July
26 & 27
Car Show at fairgrounds Tomato Festival celebrating 30 years with more entertainment
Parade is set for Saturday
Leamington’s annual Tomato Festival is celebrating its 30th year with changes and additions to the usual fun weekend of events scheduled for August 15-18.
“This has been an exciting undertaking and we hope everyone will be pleasantly surprised by the changes,” said Mike Ciacelli, co-chair of the Festival. “First and foremost, let’s clarify that the parade is set for Saturday, August 17th. We just received the okay from the school board to use Leamington District Secondary School as a staging ground and starting point. Parade applications will be ready early next week,” he added.
“We’ve made changes to the entertainment as well,” said Mike Caufeild-Browne, entertainment coordinator for the Festival. “Not only do we have two well-known entertainers as the headliners, we have two stages as well. Our headliners, Jully (pronounced Julie) Black will be performing on Friday night. She’s best known for her 2008 Grammynominated Single of the Year, “Seven Day Fool” and Rik Emmett, former lead singer/songwriter from Triumph, will be performing on Saturday night. Both performers will be on the lower main stage, taking advantage of the natural amphitheater on the hill. During the day and leading up to both performers, we will have local artists performing on the upper stage in the parking lot,” explained Caufeild-Browne.
“There are some other subtle changes as well,” said Festival co-chair Sally McDonald. “We’ve moved the Tomato Stomp to Sunday, which will be Family Day and the entertainment will focus on kids. We also have a designated area for our sponsors’ booths, called Sponsors’ Alley located near the stage and entrance of the Festival. And we will be hosting a VIP rib dinner on the Friday night for those corporate sponsors at Seacliff Park. And of course, we have the Classic Car Show, the volleyball tournaments, and the firefighters’ water barrel fights as well,” said McDonald.
The Festival opens on Thursday night at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex with the Miss Leamington Tomato Festival Pageant. Application forms can be found at www.leamingtontomatofestival.com or www.leamingtontomatofestival.ca
The 1931 Ford Model A of Blake Hunter included a few custom modifications and was a popular attraction among the 41 entries at the second annual Leamington Agricultural Society Car Show, held Saturday, July 6 at the Leamington Fairgrounds. That evening’s tractor pull was postponed due to wet ground conditions caused by early evening rain. The tractor pull has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7 with a 4 p.m. start.
Andy Stanton’s 1970 Dodge Challenger, originally equipped with a 383, has been treated to a Chrysler 426 Hemi — one of the most revered motors of the muscle car era. The car was one of 41 entries in the second annual Leamington Agricultural Society Car Show, held Saturday, July 6.
(SUN Photos)
Heinz Leamington gearing up for tomato season
57 million seedlings planted to produce Canada’s favourite – Heinz Ketchup
Heinz tomato seedlings –57 million of them—are in the ground on 43 independent farms within 100 km of the Heinz Leamington factory, where 75% of its Canadian products are made.
By August 22nd, the first of this year’s tomato crop should be on its way to Canada’s Tomato Capital to be made into Heinz Ketchup and Heinz Tomato Juice, as well as a host of other tomato-based products made in Leamington
for the Canadian marketplace.
Crop demand this season is roughly 207,000 imperial tons of tomatoes. In spite of below average temperatures and above average rainfall to date, Heinz Leamington is still forecasting close to a full contract. “If we execute to plan, Heinz will finish processing by October 1st,” stated Joan Patterson, Corporate Affairs Leader in a press release.
tomato-based products for the Canadian marketplace.
• Roughly 75% of the Heinz products sold in Canada are made in Canada.
• 45% of Heinz growers use drip irrigation; the balance use dry land farming and rescue irrigation, when needed (1 in every 5 years).
During this year’s busy season, the local company expects to hire approximately 300 seasonal employees to supplement its regular workforce. These seasonal employees will work at the Leamington factory throughout the tomato harvest season. Applications for seasonal employment are being accepted now by the Human Resources team in Leamington.
• Heinz Canada has contracts with 43 independent farmers who grow Heinz tomatoes from Heinz Seed on roughly 4300 acres in southwestern Ontario, all within 100 km of the Leamington factory.
• Most of the tomatoes delivered to Leamington are converted immediately into tomato paste, which we use throughout the year to produce Heinz Ketchup and other
• During tomato season Heinz Leamington employs nearly 1000 people. To put this in perspective, our regular workforce in the Leamington plant is:
- 650 employees in the factory
- 150 employees in office positions
- 300 seasonal employees will be hired this year to help during tomato season
• Season hiring and orientations began in early June and will continue throughout tomato season.
Established 104 years ago in 1909, Heinz Canada is the leading processor and marketer of high-quality ketchup and condiments, infant foods, pasta sauces, canned beans and pasta, and specialty sauces and salad dressings through all retail and foodservice channels.
Apprenticesearch.com is holding a free information session July 17 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the New Canadians Centre of Excellence Inc., 24 Oak St. E., Unit 7, in Leamington.
Skilled trades are in demand and training for many such careers is done through apprenticeships. Apprenticesearch.com is a new and free web-based initiative to help connect apprentices and employers across Ontario. Corrie Hanna-Best, Apprenticesearch liaison from Fanshawe College in London, will be the guest speaker. The information session is open to individuals who are Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee and LiveIn Caregiver. Employers in the Leamington area are encouraged to attend this session to learn about careers in apprenticeable trades, what steps to take to become an apprentice, benefits available for employers such as wage incentives and tax benefits, and much more. Contact Christine Montgomery at 519-326-6224 for more information or to register.
A final look at RV parking
In what was to be hoped a final resolution to the controversy over where, when and for how long to park recreational vehicles in Leamington, planning administration have proposed a ‘final’ set of rules to put into the By-laws of Leamington. The report states:
“Administration has reviewed the comments received from Council and the public with respect to the proposed amendments to Sections 4.6 and 4.7 of Zoning By-law No. 890-09 and recommend the following revisions:
i) Addition of definition for “Recreational Vehicle” and “Park” to Section 3.0.
ii) Deletion of Section 4.7 – Bus, Transport Trailer or Recreational Vehicle Storage.
iii) Re-title Section 4.6 – Bus, Transport Trailer or Recreation Vehicles.
iv) Addition of the following regulations to Section 4.6: a. Can’t live, sleep or eat in any zone unless within a zone which permits; b. Can’t use for office or storage purposes; c. Specific regulations for Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones
i. Permitted on a lot with a dwelling.
ii. Can be in a required front yard or exterior side yard:
1. 1.0 m from the sidewalk;
2. 2.0 m from curb;
3. On a driveway;
4. Outside of a sight visibility triangle;
5. 30 days maximum within a year (a full or part day constitutes a day).
iii. Can be in a side yard 0.5 m from lot line and behind the main wall of the main building
iv. Can be in rear yard 1.0 m from lot line
v. Can be in front yard (roadside) for properties along the water (ex. Robson Road):
1. no maximum days;
2. 1.0 m from sidewalk;
3. 2.0 m from curb.”
While most everything was satisfactory to Municipal Council, the enabling by-law’s passing was deferred for two weeks. Why? Because of a letter sent by local solicitor Michael Gallagher indicating that in spite of all the changes, anybody who can prove that their parking, storage or use of an applicable vehicle or trailer was legal before the amendment was passed would automatically qualify as a ‘legal, non-conforming use’ and could continue to park, store or use their possession exactly as before.
Council members struggled with this ‘grandfathering’ idea and wanted to know just how it would work. Furthermore, when asked about a particular trailer being stored on a commercial property on Queen Street, and what its status would be, the municipal planner could not give complete assurance that the situation, which was the subject of a petition, would change until she had an opportunity to study the matter in greater detail.
With that, Councillor Verbeke moved that the matter be deferred for two weeks in an attempt to bring all of Council the information and assurances they wanted, and the motion passed.
SECC to open new satellite office at Sherk Complex
The recreation department issued an RFP for the former skate shop in the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The successful response came from the SECC, who want to begin a threeyear program for “newcomer youth”. The idea is to provide counseling, mentoring, employment workshops and peer support. Since the Complex is something of a magnet for the community, it is seen as a good fit by recreation staff, plus the unused space will generate some income if leased to the SECC.
Council asked to support Leamington Post Office
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Sue Markham, president of CUPW Local 500 (Canada Post), presented a request to Municipal Council at the July 8 meeting for a pre-emptive resolution to Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Transport, opposing any move that would result in “the downsizing and downgrading of our post office”.
Ms. Markham explained to Council that she had been informed by Canada Post on June 21 that on July 19 the lobby of the post office would be walled off, with a single window for customers to access. Apparently, because this is not a post office closure, only 30 days notice is required, making soliciting Municipal support quickly and urgent matter.
Council was also informed that this progress toward downsizing is due, in part, to the expansion of private post office areas being opened up to private enterprise. Maintaining employee levels depends upon revenue being generated; by limiting access at the John Street post office, people are more inclined to drop in to the post office at Shoppers Drug Mart, for example. This reduces sales at the Canada Post post office, and makes further reductions – even post office closures –more likely.
Upon hearing the situation, Leamington Council was quick to support the idea of opposing any attack on the Leamington post office, and endorsed the resolution proffered by the union — not as a show of support for the union, but rather as a clear opposition to what is perceived as a creeping attack on postal service in Leamington.
With the encouragement of members of Council, the Mayor indicated he would certainly raise the issue with federal member of parliament, Dave VanKestern.
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Collecting donations - a lesson in human behaviour
As a new member of the South Essex Arts Council I volunteered at the Arts @ the Marina during the Canada Day weekend. My job was to ask for donations to the Leamington Arts Centre. Because there’s no entry fee I thought it would be quite an easy task.
We ended up raising a sizable amount of money to help offset costs for the show and other Gallery expenses. Thanks to all who donated and who came out to support the vendors.
What I, and my partner for the afternoon Ilene, experienced was a lesson in human behaviour. I can appreciate that not everyone donates. But what I didn’t expect was the reactions to being asked for a donation. I can’t believe I’ve never experienced this before. I guess in the past I’ve sold tickets or offered something in return for money. But a straight up donation seemed to surprise many people. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of patrons were truly generous and the donations are much appreciated. I just couldn’t get over the number of people who wouldn’t even respond and just turned and walked away. I mean, at least say “no thanks.”
In addition to ignoring the request for a donation there were also a variety of other avoidance tactics. There are those who purposely avoid eye contact. They don’t like to be asked face to face for a donation. Then there are those who try to quickly get by you while you’re approaching someone else..
The day before when driving through Wheatley the local volunteer firefighters from Chatham-Kent Station #20 were asking for donations for their Boot Drive.
The volunteers raised over $2,500 for Camp Bucko, a camp for children who are recovering from burn related injuries, and Muscular Dystrophy. A couple of toonies or loonies and some small bills soon adds up to a nice sum for two great causes.
Some people love to give. I like to give. I donate to specific charities. I always buy tickets for whatever Larry’s selling (Just kidding; you do a GREAT job Larry!). I try to support most fundraisers. I collect donations for ChildCan and take the Polar Dip every year and I will most definitely always donate when asked for a donation to a legitimate charity or cause.
Make time for S’mores
My hydrangea bushes have never looked so happy, as they live up to their name and soak up every rainfall. This thought reminds me that everything (including the plants in our garden) thrives in many different environments and sometimes a change of atmosphere will revive us.
Last Friday, I headed ‘across the lake’ to Pelee Island for the first time in at least four years. I have lost track of the time but not the familiar feeling that I get every time the Jiimaan reaches the halfway point between the mainland and the island. I am sure this is the reason why generations of people have escaped to their cottages (rented or owned) year after year. There is something to be said about getting away from the routine that happens to come along with being at home.
er, two older sisters and I headed to a cottage we rented on Drag Lake. After seeing all the cute, athletic hockey guys, I was thinking I would have preferred to stay at the camp, but once we got settled in I was happy with my surroundings.
