2010 Miss Tomato Festival Contestants
Stephanie Baptista, 16, Wheatley, LDSS
Karisa Darowski, 18, Kingsville, U of Windsor
Alyssa Dowhan, 19, Amherstburg, St. Clair College
Sarah Jane Ford, 17, Kingsville, Fanshawe College
Monica Jane Ibrahim, 19, Leamington, St. Clair College
Taylor Impens, 17, Leamington, LDSS
Marylyn Liovas, 17 Leamington, CCSS
Carleigh Manning, 17, Wheatley, LDSS
Marra Sheldon, 18, Kingsville, University of Waterloo
Catherine Valle, 16, Leamington, CCSS
Megan Vickery, 17, Kingsville, St. Clair College
Megan Whittle, 18, Leamington,
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Two more Councillor candidates file for Municipal Election
The Municipal Election is slated for Monday, October 25, and to date (August 4) there have been 12 nomination papers filed for the various Council positions. Two more candiates have filed for the position of Councillor – Bruce Peacock and Dan Santos. Nominations are accepted until Nomination Day, Friday, September 10, 2010 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
“I have been a resident and business owner here in Leamington for many years, and looking at the direction that the town has taken in the past few years I don’t like what I see,” said Santos. “I believe in making rational and educated decisions that take into consideration 20 to 30 years down the road, not just what will be the quickest fix”.
He also stated: “We need to re-establish our pride in our community and revitalize our downtown core to make it attractive for both businesses and consumers to want to go there and be a part of it. I am excited at the opportunities we will have to make Leamington the place to be.”
Vying for the Mayor’s seat (one to be elected) are John Adams and John Paterson.
For the position of Deputy-Mayor (one to be elected) is Rob Schmidt.
Seven candidates are vying for the Councillor seats at Leamington Council (five to be elected). Candidates include: Carol Bell, Rick Cowan, John Crump, John Jacobs, Hilda MacDonald, Larry Verbeke, Keith Klassen, Bruce Peacock and Dan Santos.
Only one candidate has filed for the position of Trustee for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (English) for Leamington, Essex, Kingsville, Pelee Township – Mary DiMenna.
Nomination papers must be filed by Friday, September 10 and nomination papers are available at the clerk’s office.
A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements: be a resident of or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Leamington or the spouse of such a person; be a Canadian citizen; be at least eighteen (18) years old; not be legally prohibited from voting; and not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
A candidate, if nominated, must remain qualified throughout the election and, if elected, throughout the term of office.
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Local fishermen at quota hearing
Licence holders of 2010 Lake Erie commercial walleye and yellow perch quotas were in London for an appeal hearing under the terms of the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
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The Hearing Officer heard from Peter Meisenheimer, Executive Director of Ontario Commercial Fisheries’ Assication (OCFA), Todd Loop, representing the commercial fisheries, and Kevin Reid, Assessment Manager OCFA. “We had great support. About 100 licence holders, employees and community supporters... They had to bring out more chairs twice,” said Meisenheimer. Ministry staff also presented a lot of technical data to the Hearing Officer.
“Basically, we have challenged their quotas, and they were defending their numbers,” explained Meisenheimer.
“In Kent and Essex pickerel quotas are down 10% this year after a 32% cut last year and yellow perch was cut 25% this year... Combined, it’s the very lowest level of quota for perch and pickerel since quotas began in 1984,” said Meisenheimer. “It doesn’t need to be that way. There’s lots of fish... Why are we being driven out of the industry?” questioned Meisenheimer.
The Hearing Officer is expected to give his report and recommendations to the Minister of Natural Resources by the end of August.
Council Shorts for August 9th
Court of Revision Distributes the Cost
The first item of business on Monday evening was to reconvene the Court of Revision to apportion the estimated $200,000 cost of work to be done on the Sturgeon Creek Drain. It was adjourned last month when some errors were pointed out that affected the distribution of costs among the landowners served by the drain. $151,600 will be paid for in the Leamington area, while $48,400 falls in the Kingsville area. In the Leamington area, the Province picks up the bill for service to highways 3 and 77: $9,152; the County and the town pay for the county and township roads serviced: $31,749; privately owned non-agricultural lands account for $10,309; privately owned agricultural lands must pay $100,390. The total land area this services in Leamington is just over 2500 acres (or 1013Ha).
Public Meetings for Drainage Works
Regardless of who pays for the work, for a drain to be relocated the law demands a public meeting. In the case of the 4th Concession Drain, an application was made to move a small portion of the drain so instead of running diagonally across the owner’s property, it follows the boundary line. Even though the change does nothing to the drain’s function, and even though the owner will pay 100% of the cost, the public meeting still had to be held. Little wonder there was no interest on the part of the public in this matter. The second meeting was even more bizarre: the work was done five years ago! It took that long for an agreement to be reached about a sign. Once again, no municipal cost, just a pro forma public meeting to satisfy Provincial law. One benefit, though: the Enns Drain will now be legally called the Enns Drain.
Cat Woes Capture Council Interest
Mr. Travis Wilson of Poplar Street spoke before council about a problem he has experienced with stray and feral cats around his home. When he spoke with the town’s By-law enforcement officer he was informed that the town has no cat by-law, so he researched the topic and presented council with the information he was able to gather, along with suggestions for what should go into a reasonable cat control by-law. (The town has a dog by-law whose enforcement is, in part, paid for through the sale of tags for dogs.)
After his presentation, Brian Sweet, Corporate Council and Municipal Clerk, informed council that the urban area of the town has a cat control by-law dating from 1990 that allows residents to rent traps from the town, and when a cat is caught, a town employee will take the cat to a local vet to be spayed or neutered and then put up for adoption. He added that the town has successfully used its Odour Control By-law in the past to force a reduction in the number of cats where they have caused problems, and that, in his opinion, it might be possible for the health unit to be of assistance in extreme cases. Mr. Sweet added that he recommends delaying consideration of a new by-law until budget time so that and estimate of the cost of such a by-law and how to fund it could be researched by staff.
Hearing that the City of Windsor, the Town of Essex, Lakeshore and Kingsville all have cat by-laws, Councillor Rick Atkin was of the opinion that if we can impose a limit on the number of dogs a homeowner can have it is reasonable to have a limit on cats too. Councillor John Paterson added that if a by-law is developed for the urban area, it must also apply to the rural parts of the municipality too to prevent feral cats from merely being shipped out of town to cause problems for someone else. Councillor Herb Enns, however, pointed out that all this was in the future, and that it was not addressing the problem Mr. Wilson is experiencing now, going so far as to recommend that the town waive the $2.00/day rental fee for the traps until his nuisance cat population is under control. Deputy Mayor Rob Schmidt was sceptical: he told council he has used traps on his farm and has caught skunks, opossums and raccoons, but never a cat even though he uses cat food as bait.
Given the demand for the cages the town has and the workload of the town’s two by-law enforcement officers, it is uncertain how successful Mr. Wilson will be in attacking his problem and how quickly it can be resolved, but continued interest on the part of council is assured: they voted to
have administration investigate cat control and report at a future date.
No Heavy Trucks on Elliott St.? Maybe Not...
the uptown area.
Aid Agreement with Province Formalized
When town council voted to amend the Heavy Truck Bylaw by adding Elliott St. to the list of streets where they are prohibited, it did so without taking into consideration the businesses that rely on this route. That was the essence of the message delivered by a spokesperson for MGS Ltd., located between Clark and Hazleton. When they expanded years ago, the town planning department actually asked them to orient their loading docks so their trucks could use Elliott, rather than Erie. Council was reminded how difficult it is for very large trucks to make the turn at Erie and Talbot.
Councillors agreed that consultation should have preceded passing the by-law, and voted to reconsider it, hoping to come to some sort of compromise that will help homeowners on Elliott St. preserve their homes from damage due to the shaking heavy trucks cause while not creating logistic problems for major farms, produce companies and other enterprises that now rely on that route to avoid congestion in
Town Council passed a by-law at its meeting to permit entering into a formal agreement with the Province for the $400,000 in aid that it has been promised.
CAO Bill Marck explained to council that the town (Continued on Page 10)
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Can’t say “I don’t know” anymore...
