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By Bryan Jessop Chatham-Kent-Essex Progressive Conservative MPP Rick Nicholls is understandably both pleased and disappointed with the outcome of the 2014 Ontario provincial election.

Nicholls successfully defended his place in Queen’s Park after taking control of the riding from the Liberals in 2011, gathering 14,183 votes in this year’s June 12 election, 2,516 more than closest rival Dan Gelinas of the NDP. Gelinas collected 11,667 votes while Liberal Terry Johnson earned 9,160, the Green Party’s Ken Bell had 1,971 and Libertarian Douglas McLarty fetched 514.

“I’m absolutely thrilled,” Nicholls said of keeping his Chatham-Kent-Essex seat in Toronto. “I feel honoured that the people chose to have me back to represent them at Queen’s Park. The voters have given me a mandate and I’m excited about that.”

At the same time, Nicholls made no effort to hide his disappointment in seeing the Liberal party move up from a minority government to one with majority status. In all, the Liberals took 59 seats compared to 27 for the Conservatives and 21 for the NDP. Once all polls had been reported, the Conservatives lost 10 seats while the NDP broke even.

“Today (June 13) is a day of mourning for us,” Nicholls said. “We’ve lost 10 colleagues. The challenge with a majority government is that they don’t have to listen to us. It means we’ll have to work a lot harder, but I don’t mind that.”

The continuing C-K-E MPP explained that he was unhappy to see certain election and campaign support strategies put to use, a practice he described as fear mongering.

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Grades 4 to 8 students at M.D. Bennie Public School learned about provincial politics last week when they held a student election at the school.

The Grade 5 classes of Mrs. Pezzotti and Mrs. Wiper-Johnston organized the Election Day on Wednesday, June 11.

One hundred and sixty-seven students cast their votes after a presentation of the parties’ political platforms during an assembly. From left to right, are River Colenutt, Returning Officer; Colby Morgan, voter; Jesse Banman, voter; and Rachel Friesen, Deputy Returning Officer. In back are poll clerks Claudia Schmitt (seated on left) and Justina Heide (right).

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“Public sector unions shouldn’t be able to spend millions of dollars in dues to decide who their boss will be,” Nicholls said. “These unions have thrown millions in dues to vilify a man (PC leader Tim Hudak) and his party instead of speaking the truth about platforms.”

Nicholls explained that he will focus his efforts on a number of issues in the new term, including the harbour conditions located within his riding — a matter he plans to address alongside Chatham-Kent-Essex MP cohort Dave Van Kesteren. Nicholls also expressed the intent to maintain security of tenure for cottage owners in the Rondeau area, which he noted is chartered as a cottage park.

Another area of concern for Nicholls is the Chatham-Ridgetown corridor of Highway 401, a stretch some have dubbed “Death Row.” Nicholls explained that it’s too easy for transports to cross Rick Nicholls the median between eastbound and westbound traffic, a matter he explained the Liberals promised to address in 2007.

The local MPP also expressed intent to support former Navistar workers left without severance or a pension and to defend the wellbeing of seniors.

“There are a lot of seniors who could be forced out of their homes because they can’t afford their utility bills,” Nicholls said. “We also have to push for seniors’ health care — the Liberal government has not been kind to seniors when it comes to service cuts. I’ll continue to advocate on (Continued on Page 2)

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Nicholls also expressed concern over the Wynne government’s $1 billion gas plant scandal, a matter the PCs planned to address with a judicial inquiry before a majority government was achieved.

“They’ve brought debt from $125 billion to $289 billion — they may not be able to continue on as the spend and tax government they have been,” Nicholls stated. “Financial institutions could crack down on them.”

At a more local level, Nicholls intends to focus on the Highway 40 closure at the 401 overpass, a plan that he said could put severe strain on Blenheim and Chatham businesses. The closure will also reroute Toronto garbage trucks on their way to the Ridge Landfill, a change that could damage and wear down lesser-grade roads.

“The province has said that damage to those roads will come at the expense of the municipality (Chatham-Kent), and I’m definitely against that,” said Nicholls.

Nicholls said he will also continue to stand as an advocate for the horse racing industry, which has been exposed to the threat of thousands of lost jobs since the provincial Liberals discontinued the slot machine revenue-sharing program.

With Conservative leader Tim Hudak announcing his

intention to resign shortly after election results were made private, the PC party will meet in caucus this week to begin discussing his replacement.

“Tim’s a good guy and a good family man,” Nicholls said. “Nobody worked harder than him.”

Nicholls explained that finding a new leader for the Conservatives will be a carefully thought-out process that won’t be rushed.

“We need someone who will be a strong advocate for PC values, who understands the process and is well connected,” he said. “As a party, we have to move forward and look to the future. We have to take note on what was done well and where we have to improve.”

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The other problem is that few companies note on the product label where the product is made. For example, Heinz Canada quit putting “Made in Leamington” on their labels way back in the 1980s. To help answer the latter problem, volunteers of Leamington Stands Strong have created a new “Buy Local” logo. It’s not just for fresh, and it’s also not just for food; it’s a logo that’s meant to cover anything made locally. In this way it’s unique.

Over the past two weeks volunteers of Leamington Stands Strong have helped a number of local retailers put “Buy Local” tags on their shelves beside all of the local products they sell. Seeing these tags will help shoppers quickly and easily identify what products are made locally.

Now Leamington Stands Strong wants to remind shoppers to please “think local” and vote for local with their dollars during Local Food Week. Leamington Stands Strong hopes that Local Food Week will encourage more shoppers to become better informed about their local products and perhaps form new habits, which will last all year long!

Everyone can make a difference. If every household in Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent was to reallocate only $10 per week more towards local products, that would keep an extra $100 million per year in the region. “That’s what people power is all about,” said Katie Omstead, Leamington Stands Strong.

Bradt’s Butcher Block (Leamington), Kingsville’s FreshCo, Leamington’s Great Canadian Superstore, Lee & Maria’s Market (Kingsville), The Butcher of Kingsville and Wheatley’s Bestway Supermarket have tagged all the local products on their shelves with the new “Buy Local” tags. In some stores, over 80 local products have been tagged!

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Essex County OPP taped off two sections of sidewalk along the north side of Talbot Street in front of RBC and a block east near Gino’s Trattoria.

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Silly songs remembered I’m happy to report I got a new vehicle and with it, I’ve been given a year of satellite radio. It’s a nice treat, bringing back a lot of memories with the oldies stations. A lot of songs I haven’t heard in a long time.

I spent a certain amount of time during my teenage years being a fan of novelty songs. I guess the comic relief that came with a lot of them appealed to me, but none were musical masterpieces by any stretch of the imagination. It was the mid-seventies, long before Weird Al Yankovic started doing parodies of popular songs.

There, I admit it. I was a K-Tel junkie.

K-Tel put out a lot of obscure compilation records back then and I was right in line for most of them. In fact, the first album I ever purchased on my own was called ‘25 Rock Revival Greats’, which featured such songs as Johnny B. Goode, Rock Around the Clock and Book of Love.

My love for 50s music began right there and I still enjoy a little doo-wop to this day.

When K-Tel shifted away from the 50s stuff, they set their sights on a niche in the market that hadn’t yet been tapped and that was novelty songs.

I ran out and bought their ‘28 Goofy Greats’ album, which was actually a two-record set. I purchased it at Woolworth’s in downtown Leamington on a bright summer day, rushed home and ripped open the plastic. To my dismay, what I pulled out of the album cover was not two separate records but two records that were exactly the same.

Sadly, I wasn’t savvy enough to take it back. I just accepted the albums as is. I missed out on such classics as The Purple People Eater, Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop and Gitarzan with this one. They were among the 14 songs on the missing record.

I did however, get turned on to certain ditties that played throughout our house on Bruce Avenue in Leamington for a whole entire summer and beyond. The original Rockin’ Robin, the original Mony Mony and others were kind of novelties because of the odd names, but were actually hit songs in their day.

Other, more obscure goofy songs brought the album its name, like Alley-Oop, Ahab the Arab and The Surfin’ Bird.

So, as a teen I began my love for quirky off-beat songs.

I remember one summer there was a song called ‘Shaving Cream’ which had a short run on the AM station of my

choice, CHYR. I thought it was hilarious.

My most favourite ‘goofy’ song of all was Chuck Berry’s ‘My Ding-A-Ling’. Now there’s an earworm if you ever heard one. Catchy melody and a funny lyric.

Speaking of earworms, now that I’ve mentioned MARK My Ding-A-Ling, tell me RIBBLE you are not humming that for the next three hours.

And if you’re too young Rib’s to remember it, Google it.

I’m sure it’ll catch on in Ramblings your playlist. It came out the same year as Sammy Davis Jr.’s rendition of The Candy Man. The amazing thing about all of these goofy songs is that I was actually in a band at the time but I don’t remember ever being able to talk my bandmates into learning any of them.

We did play Rockin’ Robin, but it was part of our repertoire long before Goofy Greats came along. And Wipeout, which was my grandmother’s favourite song. Purely instrumental, simple and driving beat with a great drum solo.

They just don’t make them like that anymore.

If I have to hear that ‘Happy’ song by the guy with the Mountie hat one more time, I’ll scream. I threw up in my mouth just typing it.

With music, I find that we all have our guilty pleasures.

Songs that we secretly like but wouldn’t admit.

I had all of those K-Tel albums, including one that had songs like Kung-Fu Fighting, Smokin’ In the Boys Room and The Night Chicago Died.

And who can forget ‘Billy, Don’t Be a Hero’? To this day, that song brings back memories of when my late niece, Melissa, was young and she ran around singing that song for a whole week. She passed away a couple of years ago and I mentioned that song in her eulogy.

With the advancement of technology, allowing modern day singers to be more in tune than they actually are, you’d think the good songs would keep on coming but sadly they are few and far between. Or maybe I’m just an old fogey now.

Either way, I’ll take my Goofy Greats and be off playing with my ding-a-ling. After all, I’m a little goofy myself.

Big message in a little bottle “Just about to have my last cold shower in Central America and then get into my hand-washed, clotheslinedried clothes…. luxury!”

Above is our daughter’s text message she sent to me first thing Monday morning, prior to heading to the Belize City Airport for her flight home. Messages like this one rank higher for me than, “Mom, I got an ‘A’ on my algebra exam.” In that short message, I understand that Anna has learned a simple pleasure in life, and one that will make her an interesting candidate for many great jobs in her future.

Selfishly, I hope this also means that by missing the convenience of a washing machine so much, she will be very excited to help with all the laundry at home!

Anna is returning from her five-week adventure to Guatemala and Belize. Her first three weeks were at an animal rescue facility. While there she assisted with the care of baby animals that had been either rescued from various situations or confiscated from kidnappers at the border. These babies were nourished and cared for until they could be relocated back into their natural habitat.

During her first week there, she messaged me that she had fallen in love. Believe it or not, I was relieved that it was a primate that had stolen her heart! A baby howler monkey and a new friend from England became her two ‘new best friends’ throughout her time there.

Her last two weeks were spent with a new friend in Belize where she snorkeled, sailed and enjoyed something called a ‘beerita’. HMMM….?

Our family’s next four weeks should be filled with lots of wedding preparations and excitement. I finally found my dress for the celebration. It wasn’t until I tried on many mother-of-the-bride dresses that I realized the perfect one was hanging in my closet. A year ago, my sister-in-law Lynn listened to my description of the dress I was looking

for, walked to her closet and pulled the perfect gown out of her wardrobe. She gave it to me complete with the matching earrings. Now, on to find the right shoes!

Our bride arrives home a week prior to SHANNON their big day. I am hopMATHESON ing the house will be organized both inside and out when they both arrive, so we can have Lifestyles... some special mom/ BROUGHT TO YOU BY: daughter time together.

