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Stars of the production ‘Footloose The Musical’ Liam Bergeron (as Ren McCormack) and Mia Diciocco (as Ariel Moore) take centre stage in the finale.

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CC students wow audiences with ‘Footloose’

By Pat Bailey Cardinal Carter Secondary School students were cuttin’ loose last week. They entertained hundreds with their performances of ‘Footloose The Musical’ Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, May 10-12.

Lindsay Longpre served as the director, with the assistance of her production crew, Melissa Ciotoli, Maggy Sonoski, Constance Budd, Geralyn O’Brien, Ted Wigfield, Art Brunet, Matthew Prebeg, along with student choreographers, Dimitria Liovas, Kelsey Augustine, Lauren Piroli and Madison Johns.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle at courtesy crosswalk On Monday, May 15 at approximately 1:35 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a motor vehicle pedestrian collision near the intersection of Erie St. S. and Oak St. W. in Leamington.

A grey Pontiac struck a male pedestrian on the courtesy crosswalk at the Highbury Canco Corporation on Erie St. S., south of the intersection at Oak St. W. An 18-year-old male was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

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LDSS team wins mock trial

By Bryan Jessop In a recent annual competition among WindsorEssex County high schools, nobody challenged the opposition with as much ‘conviction’ as a team from Leamington District Secondary School.

After taking ownership of second place for the better part of the past half decade, a group of LDSS Grade 11 and 12 students moved up a notch to take first place in the annual Mock Trial Competition hosted by the Windsor Superior Court of Justice. To commemorate the drafting of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Justice Education Network and Ontario Bar Association team up to present Mock Trial events for high schools across the province. Locally, LDSS formed one of six participating teams, joining three from Holy Names, and one each from Massey and St. Joseph’s.

Since joining the annual event in 2011 under the guidance of co-coach and LDSS teacher Butch Rickeard, the Leamington team advanced to the final only to finish second five times.

For the second time in a row, the event’s best lawyer award was selected from the LDSS squad. Last year’s honour went to Dawson Wigle while this year’s top individual accolades were earned by Cameron Stockton.

“We worked really hard, so it was nice to be acknowledged for that,” said Stockton, a Grade 12 student at LDSS. “We got all our stuff together in the last week (prior to the competition). Our coaches were very helpful — with their tips, we were very confident.”

The Leamington team was guided by Rickeard and local Crown attorney Scott Kerwin. Other members on the LDSS group were Natalie Edmondson, Kiel Reid, Brett Hallick, Stephen Wiebe, Zeel Patel, Brooke Dewhurst, Emily Menard and Greg Simpson. All but four are Grade 11 students and are eligible to take part in the Mock Trial Competition again next year.

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of attorneys and witnesses took on Massey in their first trial as the defense in a fictional case where a taxi cab driver was charged following a collision with a bicyclist working as a delivery courier. Each trial between teams involved the same case, but with different judges. Assessing scores for each team in each trial were four of the competition’s jury members, the court clerk and court reporter, distributing points based on the handling of opening and closing remarks, examination, cross-examination, witness testimonials, how the judge was approached and the presentation of evidence. At the end of each case, teams were offered feedback on their strengths and witnesses. Three members of the LDSS crew were compared to third-year university law students.

The second trial for Leamington that day — Monday, Apr. 24 — pitted them against Holy Names 1, considered by many to be the event’s top team. This

“We worked really hard, so it was nice to be acknowledged for that.”

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LDSS wins Mock Trial 2017

From front to back, left to right, Natalie Edmondson, Kiel Reid, Cameron Stockton, Brett Hallick, coach Scott Kerwin, Stephen Wiebe, Zeel Patel, Justice Rogin, Brooke Dewhurst, Emily Menard, Greg Simpson and coach/LDSS teacher Butch Rickeard are photographed after the Leamington District Secondary School mock trial team captured first place Thursday, Apr. 27. The competition featured six high school teams and is held annually as presented by The Ontario Justice Education Network and Ontario Bar Association. The mock trials are held in recognition of April 17 as Law Day to commemorate the signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Stockton was also selected as the competition’s overall best lawyer.

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Thursday, Apr. 27, where Leamington defeated the St. Joseph’s team.

“In these mock trials, you always come out saying ‘I wish we did things differently’,” Rickeard explained.

“Our team took the comments from our first two (trials) and made adjustments very well. We actually lost the coin toss to become the defense in the final, but we were confident both ways.”

The Windsor-Essex winner was originally scheduled to take on a school from the London area, but the wouldbe opposition forfeited.

Rickeard explained that the Forest City schools are new to the competition and approached it differently than the more seasoned WindsorEssex teams.

Stockton, who will attend McMaster University to take business-finance

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“I really thank Scott and Butch for helping me out,” he said. “They’ve really helped me figure out what I want to do.”

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Increasing road kill with the warmer weather With the warming of the weather, finally, lots of critters are dotting the landscape. Some I see alive and kicking, while others have ended up as road kill.

There’s a debate raging on up in Windsor over the possible closing of Matchette Road so that the fauna from Ojibway Park can cross the road without peril.

Claims of hundreds of snakes, turtles and various mammals getting squished on Matchette have the environmentalists marching on city hall up there, hoping to get some relief for their endangered creature friends.

Down here, Point Pelee National Park, home of many of the same species, will likely see an increase in reptile and mammal fatalities this year, simply because the traffic is increased considerably for Canada’s 150th birth-year celebrations.

With free admission to the park in 2017, people are cruising the park who’ve never even been to it before.

This can be a good thing, but it will also create a lot of stress on the wildlife and infrastructure within the park.

It’s something I hope they’ve taken into consideration when planning for the free passes they’ve dished out to anyone who wants one.

We like to take a drive down there a couple of times a week. It’s nice to take a leisurely drive through the park, but we usually find ourselves impeding those who, for some reason, feel it necessary to speed all the way from one end to the other. They’re obviously not there to see the turkeys and deer or any other furry creatures. They’re certainly not there to see the 40 km per hour speed limit signs either.

So, road kill will likely be more prominent in Pelee this year.

The appearance of the wild turkeys down there is a sight to behold. With no pressure from hunting, these birds are growing to humungous sizes. There are so many of them, it’s nothing to stop your car and watch 50-60 of them all together crossing the road.

Twenty years ago, we would have never imagined seeing a wild turkey in this area, let alone seeing so many in one place.

While turkeys are likely a welcome addition to this area’s animal kingdom, we’ve seen a stark increase in possums and turkey vultures over the past few years.

When I was a kid, neither of these animals existed in these parts, from what I can remember.

Don’t even get me started on the cormorants. Those nasty birds create havoc wherever they go and I’m seeing more and more of them all the way from Leamington to Wheatley.

On the lake, the white perch, at one time an anomaly in this part of the Great Lakes, has made an amazing comeback. It can work the other way too. I remember millions of

smelt making their way to MARK shore for so many years.

RIBBLE Smelt fishing is practically unheard of in this area anymore.

Rib’s We’re also seeing the Ramblings odd chipmunk in these parts, which was pretty much a northern camping visitor when I was young. The same goes with groundhogs.

Of course, the beavers have found their way back to this area and those things seem to multiply as quickly as rabbits do. I’m sure it won’t be long before we’re seeing beavers here as regularly as we see muskrats.

I don’t know if the whole global warming thing has anything to do with it. I’ve often been skeptical about that theory, but it’s weird that so many animals have now made their way so far south over the past few years.

Last year, if you recall, there was a black bear running around Chatham-Kent. It was so far out of its normal range, it made the national news.

Eventually it was hit by a car on a country road and the story of the wandering bear came to an unhappy ending.

We’ve heard of moose migrating more south than ever before. A couple of years ago, there was a wayward moose running around the Lucan area, which isn’t too far from here.

The cougar sightings near LaSalle a couple of weeks ago also make you wonder about the big cat and if it’s possible for that to happen around here. Some rumours last summer about a big cat the other side of Wheatley had people watching their small pets and children for a while.

The Ministry of Natural Resources won’t acknowledge that wild cougars even exist in Ontario and I’d be skeptical if I hadn’t seen a couple of them myself.

It was at least 10 years ago, just south of Collingwood, where we had two cougars cross the road in front of us and bound off into a farm field before we could get stopped and get the camera out. It was broad daylight and there was no mistaking what they were.

So, my ears always perk up when I hear of a cougar sighting.

As all of these animals make their way into our area, they’re at more risk because of the increased traffic. I guess it’s some sort of normal cycle, seeing as they had the rule of this land hundreds of years ago.

Should we close a bunch of roads?

No, we just need to be more aware of what can dart out in front of us from time to time, and hope it’s not a bear or a moose.

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Lake Erie is exhibiting symptoms of extreme stress resulting in harmful and nuisance algal blooms and zones of low oxygen that threaten drinking water quality, fish populations, beach quality, coastal recreation, the overall ecological health of the lake, and the Canadian economy.

The cause of these algal blooms has been linked to excess phosphorus entering the lake. A tremendous amount of work has already been completed to reduce phosphorus loads; however, much more needs to be done. To tackle these issues, actions from all levels of government, First Nations and Métis communities, as well as sector groups, conservation authorities, and the public is needed.

The Leamington tributaries have been identified in the Canada-Ontario Draft Action Plan as causing harmful algal blooms along the shoreline near Point Pelee. The Leamington tributaries are an area of focus for government at all levels. The Municipality is engaged in sector working groups with the Federal and Provincial government to identify actions to address the phosphorus levels in Lake Erie. The Municipality encourages the commu-

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Director Matthew Sabelli overlooks the set up of his crew while 10-year-old actor Tatiana Popovic waits to begin shooting the next scene during filming for the short film Essence of Death.

About 90 per cent of the University of Windsor Indie-student production was shot at the Erie Shores Health Care (formerly Leamington District Memorial Hospital) outpatient surgical unit, with filming ending there on Monday, May 15.

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Leamington hospital goes Hollywood

By Bryan Jessop Erie Shores Health Care temporarily became a place where medicine and movies co-existed side by side.

In a partnership with the University of Windsor’s Communication, Media and Film department, the former Leamington District Memorial Hospital became a miniaturized Hollywood, as its Outpatient Surgical Unit became the backdrop for the recording of a short film dubbed Essence of Death.

The video, being recorded as an independent study at the University, is being directed

by Matthew Sabelli.

“The objective is to make the film as Indie as possible,” explained Sabelli, who will graduate this year with a double major in dramatic arts and communication, media and film.

Filming for Essence of Death began Friday, May 5 and continued May 6, 7, 8, 12 and wrapped up at the hospital Monday, May 15.

Although two other locations were used for the production — University of Windsor and Il Gabbiano Ristorante on Erie Street East in Windsor — about 90 per cent of recording was done at Erie Shores Health Care. Sabelli explained that finding a hospital setting was one of the project’s most formidable obstacles and was relieved

to develop the partnership in Leamington with ESHC through its human resources director Tom Heinz.

“We had complications earlier, which always come up,” Sabelli explained. “A location dropped out, but we always come back with a solution the next day or even within hours. We owe a huge thanks to the Leamington hospital. It’s incredible to have a resource like this.

It looks so much better as an actual hospital than having to ‘cheat it’ by bringing in our own beds, equipment, etcetera.”

