Southpoint Sun September 14, 2011

Baird Avenue residents not happy with rusty water

As a result of the complaint brought to municipal council’s attention at their last meeting, a report detailing our water main replacement strategy was presented to council Monday night, September 12. It was a clear and understandable explanation of the nature of the problem and what to do.

In a nutshell, Leamington has a lot of old, cast iron water mains that need replacement because they are significantly older than their ‘average’ life expectancy of 50 years. Replacement is expensive, however, so, like many of the municipality’s needs, there is a waiting list that has been compiled using the professional opinion of staff.

In the case of Baird Avenue, part of the source of the problem is the work being done on the Selkirk and Clark St. W. water mains: this work has disturbed the Baird main and it has released iron oxide into the water—it’s not a health hazard, but it turns the water orangebrown and that makes it nasty. The cast iron main itself is expected to last (hopefully) trouble-free until its scheduled replacement in 2015, but for now, water quality along Baird is severely compromised. To try and help with the problem, the water department has flushed the water main a number of times.

A delegation of Baird Street residents led by John Biekx found the 2015 date “unacceptable”. Showing members of municipal council a bottle of tap water that looked more like something from a mud puddle, Biekx said, “We need to get our priorities straight.” He also presented council with a sheaf of photographs of the staining the rusty water has caused, and letters from neighbours who are suffering due to the poor water quality.

Council’s reaction appears to be a commitment to search for some way of funding an increased rate of water line replacements.

Representatives of WFCU (Windsor Family Credit Union) held an official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 8 at their sixth and newest location on Erie Street S. Leamington (formerly Hammond Funeral Home).

Pictured here, from left to right, are Marty Gillis, Chair of the Board of Directors; Leo Tullio, Rock Development, site developers; Marty Komsa, President and CEO of WFCU; Ann Diab, Assistant Manager of Sales and Services, Leamington Branch; and Leamington Mayor John Paterson. (SUN

WFCU officially ‘broke ground’ for their newest retail location last week. This location is the sixth for the credit union and will mark WFCU’s debut in the Municipality of Leamington.

Marty Komsa, WFCU President and Chief Executive Officer, accompanied by staff and members of his Board, including Chair of the Board Marty Gillis, Sally McDonald, General Manager Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce, and Leamington Mayor John Paterson were on hand for the ceremony. In attendance as well were representatives from Grossi Construction,

the company who will be building the newest WFCU.

“WFCU is excited to expand our scope of business into Leamington,” said Komsa. “It is thrilling to have the opportunity to become part of another community. After a great deal of research and planning, we are confident that our expansion into the Municipality of Leamington will not only service the financial needs of the region but will continue to assist in making our communities the best place to live.”

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Public Meetings attract a large crowd

There were two public meetings scheduled to start the Monday, September 12 Leamington Council meeting. Both were well attended.

First Public Meeting - Parking and Storage of RVs

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The first related to the issue of parking and storage of trailers and recreational vehicles in the municipality. This attracted sixteen people who wanted to address council with their opinions and concerns, while at least twice that number listened and applauded popular ideas. Submissions on this topic started just after 7 p.m. and lasted until 8 p.m.

Among the points raised, the major ideas included resistance to a by-law restricting the use of one’s property on the basis of aesthetics rather than safety, and Procrustean rules that fail to take into account individual needs and resources. Examples of the latter include the problem a person living in an interior townhouse who couldn’t even park his car in his driveway if it had to be 1.5m from both lot lines as is proposed in the amendment, storage being defined in terms of the winter months when snowbirds use their trailers, and parking in terms of the summer months when these same snowbirds store their trailers, and limits on trailer lengths regardless of the size of the owners property or the length of his driveway.

Second Public Meeting - Community Improvement Plan

The second public meeting concerned the discussion paper on the Community Improvement Plan. Raymond Duhamel of Jones Consulting Group presented the highlights of the work before the floor was opened to the public. A very interesting presentation was made by the owner of the Star Theatres. He pointed out that in his opinion parking is not a perceptual problem as the consultant suggested, but rather a very real problem because parking in a parking lot uptown is very different from parking in the lot of a large mall: there is no line-of-sight to your destination, there is less feeling of safety, and there is less flexibility if your desired parking location is full. (If you want to go to a movie you want to park near the theatre, not in the Russell Street Lot.) He further pointed out that the problems presented uptown were so severe that the Bank of Montreal would rather give its building away (and build where parking and drive-through access are not an issue) rather than try to deal with the problem in its existing location.

Members of council listened with interest, but their enthusiasm for the potential of the plan stayed strong. “This is the first time I’ve sensed some excitement about doing something positive about the uptown,” said Councillor Atkin. Deputy Mayor Charlie Wright added, “We can bring back a reinvigorated downtown.”

Information gathered at both meetings will be used by administration to modify what has been presented for discussion and will be brought back to council in future meetings.

$700,000 tax surplus from

2010

The Finance Department of the Municipality of Leamington reported that at the 2010 year end, tax revenues enjoyed a surplus of just over $700,000.

In the report to Council on Monday, September 12, it states, “The net surplus mainly arose from the following elements: under-expenditure in various departments due to tornado impact, additional interest revenues resulting from higher property tax arrears, increased property taxation related revenues from supplementary/omitted assessments, lower than anticipated increase in employee benefits, favourable contract pricing on surface treatment, staff vacancies and fewer insurance liability claim related costs than anticipated for the year.”

The majority of this money is going into the “Budget Stabilization Contingency Reserve”, while some is being applied to the insurance liability reserve.

in Essex County

By Allison Siddall

Over 60 people as well as dignitaries attended the official launch of Eldercollege in Essex County on Thursday, September 8 at Pelee Island Winery. The local Eldercollege program is unique in eastern Canada and the first of its type that offers courses to the 55+ crowd, both rurally and in the city. Courses are being offered in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex as well as Windsor and Tecumseh.

The 30 Eldercollege courses available this semester are aided by volunteer facilitators who present educational and fun sessions in a wide range of interests which include wine, food, painting, photography, politics, curling, bridge, travel and opera, to name a few.

Eldercollege fits two main themes, one of which is accessibility to education for those 55 years of age and older and the other is cultural development. Eldercollege fits in naturally with both accessibility and culture.

Registration is offered at a low cost and people can register for any one course or a combination of courses if they discover several that pique their interest. There is also the Buffet-Course Option where a single person or couple pays one flat rate and in one semester can attend as many courses as they wish anywhere in the Eldercollege system.

As of Friday, September 9, there were about 125 people registered in Eldercollege courses. Many have opted for the Buffet-Course and have selected several courses, bringing total course registration to almost 300.

Those with internet access who would like to learn more about the Eldercollege program can find the courses listed at http://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/course-list. Those without internet access can call Catherine Fettes at Canterbury College in Windsor at 519-253-3000.

Celebration of Two Cultures rescheduled for Sept. 18

Due to the stormy weather on Sunday morning, September 11, the Celebration of Two Cultures / Fiestas Patrias Festival hosted by the Migrant Worker Community Program was cancelled and has been rescheduled for this Sunday, September 18.

The festival will take place on Queens Avenue in uptown Leamington from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. in celebration of both the Mexican culture, native to the majority of migrant seasonal workers, and the Canadian culture of their host communities.

The opening ceremonies will include greetings from the mayors of Leamington and Kingsville. The “Cry of Independence” will be led by Mr. Eusebio del Cueto, the consul, supported by the staff of the Mexican Consulate in Leamington.

The Mariachi band, Grupo Azteca, is returning this year to entertain, as well as other performers. There will also be ethnic food vendors, dancing, and prizes. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

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A large crowd attended the official launch of Eldercollege on Sept. 8 at Pelee Island Winery. Sharing a celebratory toast to mark the occasion are, left to right: Sherry Bondy (Councillor, Town of Essex), Marian Stranak (Superintendent, Point Pelee National Park), Bill Baker (Councillor, Town of Essex), John Paterson (Mayor of Leamington), Lloyd Brown-John (Founder, Eldercollege Windsor-Essex County), Nelson Santos (Mayor of Kingsville), Tom Bain (Mayor of Lakeshore and Warden of Essex County),

Woodbridge (CEO, Essex County Library System).

Terry Fox Run – a Canadian tradition for 31 years

“Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going.”

– Terry Fox, July 10, 1980

The iconic image of Terry Fox running along long and lonely roads during his Marathon of Hope does not convey the full picture of his historic effort, which ultimately cost him his life. If the photographer were to widen his lens, there would appear the tens, hundreds, even thousands of Canadians lining those very roads cheering Terry on and taking inspiration from his example.

In April of 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, Terry Fox embarked with little fanfare from St. John’s, Newfoundland, on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.

FACES OF KIDNEY DISEASE

Be a Part of Something Bigger

Terry knew he was taking on an immense challenge, and after running an average of a marathon a day for 143 days, which equated to 5,373 kilometres (3,339 miles), his Marathon of Hope came to an end when he was forced to stop on September 1 outside of Thunder Bay after suffering an intense coughing fit and pains in his chest – a recurrence of cancer in his lungs.

Twenty years ago while on vacation to Labrador City, Newfoundland & Labrador, Gale Pimentel, 16, never could imagine that she would be diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. “I had noticed increased swelling in my ankles and legs over a four day period, but it would seamlessly dissipate

each morning,” said Gale.

In the following months, Fox received multiple chemotheraphy treatments; however, the disease continued to spread. He was admitted to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster on June 19, 1981 with chest congestion and developed pneumonia. He fell into a coma and died on June 28, 1981.

