September 2, 2015

Kids Alliance hosts final Fun Day of 2015

By Bryan Jessop

With autumn seemingly destined for an early arrival in Leamington, a youthbased group threw one last summer celebration at Eastside Park.

The Kids Alliance — a program within the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre — hosted its third and final Family Fun Day in the Park Tuesday, Aug. 25. Also in partnership with the WindsorEssex County Health Unit, the community-oriented Fun Days have been taking place for more than the past half-decade at the park, spanning Whitwam and Bowman Avenues, about half way between Mill Street East and Maynard Street.

Kids Alliance members and volunteers plan, organize and oversee each Family Fun Day while representatives from the Health Centre and Health Unit step in as facilitators. The number of local youths and families who attend Fun Day activities varies in relation to weather conditions. The gatherings have been greeted by in excess of 80 visitors, although the most recent edition’s unseasonably cool temperatures brought in between 30 and 40.

Each of the two-hour events feature an assortment of stations and kids’ activities selected and arranged by Kids Alliance members — Grade 7 and 8 students — and Alliance Alumni, local high school students who’ve since graduated from elementary school. Kids Alliance is based out of

11 Essex County schools including nine in Windsor and two — Mill Street Public School and St. Louis Catholic Elementary School — based in Leamington, both within close walking distance to Eastside Park. Using resources from the local Health Unit, Kids Alliance members also distribute printed information on topics such as sun safety and nutrition during Fun Day.

“Everybody’s been very positive about it,” explained Health Centre community health worker Nicole Demant of the region’s public response. “They’re enjoying it and they’re saying how nice it is to see activity like this at

the park. We’re seeing a lot of the same faces each time, which is nice.”

Kids Alliance Alumni members meet to discuss future events and activities after school hours. Currently, their numbers are at 12 in Leamington, mostly Grade 9 and 10 students attending Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School and Leamington District Secondary School. Leamington is home to 16 Kids Alliance members, including four Grade 7 and four Grade 8 pupils from both local participating schools. Each year, teachers and principals select KA representatives who they believe will best

benefit from the leadership and teamwork skills the Health Centre program is intended to help develop.

Other Leamington-area events that include pivotal roles by Kids Alliance members include garbage cleanup initiatives, food bank drives and the annual Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by the Salvation Army branch on Setterington Street.

Each Family Fun Day event includes assortments of healthy snack choices for visitors with donations arranged between the Health Centre, Health Unit and Ontario Greenhouse and Vegetable Growers. In the past, the OGVG has arranged

food donations from Pure Flavour, Mucci Farms and others. Any food contributions left over following the completion of Fun Days are donated to the Salvation Army’s food bank.

Supporters of the summer gatherings describe Eastside Park as the ideal host each summer, both because of its proximity to Mill Street and St. Louis students and because of the amenities it provides.

“They’ve made some big improvements to the park and the kids are respecting it,” said Health Unit public health nurse Heather Gartner.

Kayla Mellow (left) and Madison Palmer play a few rounds of a Frisbee ring toss game Tues. Aug. 25 during the third of three Family Fun Days at Eastside Park. Between 30 and 40 youths attended the event, a combined effort between the Kids Alliance, its Windsor Essex Community Health Centre host organization and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. (SUN Photo)

Leamington to get money for waterfront trail and beachfront beautification

The Municipality of Leamington has been awarded $125,000 in federal government funding towards the Seacliff Park Waterfront Trail and Beachfront Beautification Project. The funding has been provided through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

age activities along Leamington’s beachfront and offer accessibility to the water’s edge.

The Seacliff Park Waterfront Trail and Beachfront Beautification Project includes the expansion and reconstruction of Seacliff Park beach waterfront amenities including the construction of properly designed beach volleyball courts.

The project also includes the construction of additional asphalt walkways, accessibility mats for beach paths, and a seating area designed to support wheelchairs and electric scooters.

Once completed, the project will support and encour-

“Our waterfront is one of our greatest assets,” said Mayor John Paterson. “The Seacliff Park Waterfront Trail and Beachfront Beautification Project is a key component of the municipality’s overall waterfront vision, which seeks to develop a high quality public amenity, accessible to residents and visitors alike.”

The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary. Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will invest in projects that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.

New road safety rules in effect

Changes to the rules of the road came into effect September 1 and include tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules to protect cyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children riding school buses. Fines listed in the following include the Victim Fine Sur-

charge and court costs:

• Penalties for distracted driving will include an increased set fine of $490 and 3 demerit points upon conviction. Novice drivers (G1, G2, M1, M2, M2-L or M2-M licence) will receive a minimum 30-day suspension for the first convic-

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tion and longer suspensions for subsequent convictions. If current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. Research indicates that a driver who uses a cell phone is four times more likely to be in a crash.

• The “dooring” of cyclists will carry an increased set fine of $365 and 3 demerit points upon conviction. New rules will also require drivers to leave a one-metre distance where possible when passing cyclists, or they may face the penalty of a $110 set fine and 2 demerit points. Cyclists who don’t use the required bicycle lights and reflectors face a higher set fine of $110. A bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise, and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on rear forks.

• Drivers must now leave a safe passing distance between themselves and tow trucks stopped on the roadside to provide assistance. Failing to slow down and move over for a tow truck can result in a set fine of $490.

• School buses will be more recognizable – they will now be the only buses permitted to be chrome yellow. Drivers failing to stop for a school bus can be fined up to $2,000 and 6 demerit points for a first conviction.

It’s a Boy!!!

Wes and Mallory would like to announce the safe arrival of BLAKE GEORGE WRIGHT on August 16th at 11:09 pm weighing 6lbs 14.5oz, and 18.75 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Lori Heyens & Scott Shilson, Jim Heyens & Erin Squance, and Wes & Pam Wright.

Proud great-grandparents are Erla Heyens and Joe & Sue Coulter.

Watching over Blake from Heaven are great-grandpas George Heyens, George Allan Wright, and Wilfred Kelly and great-grandmas

Sheila Kelly and Carol Wright as well as many other guardian angels.

Congratulations! C ARINA JOY EPP R.N .

David, Charlene, and sisters Alyssa, Brenna and Kiana are very proud to announce the graduation of their daughter and sister, Carina, from Laurentian University, Sudbury. Carina has graduated cum laude with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Concurrently, she also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology Degree. She has successfully written her Registered Nurses Examination through the College of Nurses of Ontario, and has accepted a position with the Leamington Mennonite Home where she has earlier volunteered and been employed as an Activity Aide for the past 8 years through her high school and university career.

Proud Grandparents include Abe and Susan Epp, Leamington, and Elsie Epp, Saskatoon. Smiling from Heaven are her maternal grandparents Menno and Irma Epp. The staff and residents of the Leamington Mennonite Home complex also beam with pride. Congratulations, Carina, on the results of your hard work and exceptional achievements. Wishingyouallthebestinyourfutureandendeavours, withmuchloveandpride!TheEppFamilies

911 “pocket dial” leads to arrest

Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, Leamington OPP received a report of a dropped 911 call. A dropped call is a 911 call with no caller. OPP were able to learn who the owner of the phone was, and asked the cell phone provider to send a ‘ping’ signal to the phone. When this occurred, police were directed to an area in Leamington where the signal was originating from. Police attended the area and located the owner of the phone, who was in the process of going through vehicles.

A 32-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, trespass by night, possession of stolen property, and breach of probation (2 counts).

Seacliff Park splash pad

Dance studio coming to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

Construction on Erie Street just north of Oak Street has left many Leamington residents grumbling, but a new business in that area will soon offer a reason to get up and dance.

Cassiah’s Dance Company will officially open its doors Monday, Sept. 14 at 128 Erie St. South, the former location of Leamington’s Pet Valu store. Owner, operator and instructor Cassiah Pegg is offering classes to various age groups in a wide assortment of dance types for ‘seasons’ that will run from September to June.

Before weekly courses officially begin, Pegg will offer free lessons from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11 for potential students of all ages, allowing interested enthusiasts to discover what type of dance they’d enjoy most before dedicating themselves to registration.

Pegg began taking dance lessons at the age of two when her mother introduced both dance and gymnastics to her and her sister. From there, Cassiah gravitated to dance while her sister began focusing strictly on gymnastics. At the age of five, Cassiah was asked to join the local competitive team, thus instigating a dedicated schedule of traveling and performing. By the time she was 13, she was asked to become a teaching assistant.

“That’s when I decided that I wanted to be a dance teacher for the rest of my life,” Pegg explained.

Since she began competing in dance, she has won titles including Little Miss Canada, Miss Cover Girl, Miss Shining Star and International Royalty. More recently, Pegg has won several choreography awards and has helped gymnasts competing provincially and nationally in planning floor and beam routines.

“My sister and I complement each other with elements of what we do,” Cassiah explained.

Pegg’s family originated from the Rondeau Park area before moving to Sarnia to allow her sister Dominique to further pursue her goals in gymnastics. Winning several competitions, Dominique went on to represent Team Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

While helping run a studio in Chatham, Cassiah took drama and communications courses at University of Windsor, followed by a bachelor’s degree in education. She has also become a member of the Professional Adjudicators Alliance and graduated from the ADAPT syllabus teaching training program earlier this summer following three years of training in jazz and tap styles.

Pegg is also one of few teachers in Southwestern Ontario certified in Acrobatique AcroDance for both junior and intermediate levels.

Again living in the Rondeau area, Cassiah and her husband, of Essex, are planning to move to Leamington before Christmas of this year. Pegg explained that with no full-time dance studios existing in Leamington, it was a perfect location to establish her new business.

“I want to be able to give the full dance studio experience,” said Pegg, who also leads a competitive team based in Chatham, where she teaches new classes Wednesdays and Fridays at a subletted space. “This (Leamington) is where we want to live.”

From Sept. 8-11, Pegg’s Leamington location will offer no-obligation free lessons of different styles to different age groups. A free-lesson schedule for the local studio can be found on the website www.cassiahsdancecompany.com under “Class Schedules” by clicking on “Leamington Studio” and scrolling beneath the “Free Dance Classes” bar. The website also includes a background bio on Pegg, class descriptions and additional information on the studio and business.

“With free lessons, students can figure out what type of dance they’re most interested in before they decide to register for a particular style,” Pegg explained.

Although age categories are listed starting at “Broadway Babies” for ages three to five, Pegg will offer classes to students as young as 18 months who are accompanied by parents in what are known as ‘creative movement’ sessions. Dance class types will include jazz, lyrical/contemporary, tap, ballet, acro, hip-hop and musical theatre.

Cassiah’s Dance Company’s Leamington location is situated on 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space, half of which is dedicated to the studio. The floor’s surface will include the same type of vinyl flooring as used on dance stages. Other features will include ballet bars, 4’ x 8’ mirrors and other amenities typically found in dance studios.

