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Monday, February 11, Leamington Municipal Council gave permission to include the cost of constructing a field house at the soccer complex in the capital budget for deliberation at budget time after a convincing presentation by representatives of Leamington soccer clubs, which included footing half the bill. A report on the subject prepared by the Director of Community and Social Services, Rob Sharon, emphasized that the construction of the field house would cost in the neighbourhood of $600,000. It would then have ongoing annual operating costs of about $17,500. The presentation made by four representatives of soccer in Leamington. Leamington Minor Soccer President Tony Omar, Vice Leamington Minor Soccer PresiPresident Bob Rumble, dent Tony Omar speaking with Leamington SC United Vice President Bob Rumble bePresident Dan Santos, and side him. Leamington SC United Treasurer Joe Oswald told Council that they would not only cover half of the construction cost ($300,000), but that they had the commitment for the money now. If approved for the 2013 year, the Minor Soccer Association and their competitive branch, Leamington SC United, could upfront the $300,000, this in addition to their on-going commitment to raise $500,000 for soccer in the municipality. Minor soccer in Leamington has grown exponentially since the creation of the soccer complex at the southwest corner of Road 12 and Road 2. This year, it is expected that upwards of 850 youth will participate either in the Minor Soccer Association house league, or the Leamington SC United competitive travel teams. Mr. Omar was quick to point out, “Our fee [to play] has not increased in 3 years, and is not increasing this year... We’re not raising money on the backs of the players or their families.” Through pursuing Trillium grants from the Province and securing private sponsorships, the Minor Soccer Association has been able to pump improvements into the complex year after year, while still keeping soccer the most affordable organized sport for youth in this area. Councillor Larry Verbeke commented, “This is a no brainer,” when he realized that the municipality could spend 50¢ on the dollar on this park project as opposed to footing 100% of the cost for any other park project next year. The representatives who made the offer to Municipal Council were reminded by Councillor Rick Atkin that at budget time, “Council is going to have to make some tough decisions.” He explained that they would have his total support to put it on the budget for debate, but that they must be aware that there may be “stronger arguments for greater needs than yours” at budget time.
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Fire Captain John Hammond presents Leamington’s newest regular firefighter Jordan Stubbert with his Squad 1 epaulettes during a ceremony at the LFS hall Monday, Feb. 4 as Chief Chuck Parsons looks on. (SUN Photo)
LFS holds first induction ceremony By Bryan Jessop A new tradition has begun for the Leamington Fire Services. Jordan Stubbert was officially sworn in as the LFS’s 28th current regular firefighter and is the first ever in Leamington to be honoured with a ceremony commemorating the accomplishment. Born and raised in Leamington, Stubbert completed his one-year probationary period to become a regular part-time firefighter on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The ceremony, attended by Stubbert’s family members, girlfriend and fellow firefighters, was held at the Clark Street fire hall on Monday, Feb. 4. “It’s a big part of my life now,” said Stubbert. “I’m very excited about the whole thing.” The process in becoming a regular firefighter began with passing a physical test that in turn led to an interview based on a points system. From there, Stubbert was short listed for what was a year-and-a-half in his case before probation began. Through the year of probation, he was on call, on duty for one week per month. He was sent out on numerous calls, taking on duties such as perimeter lighting during evening and nighttime assignments. Prior to becoming a firefighter, Stubbert was equipped with CPR and First Aid training and in April of this year, will attend a one-week course at the fire college in Gravenhurst. The 27-year-old first developed an interest in the career after hearing about the job from a couple friends who had been working as firefighters. Stubbert was sworn in by LFS chief Chuck Parsons and was presented with his badge by Leamington director of development services Tracey Pillon-Abbs. From there, Stubbert was presented with his Squad 1 epaulettes by Fire Captain John Hammond. Stubbert was then presented with a black firefighting helmet, signifying his transfer from probationary status (during which time he wore a yellow helmet) to a regular firefighter. Parsons explained that he was inspired to introduce the ceremony to the LFS after seeing similar traditions practiced at departments across North America, including neighbouring Kingsville. “It adds pride to the department as well as the community,” Parsons said. “It’s nice to add a bit of tradition to the department.” The next such ceremony at the Leamington Fire Services hall will take place in either January or February of next year.
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