Southpoint Sun August 31, 2011 by Southpoint Sun

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By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s David James was always interested in lighting. In the 1980s he could be found at the switchboard operating the lights and sound effects for the Sun Parlour Players or positioning the spotlight at his high school musicals at Leamington District Secondary School.

Today, the 40-year-old is General Manager of Production Resource Group’s (PRG) Canadian subsidiary and he recently won his ﬁrst Emmy Award! The Prime Time Emmy Award for Outstanding Lighting Direction was won for his work on the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremonies. “Of course, I was a small part of a very large team,” said James.

It’s a long way from his stint at CHYR Radio and then on to the Muskoka Theatre, and later the Factory Theatre in Toronto. James received his Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre from the University of Waterloo.

Based in PRG’s Toronto ofﬁce, James develops lighting solutions for theatre productions and many other types of projects. His latest works include Bollywood at the Rogers Centre this spring. David joined PRG in 2000 after spending more than a decade working as a technical director and production manager for the Desrosiers Dance Theatre Company, the Canadian Stage Company, George Brown College, and the Blyth Festival.

Although he works in Mississauga, James resides in nearby Campbellville. He is the son of Carol and Mac James of Leamington.

PRG is the world’s leading supplier of entertainment and event technology to a wide range of markets, including corporate and automotive events, concerts, special events, theatre, television and ﬁlm, trade shows, and installations such as theme parks, museums, retail stores and performing arts centres. PRG provides integrated services and equipment, including audio, video, lighting, scenery, rigging and automation from more than 40 ofﬁces in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

New look for Leamington Chamber logo

With 75 years of history under their belts, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce has launched a new logo to reﬂect their new direction.

“It’s an exciting time at the Chamber,” says General Manager Sally McDonald. “Our Board and myself felt that the timing was right to have a logo that reﬂected who we are, and what we are doing. We wanted a logo that said who we were with the assistance of designer Devin Ouellette. We hashed through a bunch of ideas until we came on this one. We hope that our members like it as well!”

The logo reflects elements that are truly identifiable as Leamington, from the gradient blues reflecting the water, to the iconic “tomato” in the “o” of Leamington. As well, because the Chamber services members in Kingsville and Ruthven, the Canadian Goose in flight and a butterfly to reflect Point Pelee are also included. The sunset in the background brings it all together.

According to McDonald, this is just the beginning of an all-new Chamber of Commerce. “We want our members involved and engaged in activities, and we need to provide them with programs and services and opportunities,” she said. “There’s a buzz, and because of it we’re getting on average one new member per week coming to us to join. But we also care about our existing members, and recently sent out a survey to ﬁnd out what they want from us so we can deliver on it.”

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Council Shorts for August 29

An Interesting Development Charges Problem

Two greenhouse developments have brought to Leamington Council’s attention an interesting contrast in opinions about the application of development charges. What should be paid toward the water system component if you’re not using it (or can’t use it)?

Development charges are applied against all construction and improvements in the municipality to help pay for not only the increased burden on existing municipal services and infrastructure, but also for future expansion as develop-

ment requires expansion to services. For example, building a house in town not only creates a slight increase in the demand for water, sewers, garbage collection, and so on, but also creates potential need for increased policing, fire protection, library services, recreation facilities, parks, and other intangibles. Thus, a development charge is assessed by the municipality to help create the reserves that will go toward paying for increased costs some time in the future.

In the opinion of the two greenhouse developments, the situation is simple: they will not be using water from the Union Water System, create no new demand on Leamington’s water mains, and so feel that having to pay the water component of the development charges is unfair since they create neither burden nor need for future expansion. The position of Leamington’s administration is also clear: “The development charge for water is for the expansion of the system to accommodated growth for all sectors and those building greenhouses should not be permitted to choose the fees based on water usage or availability.” Yes, for one of the two greenhouse developments water is not even available.

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Mr. Frank Ricci, arguing on behalf of the greenhouse developers, pointed out another anomaly to members of Leamington Council: Section 9 of the Development Charges By-law. Simply stated, this section permits council to give a person credit toward a development charge in exchange for work that relates to a service for which a development charge is imposed. In the particular case of a 21acre greenhouse expansion he pointed out that the applicant had incurred costs of about $290,000 for the acquisition of water from LADII (Leamington Area Drip Irrigation Inc.) since Union Water System water was unavailable, as well as operating costs estimated to be $40,000 per year. Since this far exceeds the $82,000 water development charge, he was of the opinion that the charge should be reduced to zero since the cost of the works related to the provision of water far exceed the development charge.

In the end, council voted against forgiving the development charge (in a recorded vote in which only Councillor Verbeke agreed with Mr. Ricci’s argument). The comment by Councillor Rick Atkin was, “You can’t ‘cherry pick’. Because I don’t have that source in place now I’m not going to pay the D.C. charge.” By contrast, in the opinion of Councillor Larry Verbeke, “If he’s not using the water I don’t think he should have to pay.”

But significant concern about the provision of water to these and future greenhouse developments was raised. Late in the meeting Councillor Atkin explained how this complaint against the development charges for water raised a ‘red flag’ for him. He requested a comprehensive report detailing “where we are” in the provision of water to greenhouses, what the role of LADII was both now and in the future, and, perhaps most importantly, how has the water master plan failed. “If we can’t live up to our side of the obligation then we will be back in a crisis situation,” he said. A report will be forthcoming.

Policy Change for Conference Costs

In response to concern about conference spending, Leamington Council formally changed its travel policy which covers such spending. It will now be the responsibility of the Mayor to keep track of global spending and to authorize council expenses accordingly. Permission to attend must be secured from the mayor prior to going for the municipality to pay. As explained by Mayor Paterson, “It’s not to stop anybody from going, it’s just that we won’t pay.”

Abe & Susan Epp were married February 4, 1961 at the Niagara Mennonite Church. They have three children and 8 grandchildren. They recently celebrated their golden anniversary with family and friends.

Changes in the policy also include budgeting $3000 per council member for conferences, as well as for Directors and the CAO. This is in response to three examples of conference costs provided to council in the CAO’s report: the average cost to attend the Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association conference (in Toronto) was $2,200, to attend the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference (in Niagara-on-the-Lake) was $1,700, and to attend the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (in London) was just under $2,600.

Baird Street Blues: Brown and Orange

An irate resident of Baird Street told municipal council that their drinking water was brown and that their kids have to bathe in orange bathwater because of the rusty, deteriorating water supply to Baird Street. Baird runs from John Street to Clark Street West, and Selkirk Avenue runs up to it from the east. His question of council was why Clark, Queen and Selkirk were getting new water lines, but Baird was not, in spite of horrible water quality.

The Mayor’s response that the limited money available for this kind of work was being spent according to priorities recommended by the water department was not well received. Since a further delegation was promised for next council meeting, administration told council they will have a report on the town’s rusty water pipes—and Baird Street’s position in the replacement line—for the next council meeting.

Dialysis unit on schedule for late October opening

By Sheila McBrayne

Construction of Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s satellite dialysis unit is “on schedule”, according to the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer John Stenger.

“I was told today (Friday, August 26) we are suppose to receive equipment mid to late September and staff training will follow that,” said Stenger. “The target is the end of October for a ribbon cutting,” he added. “There’s just some electrical work to finish and flooring to go in. It’s really close to being finished,” he said.

The dialysis unit being constructed at LDMH is a 6-station satellite unit of the main regional renal unit operated by Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital (HDGH). LDMH and HDGH have worked in partnership with the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care and Erie St. Clair LHIN to develop a unit and satellite model that will support the renal care needs of

the patients throughout the Windsor-Essex County region.

The Leamington satellite unit will have six stations, which serves two patients each per day; six days a week; and each person visits three times a week. Currently patients from Leamington, Wheatley and Essex County drive to Windsor for dialysis.

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target is the end of October for a ribbon cutting... There’s just some electrical work to finish and flooring to go in. It’s really close to being finished.”

The community raised more than its initial target of $850,000 towards the project and the ministry paid approximately 90 per cent of the construction costs, which are approximately $4 million. Stenger broke down the funds explaining that the construction accounted for about $3.4M and the rest was for the purchase of equipment.

- John Stenger, CEO,

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The original plan was to construct the satellite unit on the property the hospital purchased at the corner of Fader and LaMarsh streets, which was eventually used for expanded parking. When the original plan of a freestanding structure partnered with a Family Health Team changed, delays in Ministry approvals and funding followed.

New plans were drawn up which moved the dialysis unit inside the existing hospital structure. The sixbed unit is located where the front lobby stood for decades. The lobby area was

moved to the east side of the building beside the emergency entrance. The popular tuck shop also moved to the new lobby area.

“We know the community is anxious to see the dialysis unit open and understand what it means to those who will use it. We’re doing all we can to keep everything on schedule,” said Stenger.

Equipment is expected this month with training to follow.

Construction work is almost complete at LDMH’s new satellite dialysis unit

Back-toschool is big bucks!

Shorter days, cooler nights and back-to-school sales, it must be September. As much as students bemoan the return to studies and parents revel in the idea of having the house “back”, the truth is everyone is ready for the economic boost that school brings with it.

For retailers, back-to-school time is the second most important sales times of the year - only Christmas ranks higher. Whether it’s buying all the items on your child’s list of school supplies or trying to find the latest fashions for your children, most retail businesses see the benefit in back-to-school time.

Electronics have become one of the biggest sellers for students. From laptop computers to iPods and iPads and all the discs, flash drives and gadgets that every student “must have”, the result is millions of dollars in retail spending. It’s no longer as easy as buying a pack of pencil crayons, a math set (do they still sell these?), a backpack and maybe a calculator. Ah, the good old days, when a calculator was the most expensive piece of technology on the backto-school list. They’re gone. Today’s parent needs to be tech savvy and know a little about what they are buying their children. Dropping a few hundred dollars on a computer that does not fit the needs of the student could prove to be a costly mistake. Parents must do their homework before the kids go back to school!

Letters to the Editor

Damage to tree carving horrifying

Dear Editor

This letter is to the person who tried to climb one of the newly carved trees at Seacliff Park. That person broke the tail off the fish and part of a dragonfly. A lot of work and thought went into that carving done by Mike from London. The whole town and area of Leamington was represented in that tree. I was at the Grand Opening of the park and took many beautiful pictures of the park and that tree. Even the tornado that destroyed the park is represented in that carved tree.