Pegg hopes to some day field a competitive Leamington team and feature performances for interested students. The season will run from September to June, ending with a recital each season. Students of all ages can register as late as February for the current season in order to accommodate recitals.

“Performing really allows kids to build confidence in themselves,” Pegg explained. “They don’t need any experience to sign up. I’ll teach it all.”

For registration information and times, see the studio’s website or contact Pegg at 519-358-5782 or 519-398-8828.

In the meantime, Pegg is a member of Dance Attack Workshops, a touring group that works with dancers including twitch, Stacey Tookey, Tara Jean Popowich, Willdabest, Jordan Clark and Denise Wall. The group regularly tours across Ontario as well as U.S. locations in Georgia and Florida. Pegg describes Popowich — a winner of the TV show So You Think You Can Dance — as one of her influences and as part of Dance Attack, was eventually able to work with her in person. Eventually, Pegg hopes to bring one of the celebrity dancers she’s worked with to the Leamington studio for a special guest appearance.

In the meantime, Pegg is taking on the role of lead choreographer for a Chatham Capitol Theatre rendition of Westside Story, to be presented over a course of three weeks in November. After getting set up in Leamington, she plans to organize charitable events in the community, perhaps in the form of ‘Dancers For Cancers’ as she’s done in Chatham. Through this fundraiser, she recruits dancers for an overnight studio visit with games, activities and other events to raise money for a specific type of cancer research with proceeds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. She has organized the annual event for the past three years in Chatham, with last year’s target being breast cancer.

Cassiah Pegg stands outside her Leamington studio at 128 Erie St. South, the location of the former Pet Valu store. Cassiah’s Dance Company will officially open its doors Monday, Sept. 14 and will offer free dance lessons to students of all ages from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11. (Submitted photo)

School daze

As summer winds down, thoughts turn to the fall and the new school year.

dropped it and the glass inside busted to smithereens. I thankfully never had a backpack. That was long before the days of backpacks.

I’d like to say I walked three miles to school in all sorts of weather, but I didn’t.

Kids and parents alike are getting anxious as that time approaches.

New friendships will be formed and relationships will be forged that will last for a lifetime.

We had a lot of fun as kids at that school. I don’t remember having a mean teacher throughout the entire six years I was there. Mr. Allan was the principal when I started there and George Willms took over that role during my last year there.

In those days, the principal was responsible for giving the strap to kids who had misbehaved. Although I never received the strap in my days at Gore Hill, I did come close one day.

Someone once said that you may never know when you meet that one person who will change the direction of your life forever.

There will be people who you meet along the way who may change your life without even knowing it.

My childhood was a good one. I met many people along the way who remain friends to this day.

I think I was in grade 5, and I got into what started as a fun wrestling match with an older kid by the name of Brian Hebert. As we threw each other around, or more accurately, as he threw me around, the play fight became a little heated and a teacher grabbed us by the collars and hauled us in to see Mr. Allan.

Before I started school, most of my friends were cousins whom I saw at holidays and family functions.

I can remember that first day of school like it was yesterday. My mother took me out to the road in front of our house to catch the bus. I had been out there before to watch my siblings get on the bus and I looked forward to my first official trip someday.

I remember bawling my eyes out waiting outside that office. My hands were sweating in anticipation of that leather strap coming down on them. I could picture my fingers swelling up to the point of not being able to get my baseball glove on.

I didn’t know any better. I was a kid.

When that day came, Mr. Sidney Jones slowed that big yellow bus down, approaching our house for the last stop before the boardwalk at Point Pelee. We lived on the east side of the road, so many of the Pelee kids had already boarded the bus and Mr. Jones was pretty much on his way out of the Point by the time he got to my stop.

As I boarded the bus behind my brother Pat, who was in Grade 8 at the time, I saw a whole bunch of faces that I really didn’t know. I sat directly behind Mr. Jones, because I had grown acquainted with him over the years of watching the bus stop in front.

My brother continued to the back to be with his buddies, the likes of Bob and Kevin Knight and other Pelee teenagers.

I sat by myself for quite awhile on that bus ride as Mr. Jones took the bus up the dike roads and back on to Point Pelee Drive.

Brian and I sat there thinking we were toast. Mr. Allan came out and gave us a stern talking to and spared us the dreaded leather weapon. I had dodged a bullet. Through all those years, we had a great music teacher in Mrs. White and had a blast playing softball and floor hockey with Mr. Cameron. I remember getting my index finger stuck in one of the outside water taps and it took Mr. Hartford the custodian, a few minutes to extract it safely. All the while, he teased that he may have to cut it off. Each morning, we sang God Save The Queen and recited the Lord’s Prayer. Later, the song changed to O Canada! But the prayer remained as long as I went to school there. We had religion class once a week. They would bring in an outside teacher to put us through Bible drills and games that made learning about the Bible fun. They don’t do that anymore, for fear of offending someone.

I recall her putting up this big felt board, and using felt cutouts of camels and mules and people as she told those famous religious stories about Christmas and Easter and Moses and Noah.

As he turned onto Noble Sideroad, he stopped and a white-haired kid with a huge smile got on and plopped down beside me. He introduced himself as Henry Steeman and we became fast friends.

As we arrived at Gore Hill for that big first day, I stuck with my new friend as we met some of the other country bumpkins that attended our school for that first day of Grade 1.

Steve Faucette was in my class up until his family moved to Windsor in Grade 6. They were Jehovah’s Witness and he had to leave the classroom when the prayer was said each morning and returned after the song. He also didn’t participate in religion class.

Miss Wass was my teacher that first year. A quiet, unassuming woman, she began the task of turning this bunch of unknowns into little people who could eventually read, write, add and subtract.

I crossed paths with a lot of classmates along the way. Some I see from time to time out in public. Many I haven’t seen since childhood. Some have moved away, while others have departed this world earlier in life.

I met several friends that first day and you always kind of know when you will hit it off with people. Tim Tetzlaff, Craig Antoniuk, Tracy Wiper and Carl Guenzel all became my first school buddies, along with the aforementioned Mr. Steeman.

I ran into Jim Senedak at the laundromat a couple of weeks ago, which reminded me of some of the good times we had back in our Gore Hill days. We reminisced and talked about life and updated each other on former classmates we’d run into recently.

Many people don’t realize it but much of your personality and drive to be successful in life are formed right there in those early years.

Although I was much too young to really notice the girls, we did have our share of pretty girls in the class. Tracy Young, Debbie Ropchan and Cheryl Dunmore come to mind, along with Abby Driedger, who sadly passed away as a teenager from Leukemia.

As I settled into life at Gore Hill, I quickly got a sense I was making lasting friendships with these people and for the most part, that has come true.

I vividly remember Lakeside Dairy delivering milk to the school for us to drink. If you were fast enough, you got chocolate, but if you didn’t get up to the front hallway in time, you had to settle for white. The milk came in glass bottles with a cardboard lid. Eventually those cardboard lids were replaced by foil ones, which was much easier because you could punch a straw through them.

You could hear the milkman’s arrival throughout the whole school as those glass bottles clanged together when he carried the crates of milk in.

My first lunch pail was metal and I think it was Mighty Mouse or some other cartoon character. I remember getting my first thermos and it lasted about three weeks until I

I was fortunate enough to have some good teachers along the way.

In fact, my Grade 8 teacher, Mrs. Verna Ingratta, read my column about grammar and spelling a few weeks ago and took the time to write a nice letter, thanking me for mentioning her. Those are things in life that you just can’t buy. I appreciated it immensely.

As a somewhat rebellious eighth-grader at Mill Street Senior Public School, she saw ‘potential’ in me but said I wasn’t applying myself. I remember it being written that way on my report card. In fact, I still have that report card somewhere, since I’m a bit of a packrat.

So as your kids gear up for that first day of school, be sure to tell them to make as many friends as they can make. Pay attention to those teachers, because you never know which one will be the one who changes your life in many ways.

I can honestly say that I had several of those and I’m thankful for each one of them.

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Very important to know your “thing’ms”!

There was a calm before and a calm after the storm, but nothing exciting in between. We had time to get all of the “thing’ms” up but in the end it was a little anti-climatic and I am thankful for that!

Thing’ms is a word that is widely used by everyone we have met in the Bahamas. The meaning of it is understood, or better yet assumed most of the time, because of the context in which it is used. While preparing for tropical storm Erika last Thursday and Friday, Mark broke down and asked, “What is the thing’m?” He thought it was a pertinent question at that moment since they were discussing hurricane preparations. He received a chuckle in response. The thing’m is used to describe anything you can’t think of the word for at that time. It is very similar to our ‘whatchamacallit’ or ‘thingamabob’ back home, but it is used in EVERY conversation here.

Thursday morning arrived with a stormy look to it and that, along with the satellite warnings, spearheaded Arthur to get the entire crew prepping the island for a tropical storm. Even though we had already heard via The Weather Channel that it was likely to move to the south of us, Arthur said, “Always be prepared for it to change” at any moment, especially with water temperatures well into the nineties.

Arthur, Mark and the other two crew guys started preparations at the main house where they boarded up the four old doors. All of the windows are hurricane proof, but the original wooden doors let moisture in on a good day, let alone during a bad storm.

Both Flamingo and Peacock house have hurricane windows as well, and the doors were left unprotected. They each have overhangs and are situated in a direction that is less exposed to the elements.

The shutters on all of the little downtown cottages, including the crew homes, were shut tightly. As the guys did this, they took notes of repairs that would be needed. The last home to be covered was ours. I was happy to have the last bit of natural light so that I could finish baking some muffins and bread, my hurricane preparations. Shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, all of the windows on the north side of our home were tightly boarded up. The windows with east and west exposure have hurricane shutters and the south window has a large overhang. I am not sure what good that would do, but I was glad to have a little light peeking in as the sun set that night.

The full moon that evening brought a glow to the sky, but also worked its powers to bring a very high tide. Mark snuck out after I had fallen asleep and sat next to one of the pillars on the harbour to watch the waves crash against the rocks. He also witnessed the water sloshing over the edge of our dock. Not good conditions if tropical storm Erika had visited us!

During the two days we spent preparing for the storm, we saw things on the island in a different way. Any loose pieces of wood potentially became shrapnel in the midst of a storm.

The hanger, which is very close to our home, has become a catch-all for stray wood, pallets, ladders and furniture. These articles also were recognized as dangers during a storm. The guys organized as much as possible and any loose items were tied down. I put away some odds and ends lying here and there, including both the shovel and the rake that I tend to leave in the garden for burying compost daily. We were as ready as we would be.

The church sits as it has everyday since the midforties. It is the welcoming mat at the edge of our harbour opening. Even though it receives no protection from storms, it still proudly stands with all of its original windows. Arthur believes it is very well protected.