Concerned for her well being, both her mom and sister rushed her to emergency where blood tests were taken before she was sent home with an apparent sense of normalcy. “I actually did not feel sick at all.” The next day she was immediately called in and airlifted to a larger hospital in St. John’s, Newfoundland where she learnt that her kidneys were only functioning at 5% of their capacity.

When Terry realized that he would not be able to complete his Marathon, he bequeathed his mission to those very Canadians who kept him going day in and day out. The fire he had lit in the hearts and minds of Canadians ignited into a cancer crusade that has lasted more than three decades.

“I was told that if I did not go on dialysis immediately I would only have about a month to live. Needless to say it was quite a shock to me as I thought I was perfectly healthy.”

Canadians have adopted Terry’s mission of finding a cure for all cancers with an enthusiasm and passion that have done him proud. It has become a fall tradition in Canada to gather friends and family, lace on running shoes, bring pledge sheets and attend the Terry Fox Run, which has grown to include millions of people in over 60 countries.

The annual Terry Fox Run will be taking place on Sunday, September 18.

Local Runs include:

TECUMSEH: Tecumseh Terry Fox Run takes place at Green Acres Optimist Park, St. Gregory Rd. Participate in a 2, 5 or 10 kilometer walk, run or bike. No pre-registrations – registration is at 8 a.m., start time is 9 a.m. Collect pledges or make a donation. Family Fun, celebrity music by Joe & Sharon Farrugia. Clowns, door prizes, Mad Science, face painting, crafts, inflatables, hot dog barbeque and refreshments. Online pledging available at www.terryfoxrun.org.

TILBURY: Starting at Tilbury Arena. Registration opens at 11 a.m. and the 5-kilometre run begins at noon. The site is also wheelchair, rollerblade and bicycle accessible.

After two months of receiving peritoneal dialysis, Gale returned home to Gaultois, Newfoundland where her mother and siblings began testing to see if one of them would be a suitable kidney donor. When the results arrived that her sister Paulette was a match, Gale “cried and cried tears of joy” but also remembers being quite scared. “I knew it was going to be a big surgery and it meant I had to leave the province to go to Halifax, Nova Scotia.”

After receiving her transplant, Gale believed that the ordeal made her “become a better person” where she “continually tried to be the best person” she could be.

“Over the years, I went on to lead a normal life and received tremendous support and encouragement from my husband, family and friends. I participated in the World and Canadian Transplant Games to prove the success of organ donation and to show the public what a difference it can make to someone’s life.”

Today, Gale currently resides in Wheatley, Ontario with her husband Tim and sons Owen and Brent. She actively participates on a committee at Leamington District Memorial Hospital toward the completion of a new satellite dialysis unit in their community and is also actively involved in the planning and promotion of The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s, Give the Gift of Life Walk as its walk ambassador along with her son Owen, whose likeness is featured on all public and promotional materials across the province. “Being involved with the Foundation keeps me involved and motivated to help others while giving back.”

This year marks the 20th anniversary of her transplantation where both she and her family will be participating in their 4th Give the Gift of Life Walk at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

“Through the Walk, I will once again show my gratitude to my sister Paulette for giving me my life back. I do it to prove that I can do it. I want to do it for my family and to prove to my kids to never give up.”

Gale is looking forward to this year’s Walk and “would like to encourage others to sign their organ donation cards and make their families and friends aware that they would like to be a donor.”

Lighthouse Cove, photo by Tim Hayes of Photo Expressions

From left, Gale Pimentel, walk ambassador for the Windsor & District Chapter’s 10th annual Give the Gift of Life Walk along with organ donor and sister, Paulette Abbott. (Photo courtesy of Gale Pimentel)

Olivia Moavro sees her big brother Lucas off on the first day of school.

Heidi and Connor on the first day of school showing which grade they are going into at East Mersea Public School.

Kendra Epp digging for quartz crystals at the Coleman Crystal Mine in Hot Springs, Arkansas while on vacation.

Mandy Stein took this photo of Blondie performing at Caesars Windsor on Friday night. Mandy was the winner of 4 tickets to the concert through a contest on the Southpoint Sun’s Facebook page.

Hadyn Epplett on his first day of school.

Brothers, Teagan (11) holding Sam (3 months), Joe (7) and Theo (4) showing off their sweaters that great-grandma knitted.

Danika Ross, Kade Coussens, Sierra Ross and Bryanna Ross at T. McGivern Park in St. Marys.

Hayden Epp enjoying the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs, Arkansas while on vacation.

Celebrate Apple Fest; support Community Living

Celebrate the 32nd annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This is a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show on Sunday.

Selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Festival and Events Ontario, the Ruthven Apple Fest has something for everyone!

As in past, the festival begins early on Saturday morning with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast served up by the Ruthven Oddfellows and friends, made with country fresh eggs, bacon, home

fries and coffee. The Apple Festival parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from the little hamlet in Ruthven and leads into the festival grounds at Colasanti’s.

Bring the entire family and enjoy two spectacular fun-filled days that will include weekend-long musical entertainment, a host of midway rides and games for children, the Apple Festival Car Show, over 100 craft and food vendors and the popular Farmers Market filled with all the bounty of Essex County.

Thanks to the support of the community, the festival has raised a total of $645,000 to date for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an intellectual disability.

Celebrate Legion Week at Br. 84 Leamington Legion News

By Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Community Living Essex County at a Dinner and Celebration Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm. Dance to the music of Last Minute. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 519776-6483, ext 0, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - The Essex County Purple Martin Association will meet at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, north of Ruthven, at 9 a.m. Public is welcome. For further info, please call 519-776-5777, or email martinman@hotmail.com. This is the final meeting for 2011, so please bring your colony stats so up-to-date records can be maintained.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Leamington Library presents “Amazing Animals” at 1:00 p.m. Share your love for animals both wild and tame. For ages 4-8. Register at the library, or call 226-946-1529, ext. 220.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 - Giant Indoor Flea Market 9 am - 3 pm at Jackson's Flowers, corner Fraser Rd. & Hwy # 20, Leamington. Proceeds to Kittenaide, always something new, books 3 /$1, VHS Tapes 3/$1, Cd's 3/$1. Halloween & Christmas decor, collectibles, toys, costume jewellery, much more at low low prices. 519324-2729 for info.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 - Canned food drive, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Pennington’s, 288 Erie St. South, Leamington. Enter a draw to win prizes. Proceeds benefit the Leamington Food Bank. For more information, call 519-326-5915.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - Kidney Foundation Give the Gift of Life

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

Walk at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven, from 9 a.m.1 p.m. For pledge forms contact Jeremy Renaud at 519-977-9211, ext. 23 or email jrenaud@kidney.on.ca.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18“Celebration of Two Cultures/ Fiestas Patrias” will take place on Queens Avenue (from Talbot St. W. to John St.) in Uptown Leamington between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is an annual festival which celebrates both the Mexican culture, native to the majority of migrant seasonal workers, and the Canadian culture of their host communities. There will be ethnic food vendors, entertainment by the Mariachi band “Grupo Azteca” and others, and dancing and prizes. Bring a lawn chair. Presented by the Migrant Worker Community Program.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - Why not join us for the “Alpha Course”? Dinner, video and discussion, exploring the meaning of the Christian Faith. Every Monday starting September 19 until November 28, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Register now. Call the church office at 519-326-3605.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - Special Education Event for Families! Families who have children with disabilities living throughout Essex Countyand Windsor are invited to attend. They will learn about the IEP (Individual Education Plan) Process at their school and lots more! From 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. at Place Concorde, 7515 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor. Pre-register by September 16 and pay only $5 at the door! Contact Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-974-1008 or email info@windsoressexfamnet.ca

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - Are you done with your career but still have something to offer? Don’t Retire... Redirect! Volunteering is a great way to stay busy after retirement

Last week’s winners at Friday night darts were Larry and Mabel. In second place were Wanda and Dennis. Monday night darts start September 19. Tuesday night travel starts September 27, and Thursday night darts start September 29.

The children’s dart program will be starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Look to the news for dates and times.

Roast beef is on the menu for the Seniors Dinner coming up on September 14 from 3-6 p.m. Gord Ciliska will provide the entertainment. Seniors dinners are always held the second Wednesday of the month.

On Saturday, September 17 there will be a dart tournament. Registration is at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, draw for partners. It’s a very nice way to start off Legion Week.

while helping others in our community. Sun Parlor Home and South Essex Community Council invite you to drop by the Volunteer Information table at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more info call Sun Parlor Home at 519-326-5731 x 296 or South Essex Community Council at 519-326-8629 x 381.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - Join the fun at the 32nd Annual Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun for the whole family with all proceeds to Community Living Essex County. Enjoy over 100 craft and food vendors, parade,entertainment and car show, Farmer's Market. For more information call 519-776-6483, ext 246, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - First annual Trot With The Troops Run The run will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Maj. F.A. Tilston VC Armoury, 4007 Sandwich Street. This is a family-centered fundraising initiative sponsored by Delta Company with proceeds going to the London Military Family Resource Center and The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment Association. Join the soldiers as they wind through Olde Sandwich Towne past historic sites along Riverside Drive and back to the Armoury. Please show your support by registering to walk or run the 5 Km or 10 Km event or signing up as a sponsor. Visit our web site at www.trotwiththetroops.com for more details.

To end Legion Week, on September 24 Joey Purpura will perform a Neil Diamond Tribute and there will also be a pasta dinner. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Branch and they are limited. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Get your tickets early. It is an excellent show.

The membership cards are in for 2012. Get yours early. At the first General meeting in September there was a small turnout. The next General meeting is Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. The Executive meeting is September 21 at 7 p.m.