Rule number one is to establish the difference between what your child ‘needs’ to function in his or her classroom and what they ‘want’ in the latest tech toys. This is not to say that wants and needs should not be one and the same, because let’s face it, it’s really not practical if the student doesn’t use it because they don’t like it. Fickle fads in technology may seem trivial, but mistakes can cost big bucks! Be creative and sometimes both you and your child can have what you want. Buy the laptop you’re comfortable with, but let them choose the decorative protective sleeve… and everyone is happy.

For parents it means doing some research and knowing what you’re looking for BEFORE you enter the store. A salesman’s dream come true is the parent who comes in with their credit card and no idea what they need.

I had friends down to the park for the Tomato Festival and went to show them the tree. I was horrified by what I saw. You have no respect for the park or others, or you would not have done what you did. If someone saw you, I hope they turn you in. Maybe you could pick up garbage left behind by the other inconsiderate people like yourself.

A lot of work and money went into the cleaning up and beautifying of the disaster from the tornado. You should be ashamed of yourself. We have a wonderful facility at Seacliff Park for the children and everyone else. Kudos to the good people who made it all happen.

– J.I. De Jong, Leamington

Owners of RVs urged to attend meetings

Dear Editor,

Due to one complaint received, Leamington Town Council decided to hire Lassaline Planning Consultants to look into storage and parking Zoning By-law #890-09 Sections 4.6 and 4.7. This is not only for RVs but also snowmobiles, boats, utility trailers and ATVs. Please all owners of these possessions attend an open house Sept. 7 at the municipal building between 2-8, and Sept. 12 at an official public meeting held before Council.

Look on the Leamington webpage, Council meeting Aug. 8, 2011. Pages 46 to 61 will tell you what council wants to pass. If this passes, the only thing allowed to be parked on your property will be a car or truck. Just a heads up.

Candy Westlake, Leamington

Windmill in Sandwich Township (Photo courtesy of Photo Expressions by Tim Hayes)

Mandy's "Home Sweet Home" Care celebrated 13 years with an annual bbq!

The Saba children Alexandra, Charbel and Richard enjoy a refreshing swim at the Complex pool.

Wendy Parsons dumping one of the four baskets of tomatoes that went into each kiddie pool for the Tomato Stomp.

Despite the “spit” warning, Jade Flaming couldn’t resist feeding the llamas on a recent trip to Greenview Aviaries.

Leamington Flyers forward Tyler Quigley welcomed his friend Nicholas to the Red and White game on August 19th.

Noah Caffarena celebrated his first birthday on August 15th. He is the son of Krystal and Bobby Caffarena of Leamington.

Suzette Smit’s family and friends recently gathered at Jose’s Noodle Factory to celebrate her birthday. Above is Suzette on the left with friend Dianna George.

The 4 What men’s softball team captured the Friday night Essex League championship. They went 7-1 to win the title.

Extra funds for LDMH

An extra $178,500 in provincial funding was announced August 18 for Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) to support their Physician Assistant Demonstration Project.

“This is something unique that we are funding,” said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy. “Physician assistants can play a vital role in a hospital or emergency room, adding to the quality of care that local residents are provided.”

The provincial one-time funding will be provided over two years, to support the continued participation of LDMH in the PADP.

A physician assistant (PA) is concerned with preventing, maintaining, and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of health care services that are traditionally performed by a physician. PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions.

Province releases e-Health progress report

More than 7,000 doctors, who care for 6.5 million Ontarians, now manage their patients’ health information with an electronic medical record.

That is just some of the significant progress outlined in the 2011 eHealth Progress Report.

The province is committed to electronic health because it saves lives and

money, and improves care.

Achievements include:

• 24/7 remote access to neurologists which has prevented the transfer of 2,400 trauma patients and saved over $50 million.

• For the first time, all hospitals are able to take diagnostic images such as xrays and MRIs digitally and store them in a central location that can be accessed

LDMH time capsule mystery solved…

Earlier this summer, during the construction of the dialysis project at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, a time capsule was found in the cornerstone dated 1948.

The LDMH Board of Directors asked for public input to see if anyone knew more about the capsule, but little information surfaced. The time capsule has been buried for 62 years and as such, none of the current Board members were aware of who put it in the cornerstone, whether or not it was a committee and what the intent of the committee was.

The copper chamber, sealed with welds, was not opened and hospital staff began an investigation, which led them to the Leamington Library.

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• Doctors and nurses in every ER have access to information about the drugs used by seniors, helping to avoid adverse drug reactions.

Increasingly, electronic health records will help drive down wait times, reduce duplication and unnecessary tests, and put a stop to avoidable prescription drug errors.

All Ontarians will have an electronic health record by 2015 and patients will own their electronic health records – allowing them to take better control of their health.

Doctors exchange more than 135,000 electronic medical records each month, accessing accurate information about their patients’ health histories instantly.

A Windsor Daily Star newspaper article dated July 22, 1948 was found in the Leamington Library archives, which dealt with the ceremony surrounding the cornerstone being laid in the new Memorial Hospital. The article clearly delineated the contents of the sealed copper canister that was inserted in the cornerstone. The canister included hospital documents and contemporary items coincident with the date of the cornerstone laying. Among them were a copy of the deed to the hospital site on Talbot Street West, a list of Life Members of the hospital corporation, municipal data on the Town of Leamington and Township of Mersea, copies of the July 15th issues of the Leamington Post and News and the Windsor Daily Star, a number of Canadian postage stamps and a brief history of the hospital project since it was first begun in 1944. The article went on to further state that “the records were sealed within the cornerstone and will remain there until such time in the distant future when for some reason the building is razed”. The 1948 capsule was initiated by Dr. Lyons, who was Chief of Staff at LDMH at the time, and another physician.

Taking this article into consideration, and based on the fact the building still exists, the Board has decided to open the cornerstone, insert items of a similar nature from this time era, have it resealed and inserted back into the cornerstone. The cornerstone will then be re-laid in a section of the building very near where it was removed.

John Stenger, CEO LDMH, said his staff is hopeful that they will be able to find an expert to preserve the contents of the cornerstone since technology has advanced from its initial implantation in 1948.

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“There’s no timeline for a re-dedication of the capsule after the new items are put in and it’s resealed. Right now we’re focused on finishing the dialysis unit, but we will definitely be doing something later this year to commemorate the occasion,” said Stenger.

The 1948 cornerstone

CEO John Stenger with the time capsule

The Wish Book has arrived! Mark retrieved it off the driveway on Sunday and said to me as he brought it in, “I didn’t know they still had these.” Every year, thank goodness, it is something we can count on.

I flipped to a page with big flat screen TVs and said, “I wish I had one of those.” He laughed and said that he just told the neighbour on the way in that he wished he didn’t have a farm.

It’s funny how sometimes the things we wish for aren’t really what we want. For me, the last thing that I would put on my wish list would be a television. We rarely watch the one we have. It’s mainly either used by the boys to play their NHL video games or by us if we are energetic and put on our exercise video. What I really want is for the mess of wires that are around the TV to be cleaned up. Why I would think that this would disappear with a new TV is beyond me.

The same thing goes for Mark as far as the farm is concerned. It is very rewarding for him to grow peppers and he enjoys the people that he works with, especially his amigos. Unfortunately all the extra paraphernalia that comes with owning your own business is what can go. The paperwork and worry from weather that is either too hot or too cold takes away from the enjoyment. Such is life.

I am a true believer that you have control only over yourself and what goes on in your day. For me, this realization takes away a lot of the self-inflicted stress. You need both the Yin and the Yang for balance. When you are stuck in traffic or get in a long line, take a deep breath and know that no amount of frustration is going to get you anywhere quickly. Turn on a good tune and enjoy the ride instead.

We all know what causes our tension leading to headaches or illness. Trying to accomplish too much, not getting enough sleep and worrying about things that we can’t change all add up. Our shoulders start to edge up towards our ears and the furrow above our brow slowly deepens. We know what we need to do to avoid these feelings, but somehow or another we put off the much needed ‘me’ time until it is too late.

The Yin and the Yang symbolize the importance of the opposites. Somewhere in between them both, we need to find a balance. ‘I wish’ is a dream for grander things that may end up overshadowing what we really want or need. Keep things simple and in your control and if your wishes do come true, the icing on the cake will only be tastier

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

Come on down to the Branch and enjoy the fun. Every week there are Friday night darts starting at 8 p.m., and on Saturdays are the meat draw, 50-50 draw and weekly draw. The beer specials run all week now. The public is very welcome to come out and enjoy any of these events.

Last week’s winners at Friday night darts were Larry and Mark. There was a 3-way tie for 2nd and they were Barb and Spanky, Rose and Craig, and Mabel and Dennis. Good luck next week.

Look to the Legion news for when Monday Night Bar Darts and Tuesday Night Zone Travel Darts start.

The Branch is having roast beef for the Seniors Dinner coming up September 14 from 3-6 p.m. It is always the second Wednesday of the month with Gord Ciliska providing the entertainment.

Legion Week is coming up in September. On Saturday, September 24, Joey Puppura – the Neil Diamond impersonator – will perform and there will also be a pasta dinner. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Branch and they are limited. Cost is $15 in advanced and $20 at the door. Get your tickets early. It is a wonderful show. The children’s dart program will be starting soon. Look to the Legion news for when it will start.

General Meeting September 7 at 7 p.m. Executive Meeting September 21 at 7 p.m.

Boater Safety Display at Marina

The Transport Canada Boating Safety Awareness Display Trailer was 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. Located directly in front of the boat launch, the trailer had many visitors picking up the most recent Boater’s Safety Guide. Pictured here, from left to right, are Jonathan Doan, Boating Safety Officer, Amanda Smith, Manager of Culture & Recreation Services for the Municipality of Leamington, and Gina Belrose, Boating Safety Officer.

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Breakfast tips for fussy eaters

Experts worldwide agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for kids and adults alike. But unfortunately for parents, some children just don’t see it that way. Whether it’s the taste, or that they’re just not hungry, fussy eaters can be hard to please first thing in the morning. Regardless, it’s important that kids consume a well-balanced and nutritious meal especially as they go back to school.