I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as being able to say, “I don’t know.” You may not know the answer to a question at the time, but there is no excuse to not follow up on it. I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked a question and the response is, “I don’t know; I’ll Google it.”
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It wasn’t that long ago that we were left with unanswered questions, unless of course you had the most recent set of encyclopedias. In my case, I completed my entire school career with a set of 1974 Britannica (with M-N and G-H missing). I started Kindergarten in 1974, so you can imagine how up-to-date the information was in my social studies projects… Now, I can’t think of one question that I’ve asked (myself or out loud) that I haven’t been able to find the answer to on the internet. The internet is equal to a worldwide encyclopedia, which is updated every second. There is a lot of information out there that you wouldn’t find in any educational publication that you will find on the internet, but you just have to filter out all the “bad information”.
We were in Denver this spring and as we were driving in from the airport, I asked, “What’s the population of Denver?” No one knew for sure, but before we were out of the terminal I Googled it on my iPhone and had the answer – 554,636 and a lot more very useful information.
There have been many weekend conversations with friends when a question comes up (no matter how ridiculous) and we’ve been able to resolve the inquiry within minutes. At a recent wine tasting soirée we were able to quickly look up wine namesake regions in France and the meaning of some unusual terminology.
The possibilities are endless and information infinite. I read a book last year called The Know It All. In the book, the main character read the entire set of Britannica encyclopedias and used the information in conversation to “one-up” his know-it-all brother-in-law. The book is peppered with tidbits of facts and information that I have actually found myself quoting from time to time in casual conversations. I guess we all have a need to know and a greater need to let others know we know. I must be careful though, there’s a fine line between being informative and being a know-it-all.
Life is good… and you can write that down
Like you, no doubt, I’m capable of feeling a bit glum now and again. Thank goodness that for the most part I’m a cheery guy. For me, the blues generally occur in the aftermath of a disappointment, minor failure or frustration with something going on in my life.
Wrong-headed I know, but I have a tendency of exacerbating this negative emotion. I do so by building a case of “woe is me” by dredging up past events in my life and including them as further evidence of being woe’d. Example, I’m excluded from an activity that I thought I should’ve been included in. It could be a party, a golf game, wedding, whatever.
Instead of dealing with this single event and attempting to rationalize or get comfortable with the perceived rejection, I conjure up memories of the time when “Fads” or “Scooter” excluded me from going to a party with them in grade 11 or something stupid thing that happened 30-plus years ago. Now how stupid is that? I’m 50 years old for God’s sake. Am I alone in this way of thinking? If I shoot an embar-
rassing round of golf, is it really rational to dig up the smelly memory of dropping a catchable fly ball in the outfield that cost us a little league game in Tupperville in 1971? It’s like charging yourself with being a loser, and then calling on yourself as a key witness and cross examiner to ensure your own conviction. Now that’s whacked.
In the growing stack of half-read books that sit next to my bed (and get dusted periodically) is a fun, quick-read psych book. It’s sandwiched in a pile of books on diet, health, golf, business, and even a fiction novel that I will never, ever read. I’d toss it, except for the fact that the person who kindly gifted me with it is an occasional overnight guest.
The psych book, called “59 Seconds”, makes reference to a technique that is designed to help us cope, chase away the blues, offer perspective, and presents an alternative to Jack Daniels.
Welcome to the Gratitude List. Each day, just as you would pour yourself a coffee, shave, shower or stretch, the author is encouraging all of us to take a positive inventory
of our life. With pen and paper, craft a gratitude list. It can be a list of what you have amassed in your life thus far, or it can be an expression of gratitude from the events of yesterday or this week or whatever.
Perhaps your list would include the love of your mate, your kids, the dinner you enjoyed, the ability to walk, good friends, the freedom to express yourself, a job you enjoy, a means of transportation, your faith, warm blankets, airconditioning, your love of sports or music or red wine.
While there are plenty of ways to improve your mood –be it exercising, helping others or watching something on your TV or computer that makes you laugh – the gratitude list might be the most fulfilling and lasting. But don’t wait for a rainy day to get started. You can make a good day a great one, starting now.
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What do you like best about summer in this area? What do you like the least?
JANELLE TAYLOR
Herbal Magic
Best: “The fact that I live right on the water so I can enjoy my water activities.”
Least: “I don’t like that we have this beautiful waterfront and that it hasn’t been built up for entertainment and tourism.”
SUE ANN PARSONS
Herbal Magic
Best: “Driving around Essex County by the lake. It’s one of my favourite things to do. I’ve traveled a lot and you don’t realize till you leave and come back how gorgeous Essex County is.”
Least: “The fact that summer ends.”
RON HUTCHINS
DH&C Mechanical
Best: “I enjoy the water in the area, our beautiful town, parks and the marina.”
Least: “The bugs at the lake.”
BRENDA MOLNAR
At Home
Best: “My first thought is I have a million dollar view of the lake. Secondly, the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables at the many roadside stands.”
Least: “I really don’t dislike anything. All is good.”
If it makes a difference in your day, just do it!
Most evenings in the summer, we enjoy dinner out on our deck. There are nights when we hesitate to carry everything outside, but with a reminder that in the dead of winter we will miss the opportunity we head on out. Perhaps this is why I reason putting off organizing some areas in the house that have become cluttered and in my mind disgusting!
Windsor Airport Survey
Wish there were more flights in/out of Windsor?
A Windsor Airport survey will determine the demand for extra flights in and out of Windsor.
Now is your chance to have a say in the future of air service in Windsor-Essex. The Windsor International Airport (YQG) has launched an air service survey, collecting data on local travel patterns that will shared with prospective airlines to support new flights on routes.
The results of the survey will reveal the number of trips local travelers take each year, which airports they’re using now, where they’re traveling to, and what local travelers would support in terms of local service at the airport.
The survey is being conducted by Sixel Consulting Group (SCG), an airport consulting firm. Sixel works with dozens of small and mid-size airports throughout North America, specializing in recruiting new air service.
The survey is open to anyone, and can be accessed through the Windsor Airport’s homepage at www.yqg.ca in the bottom right corner of the page.
For the most part, I think I keep a decently neat house yet I’m not obsessed with cleanliness. My family may disagree, since the things that bother me go either conveniently unnoticed by them or they simply don’t matter. Of course, there are a few drawers that I would recommend that no one venture to open, like the good old ‘phone book drawer’ and the leftover ‘craft cupboard’. Is it just me, or do these places reproduce pens that don’t work and eat all available paper?
When my children were tiny, I tidied their toy area every night before bedtime so that I could awaken to a tidy room. As they became old enough to chip in, I would sing the ‘clean up’ song that seemed to be effective at day care. We all participated in the singing, but I must admit I did more than my fair share of the clean up.
17-20 years later, some things have not changed. You can be certain that the song is gone, but the repetitive ‘encouragement’ to bring laundry down, take laundry up, put shoes in the closet and wipe off counters is a repetition of the same old verse. I decided a while ago, with the help of my husband, that it worked to ‘my’ best interest to close the door to their rooms and let them determine how they care for it. For the most part, this has worked and we have not witnessed any large rodents.
Other areas of the house I have not been able to let go so easily though, and consequently, this past Saturday – regardless of whether or not it was nice out – I headed down to the depths of our basement. There I was greeted with the clutter of Christmas boxes moved from the mechanical room recently, when our hot water furnace and life breath systems decided to quit after 18 years. The smell of hockey equipment strewn on the floor to dry and dust bunnies larger than the floppy-eared reality awakened my senses!
Do you question where the comic strip character ‘Wonder Women’ came from? I am sure most women have no doubts! Multi-tasking is our forte, and after our head spins around a couple of times it is amazing the large furniture that we can move and the miraculous manoeuvres that we can do both with the vacuum and the mop!
Ta, da! Within a few hours my daunting task was done, and I solely reaped the benefits of this accomplishment as I headed outside to thoroughly enjoy the day. Without this clutter in the back of my mind, my entire house seemed tidier to me – and probably just me. That same evening, we headed to a Cliffside lot where friends had invited us to share dinner with them. They had just set up their new pop-up trailer to enjoy for the remainder of the summer. HMMMM... one room, no bathroom, no clutter! Mark, what do you think about...?