Drying hydrangeas

Hydrangea flowers are one of the easiest flowers to dry. With the size of each bloom you will only need a few to make a flower arrangement or a fall wreath.

The best way to dry hydrangeas is to cut the blooms when they are partially dry and slightly papery. August to October is the best time to cut. Earlier will only result in wilting and the flowers will not dry properly. If you cut too late in the fall the blooms will be brown and less attractive.

The easiest and most successful way of drying is water drying; the blooms will stay in shape and will hold more color. Cut approximately 10 to 12 inch stems, strip off all the leaves and place in several inches of water. Keep out of the direct sun. Leave lots of room around each bloom to allow air circulation. Once the water in the vase has evaporated, the blooms should be dry. Big leaf hydrangeas dry to a soft blue, purple will change either to a rose or light green color, the oak leaf flowers are pink or rose and the smooth texture blossoms dry to a pale green, ivory or tan shade.

There are several ways of drying hydrangeas such as hanging upside down or using silica gel, but water drying is by far the easiest and least messy.

Once the flowers have dried, arrangements can be made in a tall vase, table centrepieces or festive fall wreaths. Always be very careful of using any dried flowers in centrepieces that have candles. The dried flowers are very flammable and can cause a lot of damage quickly. Putting dried wreaths outside is not a good

idea, as the wind and rain will tear the blossoms apart.

Dried flowers are best suited as interior decoration. Many interior designers will use dried hydrangeas to match bedding, curtains and rugs as a vital role in pulling all the textures and colors together.

Visit my website for fall planting and fundraising ideas at www.bptreemarketing.com.

$4500 Donation To Leamington Hospital

The Ontario Greenhouse Marketers Association (OGMA) recently presented a cheque for $4,500 to Ross Barnwell, Director of Development, Leamington District Memorial Hospital Association. The donation is from the proceeds of the 2nd annual Ontario Greenhouse Marketers Golf Tournament. The funds will go toward supporting women’s health at Leamington Hospital.

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Dino DiLaudo, OMGA Secretary; Margaret Wigfield, OMGA General Manager; Ross Barnwell; and John Cervini, OGMA President.

Essex County Associated Growers introduce calendar

The Essex County Associated Growers held an open house last Wednesday at the Leamington Marina to introduce their new calendar. Each month of the 2012 Local Producer Calendar features a local product and recipe along with a profile of a local grower.

The calendar is being sold for $5 each and will serve as a fundraising tool for three local groups. For each calendar sold by Leamington District Secondary School students, $1 will be donated to the culinary program at the school. For each calendar sold by Cardinal Carter students, $1 will be donated to the horticultural program at the school. Of the additional calendars sold, $1 will be donated to the Salvation Army in Leamington.

Essex County Associated Growers Chairman Ed Verbeke displays the 2012 Local Producer Calendar. (SUN Photo)

The calendar will be available to the public soon and will be sold at a number of local businesses. For more information on the calendar contact Jillian at Essex County Associated Growers: (519) 326-4481 or ecag@bellnet.ca.

Uptown

Improvement Plan Open House

Monday afternoon the public was invited to view some of the work that has resulted from the Improvement Plan initiative of Leamington Council, and to offer any comments or suggestions on what was shown. Monday morning was spent with municipal councilors reviewing the Plan’s Discussion Paper #2, while the

afternoon was reserved for public input. Displays were arranged in the foyer of the new municipal building—a pleasant setting for an interesting opportunity.

FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN.

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Pictured above, by one of the exhibits at the afternoon open house, are Leamington’s Director of Development Services, Tracey Pillon-Abbs, and Ray Duhamel of Jones Consulting Group. (SUN Photos)

Hoy reflects on 16 years as MPP for Chatham-Kent Essex

By Sheila McBrayne

With less than one month until the provincial election – for the first time in 18 years – Pat Hoy is not gearing up for his campaign. And he couldn’t be happier about it. “I won’t miss being away from home and I certainly won’t miss the drive down the 401 on Sunday afternoons to return to Toronto,” said the retiring MPP for Chatham-Kent Essex.

Hoy was elected in 1995, but says he’s been in politics for 18 years. “It’s actually been 18 years since seeking the Liberal nomination, I just had to wait for an election,” joked Hoy.

Of course there are plenty of things and people that Hoy will miss when he officially retires as MPP on October 5. “What I’ll miss most is working with my colleagues. I may never see some of those folks again… We really are a close knit group and have become friends over the years,” said Hoy. “It’s hard to understand how close we MPPs get, especially those who have been there a few years. We’re so wide-spread in our ridings, odds are, I won’t see a lot of them again. It’s not like retiring from a local company where you might run into former colleagues uptown… And of course, my staff and the staff in Toronto. They’re some really great people,” said Hoy.

Hoy was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995 for the riding of Essex-Kent. He was reelected in 1999, defeating a Conservative incumbent in the restructured riding of Chatham-Kent Essex. He was re-elected in 2003 and 2007.

Since 2003, he has chaired the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, and the Southwest Caucus. He is vice-chair of Rural Caucus and member of Justice, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Policy Committee. He was chair of the Cabinet Economic Affairs Committee from 2003 – 2007.

“There are many things that exist now that didn’t prior to 2003,” said Hoy,

pointing out “the Rudy Brown Centre at Ridgetown College, the expansion at St. Clair College, Family Health Teams in Chatham, Leamington, Ridgetown and Tilbury, a new high school and a new dialysis centre for Leamington, along with historic funding to repair local schools, improve our hospitals and expanded access to health care such as new nurse practitioner clinics.”

On the top of Hoy’s list of accomplishments he points out his school bus private member’s bill, the funding of the Rudy Brown Conference Centre and the Tilbury Family Health Team as his top three. “I remember the Rudy Brown Building because the previous government would not fund it and we [Liberals] promised we would if elected. We didn’t win that election. It wasn’t until 2003 that we came to power and the director at the college reminded me of that promise, and we followed through,” said Hoy.

“The school bus bill took 8 years to get through… Maybe if it had passed sooner I may have had time to get more bills passed,” said Hoy.

Other highlights include:

• A private member’s bill to improve construc-

tion zone safety (doubling of fines if speeding) was passed into law.

• As a result of the Theresa Vince murder at Sears in Chatham, new workplace safety legislation was created. And the first week in June will forever be known as Sexual Harassment Awareness Week.

• 97 percent increase to rural school funding.

• 79 percent increase for diabetes team funding.

• 77 percent increase in transfers to Chatham-Kent.

• $39 million in new funding for local roads, bridges and recreation centres.

• $29.9 million in new funding to set up a pilot Best Start childcare program in Chatham-Kent.

• $26 million for a new Leamington District Secondary School

• $4 million for a new Dialysis Centre in Leamington.

• $2.2 million for expansion of local mental health services.

• $1.1 million for a revamped student nutrition program at CKE area schools.

“I will certainly miss the people I have met and the staff who have worked with me these many years,

including Frances Siu, Fran Yoannidis, Charlene Couture, Shanon Anderson and Mike Ferguson,” said Hoy. “If in some small way we have been able to make a difference, to improve our local communities that faced only cutbacks before, then we have done our job.”

In the community, Hoy was a VON director and vice-chair of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee. He is a member of the Merlin Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and an honorary member of the Ridgetown Kiwanis Club and the Roma Club of Leamington.

Hoy and his wife Debbie now have two grandchildren, “who have given us a whole new perspective on life,” said Hoy who intends on enjoying a quiet

time at home on his farm outside of Merlin. “When you think about how long 16 years is away from your family, well, my daughter wasn’t old enough to vote when I was elected and now she’s 34,” he said. “We’ll travel a little, but mostly I’ll get to visit my family and friends here at home,” he said.

The biggest change for Pat since he was first elected has been the internet. “The biggest change has been the internet. A constituent sends a question at 8 in the morning and wants an answer by noon – just because the internet is instant, doesn’t always mean I can respond instantly,” joked Hoy.

“The one thing that hasn’t changed is what issues people care most about – education and health care. The order may transpose, but those two are always at the forefront of every election,” said Hoy.

Ontario’s 40th provincial election begins

Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Greg Essensa confirmed on September 8 that writs had been issued for the October 6 general election in Ontario. “I have forwarded writs of election to the Returning Officer in each of Ontario’s electoral districts,” said Essensa.

Local returning offices in 107 electoral districts are now open to the public. The Returning Officer for Chatham-Kent Essex is George Guy Taylor. The returning office is located at 770 Richmond St., Unit B, in Chatham. There is also a satellite office in Leamington at 234 Talbot St. West. The Chatham office can be contacted by calling 1-866-850-0953. The phone number for the Leamington office is 519-326-7570.

Canadian citizens who reside in Ontario and are at least 18 years of age or older on election day are eligible to vote. You may only vote in the electoral district in which you reside. As well, revising agents from Elections Ontario worked to update the Voters List and were knocking on doors across the province until September 11.

The nomination period began Thursday, September 8, 2011 and concludes Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. (ET).

Thank heaven for ’77

Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, Cigarettes, 2 bucks a pack.

The King had died, My mother cried, Seattle Slew gave us a ride.

Kristy McNichol, Farrah too, And Valerie Bertinelli... whew!

The girls went nuts for Johnny T., Baseball laughed at Spaceman Lee, That’s a big “10-4” on your C.B.

The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, Would win the Rose Bowl football game. You likely played Pong if you were a teen, And burned an image into your screen.

8 track tapes and Cheech and Chong, Bjorn Borg and Goolagong. Jimmy Carter ruled the day, Billy Crystal played a gay, Archie ruled on Sunday night, Maude, and Mary, Kid Dynomite.