The ESHC’s Outpatient Surgical Unit — which conveniently enough for Sabelli and his crew is not used on Fridays — hasn’t been the only source of local support for Essence of Death. Businesses supporting the film include Udo Renner Insurance, OK Tire Leamington, Reid Funeral Home, Carmen’s Catering, The Jean Academy, Grossi Plumbing, Evergreen Memorial Park, Di Milo Auto Body, Sabelli Catering, Grossi Physio, Domino’s Leamington and others that the director explained will soon be added to the list. The project is also seeking individual contributions — similar to a gofundme.com campaign — through Indiegogo. Assisting Sabelli’s goal to reach

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The $2,000 being sought will cover costs including make-up, special effects, set design, costumes, equipment rentals, paying actors and food.

The short film is made up of a cast of 11 speaking roles, including leads 10-year-old Tatiana Popovic as the patient Amy and Mortemus, The Angel of Death portrayed by Kitu Turcas, both of Windsor. Others involved hail from the Toronto area and with extras and crew members, come to a total of about 35.

“It’s a lot of fun,” said Popovic, who is backed by theatrical experience while playing a lead role in Essence of Death — her first film. “I really enjoy working with everyone here… and I love the food.”

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Kitu Turcas as the Angel of Death and Tatiana Popovic as the hospital patient Amy await the cue to begin the filming of the next scene for the University of Windsor Indie-student short film Essence of Death.

amazing job,” Sabellis said in agreement. “I’d definitely have them with me again if I ever have the chance.”

Turcas, currently enrolled in the University of Windsor’s BFA-acting course, is also more familiar with theatre than film.

“It’s been very different,” he explained between shooting scenes. “The transition has been an amazing experience. I’ve been able to get to know everyone and that develops chemistry, which really shows in film.

I’ve worked with all kinds of people from all walks of life.”

Essence of Death is a story about The Angel of Death’s deteriorating opinion on humanity. After being sent by his cohorts to recall what it was like to love humankind, Mortemus awakens in a hospital to encounter people, angels and the devil — each offering their own interpretation on life, the afterlife and what it means to existence.

Sabelli began writing the film in September of last year and eventually approached University of Windsor professor Tony Lau and recent graduate James

Avery to join him as the team of producers. As the production includes special effects, editing is expected to take a few months. From there, test screenings will be revealed to crew members and sponsors in an effort to gather feedback before Essence of Death is entered into film festivals in Windsor, Toronto and possibly the U.S. Sabelli approached Heinz between two and three months ago to discuss the hospital as a scene for filming. After a conversation of about 10 minutes, Heinz agreed to offer use of the OSU and the two began working out a schedule.

“Tom and the hospital have been incredible in help-

ing us make this happen,” Sabelli said. “It’s difficult to lock down certain locations and its great to have them contribute to the success of this project.”

Sabelli has been encouraged to pursue a Masters in both fine arts in film as well as business. He has yet to decide which route to take, although as he also enjoys the production side of film making, noted that having a business background would be beneficial.

“As much as film is a part of the arts, it’s a business too,” Sabelli explained. “It’s important to treat it as such.”

Updates on the creation of Essence of Death can be accessed at its Facebook page.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, finding what you desire when you haven’t made your own mind up aboutwhat you want can be challenging. Some soul-searching can probably come up with something promising.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Nagging doubts about an investment may be trying to tell you something, Taurus. Hold off on any bold moves until you feel more confident with parting ways with cash.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 There are a few friends who have stuck by your side through thick and thin, Sagittarius. When one comes knocking at your door for help, give this person the support he or she needs.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have already committed to something, see it through.

The end result may be something unexpected. Others are anxious to see what you can accomplish.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you can find a solution to a problem even if the answer eludes you for the time being.

Don’t overthink what has to be done. This is a time to act.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Take the emotional plunge, Cancer.

Someone special needs to hear about it pronto. This is not a week to clam up, but rather one to share your feelings and let others in.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you always have time to do something for yourself, but you might need to put that on hold right now and focus on others. Forge ahead even if you are met with resistance.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Going back to school might be the best path for you at this time, Leo. Although this might stretch your schedule to its limits, you’ll find the time if it’s important to you.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Volunteering can bring more meaning to your life, Virgo, especially if you feel yourself struggling right now. Giving back can sometimes make your problems seem small.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, trips may seem like they have to be large undertakings, but that’s not always the case. Try for a short jaunt somewhere and enjoy the scenery.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 The time has come to spend less time thinking and more time doing, Scorpio. Turn a page in your life and you’ll likely be satisfied with the results.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, do not think about anything but having fun for the next few days. Others will begin to live vicariously through you.

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Along with Sharon Martindale and Chris Lockhart, Carter Martindale takes a closer look at a forensics display using a magnifying glass while OPP Constable Darren Soucie of Chatham looks on during the Police Week display at Leamington Canadian Tire Friday, May 12. In previous years, local Police Week displays were held at Windsor’s Devonshire Mall, but starting this year, the Essex County OPP decided to branch out for the event to a southern location in Leamington and a northern location — Sobey’s in Lakeshore — on Saturday, May 13.

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From left to right, Emmanuel Ramirez on first violin, Ridkey Barajas on second violin, Oscar Arredondo on viola and David Rizo on cello pose for photos following a performance as a string quartet from The Music Conservatory of Celaya, Mexico at the Leamington municipal office on Erie Street North Thursday, May 11. The group performed a variety of classic standards representing their heritage from multiple periods of time. The group made a number of local performances as arranged by the Mexican Consulate of Leamington, including The Capitol Theatre in Windsor, the Chartwell Leamington Retirement Residence, Leamington United Mennonite Church as presented by the Leamington Rotary Club, Colasanti’s Tropical Garden, the Leamington Arts Centre, Devonshire Mall, St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Leamington and again at Windsor’s Capitol Theatre, along with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

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ious ages to develop an understanding of how severely perception and motor skills are affected by consuming alcohol. Attractions also included free barbecued hot dogs and bottled water as well as being entered into a draw to win Memorial Cup tickets in exchange for donations.

The set up of various OPP vehicles, equipment and displays took about two hours prior to the opening of public demonstrations and attractions. Essex County OPP provincial constable Jim Root described the efforts to expand Police Week into the two county locations as worthwhile for law enforcement officials and

residents alike.

“It’s a chance to educate the public on the resources we have and to say that we’re people too,” he explained. “People should know that they can come and talk to us. Some kids are intimidated by police and we don’t want that. We want them to know that we’re approachable and we’re someone they can trust.”

Police Week, supported by the Ontario Chiefs of Police, is also utilized as a recruitment tool for individuals interested in joining the ranks of law enforcement.

Root explained that there is currently a large-scale recruitment campaign taking place at OPP detachments

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Bill Waechter, owner of Leamington’s Canadian Tire, explained that he was approached by Essex County OPP constable Stephanie Moniz with the request to offer his business as a Police Week demonstration site.

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The interactive games set up to coincide with the use of impairment-simulating goggles are popular attractions with visitors of all ages and are offered as a crucial tool in helping motorists realize how alcohol compromises the ability to drive safely.

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By Bryan Jessop Promoting a theme of “Working Together For Safer Communities,” the Essex County OPP felt that such communities should include those beyond the City of Windsor.

Locally, the annual, province-wide Police Week was kicked off with a series of informative displays set up in the parking lot of Leamington’s Canadian Tire. For the past several years, Police Week demonstrations west of the Wheatley Town Line were limited to attractions set up in Windsor’s Devonshire Mall as presented by the Windsor Police Service.

For 2017, the awareness campaign was launched in Leamington Friday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cover the Essex County OPP’s southern service area that also includes Kingsville. The next day, the local OPP’s northern detachments were covered with a similar event at Sobey’s on Amy Croft Drive — straddling Lakeshore and Tecumseh.

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Local author a finalist for Trillium Book Award Susan Holbrook, a professor at the University of Windsor and Leamington resident, is one of six English-language finalists nominated for her book Throaty Wipes (Coach House Books). She was also nominated for Best Book of Poetry for the 2016 Governor General’s award.

“That this little book of poetry with a chicken on the cover would be up for both the Governor General’s Award and the Trillium Book Award is amazing! I’m honoured to be nominated along with such terrific authors, and I’m grateful to my inspiring students and colleagues at the University of Windsor (particularly my editor, Nicole Markotic) and thankful also to live at Point Pelee -- at once so alive and so peaceful -- where most of the book was written.

Recognition like this does spur you on to keep writing; I’m also very grateful for that,” stated Holbrook.

Six English and five French books have been shortlisted for the 2017 Trillium Book Award, the Ontario government’s

prestigious award for literature. Three titles are also shortlisted for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in the English language and the award for Children’s Literature in the French language.

The other five finalists in the English-language category are: André Alexis, The Hidden Keys, Coach House Books; Kamal Al-Solaylee, Brown, HarperCollins Publishers; Danila Botha, For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I’ve Known, Tightrope Books; Leesa Dean, Waiting for the Cyclone, Brindle & Glass Publishing; and Melanie Mah, The Sweetest One, Cormorant Books.

Finalists for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in English language are: Laurie D. Graham, Settler Education: Poems, McClelland & Stewart; Meaghan Strimas, Yes or Nope, Mansfield Press; and Dane Swan, A Mingus Lullaby, Guernica Editions.

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The Trillium Book Award/Prix Trillium encourages excellence in literature by investing in Ontario-based writers. Award recipients receive $20,000 and their respective publishers receive $2,500 to promote the winning titles.

All finalists receive a $500 honorarium.

Previous winners have included world-renowned writers Alice Munro, Margaret Atwood, Austin Clarke, Thomas King, Michael Ondaatje, Marguerite Andersen, Andrée Lacelle and François Paré.

Ontario is home to the largest book publishing industry in Canada, with operating revenues of $1.23 billion.

The winners will be announced on June 20 at a dinner to be held in Toronto.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

150 Stories to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday Author to start at tip of Point Pelee How would you like to read a book on Canada that is a combination of a really cool history textbook and Chicken Soup for the Soul?

Darlene Gudrie Butts, an author and Chicken Soup for the Soul alumni, is touring Canada from west to east and north to south gathering stories for the anthology 150 Canadian Stories for Canada’s 150th birthday.

“This book will profile majestic, iconic locations here in Canada; honour historical figures that make the word Canadian something to be proud of; and tell stories about ordinary people who have done extraordinary things and ordinary things that people outside this country think are extraordinary, like shovelling a path to the BBQ in midFebruary, “ Gudrie Butts shared.

The tour will begin on May 24 at the southern tip of mainland Canada, Point Pelee.

It will end in mid August 2017 after 25,000 kilometres of Canada are covered in an RV and another 7,000 by air. By the end of the tour, Darlene Gudrie Butts will have connected with tens of thousands of Canadians and shared their stories.

“If there is one thing I have learned as an author, everyone has a story.”

About 150 Canadian Stories: 150 Canadian Stories will be a true reflection of Canada covering all provinces and territories and Canadians young and old, past and present, and Indigenous to New Canadian in celebration of our 150th birthday. It will be a book combining the educational experiences of a really cool history textbook with the inspirational component of Chicken Soup for the Soul celebrating all the amazing people, places, and things that weave the fabric of this country together and make it great! These stories can be submitted online or in person as the 150 Canadian Stories crew covers the country.

