Southpoint Sun July 25, 2012

Council Shorts for July 23

Tomato Festival is a Go

Monday evening, July 23, Leamington Council gave formal permission to the Tomato Festival to use Seacliff Park, have a liquor licensed area, and to have the Festival Parade on Erie Street. With these pro forma permissions, the Tomato Festival can officially go ahead on August 17, 18 and 19.

Correspondent

Oak & Erie Water Main Replacement

The intersection of Oak Street and Erie Street will be reconstructed in 2013, and as part of that reconstruction the water mains along Oak and down Erie will be replaced. It was recently noticed that the plan to replace the water main on Oak West to White Street would leave one short section of cast iron water main between White and Fox, so administration received permission at the July 23 council meeting to add this short stretch onto the project to try and save money. While the construction equipment is there and the road is already torn up, extending the replacement one block makes much more sense and will be less costly than to tear the street up again one year later to do a one block main replacement.

Municipal Council Receives a Raise

At the time the 2012 budget was struck Leamington Municipal Council refused its automatic pay increase until the policy could be reviewed to make sure that remuneration was not ‘out of line’. So, in July an ad hoc committee of residents met to review Council’s pay and recommend what should be done. That report reached Leamington Council Monday night.

In its report, the committee recommended that Leamington Council, members of the Police Services Board, members of the Committee of Adjustment, and local representatives to the Union Water Board all be covered by the same policy that says they should receive the identical economic increase as is awarded to all non-union employees of the corporation.

The effect of this was to give a 1% increase dating back to January of this year, and another 1% increase as of July first.

The total cost of this increase is $3,417.38. It will add about $350 to the yearly pay of a Councillor, about $430 a year to the Deputy-Mayor, and about $680 a year to the Mayor. The other increases are either $40 per year for a Chair, or $32 per year for a member of the Boards and Committee.

When the vote was taken, Councillor Verbeke and Deputy-Mayor Wright voted against adopting the report and its proposed policies. Questioned after the meeting, Councillor Verbeke admitted he had been confused, thinking the report proposed only what to do this year, as opposed to establishing a policy that would apply every year, and he indicated he supported what had been done. Deputy-Mayor Wright said that his opposition was based on Leamington’s high taxes and that he feels Council pay should be frozen until it is ‘middle of the pack’ for Essex County municipal politician pay rates. He acknowledged that this opposition was largely symbolic, and not due to the very limited impact the pay increase would have.

Devin Garganta performs Simple Plan’s ‘Summer Paradise’ as part of the Voices of Youth in Community Summer Jam Series, held at Seacliff Park from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 17. The 16-year-old Garganta, also a self-taught piano player, has played guitar for about six years. The first-of-its-kind event for the VOYC was followed with stops in Kingsville and Harrow the following two days. (SUN Photo)

Voices of Youth at Seacliff Park

By Bryan Jessop

The Voices of Youth in Community truly allowed the voices — and instruments — of local youths to be heard last week.

The VOYC, a division of the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County, held its first-ever Summer Jam Series last week, beginning with a gathering in Leamington’s Seacliff Park. The inaugural event was held Tuesday, July 17 from noon to 3 p.m. and was followed up by stops at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park the next day, and a third and final installment at the McAffe Street Park in Harrow July 19, also from noon to 3 p.m.

The event was free of charge to local youths ages 15 to 24 and included a free barbecue lunch for participating musicians. The Summer Jam Series also included leisurely games of volleyball and frisbee.

“We wanted to do this to reach out to youth, give them a chance to meet program coordinators and mentors and just to have fun,” said VOYC program coordinator Wanda Rodrigues. “It’s a chance for them to be a part of something, to meet other young musicians and make some new friends.”

The VOYC was formed by the United Way-funded Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in September of last year. For the most part, the program runs parallel to the school year, beginning in September and concluding in May with a season-ending celebration scheduled for June. The Summer Jam Series was an off-season, three-day event established in part to familiarize local youths with the VOYC’s programs, activities and meetings scheduled to help youths develop personal skills and create networking opportunities.

Despite afternoon temperatures that reached 45ºC (113ºF) with humidity, the Seacliff Park segment of the Summer Jam Series attracted 13 local youths.

“Not bad for our first time,” noted Rodrigues.

The VOYC is a youth leadership engagement program for youths as young as first-year high school students to 24. Last year, the organization held twice-monthly meetings and activities in Harrow and Kingsville, and this year Leamington’s Kinsmen Recreation Complex will be added to the itinerary — also twice per month starting in September

For the upcoming 2012-13 season, one of the attractions being planned by the VOYC is a camping retreat.

During its summer off-season, the VOYC is seeking out mentors to assume leadership roles for its youth-based membership. Mentors must be a minimum of 25 years old and reside in Harrow, Kingsville, Essex, Cottam or Leamington. These mentors will meet with VOYC youths for the first meeting of every month at either the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, the Harrow Youth Centre or Kingsville’s Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County headquarters. If they choose, these mentors may attend both meetings each month.

Mentors must also provide recent police clearance and attend training and orientation courses following an application and interview procedure.

Those interested in mentoring VOYC members can contact Rodrigues at 519-733-8983 extension 22 or e-mail her at wrodrigues@resourcenetwork.ca.

Voices of Youth in Community announcements and news can be followed on the website www.resourcenetwork.ca or by following the group on Twitter or Facebook.

Welcoming the grey skies

We expect and enjoy the sunny, hot weather that summer brings; however, most of us welcomed the rain that followed the recent, long, dry, hot spell. It possibly came too late or too violently to help the crops, but it gave many of us a reason to enjoy a little down time.

July has been a very exciting, busy month. My adventures began with sailing lessons at the Cedar Island Yacht Club, twice a week for three weeks. During our first night’s class, my friend and I stole sideways horrified glances at each other when we discovered there would be homework and a written test at the end of the sessions. What had she got me into? Our fears were quickly blown away as we set sail out into Lake Erie. On windy evenings, the boat keeled over and moved swiftly through the water. The sound of the wind in the sails, the waves splashing against the side of the boat, afforded us a peaceful quietness that relaxed us both, putting smiles on our faces. Our first and last nights were the best ‘wind-wise.’ Unfortunately, most evenings were calm and windless, obviously not a sailor’s delight, forcing us to be landlubbers. On those nights we learned to tie knots, recognize buoys and basically learn boating rules instead.

Lifestyles...

Sailing class has finished and both of us passed our test certainly with flying colours or monkeys. We received our official Canadian Yachting Association certification. Perhaps you’re wondering why we wanted to do this. In this area, we live near Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, and we should take advantage of it. Sailing is a wonderful, peaceful way to do so. It is both an environmental and cost efficient water activity, especially if you have a friend who owns a boat and needs crew! Fortunately, I have a brother-in-law and sister-in-law who are planning to purchase a boat and head to the B.V.I.’s this winter. I would love to be a useful visitor!

Appreciates use of word “challenged”;

detests “D-word”

Every week, approximately 10 friends gather in our pool for a strenuous hour of water aerobics. As I was writing this article, the time came and passed for my Thursday ‘aqua fit’ participants to arrive. The weather threatened rain and I’m guessing they didn’t want to get wet. LOL. Perhaps they simply took advantage of the excuse to enjoy an unscheduled moment, just like I did. It is an excellent workout, but sometimes, I think that these workouts may lead to my demise!

Last week everyone showed up, including a friend with her sister from out of town. They had been at a wine tasting earlier that day and brought some bottles for us to share after class. We visited and sipped outside on the deck for hours... and hours.

Monday night is ball hockey night and I am lucky enough to play on the best team out of the four. We may not necessarily be the most skilled passers or scorers, but we certainly know how to enjoy a cold brew and camaraderie after we have sweat buckets! Well, like I always say, “a good balance is key.”

The welcome rain replenishes not only the plants outside, but me as well. It allows some much needed couch and cuddle time; a slight detour from routine. There are stacks of books I can’t wait to crack open and enjoy. But until youknow-where freezes over and there is still ice at the rink, some routines will never change. Yep, some hardcore hockey nuts, including my husband, continue to play ice hockey rain or shine and love it!