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Erie Sand & Gravel has reclaimed crushed stone from local windfarm projects for sale. For a quote contact ruth@eriesand.com or call 519-326-6101

Electors can vote at an advance poll between Wednesday, September 21 and Friday, September 30. Electors can choose to vote in advance using assistive voting technology between Wednesday, September 21 and Wednesday, October 5 at each returning office or satellite office.

Electors can also vote by mail or in person at their local returning office by Special Ballot. Electors must apply for their Special Ballot voting kit no later than 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 30. Applications are available at wemakevotingeasy.ca, by phone or in person at local returning offices.

• English, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math or Computer

• Small classes days or evenings

• One-on-one tutoring

• Get a better job

• Learn to read your mail, the newspaper, notes from your child’s school

• Read to your children

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• Get ready for retraining or other courses

Reggie Jackson’s claim to fame, 3 diggers hit in a series game, While battling Billy all the way, Fired, hired, go, no stay.

The Habs steamrolled to win it all, Kenny Dryden would stand tall, Savard, Lapointe and Jacques Lemaire, Guy Lafleuer’s flowing hair

Bing Crosby had died, My grandma cried, The crooner had croaked, Ba, ba, ba, boo, bye-bye.

“Roots” broke record, Star Wars too, My tux at prom was baby blue, Earth shoes and the 8-track tape, Jane Fonda kept us all in shape.

I was young and lean and bullet-proof In retrospect, a bit of a goof, Driving fast and sleeping late, I got a slap on my first date.

’77 was a blast, A favourite year in my distant past.

The End

A blackout on political advertising begins at midnight (ET) on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 6, 2011. A prohibition on the publication of surveys will also begin at midnight (ET) on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 and ends at 9 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 6, 2011.

For more information, visit wemakevotingeasy.ca.

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Leamington Men’s Slo Pitch Playoffs

• Benchwarmers have Bye Week - 1st Place BYE

• Grinders vs. Bashers at Leamington Kinsmen #7 at 6:15 p.m. - 3rd Place Series (2out of 3)

• Championship Series to be determined at Leamington Kinsmen #7 - Benchwarmers vs. 3rd place winner

WFCU officially breaks ground in Leamington

• Strong academics, small class sizes and personal teacher attention.

• In the past 5 years, 87% of grads pursued post-secondary education.

• UMEI provides a Christian environment with opportunities for service.

• Open sports program allows for participation by all interested students.

• Students enjoy an exciting and active student life with school parties and events.

• Because UMEI is a small school, students experience greater participation in all activities.

Christian High School 614 Mersea Rd. 6, R.R.#5 Leamington, On N8H 3V8 office@umei.on.ca umei.on.ca

(Continued from Front) same great products and service offering available at all of WFCU’s retail locations, including:

• Family of FREE chequing accounts for personal, business and non-profit organizations

• High interest savings account

• Tax Free Savings Account

• Competitive rates on personal loans, lines of credit and mortgages

• Cashback mortgages

• Guaranteed Investment Certificates, registered and non-registered

• On-line loan and mortgage applications

• MasterCard Services

• Wealth Management services

• Trust and estate planning services

• Commercial service

lending to all-sized businesses

• Agricultural lending

• Home, auto and life insurance

• Employee group pricing plans

• Access to live and automated telephone, online and mobile banking

Open to everyone, the retail location will feature a unique customer service environment not found at most other financial institutions.

It will offer full service personalized conveniences including drive-up tellers and sit-down service with no teller lines.

“We want to be a part of the community in every way possible, including employment opportunities at this new location and through our Community Investment program,” noted Komsa. “We are confident that expanding WFCU into this region will provide new members with a tremendous

new financial service opportunity, assist our current membership already living in the area, as well as fulfill our ultimate goal… to be the preferred financial institution in Windsor Essex!”

WFCU held a Countywide Career Fair this past May and received over 80 applicants interested in furthering their career with the credit union.

WFCU, the community based financial organization, has been serving the Windsor and Essex County community for over 70 years with assets that have grown from just $10,000 in 1941 to over $800 million today. In 26 years, WFCU has made a number of unique and worthwhile transformations and has expanded its product lines to give its members all the financial products they would ever need, at their convenience.

With five retail locations within Windsor and Essex

County, the credit union attributes its success to their members, the staff who service their needs and the long-standing cooperative values and philosophies that have guided decision making.

Committed to the communities it serves, WFCU is proud to display the Imagine Caring Company logo and is one of only 120 companies in Canada to do so. Every year hundreds of local community organizations experience firsthand the benefits of WFCU’s overall Community Investment Program. WFCU is the largest credit union in Essex County and seventh largest in Ontario. WFCU stresses the importance of quality by maintaining an internal 5 Star Quality Program. Ranked in the Top 25 Small and Medium employers in Canada, WFCU values its staff and their ongoing contributions.

NO REASON TO THROW GUTTER BALLS. WE HAVE 18 BUMPER LANES FOR KIDS FROM AGES 5 AND UP!!! Check it out! Our Bumper Leagues are starting up - ages 5 - 8. Free Lessons, bowling shirt, Christmas Party, coaching, awards & trophies, banquet at the end of the season. Cost is $11.95 (plus HST) per week, includes 2 games of bowling and use of bowling equipment $15.00

Representatives of WFCU (Windsor Family Credit Union) held an official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 8 at their sixth and newest location on Erie Street S. Leamington (formerly Hammond Funeral Home). Pictured here, from left to right, are Barb Towns, Manager Sales and Services, Leamington Branch; Marty Gillis, Chair of the Board of Directors; Leo Tullio, Rock Development, site developers; Marty Komsa, President and CEO of WFCU; Ann Diab, Assistant Manager of Sales and Services, Leamington Branch; Leamington Mayor John Paterson; Anthony Grossi, Grossi Contracting; and Carl Grossi, Grossi Contracting. (Journal Photo)

Memories with flavour

“Each peach, pear, plum…” was the beginning of one of my favourite children’s books that I used to read to the kids and something that came to my mind as I made my selection at one of the bountiful local fruit stands. My heart was set on baking a fresh peach pie. What would summer be without one?

My mother taught me how to make pies when I was quite young and, like riding a bike, once you know how you can do it forever. Practice does make perfect though, and I have to admit that Sunday’s crust was not the prettiest but it sure tasted good. Mom could make any kind of pie, but her apple was and still is her specialty and no one makes one quite like her

Lifestyles Lifestyles

Mark’s mother was also a wonderful baker and won prizes at the Leamington Fair for her white cake with mocha icing which remains a family favourite. Her rhubarb pie had a little bits of orange rind rolled into the crust that accented the tartness of the pie perfectly Whether it is a special spice added to a favourite dish or a word of wisdom that we keep hidden away like a recipe in the back of a drawer, they bring comfort. Hot buttered corn on the cob or a fried pickerel dinner with my Mamie’s tartar sauce – both are a couple of foods that bring back fond memories.

Eating fresh corn on the cob conjures up the memory of stopping along #3 highway near Cottam for ‘hot buttered corn’ on the way home from a weekend swim meet. Similarly, root beer has never tasted as good as when we purchased a big jug from the old A&W up on the ridge in Leamington. Whether it was the company we shared or the specialty of the moment, a sip or a taste or a smell can take us back.

Recently, we headed out fishing with friends on a local fishing boat for an evening on the lake. It had been at least 30 years since I had been out on a tug. My father used to captain the Donna F and take my entire family, grandparents and friends on board. We would head out to the west side of the Point for the day the entire day, pulling our little water-ski boat behind us.

The fishy smell of the boat soon would be replaced by the aroma of bacon and eggs that my mother would cook up for the entire crew to eat. Swimming, fishing, water-skiing and diving off the top of the boat were always on the agenda, but the mealtimes were a highlight!

A lot of things change over the years, but the influence a good meal and gatherings have on our memories stay. They seem to go together like a Burgess foot-long and a chocolate shake.

Meals and family time together are priceless, whether picked up at the local fast food joint or lovingly created at home. Saltine crackers, Lipton cup o’ soup and ginger ale have comforted many of us as we rebounded on the couch after a cold, flu or other self-inflicted ailments.

I realize that while preparing food together is the ideal, not everyone can do it that way, and ultimately, isn’t the goal about sharing? Isn’t it really all about finding commonality in breaking bread with others – friends, family or strangers?”

To me, food provides a sense of place, one that can be soothing and comforting, evocative; everything a good family provides.

Seacliff Park Improvements

A tender to reconstruct the washroom and concession building at the back of Seacliff Park beach was awarded Monday, September 12 at Leamington Council.

In spite of the almost $500,000 price tag, the municipality will only have to pay out around $16,000! Most of the cost is part of the insurance claim from the damage caused by the tornado, while the rest is ⅔ funded by higher levels of government.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Presentation 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Discussion Tables

Parks Canada seeks your views, thoughts, and opinions on the draft Fire and Vegetation Management Plans and the proposed restoration strategy for the Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah ecosystem in Point Pelee National Park.

Attend the public meeting at: Roma Club of

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Share your views on restoration of the Carolinian habitats at Point Pelee National Park

Passionate about protecting Point Pelee National Park? Looking for ways to become involved? If so, the Park want to hear from you!

Parks Canada is inviting park visitors, First Nations, neighbours, residents, partners, stakeholders, community organizations, tourism groups and corporations to an interactive public consultation meeting on Restoring the Carolinian Habitat Mosaic in Point Pelee National Park.

