Southpoint Sun August 24, 2011 by Southpoint Sun

Pelee Island residents concerned about reduced Medical Clinic coverage, hours

Residents of Pelee Island want 24-hour medical coverage on the island and they rode the blue island bus into Leamington to express their concerns to administration at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 18.

Pelee Islanders and mainland friends demonstrated with signs and information brochures to bring their concerns to the hospital administration. Mayor of the Township of Pelee Rick Masse recently appealed to Essex County Council about the medical situation on Pelee Island since the retirement on July 1 of the full-time nurse who lived on the island.

A motion to Essex Council reads: “As of July 1, 2011, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Community Health Division, North Region Branch Underserviced Area Program, whose sponsoring agency was Leamington District Memorial Hospital, substantially reduced the hours at the Nursing Station on Pelee Island and the 24/7 emergency coverage previously provided was discontinued.” He noted that the changes were of major concern to the Municipality and to Essex-Windsor EMS. He requested the support and assistance of Essex County Council in securing the provision of better health care services from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the residents and visitors of Pelee Island.

There are approximately 285 full-time residents on the island; however, with tourists there are up to 30,000 visitors annually. The Pelee Island Medical Clinic is open 5 days a week with varying hours, and currently there are two EMS workers to handle emergency services at night.

Information Session on August 24

Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO John Stenger stated the situation is being evaluated. An Information Session hosted by the Municipality of Pelee Island is planned for today, Wednesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. at the Pelee Island Winery. All residents are invited and welcomed to address the following concerning the changes to the Pelee Island Nursing Station.

In attendance will be Gary Switzer, Chief Executive Officer, Erie St. Clair LHIN, John P. Stenger, Chief Executive Officer, LDMH and Roberta Jarecsni, Vice President Patient Services & Chief Nursing Executive, LDMH. This will be an informal discussion concerning the changes to the nursing station and the concerns of the residents and visitors of Pelee Island.

Ashley Mariano crowned 2011 Tomato Festival Pageant winner

Twelve contestants vyed for the coveted title of Leamington Tomato Festival Pageant winner on Thursday, August 18 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

This year’s Queen is Ashley Mariano.

First Runner Up is Emily Lefaver and Second Runner Up is Morgan Stahl.

The Stewie Talent Award went to Melissa Macksoud (tap dancing routine); and the Shining Star Talent Runner Up Award went to Paty Eid (belly dancing routine).

The Miss Photogenic Award was also won by Paty Eid. Miss Congeniality was won with a large smile by Taylor Neufeld.

The 3-D Award went to Emily Torrens and Miss Entrepeneur was won by Morgan Stahl.

Miss “Proud to be Canadian” was won by Melissa Macksoud.

At right is the 2011 Miss Leamington Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant Queen Ashley Mariano. Below are the 12 contestants after the awards presentation.

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Photos by Shelby Zakoor)

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Council shorts for Aug. 15

Purchase Approved

Can winter be far off when public works is purchasing a salt box plow and wing for its new truck? At a cost of $88,982 (plus tax) it is a major purchase that needs to be installed before the snow flies. Before approving the purchase, council was told that the life expectancy of both the truck and the equipment being purchased is about ten years.

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In spite of having to go to the second low tender (because the lowest tender failed to meet the tender specifications) the total cost of the truck and equipment (including tax) is almost exactly the $170,000 that was budgeted.

Surplus Land

The municipality owns a completely land-locked ribbon of land that was once a rail corridor that ran below the ridge between the Albuna Town Line and Fraser Road.

At Monday night’s meeting council agreed to declare the property surplus and directed the Clerk to dispose of it. This was in response to the Clerk’s report indicating that an abutting commercial property wanted to purchase a segment of the land to allow a legal storm water outlet to the Judson Morse Municipal Drain that lies at the eastern end of the property.

Council’s direction was to accommodate that request and to dispose of the rest of the property (which is only about 20 feet wide for most of its length).

Female Cyclist Struck By Vehicles

THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS

1986, Mario ('Let Me Love You')

1973, Howie D (of the Backstreet Boys)

1965, Shania Twain 1963, Tori Amos ('Cornflake Girl')

1961, Billy Ray Cyrus

1961, Roland Orzabal (singer for Tears For Fears)

1959, Edwyn Collins ('A Girl Like You')

1955, Elvis Costello (aka Declan McManus)

1951, Jimi Jamison (lead singer for Survivor)

1951, Rob Halford (singer for Judas Priest)

1949, Gene Simmons (of KISS)

1948, Valerie Simpson (of Ashford and Simpson)

1949, Rick Springfield ('Jesse's Girl')

1943, David Soul, actor, singer ('Don't Give Up On Us')

1942, B.J. Thomas ('Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head')

1942, Daryl Dragon (The "captain" of The Captain and Tennille)

SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK

1995, Seal- 'Kiss From A Rose'

1994, Boyz II Men- 'I'll Make Love To You'

1987, Madonna- 'Who's That Girl'

1985, Huey Lewis and the News- 'The Power Of Love'

1979, The Knack- 'My Sharona'

1978, Frankie Valli- 'Grease'

1975, Hamilton Joe Franks And Reynolds'Fallin' In Love'

1974, Paul Anka with Odia Coates- 'You're Having My Baby'

1973, Stories- 'Brother Louie'

1972, Looking Glass- 'Brandy You're A Fine Girl'

1970, Bread- 'Make It With You'

1969, The Rolling Stones- 'Honky Tonk Women'

1962, Little Eva- 'The Loco-motion'

THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL EVENTS

2010, George Michael pleaded guilty to a DUI charge.

2005, Justin Timberlake accepted libel damages for a fabricated story that he had an affair behind girlfriend Cameron Diaz's back. 2004, Singer Laura Branigan ('Gloria') died of a brain aneurysm.

2003, Rolling Stone Magazine named Jimi Hendrix as the greatest guitarist in Rock history.

2001, Singer, actress Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas aged 22. 1996, Issac Hayes, co-wroter of Sam and Dave's ‘Soul Man’, sent a letter asking presidential candidate Bob Dole to stop using his song.

1994, Jimmy Buffett crashed his seaplane on take-off but swam away from the wreckage. 1992, The Troggs played the wedding reception of Sting and Trudie Styler.

1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash.

1981, Mark Chapman was given a 20 yr jail sentence for the murder of John Lennon.

1977, Waylon Jennings was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine after he had recently been named an honorary police chief.

1975, Queen started their 3 week recording of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

1973, Bobby Darin performed his final concert. He died 4 months later following open-heart surgery.

1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival started a 9 week run at No.1 on the album chart with 'Cosmo's Factory'.

1968, Ringo Starr quit The Beatles during tension-filled studio sessions but returned 2 weeks later.

1967, 17-yr old singer and guitarist Bruce Springsteen joined a group called Earth.

Wake up laughing during Max Mornings with Cordell and Kevin. Weekdays, 6-9am!

On August 19 at approximately 7:00 p.m., a 33-year-old female cyclist from Kingsville was riding her bicycle south on Erie Street near Melrose Street in Leamington. The woman was riding along Erie Street when she maneuvered across 2 southbound lanes and then 2 northbound lanes, at which time she crashed headon with a northbound motor vehicle. A second vehicle, a 2002 Sunfire, was being driven by a 27-year-old Leamington woman. She was travelling north on Erie Street when she crashed with the southbound cyclist. The cyclist was transported to Hotel Dieu Hospital with serious non life-threatening injuries. Leamington OPP officers and the OPP Western Region Technical Traffic Collision Team attended. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leamington OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Two probable human cases of West Nile

Virus identified

Last week the Southpoint Sun reported that there were two mosquito pools in the City of Windsor and one mosquito pool in the Town of LaSalle that tested positive for West Nile Virus.

On Friday, August 19, Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health, announced the region’s first two probable human cases of West Nile Virus.

In the first case, Canadian Blood Services informed the Health Unit that a man from Essex tested positive for West Nile Virus after giving blood. The man has no symptoms or complications to date and is not hospitalized. Canadian Blood Services has discarded this individual’s blood donation.

In the second case, the Health Unit was informed by Windsor Regional Hospital of the admission of a man with symptoms and preliminary blood work indicating West Nile Virus. The man’s condition is stable. Both men are in their 50s, and are awaiting laboratory confirmation.

“It’s clear that West Nile Virus is circulating in our community,” said Dr. Heimann. “It’s important that local residents take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection.”

Changing Lives in the County

United Way in Essex County

On Tuesday, August 16

United Way held a County Media Luncheon to raise awareness and communicate the work of United Way throughout the County of Essex.