What are you doing in your spare time?

Re: 5/l6/12 article on the RCMP Musical Ride being held at the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, Sept. 2-3

While reading up on back issues I’ve missed, I’d just like to take a moment to thank you for explaining so well what WETRA is all about. I especially appreciated the particular wording that you used, and I quote the wording: “commitment of enhancing the quality of life for physically, emotionally and psychologically CHALLENGED patients.” I would have preferred the word “individuals” instead of patients, but overall I thought it was an excellent set of words, especially the word CHALLENGED.

As a physically challenged person myself, I actually detest that “D” word. Yes, government still prefers to use the word “disability” and I guess there’s not too much we can do about that. Government lingo is government lingo. I find many organizations still refer to that terrible word and I’d like to think that in my lifetime I will see it gone for good.

Yes, I totally agree that I have a physical challenge, but I hope with God’s Grace that I overcome it each day, and I am confident there are many others that look at it this way too.

Again, thank you for describing it like you did. Warmest appreciation for a great paper! Kathy Hay, Amherstburg

SHANNON MATHESON

Peter Wood submitted this photo with the caption Feeding Time.

By Sheila McBrayne

Thanks to the quick actions of two men, all 15 people living upstairs at the Sunset Club (formerly The Village Inn or VI) escaped without injury in the early morning hours of July 18 as fire destroyed the entire building at the corner of Mill and Erie streets.

James Kirby awoke at about 5 a.m. that morning to the sound of fire. “At first I heard the snapping and crackling. When I opened the door I definitely could smell and see smoke,” said Kirby, 46. One of the first tenants he awoke was Justin Tuffin whose first reaction was to climb out the fire escape. “I went out the fire escape and seen the flames coming from the building, so I went back in to get everybody,” he said. Tuffin helped Kirby wake up all the residents. “We were banging on doors but then we started kicking them in to tell them to get out,” said Tuffin, 30. “They were’nt happy about it, but at least we got everybody out,” added Tuffin.

“Thank God for James. He was running up and down the hall banging and kicking doors in,” said Mary Patterson who lost her home and her job in the blaze. Patterson had lived upstairs for 14 years and also worked at the Sunset Club as a bartender. Tuffin also worked as a bouncer at the adult club. “It’s too bad. Andre (the owner of the building) had fixed up a lot of the apartments,” said Patterson.

A cab driver with Yellow Taxis who only gave the name Isaac said he came in to work early that morning at 5 a.m. and saw the flames shooting out of the building. I pulled up and started honking my horn to hopefully wake them up and called 911.

Tom Keown came home early Wednesday morning after spending the night at a friend’s house to find his home on fire. “I was up late doing laundry at a buddy’s and just stayed there. I heard about the fire this morning and got here as quick as I could,” said Keown who has lived at 47 Erie Street South for about 19 years.

Another unnamed resident was clearly upset by the loss. “My life is gone. Everything was in there,” he said.

Jen Robinson of the Leamington Salvation Army was on site Wednesday morning arranging for those displaced

to seek temporary relief at a makeshift location inside the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and made arrangements for the tenants to stay at a local motel. The Salvation Army also ensured that the tenants had clothes to wear as all fled in their pajamas.

By Bryan Jessop

More than 70 firefighters from Leamington, Kingsville and Lakeshore fire departments were required to extinguish a blaze at 47 Erie St. South in Leamington last week.

The Sunset Club, formerly The Village Inn was the scene of a fire that broke out shortly after 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18. The Leamington Fire Department was called to the site at 5:20 a.m. and utilized the assistance of Kingsville and Lakeshore stations, who arrived 10 to 15 minutes later.

“We’ve got a plan that lets us know how much equipment will be needed depending on the size of the structure that’s on fire,” explained Leamington Fire Department chief Chuck Parsons. “We knew right away we’d need their (Kingsville’s and Lakeshore’s) help.”

There were no injuries reported to emergency personnel or any of the 15 inhabitants of the second-floor dwellings, but one bystander — allegedly one of the 15 residents — was said to have been taken from the scene by ambulance.

The three combined fire departments took control of the fire at about 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, at which time Kingsville and Lakeshore firefighters were permitted to leave the scene. Some of the 29 Leamington firefighters sent to the site remained to extinguish hotspots, the last of which was doused at about 10 p.m. Firefighters remained on the scene until 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning to ensure no further flames emerged.

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Leamington municipal councillor John Jacobs (left) and Mike Owens of the Office of the Fire Marshal attended the scene of the Wednesday, July 18 fire that destroyed The Sunset Club at 47 Erie St. South.

(SUN Photos)

Fire at Sunset Club (former Village Inn)

Leamington Fire Chief Chuck Parsons (centre) was on scene co-ordinating the joint firefighting effort with Leamington, Kingsville and Lakeshore fire departments, as well as Windsor Essex EMS, the OPP and Salvation Army volunteers.

Leamington Fire Department firefighters were called onto the scene, along with Kingsville and Lakeshore Fire Departments, to battle a blaze at The Sunset Club at 47 Erie St. South. The fire was reported shortly after 5 a.m. and firefighters from the three departments spent the day dousing flames. Leamington OPP closed Erie Street South off from civilian traffic from Talbot Street to Russell Street. More than 70 firefighters worked together to contain the damage to one main building. (SUN Photos)

Leamington Wax Bakery

Sunset Club fire damage pegged at $2 million

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Parsons credits the situation’s injury-free status in large part to Essex-Windsor EMS personnel. The local fire chief explained that because of outdoor temperatures plus heat emanating from the building, EMS workers monitored the condition of firefighters to ensure vital signs such as blood pressure remained normal.

“It was the first time we’ve had something like that on a scene,” said Parsons. “To have no injuries in an operation that requires 70 firefighters is practically unheard of.”

Leamington OPP and Essex-Windsor EMS workers remained at the scene throughout the course of the fire, which billowed smoke that could be seen from several kilometres away Erie Street South was closed off to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic until 4:30 p.m. July 18. Setterington Street remained closed to vehicle traffic, as the fire departments and Office of the Fire Marshall officials used the Essex-Windsor EMS Special Operations Response Trailer parked near the Erie Street intersection as an office throughout the investigation.

Officials from the Office of the Fire Marshal arrived at the site of the fire in the early afternoon of July 18 and conducted their investigation along with Leamington firefighters, the Leamington OPP and representatives and engineers from local hydro and gas facilities.

While the insurance company plays a vital role in deciding the fate of the heavily damaged building, Leamington firefighters are not optimistic for the structure’s future.

“It looks like a total loss,” said Leamington Fire Department deputy-chief Mike Bradt after taking an aerial view of The Sunset Club from the ladder bucket of an LFD truck.

“Most of the fire damage was taken by the second floor, but the main floor has a lot of water and smoke damage.”

Demolition expert Marc Gagnon and consulting engineer Rick Patterson took a close-up view of the damage along with Bradt.

“The roof is completely gone,” said Patterson. “The top of the building is now one big skylite.”

The building that served as home to The Sunset Club, once known as The Auto Stop Hotel, has been one of Leamington’s downtown landmarks for more than 100 years.

Portions of the building’s wood framing were also eradicated by the fire and some walls had to be removed.

Marc

MONDAY NIGHTS - The Windsor Classic Chorale is looking for new members. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in South Windsor. We perform 3 - 4 concerts a year. Call the director at 310-292-8444.

TUESDAYS - Epilepsy Support group meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519-890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

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.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport people in Essex County and Chatham-Kent for dialysis treatments. Reimbursement of mileage is at .40 cents per km driven. We are in need of volunteer drivers to provide these essential appointments. To volunteer call 519728-1435, long distance 1-855-728-1433, or visit us at 499 Notre Dame St., Belle River.

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.

