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BIA to host Block Party and Night Market The Leamington BIA is excited to host its first ever Block Party and Night Market on Friday, July 29th as part of the Hogs for Hospice weekend. The event will encompass a town-wide party atmosphere with a KISS Tribute Band taking the stage at the main four corners at 9:00 p.m. and Midnight Metro opening for them beforehand. Licensed restaurants have extended their patios and many food options will be available for your enjoyment. The night market, highlighting local vendors, will be taking place on Mill St. W. from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. along with local artists showcasing their talents in the Gregory Parkette next to the Art Gallery. Patrons will have the opportunity to participate in a Poker Run and possibly win over $2000 worth of gift cards and merchandise from downtown businesses by visiting participating locations and getting a playing card to create the best poker hand. This is sure to be an exciting addition to the downtown core. Admission to the block party is FREE. Donations for Hospice are welcome. Night market entrance is $2. Come out to see all that Downtown Leamington has to offer! Shop local, shop Leamington!
The Gignac brothers, Dylan, 12, and Tyler, 9, brought in two of the top five largest fish caught in Saturday’s Walleye Derby.
30½” walleye wins big prize in fishing derby By Pat Bailey The 3rd annual Walleye Derby, held at Leamington Marina in partnership with Kingsville Lions Club, on Saturday, July 16 wasn’t just about who caught the largest fish – it’s a tale of last minute entrants, youngster domination and family. For Kevin Desrosiers, it was the choppy waters off Wheatley that led him to Leamington Marina about 10 a.m. Saturday. Desrosiers, of Windsor, is $1,000 richer for his spur of the moment decision to enter the derby. When he headed out for a day of fishing, he really had no intention of participating in the local derby. But with just four hours to compete, fishing lines cast in Lake Erie, Desrosiers took home bragging rights, $1,000 and a 30½” walleye for that spontaneous decision. He was the big winner of the day. There were several ‘little’ winners who dominated on the prize board. Of the top five prize earners, three haven’t even reached their teens yet, and one was 13. Reeling in a 30¼” walleye was Dylan Gignac, who is just 12 years old. What he lacks in size, Dylan more than makes up for in experience and fishing knowledge. The youngster from Amherstburg was practically raised with a fishing rod in his hand. For the Gignac family, Robert (Pitter) Gignac Sr., Buck
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Gignac, Dylan and younger brother Tyler, 9, all top 10 prize winners, fishing is just ‘what they do’. Buck said he fished with his dad as a youngster and passed down the tradition to his sons. Apparently, he taught them well – both boys ‘out fished’ their dad and grandpa, hauling in $1,150 between them. Dad and grandpa took home $500 together. Both Dylan and Tyler said they like the challenge and the feeling of reeling in ‘the big one’. Tyler knew when he hooked his fourth place, $400 catch, that it was one that should make the prize board. And at 29½”, it took fourth place. Dylan meanwhile, the previous week’s winner in Kingville’s fishing derby, had to settle for second prize. He hauled in a 30¼” walleye, fishing in the same area that earned him top prize in Kingsville. Buck said with the previous week’s success they just took a leap of faith that the fish would still be there. While other fathers and sons share sports or other leisure activities, Buck said fishing is their passion. And there were no hard feelings that Dylan and Tyler earned bragging rights over dad and grandpa. “We fish as a team,” said Buck, with all the money going into the pot to help pay for the gas that fuels their passion. (Continued on Pages 22 & 23)
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