The weekend came and

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went uneventfully. We received downpours of rain off and on both Saturday and Sunday in between breaks of sunlight. The breeze gusted throughout the day on Sunday, but by noon hour the crews from both Big Whale and Bonds Cay showed up for a visit. Mark and I were ready to get out of the house and we both happily sat and listened to the banter around the shop table, their ‘Sunday mass’. We feel lucky to be a part of some of the talk, but are careful to respect the times when it is best just to listen. They often use a word in reference to others (not usually about their friends,) but words Mark and I were brought up never to use.

Talk of storms blew in stories about past hurricanes (especially Andrew) that affected them all. Not one of them ever wants to experience a storm like that again! That particular hurricane went directly through the Berry Islands and the eye passed over Little Whale Cay. Arthur said when he came out of Flamingo House after everything had calmed, there was not one leaf or pine needle left on any tree. It took an entire year to clean up the island and many more to get it back where it was originally, if that is ever possible.

There is already another storm brewing to the east off the coast of Africa. Harry says that most of the hurricanes, if not all, follow the same path that the boats carrying slaves did. He says these storms are the souls continually reminding us of their life-changing journey. Mark and I explained to the crew how the storms are named alphabetically, alternating from a woman’s name to a man’s. Everyone guessed what they thought the next one would be called. I won!

Later I looked up the names on the computer. It may be a coincidence, but I am pretty sure that they are all friends or family of ours. This season started off with Ana and both Danny and Erika were big enough to be concerned about. Fred is brewing and will pass over Cape Verdes, but it looks like he will simmer and pass to the north.

Perhaps Harry is correct and these natural forces are just reminders to us all that there is something bigger than us out

there and we had better prioritize the “thing’ms” that matter the most.

Letter to the Editor Lights out!

Yes, our street is dark and has been for five weeks. So I’ve called Essex Power and I get a voice mailbox. I’ve called again and again, and so have my neighbours. No streetlights, not just one pole but several. So I called our town hall and spoke to a very understanding person who said she would transfer me to the engineers. Guess what? I got a voice mailbox and left a message. Yep, no lights and no call back.

One neighbour said he was told the lights wouldn’t be replaced until October or November, and then with a new type. Of course we’ll get a reduction in our taxes for no streetlights and an unsafe area. That seems fair since we pay property taxes for a lighted, safe street. Well, don’t we?

– Frustrated taxpayer, N.V. Towle, Leamington

Grants available to community groups for Great Lakes protection projects

The Province is calling on community groups to help protect, restore and enhance the Great Lakes by applying for a Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund grant.

Now in its fourth year, the fund provides a grant of up to $25,000 to not-for-profit organizations, schools, First Nations and Métis communities and other local groups for projects that have a direct environmental benefit to the Great Lakes. Past projects and activities supported by the fund have included: planting trees, creating rain gardens, restoring wetland habitat, controlling invasive species, cleaning up beaches or shorelines, and naturalizing stream banks and shorelines.

Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2015. Visit www.ontario.ca/environment and search “Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund”.

This year’s fund will award $1.5 million in total for eligible projects.

Since 2012, more than 11,000 volunteers have helped plant 85,125 trees, release 2,133 fish, create or enhance 643 kilometres of trail and collect 586 bags of garbage.

Leamington Teens Visit Good Morning America

On a recent family trip to New York, two Leamington teens got to meet the ABC hosts of Good Morning America. Emma Douma and Ryann Child also talked with the weather anchor Ginger Zee, who gave a shout out to Leamington as “The Tomato Capitol of Canada”. It was on in the 8:00 a.m. segment of the show. GMA host Robin Roberts invited them to come into the studio during filming and then arranged for the girls to have a front row spot during Ginger’s weather segment. From left to right are Emma Douma, Robin Roberts and Ryann Child. (Submitted photo)

With a 1968 Ford Mustang and 1935 Dodge sedan as a backdrop, Roma Club Cruise Night organizer Gino DelCiancio presents a surprise cheque of $500 to his wife and Miss Lizzy’s Tea founder Liz DelCiancio during the last weekly gathering of the year, Thursday, Aug. 27. The money was raised through raffle and 50/50 draws that took place during the summer’s weekly meets. DelCiancio will host the second annual Gman Charity Car Show Sunday, Sept. 13, also at The Roma Club. Also in support of Miss Lizzy’s Tea, more information on the show is available at www.gmancarshow.com. (SUN photos)

The Best Back-to-School

MORE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS –MORE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION FOR EVERY CHILD –RESPECT FOR TEACHERS’ ABILITY TO CREATE THE BEST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS. THAT’S WHAT ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ARE NEGOTIATING FOR. A message from The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario BuildingBetterSchools.ca

Classic, custom and high-performance cars line up during the last Roma Club Cruise Night of 2015, held Thursday, Aug. 27. The weekly summer gatherings raised a sum of $500 for Miss Lizzy’s Tea in support of Erie Shores Hospice, currently being built across Talbot Street West from Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The cruise night’s organizer, Gino DelCiancio, will host the second annual Gman Charity Car Show Sunday, Sept. 13, also at The Roma Club. Also in support of Miss Lizzy’s Tea, more information on the show is available at www.gmancarshow.com.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’ opinions.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may be so engrossed in your own routine that you miss some of the subtle goings-on at work. If suddenly you feel out of the loop, make an effort to be more in the know.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, speak up about a situation that you feel needs to be addressed. Your voice won’t be heard if you remain quiet, but your point of view offers some valuable insight.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, rather than focusing on your own progress this week, see what you can learn from others without making everything a competition. This can be a special learning process.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may be doing your best to demonstrate your good intentions, but others may not be satisfied with your efforts. Reexamine your approach.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience this week, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Don’t abandon your spontaneity this week, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate flying by the seat of their pants. You will be in for a good time later in the week.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 30

Cameron Diaz, Actress (43)

AUGUST 31

Richard Gere, Actor (66)

SEPTEMBER 1

Barry Gibb, Singer (69)

SEPTEMBER 2

Salma Hayek, Actress (49)

SEPTEMBER 3

Stefan Gordy, Musician (40)

SEPTEMBER 4

Phil Lewis, Actor (47)

SEPTEMBER 5

Michael Keaton, Actor (64)

Luxury housing project planned in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop Grossi Construction of Leamington

is ensuring that there will be a lot to ‘lake’ about an ongoing

housing project.

The local company is now selling lots located in a new residential area dubbed Golfwood Lakes Leamington. Currently in its first phase, the large-scale development project will offer premier luxury homes to buyers, starting with the availability of 40 singlefamily dwellings and 13 townhouses. Seven of Phase One’s family units and one townhouse have already been sold, including four of the 13 lots with property lines that back onto a manmade lake. The lake, covering an area of about six acres, will feature a fountain as one of several unique characteristics included within the region.

“Our goal here is to exceed expectations,” explained Grossi Construction president Anthony Grossi. “We’re offering lavish landscaping, a distinctive entryway and a unique design.”

The main entrance to the site — to be named Augusta Drive — will connect to Robson Road, across from Lake Erie’s shoreline. The first word in the development’s name is equally as appropriate as the second, as 19 of the Phase One properties will share a boundary line with Erie Shores Golf and Country Club, situated immediately east of the new residential site. Residents of lots 1 to 19 will have a direct view of the course’s driving range, third hole and/or fourth hole fairways.

“There’s been a lot of interest in these lots,” explained Carl Grossi. “We’re getting calls about them every day. The interest is there because of the type of development it is. The back yard is a golf course, the lake is a back yard.”

“What we want is for people to say ‘we want to live here, we want to raise a family here, we want to retire here’.”

— Anthony Grossi

retire here’,” Anthony explained. “We want people to feel that they want to live there the first time they drive through.”

Landscaping, water features and a permanent entrance sign are among the processes that Grossi Construction will begin within the next month. Last week, work began on electrical, gas and Bell hookup.

Home design for one of the most recently-purchased lots will take place throughout the upcoming autumn with construction to start in early April of next year.

A site map along Robson Road reveals lot designation for the different phases of Golfwood Lakes, a residential project being undertaken by Grossi Construction of Leamington.

Once the final phases of the Grossi Constructionowned Golfwood Lakes Inc. are completed, the development will form a connection between Robson Road and Bevel Line. The finished project will include 11 streets named after renowned golf courses, although Grossi is currently focusing strictly on the development of Phase One, which also includes Tanglewood Drive and St.

Andrews Court. The average property measures approximately 65’ by 135’ with homes that can be custom built according to the buyers’ preferences. Grossi, which also offers design services for the premier luxury homes, will construct town houses with 1,700 to 2,000 square feet of floor space.

“What we want is for people to say ‘we want to live here, we want to raise a family here, we want to

Buyers will have the option of choosing their own builders while Gintar Homes will construct the townhomes.

For more details on the development site, visit www.golfwoodlakes.com.

Sisters Jasmine and Madeline Keirouz point out the location of their future home at Golfwood Lakes, immediately west of Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Along with parents Rich and Jen, they will have a home built on Lot 41. Of Phase One’s 40 single family and 13 town house lots, eight have been sold. The project is being undertaken by Grossi Construction of Leamington. (Submitted photos)

Summer concert series wraps up with The Oh Chays

The 2015 Two Creeks Summer Concert Series will wrap up for the season this Sunday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by local musical duo The Oh Chays – Kelly and Michael Authier.

The Oh Chays have a growing following in Ontario, from the Creekside Concerts at Collingwood to the Blues Festival at Wasaga Beach, and as near to home as a headline act at this year’s Kingsville Folk Music Festival. They have played at the 31st International Blues Challenge in Memphis, were regional finalists in the CBC’s Searchlight Competition, and at the Toronto Blues 2014 Talent Search. This is a quality pairing. Kelly, the lead singer, can range from a country-gospel croon to a soul-rending bluesstyle growl. Michael provides rock-solid support on percussion, vocals and guitar. The combination provides a wide emotional palette for songs old and new, and from gospel through country to blues.

Singer-songwriter Patrick Ballantyne hears a blend which includes folk, jazz, ’70s rock, ’50s rockabilly, ’40s crooning and ’30s swing. He writes: “Kelly sings like the haunted love-child of Aretha Franklin and Roger Daltrey.” Hard to imagine, but entrancing to hear. Two Creeks, with its natural amphitheatre, is located just north of Wheatley on Erie St. N. (a.k.a. Kent Rd. 1). Bring your own chairs or use one of the picnic benches provided. Concerts are free, but the hat is passed for freewill donations. Refreshments are available

Orchard View member benefits include:

•Unlimited golf no time restrictions

•Long season with very few rain days

•Discount carts & range balls

•Adult memberships starting at $1020+tx

•New members pay now and play the remainder of the 2015 season for FREE!

