Bruce Crozier died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, June 3rd, of a ruptured aortic aneurism. He would have been 73 on June 26th. Bruce’s death comes as a devastating shock to everyone: family, friends and admirers.
Actually, friend or not, you couldn’t help but admire Bruce. Foremost, he was honest, kind and sincere. Bruce had a zest for life, a love of people, and an inability to be daunted by any challenge he took on. Ask anyone who knew him and they’ll tell you that if Bruce had any defining characteristic it was that he got things done. If he took on a job, he finished it. If he accepted a challenge, he succeeded in it.
Talented, knowledgeable people who have experience in these types of things will be writing beautiful eulogies, insightful obituaries, and laudatory stories. They will say a lot; and there is a lot to say. That is not the purpose of this note to you. Those who knew Bruce, his wife Joan, his daughter Nancy, his son David, his son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren will say little. The shock is too great; the loss too deep. Rather, it is a reminder to you that
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Happy birthday to Leamington’s big tomato!
The Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce held a birthday party to celebrate the 50th year of the big tomato tourist booth. The booth serves as a destination for wayward travellers and locals alike. Special guests included Bill Sherk whose father Frank Sherk was at the opening in 1961. Pictured above cutting the Heinz tomato ketchup birthday cake, are from left, Miss Tomato Festival 2010 Marylyn Liovas, Bill Sherk and representing H.J. Heinz, Leona Neill. It was the engineers at Heinz who designed the iconic tourist booth that has certainly stood the test of time. Pictured at right is Leamington Chamber General manager Sally McDonald and Leamington Deputy Mayor Charlie Wright. The big tomato has become a landmark on Leamington’s main street over the years and has served an estimated 250,000 visiters. (SUN Photos)
Local Rotary clubs combine for poker run to benefit Leamington hospital
The H.E.L.P. (Harrow, Essex, Leamington, Pokerride) For Rotary is taking place Saturday, June 25 to raise money for the Leamington Hospital Foundation. There will be prizes for
the best hand, draw prizes, lunch and entertainment. Cost is $25 per rider/$20 per passenger.
To register early, send a cheque or money order (made payable to Harrow
Rotary Club) along with your name, address and phone number or email to Harrow Rotary Club, Box 916, Harrow, N0R 1G0. Registration also takes place at 9 a.m. the day of
the poker run, at Colio Estate Winery, 1 Colio Drive in Harrow.
For more information contact help.ride.rotary@ gmail.com.
Crozier passes
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Leamington has lost one of its noblest sons. There are many in Leamington’s past who have done good works and given much to the greater good. Bruce is, indeed, just one of these. What sets Bruce apart was his fearless ability to shoulder the burden of leadership in a public and often thankless forum and, ignoring detractors and naysayers, apply himself to the job of trying to improve the lot of many in a concrete, measurable way. Bruce knew he was in the public eye, but he was not dictated to by either that eye or by the public’s whims. He was true to himself, his family and his values.
There is more: Bruce was never afraid to stand up for what was right. He was honest and forthright in his opinions—not stubborn and mulish, for he was willing to learn and be corrected if he was wrong—and he made no bones about fighting for what he believed in and opposing what he believed was wrong. This was not some bombastic character full of hot air and opinions, but rather a quiet, honest man who simply refused to accept wrong, and always offered to support right, regardless of the popularity of his stance and without fanfare or self-aggrandizement.
It is for others to present you with long lists of accomplishments from Bruce’s life—his life as a citizen prior to politics and how he gathered immense popularity and support through his civic behaviour and ethical business practices, his life as a municipal politician and his transformation of Leamington Town Council into a progressive, forward-looking team, and his life as a Provincial politician where his commitment to his Liberal ethos garnered respect throughout the Ontario Legislature. For now, the job at hand is merely to remind you that after you mourn the loss of this dear man, to reflect upon how you, too, can emulate a life we can all celebrate. Be good, be kind, be honest; and most of all, be grateful for the fortune we have had to have Bruce Crozier as a model of what we can strive to be: devoted to family, and committed to the care of our fellow man.
Boat crash near Leamington Marina claims three lives
On Sunday, June 5 at approximately 10:55 p.m., OPP were contacted as a result of screams for help coming from the breakwall outside the Leamington Marina. Officers attended and located a crashed vessel along the south side of the breakwall, which is 500 metres offshore from the marina.
OPP officers commandeered two civilian vessels and began searching the waterway. As a result, two females were located with non-life threatening injuries, and a damaged 23-foot Mirage powerboat was also located. A 31-year-old Alberta woman was transported to Leamington hospital, and a 36-year-old Leamington woman was transported to Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital.
Resources from the Coast Guard, OPP Marine Unit, Leamington Fire Services, OPP ATV unit and OPP Underwater Search and Rescue Unit assisted with the search of the three missing Leamington persons, a 32-year old female, a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old man, but were unable to locate the victims.
OPP continued to search the waters on Monday and located the bodies of two males and one female. All three were deceased.
The OPP is withholding the names of the deceased persons; however, friends and family have identified them as Danny Monteiro, Andrew Comrie and Sarah Burns.
Post mortem examinations of the victims will be conducted. The Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit and Technical Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the incident.
Police wish to thank the media and public who assisted with information.
Will Insurance hosting electronic recycling day
Will Insurance Brokers is hosting a Community Electronic Recycling Day on June 11 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 148 Erie St. N. in Leamington. Everyone is welcome, including local area businesses, to bring all of their unwanted electronic items, whether working or not.
Items being accepted are computers and accessories; telephone equipment; printing devices; image, audio and video devices; and televisions. Consumers should take the necessary steps to remove personal data from computer systems and cell phones, and clear hard drives, SIM cards and all memory storage areas of personal information before bringing the items for recycling.
The electronics will be reused or recycled via the Ontario Electronic Stewardship program. As a reward for being a good steward of electronic junk, Will Insurance will be raffling off two Apple iPad 2s. Everyone who brings in an item for recycling will receive one ballot per item.
The first 75 recyclers will also receive a free gift (1 per vehicle).
All profits from the event will be donated to Leamington District Memorial Hospital Fund.
Council Shorts for Monday, June 6th
Public Meeting Scheduled
Municipal Municipal Correspondent Correspondent
A proposal to build a greenhouse at 435 Mersea Road 3 will have to go to a public meeting, Leamington Council has decided. Although construction of a greenhouse is permitted on the land, it is being requested that the normal setbacks be reduced, and the interior setback is problematic. The zoning by-law requires a 15 m setback, and the owner is requesting this be reduced to 5.9 m. By the municipality’s standards, this is not a “minor” variance that can be adjudicated by the Committee of Adjustment since it is more than a 50% variance.
What makes this public meeting somewhat unique is that this will, in fact, be the second time the development will have been proposed. Since the original site plan was approved the rules concerning setbacks have changed. Two years was given after that change to allow developments ‘in progress’ to be completed, but that time elapsed last January. The proponent asked for relief from the $2000 fee charged for the public meeting, but that request was not granted at Monday’s council meeting. Rather, members of municipal council want to see what happens at the meeting that is now scheduled for July 4th. Presumably, if no comments are received (and the required public meeting appears to have been something of a waste of time) Leamington council may look more closely at forgiving all or part of the fee.
Rural Residential Controversy on the 5th Concession
The existing guidelines for Agricultural Residential lots are exact: the lots should be less than 2 acres (0.8Ha) in size, existing farm structures like barns and silos should remain with the farm and not be attached to the house and lot
being severed, and any accessory structures should not be any taller than 6m. In the case of the property at 1637 Mersea Road 5 a request has been received to permit a 1.3Ha lot (too big), and to include the transfer of an old tobacco kiln barn (discouraged), that is 9.1 m tall (too tall). Before making any binding decision one way or the other on the application as it stands, both administration and Municipal Council want to hear what if anything is raised as a concern at the public meeting scheduled for July 4th.
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10 ways to cut your water bill this summer
In case you hadn’t noticed, the cost of living is on the rise. From the grocery cart to your gas tank and everywhere in between, prices for day-to-day goods are near record highs. While you can’t do much about the price of wheat or crude oil, there’s one area of your home where a few quick fixes can translate into real savings: your water bill.
Follow these 10 tips and you could shave as much as 20 per cent off your annual water bill:
1. Make sure your dishwasher and washing machine are fully loaded before pressing ‘start’. By running fewer and fuller washes, you’ll use less water and energy.
2. If you don’t already have one, install a low-flow showerhead.
3. Install a low–flow toilet. Or place a pop bottle filled with sand or water in your toilet tank. You’ll use less water every time you flush.
A lot to be said for rotary phones
4. Stop washing your car at home. Many people think it saves water but it doesn’t. Most car washes have water recycling systems and cost just a few dollars per visit.
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5. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
6. Check for (and fix) leaky taps and faucets. Even a small leak can waste thousands of litres of water per year.
If you’re like me, you probably grew up using a rotary dial phone. We even had a party line where you had to pick up the phone to see if the neighbour was using the phone. Usually two or three households shared one phone line. Each household had its own ring – one long, one short, or two shorts rings, or two long rings.
I was reminded of this last week following our story on the possible demise of small bus companies. One of our readers, Robert Butler, called the office to ask for the postal addresses of the people we urged readers to email. He wanted to write them letters since he didn’t have a computer. Further conversation revealed he doesn’t have satellite or cable and still has a rotary phone.
7. Attach a rain barrel to your downspout to collect water for plants, flowers, etc.
8. Avoid using your toilet as a garbage can. Flushing a cigarette butt, wad of gum or a tissue can use as much as 14 litres of water (depending on the age of your toilet).
9. Keep a jug of water in the fridge to avoid having to run water from the tap until it’s cold.
10. Replace your old dishwasher or washing machine with a model that’s more water and energy efficient.
(News Canada)
The retired produce manager said he hasn’t used a computer since he retired. He has a television tower that brings in HD channels on his television set. Imagine no cable or satellite bill, no internet bill and his rotary phone, taxes included, is $30 a month. That also includes his $6/ month rental fee for the phone. Because he rents it, when something goes wrong, they replace it – free.
