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East Beach subdivision in

jeopardy despite Council approval

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

A planned shoreline subdivision that has received draft approval is unlikely to continue to enjoy its approved status due to heightened awareness of the precarious nature of its location.

Back in July of 2003 Leamington Council granted draft approval to a 17 lot plan for developing residential property along Leamington’s East Beach. Back then, Provincial Policies were looser, E.R.C.A. was more inclined to tolerate long-term risk, and development anywhere was seen as a good thing. Since that time two extensions of draft approval have been granted to the owner, but development has not proceeded. Now, another request for a further three-year extension has been presented to Leamington Council. But now, Leamington no longer has the authority to grant such a request. That is now the prerogative of County Council, and they request Leamington’s support for the application before granting or denying the extension.

Leamington’s planning department has recommended that Council object to the extension for a number of reasons. The property is accessed by either Mersea Road 1 or Mersea Road B. Road 1 is closed to vehicular traffic due to erosion, and Road B no longer meets minimum standards to be passable in the case of a onein-a-hundred-year

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Leamington men honoured for bravery

By Bryan Jessop

It has been nearly three years after the fact, but two Leamington men have received wellearned accolades for tremendous acts of bravery.

Lindsay Peters and Bill Beleutz each received citations from the Ontario Provincial Police and more recently, the Royal Canadian Humane Association’s Bronze Medal of Honour for Bravery. The OPP citations were granted to the two local men on Sept. 9 2010 in Norfolk, followed by the RCHA bravery awards ceremony on June 5 of this year in Toronto, where medals were presented by the honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley.

Late in the morning on Sept. 27 of 2009, Peters was driving on Gracey Side Road in his 1998 Lincoln Towncar with Beleutz in the front passenger seat, about 300 metres behind a south-

bound four-door GMC Sierra. Nearing the Morris Road intersection, the two local men noticed an Oldsmobile Alero heading west.

“I thought ‘there’s no way he’ll be able to make that stop sign’ and then ‘boom’,” said Beleutz.

The Alero and Sierra collided, each at a speed of about 80 km/hr, before both vehicles slid and crashed into a nearby ditch. The scene was just southeast of Highway 401.

“We both think the same...,” Peters began saying.

“We’ve got to do something quick,” Beleutz finished.

The two men noted that the Alero had caught fire even before skidding into the ditch. They reached the Sierra pick-up truck first, and noticing that the damage wasn’t as severe, proceeded to the Alero, where they discovered the driver — the vehicle’s only occupant — slumped over onto the steering wheel in an unconscious

state. Beleutz and Peters climbed down into the ditch and tried to remove the male driver, but were unable to open the car’s severely damaged doors. Peters ran back to his car and removed a tire iron from the trunk. He then rushed back to the Alero, which was quickly being en veloped by flames, and smashed out its rear window. From there, Beleutz reached forward and placed his jacket over the man’s face to prevent him from inhaling smoke and to shield him from shattered glass from the driver’s door window that Peters was able to smash with the tire iron.

Afterwards, the two men were able to unbuckle the driver’s seat belt and pull him through the shattered window and up the ditch bank.

“We had to pull him out by the ass of his pants,” Beleutz said. “We knew there wasn’t any time to waste.”

“It all happened so fast,” Peters noted. “I didn’t expect to see anyone alive in that car.”

Roughly four minutes

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Leamington men honoured for bravery

(Continued from Front) after the impact, Jeff Diemer, who had originally set out to do some grocery shopping, arrived at the scene and used his cell phone to notify emergency services. Along with residents of the area, Diemer also assisted crash victims while a man living in the area used a household fire extinguisher to douse flames that had sprung up on and inside the Sierra.

“If it wasn’t for him (Diemer), things would have turned out different,” said Peters.

About 20 minutes after Diemer’s phone call, an EMS helicopter airlifted the Alero’s driver, Joe Stonehouse of Tilbury, to hospital. Prior to its arrival, Peters and Beleutz had to move Stonehouse a second time, as the heat from the burning Oldsmobile worsened. About three minutes after the Leamington friends removed Stonehouse from his car, it exploded. After receiving their witness statements, police on the scene helped the two men wash blood off their hands.

ters. “It took a week before I even told anybody about it.”

Peters and Beleutz received the Commissioner’s Citation for Bravery, with medals pinned to them by OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

In Toronto, the two men were the second group to be awarded the Bronze Medal of Honour for Bravery, presented by Onley. Peters, who once lived in Toronto as a roofer, had previously met Onley four or five times.

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All three victims of the crash survived, although Stonehouse spent six weeks in a coma and remembered nothing from the accident upon awakening. He was on his way to the Comber Tim Hortons to bring one of his two daughters home after completing a work shift.

Joe, his wife Kelly and their two daughters have regularly expressed sentiments of gratitude for the actions of Beleutz and Peters, sending them Christmas cards, postcards and photographs with messages of thanks on a consistent basis.

Bill and Lindsay have since visited the Stonehouse family twice, learning that Joe and Kelly had been childhood sweethearts since high school. Since the accident, Kelly has made efforts to force changes at the Morris/Gracey intersection, which has been the scene of other collisions.

“The truth is I didn’t think I’d see him again,” said Pe-

For the ceremony, Peters and Beleutz sat with a First Nations girl from Manitoulin who saved a friend being electrocuted and a small group of Inuits who had to dive an estimated six metres to save a drowning victim. Diemer was also granted the medal, but did not attend the ceremony.

“We were surprised to get this,” Peters said of both the OPP awards and the bravery medals.

“All we did that day was what had to be done,” Beleutz stated.

Louise Hillier, also of Leamington, was far less surprised to hear of the awards.

“He (Lindsay) thinks he didn’t do anything special, but there was nobody else around to save him (Stonehouse),” said Hillier, who is the chief of the Caldwell First Nations, of which Peters is a member. “When I read the message in the Christmas card from the 11-year-old daughter, I cried. I’m very proud that he was honoured.”

Motorcycle accident near Wheatley claims one life

Three motorcyclists were involved in a collision on Talbot Trail just west of Coatsworth Road early afternoon on Friday, July 13.

Chatham-Kent Police Services, Chatham-Kent firefighters and both Essex-Windsor EMS and Municipality of Chatham-Kent EMS paramedics arrived on the scene, which was closed off to both eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic.

One man died on the scene while the other two, ages 30 and 73 and both from Churchill, Ontario, suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. The deceased was identified as 62-year-old David McCallum of Essex.

Chatham-Kent police indicated that two groups of motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions when one individual strayed into the path of two men riding the other way.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Michael Pearce at 519-355-1092. Anonymous callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

East Beach subdivision

(Continued from Front) storm. Improvements to the roads are subject to an environmental assessment, and that is not planned for five years. Next, the provision of “full municipal services” to the subdivision will be much more expensive now than when draft approval was granted, and Leamington Council must weigh the benefit of increased residential taxes against the cost of providing services. Third, the Leamington Fire Service has expressed concern about accessing the land in case of an emergency, and has expressed opposition to the development of the land. Last, the land has been identified as flood-prone and is located where active erosion is occurring.

The solicitor for the owners of the land, Frank Fazio, asked for the extension to be granted so that the owners could have the time and opportunity to complete the technical studies that are under their control. He acknowledged that the provincial policies and demands are beyond their control, but asserted that the owners could and would still complete what they could to see if the subdivision can be brought to fruition.

After Leamington Council had the opportunity to ask questions and debate the strengths and weaknesses of the alternatives, the question ultimately boiled down to two positions. The one, capably expressed by Councillor John Jacobs was, “I can’t see us throwing roadblocks up.” In essence, the merits and flaws of the subdivision will be judged by other authorities (such as the Ministry of the Environment, the Essex Region Conservation Authority, and County Council.) The other was voiced by Councillor Rick Atkin who said, “I don’t think giving you a three-year extension will do anything.” Finally, the vote was five to two to approve a three-year extension, while tacitly there was general consensus that the proposal is doomed due to the ‘new’ Provincial Policies.

Water Truck Over Budget

Council heard on Monday night that the recently purchased truck cab and chassis needs a body that will cost $11,675.14 (including HST), putting the total purchase a little more than $3,000 over the approved budget. Recognizing that there is no way around the problem since a truck with no body is useless to the municipality, members of Leamington Council approved the over expenditure.

New Gas Pipeline

BILL CHAPLIN

Municipal Correspondent

Union Gas has received Leamington Council’s permission to use the former rail right of way between Staples and County Road 14 for a new 12-inch natural gas pipeline to increase natural gas availability in the municipality. In return for the easement, administration is hoping to get Union Gas to develop that part of the trail under which their pipeline will lie.