The meeting will be held Thursday, September 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Roma Club in Leamington. From 7:00-7:45 p.m. will be a presentation of proposed plans including the Fire Management Plan, Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, and Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah Restoration Strategy. From 8:00-8:45 p.m. park staff will be on hand at interaction discussion tables answering questions, soliciting feedback, and presenting proposed activities, methods, tools, and timing for restoration of the mosaic of Carolinian Habitats including the strategy proposed for restoration of the savannah –the habitat in most peril.

Can’t make it to the meeting? You can still participate. The consultation newsletter and comment form are available on the park website at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ pointpelee, by e-mail or telephone request, or by stopping by at any of the park offices – Visitor Centre, Administration, or Park Entrance Gateway.

Consultations close October 7, 2011. For more information, please contact the park at 519-322-2365 ext. 0 or pelee.info@pc.gc.ca

Bridge Work Tender Awarded

The culvert crossing the Selkirk Drain on Morse Road will be repaired by Ingratta Cement and Drainage Contractors at a cost of $87,900 (plus tax).

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Send your comments in writing or by phone: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee pelee.info@pc.gc.ca 519-322-2365 x 200

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Tomato Festival event winners

This year’s Tomato Festival, August 17-21, was a huge success, jam-packed with events offering something for everyone.

The following is a list of the various winners from this year’s competitions.

Tomato Fest Parade

Best Musical Entry: Chatham Concert Band.

Honourable Mention: Kingsville-Essex Associated Band.

Most Entertaining: Windsor Optimist Youth Band.

Honourable Mention: Leamington Portuguese Club.

Best Commercial Entry: Highline Mushrooms.

Honourable Mention: South Essex Community Council.

Best Little Entry: ScotiaBank.

Honourable Mention: Leamington Mersea Historical Society.

Tomato Festival

Golf Tournament

Men’s Longest Drive: Todd Stahl.

Ladies Longest Drive: Carly Miller.

Men’s Closest to the Pin: John Paterson.

Ladies Closest to the Pin: Isabel Atkin.

Men’s Winners (tie): Ken Cobby, Brian Plumb, Wayne Gillett and Ralph Warkentin; Tim Vreman, Paul Vreman, Jeff Starkey and Steve Hasulo.

Ladies Winners: Carly Miller, Megan Bondy, Michelle Zeiter and Dawn Impens.

Mixed Team Winners: Dave Seaton, Harry Garbarino, Jennifer Hicks and Breanne Burger-Klassen.

Tomato Festival Pageant

Miss Tomato Festival Queen: Ashley Mariano.

1st Runner-Up: Emily Lafeber.

2nd Runner-Up and Miss Entrepreneur: Morgan Stahl.

Miss Congeniality: Taylor Neufeld.

Miss Photogenic and Miss Shining Star (Talent Runner-Up): Miss Patty Eid.

Stewie Talent Award and Proud To Be Canadian Award: Miss Melissa Macksoud.

3D Award (Dedication, Determination, Desire): Miss Emily Torrens.

Cross Cultural Sports

Soccer: Canada 3, Mexico 2 (shoot out).

Softball: Leamington OPP 24, Leamington Fire Services 6.

Beach Volleyball Tournament

6 on 6 Co-Ed Recreational, Saturday: 1st team – Jen Mastronardi; 2nd team –James Friessen.

4 on 4 Co-Ed Competitive, Sunday: 1st team –Chris Strong; 2nd team –Jason Wall.

Municipal Report Card for Leamington?

Council was presented with what was described as a “report card” telling them how well we are doing. The problem is, it is far from clear what the answer is: how well are we doing?

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing requires every municipality to complete its Municipal Performance Measurement Program report each year with its Financial Information Return. It is full of nifty information such as it cost Leamington $0.76 per $1,000 of assessment for fire services in 2010 as opposed to $0.77 in 2009. The obvious problem is who knows if that’s good or bad? Violent crime dropped from 9.676 per 1000 to 7.838 per 1000, but aside from an improvement, there is no indication whether or not this is considered ‘acceptable’ or is an indicator of a serious social problem.

Firefighters Water

Barrel Competition

Men: 1st – Wheatley (2); 2nd – Leamington (2); 3rd –Wheatley (1).

Women: Tomato Festival Pageant Girls; Leamington (1); Tilbury and LaSalle (0).

Tomato Stomp

Perhaps it’s not so different from report cards of old, where your child got a “60%” in trigonometry but nobody knew what that meant either.

1st Place Tomato Stompers: The Pelee Crushers from Pelee Days Inn.

Car Show

Queen’s Choice Award: Joe Damolin, 1965 FFR 427 Cobra.

No meetings in new Municipal Building

Council passed a recommendation from the CAO not to permit nonprofit groups and nonmunicipal government committees the use of meeting rooms in the new municipal building. Although the original idea was to make space available, the issues of the need for staff to be present to lock up and set the alarm system, the liability when ‘outsiders’ use the facility, and the expense such uses would entail convinced council that requests for meeting space would be directed to other facilities (like the Kinsmen Recreation Complex).

season home opener

THURsday SEPTember 8

VS SARNIA

Alex Seguin had a pair of powerplay goals to lift the Leamington Flyers to a 3-1 win over the Sarnia Legionnaires in the season opener on Thursday.

Sarnia jumped out to a 1-0 lead just minutes into the game and it wasn’t until late in the second period before Seguin would score to get the Flyers on the board. Seguin’s second marker came just 3:06 into the third to give the Flyers the lead and Nick Beanue got the insurance marker midway through the final frame to make it 3-1. Veteran goaltender Colin

Greeley made 29 stops in net.

Flyers head coach Tony Piroski admitted that the team played sloppy early in the game but he was happy with the resolve they showed as the game progressed.

“I love to win so I was extremely happy with the outcome of the game but more than that I was happy with the work ethic I saw out there,” Piroski said.

Piroski speculated that the slow start was likely a combination of first game jitters along with the fact that the team as a whole hasn’t played together very much.

“For the most part we overcame not having experience playing together with our work ethic,” Piroski said. “As long as our mistakes are not from lack of effort I’m okay with that.”

Seguin said Piroski’s first intermission talk with the team had an effect on their play for the remainder of the game.

“Coach came in after the first period and told us to shape up,” Seguin admitted.

Kyle Bowman during Thursday’s home opener against the

Flyers vs St. Marys

Friday, September 9th

Friday night the Flyers visited the St. Marys Lincolns where they were blanked 3-0 but not from lack of trying. The Flyers registered 45 shots on net compared to only 26 by their opponent but Lincolns goaltender Greg Dodd was perfect between the pipes and didn’t allow anything to get past him. While the Flyers dominated much of the game, they failed to capitalize on a number of opportunities going 0 for 11 on the power play including of a couple two-man advantages late in the third period.

Upcoming Games: HOME:

Thursday, September 15 vs St. Thomas Stars – 7:10 p.m

Thursday, September 22 vs St. Marys Lincolns – 7:10 pm AWAY:

Saturday, September 24th @ Strathroy Rockets – 7:30 pm

“That gave us the motivation to shake the dust off and we started making more plays in the second and third.”

FRED EPPLETT DROPS CEREMONIAL FIRST PUCK

Former longtime Leamington Flyers owner and supporter Fred Epplett dropped the ceremonial first puck on Thursday, September 8 at the Flyers regular season home opener. Fred has been involved with the Flyers for more than five decades starting when he bought the team prior to the 1959/1960 season. Above, Fred was joined by his sons Mike, Rob and Tim as he dropped the puck for Sarnia captain Jesse Drydak and Flyers captain Ron Soucie. (Shelly Quick photo)

NOTES: Forwards Cheyne Matheson, Nick Nicodemo and Alex Seguin have been named assistant captains… Defenseman Ron Soucie left Friday’s game with a lower-body injury and the extent of his injury was not known at press time… Thursday’s attendance was 440… The OBA winning Leamington Lakers Rookie baseball team will be dropping the puck before Thursday night’s game against St. Thomas.

Flyers forward Austin Mattson takes a shot on net after receiving a pass from Wheatley’s

Sarnia Legionnaires. (Shelly Quick photo)

Lakers win Rookie OBA

“C” title

Shortstop Michael Wiebe and third baseman Adam Neufeld teamed up defensively to shut down a hard hitting Belle River Braves team to lead the Leamington Lakers to an 11 to 3 victory as they laid claim to the OBA Senior Rookie “C” title on Sunday afternoon.

Eric Dominguez and Eric Wright led the locals with three hits each in the championship game, while Neufeld and Kaleb Tiessen stroked a pair of doubles and knocked in a couple rbi’s each.

The Lakers opened the tournament shutting out Corunna 14 to 0, then returned Saturday beating Essex 19 to 10 and edging Belle River 9 to 6. On Sunday morning they defeated Forest 11 to 4 to set up a rematch with Belle River for the championship.

It was all Leamington in the final game as the Lakers put together a potent mix of stellar defense, clutch hitting and headsy base-running to win the 2011 OBA championship.

The victory gave Leamington back-to-back Rookie OBA championships and the third in four years for the LDMBA Rookie program.

Pitcher Rowan Massad’s quick glove spearheaded the win over Corunna, while Benny Bueckert and Alex Jadischke had key hits to lead the Lakers over a tough Essex Yellow Jacket team.

“We were getting timely hitting from everyone in the lineup,” said head coach Dan Dominguez. “Throughout the tournament we averaged over 12 runs a game and gave up less than 5 runs.”

The Saturday game against Belle River was the true test for the Lakers. Trailing 5 to 0 and 6 to 1, and with only one hit in the first four innings, the offense got untracked scoring seven run in the top of the fifth inning to take the lead and then held off Belle River the rest of the way.

