Van Kesteren update on breakwall investigation
Local Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren continues to receive regular updates from the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities office about the ongoing assessment of the Leamington Marina’s outer breakwall.
The MP for ChathamKent Essex first raised concern and called on the federal departments involved to conduct an inspection of the breakwall following a boating accident that claimed the lives of three individuals on June 6, 2011.
“I am pleased that Transport Canada and Canadian Coast Guard officials were quick to inspect the structure, both during the daytime and nighttime hours,” said Van Kesteren. “I have been informed that recommendations to improve safety have been brought forward to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for consideration.”
Van Kesteren is confident that all offices involved from the different levels of government are focused on the same objective, and that is the future safety of residents.
The MP says he is hopeful that a positive resolution can be reached out of such a terrible tragedy.
Leamington Mayor John Paterson has stated that he is in weekly contact with investigators and that a meeting on the investigation is expected soon.
Isabella’s Lock of Love: Hair cuts for cancer
By Jenn Bradford
On Monday, August 1, family and friends gathered at Reflections Hair Studio and Esthetics in Leamington for a cut-athon in honour of a very special little girl, Isabella Ingratta, who was diagnosed with childhood leukemia in April 2011. She is undergoing treatments and even with everything she is going through she always has a smile on her face. She is truly an inspiration to all.
The event was organized by Jenn Bradford, Kristine O’Neil and Nadia Ingratta, Isabella’s mom. Kristine O’Neil is the owner of Reflections, and she and another hairstylist who works there, Dana Tuffin, did all the hair cuts and head shaves, and complimentary styles afterwards.
There were 7 people who cut and donated their hair on Monday: Christina, Dominique and Mercedes Bradford, Cindy Fragoso, Rebecca Moracci, Carolann RabideauPulleyblank, and Myranda Perciballi. Isabella’s dad, Paul Ingratta, her uncle Nicholas Ingratta and her grandpa Nick Ingratta also had their head shaved in honour of her. Also, Mandy Stein had previously cut her hair and donated it at the event.
A cheque for $7,086 was presented to Valerie Burningham of the Canadian Cancer Society. The funds raised at Monday’s event will go towards Childhood Leukemia Research in honour of Isabella Ingratta.
Organizers would like to thank the many local businesses in Leamington and Kingsville who supported Isabella’s Locks of Love: Reflections Hair Studio and Esthetics, Armando’s (Leamington), Tim Hortons, Southpoint Sun, Mix 96.7, Cakes by Amanda, Clothing Bar, Modern Ground, Beauty Nails, Spa Sensations, 2 Waves (Kingsville), Jaclyn Monaco (Stella & Dot), Oak Farms and All 4 Fun Party Store.
A very special thank you to the volunteers for all their help at the event: Brittany and Liza Wass, Jessica Ferreira, Judy O’Neil, Linda Figliomeni, and Anthony Taouil. Jenn Bradford, Kristine O’Neil, Nadia, Paul and Isabella Ingratta would like express their thanks to everyone for all their time, support, dedication and donations – you truly have made a difference. Thank you for helping fight back… WE WILL MAKE CANCER HISTORY!
Pictured here Isabella works the clippers as she starts to shave her Daddy’s head (Paul Ingratta) while Mommy (Nadia Ingratta) holds her up.
Isabella had fun playing with bubbles during the event.
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Leamington Br. 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Come on down to Leamington Legion Branch 84 and enjoy the fun. Every week there is Friday night darts starting at 8 a.m., and on Saturday is the meat draw, 50/50 draw and weekly draw. Did you find out how to play Chase the Ace on Saturday? You have to come on down to find out what it is. The beer specials are all week now. The public is very welcome to come out and enjoy any of these events.
Friday night dart winners on July 22 were Moose and Brenda Wallace. There was a three-way tie for 2nd between Richard and Simp, Barb and Paul, and Albert and Betty.
The 68th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign Parade was held on July 10. Unfortunately it was poorly attended. It will become a yearly event, so mark your calendars.
Wednesday, August 10 is the Cold Plate seniors dinner with music by Gord Ciliska. Cost is $6. Last month’s dinner was sold out. Sorry if you were unable to get a ticket. Thank you to all the volunteers.
1972, Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls)
1970, Zelma Davis of C & C Music Factory ('Things That Make You Go Hmmm')
1963, James Hetfield of Metallica
1964, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows
1959, Pete Burns of Dead Or Alive, ('You Spin Me Round')
1959, Joe Elliott, of Def Leppard
1952, Pat McDonald of Timbuk 3 ('The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades')
1942, Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead (late)
1926, Tony Bennett
1938, Isaac Hayes (late)
SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK
1994, Lisa Loeb- 'Stay (I Missed You)
1990, Mariah Carey 'Vision Of Love'
1986, Peter Cetera 'The Glory Of Love'
1985, Tears For Fears 'Shout'
1981, Rick Springfield- 'Jessie's Girl'
1978, The Rolling Stones 'Miss You'
1976, Elton John and Kiki Dee 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart'
1975, The Eagles- 'One Of These Nights'
1973, Maureen McGovern 'The Morning After
1971, The Bee Gees 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'
1968, The Doors 'Hello I Love You'
1965, Herman's Hermits 'I'm Henry VIII I Am'
1964, The Beatles 'A Hard Day's Night'
THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL EVENTS
2009, Steven Tyler was airlifted to hospital after falling off stage during a gig at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.
2007, DNA testing on about a dozen people who claimed late soul star James Brown was their father revealed that at least two of them were telling the truth.
2004, Rick "Super Freak" James was found dead at his Los Angeles home.
2001, Whitney Houston became one of the highest-paid musicians in the world after signing a new deal with Arista records, said to be worth more than $100m.
1974, Peter Wolf from The J Geils Band married actress Faye Dunaway in Beverly Hills the marriage ended in divorce in 1979.
1991, Rick James and his girlfriend Tanya Hijazi were arrested in Hollywood charged with assault with a deadly weapon aggravated mayhem torture, false imprisonment and forcible oral copulation. James was released on $1 million bail.
1988, 'Appetite For Destruction' Guns N' Roses debut album went to No.1 after spending 57 weeks on the chart and selling over 5 million copies.
1984, Prince started a 24 week run at the top of the album chart with 'Purple Rain'. It went on to sell over 10 million copies.
1975, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and his wife were both badly injured when the hire car he was driving spun off the road and crashed on the Greek island of Rhodes.
1973, Stevie Wonder was seriously injured when the car he was riding in crashed into a truck in North Carolina leaving him in a coma for four days. The accident also left him without any sense of smell.
1962, Robert Allen Zimmerman legally changed his name to Robert Dylan. 1960, Aretha Franklin made her first recordings 1958, Billboard introduced 'The Hot 100 Singles Chart', Ricky Nelson was at No.1 with 'Poor Little Fool'..
Saturday, August 13 is a steak barbecue with all the trimmings and live music. Cost is $15 and tickets are available at the bar. The number of tickets is limited, so get yours very soon.
The next Executive meeting is August 17 at 7 p.m.
Italian Campaign Parade
The 68th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign Parade was held on July 10 in Leamington. Unfortunately, the event was not widely attended. Organizers say they will be holding the parade annually, and to mark your calendars for next year.
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• “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.“
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Mayor Paterson part of Great Lakes Mayors conference
Earlier this summer, mayors of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative called on the American and Canadian federal governments to build on the U.S. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and local investments by making a bi-national sustainable commitment to the region, supported by long term funding.
“Protecting and restoring the world’s largest freshwater resource and source of drinking water for 40 million people must be a priority for our two countries,” said Mayor Brian McMullan of St. Catharines and chair of the Cities Initiative.
“The U.S. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative should serve as a model at the binational level and create a shared commitment which will require support through significant investments from both Canada and the U.S. to become a reality.”
Mayors welcomed the U.S. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, under which the U.S. Federal Government committed $475 million in 2010 for non-infrastructure protection and restoration projects in the Great Lakes region. On a per capita basis, that represents about $15 per year for each of the 32 million Americans living in the Great Lakes basin.
Leamington Mayor, John Paterson says: “Mayors and their communities continue to assume a strong leadership role on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence. Our actions highlighted at the Annual meeting in Niagara Falls this year are yet another example of this leadership and I am extremely proud to represent the Municipality of Leamington in these deliberations.”
Sidewalk Sale games
Volunteers from the South Essex Community Council (SECC) set up some fun games for children to play during the Leamington Downtown BIA Sidewalk Sale held July 22-24. Talbot and Erie streets were blocked off for the weekend for shoppers to take
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Faith and hope for family
“We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
this past weekend. It was a beautiful day; everything a little girl would dream of.
