Southpoint Sun July 3, 2013

Salvation Army Thrift Store closing

The Salvation Army regretfully announces the impending closure of the Leamington Thrift Store at 129 Erie St. S., effective January 4, 2014. The difficult decision was made after years of declining sales which made it impossible to keep the operation viable.

“Due to economics, we have had to make the painful decision to cease operations of our Leamington Thrift Store location,” says Perron Goodyear, Public Relations & Development Representative. “While this is an unfortunate situation for the staff, volunteers and customers of the Thrift Store, The Salvation Army will remain active in the Leamington community.”

All Salvation Army Thrift Stores, are 100 per cent charity-based and exist to generate funds to support Salvation Army programs and services that help residents in the areas in which they operate. Donated clothing and other goods are efficiently and ethically recycled and sold to offer practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life.

The Salvation Army in Leamington will continue to operate its Setterington Street location which offers Community & Family Services (including a food bank) and Emergency Disaster Services as well as being a community church.

LDMH earns exemplary status

By Bryan Jessop

Had Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s latest ‘exam’ been conducted in a high school, it would definitely be an honours student.

After being reviewed and studied by Accreditation Canada, LDMH was granted ‘exemplary status’, the highest possible ranking for an acute care hospital in Canada. The thorough process placed the local hospital under the microscope in 1,745 applicable standards. Upon completion, LDMH achieved a ‘score’ of 99.5 per cent. As hospital CEO Terry Shields pointed out that many of those standards were based on the strength of partnerships with surrounding health, wellness and community groups, LDMH staff found it fitting to celebrate along with a portion of these 20-plus partners.

On Wednesday, June 26, LDMH hosted a gathering under a 40-foot by 60-foot ‘big tent’ set up in the building’s front parking lot along Talbot Street West. Under the tent, LDMH partners set up booths and displays featuring information on their services, products and programs. The gathering featured visits by local dignitaries, free lunch and beverages provided by LDMH staff, shuttle services by We-Trolly, live music provided by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, guest speakers and other announcements relating to

Leamington-area health care.

Representing the hospital as speakers were Shields and Bryan Meyer, the latter starting his first day as past chair of the LDMH board of directors. The previous evening, the board voted in vice chair Jim Gaffan as its new chairperson. Meyer expressed pride in the hospital’s staff members, noting that surveyors from Accreditation Canada were taken aback by the level of services provided at LDMH.

“They were very impressed with how we work together as a team to attain patient safety,” he noted.

Leamington mayor John Paterson also had positive sentiments in response to the hospital’s acquisition of exemplary status.

“This is absolutely a wonderful

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Leamington District Memorial Hospital accreditation team leader Rose Costa in honour of the hospital achieving exemplary status with Accreditation Canada. The achievement was celebrated with a ‘big tent’ gathering in the hospital’s front parking lot, with booths displayed by many of its 20-plus community service partners Wednesday, June 26.

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Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO Terry Shields welcomes guests of an exemplary status celebration Wednesday, June 26. (SUN Photo)

Shopping local - what goes around, comes around

Editor’s NotE: the following letter was sent to The Southpoint Sun by the manager at Jose’s Bar & Grill. the message is simple: shop local and everyone wins.

A couple of months ago, an elderly lady asked to speak to either a manager or the owner. I went to the table (prepared for a complaint), but instead, I was greeted by a big smile and

thank you. She asked me if I had a minute to join her and when I did, she proceeded to tell me what a wonderful life she and her husband have had, both living and working in Leamington.

The couple immigrated here and worked at Heinz for many of years while they raised their family and eventually retired. Her husband has since passed away, but she continues to enjoy life

and is very grateful for all that this town has given her. She said, “Thank you for supporting Heinz,” as she noted all the items Jose’s continues to use daily from ‘her’ company. And, thanks to all businesses like ours, she has enjoyed and continues to enjoy a great life.

This reminder made me more aware than ever just how much we actually support the community, and perhaps that is why we have

been gifted with so many good years in it. Especially during tougher economic times, community members need to remember to support where they can more than ever. Shopping and doing business right in your own backyard rather than in the city or across the border is exactly what our town needs. Support your neighbor, shop local, earn a living here and spend it here.

I compiled a list of some of the businesses that we deal with and shocked myself with how long the list was becoming. Everyone needs to be reminded, like I was, where his or her wages and salaries come from and to reciprocate as much as possible.

Thanks to the following businesses for supplying us with great products and services as well as patronizing our establishment over the years!

• Heinz – all of our condiments and dressings

• Unico – canned tomatoes, pasta, beans, jalapeños, etc.

• Flavour Pic – cucumbers

• Leamington Produce –tomatoes next door

• Mucci Pac – peppers

• Highline – mushrooms

• HUB Insurance Brokers

– insurance

• Will Insurance Brokers – vehicles

• Grossi Plumbing –heating and cooling

• Policella Plumbing –heating and cooling

• Speed Print – all of our menu printing, shirts, design

• Greg Liebrock – potatoes

• WFS – paper supplies and maintenance

• Leamington Medical supply – First Aid

And many more.

Thank you and have a great day!

- Donny Pacheco, Jose’s Bar & Grill

New 10-bed hospice coming to Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

The announcement of Leamington District Memorial Hospital achieving exemplary status from Accreditation Canada wasn’t the only good news pertaining to local health care stemming from a recent celebration in the LDMH front parking lot.

During the Wednesday, June 26 celebration, Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) CEO

Gary Switzer announced approved funding for two new local hospices — one in Chatham and another in Leamington. Both facilities will include 10 beds and be supported by ongoing annual funding once they open in an estimated three years.

“The funding is in the bank — the funding is guaranteed,” Switzer said.

A sum of $920,000 has been earmarked to offer palliative care and palliative pain management for 10 patients at a time for each of the two future hospice locations.

“We know that hospice offers comfort, dignity and peace of mind for patients and their loved ones,” Switzer stated. “Hospice services won’t heal the body, but it will help to heal the hearts of those going through a difficult time. This is an investment that helps to provide a better experience for our residents.”

Switzer’s announcement during the Wednesday, May 26 celebration of LDMH’s exemplary status accreditation event was lauded by other guests, including hospital board member John Cervini, Windsor Essex County Hospice executive director Carol Derbyshire and Leamington hospice ad hoc committee member Cole Cacciavillani.

“It’s going to be a great community enhancement. It’ll be great for everybody,” Cervini said.

“Gary has been a real champion for hospice care, not just here, but across the province,” added Derbyshire. “We will make you proud of this hospice, we promise you that,” she added for the crowd gathered under the tent erected in the hospital’s front parking lot.

The funding strategy for $920,000 per year for each hospice was approved during an ESC LHIN meeting

the previous day (Tuesday, June 25). The local committee, including but not limited to Cervini and Cacciavillani, will soon begin seeking out a location for the future Leamington hospice. A location has already been determined for the ChathamKent location, adjacent to Chatham’s St. Andrew’s Long Term Care Home.

“You need a lot of volunteers, which is why you need to be in the core of the community,” said Switzer.

Although the Leamington hospice’s exact location has not yet been determined, committee members are hoping it will be constructed within close proximity to LDMH.

“We’re looking to create one big umbrella here,” said Cacciavillani.

Although the local LHIN will account for bedside costs, the hospices themselves will be responsible for administration expenses. Based on operating strategies in Windsor, it is esti-

mated that $6 million will be needed to get the Leamington hospice started — $4 million in construction costs and another $2 million for reserves.

“It’s a very smart way to do it,” said Switzer.

Switzer pointed out that with many hospices, the burden of coming up with operating funds is often eased after donations are made by families of their patients.

The local committee will soon set out to seek community support through corporate, individual and public donations to help fund the hospice’s creation. While the target may appear daunting, the committee is confident its goals are attainable.

“The support should be very strong here in Leamington,” said Cacciavillani.

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Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network CEO Gary Switzer announces approved funding for two 10-bed hospice facilities — one in Chatham and one in Leamington — during Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s celebration of achieving exemplary status with Accreditation Canada.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network CEO Gary Switzer (right) chats with Leamington District Memorial Hospital board member John Cervini, Windsor Essex County Hospice executive director Carol Derbyshire and Leamington hospice ad hoc committee member Cole Cacciavillani during LDMH’s celebration of achieving exemplary status with Accreditation Canada.

On Friday, June 28 ominous clouds moved into the area. Pictured above, Kerri O’Neil captured this shot of the clouds moving over Leamington Marina.

Waterspout Sighted In Wheatley

Steve Easton of eImaging Ltd. captured this photograph of a waterspout on Lake Erie near Wheatley Harbour during the unstable weather conditions that prevailed in the area on Friday afternoon, June 28.

A little sparkle in the midst of clouds

We have certainly had our fair share of cloudy, rainfilled days, but I must admit that when the holiday Monday rolled around I greeted it and stayed inside, relaxed and enjoyed my book!

On Saturday I was able to catch up on the gardening, as I pulled unwanted weeds, rearranged some plants that had outgrown their designated spot and trimmed ferns and ivy as they’d overtaken a garden pathway.

Pathways and gateways both welcome visitors, as well as lead us to visit our neighbours to talk or borrow the odd egg. Our paths were well used this past weekend, especially when we celebrated Canada Day. We gathered with neighbours, friends and family of all ages and shared in some fun times that included good food, games and the annual celebratory fireworks put on by our family pyrotechnic.

The next day arrived with a bang as well, when we received a very exciting long distance phone call from our daughter to tell us she was engaged to be married. Even though Mark and I knew of the impending announcement (our future son-in-law had asked for our permission), the excitement in her voice made the great news almost indecipherable. It made our day!

This fall, Mark and I will celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. I can’t believe how much time has gone by and now our little girl, Michaela, and her fiancé, Zach, are planning to continue down a similar path. The word is out now, so my mind is allowed to wonder ‘where

big day will be’, ‘who will officiate’ and ‘what music, food, and friends will be a part of it all’? Exciting times lie ahead as we anticipate helping them plan their wedding day exactly as they envision it.

June is known as the wedding month, but we were married in late September. The entire weekend was beautiful in all ways, including the weather, with its cloudless sky and perfect temps. Since then, we have weathered a few storms but with hard work and determination, so far we’ve managed to come through almost unscathed.

I could list my words of wisdom for my daughter and son-in-law but I am hoping both sets of parents have led by example. That is more important. Life can be long or short depending on how we live it. The average life expectancy has nearly doubled since the 1920s, meaning we need to stick out marriage for a long time and it takes commitment and work!

Probably my most important message to these young adults would be ‘keep yourself’. Find a middle ground where you can grow and learn together and apart. Make time for yourself to have fun ‘on the rink and off’ and bring home great stories of your times together, as well as those away with your friends. Know that getting through the cloudy days will make the sunny ones even better!

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Nothing better than a rural upbringing

I’ve been a city slicker for several years now, but those days spent as a country boy resonate as some of the most important years of my life.

My grandparents were farmers and us kids spent many a Sunday down at the farm. When I was very young, my grandfather Ribble had a debilitating stroke and was bedridden until his death, so I didn’t get the farm experiences that my older siblings did, but I do remember the layout of the farm property and every time I pass that place it brings back good memories.

My grandmother was a gentle, hard-working farmer’s wife, who baked homemade bread and pies and offered us sweets when we came for a visit.

Down at Point Pelee, where we lived, there were also a few farms when I was a kid and I spent time on them, helping my mother pick beans and cut asparagus for the Finlaysons, who farmed the old DeLaurier homestead in the 1960s.

I guess I wasn’t much help because I was just a kid, but it really felt like I was helping. I would spend most of my day climbing on the tractors and wagons and running through the fields down there with the DeLaurier girls and other Pelee kids.