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County has played an integral role in the community for more than 60 years.

United Way is focused on the following priority areas:

• Supporting Basic Needs and Independence

• Positioning Kids and Families for Success

• Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods in Windsor and Essex County.

By funding 25 strategies, delivered by 79 organizations in Windsor- Essex County, United Way continues to assist thousands of individuals from the community.

“United Way is committed to engaging the residents of the County of Essex because they are integral to the success of our community at large,” said Penelope Marrett, CEO at United Way. “We know how important it is to ensure that County residents have access to strategies funded by United Way, like after-school programs, youth mentoring and food security,” she continued.

During the first 9 months of its new direction, United Way’s funded strategies provided assistance to over 200,000 individuals in Windsor-Essex County. Of those participants, over 45,000 (32%) individuals were from the County of Essex.

United Way recently created a County Engagement Team to educate County residents about United Way, and raise awareness of the work that is being done in the County. The County Engagement Team, led by Nelson Santos, Mayor of Kingsville, is comprised of residents from across the County.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of United Way’s County Engagement Team,” stated Nelson Santos, Mayor of Kingsville and Chair of United Way’s County Engagement Team. “United Way is a strong supporter of the County. They want to share their story with county residents and continue to make a difference right here at home,” he added.

United Way, along with the County Engagement Team, continues to reach out to the community by planning events such as the County Campaign Kick-Off and Days of Caring, and by engaging Sherry Bondy, Councillor of Ward 4 for the County of Essex, as United Way’s County Ambassador. Ms. Bondy, a recipient of services funded by United Way, compels others to give back to their local community through United Way.

Boater Safety Display at Marina

The Transport Canada Boating Safety Awareness Display Trailer will be on site at the Leamington Marina on Friday, August 26 from 3 - 8 p.m. to provide information and resources to support safe boating practices.

Members of the general public and boating community are invited to participate. There is no cost to participate. Media are invited to attend.

County Awareness Luncheon

Pictured here during the county awareness luncheon, from left to right, are Nelson Santos (Chair of the United Way’s County Engagement Team), Sherry Bondy (2011 United Way Ambassador) and Penny Marrett (CEO, United Way).

Air conditioning is 109 years old!

During the heat wave this summer, people did everything from hitting the pool to enjoying ice cream to try to stay cool. But it was a 1902 invention that helped many people beat the heat, even as temperatures soared to record highs.

This year marks the 109th anniversary of the invention of modern air conditioning by Dr. Willis H. Carrier. In July of 1902 in the midst of a steamy summer, Carrier developed and later patented the first modern system to provide manmade control over temperature, humidity, ventilation and indoor air.

Even though it’s a people-pleaser, Carrier’s original invention was designed for paper – not comfort. A Brooklyn, N.Y., printing plant challenged Carrier to stabilize the temperature and moisture in the air so the dimensions of the paper would remain constant and the different color inks would line up correctly. This innovation gave birth to the air conditioning industry.

Sometimes we need a wakeup call

Sometimes I think people literally do need to have a brick thrown at them to make them realize that they need to slow down and just enjoy life and notice the people around them. I was reading Lisa Raffoul’s Weekly Tips from Ensemble recently and just loved this story that she said a friend told her. I thought I’d pass on the message…

The Brick

Industrial conditioning was the primary focus of Carrier’s early work, helping many manufacturers out of sticky situations, including chewing gum factories. If the air was too warm and moist, the gum was too sticky to cut; if the air was too cool and dry the gum sheets were brittle and shattered.

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighbourhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.

As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag’s side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting,

Carrier first applied air conditioning to a residence in 1914, and later introduced the Carrier Room Weathermaker in 1932. However, consumers were slow to embrace the idea. In fact, Fortune magazine recently reprinted an article from its archives with the headline “Air conditioning remains a prime public disappointment of the 1930s.” What a difference a few decades has made!

Though a genius, Carrier struggled with math as a child – particularly fractions. To help him grasp the concept, his mother had him cut apples into halves, quarters and eighths and then add and subtract the parts. He later went on to develop the Rationale Psychrometric Formula that calculates dew point control. This formula still forms the basis for modern air conditioning today.

“What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That’s a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?” The young boy was apologetic. “Please, mister, please, I’m sorry but I didn’t know what else to do,” he pleaded. “I threw the brick because no one else would stop...” With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. “It’s my brother. He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can’t lift him up.”

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He’s hurt and he’s too heavy for me.”

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat... He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. “Thank you and may God bless you,” the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: Don’t go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention! God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don’t have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It’s our choice to listen or not.

Wind Turbines in Port Alma. Photo courtesy of Visual Impressions, Tim Hayes

What would be good, without a little bad?

Here we are already nearing the end of August and I am getting that Sunday night feeling. You know, the oh no Monday is tomorrow or school is starting soon or winter will be here before you know it feeling? “I hate that Sunday night, school tomorrow feeling.” – Seinfeld

What a waste of time, since in all reality I enjoy Mondays, I love the fall and, well, I can even get through winter because it makes spring that much more special. Needless to say though, I still get that queasy feeling. It may be because I haven’t accomplished all the things that I had hoped to, especially taking a little time to relax.

Our summer is filled to the brim with work, social gatherings and yard work including mowing the crab grass these days. By the time autumn arrives, I welcome the temperature change and the routine that comes along with the ‘back to school’ time.

The carefree summer days are winding down to more time managed ones including homework, extracurricular activities and thank goodness earlier bedtimes for me. Fall is the perfect time to read some new books, take a course or organize the stacks of photos stored in boxes collecting dust.

I would like to redecorate our little guest bathroom on my own, from top to bottom –including the painting and tiling, but have been putting it off for the right time. Time is a funny thing that just keeps passing by though, so I think I will go ahead and start after we return from taking our daughter to school. “No time like the present.”

For the most parts, I can find something positive about all four of the seasons and why they each bring a welcome change, but I find winter a little more difficult. Bring on the snow, the crisp air and the cool blue skies and I am in for some outdoor activity. The dull grey winter days, on the other hand, do nothing for my soul.

Maybe there is no remedy for the end of the week, end of the summer feeling but it certainly contrasts well and makes ‘School’s out for the summer’ and ‘T.G.I.F. feel great!

Canadian Blood Services asking residents to rally together to save lives

Holidays and long weekends are always a difficult time for the blood system. While donations traditionally decrease because people are away or busy with family activities, the demand for blood usually increases due in part to an increase in trauma cases such as car accidents. Along with the trauma patients, blood supplies need to be maintained for critically ill patients, cancer patients and patients who require blood transfusions on a regular basis.

Canadian Blood Services is calling on residents of Leamington and the surrounding area to help meet patient needs after the long weekend by “Rallying Together to Save Lives”.

A blood donor clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 12-noon until 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

SUNSET® Spinach, Artichoke & Parm

Stuffed Roasted Campari® Tomatoes

Just three ingredients make for a flavorful and easy side dish. They would also make a wonderful item for a buffet or brunch. Or try this recipe as a tasty appetizer. Makes about 4-6 servings, or 10-12 pieces

10 – 12 SUNSET® Campari® Tomatoes (1-lb package)

1/4 cup (2 oz wt) purchased spinach artichoke & parmesan dip (*see tip below)

1 Tbsp Italian-style dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 475°F.

Cut 1/4″ off the top of each tomato. Lightly squeeze the tomatoes to remove some of the seeds. With a sharp knife, shave a tiny bit off the bottom of the tomatoes so that they stand up. (Eat the removed tops and bottoms of the tomatoes!)

Top each tomato with 1 teaspoon of dip then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of bread crumbs.

Place tomatoes, spaced apart, on a baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake for 3-5 minutes or until bread crumbs are lightly golden and tomatoes are warmed through.

*Tip: Choose a thick spinach dip, the kind that is usually served warm and is thick with cheese. It is sold refrigerated. We used Reser’s Stonemill brand Spinach & Artichoke Parmesan Dip.

Bumper Bowling REGISTRATION

Wins Gift Basket

John Suta of Leamington was the recipient of a gift basket which he received as a result of completing the resident survey for Leamington’s Uptown Community Improvement Plan. The survey process is now complete and the consultants will soon be releasing a second discussion paper which will present a summary of the results. A public meeting is being planned for early September, at which time the public and business owners will have the opportunity to comment on the draft plan.