Get up ev’rybody and sing
Ev’ryone can see we’re together
As we walk on by (Fly!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won’t tell no lie (All!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We’re giving love in a family dose
Living life is fun and we’ve just begun
To get our share of the world’s delights (High!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal’s in sight (We!) no we don’t get depressed
Here’s what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won’t go wrong
This is our family Jewel.”
We are family and the entire group, including 15 of the bride’s cousins, joined together for her wedding
Family and friends gathered from all over the globe including Russia, Beijing China, Halifax, British Columbia and the groom’s parents, siblings and relatives from Egypt. It became evident that family goes further than the gene pool.
The chairs at the head table were filled with the family that both the bride and groom have built for themselves. The people that they have shared their fun times with, the ones they have learned side by side with and those that share their goals for their future with.
We realize that there may come a point in our children’s lives that they each build new relationships and go on to surround themselves with people that they share their hopes and goals with.
As for the relatives, we were lucky to have witnessed these new bonds that have been created and as the song says, we “Have faith in you and the things you do. You won’t go wrong. This is our family Jewel”
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This tall ship, The St. Lawrence II, was spotted on Lake Erie between Leamington and Wheatley during its weeklong voyage from Colchester to Port Dover. (Southpoint Sun Photo)
Kaleb Tiessen, Russell Derbyshire, Eric Wright and Eric Dominguez enjoy the BBQ between games at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys.
A heart-shaped potato was harvested last week on the Dries farm. They are considered genetic mutants, but the effect is beautiful nonetheless.
The Car Barn Cuties were the winners of the Wheatley Ladies Ball Hockey Cup.
Emily Meuser’s cousins gathered at Pelee Island Winery on Saturday for her wedding to David Mesiha. The newlyweds will be relocating from Vancouver to Toronto.
Liisa Pere proudly showing off her first Rainbow trout.
Grace Hyatt and Abbey Hopper recently got feathers put in their hair.
Daniel, Jonathon, Beau, Laurissa, Amy and Tayte recently spent a fun-filled vacation on Pelee Island.
Health and information fair geared to helping migrant workers a huge success
themselves to the free luncheon of-
By Rachel Chausse
Despite Leamington’s recent heat wave, over 100 migrant workers attended the annual Health and Information Fair at the former Legion Hall on Princess Street, Sunday July 17.
The event was hosted by the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP). The fair aims to educate migrant workers on local healthcare and social services. A free luncheon was provided followed by a raffle of bicycles, safety equipment and soccer balls. Volunteer healthcare providers and organization representatives attended from the MWCP, Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre, Mexican Consulate, University of Western Ontario, Frontier College, South Essex Community Council, E. Babkirk Tax Preparation, and the local Spanish speaking chapter of Alcohólicos Anónimos. Many of the tables provided information in English and Spanish and were accompanied by volunteer interpreters.
Registered nurses offered the workers free blood glucose tests and free blood pressure tests. Free basic eye tests were offered by RNP Katherine Groenewegen, a volunteer board member of the MWCP. Registered dietitian and representative of the Diabetes Programme Windsor-Essex, a program of the Windsor
About 100 people visited the various booths at the Health and Information Fair held July 17 and sponsored by the Migrant Worker Community Program.
for the workers.
Essex Community Health Centre, Ann Conrad, indicated that proper nutrition is important for migrant workers because they work very hard physically, often in extreme temperatures. “These workers leave their homes and families to provide a better life for their family. Poor health will make this already difficult situation more difficult,” Conrad said. She mentioned how Canadian “snack” food ingredient labels are not very informative for workers whose first language is not English. Conrad’s display table helped the workers visualize the amount of sugar in pop and sports drinks, and the amount of fat in a bag of chips. A free and health-conscious luncheon included typical Mexican food such as tacos, rice and beans, guacamole and salsa. Fruit salad and bottled water were also provided.
Along with health related issues, bike safety was another important theme at the fair. Migrant worker Ludvin Borrallo said, “It is important to attend the health fair and be told how to properly use such safety devices and obey traffic laws so that one can become a better citizen.” Bicycle equipment was raffled near the end of the fair including 3 bicycles, 150 helmets, safety lights, reflectors as well as 5 soccer balls.
Borrallo concluded that, “The healthcare practitioners, the Mexican Consulate officers and the organizers worked hard to ensure that this program would be a successful event for all who attended. Thank you everyone.”
Volunteer chair and program coordinator of the MWCP, Lorraine Gibson, said the fair would not have been possible without the support of the volunteers and the following businesses: Bradt’s Butcher Block, El Campeon, El Sarape, El Comal Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Real Canadian Superstore, Tacos Tony, Guardian Drugs, Leamington Medical Pharmacy, the Real Canadian Superstore Pharmacy, Rexall Drug Pharmacy, Shoppers Drugmart Pharmacy, Wal-Mart Pharmacy and Zellers Pharmacy who generously donated their products and services. Gibson also thanked the donors of the raffle: Luis Flores and Sara Joan, from Toronto, who donated 2 bicycles, the Brain Injury Association and the Helmets on Kids Program who donated 150 helmets and the Injury Prevention Coalition who donated the safety reflectors and lights.
Silvino Perez (left) and Arnoldo Silva Zepeda help
fered at the Health and Information Fair.
Rachel Ginsberg, an English teacher at Frontier College, and migrant worker Luvdin Borrallo. Frontier College provides free English classes and free computer classes
41 dog-related injuries to postal workers
Canada Post is appealing to dog owners to help prevent dog bites following a series of recent incidents. In July, Canada Post employees across the country reported 41 dog bites, some very serious.
To keep delivery employees safe, Canada Post requires dog owners to always restrain their dogs well away from the area of mail delivery, including the approach from the street, mail slots in doors and outside mailboxes.
The risk of dog bites can increase in summer, when more dogs are outside for longer periods of time and delivery personnel who are replacing colleagues on vacation are less familiar to the dogs on a route.
Even a small dog with a normally friendly disposition can inflict a serious injury if it believes it is guarding its territory or the family home.
Do you mind if I bring my mom to the interview? Survey reveals surprising
behavior from job seekers’ parents
We’ve all heard of moms and dads who become too involved in a child’s science fair project, book report or college application. According to a new survey, this type of hovering, also known as “helicopter parenting,” extends to the job search, too.
Executives interviewed were asked to recount the most unusual or surprising behaviour they had heard of or witnessed from the parent of a job seeker. Here are some of their responses:
• “One parent wanted to sit in during the interview.”
• “A parent called a politician to push me to hire his son.”
• “A mother submitted her daughter’s resume on her behalf.”
• “Someone stopped an employer at a grocery store to ask that person to hire her child.”
• “A parent called to ask about a job applicant’s work schedule and salary.”
• “A parent called during the interview to try to push me to hire her daughter.”
• “I received a call from a father asking about the status of his son’s application.”
• “A parent came by my desk and told me that he expected his daughter to get preference for a position since he was a manager at the company.”
• “A mother called to ask how her child did in the job interview.”
• “A parent called to find out why we did not hire her son and why we felt he was not qualified.”
The survey was developed by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals.
“Although most parents mean well, those who become overly involved in a child’s job search can derail their son or daughter’s prospects of being hired because companies may question the applicant’s level of independence and maturity,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “New graduates should steer their parents away from direct contact with potential employers and toward behind-the-scenes guidance and networking assistance.”
MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT THE MARINA with Musical Mates – Brad and Lynn Baileyinvite you to join them at Leamington Marina on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., time approximate, and weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs (and possibly some mosquito repellant), relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. The gospel concert which was to be presented by the Gospel Group ‘Connection’ August 8, has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Our last “Monday at the Marina’ will be August 22. For further info contact Brad or Lynn at 519-326-4825.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 - Blood Donor Clinic at Portuguese Club, Leamington, from noon - 7:30 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 2366283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk ins welcome. Shooter’s Photography Club Meeting from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3E Ruthven, in the Willow Room. Bring your camera – attendees will be doing close-up photography. Everyone welcome. For details, contact Ann Cotter at 519-733-3266 or anncott@gmail.com. Further details on facebook – search Shooter’s Photography Club.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, SUNDAY, AUGUST 7The 5th Annual Pelee Fest on Pelee Island. Tonight’s events include a festival tent from 6 p.m.-1 a.m., across from the ferry dock. Starting at 9 p.m., entertainment will be provided by “Last Minute”. Saturdays events include a Pelee Island Wine Pavilion from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., featuring art & craft vendors, children’s inflatable activities, carnival games, food vendors and more. The Festival Tent, across from the ferry dock opens at 6 p.m., featuring entertainment by “Local Honey” starting at 9 p.m. Sundays events take place in the Pelee Island Wine Pavilion from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., including art & craft vendors, children’s inflatable activities,
carnival games and food vendors. Find out more by visiting www.peleefest.com. For accommodation listings visit www.pelee.org. For ferry schedule visit www.ontarioferries.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - 5th Annual Winery Tour Fundraiser, with proceeds to the Melanie Jane Harrison Foundation. Trolley departs at 11 a.m. from Canadian Transportation Museum, Arner Townline, Kingsville. Full day tour is $100, includes trolley tour, wine tasting, lunch, dinner, live music, door prizes. Ticket to winery gala at 6 p.m. at Canadian Transportation Museum is $50, includes dinner, live music and door prizes. Silent auction. For tickets and information, contact Dawna Harrison at 519-738-2698, or email dharrison@live.ca.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - Lost Arts Festival at John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, 915 County Rd. 50 at Iler Rd., between Kingsville and Colchester, from 12 noon – 4 p.m. See demonstrations of 19th century craft making including: basket weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, woodcarving and more. Demonstrators will also be selling their high quality and unique handmade items. Stay for lunch and blueberry treats at the Lions Club Food Booth. Live music provided by The Essex County Ramblers on Saturday and The King’s Greenway on Sunday. For more information, visit www.erca.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - Locavore Brunch from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at John R. Park Homestead, 915 County Rd. 50 between Colchester and Kingsville. Local, seasonal foods will be featured including – crepes with local maple syrup, bacon, sausage, bocconcini cheese, assorted salads, fresh fruit (peaches, blueberries and more), gazpacho, breakfast breads, mushroom saute, assorted pickles, apple cider, lavender lemonade, and more. Tickets are $20 per person, purchase online at
www.onlineregistrations.ca/jrph.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - Sarah Hiltz Quintet in concert at Wheatley Two Creeks Park at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but the hat will be passed to cover costs.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 - Leamington Christian Women's After 5 invites you to a Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. Cost$14. This month our speaker in Jane Baldwin and the Theme of her presentation is "Chosen". Our evening will offer a mini-concert by Bob Dawson of Wheatley. Please call Sharon519-326-0421 or Darlene at 519-7335595 for reservations. Come with a friend and enjoy an uplifting and inspirational time!
AUGUST 8 - 12 - Leamington United Church Vacation Bible School, Monday to Friday mornings. Call 519326-9461 to register kids ages 5-12. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 – 1st ANNUAL LEAMINGTON JOB DAY event from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at New Canadians` Centre of Excellence Inc., 24 Oak St. East, Leamington, (Central Plaza Parking Lot). Meet local employers, get access to training and services available and explore the benefits of networking. Also includes free hot dog, pop and popcorn and free childrens activities.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 - Peaches & Ice Cream Social at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St. (corner of Sherk St. & Seacliffe Dr.) from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adults $5 and Children 6 years and under $3.
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 - Dr. Stephen West (Lymphology & Preventative Medicine) will explain why you can easily eliminate pain, obesity and disease. Learn to empower and heal yourself. Monday, August 22 at the Pelee Days Inn, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. or August 25 at Windsor Hospice. www.powerheal.com. RSVP: 5193216-9617.
Parents can help by networking with friends and alerting their child to opportunities, reviewing resumes for typos and other errors, conducting mock interviews and giving constructive feedback, by acting as a sounding board and giving encouragement, and most of all by staying behind the scenes!
4-H Spice Club samples cuisine from two countries
At the 4th meeting of the 4-H Spice Club the members thought they would shake things up a bit and study two countries in one night: Italy and Greece.
The club was split up into pairs – two for each dish – and everyone got to work. They hurriedly got their ingredients and began to put the food together. About ten minutes into the meeting the fragrance was fantastic, even though everything was still raw. The smell of all the herbs and spices were making the group really hungry.
The members made Greek and Italian pizza, but one of the barbecued pizza’s failed – it was more like char with toppings on it. The group also made spicy Italian meatballs with tasted and smelled amazing. Another dish was a thin, flat, bread wedge with feta cheese, spices and herbs. Wow! Was it ever hot!
Club members cooked and sampled Greek salad, mousakka, spanakopita, Italian wedding soup, tortellini, baklava and pizelles. All the food was good, and while the Italian food is easy on the taste buds the Greek food could be described as a flavour punch to the mouth.
The next meeting the 4-H Spice Club will be making Mexican food – chili peppers here we come!
4-H
Luau raises $3000
On July 22 a Hawiian Luau fundraiser was held at the Harrow Fair Building with the proceeds being donated to Essex County 4-H. Over 200 people participated in the evening which included a delicious pig roast dinner, door prizes, and an exciting live auction. The total raised was over $3000!
A big thank you to all who came out to support Essex County 4-H, all the generous donations from local businesses for auction items, everyone that helped by donating their
time, and to the Kirkpatrick family for hosting the wonderful evening.
The money raised was used to offset the cost of the Ottawa trip that 45 members and leaders participated in on Canada Day and will also go towards other programming.
Henry Heaton, age 3, bids at his very first live auction and lands a Massey Ferguson tractor at a very reasonable price.
Gord of Gord’s Abatoir takes a ride in a John Deere wagon.
Bank Theatre plans
Audrian Hutchinson is pictured here in front of a display, which shows the future plans for the old Bank of Montreal on Erie Street South. Fundraising is currently in motion for the Bank Theatre which will serve as a theatre for local performances. The display was set up for the Leamington Sidewalk Sale weekend held July 22 - 24.
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Gladiolus In August
August is the time for Gladiolus as cut flowers from your garden. Many years ago this was the cut flower of choice, local field growers would sell thousands of single stems at the farmers market before flowers were imported from Florida and South America. Today the chain stores are selling fresh cut flowers and the local growers have disappeared due to production and labour costs. Planted in the garden most varieties today will bloom in about 90 days. For cut flowers all summer I recommend using a staggered planting schedule, planting a few glad bulbs every ten to fourteen days for about ten weeks. This will help extend the blooming period throughout the summer to fall. Some bulbs will produce a bloom twice, if the first flower is removed as soon as it starts to bloom. Be careful not to remove any of the leaves from the stem when cutting the bloom, this is easily done by sliding the knife down the stem and bend the spike to the side letting the base snap at the knife.
In the In the Back Yard... Back Yard...
Gladiola bulbs are actually corms, not bulbs. Many gardeners use the word “bulb” to refer to any plant that stores energy underground.
A grower’s secret to help prevent glads from tipping over in the wind, try planting the corm on its side. The shoots will grow sideways for about several inches before growing upright.
Thieves Strike Twice
On May 30, Lakeshore OPP responded to a break and enter in the 20000 block of County Road 46. Unknown suspect(s) had gained entry into a locked garage and stole a power washer worth $2200, chainsaw ($400), Mig welder, DeWalt impact driver ($300), 2 weed wackers ($240 each), HP computer monitor ($300), beige Carhartt coveralls and winter jacket, a case of 15 W40 oil and a 5-gallon jerry can.
On July 20, Lakeshore OPP responded to a break and enter at the same location. According to police, unknown suspect(s) kicked in the door of the garage and stole the same items again that had been replaced by the owners. The pressure washer was chained to the workbench but the culprits managed to remove the chain and steal it anyways.
The OPP Forensic Identification Unit seized various items left at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
18-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Woodslee
On Friday, July 29 around 10:00 p.m., Lakeshore OPP responded to County Road 8 when a single vehicle struck a pedestrian
According to police, an 18-year-old male from Woodslee was walking eastbound in the middle on County Road 8 when he was hit by a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu that was also travelling eastbound on County Road 8.
The male pedestrian was transported to Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.
The male driver of the Chevrolet, age 64, from South Woodslee, did not sustain any injuries.
The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators attended the scene and County Road 8 was closed for several hours. Alcohol was not a factor in the collision. The investigation continues.
The names of the driver and the pedestrian were not available as of press time.
The extra width of the sideways growth will help stabilize the flower stem. Another method is to hill the soil around the stem as you would hill potatoes or corn. Wait until the stems are 10 to12 inches tall before you start to hill them up. I like to plant 6 or 8 corms together in the same hole, this will make a sturdy cluster
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The best time to cut spikes is when one or two of the flowers start to show color. Cut the stem on a 45-degree angle to allow the stem to stand on the point allowing the entire cut surface to take on water easily. Cut the gladiolus flowers either in early morning or late afternoon and use cut flower preservative and warm water. Changing the water frequently is important and will remain beautiful in a flower vase up to two full weeks, especially if you cut the spike when the first floret starts to show color. Gladiolus bring beauty and color to the gardens and flower beds throughout the summer.
For more information on cuts flowers from your garden, contact me at bpmarketing24@yahoo.ca .