Weekends were reserved for collecting pop bottles, which was a regular activity for our family. We’d all jump in the car, armed with baskets and bags and my dad would drop us off at intervals along the roadway so we could collect as many bottles as we could find.

Being the youngest I would usually accompany my mom, who occasionally would run into a snake or mouse and that would be it for the day.

I distinctly remember one day we were walking down the road near the old Camp Henry and a walking stick landed on my mother’s arm. For those who don’t know what a walking stick is, it’s a long stick-shaped insect, harmless but very scary looking. She screamed and dropped the bottles and I don’t think I was allowed outside for a week. Not because I had done something wrong, but to keep me safe from those awful creatures.

Kids these days just don’t get to experience that kind of stuff, thanks to progress and technology.

We often talk about ‘being green’ these days but in reality, we were being green in those days by collecting all of the bottles long before pop cans ever became popular. Those same bottles were washed, sterilized and re-used again and again.

Brands like Mountain Dew (it’ll tickle yer innards!), Dr. Pepper, Fanta Rootbeer and Orange Crush were popular with us kids, as well as the usual Coke, Pepsi and 7-Up.

A bottle of coke at Mellian’s store next door was only 10 or 15 cents in those days and it seemed like it was ice cold compared to what we pull out of stand up coolers at the convenience stores today. Maybe it’s just my imagination

but those old glass bottles seemed so much colder.

We can’t forget Vernors Ginger Ale, which is really only popular in this general area of Michigan, Ontario and Ohio. In fact, with Vernors originating in Detroit, their mascot made several visits to Point Pelee confectionaries during the 1950s. I’ve seen photos of him with all of the Pelee kids gathered around.

Rural living meant riding a school bus and we were blessed with Sid Jones, who we all considered one of the best bus drivers of the day. The morning commute in those days seemed like it took hours but I’m sure it only took us about 45 minutes to get through the bus route.

Prior to my time on the bus, my siblings all attended Point Pelee Public School until it closed in 1963. I missed out on that great part of rural living, but my days spent at Gore Hill will always be precious to me.

Another part of rural living, especially at the Point, was the wildlife.

We had a pet raccoon when I was kid. His name was Bandit and my brother rescued him from drowning when he was just a furry little baby. The raccoon was furry, not my brother, at the time. He is now.

We had Bandit for about a year until he became unruly inside the house and my dad decided to let him go. At least that’s what he told us.

We saw a lot of ducks, geese and deer in those days and our freezer was usually full for the winter.

I ran into Dwain Wiper on the weekend and he was reminiscing about coming to our house and seeing dressed deer hanging from a tree in our yard. He used to deliver fuel oil down there and often stopped at our house to have coffee.

We always had lots to eat, even though we weren’t well

off. The ‘Pointers’ never went hungry. It was a different way of life back then.

You could still go to a farm and purchase live chickens and take them home and make them ready for the oven. That’s another experience my kids or grandkids will never likely experience. So, as I sit comfortably in my air-conditioned home, I can’t help but think of those days spent in the most rural part of the county, with no air conditioning, an old box fan humming in the living room and me, down on my knees talking into it and getting a kick out of the sound of my own voice, echoing throughout the house.

It just doesn’t get any better than that.

Correction notice

The funds raised at Miss Lizzy’s Tea were earmarked for the Patient Assistance Fund at the Windsor Cancer Centre not the Cancer Society. The event raised $14,600, not $14,000.

LDMH earns exemplary status

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(Continued from Front) day, a day we can all be proud of,” Paterson declared. “This award from Accreditation Canada is symbolic of what we already know. We know that our hospital is among the top hospitals in Ontario.”

Paterson also noted that LDMH’s recent achievement is significant not only for the hospital and its team of staff members and volunteers, but also for the community as a whole.

“When people look for a place to relocate, the first thing they consider is a community’s hospital and what it has to offer,” Pat-

erson said, finishing with a message to LDMH stating “You make Leamington proud.”

“A health care campus is really what I see it as,” said Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls. “Putting all the health care partners together is critical in this community. What makes this hospital great is the community that gets behind it.”

After accepting a congratulatory certificate from Nicholls, LDMH accreditation team leader Rose Costa explained the process that led to the hospital’s achievement of the lofty standard. Accreditation Canada, es-

tablished more than 50 years ago, sends representatives to accredited organizations to observe and study all areas and departments in comparison to previouslyestablished national standards.

A process that includes identifying leading practices, Costa noted that LDMH’s success in the review came in part because of improvements made to patient flow. She also noted that the Assess and Restore program used at LDMH has been recognized provincially.

What perhaps pleased Costa most about the impression LDMH staff left on Accreditation Canada surveyors was the impact it was able to make despite recent employee and management additions and changes.

“Many staff are new here from the CEO on down,” Costa noted. “This staff has held it together through a big management transformation.”

“We’ll do it again in 2015,” Costa said of achieving exemplary status, which is sustained for a two-year period after it is achieved.

The itinerary of guest speakers was wrapped up with an announcement by Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network CEO Gary Switzer. Upon taking the microphone, Switzer announced that the local LHIN approved funding for new hospices in Chatham and Leamington.

Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Service advance care paramedic Paul Stromme explains the Lucas automated CPR machine to Brentwood Recovery Home representative Maril Reaume as Essex Windsor EMS deputy chief of professional standards Bruce Krauter looks on. Every frontline Essex Windsor EMS ambulance is equipped with a Lucas machine.

A quartet from the Windsor Symphony Orchestra performs during Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s exemplary status celebration in the facility’s front parking lot Wednesday, June 26.

Canada Day Celebration at the Leamington Mennonite Home

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A large crowd of over 600 residents and their families gathered on Saturday, June 29 at the Leamington Mennonite Home & Apartments to celebrate Canada’s 146th Birthday.

Vendors Market expected to raise $10,000 for paediatric health care

Colasanti Tropical Gardens and Group Hug Apparel will be hosting the 1st Annual W.E. Care for Kids Vendors Market at Colasanti Tropical Gardens. The event takes place Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 East, Ruthven. With over 100 vendor booths expected to participate, the public will be able to shop for arts and crafts, produce, apparel and more. Event organizers Ashley Colasanti and Karen Pickle anticipate that the event will raise approximately $10,000 in its inaugural year for W.E. Care for Kids and local paediatric health care.

The Vendors Market is now booking vendor spaces. For information contact Ashley Colasanti at banners@colasanti. com or at 519-326-3287 ext. 28.

Windsor Essex Care For Kids Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of children in Windsor and Essex County through fundraising initiatives. Since 1997, W.E. Care For Kids has raised more than $6 million in support of equipment for paediatric programs and services at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital and John McGivney Children’s Centre.

Brad Bailey and his mother, Marion Bailey.

Len Baker and Jennifer Fehr.

Cornelius Driedger with his family, Paul and Shirley Driedger.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

You don't need to hide behind a mask, Aries. Let your true feelings be shown and you will gain more respect for having done so. If you meet resistance, try again.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Don't worry about a missed opportunity this week, Taurus. You will get a second chance and make the most of that well-deserved opportunity.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you will need to find ways to sure up a plan of action before you can start to move forward. You may want to seek advice from Pisces.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, keep trying even if you feel as though your efforts are getting you nowhere. Eventually you will make a breakthrough, and all that hard work will pay off.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, take care of a few things early in the week and then enjoy some much-needed and well-deserved rest and relaxation. Put travel at the top of your to-do list.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may experience a scare, but it will be short-lived and you will recover quickly. The rest of the week may prove uneventful, but do your best to stay busy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may be second-guessing an earlier decision that you now find isn't working out exactly as you had hoped. It is not too late to take a different path.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, spend some quality time

at home if you have been away for awhile. Time spent with your loved ones will reinvigorate you and put some hop back in your step.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, step out of the shadows for a bit this week to get the praise and recognition you deserve. There's no shame in accepting the gratitude of others.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, your focus on the future may be making it difficult for you to see what is right in front of you. Take stock of your immediate future and you'll be glad you did.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, expect to tackle many things on your to-do list this week. While you are feeling motivated, keep going. You may accomplish a lot more.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, sometimes you will have to make sacrifices, and this week you may find yourself putting others first. You thrive at being selfless.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 30

Mike Tyson, Boxer (47)

JULY 1

Debbie Harry, Singer (68)

JULY 2

Wendy Schaal, Actress (59)

JULY 3

Tom Cruise, Actor (51)

JULY 4

Mike Sorrentino, Reality Star (31)

JULY 5

Edie Falco, Actress (50)

JULY 6

Kate Nash, Singer (26)

It’s a Family Affair!

Something new at Setterington's at 13 Russell Street –BLING! Thanks to Jacqui G.

Setterington’s has been offering unique gifts for all occasions as well as jewellry but when Jacqui Galy started helping her stepsister, Lee-Anne Setterington at her uptown store last fall, Jacqui saw that there was room for improvement.

Since then, Jacqui has created a special room in the Victorian house that caters to her customers. Her boutique showcases unique, new lines of jewellry, handbags, scarves and more. After her recent shopping trip, Jacqui shared, “ I love finding new trends in jewellry and be able to offer them here in Leamington”

Setterington’s continues to offer a complete line of Christian books, gifts and cards. Together, Lee-Anne, Jacqui & Hillka, offer friendly service when buying a gift for you or for someone special. A visit to their card room will complete the present. “Whether purchasing a boutique gift, baptism gift or ordering a special book the combination offers a wonderful shopping experience.” Lee-Anne.

Please join Lee-Anne and Jacqui G, Wednesday, July 10th from 4-9pm, for their Open House or visit them on Face book. Setterington Gift Store.

NOTAX STOREWIDE

Wednesday, July 10 4 pm till 9 pm

Cork versus the screw-cap

As a certified sommelier with a passion for the wines of the Lake Erie North Shore, I am not here to tell you what you should drink; taste in wine is very personal. My goal is to open your mind – and your palate – to different ideas and options.

Let’s Wine Together

Please submit wine-related questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. Email your questions to: csfdanner@ gmail.com

From Ron in Cottam: What’s the deal with all of the win-

eries that use screw-tops on their bottles? What happened to the good old romantic cork?

To Ron: There is no doubt that the tried and true natural cork adds a certain romantic flair to opening a bottle of wine… The reality is that the cork oak tree, an evergreen species growing most commonly in Portugal, Spain and a few other areas around the Mediterranean Sea, can produce only a limited supply of cork. The wine industry accounts for only 15% of the cork harvested from these amazing trees; the rest goes to flooring, corkboards, various maritime uses, etc.

The cork oak itself is a remarkable specimen. It actually has two layers of bark; the outer being the one that is harvested, the purpose of which – as far as the tree is concerned – is to protect the inner bark from the harsh weather that the forests around the Mediterranean can encounter, such as drought, brush fires and sever temperature fluctuations. The bark can only be harvested once the tree is 25 years old, and then only every 10 to 12 years after that for the life of the tree, which can be up to 150 years. The cork has to be removed manually, being careful not to damage the inner layer of bark. If the inner bark is damaged, the outer bark will not re-grow.

Just as remarkable as its source, the cork bark is the most unique material found in nature: it is lightweight, resistant to rot, fire and termites, impermeable to gas and other liquids, soft and buoyant.

Therein, unfortunately, lies its potential downfall. As

a natural material, the cork bark must be sanitized before it can be used for bottling. The chemical used to sanitize the cork can contaminate the very wine that it is meant to protect, resulting in a moldy, bland taste that is completely lacking in flavour or aroma, making the wine undrinkable. Studies indicate that anywhere from 5% to 10% of all wine available for purchase in which a natural cork is used is contaminated, or “corked” (yes, that is the technical term).