12-STEP PROGRAM FOR ABUSE FOR WOMEN AND MEN. BE SPA (Beyond Emotional, Sexual, Physical Abuse) is a 12-step program for abuse, modeled after AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). Move beyond the victim to victor! Address the core issues of the deep hurts that are affecting your life, resulting in poor relationships with yourself and others. Find inner peace, overcome the survivor/victim role and become the VICTOR! The power of this program takes you to a

healing place that lasts a lifetime. Sessions Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. For information call Connie at 519325-0723.

MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE SEEKING COUNSELLING SERVICES can contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County at: Crisis Line: 519-253-9667. Office line: 519253-3100. The Sexual Assault Crisis Centre has 25 years of experience providing profession counselling services to male survivors of sexual abuse within Windsor and Essex County. Services are free.

THE ESSEX COUNTY AMATEUR WINEMAKERS

GROUP IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Share tips, source supplies, taste and learn from other home winemakers. There are social events, tours, dinners and an annual wine competition. Some members grow and press their own grapes; some buy and blend juices; others use unusual fruits like elderberries and cherries. Membership $25 per year per couple. For info contact Jim Trofin: ctrofin@cogeco.ca

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 519 325-0953.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 - Leamington OPP and Faith Mennonite Church Bike Rodeo & Repair

Clinic for bicyclists and e-bikers at the church, 269 Sherk Street, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bike safety, driving habits, bike maintenance. Free inspections, bike and helmet adjustments, reflectors as well as refreshments, fun and entertainment. Freewill offering for CAS camperships appreciated. For info contact Ed Belanger 519-325-

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Department deputychief Mike Bradt take a bird’s eye look at the damage caused by a fire at The Sunset Club the previous day.

The trio had an uninterrupted view of second-storey rooms, as the building’s roof was destroyed by the fire.

Mike Ross led the investigation on behalf of the OFM, with assistance from Mike Owens, also of the OFM. It was expected to take a few days before they could determine a cause of the fire, as engineers and firefighters first had to ensure it was safe for investigators to enter the building. Since then, the municipality of Leamington has issued a No Enter Order because of the extensive damage and the building’s condition.

As of July 23, arson was not the suspect cause of the fire. The calculation of losses in monetary value was estimated at $2 million. Ross and Owens had to await the arrival of heavy machinery to remove damaged portions of the structure before they could begin a detailed investigation. Although the on-scene portion of the investigation has been completed, the OFM is still conducting interviews and has not yet declared a cause of the blaze.

The PUC and other municipal workers also assisted with the response to the fire, which Bradt described as one of the largest in Leamington over the past several years.

“There are a huge number of resources sitting here,” said Parsons.

The Sunset Club’s block went without electricity for several hours, as firefighters had to cut hydro wires to ensure their own safety while battling the inferno. Mill Street to Russell

Street along the west side of Erie Street South remained off limits to pedestrians throughout the investigation.

Throughout the ordeal, numerous local organizations assisted firefighters as well as the residents who occupied the second floor’s rental units. The Salvation Army offered temporary motel accommodations to the displaced occupants of the building while the UPS store across the street offered its facilities to emergency workers and Bradt’s Butcher Block provided firefighters with free barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers.

“The community has really supported us through all of this,” said Parsons.

0494 or Susanne Thiessen (FMC) 519-3266391.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 - The Kidney Foundation is presenting the 6th Annual Biz X Beach Jam Volleyball Tournament at On the Beach Volleyball in Tecumseh. Play ‘under the lights’ at this mixed sixes tournament, which begins at 5:00 p.m. and features a pig roast buffet and a $700 cash prize for the winning team, as well as prizes for the highest fundraisers. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $60 in pledges per person or $360 collectively as a team. To register or for more information visit www.kidney.ca/beachjam.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 - Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. (Note: new clinic location) from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 - The Migrant Worker Community Program is hosting Summer Fiesta Caribbean Festival from 3-7 p.m. on Queens Avenue in Uptown Leamington. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the Leamington Blood Donor Clinic, Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. (Note: new clinic location) from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - The Migrant Worker Community Program is hosting FIESTA PARTIAS – Celebration of Two Cultures (Mexico & Canada) from 3-7 p.m. on Queens Avenue in Uptown Leamington. All are welcome.

Consulting engineer Rick Patterson, demolition expert

Gagnon

Leamington Fire

(SUN Photo)

ANNUAL

Friday July 27, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday July 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parts of Erie and Talbot streets will be closedto allow shops to set up outside.

SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT

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22 Talbot Street West, Leamington 519-916-1109 Located in Salon Anjolie

22 Talbot Street West, Leamington 519-916-1109 Located in Salon Anjolie

Friday, July 27

4:30 p.m. - James Enns & Crew

5-6 p.m. - Leamington Fitness – Zumba

6 p.m. - Jessica Desantis

6:30 p.m. - James Enns and Crew

7-8 p.m. Jessica Veneza

Saturday

9:30 a.m. - Chad Lecoure

10 a.m. - Madison Jeffery

10:15 a.m. - Kiera Murracas

10:30 a.m. Nick Tiessen

11 a.m. - 12 noon - Pulp City Inn

12:15 p.m. Leamington Fitness – Zumba

1-3 p.m. - Shawn Lavin

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Billy Raffoul

• Refreshments

• Face painting

Billy Raffoul, Pulp City Inn (as seen on Canada's Got Talent), Shawn Lavin and more!

Pulp City Inn (As seen on Canada’s Got Talent)

Nick Tiessen

Bill Raffoul

Leamington celebrates

bicentennial of 1812 – 200 years of peace

Leamington may not have the biggest War of 1812 story to tell, but the Municipality still plans on making the most of its small role. General Brock, in the early days of the war, camped at Point Pelee for a single night before heading off to other parts of the region to defend the flag against the troops from the south. This brief stay translates into ample fodder for Leamington to stage a memorable event.

A committee of volunteers has been meeting regularly to plan Brock’s Sail Away and Officers Mess for July 28th at the Leamington Municipal Marina. Starting at 9 a.m. boaters are invited to sail to Pelee Island under canon fire by Provincial Marine for lunch with the Pelee mayor and council at pelee Island Winery (lunch is $16 per person).

Upon return to the mainland (Leamington) there will be afternoon entertainment. Throughout the day several events are planned including a canoe demonstration by the Essex County Canoe Club and Provincial Marine Re-enactors, artifact display, re-enactors, fur trapping exhibit, a smudging ceremony and drumming performed by the Caldwell First Nations people (approx. 5 p.m.), and several more surprises. Entertainment will be provided on the Marina patio and will feature Same Latitude As Rome with their “Songs of 1812” compilation (approx. 3 p.m.).

In the evening General Brock invites guests to the Officer’s Mess to enjoy an 1812-themed carvery dinner, cash bar, live music and dance. Costumes are optional but strongly encouraged. General Brock will give a brief talk and discuss Brock’s route with tourists and local residents. There will also be a white-glove greeting to the Mess by General Brock.

Visitors will also have a chance to see the Binational Peace Garden at Leamington Marina. The garden is part of a network of international gardens dedicated to the 200 years of peace being celebrated by Canada and the United States during the bicentennial. For more information on July 28th events and to purchase tickets, contact Ronan Oliver at 519-326-0834 or roliver@leamington.ca

All events are open to the public with the 1812 dinner being a ticketed adult event. Tickets are in advance only and not at the door.

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2012 AVENGER

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2012 TOWN & COUNTRY

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2012 WRANGLER

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2011 GRAND CARAVAN

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2011 PATRIOT

North, 4WD, silver, 15,000 kms $18,988

2010 NITRO

SXT, leather, 20”, red, 21,450 kms $18,488

2010 CHARGER SXT

SXT, red, 18” chrome, 37,000 kms $14,988

2010 JOURNEY

SXT, 19”, auto, air, 58,000 kms $15,988

2010 JOURNEY

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2009 PATRIOT

North Ed., roof, wheels, 48,000 kms $11,988

2009 300 Trg, leather, HTD Seats, 78,900 kms $11,988

2009 GRAND CHEROKEE

Limited S., Nav., 5.7L, 76,392 kms $25,988

2008 FORD RANGER FX4 S/cab, 4x4, auto, 104,912 kms $12,988

2008 TORRENT FWD, 6 cyl., 56,807 kms $11,988

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Public consultation on Proposed Source Protection Plan

The Essex Region Source Protection Authority has released the Proposed Source Protection Plan for public consultation, which was amended after the first round of consultation.