Since mornings can be hectic, serving ready-to-eat cereal is a great option for many parents as it’s quick, simple and they can feel confident that their kids are getting the important nutrients and the energy they need for the day. More information about the nutritional benefits of choosing cereal can be found online at www.loveyourcereal.ca.

The following are a few tips on how to jazz up your

child’s breakfast cereal so they will actually look forward to eating in the morning and hopefully develop a life-long habit.

1. Top it up. Give them the option of creating their own special recipes with toppings such as sliced bananas, strawberries and apples. Let them name it and post the “recipe” on the fridge so they feel as though they’ve created something special and unique.

2. Let them choose the cereal. Kids will often eat what they have had a say in choosing, so give them an option of a few selections at the grocery store. Some great options include cereals kids love such as Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Mini-Wheats, Corn Pops and Froot Loops. While each is fun and delicious, they are also low in fat and nutrient dense with many essential vitamins and minerals such iron, B vitamins and zinc.

3. Dress up the table. Serving cereal in colourful or patterned bowls, with a fun spoon and placemat just might do the trick. Your child might make the association between breakfast and play-time if they have visual stimulation that lets their imagination run wild.

4. Join them. Kids will often mimic what their parents are doing so they feel “grown-up”. So, if everyone at the table is eating the same cereal, including big brothers and sisters, they are more likely to get on board.

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Kicking off the school year with safety

As students in the Leamington-Kingsville area are gearing up for another school year, so are their school bus drivers. C.A. Bailey Ltd is kicking off the new school year putting safety first with a friendly reminder to all parents, students and motorists of school bus and road safety rules.

Many factors contribute to a safe ride to and from school and all must do their part to ensure safety. Motorists are reminded that they must stop in both directions when approaching a stopped school bus with its STOP arm extended and upper red lights flashing. Failing to comply with this law can lead to a fine ranging from $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points. C.A. Bailey Ltd. is also asking parents to remind their children of the importance of following school bus safety rules. Here are some guidelines to remember when exiting the bus:

1. Always cross the road in front of the bus.

2. Take at least 10 giant steps in front of the bus before crossing.

3. Pass the crossing arm; then stop and look at the driver to give you the signal to cross the street.

4. Walk, never run across the road.

Reviewing the above safety and road rules periodically will help school bus

Here’s what our students have to say...

• “You get to know the teachers, so it is much easier to learn.“

• “I don’t feel that I am just a number; I can easily get help if I need it.“

• “I love the sports teams: they are competitive but everyone gets to play, which is even better.“

• “Our educational trips throughout and at the end of the year, set us apart.“

• “I love the parties and all-school events that help us interact with the entire school, not just our class.“

• “We strive to make a difference,instead of just existing.“

safety remain a top priority in the minds of all Leamington-Kingsville area residents this school year.

C.A. Bailey Ltd. has been safely transporting students for more than 60 years. We are dedicated to promoting school bus safety and wish everyone a safe and happy school year.

Make daily routines more fun for kids

(NewsCanada)—For most parents, morning and evening routines with kids are part of the daily battle. Whether it’s convincing them to brush their teeth after meals, or wash their hands when they get home from school, most children are less than enthused about bathroom hygiene.

“A common complaint from parents is that their children aren’t the most willing participants and get easily distracted,” says child and family therapist Sara Dimerman. “Any time parents can come up with creative, fun ways to encourage children to engage in routines, the more success they will have.”

Dimerman offers her tips to get kids more excited about daily bathroom routines:

• Spice things up - Get some big, bright, fluffy towels. If kids enjoy the look and feel of the materials they’re working with, they may be more motivated to spend time in the bathroom.

• Throw in a cool gadget – Often a neat contraption will attract children. Delta’s lavatory faucets with Touch20 technology will do just that. The flow of water is activated by simply touching anywhere on the faucet or by entering the faucet’s sensing field. “If there’s something magical about the way that water comes out of a tap, or if kids can feel powerful and independent when turning the water on, there’s a greater chance that they will willingly wash their hands or brush their teeth,” says Dimerman.

• Create a pictorial to do list – For younger children especially, a series of photographs or diagrams are visual reminders of what steps need to be taken to get the task done.

• Have items accessible and organized – Consider their size and needs. If children know where to find their personal drinking cups, toothbrushes and face cloths, they can just reach for them in the same spot. If they can also reach taps with the aid of a footstool, for example, as opposed to feeling they are too little to cope, they may be more inclined to work on their own.

• Rub-a-dub-dub –Why not suggest your children have a shower instead of a bath? Showering can make them feel more grown up and independent. Updating your shower with a cool, high-tech handheld showerhead like Delta’s In2ition showerhead is also sure to get kids excited. If a child can bring the showerhead down so that it is not looming so far overhead or even if he can direct the spray by holding the showerhead in his hand, he or she may be more motivated to wash regularly.

• Offer an incentive – If the morning or evening routine is completed in a timely fashion, there may be more time to watch television before leaving for school or reading an extra book before turning off the light at night.

More information can be found online at www. deltafaucet.ca and www. helpmesara.com.

Windsor Essex County Health Unit - Making Healthy Lunches

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit will present Making Healthy Lunches! at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex on Wednesday, August 31 at 4 p.m. This is a free presentation open to all parents and care givers.

This informative presentation on how to pack a healthy lunch is brought to you by the Eat Right/Play Safe Program.

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

Sunday… bloody Sunday: tornado devastates Goderich

I’m not exactly sure where to begin. There’s just so much to share, and you’ve likely seen many of the pictures and videos in the media of the after-effects of the tornado that ripped through Goderich on August 21. In time, if not already, the rest of the world will focus on the next big headline. Believe me, folks in Goderich would love to have that option. Many can’t. They’ve lost their jobs, their businesses, their homes, and in the case of parishioners of the Victoria United Church (built in 1878) their place of worship. One local family lost a husband and father. How there wasn’t two dozen deaths is beyond my comprehension.

Pieces Pieces

“Does anyone know where the love of God goes?” – Gordon Lightfoot

What may have been good for our radio stations, but not so good for mankind, was my immediate reaction. I rushed to the heart of the devastation (West Street just off the historic Square) just a few minutes after the 12 seconds of hell that roared through. I was certainly no hero, and in fact did nothing to help. I continue to question myself about that behaviour since that day. What did I do? I snapped into reporter’s mode and began gathering a big story. I wasn’t running frantically into a crumbling building to try to save a loved one. However, I witnessed a young man who did. It was Willy. I knew him a bit. He once played baseball with my son. Willy was raised by a single mom. She lived alone, above

what now looks like a bombed-out restaurant. Hell-bound and fearless, Willy led a couple firemen, axes, tanks, et al, through the street front entrance and up the stairs. I continued to snap pictures.

Another man was stepping over freshly fallen debris, broken glass and sparking hydro wires with a large dog in his arms. Others were calling for their loved ones, some for their pets. It was so sad, but only in retrospect for me. I was too caught up in the chaos of it all and in ‘field reporter’s mode’, calling in voice clips to the station and snapping more pictures. Soon, the smell of gases joined the senses and jittery shouts of “leave the area immediately!” rang out from police bullhorns. Eventually I left, but not before snapping more photos and calling in one more report.

Other images that day include witnessing ordinary folks out in the middle of the street directing traffic. I will not soon escape the image of a very large man dressed only in what appeared to be boxer shorts, trying to direct traffic. I’ll bet that he was half asleep on the couch watching the Blue Jay game when the gale force winds and large hail attacked his world.

A short time after my initial reports and after enough emergency personnel arrived to shoo gawkers and news hounds out of the area, I found myself standing on my front yard basking in the bright sunshine that followed our darkest moment. I was joined by some neighbours as well as by a couple of friends who by sheer coincidence were in the neighbourhood.

It was such a strange feeling of uncertainty, shock and even a weird sense of calm that followed. The gathering on my yard shared our “where were you?” stories while we stood

quietly amongst uprooted trees, raised sidewalk slabs and downed power lines.

Our block got off pretty easy, at least by comparison to the block of houses just up the street that will most likely have to be bulldozed in the coming days.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - The monthly meeting of The Wheatley Two Creeks Association will be held at the Wheatley Legion at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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 1-888-2-DONATE (1888-236-6283) 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. 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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - The Leamington Christian Women's After 5 invites you to join us for our special "Country Fair Event" at 6:30 p.m. at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. Dinner is $14. Speaker and singer for the evening is Celeste Zugec. The theme is "Something Old is New". Come join us for a uplifting time of food, fun and fellowship. And don't forget that auction item that will benefit our Stonecroft Missionaries. Call Sharon at 519-326-0421 or Darlene at 519733-5595 for reservations.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14Scottish Country Dancing Open House at 7:30 p.m. at MacKenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St., Windsor. Kick up your heels at a free evening of dancing – no experience necessary, no partner required, great exercise, and social fun. For info call 519-974-1363.

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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Erie Wildlife Rescue is having a yard/bake sale fundraiser, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 11168 Tecumseh Road East near Banwell. Something for everyone. Come for lunch, all indoors.

There are so many more images from that day and the days that followed. There exists a stark contrast to the incredible devastation, the police presence and the sad reality of death, lost jobs, lost homes and smashed images of a town that immodestly markets itself as Canada’s Prettiest Little Town. Seems the worst of Mother Nature has brought out the very best in people. Samaritans abound, rolling up their sleeves to clean up and help anyway they can. Some are offering up shelter in their homes or cottages. Many are offering up money, equipment and whatever they can spare.

Goderich has transformed itself into something much more valuable than having beauty. Goderich is now Canada’s Friendliest Little Town. I like the sound of that even better.

Combining experience with innovation

Dealing with the Japanese beetle

There is hardly anyone who hasn’t encountered this shiny coloured bug during the summer. This beetle is about a ¼-inch long and is almost as big across as it is lengthwise. It has a very bright colour with a shiny green body and copper-coloured wings.

When looking for this bug I first look at the rose bushes, or more so the large green canna leaves. If you cannot find the beetle, simply look for leaves that look like a skeleton or plants that have lost foliage. One beetle doesn’t do that much damage, but they tend to group in larger numbers that can do a lot of damage to shrubs, trees and broad-leaf plants.

In the In the Back Yard... Back Yard...