A part of me finds it unbelievable that our daughter is getting married, especially when Mark and I are still kids at heart.

The poppies have just finished blooming in the garden and the peonies have proudly taken their spot on stage.

Soon the hydrangeas will be grandstanding, and with all the rain in the forecast they will be at their best.

I am really looking forward to seeing and visiting with all of our family, as well as friends from all over.

My sister Laurie is an Anglican priest so she will officiate at the wedding ceremony. I anticipate her heartfelt and personal message to the new couple. Another young woman, Nora, who lived with us for a couple of summers, will be travelling all the way from Switzerland for the occasion. When they were together, she and Michaela were like sisters, so having her make this trek is incredibly monumental.

Weddings are fun! I have no doubt that similar to Anna’s adventure to a Third World country, it will be the simple, quiet moments that will be banked in our memory box, along with some stellar moves on the dance floor. Save some room on your dance card for me!

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Letter to the Editor New Leamington citizen concerned about courtesy crosswalks

Learning the ukulele The Bank Theatre recently purchased 30 ukuleles and held a free Jumpin’ June session where children could learn to play the ukulele. Pictured here, Penny Gill and Lionel Knights instruct students on the chords of the string instrument. Approximately 30 students enjoyed the session held at The Bank Theatre.

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Butterfly release, Memorial Service On Wednesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. the 13th annual Butterfly Release and Interfaith Memorial Service will be held at the Baby Butterfly Garden at Erie Memorial Gardens. This special remembrance is to honour babies and anyone who has been affected by the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby. Many parents may not be able to have a service at the time of their loss.

The project is a joint effort of Lee-Anne Setterington, owner of Erie Memorial Gardens, the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Spiritual and Religious Care Committee and the Maternal/Newborn Unit.

The garden contains small plots for infants. For infants under 18 months there is no cost of burial rights, only the cost of Perpetual Care that the govern-

Correction The Wednesday, June 11 edition of the Southpoint Sun incorrectly identified Kingsville resident and former Cardinal Carter Cougars soccer player Corbin Watson as a Special Olympics medalist for 2014.

Watson, a member of the Canadian Sledge Hockey team, participated in the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, where he and his team captured the bronze medal. The Sun apologizes for the error.

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Small plots for older children are also available.

The Chrysalis Corner set within the garden is for babies who have died due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or other early pregnancy loss (under 20 weeks gestation). Setterington has donated the land and a beautiful memorial stone for this garden. The memorial stone bears the inscription, The Chrysalis Corner is dedicated to the memory and honour of our loved babies, born and unborn, whose short but sacred lives have changed us forever.

Anyone who has lost a baby due to miscarriage is given the opportunity to have their little one cremated with other babies and buried in the Chrysalis Corner.

The fourth Wednesday in June is the new date to hold

the annual Memorial Service. Each family is given a live butterfly to release.

These butterflies represent the souls of their little ones.

A reception follows so that individuals are able to share their stories with others who are also grieving.

All are welcome regardless of when the loss occurred. There has been people up to the age of 80 who never had the opportunity to grieve openly when their baby died.

As a result of the response to the first service held in 2001, it was recognized that families have the need to validate their grief.

Miscarriage has long been viewed as a “medical event” rather than the death of a baby. The hope is to give dignity and meaning to all these lives, no matter how short.

Editor, We chose Leamington as our new home as semi-retirees for many reasons, one of them being it’s a place where we would have the opportunity to walk more to save on vehicle emissions and aid in a longer life for myself and my husband.

Our location is close enough to walk to do our grocery shopping so we were excited to find that this wonderful town had even created trail-like walkways and courtesy crossings to aid in our journey of discovery in Leamington.

So imagine our surprise when we reached the crossing on Seacliffe Road West and realized that Leamington drivers are either rude or don’t understand the concept surrounding “courtesy crossings”. After waiting for 5 minutes my husband and I took our lives into our own hands and made a dash between oncoming traffic in order to get across the road. At no time did ANY driver slow down or even stop seeing our crazy attempt to cross the road!

As the trails are designed to get families out of vehicles and “on foot” walking or biking, I am sure I am not alone in my concern that the Municipality of Leamington needs to make the “courtesy” crosswalks in high traffic areas designated mandatory crosswalks before someone gets injured or killed.

After all, Leamington is trying to encourage people to retire here. So, let’s give them a chance to live a little first before killing them off!

I emailed the Mayor and Council, and would like to raise this question to others in Leamington to get their feedback and support in this matter. I can be reached at ladyleamington@ gmail.com – D.A. Powell, Leamington

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By Bryan Jessop Organizers of Leamington’s annual Bike Safety Rodeo have discovered that location really is everything.

For the second consecutive time in the event’s four years, the Salvation Army headquarters at 88 Setterington St. served as host to a steady stream of visitors that rivaled last year’s turnout.

In 2011 and 2012, the Bike Safety Rodeo was hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

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cused on health and fitness,” explained manager of recreation and culture for the Town of Leamington Amanda Smith. “They already intend to be active. This is a more convenient location for promoting healthy lifestyles — it’s a more heavily populated area.”

The Salvation Army parking lot and surrounding area is also more ideal to promote safe bicycling habits. With lighter traffic and nearby paved alleys that are non-accessible to motor vehicles, youths from across

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The gathering again featured several attractions and a few different themes, including a barbecue of healthy snacks and beverages, the Leamington OPP bike safety obstacle course, a colouring contest, face painting, a photo booth for youths with their bikes, free bicycle helmets and fittings, draws for eight free bikes and the Bikesmart bicycle safety check. Share The Road Essex County also offered free tours around the neighbourhood, exhibiting proper safety techniques along the way.

“The whole event is free,” said ACCESS Neighbours coordinator Kelly Baillargeon. “Some great community partners come together to create a great event with no budget.”

The Bike Safety Rodeo is essentially put together through a combined effort

by ACCESS, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and Kids Alliance, a leadership program

Essex County Leamington OPP constable Kevin O’Neil provides instruction to Kolin DeBries Miller on the obstacle course of the annual Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by the Leamington Salvation Army on Setterington Street Saturday, May 31.

run by volunteers representing local schools. Through community donations, the event was able to give away well over 100 free bike helmets for youths and adults who have helmets that don’t fit properly, are broken or don’t have one.

Six of the eight raffle bikes were refurbished

while the other two were new bicycles donated by the Wheatley Optimist Club.

The LKRC also offered raffle prizes of free gift cards.

Mucci Pac of Leamington provided free, prewashed veggie-packs while the Windsor-Essex EMS also attended the event.

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By Bryan Jessop The name has changed, but the objective has not.

University of Western Ontario medical students will once again run a one-week program for Essex County high school students expressing an interest in pursuing a post secondary education in health care. This year, Matt Battiston of Belle River, Kyle Fiorini of Amherstburg and Natalie Sirizzotti of Tecumseh will lead the five-day camp, with the Leamington Municipal Marina pavilion once again serving as headquarters. The camp is once again part of a six-week program for a trio of UWO students who have just completed their first year of courses.

Most of their five-weeks of clinic placement will take place at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, as well as a few local family doctors’ offices. The Medlincs program led by the local UWO students is hosted by the Community for Doctors Committee along with the university’s Faculty of Medicine. Medlincs will bring high school students from across the county together for the fifth week of the six-week placement for Battiston, Fiorini and Sirizzotti.

The medical rotation for the three Essex County UWO students will bring them through the assortment of LDMH departments, where they will tour different services with various specialists employed at the hospital. The group is being led by LDMH registered nurse Yvonne Bauer and Dr. Rob Stapleton.

In the past, MedQuest wrapped up with a mock disaster, allowing the group of participating high school students to apply what they’ve learned from their University of Western Ontario leaders. This year’s mock disaster is expected to be based on a water rescue in Kingsville. Last year’s disaster was a staged threevehicle collision set up just outside the Leamington Marina pavilion.

The UWO’s medical program includes 170 students, 38 of whom are based in Windsor and communicate with the university through video conferencing. Battiston, Fiorini and Sirizzotti are all based at the London campus and were happy to take part in the five-week medical rotation offered in Leamington.

“I really wanted the clinical experience and with this program being close to home, everything just fit,” explained Fiorini.

Battiston was also drawn to the placement’s clinical exposure and saw the Medlincs teaching component as an interesting bonus. Sirizzotti noted that the MedQuest program she took part in as a Grade 12 student further developed her interest and intentions of enrolling in medical post secondary courses.

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From left to right, Matt Battiston, Natalie Sirizzotti and Kyle Fiorini gather just outside the main entrance off Fader Street to Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The three University of Western Ontario medical students are taking part in the annual six-week Medlincs program, formerly dubbed MedQuest. Medlincs is based mostly at LDMH and features a week of teaching local high school students about the medical profession.

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Feasibility study for County Road 20 path complete

Leamington Municipal Election 2014

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent The Feasibility Design Study of County Road 20 for the County Wide Active Transport System (CWATS) is complete for a pathway from Sherk Street to County Road 31 (the Albuna Town Line). The full study, prepared by the MMM Group, sets out design alternatives.

Before June 30th, Leamington Council must indicate to the committee its preferred alternative and the availability of funding for Leamington’s portion of the cost to qualify for county funding.

The problem Leamington Council had to face Monday evening, June 16, at its regular meeting, was that the price tag has escalated from the original estimates. Under the original cost-sharing agreement (with Leamington paying only 40% of the cost of curb replacement), the cost of the two preferred — and least costly — alternatives is either $680,000 or $886,000, depending on the extent of curb replacement. The original CWATS report estimated Leamington’s share at $455,500.

So, if Leamington wants to be considered for the 2015 construction year, members of Council have to decide how much of the total project to fund.

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One further consideration for Council was the annual maintenance costs for the trail. The estimate for this is somewhere in the neighbourhood of $8,600 and $12,900.

The first question from Councillor John Jacobs was why Leamington is expected to pay anything for curbs on a county road. The response from administration was that the county engineer would not be replacing the curb at all if this were merely resurfacing the road, since the road is not due for reconstruction for over a decade. Therefore, Leamington paying 40% of the cost represents a compromise with the county.

Councillor Larry Verbeke was concerned that Leamington would be getting into the business of clearing trails in the winter. The

administrative response was first that this is a paved cycle path beside a highway and not a gravel path, so clearing it is ‘context dependent’. There are no plans to clear gravel walkways in the municipality. Second it was mentioned that winter maintenance would be a topic of negotiation with the county.

Councillor Rick Atkin took great exception to the magnitude of the variance between the original estimates prepared by MMM and the current numbers presented to the municipality. He pointed out that the massive increase in cost to Leamington was not an isolated incident: apparently some other municipalities have seen even greater increases from the original estimates. “This has left a sour taste in my mouth,” he said.

He expressed conviction that more dialogue is needed to settle the unanswered

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Mayor John Paterson was so impressed with the sincerity and intelligence of his comments that he asked Councillor Atkin to put his ideas in writing so he can take them to County Council and bring them to the attention of other county councillors.

Mayor Paterson raised a question at the meeting that he has raised at County Council: is there a way to accept donations from people who want to assist with this important project. There was no certain answer, but a promise to investigate the possibility.

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By Bill Chaplian, Muncipal Correspondent For almost six months administration, under the supervision of CAO Bill Marck, has been undertaking changes recommended by the consultant Leamington hired to do an organizational review. When the review was presented to Council it was agreed that the changes would be implemented in two phases, phase one under the direction of the current CAO, and phase two under the direction of the new CAO, Peter Neufeld.