Belle River opened the bottom of the fifth getting men on first and second with none out. The Belle River batter then drilled a ball to right centerfield with the baserunners running on the hit. Lakers outfielder Tiessen made a nice catch

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Front row, left to right: Eric Dominguez, Rowan Massad, Michael Wiebe, Eric Wright, Conner Bergen and Alex Jadischke. Middle row: Justin Wiebe, Benny Bueckert, Kaleb Tiessen, Russell Derbyshire, Adam Neufeld and Spencer Bergen. Back row: Coaches Abe Bergen, Neil Sawatzsky, Kevin Derbyshire, Terry Misener and Dan Dominguez.

(Claudia Burgess Photo)

Wind baffles progs

golfers

With the hot, humid days being replaced with fall-like temperatures and a chilly north wind, one would think that this would be welcomed. For 44 golfers at Erie Shores on Tues. Sept. 6 it wasn’t. What is it about the wind that baffles so many golfers? Only 10 golfers were able to reach or surpass their quota points. The 3 best were Jack Martin with a + 9, Bob Gray with a +6, followed by Dan McQueen with a +5.

It was also Jack and Dan that led Team B to victory last week. Helping in the cause, besides Dan and Jack, were Ken Segedin, Tom Miehl, Mark Grabb, Ed Schachowskoy, Dennis Weedmark, Wayne Quinn, Orest Hrynewich, Brian Plumb and Rod Paulin. Team B was the only team that posted a plus score while the other 3 teams were in the negative. Five skins were garnered, one each by Jack Martin, Bob Gray, Brett Madden, Ron Koop, and Wally Ellsworth. Progs golfers will wrap up the season on September 27.

UCCU Rookies Top House League Team

The United Community Credit Union (UCCU) team is the

Chrysler in extra innings 24 to 22. Team members are, front row left to right: Tyler

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Also thank you to all the businesses that provided a door prize!

reau, Jesse Tiechroeb, Nathan Krahn, Riley Wiebe. Back row: Trevor

Nick Friesen, Nathan Friesen, Jason Friesen, Pete Krahn (coach).

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Weather cools Talbot Trail senior golfers

By Bob McLean

Facing a stiff breeze and cool temperatures, 69 senior golfers challenged the T.T. course on Tuesday, September 6. Jim Pearson of the 57-69 y division wasn’t bothered too much by the conditions as he led everyone with an impressive 41. The next best scores of 42-44 came from the 70-79 y group.

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Leading the way with another consistent, well played effort was Vic Reynaert who fired a superb 42. He was closely followed by Joe Vertel who scored an excellent 43. Don Willan and Mike Wright conquered the elements by meriting 44s. Mike

Register before Sept. 19th for all of our Fall programs and classes Activity Guides are in the Complex Brochure Rack or online at: www.leamington.ca/residents/recreation_guide.asp

• The Complex Pool is closed for renovations from Sept. 6 - 18, 2011 to complete some capital maintenance items in order to serve our members & program participants better in the years to come.

• Swimming Theme Days - Bring your family to spend quality time together: Fri. Sept. 23rd Rock ‘n Swim: 7 - 9 pm with Live Music sponsored by Dr. K. Archer - Family Dental Care Sun. Sept. 25th “It’s a 3-Ring Circus”:1 - 3 pm where lifeguards lead all sorts of fun games

• Family Life ‘N Style Expo - calling all Vendors and service organizations - register your booth for the upcoming Expo at the Complex this Fall, October 21st & 22nd! A wide array of displays & presentations on Body Care, Cooking, Fashion Trends, Kids Events, Finances, Pets, Antiaging, Living Green, Home Décor, Electronics, Health Solutions, and Fitness. Plus there will be many interactive displays: try your hand at painting, make-up artists, mini massage & spa treatments, spinal screenings, many great door crasher sales, and so much more! Plan to be a part of Leamington’s Fall Family Expo, where all the vendors come together under one roof with great displays, guest speakers and door prizes! Email: bfischer@leamington.ca for more details.

• New this fall: Mom & Baby Yoga, plus returning classes are Stroller Fit, & Mom & Tot Aquafitness - young moms can get a great work-out while they have their baby with them in any of these 3 different fitness classes; “The Right Weigh to Lose it!” -a weight loss/nutrition/and exercise class led by Rosie and Kelly!

New - Foam Roller Massage class - roll all the tension out of your body with this one easy piece of equipment. We supply the foam roller! Give yourself an invigorating massage all on your own!

• SPIKES Volleyball - Youth ages 5 - 15. Learn basic volleyball skill development on Monday & Friday afternoons 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Complex Gym. Ontario Volleyball has modified the game to make it more youth friendly. The ball is softer, so it doesn’t hurt your arms, and the net is lower. Led by Jim Konrad, Velocity Volleyball.

• Red Cross Swim Lessons - levels include Preschool Starfish thru Whale, and Swim Kids 1 thru 10, plus Aquatic Leadership courses to become a lifeguard - (a rewarding career for young teens!) Register for Complex swim lessons before Sept. 19th.

We have something for every...body!

Getty, Ray La Pierre, Bill Rutgers and Tom Sasso played commendably to earn their 45s in the youngest group. They were matched by the fine play of Homer Vandervecht and Bob Patchett from the 70-79y olds. Bill Ward, Bob McLean and Garth Chadwick achieved 46s while Stu Ivy, Neil Adamson and Tom Hyatt carded 47s. Eight other players from these two divisions achieved 50 or less. These players were the following: Eugene Abbruzzese, Jim Omstead, Richard Humber, Ron Will, Paul R. Brown, Pete Daudlin, Larry Hillman, and Walter Balsam.

The 80 and over section found the going a bit difficult, but 13 enthusiastic members endured the challenging weather. First place honours went to Dick Mackenzie who shot a praiseworthy 49. Cam Keith and Murray Knox were next with commendable 52s. Roger Beaupre and Gerald Wilkinson also stroked the ball well to obtain 53s on their cards. Jim Ascott, Orville Ellwood and Bill Westrop achieved nifty 56s. The other golfers who braved the elements and still performed well were: Al Stockwell, Murray Cascadden and Bill Stein.

Two super seniors once again inspired all the league members as they endured the cool, windy conditions without complaint. Linus Bachmeier fired a solid 59 and John H. Dick a fine 61.

The greens and golf course are in excellent condition. Hopefully, we will get another two months to play golf this year.

The final league scramble will occur on Tuesday, September 27. A final excursion is being planned for late September or early October.

The youngest player to shoot his age or below was Sam Snead. At age 67, he shot a 67 in the second round and a 66 in the final round at the 1979 Quad Cities Open. Sam Snead is the oldest player to make the cut in a major. He was 67 years, 2 months and 7 days old at the 1979 PGA Championship.

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family of Wayne Reid.

winner of LDMBA Rookie House League, defeating Leamington

Wiebe, Derrick Friesen, Kevin Gaud-

Murray (coach),

Murray, Brandon Friesen,

A time to remember

First I would like to thank the Southpoint Sun for allowing me to write my thoughts and experiences on golf and other matters this season. This will be my last column for the year and I would like to recap on some of the lessons that I have written about. First of all, this game of golf does not always go the way we want it to when we are playing. But remember, we are not making a living out of it so don’t take it too seriously. Have a bit of fun with your friends and family every round. To make anyone a better player, the short game is where we lose most of our strokes during a round, so get out to the practice facility and work on your short game, putting, chipping, pitching, sand play and 100 yards and in shots if you really want to improve your scores, because there’s only so much that a driver can do, then after that it comes down to the short game.

“Hey Newf, how was your round today?”

“Not too good Daws. I had 2 buzzards, all kinds of worm burners and I couldn’t stop chilly dipping my short shots, plus I had to use 3 foot wedges to get out of the rhubarb.”

“You’re right Newf, that’s not good at all.”

“How did you make out Daws?”

“On my God! I had the best round of my life. I finally broke 100 and never used any mulligans but Pin #1 and Pin #2 must have shot 120 each.”

“Well Daws, I didn’t see either one of them on the practice facility this summer and as you know that can make a big difference in your game.”

“You’re right Newf, you have to get out and work on your game a little if you want to see improvements.”

“Are the boy’s playing tomorrow?”

“I think so Newf, but it’s suppose to be 135 degrees with the humidex and I am not going to play in that kind of heat, especially after today’s round when I heard the beavers yelling ‘dam it boys’ and the frogs are already starting to croak. It’s way to hot too play golf.”

“Yeah, but you can’t tell that to Bobo, Bummy, Panther or Wizzard. Those guys will play golf even when the numbers on the ball are starting to melt off and your spikes are sticking to the asphalt walking across the parking lot.”

“Not for me.”

“Me either Daws.”

Year after year people play golf and really take the game seriously. I don’t mean that they have to win, but that they want to play decent golf but just won’t trust a professional teacher to help them out. Every year they come back to the course and pay their memberships hoping that somehow over the winter the Golf Genie came to see them and miraculously turned their swing around for the next season. Ladies and gentlemen, I just want to let everyone know that it would be my privilege to help anyone out in trying to figure out your golf problems so you can go on and practice the game, which will improve if you work at it some. Remember, practice does not make perfect, but perfect practice does.

I also would like to thank Greg Coulter, our general manager, for all the amazing (and I do mean amazing) hours he puts in at Talbot Trail Golf Club. We really don’t know how lucky we are having a person like him working here. But that’s only what a Canadian Professional Golfers Association Member thinks.

Have a great fall, and see you next year.