The good news is, Japanese beetles are only around for approximately a month during the growing season; however, some summers are worse than others, depending on our unpredictable weather conditions.

It is next to impossible to get rid of Japanese beetles entirely; the more you kill, the more fly in. My most effective natural control is spraying soapy water on the beetle with a hose sprayer or removing them by hand if you only have a few. Don’t worry, they are harmless and don’t bite.

Natural pesticides such as Safer Insecticidal Soap or Ortho Bug-B-Gon concentrate insect killer will help pest control. If you have a larger problem, beetle traps are available. Personally, I don’t recommend traps because they have a scent to attract the beetle and will in turn attract more beetles that were not even considering visiting your garden, causing more unwanted problems.

Early Cash to close out Two Creeks concert season

What started out as a way to have some fun playing the music of Johnny Cash and Steve Earle has turned into something a little more than that.

The band that resulted from such a casual beginning calls itself Early Cash, and, still devoted to their musical heroes, will be the final performers at the Two Creeks Summer Concert Series when they take to the stage on Sept.4.

Consisting of Dave Schmitt, David Janzen, Dustyn Janzen and Drew Truax, the group got its formal start at a Halloween party in 2007, and since then has played numerous concerts and benefits, including a fundraiser for a skate park in Kingsville.

The Japanese beetle has four stages of growth: egg, larvae, pupae and the adult beetle. If you can identify the larvae stage in the spring – this is the white grub stage found in your lawn – general spray for grubs will certainly help the control of this pest before it transforms into the pupae and adult beetle. Eggs will develop at different rates depending on soil temperatures, and will develop quicker during hotter temperatures. This is why spraying of pesticides needs to be applied while the grubs are feeding on the grass roots throughout the summer.

If you notice brown spots in your lawn, check your soil. If there are more than a dozen grubs in a small area, start spraying.

Japanese beetle problem is associated with a lawn full of grubs and poor lawn maintenance.

Pelee Island Information

Session Postponed

Due to inclement weather the Information Session with the executives from Leamington District Memorial Hospital and the Erie St. Clair LHIN with Pelee Island concerned citizens scheduled for Wednesday, August 24 at Pelee Island Winery was postponed.

The purpose of the Information Session was to engage the community to review their needs and develop a model that addresses their concerns.

The Information Session will be rescheduled in the next few weeks.

For more on Early Cash, visit their Facebook page.

The Two Creeks concerts are 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.

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.

9:00 am• Doors Open 9:15 am• Sally McDonald, Chamber of Commerce...Welcome Introduces Marian Hundt, EPC as M.C. of the event

9:20 am• Pete Aarssen EPC, Elder Spokesperson, one of the founding members of EPC, presents “Situation Critical”

• Heather Fontaine, Erie Glen Manor - Retirement Lifestyle

• Chantal Lombardi, B, Sc. Phm. R. Ph. Pharmacist

• Kevin Reid, End of Life Planning Issues and Funeral Needs

10:45 amBREAK

11:00 am• Marnie Setterington-Goens, B, Sc., M.Sc., LLB - Wills, Power of Attorneys • Mara Derikx, B.BA., RHU - Medicare Living Benefits

• Neil McWhinney EPC, Retirement Savings, Income Planning, Impact of Taxation FREE LUNCH PROVIDED by Register by calling 519-326-2721 to provide numbers for lunch

Exhibit Features

Photos Of Nature At Its Finest

“A Bug’s Eye View of My Garden” by Karen Duncan opened August 17 in the Second Gallery at the Leamington Arts Centre, where the artist’s garden is depicted in a bright a beautiful collection of nature photographs. An opening reception was held Friday night, August 19. The exhibit runs until September 10. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 12-4 p.m.

Residents are able to send condolences to Layton family

Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent Essex Dave Van Kesteren is providing constituents the opportunity to send their thoughts, prayers and memories to the family of the late Jack Layton.

Anyone wishing to fill out a condolence book is encouraged to visit the Leamington office of the local MP at 15 Princess Street. The condolence books will be available to the public until Friday, September 2, at which time Mr. Van Kesteren will send them to the Layton family.

Military Muster

The Canadian Transportation Museum held its Second Annual Southern Ontario Military Muster August 12-14. The weekend event featured a huge militia flea market, helicopter rides, a WW II battle reenactment and many wartime vehicles.

Pictured here, Ryan Mallat and Jon Snively of Windsor check out these war guns.

(SUN Photos)

Warrant Officer Jared Cook of the 2715 Army Cadets of LaSalle .

Corporal Killop and Corporal Higgins of Windsor are pictures here in front of their military jeep.

SSIBA 2011

Mosquito Season

Champs

The Economy Rental Centre Mosquito baseball team won the South Shore Interlock Baseball Association (SSIBA) 2011 Mosquito Division Championship “East” and the SSIBA 2011 Mosquito ‘A’ runnerup. Team members are, front row left to right: Michael Boldt, Tyler Blake, Matthew Saad, Jordan Blake, Nathan deJong, Cameron Taouil. Middle row: Nicholas Boldt, Martin Letkeman, David Letkeman, Logan Impens, Christina Catalano, Mayson Cornies. Back row: Coaches Jason Cornies, Dave deJong, Brett Blake. (Photo submitted)

Heaters

Nailers

Plumbing Equipment

Post Hole Diggers

Portable Lighting Pressure Washers

Leamington Men’s Slo Pitch Playoffs

Round 2 - Thursday, September 1st

HOME VISITING DIAMOND TIME

Benchwarmers T.J.’s Sports Bar Wheatley #1 6 p.m. Grinders Saw Monkeys Wheatley #3 6 p.m. Dawgz Bashers Wheatley #7 6 p.m.

Guardian Pharmacy The Buds Leam. Kinsmen #8 6 p.m. Brew Jays Dirty Farmers

Mersea S. (Freddy’s) 6 p.m. Don Johnston Electric Tigerblood

Mersea N. (Trailer Park) 6 p.m.

Dunmore wins ladies

18-hole golf championship

After 3 days of golf –Aug. 16, Aug. 18 and Aug. 23 – the following are the winners for the Club Championship and all the Flights. This year’s Club Champion is Debbie Dunmore with a 265 total.

Flight “A”: 1st Low Gross is Annie Pump with 277; 1st Low Net is Mary Jean Paulin with 230; 2nd Low Gross is Nancy Flynn with 289; 2nd Low Net is Beth Lougheed with 245.

Flight “B”: 1st Low Gross is Tymara Brannagan with 284; 1st Low Net is Lisa

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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 pool! Calling all interested vendors and service organizations – register your booth for the upcoming Family Life ’N Style Expo at the Complex this fall, Oct. 21-22. 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.

Activity Guides are in the Complex brochure rack or online at: www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp

Sherk St., Leamington 519-322-2337

Flyers name Soucie captain

The Leamington Flyers have named veteran defenceman Ron Soucie as team captain for the upcoming season, replacing forward Nick Nicodemo who held the position last year. Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said he has changed captains every year since he started coaching junior hockey for one specific reason. “I change captains every year because I think it’s a good experience for these guys to be the captain of a junior team. Nick did a great job last year and I know Ron will do a great job this year.”

Soucie is touted not only for his play on the ice but also for his experience and leadership off the ice.

“Ron is a natural born leader,” Piroski said. “On the ice he brings us OHL experience but his off-ice demeanor is more important. He leads by example and is a good quality person.”

Soucie played for the Windsor Spitfires and Sarnia Sting prior to joining the Flyers last season. The 20 year-old LaSalle native is entering his final year of Junior B hockey and said he is looking forward to the added responsibility this season.

“It’s an honour to have Tony have that kind of confidence in me,” Soucie said. “My goal this year is to be a leader for the team and ultimately I want to win the Sutherland Cup, especially since it’s my last year. From what I’ve seen so far in training camp I definitely think we have the players and the chemistry to do it.”

Piroski has not yet named the assistant captains.

Sawatsky with 223; 2nd Low Gross is Carol Quinn with 293; 2nd Low Net is Mary Wilson with 237.

Flight “C”: 1st Low Gross is Leita Vines with 311; 1st Low Net is Rachel Morin with 229; 2nd Low Net is

Carolyn Kelly with 234. Shoreline Travel treated all the Ladies League to refreshments after golf.

A season-ending ladies league party was held at Lisa Sawatzky’s home and great fun was had by all.

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Progs golf Team D crushes the competition

Tuesday, August 23 – a perfect day for golf at Erie Shores. Fifty-two golfers participated in what was a “scratch your head” kind of day. For the last several weeks, the final results had been extremely close. Not so on Tuesday. The team of Orest Hrynewich, Rod Paulin, Ken Kuxford, Ward Hutchins, Mark Grabb, Frank Dick, Ron Gagne, Ed Schachowskoy, Ken Segedin, Ron Tremblay, Jim Jones, Neil Reimer and Greg Gare crushed Teams A, B and C by over 35 points.

At the top, two players tied for first low net – Harry Badz and Neil Reimer. Bill Stackpoole, Bill Conn and Greg Gare tied for third place. The real money winners were Bill Gherasim and Greg Gare, who split the winnings by securing one skin each. The rest of the skins were nullified when more than one person got the low net score on the same hole.

The greens were lightning fast on Tuesday. Obviously Team D really liked them. Great job, men.

Young senior golfers humbled at Talbot Trail G.C.

By Bob McLean

With ideal weather conditions on Tuesday, August 23, eighty-one seniors, led by the 80+ group, played their rounds. Dave La Bonte and Dick Mackenzie led the way with impressive 41s. Bill Galloway continued his consistent play firing an outstanding 44. Murray Knox earned another superb round shooting 45. Bill Adams played well to merit a solid 47. Other commendable games of 55 or under were shot by: Cam Keith, Gerald Wilkinson, Jack Cochrane, Bill Westrop, Roger Beaupre and Al Stockwell. Our super seniors also scored well with Linus Bachmeier achieving a praiseworthy 53 and John H. Dick a noteworthy 61. Despite a disappointing putting round, Bob McLean led the 57-69y olds by shooting a satisfying 40. He was closely followed by the excellent games shot by Mike Getty and Jim Pearson who scored 41s. Three golfers earned superb 42s: Stu Ivy, Dave Overholt, and Bill Ward. Dave Pilmer, who played very well, earned the sole 43. Other notable rounds of 44 were shot by Kevin Jordan, Ray LaPierre, and Tom Sasso. Four golfers who shot commendable 45s were: Al Matthews, Larry Schmidt, Bill Rutgers, and Rick Thompson. Jim Omstead and Ron Will travelled the 9 holes in 46s. Other golfers who achieved 50 or less were: Paul Brown, Don Riley, Ron Bergen, Mac Hyatt, Ross Mackintosh, Elmer Kochie, and Lloyd Symons.