The next option was synthetic corks, which are made from plastic. They are being phased out as they have proven ineffective at keeping oxygen out of the bottle, which decreases a wine’s shelf life and virtually eliminates any hope of ageing a wine in your cellar.

Enter the screw cap (technically known as a Stelvin closure). Yes, I agree, the romance of removing a cork is nonexistent. When it comes to consistency of flavour, aroma and ageing potential, however, there is no better solution for the wine industry – regardless of the grapes, the terroir (I covered that in a previous article), the winemaker, or the country of origin… but don’t expect to see a screw cap on a bottle of your favourite local sparkling wine anytime soon!

Ruthven Public School break-in

Just after midnight June 27, the Leamington OPP responded to an alarm call at Ruthven Public School. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry through a window on the west side of the school building. At this time, it is

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport people in Essex County and Chatham-Kent for dialysis treatments. Reimbursement of mileage is at .40 cents per km driven. We are in need of volunteer drivers to provide these essential appointments. To volunteer call 519-728-1435, long distance 1855-728-1433, or visit us at 499 Notre Dame St., Belle River. IF YOU HAVE PARKINSON and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come by Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E. Leamington.

THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 325-

0953.

PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN to all ages under 30 for the Wheatley Optimists 10th Annual Wheatley Idol Competition . There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall winner receives a recording package. Pre-register early. Registration is limited. Preregister early by filling out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.yolasite.com. For more info contact event organizer Darla Janzen 519-825-9897 ext. 3.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 - Pancake Breakfast & Outdoor Worship Service - at UMEI. Breakfast served from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (by donation), Outdoor Worship Service 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - everyone welcome!

TUESDAY, JULY 9 - THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Vacation Bible School at Olinda-Ruthven United Church, Ruthven, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Registration Tuesday, July 9 at 8:30 a.m. "Being On God's Team." Mid morning snacks. Free for children ages 3 and up. 1907 Queens Blvd. Ruthven.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Childcan Golf Tournament in memory of Sherra Howe at Talbot Trail Golf Club. 2:00 p.m. tee-off time, 4-6

golfers per team. To register and for more info call Greg at the golf course 519-825-4521.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 - Southwest Outdoors Club 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Wheatley Harbour. Hotdogs, pop, chips, prizes.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 & SUNDAY, JULY 21 - The Arts Society of Kingsville will be holding its inaugural members' show and sale of fine art and fine crafts on the lawn of Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. The event will have original art from local artists and live entertainment. Go to www.artssocietyofkingsville.com for more details.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 - The Pelee Past Questers #1498, an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education, will meet 1:00 p.m. at the North American Black Historical Museum, 277 King St., Amherstburg. Curator Kenn Stanton will lecture on black history in the area, share a story and lead the tour. Meeting to follow at Waterfront Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Guest are encouraged. For info call Jackie 519-326-1361.

unknown if anything was taken during the break-in. A group of youths was seen in and around the area just prior to the alarm being activated.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime Stoppers or Leamington OPP Detachment at 519-326-2544.

With the end of the school year, Ruthven Public School has closed it doors permanently.

CARMEN DANNER

Cork oak forests cover approximately 2.5 million hectares across the Mediterranean region. Most of them are located in Portugal, Algeria, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy and Tunisia. Sustainable cork harvesting has been common practice in Portugal for more than 3,000 years. A cork oak tree can be safely harvested up to 20 times during its lifecycle.

Delphinium a summer favourite

Delphinium is a popular garden perennial that will provide one of the best shows of colour from early spring to late summer. With over 250 varieties, the best known colour is blue followed by shades of pink, red, purple, white and yellow.

In

the back yard...

This plant is very low maintenance and is ideal for the beginner gardener. Delphinium grows typically as a perennial and completes its lifecycle over a three-year period, growing to heights of three to four feet. Plant in full sun and little water is required.

Slugs and aphids will attack the leaves and stems and delphinium is susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Avoid watering from the top if possible and use safer soap or sprays with mixtures of copper or sulfur to prevent further infections.

Larkspur is the common name for delphinium. Other names used are lark’s heel, lark’s daw and knight’s spur. Most varieties will require staking to support tall stems. I like to use the circular wire vegetable frames. This will hold the plant securely and allow the plant to develop without using stakes and cord.

Fertilizer should be applied once in early spring and again after flowering in mid to late summer. Always water immediately after applying the fertilizer.

During the growing season remove any wilted leaves or flowers. This will help promote further flowers during the season.

After the first frost, cut the stems back 2-3 inches from ground level and add a fresh layer of mulch or compost to protect the roots from winter frost and thaws.

Delphinium are poisonous, so handle with care. Do not use for any food decoration and do not eat any part of this plant.

Combine delphinium in your planting design with lilies,

Organizational Review

A report from Leamington CAO Bill Marck has recommended to Council that Imaginate Inc. be hired to conduct an organizational study of municipal administration. There was little discussion on this matter other than its introduction by the CAO.

Deputy-Mayor Wright voiced his opposition to it based on his opinion that the timing is not right and asked for a recorded vote. Only he and Councillor Verbeke voted against hiring the consultant.

The principals of Imaginate are Kelly and Michele Linton. Kelly Linton has a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration. He has consulted for such widely diverse governments as the Town of Essex, the City of Whitehorse, Waterloo, Oshawa, Newmarket, and even the government of Nunavut. His wife Michele is an occasional lecturer at Wilfred Laurier University’s School of Business and Economics and has done organizational and human resources consulting for the Town of Halton Hills, the City of Waterloo, the Avon Maitland District School Board, and for private companies needing strategic organizational and operational changes.

It is not expected that the review will be complete much before year-end, but progress reports will be submitted regularly throughout the work. Helping to shepherd the process will be a municipal committee consisting of the Mayor, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Jacobs, and the CAO Bill Marck.

peonies or day lilies. Use the taller varieties with lavender, shrubs or ornamental grasses. The shorter plants and hybrid varieties can be planted in the middle or used for perennial borders.

In any case, it is always fun and interesting to try different designs and combinations from year to year to create a unique garden.

MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE ARTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Help The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place provide affordable and accessible live theatre, music and dance.

As a Registered Charity we rely on community-minded individuals and organizations to accomplish what we do. Phase II of our Capital Campaign is underway. We are raising the roof and removing the vault to improve acoustics, lighting and sight lines and to increase the size of the stage.

We have many sponsorship opportunities available and donations are always welcome and appreciated. We also have advertisement opportunities available in our programs, on our posters and on our tickets.

Working together we can bring exciting and affordable live entertainment to the area.

Donations to our organization can be made online at http://banktheatre.com/donate.html

Cheques should be made out to Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre and mailed to: Box 434, Leamington, ON N8H 3W5

For more information, please contact Helen, our treasurer (519-3264718) or email us at donate@banktheatre.com/donate.html

JULY EVENTS

PICKIN’ ON NEIL YOUNG: July 6th, 2 to 6 pm at Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Area. Sun Parlour Folk Music Society and TBT present a live tribute concert to Canada’s legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young. Performances by The Laws, Bill & Sugar, Dale Butler, Andrew Taves, Steve Morin, Kris Marentette, Chris Osborne, Jim Heyens, Livi Butts, Crossroads and more. Michigan's Ben Hassenger will lead a ukulele workshop. Concert will be held in the pavilion in inclement weather. $10 payable upon entry. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds to SPFMS and TBT.

TBT’S 2ND ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY at the Wheatley Legion on July 13th. Enjoy live entertainment at our all-you-can-eat perch dinner complete with salad, fries, rolls and dessert. Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:30. $20 per person. Tickets at The Party & Discount Store and at the Legion (in Wheatley) or by calling Larry (519-825-4576) or Ursula (519-3264014).

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP FINAL PRODUCTION: Everyone is invited to attend the final production on July 19th at The Bank Theatre. Admission is by donation (a toonie). More details to follow.

SUMMER CAMPS AT TBT

Theatre Ensemble is offering a two week summer theatre camp at TBT for youths ages 5 to 16. The camp, run by Joel & Melinda Lewsaw, takes place July 8 to 12 and July 15 to 19. For more information email joel.lewsaw@gecdsb.on.ca

Erin Armstrong’s Music Moves Kids “WHIMSICAL”Two one-week music, drama and puppetry camps at TBT for youths ages 6 to 12, July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2. For more info, email musicmoveskids@gmail.com or call 519-890-7463.

Sonshine Puppet Camp sponsored by Sonshine Lutheran Church – A week-long Christian experience in Christian drama using puppetry as the vehicle. For youths ages 6 to 14. August 5th to 9th from 9:15 to 11:45 am. Cost $20. To register call 519-984-3553. HELPING HANDS PUPPETRY MINISTRY OF MILWAUKEE, WI. IS A PUPPETRY AND DRAMA EXPERIENCE.

BILL PLUMB

LDMH luncheon honours volunteers for service

Viewpointe Estate Winery was the setting for the LDMH Auxiliary volunteer appreciation luncheon on May 23. There are over 250 adult volunteers who raise money through various functions to fund equipment for the hospital as well as donate almost 35,000 hours of volunteer service. Annually, the Auxiliary, through its volunteers, donates between $40,000 and $60,000 to the hospital in new equipment and machinery.

The luncheon is also an opportunity to help out the local Salvation Army food bank as it always features a canned food drive. This year attendees brought in almost 150 canned goods and other perishable items.

The primary purpose of the luncheon, however, is to honour members who have contributed many hours of service to the hospital in various volunteer duties. To that end, pins were awarded to honour those who have volunteered for five, ten, twenty-five, thirty-five, forty-five and fifty years.

Five-year pins were awarded to 16 individuals.

Larry Gilbert, Delores Klassen and Jean Rowson were the recipients of the 15-year pin.

Pamela Evans, Lee Gaur and Mary Kenny were the recipients of 25-, 35- and 45-year pins respectively.

A pin for 50 years of volunteer service was awarded to Doryne Gillett who presently works as one of the Auxiliary historians documenting the work done by the Auxiliary and its volunteers.

Joan Brentnall was also acknowledged for her outstanding service to the Auxiliary over the many years that she has been a volunteer.

Susan Ross, one of the volunteers at LDMH, entertained the members with an informative and amusing talk on “Tropical Fruits You May Not Have Met!” Members were able to sample several different types of unusual tropical fruit and learned how to prepare and serve them.

A short fashion show featuring clothing from the Inspirations Gift Shop, which is staffed by volunteers at the hospital, was part of the luncheon entertainment as well.

LDMH CEO Terry Shields, Roberta Jarecsni, Vice President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive, and LDMH Board Chair Bryan Meyer were present to represent the hospital and thank the volunteers for their service. Mary Bocacian was also in attendance as Region 1 HAAO Chair to pass on greetings from the provincial body.

The newest volunteers at LDMH gathered for a photo. Front row, left to right: Joanna Day, Brad Bailey, Norma Dyck, Pat Woodall, Linda Fraser, Maureen Sutherland, President LDMH Auxiliary. Back row: Margaret Snow, Ida Smith, Paul Andrews, Gail Morrison, Karen Ross, Ruth Fairweather.

Joan Brentnall was the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award.

From left to right, Mary Bococian, HAAO Region 1 Chair; Mary Kenny, recipient of a 45-year pin and Provincial Life Membership; Jenny Darowski-Melnick, Volunteer Coordinator at LDMH.

Doryne Gillett (centre) is the recipient of a 50-Year Pin for her years of volunteer service. She is pictured with Mary Bococian (left), HAAO Region 1 Chair, and Jenny Darowski-Melnick (right), Volunteer Coordinator at LDMH.