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The McCartney Kid Has A Bright Future Stroke another favourite performer off my personal “concert bucket list.” Arguably, the greatest songwriter and most successful musician of this past century, Sir Paul McCartney, took the stage at Comerica Park recently. I was there. I was bragging to my teenaged son that I’ve now had thrill
of seeing two Beatles performing, Ringo a couple of years ago and finally McCartney. Jokingly he said, “If you keep giving me a hard time, you’ll see the other two as well.”
Paul was friggin’ awesome as he filled with hit after hit after hit for 3 solid hours. Lots of Beatle stuff too. He danced, he rocked it out on his Hoffner bass and a half dozen other instruments and he kept playing while giving his band a break. Not bad for a 69-year-old popper. McCartney looks as fit as a fiddle and years younger than his age.
Early in the show, he broke into All My Lovin’ – “Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you, tomorrow I’ll miss you, remember I’ll always be true…” he then quipped to the crowd (after this old Beatles hit) that it was nice for people in Detroit to actually hear the song this time without all the screams from the young girls. McCartney was referring to the Beatles two sold-out shows back in the early 60s at Olympia Stadium.
Some Like It Hot!
July had to be one of the warmest months in recent history, and August doesn’t seem to be cooling down much either. However, we can take comfort in knowing that the temperature has a long way to go to reach the recent temp for heat, set July 5th, 1937. In Yellowgrass, Saskatchewan, the temperature hit 45º Celsius. For us old farts, that’s 113 Fahrenheit.
Gotta Give The U.S. Credit…
… or somebody should. I’d loan them my new RBC VISA card, but even with that small of limit they’d find some country to invade. It’s like the scene from Coming to America when Eddie Murphy’s character stumbles upon the two down-and-
out investment brokers (characters from his Trading Places film) and he tosses them a bundle of cash, “Hey Mortimer, we’re back in business!”
Speaking Of Investments
Be sure to check any investments you have into play these days and talk to someone about where you are going with them. I’m a casual observer of my modest portfolio (that I have someone manage) and I’ve taken a pretty significant hit the last few months. Not all money managers or brokers call you with the bad news, so you may want to check it out yourself.
Happy Birthday Amanda (and Barack Obama)
Both my oldest daughter and the U.S. Prez are celebrating birthdays on August 4th. Amanda will be 29 while Obama turns 49.
Tall ship gets stuck in Wheatley Harbour
By Melissa McCarty
A tall ship fell victim to the high build up of sand in Wheatley Harbour last Tuesday, July 26, when it got stuck multiple times trying to get back out to the lake. The sand build up, due to northeast winds, has been an ongoing problem at the harbour and jeopardizes safe navigation.
The St. Lawrence II was making a weeklong voyage from Colchester to Port Dover as part of a program called Brigantine, a youth sail training organization based out of Kingston. The ship has an overall length of 72 feet, a beam of 15 feet and a draft of 8.5 feet. They had pulled into Wheatley around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and as they were making their way back out to the lake around 9:30 a.m. they got stuck in the sand at the harbour entrance.
The captain and his crew (11 crewmembers and 9 trainees ages 13-18) spent more than an hour trying to get the ship moving by trying a number of different maneuvers including running from one side of the boat to the other and letting the sails down. When they were finally able to get moving after getting stuck the first time, they only moved a short distance forward before getting stuck again. This happened three more times before they were given a tow by the crew of the Susan Michelle who had just returned to the harbour
Erie Shores Ladies
18-Hole Golf League
A small group of 20 ladies competed last Tuesday, July 26th. The game was “Lone Ranger” and RCGA. The winning team consisted of Beth Lougheed, Mary Hrynewich, Rachel Morin and Jeanne Manners with a net total of 126. They blew away the rest of the golfers with their strong play. Muriel Davey was the only lady to get a “chip in” on #2. It was still a fun day for all.
The Erie Shores Ladies 18-Hole Golf League has a very busy August starting with our Field Day yesterday (August 2nd) and then the finale of the Sol-Leam and the Club Championship.
Jumping Jacks shine at competition in Calgary
The Jumping Jacks Competitive skipping team just returned home from Calgary, where they competed in the Canadian National Jump Rope Competition.
The team consists of 13 skippers, who all qualified in various events 2 months ago in Brampton to allow them to compete at the National level.
The team travelled to Calgary the week of July 16 to compete against 12 other teams from various provinces/territories throughout Canada. The Jumping Jacks took part in various events which included a whole group routine, individual routines/speed events, group routines/speed events, and single ropes as well as double-dutch.
The 10/11 age group named “The Little Hoppers” – Abbey Hopper, Kylie Cioci, Daniella Thiessen, Darrigan Chambers and Megann Gillett – placed 4th out of 12 teams overall. In the 12-14 mixed age group, “Chad and the Chicks” – Chad LeCoure, Shelby Bekaan, Lauren Tiessen and Emma Jackson) – placed 4th out of 7 teams overall. “Who Needs Him” – Cassie Jackson, Kassandra Armstrong, Caitlin Bekaan and Emily Bateman – in the 19-28 age group, received a 4th place in their 4-person double-dutch routine.
Shelby Bekaan received the bronze medal for the 10/11 girls individual events and Chad LeCoure was 4th overall in the 12/14 male category
The Jumping Jacks are coached by Jen Elwood and Kassandra and Samantha Armstrong. The coaches and parents would like to congratulate all team members on such an awesome season. Watch for more information regarding the Fall Recreation Programs to be held in Wheatley and Leamington.
The Jumping Jacks Skipping Team was in Calgary recently for the Canadian National Jump Rope Competition. Team members, back row, left to right, are: Jen Elwood (Coach), Chad LeCoure, Caitlin Bekaan, Kassandra Armstrong (Coach). Middle row: Shelby Bekaan, Abbey Hopper, Emily Bateman, Lauren Tiessen, Cassie Jackson. Front row: Daniella Thiessen, Emma Jackson, Kylie Cioci, Megann Gillett. Absent: Darrigan Chambers. (Submitted photo)
UCCU bike team rides 160 km, raises over $21,000 for MS Society
A team of 45 United Communities Credit Union employees and their family and friends each rode 160 kilometres from Grand Bend to London and back July 23 and 24 in the most successful MS Bike Tour to date.
As a result of months of fundraising, the credit union team donated over $21,000 and joined with over 1,800 other riders in raising $1.125 million to help put an end to Multiple Sclerosis.
“This is our second year participating and our team has doubled in size. We have people from all walks of life and fitness levels participating, and just when you think you can’t keep going, you remember how lucky you are to be able to ride and you get that extra surge of energy. It’s truly inspirational,” said Team Captain and Credit Union employee Carlene Frimer.
“This is an incredible event and one that I’m proud our employees get involved in, it is wonderful to see everyone working together for a common cause,” stated Jim Lynn, United Communities Credit Union President and CEO.
“The fact that the team raised over $21,000 doesn’t surprise me; we have got some serious fundraisers on staff,” added Lynn.
An Action-Packed Summer at the Complex
• Have you signed up your Volleyball Team for the TomatoFest weekend? Come play Beach volleyball at Seacliff Park. Register a 4 on 4 competitive team or a 6 on 6 recreational team @ www.velocityvolleyball.ca. Plus there will be Canadian ranked volleyball players in attendance who will demonstrate their volleyball prowess.
• NEW! Urban Poling class being offered on Wednesday’s during the month of August. From 5:15 – 6 pm - meet at the Complex parking lot and walk the new Trail. Register in advance $21 for 5 Wednesday classes.
• Red Cross Swim Lessons - during the summer swim lessons are offered everyday for a 2 week session with options of morning, evening, or weekend lessons. Still some openings for 2 week sessions in mid or late Aug. so call to enquire.
• Summer Day Camp - different Themes each week will keep the kids coming back for more! Ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12. The summer will be a blast at the Complex Day Camp with swimming, skating, crafts & Games Galore plus an Elective each day! And new this year “ Eat Right/Play Safe” program teaches nutritional components: how much sugar is contained in the foods you eat; and for the 8 - 12 year olds “You’re the Chef” is offered 3 x a week!
• $12 OFF Coupon if you register your children for both Day Camp and Swim Lessons in the same week!
• HOCKEY Camps by Kirk Bowman - offered in August so register today to ensure you get a spot.
• A New Program - “The Bowman Hockey Training Mini-Camp” for ages 7 thru 10 runs the week of Aug. 8 thru 12th; and
• “Power Skating and Puck handling Camp” for ages 8-12 runs from Aug. 15 to Aug. 19.
• Hey KIDS! Come Swimming all Summer Long! - Beat the Heat and come inside for a refreshing swim each weekday afternoon from 3 till 5 pm and on Wednesday’s the lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games for the kids to take part in on the Pool Deck!