Gudrie Butts is an acclaimed author of two books, honoured to be the first chapter in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith, was nominated for the most inspirational Weblog award in 2013, and now teaches others how to write. She wanted to celebrate this country’s upcoming 150th birthday with her power skill, story-telling.

Willing to leave her business, city and friends behind, Darlene is embarking on a three-month tour of this incredible country looking for ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Her big dream is to be able to get enough books sponsored to be able to gift them to every grade five student in Canada so that the next generation has the love and pride she has for this country!

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Hundreds attend Blessing of the Bikes

By Pat Bailey It was anything but a typical Sunday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kingsville on the weekend.

Motorcycles of all makes and sizes filled the parking lot, engines revved as After Shock played ‘Born to be Wild’ and parishioners mingled with their tattooed guests as Pastor Dusan Tillinger gave the blessing May 7.

“It was a natural progression,” said Hogs for Hospice’s Joe Oswald. He said last year before the inaugural ride, they held an impromptu blessing at Seacliff Park, one meant to safeguard those participating in the ride.

The idea, he said, came from a former Leamington resident, Mark Tiessen, who now lives in Austin, Texas. In the southern United States, Oswald said such blessings of the bikes are quite popular.

The response to last year’s blessing was so positive, they decided to make it a little more formal. So this year, they partnered with the Kingsville Lutheran Church for a more formal Blessing of the Bikes.

As hundreds of bikers and parishioners stood quietly by, Pastor Tillinger bestowed the blessing, thanking God for “all types of motorbikes, for roads we have, for the great and free country we live in. We thank you for the beauty of nature we can enjoy, for friendships, and excitement we feel whenever we ride our bikes.”

Oswald was overwhelmed. He really didn’t know what to expect inviting hundreds of bikers to join in a Sunday service in a quiet Kingsville neighborhood.

He got way more than he ever expected. To say he was thrilled and overcome by emotion would be an understatement.

“There’s no partnership I’m more proud of than that with the First Lutheran Church,” said Oswald.

The special blessing was a way to create rider awareness, safety and fellowship for the biking season — a season that has already claimed the lives of too many. But they were not forgotten on Sunday morning. The pastor held a moment of silence for those who lost their lives last year and for those who have died so early into the 2017 biking season.

Following the blessing, the hundreds of guests were treated to refreshments and entertainment by After Shock.

Oswald marveled as he watched church members mingling with the hundreds of bikers gathered for the occasion. They showed off their motorcycles, they ate barbecued hot dogs side by side and even took selfies together — it was an event Oswald hopes grows even bigger next year. One that he sees can continue to break down barriers and help dissolve the ideas of the stereotypical biker.

He said he’s not sure if the blessing will outgrow its Lutheran Church venue but he does know it will be back next year.

This year’s Hogs for Hospice weekend is scheduled for Aug. 4, 5 and 6.

Hogs for Hospice board members shared the ‘stage’ with Pastor Dusan Tillinger and members of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday morning, May 7, for the Blessing of the Bikes.

Church member and Leamington District Memorial Hospital nurse Eva Lewis in a sea of about 200 motorcycles that filled the church parking lot Sunday morning for the Blessing of the Bikes.

At just 7 years old, Kandreya Szusz was probably the youngest motorcyclist to attend the Blessing of the Bikes at Kingsville’s Lutheran Church on May 7. The youngster races motocross throughout Ontario and was thrilled to be a part of the event.

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By Catherine Riediger The Communities in Bloom Committee is busy planning its 2017 campaign. They will be competing at the National Level this year and the judges will be coming July 18-20.

The Floral/Landscape Committee have been out and about judging the many gardens which were nominated for the monthly “Fabulous Garden Display” awards. Two gardens are chosen each month from April to October. The judges look at front gardens (possibly a side garden if visible from the road) in the Municipality of Leamington for both rural and urban areas.

The gardens are judged on the colour, balance, curb appeal, variety, visual impact, planning and integration. If anyone would like to nominate a garden, please contact cib@mdirect.net For the month of April, Erna Wright provided the following information regarding the two winning gardens. help those who need hearing The spring garden of Tom and Anna Gignac at 2 healthcare, but are unable to Queens Hill Crescent has a travel to the nearest clinic to wonderful variety in perennials, trees and shrubs. The get the help they need. driveway is lined with gorgeous flowering Ornamen“I basically offer the same tal Pear trees. Then there is the fantastic Red Bud tree hearing healthcare services which is in full bloom set provided at any other clinagainst the green of evergreen trees. The gardens ic location,” says Breault. have a mixture of flowering azaleas, hydrangeas, tulips “People may not have a and daffodils. Their home driver’s license. A clinic sits on a corner so the garden extends down the side of the may be too far for people to property and the full effect is travel outside of Leamingoutstanding. The garden is a work in progress and should ton. People may not be well evolve into a superb showenough to travel and it may piece. It’s obvious they have a gardener’s green thumb. be easier for loved ones to Clair Chase at 866 Point bring them to a clinic closer Pelee Drive is the other win-

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ning garden. He has lived in his home for some 35 years and has accumulated a vast number of bulbs and perennials from all over the world. If you have driven to Point Pelee this spring, you have seen his fabulous garden. In his garden he has a wide variety of types and colours of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, fritillaria, as well as snow in summer. The array of colours is breathtaking and there is a huge WOW factor.

Clair says his garden is internationally known as many visitors to this area stop and ask if they can take pictures.

Tourists from Russia, Japan, Spain and many more places stop in to visit his garden. If you look closely at the plants you will see the next wave of blooming plants that will put on a show all summer long. Clair mentioned that he has veterans that stop by in the coming months because he has poppies from Flanders Field and they are looking for seeds.

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Wheatley Fish Festival 2017: changing for the better!

The 20017 Wheatley Fish Festival will have some changes from previous years.

The Wheatley Idol contest will move to Saturday afternoon (12 noon-4 p.m.) and will move uptown to the stage at Coulter Park. This year participants will also be required to pay a $10 registration fee.

On the civic holiday long weekend, free music will be offered at both the park and the arena.

Friday, August 4 the Michael Rios Trio will be playing across from the Legion from 8 p.m to midnight. There will be no music at the arena on the Friday night.

Saturday August 5, after Wheatley Idol, from 5-8 p.m. the Michael Rios Trio will be playing again on the Coulter Park Stage, followed by the Ryan Bradley Band from 8-midnight.

At the arena after the annual perch dinner, Toast & Jam will be returning to Wheatley to play from 7-11 p.m.

The 5 km run/walk introduced last year will be held on Saturday, July 29 instead of Sunday. It will be partnering with the 3rd annual Shauna’s Walk for Spina Bifida.

Registrants can go online to www.wrace.org/ and if they register by May 31 the cost is $30. After that date cost will be $40. Anyone collecting pledges over $50 will be able to register that day for a cost of just $10. All net proceeds will be donated to Spina Bifida. This year there will be a 1km Minnow Run for children prior to the big walk. The cost is $5 prior to May 31 and $10 afterwards. For more information contact Linda Derbyshire at 519-825-4404.

All other events from other years will remain much the same. The big marching parade on Saturday morning will be themed Canada’s 150th – everyone is encouraged to enter a float, etc. There is no entry fee. Lineup will start at 10 a.m. at the Wheatley Area Public School/arena road on Saturday, August 5. The parade starts at 11 a.m. Contact Sue Adamson 519-825-3360.

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Church gets zoning amendment for new parking lot At their May 8 meeting, Leamington Municipal Council okayed a request by the New Reinland Mennonite Church of Ontario for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for the construction of a parking lot for its members.

Council was asked to rezone a parcel of property adjacent to its church buildings to allow them to replace a former home and inground pool (which was removed in 2015) with a proper parking lot.

Planner Danielle Truax told Council that to-date church members have been parking along the shoulder of Mersea Road 6 while attending services or special events.

She assured Council that the application to amend the zoning from Agricultural Residential to Institutional to allow for the development of the parking area is considered a permitted accessory use to the church.

Council had no issue with the request and admitted it helps solve the current dangerous parking situation.

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By Jan Watson There was a three-way tie with 4 wins among the 12 players at Fun Darts on May 5 – Debbie Ouellette, Rosemary Duquette and Derek Schroeder – Mary Robinson, Larry Evoy and Garry Hope – Bonnie Evoy, Dawn Corondeau and Jim McClellan. Arnold Seili, Julie Reid and Gord Crook won 2 games. Debbie Ouellette was the only lady doubling out.

Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

Julie Reid and Bill Derbyshire were two-time winners at the Meat Draws that were run

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The other lucky ones were Sandy Simpson, Diane Howe, Doug Miller, Bonnie Evoy, Heather Church, Derrick McNeely and Jerry Sovie.

The Meat Draws are held every Saturday from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

The Tom and Annie Howe Memorial Dart Tournament held on May 6 raised funds for Tom and Annie’s favourite charity, ChildCan, and attracted 14 teams. The first place winners were Jim McClellan, 14 Mill Street East, Judy Pickle, Sherry DeLeamington, Ontario, Caluwe and Gord Crook.

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Medieval Feast at Gore Hill

Mrs. Coristine’s and Mr. Koop’s Grade 4 students at Gore Hill Public School recently participated in a Medieval Feast. This was a culminating event to a unit of study on Medieval Times.

Students enjoyed a feast of chicken (eaten with their hands, of course), potatoes and vegetables and some entertainment organized by their peers. Staff members were welcomed as “the Royal Court of Gatorland”.

Gore Hill staff members Lindsay Coristine (left) and Terri Hamm were welcomed as part of the Royal Court of Gatorland.

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Gore Hill Grade 4s in their period costumes in anticipation for the Medieval Feast (left to right) Kennady Enns, Rylee Gillett, Emily Garton, Sophia Guardado, Sami Redekop, Breanna Klassen.

MARY NEWLAND AND THE BLUE BAYOU BAND

May 19 and 20 Doors open @ 7:00 pm, Performance @ 7:30 pm This will be an exciting evening as Mary and her band perform songs from the 70’s made famous by Linda Ronstadt.

It will be a rockin’ good time! Tickets are $20 and available online at brownpapertickets.com, Counter Effects, Wharram’s Jewellery, our hotline 519-326-8805 or at the door if not sold out.

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE - MAY 26

An evening of music and community. No charge but a freewill offering is appreciated. Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7:00 pm.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre/The Bank Theatre will be holding their AGM on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm, at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie Street S., Leamington. All members and interested public welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• June 2 - An evening with Sean McCann, a founding member of Great Big Sea. 7:30 pm, tickets $30. Tickets are selling quickly. Check our website for details.

• June 15 - MEET THE BIG BAD WOLF! At Wolfhead Distillery, we are having a dinner and whisky/craft beer tasting as a fundraiser to benefit The Bank Theatre’s building fund. A night of good food, drink and fun. Seating is limited to 100, so get your tickets soon. These will make a wonderful early Father’s Day gift. Tickets are $40, advance sale only and available at Counter Effects and online at banktheatre.com. Wolfhead Distillery is located at 7781 Howard, Amherstburg. Doors for this event open at 6:00 p.m. See you there.

Follow The Bank Theatre on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter @BankTheatre www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre Email: banktheatre@gmail.com Website: www.banktheatre.com

THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc.