Leamington SC United Caitlyn Cressman punts the ball toward midfield for her girls’ U14 travel squad as teammate Trinity Barnard looks on. The Leamington girls hosted the U15 Caboto Strikers in the regular season match, hosted Wednesday, June 26 at the Leamington Soccer Complex.

“A Few Good Men”: TT senior golf news

By Bob McLean

Some brief disclaimers are needed for the following article mainly written by my understudy, Mr. James (Bummy) Omstead. The validity and accuracy of the following story are not the responsibility of the writer, Mr. Robert (Bobo) McLean. Read the article and make your own assessment of the facts!

Jim writes: “We started with 67 eager golfers waiting to start. The thunder and rain rolled in and we had ourselves a rain delay.

“Greg announced that it didn’t look good on the radar and, all but a ‘FEW GOOD MEN’ remained. We had 13 good men go out and the weather co-operated with us. Josh O. led the field with a great 40. He was followed closely by his ‘younger’ brother, Bummy with a 41 (very humble wasn‘t he?!). Rick Thompson and Bill Ward had excellent 43s. Larry Schmidt – Schmidty – came out smokin’ before cooling off for a fine 44. Orville and Wiz had 48s, Bill Leveille 49, and Scottie 50. Lloyd ‘Red Wing’ Symons had a 51. Hadley, Rich ‘Mac’ and Clarkie also golfed but no scores were made available.

“Our fearless leader was not available to golf due to equipment problems. Apparently, during the rain delay, the wrong Red Wing bag was not covered and there was flood damage. The ‘Admiral’ was dejected, but he will be back. Next time fellows, wait for a few more minutes.”

This ends Mr. Omstead’s recap of the day.

A brief rebuttal of Bummy’s account must be made. Lloyd Symons was a witness to the fact that Bobo’s Red Wing bag had been protected. How Bob’s golfing equipment got wet is not known at the time of this press release. Perhaps we’ll learn the ‘rest of the story’ at another time. The league thanks Jim for the write-up!

BRYAN JESSOP

Jessop’s Journal

On the road again

Most parents, at one point or another, warn their kids about the perils of playing on the road, although street hockey always seemed to be the permissible exception. As a kid, I was lucky enough to live on a dead-end street with no intersecting roads at the time except for the one that joined it to the rest of town (Wheatley’s Pier Rd.). Playing on the road was a lot less hazardous with far fewer traffic interruptions than other kids experienced. Speaking less literally, ‘road games’ seem to be more commonplace for youths nowadays, depending on what sport they’re playing. Nearly gone are the days when a family could support itself with a single income that didn’t include working on weekends. As such, it comes as no surprise that it’s difficult to pencil in a game three towns over unless a grandparent, aunt, uncle or teammate’s parent(s) can accommodate. Then there are the expenses associated with filling the petrol-hungry SUV or minivan, restaurant meals and when tournaments are involved, hotel stays. It’s one of the reasons minor soccer is the beneficiary of its own success. Being an inexpensive sport with very little in the way of equipment costs, there are simply more families who can afford to register multiple kids. In turn, more local players means more local teams, allowing for far less travel to find a competitor — making the sport cheaper still. I wish I had a nickel for every kid I’ve seen WALKING to or from a house league minor soccer game, donning his or her jersey and what are likely the same pair of running shoes worn the other six days of the week — soccer cleats are beneficial, but not necessary.

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View the Summer Activity Guide: www.leamington.ca /recreation/activityguide and register the entire family now in Summer Fitness and Recreation.

Kids playing other sports aren’t so lucky, unless they live just down the road from the local arena. The days where you never had to venture out of your own home town to play a house league minor sports game are nearing the end for anyone living in a community smaller than Chatham. In minor hockey, Southpoint travel teams are lucky enough to have reasonable trips to make for road games against centres like

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Erie Northshore (Kingsville-Harrow), Essex, Lakeshore, Amherstburg, LaSalle and Tecumseh.

Those are shorter drives than HOUSE league lacrosse families are making to Windsor, Wallaceburg, Sarnia and London. I can barely fathom driving for two hours and about 175 km to take on a fellow house league team. Those schedules often make the trip more worthwhile by scheduling two games instead of one, but then you’re looking at four hours of driving (to London), three total hours of game time (depending on the age level) and usually about two hours between games for a sum of nine hours. With that much time away from your own stove, you’ve just added a fast food pit stop to the list of expenses.

It’s a shame box (indoor) lacrosse hasn’t caught on in towns like Essex, Belle River, LaSalle and Chatham. I’ve heard Blenheim gave it the old college try years ago, but it kind of fizzled out. As a Sun County minor lacrosse representative once pointed out to me, host arenas need do little more than turn the lights on to meet the needs of a lacrosse game. Even the shot clocks are available as portable units that can be purchased, stored and maintained by the lacrosse organization itself (as is done in Wallaceburg). Equipment requirements are comparable to football.

Minor sports organizations are hardly the only groups that would love to ease the burden of travel. Earlier this month, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League decided to pull the plug on interlock games between the three conferences. St. Catharines will continue to host the 27-team showcase event in October, but otherwise buses will no longer be dragging Junior ‘B’ teams half way across Southwestern Ontario and back. Such a change bodes well for the budgets of the league’s most westerly team — the LaSalle Vipers — and the most southerly team — our Leamington Flyers. The decision also simplifies the schedules for all three conferences, now standing at nine teams apiece. With the regular season whittled down to 49 games from 51, each team plays one out of conference game in St. Catharines. That leaves an even six games against each team’s sameconference adversaries — three at home and three on the road. I’m sure the Flyers and Vipers consider three trips to St. Marys each season more than enough time on the bus without tossing in a drive to Stoney Creek.

Even the NHL has taken measures to cut down on travel time. The realigned four divisions for 2013-14 should reduce flight expenses for most teams, with Tampa Bay and Florida being the obvious exceptions. Why those teams have been lumped into a division with Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Ottawa, Boston and Buffalo is beyond explanation. I can’t imagine the Canadiens passing over cities outside their division like New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. to play a divisional ‘rival’ in Tampa or Sunrise, Fla. I’d suggest two solutions to choose from.

One, swap the two Florida teams with the two New York City teams. Voila. The two Sunshine State teams no longer have to fly north of Pittsburgh or New Jersey for an inter-divisional game. Option two, pull up stakes on the two Florida teams and put them in Hamilton and London. The hockey capital of the world is in seventh heaven and nobody in Florida notices the difference.

continue to show great improvement.

Rookie Lakers picking up steam

The Harder Heating & Cooling Leamington Rookie Lakers seemed to be in good midseason form as July approaches. June 19, in a rematch of the Wyoming tournament finals, the Lakers travelled to Essex looking for redemption from a heart-breaking defeat in those finals.

In what started out to be a back and forth game the Lakers turned up their play late in the game and were determined to make some amends as they went on to beat their Highway 3 rivals by a score of 17-9. The Lakers managed to keep the hard hitting team from Essex at bay with many outfield assists from Nolan Ford and Thomas Desantis and highlighted by a Brady Knelsen toss from deep centre to throw an Essex player out trying to stretch 2. In the Lakers next game June 24, Tecumseh came to town for their first meeting of the season. The Lakers defense was in control early, holding the visiting team to zero runs through 3 innings while maintaining a 3-0 lead. The Lakers sticks then came alive sparked by Kanaan Gale’s stand-up triple and the Lakers cruised to a 16-8 victory over the Thunder. Keep up the great play Lakers!

Mosquito Lakers lose to Kingsville

Cold weather, a constant light drizzle and some lacklustre batting combined for a poor Canada Day performance by the Leamington Mosquito Lakers as they lost an afternoon contest to the Kingsville Knights by a score of 6-4.

Brayden Zuidema led the Lakers with a single and a double, while Thomas Jennings and Michael Wiebe had one hit each.

Benny Bueckert, Eric Tavares and Kaleb Tiessen handled the pitching duties holding the Knights to four hits.

“I would like to blame the weather for this loss,” said Leamington coach Terry Misener. “But the nine strikeouts and the ten runners left on base tell me maybe some of the players thought we could phone this one in.”

“If anything, we are at the midpoint in the season and a game like this just identifies a couple areas we need to work on,” added Misener.

Hannah Chacko joined the team for Monday’s game substituting for a player who had prior commitments. Michael Wiebe and Tiessen had strong games defensively.

Rain hinders Thursday night men’s golf

With rain coming late in the afternoon this past week at the Erie Shores Men’s Thursday Night League, attendance was down quite a bit and showed in the end results with many of the fringe teams falling farther back in the race for first place.

The number one squad, Team Bobby Jones, increased its overall lead in the league by picking a perfect 10 points for a grand total of 46. That gives them a five-point edge over Team Gene Sarazen whose second best total of 41 among all teams was helped by its night end total of 8 points.

Finishing the night with the second best high of nine points was Team Sam Snead who remains in third place overall with a total of 32 points. Team Ben Hogan had a seven-point evening and stands back in fifth place with a total of 26, while Team Arnold Palmer is one point ahead of them with 27 after having a five-point night.

Van Tan led all shooters in the individual low gross category firing a two under par round of 34 which gave him a one shot advantage over Brian Humphreys who had a one under par round 35.

Humphreys was also closest to the pin on the 13th hole, while George Kir took honours for sinking the longest putt on the difficult 17th hole.

In the skins competition, Ralph Warkentin picked up one on hole #10, while others came from Geoff Dunmore on hole #14, Todd Bell on hole #15 and Ward Hutchins on the 17th hole.

As the league this year remembers the teams and players from 1983, this week Erie Shores salutes Team Eight of the Apple Division where only one golfer from that team, Bill Manery, is still playing in the league today.

Other members of Team Eight from 30 years ago included John Cervini, Vic Dyck, Frank Dumeah, Jeff Fennell, Keith Heaton, Jim Holmes, Brian Iles, Roy Lee, Don Paterson, Kieran Quinn, Bill Rockey, Al Stockwell, John Stasso and Richard Zytner.

Players are reminded that next week, on July 11, the league is having its second Fun/ Meal Night of the season at Erie Shores’ Flamingos on the Lake with a special Italian dinner theme. Be sure to let Tee Starter Larry Stull know if you can make it or call the Pro Shop now at 519-326-4231 ext. 22 to book your meal. The 9-hole shotgun scramble starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 8:00 p.m.

Erie Shores senior men’s golf

By Gordon Wonnick

The turnout for Monday morning senior golf at Erie Shores continues to be very good. About 33% of the participants are non members.

The Mon. June 24th 50/50 winners were Gary Merszak and Larry Lucier.

Winner of closest to the pin on hole #3 was Tom Klassen. On hole #16 the winner was Neil Reimer.

The longest putt on hole #8 was made by Tom Bondy

and Gary McRae was longest on hole #11.

Last week the participants were split into flights based on handicaps, and the winners were as follows:

A Flight - Jim Sudds 1st, Bill Stackpoole 2nd, Gary Alderson 3rd, and Ron Koop 4th.

B Flight - Will Patkau 1st, Barry Power 2nd, Bill Conn 3rd, and Bob Dick 4th.

C Flight - Gord Anderson 1st, Larry Lucier 2nd,

Wayne Quinn 3rd, and Earl Dunmore 4th.

D Flight - Tom Bondy 1st, Terry Bee 2nd, Pat Amicone 3rd, and Vic Marcousichio 4th.

Sajan Brouwer digs in versus Tecumseh. The minor Rookies

Joel Dick steps into winner’s circle again

By Mike Bennett

It was ‘deja blue’ for Joel Dick on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway.