Non-Union Salary Review

Municipal Council has voted to hire McDowall Associates as consultants to conduct a Salary Administration Program Review at an upset limit of $33,810 (plus tax). These consultants will assist in rating all of the non-union jobs within the municipality so as to place them appropriately in the pay grid. All this is reviewed by the salary review committee. The consultants then will conduct a market study of both private and public sector wages to see if any adjustments to the grid are appropriate and to ensure compliance with pay equity legislation. A final report will be prepared for council for consideration during the 2013 budget deliberations.

Long-Term Infrastructure Funding

Leamington Council passed a resolution Monday joining other Canadian municipalities in a petition to ask the federal government to have a long-term funding policy in place by 2014 when the existing program expires. The existing plan, called the Build Canada Plan, provides almost $2 billion a year in infrastructure funding to municipalities. The petition asks the government to work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to ensure the development of long-term plans that reflect municipal needs.

Cyclist killed on Hwy 3

At approximately 1:00 a.m. Monday morning, July 16, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to Highway 3 just west of Highway 77 in Leamington regarding a crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle.

The cyclist was riding westbound on Highway 3 when he was struck from behind by a black Pontiac Sunfire, which was also westbound.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as Crisanto Jimenez Gomez, age 38, of Tabasco, Mexico.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Time passages

SHANNON MATHESON

Lifestyles...

If you’re looking for a fun-filled, unique idea for your next party or celebration, then why not create a time capsule? This personalized treasure chest of current history, culture, trends and special memories is an easy and captivating activity for you and your guests.

Ten years ago, my friend and I organized a celebration for our daughters’ transition from young girls to young women. Seven 13-year-olds and their mothers gathered for a special evening in a backyard garden oasis that was lit by fireflies and torches as the sun disappeared.

and are in the process of finishing or have finished their university or college degree and are on to the next new phase of life. The time had come to get together and open the time capsule.

That evening each mother took a moment to share with her daughter the hopes and dreams they had for their future. It was extremely heartfelt and invaluable for each of those girls to be given this gift from her mother. The girls stepped over a symbolic threshold into womanhood that evening and enjoyed a capsule of time that included an enlightening few minutes for each one, with a palm reader, who uncovered a bright future of travel, careers, children and all those things a young girl may dream of.

Where does time go? One evening midweek the girls, minus one who happens to be in Honduras, arrived at our home. Even though most of them have only been able to keep in touch randomly through Facebook, the distance time had created easily vanished and they reunited as if no time had passed at all. Although older and wiser, the same little girls who packed away their dreams for the future morphed from the bodies of each lovely young lady.

mothers and their friends, 7 gauze bags with loonies from the year 2002 in each, a training bra, a video taped movie, photos, a tooth mold and teeth, a note including special trinkets from a little sister. Each girl received a very special letter, written just that ‘opening’ week by her father.

flowers remembering the first bouquet of wildflowers you brought to your mother. Look at your friends believing that as you grow and change deep in your hearts memories of games, school, dolls, sleepovers, birthdays, happy and sad days will remain with each of you.

Cherish the mother who gave you life

Letters to each other were placed in the handprint decorated container, along with bracelets, a poem from my mother, music, a newspaper from that day, Friday the 13th, 2002, and much more.

My attempt to wipe the dust from the top of the capsule, which had been hidden away for safe and dry keeping at the top of my closet for 10 years, was quickly impeded. The dust it had been buried in was so thick they were able to inscribe the ‘opening date’ onto the top with a finger.

Laughter and tears were shared along with numerous stories and some bubbly to celebrate. It is hard to describe witnessing the friendships that spontaneously resurrected from where they left off years ago. Candles from the package were relit one by one, as the girls shared their thoughts on why these special relationships had lasted the test of time. Even though distance and lifestyles kept them physically apart, trust was overwhelmingly a common factor that held them together.

Look to her for guidance knowing she will always love you this candle represents the flame of life passed onto you by your parents honour them as you think of the ancestors who lived before you... and those yet to come in the future

From mother to daughter the flame is passed.

Over the next few months, more items were added, some of which the girls knew nothing of. Then the capsule was sealed and stored.

The seven girls have graduated from high school,

After catching up with each other for a while, finally the time had come to open the sealed capsule. With anticipation, the group of friends encircled it and took turns reaching in to pull out personalized envelopes with notes from their

My mother’s poem that she read to them a decade ago was reread by one of the young ladies. The words are as pertinent today as they were back then.

You stand on a bridge between childhood and womanhood.

Never lose the pure joy of playfulness... the eyes that see everything fresh and new.

Cherish the fragrance of

Putting together all of the elements that make up a personal time capsule is a great party activity and one that I would definitely recommend doing with your child, friend or partner. It’s a wonderful gift for a milestone occasion. It’s also rewarding, even if it’s created for no special reason at all. But the best part is the anticipation of the reward that is yet to come. One day in the future, it will be opened!

Kendrick’s art at LAC gallery

One of southern Ontario’s most revered floral and landscape artists has brought her works to the Leamington Arts Centre.

Essex artist Mary Kendrick’s exhibit opened July 4 and was officially launched Friday, July 6. A total of 45 of her paintings will be featured at the Leamington Arts Centre until July 28. Kendrick, who has been painting for more than 50 years, had previously retired from exhibitions, but was convinced by LAC gallery director Chad Riley to once again put her works of art on display.

“Chad brought me out of retirement,” Kendrick said with a smile. “It’s worth it — I’ve heard lots of compliments on the gallery.”

Over the span of her career, Kendrick’s art has been on display at the Koyman Gallery in Ottawa and Gallery on the Lake, a four-level gallery in Buckhorn, Ont. Kendrick is more than familiar with the later, as she taught classes at the Buckhorn School of Fine Art.

“They sold so many of my paintings, I felt obligated to teach,” she said, laughing.

Most of the paintings at the Leamington Art Centre gallery are five to seven years old and represent a mixture of her landscape and floral renderings.

“It’s a great mixture,” said Riley. “There are different compositions, sizes and colours here. There are a lot of reasonably priced originals here.”

Kendrick’s art has been displayed and purchased by galleries and collectors around the world. The motivation behind her paintings, however, is simple and straightforward.

“It gives a sense of accomplishment,” she noted.

Kendrick’s exhibit will be displayed during the Leamington Arts Centre’s extended summer hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

The LAC opens two new exhibits each month. Joining Kendrick’s collection are the works of Kingsville artist Donna Snow, who’s exhibit opened Saturday, July 7.

For more information on the exhibits, contact the Leamington Arts Centre at 519-326-2711 or visit the website www.leamingtonartscentre.com.

Barricaded man: charges laid against 4 additional people

Early Sunday morning, July 8, the OPP received a disturbance call on Mersea Rd. 12 in Leamington, which was then upgraded to a weapons call. Over the next few hours, four people exited the residence upon police request; however, a 38-year-old Leamington man remained inside the residence and refused to come out.

Roadways were closed in the immediate area, residents who live near the scene were evacuated and the suspect’s home was secured.

At 10:30 a.m. that morning, the suspect was arrested without incident. He was apprehended outside of his residence. Bradley Manchester, 38, of Windsor, was charged with 2 counts of assault with a weapon and 2 counts of assault.

Further charges have been laid in relation to the incident, according to an update from the Essex County OPP on July 16. The following people have also been charged: Chris Manchester, 39, of Leamington – possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and careless storage of firearm/ weapon, ammo; Peter Man-

chester, 68, of Leamington – production of substance, careless storage of firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3); Jackie Manchester, 65, of Leamington – production of substance, careless storage of firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm (x4); Jennifer Baker, 36, of Leamington – production of substance, careless storage of

firearm, unauthorized possession of firearm (x3).

In total, the OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit, along with the OPP Crime Unit, seized 28 non-restricted rifles/shotguns, one restricted rifle, one prohibited weapon, two crossbows and over 500 rounds of ammunition, as well as marijuana worth an estimated $9000.

Zima™ Poppers with Herb-Garden Salt

This DIY herb salt is the perfect accompaniment to showcase the flavor of Zima™ tomatoes and is a great way to use up those garden herbs. Feel free to get creative with the blend of herbs. You can really use any type of herb that you want in this recipe or up the amount to taste! The herb salt is also excellent sprinkled over any SUNSET® Produce tomatoes!

