Lavoie wins gold, silver, bronze at International Youth Games
Local swimmer Cody Lavoie recently returned from Glasgow, Scotland where he represented Canada at the International Youth Games held Aug. 3-8.
Cody was part of an 8-swimmer team that competed against some of the very best under 15-year-old swimmers from around the globe.
Cody swam to a personal best, team record, and gold medal in the men’s 200-metre backstroke. His time of 2 minutes 15 seconds was fast enough by 0.44 seconds to beat out a swimmer from Iceland and a swimmer from China for the gold medal.
Cody also swam to a bronze medal in the 100-metre backstroke (1:02), as well as leading the Canadian relay team to a silver medal in the 4x100 medley relay and a bronze medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay.
“I can’t wait to get home and tell everybody!” said Cody just minutes after his gold medal win. “The community has been so supportive. When I am swimming my best, I feel like everybody back home is cheering for me. It doesn’t matter if I am in Scotland or at the Leamington Kinsman pool, I always feel the support.”
Cody will be taking a few weeks off to enjoy what’s left of summer vacation and hopes to maybe squeeze in a few rounds of golf before getting back to the pool.
In the meantime, Cody wishes to express his continued appreciation to all who have supported him and promises to keep swimming his best. “I really don’t want to let anybody down. Myself, my family, my friends, my community… when I swim fast I feel great.”
A total of 1,300 competitors and coaches, along with administrators and delegates representing 77 cities from 33 countries worldwide attended the International Olympic Committee-recognized event.
Three Leamington boaters pulled safely from Lake Erie
On Friday morning, August 12, three boaters were fishing from their 15-foot boat approximately 2 miles east of Point Pelee when the vessel began to take on water. The three occupants were forced to abandon ship. The boat owner was in possession of a portable VHF radio and was able to send out a May Day distress call.
The Canadian Coast Guard, Essex County OPP Marine Unit and various civilian vessels attended the area. Subsequently, a civilian vessel rescued Bill Rutter, 45, owner of the boat, and two female friends, ages 45 and 26, from the water. All three occupants are residents of Leamington.
The trio was in the water for approximately 30 minutes before being rescued. They were transported to the Leamington Marina, treated on scene by paramedics and released. No medical issues were reported.
The boaters were all wearing approved flotation devices and the vessel was equipped with all the required safety equipment.
“It is good to see that the vessel and occupants were all equipped with the required safety devices. If not, the result of this incident could have been tragic,” said Sgt. Rick Tonial of the Essex County OPP.
The vessel was recovered by the Canadian Coast Guard and returned to shore. When it was pulled from the water, Mr. Rutter discovered a crack in the back of the boat which caused it to sink.
London man arrested for local prom party stabbing
A London man is in police custody in connection with an investigation into an aggravated assault.
On June 12, 2011 Chatham-Kent Police attended a large party on a property on Talbot Trail, just outside of Wheatley. While officers were dispersing the party, an 18-year-old Leamington man approached police, bleeding from the neck. An ambulance was immediately called and the man was transported to hospital. It was later determined the injury was not life-threatening but required about 20 stitches to close the cut.
The investigation revealed that two people at the party were about to fight, and the victim intervened. In the process, one of the men allegedly struck him in the neck with a knife. The suspect fled the area and the victim sought help, approaching officers already on scene to deal with the party.
Through the course of the investigation, officers learned that the suspect lives in London. Attempts to locate him were not successful and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 10, the London police located the man and arrested him on the strength of the warrant.
A 19-year-old London man has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Cody Lavoie brought home a gold, a silver and two bronze medals from the International Youth Games held Aug. 3-8 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Leamington Council
Monday, August 15
Second Dwelling Requested
Council considered a report from Bechara Daher, Manager of Building Services, describing a request to keep an old residence for nine years after building a new home on that 15 acre property (zoned A3: hobby farm). Rural properties are not allowed to have two homes on one farm unless the second is used as a bunk house for labourers and the need for it has been proven. The exception to this rule is that a former residence can be kept for up to one year provided the owner enters into an agreement with the municipality to remove it at
the end of that time and provides securities sufficient to cover that cost. This is what administration recommended.
There is a “Garden Suite” provision that could be applied with a re-zoning, but the old home is far too large to qualify as a garden suite (it is about 1300 sq. ft. as opposed to the maximum allowed of 650 sq.ft.), and that provision is not permitted for hobby farms. In addition, there is the option of a “temporary use” by-law but that provision is designed to address a temporary use, not temporary permission to allow construction of a prohibited structure.
Richard McGrath, solicitor for the owner, argued that there were “special circumstances” surrounding this request, not the least of which are the ages of the couple who wish to remain in their home as long as their health permits. He pointed out that the plan for the new home included accommodation for the couple as soon as advanced age and frailty precluded their living alone in the old home (at which time it would be demolished). Council, however, rejected his arguments and voted to support the report’s recommendation.
Greenhouse Expansion
Now that the property at 435 Mersea Road 3 has been re-zoned to allow the construction of a 12 acre greenhouse expansion (some relief from set-backs was needed) a site plan has been presented to Leamington Council to permit the start of construction. In a separate report, the proposed site plan agreement for 12 acres of greenhouses at 627 Essex Road 14 was presented. This plan also includes a service building, a hot water storage tank and a warehouse expansion. Both plans were accepted by council.
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THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS
1980, Venessa Carlton ('A Thousand Miles')
1969, Donnie Wahlberg, New Kids On The Block
1968, LL Cool J
1958, Belinda Carlisle, solo and vocals for The Go-Go's
1958, Madonna, (born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone)
1953, Kevin Rowland, vocals, Dexy's Midnight Runners ('Come On Eileen')
1948, Barry Hay, vocals for Golden Earring
1948, Robert Plant, vocals for Led Zeppelin
1945, Ian Gillan, vocals, Deep Purple
1940, Johnny Nash ('I Can See Clearly Now')
1938, Kenny Rogers
1933, Bobby Helms (‘Jingle Bell Rock’)
SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK
2000, Janet Jackson- 'Doesn't Really Matter'
1992, Boyz II Men- 'End Of The Road.'
1986, Madonna- 'Papa Don't Preach'
1979, Chic- 'Good Times'
1977, The Emotions- 'Best Of My Love'
1968, The Rascals- 'People Got To Be Free'
THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL EVENTS
2008, Jackson Browne sued US Republican presidential candidate John McCain for using one of his songs without permission.
1998, Carlos Santana received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1991, Nirvana shot the video for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ costing less than $50,000 to make.
1991, Paul Simon played a free concert in New York's Central Park before an audience of over 750 000.
1985, Madonna married actor Sean Penn (and filed for divorce the following year.) Exactly 20 years later, Madonna would fall off a horse and suffer three cracked ribs, a broken collarbone and a broken hand
1983, Paul Simon married actress Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia of 'Star Wars'). 1977, Elvis Presley died of heart failure at the age of 42.
1975, Peter Gabriel announced he was leaving Genesis to go solo.
1969, The Woodstock Festival was held on Max Yasgur's 600 acre farm in Bethel outside New York. Attended by over 400,000 people, the event featured Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Sly and the Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Blood Sweat and Tears, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Cocker and more during the three day festival.
1965, The Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City.
1965, David Jones' official stage name became David Bowie.
1962, Little Stevie Wonder, (aged 12), released his first single, 'I Call It Pretty Music.'
1962, Brian Epstein told Pete Best that the other Beatles wanted him out of the group, and that he was being replaced.
1955, Elvis Presley released his first number 1 hit, ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget / Mystery Train’.
Look for Team Max this weekend at a great community event near you!
An interesting feature of the second site plan was the requirement to construct a fence between the farm and the abandoned railway line to the west of the property. It is eventually to be developed as part of the trail system through the municipality and construction of a consistent style of fence will be part of any and all site plan agreements for farms bordering the route.
Car Lot Site Plan
The owners of 206 Talbot St. E. want to construct a parking lot from which to sell cars, so Leamington Council approved a report describing the site plan agreement for this location. The agreement gives the owners a year to pave the lot after its construction. The only concern expressed was the possibility that dust from the ‘temporary’ gravel covering of the lot—a condition to be permitted for up to one year—might inconvenience neighbours. After Councillor John Jacobs expressed this concern by relating it to a condition elsewhere where it has been a problem, a further condition was added to the site plan agreement making dust control the responsibility of the applicants.
Liquor Policy
Unchanged
Leamington council was updated on recent (and imminent) changes to the Ontario Liquor Licence Laws by the Manager of Culture and Recreation, Amanda Smith. Her advice to council, however, was not to change the municipality’s existing policy yet. She recommends consultation with the police and user groups over the course of the next six months or so before any changes to the policy are made. Council was in full agreement, so where, when and how alcohol is sold and used on municipal property will remain unchanged at least until next spring.
An in depth look at Council overspending
There are two difficult parts to municipal budgeting. The first is deciding where economies can be found to hold the line on spending: with the myriad competing demands on tax dollars, deciding where the cuts can and must be made is a challenging and thankless task. The second is sticking to that budget when it is set: sometimes when disaster strikes it is impossible, often it requires painful sacrifice.
This is an article about Leamington’s Council failing the second challenge. Readers of the Southpoint Sun may recall that on July 18th Leamington Council passed a resolution requiring the Mayor’s permission before municipal councillors can attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar events. Here’s how they voted:
4 Mayor John Paterson
Opposed:
8 Councillor Chris Chopchik
8 Deputy Mayor Charlie Wright (Councillor Rick Atkin was absent)
This was such an unusual move that at the end of the July 18th meeting I asked the municipal treasurer for the current status of council expenses. On the evening of August 12th I received the news: the expenses currently stand at $39,475.61. This is based on a budget of $29,200 - an over expenditure of 35%!
The budget contained $6,200 for travel and mileage but just over $8,400 has been paid out. In the original budget notes that council used to help set the budget it states, “Travel and mileage expense is for council travel outside of the municipality or for activities not deemed to be part of the normal discharge of the duty of office. Council receives a tax exemption on 1/3 of their salary based on that portion being recognized as reimbursement of costs incurred in the discharge of the normal duties of office, as allowed under legislation and ratified under council resolution.” Thus, these mileage charges most often relate to attending remote board meetings on behalf of Leamington. Attendance at conventions and conferences was intended to be covered by a budget figure of $19,000. Again, the budget notes state, “Conference expense is for all costs related to [attendance at] conferences, annual meetings and various seminars...Conference expense includes travel, lodging, meals and registration.” Under this category, Leamington Council members have spent $18,632.18. Where the problem arises is with the per diem paid to members of council when they are away from work for these functions. This figure
adds another $12,435.00 to the conference account total when there is no money left. (It must be noted that Councillor Rick Atkin does not submit for a per diem, stating that he is retired and so is not absent from work when attending functions on behalf of the municipality.)