“We received some great feedback from our municipal and provincial partners,” said Tom Fuerth, Chair, Source Protection Committee. “The comments we receive now will be submitted, along with the Plan, to the Minister of Environment,” said Fuerth.

The Source Protection Plan builds on the findings of the Assessment Report technical studies, by establishing policies to address significant threats to drinking water quality, identifying who is responsible to take action, and setting timelines for policy implementation and monitoring. Where possible, the Source Protection Plan makes use of existing regulations and recognizes or reinforces existing management practices relevant to drinking water source protection.

In the Essex Region, all of our municipal drinking water intakes use surface water from Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair to supply drinking water to the residents.

The proposed plan can be reviewed online at www. essexregionsourcewater.org or in hard copy at the Essex Region Conservation Authority office. Written comments must be received by July 30 by letter, fax or email to Essex Region Source Protection Authority, c/o Essex Region Conservation Authority, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6, email info@essexregionsourcewater.org or fax 519-776-8688.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours BBQ event celebrates Eastside Park improvements

Park established by Rotary Club over 60 years ago revitalized

On Tuesday, July 10 the Youth & Family Resource Network’s Neighbours Helping Neighbours program hosted another successful community barbecue at Eastside Park for the neighbouring Mill Street area residents.

An estimated 250 people attended the barbecue, comprised of many families and children. The goal of the event was to celebrate the Eastside Park improvements. Thanks to a seed grant provided by South Essex Community Council

(SECC) in partnership with the Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County and United Way, the local neighbourhood resident committee, Friends of Eastside Leamington, partnered with the Public Works department of the Municipality of Leamington to implement various upgrades and improvements to Eastside Park. This project was completed in June 2012.

The Neighbours Helping Neighbours program partnered with many community-based services and clubs in order to make this event a reality. Partners included the Salvation Army of Leamington, SECC, Food Matters Windsor Essex, and the Leamington Rotary Club. The support they provided was greatly appreciated and demonstrates their commitment to improving the community.

Neighbourhood residents expressed their appreciation for involving the Leamington Rotary Club in the event, due to its historical involvement with Eastside Park. The Leamington Rotary Club decided to establish Eastside Park in 1948, with the official opening of the park on May 26, 1949. Recognizing this significant history and involvement gives many residents a sense of pride and belonging.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours is a program designed to revitalize a local neighbourhood in Leamington. The program focuses on the Mill Street area, which is bordered to the east by Erie Street South, to the north by Talbot Street East, to the west by Lutsch Street, and to the south by Oak Street. The program engages residents to become involved in their community, identify areas of concern, and develop potential solutions. The program is funded by United Way Windsor-Essex as part of their priority of Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods.

Mill Street area residents enjoyed a community barbecue at Eastside Park in celebration of the park’s improvements. About 250 people attended the event

Never too old to ride...

By Bryan Jessop

Nina Towle has proven that you’re never too old to ride.

Three days after her 85th birthday, Towle hopped onto the back seat of Dave Derbyshire’s Harley Davidson motorcycle — without assistance — for a late afternoon ride around Leamington. The two set out eastward onto Talbot Street East following a few rounds of weekly bridge at the Leamington District Half Century Club and returned after a 15-minute trip.

The ride was the first on a motorcycle for Towle since 1944, when she was 17 years old. She had no idea she’d be sitting above the rear wheel of a moving motorcycle some 68 years later until a recent gathering at the Half Century Club, where both she and Derbyshire are regulars.

At that time, Derbyshire was discussing his plans to take his 1997 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide to Port Dover on Friday, July 13 — a popular gathering for thousands of mo-

torcyclists every Friday the 13th regardless of which month the superstitiouslynotorious day falls within.

Towle explained that she would one day like to ride on a motorcycle again, for the first time in nearly seven decades. Derbyshire responded by offering her a ride on his Harley, which Towle accepted.

“I thought if I didn’t do this now, I never would. It was a lot smoother than the ride I had all those years ago,” said Towle upon returning from her July 16 trip from and back to the Half Century Club. “It’s just a beautiful machine.”

“She’s a good rider,” Derbyshire said. “She leaned with me (into the turns) and everything.”

Towle explained that her first ride on a motorcycle was during World War II while she was living in Windsor. Having heard that Canadian naval ships were going to briefly dock locally, she hopped on the back of a motorcycle owned by a friend to see them.

“There wasn’t a lot of gas available during the war, so a lot of people weren’t driving cars,” Towle explained. “I probably rode on a motorcycle two or three times back then. My mother had fits. She didn’t want me on one of those things.”

Derbyshire, a Wheatley resident, decided not to attend the recent Friday the 13th gathering in Port Dover after hearing about the fatal motorcycle accident on Talbot Trail near Coatsworth Road.

“It would have been hard to enjoy it after hearing about the accident,” said Derbyshire, who attended this year’s Port Dover gathering in April.

Derbyshire, however, has taken his Harley to several other events, namely parades and fundraisers on behalf of the Sun Parlour Shriners, of whom he is a past president and a current director. He promised to use the bike for various Shriner events to 1996 Mocha Shrine potentate Owen Coles when he purchased it from him for a more-than-reasonable price in 2004. Coles had less than 1,000 km on the bike when he sold it to Derbyshire — with arthritis developing in his hips, Coles, a native of Cambridge, was unable to ride the bike on a frequent basis.

Derbyshire’s motorcycle

is no ordinary Harley Davidson. Specifically, it is a 1997 125th Anniversary Shrine Edition Ultra Glide. These particular bikes were equipped with extra chrome trim, Shrine and Mason emblems and were all white with gold and red pinstriping — features not available on other motorcycles. Derbyshire has participated in Shriner fundraisers by taking his Harley to communities such as Grand Bend and Barrie. Equipped with a 1390cc ‘Big Twin’ engine, his Harley has clocked just over 34,000 km on the odometer and is still in original condition. Derbyshire has the bike serviced at Robinson Motorcycle.

Derbyshire found out the bike was for sale while talking to Windsor Shriner 2004 potentate Don Warner during a meeting hosted by the Sun Parlour Shriners. At the time, Derbyshire had a 1995 Harley Davidson Electra Glide. Prior to that, he owned another Harley, a Dyna Glide. Derbyshire has been a motorcycle enthusiast since the age of 10 — 50 years ago. He is unsure how many 1997 Shrine Edition Harleys were made, but has heard the production number was 125 — one for each year of the anniversary it commemorates.

Dave Derbyshire and Nina Towle take off from the Leamington and District Half Century Club on Derbyshire’s 1997 125th Anniversary Shrine Edition Harley Davidson Ultra Glide. (SUN Photo)

Heinz it up!

The deadline is approaching for the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show.

The Leamington Arts Centre is presenting the Heinz Ketchup to Art Show in conjunction with the Leamington Tomato Festival and the Heinz Collection by Dennis Jackson. This exhibition is open to all visual artists with all medium accepted, 2D & 3D and no size restrictions. All artwork submitted MUST contain Heinz, ketchup or tomatoes in subject matter. All artwork must be entirely executed by the applicant.

A non-refundable handling fee of $10 per artwork must accompany the entry form. The entry forms are available online or at the gallery.

The deadline for entry and delivery of artwork is July 28 by 4 p.m. The exhibit will run from August 1 to August 25. An opening reception will be held on August 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Awards will be announced and presented that evening.

A total of $600 cash prizes will be presented, plus Heinz gifts and merchandise: 1st - $300; 2nd - $200; and 3rd - $100.