• Come try a game of Pickleball this summer! Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6:308:30 pm.
• Home Alone Course - ages 9 – 12 yrs. Aug. 13 from 1 - 5 pm
• Babysitter Training Course - ages 11 - 15 yrs. Aug. 13 from 9 am - 5pm
We have something for every...body!
Thursday, August 4th Games
Home Team Away Team Time Diamond
Brew Jays Guardian Pharmacy (BTS) 6:15 PM Leamington #8
TJ’s Sports Bar Don Johnston Electric 6:15 PM Mersea North Grinders Dirty Farmers 6:15 PM Mersea South
The Buds Tigerblood 6:15 PM Wheatley #1
Benchwarmers Saw Monkeys 6:15 PM Wheatley #3
Bashers The Dawgz 6:15 PM Wheatley #7
Talbot Trail “youngsters”
subdued by “oldsters” in
senior golf league play
By
Bob McLean
Tuesday, July 26th was a beautiful, warm summer day for the eighty-six senior golfers at the Talbot Trail course. Under a bright, blue sky and low humidity the seniors enjoyed some great golf.
The 70 to 79-year-olds senior division proved too much for the 55 to 69-year-olds group last week. Firing a spectacular 38, Neil Adamson led all the seniors. He was closely followed by Mike Wright’s terrific 39 score. Tom Hyatt and Vic Reynaert played superbly to earn 42’s. Garth Chadwick and Pete Daudlin achieved praiseworthy 43’s while Homer Vandervecht and Joe Vertel achieved solid 44’s. Bob Patchett stood alone at 46, and Gerald Rivait was one back at 47. Rene Paquin played well scoring a 48. Three golfers who earned 49’s were: Terry Bee, Wayne Cowan,
and Andy Orsini. Other golfers in this section to shoot 51 or less were Paul R. Brown, Dean Wigle, Walter Balsam and Ed Woelk.
The humbled, younger group was led by Jim Pearson who earned an excellent 40 result. His score was one better than Mike Getty’s well played 41. With scores of 43 there were three golfers: Stu Ivy, Bob McLean and Dave Overholt. Garnet Fox and Jim Omstead played well to achieve 44’s. Larry Haggitt and Bill Ward travelled the course in 46’s while Paul Brown and Ray LaPierre scored 47’s. Shooting 50 or less were Eugene Abbruzzese, Bill Derbyshire, Kevin Jordan, Dave McMichael, Lloyd Symons Mac Hyatt Larry Schmidt and Dave Pilmer.
The 80+ division was headed by Bill Galloway who shot a very praiseworthy 44. Murray Knox continued his consistent shooting firing off a commendable 45.
Dave La Bonte and Bill Adams had solid rounds earning 47 and 48 respectively. Jack Cochrane achieved a nifty 50. Other golfers who had 55 or less were Dick Mackenzie, Gerald Wilkinson, Tom Docherty, Cam Keith, Bill Stein and Jim Ascott.
In the super senior division, Linus Bachmeier shot a noteworthy 56. John H. Dick had a superb game coming in with a 59.
You know you’re a bad putter when you have to yell “Fore.”
Did you notice?
No one has a coughing fit as you walk off the tee.
No one rattles the ball washer as you’re tying your shoes.
No one blows his nose at the end of your followthrough.
THE GOOD WIFE
Bill hadn’t been feeling well so his wife, Jane, was eager to obtain his test results. The doctor said, “Jane, I don’t know exactly what Bill’s problem is, but I know he will die if he doesn’t get the right treatment. Now, the cure may seem strange, but it should help him. Bill needs to stop working, play golf as often as his strength permits and have as much sex with you as you can handle.” Jane went directly home. When Bill asked what the doctor had told her, She looked him straight in the eyes and said, “You’re going to die.”
Wheatley’s Women Ball Hockey League Finishes Strong
By Emma Hannigan
On July 25th Wheatley Women’s Ball Hockey League came to a close at the league’s windup night. All teams did extraordinary and each player pushed harder than they had before, but the team that was crowned victorious was The Car Barn “Cuties” who won against Johnston Electric in a 2-1 final match. The Wheatley Journal was awarded third place, winning against Anthony-Keats Marine 5-4 in a shoot out.
The championship game was a nailbiter from the start. The last time the Car Barn and Johnston Electric played each other Johnston Electric won, which left the Car Barn hungry for a rematch. No goals were scored for a long time thanks to goalies Kristi Kennedy (Car
Barn) and Donna Matier (Johnston Electric). Closer to the end of the first period, Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire scored, assisted by Margot “T” Gillespie. The Car Barn ended the first half 1-0. As the second period began, Johnston Electric’s Vickie Wenzler scored, assisted by Amy Brown, which tied the game up at one apiece. Stakes were high, as whoever won this game would be champions. After many nervous minutes of shooting, passing, digging and stick handling, Tracy Mastronardi of the Car Barn scored, again assisted by T Gillespie. The final score was 2-1 for the Car Barn, Champions of the Women’s Ball Hockey Cup 2011. The Consolation Cup was fought out between the Wheatley Journal and Anthony-Keats Marine. The first goal of the game was scored by Laura Epp of the Journal, assisted by Christine Hopper. Hopper quickly delivered another Journal goal, assisted by Shannon Matheson and Epp. But Anthony KeatsMarine answered back with a snipe delivered by Angele Stammler, assisted by Cathy Caron. The Journal answered with Matheson’s quick shot, assisted by Epp. At the end of the first period the score was 3-1 for the Journal. Just minutes into the second period, Hopper scored her second goal of the game, assisted by Epp. The Journal was up 4-1, but Anthony-Keats Marine made a HUGE comeback and scored 3 goals to tie the game. Two of the goals went to Stammler, giving her a hat trick, and the other to Cathy Caron. Assists were credited to Theresa McDonald and Stammler. The game ended up going into a 5-minute sudden death scoreless overtime and then a shootout. AnthonyKeats Marine shooters were
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during our regular
sessions from 4:30 pm - 7 pm
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4:30 - 7 PM For more information contact the club at 325-0606 or visit the website at http://lsc.mnsi.net/
Teresa McDonald, Steph Hammond and Angele Stammler. Journal shooters were Laura Epp, Christine Hopper and Darci Hyatt. McDonald, Epp, Hammond and Hopper were all stopped by the goalies (Journal - Julie Clifford and Anthony-Keats Marine - Brooke Kaiser). Darci Hyatt and Angele Stammler were the third shooters. Clifford stopped Stammler’s shot, while Hyatt was able to get the puck past Kaiser to win the shootout and the game for her team.
Many thanks to all the team sponsors and to Barry Broadbent at the Car Barn for all his contributions.
First Place - Car Barn Cuties
Second Place - Johnston Electric
Lakers beat Riverside Minors 20 to 9
The two Erics, Eric Dominguez and Eric Wright, went a combined 10 for 10 at the plate to lead the Leamington Rookie Lakers to a 20 to 9 victory over Riverside Minors in Riverside on Saturday afternoon, July 30. The pair also partnered to score six runs and post three rbi’s.
Adam Neufeld added to the offense with four hits, while Kaleb Tiessen, Benny Bueckert, Justin Wiebe, Conner Bergen and Rowan Massad had three hits each. Tiessen, Neufeld, Bueckert and Michael Wiebe all had three runs batted in.
Nursing a comfortable lead the Lakers moved some players around defensively. “Michael Wiebe and Alex Jadischke donned the ‘tools of ignorance’ and caught a couple innings, Bueckert played the pitching position and Spencer Bergen defended the hot corner at third,” said assistant coach Kevin Derbyshire. “All four were playing those positions for the first time this season and played very well.”
The South Essex Fabricating sponsored Lakers next home game is Tuesday, August 9 when they host the leagueleading Windsor Stars at 6:15 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.
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South Buxton hosts Tractor Pull on Aug. 5
By Mike Bennett
Power and smoke returns to South Buxton Raceway for its third annual Tractor Pull on Friday, August 5.
Modified and Super Farm Tractors along with 2WD and 4x4 Trucks from the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association will hit the infield track at South Buxton.
Several local pullers are expected to compete in the Modified and Super Farm Tractors, including Pain Court’s Chris and Orville Couture, Blenheim’s Brent Marchand, Dresden’s Steve Janovicek, Bothwell’s Bill Wright, Wheatley’s Ken and Steve Elliott, Watford’s Ron Tetreaul and Forest’s Frank Macko.
The Truck classes feature several local pullers, including Wilf DeJong of Louisville, Bob Gill, Terry Marsh and Kevin Logan of Bothwell, Rick Gilbert of Mitchell’s Bay in the two-wheel drive division; Jay Zsoldos, Bill and Matt Marsh of Bothwell and Jeff McLellan of Eberts in the 4x4 class.
