Southpoint Sun April 24, 2013

Leamington will have organizational review

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

In a recorded vote, Leamington Council approved sending out a Request for Proposals to consultants for an Organizational Review of the Corporation.

CAO Bill Marck presented his proposed terms of reference to Council Monday night, April 22, pointing out that it was essential in his opinion that everyone be clear what was expected from the consultants, and so his report included not only a discussion of what the purpose of the review was, but also the specific terms to be addressed in the responses, and the people responsible for reviewing the proposals and making a recommendation to Council (himself, Mayor Paterson, and Councillor MacDonald).

Councillor Rick Atkin led the discussion with questions about the specific way charges would be handled if Council determined that more work was needed in a specific area than had been agreed upon, and whether or not the consultants would be expected to ‘think outside the box’ or merely evaluate organization based on the model that is currently in place. “I think this is a move in the right direction.” He also added, “I honestly don’t think $30,000 is enough,” said Atkin.

Councillor MacDonald was in support of this initiative, stating, “By starting this now we can see it through to the finish.” (and not have to leave it to a newly-elected Council to review after the term of the current Council is over.)

Deputy-Mayor Wright, who asked for a recorded vote, made it clear that it was still his opinion that the review should not be started until a new CAO is hired and prepared to spend the years it may take to implement changes. Also voting against the review was Councillor Verbeke, who had concerns: hiring a consultant — in his opinion there are simply too many times that consultants are hired, draining funds that could be better used elsewhere, whether or not the report would actually be implemented, or simply gather dust on a shelf as some previous consulting reports have.

Since all other members of Municipal Council voted in favour of the project, it is expected that the RFP will go out very shortly and will close around the end of May.

Autism walk-a-thon well attended

By Bryan Jessop

A few more steps have been taken locally to spread awareness of autism.

Co-organizers Ann Obeid Diab and Paula LaSala Filangeri held the first annual Walk It Up For Autism walk-a-thon Sunday, April 21 and despite chilly wind-driven temperatures, were greeted by well over 200 supporters who took part in the event. The walk was part of a series of local events organized in support of April as Autism Awareness Month.

The walk-a-thon — a first of its kind in Leamington — was hosted by the Leamington Marina, the start and end point of a five-kilometre march that began on Robson Road before proceeding north on Cherry Lane. After a short eastward jaunt along Seacliff Drive, participants headed north on Danforth Avenue before turning west on Carolina Woods Crescent/ Pulford Avenue. The westerly walk took them across Erie Street South before turning left/south on Sherk Street, left/east on Seacliff Drive and south along Cherry Lane en route to the return to the Marina.

The walk-a-thon began at 10 a.m. and took approximately two hours for most supporters to complete. Many participants donned ‘Keep Calm and Light It Up Blue’ shirts, created in support of World Autism Awareness Day, April 2.

Before and after the walk, snacks and refreshments were provided courtesy of Freshco stores in Leamington and Windsor, Lakeside Bakery and Leamington’s Real Canadian Super Store.

“We’re so overwhelmed by the response we’ve seen here today,” said Obeid Diab, who has a son who was diagnosed with autism.

This year’s walk for Autism was not a fundraiser, although the co-organizers noted that changes will be in store for next year.

“This is all about implementing awareness and community spirit,” said LaSala Filangeri, a speech language pathologist. “We’d like to see the increase in programs in local communities. Next year might change. We wanted to see the response for this year

first, which looks amazing.”

Obeid Diab and LaSala Filangeri have been organizing ‘Light It Up Blue’ events throughout the area during the month of April in conjunction with the municipalities of Leamington and Kingsville, including a flag-raising ceremony with Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos. The duo also offered suggestions to local schools for in-house activities to promote autism awareness. Both explained that response from these schools has been outstanding. Support for Walk It Up For Autism was obtained through messages posted on a Facebook page as well as word of mouth. The two organizers began sending out invitations to the walk in January of this year.

The owners of the Leamington Court Residence at 1 Henry Street have requested permission to expand the use of their retirement home to temporarily house 60 longterm care beds and 58 retirement beds with no expansion to the existing 41 parking spaces.

The facility was originally developed as an 80-bed retirement home. The report to Council explains that “in 2006 the Municipality acknowledged that the site accommodated 96 beds on-site with 40 parking spaces together with one barrier free space. The site has been developed to its capacity and no further spaces can be provided onsite.”

As everybody living in the vicinity of the home knows, parking is the key problem. The report points this out: “The type of bed does not determine the ratio of parking spaces to be provided. Under the parking requirements of Section 4.38 of the Zoning By-law the site must provide one parking space for every two beds. Based on the number of beds accommodated on-site 59 parking spaces plus two barrier free spaces should be provided on-site. The site requires an additional 19 parking spaces, plus one barrier free space.”

Nonetheless, administration recommended that the request go to a public meeting to receive public opinion, and Council agreed, even though they demonstrated that they were aware of the parking problems being created already in the Pulford/Henry area.

Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright was of the opinion that the usual limit of within 400 feet of the property to be personally notified of the meeting should be extended since the problem extends along Pulford and along Henry more than that distance. The meeting will be advertised, but there was no promise to notify beyond the minimum distance required

by law.

Representatives of the owners present at the meeting were asked no questions by Council. After the matter had been approved for a public meeting and they had left the Council chambers, local media inquired wheth-

er or not any attempt had been made to perhaps purchase an abutting residential property and convert it to the needed parking. The answer was no, although apparently Leamington Court does have an arrangement to use some parking spaces for staff near the rear of Shoppers Drug Mart.

Miscellaneous Council Items

• A letter to Council from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture was at each Council member’s place, so the Clerk was asked if Council was expected to deal with it. Brian Sweet informed Council that he had not placed the correspondence before Council members, was unaware of it until they were, and that Council could do as they wish. The letter was from Mark Balkwill, President of the Federation, expressing strong opposition to any taxation changes for greenhouse operations.

• Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright inquired about the Municipal Policy concerning street signs advising drivers to go slowly because of children playing. He was told by the Director of Community Services that such signs are available, but must be paid for by those requesting them (since they are not legally required regulatory signs like speed limit, or no heavy trucks signs).