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Three of these jobs are new positions (one of which is transferred from the Recreation Complex to Public Works), but these positions have not been filled, and will not be filled unless Council agrees to the need. Two other jobs have an economic impact because they are significant shifts from the employees’ current duties, and require training and Ministry Certification.

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By Bryan Jessop A trio of local organizations has teamed up to improve water quality in Leamington.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority, Leamington Horticultural Society and Municipality of Leamington joined forces to create a rain garden immediately south of the Seacliff Beach parking lot. The structure has been filled with about 500 plants rep-

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Rain gardens — which are growing in popularity — are in part designed as beautification projects, but also serve a more crucial environmental purpose. When strategically situated, they impede the flow of storm water, allowing for less runoff into nearby lakes and rivers while also reducing the amount of water flowing into storm sewers. By doing so, rain gardens per-

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“Undoubtedly, this will inspire more rain gardens to manage our most precious resource.”

The planting process for the new rain garden was also attended by Leamington municipal councilors Rick Atkin and Larry Verbeke as well as a handful of ERCA representatives and several Leamington Horticultural Society members.

The planting process was led by ERCA outreach coordinator Caroline Biribauer.

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Those attending the Leamington planting would like to see more of the unique structures crop up in the near future.

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ERCA plans to follow up on the Seacliff Park rain garden with two others later this year — one at the HMCS Hunter building on the Detroit River and the other at the Ojibway Nature Centre.

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Tiessen tells Queen Elizabeth students to focus on abilities

Tiessen ‘Knighted’ by Law Lah Following his presentation, Jeff Tiessen was made an official ‘Knight’ by student Law Lah Mu who came from a Thailand refugee camp six years ago. He is missing his left hand and at the end of the assembly Law Lah knighted Tiessen a Queen E Knight. Tiessen has promised to get Law Lah an artificial hand if he wants it.

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By Sheila McBrayne Students at Queen Elizabeth Public School listened to the positive can-do attitude of Jeff Tiessen last week. The doublearm amputee and three-time Paralympian, originally from Ruthven, was a guest speaker on Wed., June 11.

Tiessen is one of Canada’s best known Paralympic athletes, medalling in three consecutive Summer Paralympic Games, including a still current world record setting performance in 400m track in Seoul, South Korea in 1988.

Since 1992, the award-winning journalist and disability advocate has been President of DT Publishing, publishers of Active Living Magazine, promoting sport, fitness and healthy living for people with disabilities.

As a book and magazine publisher, Jeff’s work focuses on providing kids with special needs with tools and ideas for healthy, active living. As executive producer of the Disability Today Network, he has created a one-of-a-kind online information village for the greater disability community. An award-winning journalist and inductee into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, Jeff is a respected advocate and highly

sought-after public speaker.

Tiessen lost his arms when he was 11 years old.

A blizzard in February had created great snow drifts for tobogganing and Jeff and his friends and siblings were toboganning too close to a high voltage pump station.

Jeff came into contact with the wires sending 27,000 volts of electricity through him.

Tiessen was first transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital, then sent to Windsor where he spent 100 days in hospital. From Windsor he went to a Toronto hospital where he was fitted for his two new arms and learned to use them.

Tiessen quoted Christopher Reeve, saying, ““Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.” Tiessen loved playing ice hockey before his accident and his father helped him play after the accident, making a special stick for his prosthesis to handle. “I went back for one year. I was able to play, but not well... It taught me

one of the most important lessons and that was to not assume I couldn’t do something, without trying,” he said.

Tiessen focuses on what he can do, and not on what he can’t do. When running in Seoul, he didn’t place in the 100m or the 200m and was discouraged about his chances in the 400m. His coach told him, “there’s only one person you have control over – yourself. That’s who you can control.” He won gold!

Students were given a chance to ask plenty of questions of Tiessen to help understand his great abilities and not disabilities. The students must have received the message, as one student asked, “What can you do that people with real arms can’t do?”

Following his presentation, Tiessen was ‘Knighted’ by student Law Lah Mu who came from a Thailand refugee camp six years ago.

Law Lah is missing his left hand and at the end of the assembly Law Lah made Tiessen a Queen E Knight.

Tiessen has promised to get Law Lah an artificial hand if he wants it.

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Arts Centre receives $20,000 grant to develop Media Arts Program

Andrew Youssef has been hired as a Media Arts Program consultant through a recently announced Trillium Grant for $20,000 awarded to the Leamington Arts Centre. Youssef has been busy collecting information about the local need of artists/students in media arts.

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Brianna De Santis, Katelyn Clifford, Anna Zaidman, Bill Bergen, Greg Trepanier and Helen Brown. We are expecting over 200 people, so come early. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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Sunday, June 29 - 2:00 p.m. matinee “A toothy little Canadian musical with a lot of cheek.”

- Winnipeg Free Press Set in Northern Canada in 1999, a cast of young Canadian actors are trying to keep their outdated kids’ TV show alive.

To prevent an American corporate takeover from ruining their show, the cast decides what any logical Canadian would: cast an American actor fresh out of rehab. *Intended for mature audiences 13+ (PG – 13) Tickets - $10 at the door, at Guardian Drugs, and at Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Rd. Leamington.

PARENTS: How are you going to get your child off the computer, facebook, twitter, ipod, ipad and video games this summer?

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July 6-10 and July 13-17. For children ages 6 – 14.

Registration is $300 per child for the two weeks. Family discounts available. For further details, please contact melinda.lewsaw@publicboard.ca HIPHOP and CIRCLE DANCE CAMP August 4 – 8 Ages 9 to 12. Registration is $75 per child. Mornings only.

Snacks provided. Hiphop is self-explanatory. Circle Dance is similar to line dancing, except it takes place in a circle. The focus is on activity, rhythm and fun! Accommodations will be made for varied abilities.

To register, call 519-839-4347.

3rd Annual Fish Fry

Saturday, July l2 at the Wheatley Legion.

Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Limited number of tickets. $20 each in advance.

Tickets at Wheatley Legion, 519-825-4161and at Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Rd. Leamington.

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With 40 years of success as Leamington’s prime source for arts and culture, the Leamington Arts Centre is studying the development of a Media Arts Program which will add to its vibrant programming of exhibitions and special events and art education.

The program arose from the rapidly growing interest in media arts and communication technology.

The study, funded through a $20 000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will determine the feasibility of a Media Arts Program that will include media arts and film series as well as the inclusion of a media arts category in its Annual Juried Student Art Show which has been held since 1998.

“We wanted to introduce new programming to the Leamington Arts Centre so that our mission of celebrating the human spirit through creating and sustaining the arts may continue to evolve with time. Over the years our Annual Juried Student Art Show has changed with the inclusion of new categories. We hope that the inclusion of a media arts category in our Annual Juried Student Art Show will offer students new opportunities to exhibit their work,” said Chad Riley, Leamington Arts Centre General Manager.

In order to better assess the current needs and interest in the media arts, the Leamington Arts Centre, through this grant, has released an Interest Survey throughout the Leamington community and Windsor-Essex secondary schools and will be available until July 18. An on-line copy is available through both the Leamington Arts Centre’s website www.leamingtonartscentre.com and official Facebook page. Hard copies can be picked-up and dropped off at various locations including the South Essex Community Council, the Leamington Salvation Army and the Leamington Arts Centre.

Anthony Youssef, who has been a summer student at the Leamington Arts Centre for two years, has been hired through this grant as the consultant to collect the necessary data for the feasibility study.

“The success and integrity of the data collected for the media arts program feasibility study will be strongly aided by the valuable and creditable input received from the interest survey being conducted throughout the community.

We hope to use this data to begin to develop a Media Arts Program better tailored to the community’s needs and interest,” said Youssef.

The hope is that this new programming will respond to the interest of the vibrant Leamington demographic and increase the region’s capacity for arts and culture while enhancing the quality of life of Leamington residents. Furthermore, its aim is to establish new local opportunities

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED in the Wheatley area for South Essex Community Council's Friendly Visitors program for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Commitment is 1 hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from these services, call SECC at 519-326-8629.

KINGSVILLE’S FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL August 8-10, is looking for Volunteers to fill over 50 crews. Visit kingsvillefolkfest.org for more information.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Windsor-Essex is looking to recruit families and volunteers residing in the Essex-County area who may be eligible to participate in our traditional 1-to-1 Match Mentoring Program.

‘Little Brothers’ and ‘Little Sisters’ are children between the ages of six and eighteen years of age who benefit from having the support, guidance and friendship of an adult mentor. ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ are volunteer mentors ages 19 years and older who are

committed to volunteering at least a few hours a couple times a month to spend with their matched ‘Little’. If interested please contact the agency by phone at 519-945-6232 ext. 14 or visit our website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca for all program and volunteer inquiries.

TUESDAY EVENINGS - The Leamington dancing circle has survived the winter! Our past dancing friends, and hopefully some new ones, can find us in the main building of the Kiwanis camp at 1948 Seacliff Drive Kingsville (between the Albuna townline and Ruthven), on Tuesday evenings.

We do more spirited dances from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and more meditative ones from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.

Visitors are welcome to drop by and see what we do. All dances are taught, and no partner is needed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - Ont. Purple Martin Association meets at the home of Marianne and Marc Knapp, 3450 Malden Rd., RR #2, Essex. Bring a lawn chair.

Second in series released Local author Edmond Gagnon just released the second book in his Black & White crimes series called “Bloody Friday.”

He did a book signing on Sunday, May 25 at Aleksander Estate Winery.

In this book Gagnon continues to base his story and characters on his personal experiences as a police officer.

The story of two best friends from Belfast evolves from the bombings on Bloody Friday, leading them down paths on opposite sides of the law. The two men cross paths with Norm Strom, Ed’s main character from the previous book “Rat.” Drugs, weapons and women are the common denominator that draws these men together for a final and fatal reunion.

Ed’s books can be bought at Juniper Books, 1990 Ottawa Street, in Windsor or through direct links on his website @ www.edmondgagnon.com. for artists, students and youth. The program will become a means to invest and prepare youth for future career opportunities in the media arts and communication technology industries.

Throughout the summer the Media Arts Program Consultant, along with a focus group, will develop local strategies for a viable and sustainable Media Arts Program while increasing local media arts awareness and supports, engaging new sectors, raising the level of community capacity of the arts and culture and supporting student careers and skill enhancement in media arts.

To learn more about the Media Arts Program and to find out how you can participate in the focus group contact Anthony Youssef, Media Arts Program Consultant, 519-326-2711 or map@ leamingtonartscentre.com. .

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MONDAY, JUNE 23 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 - The Migrant Worker Community Program Annual General Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Cactus Room, Colasanti's Tropical Gardens.

Guest speaker: Goldie Penner representing South Essex Community Council. Topic: How can we become a more welcoming community? All welcome. For more information call 519-325-0876.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 - Gospel Concert & Sing-Along featuring Connection, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington.

Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible. Freewill offering will benefit FBC Treasures Fund and The Bank Theatre Renovation Fund. Everyone welcome.

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144-Year-Old Medal Donated to Leamington Legion A medal awarded to Private William Upcott, of Leamington, for his service during the Fenian Raids has been donated to Leamington Legion. Private Upcott served with the 23rd Essex Battalion, Leamington Company No. 1. The Leamington Company was sent to Windsor from April 1870 to June 1870 to repel an expected attack by the Fenians. There were 55 men from the area in Leamington Company No. 1. This medal was donated by William Upcott’s son, Chief Petty Officer Gerald Upcott (retired) (pictured), now of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Upcott family lived at 27 White Street in the house that was built by his father.

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Water tender put on hold

Leamington’s water department tendered for the replacement of a cluster of old, cast iron water mains this year: Ivan, Foundry, Clark and Whitney Streets. Unfortunately, when the tenders came back, the lowest tender was more than a quarter of a million dollars over budget.