For more info contact us at 519-326-4901.

Kingsville Historical Park Museum ANNUAL FUNDRAISER YARD SALE from May 12 to May 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the museum, 145 Division St. S., Kingsville.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, May17, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Rob Davies from ERCA. Topic: Plant Propagation of Carolinian Trees.

All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. More info: Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

HILLMAN CHURCH SPRING YARD SALE, BAKE SALE & BBQ, Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Hillman Church, 1818 Mersea Rd. 2. Rain or shine.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - Monday, May 22, 5:006:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes all who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

LEAMINGTON AREA ECUMENICAL REFUGEE COMMITTEE WILL MEET Tuesday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. The Tilbury Refugee Committee will be attend and is reachout out to LAERC for information and support. New members are welcome to join this humanitarian group. For more information contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.

“NOT MY KID” - A FREE EVENT for anyone who wants to know more about the risks to our youth in the South Shore communities.

The “Opioid Crisis: What is it? Why is it here? What can I do to protect my family? Wednesday, May 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Kingsville Community Centre, Division Rd. SUN PARLOR HOME AUXILIARY SPRING CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Friday, May 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Raffle and refreshments, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington.

RUMMAGE SALE at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington, on Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

Spring and summer clothing for all ages, small household goods, books, toys & puzzles. Something for everyone.

BAKE SALE AND LUNCH BBQ - Saturday, May 27. Bake sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. BBQ 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 olinda Sideroad, Ruthven. All are welcome.

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETS Saturday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Holiday Beach Conservation Authority, 6952 County Rd. 50, Amherstburg. Bring a lawn chair. Info: Paul 519-738-3476.

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Thursday, June 1 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.; Tuesday, June 6 from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday, June 7 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Demonstration on how to improve circulation, balance, increase strength and reduce stress. Learn to focus on the well-being of body and mind through Taoist Tai Chi. More info: www.taoist.org, 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist.org DEMONSTRATIONS OF SOCK KNITTING, RUG HOOKING AND PENNY RUGS, June 1, 2, 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 145 Division St. S. All welcome.

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MUSIC MONDAYS AT LEAMINGTON MARINA from June 5 to August 28, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., weather permitting, with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Come, sit, relax and sing along to a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring your lawn chairs. Info: 519-326-4825.

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LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, June 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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OBITUARY Najm Najm

Najm Najm, 77 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved husband of Jamale. Dear father of Hanna Najm, Tony Najm (Chimene), Anna Joseph (Mike), Rosie Salive (Todd), Jeanie Augustyn (Michelle), Michael Najm (Sonya).

Loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. Dear brother of the late Michael Najm, the late Doumeet Najm, the late Joe Najm, the late Tom Najm, the late Shamma Sleiman, and the late Theresa Shalito.

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

Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 21 Elliott St., Leamington, on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Gertrude Ann McKinnon (nee Preston), 89 years, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Donald McKinnon (1981). Dear mother of the late Charlotte Parsons (Roland), Marion Tricker (Brian), Charles McKinnon (Pat), Madeline Branquet (Marcel), Donna Maldeis (Dick Grubb), the late Judy McQueen, the late Donald McKinnon (Martina), the late Sharon Hooper (late Robert), Debbie Leckie (Paul), and Trudy Gilbert (Denis). Loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gertrude was predeceased by all of her siblings.

With respect for Gertrude’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1590 Union Ave., Ruthven, at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to The Watchtower or the charity of your choice.

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

Zoning amendment gets Council approval planner — who assured Council the proposed amendment is

By Pat Bailey Despite objections by several neighbours, Leamington consistent with policy statements issued under the Planning Council followed the recommendations of its planner and at Act which includes a section for the creation of healthy, a meeting on May 8 agreed to amend the zoning of a portion livable and safe communities, while providing long-term protection of agricultural lands; conforms with the Official of property on Mersea Road 3.

The amendment to the zoning of the property, the home Plan for the development of lands in a manner which miniof AMCO Produce, allows for the expansion of the existing mizes conflicts and nuisances between lands through the use of buffers and separation distances; is in keeping with greenhouse operation.

It also changes the zoning of a residential lot as well as and conforms to the agricultural land use policies of the Ofa portion of the greenhouse operation to allow for the re- ficial Plan to allow farm operators to engage in a wide range moval of the existing single detached dwelling onsite and of agricultural activities including greenhouse farming; the relocation of the existing loading bays to allow for the will result in an efficient use of agricultural land through expansion of the existing packing and shipping facility to the implementation of site plan approval which will improve the compatibility between the current operation and the current greenhouse operation.

Danielle Truax, manager of planning services, told Coun- the existing residential use; cil the greenhouse operation remains subject to the terms and finally, the provisions to of a previous site plan agreement with the municipality and be included in the site plan the proposed packing and shipping facility expansion would agreement meet the intent require further site plan approvals. of the OMB order addressTruax acknowledged complaints have been received from ing neighborhood concern neighbours regarding the noise from the refrigeration trucks which were brought forward running through the night; trucks leaving the property late first in 1996. at night; an insufficient turning radius for trucks exiting the The neighbours were diseast driveway; the capacity of Mersea Road 3 to accommo- appointed by the ruling but date additional truck traffic; the need to construct a wall to have been assured there is lessen the noise; and finally, that the owners have not abided an appeal process available. by the conditions of the original site plan agreement ordered by the Ontario Municipal Board in 1996.

Truax told Council that the owners have since provided a noise assessment for the proposed loading dock addition, prepared by an acoustic engineer; an overall site plan for the greenhouse operation; a detailed site plan for the area would welcome a visit from you at proposed for the expansion, including a landscaping and fencing plan and a truck turning movement plan; and have agreed to air quality testing since neighbours have complained about the odours generated by the trucks onsite.

She said these improvements should mitigate the impact on residents living in the neighbourhood.

Mayor John Paterson said this was indeed a tough one for Council but said it appears AMCO has been diligent in its efforts to mitigate the effects on the neighbours (1 - 8 77 - 2 25 -9 1 1 1 ) and address their concerns.

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1937 - 2017 (April 27) With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Lorie Brooks Davis (Kreuter) who passed away at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill with her treasured husband at her side.

Loving wife of Donald Davis. Daughter of Karl and Evelyn Kreuter of Ruthven. Sister of Elaine (Noble) Fox. Stepmother to Bill, Wendy and Greg.

Aunt of Irene, Steven, Alan (Irene) Fox, and great-aunt of Megan and Allyson Fox. Grandmother to Lindsey Davis, Krystyna Davis, Grant Clarke, Adrienne Clarke, Victoria Zangari and Catherine Wilson, and great-grandmother to three beautiful great-grandchildren.

Lorie graduated from Ryerson’s fashion department.

During her career she was regularly featured in most Canadian fashion magazines and newspapers. She won many design awards. She travelled the world designing even her own fabrics which she turned into bathing suit, beachwear and loungewear masterpieces.

Lorie will be greatly missed.

A private service has been held If desired, a donation to the Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright St., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 4A1 would be appreciated.

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$5,000 Donation to The Bank Theatre

Kevin Reid of Reid Funeral Home recently presented a donation of $5,000 to The Bank Theatre Renovation Fund. Accepting the donation are Helen Huebert (left) and Barbara Martens of The Bank Theatre Fundraising Committee.

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Call Roberta 519-398-9098 to place any of your special announcements or e-mail sun@mnsi.net IN MEMORIAM

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In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband and Father

In loving memory

FERMI DiMENNA June 6, 1965 – May 17, 2014

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no-one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No-one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without

LARRY MOODY

Jan. 30, 1947 - May 17, 2015

We love and miss you Love Liz, Brandon, Kristen and Darrin

Forever in our hearts he will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Sadly missed by wife Diane & family

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The family of the late Ron Myers wish to thank family members and friends for their many acts of kindness and consideration - donations, flowers, keepsakes, visits, food, cards and heartfelt tributes.

A special thank you to our grandchildren - Marc for carrying Papa to his final resting place, Eric for the special table display he set up representing Papa's life, Patrick for his perspective of life and Amanda for her quiet balance.

To our daughters, Laura and Tara, for being my strength.

To our niece, Kelly, for adding her creative special touch.

To the ParaMed nurses, Danielle and Betty Anne, for their care and concern during the past months.

To LDMH and Erie Shores Hospice for their compassion and care.

A profound thank you to Reid Funeral Home for their unwavering respect and open hearts to comfort us.

To all of you, we are eternally grateful.

Ron will live on forever in our hearts with infinite cherished memories.

Maureen, Laura, Tara & families

Essex County Council moves forward with fibre optic Internet initiative plan

By Ron Giofu Essex County Council is moving ahead with a plan to bring high-speed fibre optic Internet to the area, but it is clear many Council members still have questions.

County Council agreed to participate in the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project to the tune of $1.1 million, with over $660,000 due this year. However, the county did not waive its right to a refundable portion – which amounts to roughly $700,000 of the $1.1 million – for the time being as more information is being sought.

SWIFT is an initiative of the Western Wardens’ Caucus and would bring highspeed fibre optic Internet to southwestern Ontario including the Niagara region and the Caledon area.

Geoff Hogan, executive director with SWIFT, noted about $180 million of the $288 million cost will come from federal and provincial governments with $90 million anticipated from the private sector. The municipal share is expected to be at

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SWIFT officials target May 12 for pre-qualification process to be released with the actual RFP to be issued in October with the latter to close in the second or third quarter of 2018.

Construction of phase one is anticipated from 201822.

“Our fibre optic network will have plenty of capacity to connect people along the route,” said Hogan.

County CAO Brian Gregg said they understand that critics of SWIFT say it “isn’t swift enough” and said they could move faster if the refundable portions were to be reinvested back into the SWIFT project, however members of county council wanted more numbers.

Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos said he wanted to see the results of the RFP before agreeing to defer any refund, saying they would reinvest anyway to fill gaps in the region.

Kingsville deputymayor Gord Queen was

Thank You! The family of Bruce (Shorty) Franklin

would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one.

The lovely flowers, delicious food that was provided, those who made donations, sent cards and expressed their condolences were greatly appreciated.

Also thank you to the Pallbearers and to Reid Funeral Home for their assistance in preparing for the funeral.

A special thank you to Rev. Paul Rodey for the comforting and meaningful words and to Brittany and Kim for their scripture reading during the service.

Shorty will be missed forever, but we know he will live in the hearts of all who shared their grief during this difficult time.

Warm Regards, The Franklin Family

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concerned that this area $ +HST might not see any benefits for upwards of two decades, saying people are $ to +HST being asked “make a commitment that could be 20 years out” with other +HST concerns$that it is unsure whether they are going to get “the bang for their buck.”

Amherstburg mayor Aldo DiCarlo also voiced concern, stating he wanted a stronger commitment from the private sector as it pertains to connecting the Internet to people’s homes. Cost was another concern for DiCarlo, adding it wasn’t guaranteed that in 20 years there would just be nodes that weren’t connected to people’s homes.

Hogan said there is a strong partnership as it is with the private sector and that they will live up “to what we ask for.”

Tecumseh mayor Gary McNamara believed it was premature to waive the refund at this stage, noting the cost.

