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Volume 1, Issue 51
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Gord Meuser Addresses Council
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Local architect and builder Gord Meuser appeared before council Monday night, January 17, primarily for the benefit of the new council members, to remind council of the opposition there is to the sighting of any wind turbines in Pigeon Bay. You will remember that Mr. Meuser was spokesperson for the group that successfully lobbied all local government bodies to oppose a proposal to site turbines off the shore of Leamington, Union-on-the-Lake and Kingsville last year. Although the immediate threat seems to be passed, it was his desire to ensure that Leamington council was still unified in its desire to keep the western basin of Lake Erie free of wind turbine generators. Confirming his success, Deputy-Mayor Charlie Wright moved that council “go against any kind of wind turbines in the western basin of Lake Erie”, which motion was passed unanimously.
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A report was presented to council estimating what it costs to have town employees cut the grass in various locations around town, as opposed to hiring a private contractor to do the work. This report was requested at budget time last year with a view to determining what (if any) savings might be realized by contracting out turf maintenance. Cost estimates included staff and equipment costs, and appeared to be very thorough, although there are so many variables involving the time needed to travel to the work, to do the work, and to move on to the next job that at best the estimates are just that: estimates. Interestingly, the costs in the report match very closely the cost estimates provided by a private contractor who already does some (Continued on Page 2)
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Happy 100th birthday Elmer! On Friday, January 14 Elmer Frederisy celebrated his 100th birthday with an Open House at Leamington Court. Born January 14, 1911 in Illinois, he moved to Wheatley in 1930 with his family. Celebrating with Elmer were his wife Mildred, who he married in 1936, and their children Elenor Boltinghouse and Doug Frederisy. Elmer and Mildred have 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. Their great-great grandchild, one-year-old Sophia, was the youngest family member at the 100th birthday celebration. Also in attendance at the birthday celebration were MPP of Chatham-Kent Essex Pat Hoy, DeputyMayor of Leamington Charlie Wright, Leamington Councillors Chris Chopchik and Larry Verbeke, Mayor of Chatham-Kent Randy Hope, several family members, friends, former customers and plenty of media. Longtime friend and neighbour Joe Hickson of Wheatley was in attendance to wish his former boss and friend best wishes. Elmer was a Maytag sales and service man in the region with a shop just outside of Wheatley for 40 years. Maytag sent their birthday wishes to him as well. They are thrilled to have a representative that is a living example of the company’s slogan, “Built Strong to Last Long!” Maytag sent Elmer a Maytag salesman hat and t-shirt and a plaque designating Elmer as the first ever Lifetime Honorary Maytag Man – Built Strong to Last Long! Elmer retired 40 years ago (when he turned 65). 2011 is a very special year for Elmer. In addition to his 100th birthday, he and his lovely wife Mildred will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary in August.
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