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

AUGUST - RENOVATIONS

Renovations are also being done at Thomson Guardian Drugs, so that they will not be our ticket outlet at this time. Wharram’s Jewellery has graciously agreed to be our ticket outlet. They are located at 21 Talbot Street West.

THE ODD COUPLE - *FEMALE VERSION* - NEIL SIMON

September 11th &12th - 7:30 p.m.

September 13th - 2:00 p.m.

Becky Lashmar, who played Queen Milli in Queen Milli of Galt, and Melinda Lewsaw, who has been in numerous productions, will delight audiences with the hilarious female rendition of Neil Simon’s classic, THE ODD COUPLE. Joel Lewsaw is the director. Tickets - $15 for Adults, $12 for Students

Available at Wharram’s Jewellery; Counter Effects or AT THE DOOR.

DALE’S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

September 18th “The Dale” is back! 7:00 p.m. with all his friends. Donations appreciated.

FOURTH ANNUAL FISH FRY AT WHEATLEY LEGION

Saturday, September 19th - Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Tickets available after August 20th for $20.00. Available at the Wheatley Legion 519-825-4164, Counter Effects 519-326-4014 or Larry at 519-825-4576. Only 120 tickets available. THE CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES

Sunday, September 20th - 3:00 p.m. @ the Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie Street South. Treat yourself to a rich array of classical music performed by three accomplished musicians. The pianist is Helen Brown, the flutist is Natalie Dorion and the soprano is Jilda Farias. You will hear music from Puccini, Ave Maria, Danny Boy, the Canadian favorite, Song for the Mira, as well as many more.

Tickets - $15 for Adults, $12 for Students.

Available at Wharram’s Jewellery or AT THE DOOR.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE - WILLY RUSSELL

September 25th & 26th - 7:30 p.m. September 27th - 2:00 p.m. - Shirley Valentine, 42-year-old put-upon mother and housewife packs her bags and heads for the sun. The note on the kitchen table reads ‘Gone to Greece, back in two weeks.’ Come and see the original one-woman show upon which the movie was based. Allison Still-Berry is terrific as Shirley. Make this a “Girl’s Night Out!”.

Tickets - $15 RECOMMENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY

Available at Wharram’s Jewellery & Counter Effects or AT THE DOOR. Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

from 1st Wheatley Scouts. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Two Creeks pavilion.

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS' SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON

MEETING - Saturday, September 12, 12:00 noon, at Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Speaker: Debra Honor UE. Topic: Loyalist Simon Girty. To reserve spot call 519-796-3393 or info.bicentennial@uelac.org.

WOOLWORTH EMPLOYEES

REUNION - Sunday, September 13, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Seacliff Park. For more information call Erna 519-326-9576 or Sue 519326-3168.

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

MEETSSunday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. An informative afternoon with John Marcotte sharing tips and tricks on growing orchids. Visitors welcome!

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. FINAL MEETING for 2015, Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34 (old Hwy #3), north of Ruthven. Please bring stats for your martin colony. Every is welcome. For more info call Paul 519-738-3476.

FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS being offered for writers and aspiring writers, Wednesdays, September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, November 4, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Kingsville Public Library, 40 Main St. W. Led by poet and former

Chuck Lazenby of Stoney Creek, Ontario, was in sales and on the road. One day in 1974, he spotted the rear end of a car sticking out from behind a barn near Elmvale, a town a few miles north of Barrie. He approached the car for a closer look. It was a car he had never seen before and didn’t know what it was. He looked inside and saw a pair of “opera seats” behind the front seat. These are small seats that fold down for a passenger or up to make room for luggage.

Chuck thought “that’s a perfect place for my son David to sit when he gets a little older.”

HIGH QUALITY LICENSED CHILD CARE

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

Creative Writing teacher Dorothy Mahoney. Everyone welcome, no registration. Info: Arts Council 519-252-2787 or Kingsville Library 519-733-5620.

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

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

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 SECC - 519326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.

HELP AN ADULT LEARN ENGLISH - South Essex Community Council is currently looking for tutors for adults learning English. One afternoon or evening per week. Training/materials provided. Qualification: Fluency in English.

Great for high school seniors too! Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or email volunteer@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 - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519326-3821.

TUESDAYS - Epilepsy Support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519-890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

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.

He found the owner and bought the car – a rare 1937 McLaughlin-Buick sport coupe built in Oshawa and reportedly owned by the Canadian Navy years earlier. It needed a lot of work. At the time of purchase, Chuck had already decided he would rebuild the car as a street rod. The original 248 cubic inch straight eight engine had a hole through the block and so the engine and 3-speed floor shift transmission stayed behind while Chuck towed the car home to Stoney Creek in the rain. He took the body off the frame and John Dryden, an original member of the Road Runners Car Club in Hamilton, did the body work. New fenders and 4-piece hood were located at a “Buick barn” near Boston, Massachusetts. Chuck drove there just before Christmas and had to dig the parts out of the barn, which was overflowing with parts of all descriptions.

He heard of a 350 Chev V8 engine in St. Catharines and installed it along with a 400 Turbo transmission. The original “knee action” front end has been replaced with a Mustang II front clip and the Buick rear end with its torque tube driveshaft has been replaced with a 12bolt Camaro rear end.

The engine is now rated at 410 horsepower with a 4-barrel carb, roller rockers, competition cam, and dual exhausts. The battery (now 12 volt instead of 6) sits in its original position under the passenger side of the front seat. The dash is now equipped with competition gauges.

Chuck put the car on the road in 1978 with a gold finish on the body and brown fenders. More recently, he repainted the car with the Dark Plum Purple that’s on it today. He has now driven the car over 200,000 miles with trips to the States and down to PEI. Long live

Chuck Lazenby’s 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Special coupe at the Delta Secondary School Cruisein on May 29, 2015 in Hamilton with 137 classic vehicles.

John Brunato

John Peter Brunato, 97 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

OBITUARY

Selma Taves

Greenhouse site plan control agreement approved

Survived by his true soulmate Enes (Orlando) with whom he shared almost 73 years of marriage, his children JoAnn (Joe) DeLellis, Peter (Mary), all of Leamington, and Lynn (Murray) Butler of Mississauga. Seven grandchildren will remember many gatherings and outings with “Nonno Johnny” - Michele (Mike) Tomlak, David DeLellis, Jennifer Butler, Megan (Greg) Mailloux, Kayla Butler, Zachary Brunato, MacKenzie Brunato, and his four great-grandchildren - Brady, Alexa and Sydney Tomlak, and Silas Mailloux. Predeceased by his sisters Mary (Joe) Gatti, Gemma (Peter) Gatti.

John served in the Canadian Army for three and a half years during WWII. John operated the Leamington Shoe Shine & Repair Shop on Erie Street for many years until he took a leap of faith and bought a farm in his late 30s. He had magic hands that could make and fix anything. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation was held in the Chapel at the Leamington Mennonite Home, 35 Pickwick Drive, Leamington, on Friday August 28, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

John’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Randy Holloway and all the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for the superb care and compassion shown to John over the years.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home.

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

Submitting proposal for OCIF program

The OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund) program is intended to partially fund municipal infrastructure projects for municipalities less than 100,000 in population. It provides $50 million per year in application-based funding and another $50 million per year in stable, predictable formula-based funding. Leamington is eligible for up to 90% of project costs to a maximum of $2 million this year, but can submit only one project for consideration.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs demands expressions of interest (proposals) by September 15th. If a proposal makes it past the ministry’s pre-screening process, a full application will be due in November. Projects approved are then announced in early 2016 for completion before the end of 2017.

Administration has advised Leamington Council that the project to be proposed should continue the process of sewer separation in town. The reason for this is that the Province states that the focus is “on renewal, rehabilitation, and replacement projects.”

A project already in the capital works plan for 2016 and 2017 would see the complete reconstruction of Marlborough Street East, separating the combined sewer and replacing old water mains.

Council was advised in the report to apply for $1 million, which would be 50% of the project cost.

Council endorsed the recommendation at their Aug. 24 meeting.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Selma Taves (nee Neufeld), on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home surrounded by family and those who loved her, one week shy of 90 years. She will be remembered for her kind and caring nature by all who knew her.

Loving wife of the late Richard Taves (2004). Loving mother to her 5 children, Hilda (Art) Martens, Albert (Jan) Taves, Larry (Connie) Taves, Audrey (John) Cronk, Ken (Karen) Taves. Proud and caring grandmother and great-grandmother of Rod and Corrie and their daughter Faith, Christopher and Toni, Jeff and Heather and their children Emily and Jacob, Keri and her boys Martin, Benjamin and Jack, Brad and Anne and their girls Kate and Claire, Kendra and Ryan and their children Benton and Abbygail, Jodi and David and their daughter Kaylin. Chantal and Jessica. Todd and Tatum and their children Ryan and Hailey. Tricia. Kelly and Matt and their children Parker and Allie. Tyler and Trevor. Riki Lee and Paul and their children Grace, Alessio and Evelina. Sadly missed by her two surviving sisters Eva (Harry) Wiens, Margie Neufeld.

Selma’s life work was devoted to her family, working side by side with her husband Richard on their farm near Comber until they retired to the Leamington area. Her hobbies included beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She was renowned for her baking, cooking and quilting skills. As a member of the North Leamington Mennonite Church, she served her Lord with willing and humble hands. Her family will miss her smile, her loving heart, her infinite patience and her prayers on their behalf.

A sincere thanks is extended to the staff and volunteers at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Selma’s life was held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Private family interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

Memorial donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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

At the August 24 meeting, Leamington Municipal Council approved a site plan control agreement for a new greenhouse on Highway 77.

Council has already approved entering into an agreement for this property; however, the farm has changed ownership since then, so to “ensure that all parties are aware of the change in ownership, authorization to enter into the site plan agreement with the current owner… is required.”

Since the agreement was not changed, it was explained by Ruth Orton, Leamington’s Director of Legal and Legislative services, the matter is merely housekeeping.

With that, Council passed the matter without questions.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Page 13

Rookie Lakers enjoy a great season

The Leamington Lakers Rookie travel team, sponsored by UE Enclosures, has enjoyed a great season of baseball. The team consists of one returning player from last year’s team and 11 new teammates, 6 of which are in their first year of baseball. The team has seen a great improvement from the tryouts that were held in early spring.

Thank you to the parents and grandparents for their commitment in bringing the kids out this season, the kids for making it a great year, working hard even on the dog days of summer, the coaches for their work and dedication to the team. It was a joy for the coaches to get to know the players and their families.

Leamington is hosting the Rookie C division of the OBA tournament this coming Labour Day weekend and the Lakers are excited to be participating. The Lakers will play their first game of the weekend on Fri. Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m. on Diamond #2. Come out and cheer for the Lakers at the Kinsmen Diamonds!

Lakers teams take to the road

Three Leamington Lakers travel teams will take to the road on Labour Day weekend in search of OBA championships.