One of the first things my mother purchased was a pail of tiny frogs for fishing. I was appalled to think we were going to use them for fish bait! I promptly let them all go and we resorted to buying some lowly worms instead and for some reason, I had no problem hooking them up.
Our stay on the island was a short one-night stay. It is never quite long enough but better than nothing. On the trip over we were gifted with some sun and arrived warm and dry on the island. Suddenly, as if on cue, the sky opened up allowing the sun to shine for our entire stay. The picturesque sunset viewed across the glassy water was our entertainment.
I recall my mother’s bedtime stories about their family trips up north. She and her siblings, especially her older brother, had to be at the ready to hop out of their Willys 8 to throw a rock behind its tires when it stalled while heading up a steep hill. No doubt a frightening thrill, very different from now, as convoys of SUVs and air-conditioned luxury vehicles are filled with families headed out on summer vacations. Regardless, this is no less of an adventure for the families inside them, intent on escaping their busy lives.
I will never forget a trip up north to take my brothers to Haliburton Hockey Haven. My mom loaded the six of us into the station wagon. We were packed in around suitcases and stinky hockey equipment. The modern automatic back window of the car stayed down for most of the trip so that one of my brothers could hang his head out while he vomited up the extra vitamins he thought he needed prior to camp.
We dropped my brothers off for the week and my moth-
All of the memories at the cottage were wonderful. When I travelled north with our own children years later, the mountains had shrunk to hills and my fear of not making it up the other side disappeared with the bears and the wolves. I wonder if young children still view the hills and forests with the same amazement and little bit of fear?
No longer is the trip to Toronto a full day from home, nor do we have to dig a hole deep enough into the ground to store food to keep it cold like my mother’s family had to. It still takes time and organization to get a family away on vacation. So much work that sometimes it’s just easier to stay home, but the relaxation and change of pace is worth it once you are there!
As the kids age, they learn to pack their own bags and can entertain themselves without the same amount of supervision, but with time also comes change. The family starts to include more friends and loved ones meaning more food prep on one hand, but great card games and fireside moments on the other.
Blueberry picking, jumping off the dock, canoeing, sandy floors and sheets, bonfires and storytelling, chipmunks, pinecones, the sound of the loon in the evening will never leave you, even as you sweep out the last grain of sand and close the door behind you. The memories and good times will follow you out.
Ahhhh, remember the days... Point Pelee Beach in the 1970s
SHEILA McBRAYNE
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Movies, songs - brings a tear to my eye
In talking to an old friend recently, we were discussing how, as you get older, you get more emotional, or at least the heartstrings get tugged more readily.
Granted, he is a full year older than I am and possesses a full head of whitening hair, but at least he has a full head of hair, which is something I can’t aspire to at this time in my life.
He talked about listening to a story on the radio one night on his way home from work and tearing up quite quickly. He says it’s happening more often these days.
For me, certain songs and even the odd movie will get me going.
When we were young, movies like Old Yeller and The Champ were considered the top tear-jerkers of the day. Love Story was another that was popular for bringing on the waterworks in those days. More recently, The Notebook brought many a good man to tears, right alongside their significant other.
This may be a bit out of the box, but my crying movie is A League of Their Own, which I watched because I was a baseball fan, not expecting to bawl my eyes out at the end, but I did. And I do, every time I watch it. Don’t ask me why. I can’t even explain it, but it gets me every time. There is something about the ending where all of the ball players, now in their twilight years, come together at Cooperstown all those years later. Some are in wheelchairs, some are using walkers and some had passed away years before.
Oh well, I’m a sap, what can I say.
Not a lot of people can tear up to certain songs but I have a couple that get to me every time. Back in the day, I was a fan of the Guess Who and later Burton Cummings with his solo career. His ballad, Break It To Them Gently, is a personal favourite of mine and one of the songs that brings forward the emotions.
Now some will argue that Angel by Sarah McLachlan and Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler are both tear-jerkers and I suppose they are but I can get through them without welling up.
That’s not the case with Cat’s in the Cradle, Harry
Chapin’s whimsical ballad about a boy growing up to be just like his dad. As soon as I hear those opening guitar notes, it gets to me. It wasn’t always that way.
I owned the Burton Cummings Album that contained Break It to Them Gently and don’t remember getting emotional about it as I sung along for countless hours as
a teenager. As for the Chapin song, I’ve heard it over and over again through the years, but only within the past ten years has it pulled on my emotions the way it does today.
A couple of years ago, I went to Comerica Park to see Paul McCartney live. Those that know me well, know how much of a
Beatles fan I have been my whole life, and while Hey Jude doesn’t usually invoke tears, it did on that day. Just being there, after all those years, hearing him sing that live, brought on emotions that I never expected. I guess my buddy is right. As we get older, we get more emotional. Sons and daughters get married, have
children and move away and thus begins our senior years, whether we want to admit it or not.
I try not to grow old gracefully, still wielding a hockey stick and softball bat at my advanced age. But I know it’s coming.
Meanwhile, I’ll throw on my old Burton Cummings album and listen straight through. In the words of Michael Jackson, or at least Eddie Murphy doing Michael Jackson, “Tito, get me a tissue.”
MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings
Island Intro to stand up paddle board clinic
July 13 and August 10, Pelee Wings Nature Store and Explore Pelee, Pelee Island’s eco-tourism company, are hosting the first Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board clinics on Pelee Island.
These Saturday clinics will be held throughout the day, on Lake Erie just off the north end of Pelee Island. The clinics will include an introduction to SUP boarding covering basic gear, safety, kneeling, standing up with the proper paddle technique as well as free time to practice and play.
These Island SUP clinics are unique in that they include physical challenge and exposure to the natural environment off one of the most beautiful and ecologically sensitive islands in the Great Lakes. Guided by certified SUP instructor, Michelle McCormack, participants are provided with a unique opportunity for hands-on learning. Experi-
ence a different perspective from the water – join us to experience a Stand Up Paddle boarding adventure.
Explore Pelee, an Ecotourism company, was founded in 2008 and provides island visitors with a variety of outdoor experiences. These include historical and natural interpretation tours via hiking, biking and auto, for both small groups and bus tours.
Pelee Wings Nature Store has been serving Ontario’s paddling & birding community since 1989 from their Point Pelee Drive location in Leamington outside of Pt. Pelee National Park.
The beachfront location specializes in kayak and stand-up-paddleboard sales, rentals and training courses.
To reserve your spot, or for more information contact Explore Pelee at 519325-8687 or info@explorepelee.com or Pelee Wings -519-326-5193 or sales@ peleewings.ca
LAC presents two new exhibitions
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) presents two new exhibitions which opened Thursday, July 4 with opening receptions from 6-8 p.m.
The Enclave Project
One of the shows is “The Enclave Project” by Susan Dupont Baptista, Colleen Thompson and Vera Graham. “Enclave” is defined as a safe haven surrounded by hostile territory, and the word “project” as a dream with a deadline. Susan Dupont Baptista along with fellow artists Colleen Thompson and Vera Graham have combined their energies and talents to form “The Enclave Project”. It is an ever evolving collective moving freely as the art choreographs its existence.
This inaugural show at the LAC reflects their individual and collective experiences in life, art and politics. It is reactionary art without edit or apology and is a departure from the usual expectation, execution and/ or purpose of their art. It has been said that “showing one’s art is like dancing naked in public”. Consider this their dance
The Captivating Cameras
The other exhibit is “The Captivating Camera: Landscapes, Leamington and Beyond” by Dorit Girash of DoveBay Art. Says Girash of her work: “I find my inspiration in immediate surroundings, and I hope that my work will lead the viewer to see the beauty that I see. First impressions are everything. Most often my depictions of those experiences are simply my way of saying ‘you should see what I saw!’ Each piece has a special meaning to me, which will not necessarily be the same meaning the viewer may attach to it. Art tells us something about ourselves and my work is the world as I see it, a world that brings back memories and records the time.
The Leamington Arts Centre is located at 72 Talbot St. W. Gallery hours are Tuesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday. For more info call 519-326-2711 or visit the website at www.leamingtonartscentre.com
The Municipality of Leamington was approached by the YMCA to bring two exchange students to the area on a work placement to learn English.
The YMCA has created the student exchange program between Ontario and Quebec and they subsidize the program.
One of the students, Marie-Eve Poirier, is working at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex as a Day Camp Counselor. The other, Simon Renaud, is working at the Leamington Municipal Marina as a dock hand.
Both students are in Leamington studying English from July 2 to August 9.
Marie–Eve Poirier is 17 years from Terrebonne, Quebec. She is studying to be a nurse.
Simon Renaud is 16 years from Terrebonne, Quebec.
Arts @ the Marina
OPP search for missing man
The OPP continues to search for a 66-year-old Leamington man who hasn’t been seen since Sunday night. Kenneth Stockwell was last seen by family in Leamington at 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. His photo is attached below.
He is described as 5’10”, 190 pounds, shaved head (grey hair); he has a mole under his right eye. He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap with a fake diamond stud in the crest, blue shirt and dark pants.
The Essex County Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit are currently searching along with Leamington OPP officers. The West Region Mobile Command Unit (MCU) has also been called in to assist with the investigation.
If anyone sees this male or has any information to assist police, they are asked to contact the OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
this year to be used for various art programs.
(SUN Photos)
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ANSWERS ON PAGE 31
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Someone you just met can help you to make the most of a difficult situation, Aries. It shouldn't take too long for you to get back on track and into a groove.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, make sure you assert yourself more in an important meeting this week. Asserting yourself can help you get ahead at work. Otherwise, you may get overlooked.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, take the initiative regarding a big project this week. Others might want to take the lead, but trust your instincts and take the bull by the horns.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, take time this week to finish all of those little projects that have fallen by the wayside. Take advantage of some free time to catch up and clear your slate.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Negotiations will be especially rewarding this week, Leo. Your suggestions are readily accepted, and you do not have to persuade others much at all.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, nothing is free in life, so don't get fooled when someone promises that you will get something without having to work for it. It's in your best interest to keep working hard.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you have strong opinions, so don't be afraid to have your voice heard. People will be receptive to your views, even if they border on the philosophical.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, focus makes it easier for you to resist temptation, but this week you may find that it's very difficult to maintain your focus. Do your best to stay focused.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, don't worry about a nagging suspicion that you will receive bad news this week. Keep yourself busy so you aren't sit around worrying unnecessarily.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Someone new to your social situation has you feeling a little suspicious, Capricorn. You're not sure if you can trust him or her just yet. New facts will come to light this week.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, take some time this week to further hone some unique abilities that set you apart from others in your group of friends. You will soon be able to showcase your skills.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there are a lot of curious people around who want to learn about what you're doing. Let them in to get some external perspective.
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convertibles, a white ’65 and red ‘64
Bob was born in 1957 in a farmhouse near Leamington. When he was 15, the family car was a 1961 Corvair 4-door sedan which he drove around on his aunt and uncle’s farm before getting his license. The car was later sold but Bob was hooked. In 1989, he bought a 1967 Corvair 2-door hardtop “for next to nothing.” He repainted it maroon, then sold it.
Around the dinner table one evening, his son Riley said: “Dad, you’ve told us a hundred times how much fun you had with those cars. Let’s look for one and buy it!”
Top-down fun in a pair of Corvairs
General Motors astounded the auto industry when it launched a new compact car called the Corvair for the 1960 model year. This car had a rear-mounted, air-cooled six-cylinder engine and remained in production until 1969. It was often described as the “American Volkswagen.”
TOM GIGNAC
And so father and son set off, looking at one Corvair after another all the way to New Brunswick, but returned home empty-handed. Then Bob heard of one stored in a barn north of Leamington close to where his daughter Brittaney lived. The odometer showed 17,000 miles. Bob bought it in 2006 and brought it home. He installed a new white top and new brakes and tires. The car has been a great source of fun for the whole family with drives all over southern Ontario.