• Councillor Hilda MacDonald expressed hope that the Chamber would re-consider the decision to change the day of the Tomato Festival Parade to Sunday. She wanted people to know that this was not and is not a Council decision, and its potential to, for example, disrupt church services along the route is not Leamington Council’s doing.

• Mayor John Paterson mentioned that he had met recently with the Administrator of Leamington District Memorial Hospital and made the cryptic comment that it may be necessary in the future for Council to add their support for the hospital in matters to do with the Local Integrated Health Network. He had no details to give, but his comment certainly grabbed everyone’s attention.

Tribute fundraiser scheduled for gazebo project

“Show

The Love”

By Bryan Jessop

Causes near and dear to the heart of renowned Leamington musician Dale Butler will be supported with music that came from the heart of the same individual.

A live music fundraiser simply dubbed “Show The Love” will make its way to the Leamington Marina pavilion Friday, May 24 in support of a new gazebo to be built — also at the marina — for future musical events.

A yet-to-be announced line -up of musicians will take to the pavilion stage, each performing a couple songs written and recorded by Butler himself.

Proceeds raised by the event will be used to cover a portion of the estimated $20,000 needed to build the gazebo, a project Butler himself is ambitious to see come to fruition. While the municipality of Leamington will step forward to pay for about 75 per cent of the gazebo for the 2014 budget year, Butler has already raised $1,275 of the

Show The Love tickets available at:

• The Lesson Lounge Leamington,

• Rebel Cowboy Music, Kingsville

• Thomson Guardian Pharmacy, Leamington

• The Discount Party Store, Wheatley.

additional $5,000 needed for the project. If Show Me

The Love raises more than the balance needed for the gazebo, surplus funds will support The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place renovations and upgrades — another project Butler has been involved with since its launch.

A core group of six to eight individuals responsible for organizing the Bank Theatre’s monthly Friday Night Music Series had been meeting to discuss a tribute event for Butler for several weeks when John Moran and Rick Latam presented the idea of “Show The Love” — a catch phrase Butler is known to use on a frequent basis.

“It just kind of snowballed from there,” said Ursula Tiessen, one of the Friday Night Music Series representatives. “We called a meeting about it and basically said ‘let’s do it’.”

The Bank Theatre was briefly discussed as a possible venue for Show The Love, but it was quickly

decided that its current 100-spectator capacity was insufficient. With grant money secured, Bank Theatre representatives and volunteers are working towards raising the funds necessary to modify the 10 Erie St. South building for accommodating larger crowds.

Tickets for Show The Love will sell for $15 apiece and are available at The Lesson Lounge in Leamington, Rebel Cowboy Music in Kingsville, Thomson Guardian Pharmacy in Leamington and The Party & Discount Store in Wheatley.

The Marina pavilion is suitable for an audience of up to 500 people, a sum Tiessen hopes to meet with advance ticket sales. If tickets are still available just prior to the event, they will be sold at the gate on May 24. The show is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

While final details are being mapped out, Latam and Moran are in the process of recruiting performers to take the stage for Show

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The Love. Depending on how many are able to get involved with the show, performers may also be able to play their own music or cover songs.

“It was great to see how excited he was about the idea,” Tiessen said of Butler’s reaction to the proposal.

It is estimated that construction of the gazebo will be completed some time next year. The structure will be located on the grasscovered clearing north of and between the pergola and play area. Butler is currently working with the municipality in determining the gazebo’s size. A surface area of 20’ x 20’ is being considered, but specific dimensions have not yet been decided on.

“It has the potential to become a good community project,” Tiessen noted, adding that if successful, the fundraiser may become an annual event. “There are a lot of people in the community who do a lot for the music scene.”

Living in a thankless world?

I’m really beginning to think that the most over-used phrase in the retail sector is “you’re welcome”.

As I’m sure most people do, when I purchase something from a retailer, restaurant or coffee shop, as I receive my change I always say thank you. But more and more, I’m the one to say it first, and it’s often responded to with a polite “you’re welcome”.

And it’s not just retail. I see it seeping into offices and gas stations too.

It’s become a real battle of wills between me and random cashiers all over the county. I’ve gotten so I will wait until the last second to utter my thanks for their service, just to see if they’ll say it first. It’s like a pair of teenagers waiting the other one out to see who will say “I love you” first. Hey, I can see if they do something out of the ordinary for me, or answer a question about something. My beef is with those places where I’m handing over my cash to them for a product or service. Shouldn’t it be them who is thankful for my business?

Think about it.

Wouldn’t it sound strange if I got my coffee and said “you’re welcome” to the drive-thru person?

I guess it’s one of those things in life, like many others, that has gone by the wayside.

I’d estimate that at least half of the cashiers, receptionists and attendants I encounter these days give me the good old “you’re welcome” more often than I get a thank you.

I have to believe it wasn’t that way not that long ago. So what has changed?

Is it a societal shift or just another shortcut we, as humans, take to make life easier?

My faith in humanity was restored recently when I went shopping at a popular meat store near my place and every employee in the place on a busy Saturday afternoon said hello and asked if they could help me find anything. I got to the cashier and was greeted with a big smile and a huge “thanks for coming” as she handed me my change. Although I was temped to say “you’re welcome”, I said my thanks and exited with my pork tenderloin and chicken breasts in hand. Contrast that with a trip the same week to a local shack

that used to sell radios where I was looking for an almostextinct blank cassette tape. The young lady working there acted very much like I was bothering her, pointed to a far corner of the store, all without making any eye contact at all. When I checked out and handed her the money, there was no thank you and this time, not even a “you’re welcome”. Must have been a bad day I guess.

It seems the days of retailers, or at least their employees being thankful for your business, are fading away and that’s a shame.

Don’t get me wrong. It’s not everyone or everywhere, but it’s growing. We often don’t notice, but it’s there in many

places. The next time you buy something, take note of what they say. You should be thanked every time, but often you aren’t.

I spent over five years in the retail sector when I was fresh out of high school and we had one phrase drilled into our head and that was “the customer is always right”.

Maybe, for the new generation, the phrase should be “the customer is always thanked”.