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
• 11 am - Tapping of the Tomato Keg at the Big Tomato
• 1 pm - Leamington Tomato Festival Texas Scramble Golf Tournament
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
Local Wineries and Fine Foods
• 10 am - 2010 Tomato Festival Parade
• 1 pm - World Famous Tomato Stomp
• 2 pm - 8:45 pm - Mainstage Entertainment
• 7 pm - Leamington Tomato Festival Pageant
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
Come out and visit food and craft vendors all weekend!
•6 - 11 pm - Local Wineries and Fine Foods All Weekend
• 6:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies
- Crystal Gage
• 8 pm - Nemesis
• 8:45 pm - Tribute Bands to Chicago, Rod Stewart and Ray Charles
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
Local Wineries and Fine Foods
• 8 am - 11 am - Pancake Breakfast
• 8 am - 5k Run/Walk
•12 - 4 pm - Custom Car Show - New Location Uptown, Talbot St. W & Queen St.
•12 pm - Cultural Festival featuring The Italian Choir, Celtic Army, Belly Dancers and more...
Careless Driving Results in Two-Car Crash
On Thursday, August 5 at 12:38 p.m., Essex County OPP responded to a twovehicle injury collision that occurred at Highway 3 and Victoria Avenue in the Town of Essex.
A 1998 blue Ford Explorer operated by a 38-year-old Leamington man was traveling westbound on Highway 3. A 2010 silver Ford Focus operated by a 71-year-old Essex resident was almost at a complete stop in the eastbound turn lane of Highway 3 at Victoria Avenue. The Ford Explorer veered into the eastbound lane, striking the Ford Focus head on. Emergency crews extricated the driver of the Ford Focus from the vehicle. He was transported to Hotel Dieu hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford Explorer has been charged with Careless Driving contrary to Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act.
Drug Warrant Executed in Ruthven
On Thursday, August 5, members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and Essex County OPP executed a controlled drugs and substances warrant at a residence located at 1991 Talbot Road in the Municipality of Kingsville. At 10:08 a.m., the OPP officers entered the residence and located a small indoor marijuana grow operation contained within the basement of the residence.
OPP officers located 38 potted plants approximately 2 feet in height and 71 marijuana plant clones along with marijuana grow equipment. In addition, a .22-calibre rifle was located within the residence. The firearm was unsafely stored and against regulations. Investigation revealed that no occupant of the residence possessed a valid licence to possess the firearm, and the firearm was subsequently seized.
Three residents of the above address have subsequently been arrested and charged jointly with: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking 5(2) Controlled Drugs Substance Act; Production of a Controlled Substance 7(1) Controlled Drugs Substance Act; Careless Use / Storage of a Firearm 86(1) Criminal Code; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm 91(1) Criminal Code. The accused parties have been released from custody on a Promise to Appear. All three accused are required to attend court on September 13, 2010.
Traffic Stop Results in Possession Charge
On August 6, Kingsville OPP conducted a traffic stop on Harbourview Drive at Lakeside Park. The driver of the vehicle was identified as a 19-year-old Kingsville man. Police observed an open can of beer behind the passenger seat and could smell the odor of marijuana inside the motor vehicle. Upon questioning the suspect, he produced a small bag of green leafy substance, approximately 3-4 grams, from a black canvas bag. He was placed under arrest for possession.
A search of the motor vehicle incident to arrest was conducted by police, which resulted in the seizure of a large bag of green leafy substance, approximately 3 oz., along with a portable scale and cash. The man was charged with Possession for the Purpose 5(2) CDSA. He was released on a promise to appear in court September 13, 2010.
Kingsville Man in Critical Condition
On Sunday, August 8 at 8:25 p.m., Essex OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on the 3rd Concession (between McCormick Sideroad and County Road 23), Town of Essex.
A beige 2003 Buick Rendezvous had been traveling eastbound on the 3rd Concession when it ran off the roadway onto a grassy area on the south side of the roadway. The lone driver lost control, crossed the roadway where the vehicle rolled and struck several trees. The vehicle came to rest on its side on the north side of the roadway.
The lone driver, a 37-year-old Kingsville man, was extricated from the vehicle by Essex Fire and transported to Hotel Dieu Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Essex County OPP K-9 and the Emergency Response Team attended and searched the area.
Leamington Police Report
Aug. 3: Sometime between July 28 and August 3, a quantity of tools were taken from a locked trailer that was at the owner’s job site.
Aug. 4: Two sheds and three vehicles were broken into on Marentette Avenue. Numerous items were taken.
Aug. 5: Sometime between August 2 and August 5, a residence on Coterie Park was broken into. Nothing of value taken.
Aug. 5: A Leamington man reported $3,500 was fraudulently charged to his Mastercard in Marysburg, Ohio.
Aug. 6: A box of jewelry and some clothes were taken sometime during the day from a residence on Franklin Road.
Aug. 7: Numerous garden tools were taken from a shed on Fox Run Rd.
Aug. 8: A wallet was stolen from a vehicle while parked at church on Mersea Road 8. If you have information about these police occurrences or wish to report any other, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Leamington Police at 519-326-3214.
Employees of HUB International recently held a campaign to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. The employees donated more than $500 cash in addition to collecting gifts cards, Canadian Tire money and numerous household items that will benefit the families of sick children who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Pictured above are HUB employees Helen Neufeld, Cristina Omar and Deb Cowell.
School Kit drive in Leamington
For children whose lives have been interrupted by war, disaster and poverty, school kits mean the possibility of a better future and the knowledge that people far away care about them. Ten Thousand Villages is once again collecting supplies for school kits, which will be sent by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) to children around the world.
Each kit contains four notebooks, four unsharpened pencils, a ruler, a large eraser and a package of 12 coloured pencils. These supplies are packed in hand-sewn fabric bags and distributed by MCC partner agencies in schools and orphanages in Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Sudan and many other countries. More than 100,000 school kits are distributed every year.
“It is extremely rewarding to be part of a project that brings happiness, hope and encouragement to so many children and their families,” say managers of the Ten Thousand Villages store in Leamington.
“In some countries children are not allowed to attend classes without school supplies and an MCC school kit makes it possible for them to go to school. Our efforts to buy a few extra school supplies can make such a big difference in the lives of children.”
Supporting education and empowering families is in keeping with the goals and objectives of Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade organization which purchases products from more than 130 artisan groups in over 35 countries, giving them fair value for their work.
This is the 15th year that Ten Thousand Villages has collected school kits for MCC. The fabric bags and list of supplies are available at Ten Thousand Villages at 2 Talbot St., East, Leamington, or visit www.TenThousandVillages.ca or www.mcc.org/kits/school/ for more information.
New program at LDMH to improve care for elderly
A new program was unveiled last week at Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) to improve the care delivered to frail elderly patients while reducing Alternate Level of Care (“ALC”) levels and the number of patients waiting for Long-Term Care placement.
The new program called “Assess / Restore” is a comprehensive approach that will quickly identify patients who may either be diverted directly from the Emergency Department back to their homes or who require more focused care while in hospital. There will be 10 specially designated beds in the inpatient area that will provide patients with more intensive services like physiotherapy and occupational therapy and will also support patients in activities of daily living so those patients can transition home more easily
Hospital Chief Executive Officer John P. Stenger said, “This is an exciting opportunity for LDMH to provide more appropriate care to our elderly patients.”
Senior Director of Performance, Contracts and Allocation Brad Keeler, who was also on hand for the announcement, commented, “We are working with and encouraging all health care organizations to develop new and innovative approaches to delivering health care in order to help the elderly age at home longer, avoid long hospitalizations, and ensure the most effective use of valuable health care resources.”
Other goals for the program include:
• Ensuring patients do not deteriorate, but in fact are supported so they can return home as soon as possible, planning with their families and others for more appropriate options to hospitalization.
• Reducing the number of patients who are designated ALC in the hospital and to discharge more patients home so they can receive care in the proper setting.
• Giving seniors a choice in the care and support they receive.
• Enabling seniors to regain independence by returning back to their home or to an ap-
propriate community setting of their choice.