Makes about 1 cup

1 pint SUNSET® Zima™ Tomatoes

Herb-Garden Salt

1 lemon

2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves

1 Tbsp fresh oregano or thyme leaves

3/4 cup coarse fleur de sel

Make the Herb-Garden Salt in advance. To serve: Display Zima™ Tomatoes in a cute dish or a large martini glass accompanied by fun picks and Herb-Garden Salt alongside for dipping.

To make the herb salt: With a potato peeler, peel the lemon, removing the colored part of the skin but not the white pith. Cut peel in very fine strips. (Reserve fruit for another use.)

In a large, shallow, glass baking pan, mix peel, herbs and salt together and leave uncovered in a warm dry place in the kitchen. Stir a couple of times a day. Let sit at room temperature until the citrus peels and herbs are thoroughly dried—this should take about 3 to 4 days. Grind the dried mixture in a food processor or in small batches with a mortar and pestle. Grind until the herbs and citrus peel are in small pieces and well incorporated in the salt.

Place in a tightly covered jar until needed. This mixture should keep well at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Animal Rescue Fundraiser Meet and Greet

The Wagging Tail Pet Boutique recently opened on the lower level of There’s No Place Like Home Antique Store on Talbot Road between Wheatley and Leamington.

The store features local entrepreneurs that make petthemed items like pet beds, pet-themed greeting cards, bib aprons, catnip mice, etc. The Wagging Tail Boutique specializes in pet bereavement and has burial blankets, memorial stones, urns, caskets etc,

There is also a dog bakery with product’s made by Pawsitively a Dog Thing Bakery and the ingredients are fresh human grade.

Owner Monica Reynolds has covered her outdoor deck to allow an adjoining puppy play park. Customers can shop with their dogs or relax on the deck and have a cold drink while their dogs play in the play park.

A special meet and greet was held Saturday, July 7 along with a fundraiser for various animal rescue organizations. Representatives from the various recue groups were on hand as part of a meet and greet format.

Rescue organizations included:

Cats Cry Too is devoted to the spay/neuter and care of feral cats and colonies; provide advice and assist in setting up shelters and feeding stations for feral cat caregivers; firm believer... spay and neuter is not an option it is a must! “Together WE can stop they cycle of homeless cats and kittensplease spay/neuter.”

CK Animal Rescue, based in Chatham saves dogs from high kill shelters,

they then go into a foster care home where they are adopted. This rescue has been going for only one year and it is a huge success. The founder is Nancy Ball.

Tailshakers Animal Care Crew provides pet aid for seniors. Dave and Dee Crawford launched this rescue to help seniors on low income. If seniors are having problems with food or vet bills they can apply to Tailshakers for help so that they do not have to give up their pet.

There was a wide variety of activities on the evening day event. West Bertozzi brought in his race car, which has the CK Animal Rescue logo on it. Pet Valu in Leamington and Essex donated raffle prizes along with many other generous donors. A BBQ was held to raise money for Tailshakers. An unwanted pennies for unwanted pets campaign, collected penny donations.

Nicole St. Onge was also present taking Fido Fotos.

The purpose for the day was:

• to raise awareness for animals in need

• to try to veer people to have their pets spayed and neutered

• to adopt from shelter and rescue organizations and to veer away from pet shops, backyard breeders and Kijiji where these animals are offered for free or

cheap, and a lot of them can fall into very bad situations. Donations of clean, gently used household items and the money this raises goes to the various charities supported. When someone donates they can specify which charity they would like the money to go to or if it is a general donation it will be divided. Other charities supported include Windsor Essex County Humane Society, Possum Junction and ResQMe.

$25,000 awarded to students for good grades and giving back

Building upon its longstanding commitment to youth, United Communities Credit Union recently distributed $25,000 to 20 local students to help them realize their post-secondary education goals.

The My United Student Awards recognize those who have achieved academic success while giving back to their community and their school. “These awards are one example of our commitment to help build sustainable communities and foster success among local youth,” states Jim Lynn, President and CEO of United Communities Credit Union.

“Positioning local youth for success is important to us, that’s why in addition to the My United Student Award we offer a no fee chequing account until age 26.”

In total, nineteen $1,000 awards were distributed, along with two $3000 top prizes. Each of the recipients will receive a financial coaching session on topics such as saving, budgeting and credit. The top two winners of $3,000 have a long list of accomplishments and aspirations.

Michael DaSilva of Kingsville is the recipient of one of the $3000 prizes. He is enrolled in Business Administration at the University of Windsor and plans to use his education in the financial field. As Student Council Prime Minister, he led his school in receiving the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Most Charitable Student Council Award in recognition of initiatives he organized such as Random Acts of Kindness Day, the W.E. Care for Kids fundraising campaign and a Walk for Cancer.

Brittney Grondin of Belle River was awarded the other $3000 prize. She is in the third year of her Honours Pharmacology and Genetics program. She plans to conduct psychiatric research and start a shelter to help adults with mental illness recover and return

to the community. Brittney mentors grade-school girls, and assists adults with intellectual disabilities become involved in their communities. Brittney also founded Vitamins for Central America and will be travelling to Costa Rica this summer to deliver over 5,000 vitamins and to volunteer in an orphanage.

“The caliber of applications we received was phenomenal. These young people are really having an impact in their communities

and doing very meaningful work, all while keeping up with their academic aspirations,” said Lynn. “We

couldn’t be more proud to support a program like this and provide a head start for their future”.

Hollyhocks: a favourite summer flower

There are few flowers more closely associated with summer than hollyhocks. The older varieties of hollyhocks are short-lived perennials. The first year of flowering growth is small to very little colour, but the second year – during June to late August – can be very showy.

Most varieties will live and flower for several years, although it rarely produces as many flowers as a new plant started from seed. Once the hollyhocks are established they will self seed, keeping the garden area blooming like new each year.

Hollyhocks grow best in full sun in moist, welldrained areas. Even though this plant is hardy, it does have some insect and disease problems. Rust is the most common, starting on the underside of the lower leaves as yellow to orange spots. Once you notice this color change, remove and destroy the infected foliage. If this does not control the disease, a fungicide can be applied as new growth starts. Several treatments will be necessary to keep new leaves protected.

Spider mites, Japanese beetles and leaf caterpillars can also destroy hollyhock foliage, but the flowers will continue to flourish. Remove any infected foliage but leave the stem and

healthy foliage to ripen so the plant can reseed itself for next year.

Fertilize hollyhock plants twice a year, once in early spring and again in early fall. Use a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer to supply the proper nutrients. Water the soil both before and after application to prevent root burn. Always follow the directions for proper applications.

Plant hollyhocks in early spring, after the danger of frost, in an area that receives six to eight hours of full sunlight per day. Mix several inches of organic compost in the planting site to increase drainage and fertility.

Once hollyhocks have established a healthy root base, they are extremely drought resistant and require little maintenance. E-mail inthebackyard74@yahoo.ca

Stork Stork Report Report

Cowie-Davis - Shannon & Kyle of Pelee Island, a girl June 19, 2012.

Malanado - Martha & Carlos of Leamington, a boy on June 22, 2012.

Klassen - Tina & John of Kingsville, a girl on June 24, 2012.

Mariano-Robinson - Christine & James of Windsor, a girl on June 27, 2012.

Goncalves - Gina & Cristiano of Leamington, a boy on June 29, 2012.

Lamb-Hatt - Candace & Jordan of Wheatley, a girl on July 1, 2012.

Cacihas-Trealout - Nina & Matt of Ruthven, a boy on July 1, 2012.

Henrichs - Crystal & Jamie of Cottam, a boy on July 1, 2012.

Sawatzky - Vicky & George of Leamington, a girl on July 3, 2012.

Markham-Gillan - Denise & James of Leamington, a boy on July 4, 2012.

Froese - Anita & William of Leamington, a girl on July 8, 2012.

Tavares - Karen & Rob of Leamington, a boy on July 8, 2012.

Lwe-NerTar - Sah & Mar of Leamington, a girl on July 9, 2012.

Mifsud-Counsell - Tessa & Brandon of Leamington, a girl on July 12, 2012.

Meuser-Mesiha - Emily & David of Toronto, a boy on July 15, 2012.

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Bill Bynum and Co. brings musical variety to Two Creeks concert

Bill Bynum’s roots may be in Motor City rock ‘n’ roll, but his musical interests didn’t stop there.

The Detroit-based performer discovered he had an affinity for the music his parents brought north with them from Arkansas in the 1940s – bluegrass, folk and country.