First Community For Doctors award presented Dr. Alexandrea Gow was awarded the first

Community for Doctors award for family medicine residents who intend on practicing family medicine in the Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley or Harrow area at the Schulich School of Medicine Associate Dean’s ‘Award of Excellence’ evening on April 15th at the Caboto Club. Community for Doctors is a committee of volunteers dedicated to retaining and attracting physicians in our area. Frank Ricci, the chair of the committee presented a plaque and a $1000 to cheque to Dr. Alex Gow the first ever recipient. The award will be given annually to a resident who successfully completes the residency program in family medicine, and who intends on practicing in this area.

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MCC meat canner in Leamington Apr. 29-May 2

The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) mobile canner is once again making its way through Leamington. This will be the 15th year of canning in Leamington, and the committee is very excited to be canning chicken again this year. They plan to can approximately 30,000 pounds of chicken. The canned meat will be sent to countries in need.

The H.J. Heinz Grading Station on Sherk Street will be the site for this event, which will run from April 29 to May 2.

The Meat Canner-Leamington committee is made up of people from local churches, including Catholic, Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Mennonite, Pentecostal and United. The project is completely funded by donations from local individuals, churches and businesses.

Qualified canner operators supervise 600 volunteers, from over 30 different churches and high schools in Essex and Kent counties as they stir, put the chicken into cans, wash, and hand label the finished cans.

Meat is a high source of protein, which is a missing component in so many diets overseas. Some of the meat that was canned in Leamington last year was sent to Bosnia, Haiti and North Korea. It has not been confirmed yet as to where this year’s cans will be going.

Donations are gratefully accepted at the Mennonite Savings and Credit Union in Leamington.

The mobile canner has been in operation in the United States since 1946 and in Canada since 1997.

Leamington man creates Alzheimer’s video

By Bryan Jessop

Paying tribute to the countless number of individuals caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s may seem like a daunting task, but Leamington’s Bakhus Saba has found a way.

On the evening of Wednesday, March 27, a four-minute, 11-second video was released on Facebook in conjunction with the American-based group www.usagainstalzeimer’s. org to honour family members providing care to family members affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The video is presented as an online book with a photo of an Alzheimer’s/dementia patient and their caregiving family members on each left page and a story written by those

caregivers on each right page. The idea was created and carried out by Bakhus Saba, himself a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient, his mother Annie Saba. Saba, along with local musicians John and Michele Law, wrote ‘Still A Child’ in 2011, following Saba’s care for his mother and her placement to the Leamington Mennonite Home long term care facility. The video’s photos and stories are accompanied by Still A Child, sung by John Law.

Bakhus received writeups and photos from the family caregivers of 17 Alzheimer’s patients hailing from Canada, the United States and three from Great Britain. American stories and photos came from Cal-

ifornia, New Mexico, Texas, Florida and Tennessee while Canadian entries are from Leamington, Windsor and Ottawa.

“There are a lot of interesting stories being told here,” said Bakhus, who plans to put the video on DVD. “The big thing about this video is to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s. We need to look at this a lot closer. Political leaders and the public alike need to do something on a larger scale to help.”

The efforts to create the video began when Saba posted a Facebook message in November of last year asking for the families of Alzheimer’s patients to submit their photos and stories. Video editing, done by Andre Deplonty of Leaming-

ton, began in early February and took approximately 40 hours to complete.

“I was looking for a younger person to do the work,” explained Saba of the 24-year-old Deplonty. “He did a great job.”

Saba’s video pays homage to the family volunteer caregivers of Alzheimer’s as well as the patients themselves, both deceased and living.

“One of the big things it depicts is loss and how it affects family members,” Saba explained of the video.

The video has also been posted on YouTube, where it can be viewed at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =mj_2Q9jzmlE&feature=y outu.be.

The American website has also launched a campaign to collect 2,500 or more signatures for a petition to present to the White House in Washington D.C., challenging the U.S. government to do its part in eradicating Alzheimer’s by the year 2020. Saba notes that now is as important a time as any to pay special attention to Alzheimer’s as 365,000 people per year from 2011 to 2030 in the U.S. alone will turn 65 years

of age. In Canada, an estimated 500,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia — one in 11 over the age of 65 suffers from the disease.

Family caregivers in Canada

provide unpaid care valued at roughly $5 billion. An estimated 43 per cent of these caregivers are between 45 and 54 years of age, balancing careers and other family responsibilities.

Lawnrolling, Dethatching, Seeding, Fertilizing, Sprinkler Systems, Flower

Point Pelee “rocks”

By C. Lloyd Brown-John

“Walking the beach at Point Pelee offers you insights into the geological history of Canada going back at least 450 million years.” And that opening remark began the great Point Pelee Beach Rocks and Pebbles ElderCollege course on Tues. Apr. 9.

“What was the most exciting rock you found on the beach at Point Pelee?” asked one of the course participants of park staff. To which he replied, “I think it was a well worn piece of basaltic lava dating back, easily, over 1 million years.”

ElderCollege’s Point Pelee Rocks course was the discovery playground for 28 eager course participants who learned not only about the Earth’s early origins some 3.8 billion years ago, but also about the development of two massive mountain ranges which once dominated the southern skyline, oceans and salty inland seas, and glaciers running rampant across the land.

The object of the ElderCollege course was to offer participants an opportunity to learn about the origins of so many of those beautiful rocks scattered about Point Pelee’s beaches. Rocks ranging from volcanic lava to igneous rocks from deep within the earth to metamorphic rocks created by heat and pressure to the shales, sandstones and even the fossils along the beach.

With the help of Point Pelee National Park’s staff – Jenny Kehoe who helped put the program together and Sanjay Tewari who supplied the background on glaciers and their impact upon our region – the course included rock displays, rock identification and then the field trip to the beach to search for unusual rocks and their distant origins.