Novice majors open season with tough game

In the first game of the season, Southpoint had an exciting but tough match against Tecumseh resulting in a 6-4 loss.

All four of Southpoint’s goals were scored by a driven Thomas Jennings who earned the team’s Hard Hat for the game. First period goal was assisted by Evan Ouellette. Two goals were scored in the second, with the first assisted by Caleb Babkirk and the second assisted by Jaydon Tannous and Alex Jadischke. The final goal was scored in the third and was assisted by Jason Daraiche and Caleb Babkirk.

Southpoint Novice Major team roster: Adam Zylstra (G), Brennan Pulley (G), Caleb Babkirk, Thomas Chauvin, Dawson Collison, Jason Daraiche, Alex Jadischke, Thomas Jennings, Hana LeClaire, Evan Ouellette, Nathan Pilmer, Joshua Saad, Jaydon Tannous, Luke Tatomir, Troy Tiessen and Michael Vida. Coaching staff: Chris Babkirk (Head Coach), Chris Ouellette (Assistant Coach), Tim Vida (Trainer), Wheaton Mouck (Goalie Coach), Corrie Babkirk (Manager).

Erie Shores 18 hole

ladies play Tin Whistle

The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf league played a game called Tin Whistle on Tues. Sept. 16, which is similar to progs.

The winners were: A Flight – Annie Pump – 69; B Flight – Lisa Sawatzky – 68; C Flight – Erika Grabb – 72; D Flight – Gloria Thiessen – 76.

Chip-Ins: Mary Jean Paulin (#4), Rachel Morin (#16), Anne Dick (#17), and Lynda McAnally (#17).

Rookie Lakers will drop the puck

The Leamington Rookie Lakers team will be introduced and participating in the ceremonial face off prior to the Leamington Flyers game on Thursday, September 15. The Flyers are playing St. Thomas. Game time is 7:10 p.m. The Lakers won the 2011 OBA Senior Rookie “C” title on Labour Day weekend. This marked the second provincial championship for many of the players who also won in 2010.

Junior Bowling Program REGISTRATION

The Grand Opening of Rejuvenation Spa at its new location, 22 Erie St. S. (formerly Bateman’s Stationery) was held on Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10. Pictured here, from left to right, are building owner Richard Colasanti, Rejuvenation Spa owner Nelcey Martinez, and Leamington Mayor John Paterson. Rejuvenation Spa has enjoyed great success in its first year of business and outgrew itsfirst location. The new location allows for increased services for Nelcey’s clientele. (Sun Photo)

We Have a Full Program Ages 5-21 Thursdays after school at 4:30 pm Saturdays at 10:00 am This includes coaching, awards, scholarship awards, trophies, Christmas Party, T-shirt, free practice time before the games start, one on one free coaching after school upon request, Beat the Coach Day, Bring a Friend Day, year end banquet with Rock and Bowl, all equipment required to bowl. ALL FOR ONE LOW WEEKLY PRICE! No Major Upfront Costs!

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Atom AEs win season opener

On September 11 the Southpoint Atom AE hosted Windsor Jr. Spitfires in the season opener.

Windsor opened the scoring midway through the first period and at the end period Southpoint was trailing by one.

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Stork Stork Report Report

Schmitt - Anna & Jacob of Leamington, a girl on August 31, 2011.

Remeloso - Fatima & Antonio Vieira of Wheatley, a girl on August 31, 2011.

Rempel - Anna & Franz of Leamington, a girl on September 1, 2011.

Penner - Anna & John of Leamington, a girl on September 2, 2011.

Cornies - Sonya & Brian of Leamington, a boy on September 5, 2011.

Vazquez - Esli & Sergio of Leamington, a girl on September 6, 2011.

Neudorf - Maria & Jacob of Leamington, a boy on September 7, 2011.

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Southpoint came alive in the second, scoring 3 goals. The first goal came when Brock Siddall buried the puck behind the Windsor keeper, assisted by Jack McIntyre. Southpoint went ahead by one on a goal by McIntyre, assisted by Taylor Taouil and Marco Fortuna. Southpoint pulled ahead by two goals when Trevor Dyck scored, with Brock Siddall and Cade Price getting the helpers. At the end of the second Southpoint was up 3-1.

Windsor scored another goal late in the third. Windsor pulled their goalie with a minute and a half left, but it was too little too late. Southpoint was able to hold on to win 3-2.

Curtis Drewitt played amazing between the pipes for Southpoint.

The team played great for the first game of the season.

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Lakers win

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moving to his right then drilled the ball to first base where he just missed the force out. An alert Russell Derbyshire then threw a perfect strike to M. Wiebe covering second base for a rally killing double play. The Lakers came within inches of a rare 9-3-6 triple play.

“That was the turning point, the real game breaker,” said assistant coach Terry Misener. “It deflated Belle River’s comeback attempt and illustrated just how well our defense was playing.”

Connor Bergen and Justin Wiebe belted some timely hits in the semi-final game against Forest, Derbyshire and J. Wiebe played flawless defense setting the stage for the Lakers rematch with Belle River.

In the five-game tournament, Spencer Bergen

led the Lakers with an incredible .786 batting average, Wright was .766 and Tiessen hit .733. Derbyshire was the top run producer with eight runs batted in. On Thursday, September 15 the Rookie Lakers will attend

the Leamington Flyers game against St. Thomas at the Heinz Rink where they will be recognized and will participate in the ceremonial face off prior to the game.

Anything goes at Far Out Show

Anything goes at the Far Out Show at Leamington Arts Centre. The show runs from October 12 to November 5 and is open to all artists, any medium, any size. The show is looking for abstract, bizarre, comical, surreal, sublime or anything at all. There is a $10 entry fee per piece and artists may submit up to three pieces. Deadline for entries is Saturday, October 8 at 4 p.m.

For more information check out leamingtonartscentre.com.

Leftfielder Justin Wiebe proudly displays the championship trophy.

Coach Kevin Derbyshire talks to Alex Jadischke between innings.

Kaleb Tiessen drills one of his two doubles against Belle River.

Kaleb Tiessen rounds third as he scores against Belle River.

Lakers have a quiet moment to reflect after beating Belle River 11 to 3 to claim the OBA “C” title.

(Claudia Burgess Photos)

Leamington’s newest church - Sonshine Lutheran

You say to yourself, why do we need another church in the Leamington area, let alone one that operates out of a shopping plaza on Talbot Street next to an electronics retailer?

“The answer is rather simple; after we did a demographic study of the Leamington area we found that

about 17% of people in this area are actively involved in a Christian Church. Active involvement, according to many studies, is being in attendance at least once in a given year,” said Reverend Mark Story of the newly established Sonshine Lutheran Church.

Rev. Story and moved to

the Leamington area four years ago. He is currently pastor at a church in Detroit, Michigan, and has been asked by his denomination, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, to start a church in Leamington.

“I have served churches in both Canada and the U.S. My wife Bea, a retired high

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

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

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

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

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

BAPTIST

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

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

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services

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

Sonshine Lutheran

194 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-398-8179

Thurs. Bible Study 7 p.m.

3rd Sat of mth Worship Sercvice 6:30 pm

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Leamington United Mennonite Church

78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

Summer Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship Services

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

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

Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

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

Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.

school teacher, is also actively involved in this ministry in a variety of very meaningul ways,” said Rev. Story.

Rev. Story says the reason they have located at 194 Talbot St. E., Unit 1, is because they have found as a denomination that this can be a very user-friendly way to introduce people to the gospel of Christ in a nonthreatening environment.

The church body plants new churches each year because they find that by starting new churches they are able to actively address the spiritual needs in the community in which they start

Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses:

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

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

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9 a.m. (Italian, English), 11 a.m. (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

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

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

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them. This year four new churches were started - three in the southeastern U.S. and one in Leamington.

“Our church body takes Christian Education and Missions very seriously. It is for this reason that we fund and maintain two universities, a seminary, several high schools, and scores of elementary schools in North America.

“We are also involved in world missions working around the world in places like Cameroon, Zambia, Mexico, and East Asia. The church shares the gospel of Jesus Christ in these and other countries through medical missionaries, educational institutions and social welfare programs. They also run an organized prison ministry throughout the United States providing both chaplains and ministry materials to some of the largest institutions in the country.”

“We have begun our ministry in the Leamington area with a focus on Christian Education, Public Worship, and an Internet based Family Services Program which will deal with such subjects as: Dealing With Grief, Divorce Recovery, Conflict in the Family, etc.”

If you feel that Sonshine Lutheran Church might be of help to you in the things that have just been mentioned, please call 519-3988179. More information can also be found at www.wels. net.

The Leamington Sonshine Lutheran Church offers Bible Study classes on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Worship Service is held every third Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Rev. Mark Story of Sonshine Lutheran Church

Meet Judy Kenna…

Judy Kenna was born in Leamington in 1958 and grew up on the family farm. Music was a big part of her family. Her mother, Elsie, and her father, Bruce, on their very first date played at the Cottam Talent Show. Elsie played the electric lap steel guitar and Bruce played guitar and sang. Bruce also played in the local band, the Star Dust Polka Kings, with Tony Schiefer on accordion.

At 10 years of age Judy took piano lessons with Ina Dennekemp for 5 years, and for 1 year she was taught by Ina’s mother.

The family all played music together. Judy played the piano and her sister, Pat Jewell, played piano and saxophone. Her sister Nancy played the accordion and Nick Jewell sang. They played at local churches and outdoor gospel sings.

While at Essex High School, Judy played the French horn in the school band. After high school she went to the University of Windsor Faculty of Music and majored in Music Education, with piano as her major.