In terms of totals, here is how council expenses break down:
1. Mayor John Paterson$7,417.64
2. Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright - $7,362.91
3. Councillor Hilda MacDonald - $6,315.96
4. Councillor Larry Verbeke - $6,087.79
5. Councillor John Jacobs - $5,761.11
6. Councillor Chris Chopchik - $5,266.85
7. Councillor Rick Atkin$1,263.35
Nobody should misread this information and even think that money has been misspent. That is absolutely not the case, and not the issue being raised in this article. In fact, Deputy-Mayor Wright gave me a list of twenty-one functions he has attended since the election, and to give you a bit of perspective consider some items that are common to many on council: the Good Roads Conference in Toronto, the OSUM Conference in Niagara Falls, the
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Strategic Planning Session in Bayfield, and attending the Cleveland Boat Show to promote Leamington’s Marina. Others demonstrate his determination to learn more related to his municipal committee appointments: the South West Economic Association Conference in Guelph and an Economic Development Workshop in Chatham (Leamington Economic Development Committee), Drainage Workshop in Ridgetown (Leamington Drainage Committee), Accessibility Workshop in Windsor (Leamington Accessibility Committee). Spending almost $5,000 attending municipal functions and charging over $2,000 in mileage is too much, sure. But it is the excess of an enthusiastic newcomer and an error that will not be repeated. And it is an error that is shared by all of Leamington Council.
No, the point of this article is not about misspending. Rather, it is about controlling spending. At your home and mine, there’s only so much you have to spend, so tough choices often have to be made. Somebody has to say no, and often it is you saying it to yourself. In the case of our municipal council, in the first half of this first year in office they allowed their enthusiasm to blind them to that fiscal reality that there comes a time
you just have to say no to yourself. Regardless of how useful, instructive, or wonderful an opportunity might be, there has to come a time when the only reasonable thing to do is say, “Sorry, we can’t. There’s no money.” It appears that the resolution passed on July 18th was just that, an attempt to make it clear that ‘no’ is now an option to be exercised by his worship the mayor-perhaps an easier option than having to say that no to oneself.
“Part of me is really happy that it was Council that found the problem and addressed it”, said John Paterson. “It was my encouragement that got everyone to go to OSUM [the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference] because I think it is a really good conference, so part of the reason for the overspending is mine,” said Mayor Paterson He indicated quite clearly that he doesn’t want to have to say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to conference and workshop requests. “Who in their right mind would?” The Mayor and council, after reviewing the policies of other municipalities, will come up with a better approach to funding to prevent this happening in the future.
It is good to remember that the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington deals in millions and millions of dollars. An over-
expenditure of twenty or even forty thousand dollars is not the end of the world. The fact that it has happened this once to a rookie council intent on being as good as they can be is forgivable, even understandable. A good measure of the people we have elected to lead us will be to see what they learn from this experience, and what they do in the future. Me, I’m optimistic (but that doesn’t mean I won’t keep watching).
It was so hot…
How hot was it?
It was so hot WindsorEssex set a record for the hottest July in Canada. The average temperature for the month of July averaged 25.8 degrees Celsius (79 Farenheit). Although midday temperatures reached over 38 degrees Celsius, the average includes morning, noon and night temperatures.
A new record was also set for the longest consecutive run of days above 25 degrees Celsius. Windsor-Essex recorded 46 days in a row above 25 Celsius, which beats the previous 42 consecutive days set back in 1955.
Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips stated that he believes there’s never been a month anywhere in Canada hotter than July 2011 in WindsorEssex.
Live and learn
I have enjoyed the mêlée of responses from the article that I wrote last week and find it quite interesting how different they have been and a little predictable.
One of my neighbours and a friend both empathized with the stress and worry that we went through. One of them cut it out and posted it on their fridge. Her daughter recently passed her G1, or Beginners as some of us still refer to it, and will soon be heading out on her own.
It’s harder than you think to actually “check” the data, but Phillips believes this breaks any record in any location in Canada. It’s really not shocking considering Windsor-Essex is located in the southern-most part of Canada. Actually, the absolute most southern part of mainland Canada is at the tip of Point Pelee (same latitude as Rome). Windsor-Essex has had historically very hot Julys. In fact, Windsor beat its own records of 25.3 set in July 1955 and again in July 1999. In July the temperature reached 30 degrees Celcius or higher for 21 of the 31 days. And the average high temperature during the month was 31 degrees Celcius, which actually isn’t a record as that was set in 1988 at 31.3.
Last week’s cooler temperatures were a welcome break from the heat, as many people turned off their air conditioning, opened their windows and enjoyed the cool breeze and a comfortable night’s sleep. Dare we say this could be be the first sign of fall...
Lifestyles Lifestyles
The moral of my story and the reason for sharing was to remind everyone to keep your phone on. If you choose to answer or call out there may be a charge, but in an emergency situation having it on may be priceless. I can sense many teens rolling their eyes at the thought of this and I must admit, there were times that I didn’t want anyone to know where I was either!
This leads to the conversation I had with a few of my peers regarding my daughter’s day out. Nowadays, we would like to think we know where are children are and whom they are with at all times. It could be our more interactive parenting styles or the addition of the cellular technology, but whatever the reason, we seem to be more connected with our children.
Many of us, at the age of eighteen, if not married yet, ventured out for similar days with our friends. Our parents didn’t know where we were a lot of the time. It wasn’t that we were bad and we certainly didn’t always behave either, but like most teenagers heading into adulthood we pushed the limits of our moments of freedom.
The loop from the local MacDonald’s and down and around the Leamington dock was a favourite passtime and one that put miles of wear and tear on the family vehicle. We knew enough to return the gas gauge to where it was and to be home by curfew but the hours in between were ours.
It was the remark from the older generation that really made it apparent to me how much parenting skills have changed over the years. “I hope she has learned her lesson.” Well I must say that I do as well, but what lesson is it that I hope she learned?
• Always keep your phone on.
• Let us know when you arrive safely there and back.
• Shop in Canada.
• Stay way back from the car in front of you.
The lessons are endless and the ‘do as I say and not as I do’ saying has gone by the wayside. These rules are not just for our kids but for us as well, and if we don’t think we are the biggest influences on our children, we are fooling ourselves.
Our children are not fearful of their parents anymore. I must admit I wish that once in a while when I growled they would run to their room and clean it. But better yet, I think they like us and we have a relationship with them that I wouldn’t trade for the world or a clean room.
‘May the force be with them’ and keep them all safe as they have a little fun along the way.
Two Creeks Conservation Area, Wheatley Photo courtesy of Visual Impressions by Tim Hayes
Leamington Council
Monday, August 8
Drainage Reports
Leamington Council received and approved a number of Subsequent Connection reports Monday evening. As usual, these engineer’s reports review the use of a municipal drain by a farm when a proposed change of use occurs. Usually, this is a greenhouse development proposal where the engineer must certify the adequacy of the municipal drain to handle the run-off and the rate at which it can be released. The engineer then revises the assessment of the farm based on the new information.
In the case of the Fehr farm off County Road 18 using the Dresser Drain for a proposed 5-acre greenhouse expansion, the report recommends revision of the assessment and regulation of the rate of discharge. The same was true for the Enns Plant Farm off County Road 14 using the Silver Creek Drain, and Amco Farms on Wilkinson Drive using the Sturgeon Creek Drain. Since none of the proposals involves any significant change in land area serviced, there is no “subsequent connection” charge.
Culvert Replacement Over Deer Run Road
Alerted by local landowners and municipal staff who noted dips in the road, Leamington’s engineering staff detected a serious problem with the Collison Drain culvert where it crosses Deer Run Road. The problem was serious enough that Leamington’s Public Works staff made temporary emergency repairs and a tender for the replacement of the structure was let. The low tender was $26,750 (plus taxes); however, this was not anticipated in the budget and will result in an over expenditure of essentially the entire amount.
Water Main Replacement
Even the lowest tender came in over budget for the replacement of the Clark Street /Queens Avenue/Selkirk Avenue water mains. Council was told, however, that since another project has been postponed and there exists an “unforeseen projects” contingency fund, the Water Department should still be able to cover the anticipated cost of
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$488,332.51. The work will replace aged water main on Clark Street from Elliott Street to Erie Street, on Queens Avenue from Clark Street to John Street, and along the entire length of Selkirk Avenue.
Aid to Slave Lake
Weapons call “unfounded”
On Friday, August 12 at about 1:45 p.m., members of the OPP were in the area of Erie Street and Robson Road in Leamington searching for a non-white male who was observed standing on the grass possibly in possession of a weapon.
Responding to a letter from Meaford Municipal Council, Leamington is donating $100 to the town of Slave Lake, Alberta, to try and aid it in recovering from the devastating fire they experienced earlier this year. This matches donations from other Ontario municipalities and reflects Leamington’s gratitude for the assistance we received after our tornado. While it is a small gesture in itself, when combined with the kindness of other municipalities, it is hoped that it will make a difference to a town that has suffered greatly.
Union Water Supply System Annual Report for 2010
Leamington Council formally received the Union Water Annual Report. The report is available to the public at the municipal offices and is posted on the Leamington website. It can be noted that none of the tests for chemical elements and compounds in the water exceeded the Provincial guidelines, and for the organic compounds and potentially dangerous elements these tests measure in the parts per billion range.
Miscellany
• Council endorsed a 3-year agreement with the members of Leamington’s fire service. The firefighters were meeting to vote on the agreement Monday evening as well.
• Scott Holland was appointed to the Heritage Committee.
• The employment contract with the Manager of Environmental Services was extended to the end of 2012 to allow the new Pollution Control Centre to be completely commissioned.
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Police searched the area and cleared the scene around 2:45 p.m. due to a lack of confirmed witnesses or any further information regarding the “unfounded” weapons call.
Local citizens were interviewed and the original anonymous complainant could not be located, therefore the police had no information to follow up on or investigate.
Police are asking the original caller (regarding this incident) or anyone else who observed suspicious activity to contact the OPP.
Contestants’ Community Service...
The contestants of the 2011 Leamington Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant were at the Salvation Army on Thursday, August 11 to help serve dinner and participate in a meet and greet. The girls collected approximately 200 food items for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Pictured here, in front from left to right, are Morgan Stahl, Ashley Stanton and Ashley Mariano. In back, from left to right, are Paty Eid, Sasha Oliveira, Sarah Weyrauch, Emily Lafeber, Emily Torrens, Taylor Neufeld, Carleigh Ross and Melissa Macksoud. Absent from the photo was Laura Konrad. (SUN Photo)
The secret lives of monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies born in the month of August will make the incredible journey to Mexico this fall. Witness the entire life cycle of this remarkable creature from egg to butterfly at Point Pelee National Park.