There was also a remarkable teaching tool – a Boston cream pie – used to illustrate the basic geological layering of Ontario. The pies eventually had to be sacrificed to course participants and they joyfully ate their way through the Ar-

chean and Proterozic epoch 3.8 to 1.5 billion years ago, the Paleozoic-Sedimentary limestone epoch just a mere 600 to 350 million years ago (the cream layer), the Pleistocene-glacial epoch a trifling 2.5 million to 12,000 years ago, and then the current or last 10,000 years of landscaping and human occupation and civilization (the delicious chocolate icing). Point Pelee and Lake Erie more or less began in that last 350 million years when limestone sediments were laid down in inland seas. Later, when the Laurentide Glacier rolled as far south as the Ohio River at the beginning of the first of many ice ages, the actual basin of the lake was scooped and all that clay and sand in Essex County was laid down by all the glaciers.

This was a very educational ElderCollege course offered by Point Pelee National Park.

ElderCollege courses are available in a wide range of fields, from lawn bowling to Leamington history, Shakespearean plays, music, religion and even a hands-on pipe organ course. ElderCollege is currently offering numerous courses in Leamington, Kingsville and Harrow and is seeking new ideas and new volunteers for courses for the fall 2013 semester. Anyone interested in taking a course or in offering a short course, can contact Catherine Fettes at Canterbury ElderCollege 519-253-3000 ext. 4944 or check out the website www. uwindsor.ca/canterbury/eldercollege

Growing sunflowers

The first step to growing sunflowers takes place in early spring, just after the last frost. To germinate the seeds, simply use a Ziploc plastic bag and a wet paper or cloth towel, keeping the towel moist but not dripping wet. Your seeds will germinate in 7-10 days.

In the back yard...

If you germinate your seeds directly in the ground, you should plant the seeds approximately 12-18 inches apart depending on the flower size and height. For best results, soak the seeds in water overnight before planting.

Sunflower roots produce a toxin that will inhibit the growth of other plants, so it is best to plant them in separate areas or in containers to avoid problems. Planting sunflowers in a circular pattern will allow the plants to be tied to each other for better support as they mature, and also makes for a better show of colour during the summer.

Next decide on the location in your garden, keeping in mind that this plant will be the tallest of all your plants. Sunflowers require lots of sunlight and protection from strong winds.

Average watering is required, making sure the plant does not dry out during the last 20 days of maturity. In order to grow a healthy seed pod, sunflowers will require plenty of water.

For the best flower production, make sure to use fertilizer with low nitrogen content that is easily noted by the first number on the fertilizer container (example 10-15-10), with 10 being the nitrogen percentage.

Your sunflowers will mature in 80-90 days. During this time, protect the seed pods from birds and squirrels by covering with a cheese cloth or a light mesh bag. Use an old pair of pantyhose during the last 2-3 weeks before harvest time.

You will know when the sunflowers are ready to harvest when the heads begin to droop and turn yellowbrown on their backs.

For dried flowers, cut the stalks at the desired length and hang upside down in a dark dry place.

For seeds, cut the flower heads off leaving 3-4 inch stems, and hang the pods in a dry location. When the seeds are dry, rub them from the pod and rinse them in a colander and dry them before storing in an airtight container. It is very important to make sure the seeds are completely dry as they will start to germinate or mold will start, and you will end up with rotten seeds.

To roast your seeds, soak them for 24 hours in salty water (1/3 cup of salt in 2 quarts of water), dry the seeds and spread them on a flat cookie sheet, then roast for 30-40 minutes at 300ºF. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Leaving the flower pods to go to seed will attract many different birds during the fall and winter. Hanging the seed pods in the evergreen trees will allow the smaller birds to enjoy the seeds without the danger of predator attacks.

Growing and harvesting sunflowers is a great way to introduce your family to outdoor gardening while creating a healthy snack at the same time.

Ryan Wightman (age 5), mom Vanessa and brother Tyler Wightman (age 9), all members of Second Leamington Scouting, pitched in to help plant 1,800 trees in the Little River Corridor on Sunday in celebration of Earth Day.

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Money at the Marina

Leamington Council has agreed to handle cash transactions at the marina treating United States currency on a par with Canadian money. So long as the bank rate (for buying or selling U.S. dollars) is within $0.05 on the dollar, American and Canadian money will be treated as the same. If either currency takes a significant dip, administration has assured Council that they will report back immediately to ensure that neither the corporation nor our U.S. customers take an undue hit because of this policy.

This applies to the marina only, and only to cash transactions.

Security Starts May 1st

Leamington Council has awarded the contract for nighttime security at the marina to Sheprott Security Services of Hamilton. Their bid came in lower than the only other bid from the Commissionaires of Ottawa.

Included in the bid was an hourly rate that would be available to community groups (such as the South Essex Arts Association and the Tomato Festival) for security in the waterfront area.

He enjoyed skiing behind a 1951 Hudson

Bruce Williamson of Perth, ON, writes: “Hi Bill, I can imagine the write-ups you get from people recalling their foibles of youth, lessons learned, and behaviour overseen by the grace of God. Here are some of my memories.

“Before I could drive, my sister married, then purchased a used Corvair (built by GM with an air-cooled rear-mounted engine from 1960 to ’69). Her car had no reverse, the driver’s door didn’t open, and no defroster (they used defroster in a can), and the battery was often flat. We thought a good driver should learn the dynamics of a vehicle in snow by practising in a vacant lot. We wedged the front right quarter right into a snow bank. Maybe Ralph Nader was right. And did I mention it kept blowing fan belts?

Offered at 4 schools in Leamington & Kingsville. Ages 18 months - 12 years 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Subsidy available. For details call 519-733-8202 www.discoverychildcareschools.com

1951 “Step-down”

“Our ’64ish Valiant with a slant six under the hood was interesting. Mom sent me out in a blizzard to collect Granny.

‘But Mom, I don’t have a license.’ ‘That’s OK, you’re a good driver.’ Walking home from school, my sister with a load of friends stopped to pick me up. I slipped into the cockpit and began driving. The road ended at a ‘T’ intersection to a service road. The other side of the fence was the QEW. No brakes! I pushed the pushbutton into low and I believe went around the corner on two wheels, gripped in fear while the passengers were laughing, then first gear kicked in.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and

who passed away April 27, 2011 Loving memories never die as years roll on and days pass by. In our hearts the memory is kept. Of the one we love and will never forget. Sadlymissedandalways rememberedbywifeJoy andfamily.