Nine-year-old Oryan Fulmer dyed his hair teal to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer. Oryan presented his fundraising efforts of $865 to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation on Monday, July 16 in honour of his grandmother Deanna Rose, who has been treated for ovarian cancer. Oryan began his fundraising efforts in June to help support the Patient Assistance Fund by going door-to-door as well as asking his teachers at Wheatley Area Public School for their support. He is still sporting his teal hairdo and specially designed t-shirt “Ask Me About My Hair!” Oryan is pictured here with Maureen Dennis of the Cancer Centre Foundation. Oryan received several donations after the presentation to bring his total up to approximately $1,000. Any further donations can be made directly to the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation at www.windsorcancerfoundation.org

3rd Annual Explore the

Shore weekend July 28-29

Twenty-nine businesses, recreational facilities and community groups are ready to welcome visitors to the 3rd annual Explore the Shore weekend along the scenic and historic County Road 50, on the north shore of Lake Erie, in the Town of Essex, just south of Harrow. The event takes place the weekend of July 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Organizers are excited to add five new participants this year: Farm Dogs Cycles with a bike rodeo, Ravine Cottages with tours of the Tin Can Tourists vintage trailers, historic Christ Church Colchester with tours and a delicious lunch, Communities in Bloom with their plans for a Peace Garden in Colchester, and a unique tour of the new North 42 Degrees Estate Winery.

Returning participants are planning a full slate of activities and local products, including the opening of Oxley Estate Winery, live entertainment, wine tastings, fresh produce, pioneer crafts and activities, vineyard and orchard tours, artwork, gift shops, hair studio and florals. The event has expanded to 12 locations offering food specials, including ice cream cones, wood-fired pizza, BBQs and picnic lunches.

Learn more about County Road 50 in the 1812 era by exploring the 1812 Scavenger Hunt, trying a musket ball putting competition at Oxley Beach Golf Course, cruising on a Tall Ship at Colchester Harbour, buying Chief Tecumseh t-shirts, and reading a new tour book by local authors on the history of County Road 50. Enjoy the beaches, conservation areas, and especially the free Clubhouse Kidz Zone at the Colchester Beach and Harbour with games, crafts, treasure hunt, and sandcastle building contest.

Bring a canned good for the Harrow Food Bank and support other charity events chosen by each participant.

Check out the website at http://www.exploretheshore.ca or follow on Twitter.

$5000 for The Bank Theatre

Each year Gore Mutual gives local insurance brokers the opportunity to apply for funds for their specific charities of choice, and Will Insurance Brokers in Leamington nominated The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place. Gore Mutual accepted the application, donating $2,500 to the project. Will Insurance matched the funds, resulting in a $5,000 donation to The Bank Theatre. From left to right are Penny Gil, President, Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre; Jane Toppi, member of Sun Parlour Players; Dennis Will, owner of Will Insurance Brokers; Mark Young, Gore Mutual representative.

4-H Quilting Club getting ready for Harrow Fair

By Alexandra Salter

The Essex County 4-H Quilting Club opened their July 17 meeting with the pledge. Leaders were Sue, Bobbie and Elaine. Four members were present.

The girls are getting excited to display their quilts at the Harrow Fair next month. The quilts are very colourful. Each girl is at a different stage with their quilt. Some are just finishing their individual square, and some are putting their final squares together in blocks of 7 squares to have a finished 7-block x 9-block rag quilt.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

Seniors: The Legion served 102 dinners at the Christmas in July party.

Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who came to make it a successful day.

The next Seniors Dinner is August 15 and it will be a cold plate.

Sports: On Sat. July 7 the Sports Officer held a mini tournament. Winners were Mabel and Craig. In second were Albert and Paul T.

The Branch hosts fun darts every Friday night at 8 p.m. Cost is only $2 and everyone is welcome. The winners on June 29 were Simp and Cliff, and in second were Mabel and Larry. On July 6 the winners were Simp and Spanky. Second were Albert and Paul T. Winners on July 13 were Larry and Paul G., and in second were Simp and Mark.

Bursary: Way to go! LDSS and L’Essor Secondary students were winners of this year’s bursaries. Rylie Trussetter, Stephanie Krulicki, Mikayla Kudroch, Connor Patton and Jackelyn Milkins each will receive $400 from the Branch.

Other Branch Happenings: Branch 84 donated $1,000 to the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial Fund. A $100 donations was made to the COPPS Camp.

On Saturday, August 25 the Branch is hosting Wacky Olympics to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. Teams of 4 – $25 per person which includes dinner and dance. Enter a team and have some fun! There will be tickets available for just the dinner and dance for $15.

At the end of September there will be a hypnotist at the Branch.

On Saturdays are the meat draws. First draw is at 3:30 p.m., last one is at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

For the sidewalk sale the Branch and the Ladies will be doing something. On the Saturday children are welcome into the Branch with a parent.

The next Executive meeting is on Wed. August 15 at 7 p.m.

Caesars Windsor Executive Chef, Patrick McClary

Neros Steakhouse inside Caesars Windsor

Grilled Ahi Tuna

Growing perennial phlox

There are over 60 different varieties of phlox; most are perennial and very few are annuals. Some varieties are creeping and used as groundcover, while others are meadow phlox, growing taller and used for border planting and edging. All species of phlox produce flowers in assorted colours including white, pink, red, lavender and blue. Most varieties prefer full sun. Partial or filtered shade will produce less flowers and increase the risk for mold and mildew.

BILL PLUMB

In the back yard...

Water thoroughly after planting and throughout the growing season. Avoid getting the leaves wet by watering from the base of the plant.

Use a blended fertilizer of 10-10-10 and repeat a second application once the plant begins to flower.

Mulching around the plant is also recommended to control weeds and help to keep the soil cool and moist.

Prune the plant, leaving 7-8 stems to help increase air circulation. Start this once the plant is 6-8 inches in height. This will reduce the risk of disease and also increase multiple blooms.

Remove any dead flower clusters or dead leaves. Some varieties will bloom a second time during the growing season.

Divide the plants every 3-5 years by digging the entire plant and cutting sections off the outer edge of the root cluster. Replant the root either in pots for the next year or back into the original hole. Move the other root pieces to new areas for planting. Cuttings can also be taken off 3-4 inches from the stems and put in water, or use a root hormone and stick the cuttings in moist soil. Once the roots have developed, replant them in the ground. Seeds that drop from the flowers are normally sterile, and seeds that do grow will not produce the same colour flowers as the original plant. The majority of phlox seedlings will revert to a pale magenta color.

For cut flowers, be sure to cut while there are still plenty of unopened blooms to ensure a longer lasting bouquet.

E-mail inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca.

The Laws return to Two Creeks stage

Wheatley’s own internationally acclaimed John and Michele Law will be back on the Two Creeks Stage July 29.

Their harmonies have been likened to the Everly Brothers in their prime and to the great Canadian husband and wife team of Ian and Sylvia.

With a blend of bluegrass, folk and country, the songs feature John on acoustic guitar and Michele on electric bass. Their performances – and their CDs – have drawn high praise from the public and critics alike.

The busy duo opened Rebel Cowboy Music last November and then began monthly “Second Saturday” singer-songwriter sessions at the Wheatley Legion. The sessions draw performers who discuss their songs and talk about the creative process. The program also raises funds to help pay for children’s music lessons.

For more on The Laws, visit their website at thelaws.ca.

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

Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in

performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting.

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

For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, email info@twocreeks.ca or call 519-324-6988.

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Leamington’s first OVA Beach Tour event won by Windsor twins

On Saturday, July 14 Seacliff Park Beach in Leamington was host to its first Ontario Volleyball Beach Tour event. Teams from Essex and Kent counties were in town to match up their skills against one another in this competitive twos sanctioned tournament. Youth Open Male and U18 Male teams were present as they prepare for the upcoming Provincial Championships to be held in Toronto in late July and early August. Round robin pool play was interesting as Palmer/Palmer (Windsor/Windsor) were beat in the first match of the day by local team Schroeder/Wall (Leamington/Ruthven).

“This is Clay and my first OVA tournament and we were pumped to play,” said Jason Wall after the match. “We had limited idea of what these teams would be like but wanted to come out very aggressive and show them that Leamington has teams that can and will

Clay Schroeder (red shorts) attacks against tournament winners Palmer/Palmer during OVA volleyball action at Seacliff Park Beach.