As a result, his performances range from the work of contemporary singer-

Council Shorts for July 9

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent Farm

Severance Sought

An application has been made to sever a surplus residence at 731 County Road 31 from the farm it fronts. For this to happen, the zoning of the residence must be changed from its current agricultural designation to agricultural residential zoning (A1 to A5), and that rezoning requires a public meeting.

Leamington Council has voted to hold a public meeting on this matter August 13th.

The Invisible Alley

Between two properties on Robson Road there is a 15-foot wide alley that was created in 1924. Nobody knows why it is there, or why it was created. More importantly, if you drive by, you don’t even know it is there because a hedge grows across it by the road, and it just looks like the side yard of one of the properties.

The property to the west of this alley has recently been sold, and the purchaser of the property would like to buy the alley from the municipality, since the plan is to demolish the existing cottage and to build a new home on the land.

This generated considerable discussion among members of council about what was the ‘fair’ way to dispose of the land. While no clear consensus was reached, Leamington’s Council agreed to begin the process to stop up the alley in preparation for its disposal.

songwriters to traditional music, “twangy” rock and his own award-winning songs.

Bill will appear at the Two Creeks Summer Concert Series July 22. With him will be John Lang on steel guitar, Mary Seelhorst on fiddle and Chuck Anderson on double bass, the ensemble with which he recently released a new CD – “Less is More”. For more on the group, see

billbynum.com

The Two Creeks concerts, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on the Weil Stage in the natural amphitheatre at the conservation area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, continue throughout the summer.

Admission is free, but the hat is passed to defray the expense of bringing in performers and to continue the volunteer work necessary to

maintain the site. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the atmosphere. In case of inclement weather, the concerts are held under the pavilion. You can also bring used household batteries for recycling. For more information, visit www.twocreeks.ca, email info@twocreeks.ca or call 519-324-6988.

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Jeffery joins Team Ontario

past six seasons. “This is such a great opportunity for her, she has worked hard and deserves it.”

“Her confidence has grown, this year she has become one of the Lakers team leaders,” added Lamotte.

For the rest of the summer Jeffery will be splitting her time with both the Lakers and Team Ontario.

“We welcome Jessica to the team,” said David Gilroy of Richmond Hill, Team Ontario’s head coach, “and look forward to her contributions as we try and defend our National Championship.”

Two weeks ago, Jessica Jeffery received an email that put a gigantic smile on her face. The email officially confirmed a telephone call she had received earlier in the day informing her she had been selected to the Bantam Girls Team Ontario. The team will represent the province in the Bantam Girls Baseball Canadian Championships to be held in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in late August.

Jeffery is a pitcher/outfielder with the Leamington Pee Wee Lakers.

What makes her selection more remarkable is the fact Jeffery who turns 13 this month, is a Pee Wee aged ball player. She will be playing with and against girls one and two years older than her. She is the only Pee Wee playing on Ontario’s team this year.

“We are very proud of her,” said Leamington Pee Wee Lakers coach Chris Lamotte. Lamotte has coached the young ball player at the travel level in four of the

“Jessica is our only underaged player,” added Gilroy. “Although she is young, she shows great promise. What impressed us (the coaching staff) the most was her hitting. She has a good eye for the ball and is able to read the location of the pitch and adjust accordingly. We look forward to working with her this summer.”

Jeffery admits she was nervous when she first attended the tryout camps, but everyone treated her so well and made her feel so comfortable that her nervousness turned to excitement regarding the challenge at hand.

Lakers’ Jessica Jeffery makes contact in last Tuesday’s game against Walker Homesites.

“I am so thrilled,” she confessed, flashing her contagious smile.

The Bantam Girls Baseball Canadian Championship is an 8-team tournament and will be played August 23 to 27, 2012.

Scouts raising funds to attend 2013 Jamboree

County-wide car wash to help with expenses

Scouts will be washing cars at several locations across Essex County on July 21, hoping to raise enough money to attend the 2013 Canadian Jamboree in Alberta next summer. The cost to attend the 8-day event, including their 2500 km flight, is estimated to be $1200 per person. Scouts will be washing cars, rain or shine, at (or near) Home Hardware stores in Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Harrow and Belle River.

The Leamington Scouts Car Wash will be at Home Hardware, 114 Erie Street North, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and get your car washed by the Scouts while at the same time helping send them to a once in a lifetime event!

Rookie Lakers Defeat Kingsville

Rookie Laker Andrew Kelch slides into second as Leamington fights hard to maintain their lead against Kingsville in last week’s game. The Rookies pulled through managing a 22-21 win. Later that week they faced McGregor and suffered an 11-9 loss. A strong offensive game was played by Troy Tiessen and Spencer Bergen who each hit doubles and Andrew Kelch who hit a triple

PeeWee: Thur. July 26, 6:00 pm

PeeWee: Sat. July 28, 1:00 pm

Mosquito: Tues. Aug. 7, 6:15 pm

Rookie: Thur. July 19, 6:30 pm

Rookie: Tues. July 31, 6:30 pm

Batnam: Thur. July 19, 6:30 pm

Bantam: Thur. July 26, 6:30 pm

Saturday, July 21

UMEI Watermelon Golf Tournament at Erie Shores Golf Club. To register contact UMEI 519.326.7448

Tim Horton sponsors FREE SWIMS At the Kinsmen Recreation Complex Sat. July 21 • 1pm – 3pm Sun. Aug.

Erie Shores ladies play game of 10s

The Erie Shores 18hole ladies golf league played the game of 10s on Tues. July 10. Flight A winner was Diana Jones with 75. Mary Wilson won Flight B with 108. Flight C was a tie between Dorothy Mastronardi and Anne Dick with 70 apiece.

Chip-ins were Mary Wilson (#11), Jo-Anne Smith (#11), Lisa Fehr (#2), Essie Gulliver (#16) and Gloria Thiessen (#18).

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LACE UP LEAMINGTON for the CBC Live Right Now campaign! Leamington is inviting everyone to walk the trails, parks and waterfront promenade. Each Tuesday and Friday early morning from 6:30 a.m. till 7:15 p.m., come join Councillor Hilda MacDonald as she leads the walkers. Meet at the Complex parking lot, straight out from the main front doors. Register now or these summer programs:

• Red Cross swim lessons for all levels, daily for a 2-week period or once a week throughout the summer, with morning, evening, or weekend options.

• Complex Summer Day Camp is being offered all summer long, weekdays throughout July and August. Kids ages 4-7 and 8-12 will have loads of fun swimming, skating, doing crafts and playing games galore. Plus there’s a different theme each week to keep the kids excited and coming back for more. Register by the day or by the week. Summer Day Camp is CRAZY FUN!

Around the league; both against the Pirates  Electric’s pitching staff  45s as DJE won both close  Rich Segedin and Tommy  infield and Bobby  maiden voyage playing  Buds in both games; the  Anderson Silva versus  anticipation only to see a  both contests 11 to 4 and  took both from the Car  Desert Storm split with  to 3 and then losing 5 to  would be Guardian  Guardian tries to gain  Please note that there is  remain winless through 22 games.

Student Summer Special on sale right now until the end of July – just $75 plus HST for 2 months. Allows teenage students to keep active all summer long in the cool air-conditioned Complex! There’s a steady stream of teens on the basketball courts, so come shoot some hoops and perfect your game each weekday afternoon from 12-4 p.m. through the summer. Try racquetball or squash for a cardio building endurance exercise, and pump some iron in the weight room.

Leadership Camp for teens ages 13-15 years runs Monday to Friday, July 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The Leadership Camp experience includes co-operative games, problem solving, teamwork and trust building. Physical activities include beach volleyball, swimming, nutrition and running some activities for the Summer Day Camp kids in order to get firsthand experience working with children.

Young Retirees & Seniors: Come to the Complex any weekday morning and see for yourself just how many young retirees and seniors are working out and loving it! This active group are working out, socializing, playing badminton and pickleball, doing lane swims or aquafitness, and relaxing in the soothing effects of the salt water pool. They’re competitive and they’re having lots of fun! You can spend a ½ hour in intense training or you can spend 2 or 3 hours going from one area to the next. Weight room orientations are available to guide you around the weight room and cardio equipment. The Complex has so many diverse programs!

Visit the Complex weight room and meet with a certified personal trainer or nutrition & wellness coach to help you reach new goals! Pumping iron and invigorating cardio workouts at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex will help you to look and feel good this summer!