The 70-79y group was led, once again, by Vic Reynaert who played steadily, firing a 42 despite barely missing a number of short putts. Tom Hyatt played a superb round to achieve second place with his 43. Neil Adamson and Walter Balsam had solid games to merit 44s. I overheard that this was Walt’s best round at the Talbot Trail course. Congratulations Walt! Paul R. Brown, Garth Chadwick, Homer Vandervecht, and Joe Vertel shot impressive 45s. Achieving the only 46, Gerald Rivait played a very solid round. Larry Hillman returned to the league after a 6-week absence and shot a gratifying 47. Pete Daudlin, shooting 48, had a good round to achieve the final score under 50. Other fine games below 55 were earned by: Don Moore, Rene Paquin, Hal Wigle, Ray Ozorio, Bob MacWilliam, Clarence Ware, Don Girardin and Carl Robinson.

Murray announced that the final league scramble will take place on the fourth Tuesday in September. The Doc McLean Senior Invitational occurs on Wednesday, September 14. Greg organizes this fine event which is very player friendly so don’t hesitate to sign up. The travelling T. T. seniors will head to Tilbury on Thursday, September 1.

Some Top Slogans for a Senior Tour: 1. Prelude to Senility; 2. You can beg all you want. We aren’t going away; 3. The Gray, the Bald and the Saggy; 4. Guts and Butts; 5. We’re Not Quite Vegetables; 6. Geezers R Us. – From Goober’s Guide to Golf by Clark Peterson, 1992.

Rookies edge Harrow

The last three batters in the batting order – Rowan Massad, Alex Jadischke and Brandon Friesen – went a combined 9 for 9 at the plate, scored seven runs and posted seven rbi’s as the Leamington Rookie Lakers edged Harrow 17 to 13 in a Sun Parlour league game played last Tuesday evening at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

Trailing by one run after four complete innings, the Lakers put together a couple strong innings and then held off a late Harrow rally

“It was nice to see the power from the bottom of the order,” said assistant coach Abe Bergen. “It compensated for a lacklustre performance from the rest of the lineup.”

Eric Dominguez also had three hits, while Russell Derbyshire and Michael Wiebe had two hits each.

The Lakers, sponsored by South Essex Fabricating, next game is Friday at noon when they open the OBA “C” championship tournament in Kingsville with a game against Corunna.

Canadian tradition maintained

Lorelai Sawatzky of the Leamington Acro Ropers stood alone amidst 444 U.S.A. jumpers from 36 teams on the competition floor, but remained confident that she would represent Canada well at the annual 17th AAU Junior Olympics.

Lorelai had been jumping rope for only 6 months with her teammates, but encouraged by her successful results at the AAU Chicago Qualifier she remained determined to do her best. That’s the stuff that makes world champions, her senior coach told her just weeks before her first appearance at this premier jump rope event. “She is a great little jumper with a keen desire to do her best,” said Coach Grainger.

Despite the fact that Lorelai was the sole Canadian in attendance, with only her coach and her mom to cheer her on, she quickly realized that she was not alone. Many U.S. jumpers visited her in the stands between her events and signed the Canadian flag banner that she proudly carried in for the opening ceremonies and held high for the Canadian national anthem. In addition, she swapped trading pins with the many teams in attendance and won the hearts of many of the spectators in the stands.

Although placing 14th in Speed, 16th in Power, and 31st in Freestyle out of 37 nineyear-old girls was not what Lorelai had hoped for, she certainly “did her best” said her coach. This was a real learning experience, and practice and hard work coupled with a growing determination to do her best in the future made this a worthwhile trip for a young, inexperienced rope jumper from Canada.

Lorelai Sawatzky, front left, is surrounded by members of the Kewl Trax from Virginia, one of the 36 U.S. teams present for the 2011 AAU Junior Olympics held at the Ernest N. Memorial Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

DeSerrano wins third Comp 4 feature

Special to the Southpoint Sun

By Mike Bennett

Denis DeSerrano started the season with a bang. “Now maybe we can end it with a bang,” the veteran Cottam driver said after winning his third Tirecraft Comp 4 feature race of the season on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway.

DeSerrano opened the 2011 season by winning a pair of features on May 21. Since then, however, the only Comp 4 driver to win a feature was Blenheim’s Shawn Jones, who reeled off an amazing 10 straight victories. But Jones’ streak came to a crashing halt when he was towed to the pits after an accident early in Saturday’s feature.

Although he was happy to finally win again, DeSerrano wasn’t pleased in the manner in which he ended Jones’ streak. “I don’t like gimmes,” DeSerrano said. “I’d rather race him for the win. I like to beat him, but not that way.”

Jones made contact with Chatham’s Randy McKinlay on lap four at the startfinish line in a three-car battle for the lead along with Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano – Denis’ father.

“I didn’t really see the whole thing, they butted tires but I don’t know who got into who,” said DeSerrano, who was running fourth right behind the incident. “That’s the thing with those open wheels, it doesn’t take much,” he said, as Jones and McKinlay drive the open-wheel style mini-mods while the DeSerranos still have the traditional full-body four-cylinder cars.

Denis passed his father for the lead on lap eight and never trailed.

McKinlay got by the elder DeSerrano for second after a restart on lap nine but had nothing for the leader over the final 14 circuits.

DeSerrano admitted he was surprised that he wasn’t challenged for the lead. “I had a big miss in the engine, it was breaking down like crazy going around the ‘D’,” he said of the curved front stretch.

“I was surprised when it was over and they told me how much I won by… I kept expecting someone to pull up beside me because the car wasn’t up to its full potential,” said DeSerrano, who posted five second-place finishes, a third and a fourth during Jones’ 10-week winning streak.

Two weeks ago, Jones’ car suffered serious damage in the crack-the-whip preliminary race and was in danger of missing the feature, which was eventually rained out. One of the first teams to help Jones was the DeSerranos, who provided parts to help repair the damaged car. And after Saturday’s win, Jones was one of the first ones to congratulate DeSerrano in the pits.

“It’s fun racing him,” the 43-year-old DeSerrano said of the 19-year-old Jones. “We race each other clean … he’s a pretty good driver. But, I’d rather beat him on the track than win this way.”

Jones had a 70-point lead going into the night but DeSerrano unofficially reduced

the deficit to 38 points with two race nights remaining in the season. In the preliminary races, Jones won the heat and was second in the crack-the-whip while DeSerrano was fourth and fifth.

“He’d still have to have a lot of bad luck,” said the two-time champion DeSerrano on his chances of catching Jones. “But it’s dirt racing … and anything can happen.”

Cottam’s Shane Fryer finished fifth and Tilbury’s Jerry Rivait sixth, season highs for both drivers in feature races. Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu was seventh and his brother James 12th.

Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. won his sixth Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature of the season. Dale’s victory, coupled with a 15th-place DNF by Leamington’s Joel Dick, almost doubled his lead atop the Modified standings.

Dale went into the night with a 74-point lead and unofficially increased his margin to 146 over Dick, who pitted on lap 10 for a flat tire and never returned.

Clayton Smith, formerly from Woodslee but now resides in Taylor, Mich., was fifth.

Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was the highest finishing Essex driver in eighth, one spot ahead of Windsor’s Dan McIntyre.

Chatham’s Tyler Lozon led all 20 laps to win his second Sport Stocks feature of the season.

Essex’s Gerald Martin finished third, one spot behind division leader Eric Vanderiviere of Merlin who maintained his 10-point lead over Martin atop the driver’s standings.

Kingsville’s Rob Young finished sixth, followed in order by Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse, Windsor’s Shawn Gillis and West Bertozzi, Essex’s Patrick Lajeunesse and Kingsville’s Jim Ellis to round out the top 11.

Patrick Lajeunesse’s heat race win was the only other checkered flag for an Essex driver besides DeSerrano’s Comp 4 feature win.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford won his fifth feature in the Windride Transportation UMP Late Models while Paul Klager of Beamsville won the Modified Lites Stars International Championship Tour feature, the series’ first visit to South Buxton.

The 2011 season continues on Sat. Sept. 3, with races starting at 7 p.m. The season championship night takes place Sept. 10.

Four Laker teams vie for OBA titles

Four Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) travel teams will be competing for Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) titles over the Labour Day weekend.

“All of our players and coaches have been working hard all season in preparation for this weekend,” said Sue Holiga, LDMBA president. “On behalf of the Board and our community, I wish them all the best in their pursuit of the OBA championship.”

The Rookie Lakers, sponsored by South Essex Fabricating, will compete in a 10-team tournament held in nearby Kingsville. They begin play at noon on Friday against Corunna. Other teams in search of the OBA “C” title include Amherstburg, Belle River, Essex, Forest, Listowel, Port Hope, St. Marys and Tillsonburg.

“We have six players who played on last year’s provincial championship winning team,” said Rookies head coach Dan Dominguez, “so I am hoping that experience bodes well for us. We have a shot, we just need to bring our top game to the plate.”

The Mosquitoes, sponsored by Reid Funeral Home, begin play at noon on

Friday against Kingsville. Kingsville is hosting the 12-team tournament. Other teams vying for the OBA “C” top honours include Aylmer, Essex, Goderich, Listowel, Paris, Pelham, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Waterdown and Wyoming.

Coaches Scott Dresser and Dylan Montague are feeling confident as they prepare for the weekend action. “The kids are playing good ball right now, they have worked real hard. If we play like we did in the qualifying tournament we can win this.” Montague added that they will be relying heavily on veterans Emilio Gomez, Derrick Antunes and Mason Gow.

The Mosquitoes garnered a spot in the OBA tournament in a qualifying tournament held last weekend.

The Pee Wee Lakers, sponsored by Kent Essex Insurance, will make the short trip to Belle River to compete in a 12-team tournament to decide the OBA “C” champions. The Pee Wee Lakers earned the trip to the provincial championship at a qualifying tournament held in Tecumseh a couple weeks ago.

