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Leamington wins 5 Blooms By Catherine Riediger On behalf of the Municipality of Leamington, Leamington Horticultural Society CiB chair Charlie Wright attended the symposium held in Ottawa-Gatineau, National Capital Region on September 16. The Municipality of Leamington received a 5 Blooms - Bronze rating and a special mention for Recognition for Community Support during the 2017 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies. The Municipality of Leamington participated in the 15,001-50,000 population category with Amherstburg ON, Cobourg ON, Dorval QC, Mission BC and Orangeville ON. Communities are evaluated using a “bloom” rating determined by the total score of the evaluation: 0% to 55% = 1 Bloom; 56% to 63% = 2 Blooms; 64% to 72% = 3 Blooms; 73% to 81% = 4 Blooms; 82% and Over = 5 Blooms. There are four (4) levels of 5 Blooms exclusive to the National and International Edition: 5 Blooms - 82% to 83.9% ; Bronze - 84% to 86.9%; Silver - 87% to 89.9% ; Gold - 90% and Over.
Edward Foldesi, Joanna Ciacelli-Foldesi, Dina Read, Kari Matheson, Deb Jones Chambers Mikayla Porrone in the back, and Carter and Madison Demant with Tucker, front, were top prize winners at the Sunday, September 24 Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer run/walk. (SUN Photo)
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer walk/run raises over $17,000
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On July 18-20, trained volunteer judges toured Leamington to evaluate the overall contributions of Municipal Council and departments, industry, businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – in regards to the following criteria: Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape and Floral Displays. Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Lorna McIlroy and Normand Fleury wrote: “The Municipality of Leamington exemplifies the true spirit of Communities in Bloom by involving all sectors of the community and then providing suitable recognition. Doorknockers congratulate the owner for ‘Standing Out’ and give a 10% discount at local businesses. The Best Blooming Awards recognize business and residential curb appeal as well as best blooming street, both urban and rural. The Pay it Forward is unique because the recipient displays the sign for two weeks, then passes it on to another deserving home or business. Fabulous garden display winners start in April. Businesses show support by providing accommodations, meals and products and are recognized with signage which they proudly display.” Leamington’s rating was 86.05%.
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By Pat Bailey In movies they sport capes — fly, become invisible or exhibit powers of super strength. In reality, superheroes don’t wear capes, but they too show strength beyond the norm. Some display this strength while standing in front of the classroom — like Lori Costa. Formerly of Leamington, Costa taught at Cardinal Carter, St. Louis and Queen of Peace schools before moving to Windsor and securing a full-time position teaching JK/SK French Immersion at St. Andre in St. Clair Beach. But eight months later, following a routine mammogram, her life changed drastically. Educating the youngest of students was put on the backburner while she dealt with a diagnosis that had devastated her family once before. At 49, Costa was fighting breast cancer — the disease that had robbed her of her mother when she was just 11. Her mom was 49. (Continued on Page 5)
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