The LHIN is providing $900,000 in one-time funding to initiate the project and to evaluate outcomes and success. One of the key outcomes will be the reduction of Alternate Level of Care patients in the hospital. Currently LDMH has one of the highest percentages of ALC patients in hospital in the region.
“The ALC problem is significant because it often means longer wait times for hospital care.” says Keeler. “This program will help LDMH to better meet the needs of local seniors and give them the opportunity to return home, which is where they tell us where they want to be.”
“Our goal is to ensure this
program is sustainable over the long term,” said Stenger. “This program requires support and cooperation from the entire team of providers from both the community and the hospital. We have taken a very collaborative approach in planning this program, working closely with the CCAC, family physicians and hospital staff in the design of the services we will provide.”
MedQUEST is an experiential day camp for high school students designed to show them the opportunities in health care. MedQuest was sponsored by the Communities for Doctors Committee, a group of volunteers from Leamington, Kingsville, and the Town of Essex. There are many people without whom this program would not have been possible. We would like to thank the following for their time and support. Sincerely, MedQUEST counselors: Michael Derynck, Stephanie Spadotto and Joel Hommel.
Acupuncture and Wellness Centre
All the Staff at Leamington District Memorial
Hospital
Bozina Ciliak
Cardiopulmonary Unit
Darren Hanna-Techni-Medical
David Derynck
Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Horen
Dr. Gonzales
Dr. Gruneir
Dr. Leadman
Dr. Park
Dr. Sabga
Dr. Rob Stapleton
Dr. Yakoub
Emergency
Essex
Eva Gaul
Joey’s Only
Johnson and Johnson
Katherine Groenewegen
Laurie Freeman-Gibb
Leamington Fire Services
Leamington Marina Staff
Leamington Pharmacy
Local Media for their great coverage
Municipality of Leamington
Nuclear Medicine
Physiology Department
Rexall Pharmacy
Roger Elliot and Chris Rivest-Elliot
Rose Costa
The Hospital Foundation
William Wilson
Yvonne Bauer
Ifweforgotanyone-weapologize!
Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO John Stenger, left, explained a new program which was unveiled last week at Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) to improve the care delivered to frail elderly patients while reducing Alternate Level of Care (“ALC”) levels and the number of patients waiting for Long-Term Care placement. Senior Director of Performance, Contracts and Allocation for the Erie St. Clair LIHN Brad Keeler, right, was also on hand for the announcement. (Sun Photo)
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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 & 11:
FREE! New to Canada? Need activities for your child this summer? “PARENT & CHILD ART WORKSHOP”. From 1 - 2:30 pm. Eligibility: must be a recent immigrant to Canada, children 4-10 yrs of age, each child must have a parent/ grandparent present during workshops. Call Mary Jane Nohra 519-326-8629 to save your spot now!
Location: the South Essex Coummunity Council, 215 Talbot St. E. Leamington.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11:
Free Music Class for Parents & Kids 2-10 at 7 p.m. Come visit the studio for a night of singing & music fun! Bring the kids and all your friends! See the material and learn more about the program. Go to www.myc.com or contact Cassandra Bergen 519-819-7409.
Bar-B-Q Community Dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. at St. David's Church, 3401 Byng Rd., Windsor. Invite a friend or neighbour for dinner without the work for $7/person. Barbequed sausages, hot dogs, salads, hot and cold drinks, and a refreshing dessert. Dine in or takeout is available. Everyone welcome. More information at www.stdavidswindsor.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12:
Butterfly Day at Maidstone Museum, 1093 Puce Rd., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Caroline Biribauer from Essex Region Conservation Authority will be guest speaker and talk about butterflies in the Butterfly Garden at the museum. There will be craft and snack time. Nets & container provided and you take them home. Admission $6. To register contact Victoria 519-728-1587 or Elizabeth 519-727-3901.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13:
26th Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show at CoAn Park, 11th Concession, McGregor. This year, featuring Oliver tractors and equipment from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. See 5 working steam engines, 2 traction engines, antique tractor pull, balancing act, working sawmill, restored tractors, vendors and displays, crafts, food booths, Show & Shine Car Show, Wildman snowmobiles, and bike show. Admission is $6 for adults, seniors $1 off today, kids 6-12 $2. 3-day pass is $12. For information call 519-776-7720 or visit www.essexsteamandgasengine.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14:
Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents Sunsets & Quintets. Feree summer concerts featuring tje WSO Woodwinds Quintet. 7 pm, Amherstburg, Navy Yard Park. 26th Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show at CoAn Park, 11th Concession, McGregor. Featuring Oliver tractors and equipment from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tractor parade at 9 a.m. in McGregor. Vendors and displays, crafts, food booths, Show & Shine Car Show, Wildman snowmobiles, and bike show. Entertainment with 10 bands by Better World Today Association from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, kids 6-12 $2. 3-day pass is $12. For information call 519-776-7720 or visit www.essexsteamandgasengine.com.
Theatre Alive Fundraiser at Leo's Komedy Corner, 1269 Ottawa St. at 8:00 p.m. Must be 19 years of age or older. Tickets $15. Order by phone 519-737-9919. Ticket delivery by mail, pickup or will call.
The 2nd Annual Charity Car Wash from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. supporting Crohnʼs & Colitis Foundation at 2700 Central Avenue. There will also be hot dogs or hamburgers and pop for $2.50, a jumping castle for kids. Minimum donation $5. Bigg Wiggle Fest at Riverside Sportsmen Pavilion, 10835 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor. Starts with Dance-off for Charity Talent Show at 2 pm. Bring your own music and dance for one minute, for 5 yrs. old and up. Registration is $10 per person, includes entry to Bigg Wiggle Fest. To register, call Alexandria at 519-972-9688, ext. 156. Festival to follow starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Riverside Sportsmen Club; Jerry's Barbershop, 4806 Tecumseh Rd. E. Windsor; Grand Central Tavern, 64 Talbot St. N., Essex; Family Respite Services, 3295 Quality Way, Unit 101A, Windsor; and Jean Academy, 46 Erie St. South, Leamington. Proceeds to help support Family Respite Services, supporting families caring for children with disabilities. "Pirates Day" Family Barbecue at Leamington Municipal Marina. Barbecued steak dinner from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. for a $15 donation. Youth menu: hotdog or hamburger with potato chips and pop for $5 donation. Music and dancing with DJ 8 p.m. to closing. Cash bar from 3 p.m. to clos-
ing. Event sponsored by the Sun Parlour Shrine Club, with donations helping to fund Shrine Activities.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15:
26th Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show at CoAn Park, 11th Concession, McGregor. This year, featuring Oliver tractors and equipment from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
See 5 working steam engines, 2 traction engines, antique tractor pull, balancing act, working sawmill, restored tractors, vendors and displays, crafts, food booths, Show & Shine Car Show, Wildman snowmobiles, and bike show. Entertainment with 10 bands by Better World Today Association from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, kids 6-12 $2. 3-day pass is $12. For information call 519-776-7720 or visit www.essexsteamandgasengine.com.
The Mountaineers performs Celtic music at Two Creeks Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., June 13 at Two Creeks Conservation Area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1. Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling. For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca.
Greater Windsor Concert Band, under the direction of Ric Moor performs "Gospel and Beyond" at Reaume Park, Riverside Drive between Thompson and Pillette in Windsor. Concert time is 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16:
Bring your lawn chairs to the Leamington marina for an evening of music with Brad, Lynn, Jack and John from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. Enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music.