I thought he must have trouble when calling anywhere that is automated. You can’t call anywhere these days that you don’t have to push 1 for this and 2 for that… he said he actually gets waited on sooner because most recordings will state that if you are calling from a rotary phone to say “rotary” and an operator comes on right away. I know I’ve gone through all the hoops of pushing buttons before and still had to wait for quite a while before I got to talk to a human… Maybe there’s something to having a rotary phone…
The biggest advantage to the old rotary phone is that it doesn’t require hydro to work. When the hydro goes out most of us are also without a phone. We used to keep an old rotary phone in the news room – we called it our “Bat Phone” – and had it in case of emergency.
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Do you have any summer vacation plans?
Nellie
Jones
“Take off a few days to spend with my grandkids.”
Maria from Guatemala
“Mucho trabajo.”
(Translation: “Lots of work.”)
Aleisha Bauhaus
“Concerts and festivals and more concerts and festivals –Beaverfest, Taylor Swift concert, Glee concert, Kings of Leon concert, American Idol concert, Pelee Fest and probably lots more!”
Darlene Woodison
“Going to the beach a lot and enjoying all the festivals in the area and going for loads of walks with my shih-tzu.”
Timing is of the essence
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Addresses requested for letters supporting local bus company
A Leamington Southpoint Sun reader called the office on Wednesday to point out that an important piece of information was overlooked last week in the front-page article “Small Bus Companies Fighting to Stay Alive.”
The article suggested writing letters to our political leaders stating that you do not agree with the proposal by the provincial government to open up the school busing industry to competition, and showing support for your local family operated bus company.
The article provided email addresses for MPP Pat Hoy, Premier Dalton McGuinty, and Minister of Education Leona Dombrowsky. The caller made a very good point: not everyone has a computer or access to the internet, and he requested that we provide mailing addresses. The following are the addresses for those wishing to write letters of support.
Pat Hoy, MPP Chatham-Kent Essex
111 Heritage Road, Suite 100
Chatham, ON
N7M 5W7
Dalton McGuinty, Premier
Main Legislative Building, Room 281 Queens Park, Toronto, ON
M7A 1Al
Ministry of Education
Attention: Leona Dombrowsky
Mowat Block
900 Bay Street, 22nd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 1L2
On the weekend, I took advantage of the cheaper electrical rates to do the laundry, let the pool pump run all day and then used my extra time and energy to wash the windows. In the back of my mind, many times I plan to relax later or use some of the leftover energy for something special that I have wanted to do.
Monday morning, I arose early to pop the last load of laundry in the dryer before seven o’clock, but more importantly to enjoy the peacefulness of the morning before my scheduled day took over. Reading in the paper about Bruce Crozier’s sudden death on the weekend made me think about timing more closely. Sometimes, it is very unpredictable and just not fair.
Lifestyles Lifestyles
Mr. Crozier was a very familiar name in the community and someone you may have felt you knew, even though in reality you never personally met him. The recollections of his peers and family members supported the fact he was a gentlemen who took his job, political career and most importantly his family seriously and wholeheartedly. A man who used his time wisely.
Weekly, I hear many of us comment on how quickly the days and weeks fly by and before we know it we are into another season: season of the year and season of our life.
We schedule and book most of the moments of our day, yet the most important or special minutes and milestones cannot be set on a timer nor planned for because they just happen. The blossoming of a tree, a birth of a child, and unfortunately an unexpected illness are out of our control.
Many of us have no doubt witnessed or experienced lost opportunities. Whether it is a trip or an evening walk, there is no better time than now. Missing out may be more costly than the pennies saved on a hydro bill. The most content people that I have met when challenged with the unexpected are the ones that have thrown a few curve balls and defied time themselves. Enjoy your days!
Vitality and Conservations at the Arts Centre
Vitality: Live, Grow, Develop
Beccah Mullin, age 13, is pictured with her photograph entitled Dandelion by the Lake, part of the show Vitality – the capacity to live, grow and develop – which is currently on display in the main gallery at the Leamington Arts Centre. The exhibit opened last week and will run until June 18. On Friday, May 27 was the opening reception of the allmedium exhibit featuring the works of the South Essex Arts Association member artists and artisians. (Submitted photo)
On display at the Leamington Arts Centre is Conservations by Leyla Munteanu. The exhibit runs until June 18. The following descriptive explains the exhibit.
“We can talk about the weather - which means just making casual contact. We can talk about politicsif we can assume certain shared convictions that will prevent other kinds of storms and disruptions. We can talk about family - if we can assume that we take that kind of a personal interest in each other.
“But whatever we choose, there’s a certain amount of risk involveda tentative guess made about what should be shared and what should not; what would please the other and what would not.
“Conversation is one of those acts that require subtle forms of social imagination: an ability to listen and interpret and imagine, an attentive-
ness to someone whose perspective is always essentially different, a responsiveness that both makes oneself known and allows the other to feel. It may be, then, one of the most fundamental social acts, indispensable to negotiating allegiances, establishing common ground, clearing tangled paths.
“Conversation may reflect not just the state of ourselves, but the state of our society.
“When we talk to someone, we don’t ruminate over the exact meaning of words there and then. We listen, think and reply in an instant.
“Sometimes we don’t even listen – we say what we were planning to say anyway.
“But the exhibit is not word associated; it is an act of visual conversation. Every artwork we see communicates with us in a certain way: what does it say to us? I do not know, but think the conversation will be unique with no risk involved.”
Kaileigh cuts hair for cancer
Kaileigh Koscielny, a five-year-old Senior Kindergarten student at St. Michel Catholic School in Leamington, wanted to donate her hair to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Nicole Scaddan, a supply teacher for the past two months in the SK class, arranged for the haircut to take place in Kaileigh’s class.
Sue Scaddan, a hairdresser at Salon Anjolie in Leamington, donated her time and came to the school to cut Kaileigh’s hair and allowed Kaileigh’s twin sister Kiara to make the first cut.
Mme. Janet’s SK class all participated in watching Kaileigh cut her hair.
Kaileigh, Kiara, Sue and Nicole are all Wheatley residents.
The Cancer Society is a charity that is near and dear to Sue, Nicole and Janet.
“As her mother, I am so proud that at five years old she thought that this was an important thing to have done,” said Kaileigh’s mother Kim Koscielny.
Mayor John Paterson invites residents to put their best foot forward
Leamington’s rapidly expanding trail system is the site for the Annual Mayor’s Walk, part of the Municipality’s Employee Assistance Program’s Active Week events. Mayor John Paterson invites all residents to walk, jog, ride or roll from Leamington Marina, along the promenade and up the neighbourhood trails. “This is a perfect opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the flower gardens, trees andnatural landscape of our trails,” says Mayor Paterson.
In 2000, Leamington completed a Trails Strategic Development Plan for the Municipality. As a result of this study a concept plan was developed which envisioned a continuous looped system, comprised of greenway trails and cycling routes, and linking regional and municipal destination and attractions. The Municipality was fortunate to acquire an abandoned rail line which runs north-south from Leamington to Lakeshore up to Highway 401. The Rail Trail passes the Heinz Bush, the Kinsmen Sports Field and the Erie Promenade and Ferry Dock. A secondary north-south spur links the Kinsmen Complex to the uptown and an east-west rail corridor may eventually facilitate a connection to the Fairgrounds.
The redevelopment of Seacliff Park provides opportunities for further multi-use trail development along the waterfront, quiet neighbouring streets, and the Uptown Shopping district. In total 14.8 km of trails are proposed which will provide linkages through Lakeshore, with 3.3 km fully completed within Leamington’s urban area to date. The latest addition includes fitness stops for those looking for an extra workout. A number of trial heads have been identified and signage developed including interpretive panels and route information.
In addition to the urban trails, 5.1 km of bike routes have been developed and marked. Looking at the bigger picture, Leamington will continue to explore ways to link the urban trail system with the regional trail system and the Chrysler Canada Greenway
The Mayor’s Walk will start at noon on June 13th at the marina. For those who can’t make the walk, be sure to come out to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex every Tuesday and Friday morning throughout the summer from 6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m. for “Lace Up Leamington”, which is part of CBC’s “Live Right Now” campaign. Join Councillor Hilda MacDonald and Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright for a brisk walk along the new trail and start your day off on the right foot.
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
Summer Red Cross Swim Lessons daily for 2 week session; or once a week over the summer. Day, evening & weekend lessons
SUMMER DAY CAMP ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12
Youth Leadership Camp:Summer Survivor! (ages 13-15) runs July 25-29
California Tennis Camp (ages 8+)
Youth Karate, Aquatic Leadership Courses, 4 on 4 Summer Hockey League & Kirk Bowman Hockey Camps, Babysitting Courses, Home Alone Courses
Personal Trainers or Personal Nutrition & Wellness Coaches - package pricing available Scuba Lessons, Masters Swimming, Noon Hour Shinny Hockey, Racquetball, Table Tennis, Squash Clinic (June 11), Summer Curling Bonspiel, 55+ Badminton, Adult Karate, First Aid Training, Prevention Program FREE Child Care – Mornings: Mon & Wed; Evenings: Mon & Tues
Sue Scaddan (standing), Nikki Scaddan (left) and Kaileigh Koscielny.
Twin sister Kiara Koscielny (right) makes the first cut.
Leamington’s tornado recovery comes full circle one year later
June 6, 2010 will be remembered as the day the landscape of Leamington changed forever. At 3:08 a.m. the early morning skies released an F3 tornado which laid a swath of devastation across several kilometers of Leamington’s shoreline. In a matter of minutes hundreds of trees were uprooted, power lines downed, houses and businesses damaged and landmarks made unrecognizable. Miraculously no one was seriously injured. One year later the scenes of destruction have been erased and the community has emerged stronger and wiser from the experience.