On August 13, Point Pelee National Park opened Monarchs, an exhibit featuring live specimens, at the park’s Visitor Centre. On display until the end of September, visitors will have the opportunity to see caterpillars and chrysalises up close – and if they are very lucky, witness a butterfly emerge!
All butterflies that emerge will be tagged and released, contributing to the study of these amazing creatures across the continent. This engaging exhibit also recounts the incredible migration story and highlights efforts being made to conserve these butterflies across North America.
Monarchs coincides with the beginning of the annual monarch migration south to Mexico. The migration usually peaks at Point Pelee National Park in mid to late September, and during that month the park will be holding a number of special programs including evening butterfly counts and morning migration hikes on weekends. Detailed information to be released September 1.
Call 519-322-2365 or follow Point Pelee National Park on Twitter for the latest migration updates (www.twitter. com/pointpeleenp). Monarchs will be open daily at the Visitor Centre until September 30. Visitor Centre hours until September 6 are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. After September 6 the park will be open from 10a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
The contestants held a car wash to raise funds for the Salvation Army Food bank on Friday, August 12 at Leamington Chrysler. The girls added a $200 cash donation to the local Food Bank from their afternoon of community service. (SUN photo)
The contestants practice their routine for Thursday’s night.
Siddall receives national Veterans Affairs award
Bill Siddall, of Wheatley, is the recipient of a Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, a national honour in recognition of his work in preserving the history of the 38 men whose names are inscribed on the local Cenotaph, as well those who have served in Canada’s military.
Mr. Siddall and his wife, Allison, attended a ceremony on July 27 in Mississauga, where the Minister of Veteran Affairs, the Honourable Steven Blaney, presented 19 citizens – 13 veterans and 6 civilians – with VAC Commendations. The award is in recognition of the recipients’ contributions to the care and well being of veterans and their remembrance of the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans.
In addressing the group at the ceremony, Mr. Blaney said:
“These individuals have contributed to the care of our veterans or remembrance. We all share a common bond… pride in our veterans. No matter where you are from in Canada, veterans unite us. They are a source of pride. What you have accomplished and are still accomplishing has helped us to raise the standard of remembrance, in the past, in the present and in the future.”
Siddall, a history buff, grew up hearing the stories of his uncle, Walter Hickmott, who was killed in action during World War One, and was always curious about the men from the Wheatley area who did not come home from the conflicts of the First and Second World Wars. His research led to a compilation of records, not only of those who did not survive the wars but of the people from this area who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces as well. Siddall also co-authored a series of articles with Lee Palser, a retired journalist. The series, “Tributes to the Fallen”, told the stories of the 38 men whose names are on the Wheatley’s Cenotaph. They were published in The Wheatley Journal over a ten-month period.
It was Mr. Palser who recommended Siddall for the Commendation. In his submission he wrote (in part): “Mr. Siddall is a former president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 in Wheatley and is currently its archivist. He and his wife, Allison, devote much time to Remembrance Day planning and other branch activities. That all might be considered routine for a long-standing Legion member, but Mr. Siddall has made it his job to compile and collate reams of information from family, friends and government sources, at home and abroad, about this area’s war dead, as well as those who returned. In the process, he uncovered the names of several men who died on or because of active service whose names are not on the village Cenotaph and who have now been recognized. He has even built a display case for the collection, which is available for Legion members and visitors to peruse. Although he did not see military service, Mr. Siddall, a retired firefighter, embodies the spirit of remembrance and continuity that is so vital to our country and to future generations.”
Mr. Siddall said that being selected to receive the Commendation and attending the presentation ceremony was an overwhelming experience. “I was truly humbled to be in the presence of 18 outstanding men and women – a man who hit the beaches on D-Day, a Hong Kong P.O.W., Korean War and various conflict veterans, and others who give of themselves for remembrance and the care of veterans,” he said. “My family has led a life of peace thanks to those who paid the supreme sacrifice, those who served and still bear the wounds of war physically or mentally, and those who continue to stand on guard.”
Bill Siddall (left) received a Commendation from Minister of Veterans Affairs Steven Blaney for his efforts in preserving the history of local servicemen and servicewomen for future generations. Mr. Siddall attended a ceremony in Mississauga July 27 that recognized the contributions of 19 citizens from across Ontario.
The Commendation from Veterans Affairs includes a bar, lapel pin and certificate.
Cost-saving tips
(NewsCanada)—It’s back to school for students, which means back-to-school shopping for parents. Pens, pencils, notebooks, backpacks and the latest tech gadgets can really add up.
Recycle, reduce, reuse
The three Rs can help you save money, protect the environment and limit repeat shopping trips. By using reusable lunch bags, rechargeable batteries and taking inventory of supplies leftover from last year you’ll save both time and money.
Write a shopping list
It’s easy to overlook items that might not be top of mind when you’re out shopping, so make sure to jot everything down before you head out.
Duracell suggests that families stock up on batteries of various sizes to avoid the temptation of removing them from emergency devices such as smoke alarms and flashlights to use in back-to school tech gadgets such as alarm clocks, electronic educational devices and wireless computer mice.
Separate wants from needs
Most school supplies don’t go out of style, but as many parents know, kids often want the latest gear to keep up with their friends. To avoid the dreaded “everybody else has one” arguments try setting a budget and make sure your child is aware of this.
As you check things off your list, let your kid(s) know how much of the budget is left. It will help your child set priorities, learn how to manage money and start saving their allowance for the items your budget won’t allow.
Buy basics in bulk
You know you’ll need paper, pencils, glue sticks and notebooks. Warehouse stores are great sources for buying these and other basics in bulk. Coupons and promotions
We often throw away flyers and miss out on some great coupons and promotions, so keep those flyers handy.
A new school year is a fresh new start for families
(NewsCanada)—Many of us, even those without children or in school themselves, view the first day back at school as the start of a new year. As we we’re all in school at one time or another, we all recognize that the day after Labour Day really is an opportunity to start fresh, shake off some bad habits and kick-start some new ones.
As such, it’s a great time to reflect and make some steadfast “resolutions” to stick to until the end of the school year (or even permanently). We all know it’s easier to turn a resolution into a habit by doing it with other people. In doing so, you’ll feel more responsible to hold up your end of the bargain, so why not extend the resolution to your entire family? Kids can get really excited about new activities and rituals, so take a moment and sit down together to brainstorm. By making it a family affair, you’re setting your family up for success and hopefully instilling some life-long habits that will increase your health and wellbeing.
The following are a few thought-starters, but the fun part is customizing and tailoring the resolutions to your family:
1. Sit down together every morning for breakfast. Mornings can be hectic, but if you choose a simple breakfast that is a crowd pleaser and that everyone can help themselves to, such as cereal, it’s a resolution you can keep. Experts worldwide agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for kids and adults alike. And ready-to-eat cereal is a nutritious, convenient and affordable choice. Plus, it’s a great way to connect before the day begins and everyone goes their separate ways. More information about the benefits of choosing cereal can be found online at www.loveyourcereal.ca.
2. Pick one TV show that you will all watch together every week. It could be a favourite sitcom, sports or even a cartoon, but sharing a laugh together and talking about your favourite parts in the show is a really great way to make lasting memories. Make this a must-attend event. Once the show is picked, everyone has to make the time and a commitment to share in it together.
3. Make physical activity a part of everyday. We all know that kids these days are leading more sedentary lives than their parents and grandparents did. It’s important to show children the value of exercise and how fun it can be. It could be a bike ride, walking, skating, rollerblading, dancing in the family room or even a scavenger hunt in the backyard, but setting aside at least 30 minutes a day for your kids to engage in physical activity is a must.
4. Set chores for everyone. Parents lead by example, so it’s important that your children understand how much work their parents do and what they can do to help. Once they have ownership over a certain task, make it fun for them by handing out stickers or playing music during clean-up time, and they will more than likely continue to do it.
Back to school: Back to healthy sleep habits
(NewsCanada)—With kids heading back to school, now is the time to help them get their sleep habits and schedule back on track. Poor sleep and fatigue can lead to problems with school work, mood swings and health.
Alberta’s chiropractors offer the following suggestions for easing your child into a good school-time sleep schedule and helping maintain healthy sleep habits year round:
1. Maintain sleep schedule. Once your child’s sleep schedule is established, stick with it. Don’t use weekends to catch up on sleep.
2. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine. Quiet time before bed allows your child to unwind. The routine should include relaxing activities, such as a bath and bedtime story for young children or reading time for older children. This signals the body and mind that it is time to settle down for sleep.
3. Maintain a relaxing sleeping environment. A dark room, comfortable bed and appropriate room temperature maximize the likelihood of good night’s sleep. Distractions such as televisions, computers or video games should be removed from your child’s room and set up in a different location.
4. Avoid large meals before bedtime. A heavy meal may prevent your child from falling asleep as the body works to digest the food.
5. Avoid caffeine. Sodas and other caffeinated drinks should be limited after noon and especially at night. A good rule of thumb is to avoid any caffeine six hours before bedtime, as it can interrupt your child’s natural sleep patterns, making it difficult to sleep.
6. Proper bedtime ‘supplies’. The right mattress and pillow are essential. When choosing a mattress for your child, look for one that is comfortably supportive. The mattress should be flexible enough to adapt to the body’s shape while providing firm support. Pillows are also important. For side sleepers, the head, neck and shoulders should remain level with the mid and lower spine. For back sleepers, the head and neck should remain level with the upper back and spine. Avoid pillows that are
so thick or thin they angle the head and neck away from the body.
7. Proper sleeping position. It is best to sleep on your back or side and not your stomach. Lying on your back or side allows your head, neck and spine to relax into their natural alignment. This helps you to avoid stiffness in the morning. If you or your child experience pain and discomfort at night or have difficulty falling asleep, visit your chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained to treat spinal problems that can interfere with a restful night’s sleep. They can also offer nutritional and lifestyle advice that can help improve sleep quality. More information, including where to find a chiropractor near you, can be found at www.albertachiro.com.
Think outside the box: pack lunches kids will love
By Stephanie Lawrence
(NewsCanada)—As every parent and child knows, packed school lunches can get boring very quickly. Carol Dombrow, Heart and Stroke Foundation registered dietitian, offers the following tips to help you pack healthy and delicious lunches will keep eating and enjoying:
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• Use a variety of whole grain breads such as English muffins, bagels, mini pitas, tortillas, rye bread.
• Try some new filling flavours by using roasted peppers, red onions or shredded cheese as garnishes and hummus, tzatziki, chutney or salsa for sandwich spreads.
• Try new combos such as egg salad with chopped celery, tuna with apple, salmon with green onion or hummus with grated zucchini and carrots.