83rd edition of the Essex & Kent Boys 3-day Golf Tournament. Must be at least 10 years old on starting day, and can't be any older than 16 years old as of Championship Wednesday. Boys and girls who are residents of Essex and Kent counties are eligible. Three divisions: 1st is 9-hole novice division, players aged 10-12 make up this bracket; 2nd is 9-hole senior division. These are boys and girls aged 13-16 that are beginners or are not very polished players yet, played at Dominion Golf Club; 3rd is 18-hole senior division for the more accomplished boys and girls, played at Roseland Golf Club. There is no charge to the players, they are guaranteed to play at least twice, lunch available for them for two days and they all get a commemorative golf ball and tees. For more info or to register, call Becky at MCCCU 519-944-7477 ext. 228 or email beckyl@mcccu.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17:
Destination Jungle – go on an adventure to exotic lands, explore tropical rainforests and discover jungle animals all summer long. Reading, games, activities and crafts at Leamington Library at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Ages 7 & up. Register at the library. For more information, phone 519-326-3441.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 & 21:
Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest, Noon to 11 pm and Sun. Aug. 22 Noon to 7 pm at Centennial Park on Victoria St. in Amherstburg. Professional ribbers, live entertainment, carnival rides & more! Fundraiser for a special baseball diamond designed exclusively for children with disabilities. The Miracle League will provide the opportunity for all children to play baseball, regardless of their ability.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24:
Tilbury St. Josephʼs Catholic School., OEYC Presents: Literacy Walk. Letʼs take a walk around the block and look for signs of literacy. Bring your binoculars or magnifying glasses! 10:00 - 11:00am. No Childcare. Adult & Child. No Registration.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27:
In loving memory of Tony Mastronardi, Roma Club 6 pm. Come take part in celebrating the life of Tony Mastronardi with friends and family. For $25 you can enjoy a pasta dinner buffet and be automatically entered for a door prize! There will also be a cash bar, silent auction and raffle. All proceeds wil go to Tonyʼs wife Nicole and their children Jaron and Reagan. Tickets available at the Hair Cafe, 22 Talbot St. W., Leamington, 519-322-0122.
(Continued from Page 3) received the detailed conditions of the grant from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on August 3 and is required to pass the bylaw to receive the money. He added that this amount does not even come close to the total the town has had to spend, but when the municipality is more able to tally its expenses appropriate correspondence with the ministry will be sent to try and get further aid.
Way Paved for Multi-Unit Development
South Winds Estate, a proposed 39-acre housing development approved for construction south of Oak St. east of the new East Side Arterial Road, received relief from part lot control for a number of lots, permitting the construction of some semi-detached and townhouse-style homes. In effect what this does is remove side yard setbacks so that two (or more) dwellings can be built with a common wall, and is a common procedure in new plans of subdivision.
Gas is Coming to Hwy 77 North of Town J&J Auto Sales & Service at 468 Hwy 77 now has a sight plan agreement with the town, allowing it to begin development of a convenience store and gas pumps on its property. The gas bar will consist of 4 gas pumps on one island, while the store is proposed to be 733 square feet in size. No rezoning was required.
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Mountaineers to bring Celtic music to Two Creeks
The Chatham-Kent Mountaineers have a simple request of their audiences: Get up and dance.
With their focus firmly on Celtic and Canadian East Coast music, the six-person ensemble evokes bands like Great Big Sea, Spirit of the West, the Young Dubliners, the Pogues and the Dropkick Murphys in a high-energy performance that is increasingly attracting attention – and accolades.
The Mountaineers rarely end a show without most of the audience up dancing and singing along – crowd participation is strongly encouraged.
“We’ve got a pretty unique sound: Just call us a Celtic rock band with occasional bluegrass, hard rock and even country thrown in for good measure,” the group says on its website.
The Mountaineers are: Dan Davidson (drums, vocals), Stew Morton (vocals, guitar), Kevin O’Brien (bass, vocals), Rob Rankin (banjo, mandolin), Mark Stacey (vocals, guitar) and Alysson Storey (fiddle, flute, vocals).
They will be appearing at the Two Creeks Summer Concert series on Aug. 15.
For more on the Chatham-Kent Mountaineers, check them out at http://www.myspace. com/chathamkentmountaineers#ixzz0veLcJqfG.
The Two Creeks concerts, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on the Weil Stage in the natural amphitheatre at the conservation area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, continue throughout the summer.
Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling.
For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, e-mail info@twocreeks.ca or call 519324-6988.
Looking for submissions for Citizen of the Year Award and Service to the Community Award
Volunteers are an integral part of every vibrant community and 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. Leamington Council is currently accepting submissions for the “Citizen of the Year Award” and “Service 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.
Service 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.
Written submissions, with supporting back-
ground information, should be forwarded to Kim Siddall (ksiddall@leamington. ca) by Monday, August 16, 2010 (this date was extended). Leamington Council’s Volunteer Recognition Committee hosts an event to provide recognition to the many volunteer groups and
citizens who participate in activities which benefit the citizens of Leamington.
The 2009 Service to the Community Award was presented to St. Michael’s Council 4501 Knights of Columbus and the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award was Bob McCracken.
Robinson wins debut boxing bout
Wheatley boxer Cole Robinson of the Leamington Boxing Academy made his debut when he stepped in the ring to face Mike Morris of Clancy’s Fighting Alliance in Mississauga.
The match, which took place at the Migration Hall in Kingsville, was almost called off when Morris arrived sixteen pounds over his scheduled weight, but Robinson came to fight and made the decision to continue regardless.
While the first round started off fairly even, Cole quickly emerged as the stronger boxer, forcing Morris to retreat into a defensive game. A relentless attack with solid combinations from Cole kept the Mississauga boxer from mounting any significant counterattacks.
By the third round it was no longer a question of who would win the match, but whether Morris would survive the round. At the end of the bout, Cole Robinson was awarded a unanimous decision.
Three other boxers from the area also fought. Leamington’s Will Ellwood faced Tilbury boxer Tyler Bindner in one of the night’s most exciting slugfests. The match was back and forth as one boxer led the attack, followed by the other. The Tilbury boxer showed impressive resilience and determination, actually taking the edge over Ellwood in punch output. But it was Ellwood’s crisper, more accurate punches that earned the most points, giving
him a split decision victory for the evening.
Jordan Omstead of Leamington put on a great show against Logan Price of LaSalle. Jordan seemed to have a slight edge over Price in the first round, but slowed down in the second. After a flurry from Price late in the second round, the referee called off the bout.
The Academy’s heavy hitter, Justin Slock, fought in the main event against Toronto boxer Kingsley Alexander. Slock got off to a good start early in the first round, but a vicious uppercut late in the round opened a cut over his left eye, impeding his vision.
Slock chose to continue regardless, and came out determined at the beginning of the second. However, partway through the second round, Kingsley was able to land another uppercut to the chin of Slock, dropping him to the canvas. The referee called a halt to the bout at that time.
This event marked the first of many planned shows for the area.
Girls slo-pitch tourney completed
Leamington’s Walmart Wildcats outscored Harrow’s Naples Pizza 12-6 to take top honours in the Junior division Tier A of the Interlock Girls Slo-Pitch Tournament held in Leamington on the weekend.
The Sunday action was the completion of the tournament held two weeks ago that was suspended due to the torrential rains that hit the area that weekend.
In the Junior Tier B, Essex’s Bluewater Pools edged Fletcher’s Cleaners of Leamington 11-10 to claim their title. The Bluewater Pools team beat Leamington’s United Community Credit Union to advance to the final where they had to beat Fletcher’s Cleaners twice.
In the Intermediate division, Laser Art of Harrow beat Amherstburg Trees to claim the Tier A title while Leamington’s Grant & Schiefer Tax Services won the Tier B title, defeating Ron Deneau’s Lions of Amherstburg. Big Creek Disjockerty defeated Harrow’s Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home to take the Tier A top honours. Mike Tomek Realty of Harrow beat Kingsville’s Lakeside Animal Hospital in Sunday afternoon’s final to win the Tier B championship.
House league teams from Amherstburg, Essex, Harrow, Kingsville and Leamington make up the Interlock Girl’s Slo-Pitch League. Forty-three teams competed in the tournament.
Cole Robinson
Winning Sol-Leam team with Dorothy Mastronardi presenting Diana Jones
the trophy.
Erie Shores ladies hold Sol-Leam tourney
Every year the Erie Shores Ladies League has the Sol-Leam Tournament. The field is made up of the low 24 handicap ladies. Two teams of 12 are divided by colours (red and blue). Four games are played which are Scramble, Better Ball, Alternate Shot and Individual Match Play.
This year the blue team won, which was made up of the following ladies: Captain Diana Jones, Tymara Brannagan, Sherri Michaelis, Jeanne Manners, Brenda Ruiter, Mary Hrynewich, Jan Pearson, Ann Johnston, Emily Oldenburg, Dorothy Mastronardi, Anne Badz, Debbie Dunmore and two spares, Louise Gagne and Gloria Thiessen (missing from picture).