Residential damage climbed to $85 million and damage to municipal assets and infrastructure reached $3.4 million. Historic Seacliff Park, which was already undergoing a major renovation, was heavily damaged; the docks and other structures at the municipal marina were in shambles; and
hundreds of trees on municipal property were felled by the storm. Thanks to help from neighbouring municipalities, financial assistance from the federal and provincial governments, as well as the help of countless volunteers and service groups; private and public property have been restored. Volunteer groups like Samaritan’s Purse and the Salvation Army rallied and delegated numerous tasks to aid those who needed assistance with property clean-up.
Municipal property damage included:
• Fencing and decorative lighting at Seacliff Park
• Change room and snack bar at Seacliff Park
• Two strings of docks at Leamington Marina
• Playscape at Leamington Marina
• Trellis and patio at Leamington Marina
• Pergola at Leamington Marina Park
• Various storage sheds at the Marina
• Damage to dugouts at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds
• Hundreds of trees in our parks and on our boulevards Damage to the marina represented the largest single municipal loss, estimated to be approximately $1.6 million. With a financial contribution from the Federal Government under the Community Adjustment Fund, the docks have been replaced; the play structure rebuilt; and the pergola, trellis and other damaged infrastructure restored. On Saturday, July 23 the marina will officially reopen with a number of events being planned to celebrate the day.
Special Assistance Grant (SAG) funding was received from the Province of Ontario. The private component provided $400,000 to residents for cleanup and matters of necessity not covered by insurance carriers. The Municipality also received $1.3 of SAG funding to apply to costs associated with responding to the disaster.
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The storm destroyed 298 trees on public property. To date 132 trees have been planted along Robson Road and at the marina. More trees will be planted on municipal properties should funding become available.
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation along with supporting local nurseries helped the Municipality develop a residential tree restoration program. In 2010 the Plant & Save program provided vouchers to replace 491 trees on 140 properties. Responding to the success of 2010, the program was again offered this year with all 300 vouchers, each for up to five trees per property owner, quickly spoken for.
To memorialize the community response to the emergency and to pay homage to the beautiful trees that were lost, the town held a contest for chainsaw artists to turn stumps of three of the toppled trees at Seacliff Park into pieces of public art.
In the aftermath of the tornado the Municipality took the opportunity to review and critique its emergency plan and its response to the situation. This exercise will help strengthen the Municipality’s ability to provide emergency services in the future.
Mayor John Paterson reflected back over the last year and said: “Leamington’s recovery would not have been possible without the assistance of the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, our insurers, the many volunteer groups who came to our aid, and above all the community at large who refused to let the weather get the best of them. We have emerged from this experience grateful for our neighbours and community spirit and continue to look to a positive future.”
Leamington’s Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright had the opportunity to talk to and “pin” Dr. Sergio Marchionne, Chairman of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC with Leamington’s tomato. Deputy-Mayor Wright said that it was quite a privilege representing Leamington and its Italian community on the occasion of the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association’s (CIBPA) 50th anniversary on May 31. Pictured from left to right are Carl Grossi of Leamington, this year’s president of CIPBA Windsor, Dr. Sergio Marchionne, and Leamington Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright. (Intense Media Windsor photo)
Monday night music at the marina
Musical Mates – Brad and Lynn Bailey and Jack Sumner – invite the public to join them once again this year at Leamington Marina on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a free evening of musical enjoyment. Time approximate and weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs (and possibly some mosquito repellant), relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music.
The musical evenings at the marina started on May 30 and will continue for several weeks throughout the
Bring on the cornstarch
Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces
Excuse me? Did we somehow miss a season? We went from flurries and winter coats to cornstarch and shorts. Cornstarch? For anyone over the age of 50, you’ll likely be familiar with this old school remedy from Grandmother to help you with the burning associated with hot, humid weather and rubbing thighs. Try it. It’s very comfortable. I should caution you though. If you put too much on and plop down in a chair, you could create a bit of a cloud. That might be a bit embarrassing. Say that you were on a date and that happened, you could view cornstarch as an aid to abstinence.
One of my favourite seasons is that “warming up” period with temperatures in the 70s. For the benefit of those who regard imperial measure as a foreign language, think 20 to 22 degrees Celsius. This moderate temperature allows us to thaw out more slowly and helps us to appreciate the changing of seasons at a nice, comfortable and predictable pace. It’s kind of like working yourself up to a jog after walking.
I’ve got a closet filled with spring jackets, golf vests, pullovers and sweaters that I was really hoping to wear. They barely got any use in the fall because winter arrived so soon. Wait a minute… are we losing our “tweener” seasons? It must be climate change.
I’ve got to be honest; I’m a bit skeptical about the whole “climate change” thing. It’s not that I don’t believe something is occurring with our weather and seasons. I cite the amount and severity of earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes. Something is happening with our climate, no question. Also, glaciers are receeding far more rapidly than they used to. Is that the result of man’s careless havoc or because of some evolutionary repositioning of the poles? A scientist I ain’t. What makes me a bit skeptical is the repositioning of “green” experts that have
summer. The shows were a great success last year, with about 150 people attending the free Monday night concerts.
moved from “global warming” to the new official shingle of “climate change”. That tag seems to fit their argument much better – whether we get “too hot” or get “too cold” they’ve got both sides of the coin covered.
Perhaps the biggest reason why I raise a “Spockian eyebrow” to the whole deal is good ol’ greed. A lot of folks are making a lot of green from the green movement. I can’t help but believe that bad intentions are getting in the way of good science. It happens in every other field, so why would the scientific community be immune?
I played golf with an environmentalist who told me that he was the lone “environmental officer” in his land development company just five years ago. Now there are so many more (because of government regulation) he doesn’t know everyone’s name. I suppose those good manufacturing jobs we used to have, had to convert to something.
Big concerns equals big bucks, or as I had a lawyer once tell me: “Never let a good disaster go to waste.”
The gospel group Connection will present a gospel concert with Brad, Lynn and Jack on Monday, August 8 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., with a rain date Aug 15.
Musical Mates’ last Monday at the Marina concert will be August 22.
Council
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Drainage Reports Adopted
As has been reported, it is now the policy of the municipality to have Drainage Engineers prepare a “Subsequent Connection Report” whenever there is a greenhouse construction application to ensure that the municipal drain for the property a) is adequate to receive the flow, and b) has its assessment and maintenance schedule altered to appropriately reflect the new use. On Monday municipal council adopted two of these reports, paving the way for development. One was the Jefferson Wiper Drain to accommodate Great Lakes Greenhouses, and the other was the Big Creek Drain for a proposal up on the 8th Concession.
5th Concession Road Drain to receive Repairs
The last time the 5th Concession Road Drain received any thorough attention was back in 1969. According to the report presented to Council Monday night by drainage superintendent Lou-Ann Barreto, since then “several culverts were installed without using the Drainage Act, therefore pipes were sized incorrectly, not installed on proper grade, etc.” The report proposes a new engineers report to include 1. Review of all culverts along the 5th Concession Road Drain 2. Review of the bank stability on both the north and south banks 3. Provide for an updated maintenance schedule including allocation of cost for future culvert replacements 4. Installation of a grass buffer strip as per Policy E09- Buffer Strips.
The cost is estimated at $60,000 with $50,000 being paid by the benefitting landowners. This work was actually started in 2004 but never completed. At the time it appeared that of 25 culverts 23 had at least some form of defect or need for remedial work, so it is apparent that the time for a complete engineer’s report is here.
Water and Wastewater Rates to Jump—Just Not Yet
The municipality of Leamington is presently charged an aggregate wholesale rate of $2.46/1000 gallons for water
($0.5412/m3) by the Union Water Supply System. The UWSS 2011 budget does not include an increase. The retail water rate charged by the municipality to Leamington consumers is presently either a flat monthly rate of $43.00/ month (for unmetered homes) or $3.09/1000 gallons for water ($0.6798/m3) (in addition to a minimum basic monthly charge, regardless of consumption, of $18.00). Also, Leamington charges a “sewer surcharge” for wastewater that is a flat $28.23 per month for the first 4600 gallons (20.91/m3) of water metered into the home and $1.35/ m3 after that.
None of this is news: we all have to face our water bills and why they are as high as they are is of little consequence: we still have to pay. The news is that they have to go up, and the increase is going to be substantial. The reason for this is based on the requirement that water and sewage systems now be self-sustaining: the costs of replacement water mains, hydrants and valves on the water side, and the costs of maintaining and (eventually) replacing sanitary sewers, pumping stations, and the entire pollution control infrastructure.
A detailed study commissioned by the last Council identified these costs, the life cycle of the infrastructure, and a host of technical considerations. It is the recommendations from this report that have guided Leamington administration in their rate recommendations in the report presented to Council Monday night. Council, however, wants administration to prepare a public forum to explain the financial situation to the public, and to give ratepayers a chance to have their say. Consequently, consideration of the report has been deferred for 60 days.
Road Swap
Part of the deal to get County assistance to build the East Side Arterial Road was an agreement to transfer that road to the County and in return to assume some lengths of county roads into the municipality. The report detailing this proposed transfer went to Leamington Council Monday night, and the map that shows the exchange is reproduced (with permission) for your benefit. It should be pointed out that
re-naming the roads will necessitate residents along these routes changing their mailing addresses, but Leamington administration will ensure the affected people are aware of this at the appropriate time.
Armstrong / Johnson Reconstruction
The tender to reconstruct the Talbot, Armstrong and Johnson area by the hospital has been awarded to D’Amore Construction for just under $906,000 (plus taxes). This project’s total cost will be in the area of $1.13 million when all is done.
Mayor Paterson opens council meeting with inspirational remarks
The following remarks were made by Mayor John Paterson before the beginning of the regular council meeting held Monday, June 6, 2011. They are inspirational and important enough that they are reproduced here in their entirety.
“Before we start the regular session of Council I would like to take a couple of minutes to address a couple of items not on the agenda.
“First of all, we should recognize that this is the one-year anniversary of the tornado that struck our municipality. Last night it was good to be able to go to bed knowing there were no severe storm warnings or watches issued and that getting up this morning would be just another average day.