“It’s almost ‘trust us – give us your money and you will get the end result’,” said McNamara.

Gregg said there are already funds set aside the budget with funds also allocated in the 2015 and 2016 budgets.

Leamington mayor John Paterson asked where it would start, and was told around the Toronto, Guelph and Barrie areas, but DiCarlo wondered why some work wouldn’t start in this area as well, believing infrastructure already exists.

Hogan replied that the way the network is set up, they have to start at the other end of the project work area.

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CC Robotic team competes at district events

In early April, Cougar Robotics, a team from Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, competed in the First Robotics’ Windsor-Essex Great Lakes District event and North Bay District event.

After six weeks spent designing, building and programming their robot, the Cougars’ robot made its debut at the Windsor event where they competed against 28 other teams from across Ontario. After ranking 26th in the first day of qualification matches, the team made a great comeback with a four-win streak and moved up to rank 15th. Advancing in the competition to alliance selections, Cougar Robotics was chosen to play with the 6th seeded alliance. Despite a gallant effort, they lost in the quarterfinals to the overall competition winners.

The following weekend, in North Bay, the team competed against 26 other teams and were ranked 22nd by the end of the first day of qualifications. The team once again made a great comeback with a four-win streak and went into alliance selections. As the 8th seeded alliance captain, Cougar Robotics were able to select two other teams to compete with them in the final rounds. The alliance played the first ranked teams in quarterfinals and got beat out in two very close matches.

The team is very proud of their accomplishments for this season as they have achieved more this year than in their past four years as a team. This success would not have been made possible without the gracious support from all of their sponsors and their mentors Brad Chambers, Richard Iacobelli, Joel Morin, Joe Tomanelli, Clayton Schroeder, Luke DeGoey, Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli, Charisse Klassen and Curtis Anderson.

The Cougar Robotics team showed very well at two district competitions. Team members are: Josh Tomanelli (in front). First row, left to right: Charmaine Gaoiran, Alexander Morin, Hannah Iacobelli (captain), Joe Bedard, Connor Sunderland, Ariel Simpson, Benjamin Morin, Keagan Chambers, Joe Tomanelli. Back row: Quinn Chambers, Lexy Iacobelli, Spencer Prior, Joel Morin, Sequoyah Barnette, Brad Chambers, Evan Brown, Brayden Dufour, Jacob Dufour, Jackson Klassen, Richard Iacobelli.

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Receiving the Cobean award from the OAO was a testament to my ongoing vision for this field of practise.

Thank you for the honor to provide optometric care to all my patients.

A special thank you to my family, staff and colleagues.

Without you I would not have been able to achieve this.

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Students Create “Happy Birthday, Canada” Kites

During the month of May, Gore Hill Public School’s Principal’s Council planned several activities up until the end of the school year to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this July. In one of the activities, older students were paired with a younger partner to decorate and assemble a kite. The theme was “Happy Birthday, Canada”. In the afternoon the entire student body went outside to fly their new kites. Pictured, students Madison Gagnon (left) and Kennady Enns proudly show their kite creation.

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Concrete creates dangerous beach volleyball courts

DEAR EDITOR: It would appear that human engineering was not considered when designing the volleyball courts on Leamington beach. The possibility that a player moving quickly to recover a hit made to one of the court touch-lines will run/ fall/stumble outside the court lines, with the chance of impacting the concrete wall surrounding the courts, must be considered. To make the situation worse, it appears that the

walls will remain above ground and open to the public.

League players would, in most cases, have some kind of insurance coverage, but this would not apply to pick-up players. So who pays when one breaks a limb or even fractures a skull? The odds may be one-in-a-million, but who wants their child/grandchild to be that one?

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Local decorated veteran to present Memorial Cup

By Bryan Jessop An impressive list of honours deserves another for Bob Kelly.

The veteran of the First Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment Special Forces has been selected to present the Memorial Cup to this year’s Canadian Hockey League (CHL) championship team. The annual Major Junior A hockey tournament is being hosted by the Windsor Spitfires at the Windsor Family Creduit Union Arena, where Kelly will officially offer the coveted Memorial Cup to the winning team following the final game on Sunday, May 28. Kelly will also accompany the Cup during a May 18 parade where the trophy will arrive along the Detroit River aboard the Canadian Coast Guard patrol vessel Private Robertson V.C. to Dieppe Gardens at 6 p.m. The military-led parade will bring the Memorial Cup to the Cenotaph on University Avenue.

Kelly will make his way along the route with the Cup in a Jeep.

“The committee asked me if I’d be interested, and of course I said ‘yes’,” Kelly explained of the opportunity. “Everything just sort of fell into place from there. It’s a big event. There’s no better time to be Canadian, with our country’s 150th birthday, the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge and 100 years of the NHL. It’s quite an honour to be selected.”

Kelly served with the First Battalion of the RCR Special Forces from 1953 to 1959, embarking on peacekeeping missions and regular night patrols in Canada, England, Holland and Germany during the early years of the Cold War. During his years of service, the Staples-area resident was decorated with the Canadian Defense (CD) “It’s a special Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM), time for the city. the NATO Medal with bar, Native War Medal Canada It’s really an honour (NWMC) and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Kelly earned the NWMC as an ancestor of First Nations residents of for anybody to be New Brunswick. He hails from a long line of military involved — this is personnel spanning four generations including nephour game.” ews, uncles and cousins representing all branches of the — Bob Kelly armed forces.

Kelly was also honoured by having three of his original country songs — The Death of Mother Maybelle Carter, Country Hall of Fame and Don’t Let Tradition Die — inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The day after the Memorial Cup Parade in Windsor, Kelly will pay a four-day visit to Dollywood in Tennessee.

Since receiving the invitation to participate in Memorial Cup festivities, Kelly has been eagerly awaiting the trophy’s arrival and is hopeful that the Spitfires will be the team that receives it from him.

“It’s a special time for the city,” he said. “It’s really an honour for anybody to be involved — this is our game.”

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Bantam Lakers win season opener

The Leamington Lakers Bantam (Major) defeated the Belle River Braves 8-3 in their season opener on May 10 in Belle River.

The Lakers took an early lead in the first inning. Michael Wiebe singled and scored on a double by Andrew Verhaeghe in the first inning.

Belle River evened things up at one in the bottom of the first inning. A wild pitch by M. Wiebe scored Meloche who walked and stole second and third.

Lakers took the lead for good with two runs in the second inning. Thomas Jennings singled, driving in Kyle Fehr, and Eric Dominguez singled, driving in Austin Neufeld.

The Lakers scored three runs in the fifth inning. Dominguez stole third base and scored on a throwing error. A single by Verhaeghe drove in M. Wiebe, and a single by Wright scored Verhaeghe.

Michael Wiebe earned the win for the Lakers. He threw three innings, giving up one run, zero hits, and striking out six. Kyle Fehr and Jaxyn Lefaber both threw two strong innings to complete the season opener win.

In the bottom of the sixth, B. Bowler of the Belle River Braves led off with a double to break up the combined no-hitter. Brandon Friesen also made a strong defensive play in the sixth. Charging hard from right field he picked up a ground ball and made a heads up play to take away a base hit by throwing the runner out at first base for a rare 9-3 put out.

The 2017 Leamington Lakers (Major) Roster: Hanna Chacko, Eric Dominguez, Kyle Fehr, Brandon Friesen, Thomas Jennings, Jaxyn Lafeber, Austin Neufeld, Andrew Verhaeghe, Tyler Wiebe, Michael Wiebe, Eric Wright. Coaches: David Neufeld, Nick Neufeld, Ryan Wiper.

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After an opening day rainout, the Erie Shores seniors golf league got underway on Monday, May 8 with 53 golfers waiting for a frost delay start.

Fifty-fifty winners were Frank Dick and Richard Leslie.

The closest to the pin on #3 was Bob Park and on #16 it was Barry Miller.

The longest putt on #9 was made by Dick Segedin and on #18 Kevin Shaften’s putt ended up being the longest.

The format for the day was straight golf with the lowest team net taking top honors. First place winners with a net score of 295 were Garth Dennerley, Gord Anderson, Jim Jones and Wray Pollock. In second place with a net score 295 were Orest Hrynewich, Richard Leslie and Peter Harb. In third place at 299 were Brent Metz, Ed Krahn, Ross Clark and John Tofflemire. And in fourth place at 300 was the team of Willy Krahn, Guy McIntyre, Frank Gou and Ron Tremblay.

Kevin Shaften’s 83 led the way for low gross, with Ron Thiessen’s 84 a close second.

There were a few birds made, led by Kevin Shaften with two on #4 and #10. Peter Harb birdied #1 with Garth Dennerley, Rudy Dyck, and Richard Reive birdying #2. Richard Leslie and Jim Dueckman birdied #12 while Barry Miller finished the birdy count at #16.

If you haven’t signed up yet, the sheet is posted in the men’s locker room or you can email Gary Alderson. See you next week.

Minimum rage

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

BRYAN As humans, it’s amazing how often we wish for things JESSOP that lose their lustre and become more of a burden than an asset shortly after they are attained.

As kids, we spent too much time wishing we could be Jessop’s adults, because we figured adults can do whatever they Journal want, WHENever they want. Privilege, as it turned out for most of us, is heavily saddled with responsibility. I’ve heard countless stories of people praying to win the lottery, only to find out that money really CAN’T buy happiness — these ‘winners’ often become the focal points of jealousy and wind up accumulating more stuff to worry about losing later down the road… “He who wants nothing cannot be controlled” is easily one of the best snippets of wisdom I’ve ever read on Facebook (certainly offering more to think about than one of the countless, sappy Hallmark-inspired memes about friendship with a blurry photo of a couple kids running through a field of daffodils in the background).

In 2014, a class action lawsuit by major junior hockey players against the Canadian Hockey League (the QMJHL, OHL, WHL and its teams, from what I understand) was filed. To generalize, some players felt that the games and practices they committed to as members of CHL teams was/is actual labour. These teams, after all, were making real money as the result of the dedicated efforts of the players. As such, the lawsuit is fuelled by the notion that the players — whom without nobody would be shelling out money for game tickets or merchandise — deserve a slice of the pie.

On one hand, I understand their point. About a decade ago, I was informed that one of the OHL’s head coaches was being paid an annual salary of $80,000. That, I thought, is one giant chunk of change. The team, based in one of the league’s smaller markets, obviously had some money to throw around. Owners and other top brass, unlike their Junior B and C cohorts, must be making some very respectable money based on a figure like that (and THAT was 10 years ago). Throw in sponsorships, broadcast rights (albeit microscopic in comparison to NHL deals, no doubt) and other revenue streams, surely there must be enough to land in the pockets of the players who make it all happen. There’s no two ways about it — CHL hockey is of a very high calibre and serves as a major life line of talent to the NHL, AHL and other professional levels of the sport.

On the other hand, major junior hockey is still junior hockey. Junior hockey, by definition, is NOT professional hockey. Despite the fact, players have still been compensated with financial support to offset the costs of transportation, boarding, equipment and so on. Many are also assisted with tuition fees. Yes, fiscal support has been provided to players for the past several years. Heck, even some Junior B and C players receive generous financial support for things like fuel costs to get them to and from arenas for games and practices.