With a onecar garage at home, the ’65 Corvair was parked inside while the family car sat outside. This arrangement worked well until 2009 when Bob saw an ad for a 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder convertible in Hamilton. Bob and his son headed there while towing a flatbed trailer. A woman whose husband had passed away was selling it, and the car was just like new.
Father and son fell in love with this lovely red convertible and paid the full asking price even though they had nowhere at home to keep it. The storage problem was soon solved with the construction of a large new building in the Impens’ back yard, known as “Bob’s Corvair garage.” Both cars are great fun to drive – and they attract smiles and waves wherever they go.
Bob Impens of Leamington owns two Corvairs and both are convertibles. When he goes for a spin with his wife Robin, he takes his white 1965 Corvair Monza convertible with automatic transmission and 110 horsepower. When he hits the road with 19-year-old son Riley, they do it in Bob’s red 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder convertible with four-on-the-floor and a turbo-charged engine cranking out 150 horsepower.
I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
BANK NOTES
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MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE ARTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Help The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place provide affordable and accessible live theatre, music and dance.
As a Registered Charity we rely on community-minded individuals and organizations to accomplish what we do. Phase II of our Capital Campaign is underway. We are raising the roof and removing the vault to improve acoustics, lighting and sight lines and to increase the size of the stage. We have many sponsorship opportunities available and donations are always welcome and appreciated. We also have advertisement opportunities available in our programs, on our posters and on our tickets.
Working together we can bring exciting and affordable live entertainment to the area.
Donations to our organization can be made online at http://banktheatre.com/donate.html
Cheques should be made out to Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and mailed to: Box 434, Leamington, ON N8H 3W5
For more information, please contact Helen, our treasurer (519-3264718) or email us at donate@banktheatre.com/donate.html
JULY EVENTS
TBT’S 2ND ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY at the Wheatley Legion on July 13th. Enjoy live entertainment at our all-you-can-eat perch dinner complete with salad, fries, rolls and dessert. Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:30. $20 per person. Tickets at The Party & Discount Store and at the Legion (in Wheatley) or by calling Larry (519-825-4576) or Ursula (519326-4014).
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP FINAL PRODUCTION: Everyone is invited to attend the final production on July 19th at The Bank Theatre. Admission is by donation (a toonie). More details to follow.
SUMMER CAMPS AT TBT
Theatre Ensemble is offering a two week summer theatre camp at TBT for youths ages 5 to 16. The camp, run by Joel & Melinda Lewsaw, takes place July 8 to 12 and July 15 to 19. For more information email joel.lewsaw@gecdsb.on.ca Erin Armstrong’s Music Moves Kids “WHIMSICAL”Two one-week music, drama and puppetry camps at TBT for youths ages 6 to 12, July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2. For more info, email musicmoveskids@gmail.com or call 519-890-7463.
Sonshine Puppet Camp sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church – A week-long Christian experience in Christian drama using puppetry as the vehicle. For youths ages 6 to 14. August 5th to 9th from 9:15 to 11:45 am. Cost $20. To register call 519-984-3553. HELPING HANDS PUPPETRY MINISTRY OF MILWAUKEE, WI. IS A PUPPETRY AND DRAMA EXPERIENCE.
A BIT OF CANADA'S THEATRE HISTORY
Leamington Library offering fun summer programs for kids
The Leamington Library is offering some fun programs for kids this summer. They are listed as follows: Family Storytime: Join library staff for a great session of stories, songs and activities for children 0-6 years of age on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from now until July 31 or on Thursdays at 3 p.m. from now until August 1. GO! Summer Reading Club: Kids, get ready to have an adventure this summer with this year’s TD Summer Reading Club “GO!” theme! Join library staff for a great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts! You will journey to places near and far and have lots of fun! Lego Challenge on Tues. July 16 at 10:30 a.m., and Dewey Challenge on Tues. July 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Go the Pond for a Wildlife Adventure with ERCA: Discover the wild creatures that live in a pond through this program. Go on a scavenger hunt, catch and view bugs under a microscope and make a dragonfly craft. This program is for children ages 5-10, Tues. July 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn to Knit with LeeLee Hats on Sat. July 20, Thurs. July 25, and Sat. Aug. 3. All sessions are from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The StoryLady and Hambone Show: Children’s literature brought to life with music, fun and frolic! The show features storytelling, interactive songs, drama and puppetry. Join library staff for a fun-filled program for kids ages 5-10 on Tues. Aug. 13 at 11 a.m.
Please visit the library to register for all of these programs, or go online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca
By Bob McLean
Despite the unseasonably cool weather, 68 senior golfers tested their golfing skills at the well-groomed Talbot Trail course.
In the 55-69y division, Jim Pearson performed brilliantly to merit a terrific league leading 39. Several shots back at superb 41s were Jerry Omstead and Bob McLean. Jim Omstead came in with a masterful 42. Both Larry Haggitt and Ray La Pierre achieved excellent 44s. Al Matthews put forth a steady effort to record a solid 45. Both Bill Ward and Norm Kaufman merited very praiseworthy 46s. Two players who achieved satisfying 48s were Paul Harrison and Larry Schmidt. Four seniors who also broke 50 were Ross Mackintosh, Robert Shaw, Mike LaBonte and Bill Mayville. Both Bill Leveille and Don Riley merited nifty 50 on their respective score card.
In the 70-79y grouping, Vic Reynaert continued his impressive golf by firing an outstanding 40. Both Tom Hyatt and Joe Vertel produced terrific 43s. At noteworthy 44s were Homer Vandervecht and Mike Wright. Paul R. Brown played well to score the sole 45. Both Bob Scott and Neil Adamson fired solid 48s. Ray Ozorio merited his best league score, a very commendable 49. Carl Robinson earned the sole nifty 50. Other golfers who produced satisfying results of 55 or less were Andy Orsini, Pete Daudlin, Ed Woelk and Eugene Abbruzzese.
The seniors league is really about having fun. The 80y+ division continues to inspire all the younger players. We learn a lot about the individual players and their lives as we play our golf rounds. We’re all much better for sharing this friendship.
In the 80-85y division, Dave La Bonte continued his excellent play by firing a masterful 44. Gerald Wilkinson also merited an inspiring 49. Gerry Becigneul achieved the sole nifty 50! Others in this division who achieved very satisfying results were Orville Elliot, Iggy Arner, Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash.
Three of the league’s super seniors played last Tuesday. Long hitting Dick Mackenzie played masterful golf to record a spectacular 44. Both John H. Dick and Jim Ascott recorded satisfying rounds.
The next scramble/barbecue will take place on July 16. With better weather conditions we can hope that our golf scores will improve. We will continue to enjoy the friendship of our fellow league members no matter what the weatherman brings us.
Now, for the rest of the story – Dave Pilmer, Bob’s riding partner, was a witness to the fact that the Red Wing bag was protected from the rain. In fact, Dave took his golf bag off the cart leaving Bob’s golf bag… is there more to this?
Tip-A-Day – “High Escape Shot” by Bill Kroen: You need to hit a ball over a tree to get to the green. Play the ball forward in your stance and open the club face slightly. Swing back but do not shift your weight on to the back foot. Come in to the ball and make a high finish with your hands well above your shoulders. Do not try to scoop or lift the ball! Always take enough loft to get over the trouble even if you have to come up short of the green.
The first "modern" dramatic performance in Canada occurred on November 14, 1606 at Port Royal in Nova Scotia, entitled Le Theatre de Neptune en la Nouvelle France. The first production performed in English was also in Nova Scotia during the winter of 1743 and was a translation of Moliere's Le Misanthrope. Taverns and inns provided the first performance spaces. Canada's first professional playhouse was the New Grand Theatre built in Halifax in 1789.
The Little Theatre Movement spearheaded the development of 'Community Theatre' across the nation following WWI and Leamington's Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre continues the tradition with great talent and aplomb.
Horticultural Society presents student award at annual picnic
By Catherine Riediger
Busy as bees certainly describes the Leamington Horticultural Society members in the month of June. They have been planting their hearts out throughout Leamington. To date they have planted 87 flowerpots, 12 flowerbeds and planters in addition to five new planting projects. A lot of thought, time and effort go into the planting and summer maintenance of the flowerpots, beds and planters. To the dismay of the society, some of the flowerpots in the downtown core have been experiencing vandalism as well as being used as ashtrays and garbage collectors.
On June 19 the society’s annual picnic was held at the Peanut Centre Nursery. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious and plentiful, and the fellowship and jokes were enjoyed by all. Susan Ross gave an informative and entertaining talk on weeds as well as testing the members’ knowledge by organizing a weed guessing contest. The first
place winner of the contest was Peter Scorrar, who received a gold plated trowel, and the second place winner was Giovanna Day who received a silver plated hand cultivator. The picnic highlighted two special announcements. The first was the announcement of the winner of the Society’s Student Award of $500 to a local student pursuing a profession in horticulture, agriculture or environmental issues. This year’s winner was Jesse Driedger who is a graduating student at UMEI.
Jesse was born into the strong Christian farming family of Dennis and Karen Driedger. From an early age he enjoyed helping his dad in the fields of their cash crop and tomato operation. His family has had a huge and positive impact on his life. They are very supportive and hardworking. They made it very easy for him to make the decision to go to Ridgetown College and pursue agriculture.
Every year Jesse takes a larger role in their farming operation. This past summer he started to take tomato loads to Sun-Brite and Countryside canneries. Jesse plans to attend Ridgetown College to gain knowledge of new and old farming techniques so he can bring them back to the family’s farm. As technology is becoming a large part of agriculture, he is hoping to take courses at Ridgetown that would allow him to use the technology that is offered to its full potential. Society member Marg Ross presented Jesse with his award.
The second announcement was the winners of the raffle ticket draw. The first prizewinner of $500 was Don Hicks, the second prizewinner of $250 was Chris Jakob, and the third prizewinner of $100 was Krystal Reimer. Congratulations everyone and happy shopping.
The society members would like to thank Stephen and Katherine DeGoey for opening up their lovely backyard to host the picnic. Thanks also to Katherine DeGoey and Denise Kersey who offered some helpful gardening hints and shared the latest information on this year’s newest plants.
Now that summer has arrived, the flowers are planted and there are no more meetings until September, the society members will still be busy overseeing the watering and weeding of the flowerpots, beds and planters.
The members should be proud of all that they have accomplished so far this year and we should be thankful to have such a devoted group of people who work so diligently to beautify our town.
Gladiolus provide beautiful summer colour
Planted in the garden, most gladiolus varieties today will bloom in about 90 days. For cut flowers all summer use a staggered planting schedule, planting a few glad bulbs every 10 to 14 days for about ten weeks. This will help extend the blooming period throughout the summer to fall.
Some gladiola bulbs will produce a bloom twice if the first flower is removed as soon as it starts to bloom. Be careful not remove any of the leaves from the stem when cutting the bloom. This is easily done by sliding the knife down the stem and bending the spike to the side, letting the base snap at the knife.
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 is to try planting the corm on its side. The shoots will grow sideways for several inches before growing upright. 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 10-12 inches tall before you start to hill them up. Plant 6 or 8 corms together in the same hole. This will make a sturdy cluster.
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 gladiola flowers either in early morning or late afternoon, and use cut flower preservative and warm water. Changing the water frequently is important and the blooms 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 colour.
Gladiolus bring beauty and colour to the gardens and flowerbeds throughout the summer.
Marg Ross of the Leamington Horticultural Society presented the society’s student award to graduating UMEI student Jesse Driedger.