Growing sunflowers

A sunflower garden can be attractive and it’s a very easy flower to grow. In fact, sunflowers make excellent cut flower arrangements because of the size and bright color

The first step to growing sunflowers is in early spring, just after the last frost. To germinate the seeds simply use a Ziploc plastic bag and a wet paper or cloth towel, keeping the towel moist but not dripping wet. Your seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. If you germinate your seeds directly in the ground, you should thin the seedlings out to approximately 12-18 inches apart. Note that sunflower roots produce a toxin that will inhibit others plants to grow, so it is best to plant in separate areas or in containers to avoid problems. Myself, I like planting sunflowers in a circle method which allows the plants to be tied to each other for better support as they mature, and also makes for a better show of color during the summer

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the end of the season. Cost is $11.95 (plus HST) per week, includes 2 games of bowling and use of bowling equipment

$15.00 REGISTRATION FEE NO MAJOR UP FRONT COSTS PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPT. - APRIL

Next decide on the location in your garden, keeping in mind that this plant will be the tallest of all your plants. Sunflowers require lots of sunlight and protection from strong winds. Average watering is required, making sure the plant does not dry out during the last 20 days of maturity. In order to grow a healthy seedpod, sunflowers will require plenty of water. For the best flower production, make sure to use fertilizer with low nitrogen content. That is easily noted by the first number on the fertilizer container, example 10-15-20 with 10 being the nitrogen percentage.

Your sunflowers will mature in 80-90 days. During this time, protect the seedpods from birds and squirrels by covering with a cheese cloth or a light mesh bag. I find using an old pair of pantyhose works the best during the last 2-3 weeks before harvest time. At harvest time, you will know when the sunflowers are ready when the heads begin to droop and turn yellow-brown on their backs.

157th Harrow Fair ~ Sept.1 - 4

Fair Office: 519-738-3262

THURSDAY, September 1st

9:00 amJudging of all Hall Exhibits:

1:00pmGATES OPEN to the Public. BUILDINGS OPEN to the Public immediately following judging.

4:00pm4H- Sheep Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring Judging Sheep, Show Ring

6:00pm4H- Rabbit Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring

6:00pmPie Auction, Stage

7:30pm4H- Poultry Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring

7:30pmHARROW FAIR OFFICIAL OPENING Roger Congdon, Sun Parlour Honey, Stage

8:00pmCrystal Gage, Stage FRIDAY, September 2nd

9:00am4H- Swine Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring

9am-5pmDemonstrationTent by east corner of Scout Hall

9:00amHaflinger, Welsh Ponies Grade, Heavy Horse, Shetland Pony Show, Horse Ring

10:30amTeddy Bear Parade, Stage

10:30am4-H Beef Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring

1:00pmJudging Beef Cattle, Show Ring

1:30pmMom or Dad Calling Contest, Stage

2:30pmRoller Pigeon Contest, Poultry Barn

3:00pm4-H Swine, Beef, Poultry & Sheep Auction, Show Ring

8:00pmDean Brody, Stage

SATURDAY, September 3rd

9am-5pmDemonstration Tent, east corner of Scout Hall

10:00am4-H Dairy Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring

11:30amPARADE

1:00 pmJudging Dairy Cattle, Show Ring

2:00pm (immediately following Parade) Rooster Crowing Contest (birds & people), Poultry Barn

2:00pm (immediately following Parade) Tractor Pull Horse Ring

5:00pmLawn Tractor Races, Horse Ring

6:00pmBossy Bingo -4-H Dairy Club, Show Ring

8:00pmHigh Valley, Stage

SUNDAY, September 4th

9:30amChurch Service Stage

10am-5pm Demonstration Tent east corner of Scout Hall

10:00amLight Horse Show Horse Ring

10:30amGoat Show Show Ring

NoonBorder City Barkers Agility Show, Show Ring

1:00pmPedal Tractor Pull

1:00pmEntertainment, Stage

3:00 pmPet Show, Show Ring

3:00 pmPie & Cookie Eating Contest, East end

For dried flowers, cut the stalks at the desired length and hang upside down in a dark dry place.

For seeds, cut the flower heads off leaving 3-4 inch stems and hang the pods in a dry location. When the seeds are dry, rub them from the pod, rinse them in a colander and dry them before storing in an airtight container. It is very important to make sure the seeds are completely dry as they will start to germinate or mold will start forming, ending up with rotten seeds.

If roasting your seeds, soak them for 24 hours in salty water (1/3 cup of salt in 2 quarts of water), dry the seeds and spread them on a flat cookie sheet, and roast for 30-40 minutes at 300 degrees. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Leaving the flower pods to go to seed will attract many different birds during the fall and winter. I like hanging the seedpods in the evergreen trees. This allows the smaller birds to enjoy the seeds without the danger of predator attacks.

Growing and harvesting sunflowers is a great way to introduce your family to outdoor gardening while creating a healthy snack at the same time.

Visit my website for fall planting and fundraising ideas at www.bptreemarketing.com

Heinz Canada received an incentive cheque for $81,532 last week for its ‘significant investment’ in the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program through

Heinz Canada; John Paterson, Leamington Mayor; Raymond Tracey, President and CEO of Essex Power Corporation; Bob Pual, independent member of Essex Powerlines Corporation; and Kris Taylor, Essex Powelines Corporation.

Heinz Canada takes giant step in reducing carbon footprint

Heinz energy retrofit one of largest in Ontario

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s Heinz Canada facility is expecting to reduce its hydro consumption by approximately one million mega watts per year – a giant step in reducing its carbon footprint.

Heinz made a ‘significant investment’ in its Leamington facilities as part of its pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ultimate goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.5 million pounds per year.

Essex Powerlines Corporation presented Heinz Canada with an incentive rebate of $81,532 on Wednesday, August 17 for its completion of the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit in the Leamington factory.

Raymond Tracey, CEO and President of Essex Power Corporation, awarded the cheque to Heinz Canada during the Tapping of the Keg opening ceremony of the 28th annual Leamington Tomato Festival.

Heinz Canada’s Retrofit consisted of replacing over 900 lighting fixtures with energy efficient measures in their Leamington facility. Heinz Canada installed 183 occupancy sensors and more than 700 high performance fixtures. In May 2008, Heinz committed to reducing energy use in manufacturing by 20 percent over 10 years. This retrofit was just one example of the many sustainable initiatives underway at Heinz Canada.

“This is one of the larger retrofit projects in the province and is definitely the

largest incentive that Essex Powerlines has issued within the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program,” said Tracey. In addition to the incentive cheque, Heinz Canada can expect to save approximately $100,000 per year on hydro usage, based on reducing consumption by one million mega watts.

The SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program allows qualified electricity customers across the province to receive incentives for installing new, energy efficient measures in their facility. Tracey stated

that there have been other small to medium-sized SaveOnEnergy Retrofits in and around Leamington at big box stores and apartment buildings.

“This is really exciting for us. We’ve set targets and this is a major component of our target. Our target is to promote, and hopefully install, lighting or other retrofits that allow reductions in kilowatt usage… This is all made possible through Ontario Power Corporation and the Green Energy Act,” said Tracey.

Migrant Worker Community Program to host the Celebration of Two

Cultures / Fiestas Patrias festival

The Board of Directors of the Migrant Worker Community Program and a number of volunteers are hosting the Celebration of Two Cultures / Fiestas Patrias on September 11 on Queens Avenue in uptown Leamington from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (North of Talbot Street West and John Street.)

This annual festival celebrates both the Mexican culture, native to the majority of migrant seasonal workers, and the Canadian culture of their host communities.

The opening ceremonies will include greetings from the mayors of Leamington and Kingsville. The “Cry of Independence” will be led by Mr. Eusebio del Cueto, the consul, supported by the staff of the Mexican Consulate in Leamington.

This event consistently brings together large numbers of attendees that represents the diversity of the community and contributes to the strengthening of meaningful cultural bridges.

The Mariachi band, Grupo Azteca, is returning this year to entertain, as well as other performers. There will also be ethnic food vendors, dancing, and prizes. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

Essex Hydrolines Corporation.

Pictured here, from left to right, are Melissa McNamara, Essex Powerlines Corporation; Bill McDonald,

(SUN Photo)

Heinz Canada received an incentive cheque for $81,532 last week for its ‘significant investment’ in the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program through Essex Hydrolines Corporation.

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Kris Taylor, Essex Powelines Corporation.

Heinz Canada takes giant step in reducing carbon footprint

Heinz energy retrofit one of largest in Ontario

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s Heinz Canada facility is expecting to reduce its hydro consumption by approximately one million mega watts per year – a giant step in reducing its carbon footprint.