Whether you support or oppose the idea of CHL players receiving any sort of wage for their contribution to the success of their respective franchises, side effects are likely imminent.

There are 68 regular season games per season, along with, say, four pre-season exhibition tilts. Let’s throw in 15 playoff games and three practices per week for that six-month regular season and another 10 through the playoffs. Let’s say players are paid minimum wage ($11.60/hr as of Oct. 1 this year) for three hours per game or practice. That’s 97 “work shifts” per season. At three hours apiece, we’re looking at $3,375.60 per player. Multiply that by a conservative number of 20 (there are usually more players than that suited up for practices) and you’re looking at a player payroll per season of $67,512.

That’s less than what a head coach was making 10 years ago (if what I heard at the time was true), but it’s still a sizeable bite out of a team’s net revenue, especially for franchises that were struggling financially to begin with. And let’s not kid ourselves — if a team wants to sign the big names that are destined for NHL greatness, minimum wage isn’t going to cut it.

With that in mind, parity will suffer and it will suffer hard. Teams struggling to keep the red ink out of the books won’t be able to afford the Crosbys and McDavids and as such, will lose… and lose frequently. Those teams, in turn, will have trouble selling tickets and attracting corporate sponsors. It’s a domino effect most fans of team sports have seen over and over again.

To make matters worse, many teams will be all ears when their bean counters suggest the elimination of equipment, tuition and transportation funding to help offset the expense of wages. There are many professions in this big, cruel world where workers pay out of their own pockets for at least a portion of the tools, supplies and equipment needed to do the job.

At any rate, forcing CHL teams to pay their players could be a slippery slope. Salary cap “floors” and “ceilings” could be introduced. Will the QMJHL and WHL lose players because of the higher minimum wage in Ontario? With the introduction of player wages comes the need for each team to hire more book The Leamington Midget Lakers will host the Chakeepers and paper shufflers. tham Diamonds on Friday (May 19) in their season Contracts will become more opener. complicated (perhaps expoThe local team is looking to repeat as OBA B chamnentially so) and more lawpions. “We have set our goals high,” said coach Chris yers will get involved. The Lamotte. “We have the majority of the team returning CHL will essentially become a semi-pro league where for the 2017 campaign.” everyone on the roster can New to the team are Billy Friesen and Jonathan expect to lose his job after Fehr who have graduated from the Leamington Banhe turns 20. Then comes the tam Lakers, Mitch Henry who joined once the LaSalle class action lawsuit arguing Titans folded during the off season, and Mike Doyne that the league’s maximum who is new to the area and last season played for the allowable age is discriminaClairington Orioles. tory.

Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Sounds like a lot of headComplex. aches, doesn’t it? Careful what you wish for.

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Left - Leamington Badminton Club Men’s “D” Flight finalists are, left to right, Brian Whitfield, Cameron Impens, Ian Anderson and Richard Medbury.

Right - Leamington Badminton Club Ladies “D” Flight finalists are (in front, left to right) Nancy Policella, Deborah Zsebok, (in back, left to right), Lena Ingratta and Dina Corlett.

Senior badminton winds up with inter-club tournament

The Senior Badminton Club ended another successful season on April 26 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Play resumes September 5 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

The following received awards in the inter-club tournament.

Ladies Singles “A” Flight: Abby Jakob defeated Karen Driedger in round robin play.

Men’s Singles: “A” Ryan Harder def. Bob Grundner; “B” - Srinivisan Ganesan def. Kalyan Yarlagadda; “C” - Jessie Whittle def. Mike Doster; “D” Thomas Penner def. Augie Ingratta.

Ladies Doubles:”A” Jill Jakob and Abby Jakob def. Melissa Doster and Tina Teichroeb; “B” - Karen Driedger and Joanne Sarault def. Ashley Najem and Jordyn Clark; “C” Lena Driedger and Agatha Driedger def. Jillian Stadler and Briar Tiborcz; “D” Lena Ingratta and Dina Corlett def. Nancy Policella and Deborah Zsebok.

Men’s Doubles:”A” - Pat Michaud and Joe Moavro def. Spencer Neufeld and Jaydon Fetter; “B” - Ernest Lee and Dong Tran def.

Bob Grundner and Kalyan Yarlagadda; “C” - Truong Nguyen and Misen Zakaria def. Frank Lutsch and Nathan Smith; “D” - Richard Medbury and Ian Anderson def. Brian Whitfield and Cameron Impens.

Mixed Doubles:”A”Abby Jakob and Pat Michaud def. Melissa Doster and Dong Tran; “B” - Zeel Patel and Sanjay Patel def.

Jill Jakob and Ken Waites; “C” - Karen Driedger and Ernest Lee def. Tina Teichroeb and Joe Moavro; “D” - Abbey Wigle and Alex Pepper def. Ashley Najem and Ian Anderson.

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E.S. senior men’s golf

One of the better golf days of the year, May 15 saw 60 members of the Erie Shores seniors league enjoy their round of golf. The 50/50 winners were Bill Stackpoole and Ross Clark. Closest to pin on #3 was Francis Garant and on #16 Herb Grundner. The longest putt on #7 was made by Pat Amicone and on #15 it was Wayne Quinn.

The game for the day was high and low nets. The winning team was the foursome of Garth Dennerley, Larry Lucier, Lloyd Owens and Kevin Shaften. Second place went to Fred Klassen, Neil Reimer Guy McIntyre and Don Shalcraft. In third place was the team of Les Young, Ross Clark, Ron Gagne and Brett Madden. The team of Bob Park, Matt Dick and Heinz Kosempel took the fourth place winnings.

Ross Clark shot a 75 while Dave Wilkinson had a fine 78.

Two birds each were had by Kevin Shaften on #9 and #14, Ross Clark #4 and #17, Matt Dick #2 and #15, Ed Krahn #5 and #6, and Bill Stackpoole #10 and $12. Garth Dennerley, Gary Alderson and Willy Patkau birdied #1. Wayne Quinn and Dave Wilkinson had birds on #2. Matt Dinchik had one on #4. Bob Park birdied #6. Heinz Kosempel, Frank Dick and Henry Hildebrandt had birds on #9. Tom Miehl birdied #10, Ed Schachowskoy #11, Fred Klassen #12, and Norm Beattie finished the birds off with one on #16.

With next week being Victoria Day on Monday, the senior league will play on Wednesday, May 24 at 9 a.m. instead.

Please sign up at the men’s clubhouse, online or have someone sign you up. There are too many golfers coming out late, forcing the exec crew to make several changes. Also your name will not be on the playing sheet in the pro shop, so try not to forget.

See you next Wednesday.

Proggers begin golf season

It took the Erie Shores Proggers until May 9 to get started, thanks to Mother Natue drenching the course for nearly a week.

Needless to say, 58 golfers were ready to tear the course apart and proudly claim they mastered Erie Shores. As usual, that is the dream world we golfers live in. To put it mildly, these were some of the highest scores ever posted. To say the proggers’ skills were dull is a compliment. There were scores of -14, -10, -12 and -18. This was not just one, it was a grape cluster.

After the bludgeoning, Team A and Team C tied with a combined total score of (blush) -76. Each member won $5. Hardly worth the effort.

Team A members include Pete Andary, Fred Klassen, Gord Anderson, Brett Madden, Greg Dunmore, Kevin Shaften, Dick Segedin, Bill Slater, Tom Miehl, Wayne Quinn, Bill Conn, Tim Tiessen, Ed Schachowskoy, Bill Kelly and Ward Hutchins.

Team C participants include Richard Reive, Mel Davey, Andy Herring, Ron Koop, Geoff Dunmore, Garth Dennerley, Larry Roberts, Jim Sudds, Neil Sawatzky, Danny Adams, Wayne Gillett, Claudio Sabelli, Ron Tremblay and Mike Herbert.

Cardinal Carter girls soccer vs. Lamothe-Cadillac

The Cougars’ Jaclyn Moore prepares to launch a shot at the Lamothe-Cadillac net during the first half of a WECSSAA 1A senior girls soccer semifinal playoff match at Cardinal Carter Thursday, May 11. Katie Zucatto and Moore scored in a 2-0 Cougars’ victory, which set up a championship match at Lajeunesse Monday, May 15. Kylie Ciocci earned the shutout against Lamothe-Cadillac. In the 1A final, Lajeunesse won by a score of 1-0.

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The best score of the day was posted by Ward Hutchins with a +4. That was worth $20. Garth Dennerley (+1) and Brian Plumb (+1) each receive $12 for their score. Believe it or not, those were the only plus scores for the day.

The big wins of the day belonged to Dick Segedin and Vic Penner. They posted the only 2 skins. The great reward was $50 each. It looks like this will be one unusual year.

I had the pleasure of golfing with Bill Gherasim, Larry Roberts, and a new member, Mark Wisternoff. Mark hits a long ball with a nice little fade. Larry was his usual Mr. Smooth.

Poor Bill, however, struggled. What made matters worse was he strained an oblique muscle on the right side. This, combined with struggling, made his chances of getting his points pretty _blique (bleak). His day was summed up on tee #8. Bill caught the ball off the toe, sending it high to the immediate tree on the right. From there it bounded back towards the tee box, landing a few yards away from the evergreen tree on the left. It was close to being negative yards.

After last year, Dave Wilkinson held the cherished “rattler” until May 9. One of the better putters had slipped up. Now the snake adorns the golf bag of Kevin Shaften. Hope it looks

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Every year the league loses some members. This year Jack Martin and Paul Driedger will not be playing due to personal reasons. You will be missed by your many friends.

The proggers welcome back 3 members who were unable to play last year. Returning are Danny Adams, Norm Beattie and Mel Pace. Great to have you back.

As the popularity of the league grows they have added 5 new members: Geoff Dunmore, Robert Hudders, Todd Hodgson, Vic Tiessen and Mark Wisternoff. Welcome and enjoy the year as Progs members.

A special thanks to Mike Toth and his groundskeepers. After all the rain, they were able to get the golfers out there in quick order. Excellent work, guys.

We’re also seeing some of the divots getting repaired, thanks to Wayne Quinn and his many volunteers. We are grateful for your contribution.

Last, but not least, thank you to Ryan Peltier, head pro, and the entire staff at the pro shop for serving the members wants and needs. Another terrific group of people that make Erie Shores a great place to golf.

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Flyers host annual awards banquet

By Bryan Jessop

The final chapter of the 2016-17 Leamington Flyers season has officially been written.

The local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Western Conference team held its yearly awards banquet Wednesday, May 10 at The Portuguese Club, where coaches and management took the opportunity to reflect upon the past season and thank the individuals and groups who stepped forward to help make the team’s success possible. The Flyers exceeded many expectations in the 2017 playoffs, eliminating the heavily-favoured LaSalle Vipers in the Western semifinals in six games before falling to the London Nationals in the conference finals in five.

Advancing to the third round of playoffs surprised many teams and fans throughout the league, considering the Flyers’ youth and lack of Junior B experience in comparison to the previous three seasons.

“I’ve told them that just because you’re 16 and 17 doesn’t From left to right, Zach Guilbeault, Scott Florence, Cale Phibbs, Blake mean we can’t beat teams of 18, 19 and 20-year-olds,” Fly- Bain, Griffin Robinson, Jaydon Fetter, Connor Meyerink, Liam Hogan Zak Parlette were award winners during the 2017 Leamington Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said prior to the announcement and ers Awards Banquet at the Portuguese Club Wednesday, May 10. of this year’s player awards. “It’s just a birth certificate.