Open House

Saturday, April 27

Upstairs at Wheatley Legion 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. to wish Jim Quick Best

We would like to invite family and friends to an Open House at Colasanti’s Hibiscus Room On May 18th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm For some sharing of stories And some birthday cake

“Grandpa’s 1965 Rambler American Classic (built in my hometown of Brampton) had ‘three on the tree.’ Anyone who has ever learned to drive a standard recalls the thrills and chills of mechanical confusion. Too much clutch and not enough throttle would lead to convulsive lurches down the road accompanied by convulsive laughter from the passengers.

“My friend’s 1951 Hudson was way cool. At over six feet, I could lie down flat in the back seat. On icy roads, we could hook under the bumper and ski behind the car. Friends called our driveway ‘the airstrip’ because of the number of vehicles you could park in it. They often commented, when driving by, all they’d see were my legs sticking out from under a vehicle.

“Pop’s first new car was a 1966 Chrysler 300 with a 383 V-8. What a motor! Sherman tank, I called it. With six fillies and two colts learning to drive on her, it covered the distance from here to the moon. I asked Dad why he didn’t get power windows. He said: ‘For a hundred bucks, you can crank.’ No ‘air’ either” I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Care Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

Amy Zuccato of the Cougars

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races against a Riverside player in an attempt

season opener at Herman with a scoreless tie, followed by a 1-1 deadlock in Walkerville two days later. Cristina Pearce scored the Cardinal Carter goal against Walkerville. The Cougars hosted Assumption on Thursday, April 18 for their fourth game of the season. Assumption won 2-0.

Leamington batter leads Notre Dame to victory

Leamington’s Keifer

Quick made the difference in a recent Division 2 College baseball game against Hillsdale, Mich.

Quick, who plays for the Tecumseh Thunder in the summer, batted in seven runs in a Monday, April 22 game against the Hillsdale Chargers en route to his Notre Dame Falcons’ 9-3 victory. His offensive performance began with a tworun single in the fourth inning, followed by a sacrifice fly in the sixth that brought in another run.

The highlight of the Falcons’ game came when Quick connected for his third homer of the season, this time with a grand slam that put the game out of reach for the hosting Chargers. Quick went two for three on the day, bringing his seasonal batting average thus far to .292 — 28 hits in 96 at bats as a freshman.

Through the season,

Quick has accumulated 14 RBIs on with 19 singles, five doubles, one triple and three home runs. He was a student at Leamington District Secondary School. Oddly enough, Keifer is not the only Quick to don a “Falcons” jersey. His brother Koddi Quick plays defense for the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s St. Catharines Falcons, who won the 2011-12 Sutherland Cup and the Golden Horseshoe Conference championships of 2011-12

and 2012-13. Previously, he played three seasons with the Leamington Flyers.

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Crows host Junior ‘B’ lacrosse game

By Bryan Jessop

The Sun County Crows Minor Lacrosse Association offered a hand in helping two Ontario Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse League rivals prepare for their 2013 seasons.

On Saturday, April 20, the SCCMLA hosted a pre-season exhibition game between OJBLL Far West Division rivals Windsor Clippers and Wallaceburg Red Devils. The teams met at Heinz Arena for a 7 p.m. tilt on Saturday in what turned out to be a 14-7 victory for Windsor.

Last season’s Red Devils finished the regular season at 13-7 to take one of eight playoff positions in the Western Conference. From there, they advanced to the conference final where they were defeated three games to two by Six Nations, the eventual provincial and national champions. The Clippers finished 2012 with a 10-10 record, narrowly missing out on a playoff appearance, as 11-9 Elora and Niagara took the last two post-season positions.

“It was the first time in my 11 years with the team that we went 10-10 and missed the playoffs,” said Clippers president and general manager Mike Soulliere.

In the Eastern Conference, the 7-13 Markham team took the eighth playoff spot.

Last season, the Clippers carried 14 rookies to become one of the youngest and most inexperienced squads in the 26-team league.

“We certainly took our lumps last year,” said Soulliere. “We hope to improve on that this year.”

The breakdown of ice-chilling machinery allowed the Clippers to take to the floor for tryouts in early March this year. The team has now filled its roster with positional players with only goaltender decisions remaining to complete the 2013 line-up. There are currently four goalies vying for two spots, including former Sun County Crow Mike Cameron, a Merlin resident. Cameron, who played in seven games with the Clippers last year for an official 2-1 record, did not play in the April 20 game in Leamington.

This year’s Windsor team will be significantly more experienced, as the roster includes only four rookies. Returning players include veteran and team captain Brendon Anger, who is also a forward with the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Wheatley Sharks. Last year, Anger finished with 33 goals and 37 assists in 20 games with the Clippers, tying for second place in team scoring.

Soulliere explained that although Wallaceburg will be playing the 2013 campaign without several key players that brought it to last year’s semi-finals, he expects the rivalry between his team and the Red Devils to be as spirited as ever.

“It doesn’t matter who they have or don’t have, it’s always a good battle,” he noted.

Saturday’s game began with a Red Devils goal after 79 seconds of play. The Clippers took over from there, scoring three before the first period ended — first at even strength, followed by a power play marker and then short-handed. Anger scored the power play goal en route to a four goal, one assist game.

Windsor continued to shine on special teams in the middle frame, starting with two short handed goals, one on a power play and then netting one during a five-onthree Red Devils advantage.

Wallaceburg bounced back from the 7-1 deficit to bring

the score to 7-5 before Windsor wrapped up second-period scoring with two at even strength.

Wallaceburg again pulled within two early in the third, but 9-7 was as close as they would get. The Clippers buried the next five, starting with another power play tally.

A total of 250 spectators attended the game with an admission of $5 per adult — children accompanied by adults received free admission.

Both teams will hold their home openers on Saturday, May 4. The Clippers will host the Guelph Regals at 7 p.m. at Forest Glade Arena while the Red Devils will take on the Spartans with a 7 p.m. start at Wallaceburg Memorial Arena.

The Clippers are the Sun County Crows junior affiliate team. Prior to the start of each season, the Crows send a group of midget-age players to Windsor to take part in Clippers tryouts. For more information on the Clippers, visit the

website www.windsorclippers.com. For more information on Sun County minor lacrosse, visit www.crowslacrosse.ca.