The Leamington Mosquito, Peewee Minor and Bantam squads won’t have home field advantage as they compete for provincial top honours.

The Leamington Mosquito Lakers are off to Chatham to contest for the OBA Mosquito “B” championship. The locals will compete against teams from Aurora, Goderich/Kincardine, LaSalle, St. Thomas, Stratford, Waterdown, Welland, Woodstock and Wyoming for top honours.

The Leamington Peewee Minor Lakers team will have the longest trek as they travel to Mississauga to compete for the provincial “B” title. Teams they may face include Belle River, LaSalle, St. Thomas, Stouffville, Stratford 1, Stratford 2 and Woodstock. The Peewee Minors open the tournament against St. Thomas.

The Leamington Bantam Lakers will visit nearby Belle River as they vie for top spot in the seven-team tournament that includes Belle River 1, Belle River 2, Corunna, Kingsville, Port Dover and Tillsonburg. The Bantam’s first game is against neighbouring Kingsville on Friday. All three tournaments are double-knockout formats and played under the rules and auspices of Baseball Ontario.

2015 Leamington Lakers Rookie Travel Team, sponsored by UE Enclosures, front row: Tristan Pillon, Matthew Neufeld, Carter Knelsen, Benny Giesbrecht, Joshua Dyck, Corny Fehr. Middle row: Jamie Thiessen, Kyle MacMillan, Vito-Anthony Alfano, Elijah O’Sullivan, Owen Matthews, Jackson Raffoul. Back row: Coaches Adam Pillon, James Dyck, Jake Neufeld, John Knelsen. Absent from photo: AP Jacob Robinson. (Submitted photo)

Erie Shores Thursday

men’s golf results

Team Jack Nicklaus finished first again Aug. 27 in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores and continues to lead the overall standings with its total of 206 points. And, although Team Tiger Woods had a poor outing and fell 26 points behind the Nicklaus crew, they still remain in second place with a season long total of 180 points.

Team Byron Nelson is holding onto third place with 172 points, while Team Bobby Jones is only two points back at 170. The Tom Watson team is 10 points back in fifth spot with 160, and Team Gary Player is just a single point back at 159. The only other team with more than 100 points is the Sam Snead squad which remains in seventh place with 152.

Tim Tiessen was low gross scorer of the week shooting a one under par 34 to finish one ahead of Claudio Sabelli who had an even par 35. Low net honours went to Will Peters, Frank Dick and Claudio Sabelli who all had net scores of four under par 31. Wray Pollock was closest to the pin on hole #3, while Matt Taouil smoked it on hole #6 for the longest drive. Paul Driedger had the longest putt of the night on hole #8. It was another quiet night for skins with just 8 golfers picking up 10 skins in the three flights played. In the +3 to -2 grouping, John Davis was the only skin winner with a birdie 3 on hole #4. In the gross flight of 4 to 6, there were four winners with birdies made by George Bergen on 1st hole, Steve O’Hara on the 2nd hole, Claudio Sabelli on the 7th hole and Matt Taouil on hole #9. Winners of single skins in the net flight of 7 to 30 included Michael Taouil on hole #9 and Gene Bouliane on hole #8, while Phil Cornies became the first triple skins winner with skins made on holes #2, #3 and #5.

In the Official Money List for skins, Henry Penner is till on stop with $74.66, with Richard Lowes and Neil Sawatzky sitting $22 back tied for second at $52.50. Steve O’Hara has moved into fourth place with $50.75, less than a buck ahead of Kevin Babkirk who is in fifth spot with $49.58. Neil Debacker rounds out the top 5 with his winnings of $48.

To follow the league’s results and find out more about upcoming matches and fun nights, go to www. erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Canadian Tire Men’s League Official Page” site.

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION EVENTS

LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX LEAMINGTON KINSMEN RECREATION COMPLEX

View the new Fall/Winter 1 Activity Guide online – www.leamington.ca/recreation for detailed information on programs and classes.

Registration for Fall session is ongoing (if space allows.) Regular Registration – add $10.00 fee per program (after Aug. 30th.) Get the entire family enrolled in the various programs and classes.

Summer Pool schedule runs until end of day Sunday, September 6, 2015!

“Within Arm’s Reach Policy” applies for Open & Family Swims.

• Open swim each weekday afternoon 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

• Open Swim Sat. & Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

NOTE: the Pool will be closed for Annual Maintenance from Sept. 7 – 20, 2015.

FREE Skate – Sun. Sept. 13th sponsored by Essex Power, Unico Arena 1:00 - 3:00 pm

FREE Swim – Sat. Sept. 26th sponsored by Essex Power, Complex Pool 4:30 - 7:30 pm New for Fall! Be sure to Register for all Aquatic & Fitness Classes

– your name must be on the Class List.

• All Fitness & AquaFitness Classes will be included in Annual Membership – including classes like Zumba, Spin Classes, Bosu and the new TRX!! See Charts on pages 15 & 41 of the new Fall Activity Guide online. The Complex offers 65 Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week for you to choose from!

• Reach new goals and improve your over-all health! Daily Exercise & Strength Work-outs will give you more energy! Come for a Tour and get started this fall on a healthier, toned & trim body!

• 2015 is your time to take control of your life! Complex Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers and Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are here to inspire YOU! Summer Day Camp - Thanks to all the Kids and Day Camp Counsellors for joining us for Complex Summer Day Camp! What a Great Summer it’s been! Have Fun at School!

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You are what you eat

On the advice of a nutritionist (fancy talk for “food doctor”, I sometimes say), my wife has decided to clamp down and start keeping a close eye on her diet.

This isn’t the typical, old-fashioned diet whereby a person simply cuts down to as minimal a calorie consumption as humanly possible. For the most part, it’s just a drastic reduction in the intake of junk foods such as ice cream, chips, chocolate bars, doughnuts, etc. As it goes in many a household, the non-catalyst spouse (myself) is doing the same — partly out of support and partly because I need to watch what I’m eating as much as anyone else.

There comes a point where even someone who’s 6’4” cannot justify their weight with their height. Tipping the scales at about 255 pounds doesn’t seem so bad until you compare it to professional athletes of the same height. Vincent Lecavalier, who is of the same vertical stature as myself, weighs in at 215. There’s no disputing which of us is in better physical condition. Basically, I’m Vinny carrying around my four-year-old son, a curling rock or the Stanley Cup with $324 in loonies resting in the bowl. Mats Sundin and Keith Primeau, both at 6’ 5”, weighed 230 and 220 respectively prior to retirement. But wait (no pun intended)! Zdeno Chara also weighs about 255 pounds… although he’s about five inches taller.

As another means of putting things into perspective, the world’s most successful heavyweight boxers rarely weight more than 225 pounds. We won’t even bother discussing triathletes or sprinters. That would just be depressing.

I remember attending a minor hockey awards night in Wallaceburg when I lived and worked there about 10 years ago. One year, they had a local special guest speaker who had moved on to play in the Ontario Hockey League. During the Q&A session, a kid who was probably in either atom or peewee asked him how he managed to reach the highest level of junior hockey. The guest’s name escapes me right now, but a part of his answer does not. He explained that a well-disciplined diet has a lot to do with it.

“Eat like crap, play like crap,” he stated rather bluntly.

What constitutes an ideal meal plan of course varies at least slightly depending on the sport at which you plan to excel. For hockey players, a high-carb diet with whole-grain foods, veggies and fruit is a good idea. That’s right followers of trend dieting, carbs are not death incarnate as long as you’re active enough to burn them off at a reasonable rate. For bodybuilders and power lifters, it’s all about protein — chicken and rice until you can no longer tolerate chicken and rice… then more chicken and rice.

None of this means that you can’t bend the ‘rules’ from time to time. A fan in Texas recently tweeted Tyler Sequin and asked him if he’d like a burger from the In-N-Out Burger during a charity sled(ge) hockey game. Possibly thinking it was a joke (he finished his ‘order’ with a smiling/laughing emoticon), he asked for a “double double” with just ketchup. Sure enough, the fan brought it to him — and he ate it. Quite honestly, I thought In-N-Out Burger was a fictitious fast food restaurant made up for the script of The Big Lebowski. Sequin, by the way, stands at 6’ 1” and weights about 193, so burgers are probably a rarity on his dinner table.

Some athletes (again, depending on their sport of choice) actually don’t eat all that well. Some don’t check labels for gluten or trans fat content or worry about how much fibre they’re getting or not getting. It’s not all that surprising when you give it some thought. In all the photos of people we’ve seen from 100 years ago, they overweight/ obese person is not that easy to find. No, they didn’t eat any better back then, although their food wasn’t quite so laced with preservatives. They didn’t worry about how much fat or sugar their meals contained and they didn’t count calories. Quite simply, they were more active back then. There were no video games while WWI was going on and most had physically demanding jobs like farming or in heavy industry where a lot of heavy lifting was required.

As time goes on, the divide between healthy and unhealthy habits seems to grow as quickly as the average waistline. Nothing seems more ironic to me than soft drink companies or fast food restaurant chains that boast ‘involvement’ in the Olympic games every other year. Some people think nothing of it, but I bet they’d see the oxymoron in Du Maurier sponsoring a Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser.

Anyway, the battle against poor dietary choices is probably one that will rage on for decades or even centuries to come. I’d be more than a bit of a hypocrite to insist that you permanently remove pizza, burgers, chips and chocolate from your list of food choices, but I will say that it’d be good advice. For now, I’ll do my best while waiting for biologists to grow Skor-flavoured asparagus.

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

Big baseball weekend in Leamington

Thirty-three teams, over 400 baseball players, more than 100 coaches and managers, a large number of parents and family members, and a bevy of sports fans will descend on the Kinsmen Baseball Complex this weekend, Sept. 4-6, as the Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) hosts three OBA championship tournaments.

The Rookie, Peewee and Midget Minor divisions will all begin play on Friday and continue all weekend with the semi-finals and finals scheduled for Sunday.

“Everyone can look forward to an exciting weekend of baseball,” said LDMBA president Kevin Gale. “The OBA championships is what teams all across Ontario have been working all season for. There is just a special energy that comes with this weekend.”

“The kids know the practices are done, the warm-up games are done, and now they just want to try and come together and put all their hard work to the test for one magical weekend,” added Gale.

The Leamington Rookie Lakers will compete for the Baseball Ontario “C” championship along with Alvinston, Amherstburg, Belle River, Corunna, Dorchester, Ingersoll, Kingsville, Strathroy and Tillsonburg.