BILL PLUMB
In the back yard...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - Page 13
United Mennonite Educational Institute
Community Awards
Kinsmen Award ($500): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
Leamington Rotary Club Bursary ($1000): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
My United Communities Credit Union ($1000): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
Essex County Associated Growers Scholarship ($1000): Jesse Driedger, Grade 12
Leamington District Agricultural Society Bursary ($500): Jesse Driedger, Grade 12
UMEI Class of 2013
Back row: Derek Tober, Mitchell Brown, Jake Klassen, Arthur Bennett, Emmett Shuttleworth (Ontario Scholar). Middle row: Abby Neufeld Dick (Ontario Scholar, Valedictorian, Governor General Academic Medal Recipient), Ashton Fehr, Jesse Driedger (Ontario Scholar), Erin Tiessen (Ontario Scholar). Front row: Jennifer Fehr, Lena Redekop (Ontario Scholar), Bryanne Pierce
UMEI Graduation Awards & Scholarships 2012-2013
• Leadership Award ($100): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
• Religious Studies Award ($100): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
• Vocal Award ($100): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
• Grade 12 Math Award ($100): Abby Neufeld Dick
• English Award ($200): Jessica Epp
• Technology Award ($200): Amanda Enns
• Female Senior Athlete of the Year ($100 and plaque): Hannah Toews
• Male Senior Athlete of the Year ($100 and plaque): Derek Toews
• Mr. Nick J. Driedger Memorial Award ($100): Erin Tiessen, Grade 12
• Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award (pin): Lena Redekop
• Kevin Allard Strength of Character Award ($250): Mitchell Brown, Grade 12
• Rachel Nicole Cornies Memorial Award ($400): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
• Mennonite Foundation of Canada Spirit of Generosity Award ($225): Jesse Driedger, Grade 12 (More on Page 14)
East Mersea Public School Class of 2013
Academic Proficiency: Camden Driedger. University of Windsor Academic Certificates: Camden Driedger, Noah Weber, Tyler Shagat, Michelle Velea, Tess Hodgson-Munro.
English Award: Laura Friesen.
Math Award: Noah Weber.
French Academic Award: Noah Weber.
University of Windsor French Certificates: Camden Driedger, Thomas Redekop, Aracia Hutnik. Science Award: Camden Driedger.
UMEI Grad awards
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Geography Award: Gage Gabriele.
History Award: Laura Friesen.
Arts Award: Ian Webber.
Athletic Awards: Tyler Shagat, Acacia Hutnik. Grade 8 Graduation - School Awards
Most Improved: Tyler Shagat, Emerson Tell.
Ontario Principals Certificate: Thomas Redekop.
LDSS Lions Award: Tess Hodgson-Munro
Lioness Award: Dakota Stevenson.
EMSAC Award: Alyee Church.
• Rev. J.C. and Agatha Neufeld Award ($800): Jennifer Fehr, Grade 12
• Mrs. Katie Hamm Memorial Citizenship Award ($500 and plaque): Erin Tiessen, Grade 12
• Robert J. Tiessen Award ($500): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
• Mennonite Savings and Credit Union Peace in Action Award ($500): Erin Tiessen, Grade 12
• Mennonite Savings and Credit Union Peace in Action Award ($500): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
• Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited Award for Science and Agriculture ($1000): Jesse Driedger, Grade 12
• W.T. Huntingford Memorial Award ($1000): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
• Essex Animal Hospital Award for Science ($1000): Abby Neufeld Dick, Grade 12
• Kevin Konrad Memorial Scholarship ($1182.43): anonymous
• Alumni Scholarship ($1000): Emmett Shuttleworth, Grade 12
• Alumni Scholarship ($400): Lena Redekop, Grade 12
• Alumni Scholarship ($400): Jesse Driedger, Grade 12
Gore Hill Public School Class of 2013
The 2013 Gore Hill Public School Grade 8 graduating class, in alphabetical order: Jagger Ascott, Muhammad Bakaa, Tiffany Benuik, Jordyn Clark, Madisyn Clark, Kayla Collison, Tatum Davison, Julia Dick, Conner Dufour, Joshawa Dyck, Nicholas Dyck, Brett Enns, Alexander Epp, Christopher Ewing, Jennifer Fehr, Sarah Friesen, Hunter Fulmer, Michael Fulmer, Kyle Gagnon, Devon Gordon, Dawson Iles, Hannah Jakob, Dakoda Kines, Brayden Klemens, Austin Lauzon, Taylor Meloche, Serena Pallotta, Robert Pare, Peter Parrott, Jada Schiefer, Hunter Tiborcz, Lauren Tiessen, Jenna Toyne, Ryan Wall, Taylor Ward.
WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.
IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.
THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 3250953.
PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN to all ages under 30 for the Wheatley Optimists 10th Annual Wheatley Idol Competition . There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall winner receives a recording package. Pre-register early. Registration is limited. Preregister early by filling out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.yolasite.com. For more info contact event organizer Darla Janzen 519-825-9897 ext. 3.
SUMMER AT LEAMINGTON LIBRARY - Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays until July 31. Join us this summer for a great session of stories, songs and activities for children 0-6 years of ages. Or Thursdays, until August 1 at 3:00 pm. GO! Summer Reading Club - Kids, get ready to have an adventure this summer with this year's TD Summer Reading Club “Go!” theme! Join us for a great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts! You will journey to places near and far and have lots of fun! Lego Challenge - Tuesday, July 16 at 10:30 am. Dewey ChallengeTuesday, July 30 at 10:30 am. Learn to Knit with LeeLee HatsSaturday, July 20 at 10:30-11:30 am. Thursday, July 25 at 10:3011:30 am. Saturday, August 3 at 10:30-11:30 am. The StoryLady and Hambone Show Children's literature brought to life with music, fun and frolic! The show features storytelling, interactive songs, drama and puppetry. Join us for a fun filled program. For ages 5-10. Tuesday, August 13 at 11:00 am. Please register online or at the library for all these programswww.essexcountylibrary.ca
SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Childcan Golf Tournament in memory of Sherra Howe at Talbot Trail Golf Club. 2:00 p.m. tee-off time, 4-6 golfers per team. To register and for more info call Greg at the golf course 519-825-4521.
• Alumni Scholarship ($200): Bryanne Pierce, Grade 12 Gore Hill P.S.
Award Winners
• Principal’s Award: Muhammad Bakaa
SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Southwest Outdoors Club 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Wheatley Harbour. Hotdogs, pop, chips, prizes.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 & SUNDAY, JULY 21 - The Arts Society of Kingsville will be holding its inaugural members' show and sale of fine art and fine crafts on the lawn of Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. The event will have original art from local artists and live entertainment. Go to www.artssocietyofkingsville.com for more details.
MONDAY, JULY 22 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St. would like to invite all those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet to come and share a meal together. No charge.
THURSDAY, JULY 25 - The Pelee Past Questers #1498, an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education, will meet 1:00 p.m. at the North American Black Historical Museum, 277 King St., Amherstburg. Curator Kenn Stanton will lecture on black history in the area, share a story and lead the tour. Meeting to follow at Waterfront Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Guest are encouraged. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.
• Citizenship: Austin Lauzon and Jordyn Clark
• Drama: Lauren Tiessen Academic Proficiency: Tatum Davison
• French Award: Alexander Epp
• Geography: Jenna Toyne
• Science: Tatum Davison
• Language Arts: Brayden Klemens
• Male Athlete: Brayden Klemens
• Female Athlete: Madisyn Clark
• Valedictorian: Julia Dick
• Math: Muhammad Bakaa
• History Award: Brayden Klemens
• Medals for Art: Taylor Meloche and Nicholas Dyck
• Alumni Awards: Ryan Wall, Tiffany Beniuk, Sarah Friesen, Michael Fulmer and Jada Schiefer
• Letter Awards: Jordyn Clark, Madisyn Clark, Dakota Kines, Jada Schiefer, Ryan Wall, Brett Enns, Lauren Tiessen, Tatum Davison, Brayden Klemens, Julia Dick
Queen Elizabeth public School Class of 2013
Queen Elizabeth Public School 2013 Grade 8 graduates, in alphabetical order: Benien Al-Askar, Tosha Biekx, Maria Blatz, Kenny Blemings, Emma Bowden, Mackenzie Butler, Kaitlyn Chapman, Allison Chopchik, Clinton Clements, Matthew Coppola, Tatiana DaParteira, Erin Enns, Frank Epp, Anthony Fehr, Chenoa Fenn, Shannon Fowler, Marshall Garrod, Joe Gebrail, Eric Gee, Margaret Harms, Nickolas Harrison, Travis Ives, Cirstien Johnston, Nick Klassen, Trudy Knelsen, Austin Lamb, Emily Lamb, Katlynn Lane, Chu Lar Wah, Mathew Meek, Michael Melo, Emily Menard, Dany Meng, Connor Moniz, Justin Myer, Miranda Myer, Jimmy Neufeld, Marisa Perry, Nincya Ramos, Salomon Recinos Rivas, Lina Redekop, McKenna Redfern-Robertson, Austin Reid-Birch, Johan Reimer, Nay Moo Shar, Jessica Steffen, Ryan Terron, Keanna Thompson, Gian Tullo, Kay Min Tun, Bailey Turner, Sara Wiebe, Kaden Wille, Spencer Willms, Daniel Wiper-Meloche, Susie Wolf, Nathan Wolters.
Queen Elizabeth Award Winners
• Valedictorian: Nathan Wolters
• Math: Nick Klassen
• Language: Dany Meng
• History: Nincya Ramos
• Geography: Lina Redekop
• Science: Anthony Fehr
• French: Chenoa Fenn
• Visual Art: McKenna Redfern-Robertson
• Ontario Principals Council: Dany Meng
• Robert Raine Citizenship: Joe Gebrail
• Grads’ Choice Male: Nathan Wolters
• Grads’ Choice Female: Emily Lamb
Award Winners
• Valedictorian: Chanelle Pinard
• DOC Award: Maia Bradt
• Unsung Hero: Rebecca Froese
• Sunny Disposition: Assil Kurdi
• Athlete of the Year: Rachel Stewart
• Creative Arts: Tam Do
• Outstanding Student: Vincenza Bianco
• Principal’s Award for Leadership: Chanelle Pinard
• Student of the Year/ LDSS Award: Emily Penner.
• Scholastic Award: Andy Nguyen
• University of Windsor Awards: Maia Bradt, Tam Do, Ryann Friesen, Meraj Haq, Andy Nguyen, Emily Penner
• Bronze ‘M’: Emily Penner
• Music: Miranda Myer
• Robert Rumble Awards: Eric Gee, Allison Chopchik
• Athlete Awards: Anthony Fehr, Emily Menard
• Queen E Plaque: Dany Meng
• School Letters: Nathan Wolters, Allison Chopchik, Emily Menard, Anthony Fehr
• LDSS Lion Award: Margaret Harms
• English Language Award: Maria Blatz
• University of Windsor Certificates for Academic Achievement: Dany Meng, Nathan Wolters, Erin Enns, Anthony Fehr, Nick Klassen
• Council for Exceptional Children: Mat Meek
Mill Street Public School 2013 Grade 8 graduates, front row left to right: Dylan Dundas, Rachel Stewart, Ryann Friesen, Rebecca Froese, Enza Bianco, Austin Kay. Middle row: Andy Nguyen, Korny Wiebe, Tam Do, Katherine Selaya Ayala, Kayla Guzman, Emily Penner, Assil Kurdi, Chanelle Pinard, Brendan Fields. Back row: Meraj Haq, Tarren GirouxMifsud, Judy Penner, Jonathan Fehr, Haley Ferarri, Tyler DenHollander, Darcy Vandale, Tyrell Ripley-Davis, Stephanie Cedillos, Corney Wiebe, Maia Bradt, Alex Peters.