These guys all worked hard as a team — I couldn’t be happier. They overachieved. As the year went on, they got better and better all the time and they believed in themselves more and more.”

Piroski went on to thank assistant coaches, management, recruiters, parents, trainers, equipment personnel, volunteers and team president Abe Fehr for the support that led to the Flyers’ fourth consecutive Western Conference finals Leamington Flyers owner and president Abe Fehr appearance. presents the Walter Plumb Memorial Award For “I believe our ownership is the best in Junior B hockey,” Leading Scorer to Cale Phibbs.

(SUN Photos) Piroski noted. “I know I’ve said this before, but no matter how many times I look to Abe in need of something, I never hear ‘no’.”

Among the guests at this “As the year year’s banquet was former went on, they got Flyers goaltender and Leambetter and better all ington resident Tyler Wall, Your local the time and they who recently completed his believed in themselves first year at UMass Lowell.

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Following awards, the team honoured its four graduating“It was a great time,” Wall said of his freshman year. “The players made me feel right at home, just like the Flyers did age players from the past season — defensemen Zak Parlette and Thomas Virban and forwards Scott Florence and in Leamington.”

Wall, picked 174th overall by the New York Rangers in Cale Phibbs. Assistant coaches and team captains were also the NHL 2016 Rookie Draft, was revered province wide in given the chance to thank supporters who helped the team 2015-16 as a Flyer by setting GOJHL records with a 1.49 operate over the course of the season.

The Flyers offseason will run a course of 16 days, as the goals against average and .940 save percentage. He was able to take in one Flyers game this season during the Christmas banquet will be followed up 16 days later by the two-day break and was pleased with his former team’s overall per- Spring Camp at Unico Arena in Leamington. On both Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, two scrimmage games formance in 2016-17.

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LDSS girls slopitch vs. Belle River

Above - Morgan Brown of the Lions arrives safely at first base for a single to earn a single against the Belle River Nobles during a WECSSAA slopitch game at Kinsmen Sports Field Tuesday, May 9. The Leamington team won by a convincing score of 18-1. The following day, they met the UMEI Lightning at Co-An Park in MeGregor, where they won again, this time in a 28-6 final. Also on Wednesday, May 10 in McGregor, the Lions faced the Villanova Wildcats. Leamington lost the game 14-10.

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Leamington’s Tiffany Schroeder deflects the ball as it falls to the ground during the second half of a WECSSAA 2A senior girls preliminary soccer match against the Catholic Central Comets Tuesday, May 9 at LDSS. Leamington won the game 1-0 on a first-half goal by Fernanda Hernandez. The Lions visited the Brennan Cardinals for a quarterfinal match Thursday, May 11, where they lost 3-0.

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The Cougars’ Matthew Carvalho (left) and a Westview Freedom Academy defender chase the ball as it bounces towards the sideline during the first half of a WECSSAA 1A senior boys soccer semifinal match at Cardinal Carter Wednesday, May 10.

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Left - The Lightning’s Melissa Redekop catches a pop fly to complete the top of an inning during a WECSSAA girls slopitch match against the Sandwich Sabres Thursday, May 11 at UMEI. The Lightning earned their first win of the season in an 11-9 decision.

Below - Emma Bedal of the Lightning slides safely into third base during the bottom of an inning in WECSSAA girls slopitch action Nico Gualtieri of the Cougars heads the ball backward toward the Westview Freedom Academy net during a WECSSAA 1A senior boys soccer semifinal match at Cardinal Carter Wednesday, May 10. The visiting squad led 1-0 at the halftime break, but The Cougars responded with two goals by Thomas Saba in the second half for a 2-1 victory. Ste. Cecile hosts all 2017 WECSSAA senior boys soccer championship games, including the 1A match between the Cougars and Ste. Cecile, scheduled for Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m.

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Erie Shores 18 hole ladies golf

Twenty-five ladies of the Erie Shores 18 hole league played High Hidden Hole on Tuesday, May 9. There were many ties.

A Flight winners were Anne Badz, Lisa Fehr and Annie Pump. The B Flight winner was Brenda Ruiter. C Flight winners were Paula Hudders, Ann Johnston, Mary Lappan, Leita Vines and Cheryl Rutgers.

Chip-ins were achieved by Cheryl Rutgers, Lynda McAnally, Beth Conn, Annie Pump and Carol Quinn.

The longest putt contest was won by Jean Penner.

Church Directory ANGLICAN St. John The Evangelist 60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111 Sunday Worship Services 8:30 & 10:30 am St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Jamie Tiffin Sunday Worship 10:00 am Children’s Program during Worship

CONGREGATIONALIST Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 am

LE AMINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644 Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966 Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

MENNONITE Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391 Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734 Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727 Sunday Worship 9:45 am Summer Worship Services 10 am Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605 2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928 Sunday Worship 10:00 am South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590 Sunday Service 10:30 am Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm

NON-DENOMINATIONAL 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 Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL LakePoint Family Church 285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316 Service Sundays 9:15 am & 11 am Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504 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

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PRESBYTERIAN Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541 www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Michael’s Church 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643 Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm 3:00 pm Migrant (Spanish) St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282 Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Dutch and Wright lead Talbot Trail senior league

By Bob McLean On Tuesday, May 9th, 49 Talbot Trail senior golfers ventured out for their league round. The league thanks the outside workers for their hard work in getting the course in such great shape despite the poor weather we’ve endured so far this season. Although many golfers found the play to be very challenging, both Dutchy and Mike Wright demonstrated their outstanding golfing skills by firing masterful 38s.

Steadily improving Jamie Arquette placed second with his excellent 40. David Alexander achieved a terrific 41. Other highly commendable scores below 45 were earned by the following players: Jerry Omstead 42, Terry Scratch 43, Jim Pearson and newcomer Dave Omstead 44s.

The closest to the pin was won by Rick Epplett whose dart-like shot ended up a few feet from the pin on #9. Long putt champ, Patch, must have been delirious with delight as he saw his 20 footer sink into the hole.

A few diehards completed their games the previous week despite the cool, wet conditions. The five “d” players were Rick Epplett, Steve Longeway, Mike Wright, Larry Hughes and Al Zanuttini. Mike shot a fantastic 42 and Steve a superb 44.

Members welcome new players Bob Hatt, John Fitzpatrick Ron Hillier and Dave Omstead to the senior league. It was great to see Ron Will back to play this year.

There are 60 fully paid players signed up so far and more are expected to rejoin as the weather warms up. Please note that play will now commence pay at 9 a.m.; therefore, players should arrive at the course between 8:15 and 8:40 so the groupings can be made up. The first scramble will be held on June 20.

Golden Years golf winds up

On May 11, forty-six golfers combined for a strong total of 79 aces.

Leading the pack with 5 each were Mary Binder, Barbara Fick and Eileen McIntosh.

Dropping 4 each were Sharon Teskey and Ernie Vandenberg. Finding the bottom of the cup with 3 apiece were Pete Daudlin, Murray Hartford, Tony Hudvagner, Julia Kos, Bob Martin, Betty McManus, John Murphy and Ray Thibert. Chipping in with 2 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Jack Gisi, Wanda Hayes, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Bob McWilliam, Moe Scratch, Mark Sweet and Rose Taylor. Managing 1 each were Jim Allan, Murray Cascadden, Ron Fick, Gary Honey, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Faith Reidy, Al Rutter, Barry Sweet, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward and Bryon Walker.

An excellent score of 16 over 9 holes was delivered by Eileen McIntosh and Julia Kos. Recording 17 each were Barb Fick, Bob McWilliam, Mary Binder, Laurie Hylton, Bob Martin and Bryon Walker. Managing 18 were Bill Taylor, Barry Sweet (2), Barb Fick, Tony Hudvagner (2), Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey, Rose Taylor, Murray Hartford (2), Eileen McIntosh (2), Bill Ward, Andy Orsini, Bryon Walker and Tom Hyatt.

A superb score of 34 over 18 holes was crafted by Eileen McIntosh, with Barb Fick close on her heels at 35. They were followed by Barry Sweet and Laurie Hylton with 36. Rose Taylor, Andy Orsini, Julia Kos and Bryon Walker each carded 37, while Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey, Murray Hartford, Bob Martin and Marie Lasi contributed 38.

Barry Sweet led the pack for 36 holes with 75, followed by Laurie Hylton with 76, and Bob McWilliam, Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Eileen McIntosh and Bryon Walker with 77.

Taking home first place was Team Queens with 233 (Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi).

Nailing down second place with 235 was Team Jacks (Laurie Hylton, Mary Binder, Bob Martin). There was a tie for third place with 237 by Team Aces (Art Sweet, Mark Sweet, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor) and Team 14 (Bill Mayville, Al Rutter, Bryon Walker).

The Golden Years golf league’s final day of the 2016-2017 season was capped off by their annual banquet. Mike Binder treated those assembled to his accordion renditions of many favourite tunes. The league appreciates the support of Helix throughout the year and at the banquet.

The 2017-2018 season will kick off Thursday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m.

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Paul Denter’s 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan.

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Paul Denter is secretary for the Early Ford V8 Club Regional Group #149 (Southern Ontario): “My 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan is the earliest Cosmopolitan known to exist. It’s car number 30 off the line. It was finished about 7:20 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 1950. I purchased the car in September of 1990 in Seattle, Washington, and drove it 3,700 miles home in 7 days.

“There were adventures on the way, including the day I ran into severe rain in Minnesota and the generator failed. Somehow, I ended up in Floodwood, a town not on the map I was following. I managed to get the car into a little local truck repair place. A very nice fellow, Clark Felnor, tried to fix the generator without success.

“It was growing dark and Clark suggested I stay at the local motel just down the street.

A short couple of blocks away, I spotted the Star Dust Motel. The main house was an old Victorian-style three-storey place. The elderly lady that ran the motel walked me behind the house to a row of five attached rooms. When she opened the door, it was a time warp.

With no telephones in the rooms, she kindly allowed me to use her home phone to call my wife in Toronto. I was in a state of panic. Helen calmed me down and said she would see what she could do. What, I couldn’t imagine, could she do in Toronto?

“Not an hour later, the little hotel keeper knocked on my door to tell me that my wife was on the phone. Helen informed me that there was a generator at a New Holland dealer, who was willing to open the shop on a Sunday morning, not 30 miles away, if I could have someone go get it. Well, my first question was how did you do that? Being ever resourceful, she tells me that she called the Minnesota State Police, told them the pickle I was in and they called around to see where a generator might be available. Clark came to the rescue again and with his brother retrieved the generator and installed it so that I could be on my way again.

“My favourite activity with the car is attending the annual Motor Muster at the Henry Ford in Dearborn (formerly the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village) where my car is the only car of its kind on display.

And I also enjoy touring the car with my fellow members of the Early Ford V8 Club

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Leamington Half Century Centre, May 8: North/South - 1st Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 2nd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran, 3rd Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash.

East/West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Moira Escott and Derek Parry. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, May 10: 1st Buddy Ellwood and Joyce Stewart, 2nd Sandy and Joyce Gammie, 3rd John and Dorothy McGregor, 4th George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lions Hall in Kingsville.