In the administrative report to Council presented at the Monday, June 16 meeting, the recommendation was to not award the contract at this time, but rather to re-tender in January of 2015 when it is hoped more competitive bids will be received.

Council was assured that this is not an area that has ‘brown water’ complaints, so the delay shouldn’t cause the residents any problems. The recommendation was passed by Council.

Tony Van Kempen, representing Windsor Factory Supply’s Leamington location, presented a roll of reflective tape for MWCP’s bicycle safety program to Lorraine Gibson. WFS donates a roll of the reflective tape for every roll purchased.

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Reflective tape donated for migrant worker bike safety Annual grants and additional sponsors make the Migrant Worker Community Program’s bicycle safety program possible.

For a majority of migrant workers in the Leamington, Kingsville and surrounding areas, the main form of transportation is bicycles. One of the main programs of the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) is its bicycle safety program. As part of MWCP’s free on-site bicycle safety program, workshops conducted at the greenhouses and other public venues include the provision of reflective tape strips.

In its efforts to make the roads safer for motorists and bicyclists, the application of the highest quality reflective tape will make a significant contribution to improving the visibility of the bicyclists.

The annual grants from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers as well as grants from the municipal councils of Leamington and Kingsville provide the funds to purchase this tape and provide a staff person to organize the safety program.

For every roll of reflective tape purchased, Leamington’s Windsor Factory Supply company has generously donated a roll of tape.

Reflective tape strips and a card (in English and Spanish) will be provided to Staff Sergeant Mike Beatty, Essex County OPP Operations, so that officers can use the card to explain to the cyclists why he is being stopped and requests permission to apply the tape to the bicycles.

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Two Creeks presents The Diggers On Sunday, June 22, Two Creeks Conservation presents The Diggers. Organizers are excited to be hosting this acclaimed group, which is equally excited to be part of the atmosphere that pervades the Two Creeks amphitheatre and the people who attend.

Bill Misiuk, John Sullivan, and Len Wallace are The Diggers, a trio from Windsor and Detroit singing and playing the best of Irish and Scottish folk music with tight performances, sweet harmonies and tunes that steal your breath away. To be sure they do.

Their delivery is powerful and passionate. Bill is the steady and innovative bass guitar player providing the group’s heartbeat and drive. John, on acoustic guitar, is the group’s centre with clear, ringing vocal leads - be it a raucous pub song or a softer ballad.

Len the accordionist (and a national Canadian champion) will rev

up the audience while preparing a set of pyrotechnical reels that will take your breath away. Indeed he does.

Dan Armstrong of Detroit Gaelic League describes The Diggers as “powerful, passionate, and high energy.” Tom Murray of Conor O’Neills, Ann Arbor hails them as “definitely crowd pleasers.”

While Heath Chandler of The Kildare House adds that “The Diggers are, simply, the best ... great musicians and singers.”

The Diggers will perform from 6:30 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area, just north of Wheatley on Kent Road #1. Bring a lawn chair if you wish – Two Creeks features some bench seating if you prefer – and enjoy the natural amphitheatre, the old-time rural feeling, great music, and all this for whatever contribution you choose to put into the hat as it passes by.

Happy 80th Birthday Evelyn Nash Sunday, June 22nd

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There we see you smiling, We talk with you again.

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Always loved, Rosemarie, Ron, Holly & Jerry, Olivia, Abbey, and brothers and sister.

Sunday, June 22 • 2 - 4 pm at the Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Drive, Leamington IN MEMORIAM

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Development charges review You may remember reading about Development Charges at the end of May in the Sun. These are fees the municipality levies on new construction to pay for growth, and a consultant was hired to prepare a report on what these should and could be. After the consultant presented his findings to Municipal Council, and after informal focus sessions with stakeholders, administration went to work on the document to refine the findings based on their intimate knowledge of the local situation. The result of these efforts was presented to Council Monday evening, June 16.

To skim over the administrative review quickly, here is what happened. First, the consultant’s 10-year population and employment growth forecast was scaled down a bit to more closely match local expectations. (This generates an expected increase in the number of housing units of various kinds, and a corresponding increase in the number of square feet of new industrial, commercial and agro-business employing people.) Second, with the growth estimate reduced, demand for infrastructure and services was re-examined for what that anticipated growth would generate in that 10-year time frame and what could probably be relegated to the more distant future. (Development charges by-laws are always restricted to a 10-year time frame forecast.) Third, the list of new demands that growth would create was costed out line by line.

The final job is to divide the total expense by the expected increase in the number of homes and businesses to generate the Development Charge. An example of what the economic consultants recommended and what administration feels is a reasonable estimate is easily compared in a simple chart.

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Single Family Dwelling Lots General Rate $9,426 $7397 Urban Debt Servicing +$3,286 +$3,128 Urban Rate $12,712 $10,506 Industrial/Commercial per square foot General Rate $0.66 $0.21 Urban Debt Servicing +$0.47 +$0.42 Urban Rate $1.13 $0.63 Source: Report PLA/24/14, Municipality of Leamington

Local restaurant hosts fundraiser for Gore Hill

By Bryan Jessop The list of local groups supported by Leamington’s A1 Chinese Restaurant continues to grow.

On Monday, May 26, Gore Hill Public School Gore Hill Public School parent council co-chairs Tracy Beaul became the latest organiza- and Jodi Foster (far left, centre), along with school mascot tion to benefit from the Erie “Gus” visit with A1 Chinese Leamington employees during St. South establishment’s a school fundraiser at the local restaurant Monday, May 26.

Throughout the day, 50 per cent of each bill was donated to generosity. Throughout the the school when customers mentioned the school. day’s business hours, 50 “It’s been going quite per cent of all sales where ers. One of the restaurant’s interior walls is adorned well so far,” said Beaul durcustomers mentioned Gore Hill to staff were donated to with plaques inscribed with ing the early stages of Gore the school. Eleven mothers words of thanks from many Hill’s day at A1 Chinese. who serve as members of of the supported organiza- “We just hope it keeps up like this. We’re happy to be the Gore Hill Public School tions.

Gore Hill’s hours for the able to do something like Parent Council volunteered to take shifts as greeters, event mirrored A1’s business this. It’s a very generous mentioning the fundraiser hours — 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 offer.”

As co-chairs of Parent to customers as they en- p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The school’s parent council Council, Beaul and Foster tered the building.

The restaurant has inter- group found out about the took the first ‘shift’. unintentionProceeds from the resmittently offered such sup- opportunity ally, when their treasurer taurant’s lunch buffet and port to local groups since May of last year — about met a parent council mem- dinner buffet were donated two months after opening ber of fellow Greater Es- to the school, as were takeits doors for business in sex County District School out orders. The amount Leamington. Since then, Board member Margaret D. raised throughout the day several schools, SPEQ- Bennie at the restaurant. It for the Mersea Road school TRA, baseball teams, soc- was through this random en- was $1,315.55. The money cer teams and hockey teams counter that Gore Hill Parent will be used to help fund the purchase of books, fuRIVERSIDE — including the GOJHL Council discovered that the SHORELINE ture class trips, iPads and Junior ‘B’ Leamington Fly- M.D. Bennie group was able to raise $1,100 in a single afother items, events and ers — have been supported Great Northern Insulation - 2x30 programs. through similar fundrais- ternoon.

What the members of Municipal Council had to decide Monday evening was whether or not to tinker with the recommendation before the formal Meeting on July 14th.

AprilPublic 11 2014 Director of Development Services Tracey Pillon-Abbs outlined to Council their options.

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Sights of the 166th Leamington Fair

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Richard Medel of Ruthven brought his 1955 Massey Harris 50 to the 166th Leamington Fair antique tractor show.

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Ryder Grossi adds one of his catches to a bucket in the fishing game, one of the Carter Shows attractions at the 166th annual Leamington Fair Friday, June 13.

A group of youths checks out the entries of the school art gallery during the 166th annual Leamington Fair Saturday, June 14. For the fifth straight year, Mt. Carmel Blytheswood earned top honours for most first-place entries.

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Vicky and Charlotte Mastronardi enjoy a spin on the Carter Shows ride “The Spider” Friday, June 13 during the 166th annual Leamington Fair.

Classic Championship Wrestling’s Rob Rage sends heavyweight champion Cody Deener to the ring’s floor during a title match at the 166th annual Leamington Fair.

Deener later used a few unscrupulous tactics to defend his title against Rage.

Friday’s main attraction for the 166th annual Leamington Fair was once again the harness horse races, this year beginning with a 5 p.m. post time. Dates and times for additional races this year at the Leamington Fairgrounds are expected to be made in the near future.

From left to right, Hottest Tomato Competition judge Shalin Khosla and co-organizers Nicole Barron and Art Barron discuss how entries should be categorized just prior to judging Friday, June 13 at the 166th annual Leamington Fair.

Mercedes Enns, Levi Enns and Mariah Whittle approach one of the turns on The Dragon, a Carter Shows ride at the 166th annual Leamington Fair Friday, June 13.

Sandy Williams of Walpole Island performs a traditional male dance during the First Nations demonstration at the 166th annual Leamington Fair Saturday, June 14. The performances marked the second year for the demonstrations, held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday this year.

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Leamington Public Works Department tendered to replace one of its big trucks. The low bidder on the tender was Lally Ford, offering a Ford f550 Super Duty Diesel Cab and Chassis for $42,230 (including net HST). More will have to be spent to purchase the box and attachments, but administration is confident that the final price will be within the budget estimate Municipal Council was given.

Council voted to accept the low tender at the June 16th meeting.

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Peachland Rebekah prize winners Peachland Rebekah Lodge #45 recently held their spring raffle drive. From left to right: Charlene Wilkinson (Noble Grand of Peachland), Mary Lou Coxson (winner of 1st prize - $100 grocery certificate, accepting on behalf of her sister, Edythe Amirault of Nova Scotia), Joyce Paley (winner of 2nd prize - handmade lamp), and Peachland members Lillian Brisseau, Marie Wigfield, Ellice Drummond and Beverly Leroux. (Submitted photo)

Sewer separation On Monday evening, June 9, Leamington Council received a report recommending that they initiate the local improvement process for reconstruction of Erie Street South from Oak Street to Askew Street.

The engineering for the process is budgeted at $130,000, and the entire project is anticipated to cost in the neighbourhood of $1.1 million. The project involves separating the sewer running down that corridor although it is being driven by the need to widen Erie Street.

When Councillor John Jacobs questioned the need for four lanes, the municipal engineer stated that the consultants who studied the traffic patterns and predicted future needs recommended the four-lane design.

Councillor Larry Verbeke expressed his preference for a three-lane design with bicycle lanes in both directions.

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright echoed that concern about bicycle traffic.

The engineer’s response was that currently the desire is to keep bicycle traffic off

arterial roads and encourage the use of secondary streets and the trail network through the town.

Council must hold a public information session before it applies to the Ontario Municipal Board for permission to do the work under local improvements. As with all local improvements, the maximum that can be charged to landowners is 15% of the cost, since they are not charged to replace infrastructure they already have. (The sanitary sewer, with its private connections is considered to be the new infrastructure, and the storm sewer is considered to be merely replacing the existing combined sewer.)

Also, sewer work is proposed to be done on Chestnut Street from Russell Street to Marlborough, and then along Marlborough

Street to Erie Street. Fox Street will also be done as part of that project from Russell to Askew. Unlike Erie Street, there is no need to widen or improve any of the streets, only to separate the sewers.

The engineering for the project is all done, and all that remains is to hold the public information session before applying for permission to do the work under local improvements. The project will then be tendered for start early in 2015. Unlike the Erie Street project, this work will be done in two phases over the 2015 and 2016 construction seasons.