About halfway through school, Judy went to a concert by classical harpist Nadia Marks. After the concert she talked to Nadia and told her she would like to learn to play the harp, and that was the beginning of her private lessons. Judy was able to use the university’s harp because she didn’t have her own.

Judy remembers her first love of harp music was on the children’s television show “The Friendly Giant”. The theme song was “Early One Morning” and that song inspired her to want to one day play the harp.

After graduation, Judy taught as a supply teacher for about 3 years in the Essex County area. She also began her own piano music teaching business, offering Royal Conservatory piano methods as well as a variety of musical styles.

Judy hadn’t played the harp for 20 years, then one day a friend from Wheatley, Karen Renwick, called and asked Judy to go visit another friend, the late Jake Reid, who had made his own Celtic harp with the help of local woodworker Jim Dobson, also of Wheatley. This meeting got Judy back to the harp and she bought her first harp, made by Roger Muma of London, Ontario. It is a 36-string Lever Harp that had more of a classical sound. About 2 year later, Judy decided to go all out and buy her Lyon and Healy concert pedal harp made in Chicago USA.

Judy now offers harp lessons as well as piano lessons and math tutoring, and has her own performing business called Heavenly Strings. Judy offers harp instrumental music for all occasions such as weddings, funerals, wakes, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, grand openings, wine and cheese events, and memorial services. Any place that wants gentle background music should give Judy Kenna a call.

Describe your music: Judy plays a variety of music including classical, pop, contemporary and sacred. She has music for all occasions and also has available guest violinist Monique Simone of LaSalle and guest singer Jen Mastronardi. A different style for those special events.

Most interesting gig:

Judy performed at Amherstburg’s historic Fort Malden, playing her harp in the actual barracks. This was during the Torch Run for the Olympics.

Most significant gig: Judy remembers a wonderful Celtic Christmas show at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor. Judy got to perform with about 30 harpists from the area. They also accompanied Celtic dancers for a few songs. It was a wonderful show, with that part being organized by Woodslee harpist Anita Leschied.

If you could play with anyone who would it be?: Judy said she would love to

play her harp with a full symphony orchestra. She would also like to do some busking at the Marina in Leamington and at the Riverfront in Windsor. She would love to play on a cruise ship someday because music and travel go so well together.

Judy also added that many musicians get attached to their instruments. It’s a very personal bond and she has named her harp “Lady Lorraine”, her late mother’s middle name. Judy and I remember one day at Leamington’s Art at the Marina event, Judy was playing her harp and I was strolling with my guitar and Bill McKenzie was with me on the upright bass. We walked up to Judy and at the same time the singing group “Mosaic” came over, and we all

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started to play and sing together. It wasn’t planned, it was just great fun – that’s the magic of music.

Judy really enjoys playing background music at funerals and wakes because the music of the harp is so gentle and soothing. She feels that through the music it is her way of helping in the healing process.

Contact Information: Judy Kenna 519-326-5960, email judykenna@heavenlystrings.ca or visit the website at www. heavenlystrings.ca

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

New clients and referrals are welcome. CAW Plans accepted.

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

OPP reports on Labour Day weekend

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released statistics relating to Labour Day weekend.

OPP officers were seen in high numbers across the province targeting aggressive drivers, distracted drivers, those who drove impaired, and those in violation of seatbelt and child restraint laws.

Preliminary statistics indicate that over the Labour Day Weekend, 3 people died on roads, trails and waterways patrolled by the OPP compared to 8 people this same weekend last year.

Province-wide, the OPP laid 6,472 speeding charges, compared to 5,889 in 2010. There were 91 street racing charges laid (64 in 2010). Seatbelt charges were up this year with 539 being laid (483 in 2010). A total of 120 charges were laid for driving while impaired by drugs or having a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of above 0.08 (115 in 2010). The OPP also issued 105 roadside license suspensions to drivers with a BAC in the warn range of 0.05 to 0.08 (compared to 247 in 2010).

As of August 31, 194 people have died in motor vehicle collisions in 2011 compared to 213 for the same period in 2010, a decrease of 9.1%.

OBITUARY

Edward Penner

Edward Penner, 83 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved husband of Mary (Wiebe). Dear father of Doris Shuglo (Ralph), Anne Maximattis (Nick), Bill Penner (Elaine), Linda Penner (Richard Robert). Loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Valerie Penner (Henry), Rudy Penner (Theresa) and the late John Penner, Tina Wolfe and Annie Lehn.

Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Sunday.

Funeral service to celebrate Edward’s life was held from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Victor Winter officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or C.N.I.B.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Iris Wilkinson

Iris Catherine (Reed) Wilkinson, born July 7, 1917 in Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Franklin Gardens Nursing Home in Leamington.

Beloved wife of the late Edward (1991) and much loved mother of Avril Grant (John 2002). Loving grandmother of Adrian and Julia (Michelle). Dear sister of Phyllis Wilkinson (Harry 2010) and the late Myfanwy Myerscough (2009) (Teddy 2005) all of Lancashire, England.

Iris joined her family in Canada in 1991, and until dementia took its toll was happy to be at any gathering, especially if a gin and tonic was offered!

Iris’ family would like to thank all the staff at Franklin Gardens for their excellent care and compassion during her 18 month stay, the nurses and staff of 2 North at Leamington Hospital who cared for Iris for 8 months and the staff at Erie Glen Manor where she spent 5 years. Wherever she stayed she was treated with the utmost respect and kindness. Thank you also to Dr. Gorrell who took care of mum for 18 years.

In keeping with Iris’ wishes, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be returned to England.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation or Windsor/Essex County Humane Society by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

“We will remember Iris for her stories, her hats and that cheeky smile. Cheers!”

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It was a sudden parting Too bitter to forget Those who really loved you Are the ones that won’t forget. Always remembered & loved

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Dick, DeSerrano win division titles at South Buxton

By Mike Bennett Special to The Southpoint Sun

Leamington’s Joel Dick and Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano saved their best for last to win their division season championship races on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway.

Dick overcame a tough two-month stretch to lead all 25 laps to win the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified championship race, the first title of his three-year career at South Buxton.

DeSerrano capped a tremendous end to his season by winning his third straight feature race and third championship race victory of his career in the Tirecraft Comp 4s. Dick, who started on the front row outside of Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr., won the drag race to the first corner at the drop of the green and never lost the lead. “I knew he would be fast and starting side-by-side, I had to get the jump going into (turn) one,” Dick said of Dale Jr. “I knew if he got out front, he was going to be hard to get by.”

Dale Jr. clinched his seventh career points championship earlier in the night with his second-place finish to Dick in the second heat race.

Dick was in the thick of the points race until a six-week stretch starting in mid-July, when four DNFs (did-not-finishes) allowed Dale Jr. to open a huge lead in the standings. “We’ve had a lot of bad luck lately, but it all came together tonight,” said Dick. “It’s a great way to cap the year.”

The two drivers almost mirrored each other in the final stats. Dale Jr. had six wins and 10 top-five finishes in features and 15 total checkered flags while Dick had five wins, 10 top-fives and 16 total flags.

DeSerrano started the season by winning the first two Comp 4 features and before his championship win on Saturday capped a three-week winning streak.

In between, however, Blenheim’s Shawn Jones won 10 straight features, which was enough to win his second straight division title by 19 points over DeSerrano.

The two drivers went door-to-door for 16 laps, trading the lead five times until Jones wound up in the wall with four laps to go.

“I wished he would have been out there for the finish,” said DeSerrano. “We battled pretty good. It would have been exciting.”

Jones said he felt something break in the motor before tagging the wall, ending his championship race hopes. “I thought I was going to get him, I was trying as hard as I could … it was a lot of fun,” Jones said.

It was the second straight week the two drivers put on

a clean side-by-side battle. “It’s a lot of fun racing him,” the 44-year-old DeSerrano said of the 19-yearold Jones. “We respect each other and race clean.”

DeSerrano’s father, Norm DeSerrano of Kingsville, finished fourth on the track but was upgraded to a third-place finish when Chatham’s Randy McKinlay was disqualified in post-race inspection.

Tilbury’s James

Beaulieu finished fifth and Jerry Rivait 12th.

Earlier in the night, Jones won the first heat race for his track leading 23rd flag of the season and DeSerrano won the crack-the-whip as he finished with nine flags.

DeSerrano won the division points titles in 2000 and 2004 while his previous championship race wins came in 2004 and 2007.

Essex’s Gerald Martin was in position to win both the Sport Stocks points title and championship race victory but wound up getting blackflagged for an uncharacteristic incident under caution. Martin was leading with eight laps to go when he was tagged from behind by Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere in turn two, bringing out the caution. Martin pitted to repair a flat tire from the incident while Vanderiviere was penalized to the back for the restart. While the cars were still under caution, Martin came out of the pits and promptly rammed into the back of the No. 29V, driven by Chatham’s Jay Fox, apparently mistaking that car for Vanderiviere’s No. 29. Martin was immediately back-flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct and finished 11th.

Kingsville’s Rob Young finished third and Jim Ellis ninth.

Chatham’s Brad Authier won his third career points championship, taking the lead from Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford with 10 laps to go to win the Windride Transportation UMP Late Model championship race.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw led the final eight laps for his sixth career championship race victory and 100th career feature win.

Vanderiviere finished second and won the points title by 23 points over Martin.

Chatham’s Kirk Hooker, who clinched the points title a week earlier, finished third.

South Buxton’s 40th anniversary season ends with the eighth annual Canadian Fall Shootout on Sept. 24.

Denis DeSerrano and wife Sandy.

Joel Dick and his race team. (Photos by James MacDonald)