Essex Powerlines Corporation presented Heinz Canada with an incentive rebate of $81,532 on Wednesday, August 17 for its completion of the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit in the Leamington factory.

Raymond Tracey, CEO and President of Essex Power Corporation, awarded the cheque to Heinz Canada during the Tapping of the Keg opening ceremony of the 28th annual Leamington Tomato Festival.

“This is one of the larger retrofit projects in the province and is definitely the

largest incentive that Essex Powerlines has issued within the SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program,” said Tracey.

In addition to the incentive cheque, Heinz Canada can expect to save approximately $100,000 per year on hydro usage, based on reducing consumption by one million mega watts.

The SaveOnEnergy Retrofit Program allows qualified electricity customers across the province to receive incentives for installing new, energy efficient measures in their facility. Tracey stated

that there have been other small to medium-sized SaveOnEnergy Retrofits in and around Leamington at big box stores and apartment buildings.

Migrant Worker Community Program to host the Celebration of Two Cultures / Fiestas Patrias festival

This annual festival celebrates both the Mexican culture, native to the majority of migrant seasonal workers, and the Canadian culture of their host communities.

This event consistently brings together large numbers of attendees that represents the diversity of the community and contributes to the strengthening of meaningful cultural bridges.

The Mariachi band, Grupo Azteca, is returning this year to entertain, as well as other performers. There will also be ethnic food vendors, dancing, and prizes. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

Pictured here,

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right,

Melissa McNamara, Essex Powerlines Corporation; Bill McDonald, Heinz Canada; John Paterson, Leamington Mayor; Raymond Tracey, President and CEO of Essex Power Corporation; Bob Pual, independent member of Essex Powerlines Corporation; and

(SUN Photo)

From home to school, protect your student

By Glenn Cooper

(NewsCanada) - When your child moves away from home for college or

university, there are important changes and responsibilities to consider. Along with the emotional stress of having your

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young graduate leave home, you also need to consider what the move means for your finances and insurance policies.

Being informed about your insurance coverage is crucial for your child’s protection and wellbeing. While many policies extend parents’ coverage to kids in university, other policies encourage college students to purchase their own insurance.

“Parents need to know whether their insurance extends to their children when they are buying a car or moving into an apartment or residence,” says Wayne Ross, insurance expert at Aviva Canada. “You could find yourself facing a financially-stressful situation that could easily have been avoided.”

For a stress-free transition, Ross offers the following helpful tips:

1. Scope out apartments—Living off-campus can help students develop a sense of independence and save some money. However, consid-

er buying a tenant policy in your child’s name so their personal property is protected.

2. Keep track of their finances—University life goes hand-in-hand with expensive purchases like computers and other electronics. Stick to a budget, keep track of your purchase and verify what your insurance covers.

3. Check your car insurance—Whether your child takes his or her car to university or intends to drive on visits home, call your insurance company to check what your policy includes.

Following these tips can help you breathe a little easier during this time of transition. More information is available from your insurance broker or online at avivacanada.com. www.newscanada.com

Easy ways to improve your child’s concentration

(NewsCanada) - Getting back into the school routine after summer vacation can be challenging for young children as they may find difficulty concentrating in the classroom.

Poor hydration adversely affects a child’s mental performance and ability to concentrate. With water making up about 73% of the brain, it plays a vital role in supporting mental function.

Proper hydration plays a very important part in maximizing a child’s learning potential.

According to Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, “Memory, attention and concentration decrease with dehydration. An easy way to boost your child’s capacity to learn is to ensure they are well hydrated throughout each day.”

Here are some easy ways you can help your child to focus:

• Encourage your children to drink more water. Make water convenient by packing natural spring water, like Nestlé Pure Life, in their back packs to have on hand throughout the school day. Hydrated children make healthier students, who in turn make better learners.

• Engage your children in activities that require concentration. Tongue twisters, memory games and word searches are great focus–building building games for kids as they require their full attention. Just remember to keep them fun.

• Set a decent bedtime and make it a habit. A well–rested child makes for a more focused student.

Aim for your child to get about nine hours of sleep a night.

• Start them off with a healthy breakfast. But remember, proper nutrition shouldn’t end in the morning. Your child needs nutrition 24/7. Fruit, vegetable sticks, nuts, seeds, granola bars and yogurt are examples of healthy foods that will help increase your child’s focus at school.

Backpack tips for back to school

(NewsCanada) - Kids and backpacks just seem to go together. Whether sending them off to school, to a sporting event or for a sleepover with a friend, chances are they will be bringing a backpack. But carrying a heavy load unevenly or improperly can result in poor posture and even distort the spinal column, causing muscle strain, headaches, neck and arm pain, and even nerve damage.

More than 50 per cent of young people experience at least one episode of low back pain by their teenage years. Alberta’s chiropractors offer the following tips to ensure your child’s pack doesn’t become a pain in the back:

PICK IT RIGHT

back and transfers some of the load to the hips.

• Choose a bag made of lightweight material, such as vinyl or canvas.

• Pick a bag that has two wide, adjustable and padded shoulder straps, along with a hip or waist strap, a padded back and plenty of pockets.

• Ensure the bag is proportionate to body size and no larger than needed. The top of the pack should not extend higher than the top of the shoulder, and the bottom should not fall below the top of the hipbone.

• Explore other options such as bags with wheels and a pull handle for easy rolling.

PACK IT LIGHT

• The total weight of the pack should not exceed 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s body weight.

• Make sure the backpack contains only what is needed for the day or activity.

• Spread the weight throughout the pack.

• Pack the heaviest items close to the body.

WEAR IT RIGHT

• Both shoulder straps should always be used and adjusted so the pack fits snugly against the body. • You should be able to slide a hand between the backpack and the wearer’s back.

• The pack should sit two inches above the waist.

• Never allow your child to sling a backpack over only one shoulder.

• Using the waist strap reduces the strain on the

To ensure your child’s back is healthy and strong, consult your chiropractor. They can teach you and your child

how to pack, lift and carry a backpack properly to prevent injury. More information, including where to find a chiropractor near you, can be found at

Healthy snacks for active kids

(NewsCanada) - A student’s day doesn’t end when the bell rings at 3:00 p.m. Many children are kept busy after school with homework, tutoring, team

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

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practices, or art lessons. Just like breakfast, recess, and lunch, after school snacks play an important part in a child’s day, allowing both their bodies and mind to refuel and recharge. The key to an after school snack is to keep it nutritious; try packing one ahead of time and putting it in your child’s backpack. Try to include at least two of the four food groups from Canada’s Food Guide and opt for snacks high in fibre or protein (these nutrients help us feel full until supper). A healthy snack doesn’t have to be time intensive to prepare, try the following ideas:

• Hummus and veggies

• Cheese and whole grain crackers

• Yogurt and granola

• Banana and peanut butter in a whole grain wrap

• Half a sandwich

Checklist for those planning a distance education program

(NewsCanada)—Busy adults, who want to go back to school, but not the classroom, may be considering a distance education program. There are many different formats and options available and a key to success is choosing the program that is right for you.

Taking a few minutes to establish exactly what you need before you start your research, will make choosing a program easier, and increase the likelihood of success.

The province of Ontario’s designated provider of distance education, the Independent Learning Centre (ILC.org) recommends this list of things to consider:

Add to this list by asking your children and their friends for healthy snack ideas—they’re sure to come up with some tasty additions.

• Continuous intake: While September is generally considered back to school month, for some, the timing is just not right. Finding a program that allows you to start when you can or want to, will make not only starting much easier but completing the course as well.

More recipes and information on healthy eating can be found online at www.breakfastforlearning.ca. www.newscanada.com

• Flexibility: If you are busy with personal commitments and worry about time conflicts, having the ability to make your own schedule can relieve the pressure and help keep you motivated to complete your course.

• Technology and resources: Before you start any distance education program, find out what the technical requirements are. It is important to know what software you may need or what books you may have to purchase before you start your course.

• Accessibility to support: Seek out programs that provide ways to get help, whether it is with a teacher or a tutor, tech or administrative support or guidance counselling. Studying independently does not have to mean studying alone.

• Disclosure: Choose a program with published policies and prices to avoid potential misunderstandings and hidden charges. www.newscanada.com

All in a All in a Day’s Trip Day’s Trip

Looking for an unusual day-trip travel destination? It is called the Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum and it sits in a gorgeous Carolinian forest complete with walking trails and picnic tables. The Dairy Museum is on a little sideroad just north of Port Bruce, east of Port Stanley and near the lovely town of Sparta – all in Elgin County.