Cardinal Carter
Principal’s Honour Roll
Cardinal Carter Secondary School
• Maggie Aziz
• Kirsten Campbell
• Haley Clark
• Mary-Catherine Croshaw
• Lauren DiMenna
• Grace Enns
• Spencer Farias
• Michael Gaspar
• Christina Gaspard
• Ahmad Halabi
• Michelle Hernandez
• Brittney Hillman
• Gabrielle Ingratta
• Madison Keller
• Simon LeBlanc
• Marina Liovas
• Tara Malenfant
• Joseph Najem
• Alex Porrone
• Nicole Ricci
• Sarah Saido
• Caitlyn Schiefer
• Charbel Tannous
• Anthony Thachuk
• Sarah Trocchi
• Falisha Verissimo
• Brittney Youssef
• Kristyn Zioutis
• Alessia Zonta
Cardinal Carter Honour Roll
• Maxwell Arquette
• Carlie Becigneul
• Shayne Campbell
• Enrique Cardoso-Ingratta
• Dominique Chibante
• Nicole Darel
• Matteo Del Brocco
• Steven Dunn
• Joshua Duplessie
• Allison Feltz
• Brandon Fontaine
• Mitchell Freitas
• Alessia Gabriele
• Brian Gaio
• Natasha Gaspar
• Beth Grass
• Krystin Ives
• Susan Jacobs
• Alice Khalil
• Michael Mastronardi
• Morgan McCarthy
• Brandon Medeiros
• Dylan Murray
• Sarah Oswald
• Jade Parent
• Steven Piroli
• Bianca Reid
• Carleigh Ross
• Kayla Salive
• Kaila Sleiman
• Kelsey Sleiman
• Adam Slikboer
• Jillian Staley
E. Amonite
C. Batalha
E. Beyer
D. Brimner
D. Chalmers
P. Chortos
A. Feltz
L. Festa
B. Georges
K. Grignion
T. Grilo
D. Gyori
R. Leal
Enns
J. Jackson
D. LeClaire
C. Mahon
B. Nohra
M. Noor
& Action:
Achievement Award:
T. McNeil
J. Parsons
P. Raffoul
Q. Rawlings
C. Harris R. Huber A. Jabbour
M. Shultz
Amonite
Major C Award: Grace Enns, Mary-Catherine Croshaw, Maggie Aziz, Brittney Hillman, Krystin Ives, Alessia Zonta, Madison Keller, Joseph Najem, Jade Parent, Carleigh Ross, Anthony Thachuk, Sarah Trocchi, Noah Vezina • Salutatorian: Bryan Dutot • Judy Ouellette Memorial Peer Ministry Award: Jessica Kiteley • Commitment to Technology Award: Beth Grass, Sarah Trocchi • Commitment to French Immersion: Christina Gaspard • Father Vincent Gleeson Award: Felisha Verissimo • Visitation Parish Christian Spirit Award: Joshua Duplessie • Gov. Gen’s Award: Haley Clark
Grade 12 Proficiency Award: Haley Clark • Lt. Gov’s Community Volunteer Award for Students: Grace Enns • Cougar Champion: Katie Willms, Musa Massad, David Dahl
• Commitment to Catholic Faith & Action: Grace Enns
• Student Parliament Award: Katrina Paty • Cardinal Carter Prom Award: Bianca Read, Morgan Amicone • SHSM Award for Construction: Raymond Van Braeckel
• SHSM Award for Horticulture: Emilio Mastronardi
Margaret D. Bennie Public School Class of 2013
M.D. Bennie Public School held their Grade 8 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 19 at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Leamington. The 2013 Grade 8 grads, in alphabetical order, are: Diego Avila, Dawson Baldwin, Ashley Bodyk, Allan Botham, Skylar Camara, Adrien Chalmers, Rayna Chrcek, Cheyenne Church, Karlee Clark, Sebastian Damm, Brooke Dewhurst, Kristopher Dueck, Camryn Enns, Noah Friesen, Cole Greene, Eva Guenther, Peter Hatzis, Chelsea Hickson, Sydney Hildebrandt, Colton Horne, Liam Jeffery, Connor Johnston, Grace King, Carson LaBute, Kelsey LaCount, Eric Lein, Bradley Mantha, Adan Martinez, Abbey Morin, Adriana Neufeld, Helen Neufeld, Bryn Parent, Lisa Schmidt, Mackayla Simpson, Bailey Stamatopolous, Kaylee Tamburo, Lisa Teichroeb, Lisa Thorpe, Jade Vanoorschot, JoAnna Weil, Tony Wiebe.
M.D. Bennie Award Winners
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church
East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am
Calvary Church
North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
BAPTIST
Calvary Baptist Church
475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-326-0876
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
First Baptist Church
3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:45 am
Heritage Baptist Church
555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400
Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church
589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church
311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services
9:30 am (Germ), 10:30 am (Eng)
Sonshine Lutheran
194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179
Thurs. Bible Study 7 pm Worship Sercvice Every Sun.10 am MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services
10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am & 11:00 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10 am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
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 Free bus rides available 519-322-2316
Sunday Worship 10 am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy)
10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English)
3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)
Noon (Portuguese, English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)
280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church
9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church
1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157
Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am
UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda
2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Cardinal Carter Subject Awards
• Dance: Deanna Abbruzzese
• Music: Maxwell Arquette, Martin Shultz, Bonnie Trealout
• Religious Education: Carlie Becigneul, Haley Clark, Grace Enns
• Calculus & Vectors: Haley Clark
• Mathematics: Haley Clark
• Biology: Haley Clark, Marina Liovas, Sarah Saido
• Chemistry: Haley Clark, Michelle Hernandez
• Physics: Anthony Thachuk
• English: Haley Clark, Mary-Catherine Croshaw, Brandon • Fontaine, Michelle Hernandez
• Business Leadership: Mary-Catherine Croshaw
• Canadian & International Law: Mary-Catherine Croshaw, • Spencer Farias, Nicole Ricci
• Core French: Mary-Catherine Croshaw
• Principles of Financial Accounting: Spencer Farias, Bianca Read
• French Immersion: Charbel Tannous
• French Immersion Religion: Christina Gaspard, Charbel Tannous
• Communications Technology: Beth Grass, Sarah Trocchi
• Green Industries: Beth Grass, Carleigh Ross (SHSM)
• Construction Engineering: Brayden Guilbeault, Tyler • Loeppgy, Adam Slikboer, Patrick Szymanski (SHSM), • Raymond Van Braeckel (SHSM)
• Healthy Active Living: Brittney Hillman, Caitlyn Schiefer
• Individuals & Families In a Diverse Society: Susan Jacobs
• Challenge & Change in Society: Susan Jacobs
• Advanced Functions: Marina Liovas
• World History: Patrick Malolepszy
• Computer Engineering: Brandon Medeiros
• Transportation Technology: Brandon Medeiros
• Hospitality & Tourism: Alicia Rodrigues
• Visual Arts: Sarah Trocchi
• Foundations of Mathematics: Noah Vezina
• Principal’s Award: Abbey Morin
• Visual Arts Award: Noah Friesen, Bailey Stamatopolous
• Drama/Dance Award: Brooke Dewhurst, Abbey Morin
• Music Award: Colton Horne, Abbey Morin
• Health & Physical Education Award: Peter Hatzis, Sydney Hildebrandt
• French Award: Liam Jeffery, Kelsey LaCount
• French Certificates of Merit: Karlee Clark, Brooke Dewhurst, Kris Dueck, Camryn Enns, Peter Hatzis, Chelsea Hickson, Sydney Hildebrandt, Abbey Morin, Adriana Neufeld, Lisa Teichroeb
• Math Award: Kris Dueck, Liam Jeffery
• English Award: Brooke Dewhurst, Kris Dueck
• Science Award: Camryn Enns, Kelsey LaCount
• History Award: Abbey Morin, Lisa Teichroeb
• Geography Award: Chelsea Hickson, Kelsey LaCount
• Proficiency/Top Academic Achievement: Chelsea Hickson
• Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Certificates: Brooke Dewhurst, Kris Dueck, Camryn Enns, Peter Hatzis, Chelsea Hickson, Sydney Hildebrandt, Liam Jeffery, Abbey Morin, Adriana Neufeld, Lisa Teichroeb
• Citizenship Award: Adriana Neufeld
• Most Improved Student Award: Peter Hatzis, Eric Lein
• CEC Award: Eva Guenther
• Sportsmanship Award: Noah Friesen
• Athletic Awards: Lisa Teichroeb, Colton Horne.
• Lion’s Award: Chelsea Hickson
• The Bronze “B” Awards: Chelsea Hickson, Sydney Hildebrandt, Liam Jeffery, Abbey Morin, Lisa Teichroeb.
55 Erie St. North Leamington 519-326-3665
Ruthven Public School graduation
The Ruthven Public School Class of 2013 grade 8 graduation was held Wednesday, June 26. Following the entrance of graduates, principal Bill Cervini welcomed the families and friends and diplomas and student awards were presented.