Southpoint Men’s Softball League

Around the league: July 12 Guardian Pharmacy managed to win both against the Pirates 13 to 3 and 7 to 5… Don Johnston Electric’s pitching staff did an excellent job holding off Colt 45s as DJE won both close games 8 to 4 and 4 to 0. Jeff Enns, Rich Segedin and Tommy Mullins did an excellent job in the infield and Bobby Grundner was serviceable in his maiden voyage playing first base… Dirty Farmers fell to the Buds in both games… The game of the week was much like the Anderson Silva versus Chael Sonnen fight. A lot of hype and anticipation only to see a Bashers team expose the Dawgz in both contests 11 to 4 and 13 to 2… Grinders stay on pace as they took both from the Car Barn 14 to 3 and 18 to 6… The Desert Storm split with the Saw Monkeys winning game one 5 to 3 and then losing 5 to 2… The game to watch for Week 12 would be Guardian Pharmacy versus the Bashers as Guardian tries to gain more ground on the third-place Dawgz…

Please note that there is a standings correction as Colt 45s remain winless through 22 games.

Michael Wiebe beats the throw and steals second base in the Leamington Lakers game against the Walker Homesite Major Hawks last Tuesday evening. (Claudia Burgess photo)

Mosquito Lakers win one, lose one

The Leamington Domino’s Pizza Mosquito Lakers were on both ends of a couple close games at home last week in Sun Parlour league action. On Tuesday trailing 8 to 7 in the seventh inning the locals gave up five runs and came away on the short end of a 13 to 7 decision to the Walker Homesite Major Hawks. On Thursday evening they escaped a last inning rally by the Amherstburg Cardinals to come away with an 8 to 7 victory.

Jonathan Fehr and Hayden Pilmer led the Lakers in the loss to the Hawks with impressive 3 for 3 performances at the plate. Eric Willan, Eric Dominguez and Eric Wright had two hits each while Billy Friesen and Collin Wall batted singles in the losing cause.

Wright and Pilmer shared the pitching duties combining to strike out nine Walker Homesite batters over seven innings.

“Despite the final score, I was pleased with how we played,” said coach Terry Misener. “Walker is a major team and if it wasn’t for a couple misplays in the seventh inning, we were right with them.”

On Thursday evening Amherstburg had the bases loaded and the tying run on third base in their final at-bat as the Lakers survived the scare, edging their rivals 8 to 7. Wall snagged a ground ball up the middle, threw to Wright at the plate to nip the Cardinal runner for the final out.

Winning pitcher Friesen helped his own cause belting a double and a triple, Eric Willan (triple), Fehr (double), Pilmer, Russell Derbyshire, Dominguez and Michael Wiebe all had single tallies.

Friesen, Derbyshire and Wall took to the mound for Leamington, holding Amherstburg to only six hits but struggling with some control problems giving up 13 bases on balls

“Was a nice play by Colin Wall and Eric Wright to end the game, but it was too close for comfort,” said head coach Dan Dominguez. “We also benefitted from some strong defensive plays by Eric Willan, Jonathan Fehr, Michael Wiebe and Adam Neufeld.”

Ladies ball hockey hits the road

On July 9 Ladies Ball Hockey took a road trip to Tilbury while their home pad in Wheatley was under construction.

The first game was played between the Journal and Anthony-Keats Marine, resulting in a 3-3 tie. Goals for Anthony-Keats were scored by Brooke Kaiser, Lauren Mather and Nicole Jackson. Assistants were Laura Epp, Mather and Blain. Goal scorers for the Journal were Terri Taylor (2) and Noelle Resendes, assisted by Cindy Osadzuk, Sheila McBrayne, Kathy Gradwell and Shannon Matheson.

The second game was played by the Car Barn and Johnston Electric, with a final of 3-1 in favor of the Car Barn. During the first period a signature Reg Mulholland play by the Car Barn was foiled by goaltender Teresa McDonald. Johnston Electric’s goal was scored by Amy Bell, assisted by Sue Ricci. The Car Barn’s goal scorers were Kristi Kennedy (2), both assisted by Rachel Blain, and Margot Gillespie, assisted by Brenda Lambe and Lindsey Turner.

Team Hearts posts +37 in progs golf

After a week off due to the much needed rain, 50 eager Progs golfers scorched the course on July 10, with 31 golfers meeting or exceeding their quota points. That is a marked improvement. Leading the way was Jim Sudds with a +12. Last week, Jim couldn’t putt. He solved that problem by draining one from the fairway on #4, for an eagle. He also bought a new putter that obviously has corrected some problems. Just wait until the putter knows he paid for it! For those of us that have purchased new clubs, we understand the meaning of this.

To continue, hell must certainly have frozen over because Harry Badz, the guru of bad luck (so he says), posted a stunning +10. Considering how many times Harry had not achieved his points, he was as excited as a puppy finding its first fire hydrant. For his steadfastness and his pursuit of excellence, Harry was rewarded. There are more weeks of success to come. Congratulations for breaking the jinx.

Finally, Bill Conn also posted a steady +10. Bill is a kind and gentle soul. He usually walks the course, not wearing a hat. His white hair glistens in the sun, casting an angelic halo. I’m sure the angels watched over his every shot. The angels, however, didn’t guide him

in picking the right card, where he ended up on the last place team.

In the team game, which was luck of the draw, Team Hearts smashed all the other teams with a +37. Team members include Orest Hrynewich, Jim Sudds, Mel Davey, Norm Beattie, Kevin Shaften, Bill Stackpoole, Paul Driedger, Harry Badz, Jeff Brown, Garth Dennerley, WAYNE QUINN and Ed Schachowskoy. Eddie, with his permission, will in the future be referred to as Eddie Shack. This will help me immensely so I don’t get carpal tunnel syndrome.

In the skins game, 6 skins were captured, one each to Eddie Shack, Wally Ellsworth, Ron Gagne, Neil Sawatzky, Ken Cobby, and Jim Sudds. Each of these gentlemen earned $14.

In the last edition, it was written that someone had hit the wrong ball. This is

not an uncommon thing. I personally have done it the odd time, as in 7 or 9 times. It is a bit embarrassing and a wonder how one could do it. Unfortunately, when this happens, there are penalty strokes attached to it. We all want to avoid extra strokes in this format. Always ensure that the ball is yours by marking it clearly. This concludes the educational portion of the column. With all the severe heat we’ve experienced, it is impressive how many golfers –young and old – still played. You are true warriors of the game and have shown your love of it by continuing to play. Make sure you hydrate with lots of water. Golfers are thankful at Erie Shores for having water stations. There are some courses out there that do not provide this amenity. Thanks to Erie Shores for taking care of their members.

Team Watson wins scramble

The Erie Shores Golf Club’s Thursday Night League took another break off from regular season play last week and had its second Fun Night Team Best Ball Scramble and Meal Event of the season.

Instead of playing individually, each team, consisting of between four to ten golfers, joined together in a format where, at least one shot on each hole had to be played out of a green-side bunker.

Apparently, with the difficulty for most players in hitting shots out of sand traps, scores can end up being a bit on the higher side in this type of scramble.

However, that didn’t stop the eight-man wreaking crew of Team Watson – featuring Tim Tiessen, Ken Cobby, Pete Neufeld, Darryl DiMilo, John Rutgers, Spencer Neufeld, Martin Morphet and George Shiefer – from, again, winning the overall scramble event title with a three under par 32. Finishing second by retrogression, also at 32, was Team Nicklaus – consisting of Greg Zimney, Bill Gherasim, Mike MacKinnon, Jeff Zylstra, Carl Grossi, Larry Stull and Ejaz Qureshi.

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NOTICE TO CLOSE AND TRANSFER AN ALLEY

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington at its regular meeting to be held Monday, August 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, will consider a by-law to stop up and close an alley located between 340 and 342 Robson Road, and more specifically described as an Alley located between Lot 16 and Lot 17 on Registered Plan 1195.

The proposed by-law also authorizes the Municipality to transfer the alley to be closed.

Council, at its regular meeting to be held August 13, 2012, shall hear any person who claims to be affected by this by-law and applies to be heard.

For further information please contact 519-326-5761.

DATED this 10th day of July, 2012.

Brian R. Sweet Director of Corporate Services

111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

Vic Tiessen and Jason Tiessen, representing Team Vardon, were next completing the front nine at two under par 33, while Team Trevino – featuring Ryan Harder, Mel Pace, Peter Neufeld, Bill Slater and Mike Morin – were also two under par with a 34 on the back nine.

On the front side, the squads of Team Hogan (Scott Wilkinson, Greg Dunmore, Charles LeBlanc, Gary McRae, Pierre Brisson, Rick Bergen, Jack Martin and Doug Hinchcliffe) and Team Snead (Matt Iacobelli, Geoff Dunmore, Richard Reive and Gene Bouliane) both finished with one over par scores of 34.