Dorothy Mastronardi is a great Sol-Leam sponsor. She is so gracious in her generosity to the Erie Shores Ladies, and a great competitor too! Fun and fellowship was had by all the ladies that competed.
Flyers officially start 2010-’11 season
The Leamington Flyers officially started the 2010-2011 season when Training Camp opened last Monday, August 2. More than 60 players were invited to attend, including players from throughout Ontario and Michigan.
Training Camp continued this week and the annual Red and White game will be played this Saturday, August 14 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and there is no charge for admission.
LSCU U12 boys beat Windsor
Leamington S.C. United U12 boys soccer, sponsored by Erie James (Cool Cukes) and the Leamington Firefighters Association, came away with a dominating 10-2 win over the Windsor Wheels this past Tuesday night in Leamington.
The boys got off to a quick start with Scott Wigfield scoring the opener in the first minute of play, assisted by Austin Slater. The second goal came by way of a penalty shot by Tino Riosa. Three minutes later, Joshua Dawson came up big with a bullet from outside the 18yard box with the helper going to Noah Santos. Jared Gowdy rounded out the scoring in the first half, poking it by the goaltender to send Leamington up by four going into halftime.
In the second half it was the Ashton Dudgeon show, scoring the natural hat trick and putting his team up by 7 at the 47-minute mark. From there, Spencer Medel got the next goal with Noah Santos finishing it off with two goals of his own. Assists came from Spencer Medel, Jesse Mendes, Joshua Dawson, Brady Rickeard and Jared Gowdy.
The boys travel up to Brantford next to participate in the Brantford Classic Soccer Tournament where they will face team from Tilsonburg, Burlington and Cambridge.
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LSCU U16 boys
soccer
The Leamington U16 boys played a solid defensive game against the LaSalle Stompers at their home fields in Leamington. This, coupled with a surge of second half offensive play, led the boys to a 6-1 victory over the Stompers. Credited with goals are Andre Khayat (3), Steven Ricketts (2), and Trey Ford. The team welcomes its newest member, Cooper Grant. With his lightning speed, he should prove to be an asset to the team as they approach playoffs. Well done, boys. The next match up between these two teams was on Friday, August 6, and once again Leamington dominated over the LaSalle Stompers. The boys played an exciting game and won with a final score of 4-1. Goal scorers were Steven Ricketts, a “fancy footed” goal by Jessie Whittle, and Cooper Grant with two.
Senior men’s invitational
Pointe West’s Denis Murphy seemed totally oblivious to the scorching weather conditions at Erie Shores Golf Club last Wednesday, which also included a high humidex reading of 42 Celsius. In spite of this staggering heat and muggy surroundings, which played a big part in the scores being much higher and a record low number of only 17 players managing to break 80, Murphy’s one under par round of 70 brought him top honors at the 31st Annual Southland Insurance Senior Men’s Invitational.
Past winner Ken Greenwood of Beach Grove hung in tough to finish just one stroke back as runner-up with his even par score of 71. Hydeway’s Ken Parent was next in third place at one over par 72, while Erie Shores Club Champion Jim McCallum shot a 2 over par 73 to finish alone in fourth spot, one stroke ahead of Kingsville’s Ian McLean who had a 3 over par 74.
Seventy-five year old Mike Saffran of Kingsville, who now plays in the highest-aged flight for golfers (75 years of age and older), also managed to do something that no other player could. He was the only golfer that was able shoot his age or better by finishing with an impressive four over par 75.
Among the four golfers shooting five over par rounds of 76 were Talbot Trail’s Tom Dunn, Maple City’s Pat Curry, Seven Lakes’ Rick Demers, and Ed Schachowskoy of Erie Shores. Kingsville’s William Renaud was next at 77, while the winner from the
past two years, Bill Ruiter of Erie Shores, and Michael Guigion of London both shot 78.
Also managing to break 80 with their eight over par scores of 79 were Ian Stewart and Frank Hreljac, both of Kingsville, Ken Steingart of Erie Shores, and Dino Buratto of Essex.
Low net honours this year went to Earl Dugal of Erie Shores who had an eight par net 63 to finish one stroke ahead of Denis Laurin of Leamington who had a net 64. Sutton Creek’s Peter Saasto finished alone in third place with a net 65.
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Pathway to Potential benefit supplement programs available to eligible lowincome youth and eligible low-income seniors. Proper Canada Revenue Agency forms must be submitted. Registration takes place Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. only, at the Complex Community Services office.
Summer Day Camp for ages 4-7 and 8-12. A different theme each week to keep the kids amused and coming back for more! Lunch available to purchase. Choose an elective for part of the day! Swimming, skating, crafts, and games galore! Upcoming theme is “Science, Nature & Space Rockets” – itʼs sure to be a blast! Check out the exciting Summer Complex Day Camp Program and register your children in advance.
Hey Kids! Come cool off with some swim-tastic summer fun every weekday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. till Sept. 1st. “Within Armʼs Reach” policy applies. Stay cool and refreshed in the Complex pool!
Leadership Adventure for Youth ages 12-15 years runs Aug. 23-27. Register in advance. Monday to Friday 9:30 – 3:30. Register in advance. Learn all about leadership qualities and what it takes to be a good leader and take part in all kinds of fun fitness activities and adventures. Swimming every day, an outdoor getaway to Gesstwood Camp for the rope-climbing course, biking to go golfing and go-karting, working with the Summer Day Camp kids at the Complex, a movie outing, and taking part in all sorts of great sports like racquetball, badminton, etc. Cost is $140. Register your youth now for this unique Leadership Adventure at the Complex.
The Complex is air-conditioned cool for your summer workouts! Come challenge yourself to get in motion! Exercise is good for your heart, it helps to reduce stress levels, and it gives you optimum energy! Come for a tour of the Complex today!
Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf
August 3 was Field Day for Erie Shores 18-Hole Ladies League with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The majority of the ladies choose to cart it due to the high humidity factor and the impending chance of rain. Needless to say, that was exactly what they got. With a sprinkle here and a sprinkle there, the results for the day were as follows:
The overall Low Gross Field was won by club ladies champ Debbie Dunmore, and the overall Low Net Field was won by Anne Badz.
Low Gross Flight A – Mary Jean Paulin, Flight B – Sherri Michaelis, Flight C –Dorothy Mastronardi, and Flight D – Ilene Roberts.
Low Net Flight A – Tym Branagan, Flight B – Jeanne Manners, Flight C – Lynda McAnally, and Flight D – Mary Lappan.
Low Putts was won by Gloria Thiessen.
The Longest Drive for Flight A was Nancy Flynn, Flight B – Jo-Anne Smith, Flight C – Lisa Fehr, and Flight D – Louise Gagne.
Closest to the pin on #3 was won by Debbie Dunmore and closest to the pin second shot or better on #13 was won by Diana Jones.
There were seven lucky ladies with chip-ins: Essie Gulliver on #9, Mary Hrynewich on #18 and #11, Beth Lougheed on #1, Lynda McAnally on #6 and #8, Ilene Roberts on #16, Jo-Anne Smith on #16, and Gloria Thiessen on #7.
Following the luncheon and reading of the previous month’s minutes, a draw for the monthly Unico box was held and the winner was Mary Lappan. The league’s Unico sponsors also presented each one of the ladies with a Unico mug to enjoy their morning brew. A big thanks to Unico for their continuous generosity.
LSCU soccer briefs
• Leamington S.C. United soccer would like to expand, adding two more girls teams to the family to complete the club – a U12 girls team and a U18 ladies team. Anyone interested in coaching a U18 ladies team, please contact the club president at www.leamingtonscunited.com.
• This is a very exciting year with more than half of the teams finding themselves in the top 3 of their division, and one of the teams has an undefeated season with 45 goals scored and only 6 goals against. Check out the website for the remaining games this season and come enjoy some good soccer.
• Open tryouts for all girls and boys born in 1993 to 2000 will be held in September 2010. Please check the website listed below for dates and locations.
• Thanks to all the sponsors. This week’s Shoeless Joe’s Player of the week is Chris Tannous, who is having a great season in net. Last week he made 8 saves to preserve the shutout against first place Caboto. The team finished with a 0-0 draw on the shoulders of Chris. Congratulations Chris!