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New expense for a new service Most everyone has heard of “call before you dig”. Most of us associate this slogan with avoiding cutting buried services like power lines, water mains and gas lines. Under the the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012, other buried infrastructure such as sanitary, storm and combined sewers, traffic signals and tile drains are now included along with the traditional services.

The report presented June 9 bringing this change to the attention of Municipal Council goes on to explain, “The Municipality of Leamington, through Leamington Water Services (LWS) has been a member since the formation of ON1Call. (ON1Call became a not-for-profit corporation in August 2011 and is completely funded by its members, such as municipalities and utility providers, and does not charge excavators for locate requests.) It is anticipated that the number of locate requests for sewer, traffic signal and tile drain infrastructure will equal that of LWS. Receiving an estimated 2,000 requests to locate buried sewer infraLocal musical group “Constructure will be a significant additional service demand for nection” is hosting a Gospel the Municipality.”

Concert and Sing-Along at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox The administrative concern is that this number of requests Street, Leamington, on Sunfor the other buried municipal services would amount to at day, June 29 from 2:00-3:30 least one more employee. It is hoped this can be avoided. p.m. A freewill offering will benefit the FBC Treasures There is a company that currently does the locate work Fund and The Bank Theatre for the private utility companies like Union Gas, Bell, CoRenovation Fund. The church is air-conditioned and wheel- geco and Essex Power. Administration has enquired what chair accessible. Everyone is they would charge to do the new locates for the municipalwelcome. Members of Conity, and estimate was $80,000 plus taxes per year. nection, from left to right: Administration decided to provide the service internally John Moran, Brian Bailey, Lynn Bailey, Janis Willan, Kym with existing staff. Starting June 18, 2014, and for the reSykes, Brad Bailey, Dale Butmainder of the year, Engineering Services through the Enler, and in front is Charlene gineering Inspectors, and Wilkinson. other staff as required, will be responding to locate requests for sanitary, storm and combined sewers, and RENOVATIONS - HOME IMPROVEMENTS tile drains. Should a request “I can do for you what your husband can't” be received that requires locates of buried traffic sig• Repairs • Insurance Work nal infrastructure requiring • Painting • Decks specialized equipment, a private locating company • Ceramic Tile • will be hired on a case by Cell case basis. This would be charged to traffic signal 519-322-0236 - LEAMINGTON maintenance account.

The report goes on to say “once the sewer mapping and locating services delivery has been refined by Engineering Services, the intent is to eventually transition this service delivery requirement to LWS, likely sometime in late 2015.”

Council formally received the report.

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Two public meetings 1 Kildeer Road: This public meeting was held as a formality to allow a farm to be combined with another. The amalgamation resulted in a surplus lot that needed rezoning.

There were no objections or comments so the application to re-zone was approved and the by-law amendment was passed.

Big Creek Drain 8th Concession Branch: Applications were made for new access bridges across this drain. Since 100% of the cost is assessed to the benefitting landowners there was no debate or objection.

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Gore Hill Public School recently presented the musical production “School Daze” to parents and guests. This musical depicts a typical day at the school. Students from Grades 3 to 7 were involved. The evening also included a performance by the Gore Hill band. Pictured, student Samantha Wickham sings about the problem with her locker to her teacher.

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Solicitation ban at Complex proposed Leamington’s Manager of Culture and Recreation, Amanda Smith, has proposed a ban on soliciting at the Recreation Complex.

In one respect, this makes sense, since it would ban soliciting clients for private coaching in the Complex as that is what the Complex itself provides, and competition for clients should not have to be endured in their own facility. As the report states, “Private coaching is allowed only through programs provided by the Recreation Department such as private pilates training, aquatherapy, personal training and swim lessons.”

However, the policy goes further, banning all fundraising sales like bake sales and selling products like cookie dough. It also mentions the sale of apples. It reads as if Boy Scouts selling apples and Air Cadets selling tags outside the Complex doors is a problem.

When questioned about this by Councillor John Jacobs at the June 9th Council meeting, Smith stated that was exactly the case. It is apparently a long-standing position of the Complex.

Councillor Rick Atkin was very concerned about the stance of rejecting community groups that want to exploit the opportunity to raise funds. Manager Smith insisted that there have been complaints about passionate fundraisers at the facility, but at the same time she insisted that the Shriners are allowed to sell onions in the parking lot. This did not comfort Atkin in the slightest.

Following that, DeputyMayor Charlie Wright expressed the view that clear criteria for who can solicit

and who cannot solicit are needed.

Mayor John Paterson agreed, saying he would be very disappointed if Scouts and Air Cadets were turned away. He stated that nonprofit groups should be exempted from this ban.

Councillor John Jacobs asked if the report could be returned with a more specific set of guidelines about when to say no and when to say yes.

This met with support from Councillor Hilda MacDonald, who offered some ideas about how the policy could be ‘fleshed out’.

Deferral was proposed for no longer than 6 weeks.

Sidewalk Sale street closures

The Uptown BIA has set the date for the annual sidewalk sale for Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th.

As part of the sidewalk sale, the usual uptown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic. These streets include Talbot from Fox to Victoria, Erie from John to Setterington, Mill from Fox to the Mill Street parking lot, and Queen Street from the John Street parking lot to Talbot.

The closures were approved by Council at the June 16 meeting without comment.

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Gore Hill Greening Project Gore Hill Public School students continue to leap forward with their greening project. Parents, staff and students joined forces to spruce up the school’s butterfly garden and naturalization areas. The school hopes to achieve silver certification as an Ontario Eco-School.

Gore Hill students Russell Derbyshire (left) and Jared Klein are hard at work installing a wooden border around the school’s butterfly garden.

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Special project to celebrate cultural diversity The SECC is proposing a community culture celebration in July. The goal is to try and make ‘Mosaic’ an annual event. (The role of the SECC is as a co-ordinator this first year.)

The celebration is intended to combine with the BIA’s sidewalk sale to enliven the entire uptown area.

July 26th there will be entertainment all day and samples of ethnic food to enjoy from participating restaurants. On July 27th the participating ethnic clubs will have special events at their club properties. The entire purpose of Mosaic is to celebrate Leamington’s cultural diversity.

News of this event was enthusiastically received by members of Municipal Council at the June 9 meeting. Councillor John Jacobs asked if provision had been made for public transit to the various clubs on the 27th, and was told it was under investigation. Councillors Chris Chopchik and Hilda MacDonald indicated that this delightful idea is long overdue.

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Team D takes victory in progs golf June 10th was another fine day for 53 Erie Shores golfers. As golfers, we really can’t ask for anything better than what Mother Nature has provided so far. We almost forgive her for the winter we had.

The competition on this day was the closest to date.

Everyone had to wait for the last group to come in before the winner was declared. Before the last group arrived, Team C was leading Team D +17 to +15. It was all left up to Neil Reimer and Mike Herbert. Mike eclipsed Neil by 3 strokes handing Team D the victory. Congratulations go out to Jim Sudds, Tom Miehl, Andy Herring, Norm Beattie, Dan McQueen, Harry Badz, Bill Conn, Ron Koop, Brett Madden, Jack Martin, George Turnbull, Greg Gare, Wayne Quinn and Mike Herbert. Each member collected $10.

In the skins game only 4 skins stood up, worth $20 each. Gene Bouliane, Ernie Schmidtgall, Les Young and Tom Miehl eagerly accepted their winnings.

In the highest plus category, Ejaz Qureshi and Ernie Schmidtgall each posted an elite +12 with Ron Koop posting a very tidy +6. The day before, Ernie played with the seniors and apparently played so poorly that he wanted to quit; however, the next day he mastered the course. How long that will last is anyone’s guess. Just ride the wave.

For the story of the day, Mike Herbert, golf guru, seems to like the limelight. In this highlight, Mike pounds the ball from #2 tee. It’s well hit but will it stay in his fairway? Of course not. The ball is still well into the air heading towards #17 green. Unsuspecting golfers on #17 were sitting in their cart, observing their partner’s shots. Out of nowhere comes this missile that smacks the top of the cart. Talk about shock and awe. When Mike’s on deck, be afraid, be very afraid.

Greg Gare got into the act, sharing the focus with Mike. Mike smacked his drive on 14 but landed somewhere on 15. Greg Gare waltzed up to Mike’s ball, thinking it was his own. Greg played Mike’s ball through #15.

Mike felt dumbfounded, as well he should. It’s a good thing the proggers don’t take this game too seriously.

Right, Greg?

BRYAN JESSOP

Sport vs. sport

It happens every year.

The time period from Jessop’s mid April to early June becomes a sort of ratJournal ings war between NBA and NHL playoffs, if you bother to keep tabs on such things.

With the NBA being the more popular of the two, it seems the NHL has attempted to avoid conflict by scheduling games around the televised time slots of others. That mid- to late-spring era really is the most wonderful time of the year for your ultra-committed, super-duper die hard North American sports fan. The tradition of rapid-fire channel surfing in such homes must certainly drives millions of wives around the continent insane, except of course when NHL games are scheduled as 2 p.m. Saturday matinees (insert disgruntled grumbling noises here).

I don’t see what all the fuss is about, really. Everyone’s got a favourite sport — that’s the one they’ll watch when those lunar eclipse-like occasions take place like Red Wings and Pistons games going on at the same time.

In the bygone days, the NHL playoffs were always taking place at least one series earlier than their NBA “rivals.”

Hockey semifinals started at roughly the same time as basketball quarterfinals, and that was just fine. Now, they basically go stride for stride, which probably frustrates a few thousand fans. As much as I love hockey, I don’t see why we can’t wrap it all up for the season by May 31. There’s no reason why teams can’t play two nights in a row up to twice in one series. Every Junior ‘C’ team in this neck of the woods plays three games in four nights at least once per season (albeit in the same area code, never mind time zone).

Hockey is, in fact, a niche market sport in practically every country except Canada, Sweden, Russia and Norway. I can’t confirm the statement, but I’ve recently read that infomercials have been known to get better ratings on Miami television than Florida Panthers games. Either Dan Marino promotes Oxy Clean and ShamWows down there or Gary Bettman is beating a dead horse in the sunbelt (for the love of God, will someone just pay the early cancellation fee on the lease and just move the team to Quebec City already?!).

Even in New York City, America’s biggest city and home of the NHL’s second most valuable team (that’s the Rangers, not the Islanders), I’m told the NHL gets about as much coverage in the newspapers as high school cricket does in our paper. If one of Leamington’s three high schools DID have a WECSSAA cricket team it’d likely

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get MORE coverage than the NHL does in NYC papers, although I’d have no idea what’s going on in the photos I’d be taking. I wouldn’t even know where to stand. I’d probably end up getting run over by the... ummm... uh... “runner.”

Anyway, I’ve also heard speculation on what the FIFA World Cup of Soccer would do to the NHL Stanley Cup’s ratings. It’s my understanding that there wasn’t a great deal of overlap anyway. To be honest, I didn’t watch a single game of the Kings/Rangers series. That’d be a first since, well, as long as I can remember. A Cup won in overtime can be a real thrill ride... when it’s not in Game 5. Honestly, I had higher expectations of the Rangers. I won’t even go so far as to say they must have spent every ounce of energy they had on eliminating the Habs.

I did actually watch most of the second half of the Italy/England game in the FIFA tournament. Must admit my nephew, father-in-law and I were left scratching our heads when a stat box appeared on the screen explaining that one Italian player had an 8.7 km average compared to the team average of 8.3 km (or something like that). I wondered aloud if that was how far he could run in a designated amount of time during pre-tournament training.

Nope.