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ADULT PROGRAMS:
• Make homemade pizza on whole grain crust or pita. Top with low–fat cheese and lots of vegetables.
• Instead of a traditional sandwich, try a lettuce wrap. Send cubed chicken salad and washed Boston lettuce leaves in a separate containers.
• Step out of the sandwich routine and try leftover soups, casseroles, chili or pasta in a thermos.
• Pack a hard cooked egg or a leftover cold chicken leg with a small mixed salad or cut up vegetables.
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• Pack a divided container with cut–up chicken, cubes of cheese, crackers, and slices of vegetables and fruit.
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• Because UMEI is a small school, students experience greater participation in all activities.
• Pack popcorn flavoured lightly with parmesan cheese as a fun snack.
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Avoiding poison ivy
Poison ivy is a plant that is commonly found growing in bush lots or in your back yard. Unfortunately, the oil from this plant will cause an allergic reaction to 90% of people coming in contact with it.
If you think you have poison ivy in your back yard, it is best to remove it as soon as possible. Although some lucky people are immune to this ivy, the greater number will develop a rash after coming in contact with it or similar plants such as poison sumac and poison oak.
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If you think you are immune to this plant, keep in mind that it sometimes takes multiple exposures or even years before your system will react to this. Teach your family the hazards of this plant by using pictures, or better, finding an actual plant and identifying the shiny three-leaf ivy.
If you come in contact with poison ivy, immediately (within 10 minutes) use rubbing alcohol on the infected area and wash the area with water only. Do not use soap since this will only spread the poison, making the reaction worse. Using gloves, thoroughly clean your shoes, tools and clothes with rubbing alcohol and warm water.
Since kids get poison ivy a lot, it is recommended to have a first aid kit on hand. It’s also a great idea is to purchase poison ivy block at your drug store.
To remove poison ivy, completely cover yourself with old clothing – long pants and a long sleeve shirt, socks and rubber gloves. Tuck the sleeves into the gloves so your wrists aren’t exposed. It is important to protect your eyes with goggles and use a breathing facemask to avoid inhalation.
Select a day when there is no rain or wind. Cut the plant at the base (ground level) and place the ivy in a plastic garbage bag. Dig out the remaining roots and spray with an herbicide. Remember to clean all the tools used during this process. Take the old clothes and throw them away, also placing them in a plastic garbage bag.
Burning the ivy can also be a problem whereas the oil will carry in the smoke, giving anyone in contact a reaction, so think of the neighbors before starting the cleanup.
Last but not least, also think of the garbage man collecting your bags at the curb. Double bagging is not a bad idea – he will thank you.
So next time you go on your hiking expedition, be safe and wear the proper clothing and lotions to minimize that chance of being accidentally exposed to poison ivy.
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East Mersea Public School
Leamington Council has entered into a site plan agreement so that the staff parking lot, play area and bus loading area for East Mersea Public School can be changed. It is hoped that the changes will make student arrivals and departures smoother and safer. Work crews were onsite Friday, August 12 preparing for paving this week. (SUN Photo)
Thursday, August 18, 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex
Special thanks to Lindsey Langlois from Fate Photography for taking the photos this year! www.whatsyourfate.com
Paty Eid, 17, CCSS
Emily Lafeber, 18, LDSS
Laura Konrad, 19, Wilfred Laurier University
Ashley Mariano, 18, University of Windsor
Melissa Macksoud, 17, CCSS Taylor Neufeld, 17, UMEI
Sasha Oliveira, 17, CCSS
Carleigh Ross, 16, CCSS
Morgan Stahl, 18, LDSS
Ashley Stanton, 18, CCSS
Emily Torrens, 18, KDHS
Sarah Weyrauch, 18, LDSS
My pants are half-off!
I’m John Weese, and I’m a clothes addict. It gets worse – a “cheap” clothes addict. I suppose if a person suffers from an uncontrollable urge to blow money on a vice, cheap is nice. I want you to believe that I maintain some degree of fashion sense. While the racks of the GT Boutique are filled with tacky tee-shirts (“Hug me, I just farted”) or plaid hunting jackets (a.k.a. French dinner jacket) and enough polyester pants to endanger the entire polyester species, I choose the aisle less travelled. For the record, I buy a lot of dress clothes. With my job, be it ever so humble, I wear dress apparel, ties et al, to the office everyday
A keen eye can always locate something good to buy, be it a rare 80% cotton dress shirt or a pair of Dockers on the clearance rack. I’ve bought New Era baseball caps for $3 and some really cool hoodies. I can barely wait for cooler weather to debut some of them. The last hoodie I bought, I paid a whole five bucks for. I have closets full of jackets too, including home and away warm-up jackets for the Detroit Tigers. I’ve got leather, pleather and feather in coats and jackets. Long coats, short coats, raincoats and matching totes. Need an umbrella fella? I’m your man! What colour would you prefer?
It was in a surplus “tools and more” store outside of Owen Sound that I found a couple of pairs of Perry Ellis dress slacks, and just my size too – $15 bucks each!
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine and I agreed to play golf on my way home and I needed a golf shirt. I popped into Fields, a discount store that makes WalMart look like Macy’s, and voila! Not only did I find a golf shirt, I found my favourite golf shirt brand,
Happy 60th Anniversary Happy 60th Anniversary
Russell & Jean Carder
Married August 19, 1951 at Leamington United Church. They have two sons and three grandsons. They will celebrate their diamond anniversary with an Open House for family & friends on Saturday, August 20th at the Leamington Court Retirement Home, 1 Henry St. Leamington.
Wedding Announcement
Donald & Dixie Hunter & John & Kimberly DeRaadt announce the wedding of their children, Tabitha Hunter & Paul DeRaadt on August 26th at Two Creeks Conservation.
MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT THE MARINA with Musical Mates – Brad and Lynn Bailey invite you to join them at Leamington Marina on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., time approximate, and weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs (and possibly some mosquito repellant), relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. Our last “Monday at the Marina’ will be August 22. For further info contact Brad or Lynn at 519-326-4825.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 - The 28th Annual Leamington Tomato Festival takes place at Seacliff Park. Events include the Tapping of the Keg and the Golf Tournament on Wednesday; the Tomato Festival Pageant on Thursday; Opening Ceremonies on Friday; the Volleyball Tournament, the Parade and the Tomato Stomp take place on Saturday and the Pancake Breakfast, the Classic Car Show (uptown Leamington), the Cultural Festival, the Firefighter’s Waterbarrel Fights and the Migrant Worker CrossCulture Sports Day all happen on Sunday. Entertainment all weekend long, featuring tribute bands to Journey and Styx on Saturday and Nemesis on Sunday. The wine area , the Cultural Village, food and craft vendors and the Children’s Village are on site all weekend. Find out all the details at www.leamingtontomatofestival.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18Vegetarian Cooking Class will take place in the basement hall of Leamington Seventh-Day Adventist Church from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cost is $5. For more information and registration, please call 519-326-5216 or 519-726-5300.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 - Pepper card party at 2:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. All welcome. Cost is $2.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - The 6th Annual Dionysus Festival will take place at Mastronardi Estate Winery, 1193 Concession 3 East, Kingsville. An evening of music, dance and food, featuring international recording artist – Pavlo. Tickets are $75 and entitle you to: a complimentary glass of wine upon entry; an assortment of tapas style hors d’oeuvres; concert featuring Pavlo and his company of musicians and dancers; the acoustic sounds of “Last Minute”; dance the night away as “Visions” perform hits; and more. A limited number of V.I.P. tickets are also available for $100. For tickets, call 519-733-9463 or visit www.mastronardiwines.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 - Dale Butler and Friends in concert at Wheatley Two Creeks Park at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but the hat will be passed to cover costs.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - Kittenaide “Summer Clearance Yard Sale”, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 104 Oak St. W.,
Leamington. Hotdog sale for “Save the Kittens”. To donate items call 519324-2729.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 - Food & Fellowship Supper 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No Charge. All Welcome.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 - Dr. Stephen West (Lymphology & Preventative Medicine) will explain why you can easily eliminate pain, obesity and disease. Learn to empower and heal yourself. Monday, August 22 at the Pelee Days Inn, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. or August 25 at Windsor Hospice. www.powerheal.com. RSVP: 5193216-9617.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - St. John’s Pig Roast at Leamington Marina, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: adults $15; children $6, avaliable from Church office, 519-326-3111 or by calling 519-326-4042. Cash bar.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - This year’s Essex Soil & Crop Improvement annual farm Twilight Tour will be held at 2 p.m. at Dave Buchanan’s farm located at 5105 County Road 46, Comber. Mr. Buchanan is the 2010 Essex Conservation Farm Award winner. The focus of this event is’ Nature on the Farm’. A woodlot and created wetland
Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces
Cutter and Buck. These are normally $60 to $70 dollar polos and the store was blowing them out at $5 each! I bought a half dozen of these friggin’ things. How could I refuse? Some would say “easy”, especially if they knew that I have soooo many golf shirts that I recently stuffed a garbage bag full of them and dropped them off at the Sally Ann. I’ve recently switched underwear. No, no, not with the guy next door, I’m referring to brands. I recently found a source for good gotchies. I can buy a bag of Fruit of the Loom, comfy cotton, button-front boxers for under six bucks. Trouble is, I don’t have enough asses to wear ’em all, but I can go a few weeks without doing laundry, even at a “two-a-day” rate. Shoes? Boots? Loafers? Oh yeah baby, got me lots of those! A shoe rack area in by bedroom, some in the front closet, a box in the garage and a couple of pairs at work. Take that Imelda Marcos! I’ve got golf shoes in four colours. I really only play with two pairs, but if you’re playing golf two days in a row it’s good to switch to some dry ones. That’s my story anyway. On a golf trip this spring and suffering through four straight days of rain, my golf shoes took a wet beating. Thank goodness that I brought along a pair of aqua shoes. That’s what I played in for two days. When the rain is coming at you sideways and you look like Mary Poppins with your umbrella, no one is going to look at your shoes. I could’ve even worn Crocs and nobody would’ve blamed me.
You don’t see plastic garden shoes around much any more. They certainly sold a crap load of those things a few years ago. Still, when I go bargain hunting at summer flea markets (this is a cry for help) I see oodles and oodles of Croc and Croc-like shoes in different colours and styles for sale. I might need a 12-step program for clothes and shoes, but I wouldn’t take a single step in a pair of plastic garden shoes. There so 2005!
Without a lie, I betcha that I have three dozen baseball caps in my house, in my garage, basement, golf bag, car trunk, office and Lord knows where else. Funny thing is, I don’t even wear a hat that often anymore. Since I’ve given up attempting to fool people into thinking that I have hair, I now shave my hair down to what my hair technician calls “a number two” Why number 2? ’Cause it looks like crap, that’s why.