• For information about the club, please visit the website at www.leamingtonscunited. com for schedules and tryouts for next season.
McCallum wins first round of Erie
Shores Men’s Club Championship
Despite gusty conditions and tricky pin positions, there were no surprises in the top finishers after the first round of the annual Erie Shores Men’s Club Championship. Defending champion, and 27-time winner, Jim McCallum led all golfers with a three under par 68, while Bill Ruiter was just a single shot back at two under par 69. Both former champion Brian Humphreys and Pete Andary are tied for the third place with their even par scores of 71. Scott Wilkinson stands alone in fifth place at three over par 74, while Scott Rutgers is next at four over par 75. Also breaking 80, with rounds of seven over par 78, Mike Morin and Chris Webster are tied for seventh spot.
In the ‘A’ Flight Division, Ken Steingart fired a one over par 72 to take a one-shot lead over Andy Herring who finished with a two over par 73. Van Tan and Tim Tiessen are tied for third place just another stroke back at three over par 74, while Junior Club Champion Hayden Hodgson posted a five over par 76 to hold down fifth place.
Geoff Dunmore stands alone in sixth spot with his seven over par 78, and Todd Hodgson and Kevin Babkirk are tied for seventh place with their rounds of eight over par 79. Other players still in contention include Dale Marinacci and Raoul Morin at 80 and Norm Beattie at 81.
Former ‘B’ Flight winner Greg Dunmore is off to another great start in this division, shooting a six over par 77 to give himself a one shot edge over Ron Koop who fired a seven over par 78. Kevin Shafton and Wray Pollock are tied for third place just another stroke back at eight over par 79.
Kevin George is alone in fifth place with his nine over par round of 80 and Augie DiPrimio stands another shot back at 81, while Claudio Sabelli and Neil Reimer are tied for seventh place at 83.
In the ‘C’ Flight Division, Gary Alderson and Les Young led all shooters with their eight over par scores of 79, while newcomer Yves Lanteigne is only two strokes behind at 81. Bill Gherasim stands alone in fourth place, another four shots back at 85.
In the ‘D’ Flight Division, Mauro Paglione carries a five-shot lead into next weekend’s play with his opening round score of 85. Mel Pace is alone in second place with his round of 90, while Greg Gare is just another stroke back at 91.
Wayne Quinn fired an impressive opening day 84 to carry a three-shot lead over Gord Anderson’s 87 in the ‘E’ Flight Division, while Garth Dennerley holds down third place just another four strokes back at 91.
The second and final round of the Erie Shores Club Championships take place this coming Saturday and Sunday with tee-offs beginning each day at 8:00 a.m.
Senior men’s club championship a close match
What originally looked to be a very close match turned into a rout by day two at the annual Erie Shores Senior Men’s Club Championship. On day one, defending champion Bill Ruiter fired a one under par 70 to give himself just a two-shot cushion over Andy Herring who started off with a one over par round of 72.
However, things went awry in the second and final round, with both players throwing much higher numbers into the mix. Ruiter’s four over par 75 gave him a two-day three over par total of 145 and an easy-six stroke victory over second-place finisher Andy Herring, whose 79 and two-day total of 151 left him with a nine over par total of 151.
Finishing another five shots back at 156, with rounds of 83 and 73, was Bill Stackpoole. In the handicap division, after taking his 12 handicap into consideration, Stackpoole led all players by a wide margin with his low net total of 132.
In the age flight categories, Gord Anderson was low net in the ‘A’ Flight (50 to 60) with a net 141, while Wayne Quinn’s net total of 146 gave him top honours in ‘B’ Flight (61 to 67). Garth Dennerley was the low net finisher in ‘C’ Flight (68 and over) with his low net total of 145.
AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
LEAMINGTON CAMPUS
Who Can Register For All Courses and Programs?
• Adult residents of Windsor and Essex County
• Age 18 by December 31, 2010 and older
What Is Needed To Register For All Courses and Programs?
• Register in person only
• Picture identification required
• Birth certificate or Proof of Citizenship required
• Student fee of $10.00 (cash) required on registration
• Immigrants require immigration papers, proof of TB skin test (if in country less than 1 year) and previous school records
Additional Requirements For Registration In A Credit Course
• up-to-date transcript of previous education required for registration in credit courses and previous school records for recent immigrants
• Proficiency in English is a requirement. ESL students wishing to take credit courses must be CLBA level 6 (assessment to determine level may be required, fee for assessment $50.00)
• $50.00 (cash) textbook deposit and consumables fee per credit course is required the first day of class ($40.00 is refundable)
Where and When To Register For All Courses and Programs:
• Leamington Campus, INVEST CAREER COUNSELLING CENTRE
215 Talbot Street East, Leamington, ON N8H 3X5
Contact Martha at 519-322-1688 for information
Registration will take place Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW
Leamington Night (Teacher Led) Credit Courses:
The following courses will be offered this semester two nights per week for fourteen weeks from Thursday, September 9 to Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Classes will run if there is sufficient enrolment.
GLS4O – Advanced Learning Strategies Skills for Success After Secondary School (Open)
ENG4C – English (College)
ENG4E – English (Workplace Prep.)
Are you interested in Correspondence (Independent Study) Courses?
• Available to adults 18 years of age and over and out of school for at least 6 months
• $50.00 (cash) required at time of registration. This fee covers a Credit Assessment Consultation and a consumables fee for the first course. There is an additional $10.00 consumables fee for each subsequent course required.
• Register in person only
• Registration occurs by scheduled appointments on Wednesdays in Leamington ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Do you need literacy skills?
Do you know an adult who needs literacy skills?
We offer Literacy and Basic Skills classes to adults.
• Learn to read
• Improve reading skills
• Improve basic math skills
• Morning and evening literacy classes are available in Leamington
• Classes available in Leamington starting September 14, 2010
• Registration begins Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, September 3, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Note: We are closed Thursday September 2, 2010)
Do you need to learn English?
We offer English as a Second Language Classes - ESL
• Morning ESL classes are available in Leamington starting September 13, 2010
• Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• ESL and LBS evening classes available starting September 14, 2010.
Registration begins Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, September 3, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Note: We are closed Thursday September 2, 2010)
Do you want to obtain your GED - General Education Development Certificate?
We assist students preparing to write the GED. The GED is an international high school equivalency-testing program for adults who do not have a high school diploma. You must be 19 years of age or older, an Ontario resident, out of secondary school for at least one year and you must not be a graduate of a North American high school. The GED will help you meet job screening requirements, meet provincial requirements with your organization and assist you in attaining personal goals.
• GED manuals for students $30.00 (cash)
• GED assessments $50.00 plus Taxes (cash)
Locations for GED and Credit Preparation – Free GED and Credit Preparation Night Classes at: Mason Education Centre in Windsor and Invest Career Centre in Leamington Fee Based GED Computer Preparation available during the day at Invest Career Centre in Leamington and the Assessment Centre in Windsor for $10.00/hour (cash
LSCU U11 boys soccer
The Leamington S.C. United U11 boys soccer team, sponsored by Policella Farms and the Bank of Montreal, are having a great year. For a first-year team these boys have clicked very well and are having an amazing season. They have 9 wins and 1 tie, scoring 45 goals over the course of the season and only letting in 6 goals.
Jason Tannous leads the division with 6 shutouts, and Alejandro Salan leads the division with 13 goals scored. With fast forwards and strong mid-fielders the defense rounds out the team by being the core, not allowing anyone to break them.
Aug. 5 they hosted Croatia U11. The boys started off a little sluggish after having a bye the week before and needed to get back into the game. Croatia put themselves on the scoreboard about halfway into the first half. With several shots being taken on net in the first half, Alejandro Salan finally found the back of the net on a beautiful goal assisted by Kale Ambrose. The game was then tied 1-1. Again back in Croatia’s end, Alejandro Salan was open in front of the net and with a quick pass from Zachary Ingratta, Alejandro did a quick turn to face the net, took a shot and drilled the ball in the back of the net. Two short whistles from the ref signaled the end of the first half, and LSCU U11 found themselves up 2-1.