Burlacu/Speller (in orange) take on tournament winners Palmer/Palmer during pool play of Leamington’s

Rookie Laker Tyler Wiebe crosses home plate to score in the game against Tecumseh.

Rookie Lakers win three straight

The UniFab Enclosure Rookie Lakers had an outstanding week winning 3 straight games.

In a 15-3 victory over Tecumseh, doubles were hit by Conner Bergen, Nathan Pilmer, Nathan Krahn, Jason Daraiche and Brandon Friesen. Triples were hit by Nathan Pilmer and Spencer Bergen.

Later last week they travelled to Amherstburg where every team member got at least one hit leading to a 22-9 win.

They faced Belle River on Sunday. When going into the final inning the Lakers were down by 1. With bases loaded, Tyler Wiebe hit a triple. Later, while Belle River was up for their last at bat, Austin Neufeld made a fantastic diving play to throw the runner out at second ending the inning which resulted in at 12-7 triumph.

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LACE UP LEAMINGTON for the CBC Live Right Now campaign! Leamington is inviting everyone to walk the trails, parks and waterfront promenade. Each Tuesday and Friday early morning from 6:30 a.m. till 7:15 a.m., come join Councillor Hilda MacDonald as she leads the walkers. Meet at the Complex parking lot, straight out from the main front doors. Register now for these summer programs:

• Red Cross Swim Lessons for all levels: daily for a 2-week period with morning or evening options.

• Complex Summer Day Camp is being offered all summer long, weekdays throughout July and August. Kids ages 4-7 and 8-12 will have loads of fun swimming, skating, doing crafts and playing games galore. Plus there’s a different theme each week to keep the kids excited and coming back for more. Register by the day or by the week. Summer Day Camp is CRAZY FUN! Student Summer Special on sale right now until the end of July – just $75 plus HST for 2 months. Allows teenage students to keep active all summer long in the cool air-conditioned Complex! There’s a steady stream of teens on the basketball court, so come shoot some hoops and perfect your game each weekday afternoon 12-4 p.m. throughout the summer. Try racquetball or squash for a cardio building endurance exercise, and pump some iron in the weight room. Young Retirees & Seniors: Come to the Complex any weekday morning and see for yourself just how many young retirees and seniors are working out and loving it! This active group is working out, socializing, playing badminton and pickleball, doing lane swims or aquafitness and relaxing in the soothing effects of the salt water pool. They’re competitive and they’re having lots of fun! You can spend a ½ hour in intense training or you can spend 2 or 3 hours going from one area to the next. Weight room orientations are available to guide you around the weight room and cardio equipment. The Complex has so many diverse programs!

NEW Spinning Studio: You should see what the Complex has in store for you this coming fall!

A NEW Spinning Studio will be opening! An entire room dedicated to spinning with 15 new Lemond Rev Master Spin Bikes! And the Complex has secured 5 Schwinn Certified Spin Instructors to lead you through the paces.

Other new fall programs include Health Track, early morning Sunrise Yoga, and a new Zumba Toning Class led by licensed instructor ZUMBA BILLIE!

Visit the Complex Weight Room: Meet with a certified personal trainer or nutrition and wellness coach to help you reach new goals! Pumping iron and invigorating cardio workouts at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex will help you to look and feel good this summer!

Team Watson leads Thursday league

Team Watson continues to lead the way in the weekly Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club picking up another perfect 12 points and increasing the margin over their second place challengers Team Nelson who put in a great 11 point effort.

The Watson group now has 91 points and an 18-point lead over Team Nelson who remain in second place with 73. Team Hogan stands alone in third place with 71 points and have a 6-point advantage over Team Player who are at 65.

Team Jones is next in the standings, another 11 points back, in fifth place at 54, while Team Nicklaus lags another 6 points back with 48.

The remaining six teams of Sarazen, Trevino, Snead, Vardon, Palmer and Ballesteros are wallowing behind in points ranging from 42 to 33.

In the individual categories, Harry Garbarino was closest to the pin on hole #3, while Spencer Neufeld tucked it in tight of hole #5. Mike Morin took longest drive honours on the 8th hole hitting it over 300 yards, while Peter Neufeld had the longest putt on the 7th green.

Brian Humphreys, Ken Steingart and Van Tan all tied for lowest 9-hole scores with their one under par rounds of 34, while low net honours went to Mauro Paglione who had a net 31. Martin Morphet, Darryl DiMilo and Jeff Zylstra tied for second place with their net scores of 32.

Winners in the skins game included Ken Cobby, Ward Hutchins, Matt Dick and Mike Herbert.

The next Fun Night Team Best Ball Scramble and Meal takes place in three weeks on Thursday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.

OVA tourney at Seacliff Beach

(Continued from Page 21) compete at a high level.”

Pool play ended with Clay/Schroeder tied for 2nd with Burlacu/Speller after a loss to the Windsor/Chatham duo.

Palmer/Palmer went on to beat the rest of the pool, ending up in first for the playoffs and looking quite relaxed and prepared to play. This team is made up of twin brothers who have recently represented well with a 3rd and 2nd place finish in Ottawa and Toronto.

CILISKA EXCAVATING

The 2nd/3rd place matchup was between Burlacu/ Speller and Wall/Schroeder with Burlacu/Speller pulling out the win against what looked to be a tired Wall/ Schroeder. “We played hard and had a lot of fun while gaining experience in our first OVA tournament,” commented Schroeder. “We will continue improving our mental game and be that much more prepared for our next challenge.”

The Ontario Volleyball Association runs beach volleyball events all summer long throughout the province, providing an opportunity for athletes to compete at a higher level.

Leamington Travel Baseball Home Games

PeeWee: Thur. July 26, 6:00 pm

PeeWee: Sat. July 28, 1:00 pm

PeeWee: Sun. August 12, 1:00 pm

PeeWee: Tues. August 14, 7:00 pm

PeeWee: Sun. August 19, 1:00 pm

Mosquito: Tues. Aug. 7, 6:15 pm

Mosquito: Tues. Aug. 14, 6:15 pm

Mosquito: Tues. Aug. 23, 6:15 pm

Rookie: Tues. July 31, 6:30 pm

Rookie: Tues. August 7, 6:30 pm

Bantam: Thur. July 26, 6:30 pm

Bantam: Sun. August 5, 1:30 pm

Bantam: Sun. August 19, 1:30 pm

Bantam: Thur. August 23, 6:15 pm

Tim Horton sponsors FREE SWIMS

At the Kinsmen Recreation Complex Sun. Aug. 12 • 1pm – 3pm Thurs. Aug. 23 • 3 pm – 5pm

Local club Velocity Volleyball was represented at the tournament with Khayat/Travis (Leamington/Leamington) finishing 4th overall. “It is important not only for our club but all clubs from Kitchener down to support this type of event,” said club diector Jim Konrad. “Often teams from this end of the province are travelling to Toronto or Cobourg to compete, and with continued support in Southwestern Ontario there is no reason we cannot fill this wonderful beach with male and female teams of all ages and keep travel down for our parents and athletes.”

Velocity Volleyball and the Municipality of Leamington will be holding ongoing tournaments on July 28 and August 17-19 for the annual Tomato Festival 2s/4s/6s divisions at Seacliff Park Beach. More information and registration are available at www.velocityvolleyball.ca

Fehr leads Mosquito Lakers to 7th inning victory

Trailing 4 to 2 in the seventh inning, the Leamington Mosquito Lakers rallied for five runs on there way to a 7 to 4 win over the Walker Homesite Minor Hawks.

Jonathan Fehr had the big blow for the Lakers when he homered with one out and Billy Friesen on first base to tie the game at 4 to 4. Fehr’s blast, a hard line shot between the left and centre fielder was his second hit of the game.

Hayden Pilmer tripled and Russell Derbyshire walked setting the stage for an Eric Dominguez single to score the winning run. A couple Hawks throwing errors accounted for two insurance runs and the 7 to 4 victory.