The Leamington Peewee Lakers will compete with Alvinston, Amherstburg, Beamsville, Essex, Harrow, Kingsville, Tillsonburg, Uxbridge, Wallaceburg and Waterdown for the OBA “C” title. The team plays their first game on Friday against Tillsonburg at 12:30 p.m. Teams from Ajax, Ancaster, Essex, Halton Hills, Southwest London, Royal York, Stratford, Thornhill, Vaughn and Wallaceburg will battle along with the Leamington Minor Midget Lakers for the OBA Minor Midget “A” title. The hosts open play on Friday at 3:00 pm against Vaughn.

“With 33 teams converging on our small town, it sure will be exciting!” said Gale.

The following are the schedules for the three OBA championship tournaments hosted in Leamington on Labour Day weekend (Rookie “C”, Pee Wee “C” and Minor Midget “A”). Rookie ‘C’

Fri. Sept. 4: Belle River vs. Tillsonburg, 3 p.m. Dia. 2; Dorchester vs. Amherstburg, 3 p.m. Dia. 1; Strathroy vs. Leamington, 5:30 p.m. Dia. 2; Strathroy vs. Leamington, 5:30 p.m. Dia. 2; Alvinston vs. Corunna, 5:30 p.m. Dia. 1; Ingersol vs. Kingsville, 5:30 p.m. Dia. 3. Games continue Sat. Sept. 5 at 9 a.m., 12-noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 6: Semi-finals and championship games at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (and 3:30 p.m. if necessary).

Peewee ‘C’

Fri. Sept. 4: Tillsonburg vs. Leamington, 12:30 p.m. Dia. 4; Harrow vs. Waterdown, 3 p.m. Dia. 4; Alvinston vs. Essex, 3 p.m. Dia. 5; Wallaceburg vs. Uxbridge, 6 p.m. Dia. 4; Amherstburg vs. Beamsville, 6 p.m. Dia. 5.

Sat. Sept. 5: Kingsville vs. winner of Wallaceburg/Uxbridge game, 9 a.m. Dia. 8. Games continue at 9 a.m. 12 noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 6: Semi-finals and championship games at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ( and 3 p.m. if necessary).

Minor Midget ‘A’

Fri. Sept. 4: Ajax vs. Thornhill, 12-noon Dia. 6; Royal York vs. Halton Hills, 12-noon

Dia.7; Ancaster vs. Essex, 3 p.m. Dia. 6; Vaughn vs. Leamington, 3 p.m. Dia. 7; Stratford vs. Southwest London, 6 p.m. Dia. 6; Burlington vs. Niagara Falls, 6 p.m. Dia. 7.

Sat. Sept. 5: Games continue at 9 a.m., 12-noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Leamington, and single games at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in Kingsville.

Sun. Sept. 6: Semi-finals and championship games at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (and 4:00 p.m. if necessary).

Proggers shine through cloudy skies

By Tom Miehl

Autumn temperatures were as welcome as flies nipping on ankles for 50 Erie Shores proggers on August 25. The players donned their short-sleeved covers to keep the chill away. The scores were really nothing to brag about, yet, as always, a few managed to shine through mostly cloudy skies.

Ken Steingart finally got his A game going and posted a sparkling +8. Very close behind was Greg Dunmore with a neat +7. Vic Penner and Carl Grossi both posted respectable +5. Ken warmed his pocket with $20, while Greg Dunmore massaged his $15 before putting it into his wallet. Carl and Vic just spent their $5 on a tip for Stacey, the server.

In the team game, no team was in the plus category. Team C, through luck of the draw, plus having 4 proxies, managed to win fairly handily with a combined -6. Winners include Tom Miehl, Pete Andary, Greg Dunmore, Ken Steingart, Harry Badz, Mel Davey, Orest Hrynewich, Andy Herring, Ward Hutchins, and Dan McQueen. With relief and joy, each player pocketed their $10 winnings.

In the weekly skins game, $13 was awarded for each skin. Eight skins were claimed by Misters Quinn, Brown, Herbert, Grossi, Verhoeven, Roberts, Dunmore and Steingart. I had a lot of fun playing with Fred Klassen and Ed Schachowskoy. Fred was the real entertainment before he got his game settled down. On the first hole, his drive was lifted out of bounds. That led to his first double. On #2, Fred snap-hooked the ball into the bush. He was not able to recover and ended up with no points. Some of his shots were laser bullets and then the Mike Herbert syndrome kicked in. Fred nailed several drives that were sailing into territories where people don’t return. As Ernie Harwell would broadcast, “It’s a long one. Going, going, GONE!” We almost had to tether a rope around him so Ed and I could pull Fred back from the beyond.

Eddie had a few problems as well. Ed should talk to Jim Sudds about putting. Eddie has a top of the line putter, a Scotty Cameron. Normally, it’s the putter’s fault. Not so sure about this one. On hole #4, Ed managed to hit the wrong ball. There are more balls that have not been found and Ed happened to hit one of them. He went back and found his. Unfortunately, it was too late to salvage a point.

It was told that Frank Gow nearly holed an ace. Just as well that it didn’t go in. Frank would not have been able to witness it. He just doesn’t see that well. With the play by play with his partners, the ball made it over the trap and just maneuvered its way towards the hole, just narrowly missing.

In the 3-putt snake adventure, Ken Cobby rescued Brian Plumb. Brian had been holding onto the beast for 2 weeks. Display proudly the purple beauty on your golf bag until someone snatches it from you.

That’s it for last week. The final month of progs started on Tuesday. It ends on September 30 with the grand finale.

Flyers double Vipers in pre-season match

By Bryan Jessop

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Essex County rivalry is picking up right where it left off.

After last season going head-to-head in the 2014-15 Western Ontario Conference finals, the Leamington Flyers and LaSalle Vipers again faced off to start the 2015-16 exhibition schedule. The Flyers maintained the upper hand, establishing a 6-3 victory at Unico Arena for the Friday, Aug. 28 contest.

Salle netminder Eli Billing. The power play goal was assisted by Clay Kraynack and Ryan Alexander.

Urbanic, who signed a card with the Flyers earlier this summer, is enthusiastic about joining the team for the 201516 campaign.

“It’s looking like we’ll have a good team,” he noted. “We’ll be a contender when it’s all put together.”

Leamington’s offense began setting the game’s pace shortly after the opening faceoff and was quickly rewarded for its persistence. Ninety-eight seconds after the game began, Austin Thompson released a wrist shot from the right of LaSalle veteran goalie Paolo Battisti, beating him on the far side. Cale Allen — one of only two Leamington veterans suited up for the match — drew the lone assist.

Maddox Rychel, son of former Toronto Maple Leaf Warren Rychel, evened the score 32 seconds later with an icelevel shot that found the right corner past Flyer goalie Connor Meyerink. The goal was scored during the first of four LaSalle power plays.

Leamington replied with two more, starting with a tiebreaker scored by Allen from close range with a Vipers defender in close pursuit. Marshal Laing and Ryan Alexander set up the goal.

The opening frame’s last goal began as a pass from the corner by Josh King. The puck struck the skate of Austin Bottrell, changed directions and slid through the five-hole for a 3-1 Flyers advantage.

The Vipers pulled to within a goal after Lucas Lalonde forced a turnover in Flyer territory. After taking a few steps toward the Leamington net, he sent a wrist shot that grazed the bottom of the crossbar before soaring into the mesh past goaltender Tyler Wall.

Lake Orion, Mich. native Joe Urbanic gave the Flyers another two-goal cushion with a low shot from inside the blue line that eluded La-

Urbanic, who previously knew of the Flyers through his father’s connections with former team general manager Mike Sadler, spent last season with the Ohio Under 18 Triple-A Bluejackets. Friday’s game proved an interesting, eye-opening experience for the 18-year-old.

“It’s definitely a step or two up,” Urbanic said in comparing the GOJHL’s level of competition to his past experiences. “It’s a really fast game here and there are some big guys out there. I’m not really sure what to expect — I just want to help this team get some wins.”

LaSalle again pulled to within a single marker, the second time with 16 seconds remaining in the middle frame. Taking hold of his own rebound, Blake Bain sent a low shot past Wall to bring the score to 4-3.

The scoreboard was all Leamington for the third stanza, where Brett Vorshuk potted his team’s fifth of the night. Vorshuk made a perfect tip on a shot from the point by Laing, who in turn was set up by Thompson. A Wheatley Shark through the 2014-15 season, Thompson finished the scoring with his second goal and third point of the night. From between the blue line and top of the faceoff circle, Thompson fired a wrist shot that soared between the left shoulder of Billing and the crossbar. The tally was assisted by Nicholas Mainella.

Leamington outshot its guests 37-28 while going one for two with the man advantage. The Vipers were held to one for four on the power play.

Like the previous sessions of this year’s main camp, Flyers head coach Tony Piroski was happy with what he saw of his team’s first of two pre-season contests.

“It’s been a really good camp for us,” he stated.

Leamington’s second and final exhibition game will be hosted by the Vipers Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Vollmer Centre, starting at 7 p.m.

After Showcase Weekend games in London against Cambridge (Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m.) and St. Catharines (Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.), the Flyers will host their home opener Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:10 p.m. against the Strathroy Rockets. Prior to the opening faceoff, the team will reveal its roster and hoist the 2014-15 Western Ontario Conference championship banner.

Right - The Flyers’ Joe Urbanic and LaSalle’s Connor Matton battle for control of the puck deep in Vipers’ territory during an exhibition game at Unico Arena Friday, Aug. 28. The Flyers won 6-3. Urbanic, a Michigan native who signed with the Flyers earlier this summer, scored the game-winning goal.

Far right - Leamington Flyers netminder Tyler Wall watches a play near the LaSalle blueline.

Races end early due to sudden downpour TT senior golfers prevail in cool weather

By Mike Bennett

South

Buxton Raceway

A sudden downpour brought Saturday night’s stock car racing at South Buxton Raceway to an early end. Three of the scheduled six feature races were run before the isolated storm hit the speedway.

The Glassford duo of father Dale, 45, and son Nick, 15, won feature races on the same night for the fourth time this season.

Dale Glassford won for the 11th time in 13 features run this season in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models, while Nick won his fifth in the Autotech Bombers. The Glassfords are from Ridgetown.

Rodney’s Justin Martin had just taken the checkered flag in the Dowler KarnRay Mac Auto Parts Topless Sprints feature when rain starting falling.

The other three divisions – Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds, Tirecraft Sport Stocks and MiniMods – all had their features wiped out by the weather.

Nick Glassford led all 15 laps of the Bombers’ feature but was pressured by Kingsville’s James Kelly, Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu and Wheatley’s Chris Johns the entire way.

Kelly ran second for the first 10 laps but got bumped on a restart with five to go and his car stopped on the track two laps later, ending his night. He finished 13th.

Johns passed Beaulieu with two laps to go but couldn’t run down Glassford.

Beaulieu still leads the standings by 15 points over Cale Johns and 52 points over Kelly going into this Saturday’s championship night for the Bombers.

Kelly won his heat race early in the night, with Beaulieu running second.