Leamington plays Pelham on Friday at 1:00 p.m.

to open the tournament. Other teams competing for the “C” title include Amherstburg, Belle River, Corunna, Delaware, Listowel, Simcoe, Port Dover, Port Hope, Port Lambton and Waterdown.

“Defence will be the key to winning this title,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “I think our pitching and offense can match up with any team in the tournament. We have great team speed, so I really think it will come down to making the defensive plays when we have to.”

The Bantams, sponsored by Dominos, will travel to Woodstock to compete in an 8-team tournament to decide the OBA “B” champion. Teams contesting the title include Dundas, Leamington, Port Hope, Quinte, St. Thomas, Tottenham, Woodstock and Wyoming.

“As we have all season, we will need our veteran major players – Shane Antunes, Brian Bradley and Zack Allison – to carry the team,” points out head coach Doug Wales. All tournaments are double knockout format, with final games slated for Sunday.

Exciting first round in men’s softball playoff action

By Terry Symons

The first week of playoffs in the Southpoint Men’s Softball League was exciting. The league standings were upheld as all the top seeds advanced into Round 2 of the playoffs.

In the first game at Wheatley Diamond #1 the Benchwarmers stayed hot against Tigerblood. The Wheatley Diamond #3 match-up featured a near upset, but the fantastic de-

fense of Kevin Gale along with his solid stick for the Grinders was able to fend off the Don Johnston Electric team. Wheatley Diamond #7 saw 2 games that went late into the evening with the Dawgz holding off a strong Dirty Farmers team.

In Leamington on the Kinsmen #8 Diamond the Bashers eliminated the Brew Jays.

Mersea Park South Diamond featured the Saw Monkeys eliminating the Buds from playoff contention.

Finally, on Mersea Park North, TJ’s Sports Bar fed Guardian Pharmacy (BTS) some of their own medicine.

Good luck to all the teams vying for the title of SMSL Playoff Champions in Round 2!

Denis DeSerrano in the Winner’s Circle in South Buxton on Saturday night. – James MacDonald photo

Twelve-year-old

triathlete’s quest for ironman…

Twelve-year-old Trella Garcia of Wheatley, a student at East Mersea Public School, has always loved to run. While family, friends and neighbours urged her to press on toward gold at the Olympics, her sights have been more toward iron – the Ironman Triathlon.

In the fall of 2010, Trella joined the Windsor Legion Track & Field Club where she trains from 2-4 times per week. In between, she works out at Leamington Club Fitt. Her first triathlon, on a borrowed bike, was the Leamington Tomatoman (300 metre swim, 10 kilometre bike ride, 3 kilometre run) in June of this year where she placed first in the 12-13 year old division.

For a little extra workout between triathlons, Trella ran the half marathon (26.2k) in July and raised over $300 for Running From Cancer.

Next she competed in the Windsor Triathlon in Tecumseh (200m swim, 10k bike, 2k run) and brought home a second-place win.

To top off the season, Trella competed in the Chatham YMCA Bulldog Triathlon at Rondeau Aug. 21-22 and placed first.

With school fast approaching, the cycle will begin again – cross-country, school sports, bowling, indoor track and so it goes. But according to mom and #1 fan October Arnew, no matter whether she runs for iron or gold, she’s already got both – a heart of gold and an iron will.

Local racers sweep all classes at Grand Bend

Essex County racers swept all the classes at the Ontario Nostalgia Drag Racers Association meet at the Grand Bend Motorplex Aug. 20-21.

Harrow’s David Keller won the Pro class in his 1973 AMC Gremlin. He ran 11.20 seconds at 119 mph to defeat the 1964 Olds F85 of Sheldon Hudson.

Gord Osborne from Essex won Comp over Brian Bourne. Osborne’s 1969 Chevy Camaro ran 9.17 seconds at 148 mph.

Amherstburg’s Tim Ferguson took his 1967 Chevy wagon to a win in Nostalgia Gas. His 10.47 at 127 pass down the quartermile was too much for London’s Wilf Myers and his 1966 Chevy Belair.

Meanwhile at Milan Dragway in Michigan, Woodslee’s Brent Foster took his 1962 Ford Fairlane to a runner-up finish in the Holbrook Shootout. The winner was Karrie Beebe. Larry Pawluck

from LaSalle also took a runner-up spot in his Plymouth

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING REGISTRATION

Triathlete Trella Garcia, 12, is pictured at the various events she has entered.

Duster. The Pro class winner was Tracy Muchler.

Men’s golf league takes a break with Fun Night

The Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League took its final night off from regular team play to have a 9-hole ‘Fun Night’ shotgun. As usual, the format taking place was a team scramble with a peculiar twist this time where by all teams had to count every putt stroked until the ball was in the hole – along with every additional shot taken, if their missed the green in regulation. As one would expect, team scores were nowhere near or under par. In fact, only two teams managed to break 50.

Canadian CrissCross

Flyers undefeated in exhibition play

The Leamington Flyers went undefeated in exhibition play with a 4-3 win in LaSalle last Wednesday and a 3-2 win in Chatham on Friday.

Trevor Richardson, Jonathan Woelk, Bryce Doan and Riley Babkirk scored against LaSalle while Woelk, Tony Spidalieri and Brian Johnson got the markers against Chatham. Zakk Olvin and Darien Ekblad split goaltending duties in both games.

Flyers head coach Tony Piroski is impressed with the level of play he has seen so far in training camp.

“It’s been a really good camp with a lot of good young players,” Piroski said. “We have about 17 players returning this year and some may be replaced who were on the team last year. It’s not like last year where we were basically starting from scratch.”

Not returning to the team this season are defencemen Jeff Lobman, Eric Mayor and Ryan Crevatin who graduated last season and Koddi Quick who will be attending Brock University. Despite a large hole to be filled on the back end, Piroski says he’s not worried about it. “When the dust settles I can already tell that we’ll have a good defence. There really isn’t any one specific area of the team that we need to work on.”

Other players who will not be returning from last year’s team are Dylan Solecki who has joined the Essex 73’s, Kody Polin who will be playing with the Port Huron Fighting Falcons in the North American Hockey League, and Burke D’Souza who is now with the Markham Waxers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Following Friday’s game in Chatham the Flyers released a number of players; however, Piroski has yet to select his final roster and says he will likely continue making changes well into the season.

The following players still remain in training camp:

Goaltenders: Darien Ekblad, Zakk Olvin and Colin Greeley.

Defencemen: Ron Soucie, Dakota Olvin, Jacob McGhee, Nick Beaune, Brett Babkirk, Brett Langlois, Brian Johnson, Cole Chevalier and John Baker.

Forwards: Tyler Quigley, Tony Spidalieri, Mitchell Amante, Alex Seguin, Eric Leardi, Kyle Bowman, Chris Scott, Matt Ogden, Jared Dennis, Austin Mattson, Cheyne Matheson and Nick Nicodemo.

The Flyers regular season home opener is on Thursday, September 8th when they host the Sarnia Legionnaires at 7:10 p.m.

Semi-Finalists in Mosquito Select Tournament

These players represented Leamington in the Mosquito Select Baseball tournament held in Kingsville this past weekend. Five teams competed from Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg and Tecumseh. The Leamington team played well defensively as well as pitching, but were having difficulty coming alive with the bats. They made it to the semi-finals, losing to Kingsville. Pictured are team members, front row left to right: Michael Tiechtrob, Jordan Blake, Elyjah Brian, Matthew Durocher, Nathan deJong, Tristan Edmonson. Middle row: Nicholas Boldt, David Letkeman, Solomon Sleiman, Tanner Granger, Martin Letkeman, Jonathon Schlater, Brandon Dyck, Mayson Cornies. Back row: Coaches Dave deJong, Brett Blake and Jason Cornies.

Mona Anthony, CFP, CPCA Certified Financial Planner

3 Russell St., Leamington ON Bus. 519-326-9919 Bus. 519-250-3884 Ext 424 mona.anthony@manulifesecurities.ca

NOTICE

The terms of office of three (3) Directors of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Board of Directors will expire at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation in June 2012 & 2013. Three members will be eligible for re-election.

Article 11 of the By-Law states the following regarding nominations of Directors:

“Subject to section 12 and all other provisions of this ByLaw, nominations for election as Directors at the annual meeting of the Corporation may be made only by:

(a) The Governance Committee of the Board, or

(b) Members of the Corporation provided that each nomination by Members:

(i) is in writing and signed by at least two Members in good standing; and

(ii) us accompanied by a written declaration signed by the nominee that he or she will serve as a Director in accordance with the By-Law if elected; and

(iii) is submitted to and received by the Secretary at least 30 days before the date of the annual meeting.”

Please submit nominations to the Secretary of the Board of Directors by Sept. 16, 2011:

Mr. John P. Stenger

c/o Linda Harfmann, Executive Assistant to the CEO 194 Talbot Street West Leamington ON N8H 1N9

4-H Poultry Club getting ready for Harrow Fair

By Jennifer Scherer

On Tues. Aug. 23 the 4-H Poultry Club met at the Essex Civic Centre. When the members arrived they were handed their completed posters and wrote a short bio for the 4-H auction at the Harrow Fair, Sept. 1-4.

They then said the 4-H Pledge and decided on when they would water the poultry barn at the fair. The leaders explained when the members had to be at the fair next week: set-up Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.; bring in birds Aug. 31 before 9 p.m.; Achievement Day Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; 4-H Auction Sept. 2 at 3 p.m.; Clean-up Sept. 5 at 8 a.m.

At Achievement Day and at the auction, members must wear their 4-H Poultry Club shirt and jeans, along with proper footwear. No flip-flops or sandals. Good luck, everyone! See you at the fair.

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie Street N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 a.m.

Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 a.m.

BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services:

Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:30 a.m. (English)

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

10:50 a.m. (Summer 10 a.m.)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services

9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

Sunday Worship Services

9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District

Memorial Hospital

194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

Meet Early Cash…

Early Cash is a local 4-piece band that plays the music of two of their favourite musical heroes – Johnny Cash and Steve Earle. The songs of Johnny Cash are mostly his well known classics and the songs of Steve Earle are mainly his full-band older songs and not as much of his folk-style music.