Derbyshire tied the game at 2 to 2 in the fourth inning with a monster triple to right field.

The loss was the first in Sun Parlour league play for the Walker Homesite team.

“Kyle Fehr laid down a picture perfect bunt single,

second baseman Michael Wiebe had a stellar game defenively and Justin Wiebe had a beautiful sacrifice bunt that advanced two base runners into scoring position,” pointed out coach Terry Misener when talking about important plays that don’t always show up on the scoresheet.

J. Fehr pitched the first four innings for Leamington with Pilmer coming on in relief throwing the final three. Pilmer dominated in the relief role, striking out seven and making the fielding plays that led to the other two outs.

The Lakers are sponsored by Domino’s Pizza.

Progs golfers play on through oppressive heat

HOT! HOT! HOT! That’s the operative word for 49 Erie Shores golfers on Tuesday, July 17. Many of the golfers wisely rode in carts while the more hardy individuals walked the course as usual. Play was another luck of the draw event and this competition was as hot as the weather. It came down to the last draw with the climax being Team Hearts and Team Diamonds tied at +26. Starting with Team Hearts, the $5 winners are Bill Kelly, Bill Gherasim, Ken Steingart, Ken Luxford, Wally Ellsworth, Frank Dick, Jack Martin, Mel Pace, Mike Herbert, Pat Dugal and Garth Dennerley. The other “big” winners from Team Diamonds are Tom Miehl, Ron Tremblay, Danny Adams, Bill Stackpoole, Brett Madden, Mel Davey, Jim Simpson, Barry Miller, Ernie Schmidtgall, George Turnbull, Fred Klassen, Gord Anderson and Les Young.

In the overall progs plus, Mel Pace led the charge with a sizzling +9. Barry Miller

and Frank Dick shared second place at +6.

Twenty dollars was earned by Greg Gare, Les Young, Ron Tremblay and Pat Dugal for their skins.

The golfers welcomed back Greg Gare, who has been absent for seven weeks recovering from surgery. It was great to have Greg back on the course and as he remarked, “It was the best Tuesday I’ve spent in the last 7 weeks.” Also to be noted, his game has not changed. The doctor told him that he would fix Greg’s slice. Give the doctor an “F” on that one.

Mike Herbert had an interesting shot on the 135 yard par 3, on hole #3. If you can picture Mike setting up, aligning himself with the flag in the distance, also visualize that Mike is facing green #2, which he had just completed. Mike is a righthanded golfer. With his trusty pitching wedge, Mike takes his usual massive cut at the ball. Now physics dictate that if the clubface is square at contact, the ball

will fly high and straight to the desired target. Since Mike obviously struggled in this area of science, he made contact with his clubface being open to the RIGHT. Hence that little spheroid dashed lickety-split across green #2 – that’s right –green #2, all the way into 17 fairway. Now Mike was still within range to put the ball onto the green and save his par. He didn’t. Therefore no par and no bogey. It was an entertaining story, nonetheless. We were all glad it wasn’t us.

On a more serious note, I thought of this unrelenting heat that we had to bear at Erie Shores. This thought led to thinking of our troops who are braving through hotter temperatures than us, wearing heavy military garb. Our police officers wear their dark uniforms and Kevlar vests. Firefighters, too, must suffer more than us playing a leisurely game. We, at Erie Shores, salute all of you that protect and serve. Until next week, be safe.

Eric Wright drills the ball up the middle for a fourth inning single in the Lakers come-frombehind win over Walker Homesites.

(Claudia Burgess photo)

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First win for AnthonyKeats in ladies ball hockey

By Emma Hannigan

The second game was played between the Car Barn and the Journal. The only goal of the game was scored by Molly Jakob, assisted by Shannon Matheson and Kathy Gradwell, making this game the second time this season the Journal has shutout the Car Barn. Special thanks to Margot Gillespie of the Car Barn for taking the stats for these two games. vv

The first game was played between Johnston Electric and AnthonyKeats Marine, and resulted in Anthony-Keats first win. Anthony-Keats goal scorers were Nicole Lefevre, Jess Blain (2) and Lauren Mather. Assisting were Laura Epp, Lefevre, Jaqueline Arquette, Brooke Kaiser and Alex Papineau. Goals for Johnston Electric were scored by Amy Brown and Tracey Sample, assisted by Sue Ricci, Amy Brown and Vicki Wenzler. Excellent goaltending by Mandi Pearce of Anthony-Keats Marine to pull out her team’s first victory.

second in the Vet heat race at Erie Ramblers’ quarter-mile track as part of Thunderfest Sunday, July 22. (SUN Photos)

Brodie Buchan of Leamington approaches the first turn of a Youth 250 heat race as part of Thunderfest Sunday, July 22 at the Erie Ramblers’ track. Buchan won the finale of both the Saturday (Leamington Fairgrounds) and Sunday races in both Youth 250 and 85cc classes.

Erie Ramblers host Thunderfest

By Byran Jessop

Weather conditions over the past weekend may have been ideal, but in the Leamington-Wheatley area, it was a virtual Thunderfest.

The first two of four Thunderfest Dirt Track Racing events for the 2012 season took place at Leamington Fairgrounds July 21 and the Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club club grounds July 22. The Southern Series season kicked off with 5 p.m. heat races on Saturday, concluded with 7 p.m. finals at Leamington’s half-mile venue, which attracted 107 racers.

The Wheatley races once again took place on the Erie Ramblers’ quarter-mile course, starting with 1 p.m. heats and wrapping up with 3 p.m. finals. Seventy-eight participants suited up for this second day of racing.

Dirtbike races have been taking place at the Leamington Fairgrounds since the mid 1970s and at the Wheatley location since the mid-late 1960s. The Leamington winners shared a $5,000 purse while the most successful participants in Wheatley dipped into a prize pool of $2,500.

Classes at both races ranged from a kids’ 85 cc (cubic centimetres) group of 10 to 14 year olds up to the expert divisions racing with engines up to 1,000 cc in displacement. Expert classes include riders from their teens to others in their mid 40s.

In between are youth classes from 12 to 16 years of age with engines from 85 cc to 250 cc, followed by the first class of larger bikes, used by juniors 14 and older with 450 cc mills. The intermediate classes utilize motors starting at 450 cc.

At the Leamington Fairgrounds track, also used for harness racing, expert classes reach speeds of up to 160 km/hr. At half the size, top speeds on the Wheatley track are sig-

nificantly slower, but races are by no means less lively.

“The action is more intense at the Wheatley track,” said Thunderfest committee and Erie Ramblers member Scott Buchan, who raced dirtbikes for several years.

“They race a lot closer together. They get into packs of four or five where there’s very little space between them.”

The Leamington race often attracts a crowd of about 1,000 spectators while the stop in Wheatley draws an audience of between 200 and 300.

The Thunderfest Southern Series is a part of the Canadian National Series circuit, with race results counting towards the CNS points series. The four Thunderfest events each year include local racers (including Buchan’s son), as well as entries from Welland, the Greater Toronto Area, Belleville, Quebec, Michigan, Ohio and New York state. Each class runs two heats

and a final, ranging from five to six laps for entry level heats up to eight to 10 laps for expert class heats. Final races range from eight to 15 laps, also depending on classes.

A wide variety of bikes are used to dirt track race, from slightly modified store-bought bikes to hand-made versions. Some are similar to motocross bikes with different tires and lower suspension while others bare very little resemblance to their motocross brethren.

Proceeds raised from spectator admission ($15 per adult, $5 per entry under 12 years old) and sponsorships are used to offset purses and other expenses involved with the races. Races are organized by a committee of about 10 Erie Ramblers members while most volunteers represent the rest of the club’s membership of 120. Sponsors include Thunder Road Harley Davidson, Trophy Motorcycle Apparel, Shooter’s Roadhouse and the Erie Ramblers, currently celebrating their 58th year.

“It takes every person we can get to run it every year,” said Buchan. “We start planning next year’s races as soon

as the ones in September are finished.”