Dale Glassford battled Chatham’s Brad Authier door-to-door for the first five laps before pulling away as he continued his season-long dominance of the class.

Chatham’s Gregg Haskell and Jim Jones finished second and third, respectively. Windsor’s Bob Visnjic finished seventh.

Martin led all 20 laps for his first career Sprint car win at South Buxton. The only local drivers in the field – Blenheim’s Chris Vandewiele and Chatham’s Tyler Hendricks – finished 9th and 10th in the 10-car field.

A total of 16 preliminary races were run along with the three features before the night was suspended.

Cottam’s Rob Quick picked up his division-leading 11th checkered flag with his heat race win in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods.

Leamington’s Brandon Windsor and Blenheim’s Elliott Wilton won the other Mini-Mods’ heats.

Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters won the ‘B’ Main.

Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. finished fourth in his heat.

Quick trails Blenheim’s Kyle Hope by 193 points with two weeks left in the Mini-Mods’ season.

In the Modifieds, Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra, Merlin’s Joe Brosseau and Blenheim’s Brian Speelman won the heats and Shrews-

bury’s Jim Dale Jr. took the ‘B’ Main. Wheatley’s Justin Mills and Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu finished sixth in their heats.

Leamington’s Joel Dick finished fourth in his heat and leads Clayton Smith, of Taylor, Mich., by 161 points with three weeks left in the Modified season. Dick is the defending points champion.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw and Chatham’s Eric Vanderiviere won the Tirecraft Sport Stocks heats.

Kingsville’s Rob Young finished third in his heat as he trails Chatham’s Jake Hooker by 47 points with two weeks remaining in the Sport Stocks season.

By Bob McLean

Seventy-two senior golfers participated August 25 at the Talbot Trail course on a somewhat cool, breezy day. The refreshing temperatures didn’t deter many of the members from shooting their best round of the season.

Randy Hewey sank an astonishing 35-foot putt on #2 to win the long putt. Kevin Jordan’s outstanding shot on #9 landed about 4 feet from the hole to earn him closest to the pin. Jim Omstead and Rick Thompson took advantage of Dutchy’s absence as they both shot masterful 39s to top all the 50-69y division players. Herb Reid and Kevin Jordan were a mere one shot back as they both fired excellent 40s. Three players who scored terrific 41s were John Liddell, Brian Wilkinson and Jim Pearson. Superb 43s were earned by Mike Getty and Ray La Pierre. Five golfers who recorded very commendable 45s were Al Matthews, Wiz, Terry Scratch, Randy Hewey and Larry Hughes. Mac Hyatt and Paul Harrison shot solid 48s. Richard Humber scored a fine 49. The sole nifty 50 went to Gord Chadwick.

In the 70-79y division Bob McLean’s excellent 40 was one better than the terrific 41s shot by Homer Vandervecht and Gerald Rivait. Both Bill Ward and Vic Reynaert achieved outstanding 42 results. Three players who obtained very praiseworthy 43s were Robert Shaw, Bob Patchett and Paul R. Brown. Both Don Willan and Mike Wright scored very superb 44s. Solid 45s were shot by Ron McCracken and Joe Vertel. Three players who achieved very satisfying 46s were Neil Adamson, Carl Robinson and Tom Hyatt.

Three players with very commendable 47s were Bob Lee, Pete Daudlin and Eugene Abbruzzese. Both Vic Marcovecchio and Tom Bondy earned praiseworthy 48s. Fine 49s went to Doug Langlois and Ron Steingart. The sole nifty 50 was earned by Tommy Sasso. These players also played very well: Terry Bee and Andy Orsini - 51s; Walter Balsam and Gary Wilson - 52s. Jerry Paine, Larry Hillman and Martin Girash scored 54, 55 and 56 respectively.

In the 80-85y division, Bob Freure took first place with his impressive 47. Bill Edwards and Ed Woelk also played brilliantly to record 48 and 49 results respectively. Dave Krueger achieved the sole nifty 50. Playing very well was Fred Takaki who merited a noteworthy 52. Praiseworthy 54s were shot by Hadley Pinch and Dave LaBonte. Others who played well were Hal Wigle, Gerry Becigneul and Murray Cascadden.

Four of the league’s super seniors played on this day. Youngster Steve Haas took top honours with his impressive 51. Orville Ellwood and two of the over-90 shooters, Linus Bachmeier and Al Stockwell, followed a few shots back.

It’s challenging, but look to your next shot instead of the shot you just did!

There is still one scramble left in September for anyone wondering if they can still join the league!

Modified Heat Race - Merlin’s Jeff Daniels (20), Merlin’s Brad McLeod (43) and Wheatley’s Justin Mills (6M) head out of turn two onto the backstretch. (James McDonald Apex One Photos)

Leamington U11 Wins Wrap-Up Title

Leamington U11 won the Sun County Wrap-Up title in an end of season soccer tournament held Aug. 22-23. Tiago Verisimo scored both goals for U11 and Ethan Rodrigues came up with key saves to capture the win. U11 team members, from left to right, are: Alex daSilva, Gavin Garcia, Ben Omar, Abel Teichroeb, Parker Steele, Sage Farias, Noah Epp, Marcus Zakaria, Jackson Cinicolo, Evan Morais, Gavin Ippoliti, Mason Brum, Kyla Anscombe, Kaeden Sarkis, Alexa Murracas, Damian Goncalves, Tiago Verissimo. Front: Ethan Rodrigues. Coaches: Danny Farias and Ed Rodrigues. (Submitted photo)

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Aug. 24: North/South - 1st Marie Ellwood and Dorothy McGregor, 2nd Marianne Whitehead and Joyce Bear, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Derek Parry and Jack Warmenhoven, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd Lily Shuster and Patricia Sanford. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Aug. 26: North/South - 1st Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 2nd Sharon Lutz and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Roger Cote and Marie Ellwood. East/West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Cookie and Don Franks, 3rd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Leamington #1 Wins Wrap-Up

Tourney

Ladies 18-hole golf results

On Tues. Aug. 25, seventeen ladies played “No Putts”. The lowest score after subtracting total putts from gross were the winners: A flightDeb Dunmore, B flight - Judy Butler, and C flight - Leita Vines. Chip-ins were accomplished by Mary Lappan, Muriel Davey and Gloria Thiessen. Congratulations, ladies!

champs. Team members are, front left to right: Carson Murracas, Cam Avelar, Carter Murracas, Sierra Lapos. Back row: Grayson Vince, Sam Jones, Nick Rahie, Jak Thiessen. Coaches: Paul Murracas and George Rahie. Absent from photo: Coach Elder Ribeiro, Tiago Ribeiro, Cam Arquette. (Submitted photo)

Peewee Lakers Face Kingsville

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SCOUTING along with the Leamington United Church invites you to a get-together on Monday, September 14th from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Come and check out our Scouting programs. Our regular meetings will start September 21st & 22nd as follows: Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7)-Mondays 6:15-7:30 pm Cub Scouts (ages 8-10)-Tuesdays 6:308:00 pm Scouts (ages 1113)-Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm Venturer Scouts (ages 1417)-Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm se2-9

AUCTION SALE

JD 2010 gas tractor, antiques, farm primitives, household, etc Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 am

For the estate of Eleanor ‘Walter’ Roadhouse, Leamington, ON. Sale will be held at the Roadhouse farm located at 328 Mersea Rd 7, west of Hwy 77. No Reserve.

Tractor & Other Machinery: J.D. 2010 gas tractor, open station w/good tires; small wheel disc; 2 row JD corn planter; JD 4 sec. rotary hoe; sm. gravity wagon; mounted corn sheller parts; 3 ph scraper blade; Wooden wheeled wagon w/a history, Primitives, Antiques & Collectibles: wooden wheeled wagon that the original Roadhouse settler came to this area in; horse drawn buggy & cutter; old loom; potash kettle; oxen yoke; forge; very old lg wheel spinning wheel & wool winder; egg crates & washer; scales; fanning mill; cream separator; cans; butter churns & parts; cobblers kit; wringer washer; butter press; crocks & jugs; horse items; wooden pulley; old porch swing; etc; Anvil & Tools: large anvil; air compressor; small hand tools; Wicker Settee, Phonograph, Antique Furniture, China & Glass: original wicker settee in very good condition; Brunswick phonograph w/records; 2 antique dressers & commodes; arm chairs; lamps; bowl & pitcher set; very nice carnival glass water pitcher & 6 tumblers; cheese bell; salt & peppers; figurines; hat rack; old sewing machine; etc; Appliances, Furniture: chest type deep freeze; Inglis washer & dryer; chrome table; chairs; couches; bedroom sets; etc; Toys, Games, Old Magazines: metal toys; board games; doll buggy & dolls; child’s rocker; toy wagon; old guitar; old Family Herald magazines & Canadian Home Journals;

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•Develop, implement and fully execute an all-encompassing preventative maintenance program

•General facility maintenance, including irrigation, welding, low voltage/battery powered electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and controls

•Promote an atmosphere of team work at all times

•Recommend and participate in continuous improvement activities

•Maintain a clean and safe work environment

•Work in compliance with all health and safety and Food Safety requirements

•Completion of any other duties as assigned

Successful candidate will have:

•Welding, low voltage wiring and preventative maintenance experience

•An aptitude to learn

•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

•Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet changing deadlines and project needs

We offer:

• Excellent working environment

• Opportunity for personal growth

• Benefits Package Please forward your resume with wage expectations to hr@orangelinefarms.com Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

GREENHOUSE FARM

LABOURER wanted. Wages $11/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. jl29-se30

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WANTED TO HIREExperienced combine operator for fall harvest, starting approximately September 20th. Call 519-999-6729. se2-9

GREENHOUSE WORKERS. New Castle Farm/ West Pointe Greenhouses/ 1830176 Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourer for greenhouse work beginning Nov. 1st. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington, N8H-3V5. se2-0c28

GENERAL LABOURER

Looking for responsible individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing.

Drop Off resume with references, in the mailbox at 12 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON

We are growing!!

Seeking to fill full-time packing positions Wages: $11/hour, 48+ hours, Mon-Sat

Skills: Able to maintain attendance, repetitive tasks, distinguish color, team environment Rotating weekly shifts (Days/Afternoons) COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Orangeline Farms Limited has an opportunity for a

Responsibilities:

•Load and unload shipments with forklift

•Input incoming produce into inventory based computer system

•Maintain accurate shipping records

•Forklift experience

•Follow all procedures for Health and Safety and Food Safety policies

•Keep shipping/receiving areas clean

•Willing to work hours as needed

•Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes

•Ability to work as a team or independently

•Work in cold and hot environment

Skills and knowledge:

•Self motivation

•Attention to detail

•Minimum two years experience on the forklift

•Basic computer knowledge an asset

•Flexibility to work extended hours when required (includes Saturdays)

•Own transportation

•Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

•Ability to problem solve issues

•Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision

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

GROWING BUSINESS...

