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Van Kesteren update on breakwall investigation Local Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren continues to receive regular updates from the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities office about the ongoing assessment of the Leamington Marina’s outer breakwall. The MP for ChathamKent Essex first raised concern and called on the federal departments involved to conduct an inspection of the breakwall following a boating accident that claimed the lives of three individuals on June 6, 2011. “I am pleased that Transport Canada and Canadian Coast Guard officials were quick to inspect the structure, both during the daytime and nighttime hours,” said Van Kesteren. “I have been informed that recommendations to improve safety have been brought forward to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for consideration.” Van Kesteren is confident that all offices involved from the different levels of government are focused on the same objective, and that is the future safety of residents. The MP says he is hopeful that a positive resolution can be reached out of such a terrible tragedy. Leamington Mayor John Paterson has stated that he is in weekly contact with investigators and that a meeting on the investigation is expected soon.
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Isabella’s Lock of Love: Hair cuts for cancer By Jenn Bradford On Monday, August 1, family and friends gathered at Reflections Hair Studio and Esthetics in Leamington for a cut-athon in honour of a very special little girl, Isabella Ingratta, who was diagnosed with childhood leukemia in April 2011. She is undergoing treatments and even with everything she is going through she always has a smile on her face. She is truly an inspiration to all. The event was organized by Jenn Bradford, Kristine O’Neil and Nadia Ingratta, Isabella’s mom. Kristine O’Neil is the owner of Reflections, and she and another hairstylist who works there, Dana Tuffin, did all
Pictured here Isabella works the clippers as she starts to shave her Daddy’s head (Paul Ingratta) while Mommy (Nadia Ingratta) holds her up.
the hair cuts and head shaves, and complimentary styles afterwards. There were 7 people who cut and donated their hair on Monday: Christina, Dominique and Mercedes Bradford, Cindy Fragoso, Rebecca Moracci, Carolann RabideauPulleyblank, and Myranda Perciballi. Isabella’s dad, Paul Ingratta, her uncle Nicholas Ingratta and her grandpa Nick Ingratta also had their head shaved in honour of her. Also, Mandy Stein had previously cut her hair and donated it at the event. A cheque for $7,086 was presented to Valerie Burningham of the Canadian Cancer Society. The funds raised at Monday’s event will go towards Childhood Leukemia Research in honour of Isabella Ingratta. Organizers would like to thank the many local businesses in Leamington and Kingsville who supported Isabella’s Locks of Love: Reflections Hair Studio and Esthetics, Armando’s (Leamington), Tim Hortons, Southpoint Sun, Mix 96.7, Cakes by Amanda, Clothing Bar, Modern Ground, Beauty Nails, Spa Sensations, 2 Waves (Kingsville), Jaclyn Monaco (Stella & Dot), Oak Farms and All 4 Fun Party Store. A very special thank you to the volunteers for all their help at the event: Brittany and Liza Wass, Jessica Ferreira, Judy O’Neil, Linda Figliomeni, and Anthony Taouil. Jenn Bradford, Kristine O’Neil, Nadia, Paul and Isabella Ingratta would like express their thanks to everyone for all their time, support, dedication and donations – you truly have made a difference. Thank you for helping fight back… WE WILL MAKE CANCER HISTORY!
Isabella had fun playing with bubbles during the event.
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