The second Thunderfest weekend will be Sept. 15 (Leamington) and 16 (Wheatley). These autumn races will feature the same details and schedules as the July races.

For further details, visit the website www.thunderfest.ca.

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Wheatley’s Randy Robinson finished

Karting

championships

Racers in the Junior Medium class conduct warmup laps in preparation of the pre-final race, hosted by the Point Pelee Karting Club Saturday, July 21. The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championships 2012 season included a threeday stop at the Leamington track July 20-22. (SUN Photos)

Action at Point Pelee Karting

Jocelyn Gilbert proved that go karting isn’t just for the boys, as she manoeuvres her Briggs Junior 1 racer through a turn at the Point Pelee Karting Club. ( SUN Photos)

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Four Expert Open racers kick up some dirt and dust during a heat race at the Erie Ramblers’ quarter-mile track west of Wheatley as part of Thunderfest. The Sunday, July 22 races followed the opening event from Saturday, held at the Leamington Fairgrounds.

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Point Pelee Karting Club’s Clay Van Eerd bumps the track’s inner trim with Braydon Strik on his heels during a Rotax Junior pre-final race held at the Leamington track Saturday, July 21 — Van Eerd won the race.

Two entries in

Expert 450 class lean

the first turn at the Erie Ramblers’ quartermile course

July 22 as part of Thunderfest. (SUN Photos)

Bike rodeo this Saturday

Leamington OPP and Faith Mennonite Church are co-hosting a free Bike Rodeo & Repair Clinic this Saturday, July 28. The event will be held at the church, 269 Sherk St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Leamington OPP Core Patrol and community volunteers will be on hand to help bicyclists and e-bikers learn about bicycle safety and proper driving habits, as well offering tips on how to maintain their bicycles. There will be free bike inspections and adjustments (limited to basic repairs with basic tools) and helmet adjustments. Participants will also get free bike reflectors, refreshments and entertainment.

Admission to the event is also free; however, an offering for CAS Camperships would be appreciated.

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By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, July 17, there were 82 enthusiastic seniors willing to test their golfing skills on this very humid, hot day. Despite the extreme heat the various scramble teams produced some very hot scores.

There were 16 teams competing for first place, and all but two teams were able to shoot par or less. When the games were over, three teams tied for first place with four under scores of 32. To decide the first, second and third place winners a putt-off took place. Each team appointed one of their players to putt for his team. Winning first place and six golf balls each were Mike Wright, Ray La Pierre, Dave La Bonte, Gerry Becigneul and Dave Carter. The second place winning team won four golf balls each. The players were Pat Hill, Larry Haggitt, Garnet Fox, Bill Rutgers and Bill Edwards. Winning three golf balls each for their third place finish were Bob Patchett, Don Willan, Bob McLean, Iggy Arner, and Bill Adams. The day’s most travelled team consisted of the following players: Homer Vandervecht, Roger Beaupre, Murray Knox, Al Stockwell and Murray Cascadden. Each player received two golf balls for their good sportsmanship and honesty.

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The winner of closest to the pin on #7 was Homer Vandervecht who hit a terrific shot to within a few feet of the hole. Homer, Roger, Murray K., Al and Murray C. each received $10. Tom Sasso struck an amazing shot on #9 to within three feet of the hole to win closest to the pin honours for his fellow team members. Members of Tom’s team receiving $10 each were Stan Brophey, Mark Bell, Jim Pearson and Rev. Paul Rodey. Homer and Tom were also awarded three golf balls each for their outstanding shots.

There were three T.T. gift card winners – Tom Hyatt $20, Joe Vertel $15 and Roger Beaupre $10. Carl Robinson once again donated a dozen golf balls to the league for a prize. Four lucky draw winners each received three golf balls. The members thank Carl again for his generosity.

Sincere thanks are extended to Tom Dunn, Clarence Ware and Bill Parr for their excellent barbecuing of hamburgers and hot dogs. Also, special thanks to Greg Coulter and his friendly, hardworking staff for their terrific work at satisfying the hunger and thirst of the league members. Thank you to Derek Brown, Robert Gillespie and all the other outside workers for their diligent work on maintaining the golf course in such excellent condition despite the extreme heat conditions and lack of precipitation of this summer.

For the league’s second travel excursion of the year, there are eight eager senior groups travelling to Ridgetown on

Thursday, July 26. Why am I using a new putter? “It’s because the old one didn’t float too well.”–Craig Stadler.

Blood donors needed: clinic is Aug. 1 in Leamington

Summer is a challenging time for the blood program, donors change their routines, take vacations, and are involved with outdoor activities, so donating blood is not always top of mind. Meanwhile, the need for blood does not take a summer vacation. There are still hospital patients requiring transfusions of blood products for surgeries, cancer treatments and other procedures. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life?

Bring a friend and donate at the Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., on Wednesday, August 1 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walks-ins are also welcome.

their century-old bicycles outside of B & B’s Bed & Breakfast in Wheatley. ( SUN Photo)

Wheelmen roll through town

By Sheila McBrayne

They’re used to turning heads as they cycle along the main thoroughfares of North America. They are members of The Wheelman (Canadian and American) and they are riding wooden-rimmed bicycles dating back to the 1800s!

On Monday, July 16 a group of four riders rolled into Wheatley to stay the night at B & B’s Bed & Breakfast. The foursome left Tavistock on Saturday, July 14 and rode to Wheatley in three days. The group, ranging in age from 68 to 77 years old, rode through the extreme heat.

Glen Norcliffe rides the distinctive 1886 Penny Farthing bike, believed to be named from the British penny and farthing coins; one much larger than the other, so that the side view resembles a penny leading a farthing. Another one of the bikes was a century-old Massey by CCM with wooden rims and made in Canada. All the bikes are more than 100 years old.

The group was en route to the annual Wheelmen Bike Meet being held in Findlay, Ohio, this year. Usually held in various states of the US, the annual bike meet was held once in Canada in Waterloo, Ontario, about eight years ago.

To keep with tradition, the men were biking to the meet. They did admit that they had arranged for transportation home, unlike the cyclists of 100 years ago who would have biked there and home. The four friends have been making the trek for about 20 years and have had up to 12 riders in their group. This year’s cyclists hail from Nova Scotia, New Jersey, Elmira (Ontario) and Kincardine (Ontario).

The Wheelmen is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping alive the heritage of American cycling, promoting the restoration and riding of early cycles manufactured prior to 1918, and encouraging cycling as part of modern living.

The group expected to roll into the bike meet late Wednesday afternoon after following another centuryold tradition of riding 100 miles (160 kilometres) on the last day. By the time the foursome reached Findlay they would have travelled 282 miles (453 km) in five days.

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Pictured here, from left, are Glen Norcliffe, David Brown, Gary Sanderson and Ron Miller with

4-H Swine Club members place 2nd and 3rd

By Alexandra Lockley

In June the 4-H Swine Club met up at the Ontario Pork Congress Junior Barrow Competition in Stratford. There were plenty of vendors to look at, samples to taste, and then the members watched the show. Two of the local club members participated in the show. It was their first time. When they were showing their pig, they had to make sure

their eyes were on the judge and their pig had to be always between them and the judge. Emma Anger placed 2nd in the intermediate class for showmanship and Abby Anger placed 3rd for junior showmanship. Good job!

On July 3 the 4-H Swine Club went on a field trip and met up at the Arkell Research Building in Guelph.

When everybody arrived, Chris Crump led the members into the building where they put on disposable coveralls and hairnets. Chris gave a tour of the barn and then did an ultrasound of a pig’s loin and an ultrasound of the babies inside the pig.

at the Ontario Pork Congress Junior Barrow Competition in Stratford. Emma placed second in the intermediate class for showmanship. (Submitted photo)

After the group went to the Ontario Vet College and learned about the differences and resemblances between a human and a horse. They then divided into groups and took a tour of the college and what they did in each building. When they were finished they

went to the National Service Dogs and were shown dogs that they train to give to kids with autism and to veterans with traumatic stress disorder.

Thank you to Chris Crump, Ontario Vet College and the National Service Dogs Training Centre.

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