Harrow Bridge Club, May 11: North/South - 1st Joyce and Sandy Gammie, 2nd Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 3rd Helen Jenner and Jenny Cornwall. East/West - 1st Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 2nd Frieda Birch and Jan Cooper, 3rd Morley Hofer and Elaine Mowat. Bridge is each Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD YARD SALES

FOR RENT

COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

280 Sherk St. Leamington • 2 bedroom apt. on ground floor & 1 bedroom apts. available • Renovated, convenient location, near shopping, sports complex and Seacliff Park.

• Secure entry and manager on site.

519-326-0320

ERIE APARTMENTS 137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available.

2nd & 3rd floor.

13th month free.

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Call 519-791-1972

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

WANTED/BUY/SELL WANTED TO BUY. Antiques, estates, costume jewellery, gold, sterling, coins, tools, clocks, toys. We buy it all.

Free appraisals. Cash on the spot. Call 519-727-8894. ja18-my31

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OLD JEWELLERY AND COINS - Buying all jewellery gold, sterling, some costume, windup watches. All coins, Canada, USA, World.

Wednesday, June 14, Senior Expo, Kingsville Arena, Jasperson Ave. 48 years experience. House calls available. Dan W. Jones, 519-733-6296. 19-TFC. my10-jn7 ______________________

PLEASE RECYCLE!

MOVING YARD SALE. Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, starting at 9:00 a.m.

37 Askew St., Leamington.

New and antique items. my17 ______________________ ANNUAL STREET SALE on Erie Glen Crescent, Leamington.

Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Off Robson Road east of the marina.

Follow the signs. Something my17 for everyone. ______________________ MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Baby girl clothes NB-6 months, girls 24 months size 4, baby boy NB-2T (way cheaper than the second hand stores. Come stock up!)

Lots of great baby gear Graco swing, Mamaroo, Boba Wrap, never used sit & stand stroller, bibs, blankets, toys, kids slide and way more. Many household items as well. 111 Little Street South, Wheatley. Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20 - 8:00 my17 a.m. - ??. ______________________ YARD SALE - NO JUNK Huge Yard Sale. Sandy Lake Subdivision, 13 Carter Ave., Leamington.

Friday to Monday, May 19 - 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rain date May 26, 27 & 28). New flower arrangements, tablecloths, new glassware sets, Christmas Decor, dishes, lights, knick knacks, men’s, ladies & kids clothing, costume jewellery, designer purses & shoes, designer clothing & accessories, cocktail dresses, fancy long dresses, blankets, household items, small appliances, hardware. Many items too my17 numerous to mention. ______________________

4th Annual

GIANT YARD & BAKE SALE

Sun Parlour Curling Club 55 Seacliffe Dr. E., Leamington

SATURDAY, MAY 27TH Rain or shine!

Massive amounts of items for sale at amazingly low prices: clothes for the whole family, furniture, appliances, sports equipment, tools, toys, books, games, camping gear, home decor, dishes, etc. Also serving BBQ lunch. All proceeds to our Junior Curling Fund.

HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE - Private - 3 bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave, deck, fire pit, large backyard, garage - all included. 3 Maynard St., Leamington.

Open House Sunday June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For private showing call 226345-2628. Priced to sell at my17 $125,000.

AUCTIONS

NOTICES

Legacy Auctions AUCTION - SUNDAY, MAY 21 PREVIEW 8:30 AM • AUCTION 9:00 AM Auction & Estate Services • Consignments Packaging & Moving Services • Appraisals We Purchase Estates & Coins

194 Erie St. N., Leamington • 519.322.4427 www.legacyauctions.net OFFICE HOURS: MON. - FRI. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT

HUGE AUCTION SALE

Estate of Ray Bechard Plus 3 Other Estates ST. SIMON & ST. JUDE PARISH HALL, 267 Meunier St., Belle River

MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017 (Victoria Day) Preview 8:00 a.m. • Auction 9:00 a.m.

Go to website for pictures and more information

www.murrayknappauctions.com Terms: cash, or cheque with proper I.D. Not responsible for accidents day of sale.

Auctioneer: Murray Knapp 519-727-8894

PUBLIC AUCTION Old Fashioned Auctions Sunday, May 21

14 Orange St., Leamington

Preview 8:30 am • Jewellery 9:30 am • Auction 10:00 am

226-344-8741 • 226-344-1732

............. Antiques, Collectables & More .............

oldfashionedauctions@yahoo.ca COMING UP

SERVICES

BAKE SALE & LUNCH BBQ - Saturday, May 27. Bake sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

BBQ 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven. my17 All are welcome. ______________________

PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jolene at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical servtf ice, 519-398-9098. ______________________

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Weekly Specials $16 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-733ja6-tf 9081 (bar). ______________________ PASTA DINNER - FRIDAY, May 19, 5:00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington. In support of St. John's ministry, bring your family, friends and appetite to enjoy a home cooked meal of pasta, salad, roll and dessert. Adults $10, children 5-10 $5, under 5 free. Take-outs available. my17 Call 519-326-3111. ______________________

READ THE SUN ONLINE

southpointsun.ca

Dr. Brian E.

Adamson 24 Oak St. East

LEAMINGTON

519-326-8413 Eye examinations by appointment PERSONALS HI. MY NAME IS RICHARD. I’m 38 and I’m looking for a nice wonderful lady to go out with. I’m looking for someone who is honest, nice, kind, has a good heart and is understanding. For more information about me please contact me at 519-329-0455 ap19-my31 or text me. ______________________

countyofessex.ca

Notice to Property Owners – Destroy Weeds

Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands, within the County of Essex, are destroyed

by June 30, 2017 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.

K. Daniel Newman, Weed Inspector 1941 Road 4 East RR2 Kingsville Ontario N9Y 2E5 Phone: 519-326-8691 x 1901 Fax: 519-326-7540 Email: dnewman@countyofessex.on.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Greenhouse Labour Positions Available Wage: $11.43 per hour Full Time Employment 40+ Hours a Week Duties include Crop Work, Picking, Winding, etc.

Fast paced environment,repetitive tasks, handling heavy boxes, bending, kneeling, attention to detail.

Must have own transportation.

Please send resume to: employment@wpgreenhouses.ca GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC Services accepting resumes in all areas: Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Administration.

Submit by - Drop in: 238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632. mr15-my31 ______________________ GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays.

Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment.

Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. my10-jn28

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Classifieds Work!

Place Your Ad Today!

519-398-9098

Mastronardi Produce Now hiring for

WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Shippers/Receivers Inbound Coordinators Inventory Clerks

Apply online: www.sunsetgrown.com or fax resumes to: 519-326-8569

JC FRESH FARMS

& greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labor Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

Hours vary on production.

Minimum Wage.

Please Fax resume to 519-733-8059.

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Will consider apprentice.

• Competitive wages and benefits.

Fax resume to: 519-326-6567 Or drop off in person at: Sturgeon Woods RV & Marine, 1129 Mersea Road C, Point Pelee Drive, Leamington

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for the

Job opening at a busy RV Dealership for an

RV TECHNICIAN/ AUTO MECHANIC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PART TIME OUTDOOR HELP NEEDED

At Talbot Trail Golf Club.

Two days a week.

Must be capable of physical work.

Leave resume at the clubhouse.

• • • NOW HIRING •• • Leamington GM is looking for SALES ASSOCIATES Please apply in person to 108 Erie Street North.

You will need to bring your resume with references.

Please allow a half hour to sit and have a quick introduction.

Please ask for Cindy Garant when you come in.

FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION OF

FABRICATOR/ GENERAL LABOURER Wages negotiable. Willing to train the right candidate.

Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca

790 TALBOT TRAIL, WHEATLEY

We are currently seeking an

We are seeking

We Are Recruiting….

SUMMER STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 10+ GENERAL LABOURERS / FORK LIFT DRIVERS / CRANE OPERATORS • Applicants must have experience in an Industrial/Mfg environment • Must be willing to train in Overhead Crane & Forklift Operation • Will work in shipping, production and in various G/L duties in the plant. *LY[PÄJH[PVU :HML[` [YHPUPUN WYV]PKLK (SS ZOPM[Z H]HPSHISL HUK TH` IL HISL [V HJJVTTVKH[L ZOPM[ preferences :[HY[PUN HZ ZVVU HZ WVZZPISL 7VZ[ ZLJVUKHY` LK\JH[PVU NP]LU WYLMLYLUJL • Full time permanent opportunities available :\TTLY Z[\KLU[Z ^VYR \U[PS :LW[LTILY • Must have own transportation - plant located in Harrow • $15.00 per hour APPLY WITH RESUME & REFERENCES IN CONFIDENCE TO: jobs@goudreaupersonnel.com Fax: 519-977-0300 www.goudreaupersonnel.com

GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES • Compensation is $12.00/hr • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

PART-TIME FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Knowledge of Sage 50/Simply Accounting an asset.

Wages negotiable based upon experience.

Please forward resume in person to: 229 Talbot St. W. Leamington between the hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Or by email to: leamingtonglass@bellnet.ca

Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd. is looking for:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS • Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.

• Salary: $11.43 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job.

Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290

Greenhouse Worker RESPONSIBILITIES: • Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting • Checking quality of harvested produce • Other duties as assigned WORK CONDITIONS: • Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods • Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail • Working at heights, hot environment WAGE AND HOURS: • 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays • Wage: 11.43/hour, seasonal, full time Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

Full Time Packing/Grading Staff JOB DETAILS: • Full-time permanent • Monday to Saturday • Wage based on experience. • Healthcare Benefits RESPONSIBILITIES: • Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads • Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications • Maintain a sanitized and organized department that meets all food safety requirements • Respect all other employees and work in a professional manner at all times projecting a good company image • Work in various positions at the required speed of service and with the desired sense of urgency • Other duties as assigned • Ability to work in the greenhouse as required • Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity • Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes • Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays • Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

GENERAL LABOUR Nature Fresh Farms is continuously looking to fill 15 permanent full time (40 hours per week or more) positions for General Labour at $11.43/hour; starting immediately.

Job Description: Variation of greenhouse and warehouse duties, including but not limited to packing, planting, string tying, pruning, de leafing, twisting, clipping, picking, sorting, picking, crop clean out, bio control and machine operating.

You will have the potential to earn piece rate if production level is high in some areas, however will earn no less than minimum wage.

Please note climates can be very warm and hours will vary, must be available Monday-Saturday.

Uniforms can be a requirement (in some areas) and will be provided by the company. Weekly cleaning costs will apply to employee which varies between $7.00-10.00 depending on the style. Safety shoes are mandatory.

Only a 10 Minute Drive from Staples, Comber, Wheatley and Essex

Experience is an asset, however if the candidate shows commitment and potential we are willing to train.

“There is a sign you will see when you walk into Orangeline Farms that says: “Our people make a difference” I love the camaraderie that is formed with co-workers. I love that teamwork is encouraged. Staff here is friendly and approachable. For me, this is what makes Orangeline Farms an AmaZing place to work”.

Susanne Thiessen

Please apply by phone: 519-326-8603, fax: 519-326-6356, in person at: 634 Mersea Road 7 or submit your resume via indeed submission.

Recruiters, please don’t respond to this advertisement.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends $11.43 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own.

Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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