Ruthven Public School graduating students are: Brianna Boucher, Zakarie Braun, Emma Brown, Tyler Dillen, Zachary Dillen, Cristina Dyck, Katharina Fehr, A.J. Fera, Jaydon Fetter, Albert Friesen, Isabel Gossen, Judy Guenther, Michael Hernandez, Luther Heys, Daniel Hiebert, Mary Hildebrandt, Joshua Isley, Julie Kersey, Justina Klassen, Kathie Lyn Kroslak, Randy Neufeld, Taylor Niefer, Christopher Quinlan, Trevor Reimer, Assad Saad, Agnes Sawatzky, Jared Stanley, Emily Will. Student Awards
• Athletic Awards: Justina Klassen, Jaydon Fetter
• History Award: Katharina Fehr
• Geography Award: Isabel Gossen
• Language Arts Award: Jaydon Fetter, Kathie Lyn Kroslak
• Music Award: Judy Guenther, Agnes Sawatzky
• Math Award: Joshua Isley, Justina Klassen
• Science Award: Jaydon Fetter, Michael Hernandez
• French Award: Justina Klassen
• Visual Arts Award: Isabel Gossen
• Drama and Dance Award: Zakarie Braun, Joshua Isley
• Outstanding Academic Award: Kathie Lyn Kroslak
• Ontario Principals Council Award: Judy Guenther
• Triple A Award: Michael Hernandez, Isabel Gossen
• Unsung Hero Award: Tyler Dillen
• Citizenship Award: Mary Hildebrandt, Cristina Dyck
• Most Dedicated Award: Kathie Lyn Kroslak
• Special Achievement Award: Agnes Sawatzky
• Council of Exceptional Children Award: Emma Brown
• Most Improved Student: Daniel Hiebert
• School and Community Spirit Award: A.J. Fera
• Spirit of Optimism Award: Zakarie Braun, Emily Will
• Jim Miller Sportsmanship Award: Zachary Dillen
• Valedictorian Address: Joshua Isley
• Honour Roll: Zachary Dillen, Cristina Dyck, Katharina Fehr, Jaydon Fetter, Isabel Gossen, Judy Guenther, Michael Hernandez, Daniel Hiebert, Mary Hildebrandt, Joshua Isley, Justina Klassen, Kathie Lyn Kroslak, Emily Will
LDSS School Letters
Academic L
Christopher Adams
Alexandra Bailey
Meghan Belch
Drew Bowman
Terry Brouwer
Riley Brown
Paulina Bueckert
Justin Collison
Shelby Davison
Thao Do
Jacob Dyck
Malissa Dyck
Brittany Epp-Ducharme
Rebecca Friesen
Kerra Gradwell
Stephanie Klassen
Julena Neufeld
Brittany Omdal
Arpit Patel
Keta Patel
Tyler Sawatzky
Rachel Simpson
Holley Taves
Tanya Tewari
Melissa Turnbull
Leadership L
Christopher Adams
Taylor Balkwill
Drew Bowman
Kassandra Kay
Reagan Mastronardi
McKenna Pearce
Erica Tilley
Arts L
Christopher Adams
Meghan Belch
Paulina Bueckert
Marshall Buttl
Kim Hodgson
Derek Impens
Zachery Keane
Becky Lashmar
Tina Reddecop
Kiara Rodrigues
Rachel Simpson
Courtney Wiebe
Athletic L
Devon Bergen
Riley Brown
Paulina Bueckert
Rosela Bueckert
Brittany Carson
Matthew Chamberlain
Shelby Davison
Cornelius Froese
Kerra Gradwell
Dawson Hildebrandt
Greg Konrad
Monica Leng
Ashley Malott
Mostafa Mehry
Jeeric Penales
Amber Quick
Collin Seng
Erica Tilley
LDSS SCHOOL AWARDS
• SELKIRK SHIELD FOR HIGHEST STANDING IN GRADE 12 - Rebecca Friesen
• PRINCIPAL’S AWARD FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP
- Christopher Adams
• BUSINESS STUDIES EXCELLENCE AWARD - Courtney Enns
• CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES AWARD - Taylor Balkwill
• DRAMA DEPARTMENT AWARD - Becky Lashmar
• FRENCH DEPARTMENT AWARD - Rebecca Friesen
• MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT AWARD - Keta Patel
• MUSIC DEPARTMENT AWARD - Rachel Simpson
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AWARD
• PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Riley Brown
• VICE-PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Jeeric Penales
• SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AWARD - Keta Patel
• SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR CERTIFICATION
– BUSINESS - Jason Chanthavong, Courtney Enns, Kaitlyn Ferrar, Duncan Morden, Brittany Quick
• SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR CERTIFICATION
– HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM - Tamara Khaowoorn, Courtney Simpson, Rebeca Velea, Marissa Willms
• SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR CERTIFICATION
– TRANSPORTATION - Jacob Dyck, Ruben Fehr, Aron Friesen, Joe Grieve, Thomas Harrison, Erik Letkeman, Matthew Livingstone
• VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT AWARD - Paulina Bueckert, Tina Reddecop.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND SPECIAL AWARDS
• AL LAW MEMORIAL AWARD - $500 - Sarah Edh
• CENTENNIAL ALUMNI AWARD - $400 - Erica Tilley
• CHARTWELL’S BURSARY - $500 - Tyler Fulmer
• DAVID DICKSON MEMORIAL AWARD - $400 - Brittany Epp-Ducharme
• DOROTHY O’HERON MEMORIAL AWARD - $200Rebecca Friesen
• EDNA STUART ROSS MCWILLIAM AWARD - $125Jennifer Bartsch
• EILEEN AND TRENHOLME WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP - $5,000 - Keta Patel
• ELIZABETH J. FULLERTON MEMORIAL AWARD$100 - Cassandra Marteniano
CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Leamington District Secondary School
• Christopher Adams
• Sydney Arthurs
• Alexandra Bailey
• Jennifer Bartsch
• Meghan Belch
• Drew Bowman
• Morgan Brothers
• Terri Brouwer
• Riley Brown
• Paulina Bueckert
• Rosela Bueckert
LDSS Ontario Scholars
• Justin Collison
• Shelby Davison
• Thao Do
• Diana Domingues
• Jacob Dyck
• Malissa Dyck
• Tina Dyck
• Sarah Edh
• Brittany Epp-Ducharme
• Rebecca Friesen
• Kerra Gradwell
• Jarrod Philip Grineau
• Jocelyn Hurst
• Kassandra Kay
• Stephanie Klassen
• Becky Lashmar
• Monica Leng
• Jordan Letkeman
• Daniel Maniaci,
• Reagan Mastronardi
• Joshua McVeigh
• Nuralhuda Muaid Khizir
• Julena Neufeld
• Brittany Newman
• Brittany Omdal
• Arpit Patel
• Keta Patel
• Lena Peters
• Andrew Prevett
• Tyler Sawatzky
• Erin Schmenk
• Courtney Simpson
• Rachel Simpson
• Holley Taves
• Tanya Tewari
• Lauren Towle
• Melissa Turnbull
• Rebeca Velea
• George Weldon
• Sandra Wiebe
• Ashley Wiens
• Marissa Willms
Governor General’s Academic Medal was presented to Rebecca Friesen Lt. Governor’s Community Volunteer Award was presented to Nicole Laporte
Migrant worker baseball league introduced
By Bryan Jessop
Being several hundred kilometres from home is no reason to miss out on a season of baseball.
Through the local Migrant Worker Community Program, a hardball league has been introduced to offshore seasonal workers throughout the Leamington area. Roughly 75 to 80 players have formed five teams, playing weekly games at 5 p.m. each Sunday at Kinsmen Fields on Seacliff Drive.
The league was formed by former Mexico resident Isaac Geisbrecht, who came up with the idea after talking to participating migrant workers during last year’s Labour Day weekend slo-pitch and soccer games against local OPP officers and staff members.
“A lot of them said they’d rather play fastball,” Geisbrecht explained. “When I started talking to them about starting a league, they were really excited about it.”
In its first year, the league is made up of five teams of 15 to 16 players each. About 20 of the league’s players are local while the remaining 75 per cent is made up of migrant workers.
Between word of mouth and the posting of flyers at local stores and workplaces, the league’s popularity has been growing steadily, with more players and spectators arriving at Kinsmen Field each Sunday. The 10-week regular season began May 5 and ended July 7 with two seven-inning games
played each day. Now that each team has played eight regular season games, playoffs will begin July 14. A championships team will be determined on the final day of playoffs, Sunday, Aug. 4.
The winning team will be presented with a trophy acquired by Migrant Worker Community Program chairperson and program supervisor Lorraine Gibson.
“They all work so hard, they deserve to have some-
thing they can get involved with and enjoy,” Gibson said.
Members of the winning team will also be offered free tickets to a Toronto Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre Sunday, Aug. 11 against the Oakland Athletics. Players from the other four teams interested in purchasing tickets will also be able to attend the game, work schedule permitting. The trip to Rogers Centre will be made by bus.
The season’s schedule, playoffs and celebratory Jays game visit have been arranged according to the contracts of many of the workers, who return to Mexico in late August
or early September.
All players in the migrant worker league have some experience with the game, including some who play in leagues in their native Mexico. While many expenses are covered by the MWCP, a portion of equipment and field rental costs are covered by local sponsors, including farms and other (Continued on page 22)
Migrant Workers Community Program chairperson and program supervisor Lorraine Gibson and newly-acquired operations manager Claudia Suarez present a trophy to be awarded to the winning team of the new migrant workers’ baseball league, scheduled with Sunday games at Kinsmen Fields.
Pictured here is one of five teams in the inaugural season of Leamington’s migrant workers’ baseball league, officially launched Sunday, May 5. The season will end with the playoff championship game Sunday, Aug. 4. Games are played each Sunday at Kinsmen Field, starting at 5 p.m.
Migrant worker baseball league introduced
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businesses that employ the players. Babkirk Tax Preparation is paying for field rental, while Zakaria Produce, West Point, Jakait Pac, Nature Fresh Farms, Mucci Pac and Jem Farms have also made contributions.
Each team, made up of players mostly in their late 20s and 30s, is assigned a coach while Geisbrecht takes care of scheduling umpires.
Based on feedback from players and spectators, Geisbrecht expects the league to grow for the 2014 season, featuring more players and teams.
“They’re really enjoying it,” he said. “They talk to their friends and family who are also here and then more show up for the next games.”
Gibson explained that Greisbrecht and his family, who own and operate JPI Sales and IAG Farms, are avid baseball fans who have gone to great lengths to make the new migrant workers league possible.
“Isaak has done a lot to make this happen,” Gibson noted.
For more information on MWCP initiatives and events, visit the website www.mwcp.xbuild.com/.
Left-handers lead Thursday night men’s league
The left-handed hitting team of Bob Charles led the way this past week in the Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League with 10 points to finish one ahead of Team Ben Hogan who had a total of nine.
Team Bobby Jones continued its fine play picking up eight points for the evening, finishing ahead of Team Jack Nicklaus who had a round of seven. Team Arnold Palmer was next with six points, while Team Gene Sarazen was fifth best another point back with five.
The remaining four teams of Tom Watson, Harry Vardon, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino all finished the evening with four or less points.
In the overall standings, in what has become a two-team race, Bobby Jones remains firmly planted in top spot with 54 points, while Team Gene Sarazen stands eight back in second place with 46.
Team Ben Hogan is sitting alone in third with 35 points, with the team of Sam Snead is another point back at 34. Team Arnold Palmer remains in fifth place with 33 points and Team Bob Charles has moved up to sixth place with 32 points.
In the individual competition, Geoff Dunmore led all shooters with a low gross score of two under par 33 and Mike Ferreira was next at even par 35. Tim Shultz and Mike Herbert tied for low net score with their net rounds of 30, while Claudio Sabelli was right behind them with a net 30.5.
In the closest to the pin shooters, Mike McDonald was a foot away on hole #3, while Charles LeBlanc was closest on hole #5. The longest putt of the night on hole #9 went to Wray Pollock.
In the league’s salute to the teams and players from the record-setting year of 1983, this week they honour Team Three of the Tomato Division where only two members of that group, John Penner and Ken Steingart, are still playing this year.
Other members of Team Three from 30 years ago included Colin Barrett, Emil Beleutz, George Gallagher, Jim Grant, Wayne Girardin, Greg Henderson, Orville Kennedy, Ed Larking, Tom Morland, Tom Reid, Mac Stewart, Walter Unrau, David Vlodarchyk and Bill Hutchinson.
Erie Shores ladies play the pro
Following golf, the Players of the
July
each given a box
The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies Players of the Month each received a box of Unico products following golf on Tues. July 2. From left to right are Gail Brown (May), Tym Brannagan (June), Carolyn Kelly (July).
The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league enjoyed their game July 2 when they played against their pro, Joel Epp. Flight winners were: A Flight - Nancy Flynn, B FlightJudy Butler, C Flight - Louise Gagne.
Chip-ins were: Anne Badz on #1, Diana Jones on #7, Jo-Anne Smith on #7, Leita Vines on #8, and Erika Grabb on #10.
Month for May, June,
were
of Unico products.
Congratulations!
IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of our Dad HOWARD NICHOLSON
JANUARY 10, 1924 - JULY 15, 2010
Dad,
Three years ago today you passed away suddenly, we never got to say good-bye or tell you all the things we needed to say.
Although we are grateful you did not suffer, life for us without you is not the same.
Dad, we never got to tell you how much we love you and that you were always kind with a heart of gold. You were the best dad any man could ever be and we miss your smile and laughter and your sense of humour. We wish we could have given you one last hug, we would have held you so tight we would have never let you go. We your family miss you terribly, forever close in our hearts you will always be. P.S. Don’t take any wooden nickels!
Loved and remembered everyday
God Bless you Dad - You were the Best!
Carolyn (Rob),Nannette (Ken),Michelle (Steve), Melissa,Rick and all your grandchildren
CONGRATULATIONS
DUNCAN MORDEN
on your Graduation from L.D.S.S. - 2013. We’re so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, Matt, Grandma, Uncle Tim & smiling down from heaven, Grandpa.
A BIG BIG THANK YOU
To everyone who participated in any way to give me a happy birthday. May God bless each of you.
Elaine Liebrock
Thank You
Albert & Patricia Chambers would like to express thanks to our family and friends for making our 50th anniversary (June 29, 2013) so special. We had the pleasure of visiting Hawaii for the start of our celebration. Our wedding vows were renewed at St Michael’s, the same church we were married in 50 years ago. Thank you to Father Pat. Thank you to our children & their families for the beautiful dinner we had at Colasanti’s. We would also like to thank everyone who attended and made this occasion complete. Our thanks to everyone for the lovely cards, gifts and well wishes we have received. We are very blessed to have been given the opportunity to celebrate this milestone, and to have such loving families & friends. A special thank you to our daughter Trish for all the running and planning she did, and to her brothers, Jeffrey and Michael and their families for backing her up. It was a truly beautiful day.We love all of you very much.
my heart For yesterday and you
LovedbyMargaret,Debbieandfamily, Steveandfamily,andJamesandfamily.