When I retire and have no need to dress up (and perhaps care less what I look like), I may
purge my closets and avoid discount clothing stores, flea markets and even Value Village. (Yes, I go to used clothing stores too.) I’ll rotate a couple of swimming shorts, wear some wellweathered tee-shirts and wear only a pair of sandals. Of course, this will necessitate a move to Florida for six months less a day. It’s a warm thought anyway.
Annual Farm Twilight Tour is Sept. 10
The Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association is a local non-profit agriculture organization. The annual farm Twilight Tour is held each year to honour Essex County farming operations for their commitments in conservation farming and sustainable agriculture. This year, the event will be held at Dave Buchanan’s farm, the 2010 Essex Conservation Farm Award winner. The tour will take place on Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buchanan farm located at 5105 County Road 46, Comber. The focus of this year’s event is ‘Nature on the Farm’. A woodlot and created wetland will be explored and discussed. For more information phone 519-776-5209 ext. 369.
Back row: father, Matthew Wiper holding baby Ashlyn Wiper, grandfather Brad Wiper. Front row: great-grandfather Bill Wiper, great-great-grandmother Laverne Wiper.
Back row: great-grandmother Betty Wiper, grandmother Deb Chalmers. Front row: mother Becky Wiper holding baby Ashlyn Wiper, great-great-grandmother Laverne Wiper.
4-H Ottawa trip a ‘royal’ success!
By Anne Conrad, Essex 4-H President
A group of 45 Essex County 4-H members, leaders and parents recently travelled to Ottawa.
The travelers arrived at the RCMP Remount Detachment where they met with Ottawa 4-H members and leaders. They toured the stables and saw the foals that will someday be part of the RCMP Musical Ride.
Day two was a celebration of Canada Day in our nation’s capital. First was a tour of the RCMP Rockcliffe Stables where the Musical Ride horses are stabled. The Mounties were shining up the tack to get the horses ready to carry the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The group was not able to get a full tour because the security sweep of the stables had already been done for the Royal visit, but they were able to get photos in front of the carriage that Prince William and Catherine rode in later on that day.
The day progressed with a bus ride to Parliament Hill. The bus was stopped because the road was blocked by police in front of the Governor General’s house. Much to the group’s surprise, out came a procession of black cars carrying the royals and the bus was allowed to proceed right behind them. People were lining the streets and because the bus was following the procession, the royal watchers waved to the 4-H group on the bus thinking they were with the royals. The 4-H’ers played their parts wells and all the kids on the bus waved back.
The final day was a tour of the Parliament Buildings which included the House of Commons, Senate and the Library. Lunch was at the Hard Rock Café and then the last tour was at the Canadian Agriculture Museum.
Garage fire causes more than $30,000 damage
A garage fire on Montgomery Street on August 10th resulted in $31,500 damage – $30,000 to the garage itself and an additional $1,500 to adjacent properties.
Leamington Fire Service was on the scene for over 2 hours extinguishing the blaze. The garage was fully involved on arrival. Quick action by firefighters and concrete block walls kept the fire from spreading.
Friday, August 19th
Essex County 4-H visited Parliament Hill during their recent trip to Ottawa.
JOIN US AT THE “NEW”
For more info contact the Leamington Tomato Festival Office, Box 195, Leamington ON N8H 3W2 519-326-2878 leamingtontomato@bellnet.ca www.leamingtontomatofestival.com
Wednesday, August 17
11:45 am - Tapping of the Keg
1:00 pm - Texas Scramble Tomato Festival Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 18
7:00 pm - Tomato Festival Pageant
Friday, August 19
Food and Craft Vendors open all weekend!
8:00 - 11:00 pm Wine area open all weekend
8:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm - Local Bands Entertain
Saturday, August 20
8:00 am - Cultural Village open all weekend
8:30 am - NEW! Tomato Festival Volleyball Tournament
10:00 am - 2011 Tomato Festival Parade
1:00 pm - World Famous Tomato Stomp
8:45 pm - 80s Tribute Band
Sunday, August 21
ocal Vintners and Restaurants Open
8:00 11:00 am - Pancake Breakfast
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Cultural Festival
1:00 pm - Firefighters Waterbarrel Fights
Children! Come check out the Children’s Village Saturday and Sunday for: Games, Face Painting and much more!
12:00 - 4:00 pm - Classic Car Show - New Location Uptown Talbot St. W. & Queens
2:00 pm - Tomato Festival Migrant Worker Cross Culture Sports Day - Nemesis
Pictured above, Dale Butler (centre) was the special musical guest on the final day of Summer Treasure Camp Vacation Bible School held at Leamington United Church from August 8-12. Children age 5-12 enjoyed four songs and even called a church member at work to sing “Happy Birthday” over the phone. The mural in the photo was made by the children as part of the week’s activities.
On live theatre in Southwestern Ontario
One of the many things which makes Southwestern Ontario such a delightful place to spend a summer is the widespread prevalence of live performance theatre.
The pity, of course, is that one has to wander slightly distant to enjoy live summer theatre. Often the delightful consequence is that you tend to meet others from here in the Deep South who are also seeking live entertainment in local summer theatre.
The effort to develop a performing arts centre in Leamington, for example, faltered on apparent local indifference and the collapse of generous government handouts. Kingsville has Migration Hall but it is far from accommodating as an adequate location for sustained summer theatre. And thriving summer theatre, the type which attracts tourist dollars, takes vision and resources.
So in the absence of live theatre in this immediate area, it transpires that one looks elsewhere for summer theatre. Fortunately there is an abundance available, not including the big-time expensive locations such as the Shakespearean Festival at Stratford and the Shaw Festival at Niagara-onthe-Lake.
You see, if you really want to enjoy relatively inexpensive
live theatre during the summer and gain the bonus of seeing plenty of Ontario, opportunities abound.
Much of the live summer theatre in smaller Ontario communities here in the Southwest is of the genre that amuses and delights patrons. If you want serious drama you need Stratford and Niagara-on-the Lake.
Over the past couple of months we’ve regularly wandered to Port Stanley for its usual season of comedies. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, upstairs in the library, is so small that one often is almost sitting on stage with the actors. Port Stanley has some excellent restaurants as well as a quaint railway.
This season Port Stanley has featured some hilarious comedies, from “Boeing, Boeing” (or how to keep 3 airline stewardesses in the same apartment between flights) to “710 Split” (sort of a Trailer Park Boys without the obscene language and including a scam artist seeking to make his patsy a millionaire online if only the patsy will send money in advance – sort of a Nigerian scam).
Their current play, “Dump Guys” (I can relate to that), is a poignant comedy. And finally this summer, another by Canada’s greatest comedy playwright Norm Foster, titled “Bedtime Stories”. I wouldn’t miss this one after seeing Foster’s last comedy, “Skin Flick”, at the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. Now there was a truly wild adult play in which playwright Norm Foster acted a major role. You see, maybe I could have related to this play – about an older couple low on income who decides to make a pornographic movie in their house – but I just enjoyed the performance instead! Naturally my tender ears missed many of the plays on words and innuendos and saucy lines (my wife explained them all to me later!).
Earlier this summer they featured the play “Leading Ladies”, very reminiscent of that wonderful Tony Curtis, Jack Lemon, Marilyn Monroe movie about two guys playing the role of women to escape the mob. “Leading Ladies” is two guys dressed as women trying to connive away somebody else’s inheritance. An absolute mayhem of laughter.
More recently the VPP in Petrolia featured “Glorious”, the true story of Florence Jenkins Foster, a ‘famous’ opera singer who could not carry a tune. Funny and poignant and a really ear-splitting experience, especially if you enjoy music.
Further afield, there are numerous other live summer theatres. We have taken up with the Drayton Festival, which actually has six theatres – from Drayton’s old opera house to the old school house in St. Jacobs. Like most theatre, plays tend heavily towards comedies and variations of musicals. Last summer, for example, Drayton did “Cagney”, a musical tribute to Jimmy Cagney. This year you can enjoy some “Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions” or “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. Drayton Festival plays tend to rotate among their six theatres so there is plenty of opportunity both to see plays and to enjoy rural Ontario.
There is an abundance of live theatre in Southwestern Ontario and for those of us well beyond the age of sand and beach-baking or wild and crazy beach parties, the availability of live theatre offers wonderful entertainment and usually some fine dining as well. And live theatre is a tremendous tourist draw – check out the crowds in Petrolia or Drayton or Port Stanley on theatre days as theatergoers spend money about the respective towns.
Dale Butler and Friends return Two Creeks stage
Dale Butler (centre) and Friends
It’d be hard to imagine a more popular Two Creeks performer than Dale Butler, who will appear at the Summer Concert Series Aug. 21.
His group – known as Dale Butler and Friends – consistently draws large audiences of long-time fans, and makes new ones at each show.
The band plays a wide range of music influenced by the likes of Harry Chapin, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot and James Taylor. But mostly, they sound like themselves, a blend of folk, country and gospel.
A good storyteller and guitarist, Dale has been in several groups through the years, and has been featured on cable TV shows as well as on CHYR and CBC radio.
Band lineup is: Dale Butler on guitar, mandolin and vocals; Gord Harwood on bass; Jack Glennie on banjo and guitar; Stu Campbell on drums and vocals; and Dan Tofflemire on dobro, mandolin and guitar. Guest vocalists are Judy Butler and Dana Romualdi.
“We’re looking forward to our favourite show of the year,” Butler says. “Two Creeks is always a great time for the band....”
The 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.
NAMIOntario (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in association with Leamington District Memorial Hospital is pleased to offer this program again this year.
THE FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM
The program is designed for the families and friends of individuals with, or exhibiting signs or symptoms, of a serious and persistent mental illness for example: schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar illness, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or borderline personality disorder.
The 11 week course starts Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. There is no charge for those who participate.
Participants in the program last year described it as: empowering, enlightening, insightful, encouraging, comforting, and changed my life!
Register by calling Earl at 519-324-9498 or Noreen at 519-322-0163
Registration is limited to 18. www.namiontario.ca
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The Leamington Flyers opened training camp on Monday, August 15. Above, Flyers veteran forward Tyler Quigley scores on a breakaway. More than 60 players are vying for a position on the team including 14 players from last season. The annual Red and White game will be played on Friday at 7:30pm on the Unico rink at the Kinsmen Complex. The game is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. (SUN Photo)
Municipality selects new Director of Development Services
Tracey Pillon-Abbs
After an extensive search the Municipality of Leamington has selected Tracey Pillon-Abbs for the position of Director of Development Services. Pillon-Abbs has been with the Municipality as its Manager of Planning Services since 2000.
A graduate of the University of Waterloo in Environmental Studies, Tracey has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She has also completed the Legal/Chief Building Official exam and is a candidate for a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership at York University.