That was the average distance covered during ONE game — not the international record, the AVERAGE of one player. With that in mind, it stands to reason that 12 km isn’t unheard of. That’s basically running from Leamington to Wheatley in 90 minutes. Have you travelled on Highway 3 lately? Some people barely DRIVE that fast. And we’re not talking about non-stop, full tilt sprinting, either. That’s some serious endurance. Most hockey players are looking for a shift change once every 45 seconds. Forty-five minutes would be lethal.

Getting more or less back on topic, it’s kind of unfair to compare ratings between an event that happens annually to one that comes around once every four years. Still, there’s no doubt that even if the World Cup of Soccer was annual, it’s ratings would be sky high even compared to the Super Bowl or Daytona 500.

On the topic of live, at-the-event attendance, outdoor sports have a few surprises. Care to guess what the seventhmost watched outdoor league in the world happens to be based on average attendance per game (motorsports are excluded for some reason)? The Canadian Football League.

Moving indoors, Canada has at least a small role in each of the world’s top three — the NHL, NBA and NLL (National Lacrosse League). Funny how none of these three take much of a slice out of the world’s television pie graph. Not much international appeal to lacrosse and other countries have their own professional hockey and basketball leagues to watch, I suppose.

I wonder if they have to sit through ShamWow commercials.

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County Bridge Results Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. June 9: North/South - 1st Marilyn Robbins and Derek Parry, 2nd Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 3rd Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton. East/West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Linda and Terry Parkinson. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. June 11: North/South - 1st Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell, 2nd Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd Bill Chaplin and Don Franks. East/West - 1st Bob Bell and Sally Bell, 2nd Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 3rd Roger Cote and Joyce Bear. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. For info call 519738-4939.

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The Southpoint Sun - 27 Badminton Club members in attendance at the end-ofyear banquet, front row left to right: Sylvia Lutsch, Julia Savo, Brooklyn Sarkis, Bryanna Romanyk, Hunter Tiborcz, Truong Nguyen, Ken Waites, Charles LeBlanc, Elden DaSilva, Carson Brummell. Back row: Nathan Smith, Misen Zakaria, Keith Klassen, Ken Krueger, Adam St. Jacques, Jaime Jackson, Cameron Adams, Dave Owens, Dan Warkentin, Spencer Neufeld, Gibson Fulmer, Ryan Harder, Alex Klassen, Joseph Moavro, Richard Konopasky, Ernest Lee, Luc Su, Chris Warkentin.

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Badminton club wraps up season with awards banquet The Leamington Sr. Badminton Club recently ended the 2013-2014 season with their annual banquet. The awards for the interclub winners and elections for the new executive will be held in September when the 2014 season begins, Tuesdays from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The following are the finalists of the interclub tournament.

Ladies Singles: Jennifer George def. Brooklyn Sarkis

(round robin).

Men’s Singles: “A” Ryan Harder def. Elden DaSilva; “B” Ernest Lee def. Josh Bluhm; “C” Gibson Fulmer def. Misen Zakaria; “D” Carson Brummell def. Hunter Tiborcz.

Men’s Doubles: “A” Luc Su and Josh Konopasky def. Elden DaSilva and Ernest Lee; “B” Truong Nguyen and Richard Konopasky def. Spencer Neufeld and Dave Owens; “C” Charles LeBlanc and Josh Bluhm def. Augie Ingratta and Nathan Smith; “D” Frank Driedger and Jake Driedger def.

$49,000 raised in Mennonite Home golf tourney (Continued from page 25) Submitted by Hugo Tiessen, Tournament Chair Perfect weather and great course conditions prevailed for the 12th annual charity golf tournament organized by the Leamington Mennonite Home at Leamington’s Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 14.

This has become one of the largest fundraising tournaments in Essex County as 144 golfers played and $49,000 was raised. Over the past 12 years the tournament has raised a total of $372,000. The proceeds this year were earmarked for the upgrading of the walk-in cooler in the kitchen at the Home.

The tournament featured a number of skills competitions and contests. A highlight the past few years has been the putting contest. The year the $500 prize was won by two father/ son teams, Nick and Jason Marcovecchio and John and Kyle Marcovecchio.

The winning women’s, men’s and mixed teams received restaurant gift certificates.

For the women, the team of Lisa Fehr, Cheryl Rutgers, Amy Pilmer and Jo-Anne Smith were victorious. The winning men’s team included Spencer Neufeld, Kevin Epp, Brendan Cornies and Chris Warkentin. Additionally, the team of George and Abe Bergen and Neil and Lisa Sawatzky were the best mixed team.

The longest putt was won by Rudy Dyck for the men and Elvira Brown for the women.

Don Kennedy won the longest drive for the men and Judy Drechsler was the women’s winner. The straightest drive was won by Chris Neumann for the men and Bea Krueger for the women.

A cash prize was awarded for the closest to the pin prize. Nancy Ensoll was the women’s winner and Rob Schmidt won for the men. Prizes were awarded for the closest to the Pepsi bottle on the first fairway. Rudy Krahn for the men and Linda Kipping for the women were the victors.

A new feature this year featured the awarding of Erie Shores golf gift certificates to the best dressed team. The winners were the team of Landon Janzen, Paisley Janzen, Nick Tiessen and Derek Toews.

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Tom Bain of the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Association stated the dates they have been granted are in September and October. The group intends to see if some warmer weather dates may be able to be switched with Sarnia or Dresden raceways.

The group will have $35,000 in purse money for each of the 13 race days.

Cameron Adams and Dan Warkentin.

Mixed Doubles: “A” Diane Terbenche and Ryan Harder def. Cindy Derksen and Ryan Derksen; “B” Brooklyn Sarkis and Elden DaSilva def. Domenique Mastronardi and Joe Moavro; “C” Danielle Dobetsberger and Truong Nguyen def. Julia Savo and Charles LeBlanc; “D” Delaney Defrancisco and Gibson Fulmer def. Lena Ingratta and Augie Ingratta.

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Check out LSCU soccer action Leamington Sun County United Soccer Club represents players from all over Essex County and Windsor, with players and coaches from Leamington, Kingsville, Harrow, Essex, Windsor, Wheatley, Cottam, Belle River, Stoney Point, Woodslee, Tilbury and Chatham.

SC United participates in the Windsor and District Soccer League during the regular season and many Ontario Soccer Association sanctioned tournaments throughout Ontario and Michigan.

In their first 5 years as a club, SC United has seen their success grow along with the number of trophies they have won. The club’s directive is to promote and encourage players and parents to have a healthy and active lifestyle through participation in soccer for life. Whether as a player, coach, volunteer or fan, the goal is the same: community involvement and positive support and outlook for the future in Essex County.

Check out the soccer action at the Leamington Soccer Fields located at the southwest corner of Oak St./Mersea Rd. 2 and Mersea Rd. 12. For game times or other info visit www. suncounty.soccer.com or call 519-816-1616.

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By Emma Hannigan The Monday, June 9 ball hockey action was nothing short of its usual exciting games.

The game between the Car Barn and Anthony-Keats Marine started off with goals from Nicole Jackson of Anthony-Keats and an

answering goal from Debbie Coulter of the Car Barn.

Soon after, Coulter scored again. Lisa “Derb” Derbyshire scored two consecutive goals assisted by Liz Hill and Brenda Lambe, ending the first period at 4-1. In the second period, Derb scored yet another goal for the Car Barn as-

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The league’s two undefeated teams, the Journal and Johnston’s Net and Twine, faced each other in the second game. Anita Van Rooyen was first to score in the evenly matched game, assisted by Brenda Vink, bringing the Journal to an early lead of 1-0. Van Rooyen and Vink worked together again to score another goal in the second period for the Journal. The duo returned for the third time, scoring a final goal for their team and ending the game at 3-0 in favour of the Journal.

17-9 and 9-4 respectively.

It was nice to see the return of a few players on the JTF side of things. The previous week The Big Tubowski and Nick Chorba made their

SMSL: June 12

Around the League: Caffs Auto Repair split with Givin’ ’er by winning the first game 10-9 and then losing the second game 195… The Cartel managed to sneak in a split with Grinders. Game one, Grinders won 16-7 and in game two Cartel edged them 11-10…

The rivalry of the week was between Dirty Farmers and James Taylor Fishery. In what should have been a good series of games saw the Dirty Farmers walk away with two wins. Their bats were alive and JTF’s were dead. Dirty Farmers took game one and two

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Erie Shores senior golf results The following are the Erie Shores Golf League results for Monday, June 16.

50/50: 1st Phil Romuldi $16: 2nd Roger Hodgson $12.

Closest to pin: #3 Matt Dick $14; #16 Wray Pollock $14.

Longest putt: #2 Wray Pollock $14; #6 Ross Clark $14.

1st place team, $11 each: Bob Sinclair, Will Patkau, Larry Lucier, Mike Wright.

2nd place team, $8 each: Ron Koop, Wayne Quinn, Frank Gow, Tom Bondy.

3rd place team, $5 each: Dave Wilkinson, Bill Con, Barry Miller, Pat Amicone.

4th place team, $3 each: Kevin Shaften, Frank Dick, Gord Anderson, Frank Mazzara.

There were 56 golfers out on June 6, and there is room for many more. Sign up by Thursday to enjoy a round of golf next week.

On Monday the senior golfers played Wolf plus low net among the other 3 golfers.

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Low score by TT senior rookie

Hannah Toews was the recipient of the Lightning Athletics Distinction Award. She is pictured with UMEI’s athletic director Darcy Bults.

UMEI coach John Fitler (left) and keynote speaker Kris Klassen, UMEI Alumni, varsity baseball athlete, who currently plays for the Windsor Stars Sr. Baseball Club.

From left to right are: Jessica Epp, senior female athlete of the year; Derek Toews, senior male athlete of the year; Olivia Toews, junior female athlete of the year; Gibson Fulmer, junior male athlete of the year.

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UMEI recognizes athletes UMEI Christian High School’s athletic department hosted its 2nd annual Athletic Banquet on June 4. Over 40 students and coaches were recognized for an incredibly successful year of athletics.

The UMEI athletic department has gained momentum over the past few years under the guidance of Athletic Director Darcy Bults. This year 80% of UMEI students actively participated on at least one sports team.

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By Bob McLean Seventy-six senior golfers enjoyed a beautiful day to play their league game at the Talbot Trail Golf Course on June 10.

Jim ‘Dutchy’ Hawryluk, a newcomer to the league, made his presence known very quickly as he shot a masterful 38 to take low gross honours. Pat Hill also played extremely well in the 55-69y division by carding a brilliant 40. Who said proper footwear was needed to play golf? Paul Harrison, wearing a boot cast for his injured ankle, travelled the course with an excellent 42. Steve Price played extremely well again last week and merited a terrific 42. Four golfers who produced impressive 43s were Bill Ward, Rick Thompson, Ray La Pierre and Herb Reid. Both John Liddell and Jim Omstead achieved superb 44s. Larry Haggitt and Randy Hewey fired solid 45 and 46 respectively. Al Matthews and Richard Humber shot very commendable 47s. Six golfers who earned praiseworthy 48s were Larry Schmidt, Jim Forrest, Al Zanuttini, Mike Getty, Mac Hyatt and Tom Bondy. Kevin Jordan refused to score a nifty 50 as he shot a satisfying 49.

There were a number of fantastic birdies last week. Birdies were made by the following seniors: Neil Adamson #1, Ray La Pierre #3, Al Matthews #4, Steve Price #6, Herb Reid #7, Kevin Jordan and Bill Mayville #9.