First find Port Bruce, east of Port Stanley along Elgin County Road 24. Then go north on Elgin County Road 73 and just past Copenhagen turn left on the Jamestown Road. Pass Rush Creek Fruit Winery, go around a bend and straight ahead into the woods.

The Dairy Museum is modern and contains an immense collection of dairy farm, milk and assorted other related things – butter dish collection, cheese dish collection, milk wagons, milk separators and much, much, more – the private collection of Andy and Lottie van Kasteren, who began collecting on their neighboring farm in the 1980s. For its first 12 years the museum was located on the van Kastern farm. Gay Lea, which has its plant in Teeswater, was convinced that the collection was worth preserving and so it transpired that donations were provided and this really quite remarkable museum was developed.

Gay Lea Foods Cooperative purchased the collection in 2010 and the company retained the collection in a new building which had been constructed and donated by local farmers. Technically, the museum is now part of the Gay Lea Co-operative family.

The interior is bright and contains two floors of the personal collection of one family who farmed the area for years: nostalgia and interesting old machinery, tools, equipment, furniture; machines for churning butter which depended upon a sheep or dog running on a treadmill; milk bottles from all over Ontario, and bottle caps and old antique cheese boxes; and horsedrawn milk delivery wagons that tease memories from grandparents.

The museum is open daily in the summer. Entrance fee is $5 for adults, and $3 for children age 12 and under. In summer the museum is open Monday through Saturday, and after Labor Day only on Saturdays.

The area is beautiful with valleys and a large historical plaque noting that much of the Carolinian area is protected under a stewardship agreement with local farmers. Leaving the museum and turning left, back on to the Jamestown Road, will lead

you to an intersection with the Rush Creek Road. A right turn at the intersection stop and then you descend down a steep hill with a sharp right turn at the bottom. There one finds the rusty old iron Catfish Creek Bridge. The bridge and the creek are a real photographer’s delight.

Further along to Quaker Road and you will enter the historic village of Sparta with its authentic and historic Forge and Anvil Museum lodged inside an authentic mud-brick building. There are also antique shops and nearby a local winery, Quai du Vin Winery.

And if you are in Port Stanley there is always pleasant opportunity to take a ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railroad train.

This makes for a great day trip and offers an opportunity to entertain children and grandchildren, and of course adults as well! Oh, by the way, there are a couple of great ice cream shops in the area.

Heaton wins top prize at Heinz Ketchup to Art Show

Dennis & Dennis

By Allison Siddall

The Leamington Arts Centre hosted the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show opening reception and awards presentation on Wednesday evening, August 17. The art show was held in conjunction with the Leamington Tomato Fest and the Heinz Collection exhibit by Dennis Jackson.

This year there were 39 entries submitted by 29 artists. All mediums were accepted in 2D and 3D. The stipulation was that all artwork must contain Heinz, ketchup or tomatoes in the subject matter.

Pieces were judged on visual impact, creativity/ originality, theme, and technical execution.

According to Maureen Sutherland, President, Board of Directors, there were only ten entries when the art show debuted seven years ago. Looking around the room, she was impressed not only with the number of entries but with the number of people who turned out to enjoy the evening as well. “This is incredible,” said Sutherland. “I can’t believe how much it has grown.”

Judging the entries proved to be a difficult task. Cash prizes and gifts were awarded to the winners. First prize was $300, sponsored by Heinz Canada. Second prize of $200 was sponsored by Leamington Area Drip Irrigation Inc. The $100 third prize was sponsored by Cavendish Appetizers. The winners were:

• 1st Place – “What a Waste” by Marshall Heaton, a creation made of asphalt, gravel and a Heinz Ketchup packet.

• 2nd Place – “Tomato Whimsy”, an acrylic painting by Ruth Driedger.

• 3rd Place – “Contemplating the Tomato”, oil on canvas by Layne Van Loo.

• Honorable Mention – “Heinz Factory”, acrylic and watercolour by Harold Burton.

When asked how he came up with the idea for his creative artwork, Mr. Heaton said: “I work in construction and it gives me time to think of other things; it just happens.”

The submission for the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show will be on display at the Arts Centre until September 10.

Third place – “Contemplating the Tomato” by Layne Van Loo.

A painting that caricaturizes Dennis Jackson is part of the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show at Leamington Arts Centre. Dennis is well known as the world’s #1 collector of Heinz memorabilia, and it is fitting that “A Tribute to DJ”, by Todd Stahl, is among the artwork on display until September 10.

Marshall Heaton won first place in the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show with his mixed media creation “What a Waste”. Heaton and his son Henry are pictured alongside his winning entry.

Second place – “Tomato Whimsy” by Ruth Driedger.

Rescue Tube Relay ends in Leamington August 27

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in Canada and the second leading cause of preventable death in children under 10 years of age.

The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex aquatic staff are participating with other pools in Windsor/Essex County in a “Rescue Tube Relay” to raise money for the Lifesaving Society of Ontario Drowning Prevention programs.

Starting with a kickoff at Tecumseh outdoor pool August 20, the rescue tube will be carried by area lifeguards to various Windsor-Essex County indoor and outdoor pools all week, ending at the splash pad at Seacliff Park on Saturday afternoon, August 27 at approximately 3:30-4:00 p.m. (Time may change.)

The goal of this fun fundraising event is to raise $5,000 for the Lifesaving Society and bring awareness on drowning prevention, safe boating, and “Swim to Survive” for Windsor-Essex residents.

Your toonie could help save a life…

The front desk and charge staff will be asking visitors to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex to donate a minimum of $2 (more if you wish) to the cause. Those contributing to the cause may write their name on a paper printout of a rescue tube and have it posted.

Max Abraham (former Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex swim instructor and lifeguard) is volunteering for the Lifesaving Society, and is one of the organizers of the Rescue Tube Relay.

Support your local aquatic staff

Be sure to support the Leamington aquatic staff in this event. Come out on Saturday, August 27 to cheer them on as they run through Leamington to Seacliff Park.

The Lifesaving Society of Ontario is a branch of the Lifesaving Society of Canada, which is celebrating a century of service. For 100 years the Lifesaving Society has been Canada’s “Lifeguarding Experts”. The Society works to prevent drowning and water-related injury through:

• lifesaving training programs

• Water Smart® public education

• aquatic safety management services

• water incident research

• lifesaving sport competitions.

The Society is a national registered charity and volunteer organization with deep historical roots in communities across Canada.

The Society’s breadth of expertise comes from its experience in the field working side by side with volunteers, affiliates and operators of aquatic facilities.

Flyers Begin Exhibition Play This Week

Flyers veteran forward Jared Dennis skates in on Flyers hopeful Jacob McGhee during the annual Red and White game last Friday. Thirty-seven players remain in training camp with exhibition play beginning this week. On Wednesday the Flyers visit the LaSalle Vipers and Friday they travel to Chatham to face the Maroons. The regular season home opener will be on Thursday, September 8 when the Flyers host the Sarnia Legionnaires. (Photo courtesy of Shelly Quick)

Ladies 18-hole golf league plays F&Ts

On August 16 the Erie Shores Ladies 18 Hole Golf League played F&Ts, which is the total of all holes that start with an ‘F’ and a ‘T’. The winners were: Flight A – Deb Dunmore, Flight B – Lisa Sawatzky, Flight C – Emily Oldenburg, and Flight D – Linda McAnally. Chip-ins for the day were Annie Pump (#2), Lynda McAnally (#7), Diana Jones (#8), Rachel Morin (#8), and Lieta Vines (#10)

Talbot Trail seniors enjoy team matches

By Bob McLean

On Tues. Aug. 16, 81 seniors enjoyed the beautiful weather and team competition at the T.T. course. The playing format was different as the lowest 4 scores for a team were totalled to decide the overall winning teams. Many of the seniors must have felt the extra pressure of the contest as some of their scores seemed higher than usual.

The prizes for first, second and third place were provided to the senior league by Guardian Drugs. Special thanks are extended to Neil Adamson and the owners of the following Guardian Drugs stores: Mike Untch (Wheatley), Mark Vickers (Leamington) and Jim Malott (Kingsville).

The winning team, shooting an impressive 182, consisted of the following players: Vic Reynaert, Jack Cochrane, Mike Fritsch, Dave Dent and Joe Vertel. The second place team also fired off 182 hits. They were defeated as champs in a sudden death putting contest when Vic hit his 30+ foot putt within 2 feet of the hole. Members of the second place team were: Al Matthews, Bob McLean, Andy Gould, Lloyd Symons, and Gerald Rivait.