Early Cash got together in 2007 and has played at many fundraising concerts over the years, continuing to give back to the community with their charitable concerts. The band members say they’re not in the music business for the money, they do it to share their love of the music of Johnny Cash and Steve Earle. Any money they do make goes into a band fund to support their travel expenses and to upgrade their equipment. The most important thing is just having fun and making their friends, fans and families happy wherever they play.

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Templo Christiano

De Leamington

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses:

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Mass 2:30 p.m. (February to November)

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses:

9 a.m. (Italian, English), 11 a.m. (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Dustyn Janzen (guitar, vocals) is 29 years old and was born in La Ronge Saskatchewan. He moved to Wheatley in 1995 with his family and currently lives in Leamington. You have probably heard Dustyn on local radio stations CJSP and CHYR as an on-air radio personality and DJ. Growing up, he remembers always listening to music while spending time with his family. His dad David is in the group as well, and his mother Darla is the organizer of the Wheatley Idol contest each year at Two Creeks – a very musical family. Dustyn took some piano lessons as a kid, but nothing serious. He also took guitar lessons at LDSS for 2 years but is mostly self-taught. He also credits the Internet as a great tool for learning music with all styles available online and as well as lessons on any instrument. Dustyn said it’s really great being in a group with his dad and 2 of his best friends playing some of the songs we all grew up with.

Dave Schmitt (lead/backup vocals, keyboard) is 33 years old and was born in Mexico. His currently lives in Leamington. He got interested in music by singing with Dustyn and Drew in David Janzen’s attic when they were kids growing up in Wheatley. I have seen the Early Cash band in concert and Dave does a great job on the Johnny Cash vocals. He has the style and stance of Johnny Cash on stage down to a fine art. Lots of energy and fun to watch. Drew Truax (drums) is 32 years old and was born in Leamington. He currently lives in Wheatley. Drew’s first introduction to music was when he was 9 or 10 years old. Drew’s father played bass guitar in a church band and after church they would have a practise, but the drummer always went home. Being curious, Drew eventually sat at the drums and would play along really quietly until one day they said, “That sounds good, keep going...” From then on he taught himself to play the drums and also added the guitar. He took guitar class in high school but he preferred the drums. One day, as Drew was riding his bike past David Janzen’s house, David asked him to join the band. Drew said, “Sure, sounds good.” And that’s how he got into the group.

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Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m. 14 Talbot St. W. Wheatley ON 519-825-4541 sun@mnsi.net

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born in Fort Vermillion, Alberta, and also lives in Wheatley. David recalls being inspired to play music by his father and a few uncles who all played instruments and sang together at house parties, and he would sit and listen to the music when they had company over. When he was 9 or 10 years old he learned a few chords – A, E and D – out of a chord book his dad gave him. Then one day as he was practising his father said, “I think you’re ready to play with us”. David would watch and follow his father’s lead to see when to change the chords in time to the music. He also sang in the junior choir at church for a few years. Dusytn invited David to join him and Dave and Drew in the band. David said it’s the sweetest gig anywhere to play in a band with his son and his friends who all grew up together. “It’s like going on vacation every time we play,” he said. “I just love, love, love it!”

Most interesting place played: Dusytn Janzen and Dave Schmitt say the Emerson Drive pre-party. “We had an early time slot at the Kingsville Migration Hall but we only had 10 people in the crowd. We had a great sound system in a big tent and it was the best sounding show we ever did. Too bad nobody was there to see it. We still had a fun show.”

Both David Janzen and Drew Truax enjoy playing at the annual Ruthven Apple Festival. “It’s a great outdoor show at the end of September and each year we always look forward to this show.” Drew also recalls playing in his dining room in London. The band brought all the equipment and instruments and they played for all of their friends. It was a great house party.

Brush with fame: Dustyn Janzen and his fiancée Sarah went to the Steve Earle show in London in the summer of 2009. As they were walking up to the show they saw the tour bus parked out back, so afterwards they went to see if Earle would come out of the bus. The security guards told them that he would not be signing anything and that we were most likely wasting their time. They decided to wait anyway, and 15 minutes later here comes Steve Earle directly to them. He signed their stuff and they got a few pictures taken. Steve accepted their gift of an Early Cash tshirt and Dustyn got the chance to tell Steve about the Early Cash band. What a day! Dustyn will never forget.

Dave Schmitt says, “We got to play with The Laws from Wheatley, and Drew also went to Folsom Prison. Not to stay… just to visit the site!”

Drew Truax and David Janzen both enjoyed the VIP preparty at Migration Hall for Canadian country group Emerson Drive.

Most significant gig: Dustyn Janzen recalls playing for a friend of the band’s father who was very sick with cancer. He didn’t have many days left, and the family asked the band to come over to play some Johnny Cash tunes. They took out their acoustic guitars and played for about 30 minutes. The band was very happy to help out and he was very thankful.

David Janzen remembers a few years ago on a Sunday afternoon the band was playing out on the back deck. The music attracted friends and neighbours and curious music lovers to stop over. “This particular Sunday we were in the middle of a song when a tall gentleman (who looks familiar to me) strolls into the back yard, steps onto the deck and asks if we had anything he could play. Continuing with the song, we motion to a guitar not being used. He picked it up and played with us, using awesome fillers, giving us a most incredible sound. Earlier that summer, our grandson, then 3-year-old Conner, sat on my shoulders as we stopped to briefly welcome a tall young couple who just moved into the neighbourhood. That tall gentleman on our deck that Sunday was John Law, who makes up one-half of ‘The Laws’. John and his wife Michelle Law are professional musicians who have performed all over the U.S., Canada

and Australia. They make the most beautiful music – check them out at www. thelaws.ca. A year later we were honoured to invite The Laws and Dale Butler to perform with us on stage at Two Creeks in Wheatley.”

In 5 year’s time: Dustyn Janzen would like to have an earlier time slot opening for Bayfest. “We could keep the beer drinkers busy with some classic Johnny Cash and some high energy Steve Earle music.”

Dave Schmitt hopes to still be playing with the boys in the band.

Drew Truax would love to be opening for bigger country acts and to be playing a few times a month.

David Janzen says, “I’d love to continue with the band and play at more country fairs. But really, how cool is it to be able to play in a group with your son and his best friends who all feel like family? Any way I look at it, it’s a blessing.”

If you could play with anyone who would it be?: Dustyn Janzen – “It would be Roy Orbison because his vocals were gentle and awesome, Johnny Cash simply to play along and show him our appreciation for the music he left us, Jack Johnson because he or someone he might know might want to play some of the songs I have written.”

Dave Schmitt – “Johnny Cash because he sang for the people and he wasn’t afraid to sing about what he believed in and thought about.”

Drew Truax – “I would love to meet and just jam with Kid Rock. That would be a sweet time.”

David Janzen – “I would have to say Steve Earle and Johnny Cash so they could see what we do and get their reactions.”

You can see Early Cash on Sun. Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley and on Sun. Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti’s.

Early Cash is available for county fairs, festivals, community events, fundraisers and private parties. Contact Early Cash by email at earlycash@yahoo.ca, Facebook www.facebook.com/ earlycash, youtube www. youtube.com/earlycash, telephone 519-825-9897 ext. 1 or 519-324-9041.

PERRY D. DUNMORE, B.A., LL.B. (formerly of Dunnion & Dunmore) and RICCI, ENNS & ROLLIER LLP

Are pleased to announce that

PERRY D. DUNMORE, B.A., LL.B.

has joined Ricci, Enns & Rollier LLP to provide a full range of legal services in Kingsville. Perry will continue his general legal practice at his current location with DEBORAH L. ROLLIER, B.A., LL.B., LL.M.

Debbie will continue to provide legal services in the area of family law and is expanding her practice to include real estate, corporate/commercial and wills and estates. Debbie also offers mediation services as a trained family law mediator. She will be offering services to clients in both our Kingsville and Leamington locations.

New clients and referrals are welcome. CAW Plans accepted.

All clients will have access to the broad range of legal services provided by Ricci, Enns & Rollier LLP at both of our locations

Early Cash, left to right, David Janzen, Drew Truax, Dustyn Janzen, Dave Schmitt.

OBITUARY

Betty Manery

Betty Manery, 74 years, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 28, 2011.

Beloved wife of the late Lyle Manery (2007). Loving mother of Scott and wife Blanche, Darryl and wife Stacy. Cherished grandmother of Logan, Austin and Spencer. Dear sister of Henry Koop (Velma), Jay Koop (Helen), Mary Bulbeck (Murray), Art Koop (Sharon), and sisterin-law Elsa Koop. Special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Peter.

Cremation has taken place. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 1 p.m. with John Cats officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.

Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Lisaard House, or your local Hospice would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Millicent Quick

Millicent Quick, 88 years, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Leamington Court.

Beloved wife of the late Murray Quick (1977). Devoted and loving mother of Albert and wife Donna, George, Keith and wife Brenda, Virgil and wife Shelly, Alice Mae Johns and husband Eric, Robert and wife Sally, and her late daughters Jean and Joan. Proud and cherished grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and her great-greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Phillip Leslie Temple and late wife Jeannine.

Millicent was a devoted teacher and always proud of her career with the Sun Parlor School, Essex.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Millicent’s life was held from the funeral home on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Community Living Essex County or to the Church of the Living Word, Woodslee. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Hit the ground running… Trot With The Troops

Delta Company, the civilian arm of the Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment, and the Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment Association welcomes the community to hit the ground running for the first annual family-centered Trot With The Troops 5-km and 10-km run, and 1-km “dash” for kids. This family fundraising event supports the London Military Family Resource Centre and Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment Association. Trot with the Troops will be held on Sun. Sept. 25 with onsite registration at 8:00 a.m. The run starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Maj. F.A. Tilston VC Armoury, 4007 Sandwich Street, Windsor. Join the soldiers as they wind through Olde Sandwich Towne past historic sites

along Riverside Drive and back to the Armoury.

The Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment will also conduct their annual 13-km Battle Fitness Test march, and participants will share the same route with the soldiers. Delta Company will host a Corporate Challenge for a select number of individuals to provide an opportunity to test their physical endurance by marching with the members of the Regiment. Upon completion of the race, participants and the public are welcome to tour the Armoury, view displays, enjoy post-event refreshments, and to meet members of the Essex & Kent Scottish and the Regimental family.

