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Volume 1, Issue 1
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Election buzz starts early
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By Sheila McBrayne
Interest has surfaced early for the Leamington Mayor’s position in this year’s Municipal Election slated for Monday, October 25. John Paterson plans to take his place in the Mayor’s seat this fall as he officially filed his nomination papers with the Municipality of Leamington on January 22. Incumbent Mayor John Adams has not filed his nomination papers (yet), but stated that he fully intends to run for his third term in the top spot. Mayor Adams was contacted on his cell phone on Friday, January 29 just prior to his tee-time in Florida. “I’m on holidays and just haven’t done that yet, but I will,” said Adams. This would be Adams’ third John Paterson term as Mayor having
If you thought it was cold outside on Saturday, January 30, you should have tried jumping in Lake Erie! The 10th Annual Polar Bear Dip held at Lakeside Park and Cedar Beach in Kingsville attracted 23 teams of excited polar dippers. The total for the dip and dance which was held Saturday night reached $60,000. (Sun Photo)
Polar Dippers raise $60,000
Twenty-three teams of Polar Dippers splashed into Lake Erie on Saturday, January 30 for the 10th Annual Polar Bear Dip. Teams from Windsor, Essex and Leamington area raised $34,000 for Child Can and Youth & Family Services. Kim Cavers, organizer, stated she was very happy with the amount raised this year. The $34,000 from the teams, added to the money raised at the dinner and dance, totaled approximately $60,000, which matched last year’s total. “That was our goal and I’m so glad we met it,” said Kim. The team from Highline Mushrooms was the top fundraiser this year bringing in over $6,100. They were the winners of the $1,000 gift certificate from Jack’s in Kingsville. The Leamington Women’s Hockey League won second place which was a $1,000 gift certificate from Caesars Windsor Casino. Chris Kaiser Schiefer was the draw winner of the trip for two to Las Vegas. In the 10 years since the Polar Bear Dip started more than $400,000 has been raised locally. “When it comes to the amount of money raised, we raise the most in Ontario I think,” said Cavers.
claimed victories in the 2003 and 2006 Municipal Elections. Paterson, a 55-year-old businessman, says it’s time for him to step up and take the top leadership position in his hometown. “It’s my own personal belief that we should keep things moving… we shouldn’t hold the same position for too long – I think you have to move up or move on and I honestly think it’s my time to move up,” said Paterson. Paterson was elected Councillor in the 2006 Municipal Election and has served in that capacity for the past four years. He John Adams also served as a Councillor in Leamington from 1982-’85. “And that was during an even worse economic time… mortgages were at 20%, unemployment was at 18%, inflation was about 12%,” said Paterson. As a Financial Planner, Paterson sees many opportunities for Leamington to grow and expand its services and business opportunities. “I just want to see us do better. So much more could happen here,” said Paterson. “I’ve worked in retail in my dad’s store (Paterson Dry Goods), so I do understand the retail aspect… As a young businessman, I want to see us move ahead,” he stated. Carol Bell has filed her nomination papers for the position of Councillor. Leamington will elect one Mayor, one Deputy Mayor and five Councillors.
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