The third place team, with a score of 185, was also decided by a playoff putting contest. Hadley Pinch won by rolling his putt close from 30+ feet. Earning third prize were: Hadley Pinch, Ken Elliott, Ron Will, Larry Schmidt, and Jim Omstead. We want to welcome Ron Will back to our league as he has now recovered from a severe burn to his fingers.

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The fourth place honours went to Pete Daudlin, Duane McIntosh, Stu Ivy, Rick Thompson and Al Zanuttini. Murray also handed out golf balls to the fourth, fifth and sixth place teams.

Closest to the pin honours on #7 went to Neil Adamson who obtained $50 for his team as a result of his impressive hit. Winning closest to the pin on #9, Dave La Bonte’s terrific shot earned his team $50.

Leading all the golfers, Vic Reynaert achieved a terrific score of 39 despite achieving a triple bogey on his final hole. Other golfers in the 70-79 y division obtained good results. Solid 45s were obtained by the following 6 players: Joe Ver-

tel, Paul R. Brown, Pete Daudlin, Don Willan, Tom Hyatt and Fred Takaki. One shot back at commendable 46s were: Garth Chadwick, Bob MacWilliam and Gerald Rivait. Other seniors in this section to score 50 or less were: Wayne Cowan, Andy Orsini, Ken Womack, Neil Adamson and Ray Ozorio.

The best that the younger 57-69y olds could acquire were 43s from Stu Ivy and Bob McLean. They were closely followed by Mister Consistency, Jim Omstead, who shot another 44. Commendable 45s were earned by: Mike Getty, Rick Thompson, and Al Matthews. Other scores of 50 or less came from these seniors: Dave Overholt, Bill Ward, Ron Will, Eugene Abbruzzese, Ray LaPierre, Larry Schmidt, Gord Chadwick, Doug Langlois, Lloyd Symons, Mac Hyatt and Kevin Miller.

The 80+ division was led by Bill Galloway and Dick Mackenzie who both achieved excellent 44s on their cards. Jack Cochrane played very well as he earned a superb 47. Dave La Bonte had another great game shooting a 48. Other seniors who shot 55 or less were: Orville Ellwood, Murray Knox, Cam Keith, Tom Docherty, Bill Westrop, Bill Adams and Bill Stein. Our two super seniors, Linus Bachmeier (52 hits) and John H. Dick (63shots), continued to have enviable scoring results.

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Complex Summer Day Camp continues until Sept. 2 for ages 4-7 and 8-12. There’s a different theme each week to keep the kids coming back for more!

Swimming Theme Days are a great way for your family to spend quality time together:

• Fri. Sept. 23 – Rock ’n Swim from 7-9 p.m. with live music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer of Family Dental Care.

• Sun. Sept. 25 – “It’s a 3-Ring Circus” from 1-3 p.m. when lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games like Pin the Nose on the Clown, Musical Hula Hoops and Human Cannonball Jumps. What could be more fun than a family together splashing and playing in the water! 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!

New fitness classes this fall include:

• Mom & Baby Yoga plus returning classes Stroller Fit and Mom & Tot Aquafitness. Young moms can get a great workout while they have their baby with them in any of these 3 different fitness classes.

• The Right Weigh to Lose it! A weight loss/nutrition/and exercise class led by Rosie and Kelly, sure to help you understand the reasoning behind healthy food choices and optimum exercise routines.

• New Foam Roller Massage Class. Roll all the tension out of your body with this one easy piece of equipment – we supply the foam roller! Give yourself an invigorating massage all on your own!

• Red Cross Swim Lessons continue to be an important area at the Complex. Our certified lifeguards and swim instructors are here to help children be water safe! From the Starfish level through Sea Turtle, Crocodile and Whale, we can help your young children prepare for the Swim Kids 1 through 10 levels, and they can even progress to taking Aquatic Leadership courses to become a lifeguard! A rewarding career for young teens! Register for Complex swim lessons today.

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES! Activity Guides are in the Complex brochure rack or online at www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp

Special thanks are extended to Tom Dunn and Greg Coulter for pitching in to barbecue the hot dogs and hamburgers. Also, we thank our efficient and friendly staff, consisting of Lee MacKenzie, Jordyn Coulter and Kayla Lindsay for keeping our hungry and thirsty seniors satisfied. Derek Brown, Robert Gillespie and the other outside workers have continued to maintain our course in superb condition.

On behalf of all our league members, I wish to thank Murray Knox for his continued effort in organizing and running our enjoyable senior league. STEPHANIE

Pictured above is the Talbot Trail Seniors winning team, from left to right, Joe Vertel, Neil Adamson (Guardian Drugs), Vic Reynaert, Jack Cochrane, Dave Dent and Mike Fritsch.

Let’s get into the swing a little. Over all the years that I have been teaching golf I could never understand why people are so reluctant to change their golf swing. When I am teaching a lesson to someone there is always that fear that I am some how going to turn his or her swing into a melted-down, no-rhythm, looseflailing, not-finished golf swing. Well maybe that’s just because they may have had only one lesson before and it didn’t help them at the time. I remember what Fred Couples said years ago on lessons – that he would charge $500 an hour for one lesson and $150 for a package of three. He always said that if you’re looking for a miracle in one lesson you’re going to pay for it.

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Let’s get right down to it. Most people come and get lessons because they are finally ready to make a change to their thinking of the swing and are trying to improve. So for all the people who are afraid to take a lesson because you don’t think it will work, just remembb

ber your shooting… 115 for 18 holes or 62 for 9 holes?

Come on! Are you so concerned that after taking some lessons that you’re going to end up shooting 145 in an 18-hole round? Not going to happen. You’re already scrapping around a 100 plus score, what do you have to lose? Nothing in fact, and you will learn more about the swing than you ever thought you would know.

After all of my years as a golfer, lessons are the one thing about my game that got me to where I am today. So the next time you are thinking about taking a lesson, don’t be so afraid that it’s going to end up worse than when it started. Remember, you also have to take the time to learn it with more than one lesson and we teachers of golf are here to help you by explaining the swing to you like you never thought before. But that’s just what a guy knows from taking lessons throughout his entire life.

Racing action rained out at South

Buxton

By Michael Bennett Rain forced the cancella-

tion of Saturday night’s racing action at South Buxton Raceway.

The Northern Summer National sprints had just completed their hot laps around 6:40 p.m. when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, descended on the race track. After a 30-minute waiting period, rain was still falling, prompting the postponement.

The Northern Summer Nationals Sprint Series event will not be rescheduled. The four-race series was reduced to just two events as rain also wiped out the first date on June 24 at Ohsweken Speedway.

It was South Buxton’s first postponement since opening night on May 7.

Fans are asked to visit the track’s website for information on ticket exchange and refunds at www.southbuxtonraceway.com

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Saw Monkeys The Buds Mersea S. (Freddy’s) 6

T.J.’s Sports Bar Guardian Pharm Mersea N. (Trailer Park) 6 p.m. 6 vs. 7

LSCU U12 boys do it again!

For the second year in a row, the LSCU U12 boys team has clinched the league championship. After an undefeated year last year winning both the kick-off tournament and the league, they worked hard and pulled it off again.

The LSCU U12 boys won the kick-off tournament in May on one of the worse weekends of the spring. The rain was pouring down and the boys were soaked through to the bone, but they played hard and came out on top.

This year, having only one loss in the season put them ahead of the second place team by only 2 points. On Monday, August 15 the LSCU U12 boys played the 2nd place team in the fight for the championship. A win or a tie would clinch the title and a loss would move the 2nd place team ahead by 1 point in the standings.

The game was a stressful one at that and the boys outplayed Windsor SC but could not find the net. Then the unthinkable happened – a shot on net, a bad bounce and Windsor SC was up 1-0. Never giving up, LSCU finished the half strong.

At half time the team gathered around and shared their observations with their each other. Some had comments about who to cover on the other team, some had advice for their teammates about things they were forgetting to do. These 11 and 12 year olds were coaching each other without any conflict.

The ref called them to the field for the 2nd half. With the stakes against them at the start, they played intensely, and 15 minutes into the half Jade Vanoorschot took a shot from the outside of the net and put the ball to the far post, tying the game 1-1. Now LSCU had the advantage, just a tie would keep them in first place so they started playing more defensively. The other team started playing with desperation trying to get another goal, but LSCU goalie Jason Tannous denied them every time. The whistle blew 3 times, ending the match and LSCU celebrated their victory.