Visit www.trotwiththetroops.com for more details.

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!

MORTGAGES

SOUTHPOINT SUN

FOR SALE

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$$$ 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).

PERSONALS

ALLYOUR FRIENDS MARRIED? Isn't it time you called MISTYRIVER INTRODUCTIONS? Matching singles with their life partners for 17 years, we can find you someone special! www.mistyriverintros.com or CALL (519) 658-4204. DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, Free to try! 1-877297-9883. Intimate conversation, Call #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 (18+) $3.19/minute 1-900-528-6258; truepsychics.ca.

REALESTATE

BEAUTIFULACREAGE in picturesque Shell River Valley, Manitoba for sale. 50+ acres, beautiful home, gorgeous gardens and untapped potential. Contact Sandy Donald, Royal LePage Martin Liberty Realty, 204724-5743.

#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.

AFREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don't Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. FREE UNLIMITED LONG DISTANCE - Home Phone & Highspeed. You're Approved! No Deposits, No Credit Checks. CALLTalk Canada Home Phone Today! Visit www.talkcanada1.com or Toll-Free 1-866-867-8293.

CAN'TGETUPyour stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help? No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6590.

SKILLED HELPWANTED

INDUSTRIALPAINTER: Must have knowledge of how to run/maintain an airless painter, enamel and epoxy products, working knowledge with Endura paint, preparation and clean up. Full Time. Salary: negotiable depending on experience. Apply: email kswidnicki@doallmetal.com; fax: 306-634-8389. Attn: Kelsey Swidnicki.

FINANCIALSERVICES

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

XSTRATACOPPER currently has openings for Development Miners at our Kidd Mine site in Timmins, Ontario. Please email your resume: christopher.may@personified.com or call 312-264-9805 for information.

$$$ ATTENTION CHOCOLATE $$$ Thank goodness school is out for summer!!! Sell different products to make some Money easily $$$! Call us quickly... limited spaces available. 1-800-383-3589.

AZ FASTApproved Drivers Wanted. Full-time, average trip 500 mile radius. Home throughout the week, competitive wages, benefits & Incentive Program. Paid waiting time & border crossings. TOLL-FREE 1-800-5672609 Ext. 230, Fax: 519-644-9059, www.elginmotorfreight.com.

STEELBUILDINGS

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEELBUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALLFOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

BUILDING SALE... "ROCK BOTTOM PRICES" 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15

$12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18

$25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

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.

A-Z DRIVERS WANTED

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 SINGLE HWYTANKER POSITIONS - Earn up to $92,000 per year. 65% of Runs are Ontario, Quebec & 35% USA. Waterloo Region based Company. Call 7 Days per week @ Toll-Free 1-888-213-9401, www.transportjobs.net.

AUTOMOTIVE

MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUSTbe registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002.

If you're buying a vehicle privately, don't become a curbsider's victim. Curbsiders are impostors who pose as private individuals, but are actually in the business of selling stolen or damaged vehicles.

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.

INSURANCE PROBLEMS?

to turn into up to$3160/month? Operate a Home Based Business. Flexible Hours, FREE Online Training at www.the fasttrackplan.com/BobLoucks.

BUSINESS SERVICES

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

ONE bedrooom apartment, non-smoking. $600 per month, utilities included. To inquire please call 519-3261869. au10-tf

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 PLUMBROOK MANOR APARTMENTS

Security Building Fridge & Stove Utilities included

For viewing please call 519-322-1924 tf

FOR SALE

FREE RANGE CHICKENS(meat birds) for sale. Ready in September. Call for more info, 519-325-1213. au24-se14c

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

JACK RICCI STUD SERVICE(Just kidding). Digital TV antenna systems, satellite dishes and aiming, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. au31-se28c

Morris

Kubota B7100 lawn tractor, JD 425 all wheel drive riding mower, Excellent woodworking equipment, household items Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 am

For Murray & Edith Stark, Merlin, at 4896 Chatham Kent Middle Line (Kent Rd. 8), approx. 2 mi. west of Merlin or approx. 2 mi. east of Tilbury.

Murray & Edith Stark items:

J.D. Lawnmower: JD model 425 all wheel steer riding mower, 54” cut, 913 hrs., in very good condition; Lawn, Garden, Woodworking Tools, Snow blower, etc: Sears 10/32 walk behind snow blower; 10” radial arm saw; 12” thickness planner; 10” Delta table saw; 4” jointer; good workshop dust collector; small generator; 5 hp leaf & branch shredder; plus numerous other items; Antique Garden Tractor: Empire Garden Tractor & Equipment Co Ltd, Windsor, Ont. model No XIT106, in very good condition w/plow, disc & cult.; Household: Kitchen Aid fridge w/freezer on bottom; old roll top desk; library table; round kitchen table w/4 chairs; plus numerous other items;

Consigned: Kubota B7100 – 4WD, HST lawn tractor, 936 hrs., in very good condition, 60” mower deck & has PTO & 3 ph; Agric AL 40 -3 ph rototiller; Leinback 3 ph 1 f. plow for tree planting; Agri Fab pull behind electric two wheeled sprayer; Sears Craftsman GT 16 mower w/Sears twin snow blower on front; Woodworking shop equip. from Robert Smith: a large selection of excellent shop equipment including King 14” bandsaw; Delta 12” x 6 planer; King 10” Commercial table saw; Hitachi router w/table & stand; 10” Hitachi chop saw w/stand; portable air compressor; shop vac; Freud Biscuit joiner; dust collector unit; Pincor 115 VAC 3000 watt generator; & numerous other items; Singer sewing machine w/cabinet, bench.

Absolutely No Reserve Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC day of sale. 3 % buyer’s premium – premium waived for cash or debit. Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

JACK RICCI ANTENNA

EVERGREENS, EMERALDS AND black cedars, 46 feet tall, $11. Colorado blue spruce 2-3 feet tall $11. Sky rockets 6 feet tall $11. All potted. Many other varieties. Thousands to choose from, 519-324-9665. au31-se7c Leamington United Church hosts Scouts Canada Programs for

SPECIALIST - Satellite dishes and aiming, digital TV antenna systems, burglar alarms, telephone, paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-326-8973, ricci@mnsi.net. au31-se28c

REPAIRS- 214 Erie St. North, Leamington. 519-818-8194. www.discountcomputerrepairs.net. Virus removal, upgrades, formatting, most repairs made within 24 hours. au3-31c

Ginger Siverns, Sandy McDonald, Cathy Gosselin, Cathy Foster, Angie Stamatopoulos, Ken Snider, Carolyn Omstead, Karen Hostine, Doreen Trepanier, Betty Adams, Elaine McDonald, Michele Quick, Toni Williams, Forest Taves, Allison Siddall and Vivian Overholt.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

NEEDED VOLUNTEERS

• Board Members

• Gate Attendants

• Video Person

Earn High School Volunteer Hours Contact: bruno@wheatleysharks.com bruno@spcoop.com or 519-796-2426

PART TIME EXPERIENCED Cook wanted for retirement home residents. Send resume with references to The Meadows of Wheatley, Attention: Trudy Willan, 21205 Pier Road, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 Fax: 519-825-3745. Please no phone calls. Will require police clearance and annual flu vaccine if chosen. au31

JOB OPPORTUNITY

For tree trimmer with experience operating bucket truck & chipper equipment. Arborist training or certification an asset. Please email resume to: goodreautreecare@yahoo.ca

Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf

(June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc

First Valvoline Express Care in Canada opens in Leamington

By Sheila McBrayne

Leamington’s familiar Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change has shifted gears and names to become Canada’s first Valvoline Express Care.

Todd Sobry has owned the Pennzoil on Erie Street North for almost 19 years and is excited about the new and improved products and services he can offer his longtime clients. Manager Wes Cronheimer and the staff invite new and existing clients to “use what mechanics recommend for their own vehicles.”

“Valvoline is a name people trust and it’s a high performance oil. We want to ensure our customers are getting the best and this is better all round. Everything has rebates and incentives for our customers” said Sobry.

Sobry has been working on the change for the past three years to bring the Valvoline Express Care to Canada. “It’s been three years in the making with all the legalities to bring it to Canada and switch over,” he said.

“We’re pleased to begin a relationship with Todd, Wes and the staff,” said Greg Stephens, Director of Marketing for Valvoline’s installer business. “By taking advantage of Valvoline’s premium products and business building programs, Wes has shown a renewed commitment to quality automotive service.”

In addition to oil changes, Valvoline Express Care offers the same one-stop service, including filters, transmission, brake and other fluids, tire rotations, wiper blades and other preventative maintenance services. “We’re basically your preventative maintenance specialists,” said Sobry. “Sometimes it’s the small preventative measures you can take that will save you in the long run.”

“It’s the same great, quick service, by the staff you’ve come to know and trust over the years, and now we can offer you the best services and products for the best value,” said Sobry.

Same great service...

CONNECTIONS - Restoring Respect

Maureen Sutherland, owner of Class Act Concepts, is speaking at the September ‘Connections’ luncheon and sharing the benefits of giving and receiving respect in our very hectic lives. Respect helps to build confidence, personal image and self-esteem.

The luncheon and talk is on Wednesday, September 7 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Hibiscus Room. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12 and the presentation at 1 p.m. (Cost is $25; call to register by Monday, September 5 at 519-326-1065).

“Through gathering together and connecting, we support each other as we share the journey of this ‘wonder-full experience’ called LIFE with respect,” said Maureen. A portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to a charity of choice.

Through Class Act Concepts, Maureen offers assistance with business etiquette, confidence and self-esteem building, image and presentation skills and a session on being assertive, which is called “I will be assertive – if it’s okay with you!”

“With my professional guidance, I can assist you to reach your full potential in your personal and professional life. Whether you feel more at ease in a small group or prefer one-to-one attention, I will support you to identify and pursue a vision of who and how you want to be,” said Maureen. To find out more about Class Act Concepts or the Connections series, contact Maureen at 519-3225791 or email: conceptsca@bell.net.

Meet your Valvoline Express Care preventative maintenance specialists, from left to right: Greg Price, Todd Sobry, Wes Cronheimer and Justin Van Zetten. (SUN Photo)

Maureen Sutherland