Pillon-Abbs is well qualified to assume the director duties, demonstrating a broad knowledge of planning and building requirements and extensive management and budget administration experience. As Director of Development Services, Pillon-Abbs will be responsible for Building Services including administration of Building Permits, Plans Review, Sewage Permits, Plumbing, Backflow Prevention and Inspections; Planning Services such as zoning and official plan inquiries, site plan control, site plan agreements and development agreements; and Fire Services including fire prevention, fire suppression and rescue, emergency planning and management and public education. She will manage a budget of $2.8 million and a staff complement of 35 full and part-time employees.
Prior to joining the Municipality, Pillon‐Abbs worked with the Essex Region Conservation Authority as a Conservation Planner and with the South Essex Economic Development Corporation (now Essex Community Futures Development Corporation) as a Strategic Economic Developer.
“We are happy that Ms. Pillon-Abbs will continue to contribute to the growth of the Municipality in this expanded capacity, and to advancing the goals and objectives established for the Development Services Department,” says Mayor John Paterson.
First mosquitoes found with West Nile Virus
One mosquito pool in Windsor and one mosquito pool in LaSalle have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor-Essex County this year.
Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. To date, no human cases of West Nile Virus have been identified in Windsor-Essex County. However, these first positive mosquito pools of the season are an indicator that the virus is still in the community.
Windsor-Essex County residents should continue to protect themselves against mosquitoes. “This is a good reminder for residents to eliminate any standing wa-
ter and take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites,” said Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health. Individuals can protect themselves from mosquito bites in several ways:
• Use insect repellents that contain DEET or other approved ingredients when going outdoors. Read and follow the manufacturers’ directions for safe use.
• Make sure that door and window screens fit securely and are free of holes.
• Limit the time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a
hat when outdoors. Lightcoloured clothing is best as mosquitoes tend to be attracted to dark colours.
Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, also reminded residents in a press release issued August 11 to take steps to reduce their risk of exposure to West Nile Virus, noting that the number of pools testing positive across the province are on rise.
The Health Unit, along with each municipality, will continue to monitor for West Nile Virus activity. The 2011 larviciding program will continue throughout the summer season, along with the investigation of standing water complaints and the distribution of educational materials.
National beach volleyball players coming to Seacliff Beach
Several national volleyball players will be in town for the Leamington Tomato Festival as part of a volleyballpacked weekend August 20-21st at Seacliff Beach. National Training Center Athletes will be competing in exhibition matches throughout the weekend as part of a beach volleyball tournament and assisting in coaching a Youth Beach Volleyball Clinic. Registration for Youth Clinic and Adult Volleyball Tournament available at: www.velocityvolleyball.ca
Among the top players showing off their sand-court skills is William Sidgwick, 20, of Toronto. Will was selected to represent Canada at the 2011 U21 World Championships. He won a bronze medal at Elite Provincials in 2011 and will be competing at U21 World Championships later this month in Halifax.
Also coming to Leamington is Fiodar Kazhamiaka, 19, of Minsk, Belarus. Fiodar was selected to represent Canada at the 2011 U21 World Championships. He won a bronze medal at the Elite Provincials in 2011. Fiodar will also be competing in Halifax later in August.
Grant O’Gorman, 17, trains as part of the National Beach Volleyball Training Centre and has represented Canada on the world stage including a 2011 bronze medal at the World Championships and a silver medal this past weekend at the Elite Provincial Championships.
Sam Pedlow also trains as part of the National Beach Volleyball Training Centre. Sam, 24 of Barrie, has a long list of achievements. In 2011 he placed 1st Ontario Elite Men’s; 2nd Ontario Elite Men’s; 3rd Ontario Elite Men’s National ID Camp Tournament; 1st Ontario Youth Open Provincial Championships; and Country Quota participant at 2011 FIVB Quebec Jeep Open.
It’s not too late to register for SPIKES Youth program
The SPIKES Youth Program is open to all youth aged 5-15 and all levels of volleyball skills. There are multiple courts available and participants will be assigned a court and a coach based on age initially, and will be working throughout the weekend on skill development and fun with playing time each day. This is an Ontario Volleyball Association Sanctioned Clinic and will be run by Jim Konrad, Coach at the National Beach Volleyball Training Centre in Toronto with accompanying National Training Centre athletes William Sidgwick, Fiodar Kazhamiaka, Grant O’Gorman and Grant O’Gorman. Coaches will assist with each court and ensure that your son or daughter enjoys their time on the beach. Regardless if this is your first time or you want some fine tuning for fall try-
outs, this is a great program for you.
Time: 8:30-11a.m. - Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 20 & 21
Location: Seacliff Beach Park, Leamington Cost: $65, includes a SPIKES Volleyball t-shirt For more information contact: Jim Konrad jim@velocityvolleyball.ca
Southpoint Minor Hockey offering goalie clinic
Southpoint Minor Hockey will be running a pre-season goalie clinic for all Southpoint goalies. The clinic for the 2011-2012 season is set for Wednesday, August 31 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Wheatley Arena.
Southpoint goalies interested in attending must call Jim Quick to reserve a spot at 519-825-9232 or email quicky2@ sympatico.ca. Anyone interested in earning community hours should email Jim, providing their name, age and phone number.
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to improve your skills as a goaltender. For more information check out the Southpoint Minor Hockey website.
Fiodar Kazhamiaka, up at the net in red, and Will Sidgwick, blue shirt. (File Photo)
Team 1, led by Captain Paul Bunnett-Jones, picked up a perfect 12 points to finish as top team for the week in last week’s play of the Men’s Thursday Night Golf League at Erie Shores. Finishing one point back at 11 was Captain Yves Lanteigne and Team 7. Gary Bondy’s Team 8 was next at 10 points, while Captain Tim Tiessen and Team 9 had 9 points.
Frank Dick and Team 4 finished the week with 8 points and Team 6, captained by Kyle Flewelling, had 7 points. Gary Alderson and Team 2 had a 6-point week, while the remaining five teams led by Ken Cobby, Ken Steingart, Kirk Bowman, Gord Anderson and Abe Bergen all finished with 5 or less points.
In the overall standings, Team 7, Lead by Yves Lanteigne, is still the number one team in the League with 95 points. Captain Frank Dick and Team 4 are in second place with 81 points, holding just a single point more than Paul Bunnett-Jones and Team 1 who are at 80. Team 2, captained by Gary Alderson are alone in fourth spot with 62 points, while Gary Bondy’s Team 8 and Kirk Bowman’s Team 11 are tied for fifth place with 61 points.
Individual awards this past week go to Peter Neufeld and Larry Lucier for closest to the pins, Ryan Harder for longest drive and Ralph Warkentin for longest putt. Lowest gross scores go to Kyle Stewart with a 32 and Richard Lowes with a 34. Low net shooters were Tom Bondy at 28 and Ron Gardiner at 31.5.
With the Team Scramble Fun Night taking place next Thursday evening, August 25 at 5:30 with prizes and dinner for everyone, players should contact the Pro Shop at 519-326-4231 (ext. 22 ) to confirm if they are attending.
Humphreys wins Men’s Erie Shores Club Championship
It’s been four years since Brian Humphreys last won the Men’s Erie Shores Club Championship but he came through in roaring fashion over the past two weekends by totally dominating the course, capping last week’s first round 66 with a second round 67 and a cooled down final round 74, which even included bogies on the last three holes.
In fact, Humphreys’ large seven-stroke victory over the field was the same margin in which he won by back in 2007. Finishing in a second place tie at one over par 214 was last year’s champion and 28-time winner Jim McCallum with rounds of 73, 69 and 72, and Senior Club Champion Bill Ruiter with rounds of 71, 70 and 73.
Scott Rutgers, with his 76-71-72 total of 219 was next in fourth spot, while Ryan Harder had a 77-70-82 total of 229 to finish alone in fifth place. With rounds of 74, 74 and 84, Mike Morin was alone in sixth place at 232, just a stroke ahead of Sandy Towle (76-77-80-233), while Chris Webster was next with his 79-78-82 total of 239.
In the ‘A’ Flight Division, defending champion Ken Steingart put together rounds of 69, 74 and 77 for a three-day total of 220 and an impressive five-shot victory over Ward Hutchins who finished second with his 76-69-80 total of 225.
Van Tan finished alone in third place with his three-day total of 226 completed by scores of 73, 72 and 81. Saad Sarfraz’s 74-79-75 total of 228 left him alone in fourth spot, two shots ahead of Geoff Dunmore (74-78-78-230) and another four strokes ahead of Richard Lowes’ total of 77-7978-234.
Kevin Babkirk (80-77-80) and Darryl DiMilo (78-74-85) tied for seventh place with their 237 totals, while Ed Schachowskoy (76-83-80) was next at 239, one better than Scott Wilkinson (71-89-80-240) and another ahead of Kevin George (79-83-80-242).
In the ‘B’ Flight Division, Greg Dunmore’s final day 82, capped by previous rounds of 78 and 76, gave him a 236 total and four-shot win over Steven Georges’ three-day total of 86-79-75-240.
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Claudio Sabelli was next in third place with his 78-8480 total of 242, while Kevin Shaften (83-81-82) finished fourth at 246. Gary Alderson (82-82-85) and Gary Bondy (80-82-87) tied for fifth spot at 249.
Finish Off the Summer at the Complex!
• Exciting volleyball action at the TomatoFest this weekend! Beach volleyball tournament at Seacliff Park – 4-on-4 competitive teams and 6-on-6 recreational teams, plus there will be 4 Canadian ranked volleyball players in attendance who will demonstrate their volleyball prowess and lead the kids ages 5-15 in an OVA SPIKES mini camp on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Register in advance at www.velocityvolleyball.ca
• Summer Day Camp: Still some great theme weeks planned to finish off the summer. The new “Eat Right/Play Safe” program teaches nutritional components and the kids are really enjoying “You’re the Chef” three days a week!
• Swimming All Summer Long! Each weekday afternoon from 3 till 5 p.m., and on Wednesdays the lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games for the kids to take part in!
• Dollar Days: Mon. Aug. 22 from 3-5 p.m. it costs $1.00 per person to swim in the Complex pool. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies for children ages 7 and under.
• Dollar Days: Mon. Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m. rec gym is just $1.00 per person.
• Calling all interested vendors and service organizations: register your booth for the upcoming Family Life ‘N Style Expo at the Complex this fall – Oct 21 and 22! Something for every age in the family, from children to teens, to adults and seniors. There will be a wide array of displays and presentations on body care, cooking, fashion trends, kids events, laser, finances, pets, anti-aging, living green, home décor, electronics, health solutions, fitness and so much more! Plan to be a part of Leamington’s fall family expo, where all the vendors come together under one roof with great displays, guest speakers and door prizes!