Team Ballesteros (Brian Humphreys, Van Tan, Tim Vreman, Curtis Bishop, Ron Gardiner, Jerry Meloche and Garth Dennerley) finished the front side at even par 35.

On the back nine, the three groups of Team Player (Mike Ferreira, Richard Lowes, Norm Beattie, Robert Hudders, Wayne Quinn, Ron Tiessen and Larry Lucier), Team Sarazen (Ken Steingart, Steve O’Hara, Mike Herbert, Brian Plumb, Tim Towle, Ralph Warkentin and Brian Klassen) and Team Nelson (Kevin Babkirk, Neil Reimer, Paul Driedger, John Penner, Matt Dick, Lorne Michaelis, Brendan Cornies and Evan Rutgers) all finished at even par 36.

The remaining two squads of Team Jones (Neil Sawatzky, Bob Dick, Les Young, Vic Penner, Chris Babkirk, Ted Dube, Dan Paget, George Kir, Wayne Gillett and Dave Dick) and Team Palmer (Ward Hutchins, Claudio Sabelli, Harry Garbarino, Bill Mitchell, John Tofflemire, Roger Cote and John Stenger) finished tied with one over par rounds of 37.

As usual, special thanks goes out to Pierre Marcotte and Canadian Tire for generously sponsoring the League again this year and for providing prizes for every player.

The next Fun Night Team Best Ball Scramble and Meal takes place on Thursday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.

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T.T. senior golf

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, July 10th, 88 enthusiastic T.T. seniors played their league round under a beautiful, blue sky. The prior excessively hot days gave way to a warm, perfect day to golf. There were 5 scores of 40 or under fired by the top hitters. Long hitter Mike Wright continued his excellent play as he obtained the day’s low round with his spectacular 37.

In the 55-69y division, Robert Shaw sharpened his game to come in with a brilliant 38. He nipped Jim Pearson’s terrific 39 by one shot. Rick Thompson continued his outstanding play earning a masterful 41. Bob McLean earned a solid 42. Three players who merited very praiseworthy 43s were Stu Ivy, Ray La Pierre and Dave Overholt. Larry Schmidt continued his fine play by achieving a very noteworthy 44. Mike Getty and Bill Ward played well to earn commendable 45s. Bill Rutgers earned a satisfying 46. The following players produced the following notable results of 49 or less: Kevin Jordan, Al Matthews, Jim Omstead, Lloyd Symons, Larry Haggitt, Don Riley, Ron Will, Ross MacKintosh and Mike Thibodeau.

The 70-79y grouping also had many spectacular games besides Mikes 37. Paul R. Brown and Vic Reynaert had outstanding rounds of 40. Joe Vertel had a fantastic 41 and Neil Adamson a brilliant 42. Three seniors who produced impressive 43s were Walter Balsam, Tom Hyatt, and Bob Patchett. Steady play by Terry Bee, Homer Vandervecht and Don Willan led to each player earning very praiseworthy 44s. Solid 47s were achieved by Pete Daudlin, Carl Robinson and Gerald Rivait. The following 9 players had very respectable rounds of 50 or less: Eugene Abbruzzese, Bob Scott, Andy Orsini, Wayne Cowan, Dave Pilmer, Ed Woelk, Bob Fruere, Ray Ozorio and Hal Wigle. Congratulations to Stan Brophey, a league rookie, on achieving his best round of the year with his sweet 52.

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In the 80-86y category, youthful Dave LaBonte shot a masterful 44 to best the superb 45 fired by Bill Galloway. Down the Middle Murray Knox played to a terrific 46. Bob MacWilliam played well to merit a nifty 48. Murray Cascadden and Gerry Becigneul travelled the 9 holes in very respectable 51s. Other fine games of 55 or less were produced by these seniors: Gerald Wilkinson, Harvey Wiltshire, Jim Ascott and Orville Ellwood. Ray Allen and Steve Haas also had fine games.

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The super senior division of 87+y was led once again by the sweet swinging Dick Mackenzie who scored a masterful 49. Also playing well to achieve 60 or less were Bill Hutchinson, Al Stockwell and John H. Dick. Congratulations to Al Stockwell on his superb play as he just passed the 88y mark. These seniors inspire all the rest of the league members to enjoy the day and the golf.

On Thursday, July 26th league members will be travelling to Ridgetown for the second excursion of the year.

Stevie Wonder challenged Tiger Woods to a game of golf. He explained that he had played golf for years by hitting and putting the ball in the direction of his caddie’s voice. The golf challenge was for $10,000 a hole.

Tiger smirked to himself and said, “Sure, when do you want to play?”

Stevie responded in a calm voice, “Pick any night.”

OHA changes the rulesJuniors must pay to play

By Bryan Jessop

Changes made by the Ontario Hockey Association will be of significant concern to provincial Junior ‘A’, Junior ‘C’ and Junior ‘D’ teams, but for several ‘B’ squads — including the Leamington Flyers — there isn’t as much to worry about.

During its recent annual general meeting at Caesar’s Palace in Windsor, the OHA’s board of directors decided to implement a yearly player registration fee of $300 ($339 with HST) while limiting each team’s active roster to a maximum of 23 players through the duration of each season. Flyers general manager Mike Sadler doesn’t expect either change to be a troublesome adjustment for most players or for his team.

“For kids coming out of minor hockey, it won’t be a significant thing at all,” said Sadler. “For players already in junior it will be a new protocol, but will it create hardship? In the overall scheme of things, it’s not earth-shattering.”

Sadler pointed out that junior hockey organizations in the United States and in some parts of Canada, annual player registration fees have been in place for several years. He did, however, express concern that some clubs may offer to pay the fees for sought-after players in order to entice them to sign with their teams — a practice forbidden by the OHA.

“That might be a concern,” Sadler stated. “The onus is on each team to do business in a responsible way. Will it happen? I’m not saying it won’t. If some do, it will be a concern for teams that don’t.”

Sadler described the fee as a revenue-producing vehicle for the OHA, which he admitted is under-funded. The fees are also intended to benefit the teams themselves. Although none of the $339 per player will go directly to the teams, each club will see a reduction in annual OHA membership fees that currently hover around the $7,000 mark. By the 2015-16 season, this team fee is expected to be reduced to $1,000, at which point the program will be reviewed. If a player is released and returns to minor hockey by Nov. 1, he will be able to apply to the OHA to have his registration fee returned.

Each player is to submit the registration payment directly to the OHA immediately after signing a junior team card. In a scenario where each of the OHA’s 95 junior teams signs 23 players, the association would generate $655,500 in new revenue — $6,900 per team.

The OHA’s new limit of 23 players per each team’s active roster is a reduction of 12 for the beginning of the season, as teams had as many as 35 cards signed to start campaigns of past years. Formerly, this list of 35 had to be reduced to 25 by Dec. 1 and then to 23 by Jan. 10.

Sadler described the new limit as a means of preventing teams from ‘hoarding’ players whom they did not want to see signed with their opponents. He doesn’t believe the new limit will have significant impact for most teams.

“You can only dress 20 players per game and the chances of losing more than three at a time to sickness or injury is pretty slim,” Sadler noted. “There are still affiliate players that can fill in those spots if necessary.”

Although the OHA’s Tomorrow’s Game program will not affect Junior ‘B’ teams to the same extent as Junior ‘C’ and ‘D’ squads, Sadler sympathized with teams at those levels.

“I think some of the Junior ‘D’ teams won’t be able to move up to ‘C’ when their league is eliminated,” he explained. “It’ll be too much travel for some of them. In my opinion, it destroys the smalltown junior hockey community. For a lot of people, these games are as much a social event as they are hockey games.”

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SOC’s 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Above, Cameron Arquette, age 5, cast his line and landed a big chunk of seaweed at the Southwest Outdoors Club’s Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday in Wheatley. Cameron and brother Ben, age 2, had a great time at the dock with their mom and dad, Jaclynn and Brent, no matter what they were reeling in.

Approximately 300 people attended the Southwest Outdoors Club’s 10th annual Kids Fishing Derby held at Wheatley dock on Saturday morning, July 14. One hundred and twenty-one kids were registered to fish and were joined by their parents and family friends.

Donated prizes ensured that each entrant received something to take home. Winners in three age categories were presented with a new fishing rod and reel. Pictured at right, the winners were: Devon Cabral (left) in the 13-17 years age group with a 221/4 inch catfish; Jocelyn Giroux, 8 years and under, with a 103/4 inch bullhead; and Cameron Richmond (right), 7-12 years, with a 22-1/4 inch catfish.