“I am aware there are still some outstanding issues with some households and even at our own municipal properties, but for the most part, life in Leamington has returned to the peaceful existence that we have come to know and enjoy.
“When I think back to the events of that day, I remember the gut-wrenching feelings I had as my wife Betty and I surveyed the resulting destruction. And while it was truly sad to see so many beautiful trees destroyed and people’s houses and businesses crushed by the wind and falling trees, it was more-so heart-warming to see neighbours helping neighbours and making sure each were safe and okay.
“The tornado itself had negative effects on many of us, but I personally feel that the positives that resulted far outweigh those negatives. I took the opportunity to volunteer for clean-up and was amazed to find people doing the same from municipalities other than our own. In our work group of 21 people, only three of us were from Leamington; the rest were from as far away as London! The homeowners we were helping came out to help us and offered their facilities and refreshments as a way of thanking us for doing what just felt right: helping our fellow citizens. Those are the positives that I will always remember.
“Our former Deputy Mayor and former Mayor along with our CAO and Administrative staff handled this emergency with precision and speed. Our Fire Chief, Police Chief and all the Municipal staff worked long hours for days on end, and they all deserve to be recognized for their efforts in bringing Leamington back to life.
“Seacliff Park may never be the same as many of us remember, but I believe it will be even better. The same is true of our Marina and Robson Road Park, both updated with new infrastructure and trees. I invite all Leamington residents, their friends and their families to come down and enjoy them this summer.”
Just after the prayer a moment’s silence was held for Bruce Crozier. “For those of you who did not know him, you missed out on meeting a really great guy,” continued Mayor Paterson.
“Bruce was elected as Councillor for Leamington in 1985, the same year I took my leave from Council. He was then elected to the Mayor’s chair in 1988 and was re-elected to the same position in 1991 through 1993 when he accepted the nomination and was elected as the Liberal MPP for what is now known as the Essex County riding.
“While Leamington was removed from Bruce’s riding in the realignment, being a lifelong resident of Leamington kept him very much attached to our community, and he was willing and ready to help whenever anyone asked. He continued to serve Leamington as if it was his own.
“That was Bruce. He loved Leamington and in fact the last time my wife Betty and I had dinner with him at a Leamington Hospital function, he stated that his time as Mayor of Leamington was his most favourite and rewarding time in politics.
“Bruce was a politician for everyone. It mattered not what your political affiliation was. If you needed his help, he gave it.
“Bruce leaves behind a great lady in his wife Joan and two children whom I know will feel cheated by his death. I hope everyone can find the time to offer their condolences and send a prayer to the family. Bruce Crozier made his mark on this Province, this community and on me, and he will be greatly missed.”
Made in the shade
In the In the Back Yard... Back Yard...
One of the most frustrating home landscaping designs is getting grass to grow under trees. I have spent many weekend hours at garden centres looking for a shade-loving grass seed, and have come to the conclusion there is no such thing. Grass is not a shade-loving plant. Go for a walk in the woods; there is moss and ferns – no grass.
Grass is a plant of sun-drenched, wide-open areas. Taking this plant that has evolved from these conditions and planting it in full shade is almost impossible. Bluegrass has been cultured for shaded areas, but only to a very small degree. Tree roots and grass do not get along well. Grass roots require a lot of moisture and cannot compete with the larger service tree roots, especially during long, hot, dry periods. These conditions put both the tree and grass under stress and sooner or later one will become victim to environmental stress such as caterpillars, gypsy moths and even air pollution.
Before designing your woodlawn garden, study the location of the shaded area from morning sun to afternoon sun. My secret is to take a garden hose and spread it out, making the design of the shaded area, and then let Mother Nature tell you where to start. Once you have found the area, do not try to dig up the soil. This could damage service roots of the tree. In most cases you will have to add additional soil to the new planting area, but not to extreme as this could also smother the tree roots.
Once you have added the proper amount of topsoil, use a good landscape fibre cloth. This will allow water to the tree roots. Sheets of black plastic are not recommended because this will keep moisture away from the tree roots and will cause water to collect and damage the roots of the new groundcover you are planning to plant.
The two most popular and known are periwinkle or English ivy. These plants make excellent groundcover and it is
also very easy to propagate rooted cuttings for future landscaping projects. However, there are many types of groundcover to use, from variegated leaves to flowering to shrubs. I have found that perennial planting works the best, but groundcover beds require work and discipline. You must keep the area weed free until the groundcover has established itself. Mulching works the best for weed control, or a weed ’n feed fertilizer.
When planting your groundcover, at 12” on centre you will need 1 plant per square foot, 8” on centre use 3 plants per square foot, and 6” on centre 4 plants per square foot. If possible, always try to purchase 2-yearold plants. They are a little more money but have a better root system and longer runners and will fill in much quicker.
Groundcover is a very personal preference. Some areas look better by just using mulch or stone, other plantings need colour to better show off features of the house or other brickwork. Many of my friends who do not have groundcover in their yard cannot wait to get some. Those that have had them for several years cannot wait to get rid of them.
To maintain a healthy groundcover, it is very important to remove leaves in the fall and weeds in the spring and summer.
In choosing the best ground cover: 1) Always se-
Branch 84 Legion news
By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
Come on down to the Branch and enjoy the fun. Every week there are Friday night darts starting at 8 p.m., and on Saturdays is the meat draw, 50/50 and weekly draw. Did you come to the Branch to find out how to play Chase the Ace on Saturday. You have to come on down to find out what it is. The beer specials on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays have started.
On Wednesday, June 1, Zone Commander Gayle Brown and Deputy Zone Commander Larry Moynahan installed this year’s President, Vice-Presidents and Executive. They also witnessed the initiation of new members. Thank you to all who were present.
Wednesday, June 8 is the annual Strawberry Social for the seniors dinner. $3.50 for strawberry dessert and dance, barbecued hamburgers and sausages for $3.50, or you can get both for $6. What a deal! Come and enjoy Gord Ciliska’s wonderful music.
On June 11, Sports Officer Tim is holding a dart tournament. Draw for partners, cost $5.
On Friday, May 27 the dart winners were Mabel McKee and Craig Tehonchuk. Second were Barb Schmidt and Mark Tehonchuk.
On Friday, July 29 at approximately noon, Randy Groundwater will be visiting Branch 84. Randy is the Provincial Service Officer. Contact Bob McKee at 519968-1799 or the Branch at 519-326-0073 if you wish to an appointment.
The next Executive meeting is June 15th at 7 p.m.
lect a plant that is adapted to the site. 2) Consider how the plant will look when mature. 3) Try to choose the plant that requires the least maintenance. 4) Select the colour, height and texture to compliment the surrounding area. This type of planting will not tolerate as much foot traffic as your lawn, and will require routine fertilizer, watering, weeding and pruning to develop into an attractive planting. Bill Plumb can be contacted by email at bpmarketing24@ yahoo.ca.
THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL BIRTHDAYS 1977, Kayne West 1967, David Navarro (of Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers) 1960, Mick Hucknall (singer for Simply Red) 1958, Prince (Rogers Nelson) 1951, Brad Delp (singer for Boston) 1944, Boz Scaggs 1943, Reg Presley (singer for The Troggs) SONGS TO HIT #1 THIS WEEK 1991, Extreme- 'More Than Words' 1987, Kim Wilde- 'You Keep Me Hanging On' 1986, Madonna- 'Live To Tell' 1985, Tears For Fears- 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' 1984, Cyndi Lauper- 'Time After Time' 1979, The Bee Gees- 'Love You inside Out' 1978, John Travolta and Olivia Newton John- 'You're The One That I Want' 1974, Paul McCartney and Wings- 'Band On The Run' 1966, The Rolling Stones- 'Paint It Black MUSIC EVENTS ON THIS WEEK'S DATES 2008, The American Federation of Musicians filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of American Idol, claiming musicians were underpaid because the show’s live music was re-recorded for re-runs.
2008, Rolling Stone magazine published a list of the Top 50 guitar songs of all time. No.5 was ‘Brown Sugar’ by The Rolling Stones, No.4 , ‘You Really Got Me’ By The Kinks, No.3, ‘Crossroads’, by Cream, No.2 ‘Purple Haze’, by Jimi Hendrix and No.1
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Peter Frampton!
‘Johnny B Goode’, Chuck Berry. 2006, Billy Preston died of kidney failure. 2004, US singer, songwriter Ray Charles died aged 73.
2001, Sir Paul McCartney married Heather Mills
1999, It was reported that Oasis had paid Gary Glitter $340,000 as an out-of-court settlement after being accused of using the Gary Glitter lyric, ‘Hello, hello, it’s good to be back’ in the song ‘Hello’.
1977, Joe Strummer and Nicky Headon from The Clash were each fined $8.50 by a London, England court for spray-painting “The Clash” on a wall.
1977, KC and the Sunshine Band became only the second group after The Jackson Five to achieve four No.1's when 'I'm Your Boogie Man' went to the top of the charts. 1972, Elvis Presley made entertainment history by performing 4 sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden. George Harrison, John Lennon David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Art Garfunkel were among music stars that attended the shows. The shows were recorded and became the album 'Elvis as recorded at Madison Square Garden'.
1966, Roy Orbison's first wife, Claudette, was killed when a truck pulled out of a side road and collided with the motorbike that she and her husband were riding on in Gallatin, Texas.
1966, European radio stations mistakenly report that The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey is dead. Actually, it was guitarist Pete Townshend who had been injured in a car accident a few days earlier.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) would like to assure consumers that while there appears to be some concerns in Europe regarding the safety of consuming of certain vegetables, this same concern does not exist with products produced by Ontario greenhouse vegetable farmers.
Food safety concerns in Europe have been elevated recently as a result of an outbreak of EHECbacteria (Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli) in Germany from causes which are at this time unknown.
“It is for these types of reasons that all of our growers are required to meet strict food safety requirements including regular third-party audits as part of their licensing requirements.” said George Gilvesy, OGVG General Manager. “While the situation in Europe is indeed unfortunate, we want to assure our consumers that Ontario-grown greenhouse produce are produced according to the highest standards of food safety,” he added.