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UMEI vs Sandwich

The Lightning’s Noah Chacko swings to connect with a pitch against the Sandwich Sabres during a Monday, April 22 UMEI boys baseball game. The contest marked the first-ever boys baseball game for the Lightning in the WECSSAA boys league. The Sabres won the game 18-0. (SUN Photo)

“FORGIVEN/FORGOTTEN” Theatre of the Beat returns to TBT with a dramatic new play about restorative justice… Torn between compassion and their fear of the unknown, a community is thrown into turmoil upon hearing that an offender will be serving his parole in their midst. April 27 at 7:30 pm and April 28 at 3 pm. Students $10/General $12. Tickets at MSCU - 243 Erie S & Guardian Drugs (Leamington), The Party & Discount Store (Wheatley) and Mary Kathryn Ladies’ Shop (Kingsville).

COMING IN MAY

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES presents ANDREW TAVES: Join us as Andrew takes the stage on May 3rd accompanied by some great musical companions. In his folk-country style, he will perform songs from his recent album, his favorite covers and some great new material! Tickets: $10 each in Leamington at The Lesson Lounge (120 Erie S) & Guardian Drugs and in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store. Doors open at 7 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm. JUNIOR VAUDEVILLE COMES TO LEAMINGTON on May 4: A program of entertainment featuring music, dance and comedy performed by local youth. Tickets: $5. Call 519-326-8805.

Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre AGM –May 6, 7 to 9 pm at TBT. Everyone welcome!

SHOW THE LOVE! May 24 - TBT & Friends presents a tribute to Dale Butler at the Leamington Marina. Great music, bbq, licensed, silent auction and more! Tickets $15 in Leamington at The Lesson Lounge & Guardian Drugs, in Wheatley at The Party & Discount Store and in Kingsville at Rebel Cowboy.

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

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

MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE

Do you have the kind of mother who insists that she doesn’t want anything for Mother’s Day?

Surprise mom this year with a unique, timeless gift… Buy a seat in honour of your mom at The Bank Theatre! Your mom’s name will be engraved on a seat plaque for generations of audience members to see.

SPPCT is a Registered Charity and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation. Send a cheque for $1,000 to Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre, Box 434, Leamington, N8H 3W5 and be sure to include your mom’s name and your contact info. For more info, call 519-3268805.

Thank you for your support!

Golden Years mini golf

Forty-eight golfers pocketed 93 aces on April 18. Shirley Thiessen led the way with 6, followed closely by Bill Taylor and Gerald Wilkinson with 5 each. Managing 4 were Julia Kos, Marie Lasi, Frank Lasi and John Vlodarchyk. Three dropped for Iggy Arner, Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Murray Cascadden, Lloyd Honey, Allen Rutter and Moe Scratch. Sinking 2 were Cheryl Allan, Jim Allan, Barb Arner, Caroline Ascott, David Bezaire, Pete Daudlin, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse, Art Sweet, Gerrit Vriesen, Linda Walsh and Bill Ward. Rounding out the day with 1 each were Ila Ellis, Gord Ellis, Ethel Ferguson, Nancy Hill, Tom Hyatt, Doro-

thy Johnson, Cam Keith, Winnie Moore, Barbara Murphy, John Murphy, Andy Orsini, Mavis Rutter, Al Stockwell, Rose Taylor, Steve Vigh and Eleanor Wilkinson. Under ‘trivia’ we had Andy Orsini registering a 2 on 30 holes. Leading the way on 9-hole scores was 16 for both Iggy Arner and Gerald Wilkinson. Seventeen was recorded by Al Rutter, Barb Arner, Marie Lasi, Linda Walsh and Gerald Wilkinson. Managing 18 were Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward, Murray Cascadden (2), Moe Scratch, Shirley Thiessen, Bill Mayville, Linda Walsh, Frank Lasi and Winnie Moore.

Eighteen holes were completed in just 33 shots by Gerald Wilkinson, followed closely with 35 by Linda Walsh and Iggy Arner. Thirty-six was recorded by Marie Lasi and Bill Taylor, while Tom Hyatt, Andy Orsini and Frank Lasi each scored a 77.

Gerald Wilkinson led the way for 36 holes with 73, followed by Iggy Arner with 74 and Marie Lasi with 75. Bill Ward, Andy Orsini, Bill Taylor and Frank Lasi each had a 76.

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First place went to Team 14 with a 233 (Rose Taylor, Colleen Pearse, Gerald Wilkinson). Second place was secured with a 238 by Team 7 (Andy Orsini, Barb Murphy, Iggy Arner). A tie for third place with 242 was shared by Team 9 (Marie Lasi, Moe Scratch, Gord Ellis) and Team Jacks (Bill Mayville, Bill Taylor, Cheryl Allan).

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Next golf date is April 25. The year-end golf and banquet will occur on May 9. You must sign up on April 25 or May 2 to be included in the dinner.

Cardinal Carter’s Brad Bedford slides safely to first base during the bottom of the first inning in his team’s WECSSAA boys baseball home opener at Kinsmen Field against the Sandwich Sabres. The Cougars were shut out 10-0 in the Wednesday, April 17 game, where Cardinal Carter’s Denver Gyori went two for three with a single and a double. The season began two days earlier with a road game against General Amherst, who cruised by the Cougars 15-1. (SUN Photo)

County Bridge

Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Apr. 15: North/South – 1st Vi Major and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Frank Duransky. East/ West – 1st Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 2nd Ernie and Sonia Jackiw, 3rd Bob Branton and Don Franks. Games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Apr. 17: 1st – Jack Warmenhoven and Bob Branton, 2nd Anne Reffle and Shirley Plant, 3rd Shirley Morel and Win Sinclair, 4th Roger Cote and Jim Perkes. Bridge is played every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Lions Hall in Kingsville. For further info call 7384939.

Harrow Bridge Club, Thus. Apr. 18: 1st Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 2nd Helen Jenner and Jenny Cornwall, 3rd Vi Major and Marie Ellwood, 4th Doug Bertram and Don Gordon. Bridge games are played every Thursday, 7 p.m., at Harrowood.