Free food cooked on site by the Wheatley Scouts fed the hungry crowd.

U13 boys soccer

Liam Jefferies launches the ball away from an incoming Tecumseh attacker during a Thursday, July 12 U13 boys match at the Leamington Soccer Complex. The hosting Leamington S.C. team was trailing 2-1 after the first half, but stormed back with four goals in the second half to claim the 5-2 victory. The win allowed the team to maintain its undefeated record, now at 8-0.

U16 girls soccer

Karly Mendes-Teves (left) of Leamington S.C. United kicks the ball away from an approaching Tecumseh player during a Thursday, July 12 U16 girls soccer game at the Leamington Soccer Complex. Tecumseh took a 1-0 lead into the half-time break en route to a 4-0

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Flyers prepare for 2012-13 season

By Bryan Jessop

With seven weeks to go before their first face-off of the 2012-13 season, preseason preparation is already well under way for the Leamington Flyers.

The Flyers started getting ready for the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s next season on May 13 with an open mini-camp at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex’s Unico Arena, an event that attracted approximately 80 team hopefuls. The team is now gearing up for the next step, with main camp scheduled to begin at the same location Monday, Aug. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Between 60 and 80 players will be invited to the main camp, which also has dates of Aug. 14, 15 and 17 slotted for the same time frame during the opening week.

“We’ve started narrowing the focus a little bit,” said Flyers general manager Mike Sadler. “All the players invited to the main camp have a legitimate shot at making the team.”

The camp’s second week will include two exhibition games — Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. in LaSalle and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Unico, also against the cross-county rival Vipers. These games will be preceded by a pair of two-hour main camp sessions Aug. 20 and 21. By the time the second week starts, Sadler expects to have the field whittled down to about 30 players.

The third week of camp will also feature four dates

— Aug. 26, 27, 28 and 29.

Currently, the pre-season includes only the two exhibition games against the Vipers before the Flyers host their home-opener Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7:10 p.m. against the Sarnia Legionnaires.

“Some teams want as many exhibition games as possible while others want as few as possible,” said Sadler. “I’m happy to have scrimmage games during camp — that’s where a lot of players will eliminate themselves.”

Leamington made its first trade for the 2012-13 season late last month, sending goaltender Darien Ekblad

to the Chatham Maroons in exchange for forward Troy Cox and financial considerations. Last season, the now 20-year-old Cox tallied five goals, four assists and 57 penalty minutes in 21 games. Ekblad played 25 games with the Flyers last year, establishing a 148-1-1 record, a goals against average of 3.09 and a save percentage of .904. Last season, the Flyers finished with a regular season record of 30-17-4, good for 64 points and second place in the GOJHL’s Western Conference — five points behind the Legionnaires. They were eliminat-

ed in the conference quarter finals by the upstart Strathroy Rockets in six games. The Rockets advanced to the conference finals, where they were defeated by the London Nationals.

Local rodeo to benefit W.E. Care For Kids

By Bryon Jessop

The Calgary Stampede may have recently come and gone, but local enthusiasts can still make a much shorter trip to enjoy the thrills and spills of a great rodeo.

For the 12th consecutive year, the family of John Pavao is bringing the Sun Parlour Rodeo to the Leamington area, once again presented by BJ Prince’s Rawhide Rodeo Tour. This year’s rodeo will take place Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. both days.

Both shows will run for approximately three to three-anda-half hours and will be held at Easy Walking Stables, located at 1835 County Road 18 north of and between Kings-

ville and Leamington. The Sun Parlour Rodeo, planned and prepared by the family and friends of John Pavao, attracts a crowd of about 4,000 spectators each year, composed of fans making the journey from across the county as well as some from the Toronto area and nearby United States.

The all-ages shows will feature bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tiedown roping, barrel racing, junior barrel racing (15-year-olds and under), breakaway roping, bull riding and junior bull riding. Other attractions to the event will include a Children’s Village, complete with bounce castles, games and cotton candy. Other food and beverage vendors will also be on the premises, although alcohol will not be served or permitted.

Ticket prices for the rodeo are $12 per adult in advance, $15 per adult at the gates, $6 per child in advance and $7 per child at the gates. Advance tickets are currently being sold at Johnny’s Gas Bar, Jack’s Mini Mart, Double 7 and Elio’s Cafe in Leamington, the Harrow Feed Store and Vehicle Venture and Trainer’s Choice in Windsor. Gates will open at 3 p.m. to both events. Although grandstand seating is available, spectators are permitted to bring blankets and/ or lawn chairs.

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A sizable portion of available tickets are often purchased by local produce-growing, packaging and distribution companies who instead of hosting employee barbecues, offer Sun Parlour Rodeo tickets to their workers. These companies frequently buy as many as 250 to 300 tickets for their employees and purchase chute sponsorships for the event. An average of roughly 2,000 tickets are sold in advance. Proceeds raised by sponsorships and ticket sales have been used to support the Leamington District Memorial Hospital and W.E. (Windsor Essex) Care For Kids Foundation. Since its inception in 2001, money raised by the rodeo has been used to purchase a bladder scanner, baby monitor, portable defibrillator and donate $45,000 towards the dialysis unit at LDMH for a total contribution of about $100,000. Since 2008, approximately $30,000 has been donated to the W.E. Care For Kids Foundation, which will also receive proceeds from the 2012 rodeo.

The Rawhide Rodeo Tour brings between 600 to 700 contestants who vie for a spot in the Sun Parlour Rodeo each year. These contestants must pre-qualify before and between the two local shows as part of a tour that includes stops in the Toronto area and across the United States. Participants compete in as many as 50 rodeos per year and come to Leamington from as far as Florida and for some years, Mexico. Each category includes an average of 12 to 15 participants.

Younger rodeo-goers 50 pounds and under can sign up upon arrival for the sheep riding event. Less adventurous youths can embark on pony rides offered by Sarah Parks of Amherstburg, during which time they can have their pictures taken. Parks also donates proceeds to W.E. Care For Kids.

The Pavao family begins preparing for each annual rodeo shortly after the previous one has ended.

“The last couple of months is when the pressure really comes on,” said John Pavao, who started the Sun Parlour Rodeo along with BJ Prince in 2001.

Pavao noted that the lengthy preparation and planning process for each year’s rodeo is more than worthwhile, as spectators frequently let him know that they enjoyed the show immensely.

“We love to see everyone come out to a family event like this and have a good time,” Pavao said.

THE LEAMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. Meetings are held twice a month, the first and third Thursday. If you are a non-profit organization and would like a meeting place on weekdays, or if you are interested in learning more about our organization, or to have us involved in your community, please contact Leo at 519 325-0953.

JULY 8 - 22 - each night except Sat., 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Gospel Tent @ 389 Erie St. S. Leamington. All are welcome. Speakers - Bert Snippe & Bruce Cottrill. For more info call 519-324-0340. No collections.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 - Kittenaide is hosting two yard and book sales to raise funds for the 2012 influx of kittens. 104 Oak St. W. in Leamington, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For info call 519-324-2729.

JULY 16 - 20 - Praise Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, for children grades 2-6 (as of September 2012) at Meadow Brook Fellowship, 219 Talbot St. East, Leamington. Free. Register at 519-326-3605 or online @ www.meadowbrookfellowship.com.

JULY 16 - 20 - SKY Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day. This is a free event for the children in our community in grades JK to Grade 5. Call 519-398-9741 to register – pre-registration is required.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is hosting a free Summer Jam Series & BBQ for youth ages 15-25, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., at Lakeside Park in Kingsville. For info call 519-733-8983 ext. 22. Find us on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 - Were you laid off on or after January 1, 2005? Are you unemployed? Wednesday, July 18, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., New Canadians Centre of Excellence Inc.

Employment Services (#7 – 24 Oak St. E.) invites you to an information session about Second Career. Find out what you need to qualify for the program, and retrain in a new career. For more information and to register, call Andrea at 519-326-6224.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 - Voices of Youth in Community (VOYC) is hosting a free Summer Jam Series & BBQ for youth ages 15-25 on Thurs. July 19, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., at McAffee St. Park in Harrow. For info call 519-733-8983 ext. 22. Find us on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

- FREE 5-Week Prenatal Class on Thursdays in Leamington from July 19 to August 16. Have you recently become pregnant? The WindsorEssex County Health Unit will be providing free prenatal classes in Leamington. These free classes are taught by a Public Health Nurse. Call 519-326-5716 ext. 2100 for time, location, and to register.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 - Community Living Essex County 22nd Annual Charity Golf Classic at Fox Glen Golf Club in McGregor with an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. Contact 519-7766483, ext 246.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 - Scouts Car Wash taking place at Home Hardware, 114 Erie St. N. Leamington, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 - Leamington Court Retirement Home, 1 Henry Ave. will be hosting a charity BBQ, 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with all proceeds to the Canadian Diabetes Association. $3 hotdog and chips, $1 drinks. Games, raffles & music.