OGVG recommends consumers look for the Product of Canada or Product of Ontario designation on their product labels to ensure they are buying Ontario-grown greenhouse vegetables.
After having to cancel twice due to the wet and rainy conditions, Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School was finally able to hold their Primary Fun Day on Monday, May 30. The weather cooperated and under sunny, blue skies the Primary students had a blast enjoying a day of racing and games.
(Photos by Margaret Friesen)
Swimmers set records
The weekend of May 2829, Cody Lavoie (age 14) and his sister Maddy Lavoie (age 10) both competed in Guelph at the famed Victor Davis 50m competition pool.
Cody placed first in the 200m and 400m individual medley, the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, and the 800m freestyle. His times in all events were Jr. National Qualifying times.
However, it was his swim in the 800m freestyle that caught the attention of his competition. His time of 9 min. 16 sec. is the fastest 800m freestyle time in the history of the Windsor Essex Swim Team and his “split” in the 400m also set a club record. Cody placed first, almost a full minute ahead of the competition.
Up next for Cody are the Provincial Championships in Toronto, Jr. National Championships in Montreal and World Youth Games in Scotland, where he will be representing Canada.
Cody has been trying to raise funds to help defray some of his expenses and is still about $500 short of his goal. For more information please visit www. codylavoie.com. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Cody Lavoie won several firsts at Victor Davis pool in Guelph.
Maddy Lavoie also had an outstanding weekend. Maddy swam to team records (10/under) in the 800m freestyle, the 50m breaststroke and the 200m individual medley. In the process, Maddy has qualified to compete in Toronto in July at the Provincial Championships in the 11 years and under division. Both swimmers would like to thank the area community for all their support and well-wishes, especially fellow students/friends at L.D.S.S. and Wheatley Public, along with the early morning swimmers at the
Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex center. Your support and encourag-
ing words are very appreciated.
Erie Shores
18 hole ladies league
First it was the rain and now the extreme heat with humidity… nevertheless, we all persevered.
Last week’s game was Best 9 Holes Gross Score (front or back) Minus Your Handicap. The results were quite interesting with several ties in A Flight and B Flight.
The winners in A Flight were Beth Lougheed and Tym Brannigan with a score of 31 each. In B Flight, Lisa Sawatzky, Muriel Davey, Jeanne Manners and Ann Johnston had scores of 29 each. C Flight was won by Emily Oldenberg with a score of 23, and D Flight was won by Rachel Morin with a score of 21.
There were 6 ladies with chip ins: Ann Johnston, Emily Oldenberg and Anne Dick, all on hole #12; Lynda McAnally and Gloria Thiessen on hole #6; and Essie Gulliver on hole #16.
Maddy Lavoie qualified for Provincial Championships in July.
Local drag race results
Harrow’s David Keller won the Windsor/Essex County shootout at the Grand bend Motorplex on Saturday, May 28. He ran 11.34 at 117mph in his 1973 AMC Gremlin on a single pass in the final round. Tecumseh’s Jim Raymond was unable to make the run due to a dead battery in his 1962 Plymouth Valiant wagon.
Luke Schwemler from Amherstburg beat Sarnia’s Karley Faubert in the finals of junior dragster consolation. In the bike class, Kitchener’s Stephen Payne was the winner with his 2010 Suzuki Hayabusa over Kingsville’s Matt Bernath. Payne ran the quartermile in 10.57 seconds at 122 mph.
On Sunday at Milan Dragway, Ed Smith from LaSalle had to settle for runner-up in the box class. The Winner in the battle of the dragsters was Kirby McLennan from Temperance, MI.
LEAMINGTON SKATING CLUB
Summer Skate 2 011
Senior/Intermediate - 8wk program, 2 days per week Tues and Thurs, 1.5hrs @ $32/wk 4:30-5:50pm
Junior Level - 6 wk program, 2 days per week Tues and Thurs, 1hr @ $22/wk. 6:00-6:50pm
Registration dates Monday, Tuesday & Thursday between 4:30-7pm at Leamington Recreation Complex. Deadline for registration is June 23, 2011.
Senior golf
By Bob McLean
Mother Nature continued to play her devilish tricks last week as the weather was not very good for the local golf courses. The fairways are improving at Talbot Trail, but there were still many wet areas in the rough. Last Tuesday, the senior golfers, using carts, were asked to stay on the cart paths. Wednesday was a beautiful day so I ventured down to the course and noticed that the 90º rule was in effect for the carts.
On Tuesday, May 31 there were 63 seniors who tested their skills. If they hit the ball down the centre, they would have little difficulty, but if the golfers ventured into the wet, thick tough their nerves and strength would be thoroughly challenged.
Despite the difficult conditions, there were some very good scores shot. I have attempted to do the reporting in age categories. These age divisions will be adjusted as more people come out to golf. We still need all seniors to provide their age to Murray so we can report accurately.
In the 69 years old and under division, Jim Pearson shot a dazzling 39. Bill Ward played a superb game coming in with a 41. Bill Rutgers had a nifty 44, while Mike Getty played to a 46. Ray La Pierre and Ron Will achieved 47s, and Larry Schmidt, a rookie in the league, had a 49.
The seniors who were in the 70-79 year division also had some very impressive scores. Mike Wright, Joe Vertel and Vic Reynaert all achieved terrific 41s. Pete Daudlin played a steady round to earn a fine 44 score. Paul R. Brown and Neil Adamson came in with very commendable 46 results. Bob Patchett and Garth Chadwick also earned recognition with their nifty 47s. Finally, Bill Galloway and Ed Woelk had solid games as they shot 49 and 50 respectively.
In the 80 and over division, Murray Knox led the way with his 52. Bill Adams followed with a 56. Roger Beaupre, Ray Allen, Al Stockwell and Jack Cochrane all shot below 60 despite the very challenging conditions. John H. Dick, who I believe is around 90, had a great game shooting a very respectable 65.
Seven groups will be travelling to Deer Run on Thursday morning. The next road trip is still being planned but it will likely be to Mooretown on the fourth Thursday, June 23.
REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP
Canada’s recently released report card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth has given a dismal and discouraging national rating of “D” for the 2010 calendar year based on all the statistical criteria and indicators.
• Therefore, it goes without saying, that everyone in Canada has much work to do to change the mind-set of our children as to how they respond to exercise!
• Solution: Check out the Complex Activity Guide to see all types of youth programs being offered.
• Registration for the upcoming Summer Session runs from June 6-26. Hurry in to register the entire family and get yourself in motion!
Swimming Theme Day: Sunday, June 12 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. “Springboard to Summer!” Lifeguards will lead the kids in all sorts of fun games on the pool deck.
Rock ’n Swim: Friday, June 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Swim to the sounds of your favourite tune. Thanks to Dr. Karen Archer, Family Dental Care, for sponsoring the music. Bring the family out for a splashing good time in the Complex Pool!
Spring & Summer Cross Training:
• If you're bored and struggling to lose those last few pounds, or you're ready to increase to a new level of fitness, cross-training may be just the answer you’re looking for to help you meet your fitness goals! Choose to alternate two or more types of activity during the week.
• Focus on working your muscles from the inside-out, strengthening the inner core abdominal and back muscles and then work your way outward to the six-pack muscles. Keep your body and your muscles guessing what’s coming next in order to see faster results!
Bring along a friend! It’s always more fun to work out with others!
Plans are finalized to play in Ridgetown on Thursday, July 28.
Hopefully, Mother Nature has finished with her tricks and we will get all of our eager seniors out to play on Tuesday. Our first scramble will take place on the third Tuesday in June, the 21st.
Okay, this week I am going out to left field so hang on. I would like to share with you some knowledge of what is being taught to a PGA Professional today on instruction and coaching. So let’s get right to the meat and potatoes, “How People Learn”. This is a study that was done over the past 30 years and found that 98% of how people learn a skill (in this study) is golf-related. So what they’re telling me is that on a 98% average I can instruct a student exactly how they need to be taught, the easiest and quickest way possible. Yep! It’s called a Kami test, which the student takes by answering selected questions put together from the study to find out how that person learns a skill (golf specific).
Here is a very small part of what I am getting at: Spatial Visual, thinking in images and pictures, or how about Linguistic Verbal, the thinking in words. I would have to say that the latter must be the most common one on the golf course, because there’s a whole lot a words being said out there. Anyways, how about one more: Logical Mathematical, thinking by reasoning. These are just 3 out of the 8 ways people learn – golf specific – which turns into a collection of binders that would fill a wall.
Now, from there I can go to all my reference books to find the process in which to teach that person exactly what he or she needs to make that lesson the easiest and most understanding it can be. Now remember, this is not just about showing the right grip or just showing the right stance. It’s about how to teach each student individually, not just what I am teaching. I know that this might be a little hard to comprehend, but this is what the RCGA, Canadian PGA and four other countries around the world are teaching today. Did you know that Canada is #1 in the world for Instructional Teaching Programs being taught to all golf professionals, coaches and trainers?
The Canadian PGA schooling takes approximately 4 years to complete, and sometimes longer, with all the classroom work shops (all in Toronto), club repair, rules and decisions, the bio-mechanics of the swing and How People Learn. Trust me, it’s a mouth full.
I just thought that you might be interested in knowing a little about behind-the-scenes of what we are being taught to be a CPGA Professional in Canada. So the next time someone says to me that “there’s no way you’ll figure this mind out”, you just might be surprised. But that’s just what I know.
Progs golf league results
On Tuesday, May 31, forty-four players attended at the Erie Shores Progs Golf League. Team “C”, for the second consecutive week, won with a combined score of -35. Team “C” players were Wayne Gillett, Ward Hutchins, Wally Ellsworth, Bill Gherasim, Ron Gagne, Gene Bouliane, Les Young, Mel Davey, Roger Cote, Orest Hrynewich and Bill Conn. Les Young and Norm Beattie tied for low individual score with a plus 1. Four competitors shared the final placement with an even score. They were Wayne Gillett, Ward Hutchins, Bob Gray and Mel Davey.