If you are interested in a position for a company who is continuing to grow; a landmark within our community; established for over 40 years; please forward your resume, including references, motor vehicle report, police clearance, list of health & safety training - related to the construction field and a list of computer program knowledge to:

Nature Fresh Farms is continuously looking to fill permanent full time positions for General Labour at $11 per hour. ($11.25 as of Oct. 1st)

Job Description:

Variation of Greenhouse and Warehouse duties.

Specific duties can include: Planting, string tying, pruning, de leafing, twisting, clipping, picking; sorting, packing, crop clean out, bio control, farm machinery operator.

• Workers must be physically fit as the duties are fast paced and climate can be very warm.

• Candidates must be willing to work Monday to Saturday and work unpredictable hours.

• Uniforms can be a requirement and will be provided by the company. Weekly cleaning costs will apply to employee which varies from $8.04 to $10.17 depending on the style you choose. Safety Shoes are mandatory.

• Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential we are willing to train.

• With many positions you will have the potential to earn piece rate if your quality & production is high however will earn no less than minimum wage.

Please apply by: fax: 519-326-6356 in person at: 634 Mersea Rd 7 RR#5 or via email: @jobs@naturefresh.ca

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WELDERS REQUIRED

Experience an asset.

Apply in person to:

Custom Fab. Inc. 5140 Ure Street, Oldcastle • Fax: 519-737-1833

JC FRESH FARMS & greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labor Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

Hours vary on production. Minimum Wage. Please Fax resume to 519-733-8059.

Do you have a B or E Class License?

Do you have a G Class driving license and are looking for regular part time employment?

We are currently accepting applications for school bus drivers and pleased to offer our employees:

• Competitive wages

• A family friendly environment where you are appreciated and treated with respect

• 72 and 20 Passenger local routes are available

• Free training available

At Switzer-Carty, we're more than a school bus company. We're a people company with a mission to provide the safest and most reliable transportation services.

If you are interested in joining our team please apply on line at www.Switzer-Carty.com or call us at 519-326-2607 x 3.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

JEM FARMSis looking for greenhouse workers. $11 per hour, 45 hours per week. Please email resume to: jemfarmsinfo@gmail.com se2-se9

GOLDEN ACRE FARMSis looking for greenhouse workers. $11 per hour, 45 hours per week. Please email resume to: goldenacrefarmsinfo@gmail.com se2-se9

GREENHOUSE WORKERS. General labour at $11.00/hour. Heavy lifting required, must work weekends. Send resumes to: P.O. Box 520, Ruthven, Ontario N0P 2G0 aug26-se2

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required.

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

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

AVAILABLE TO WORK full-time or part-time afternoon shifts. Call Mark at 519-324-5879. se2-30

NOTICES

NOTICE OF INFORMATION SESSION

Union Gas Limited Leamington Line Phase II Pipeline Project

Union Gas is undertaking to reinforce the natural gas supply to the Leamington and Kingsville areas through the Leamington Line Phase II Pipeline Project.

The project will include the construction of a 12-inch diameter natural gas pipeline from the existing Union Gas County Road 14 Station west of Highway 77 south along the abandoned railway/recreational trail to a new station to be constructed north of County Road 18. From the new station approximately 250 metres of 16-inch diameter natural gas pipeline will be built to connect to an existing 10-inch and 6-inch diameter pipeline on County Road 18.

Union Gas has engaged Azimuth Environmental Consulting to undertake an Environmental Report for the proposed pipeline. The report will detail the route selection process for the proposed pipeline and the environmental impact and mitigation measures associated with the construction and operation of the proposed facilities.

The proposed pipeline route has been identified and is shown on the adjacent map. Azimuth and Union Gas invite you to a Public Information Session on September 16, 2015 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street, Leamington, between the hours of 5-8 pm. The purpose of the Public Information Session is to present all aspects of the project to affected landowners, the public, First Nations, Métis and government agencies and provide the opportunity for comment on this proposal. Representatives from Azimuth and Union Gas will be present to answer questions.

The final Environmental Report will be included in an application to the Ontario Energy Board whose approval is required before this project can proceed. If approved, construction is proposed to take place in the spring and summer of 2016.

For further information about the information session or specific details contact: Paul Neals, Vice-President Azimuth Environmental Consulting, Inc. paul@azimuthenvironmental.com 705-721-8451 ext.209.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF JACK HYATT

All persons having claims against the Estate of Jack Hyatt, formerly of Leamington, Ontario who passed away on or about the 4th day of July, 2015, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned Personal Representative of the said deceased on or before the 14 th day of September, 2015, full particulars of their claims, thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 11th day of August, 2015. Michael Berry By his solicitors: C. OWEN SPETTIGUE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Barrister and Solicitor, 57 Talbot Street East, P.O. Box 327, Leamington, Ontario N8H 1L1

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NOTICES

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE

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

ROAD FROM TO

Cameron Side RoadCounty Road 8 Highway #3

North Talbot RoadCounty Road 27 County Road 8

Road 2 West County Road 29 County Road 23

Road 3 West County Road 29 County Road 23

Road 5 West County Road 29 County Road 23

Road 6 West County Road 29 County Road 23

Road 8 West Highway #3 County Road 23

Road 9 West Highway #3 County Road 23

South Talbot RoadInman Sideroad County Road 23

Marsh Road County Road 34 Highway #3

Road 10 West County Road 27 North Talbot Road

McCain Sideroad County Road 20 County Road 27

Marsh Road County Road 27 County Road 34

Malden Road Highway #3 County Road 34

Road 11 County Road 27 North Talbot Road

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 11, 2015 weather permitting, and ending September 26, 2015.

For further information contact: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Burlington, ON L7N 3L5

905-510-1229 info@green-stream.ca

www.kingsville.ca

Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division road North Kingsville, On N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted)

NOTICES

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Notice

Citizen of t he Year Award, Yout h Volunteer Award and Ser vice to t he Community Award

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington appreciates and acknowledges the many volunteers who come forward to aid their community with their time and expertise.

Council will accept submissions for the “Citizen of the Year Award”, “Leamington Youth Volunteer Award” and “Ser vice to the Community Award”.

Citizen of the Year Award: is defined as an individual who has contributed their time and effort to the community. Names submitted should be residents of Leamington.

Youth Volunteer Award: is defined as an individual whose primary residence is in Leamington, is eighteen (18) years of age or younger and who has participated as a volunteer in activities that benefit the residents of Leamington. Volunteer activities may include activities undertaken with other individuals or groups but do not include activities where the nominee receives payment or obtains an educational credit.

Ser vice to the Community Award: is defined as a group, whose single contribution brings the greatest benefit, comfort or hope to the community. A project may extend over more than one year, but may only be proposed in the year during which the benefit to the community is realized.

Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, or on the Municipality’s website www leamington ca. Please forward submissions, with supporting background information to Jennifer Bavetta (jbavetta@leamington ca) no later than September 11, 2015.

Kim Siddall, Manager of Legislative Services Phone: 519-326-5761

contact your local newspaper.

Sharks taking shape for 2015-16

By Bryan Jessop

The ownership and jerseys won’t be the only changes to greet the Wheatley Sharks for the upcoming season.

With two sessions of this year’s main camp remaining and nine days before the kick off to the 2015-16 regular season, the Sharks are preparing to hit the ice with an expected 12 or 13 rookies — just over half the roster. Returning head coach Ken Galerno also noted that some veterans will not be guaranteed a position with this season’s team.

“I’m really happy with the young crop of players we’re looking at,” he said of this year’s main camp. “There could be some surprising changes for the line up. We’ll have a really young team this year.”

“This will be a team where we’ll create an identity through committee. There isn’t going to be a pointper-game guy.”

- Ken Galerno

Galerno expects his team to have most of its regular season roster by the time it takes to the ice Friday, Sept. 4 for its last exhibition game in Blenheim at 7:15 p.m.

“I don’t want to see players miss out on other opportunities,” Galerno said. “There’ll be some Junior C-capable players who we just don’t have room for.”

Wheatley will be put to the test early for the regular season, starting Friday, Sept. 11 in Lakeshore, followed by the home opener Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. against the defending Schmalz Cup champion Essex 73’s.

Camp began for about 50 rookie hopefuls Tuesday, Aug. 25 with two sessions at Unico Arena in the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. After two more skates the following day, the Sharks hosted their annual BlueWhite Game Thursday, Aug. 27 and made a road trip to face off against the Lakeshore Canadiens Friday. Despite taking charge for about 40 minutes, Wheatley fell by a score of 5-1. The Sharks’ lone goal was scored by Frankie Ciacelli — the team’s only veteran suited up for the first pre-season tilt.

“We outshot and outplayed them,” Galerno said. “With about 40 shots, we had more chances too.”

After the game, the Sharks’ coaching staff reduced the number of rookie skaters to 28. A couple more cuts were made following a 6-3 preseason loss to Lakeshore Sunday, Aug. 30, where Wheatley goals were scored by Ciacelli, Mitchell Prudence and rookie Brady Hillock. Further releases will be made following Unico sessions Sept. 2 and 3.

“We might as well get right into it and find out what we’re made of,” Galerno said of the demanding road and home openers.

This season’s Sharks will be led by veterans Brett Bowman, Ciacelli and Brian Johnson as well as Antonio Ciampa. Initially, it looked as though Ciampa’s school and work schedule would not permit him to rejoin the Sharks, but the team was able to work out an itinerary to keep him in the lineup. The Sharks have already lost Nolan Gardiner to the LaSalle Vipers and Scott Florence to the Leamington Flyers in the local Junior B loop. With Austin Thompson also performing well at the Flyers’ camp, Wheatley’s bench staff isn’t expecting his return to the Sharks.

“This will be a team where we’ll create an identity through committee,” Galerno explained. “There isn’t going to be a point-per-game guy.”

Already showing promise for the Sharks are two summer acquisitions Mitch Lantin and Jack Leafeve. The two were scouted during midget ‘AA’ playoffs by new general manager Pete Anthony.

“They’re proving to be everything we thought they’d be and more,” said Galerno. “They’re going to be really solid in their first year.”

Anthony is currently working on acquiring more players through transactions with other teams, although potential deals have not yet been finalized.

“I’ve got total confidence in Pete Anthony and Brad Hyatt. What they’re doing really lets me focus more on my job as coach,” Galerno explained. “Pete’s hitting the bricks really hard to see what shakes loose.”

For more on the Sharks — including the current summer raffle with prizes to be drawn Oct. 19 — visit the team’s Facebook page or its website www.wheatleysharks.com.

Connor Ribble of Team Blue checks Darrin DiMenna of Team White into the corner boards during the Wheatley Sharks’ annual Blue-White Game.