With a short little rest and a pep talk from the coach, the boys went into the second half in their true form, dominating the passing and the possession. LSCU was in Croatia’s end when Kale Ambrose crossed the ball in front of the net and Zachary Ingratta put a foot on the ball to deflect it off the post and into the net. The game ended with a 3-1 score.
The U11 boys have two games left to the season and both are away games. Good luck, boys!
LSCU U16 girls soccer
Down to the last 5 games of the season, the LSCU ladies made their way to the soccer pitches in Tecumseh to meet the Tecumseh U16 warriors.
The last two meetings with this team had the LSCU ladies losing both games. With one more meeting after this game to be played against Tecumseh U16, the LSCU ladies had to dig deep and work for a win. The game was very intense and very physical, and in the end the LSCU ladies came home with a 2-0 win. Both goals were scored by Amber Ulch, with assists going to Carlie Becigneul.
It was a boost for the girls having that win to go into the next game on August 3 against current first-pace LaSalle Stompers U15. With the record against this team at one tie and one loss, the LSCU ladies knew what needed to be done in order to work their way to the top, and that was to beat LaSalle.
Both of these teams are equally talented and skilled and the game stayed 0-0 well into the second half. In true form, there was a lax moment where there was a commotion in front of the net and the Stompers capitalized on it and scored the first goal.
This was the wakeup call the LSCU ladies needed, and they came out in full force. Coming up the middle in LaSalle’s end, Amber Ulch made a beautiful pass to Kennedy Ingratta who shot the ball only to have it hit the crossbar.
The disappointment on the bench was audible for a split second until the cheers rang out. The ball deflected off the crossbar into the back of the net, tying the game at 1-1.
With less than 15 minutes to play, the ladies were working hard to find the energy to pull it together, and thanks to team captains Amber Ulch and Jessika Veigli they did just that. Kennedy Ingratta had the ball and made a pass to Sam Mastronardi, who leaned into the shot and put it just under the crossbar over the goalie’s head.
The energy on the field was great. The next touch of the ball at half after the goal was followed by three short blows of the whistle, ending the game with a 2-1 win for the LSCU ladies.
The next two games are home games – one facing Tecumseh U15 on August 10, and the other against Tecumseh U16 on August 17. Come out and cheer on the ladies and support your local athletes. Game time is 6:30 p.m. at the pitches in Leamington
Rookie Lakers edge Walker Homesites
The Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers squeaked by Walker Homesites 8-6 last Tuesday in Sun Parlour League action at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.
Adam Jeffery, Russell Derbyshire and Eric Willan led the Lakers attack with three hits each. Eric Dominguez and Billy Friesen punched out two hits while Hayden Pilmer added a single tally.
The locals compete in the Walker Homesite Rookie Tournament this weekend in Windsor, playing Belle River on Friday evening and then meeting Corunna and Amherstburg in play on Saturday.
The third of four summer art camps, Masterpieces “The Next Generation”, was held at the Leamington Arts Centre August 2-6. Instructor Katherine Burton of Art Works introduced the young artists to the masterpieces of famous artists like Van Gogh and Picasso. The students learned to paint replicas of famous pieces. Pictured here with their masterpieces are, from left to right, Jared Koop, Claire Farquharson and Darby Chambers. (Sun Photo)
A league of their own – and a baseball complex too!
By Allison Siddall
“If I were to tell you about an organized youth baseball league, you might call it ordinary. If I were to tell you the athletes are physically and mentally challenged, you might call it touching. If you were to see them play, you would call it a Miracle.” – Miracle League website.
The Miracle League – I didn’t know much about it until a few weeks ago when I ran into Chris Drew, a member of Amherstburg Rotary Club, who proceeded to fill me in on this amazing baseball league and the fundraising efforts of Amherstburg Rotary to build the equally amazing facility where the Miracle League will “Play ball!”
The Amherstburg Rotary Club has been fundraising for three years to install a special baseball complex with facilities that meet the unique needs of people with disabilities who would like to be involved in a sport. Regular fields pose potential safety hazards for players in wheelchairs and those who use walkers or who are blind. The Amherstburg Miracle League baseball diamond is custom-designed with a cushioned synthetic turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other walking devices, and a completely flat surface to eliminate continued on page 18
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A league of their own
(Continued from page 17) barriers to players with limited mobility or who are visually impaired. In other words, it provides a level playing field where physically and mentally challenged children and adults can hit, run and catch – just like the best of them. The facility will also eventually have fully accessible dugouts.
What started as an idea over 10 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, has blossomed into 235 Miracle Fields in the United States. Rotary International’s goal is to see 500 erected worldwide.
The Miracle Field in Amherstburg will be the very first one in Canada. It will be built within the town’s new rec complex on Pike Road, and once completed will be turned over by Amherstburg Rotary to be operated by Amherstburg Miracle League Board of Directors, which is run through Amherstburg Cardinal Baseball.
The Miracle Field comes with the very hefty price tag of $671,000 for the field only. The federal government paid one-third of the cost, the province paid another third, and Amherstburg Rotary is paying the remaining third –$223,000 – an intimidating task for any service club, but especially daunting for one with only 18 members. But no matter how intimidating or daunting an idea, in 2008 the Amherstburg Rotary Club decided to take on the project.
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Karl & Marlene are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Lisa, with Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Calgary, Alberta in 2009. She has also completed her Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor in 2010. Lisa has accepted a positon with the Calgary Board of Education for September 2010.
“The roots of true achievement lie in the will to becomethebestthatyoucanbecome”
Congratulations Lisa! Love always, Mom, Dad & family
The members got together and made a pact that no matter who was club president over the following years, they would continue with their fundraising commitment to Miracle League and see the field through to completion. And that pact, which began with 2008-2009 Amherstburg Rotary President Mike Vossen, has been upheld by Allison Baldwin, the 2009-2010 President, and now Bill Wark, the 20102011 President.
When asked about this huge undertaking, Mr. Vossen simply replied, “This is what Rotary does. We build things and then we give them away.”
RIBFEST FUNDRAISER TO HELP REACH GOAL
The good news is that the fundraising goal to build the Miracle Field for the Miracle League is within reach.
In an effort to meet that goal, the Amherstburg Rotary is staging their 1st Annual Ribfest – rain or shine – at Centennial Park on Victoria Street in Amherstburg. The event runs Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 from 12 noon to 11 p.m., and on Sunday, August 22 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Featured over the three-day Ribfest will be professional ribbers, live entertainment all weekend long, carnival rides and much more! Go to amherstburgrotary.com for more information on what promises to be a fantastic weekend of good food and fun while helping raise funds to provide a baseball complex for people with special needs that is not available anywhere else in Canada.
ABOUT MIRACLE LEAGUE
Miracle League believes that “Every Child Deserves A Chance To Play Baseball”, regardless of their ability. There are no age limits or geographical boundaries – registration is open to anyone. “We even have a player from London that will be coming to Amherstburg to play,” said Chuck Bondy, chairperson for Amherstburg’s Miracle League.
Team members will wear ball uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases – just like their peers. Players will partner with “buddies” and play ball alongside their local heroes, friends and volunteers. For most of these people, this will be the first time they have ever had a chance to play on an organized sports team.
“One of the challenges we face is getting the word out to everyone, whether it’s contacting groups and organizations, or through the media,” said Mr. Bondy. “We want to invite everyone to play, volunteer, be a buddy or just come out to watch. Believe me, the first time you come out to watch you will see what this league is all about and be asking to help.”
“We also have a scholarship/sponsorship fund which will be given out when applied for, to any players that may not be able to pay the $40 registration fee,” added Mr. Bondy.
The Miracle League is taking registrations now, and Opening Day is September 18 on the new synthetic field. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways such as coaching, player buddies, team moms, field assistants, umpires, medical, community outreach, and to come to the games and cheer on the kids. The most common volunteers are buddies, who are often referred to as “Angels in the Outfield”. The role of buddy includes protecting the player, assisting the player according to his/her needs, and showing enthusiasm to encourage the player and their family. Volunteers from any area – elementary students to senior citizens – are welcome. To register to play, become a buddy or volunteer, make a donation, or for any other information, go to amherstburgmiracle.com.
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