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of R O S A L I N D
S W E E T
July 13, 2010
Friends may think that we forget her
When at times we’re apt to smile,
But they little know the heartache
That hides ‘neath the surface all the while.
“Too dearly loved to be forgotten.”
Laura,Lois,Jane,Dorothy
No length of time can take away My thoughts of you today, Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories which will last forever Forever missed and never forgotten Love Always, Lindsay
Walter and Suzanne Balzer are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Jillian to Mathew Suta, son of Minke Suta and John Suta, on June 1, 2013 at Sprucewood Estate Winery. The couple will reside in Niagara Falls, Ontario as they continue their university studies.
OBITUARY
Edwin Cavers
Edwin Blake Cavers, January 5, 1929 - July 6, 2013. Peacefully at home with his family by his side, Ed returned home to be with our Lord.
Son of the late Marion Grace Cavers (Comber) and Robert Elmer Cavers (Wellandport). Beloved husband for 57 years to Lois Cavers (Kells), chosen father to George and Elaine Buschman, loving grandfather to Meaghan (Todd) and Logan (Kerry).
A lifelong farmer from Comber, Ed took great pride in his noble profession. Ed will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his witty sense of humor, his “Scottish stubborn streak”, his generous heart, and his honourable character.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday.
Funeral Service celebrating Edwin’s life was held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Rev. Thomas Kay officiated. Interment McDowell Cemetery, Comber.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Knox Presbyterian Church Music Fund or to Sleeping Children Around the World.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Proggers hot despite cooler temps
Finally, finally, the weather held up so 46 eager Proggers could indulge in their favorite pastime. Although the skies were cloudy and the temperatures far below what one would expect for July 2, these golfers were HOT.
In the skins competition, 10 golfers had their net birdies or better hold up. That left the winnings pretty slim for Don Chalcraft, Bill Conn, Mel Davey, George Turnbull, Jack Martin, Richard Reive, Ron Koop, Jeff Brown, Henry Hildebrandt and Joe Verhoeven. Each garnered a cool $7.
Topping the best Progs points of the day was Jeff Brown at +7, followed closely by Mel Davey with a +5. Gord Anderson, Garth Dennerley, Bob Park, Ron Koop and Ron Gagne got to share the $10. prize for third place.
Team A bested the other three teams by 7 points. Team members include Ken Luxford, Jack Martin, Gene Bouliane, Norm Beattie, Neil Reimer, Jeff Brown, Steve O’Hara, Roger Cote, Ward Hutchins, Wayne Gillett, and Mike Herbert. Brett Madden’s five-week winning streak came to an end but he will try again to start another streak next week.
Virtually every week strange occurrences pop up out of the blue. Last Tuesday, Bill Kelly provided the fodder for this section. Bill was the passenger in an electric cart with Harry Badz, who had just had cataract surgery. You might ask why was Harry driving when a more than capable Bill Kelly was available. The answer is forthcoming. While Harry got out of the cart to hit his ball, Bill was asked to move the cart. Perched on the “English” side of the cart, Bill reached over and turned the steering wheel – wait for it – on top of Joe Verhoeven’s three-wheel push cart. Joe’s mangled cart lay gnarled under the weight of Bill’s cart. Being hearty souls, the team lifted the electric cart off the lifeless body off of what is now a twowheeled cart. So you see, Harry was the proper person driving the cart. Even on a golf course one must follow the rules of the road. Look before you turn into oncoming traffic. Erie Shores had suffered its first near fatality. As Joe grieves, he will be happy to know that the cart is repairable. Bill is happy too, knowing that no charges have been laid.
Nolan Byron of the Sun County novice Crows launches a shot at the London Blue Devils net during a Zone 7 regular season game Saturday, July 6 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
LSCU U11 Boys win St. Thomas Cup tourney
LSCU U11 boys team, sponsored by Presteve Foods, captured the St. Thomas Cup Tournament on the weekend of June 2930. The boys opened up the tournament with three wins on the first day, earning a spot in the semi-finals on Sunday.
A good day for senior golfers
By Gordon Wonnick
Wed. July 3 turned out to be another good day for the Erie Shores Senior Golf League; however, I need to start this article with an apology to three guys for not reporting accurately last time. I reported that Ron Koop, Bob Dick, and Vic Marcovecchio all finished fourth in their respective flights when in fact they all finished tied for 3rd in their flights. Sorry guys, but I missed the small print.
In last week’s activities the 50/50 draw was won by Frank Dick and Vic Marcovecchio finished second.
In the closest to the pin competition, Gary Alderson was closest on hole 3 and Gary McRae was closest on hole 16.
In the longest putt competition Larry Roberts had the longest putt on hole 9 and Bill Stackpoole had the longest putt on hole 18.
In the team competitions they finished as follows: 1st - Neil Reimer, Jack Russel, George Turnbull and Gord Alderson; 2nd - Don Chalcraft, Cam McKay, Bill Stackpoole and Vic Marcovecchio; 3rd - Fred Klassen, Garth Dennerly, Barry Miller and Willy Krahn; 4thJerry Teed, Mike Getty, Roy Ruperts and Gary McRae.
The LSCU boys continued their dominant play in the semi-finals with a convincing win over Lambeth, advancing them into the finals.
In the championship
game LSCU faced a strong Sault Ste. Marie team. The LSCU boys continued with their solid defense, offence and goaltending to stay undefeated with a 2-0 victory to capture the Cup.
Mosquito Lakers mercy Cardinals
Solid hitting, smart base running and errorless defense led the Leamington Uni-Fab Enclosures Mosquito Lakers to an 18-7 win over the Amherstburg Cardinals in Sun Parlour League action last week.
Benny Bueckert and Kyle Fehr paced the Leamington attack with three hits each. Caleb Tiessen, Thomas Jennings, Eric Dominguez and Austin Neufeld had two hits each, while Eric Tavares, Zach Penner and Brayden Zuidema had single tallies.
The locals scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back en route to the impressive win.
Eric Wright started on the mound and earned the win. Bueckert, Penner and Tiessen all threw an inning of relief in the mercy-shortened contest.
The LSCU Under 11 boys team captured the championship cup at a tournament June 29-30 in St. Thomas. Team members are, back row left to right: Head Coach Frank Rodrigues, Colin Farias, Darby Lemieux, Tiago Balteiro, Tate Bowden, Kyle Rindlisbacher, Austin Severino, Coach Garry Symons. Front: Lekan Mustapha, Evan Jubenville, Cameron Symons, Alex Demers, Ryan Durocher, Dylan Paparola, Owen Ambrose. Front centre: Quinn Rodrigues.
Mosquito Lakers’ third baseman Russell Derbyshire applies the tag on the Amherstburg Cardinal player trying to steal third base. Catcher Thomas Jennings made the throw on the game ending play.
9 Erie St. N, Leamington
Try and try(out) again
A story about a major atom travel hockey team in Stouffville was recently brought to my attention, one that is neither mired in controversy nor portrayed as a feel-good be-all, end-all solution to all things negative.
Jessop’s
For the most part, that’s because the story is based on a new strategy that is rooted in the very essence of neutrality. This atom team’s tryouts included an unbiased ‘third party’ group of qualified volunteers recruited to help choose who made the cut and who didn’t. The idea was presented as a solution to biased coaching where players are selected based on who their parents are rather than which kids
have the skills and dedication to ice a competitive team. The group of neutral observers don’t know any of the players and therefore don’t know which individuals’ parents are the coach’s friends, neighbours, co-workers or relatives. Obviously, not all coaches make such considerations when cutting a specific player or putting him or her on the roster. It’s probably safe to say that most formulate their team’s line-ups based on which players can stand up to the competition rather than piecing together the opportunity to share a few beers with friends between Day 1 and Day 2 games of their kids’ tournament in Owen Sound.
The same unbiased system encourages coaches to finalize their rosters before choosing assistant coaches, trainers, managers, etc. It stands to reason that the ‘coach-assistant coach’ relationship could be a little icy (no pun intended) after the coach cut the assistant coach’s son or daughter.
The bottom line is that in some circles, the use of a neutral panel of evaluators would prove useful while in others it would be overkill. No doubt it would make sense to apply it to any sport where more kids show up to play for a travel team than there are positions to fill.
The undeniable fact of the matter is that tryouts are a part of life both within and beyond organized team sports. In the world of theatre, they’re called auditions, but are essentially the same thing. Ditto for bands seeking out a new drummer, bassist or what have you.
I can only imagine how many kids avoid trying out for a team based on the fear of being cut. Rejection is a tough pill to swallow, but if youths itching to play travel sports are consistently told that failing to make the roster isn’t the end of the world, the impact can be reduced.
Going back a few years, I once helped a friend bale hay on his family’s farm. Not being smart enough to wear gloves or a long-sleeved shirt, I finally looked down at my hands and forearms and noticed why they were so itchy.
“Damn, I thought I got cut a lot during my minor hockey days!” I thought to myself.
Yup, I became somewhat of an expert in travel team rejection, and not only in hockey. After being told no less than a thousand times that I should play basketball because of my height, I finally agreed to try out for my elementary school hoops team. The underlying purpose was more an effort to prove my point rather than make the team, since I didn’t enjoy the sport enough to spend more time within the walls of a school than was absolutely necessary.
Being only slightly more nimble in a pair of running shoes than on skates, it goes without saying that I didn’t make the team. I made an honest effort, but knowing that many a classmate was faster with a more accurate shot, I wasn’t terribly surprised or disap-
pointed. Besides, I had successfully made my point and the frequency of “hey, you should play basketball!” comments tapered off significantly. Fortunately, this was a few years before the masses found out that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.
At first glance, it would appear that trying out for a team backed by a limited number of players to draw from is a winwin — practically or even literally everyone who tries out makes the team. Nobody goes home rejected and the coach has no difficult decisions to make. Eventually, that team will come to realize that it is essentially a house league team in a division full of travel teams.
An outstanding example of this scenario played out in front of me several times as a reporter covering Kent County Secondary School Athletic Association (KCSSAA) events a few years back. Unlike the WECSSAA system, the Kent loop has a total of only 10 high schools, meaning there aren’t enough teams to divide into leagues of single-, double-, triple- or quad-A schools, especially with sports like hockey and football.
What typically unfolded was a Chatham-Kent version of the textbook food chain — the little fish like Dresden and Pain Court were devoured by mid-sized fish like Wallaceburg and John McGregor who were in turn gobbled up by the big fish — CKSS and Ursuline College Chatham. Sure, there were exceptions, but when the system’s only ‘AAAA’ team (UCC) squared off against an ‘A’ squad, the outcome was almost always predictable.
If I can offer a single snippet of advice to kids considering travel team tryouts, that advice would be NOT to fear rejection/getting cut. If it happens, move on, enjoy the ensuing season of house league and try again next year. Tryouts are a part of life that will one day transform into job interviews, where there are quite often dozens of applicants competing for ONE position. This is yet another subdivision in the City of Rejection where I don’t need a map or GPS. I once missed a job opening where I was one of only two people who submitted a resume. Ouch.
Sometimes, rejection is a blessing in disguise. In sports, you might not realize you enjoy the house league atmosphere more until you get cut by a travel team. In the career hunt, you might get turned down for a job that ends up being cut from the corporate budget a few months later (which was actually the case with the position I and one other individual applied for). Many years ago, a few friends and I were talking about how nerve wracking it can be to ask out a certain girl. One of my friends piped up and said something to the effect of “Usually, you don’t even know much about her. Sometimes, the worst thing she can say is ‘yes’.”