Congratulations to the coaches: Chad Jeffery (Head Coach), Frank Coppola (Assistant

Gary Klemens (Assistant

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This year’s team is: #1 goalie Jason Tannous (he led the season with the division’s

Resendes,

score leader with 11 goals), #13 Zachary

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - Erie Wildlife Rescue is having a Yard Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 11168 Tecumseh Road East near Banwell. Something for everyone. All Indoors.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - Yard Sale, 1877 Division Rd. N., Kingsville, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Proceeds to “Save the Kittens” Kittenaide program. Adopt, donate, volunteer, call 519-324-2729.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7Canadian Blood Services is calling on area residents to help meet patient needs after the long weekend by “Rallying Together to Save Lives”. A blood donor clinic will be held on from 12:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington. Holidays and long weekends are always a difficult time for the blood system. The demand for blood usually increases due in part to an increase in trauma cases such as car accidents. Along with the trauma patients, blood supplies need to be maintained for critically ill patients, cancer patients and patients who require blood transfusions on a regular basis. Call 1-8882-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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.

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Buchanan is the 2010 Essex Conservation Farm Award winner. The focus of this event is’ Nature on the Farm’. A woodlot and created wetland will be explored and discussed. For info call 519-776-5209 ext. 369.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Community Living Essex County at a Dinner and Celebration Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm. Dance to the music of Last Minute. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 519776-6483, ext 0, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - The Essex County Purple Martin Association will meet at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, north of Ruthven, at 9 a.m. Public is welcome. For further info, please call 519-776-5777, or email martinman@hotmail.com. This is the final meeting for 2011, so please bring your colony stats so up-to-date records can be maintained.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - The Essex County Orchid Society meets at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard, Old Castle (south of Hwy 3). The Society will welcome Peter and Inge Poot, who will share their knowledge on the growing of Stanhopea Orchids. Peter is president of the Canadian Orchid Congress and both are accredited AOS Orchid judges. Annual membership fees are due in September. New members and visitors are always welcome. Check the website at www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs. com for more info or call Julie at 519727-6343.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - Why not join us for the “Alpha Course”?

Dinner, video and discussion, exploring the meaning of the Christian Faith. Every Monday starting September 19 until November 28, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Register now. Call the church office at 519-326-3605.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Join the fun at the 32nd Annual Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun for the whole family with all proceeds to Community Living Essex County. Enjoy over 100 craft and food vendors, parade,entertainment and car show, Farmer's Market. For more information call 519-776-6483, ext 246, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

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

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The LSCU U12 boys won the league championship in a tense game against Windsor. Coach),

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#9 Micheal Moavro, #10 Brayden Klemens, #11 Deangelo Policella (team

Ingratta, #14 Hunter Tiborcz, #15 Cristian Santos, #16 Liam Jeffery, #17 Nathan Leili, #18 Nick DiCarlo, #19 Jade Vanoorschot, #23 Sebas-

tian Dam, #27 Johann Jacob, #30 Rory DiNiro.

Lakers drub Harrow

The Leamington South Essex Fabricating Rookie Lakers visited Harrow last Tuesday and didn’t play the role of gracious visitor as they walked over the Harrow Blues by a 21 to 7 score.

Hard-hitting Russell Derbyshire set the tone belting out four hits (a single, 2 doubles and a triple) and collected four rbi’s.

Eric Dominguez and Michael Wiebe also stroked four hits in the game. Adam Nuefeld, Benny Bueckert and Spencer Bergen registered three hits each. One of S. Bergen’s hits was a bases-loaded triple.

Eric Wright, Connor Bergen, Justin Wiebe and Rowan Massad had two hits each while Alex Jadischke and Kaleb Tiessen had single tallies.

C. Bergen made a nice catch in left field.

“Eric Dominguez’s third inning single was his 200th hit as Rookie Travel player,” pointed out coach Dan Dominguez. “As a coach I have been pleased with his development over the three years, as his dad I am very proud.”

Team 7 has lock on first place in men’s Thursday night golf

In last week’s play of the Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores, Team 11, led by Captain Kirk Bowman, picked up a perfect 12 points to finish as top team for the night, one point better than Captain Gary Alderson and Team 2 and two more than Frank Dick’s Team 4 who gathered 10. Captain Tim Tiessen and Team 9 were next with 9 points, while Paul Bunnett-Jones and Team 1 slipped back, picking up only 8 points.

Team 7, captained by Yves Lanteigne, finished in sixth spot with 7 points, while Ken Cobby and Team 10 had a 6-point week. The remaining five teams led by Ken Steingart, Abe Bergen, Gary Bondy, Gord Anderson and Kyle Flewelling all finished with 5 or less points.

In the overall standings, Team 7, captained by Yves Lanteigne, appears to have a lock on first place leading the way with 102 points, good enough for a huge 11-point margin over second-place dwellers Captain Frank Dick and Team 4 who have 91 points. Last year’s winners, Team 1, led by Paul Bunnett-Jones, is just another 3 points back at 88, while Cap-

tain Kirk Bowman’s Team 11 and Captain Gary Alderson’s Team 2 are tied for fourth spot with 73 points apiece.

Individual awards last week included Gary McRae and George Bergen for closest to the pins on holes #3 and #5, while Ward Hutchins had the longest drive on hole #7 and Garth Dennerley has the longest putt on hole #9. Low Gross shooters with rounds of 36 included Tim Tiessen and Norm Beattie and the top three low net score winners included Mel Pace at 30.5 and Brian Plumb and Paul Bunnett-Jones at 32.

Tim Tiessen picked two skins last week, while Geoff Dunmore, Spencer Neufeld, Matt Dick, Brian Plumb, Rod Paulin, Mike Herbert all picked up a skin apiece.

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.

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a bit challenging

It appears that Erie Shores Golf Course has some bite. It was just a few short weeks ago that all teams were in the plus category. On Tuesday, August 16, fifty-one golfers

discovered that repeating those excellent scores was not so easy. Only 15 golfers were able to surpass their quota points. Leading the group was

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Larry Roberts with a+9, followed by a +7 from Garth Dennerly, while Bill Kelly and Ron Koop tied with a +5.

Team D was fortunate last week, winning a by a meager 4 points. Team members include Bob Gray, Frank Dick, Jim Sudds, Tom Miehl, Ron Koop, Dennis Weedmark, Les Young, Ron Gagne, Bill Stackpoole, Brian Plumb, Jack Martin, Fred Klassen and Gord Anderson.

Only 3 skins were handed out, one each to Norm Beattie, Ed Schachowskoy and Bill Slater.

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Intermediate Girls second in Amherstburg

The Leamington 5 Intermediate Girls baseball team came in second overall at the Amherstburg Wind-up Tournament and second overall in the Leamington Wind-up Tournament. The team was sponsored by Jose’s Noodle Factory. The girls made their coaches, parents and fans proud of their hard work, determination and just having fun! Congratulations Noodles! Pictured here in back, from left to right, are Kelly Fulmer (coach), Paula Zimmerman, Fallon Mitchell, Rebecca Bueckert, Julia Redekop, Adrianna Neufeld and John Bueckert (coach). Middle row, from left to right: Julia Bueckert, Madison Fulmer, Hilda Bueckert, Rachel Iverson, Kally Elias and Erica Defransisco. In front are Emily Menard, left, and Delaney Defransisco, right. (Photo submitted)

Ladies Red Team Wins Sol-Leam Cup

The hotly contested Sol-Leam Cup was recently up for grabs at Erie Shores. Played over 4 days, the Blue and Red teams of ladies played a series of match play events similar to that ‘other’ cup the professional golfers play for every second year. This year was special as it was Dorothy Mastronardi’s last year for sponsoring the event after 10 awesome years. The winning Red Team, from left to right: Emily Oldenburg, Jan Pearson, Lynne Towle, Jeanne Manners, Mary Lappan, Muriel Davey, Carolyn Kelly, Ann Johnson, Lisa Sawatzky, Diana Jones. In front: Annie Pump and Essie Gulliver.

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We’ve Got Bears!

Bears – big, friggin’ hungry, foul-mooded bears – are no longer just a daytrip away to the city zoo. Apparently they’re in my back yard, literally. I live in Goderich for heaven’s sake, not Algonquin Park, and yet we’ve got an animal control officer who’s warning us to be better at concealing our garbage. According the officer (who pinched me for dog tags about 6 months ago), the mammoth mammals have been spot-

ted eating from the berry trees in our local cemetery.

If you think I’m nervous about the prospect of opening my back door to a 500-pound bear, imagine what my little Shih Tzu dog must be thinking. Mickey would merely be a few sheets of Charmin for a bear.