The Leamington driver is two-for-two in feature wins in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds since unveiling his new blue and white paint scheme.

“The car looks good when it’s getting its picture taken,” Dick said with a smile, as he posed again for photos in the Winner’s Circle. “I like it … it’s a nice change,” he said of the switch from the black and green colors.

Meanwhile, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano continued his dominance of the Tirecraft MiniMods by winning his fourth feature win of the season while sweeping all three races for a third time.

For the second week in a row, Dick and Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra battled for the Modified feature lead late in the race. But Hoekstra dropped out of contention when he was involved in an incident after the second attempt at a restart on lap 19, as Dick led the final six laps to post his second straight and third feature win of the season.

“It was kind of the same as last week, his car is strong down on the bottom and I found a couple of good lines up top,” Dick said of his battle with Hoekstra, as they finished one-two a week earlier.

It was actually a three-car battle for the first 19 laps as Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. led laps 4-8 before it became a two-car battle between Dick and Hoekstra, who swapped the lead several times before the caution waved on lap 19.

Dale Jr. was also involved in an incident on the first restart after the lap-19 caution as he pitted and didn’t return, posting his third DNF in the last four features and placed 13th.

The late-race cautions allowed Merlin’s Jeff Daniels to pull off a second-place finish, while Essex’s Gerald Martin finished third, his best in the two years since he moved up to the Modified class. Martin finished third in his heat and fourth in the dash.

Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and Merlin’s Brad McLeod moved up to fourth and fifth place finishes. Windsor’s Emerson McIntyre was seventh.

Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was battling Hoekstra for fourth when they tangled on the final lap. Hoekstra dropped back to 10-place finish, one spot behind Toniolo.

Points leader Brian Speelman, from Chatham, suffered his first DNF of the season as his 14th-place finish was his first in seven features outside the top five.

Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith won his heat and the dash and Dick won the other heat.

One week after posting his first DNF of the season, DeSerrano led 18 of 20 laps to win his fourth feature of the season, but his first since May 18 when he started the year winning three in a row.

“We’ve been doing a lot of winning, but it’s the first feature win in awhile,” DeSerrano said, as Saturday’s three-for-three sweep gives him a track leading 14 checkereds for the season.

He has won at least one race in seven of eight race nights this season.

“There’s a lot of good cars out here, we just keep doing our best every week, and tonight everything worked great on the car,” said DeSerrano, who moved up to second from his third-row starting spot on the first lap and took the lead for good on the third lap.

Chatham’s Rick Balasin finished second followed by Blenheim drivers Trevor Jones and brothers Kyle Hope and Brett Hope.

Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano finished eighth.

Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu, driving Merlin’s Jody Mason’s car, was running a strong second early in the feature before developing mechanical issues and finished 15th. Beaulieu was second in the dash and third in his heat.

Cottam’s Rob Quick, who won two straight features and swept all three races last week, scratched for the night after developing motor issues following his heat-race win.

Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere swept all three races in the Windride Tirecraft Sport Stocks class for the second week in a row while collecting his third straight feature win.

Wheatley’s Steve Clements finished second while Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was fourth and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis was seventh.

Kingsville’s Rob Young led the first 13 laps but suffered front-end damage on the rough track and pitted for the night. However, because of the attrition Young still finished eighth.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford won his second straight and third feature of the season in the Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Models.

The closest finish of the night came in the TUSA Canada West Region ModLites as Tim Anderson, of Port Colborne, passed Ridgeway’s Josh Sliter coming out of turn four on the final lap to steal the checkered flag.

This Saturday will be feature memorial races.

Joel Dick (#09) was in the Winner’s Circle once again on Saturday night in South Buxton.

Denis DeSerrano won his fourth feature and swept all three races for a third time.

UMEI Christian High School Student

Receives $1,000

Peter Neufeld (left), a sales rep for DuPont Pioneer, donated $1,000 to UMEI Christian High School. Neufeld was awarded this contribution money by DuPont Pioneer for his dedication to customer-focused activities throughout the year. Mr. Neufeld, in turn, awarded the $1,000 to UMEI graduate Jesse Driedger (right) at UMEI’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 23. Jesse will be majoring in agriculture at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus this fall.

UCCU gives $25,000 to community-minded students

United Communities Credit Union recently distributed $25,000 to local students to reward them for their ability to successfully balance academic achievement with a commitment to their communities.

“We recognize how difficult it is for students to maintain good grades while volunteering, working part-time and exploring other interests,” says Jim Lynn, CEO of United Communities Credit Union. “With the MyUnited Student Awards, we hope to ease financial stress for these dedicated, hard-working students and their families.”

In total, nineteen $1,000 awards were distributed along with two top prizes of $3,000. Each recipient will be provided with a comprehensive financial coaching session and a no fee Go Free youth account.

“Attending school is only part of the equation. Having the skills to properly manage your finances is extremely important as well,” continues Lynn. “We encourage any interested student to visit myunitedgofree.ca or contact us to learn some great tips and tricks on managing money while in school.”

The top student winners of $3,000 each are both accomplished academically and have spent countless hours giving back to their communities.

Susie Redekop of Leamington is a third year University of Windsor student studying Social Work and Women’s Studies. She is an active member of Young Feminists on Campus at the University of Windsor and is the Pursuit Ministry Team Leader at EMMC Church, a faith and social justice group for young adults.

Emily Hartman is a graduating student from South Huron District High School in Exeter, Ontario and is enrolled at the University of Toronto. She is an active student leader and a member of several service groups outside of school.

“I am beyond grateful to receive the MyUnited Student Award” says Emily. “I believe strongly in the impact community can have on individuals and groups, and for that reason I’m committed to volunteerism and giving back. Winning this outstanding award just was such amazing recognition and I couldn’t be more ecstatic!”

High School Winners of $1,000

Christopher Adams, Leamington Secondary School

Katrina Paty, Cardinal Carter Secondary School

Abby Neufeld Dick, United Mennonite Educational Institute

Emily Bunney, Kingsville High School

Paul O’Brien, Essex High School

Megan Grieves, Harrow High School

Amber Brodie, Central Huron Secondary

Claudia Cheng, Sandwich Secondary

Claudia de Jong, Listowel High School

Jennifer Desaulniers, General Amherst High School

Julia Hanes, St. Thomas of Villanova High School

Sierra Sidney Harris, Ecole Secondaire Lajeunesse

Emily Hartman, South Huron High School

Stephanie Hebert, Ecole Secondaire l’Essor

Nicole Middegaal, St. Anne’s Secondary School (Clinton)

Christopher Nocent, Belle River District High School

Charlotte Raulin, Western Secondary School

Joshua Rosaasen, St. Anne High School (Tecumseh)

Allyson Thomas, Goderich District Collegiate Institute

Susie Redekop of Leamington won one of two $3,000 awards from United Communities Credit Union. Accepting Susie Redekop’s award on her behalf while she is in Belize are her sister, Lena Redekop, left, and mother Nancy Redekop, right.

(SUN Photo)

Meet Nick Tiessen…

Nick Tiessen was born in Leamington. He is almost 17 years old. You may know Nick from his theatre and acting talents, his latest was at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor with a Triple J Productions show of ‘Les Misérables’ where he played Marius.

Nick’s first taste of acting was with Terry Raisebeck and the Little Tomato Theatre in Leamington in the play ‘Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’.

Nick’s musical interests began in grade 2. He took guitar lessons with Tyler Wagner at the Music Room to get ready for a talent show at East Mersea Public School. While in grade 1 he told jokes in front of the whole school and that was the beginning of his love for the stage and the response of an audience.

Nick has also been in several plays with the local Sun Parlour Players Theatre Group in Leamington, including ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and a few others.

For the musical side of his talent, Nick has performed playing guitar and piano (he taught himself to play piano in 2011), as well as singing. He performed at The Bank Theatre in Leamington as an opening act at the January Friday Night Music Series as well as playing at the Last Friday Coffee House at the Gallery Restaurant in Leamington both as a solo act and as a duo with Derek Impens on guitar and piano and sharing the vocals.

Nick also played in the band JINX for about 6 months, from spring to fall of 2012, playing guitar and singing with Sierra Simone on drums, Dylan Zak on lead guitar, and David Gleason on bass. They played at the Leamington Marina’s Canada Day Celebrations in 2012 and also played in Windsor at the Phog Fest and at the Sturgeon Woods Campground. Nick left the group to concentrate on theatre and schoolwork.

Describe your music: In the theatre, Nick says he enjoys musical theatre singing and acting as one. As a guitarist/pianist, he plays a variety of music which includes modern as well as folk. His mother Ursula likes it when he sings the music of Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr. and the songs of the American Songbook, The Classics.

Most significant gig: Nick said that would be the ‘Le Mes’ shows for sure because of the large audiences and the environment of a professional theatre setting, as well as having the

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

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

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

(German), 10:15 am (English) Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605 Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am & 11:00 am North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928 Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Gatherings 10 am

Iglesia La Buena Semilla

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s

opportunity to work with Joel Lewsaw, Ian Smith and Joe Collins and all the cast and crew of the production. “It was great,” he said.

Brush with fame: While in New York with the LDSS art students on a class trip, they went to the Neil Simon Theatre and saw the play ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ featuring the original cast from Stratford, Ontario. His teacher, Melinda Lewsaw, knew one of the actors, Lee Siegel, who was playing the part of Simon, so they met Lee and Jeremy Kushnier (who was playing the role of Judas in the play). Jeremy is still on Broadway in New York doing the play ‘The Jersey Boys’.

St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am.(English) 10:30 am (English/Children’s Liturgy) 10:30 am (OLBS, Wheatley, English) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (Youth)

St. Joseph’s Church 310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 9 am (Italian, English)

Noon (Portuguese, English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm Templo Christiano De Leamington

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

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352 Sunday Service 10:30 am

If you could play with anyone, who would it be?: Right away Nick said Marcus Mumford of the group Mumford and Sons from England. Nick likes the fact that they have brought their style of music to the top of the charts with instruments like the banjo/dobro and guitars. “It’s really a fine mix of folk/rock with great vocals and harmonies on acoustic instruments.”

In 5 years time: Nick hopes to be finishing his degree in physics and chemistry. He’s hoping to study at Queens University in Kingston. His goal is set on being a high school teacher. His musical goals are to still be playing music as well as keeping up with community theatre when able to fit it in between studies and life.

Nick also wants to start writing original music for a future CD project. He hopes to continue playing at coffee houses and open mics in the area.

Two Creeks concert to feature Jay Allan Trio

The Jay Allan Trio opens on the Weil’s Stage at the Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Bothwell native Jay Allan, a noted singer and songwriter, has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. A member of Canadian Country Music Association, he has performed at many music festivals opening for Jimmy Rankin and Doc Walker. His repertoire consists of many styles and genres – country, blues, folk and rock. Accompanying this tenor saxophonist are Guy August on bass and Rudy Royston on drums.

Two Creeks Conservation Area, located on ChathamKent Rd. 1 just north of the village of Wheatley, features the only natural outdoor amphitheatre in the area. During times of inclement weather, the shows are held in the pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

The hat is passed to help pay for the performers and maintain the conservation area. Due to Wheatley Two Creeks Association being granted charitable status, a tax receipt can be issued for anyone wishing to make a donation of $100 or more, and donors will also receive a button indicating they are a Two Creeks Supporter for 2013.

During the concert season, the Wheatley Scouts operate a concession stand. Containers are also provided for battery recycling.

For further information visit the website at www.twocreeks.ca or telephone 519-324-6988.

Nick Tiessen

entertainment, a

and a variety of

K of C hosts first annual car/bike show

By Bryan Jessop

The Knights of Columbus Council 13797 is motoring along in finding a new way to support its local church.