There were 8 skins won by Mel Davey, Garth Dennerly, Gene Bouliane, Ross Clark, Gary Alderson, Frank Gow, Jack Martin and Ed Shachowskoy.
Rookies win a pair
The Leamington South Essex Fabricating Rookie Lakers won a pair of games in Sun Parlour League action last week.
On Saturday the locals visited Tecumseh combining some solid defense with key hitting as they beat the Rangers 13 to 3. Kaleb Tiessen (3 rbi), Russell Derbyshire (4 rbi), Benny Bueckert (3 rbi), Adam Neufeld (2 doubles) and Spencer Bergen all had perfect 3 for 3 performances at the plate. Justin Wiebe and Eric Dominguez had two hits each. Despite the heavy hitting, it was a couple defensive plays that turned the tide for the Lakers. In the bottom of the second inning, Tecumseh loaded the bases with none out. Pitcher Rowan Massad scooped up a tough grounder, then threw to Bueckert for a force at the plate. The next Ranger batter hit a ground ball to second baseman Dominguez who turned a ‘4u to 3 double play’ snuffing out the Tecumseh rally.
“Neufeld was just bruising the baseball,” said coach Dan Dominguez. “By far his best game offensively this season.”
On Tuesday evening, Leamington travelled to McGregor defeating the hosts 30 to 1. Every player in the lineup had at least three hits and scored two runs.
Leamington’s next contest is Sunday, June 12 when the Riverside Majors come to town. Game time is 1:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.
SMSL STANDINGS
Thursday, June 2 the Benchwarmers added to their perfect record downing the Buds in both games.
Dirty Farmers took both games from Tigerblood (“not winning”) and Brew Jays took two games from Don Johnston Electric. Guardian Pharmacy (BTS) won both games from Saw Monkeys. T.J.’s Sports Bar split with Grinders and The Dawgz and Bashers also split the pair.
Thursday night
men’s golf league
After several weeks of wet and rainy conditions, the Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League finally caught a break getting a perfect day of weather this past week. But, with the thick and unmanageable rough, many of the scores were much higher than the usual norms expected this time of year.
In the first of three special scramble events being run over the next three months, Captain Tim Tiessen of Team 9 and his squad of George Bergen, Peter Clark, Matt Dick, Greg Dunmore, Bill Gherasim, Rod Paulin, Claudio Sabelli and John Stenger finished first with a two under par 33 on the front nine.
Finishing second, with an even par 36 on the back nine was Team 3, consisting of Sam Chacko, Jordan Ditty, Brian Humphreys, Pete Lyons, Larry Lucioer, Dave Seaton and Van Tan along with Captain Gord Anderson.
Team 12, led by Captain Ken Steingart and assisted by Brian Geddes, Peter Neufeld, Spencer Neufeld, Adam Rempel, Rich Segedin, Bill Slater, Larry Stull, Vic Tiessen and Nathan Cook, were the third best squad on the night with their one over par 36 on the front nine.
Finishing tied in fourth place, another four strokes back at five over par 40, was Team 7 lead by Captain Yves Lanteigne and his players Kevin Babkirk, Rick Harwood, Goerge Kir, Phil Larade, Richard Lowes, Jack Martin, Gary McRae and Greg Zimney; and Team 11, captained by Kirk Bowmnan and including his teammates Wayne Gillett, Mike Herbert, Chris Klassen, Jerry Meloche, John Rutgers and Sandy Towle.
Team 10, led by Captain Ken Cobby and fellow teammates Harry Garbarino, Brian Klassen, Steve O’Hara and Tim Towle, had the sixth best score with their 6 over par 41, while Captain Kyle Flewelling’s Team 6, consisting of Rick Gori, Mike MacKinnon, Peter Neufeld, Ejaz Qreshi and Richard Reive, finished another two shots at 43.
The remaining five teams, captained by Gary Alderson, Gary Bondy, Paul Bunnett-Jones, Abe Bergen and Frank Dick, all finished with scores ranging from 47 to 58.
The next special team scramble event takes place on Thursday, July 14th at 5:30 p.m. All men are invited to join the Thursday Night League where you don’t have to be an Erie Shores member to play. You can obtain more information by simply calling the Pro Shop at 519-326-4231 ext. 22.
Congratulations Steven Stasko Bachelor of Science in Honours Agriculture, University of Guelph. Proud parents, Ken and Tamara Stasko, (Chris and Amanda Stasko), Grandparents George & Mary Stasko, Irene Baker.
Take notice that the 61st Annual General Meeting of the members of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Corporation will be held at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Cafeteria
information, contact Linda Harfmann, Executive Assistant to the CEO, 326-2373 ext. 4101.
More than 70 players attend Flyers mini camp
The Leamington Flyers annual mini-camp was held over the weekend and featured more than 70 players from throughout Ontario and Michigan.
Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said he was impressed with the scrimmages and how hard
the players worked. “All four of the scrimmages were very uptemp and the kids were playing like they wanted to make the team,” said Piroski. Local players who participated in the camp included Shane Klassen, Jimmy Ciacelli, Lucas Raffoul, Chris Warkentin, Mitchell Prudence, Marshall Fritsch, Riley Babkirk, Jonathan Woelk, Quinton Loop, Ian Faubert, Colin Harris, JP Grineau and Ty Scratch.
High risk offender notification in Leamington
In relation to a public safety issue, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in accordance with the Police Services Act released information regarding a person considered to be at a high-risk to re-offend, residing in the community of Leamington, Ontario.
OPP is advising residents of the Leamington area that 25-year-old Sarah Dahle, has taken up residence on Talbot Street East. She has previous criminal convictions for Sexual Exploitation as well as Making and Publishing Child Pornography
The offender recently completed a custodial sentence, and agreed to the conditions of a Probation Order which will be in effect until January 26, 2013. Terms of the order are that Dahle keep the peace and be of good behaviour; notify the court or the probation officer in advance of any change of name or address; promptly notify the court or the probation officer of any change of employment or occupation; abstain from the purchase/possession/consumption of alcohol; abstain from the purchase/possession/consumption of drugs except in accordance with a medical prescription; abstain from owning, possessing or carrying any weapon as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada; and to reside at a residence approved by probation officers and not change that residence without permission of the probation officer to do so.
During sentencing a life-time prohibition order was imposed.
Conditions of the order prohibit her from attending a public park or swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a day care centre, school ground, playground or community centre; or seeking, obtaining, or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment is remunerated, or becoming or being a volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of sixteen years.
As a result of entering into a Recognizance to Keep the Peace on the May 27, 2011, Dahle is further prohibited from owning or possessing a cell phone and prohibited from using a computer for the purpose of Internet Access except for the purpose of seeking employment via Internet on a public computer, available at a public library and only for that limited purpose.
Piroski estimated that half of the kids in attendance over the weekend will get invited to the Flyers main camp in August and while approximately 17 players will be returning from last season, no veterans are guaranteed a spot on the team. “Unfortunately there may be some replacements made to last year’s players but I have to do what it takes to make the team better,” Piroski said.
Netherlands city named 2011 Intelligent Community of the Year
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Eindhoven, Netherlands as the Intelligent Community of the Year for 2011 at an awards ceremony June 3 at Steiner Film Studios in Brooklyn, New York.
Also honoured were the recipients of ICF’s Visionary of the Year Award and ICF’s three Founders Awards. The awards are presented by the independent think tank as part of its annual summit, Building the Broadband Economy, produced in association with the Institute for Technology & Enterprise at New York University’s Polytechnic Institute.
“Congratulations to Eindhoven on being named Intelligent Community of the Year for 2011,” said Essex County Warden Tom Bain. “Although Windsor Essex was not the recipient of this award, our community should continue to take great pride in its Top 7 recognition.
“Throughout the ICF’s process an international spotlight has been shone upon Windsor Essex and we have clearly demonstrated our capacity to compete with any community across the world,” added Bain. “Let’s keep the momentum going by continuing to ask ‘Why not Windsor Essex?’”
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Dahle is described as white, 5’5” tall, 289 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She is required to report to her probation officer as well as the Essex County OPP on a regular basis.
Youngsters Enjoy 1st Annual Kids Triathlon Camp
Pictured above, participants and coaches enjoyed the challenges of the 1st Annual Kids Triathlon Camp held June 3-5 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. The participants practiced the 3 elements – swimming, biking and running – as well as gaining nutrition tips from the coaching staff. These young athletes are looking forward to participating in the Kids of Steel Triathlon (part of the Leamington Triathlon) held at the Complex on Saturday, June 18. For details on this event, please go to www.tomatoman.org. The Leamington Triathlon annually attracts participants from all over southwestern Ontario, Michigan and Ohio for this popular sport.
Kids Safety Day: What are your kids doing?
Keeping children safe is a big responsibility. There are so many things that children want to explore and experience and it only takes one little mistake for tragedy to happen.
The annual Kids Safety Day brings children aged 6-12 together in a common theme – to learn how to have fun safely. This year’s event will be held on July 5th at the Eugene Whelan Experimental Farm near Woodslee.
The children will rotate through 8 different morning stations featuring fire safety, ATV safety, lawnmower safety, firearms safety, railway safety, first aid and bicycle safety. Presenters include OPP officers, firefighters, teachers, farmers and others experienced in their field. The afternoon will begin with a live PTO demonstration by Advantage Farm Equipment, followed by a testimonial by a local child who lost his foot in a lawnmower accident. The day will end with
demonstrations and games by the 4-H Farm Safety Club. Registration is $5, which includes lunch, a T-shirt and a take-home bag. Registration forms are available online by emailing bonnieanne@rocketmail.com. Forms are also on the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) website by going to www.ecfa.ca and clicking on the PRESS link. For further information call 776-7476 or 723-2230. Parents are welcome to stay and learn. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Volunteers are welcome.
This event is sponsored by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation, the Essex County Farm Safety Association, the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, the Essex-Kent Milk Producers and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance Company.
Your Hometown Sears in combination with your local Salvation Army is holding a Food Drive. Drop off location is our Hometown Sears, located on the corner of Seacliff and Cherry Lane.