He was right, but it often turns out that the place you want to be is at the end of a path littered with disaster.
Kids free fishing derby this Saturday
The 10th annual Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Southwest Outdoors Club, will be held this Saturday, July 13 at the Wheatley dock.
Prizes for every entrant and awards in three categories will be presented: 8 years and under, 9-13 years, and 14-17 years.
The fishing derby runs from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. A free hotdog lunch will be provided for each entrant. Bait will be supplied for everyone. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and life jackets are recommended.
The Southwest Outdoors Club Kids Fishing Derby is held during Ontario Family Fishing Week, July 6-14, which means that a fishing license isn’t necessary for children and adults.
BRYAN JESSOP
Journal
Thursday, July 11th Games
Home Team Away Team Time Diamond
Saw Monkeys Guardian Pharmacy 6:15 PM Wheatley #1
Car Barn Dirty Farmers 6:15 PM Wheatley #3
Cartel Hutchins Monuments 6:15 PM Wheatley #5
Jose’s Grinders Unit 6:15 PM Wheatley #7
James Taylor Fishery Bashers 6:15 PM Wheatley #8
Caff’s Auto Repair BYE
Hansons make an appearance at SMSL
Southpoint Men’s Softball League Game of the Week: The Week 10 edition of the game of the week features James Taylor Fishery versus Hutchins Monuments. Hutchins came ready to play as they had James Taylor Fishery’s headstones already made prior to the game. They took this one 14-4 as the JTF pitcher Papa Grande struggled to find his groove and the team around him struggled to find their bats. In game 2 though, James Taylor Fishery would find their bats and took an early lead, nearly batting around the order in the first inning. With a new pitcher on the mound, the team rallied to take game 2 in what started as a blowout and ended in a nail biter 13-12. Justin Imeson had a solid night at the dish as did Harry “Benny” Toews.
Around the League: Dirty Farmers pulled off the first of two upsets of the night as they took both from Guardian Pharmacy. The first game was a decisive 8-2 victory and the second an equally decisive 17-5 win… The second upset of the night came when the Car Barn would not be the only winless team in the league and took both from the Saw Monkeys in a controversial affair. In this game, tempers got heated and
Southpoint Men’s Softball League
(SMSL) STANDINGS
the Hanson brothers made an appearance. The Car Barn got to finally enjoy celebratory drinks and food at their sponsor’s bar… Cartel won both from Team Unit 21-6 and 132… Bashers won two against Caff’s Auto Repair 14-6 and 24-15.
Week 9 Update: With the rain coming down, only Jose’s Grinders and the Bashers were able to complete both games. Jose’s managed to take both games from the Bashers and retain the number 1 spot in the standings. Jose’s won 15-8 and 10-1… The Car Barn lost the only game they were able to get in, 7-6 to Team Unit… Caff’s Auto Repair won 5-4 over the Dirty Farmers in their only game played… The Cartel prescribed some medicine to Guardian Pharmacy winning 6-1 in their only contest… Hutchins Monuments and Saw Monkeys did not get any games in. All games that have not been completed will be made up on July 18.
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The Leamington SC United U15 boys soccer team’s James Saba closes in on a LaSalle player trying to take control of a loose ball during first half action in a Thursday, July 4 game at Leamington Soccer Complex. With a late first-half goal, the Leamington team held on to a 1-0 victory to preserve its undefeated record.
Kyle Reid of the U13 mixed Leamington Lightning team is challenged for possession of the ball by a Kingsville South Shore Dental player during a Sun County Soccer League game played Thursday, July 4 at Leamington Soccer Complex. The Lightning won the game 1-0 with a goal about halfway through the second half. (SUN Photos)
Tough loss for Bantam Minors
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The Lakers Bantam Minor Team, sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating, traveled to Tecumseh on June 26 to take on the Tecumseh Rangers Minor Team in a tight game to the end.
Starting pitcher Aiden Massad kept the game close through two innings with the Rangers scoring one. With Mitchell Nicholson on the mound the Lakers got their bats going in the fourth, scoring three with a single from Mitchell, sacrifice bunt from Devin Mills, Ryan Wall with a double, and singles from Brett Enns and Kameron Wall making it a 3-2 ballgame for the Lakers.
In the top of the fifth, with Brandon Teichroeb drawing a walk and singles from Dawson Iles and Anthony Fehr, the Lakers tacked on one more but the Rangers posted four.
In the top of the sixth, Aiden Massad and Jared Hillier both hit doubles, Mitchell Nicholson, Devin Mills and Ryan Wall had singles and the Lakers scored three more making it a 7-7 ballgame at the end of six.
Jared Hillier pitched out the last two innings but unfortunately the Rangers had last bat and were able to score, making it an 8-7 loss for the Lakers.
South Buxton races turning attention to mid-season championships
After Saturday night’s rainout, local drivers at South Buxton Raceway are turning their attention to this weekend’s Mid-Season Championships.
The 2013 season hits the halfway mark with its midseason championship features for all four classes. Racing begins at 7 p.m.
Cottam drivers Denis DeSerrano and Rob Quick have combined to win six of the eight features in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods this season.
DeSerrano has led the points race since opening night, as he has four feature wins amongst his 14 track-leading checkered flags, including three nights when he won all three races. He holds a commanding 82-point lead over Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. Quick, who won back-to-back features on June 15 and 22, is 11th in points after missing one race night and posting three feature DNFs. Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano is the only other Essex County driver in the top 10 as he sits fifth. Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. and Ryan Beaulieu are tied for 21st.
The Mini-Mods were able to get in their heat races before rain forced an early cancellation on Saturday.
Quick won his heat race, for his 10th checkered flag of the season. Denis DeSerrano was fifth in the same heat. Rivait was fourth in the first heat and Norm DeSerrano eighth.
Essex’s Jim Ellis won his heat race in the Windride Sport Stocks, his first checkered flag since 2011. Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse was fifth, Kingsville’s Rob Young sixth and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis eighth.
Wheatley’s Steve Clements finished second to Merlin’s Steve Shaw in the first Sport Stocks heat, with LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic third, followed in order by Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse, Belle River’s David Bacon and Windsor’s West Bertozzi. Doris Lajeunesse is third in the division standings, but a distant 75 points behind the leader Eren Vanderiviere of Merlin. Clements is fourth, Bertozzi seventh, Young eighth and Patrick Lajeunesse 10th.
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released balloons in a pre-race ceremony honouring Rick Fryer, of Windsor. Rick’s daughter Becca, and sons Shane and Ray also took part.
Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Models never saw the track on Saturday as rain forced the early end to the race night.
Windsor’s Dan McIntyre is the highest Essex County driver in the Modified standings as he sits fifth, 76 points behind the leader Brian Speelman, of Chatham. Leamington’s Joel Dick is seventh, 10 points behind McIntyre. Dick leads the class with three feature wins, including the last two race nights on June 22 and 29. He also leads the class with six checkered flags. Essex’s Gerald Martin is eighth, Wheatley’s Justin Mills ninth, Belle River’s Mario Toniolo 12th and Tilbury’s James Beaulieu 14th.
Chatham’s Gregg Haskell leads the Late Model standings by 115 points over Chatham’s Brad Authier.
The four memorial races rained out on Saturday have been be rescheduled for Saturday, July 27.
A pre-race ceremony was held Saturday to honour Rick Fryer, a 47-year-old Windsor native who died last week. Several of the Windsor-Essex drivers brought their cars on the track to participate in the tribute, as Fryer worked on the crew of many local race teams over the years. He is survived by his daughter Becca, and sons Shane, who raced the last two years at South Buxton, and Ray.
Windsor-Essex drivers
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YARD & BAKE SALEFriday, July 12, noon - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Baked goods, bikes, boat, pictures, clothing, collectibles, books. 555 Talbot St. East, Leamington. jl10
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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The H. J. Heinz Company is a worldwide leader in the processed food industry and is currently seeking qualified individuals for:
SEASONAL FACTORY WORKERS
Required for Busy Season (July – mid October) $11.00/hour and shift premium if applicable. Time and a half after 44 hours per week. Please apply by filling out an application Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm in the Human Resources lobby:
H. J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. 148 Erie Street South Leamington, Ontario
The Community for Doctors Committee is recruiting a committed individual to act as a committee member.
The Community for Doctors Committee focuses on the recruitment and retention of Family Doctors in South Essex County; including, Kingsville, Leamington, Harrow, Essex and Wheatley. Leamington Hospital and the Hospital Foundation also have members sitting on the committee.
Members of the Committee meet 4 times a year and are expected to assist with the annual fundraising extravaganza. The focus of the meetings is to address recruitment and retention issues and initiatives.
The Community for Doctors Committee has realized significant success, reducing the shortage of physicians practicing in South Essex.
Interested individuals should send a letter detailing their background and desire to serve.
To:Community for Doctors Committee C/O Ross Barnwell 194 Talbot St. W. Leamington, ON N8H 1N9
Inquiries may be made by calling, 519-326-2373, ext. 4143.
Leamington Chrysler (1992) Ltd currently has an opening for a permanent part time receptionist.
Our receptionist is the first person our customers come in to contact with. We are seeking a pleasant, wellgroomed and personable person who will make our customers feel welcomed.
The candidate will have the following skills,
1. Ability to control a 7 line phone system. Ability to assist customers on the phone and transfer to proper departments.
2. Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
3. All other normal tasks required as receptionist.
Resumes will be accepted until July 24th, 2013. Please email to Suzanne@leamingtonchrysler.com
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Part Time Cook Wanted
Candidate must have the food safety handling course. Experience in retirement home setting preferred.
Forward Resume: Attention Trudy Willan, Administrator Meadows of Wheatley, 21205 Pier Road, Wheatley, Ontario N0P 2P0 or Fax: 519-825-3745 or email to: tmow06@aol.com
LOOKING FOR HANDYMAN to paint two rooms, I will supply the paint. Also looking for person to clean my house. Call 519-3221857 and please leave message. jl10
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NOTICES
MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STURGEON MEADOWS RESIDENTIAL SITE – STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
The Municipality of Leamington has commenced a Study to investigate options to develop a preferred alternative to provide retrofit improvements to the Sturgeon Meadows Residential Site dry storm pond to enhance stormwater quality as recommended in the Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE) March 2003 Document entitled “Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual”. This follows comments from the Ministry (MOE) after their Review and Approval of the “East Leamington Development Stormwater Management Facility” downstream of this study area off of Sturgeon Creek, due to the poor water quality of Sturgeon Creek. Every effort needs to be made to reduce the quantity of nutrients (phosphorus and nitrates) entering the watercourse.
This project is being planned under a Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects (Municipal Engineers Association, October 2000 as amended in 2007 & 2011).
A Public Information Centre (P.I.C.) has been planned to provide further information to the public and adjacent property owners to the Sturgeon Meadows Residential Site dry storm pond, regarding the project and to receive input and comments. Displays of study information will be available for review, including the preferred improvement option and preliminary cost estimate. Representatives from the Municipality of Leamington and Stantec Consulting will be present to discuss issues and concerns. (A copy of the displays can be viewed on the municipality’s web page at www.leamington.ca as of July 22, 2013).
The Public Information Centre (P.I.C.) is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at:
Municipality of Leamington, Public Foyer 111 Erie Street North / 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For additional information on this project, or to inspect a copy of the Class Environmental Assessment document please contact:
Allan Botham. P. Eng.
Michael Mastronardi, P. Eng. Manager of Engineering Services
Project Manager
Municipality of Leamington Stantec Consulting Ltd. 111 Erie Street North 140 Ouellette Place, Suite 100 Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z3 Windsor, Ontario, N8X 1L9
Tel: (519) 326-5716
Fax: (519) 326-2481
Tel: (519) 966-2250
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