Outstanding scores were also enjoyed by the 70-79 y division. Vic Reynaert continued his excellent play by shooting an outstanding 40. Close behind was Joe Vertel who achieved a superb 42. Three players tying with impressive 43s were Neil Adamson, Mike Wright, and Homer Vandervecht. Both Tom Hyatt and Gerald Rivait played well to score 44s. Tying with inspiring 45s were Garnet Fox and Eugene Abbruzzese. Solid 46s were achieved by Ron Will, Bob Freure, Carl Robinson and Don Willan. Terry Bee and Bill Mayville produced very commendable 47s. Gerry Holmes shot a praiseworthy 48. Both Ken Womack and Martin Girash scored satisfying 49s. Nifty fifty results went to Paul R. Brown and Bob Lee. The following golfers also played very well as they scored 53 or less: Walter Balsam, Fred Takaki, Tom Sasso, Andy Orsini, Larry Hillman, Pete Daudlin and Ray Ozorio.

The 80-85 y grouping was led by Gerry Becigneul who fired a terrific 48. He was closely followed by steadily improving Murray Knox who earned a satisfying 49. Dave Krueger continued his fine play by shooting a 51. Hadley Pinch achieved a praiseworthy 54. Other commendable results were merited by Murray Cascadden, Steve Haas and Hal Wigle.

There weren’t many participants in the 86y+ division, but those who did participate played very well. Youngster Dick MacKenzie fired a masterful 46. Super senior golfer Linus Bachmeier continues to amaze everyone. Linus shot a superb 57. Both Jim Ascott and Ray Allen achieved satisfying scores.

Pat Hill’s terrific shot on #9 ended up 8 feet from the pin to take the closest to the pin honour. I believe Pat missed the putt. He could have used David Krueger’s help. Dave converted one on #2 from 30 feet to win the Long putt contest.

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The Leamington Bantam Lakers on the top rail of their dugout at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham. From left to right are: Coach Chris Lamotte, Kameron Wall, Branden Teichroeb, Ryan Wall, Anthony Fehr, Kyle Wall, Jessica Jeffery, Aidan Massad, Dawson Iles, Brett Enns, Derrick Antunes, James Hiebert, coach Terry Misener and coach John Wall. Absent from photo: Lucas Lamotte.

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Joker’s Wild in ladies golf Erie Shores 18 hole ladies golf league played on Tuesday, June 10 with 28 ladies coming out.

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The Leamington Bantam Lakers finished second on the weekend in the Chatham Minor Baseball Association Bantam Tournament, dropping an 8-3 decision to Walker Homesites in the championship game.

The Lakers won their round-robin pool defeating Southwest London 5-1 in their opening game on Friday evening.

Saturday they tied Walker Homesites 2-2 and then beat North London 5-2.

On Sunday morning they edged Woodstock 4-3 in semifinal play setting the stage for the title game.

In the Southwest London game, Aidan Massad and Anthony Fehr combined to hold London to two hits, striking out nine, while Brett Enns, Brandon Teichroeb and Massad punched out two hits each.

Against Walker Homesites on Saturday morning, James Hiebert and Kameron Wall held their opponents to only two hits, but despite the Lakers posting ten hits, they had trouble cashing in settling for the 2-2 tie In the afternoon game, Massad and Jessica Jeffery broke open a close game with back-to-back fourth inning doubles to knock in three runs to help clinch top spot in Pool A. Ryan Wall and Lucas Lamotte took to the mound to defeat North London holding them to only two hits.

The semi-final game on Sunday morning was the most exciting game of the tournament as the Lakers edged a talented Woodstock team 4-3. Massad pitched the whole

game, giving up singles to the first three Woodstock batters then settling down, holding them to only one more hit. He struck out three and gave up no walks as the Leamington defense had a strong game.

Massad helped his own cause with a three-hit performance, and Lamotte and Teichroeb chipped in with two hits each.

In the championship final, Walker Homesites broke open a 4-3 lead with four unanswered runs in the sixth inning to defeat the locals. Hiebert and Fehr shared the loss. Dawson Iles and Lamotte both had hits.

“I was really pleased with our play throughout the tournament,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “This was an Open Tournament so we faced some A and AA teams and held our own (Leamington is considered a C team). Defensively we can play with anyone.”

The Bantam Lakers are sponsored by Howie’s Custom Coating and include Derrick Antunes, Brett Enns, Anthony Fehr, James Hiebert, Dawson Iles, Jessica Jeffery, Lucas Lamotte, Aidan Massad, Branden Teichroeb, Kameron Wall, Kyle Wall and Ryan Wall. Chris Lamotte, Terry Misener and John Wall are the coaches.

The Bantams next home game is Friday, June 20 against the Walker Homesites Minors at 7:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

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Leamington Stands Strong for Big Bike

By Bryan Jessop Even the most adverse setback in recent history couldn’t stop Leamington from showing its support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The annual Big Bike For Heart and Stroke fundraiser peddled its way into town Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 this year, with the Seacliff Inn once again stepping forward as headquarters hosts. Organizers from the local chapter’s Windsor office feared that with this spring’s Heinz closure, the county’s southeast corner would not be able to again make a full two-day schedule of Big Bike team runs.

Instead, Leamington and surrounding area businesses, organizations, families and friends put together 18 teams — up from last year’s sum of 15.

“We’re really happy about the Leamington situation,” said Heart and Stroke Foundation Windsor/Essex chapter area manager Rachelle Stachurski. “We were afraid we’d have to reduce it to one day. Leamington truly does stand strong.”

A team from Sun Parlour Homes was the first to embark on the two-kilometre route with OPP escort. Prior to their departure, local Heart and Stroke Foundation volunteer Susan Holmes explained to the team why their efforts and generosity means so much to her. Holmes, a registered nurse, suffered a stroke while Christmas shopping in December of last year. Following recovery, she decided to volunteer with the Windsor/Essex chapter.

“I wanted to give back and I believe in paying it forward,” she explained.

Teams slotted for a Wednesday ride managed to peddle along for the average 20-minute ride despite steady rainfall.

Stachurski noted that Big Bike rides continue on through virtually any weather conditions with the exception of lightning.

Between 350 and 400 total local riders rode atop the Alberta-based Big Bike this year with a fundraising target of $35,000. The Leamington portion of the event has yet to

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The Southpoint Sun - 31 The Sun Parlour Homes team sets out as the first Leamington team for the 2014 Big Bike For Heart and Stroke national fundraiser Wednesday, June 4. This year, Leamington formed 18 teams that took turns riding the bike over a two-kilometre course with the Seacliff Inn once again serving as the two-day event’s headquarters.

meet its target, but still collected $28,184 as of June 12.

Many donations and pledges are made online and fundraising may continue until the end of August.

The bike made stops in Windsor June 2, 3, 6 and 7 and will make a one-day appearance in Essex June 13. The same fundraiser will return to Windsor this year for Aug. 8 and 9 rides. Although no August rides are scheduled for Leamington, if enough teams come forward with enough advance notice (the Windsor office can be contacted at 519-2544345), another Big Bike appearance in Leamington could be arranged.

Between nine and 15 Big Bike volunteers are needed per day to organize and operate the fundraiser, where 12- to 19hour days are not uncommon. This year, 93 teams between the three communities have registered, a number the local chapter hopes to see expand to 117 following the August dates in Windsor.

Each Big Bike participant is asked to either raise or donate a minimum of $50. Tax receipts are issued for donations exceeding $15. Locally, On The Green Indoor Golf of Lakeshore has stepped up as the major sponsor, offering draw tickets to win two hours of volleyball court time for teams whose members register for next year.

“It gives team captains the opportunity to start organizing early for next year,” explained Stachurski, who noted that greater emphasis is being put on separate team events and fundraisers to help meet upcoming registration goals. “Fifty dollars isn’t easy for some people.”

Nationally, Big Bike is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. This year’s countrywide fundraising target is $9.5 million. An average of about 200 communities participate in Big Bike each year for an individual total of 70,000 riders. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years old with some riders well into their 80s getting involved.

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Older brothers Jeff Bailey, Jason Bell, Tom Marshall and Adam Howe take on Steve Marshall, Jamie Bailey, Michael Bell and adopted brother for the day Craig Howe. Openings are available for younger and older competitors to be part of the bragging rights.

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The Sherra Howe plaque is awarded annually, in memory of Sherra, to a member of the summer junior golf program at Talbot Trail Golf who demonstrates determination and good sportsmanship.

picked the course and drank beer from the cup and the losers paid. The next three seasons – 2005, 2006 and 2007 – saw wins by the older brothers. However, from 2008 and on the younger siblings have yet to lose.

Various local courses throughout the region have been home to these matches and on June 21, 2014 the challenge returns to its roots at Talbot Trail.

While the original 8 will tee it up for the cup, the field is open for other two-player teams to join in. Talbot Trail will be hosting a pair’s skins game with overall bragging rights for support of the young brothers versus the support of the wisdom of the older brothers.

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BEAUTIFUL LARGE HUTCH - china or books, bevelled glass doors, glass shelves with lights, must sell.

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OLINDA-RUTHVEN UNITED Church BBQ Pig Roast, Saturday, June 21, 4:30 7:00 p.m. 1907 Queen Blvd.

Ruthven. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7, children under 6 free. Call 519-326-2506 or 519-326-4570.

Take-out available. Support persons for people with special needs - Free. Everyone weljn18 come. ______________________

GEOFF’S LAWN CARE & Home Maintenance. Lawn cutting, weed whacking, hedge trimming, grass seeding, sod laying and fertilizing, basic gardening and landscaping, cleaning of eavestroughs, tree trimming, removal, and pruning.

Spring & Fall yard raking. $25 per hour. Call 519-562jn11-18 1997. ______________________

CAR TOP CARRIER and bicycle racks. Fits VW. Like new, used twice. $650 value, asking $325. Call 519-326jn4-18 7881. ______________________ 2000 SNOWBIRD NUVU 5th Wheel. 36 ft. + 2 ft. over the cab. Very clean. 3 slides, washer, dryer, king size bed, excellent stereo system.

Easy pulling. Also great for tiedown. Winter package in it. Call 519-326-2982. jn11-18

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1992 PARK MODEL trailer in Sturgeon Woods. 1 bedroom, pull out couch, Florida room with electric fireplace, $9,999. Season paid. 519jn11-au6 990-5974. ______________________ FOR SALE - LARONDE Willis piano, $350. Call 519jn18 825-7045. ______________________

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Decks, Fences, Electrical Plumbing

226-346-3704

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, fences, sheds and roofing.

Free estimates. 35 years experience. Our installation is as good as or better than window and door companies at 1/2 the price. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call for a quote, Bill, 519-566jn4-25 8408. ______________________ PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical servtf ice, 519-398-9098. ______________________

PLUMBING SERVICE

• Repairs • Installations • Drain Cleaning • Excellent Rates • 37 Years Experience Ed Higginbottom

m8tter@gmail.com

519-329-1779

Owner: Matt Laliberte

eh48@hotmail.ca

Split Cedar Rail Fencing!

Installed in the traditional style.

Two horizontal rails approximately 10’ long with posts at each end per section.

Top rails approximately 3’6” from ground.

No cement used.

Please call

Blue at 519-326-6985

YARD SALES YARD SALE - 16 KAY AVE. Wheatley, next to the Wheatley Harbour. June 20 & 21, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Jewellery, material, pots & pans, some furniture and jn18 much more. ______________________

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BARN & YARD SALE

42 Middleton Line, Wheatley Friday June 20 & Saturday June 21, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Shabby Furniture, Antiques & Garden Decor.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Items For Sale $10wk for 20 words or less

24 UNTIL IT SELLS! 10¢ for each additional word or...

$

95*

(up to 10 weeks)

*Applies to Non-Business Classified Ads Only

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS Custom Fab. Inc. Now Hiring for the following positions: • Laser Operator • Press Brake Operator • Welders • Programmer - Must be familiar with Auto Cad, and/or Solid Works • Shipping/Receiving Personnel • General Labourers Experience an asset.