On Sunday, June 30, the group hosted its first St. Anthony’s car and motorcycle show, held at St. Anthony’s Church at 280 Talbot Street East. Entries of eight different classes were judged by spectators with winners of best original and custom hot rods, muscle cars, imports and motorcycles receiving trophies. There were no restrictions on production years or vehicle make or manufacturer. Participating car and motorcycle owners also received door prizes.

A group of Council 13797 members were discussing ideas as potential means of raising money to maintain the church when inside guard Junior Youssef proposed a car and motorcycle show.

“We’ve been getting a lot of good input and feedback on it,” said Youssef. “That’s why we’ve decided to make it an annual thing.”

The group of about 10 organizers, led by Youssef, raised money through show entry fees of $10 per vehicle and $25 per swap meet vendor. During the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. show, volunteers also sold hot dogs and pop/water for $1 each while musical entertainment was provid-

ed by Windsor’s one-man show, Simantix. Car show tshirts bearing the same logo as the event’s promotional flyer were also sold at $10 apiece.

Youssef and his fellow organizers planned for a turnout of about 50 cars, 10 bikes, between five and eight vendors and approximately 100 spectators, the latter who attended the

show free of charge. Although the group allowed a flexible registration timeline with sign-up available in advance or at the door on the day of the event, the first 50 entries were treated to free dash plaques.

Council 13797 is one of two Knights of Columbus councils in Leamington and is comprised of about 60 members.

A vintage Volkswagon microbus

A row of Cameros

Musical

BBQ

cars were featured at the Knights of Columbus Car/Bike Show held on Sunday, June 30. (SUN Photos)

UK Soccer camp returning this summer

By Bryan Jessop

Local youths looking to improve their soccer skills will have another kick at it for 2013.

David Methven, former Major League Soccer player, semi-professional player in his native England and current coach of various United Kingdom soccer clubs, will make the return trip to Canada to lead more five-day camps for local and budding soccer players. Methven’s return will mark the third year for the camp in Kingsville, where he will stay until after the fifth of this summer’s five camps have been completed.

UK Soccer will also return to Leamington, Wheatley and Cottom for their second consecutive years while the camp will expand to Blenheim for the first time. Last year, Kingsville’s camp drew 28 students while Leamington attracted 18 and Wheatley 22.

This year, Blenheim will be the first stop on the ‘tour’ of UK Soccer camps, starting July 22 and ending July 26. Wheatley will be next on the list, running from July 29 to Aug. 2, followed by Kingsville Aug. 5 to 9, Cottam Aug. 12 to 16 and concluding in Leamington from Aug. 19 to 23. Each date’s camp will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with UK Soccer featuring an optional early drop-off time of 9 a.m. for an additional charge.

Methven also conducts academy coaching in South Hampton, England, where he once worked for the same coaching company as current UK Soccer administrator Karen Husbands. Through the common employer, Karen, her husband Nick and son Lucas became friends with Methven and provide him with accommodations in Kingsville during his summer visits to Canada. The Husbands moved to Kingsville from England three years ago from their South Hampton home, roughly 45 km from Methven’s hometown of Aldershot, England.

While Methven is boarding a flight to return to Canada July 20, Nick Husbands will be bringing two soccer teams of local players to the United Kingdom in an International Soccer Exchange program. During their stay, the Essex County U11 and U16 teams of Leamington, Wheatley, Tilbury, Kinsgville and Cottam players will participate in two tournaments and take in some of the historic sights of England. UK Soccer hoped to schedule a visit from UK to Canada in the near future, but the plan won’t become a reality until at least 2015 for financial reasons.

Upon his return to Kingsville, Nick will assist Methven with the local camps along with Lucas and junior coaches from the five hosting communities. The Husbands also assisted Methven with last year’s camps. Lucas, who just graduated from Kingsville District High School, was selected as this year’s WECSSAA Tier II boys soccer MVP. Lucas helped his Cavaliers team win the ‘AA’ SWOSSAA title and make its first OFSAA appearance in 13 years. Taking protection and security courses at Windsor’s St. Clair College (required prerequisites to Police Foundations courses), Nick will try out for St. Clair ’s varsity team. Methven’s camps begin with strengthening the basic skills and fundamentals of soccer, offering diversity in his program to address students of various skill levels.

“He makes sure everyone is clear on the basics and then moves on to develop players from there,” Karen explained.

The four local communities again involved with UK Soccer for 2013 will host the camps in the same locations as last year — including Kinsmen Field for Leamington and the fields between Wheatley Area Arena and Wheatley Area Public School for Wheatley. Parents with players interested in the camps can contact Karen at 226-3479772 or visit the website www.uksoccer.ca, where they can download a registration form. UK Soccer can accommodate an estimated maximum of 30 students per camp.

As of Tuesday of last week, Wheatley’s sign-up rate for 2013 appeared the most active, bringing in more students than the program’s ‘host’ community of Kingsville.

“It’s hard to say exactly how many kids will be at each camp,” Karen said. “A lot of people are very last minute about this sort of thing.”

The availability of UK Soccer shirts is a new feature this year, offering traditional soccer team-style shirts for a reasonable price.

Andrew Dubee takes a pass between ‘guards’ Elyjsha Brian and Robert Zompati as assistant coach Lucas Husbands looks on during a game of ‘Prison Break’ at the UK Soccer Camp at Leamington’s Kinsmen Fields. The five-day camp is returning to Leamington for a second year from Aug. 19-23 this year at the same location. For registration information, visit the website www.uksoccer.ca.

UK Soccer Camp assistant coach Lucas Husbands and his mother, UK Soccer Camp administrator Karen Husbands direct Alex Deforge on where to carry the ball during a game of ‘Clean Your Room’ at Leamington’s Kinsmen Fields.

Flyers schedule main camp dates

By Bryan Jessop

With the 2013-14 campaign barely more than two months away, the Leamington Flyers are gearing up to create next season’s roster.

Ten main camp sessions and two exhibition games against county rival LaSalle have been scheduled during the month of August for the Flyers, who are looking to replace five graduating-age players from the 2012-13 season as well as a couple players expected to join the Ontario Hockey League ranks. The main camp will begin Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Unico Arena, the sight for the following nine installments of the camp and the second of two pre-season games against the Vipers — the rivals will meet at Unico Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7:10 p.m., 23 hours and 50 minutes after squaring off in LaSalle.

The Flyers are looking to replace holes in the roster left by graduating forwards Troy Cox (four goals and three assists in 31 201213 regular season games), Chris Lugosi (one assist in three games), Myles Doan (nine goals and eight assists in 16 games), Kyle Bowman (four goals and 13 assists in 44 games) and Eric Leardi (seven goals and 11 assists in 48 games). Leamington also expects to lose goaltender Matt Mancina to the OHL’s Guelph Storm and forward Joe Manchurek to the Oshawa Generals. Both players were Flyers rookies in the 2012-13 season. The Flyers must also replace Howell, Mich. resident and defenseman Dakota Olvin, who will play next season in Rochester, Mich. along with his brother Zach Olvin, who played last year with the Junior ‘C’ Belle River Canadiens.

With the team’s annual rookie camp having already been held in May, August’s main camp will combine returning veterans with the remaining list of rookie hopefuls, a sum of players Flyers general manager Mike Sadler expects to equal about 80.

“This is the time to get serious,” Sadler said. “We aren’t guaranteeing any spots (on the roster) — everyone will have to work for it.” Follow up dates for the main camp will be Aug. 15 and 16 (also with 7:30 p.m. starts) before the team’s annual Red/White game Saturday, Aug. 17, starting at 7 p.m. The camp will start with scrimmage games between four teams of players before the list of potentials is whittled down to enough for Saturday’s Red/White game. Following the game, Sadler explained, the list of

players will be reduced to between 25 and 30.

Two more main camps will be held Aug. 19 and 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before the Aug. 21 exhibition game in LaSalle. By the time the ice is resurfaced following the Aug. 22 home game, the Flyers’ coaching staff and remaining players will have made eight trips to the ice in nine days. The last four main camps — slotted for Aug. 26 to 29, each from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — should bring player numbers down to a complete or nearly complete line up.

The Flyers have already signed their first rookie of the summer, acquiring Maidstone resident and goaltender Trevor Wheaton of the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Essex 73’s. Last season, Wheaton backstopped Essex to a league championship and an appearance in the provincial championship. Through the regular season, he won 24 and lost three in 27 starts, earning three shutouts, a goals against average of 1.88 and a save percentage of .924 while allowing 54 goals. In the playoffs, the 1995-born Wheaton posted a save percentage of .928 in 25 games.

Sadler explained that most other veterans are expected to return, although there is a chance goalkeeper Austyn Roudebush of Toledo, Ohio will play junior or college hockey in the U.S.

In other 2013-14 developments, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League council agreed to discontinue interlock games between the three conferences, although the Thanksgiving weekend Showcase event in St. Catharines will still take place. This change will reduce the number of regular season games in all three conferences from 51 to 49.

Each of the GOJHL’s 27

teams — including the expansion Brantford 99ers — will play one game in the St. Catharines showcase, which may expand from one to two days.

The Flyers were one of the teams supporting the scheduling change.

“We totally support that,” Sadler said of the change. “The original intent was to expose teams from other leagues to the fans and while that intent was valuable, it was logistically very expensive.”

Sadler noted that interlock games had no positive effects on spectator numbers, a statement backed by the turnout to a Nov. 8, 2012 match where the Flyers hosted the Cambridge Winterhawks. The game drew 567 fans, just below Leamington’s home-ice average of 576. Last season’s interlock road game brought the Flyers to Stoney Creek for a pricey 9-2 win costing about $2,000 in busing fees and team meals.

The Flyers’ regular season will begin Friday, Sept. 6, one of three non-Thursday home dates necessary to compensate for having the same weekly home game days as the Sarnia Legionnaires. The remaining 48 games are still in the drafting process.

In the meantime, the Flyers are preparing for their annual golf tournament, scheduled for Saturday, July 27 at Belleview Golf Club in Woodslee. Entry into the 8 a.m.-shotgun start event is $125 per golfer, including cart rental, 18 holes of golf, a steak dinner, Flyers golf shirt and contest prizes. For more information, contact Jamie McDermott at 519796-6036 or jmcdermott@ ilgi.com or Melissa McCarty at 519-984-5943 or mel_mccarty@msn.com.

From left to right, Troy Cox, Chris Lugosi, Myles Doan, Kyle Bowman and Eric Leardi are recognized as the Flyers’ graduating age players prior to the team’s final 2012-13 regular season home game against Chatham.

Essex 73’s goaltender Trevor Wheaton does battle against the Wheatley Sharks during a 2012-13 Great Lakes Junior C game at Wheatley Area Arena. Wheaton was the first new player to sign with the 2013-14 Leamington Flyers, replacing former starter Matt Mancina, who is expected to join the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm.

BOB HELMER

who passed away July 8, 2012

It’s lonely here without you

We miss you more each day,

For life is not the same for us

Since you were called away,

They say time heals all sorrow

And helps us to forget,

But time so far has only proved

How much we miss you yet,

But when we’re sad and lonely

And everything goes wrong,

We seem to hear you whisper “Cheer up and carry on.”

Sadly missed and loved forever, your loving wife Ann, children, grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.