There will be a licensed area on the infield next to the track, with access from the grandstands.
The gates open at 5:30 p.m. with competition beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and over; $5 for ages 12 and under.
Men’s Thursday night golfers battle steam bath conditions
Torrential rainfall the night before and hot, steamy conditions on the day of the Men’s Thursday Night League play at Erie Shores kept many of the older golfers away last week with less than half of the players coming out.
Of those that battled the soggy course and steam bath conditions, Team 1 led by Captain Paul Bunnett-Jones came out on top with 12 solid points to finish ahead of Ken Steingart and Team 12 who managed to pick up 11 points.
Captain Yves Lanteigne and Team 7 finished third for the
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week with 10 points, while Team 11 captained by Kirk Bowman had 9 points to finish one ahead of Ken Cobby and Team 10.
Gord Anderson’s Team 3 finished in sixth spot with 7 points and Abe Bergen’s Team 5 was right behind them with 6 points. The remaining five teams, captained by Tim Tiessen, Kyle Flewelling, Frank Dick, Gary Alderson and Gary Bondy, finished with 5 or less points.
Individual awards for low gross scores went to Ken Steingart with a 33 and Norm Beattie and Brian Humphreys both shooting 34, while Tim Towle was low net with a 31 and Gary McRae another stroke back at 32. Skins winners included Ward Hutchins, Tim Towle, Bob Dick, Peter Neufeld and Vic Penner.
In the overall standings, Yves Lanteigne’s Team 7 is still in first place with 72 points, leading Frank Dick’s Team 4 by 10 points. Paul Bunnett-Jones and Team 1 are alone in third spot another two points back at 60, while Team 2, captained by Gary Alderson, is alone in fourth place with 50 points.
Jim Dale Jr. opens lead over Joel Dick at South Buxton
Special to the Southpoint Sun
By Mike Bennett
It’s been the Jim Dale Jr. and Joel Dick show all season in South Buxton Raceway’s Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified division. When they moved into the first and second positions on the second lap of Saturday’s feature, fans were on the edge of their seats in anticipation of an epic 18-lap battle for the win. But the drama only lasted a couple of laps as Dale Jr., from Shrewsbury, took the lead from Leamington’s Dick coming out of turn four on lap three.
Five laps later, Dick was in the pits, suffering his third DNF in the last four weeks. His only bright spot in this hard-luck last stretch was winning last Saturday’s feature.
“He (Dick) came out of the corner and got sideways, and right about at the flagman, it was like he didn’t go anywhere and I was able to drive right by him,” Dale Jr. said of his pass for the lead.
Dale Jr. fully expected to see Dick charge back to try and regain the lead coming out of turn two. “I went high into (turn) one, figuring he’d be trying to get back underneath me, but I didn’t see him again until the first caution… and it was for him,” Dale Jr. said, as the Leamington drive spun out in turn four, bringing out the caution.
After restarting at the back, Dick worked his way back to seventh but after bringing out a second caution on lap eight, parked his car for the night and was credited with a 12th-place finish.
Chatham drivers Eric Vanderiviere and Brian Speelman ran second and third from lap five to the checkered.
Merlin’s Jim Fletcher finished fourth while Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was fifth, with Windsor drivers Dan McInytre seventh and Brian Hilton 10th.
With his feature and heat wins, Dale Jr. has unofficially opened a 77-point lead over Dick atop the standings with six race nights remaining. Dale Jr. has five feature wins to Dick’s four while both drivers have 12 total checkered flags for the season.
Blenheim’s Shawn Jones pulled off a dramatic last-lap pass of Merlin’s Jody Mason to extend his amazing Tirecraft Comp 4 feature win streak to nine straight weeks. Mason led the first 14 laps before Jones got a run on the inside on the final circuit, making the winning pass coming out of turn two.
Denis DeSerrano, who won the class’s first two features in May before Jones began his winning streak, finished fourth while fellow Cottam driver Rob Quick was fifth.
Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu was ninth and Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano 10th.
Denis DeSerrano won the crack-the-whip preliminary race.
Merlin’s Steve Shaw also rallied in the late laps to win his third straight Sport Stocks feature and fourth of the season. Shaw was running third with four laps to go but got a run on the outside to pass leader Gerald Martin with two to go.
Kingsville’s Rob Young, who rebounded from a mid-race rollover, finished fourth.
Windsor’s West Bertozzi finished seventh, Essex’s Patrick Lajeunesse eighth and Windsor’s Jamie Parker 10th.
Martin and Lajeunesse won the heat races.
In the night’s main event, Greg Oakes, of Franklinville, N.Y., led all 30 laps to win the Ontario Dirt Late Model feature. Three local drivers took the next three spots with Blenheim’s Andrew Reaume second, Ridgetown’s Adam West third and Charing Cross’ Chris Ross fourth. Tilbury’s Keith Cameron was 16th.
South Buxton celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday, featuring a pre-race ceremony honouring 80-year-old Joe Atkinson of Merlin, who designed and helped build the race track – then known as Raleigh Raceway Park – in 1971. After receiving a commemorative plaque, he was given a victory lap around the track to a standing ovation from the packed grandstand and pits.
South Buxton hosts its third Tractor Pull this Friday, featuring modified tractors and trucks from the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association.
Stock car racing returns the following night with all four classes in action. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the competition starting at 7 p.m. both nights.
Annual Sherra & Tom Howe Memorial Golf Tourney raises money for ChildCan
Family and friends played a fun nine holes of golf at Talbot Trail Golf Course to raise funds for ChildCan. No money amount was available at press time. Pictured above are Howe family members gathered around the memorial tree planted in honour of the late Sherra. At right, some of the participants (mostly Sherra’s cousins here...) (Photos Submitted)
Leamington District Secondary School recently received a cheque for $3,220 from the Ford Drive One 4 UR School program. On Saturday, May 14th, 161 people test drove a Ford vehicle from Lally Southpoint Ford to raise funds for the school’s music program. Pictured from left to right are LDSS principal Mike Hawkins, music teacher Dean Valentino, and Jason Gill, Sales Manager, Lally Southpoint Ford. (SUN Photo)
First Annual Leamington Job Day
Join the New Canadians Centre of Excellence for its first annual Leamington Job Day being held on Saturday, August 13th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at New Canadians Centre of Excellence Inc. (NCCE Inc.), 24 Oak St. East, Leamington (Central Plaza parking lot).
The purpose of the event is to stimulate and promote the local economic and employment needs of both employers and job seekers in the Leamington community.
Business owners will have the chance to screen candidates for existing or future job openings as well as gain exposure, and job seekers will have the opportunity to meet employers and gather company and career information.
This single day event is a collaboration among New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence Inc. and South Essex Community Council, Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce and Employment Assessment Leamington offering free admission, hot dogs, refreshments, popcorn and many fun activities for kids. Childcare will also be provided.
A lot of golf tournaments have a “chance to win” a new car or cash prize on one of the golf course’s par three holes, but on Saturday, July 23 at the UMEI Watermelon Open Golf Tournament at Erie Shores, Tom Dunn did sink a hole-in-one (the ultimate golfer’s prize) and won a two-year lease on a 2011 Mercedes Benz GLX 350 from Overseas Motors in Windsor. Tom sunk his ace on Hole #16, 170-yards with his 6-iron. A lifelong golfer and member at talbot Trail Golf Course, this was Tom’s first hole-in-one! The event was witnessed by fellow golfers Greg Coulter, Vic Reynaert and Mike Reynaert and Herm Dick the official witness of the competition.
is the winning team with the watermelon trophy from the UMEI Watermelon Golf Tournament. From left to right are Brendan Cornies,
Warkentin and Kevin Epp.
Progs golf action at Erie Shores
What a day! Forty-seven players from Erie Shores arrived at the well-groomed course with the intention of greatness; and greatness was to be achieved by Jack Martin who scored a +16. Jack shot a 79, his best score of the season. Congratulations Jack, for a marvelous round. Behind Jack was Norm Beattie with a +12 and Wayne Quinn with a +11. Excellent rounds recorded by all three gentlemen.
As has been the case lately, the final group determined the outcome with Team B prevailing. The B members included Harry Badz, Norm Beattie, Jack Martin, Bill Conn, Ed Schachowskoy, John Pearson, Dan McQueen, Ron Koop, Gene Bouliane, Ron Tremblay, Steve O’Hara and Tom Miehl. This team was a combined +48. Six skins were handed out - two for Norm Beattie, two for Jack Martin, one to Garth Dennerly and one to Henry Hildebrandt. Course conditions are top notch, enabling many golfers to have great rounds.