Apply in person to: 5140 Ure Street, Oldcastle

Nature Fresh Farms is looking for full time general labour at $11 per hour.

Must be available Monday to Saturday and hours will vary depending on production.

Please apply within at: 634 Mersea RD #7 Leamington ON or via Email: jobs@naturefresh.ca.

Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to: Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632 PRESTEVE FOODS IS looking for a Fish Plant Supervisor. Will be responsible to coordinate the activities within a department, implement workplace and food safety standards and create production reports.

Permanent full time position with weekly salary of $880.

Willing to work overtime, weekends and shift work. 3 5 years prior supervisor experience and prior work experience at fish processing plant. Can submit application in person at 20954 Erie St. South, Wheatley or by email: erik@prestevefoods.com ma21-jn18

______________________

LOOKING FOR WELDERS AND PAINTERS

Experience is an asset.

Fax resume to: 519-727-3023 Or drop off in person at: 435 Silver Creek Industrial Dr., Tecumseh ON E.C.E. / COOK NEEDED with experience for child care. Apply by email to afittler@bellnet.ca or fax to jn11-18 519-322-1801. ______________________

1 Position Available Full time (30-40hrs) seasonal Greenhouse Scout: Scouting for insects and diseases in commercial vegetable

or flower greenhouses in Essex County. Should have scouting experience OR have some knowledge of pest and/or beneficial insects. Ability to identify some major insect pests and damage symptoms present in greenhouse crops.

Job requires: • physical demands of walking all day (8-9 hours) • hot, humid conditions • use of scissor carts and climbing over some obstacles • Clear, concise handwriting; English communication skills (spoken and written); good rapport with customers • good knowledge of general math for data collection • attention to details • ability to work with minimum supervision and in time allotted Pay rate depends on experience.

Insured personal vehicle and good driving record required. Paid mileage from farm to farm.

Send Resume, including summary of practical experience related to this job. Drop off, fax or send resume to: Plant Products Attn: Joanna Dawson, Biological Service Manager Box 33, 50 Hazelton St. Leamington, ON N8H 3W1 Fax 519-326-0425 Email: joanna.dawson@plantproducts.com

BUSY RV & MARINE dealer looking for RV Tech and Boat Mechanic. Contact 519-326-1156 or fax resume oc16-tf to 519-326-6567.

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

A-1 Driveways Group We are a progressive growing construction company and because of our rapid growth require the following: • General Construction Labourers • Experienced Cement Finishers • Experienced Asphalt Rakers • Experienced Skidster and Backhoe Operators • A Valid Driver’s Licence Is Mandatory Please forward your resume, stating position you are interested in, no later than Sunday, June 29, 2014 by email to: kgoodrich@a1drivewaysgroup.com or fax to: 519-733-3206

We are currently recruiting in Leamington, Belle River, Essex, Kingsville, Harrow & Amherstburg

PSW’s

Days/Evenings/Weekends Must be available 20 hours per week.

Must have own transportation.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, paid training/orientation & education opportunities.

Apply online @ www.homecarejobs.ca or send resume to 215 Eugenie St. W., Suite 106, Windsor ON N8X 2X7 We thank all applicants, however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Requires An

SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES LEAMINGTON 519-326-8629 KINGSVILLE 519-733-5784 ESSEX 519-776-4231

Do something

TODAY

your future self will thank you for.

Environmental Services Employee The Town of Kingsville is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to work in the Environmental Services Department.

The requirements of this position include: • Minimum Class 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificate required. Applicant must be able to qualify for upgrade to Class 2 Water Distribution Certificate within one year of accepting position.

• Water Meter Installer Accreditation Certificate will be an asset.

• Knowledgeable in the operation of computer software and handheld GPS units.

• Class DZ driver’s licence.

• Exposure to relevant equipment operations.

All Applicants are required to complete the Municipal Career Profile (job application form) which is provided online at www.kingsville.ca or available for pick up at the municipal office to be considered for this position.

Applicants are invited to submit the job application form, marked “Private & Confidential” no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2014. Completed application forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to: Human Resources Department Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 E-mail: ddigiovanni@kingsville.ca

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

Items For Sale $10wk for 20 words or less

24 UNTIL IT SELLS! 10¢ for each additional word or...

$

95*

(up to 10 weeks)

*Applies to Non-Business Classified Ads Only

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Got something to sell?

A service to offer?

Let the Sun help you out!

Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible.

The wage rate is $10.25 for 44.0 hours per week.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment.

HOUSES FOR SALE 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, 2 car garage, stair lift to developed basement and 2nd kitchen. Upgrades throughout. Leamington hospital area. $159,900. Details 519-329-3807 or message: jn18-25 519-324-0505. ______________________

HOUSE FOR SALE

Call today 519-398-9098

No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

NOTICE

ANNOUNCEMENT Pearsall, Marshall, Seaton & Neufeld LLP Peter Neufeld will be closing his law practice effective June 27, 2014.

All current files including all Wills and Powers of Attorney will be assumed by Elvey Marshall LL.B. at the same location.

SCADDAN & JAKOB LAW FIRM Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public - Since 1984

Facilities and Process Maintenance Manager Highline Mushrooms is a large Agri-Business with multiple year round operations in Essex County.

We are looking for an individual to: • Provide Standards and lead direction on facility maintenance requirements • Management of maintenance projects & (15) staff The incumbent should possess: • Farming Knowledge • (5) Years of Management Experience For a full description, please visit our website at: www.highlinemushrooms.com Compensation will be based on experience, and only those contacted will be interviewed.

Interested applicants, please send your confidential resume to:

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 • 1-3 PM 16 JONES, LEAMINGTON

Price: $159,900.

Lot size: 50’ x 149.50’ Taxes (14): $2,675. Possession: 30 Days.

Welcome home. Relax in front of the wood burning fireplace in this fabulous 32 x 23 great room. This home features 3 bedrooms. The huge master bedroom has an ensuite walk-in closet and sitting room with gas fireplace. Huge kitchen with built-in appliances, partially finished basement with 2 piece bath. Detached 2 car garage.

GRAYDON PEAVOY, ASA Sales Representative

Cell: 519.567.7606

Email: homesbygraydon@hotmail.com

RE: Facility Maintenance Manager Attn: Human Resource Department

By Email: hiringnow@highlinemushrooms.com

By Mail: Highline Mushrooms 506 Mersea Rd. 5 Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Corporate Commercial and Business Law Real Estate and Mortgages Family Law B. Douglas Scaddan B.A., L.L.B.

(Separations & Divorce)

Wills, Estates, Powers of Attorney

Walter M. Jakob B.A., L.L.B

P.O. Box 477 16 Wellington St. Leamington ON Ph: 519-326-8638 Fax 519-326-8420 Doug: dscaddan@scadjaklaw.com Walt: wjakob@scadjaklaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS 06/12/14 Claims against the Estate of Eleonora Lamos, of Leamington (d.o.d 03/06/14) must be filed with the undersigned on or before 07/15/14. Thereafter, the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed. c/o RICHARD A. MCGRATH Solicitor for D. Hastings-Lamos, Estate Trustee 2-99 Talbot St. E., Leamington, N8H 1L4 Tel: 519-326-4482 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

By Fax: Highline Mushrooms 519-326-7222

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GUY MALCOLM HOOPER

late of the Township of Pelee, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on November 19,2013

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JESSICA CERVINI

Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 27th day of June, 20l4 after which date the estate's assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 29th day of May, 2014.

E AD SAMPL Frank and Anne Cervini are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Jessica from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology with a Minor in Women Studies. She will be returning to U. of W. for her Bachelor of Education.

Love, Mom & Dad, Nonna and the rest of the family!

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SAWATZKY BALZER Barristers and Solicitors 5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7 519-322-2341 Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

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ON ALL IN STOCK NEW VEHICLES

BRAND NEW! BRAND NEW! BRAND NEW! 2014 CHRYSLER 2014 RAM QUAD 2014 DART GT + $1,000 BONUS TOWN & COUNTRY CAB SXT Hey, it’s me...

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for all your service!

for all your service!

$ MSRP 43,794.00 Normal Employee Price $29,458.00 LEAMINGTON 5% -$2,470.00

$ MSRP 43,413.00 Normal Employee Price $24,551.00 LEAMINGTON 5% -$1,552.00

$

26,988

LEAMINGTON RAM $ BONUS PRICE

22,999

Freight Air Tax Administration Fee Anti Theft Etching Locknuts HST

INCLUDED INCLUDED WAIVED WAIVED NO CHARGE $ 3,703.44

Freight Air Tax Administration Fee Anti Theft Etching Locknuts HST

INCLUDED INCLUDED WAIVED WAIVED NO CHARGE $ 2,989.87

LEAMINGTON T&C BONUS PRICE

$

173.49

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

$0 DOWN, 96 MOS BI-WEEKLY@3.99 OAC

$

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

30,691.44 LEAMINGTON CASH PRICE

UPGRADE TO AN “S” & GET LEATHER, DUAL DVD, BLUETOOTH

FOR ONLY $8.60/WK MORE

Finance Disclosure: All taxes included, cash price = $30,691.44 (includes $26,988 sale price + $3,703.44 HST + $10 license transfer + $70 gasoline + $ 80.28 PPSA = $30,851.72 financed @ 3.99% = $208 bi-weekly payments of $173.40 with a cost of finance = $5,234.68 OAC. Offer is on in stock units only and expires June 30 at latest. Dealer may terminate without notice.

Pricing for Employee/Retiree and eligible family members.

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$

148.74

$

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

$0 DOWN, 96 MOS BI-WEEKLY@4.29 OAC

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

25,988.87 LEAMINGTON CASH PRICE

UPGRADE TO A 4WD V6

FOR ONLY 10.93/WK MORE $

Finance Disclosure: All taxes included, cash price = $25,988.87 (includes $22,999 sale price + $2,989.87 HST) + $10 license transfer + $70 gasoline + $80.28 PPSA = $26,149.15 financed @ 4.29% = $208 bi-weekly payments of $148.74 with a cost of finance = $4,787.81 OAC. Offer is on in stock units only and expires June 30 at latest. Dealer may terminate without notice.

Pricing for Employee/Retiree and eligible family members.

Back Up Camera

Leather Heated Seats

A/C

#44245

9 speakers 500 watt

Sunroof

Remote Start

Automatic

Power Seats

18” rims

#94948

$ MSRP 27,133.00 Normal Selling Price $25,336.00 LEAMINGTON 5% -$1,17 7.00 Leamington Dart BONUS -$1,000.00

LEAMINGTON DART $ BONUS PRICE

23,159

Freight Air Tax Administration Fee Anti Theft Etching Locknuts HST License Transfer

INCLUDED INCLUDED WAIVED WAIVED NO CHARGE $ 3,010.67 $10.00

$

141.38

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

$0 DOWN, 96 MOS BI-WEEKLY@2.79 OAC

ALL TAXES INCLUDED!

$

26,179.67

LEAMINGTON CASH PRICE

DON’T NEED A JAMMED UP GT? GET AN SXT OR SE

FROM $91/BI-WEEKLY - TAX INCLUDED Finance Disclosure: All taxes included, cash price = $26,179.67 (includes $23,159 sale price + $3,010.67 HST) + $10 license transfer + $70 gasoline + $80.28 PPSA = $26,329.95 financed @2.79% = $208 bi-weekly payments of $148.38 with a cost of finance = $3,076.77 OAC. Offer is on in stock units only and expires June 30 at latest. Dealer may terminate without notice.

LEAMINGTON CHRYSLER 170 Oak St. W., Leamington www.leamingtonchrysler.ca 1-877-511-2927 Mon - Thurs 9-8, Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 4 sales@leamingtonchrysler.com