IN MEMORIAM

In memory of my loving husband, father and grandfather

MERLE FORD

who passed away July 2, 2007

It is sad to walk the road alone

Instead of side by side,

But to all there comes a moment

When the ways of life divide,

You gave us years of happiness

Then came sorrow and tears,

But you left us beautiful memories

We’ll treasure through the years,

Alone but not quite alone

I face an empty chair,

My companion for 57 years

No longer here with me,

And yet in some mysterious way

You keep me company,

I’d like to think when life is done

Wherever Heaven may be,

You’ll be standing at the door

Up there to welcome me.

Sadly missed and loved forever.

Your loving wife Margaret, children and grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM DAVID MILO COULTER

April 1, 1954 - July 5, 1996

Memory is a lovely lane

Where hearts are ever true, A lane I so often travel down

Because it leads to you.

Hugs and Kisses for you always! Mom and Dad, your sisters and families.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of L A R R Y

T R E M B L A Y

Born May 15, 1968 and passed away July 3, 2008. Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach. Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear. Love forever, Momandfamily

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Lyla Pearce would like to thank Patti and Dianne and all the ER staff at Leamington Hospital, Detective Constable Scott Doherty and the Leamington OPP, Dr. Sabga, and Robert and Amy from Reid Funeral Home in Leamington for all their kindness on the day of and all the days surrounding our precious Lyla’s passing.

We would also like to thank the Wheatley Two Creeks Association for the lunch they provided for us during the visitation, and all the special helpers from the Leamington First Baptist Church for the luncheon and cleanup after the funeral service, and to Judy Chalcraft for also helping with the luncheon and cleanup.

Special thanks to Pastor Michael Sealy, Lyla’s teachers Kristin Symons and Cindy Palmer, and friends Roy and Melissa Paine for their heartfelt words during the funeral service. Thanks also to the pallbearers and ushers as well as our many friends and family who sent food, flowers, cards, donations, prayers and support during this difficult time in our lives.

We are very grateful to have each and every one of you in our lives!

Ian,Michelle,Connor,Ethanand Owen Pearce and Families

CONGRATULATIONS DUNCAN MORDEN on your Graduation from L.D.S.S. - 2013. We’re so proud of you.

Love Mom, Dad, Tim, & smiling down from heaven, Grandpa.

Thank You

Birthdays are a celebration of life. Sunday, June 23rd was just such a celebration of 80 years. What a “completely awesome” day. Thanks to all who shared in that day. There were family members, cousins, friends from near and far, Sanlan friends, old friends and new friends.

I want to thank each one of you for all the cards, flowers, phone calls, gifts and baking.

Last but not least “Thank you

Thank you Thank you to my “Kids”, Julie, Karen and Jason for all the work they did to ensure that my birthday was so terrific and a day I will treasure always.

Joyce Hatt

We cannot feel saddened over the sudden death of losing you without remembering the joy of loving you. The real sadness would have been never having you in our lives at all.

Forever grateful for the too short of time you gave to us. Only a breath away.

Love Mom

Deejay “Muff Martin” and his ’55 Ford Crown Victoria

Legendary deejay “Muff Martin” is well known in these parts for all the golden oldies he cranks out at car shows, cruise nights, and dances. He launched his career in music while still a student at Southwood High School in South Windsor. His first car was a powder blue and white 1954 Nash Metropolitan with a continental kit. But his next car was the one that really cranked him up – a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria for $300 from Metro Motors on Howard Avenue in Windsor.

About twenty years ago, Muff found another Crown Vic up north and had to trudge through three feet of snow to reach it. It still carried its green and white 2-tone paint and had a 312 Y-block with a 3-speed manual transmission on the steering column (“three on the tree”). It was rough and rusty but he brought it home and transformed it into the super-cool ride it is today.

If you start at the front, you immediately see the custom grille with two floating bars. Almost no one can figure out they are a pair of 1967 bumpers. Ask Muff to pop the hood and you’ll see a chrome-bedecked Ford 302 V8. The engine compartment is super clean with all the wiring out of sight. The serial plate on the firewall indicates this car was built at the Ford assembly plant in Oakville.

The interior has been completely redone and the transmission is now a 5-speed on the floor feeding power to a 9-inch rear end. The dazzling finish on the exterior is Plum Pearl, a custom colour created by Muff himself. The low front-end stance has been achieved with reversed spindles which keep company with the front disc brakes.

Muff Martin operates Exclusive Sound (exclusivesound2000@yahoo.com) on Walker Road in Windsor and the golden oldies blasting from his car interior are remote controlled. From a distance, Muff can not only turn it on and off, he can also select whatever song he wants to hear.

Muff will blast out all your favourite tunes from yesteryear at the Essex Fun Fest Classic Car Show at the Essex Ball Diamonds on

Fairview Avenue in Essex on Saturday, July 13 from noon to 5 p.m. I asked him if he takes requests and he said, “All the time!”

I also asked if he has a good supply of Elvis songs. He does, including the ten songs Elvis recorded for the Sun label before he became a superstar. See you there!

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, June 24: North/ South - 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Eileen Edwards and Jack Warmenhoven. East/West - 1st Marlene Ross and Joyce Moran, 2nd Don Franks and Bob Branton, 3rd Mame Nicholson and Rose Pigeon. Games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, June 26: North/South - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd - Bob Branton and Jack Warmenhoven, 3rd - Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky. East/West - 1st Ken Pryke and Sean Pryke, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Sonia and Ernie Jackiw. Bridge is played every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7:00 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, June 27: North/South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Vi Major, 3rd Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli. East/West - 1st Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 2nd Barb and Craig Canniff, 3rd Morley Hofer and Bonnie Clarke. Bridge games are on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

Muff Martin’s Plum Pearl 1955 Ford Crown Victoria towing 1959 Marlin boat and trailer celebrating 50 years of Evinrude outboards

OBITUARY

Marie Catherine Harris

OBITUARY

Donna Morrish

OBITUARY

Martha Bartel

Marie Catherine Harris, 96 years, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved wife of the late Cyril (1986). Dear mother of Barbara Gallant, John W. Harris (Joan), Sonny S. Harris (Dolly), Sheila Dorothy Makowecki (Nick), Barry L. Harris (Lindy Lou), Sylvia T. Harris, the late Richard R. Harris (2002), Stephen T. Harris. Loving grandmother of many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 1 p.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, at 519-326-2631. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Paul Smyth

Paul William “Little Smytty” Smyth, 50 years, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

Dear son of Georgia Smyth and Lawrence Smyth and friend Julie Kennedy.

Cremation has taken place and with respect for Little Smytty’s wishes a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Kidney Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Donna Marie (Jones) Morrish, 52 years, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Hospice Residence.

Beloved wife of Douglas Morrish and the late Ewald Dobetsberger (2002). Dear mother of Danielle Dobetsberger and Shawn Dobetsberger and stepmother of Neil and Allison Morrish, Kelly Ann and Vlad Tofilovski. Loving grandmother of Jordan, Siri, Mayana, Sidney. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Lyle K. Jones. Dear sister of Deb Jones Chambers and Jeff Chambers, Michael and Debbie Jones. Donna will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donna’s family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, Hospice and CCAC. Special thanks to Cathy McWinnie and Laura Jraige of CCAC.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A private family service will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Hospice of Windsor/Essex County. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

By Pat Simpson

The winners of the Saturday, June 29th Dart Tournament were: 1st place Larry Evoy and Brenda Wallace; 2nd place Bonnie Evoy and Al Durocher; and 3rd place Richard Howe and Jim Simpson. It was a great day. Special thanks to Tim

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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

SERVICES

Have you become addicted to prescription medication?

Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca

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DRIVERS WANTED

ROSEDALE TRANSPORT requires Owner Operators for our U.S. lanes

Requirements: Tractor 2007 or newer, clean driver’s abstract & CVOR, FAST card preferred, minimum 2 years cross-border experience.

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LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Martha Bartel, 82 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Frank (1994). Dear mother of Ron and Judy Bartel, Len and Laura Bartel, Betsy and Stuart Schroeder, John and Patty Bartel. Loving grandmother of Melanie (Dave), Cindy (Warren), Steven (Vik), Jon (Karen), Jeremy (Melissa), Christopher, Kimberly, Garth (Clorinda), Brad (Kim), Wes (Alyssa), Amanda, Megan, Matthew, and nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of five brothers and five sisters.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Martha’s life was held at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington, on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 2 p.m. Pastor Greg Allen officiated. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Meadow Brook Fellowship Children’s Ministries. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Nantais, Sports Chairman, for organizing the tournament. Friday night dart winners were Larry Evoy and Jim Simpson. Fun darts are held every Friday evening. There are still a couple of tickets available for the Christmas in July Seniors Dinner on July 10.

A great meal of turkey and all the trimmings. Call the Branch at 519-326-0073 for further information.

Mark your calendars: Ladies Auxiliary 60th Anniversary – July 28; Executive Meeting – July 17; Provincial Service Officer at Branch 84 – Friday, July 26.

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HEALTH

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca

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BUSINESS OPPS.

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WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

PERSONALS

ANY LUCK FINDING A LIFE PARTNER? Maybe you’re looking in the wrong places. Maybe you could use some advice & help. MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS is personalized & confidential. See current photos-great success rate. CALL (519)658-4204, www.mistyriverintros.com. TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

call or drop off your

Ph: 519-825-4541 Email: sun@mnsi.net

FOR RENT

GOING FAST!

Leamington Heights

2 BEDROOM UPPER $795/month + utilities. Appliances included. Laundry room in apartment. 1st and last required. Available immediately. 13th Month Free. 519-324-6987 ap17-tf

2 BEDROOM UPPER apt. in Leamington. $600 per month plus hydro. Call 519733-6418. jn12-jl3

1 BEDROOM CONDO for rent, 44 Robson, Leamington. $750 plus utilities. No pets. Call 519-3265591. mr20-tf

400 Oak St. E., Leamington BEAUTIFUL1 & 2 bdrm suites, UTIL INCL! Laundry, social room with events, secure building. Let us WOW you. Call today! 519-324-9610 realstar.ca tf 234 & 238 Erie St. Leamington 1, 2 & 3 BDRMs from $709 incl. Quiet area. Top notch security. 3 appliances. Underground parking. Games room. 519.329.0983 skylineliving.ca

POND LINER - BRAND new, 45 mil strength, 30 ft. x 60 ft. $900 Koi fish available. Call Denise 519-3222421. ma22-jl24

2007 VIKING TENT trailer. 10 ft. box, fridge, stove, furnace, 4 bike top carrier, adda-room screen enclosure. Excellent condition, one owner, $5800. 519-3263956. ma22-jl24

CARTOP CARRIER & bicycle racks, fits VW. Used twice. $650 value, asking $350. Call 519-326-7881. mr20-tf

GREAT FOR SNOWBIRDS - 2002 1 bedroom Northlander trailer. $22,000 OBO. Sleeps 6. Excellent condition. Many extras. 6 month season. 519-2534681. jn26-au28

LADIES, YOUR ARE invited to a Dinner Evening at Colansantiʼs Tropical Gardens on Monday, July 8 at 6:30 pm. Tickets $16. Guest speaker, Marilyn MacMullen from Oakville will be sharing about ”Candles in the Dark”. And for our music enjoyment Kaitlyn Alfaro will be our soloist. To inform us about Pet Aid for Seniors will be Dee Crawford from the group Tail Shakers. For reservations please call by Friday, July 5 Sharon, 519-326-0421 or Darlene, 519-733-5595. This evening is presented by Leamington Christian Womenʼs After 5 and is affliated with Stonecroft Ministries. jl3

CHILDCAN GOLF TOURNAMENTin memory of Sherra Howe at Talbot Trail Golf Club, Saturday, July 13. 2:00 p.m. tee-off, 46 golfers per team. To register and for more info call Greg at the golf course 519825-4521. jl3-10

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Wheatley United Church. July 22-26, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All children going into JK to grade 6 (as of Sept. 2013) welcome. Call 519326-9103 for more info or to register. jn19-jl24

foronly $10 a week

DIANEʼS HOUSE OF CLEAN- House cleaning, grocery shopping and run errands. Experienced, reliable and honest. Police clearance available. Call Diane Mallat, 519-322-2206. jl3-24

KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk.

PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Mallory at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPENTRY - Repairs, vinyl siding, windows, doors, painting, flooring, fences, decks and sheds. Free estimates. 35 years experience. Our installation is as good as or better than window and door companies at 1/2 the price. Call for a quote, Bill, 519-566-8408. jn19-jl24

NOW HIRING

PLUMBER

3rd or 4th Year Apprentice or Licensed Plumber

Please send/deliver resume and references to:

1 Iroquois Road, Leamington, ON dhcmechanical@bellnet.ca

Come join a growing dynamic team!

We’re currently seeking an AZ Driver to transport our optimum quality products to Toronto, Montreal, Michigan.

• 2-5 years experience vegetable produce industry experience an asset,

• Excellent knowledge of MTO/DOT, customs, weight restrictions, hours of service,

• Excellent driving record, CVOR required,

• Excellent record keeping, accuracy, attention to detail,

• Excellent communication, patience in a fast paced environment and ability to be creative in problem solving.

Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Come join a growing dynamic team!

Can you drive and operate a forklift safely? Then look us up at www.lakesideproduce.com. We’re seeking six full time, energetic, safe cautious, dedicated individuals like you to join our produce shipping department.

• Mon to Sat, 48 hours/week, +/- 10%;

• Fast paced, positive culture, team oriented;

• Must be capable of providing EXCEPTIONAL attention to detail and organizational, and communication skills;

• 3-5 years experience in produce an asset;

• Background in quality inspection an asset;

• Material handling, sorting and picking orders, staging and loading orders;

• Any other general labour duties as may be required at any given time; Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

SALES

MOVING SALE - rain or shine, Saturday, July 13, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1535 Mersea Rd. 8, Wheatley. Patio furniture, wicker, gardening supplies, household items, bedding and small tools. jl3

GARAGE SALE - Saturday, July 6, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Origin dinnerware, 50 piece Queenʼs bouquet 1939 dinnerware, clothing, much more! 12 Ashley Crescent (off Sandy Lake Dr.) Leamington. jl3

We’re seeking a personable and cheerful individual to join our team as our Receptionist.

• Greet visitors;

• Answer phones and route them;

• Maintain entrance common area clean and in order;

• General office duties;

• Special projects (support to Department Managers);

• Pickup, distribute mail;

• Run errands;

• Backup for our custom clerks.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and RRSP plans to the qualifying individual. Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

SOUTHPOINT SUN

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The H. J. Heinz Company is a worldwide leader in the processed food industry and is currently seeking qualified individuals for:

SEASONAL FACTORY WORKERS

Required for Busy Season (July – mid October) $11.00/hour and shift premium if applicable. Time and a half after 44 hours per week. Please apply by filling out an application Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm in the Human Resources lobby:

H. J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. 148 Erie Street South Leamington, Ontario

We’re currently seeking Production Supervisors to oversee the processing center to produce optimum quality produce that our customers have come to expect of our brand.

• 2-5 years experience vegetable produce industry,

• 2+ years experience in supervising 30+ individuals,

• Knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, CFIA, & USDA legislation,

• Knowledge of Agriculture sector under ESA,

• Ability to work rotating shifts; 1 week days / 1 week afternoons,

• Performance driven personality,

• Mechanical aptitude for minor repairs of production equipment,

• Excellent leadership, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, patience in a fast paced environment and ability to be creative in problem solving,

• Strong computer skills.

Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

THE

Now Hiring - Leamington Branch DELIVERY DRIVER/WAREHOUSE WORKER.

WFS Ltd., a leader in the supply and distribution of industrial products, has an immediate opening for Delivery Driver/Warehouse Worker at our Leamington branch. You will be responsible for making customer deliveries, warehouse work, picking orders and project work as assigned.

Send all resumes to careers@wfsltd.com and quote #LEAM-WW-0713 in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We’re seeking General Labour workers to fill numerous positions at our greenhouse divisions Cervini Farms and Apollo Farms.

Mon to Sat, 48+ hours, $10.25/hour, hours can extend with minimal notice, ability to work in hot and cool conditions, harvesting crops, general crop work.

Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Come join a growing dynamic team!

We’re seeking General Labour workers to fill numerous positions at our greenhouse divisions Cervini Farms and Apollo Farms.

Mon to Sat, 48+ hours, $10.25/hour, hours can extend with minimal notice, ability to work in hot and cool conditions, harvesting crops, general crop work.

Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNOF KINGSVILLE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for a student to work at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre.

Work Schedule: 40 Hours per week July 2 to September 6, 2013. Office Hours of operation 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and weekends.

General Qualifications and Job Description:

• Be enrolled in a Secondary School, University or Community College recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

• Be returning back to school.

• Have and maintain a valid G2 driver’s license.

• Provide assistance to tourists and general public.

• Assist in displaying brochures and promoting special events.

• Assist in preparation of tourist information, promotional material and welcoming packages for general public. Rate of Pay: $11.53 / hour

Applications are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading. Interested applicants shall complete and submit the Application Form by Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Human Resources Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

All applications are appreciated however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in the application is collected for the purpose of selecting a candidate for employment. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 or 519-733-2305.

FULL TIME GREENHOUSE worker, cucumber crop, 4560 hours per week. Minimum wage. Apply by email to: stevevanltd@gmail.com

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We’re an independent leading manufacturer of fresh produce seeking a Label Printer to process our customer’s orders and meet their packaging specifications. If you’re seeking to build a career with a positive, team oriented culture – give us the opportunity to show you why you should join Lakeside.

• 2 years experience vegetable produce industry an asset,

• Knowledge of OSHA, Food Safety, CFIA, & USDA legislation,

• Knowledge of Agriculture sector under ESA,

• Ability to work rotating shifts; 1 week days / 1 week afternoons,

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills,

• Examine job orders, enter data, verify accuracy before running, Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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:

MGS Horticultural Inc.

Attn: Theresa Wildman, Biological Service Manager Box 33, 50 Hazelton St. Leamington, Ont.

N8H 3W1

Fax (519) 326-0425

Email: theresa@mgshort.com

SOUTHPOINT SUN

NOTICES

THE CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNOF KINGSVILLE

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

MILLING AND ASPHALT PAVEMENT 2013

The Town of Kingsville will be accepting Request for Quotation for the Milling and Asphalt Pavement 2013 up until the hour of 12:00 Noon local time on Monday, July 15, 2013

A Public Opening will follow.

Tenders are only available at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd North between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please deliver completed Quotations in a sealed envelope to: Andy Coghill Manager of Public Works Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9

Clearly marked: Milling and Asphalt Pavement 2013

For more information, contact Mr. Andy Coghill, Public Works Manager, 519-733-2305 or by email: acoghill@kingsville.ca

LEAMINGTON ONTARIO, CANADA

Municipality of Leamington PUBLIC NOTICE

PESTICIDE USE

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds under The Weed Control Act, R.S.O., 1990 along municipal rural roads within the Municipality of Leamington.

The Municipality will be treating rural roadside ditches using TURBOPROP Emulsifiable Concentrate containing the active ingredients Dichlorprop 300 g/l (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D 282 g/l (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) {Registration #27967} registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA) commencing June 12, 2013 until completion; weather permitting and ending August 31, 2013.

Urban curbs will be sprayed with ECOCLEAR Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer which contains acetic acid 25% w/v 250 g/l (Registration # 25528) registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA) anticipated starting date is June 12, 2013 until August 31, 2013.

For further information please contact Ken Brown, P.Eng, Manager of Operations at 519-322-2346. Collect calls will be accepted.

Ken Brown, P.Eng Manager of Operations Public Works Department

MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON

PUBLIC NOTICE

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT

Municipality of Leamington Point Pelee Drive / Bevel Line Sanitary Sewage Collection System

2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

PROGRAM

Main Street East (North Side) from Division Road easterly to A&A Flooring ***ACCESS TO BUSINESSES WILL REMAIN OPEN***

The complete removal and replacement of the existing concrete sidewalk, interlocking brick soldier course and all tree grates has been undertaken in the downtown core over the past couple of years and is expected to be completed next year. Stamped and coloured concrete soldier course with additional trees, new tree grates and bicycle hitching posts will significantly enhance the beautification of the downtown core while greatly improving safety for our pedestrian traffic.

The project will commence the week of July 8th 2013, weather permitting, and is expected to be complete by July 16th 2013, before the Downtown Sidewalk Sales.

ALL BUSINESSES WILL REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

The Contractor, Giorgi Bros., is committed to ensuring the businesses will remain accessible to the public all the while keeping the public safe throughout the project. Temporary access restrictions may apply for short periods of time however effective communication with the businesses will help diminish any inconveniences experienced. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project and look forward to a safe and beautiful downtown in time for the TALL SHIPS and Migration Festivals.

G. Andrew Plancke, Civil Eng (Env) Director of Municipal Services aplancke@kingsville.ca THE CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNOF KINGSVILLE

Class Environmental Assessment

Notice of Public Meeting

Dillon Consulting Limited is assisting the Municipality of Leamington with undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for a sanitary sewage collection system along Point Pelee Drive and County Road 33/Bevel Line. A Notice of ReCommencement was issued in May to update affected property owners of the status of the project, and to notify them of a modification to the Study Area. The revised Study Area now includes County Road 33/Bevel Line up to Seacliff Drive, as shown in the Location Map. Note that the Study Area does not include the properties along Bevel Line north of Mersea Road B.

Properties in the study area are currently serviced by septic holding tanks and substandard weeping beds that are not providing adequate treatment. The primary objective of the study is to identify the preferred alternative to prevent improperly treated sewage from impacting soils, municipal drains, and Lake Erie. The study is being completed following the planning process for a Schedule “B” Class EA project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2011).

The Municipality is now proceeding with a Public Information Centre (PIC) to confirm/present the Preferred Solution for sanitary sewage servicing in the area.

The open-house style Public Information Centre is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th 2013, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Pelee Days Inn & Conference Centre – 566 Bevel Line Road, Leamington, ON.

Since the study area consists of approximately 40% seasonal/cottage residents who live outside the study area, the Municipality will also be hosting a Live Webinar for those who cannot attend the PIC. The Live Webinar will provide an opportunity to view the material as presented at the PIC in an on-line and conference call method. A computer with internet access and a telephone is required for viewing and listening purposes. If you cannot attend the Live Webinar, we will gladly mail you a hard copy of the presentation material to your primary mailing address.

The Live Webinar presentation is scheduled for Tuesday July 23rd, 2013, Login at 12:00 pm and completion at 1:00pm. We kindly request confirmation of your attendance at either the Public Information Centre or the Live Webinar presentation by contacting: Marissa Mascaro, Dillon Consulting Limited at mmascaro@dillon.ca or 519-948-5000 ext. 3262. Call and login details will be given upon confirmation of attendance.

There is an opportunity for interested persons to review issues and bring concerns to the attention of the study team at any ti me throughout the EA process. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address and telephone number and property location included in all submissions will become part of the public record and may be include d in the report for this project.

For further information or to be added to the study’s mailing list, please contact:

Joe Dattilo, P. Eng.

Project Engineer

Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North

Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9

Tel : 519-326-5761 ext 1303

Fax : 519-326-2481

Email : jdattilo@leamington.ca

This Notice issued July 3 and 10.