Barons edged 9-8 by Harrow
The Leamington Barons were edged 9-8 by the Harrow Senior team last Wednesday in Harrow.
Steve Feltz had a solo homerun and Dave Neufeld went 2 for 3 while Jeremy Tiborcz and Steve Avelar each went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs.
Willy Froese pitched five innings giving up seven hits and registering four strikeouts. Thomas Matier gave up two hits in two innings pitched and had one strikeout.
The loss brings the Barons’ record to 3-2. They have two home games this week: Wednesday, June 8th the Amherstburg Juniors come to town and Friday, June 10th they host the Chatham Senior team. Both games are at 7 p.m. on diamond 7 at the Kinsmen ball diamonds.
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Leamington triathlete being inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
Kirstie Kniaziew of Leamington will become the first triathlete to be inducted into the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame. The eight 2011 inductees were announced in late May and will be inducted during the annual ceremony held in October.
The 35-year-old Kniaziew will be inducted alongside former NHL’er Warren Rychel, wrestler Colin Daynes, former CFL’er Len Skinner, shot putter Brad Snyder, and basketball player Don Brkovich. High school swim coach Dave Pells and men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski will enter in the founder’s category.
“I come from an extremely supportive family. My parents spent a lot of time, money and energy into helping me with my accomplishments. My brother was my training partner until I moved to Leamington around 1998,” said Kniaziew. She admits that she was not an elite athlete in any of the single sports – swim, bike or run – but was solid in all three disciplines and built upon that.
“I started this sport doing the Kids of Steel triathlon series – the same series which will be at the Sherk later in June. I also went to junior training camps, also similar to the camp the Sherk… When I moved to Leamington I was welcomed by other area athletes and still train with them when time permits – Tom and Sue Omstead, Jamie Moracci, Anthony and Kelly Grossi and Bert Mucci,” said Kniaziew.
school being the most important, we are encouraging sports like swimming, triathlon, soccer,” said Kniaziew.
Census
This year’s inductees are unique in that all eight represent different sports, and some sports are being recognized for the first time. Kniaziew has excelled at the sport of triathlon since she was a teen.
For those not familiar with the sport, triathlons are events combining three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running – into one race.
An Olympic distance triathlon is comprised of a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike and 10 km run. The Ironman (“IM”) event is comprised of a 3.9 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run. The average time to complete an IM is 13 hours and the cutoff time is 17 hours. In 2005, Kirstie finished the Coeur D’Alene, Idaho IM in under 10 hours and was the first place female overall.
This, plus her other triathlon achievements, have earned her a place in the Windsor/Essex County Hall of Fame as the first person to be recognized for the sport of triathlon.
Renowned Canadian Triathlon coach Barrie Shepley said this about Kniaziew, in support of her nomination: “Winning an Ironman is tougher than winning the Stanley Cup. That is, fewer people have an Ironman victory in the world than have a Stanley Cup ring. And a Stanley Cup depends much on 23 others doing their job. An Ironman is 100% dependent on the individual overcoming tremendous odds. Kirstie is one of the most talented (and humble) athletes I have ever met. PLUS when you add to it, the fact that virtually everyone who wins an Ironman is away training in warm-weather climates for 3-4 months a year, while Kirstie worked in Leamington at her greenhouse operation every day, with virtually no away time to rest and train. She is a huge talent and deserves to be recognized locally and nationally.”
Besides her Ironman win, Kniaziew has multiple significant race results to her credit including:
• Multiple winner of the Cornerbrook International Triathlon (as a teenager) over professional triathletes.
• 3rd place at the Canadian Pro Championships in Kelowna, BC, dating back to 1994.
“We’re lucky, the town of Leamington has been developing into more of an ‘outdoor’ friendly town with the new walking/running/biking pathways, the upgraded marina, the upgraded Seacliff Park, the Share the Road campaign which Tom and Sue Omstead have been making huge progress with, and all the programs that the Sherk has… I have been doing the stroller fit class for several weeks now to help get back into shape and also meeting some other moms!” said Kniaziew. She and husband Duffy have three children – Sian, 5, Tomas, 2½, and Lincoln, 3 months).
“We’re a busy family, apart from
• 10 podium performances (conservative estimate) in other races 1994-2000.
• 3-time Canadian Junior Champion (1992, ’93, ’94). No other Canadian has won more than 2.
• World Jr. Bronze Medal 1992 (no Canadian junior girl has ever won a medal).
• Pan American Games individual silver and team gold.
• 2002 – 1st place Canadian Half-IM, Ottawa, ON.
• 2002 – 6th place female (1st in age/course record for her age) – IM Wisconsin, USA (qualifying her for the 2002 IM World Championships in Kona, Hawaii).
• 2003 – ranked 6th on Top Ten All-American Triathlete List for females age 25-29. The only other Canadian in the group was ranked 7th.
• Multiple wins at local and provincial triathlons including Loaring Triathlon and Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon.
Kirstie’s 2005 IM Victory
Kirstie’s Kniaziew & Victor Zyemstev
Miss Tomato Fest pageant; tradition continues Aug. 18th
This year’s Miss Tomato Miss Tomato Festival Scholarship Pageant takes place on Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium.
The Tomato Festival Pageant was founded in 1982 and has grown into a prestigious event in the county.
Throughout its 28-year history, the Tomato Festival Pageant has championed the need and the value of higher education for women. It has promoted that goal by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarship monies to
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many young ladies. Participants start out at the local pageants and, based on their performance, can advance to a national level in the Miss Canada International competition. The Tomato Festival Pageant contestants are judged by five to six local people and each contestant is scored in three parts of the program – Introduction, Talent, and Question & Answer. The young ladies with the top three highest scores are awarded with scholarship monies. All contestants leave with a multitude of gifts from lo-
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cal businesses. It is the generosity of these businesses that make it possible to plan the pageant each and every year. Almost every dollar collected is used for scholarship prizes.
What does it take to become a Tomato Festival Queen? That is an easy question to answer. Organizers are searching for a charming, personable, well-groomed, poised, selfconfident young lady, who also has the character, humility and inner beauty that sets her apart as a leader. A “beauty” contest is not the goal, the focus is on “inner beauty” – a strength of character combined with personal achievements, performing a talent and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
The gymnasium at the Complex which will be transformed into a spectacular production, fun-filled evening of truly great local talent. Organizers are accepting registrations until June 17. Ladies must be between 16 and 19 years of age. Please visit www.leamingtontomatofestival.com for an entry form.
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
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Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m. United Pentecostal Church 312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056 Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.
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Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Cardinal Carter corner
It’s hard to believe that June is here already – where did the semester go? While the school year is winding down, there is no shortage of Cardinal Carter events to report on.
The Cardinal Carter community is so proud of the accomplishments of our grade 10 students, Grace Enns and Joseph Najem, who recently returned from the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Toronto. Grace earned a bronze medal in her category for her research into harnessing energy from falling rain, and was also awarded a $1000 scholarship to the University of Western Ontario. Joseph Najem was honoured with the Australian National Youth Science Forum Award and was invited to participate in the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, Australia, next year for his innovative approach to detecting water leaks. Both Grace and Joseph are excited to begin work on their projects for next year’s competition. Congratulations to these very deserving students.
Two grade 9 students were recently honoured for their writing skills. Gabriela Abbas was awarded the 2011 Harold Hewitt Scholarship from the Windsor Family Credit Union in honour of her essay response to the question “What do you like best about living in Windsor and Essex County?” Chantal Reeb won the Canada South Science City Earth Day Poetry Contest for her entry addressing the theme of “Lending a helping hand to the Earth: how can we make a difference?” Great job!
Congratulations to the student athletes. At OFSAA West Regionals in London, Devin Foldesi placed 7th in the Senior Boys’ Triple Jump with a personal best jump of 12.93m. Austin Bento placed 3rd in the 800m race with a personal best time and new school record of 2:03.16. Austin advances to the All Ontario meet in Sudbury. Good luck at OFSAA! Cardinal Carter’s senior boys’ soccer team has had an amazing season, winning the WECSSAA “AA” championship in a match against L’Essor. While they were defeated in the SWOSSAA final in Sarnia by St. Christopher’s, they will be competing at OFSAA in Windsor. Good luck boys!
What else is happening at Cardinal Carter?
Cardinal Carter is pleased to be hosting the 8th annual Day of Champions at our school track on Thursday, June 9th from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This event brings together 150 Community Living students from secondary schools in the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, along with over 80 volunteers, for a day of friendly competition and great fun. The Day of Champions is coordinated by senior students at Cardinal Carter.
The students in Mrs. Young’s grade 10 religion class are holding a car wash to raise money to help a local family in need. Please support this initiative by stopping by the New Beginnings Nursing Home, 106 Talbot St. W., to have your car washed on Sat. June 11th from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Students taking grade 9 applied and academic math this semester will be writing the province-wide EQAO Assessment of Mathematics on June 14 and June 16. Practice tutorials will be held after school on Tues. June 7 and Thurs. June 9. Good luck!
Final examinations will be written from June 22-27. Start studying, Cougars! Cardinal Carter’s graduation ceremony will take place Wed. June 29. The graduation mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church and the graduation ceremony will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Club. We wish our graduating students every success as they embark on the next phase of their academic journey.
Car fire causes
$10,000 damage
On June 1 at 7:17 p.m., Leamington Fire Services were called to the scene of a car fire in the 200 block of Robson Road. When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed and the siding was melting on the exposed side of the house.
An adult male suffered minor burns to his hands while attempting to extinguish the fire. Firefighters contained the fire quickly and saved the residence from further damage.
The total loss is estimated at $10,000 – $5000 for the vehicle and $5000 for the house.
The fire has been listed as accidental, caused by a person working on the electrical system
Jody Raffoul Trio on Two Creeks stage
Jody Raffoul, whose voice and stage presence has been compared to a blend of Bruce Springsteen and Bono, will take to the Two Creeks stage June 12 for the second concert of the season.