• The new Fall Activity Guides have arrived in the Complex brochure rack or online! Registration for the fall session begins on Mon. Aug. 22. Walk-in, phone-in, mail-in, drop off application form in advance. Check out the Activity Guide at www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp
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Last year’s winner, Ron
Koop (91-79-80), finished in a tie for seventh place with John Rutgers (79-88-83) and Neil Reimer (82-820-86), all having a total of 250.
In the ‘C’ Flight Division, defending champion Les Young recovered from a first round 87 to post scores of 82 and 80 for a three-day total of 249 and a two-shot victory over runner-up Yves Lanteigne who finished with a 85-8482 total of 251.
Charles LeBlanc put together rounds of 85, 88 and 79, giving him a total of 252 and a one-stroke edge over fourth place finisher Mauro Paglione’s 81-92-82 total of 253.
Other top players in the flight included Gary McRae (8983-85) at 257, Bill Gherasim (80-88-90) at 258, Art Regehr (84-88-90) at 262, and Joe Verhoeven (85-83-95) at 263.
In the ‘D’ Flight Division, Mel Pace shot rounds of 88, 84 and 87 for a three-day total of 259, giving him a three-stroke margin of victory over Barry Miller’s 86-91-85 total of 262.
Finishing in third place with his 275 total, Wayne Quinn (89-91-95) was one shot better than Brett Madden (102-87-87) at 276 and two better than the threesome of Bill Slater (102-8887), Garth Dennerley (9294-91) and Gord Anderson (89-92-96) who all tied for fifth place at 277.
2011 Erie Shores Men’s Club Champion, Brian Humphreys.
Alyssa Getty named to Team Canada;
Leamington’s Alyssa Getty, age 14, heads off this week to join Team Canada in Calgary, Alberta, for the Stephen Ames Cup, August 14-21 at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club. There were 12 qualifiers held across Canada which took 4 months to complete in order to select the team. After all the results were tabulated, Getty found out she had the lowest scores for the Girls 18 & Under from across Canada.
The 7th Annual Stephen Ames Cup will be hosted the entire week by PGA tour player Stephen Ames and will feature Ryder Cup style matches between Team Canada and Team Trinidad, with the top 8 juniors from both countries vying for the chance to take home the cup.
Each year the event alternates between Canada and Trinidad, where Stephen Ames was born and has a foundation for Junior Golf.
Getty recently returned home from the Canadian Optimist Junior Golf National Championships in
competing for the Stephen Ames Cup in Calgary
Ingersoll where she won the girls division and was crowned the Over-All Champion after having the lowest 3-day total scores for the entire field of 161 junior golfers with rounds of 71-69-73(213) for a 3 under par score at the national event. With her win, she has secured an exemption to the 2012 Optimist International at PGA National in Palm Gardens, Florida, and to the national event in Canada next summer.
Getty will fly from Calgary to Toronto and then head to Mirabel, Quebec, home of the 2011 C.N. Canadian Women’s Open,
where she will compete at the C.N. National Junior Skills Challenge. It will be onsite at the same practice facilities as the LPGA players will be practicing on that same week.
Getty took part in a qualifier in April at a tournament in Fenwick, Ontario, on a cold and rainy day and did not think too much about it, until recently when she found out that she had achieved one of the highest skills challenge scores for 2011 and was ranked in the top 4 in Canada in the girls 12-14 age division.
Getty will get the chance to compete to be the C.N. Future Links National Junior Skills Champion on August 23 at Hillsdale Golf & Country Club in Mirabel. During the spring and summer, over 3,000 junior golfers registered and competed in the Skills Challenge events run by CPGA Professionals at 100 sites across Canada for a chance to make it to the national event. Only the top 4 ranked boys and girls in 6 age divisions were selected to com-
pete in Quebec. These 24 juniors will also attend a clinic led by LPGA player Paula Creamer and a Performance Camp with Canada’s National Women’s Team head coach Derek Ingram.
On August 24, Getty will get to take part in the ProAm with an LPGA player and Walk With The Pro as their ceremonial caddy inside the ropes to watch them in action and to soak up the atmosphere. Paula Creamer has been Getty’s favourite LPGA player since Getty was a young girl, and she recently put pink extensions in her hair like Paula’s and can’t wait to show her.
Getty will miss 3 fairly significant late-summer golf tournaments, two of which were invitation-only events to go to the C.N. National Junior Skills Challenge, but she thought it would be a fun and exciting way to cap off her busy summer and a chance to get to see some amazing golf by the many highly-ranked LPGA players that will be playing in the 2011 C.N. Canadian Women’s Open in Mirabel.
Rookie Lakers drop two games
The Leamington South Essex Fabricating Rookie Lakers lost a pair of road games last week in Sun Parlour league action. On Thursday the locals travelled to Amherstburg and dropped a 7 to 4 decision to the Cardinals. On Saturday evening a game in Riverside produced the same results losing 13 to 7 to the Royals.
One shaky inning proved fatal for the Lakers in the Amherstburg game as Leamington saw their bats go quiet in this contest.
Eric Domingiez, Justin Wiebe, Russell Derbyshire and Adam Nuefeld were the only Rookies to get more than one hit as the foursome stroked a couple safeties each.
“This definitely was one of our worst games offensively,” said coach Dan Dominguez. “Nobody hit like they could, I am hoping this is just one of those games.”
In Riverside, the locals met up with a very strong defensive team falling by a 13 to 7 score in a game played under the lights, complete with opening game ceremonies, the playing of the national anthem and a public address announcer introducing each batter.
Alex Jadischke with his best game of the season was a solid 3 for 3 at the plate. Dominguez, Derbyshire and
Neufeld had two hits each in a losing cause. Jadischke also made a nice run saving catch in right field in the second inning. Rowan Massad had a number of put outs from the pitcher’s position.
Alyssa Getty - File photo from 2010 Canadian Women’s Open in Kingsville.
Alyssa Getty, 14, Leamington
Alex Jadischke gets thrown out at the plate on a close play in a Rookie Lakers game in Riverside on Saturday evening.
(Claudia Burgess photo)
Leamington girls’ teams win three championships
•2011 COBALT TRAIL.......21Q
•2011 WILDWOOD26BH - XLITE
•2011 STARCRAFT.....197 EXP
•2011 STARCRAFT.....187TB SPORT
•2011 STARCRAFT810 POP UP
•2011 PASSPORT.......190EXP
•2011 CARDINAL 5TH ....3150
•2011 HORNET...........28RLS
•2011 LAREDO 5TH .....310RL
•2011 LAREDO............291TG
•2011 LAREDO............297RK
•2011 NORTHTRAIL....31RLSS
•2011 NORTHTRAIL 5TH..27RL
•2011 PASSPORT.......2910BH
•2011 SIERRA.............323FK
•2010 WILDWOOD.......336RL
•2010 SIERRA.............333RL
Leamington teams scored a Trifecta on Sunday when all three local teams won their respective championships in the Interlock Selects Girls Slo-Pitch Tournament held at the Kinsmen Basebsall Complex. Teams from Amherstburg, Essex, Harrow, Kingsville and Leamington competed. In the Junior division Leamington hung in for a 13 to 9 win over Harrow, in the Intermediate division Leamington beat Amherstburg by an identical 13 to 9 score, while in the Senior division Leamington mercied Harrow 15 to 3 in a five inning contest.
All three Leamington teams posted perfect 6 and 0 records, going an unblemished 4 and 0 in round robin play then winning both their semi-final and championship games.
Krystan Garant’s triple spearheaded the Leamington offense as they broke open a 6 to 6 tie on their way to the Junior Girls championship. Jessica Bueckert was 3 for 4 in the title game while Trudy Bueckert drilled a pair of long balls.
Shortstop Bailey Brown had a stellar game defensively including turning a double play in the fourth inning to end a Harrow rally. Cassie Bluhm and Morgan Brown shared the pitching duties.
“This was the first time they have held the Junior Select tournament, so the win was special,” pointed out coach Kelly Clark. “We got a real gutsy effort from everyone, especially from Emily Hyatt and Melissa Redekop.”
Maddy Hamm, Chelsea Malott and Lisa Klassen all stroked extra base hits in the first inning to help build a 6 to 0 lead on the way to a Leamington 13 to 9 win over Amherstburg in the Intermediate Girls Select Slo-Pitch championship game.
“Everyone played well,” said coach Ken Hamm. “Our pitching is what did the trick.” Pitchers Rebecca Bueckert and Chelsea Kwiatkowski gave up a total of only three walks in six games. Selena Redekop caught a long fly ball in left field in the bottom of the seventh inning to quiet an Amherstburg comeback attempt.
Leamington edged Kingsville to advance to the finals, while Amherstburg upset Harrow.
Leamington exploded for seven runs in their first at bat on their way to a 15 to 3 win over Harrow in Sundays championship game in the Senior Girls Select tournament.
Rosella Bueckert wielded the big bat for Leamington throughout the tournament. Shaelyn Bell also had a strong weekend.
Jillian Iles, Sharon Suitor and Amber Quick had strong games offensively in the title game, while Amanda Ingratta’s diving catch set the tone early.
“I am sure that on paper we were not the favourite to win the tournament,” said an elated coach Jerry Sleiman. “But every player elevated their game this weekend, what a thrill this was.”
The tournament was hosted by the Leamington District Minor Baseball Association.
“The two proudest people on Sunday had to be John and Susie Bueckert,” pointed out tournament convenor Christie Reid. “Their three daughters played significant roles in all three championships – Jessica in Junior Girls, Rebecca in Intermediate Girls and Rosella in Senior Girls.”
Rays famous grilled items while “Friends of Syncronicity Salon” will be holding a carwash at the
Pictured here, the Leamington Junior, Intermediate and Senior Girls Select teams won three championships on the weekend.
José’s Jalapeños, sponsored by José’s Noodle Factory, are the Bantam/Midget Interlock Baseball Champions. Team members are, front row left to right: Brandon Azar, Bobby George, Nathaniel Massad, Keven DowNorn, Abe Froese.
Back row: Assistant Coach Pete Fehr, Colin Kelch, Spencer Jacobs, Jessie Driedger, Ashton Fehr, Noah Chacko, Coach Sam Chacko.
team wins Interlock championship
Congratulations to the José’s Jalapeños, the 2011 Bantam/Midget Interlock Baseball Champions, sponsored by José’s Noodle Factory
The team had an outstanding summer, compiling a 101-1 record during regular season play and finishing in first place. The closing tournament last weekend proved to be quite the challenge and character-building experience for this team of young men. The other teams coming from Essex, Kingsville, Harrow and Amherstburg were also ready and played well.
Leamington OPP will host sports day this Sunday
The Leamington OPP is hosting Tomato Festival Cross Culture Sports Day this Sunday, August 21 at the Kinsmen Sports Field.