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Spencer Neufeld, Chris
Rookie Lakers visit Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
The Leamington Rookie Lakers paid a visit last weekend to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys. The day included a couple games against the Stratford Indians and a barbecue and tour of the museum between games.
“We had a great time,” said Lakers coach Dan Dominguez. “It was a great bonding experience for the team.
The Hall recognizes some of the greatest achievements in Canadian baseball.”
The players got to see a bat used by Babe Ruth in the 1920s. The bat weighed an unbelievable 54 ounces and the kids got to hold a replica
to experience just how heavy it was. “That was my favourite part,” said third baseman/left fielder Adam Neufeld.
Players saw an autographed baseball from a game in September 1995 signed by Denis Boucher and Joe Siddall of the Montreal Expos. The ball is significant because it marked the first time a Canadian pitcher threw to a Canadian catcher in a professional baseball game. Siddall is from Windsor and is still involved in baseball locally. He has coached a number of teams in the area, including the Windsor Stars Rookie team in 2008.
Visitors also enjoyed a large display commemorating the 64 Canadian women who played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1943 to 1954. The movie ‘A League of Their Own’ starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis was based on this league.
Canadians are making their presence felt in the pros – 23 Canadians are playing in the major leagues in 2011. “I loved all the Blue Jay memorabilia, it was great,” said Toronto fan Justin Wiebe.
“Days like this are what the Hall of Fame is all about,” said Scott Crawford, Director of Operations for the HOF. “Kids, families, doubleheaders, BBQ and a baseball tour. There is no better way to spend an afternoon.”
The Lakers competed on 3rd Field, built in 2004. The field includes a grass infield and a large, shared dugout that helps promote fair play and sportsmanship. “This is considered our most important field,” points out Crawford, “it is where the kids get their start in baseball.” The field has lush forestry in right and centre field and a long sloping hill that forms a wall in left field.
The Hall of Fame moved to St. Marys in 1998 and in 2010 hosted 450 events. Over 10,000 people visited the popular attraction last year.
Baseball-wise, it was a successful trip for the locals as they defeated Stratford 23 to 3 in the first game and followed up with a 27 to 1 win in the second game.
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In the opening game the high powered Laker offense was led by Eric Wright who stroked a single, two doubles and a triple, scored four runs and had 3 rbi’s. Every Laker batter had at least two hits in this contest.
In the second game, the Lakers defense was near perfect, giving up a single run in the first stanza, then scoring 27 unanswered runs. Conner Bergen paced the offensive attack going four for four and knocking in four runs.
The team, sponsored by South Essex Fabricating, includes Conner Bergen, Spencer Bergen, Benny Bueckert, Russell Derbyshire, Brock Derksen, Eric Dominguez, Alex Jadischke, Rowan Massad, Adam Neufeld, Kaleb Tiessen, Eric Wright, Justin Wiebe and Michael Wiebe. Head coach is Dan Dominguez, and assistant coaches are Abe Bergen, Kevin Derbyshire, Terry Misener and Neil Sawatzky.
Adam Neufeld drills a double to left field
Russell Derbyshire slides home safely against Stratford
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.
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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.
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
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30
One-in-100 chance to win $10,000 at South Point GM
By Sheila McBrayne
South Point GM of Leamington is giving away $10,000 to one lucky winner later this year. Since mid-June, South Point GM has undertaken its own unique giveaway to thank customers for choosing to buy their vehicle locally.
“We thought this would be a way of giving something back to our local buyers and give extra incentive to purchase here… Through our website we’ve ended up with people coming from Toronto, Ajax and other areas to take advantage of the draw. This is not a GM promotion at all dealerships, it’s exclusive to South Point,” said South Point GM General Manager Doug Rake.
Every purchase or lease of a new or Optimum used vehicle is entered in the draw. The draw will be held when 100 vehicles are sold and 100 names are entered in the contest. “We’re going to make it small event (date to be determined later) with the 100 entrants who must be present to win, along with representatives from On-Star, XM Satellite Radio and some local entertainment,” said Rake.
South Point GM recently created its own Facebook page where they have chronicled each purchaser pictured with their new vehicle. “It’s funny how buying a car can become a story,” Rake explained. One retired couple made the drive down from Toronto area on a Saturday to “just look”. The couple ended up buying a car and spending the weekend in Leamington until Monday when the licensing paperwork could be completed. The couple said they had no intentions of spending the weekend in Leamington when they left home, but they really enjoyed themselves in the area!
Another couple who came in to look at one vehicle, ended up buying two to have two tickets in the draw. They had originally planned to buy one vehicle this year and one the next, but thought they might as well eccelerated their plans.
Another gentleman who still had lease payments on the vehicle he had, decided to lease out early to get a new vehicle and a chance at the cash.
“The contest continues until 100 vehicles are leased or purchased. We’re well over the halfway mark, so I’d guess by late August or September we’ll be drawing a winner,” said Rake. Checkout South Point GM at www.southpointgm.com or if you’re in the market for a new vehicle and the 1-in-100 chance to win $10,000, stop by and check out the lot at 108 Erie Street North.
Sarah Hiltz will bring her stories and songs to the Two Creeks
Summer Concert Series Aug. 7
Dedicated to music since she was three, Hiltz has been described as something of a combination of Billie Holliday, Feist and Joni Mitchell – but with a style uniquely her own.
Living up to a long tradition of folk music, she has been praised for her ability to tell a story through song, bridging the gap between folk and jazz.
This fusion is amply demonstrated on her album
“How Many Fires”, which was nominated in 2010 for Best Folk Artist at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.
Her work has even grown into a performance art show called “Letters”, combining music, soundscape, poetry and the spoken word.
When she performs with her group – Mark Lodewegen on keyboards, Andy Tattersall on guitar, Justin McMath on bass and Nick Sennema on drums – expect a blend of originals and covers that runs the gamut from the Beatles to Aretha Franklin to John Mayer to Norah Jones.
For more on Sarah Hiltz, visit her website at sarahhiltz.com.
The Two Creeks concerts, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on the Weil Stage in the natural amphitheatre at the conservation area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, continue throughout the summer.
Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling.
For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, email info@twocreeks.ca or call 519-324-6988.
LAST�CHANCE! DRAKE Thursday, August 4
JEFF�DUNHAM Identity Crisis Tour 2011 Friday, August 5
Smokey Robinson Presents HUMAN�NATURE The Ultimate Celebration of The Motown Sound Saturday, August 6
THE�FAB�FOUR The Ultimate Tribute Wednesday, August 10
RODNEY�CARRINGTON Saturday, August 13
BARRY�MANILOW with The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Sunday, August 28
GINO�VANNELLI Saturday, September 3
BLONDIE Panic of Girls Tour with Special Guests Friday, September 9
DIONNE�WARWICK Saturday, September 17
KATHY�GRIFFIN Saturday, September 24
THE�MOODY�BLUES Sunday, September 25
ROGER�DALTREY Performs The Who’s Tommy Saturday, October 1
CRYSTAL�GAYLE Thursday, October 6
HOWIE�MANDEL Saturday, October 15
A Cappella Sensation STRAIGHT�NO�CHASER Saturday, November 5
South Point GM General Manager Doug Rake promoting his $10,000 cash giveaway. (SUN Photo)
Sarah Hiltz Quintet on stage at Two Creeks summer concert series
Sidewalk Sale fun...
OBITUARY
Angela Dietrich
Angela Dietrich, 95 years, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 30, 2011.
Beloved wife of the late Adam Dietrich (2007). Angela will be sadly missed by her nephews Lothar and Peter Schwebler and their families in Germany. Faithful friend of Sister Phyllis Paquette. Predeceased by brothers John, Ludwig, Peter and Philip Schwebler and by a sister Louise Schwebler.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Angela’s life will be held from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Thursday August 4, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Mertz officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Many thanks to the caring staff at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre, Kingsville.
Georgia Mae Baker
Georgia Mae Baker (nee Brown) passed away peacefully in her 91st year on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Franklin Gardens.
Predeceased by her beloved husband George (1997). Loving mother of Caroline Love, Jean and Norm Harrison and Diane Baker. Devoted grandmother of Kimberly and Bob Jollymore, Tim and Dara Vickery, Richard Love and Christine Hughes. Loving great-grandmother of Cassidy and Dylan Hughes, Preston and Parker Love, Jarrod Playford and Felicia Vickery. Mae is also the step-grandmother of Darrin and Corrie Harrison and their families. Survived by sisters-in-law Laura Brown, Nellie Brown, Thelma Brown and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dear sister of the late Annie Elsom (Cecil), Dorothy Johnston (Elmer), Ruth Imeson (Archie), Ida Brown, Tom, Garnet, Harry (Mildred), Burns and Gerald Brown.