Raffoul, a popular entertainer and recording artist on both sides of the border, released “Big Sky” in Canada and the U.S. in 2008. The album includes “Learn From Me”, a song specially written for the “B-RAD” (Bullying, Relationships, Alcohol, Drugs) program in schools.
He performs over 200 shows a year and has opened for Collective Soul, Kid Rock, Nickelback, Joe Cocker, Blues Traveler, Richard Marx, Counting Crows, The Allman Brothers Band, Uncle Kracker, John Entwhistle, Chris Isaak, Paul Rodgers and Bon Jovi.
Raffoul was also the national winner of the 2006 Bon Jovi “Have a Nice Gig” Contest, handpicked and announced by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. He then opened a soldout show at Giant’s Stadium in Bon Jovi’s home state of New Jersey with fellow Canadians Nickelback.
The Two Creeks concerts, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on the Weil Stage in the natural amphitheatre at the conservation area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, continue throughout the summer.
Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling.
For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, e-mail info@twocreeks.ca or call 519-324-6988.
Tax Freedom
Day is June 6th
When Canadians returned to work on Monday, they finally were working for themselves. In other words, if we had to pay all our taxes up front, we would have to pay each and every dollar we earned from January 1 to June 5 to various levels of government.
With the tax return deadline having just past, many Canadians are still getting over the shock of just how much income tax they paid last year. But the reality is that income taxes account for only about one-third of the total taxes we pay. Add property taxes, sales taxes, profit taxes, health taxes, social security taxes, alcohol taxes, tobacco taxes, fuel taxes and many others to the mix and the average Canadian will pay $39,900 in taxes (42.6 per cent of income) in 2011.
Canadians can calculate their personal Tax Freedom Day by visiting www.fraserinstitute. org.
(Source: Niels Veldhuis and Charles Lammam, Economists, Fraser Institute)
Rotary Donates to Summer Reading Program
In support of literacy, the Leamington Rotary Club donated $300 to support the Summer Reading Program for children at the Leamington Library. Pictured is John Butcher of the Rotary Club presenting the cheque to Laura Wilkinson of the Library staff.
OBITUARY
Henry Froese
Henry Froese, 83 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Monday, May 31, 2011.
Beloved husband of Elsie (Pankratz) for 53 years. Loving father of John (Laurie), Carol (Shawn), Alan (Bobbi). Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Survived by sisters Mary Klassen, Margaret Tiessen, Sally Dyck, Elsa Dick, and one brother, Harry Friesen. Predeceased by brother Dick and sister Susanna Woelk. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service to celebrate Henry’s life was held at the Leamington Mennonite Home Chapel on Friday, June 3, 2011. Paul Dueck and Henry Regier officiated. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Leamington Mennonite Home by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Family and friends are invited to share words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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Bruce E. Crozier
Bruce E. Crozier, 72 years, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Hotel Dieu Hospital.
Beloved husband of Joan (Banwell). Dear father of Nancy Crozier (David Stoyles) and David Crozier (Jolean). Loving grandfather of Emma, Adam, Benjamin, Cowan and Cate. Dear brother-in-law of Janet Jackson and Wendy Pratt (Mel). Bruce will be missed by five nieces. Dear nephew of Richard “Dick” and Vivian Edmondson.
Bruce was a former Councillor and Mayor of Leamington, he was the sitting MPP for the riding of Essex since 1993 and presently was Deputy Speaker of the Legislature. Bruce was a Life Member of the Leamington Kinsmen Club and a member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. #84 Leamington.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Memorial Service to celebrate Bruce’s life was held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1 p.m. The Very Rev. Kevin Dixon officiated.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Community Living Essex, John McGivney Children’s Centre or the charity of your choice.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Ida Mastronardi
Ida Mastronardi, 71 years, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Metropolitan Hospital, Windsor. Late residence Talbot Street West in Leamington.
Beloved wife of the late Ralph Mastronardi. Predeceased by her parents Domenico and Anita Amicone. Dear mother of Annie Woelk and husband Paul, Leamington; Claudia Zioutis and husband Kosta, Leamington; Ralph Mastronardi and wife Rose, Tecumseh; Dave Mastronardi and wife Marcela, Windsor. Loving grandmother of Taylor, Ethan, Kristyn, Julia, Camryn, Kennedy and Carli, and great-grandmother to Serenity. Dear sister of Pat Amicone and wife Argentina, Nina Policella and late husband Nino, and Rosina Amicone and husband Michele.
Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Wednesday evening.
Funeral Mass to celebrate Ida’s life will be held Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. from St. Michael’s Church, Leamington. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Lorraine Kroeker
Lorraine Gail (Epp) Kroeker, 44 years, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Windsor Regional Hospital.
Beloved wife of Len. Loving mother of Katelyn, Samantha, the late Kristopher, the late Sarah, the late Lukas and the late Callista. Dear daughter of Jake and Irene Epp and daughter-inlaw of George and Elsie Kroeker. Granddaughter of Olga Tiessen. Dear sister of Karen and Tom Martin, Kathy and Ed Fischer, Gord and Heather Epp, Ruth and Tom Drummond, Christine Maagdeleyn, Barb and Frank Klassen, and sister-in-law of Diane and Steve Boos, Wayne and Judy Kroeker, Paul and Kathy Kroeker. Lorraine will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Funeral service to celebrate Lorraine’s life was held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. Rev. David Dyck officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the UMEI, Transition to Betterness or Leamington United Mennonite Church Building Fund.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
OBITUARY
Michael Yacyshyn
Michael Yacyshyn, 92 years, with heavy hearts we announce that on Friday, June 3, 2011, Mike has gone to join his beloved wife Nellie. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Sylvia (Bob) Bradt and Joyce (Danny) Rahm, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Lori (Rob) Cassi, Jessi and Mitchel Churchill, Jeff (Keri), Brandon and Bailey Bradt, Tracy Bradt, Lisa (Max) Armstrong, Aaron Rahm and girlfriend Jennifer. He will also be missed by his devoted brother Walter (Nellie) Yacyshyn and his sisterin-law Sonia (Ernie) Jackiw, as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Mary and Anne, and brothers Bill, Steve and Pete.
Special thanks to the terrific staff of 3E at the Sun Parlor Home for the remarkable care and support for Dad. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Mike’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
RENOVATIONS: Small jobs a specialty. Eavestroughing, decks, siding, windows, Gutter Cleaning Systems, furniture refinishing. Call Bill Siddall 519-825-3931. tf
Jack Morris
Auction Sale
Baby Lock Sewing Machine, Fabric, Dolls, China, Glass, Furniture, Camper Saturday, June 18 at 9:30 am
For the estate of Keith and Lois Askew, Merlin Auction to be held at the farm of Tom Askew, 20667 Haskell Road, Merlin.
Very lg. auction w/two auctioneers selling simultaneously, sale includes a nice selection of antique furniture, lg. selection of china, glass, silver, Christmas collectibles, miniatures, primitives, coal oil lamps, approx. 250 dolls & accessories, Baby Lock computerized sewing machine, 4 Singer Featherweights, very lg. quantity of fabric, notions, patterns & books, vintage hats & purses, kitchen items, appliances, 1992 Award camping trailer & 2 boats w/trailers.
MUSIC LESSONS IN WHEATLEY. Private lessons on guitar, mandolin and bass with international touring artist John Law. All levels and styles - $25/lesson. Come for a one lesson refresher or book the whole summer. (June-Sept. dates available). 519-825-7436 or info@thelaws.ca. jn8-tfc TOP SOIL FORsale$250/dump truck load delivered. Call Angie 519-3267503 or George 519-7913082. jn8-au10c
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Group meets every Monday 6 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Call Elaine at 519-825-7993 or visit website: www.TOPS.org. Everyone welcome. tf
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
REPAIRS- 214 Erie St. North, Leamington. 519-818-8194. www.discountcomputerrepairs.net. Monitors and Laptop screens replaced, virus removal, lost data recovered. jn1-29
Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC (3% premium waived for cash) Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530
Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com.
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Florence Calder. 11 Franklin Rd. Leamington. 1st Street left off of Erie S. off 18 Hwy. Full house contents.
Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12, 8:00 a.m. Rain date June 18 & 19. 3 pc. double bed set, double bed, 2 dressers, 2 chests of drawers, 4 chests, TVs, coffee & end tables, lamp tables, lamps, rocking chairs, recliner, china cabinet, couch & chair, microwave, kitchen sets, toaster oven, refrigerators, ice fishing hut and auger, indoor Christmas decorations, outdoor Christmas lights, new wooden shelving, storage units on casters, steel storage racks, trailers, singer sewing machine with cabinet, leaf blower and hedge trimmer, electric weedeater, shop vac, craft supplies, card table set, lawnchairs, umbrella table, # of white resin lawnchairs, small freezer and yard ornaments. jn8c
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LDSS STEPS students compete at Special Olympics
The Special Olympics, organized and funded by the GECDSB, provided events for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory students. The Special Olympics was attended by the Superintendent of Special Education, various trustees, and Essex Member of Parliament Jeff Watson.
“The Board sponsored the day, but we wanted our students to have team shirts and feel like part of a team, so we fundraised for the extra $300 we needed to outfit the group,” said STEPS teacher Rob Duncan. The LDSS Student Council helped us out by holding a barbecue and Wacky Hat Day to raise the funds.”
“The STEPS students and staff are very grateful to the support of the student body, staff, and the generous monetary donations from the Southpoint Sun and Wheatley Journal,” said Duncan.
The athletes enjoyed participating in various sporting events and had a lunch and dance at Sandwich SS. “It was a really great day,” said Duncan.
Pictured here are the students and staff who participated in the Special Olympics held at Sandwich Secondary School on Thursday, May 19. Five athletes from Leamington District Secondary School participated. In back, from left to right, are Mrs. Dunmore, Ms. Dawn, Willy Neufeld, Mrs. Kritzer and STEPS teacher Rob Duncan. In front, from left to right, are Mark Garraway, Johan Guenther, Johnny Neufeld and Lisa Fehr. (Photos submitted)