My golf buddy was staying at a motel in Thunder Bay with some colleagues this past week. After the workday was done, they plunked themselves down on a couple of picnic tables and were enjoying some beers. And what to their wondering eyes should appear but a big ol’ black bear. Somehow he sneaked up on them to about 50 feet away. The men scattered like frightened little schoolgirls. You can bet that I’d be doing my own “Doctor Smith – Lost in Space”

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An Interesting Theory On Hoodlums. So what’s at the core of the rioting and looting in the UK? Without absolving the punks, thugs and idiots who are committing these crimes, there are some theories. Could the behaviour result from broken homes, broken dreams, frustration with government, police oppression? I suppose, but those items may be the symptoms of something larger at work, or not at work.

There’s a notion by some pundits who are making a compelling argument, and the problem may be closer to our shores than you think. You can lay a chunk of the blame at the feet of unbridled capitalism, specifically the decisions of the infinitesimal percentage, who in the name of higher profits and union escape-ism, have exported our manufacturing jobs.

Anyone of the baby boom vintage and before can surely remember a time when you only had to “fog up a mirror” to get a good factory job. Young men, specifically, walked out of high school one day and into good jobs where Dad or an uncle worked, be it in automotive, with the city, food processing – whatever, wherever. Thousands and thousands of good paying, unskilled jobs made our economic world go round and gave our communities strong neighbourhoods, families with less stress, strong service clubs, and a reason for a legion of young men to get dressed and get going in the morning.

Today even the modest of jobs, like call centre jobs, are going bye-bye to India and elsewhere, where they can be performed at a fraction of the cost.

Where’s the political courage to put the brakes on all of this? Who is looking after the greater good? Follow the money and it will lead you to the answers. Idealists need funding too.

4-H Beef Club tours the Morris Beef Farm

By Mikayla Nelson

The 4-H Beef Club recently met at Shaun Morris’s beef farm for a tour. After the 4-H Pledge, members moved out into one of Shaun’s many paddocks where the cows were grazing. There was a discussion about how long the cattle would stay in each paddock. They would stay there until the grass was mostly eaten, but not over-grazed. What were they eating? They were eating grass and some white clover. They like the nice green grass not the course, dry grass.

Shaun took the group to see his three bulls in the pasture. They learned that the bulls like to dig holes everywhere, but Shaun was unsure why they do that. He also joked about being chased by a bull, saying that you only have to be faster than the slowest person in the group to get away. Kind of funny and also makes you think a bit. The Beef Club members walked back to visit some more cattle in the feedlot then walked into the processing barn and learned the process Shaun uses to vaccinate his cattle.

Mrs. and Mr. Morris brought the group a lovely snack to end off this great tour! The Beef Club thanks Shaun and his family for providing a place for the meeting and taking them on the beef tour.

Comber 4-H swine and sheep clubs show well at fair

Members of the Comber Swine Club and Comber Sheep Club did a great job representing 4-H both inside and outside of the show ring at their auction on August 5 at the Comber Fair.

Grand Champion Swine was won by Rebecca Schertzer. Her swine weighed 232 pounds and sold for $2.50 per lb. Buyers were Southwest Vet and Steve Quennville Inc. Reserve Grand Champion Swine was won by Kaitlyn Schertzer. It weighed 246 pounds and sold for $2.40 per lb. The buyer was Byrne Stoves.

Grand Champion Sheep was won by Sarah Tracey and it weighed 70 pounds. It sold for $6.00 per lb. The buyer was Delta Power Equipment. Reserve Grand Champion Sheep was won by Tate Garant. It weighed 83 pounds and sold for $4.60 per lb. It was purchased by Mark Damphouse Painting.

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered at the 4-H Foodbooth at the Comber Fair. Special thanks to Chris Conrad, Emma Lockley, Alexandra Lockley, Katrina Petahtegoose, Arielle Pear, Ingrid Pear, Alexis Moody, Maddie Peters, Dee Peters, Susan Brown, Merrie Day, Pat Conrad, Sue Morris, Brenda Anger, Mary O’Connor, Emma Anger, Ashley Nelson, and Jeff Stratichuck. Also, thank you to everyone who came out and supported the food booth. Congratulations to all members on a job well done!

Winterline brings bluegrass to Two Creeks

If you like bluegrass magic, Two Creeks is the place to be Aug. 28. Winterline, the sixmember band based in Grande Pointe in northwest Chatham-Kent, is returning to the Weil stage at Two Creeks, and they’re looking forward to their appearance.

Taking their name from the main street of their hamlet, Winterline plays a selection of old and new favourites, everything from the Beatles to Bill Monroe, from Miranda Lambert to Rhonda Vincent. In fact, they have something for every age group.

In the troupe are Ron Jubenville, banjo and vocals; Gabe Gagnon, guitar and vocals; Joyce Gagnon, mandolin and vocals; Bernie Caron, mandolin, violin and vocals; Ken Robichaud, dobro; and Jared Lozon, upright bass.

For more on the band, see their web page on MySpace.

The Two Creeks concerts, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on the Weil Stage in the natural amphitheatre at the conservation area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, continue throughout the summer.

Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling.

For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, e-mail info@twocreeks.ca or call 519324-6988.

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OBITUARY

Boutros (Peter) Daraiche

Boutros (Peter) Daraiche, 84 years, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus.

Beloved husband of Mariam (Mary) Daraiche (May 5, 2011). Predeceased by his parents Kouzma and Moona Daraiche, brothers Joe Peters Jraiche and Mike Jraiche, and by a sister Maria Raffoul. Dear uncle and great-uncle to the children of the late Joe, Mike and Maria. Dear brotherin-law of Betty Georges, and uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Funeral Mass celebrating Peter’s life was held from St. Anthony’s Parish, 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington, on Friday, August 19, 2011. Fr. Charles Saad officiated. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family and friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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OBITUARY

Amanda Campbell

Amanda Campbell, 28 years, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011.

Cherished daughter of Rosemary Campbell (Bob McFarland) and Joey Campbell (1993). Dear sister of Corrie Gabriele (Aaron), Tracy Campbell (Gabriel Cormier), Rebecca Robins (Michael). Dear aunt of Gage, Bryce and Cole. Loving granddaughter of Mary Chorba (Nick 1965), Marjorie Campbell (2000) and Garth Campbell (1984). Dear niece of William Campbell (Marge Cohoe), Julie Beaul (Wayne), the late Nick Chorba (Theresa), Louise Bradley (Larry), Jim Chorba (Shirley), Mark Chorba (Rhonda), Dan Chorba (Tammy). Several cousins and friends also survive.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Cremation. A private family graveside service will be held.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the McMaster Children’s Foundation.

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

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February 25, 1952August 17, 1971

Too well loved to ever be forgotten, 40 years ago our brother Jim was called home. A loving brother, true and gentle and kind, Your smile always comes to our mind. The world around us lost a tremendous, humble, gifted hockey player and friend. We lost our hero which broke our hearts, Mom and Dad lost a son so greatly loved, but they now share life with you again. There is not a day that we don't think of you, they little know the sorrow that we conceal in our heart. Even though they never met you, your nieces and nephews share in the memories told of your life. The fun,the joy, the laughter, the cheating at Monopoly (special occasion), the late night cards. We can still see you, flying up the right side with your blistering shot, no doubt developed by you with your endless hours perfecting your skill shooting pucks against Dad's garage, That shot that put fear in every goalie that you faced. We all have the hope that we will meet in heaven where no one says good-bye.

Love Judy and Rob Walker, John and Sherry Mahon, Kathy and Bill Market, Joan and Ron Fuerth, Dan and Cheryl Mahon.

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Five teams competed in the annual Tomato Stomp on Saturday, August 20 during the Leamington Tomato Festival at Seacliff Park. Vying for first place were teams from the Salvation Army and Pelee Days Inn, a team of volunteers from the audience, and two teams of Miss Tomato Fest Pageant contestants. The team from Pelee Days Inn – The Pelee Crushers – won top spot, stomping four hampers of tomatoes into three inches of tomato ‘juice’. (SUN Photo)

Tomato Festival 2011

Tapping of the Keg

Leamington Mayor John Paterson, left, and Leamington Tomato Festival Chair Dave Campbell had the honours of tapping the tomato juice keg to officially open the 28th annual festival on Wednesday, August 17. The Tomato Festival Golf Tournament was held that afternoon at Erie Shores Golf Course. (SUN Photo)

The fire departments of Wheatley, Leamington, Kingsville and Amherstburg participated in a water barrel competition.

Emily Lefaver, Morgan Stahl, Queen- Ashley Mariano