New “Just for Moms and Babies” group in Leamington

New mothers face many challenges when they bring a baby home from the hospital. To help with the transition to motherhood, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will be holding a 5-week “Just for Moms and Babies” series in Leamington.

Mothers meet with other new mothers and share and learn from each other’s experiences. These free informal groups are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and are for mothers with new babies up to 6 months of age.

Just for Moms and Babies will meet on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00 p.m., May 7 to June 4, at the WECHU Leamington office, 215 Talbot St. E.

To register call 519-3265716 ext. 2100.

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Knox Auxiliary studies church programs being offered

The April meeting of the Margaret Ramsay Missionary Auxiliary of Knox Pres-

byterian Church was opened with a worship service led by Mary Mackay, Donna Takaki and Grace Sanders. They used Ecclesiastes 3 as the basis for their service, which tells us that there is a time for everything.

The study dealt with new Presbyterian churches that are being built at a time when some others are closing. Members were told about a church in Rockland, ON, which was started recently by offering drop-in programs for young people, Bible studies and other programs for seniors. A church was established in Keswick, ON, in 2010, and the new-

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est church in the province is the Almanarah Church in London which is primarily an Arabic Christian Community. Here they have an active Sunday school and Young People’s program.

President Norma Panton opened the business meeting by leading in repeating the purpose and a prayer. The roll call revealed 12 members in attendance. Minutes were read and approved, as well as the treasurer’s report.

Auxiliary members were reminded about the Cake by the Lake party at Camp Kintail, which will be held on June 27. At that time the new ramp will be opened that will make the beach accessible to all campers and visitors. A list of necessary supplies for the camp was read and members are encouraged to supply what they can to help in this regard.

Shelley Desnoyers reported that she had purchased the groceries for the Auxiliary’s monthly contribution to the food bank. The needs this month are tea, coffee, sugar, canned fruit, peanut butter and children’s snacks.

Get Well cards were sent to June Dicken and Jean Wales, and a 90th birthday card to Suzanne Kudrock.

Several members will be participating in worship on April 28.

The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - The WonderBroads Charitable Dragon Boat Racing Organization is a breast cancer survivor team. We invite breast cancer survivors to join us in a New Paddler event This is an opportunity to see what it is like to paddle in a dragon boat, meet the team, and learn about our community involvement. This event will take place at 11:30 a.m. Register with Cathy at 519-9727882 then meet us at the Puce Marina to join in this event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - 9:30 - 3:30 10th Annual Free Clothing Giveaway - (Spring and Summer Clothing for All Ages) Harrow United Church, 45 Munger Ave.E, Harrow. Clothing has been provided by donations through our bin program sponsored by "Keeping Kids Warm - Community Clothing Closet" and distributed by the Outreach Program at Harrow United Church. For more information contact Sheryl Findlay, 519738-6580.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting at the W.F.C.U., Erie St. S., Leamington. Everyone welcome.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 - A free community dinner will be provided at 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington for anyone in need of food and fellowship.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 - Blood Donors Needed - New Donors Welcome. We need Leamington residents to rally together because it can take many donors to help save even one hospital patient. It takes up to 5 donors a week to help someone who is in cancer treatment. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate at the Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the F. T. Sherk Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888236-6283) for information and to book your appointment WALK INS WELCOME.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 - Shooters Photography Club will meet 7:0010:00 p.m., in the Willow Room at the food court at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven. Please use west parking lot. Visit facebook.com and search Shooters Photography Club. For info contact George Schiefer at 519-733-5055 or gschiefer@cogeco.ca. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 & SATURDAY, MAY 4 - Rummage Sale at Epiphany Anglican church, 96 Main St. West, Kingsville Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am till 12 noon.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 - Leamington

Mennonite Home Auxiliary Yard & Bake Sale , 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Heritage Center, 31 Pickwick Dr.

Leamington.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 - The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association Presents A Spring Bluegrass Music Celebration from 1:30 to 5 p.m at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion Performances by association member groups such as the Fiddle Pals, Essex County Ramblers, Stay Tuned, Close Enough, Winterline and Prairie Siding & Friends. Free! Information: David Blakney 519975-2792 dblakney@mnsi.net. Larry Lott 519-727-5439. Bev MacAulay 519-776-8716. Shirley Robbins 519-254-9620

TUESDAYS, MAY 7 - JUNE 4 - Just for Moms and Babies is a free informal group that helps new moms face the challenges of a new baby, meet other new moms, and share and learn experiences. Windsor-Essex Health Unit is hosting a 5-week session, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the WECHU Leamington office, 215 Talbot St. E. Register by calling 519-326-5716

ERCA approves 2013 Action Plan and budget

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) approved its 2013 Action Plan and accompanying budget at their Board meeting on April 11.

“There are many exciting initiatives identified for this year,” enthused Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager. Projects for 2013 include a long-awaited washroom and comfort station at Holiday Beach, upgrades to the John R. Park Homestead, continued development of the Essex to Amherstburg Greenway, and improved accessibility of the Chrysler Canada Greenway.

ERCA endeavours to plant over 125,000 trees this year, including their six millionth.

A significant emphasis will be placed on new projects and programs to reduce phosphorus loadings into Lake Erie, 100 metres of the Detroit River shoreline will be restored, and additional spawning habitat for lake sturgeon will be created.

ERCA will work with

OBITUARY

Calvin Arleigh Hill

Calvin Arleigh “Sam” Hill, 87 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of The Meadows of Wheatley.

Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Houchen) (1997). Much loved brother of Erla Heyens and the late George (2012). Very special “Uncle Sam” to Sue and Joe Smarkala, Deb and Wayne Lester, Michael and Karleen Heyens, David and Nancy Heyens, Kathy and Bernie Cormier, Jim Heyens, Wendy Hillier, Lori Heyens and Chris Heyens. Great “Uncle Sam” of 13 and great-great-uncle of 8. Dear brother-inlaw of Ann Martin and Wayne Houchen. Predeceased by his parents James and Mae Hill, and sister Melba Poole. Sam was a member of Wheatley United Church, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 Wheatley, Wheatley and Area Historical Society. Sam served with the Wheatley Fire Department for 21 years. He was a longtime volunteer with S.E.C.C. Sam was a proud farmer and commercial fisherman with Loop Fisheries for 16 years before retiring.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 324 Service was on Friday evening.