This is the second year the police have hosted the event. At 4 p.m. Canada (Leamington residents) take on Mexico (Mexican farm workers) in a soccer game at the soccer field behind the Roma Club. At 6:15 p.m. there will be a baseball game between Leamington OPP and Leamington Fire Services.
Admission to both of these events is free.
After losing to Essex on Saturday afternoon, the Jalapeños had to get through a tough Kingsville team before facing Essex in the finals. “I’m very proud of this team… we set some goals at the beginning of the season and by sheer determination and perseverance the boys saw it through to the end,” says Coach Sam Chacko. “It was a total team effort – very good hitting and solid defence. Everyone contributed!”
Leamington defeated Essex 15-8 on Sunday afternoon.
Erie Shores ladies play RCGA and Just 4s
Erie Shores Ladies 18 Hole League played golf on August 9, despite the rain. The game was R.C.G.A.
and Just 4s (total). The winners were: A Flight – Annie Pump with 44; B Flight – Carol Quinn with 54; C
OBITUARY
Helen Konduros
December 13, 1916 - August 7, 2011
And so a light has flickered out Upon our earthly home
But high up in the starry night
She has one of her own.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother and grandmother, and with deep joy that we celebrate and cherish her memory – she was so loved by us all. Helen passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at the age of 94.
Helen Bakogeorge was born in Barrie, Ontario, on December 13, 1916 and married Tom Konduros of Leamington. Helen and Tom Konduros were the proprietors of the Diana Sweets Restaurant for many years. Helen was very active in the community with I.O.D.E., Leamington Golf and Country Club, Leamington Curling Club, and the Leamington Figure Skating Club. Helen will be forever missed by her family and friends, especially her daughters Virginia Cukrowski (Michigan) and Marilyn Havlick (Colorado). “JaJa” is also survived by five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren: Craig Cukrowski (New Jersey); Derek Cukrowski (New Jersey); Erik Havlick and wife Elowyn (Colorado); Justin Havlick, wife Lauren and daughter Kyle Marie (Colorado); and Myria Havlick, husband Jason Rhodes, son Cayman and daughter Cora (California).
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).
A family and friends memorial service will be held in the summer of 2012 to celebrate Helen and her beautiful life of love, laughter, goodness and grace. Mom, we will always love you!
Flight – Lisa Fehr with 58; D Flight – Lynda McAnally with 60.
The following ladies had chip-ins: Terry Perkes on
hole #1; Ann Johnston on #5; Annie Pump on #9 and #12; Deb Dunmore on #11; Lynda McAnally on #10; Essie Gulliver on #18.
OBITUARY
Larry White
Larry White passed away after the fight of his life on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 65.
Beloved husband of 47 years to Shirley (Biekx). Dear father of Shelley and Bill Lavadan, Tracy and Jeff Thomas. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Troy, Brett and Matthew. Dear son of Helen Dundas and brother of Randy Dundas. Predeceased by his father Lewis (1959), his stepfather Lloyd Dundas (2005) and his sister Jean Egan (1991). Dear son-in-law of Mary Rose and the late George Biekx and brother-inlaw of Audra McConnel, Patti French (Greg) and Joan Bonham (Bill). Larry will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Family has always been very important to Larry. He was the owner of Wheatley Coin Laundry and Carwash for 23 years and a retiree from Chrysler after 37 years. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).
Funeral service to celebrate Larry’s life was held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Random Progs teams
On Tuesday, August 9, 48 players attended the Erie Shores Progs Golf League and the players randomly picked their team. Team ‘D’ was the winner with a score of minus 16. ‘The course was the real winner’. The players on Team ‘D’ were Ken Steingart, Gord Anderson, Paul Driedger, Bill Gherasim, Les Young, Bill Conn, Bob Gray, Mel Davey, Jim Sudds, Jim Jones, Fred Klassen and Terry Pettapiece.
The first and second Low Individual Low Scores were tied at plus 7 by Bob Gray and Gene Bouliane. The third Low Individual Score was tied at plus 6 by Ken Steingart and Bill Gherasim.
There were 5 skins won by Jeff Brown, Bill Slater, Charles LeBlanc, Jim Jones and Ron Gagne.
The Erie Shores Progs League would like to extend its appreciation to the Erie Shores Course Maintenance Staff for their outstanding efforts in maintaining the course and to the staff of the Erie Shores Clubhouse.
CARD OF THANKS
BAKER, MAE GEORGIA (BROWN)
The family of the late Mae Baker would like to thank relatives and friends for their thoughts, prayers, and support during our recent loss.
The generous donations, beautiful cards and flowers, as well as on-line condolences were greatly appreciated by the family. Our sincere gratitude to Liz Chaplin for the beautiful service. Thanks to Anne Dresser and Melissa Vagi for the music which added so much to the day. The luncheon provided by the ladies from the Goldsmith United Church was enjoyed by all. Reid Funeral Home and staff were gracious and kind in their guidance and services.
A special thank you to all the staff at Franklin Gardens for caring for our Mother with kindness and compassion.
Caroline, Jean, Diane and families
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AUTOS FOR SALE
100% AUTO FINANCING APPROVAL
- We can get you approved for an automobile no matter what your circumstances are. Drive a little and save a lot. Over 300 vehicles to choose from. Apply online www.gabies.ca. GABIES AUTO SALES, 250 Springbank Dr., London, ON, Toll-Free 1-888-474-8815 / 519472-8815.
BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? BANKRUPT? Need a car loan? We're here to help. We'll approve you, regardless of your situation and get your credit back in track. www.Newstart Canada.com 1-866-535-7797.
BUSINESS OPPS. Home based personalizing business. Print napkins, ribbon. Bibles, pencils, wedding invitations for less, any quantity and make money while having FUN! www.goldmarkindustries.com sale $6995USD complete.
BUSINESS SERVICES
LOOKING FOR NEW BUSINESS and added revenue? Promote your company in Community Newspapers across Ontario right here in these Network Classified Ads or in business card-sized ads in hundreds of wellread newspapers. Let us show you how. Ask about our referral program. Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Contact Carol at 905639-5718 or Toll-Free 1-800-387-7982 ext. 229. www.ocna.org
CAREER TRAINING
ONTARIO SECURITYGUARD
Licence Training ONLINE in 40 hrs. Do it at your own home, at your own pace. Approved by Gov't Ontario. $195 total. Go to www.osgtc.ca. Start today on your new career. Ontario Security Guard Training Centre.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS.
$$$ ATTENTION CHOCOLATE $$$ Thank goodness school is out for summer!!! Sell different products to make some Money easily $$$! Call us quickly... limited spaces available. 1800-383-3589.
ACE Construction is hiring POWERLINE TECHNICIANS and indentured apprentices for Alberta. ACE offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Email: schiebel@cana.ca. Fax: 403-253-6190. www.ace construction.ca.
FINANCIALSERVICES
MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBTinto one low monthly payment and save money. Call DebtManagers.ca toll free 1-855-755-8963.
MORTGAGES
$$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES - Tax Arrears, Renovations, Debt Consolidation, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL1-800-282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).
AS SEEN ON TV - 1st, 2nd, Home Equity Loans, Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt, Foreclosure, Power of Sale or need to Re-Finance? Let us fight for you because we understand - Life Happens!! CALLToll-Free 1-877-733-4424 (24 Hours) or www.refitoday.ca. The Refinancing Specialists (mmamortgages.com Lic#12126).
STEELBUILDINGS
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEELBUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALLFOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1800-668-5111 ext. 170.
STEELBUILDING SALE... "FINAL WEEK!" Great pricing on ABSOLUTELYevery model, width and length. Example: 30'Wx50'Lx16'H. NOW $11,900.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT1-800-668-5422.
WANTED
WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393 / 519853-2157.
FOR SALE
#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET$28.95 / Month. Absolutely no ports are blocked. Unlimited Downloading. Up to 5Mps Download and 800Kbps Upload. ORDER TODAYAT www.acanac.ca or CALLTOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538.
SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY& SAVE MONEYwith your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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WATERFRONTCONDO LIQUIDA-
TION! SW Florida Coast! Brand new, upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,675sf condo. Only $179,900! (Similar unit sold for $399,900) Prime downtown location on the water! Call now 877888-7571 x31.
PERSONALS
ARE YOU AGREATGUY/GIRL? Why no love? MISTYRIVER INTRODUCTIONS can help you find the love of your life. 10,000+ clients & 17 years experience. www.mistyriverintros.com or CALL(519) 658-4204. No computer required.
AZ DRIVERS (2 Yrs. Exp.) REQUIRED IMMEDIATELYfor U.S. Cross Border, Domestic & Local GTA. Company Paid Benefits, Bonus & Paid Orientation. Call Bill @ 1-800-2658789 or 905-457-8789 Ext. 299, Email: willemk@travelers.ca. AZ TRUCK DRIVERS Flatbed Haul to & from the U.S. Home Weekends. Dedicated Unit, Competitive Wages & Benefit Package. Send resume (including references) by fax to: 519523-4763 or CALLToday 519-5239705.
SERVICES
SOUTHPOINT SUN
PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
RENOVATIONS: Small jobs a specialty. Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519-825-3931. tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
LARRYʼS HOME REPAIRS, Renovations and Maintenance - drywall, trim and painting, decks powerwashed and sealed. 30 years experience. 519-3262770. au10-17c
REPAIRS- 214 Erie St. North, Leamington. 519-818-8194. www.discountcomputerrepairs.net. Virus removal, upgrades, formatting, most repairs made within 24 hours. au3-31c
GARAGE/YARD SALE
Jack Morris Auctions Inc. Household Auction Sale Wednesday evening August 24 at 4:00 pm At the Community Centre in Comber, selling 10 yr. old like new Kawai piano; lg. Ridgeway grandfather clock; lovely old d. r. suite; tea wagon; Kroehler r. table, 6 chairs, cabinets; pr. corner curio cabinets; small tables, lamps, mirrors; cedar chest; Beswick horses, cats; Doulton tobys, cat; R.
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LESSONS
YARD SALE - Saturday, August 20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rain or shine. 461 Gregory Line, Wheatley. au17c
MUSIC LESSONS IN WHEATLEY. Private lessons on guitar, mandolin and bass with international touring artist John Law. All levels and styles - $25/lesson. Come for a one lesson refresher or book the whole summer. (June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc
519-687-2530
To deliver the Southpoint Sun. Contact Melissa at 519-915-8004 or email: melissa@advantage flyerdistribution.com tfc
Oak Farms The Flower Outlet is looking for a person with the following credits. Retail floral experience a must. Some computer skills. Weekend hours (Sat.Sun. alternating). Self motivated. Fast paced environment. 2-3 days a week (total). Email resumes to oakfarms@mnsi.net tf
Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org.