Mae worked at the H.J. Heinz Co. for many years. She was an active member of the Moose Lodge for over 50 years. Mae and George had many wonderful times camping with their families and the Coachmen Campers. Mae attended Goldsmith United Church. After retirement, Mae was an avid attendee at the Sherk Complex.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Mae’s life was held from the funeral home on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Diabetes Association or charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
SOUTHPOINT SUN
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.
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.
COMING EVENTS
WWW.ONTARIOBERRIES.COM
Fresh Ontario berries are still available! Buy Local, Buy Fresh, Buy Ontario. Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & more. For Berry Farms in your community, recipes and more, visit: www.ontarioberries.com.
BUSINESS OPPS.
EARN INDEPENDENCE With Your Own Internet Business. Attend the world famous CanadaOnTop bootcamp training event on August 30th in Toronto. Ateam of ultra successful business gurus will lead an all day hands on seminar to help get your products or services on the web and help market them worldwide. All training materials and pre/post bootcamp coaching are included. Serious Business People Only!! This bootcamp ALWAYS sells out so book fast at CANADAONTOP.com. Use coupon code "Forbes" for $500 off.
Home based personalizing business. Print napkins, ribbon. Bibles, pencils, wedding invitations for less, any quantity and make money while having FUN! www.goldmarkindustries.com sale $6995USD complete.
FINANCIALSERVICES
MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
SKILLED HELPWANTED
WELDERS Required Immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating - Estevan SK Apprentices, Journeymen Welders, or equivalent to perform all weld procedures in a custom manufacturing environment. Competitive Wages, Benefits, RRSP's & Apprenticeship Opportunities, Temporary Staff Housing available. Apply by Email: kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or Fax: 306-634-8389.
MORTGAGES
AS SEEN ON TV - 1st, 2nd, Home Equity Loans, Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt, Foreclosure, Power of Sale or need to Re-Finance? Let us fight for you because we understand - Life Happens!! CALLToll-Free 1-877-733-4424 (24 Hours) or www.refitoday.ca. The Refinancing Specialists (mmamortgages.com Lic#12126).
$$$ 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
ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING ALONE? MISTYRIVER INTRODUCTIONS can change that! We offer personal service, show current photos & have been matching people for 17 years. www.mistyriverintros.com or CALL (519) 658-4204.
TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 (18+) $3.19/minute 1-900-528-6258; truepsychics.ca.
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+)
FOR SALE
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. #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.
Fast Relief the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.all calm.com. 1-800-765-8660.
WATERFRONTCONDO LIQUIDATION! SW Florida Coast! Brand new, upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,675sf condo. Only $179,900! (Similar unit sold for $399,900) Prime downtown location on the water! Call now 877888-7571 x31.
SERVICES
CRIMINALRECORD? Get a Pardon! We Work Harder For YOU! Free consultations. Guaranteed applications. Start today for your peace of mind. 1866-242-2411; www.national pardon.org.
STEELBUILDINGS
STEELBUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELYevery model, width and length. Example: 30'Wx50'Lx16'H. NOW $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEELBUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALLFOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1800-668-5111
Pictured here Chelsea Gaffan (left), a volunteer with South Essex Community Council (SECC), paints the face of Ava Jankovich during the Leamington Downtown BIA Sidewalk Sales July 23. (SUN Photo)
GARAGE/YARD SALE
SOUTHPOINT SUN
HUGE GARAGE SALE!
Save over 50% on selected products at RONA Leamington! Bath accessories, patio doors, hardware, cabinets, faucets, plants, pots, patio furniture, gazebos, and much more! Garage sale products throughout the store on clearance tables, with main sale are in our garden centre. Come sort through our many clearance and end of line products for the best deal possible. Sale starts July 27 and runs until August 10. jl27-au3
MULTI FAMILY YARD sale, 19 & 21 Clark St. East, Leamington. August 5 & 6, 8:30 a.m. til ? Rain date following weekend. au3c
SERVICES
PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
RENOVATIONS: Small jobs a specialty. Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519-825-3931. tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
FOR SALE
TOP SOIL FORsale$250/dump truck load delivered. Call Angie 519-3267503 or George 519-7913082. jn8-au10c
ORDER CANNING CUKES. Call Katherine, 519-3251213. jul27-au10
LESSONS
MUSIC LESSONS IN WHEATLEY. Private lessons on guitar, mandolin and bass with international touring artist John Law. All levels and styles - $25/lesson. Come for a one lesson refresher or book the whole summer. (June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc
COMPUTER SERVICES
DISCOUNT COMPUTER REPAIRS- 214 Erie St. North, Leamington. 519-818-8194. www.discountcomputerrepairs.net. Virus removal, upgrades, formatting, most repairs made within 24 hours. au3-31c
MEETING
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 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
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABOURERneeded for local construction firm.
Duties include framing, finished carpentry, ceramic tile and painting. Minimum 2 years experience. MUST BE FLUENTin English & Spanish. Apply to abratony@hotmail.com. jn8-au10c
GENERAL FARM WORKER in greenhouses. 45 - 60 hours per week including weekends and holidays. Apply by email to goldacre@cogeco.net. jl27-au10c
REFLECTIONS HAIR & ESTHETICS is looking for another stylist to join our team. Commission or chair rental only. Please call 519999-9143 if interested.
Farm Machinery Auction Sale
Saturday, August 13 at 10:00 am
For Ken Bailey, Leamington, Ont. Sale will be held at Mr. Bailey’s farm at 1237 Mersea Rd. 5, approx. 1 mi. east of Hwy 77. From Hwy 401 take exit 48 south on Hwy 77 to Mersea Rd. 5, then go east to farm.
Tractors: McCormick Farmall 400 gas w/new battery, rebuilt generator, single front wheel, sells w/International mounted model 234 – 2 row corn picker; 2 wheel front end for Int. 400 will sell separate; Farmall A, new battery & head gasket, good tires, wide front end; Farmall 240, good rubber, narrow front end; Wagons: 325 bu. gravity wagon; 7 smaller gravity wagons on good chassis; good header wagon for a combine header; Forage Equipment: 2 Gehl model 960 three beater forage wagons on heavy duty Horst wagons w/10.00.20 tires; IH model 720 two row forage harvester for 38” rows; McCormick International flail chopper for green feed; Gehl chop-all single row forage harvester; Gehl silage blower & pipes; Manure Spreader, Mixer, Hay Wagons: IH 580 dual axle, double beater manure spreader; N.H. model 355 feed mixer; 3 flat rack hay wagons – 2 on JD chassis; tomato tub wagon on chassis; JD wagon chassis; Planting: J.D. 7000 four row, 38” corn planter w/dry fert; Duals & Combine Rice Tires: 20.8x38 T-rail duals; hub type duals for McCormick 400; 18.4x38 T-rail duals; 18.4x34 duals w/rim hooks; 24.5x32 combine rice tires; Rotary Hoe: Case IH 3 point hitch 21’ model 181MT rotary hoe; Tillage: Oliver 6 f. semi mount plow; White 5 f. plow; IH 14’ wheel disc; 16’ land leveler; crow foot & sprocket packers; IH 16’ land cultivator; 3 drum land roller; Trucks: 1973 Ford cattle truck w/390 motor, cattle sides, loading shute, selling as is; 1954 Ford stake truck; Other Equipment: 2 row N.I. corn picker, working; 2 row pull type stalk shredder; Continental 2 wheel sprayer; db. chain elevator; old small elevator; 2 old pull type sprocket packers for parts; Super A rear wheel weights; corn cultivators for 230, 240 & Super A; fast hitch plow for Super A; mounted bean cult. for 230; N.I. 2 row corn picker, parts only; single row tobacco planter; old anhydrous applicator & other frames; J.D. 2 row potato planter w/dry & liquid fert; small potato grader; old S.S. milk tank; etc.
Terms: cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available.
Proprietor: Ken Bailey, 519-326-7769.
Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
Oak Farms The Flower Outlet is looking for a person with the following credits. Retail floral experience a must. Some computer skills. Weekend hours (Sat.Sun. alternating). Self motivated. Fast paced environment. 2-3 days a week (total). Email resumes to oakfarms@mnsi.net tf
CARRIERS NEEDED
To deliver the Southpoint Sun. Contact Melissa at 519-915-8004 or email: melissa@advantage flyerdistribution.com tfc
Opportunity
sound financial planning and strong personal relationships. Honesty & Integrity are paramount to our organization.
Qualifications
Skilled in verbal and written communication, organization, client service, questioning and listening, time management, problem solving, computers, with a strong desire to learn. You have your life licence and your mutual funds licence.
Jack Morris Auctions Inc.