A private family funeral service was held.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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24th Annual HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE - REBA, TRACE ADKINS, TRAVIS TRITT, WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, KATHY MATTEA, GORD BAMFORD, KIX BROOKS, BOBBY BARE, DALLAS SMITH, SMALL TOWN PISTOLS,

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DRUG MART is holding its second annual "Cutest Baby Photo Contest". This event is for children in two age groups: ages 0-2 and 3-5. Entry fee is $10 and all proceeds will go to the Shoppers Drug Mart "Breast Friends" Dragon Boat for the Cure team. Enter in-store today by dropping off a 4x6 photo of your child. Prizes include a professional photo shoot for your child by Tucta Productions, and many amazing life-brand gifts! Event runs from April 15th to May 10th. Photos must be submitted by noon on Friday May 10th. An exciting award ceremony will be held in store on May 11th and all winners will be notified to attend! Good luck! mr13-may6

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1 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Leamington. Fridge and stove included $600 + utilities. Close to town. Available June 1st. Call 519-326-6412 between 69 p.m. ap24

NEIGHBOURHOOD SPRING YARD sale - May 4 & 5, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Francesco Court, Leamington (subdivision behind Leamington High School). ap17-24

MOVING SALE - 14 Warren Ave., Leamington. Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rain or shine. No earlybirds please. ap24

MOVING SALE - 11 Jones Ave. Leamington. April 27 & 28, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ap24

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

CEDARS, JUNIPERS & FLOWERING shrubs. Dig your own. Starting at $7. Call 519-326-2991 or 519324-3835. ap17-31

lift, like new, reasonable. Call 519-326-9518. ap3-tf

SOUTHPOINT SUN

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZBA#44 – RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

REGULATIONS

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold an informal PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on TUESDAY, MAY 7th, 2013 during the hours of 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm AND 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Leamington Municipal Office located at 111 Erie Street North.

THE PURPOSE of the public open house is to provide the public with revisions to the proposed regulations dealing with the parking and storage of recreational vehicles in residential areas. Council received comments from the public regarding the proposed changes to Sections 4.6 and 4.7 of Zoning By-law #890-09 at a public meeting held on September 12, 2011. Based on the comments received further revisions are available for consideration. The regulations outline where recreational vehicles are permitted to be located on a residential piece of property on both a short term and long term basis. The provisions apply to all lands within the Municipality of Leamington.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will hold a PUBLIC MEETING concerning a proposed zoning by-law amendment under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 on MONDAY, JUNE 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, during regular office hours. Please contact Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services, for further information.

DATED at the Municipality of Leamington this 24th day of April, 2013.

TRACEY PILLON-ABBS

MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON

111 ERIE STREET NORTH

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO N8H 2Z9

TELEPHONE: (519) 326-5761

PART-TIME GRASS cutter needed immediately. Perfect for semi-retired person. Contact Talbot Trail Golf Club 519-825-3511. ap24

GENERAL LABOURERLocal Foundry requires person to make sand molds and grind aluminum castings. Heavy lifting is required. Apply in person, 326 Erie St. N. Leamington. ap24

SEASONAL DRIVER NEEDED

With a drivers license Class 3 or D. Apply in person:

Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk

Candidates must have 5+ years of accounts payable, general accounting and payroll experience. Be able to prepare analysis of accounts, research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues, produce monthly reports, assist with month end closing, reconcile accounts payable transaction, prepare and process electronic file transfer for payroll of 250+ employees. Resumes may be faxed to 519-326-6356 or email to Isabel@naturefresh.ca.

NOW HIRING

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A-Z DRIVER

Who is trustworthy and experienced for local and long haul trips. Reefer experience and ability to cross border required. Driver abstract, CVOR and Police Clearance must be provided. Please fax resume to: 519-687-3105 or email to: jrw@bellnet.ca.

GENERAL LABOURER

Looking for a self reliant, responsible individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing. Apply with resume and references to: Box A c/o The Southpoint Sun P.O. Box 10 Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0

SHEET METAL TECHNICIANS

Fully Licensed only need apply. Benefits available. Please send resume, references and a transcript of schooling to:

238 Talbot St. W., Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Ph: 519-326-9018 Fax: 519-326-3632 grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

Full or Part-time for 2nd location in Kingsville. Self motivated individual with experience or interest in Vitamins, Herbs & Sports Supplements. Apply in person with resumé to:

Purchaser

MGS Horticultural Inc. is expanding and is seeking 2 energetic and qualified candidates to fill positions in our purchasing department. We are a distributor of horticultural products serving Eastern Canada and North Eastern United States. Our products and services sold by the company include integrated pest management products, plant nutrition and greenhouse vegetable seed.

Responsibilities Include:

The candidate would be responsible for timely ordering, tracking and follow up of fertilizer, pesticides, biological and other horticultural products. Maintaining required inventory levels based or reorder points and thereby ensuring ongoing adequate supply. Coordinate inbound shipments with freight carriers to ensure efficient and timely arrival of products. Ensure proper documents accompany international shipments and dialogue with our customs broker to ensure all truck, air and sea container shipments customs clearance are effective. In addition this position involves maintaining of standard costs of products and keeping current retail pricing on an ongoing basis. Interface with customer service and warehouse departments regarding daily orders and inventory transactions.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in a purchasing department in a procurement role is a definite asset. Ability to management inventory in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and as a team, attention to detail and accuracy is key, computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, MRP/ERP), strong mathematic skills. Previous experience in freight management position coordinating inbound shipments for both truckload and LTL shipments, PMAC enrollment would be beneficial. As well bilingual in French would be a definite asset.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume no later than Friday April 26, 2013 in confidence, to:

Gerry Willms, Purchasing Manager

50 Hazelton St. P.O. Box 33

Leamington, Ontario

N8H 3W1

Gerry@mgshort.com

Although we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.