner to prevent problems.”

Archer, who purchased the practice of Dr. Ed Dyck in 2003, has been at 57 Erie St. North since 2007. Previously, she worked out of dual locations — one in Ridgetown and the other in Kingsville. At the time, fluoride was present in the water in Ridgetown, but not in Kingsville.

“The difference was like night and day,” Archer noted. “In Kingsville, we’d see kids with four or five cavities in one visit. Nothing like that ever happened in Ridgetown.”

Today, the presence of dental problems among children in Windsor and Essex County continues to be significantly more prevalent than the rest of Ontario. The rate of youths in the region found with urgent dental needs following screening by the WECHU last year was 2.2 times higher than the provincial average. The frequency of Windsor-Essex children requiring oral day surgeries in 2014 was 2.4 times higher than the Ontario average.

In county-wide screening of Junior Kindergarten and Grade 2 students — also conducted by the WECHU — Leamington’s oral health was found to be the worst at both ages. Thirtyeight per cent of Leamington’s screened JK students had at least one missing, decayed or filled tooth — LaSalle had the lowest rate at 11 per cent while Kingsville and Windsor were tied for second-worst at 23 per cent. The county’s average by municipality or city was 20.5 per cent. In the Grade 2 group, 57 per cent of Leamington students screened had a minimum of one missing, decayed or filled tooth. Tecumseh had the most favourable rate at 32 per cent while Essex and Windsor shared second-worst at 47 per cent each. The rate by municipality/ city was 44.1 per cent.

David Velenzo allows dental assistant Susie Fast to check his teeth during Three-year-old Day at the dental office of Dr. Karen Archer Friday, May 20. Ten youths attended this year’s introductory event, the 13th of its kind at Archer’s practice.

Andrew Coppola takes a closer look at the mirror tool shown by dental assistant Susie Fast at the dental office of Dr. Karen Archer DDS Friday, May 20 during the practice’s annual Three-yearold Day.