MONDAY, JULY 23 - Food & Fellowship Supper 5:00-6:00 pm at Leamington United Church, 9 John St., for those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No Charge. All Welcome.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 - Leamington OPP and Faith Mennonite Church Bike Rodeo & Repair Clinic for bicyclists and e-bikers at the church, 269 Sherk Street, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bike safety, driving habits, bike maintenance. Free inspections, bike and helmet adjustments, reflectors as well as refreshments, fun and entertainment. Freewill offering for CAS camperships appreciated. For info contact Ed Belanger 519-3250494 or Susanne Thiessen (FMC) 519-3266391.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 - The Kidney Foundation is presenting the 6th Annual Biz X Beach Jam Volleyball Tournament at On the Beach Volleyball in Tecumseh. Play ‘under the lights’ at this mixed sixes tournament, which begins at 5:00 p.m. and features a pig roast buffet and a $700 cash prize for the winning team, as well as prizes for the highest fundraisers. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $60 in pledges per person or $360 collectively as a team. To register or for more information visit www.kidney.ca/beachjam.

JULY 29 - AUGUST 3 - Vacation Beside Seniors program for kids ages 6-12, sponsored by the Leamington United Church. Please register by July 22 by calling 326-9461.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 - The Migrant Worker Community Program is hosting Summer Fiesta Caribbean Festival from 3-7 p.m. on Queens Avenue in Uptown Leamington. All are welcome.

MONDAY, JULY 23 - The Kidney Foundation’s will present the 12th Annual HUB International Golf Classic, at Essex Golf & Country Club. 18 holes, lunch, registration prize and dinner. Lots of competitive prizes. Info at www.kidney.ca/ontariogolf or call 519-9779211 ext. 23.

Special visitors for Sorrells

By Bryan Jessop

For friends of Gloria and Ernie Sorrell, Canada Day truly means something special.

Over the past Canada Day weekend, the Leamington couple received the first-ever visit at their Bennie Avenue home by David Francoeur and members of his family. David, known to the Sorrells as “Steeve,” (the reason for the double-e in the middle of his name remains unknown) was first introduced to the family in 1983 as a boy scout visiting Canada for the International Scouts Jamboree in Alberta. Francoeur, 16 years old at the time, hailed from the island nation of Mauritius, located 850 km off the east coast of the larger African island nation Madagascar.

During the early 1980s, the Sorrell’s oldest son Jamie, 15 at the time, was told by local Scout leader Neil Fotheringham that two local families would be needed to billet Scouts from Mauritius for a few days prior to and following the flight to and from Calgary. Jamie asked his parents if they could be one of those families, to which they consented — the other host family was in Harrow.

“I remembered they (Scout leaders) got here to bring Steeve from the airport in Toronto at about 10:30 (p.m.),” Gloria recalled. “There were six people in a Volkswagen Rabbit, plus luggage. The back of the car was nearly touching the ground and the front was pointed towards the sky.”

Once Francoeur returned to his Leamington hosts following his two-week stay in Alberta, Gloria discovered that his combined three-day stay at her Clark Street West home would actually become significantly longer. When the six-foot-tall visitor showed her his flight ticket, she noticed the date for the return flight from Toronto to Mauritius was nearly another three weeks away.

Undaunted, the Sorrells set out to purchase extra clothes for Francoeur at Woolworths and the Sports Shop.

With Parisian French as his native language, Francoeur spoke only broken English at the time — Mauritius was settled by France in 1713, but was taken over by the British in December of 1810. English is the official language of Mauritius, but French remains very common amongst its 1.2 million people.

Still, Francoeur was fluent enough in English to communicate with his hosts. Gloria recalls an occasion where the family was out for a short trip and their guest suddenly stopped in his tracks and pointed in wide-eyed amazement when they reached 214 Talbot St. West.

“He just pointed at the big arches and said ‘McDonalds!’,” Gloria said with a laugh. “So we all went in for lunch.”

The Sorrells explained that Francoeur managed to adjust to the differences between life in the two countries, but at the same time still struggled with culture

shock. When the Leamington Scouts took him for a tour of Carter’s Orchards, each visitor was given an apple. While the other Scouts eagerly bit into their free treats, Francoeur held onto his apple without taking so much as a nibble. When asked why, he explained that he would have been overcome with feelings of guilt if he had not brought it back to share with his host family.

“We had no issues with him at all,” said Gloria. “He was a wonderful young man, and he still is today.”

In 1989, Francoeur made another 15,000 km trip to Canada, this time to become a Canadian citizen and find a home in Montreal. The Sorrells were more than willing to sponsor him, but with Mauritius’ status as a developing, democratic nation, a blood relative was required to sponsor his relocation to Canada. Francoeur’s uncle, who lived in Montreal, agreed to sponsor him. Having set foot on Canadian soil for the first time in six years, Francoeur was far more accustomed to the 2,040 square km of Mauritius than the 9,093,507 square km of his new home country.

“After he moved, he called us and asked if we could go and visit his uncle’s house for a cup of coffee,” Gloria recalled, smiling.

Francouer married his wife Delores, also originally from Mauritius, in 1991 — they have since had two children, Dayne and Dylan.

The Francoeur and Sorrell families have visited each other several times, although the recent Canada Day weekend marked the first time since 2000 that the Francoeurs have been able to make the drive to Leamington. The Sorrells are able to visit their former guest en route or returning from journey’s to the east coast — Gloria originates from Cape Breton Island and still visits family living there.

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Charged with theft of ATV

In the early morning hours of July 8, an ATV was stolen from a garage on Road 3 East in Kingsville. The following day, a concerned citizen reported suspicious ATV activity on Essex Road 34 in Kingsville.

Officers attended and recovered the stolen ATV from the previous day. Members of the OPP Street Crimes Unit remained on scene and arrested a 30-year-old Leamington man, who had later returned for the stolen property.

Nicholas Beleutz has been charged with break and enter, possession of a controlled substance, breach of probation, and possession of property obtained by crime.

Sorrell visitors

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The Canada Day weekend visit included Steeve, Delores, Dylan, Delores’ brother Rupert and his wife Annick — the granddaughter of Chinese immigrants to Mauritius. Dayne, about to enroll in university courses in September, was unable to attend.

During the visit, the group visited Arts at the Marina, Point Pelee, Colasanti’s, Seacliff Beach, Cindy’s Garden Centre and ate at Gaspard’s Cafe and the Lucky Wok in Wheatley.

“They didn’t care how hot it was, they wanted to be outside,” Gloria said. “They really enjoyed Colasanti’s — they wanted to go back there.”

The Sorrells are no strangers to having a house full of guests. In May and June of next year, they hope to again host the Francoeur family as well as their son Jamie and his family, now living in Australia, near Brisbane. Jamie and his wife Jacqui married in Canada, but after five years, she wanted to move back to her native country, New Zealand. They did so with their two sons in November of 1997, and eventually made the shorter trip to Australia for a new job acquired by Jamie.

“She didn’t care much for Canadian winters,” Gloria said. “Down there, winter is just a little bit of frost and some rain.”

The Sorrells are also frequent hosts to the family of their younger son Shayne, who lives in Ruthven along with his wife and three children.

“The door swings in and the door swings out in this place,” Gloria noted.

OBITUARY

Daniel Adams

1942 - 2012

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Daniel Adams, on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the age of 69. He was the son of the late Steve and Mary Adams.

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Luter) for 49 wonderful years. Loving father of Debra D’Aversa and Silvio, Stephen Adams and Vesna, James Adams and Maria. Treasured grandpa of Laura, Andrew, Anthony, Megan, Kelsey, Brooke, Preston and Ethan. Dearest brother of Emily Matus (John), John Adams (Rose) and George Adams (Holly). Dear brother-in-law of Stella Kryschuk (late John), the late Anne Kowal, and Leo Luter. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Dan was an avid golfer and billiards player. In the winter, he agonized while watching the Maple Leafs play. He loved to have fun and was happiest spending time with his family, friends and grandkids. Dan was a member of Erie Shores Golf Club and the Half Century Club.

Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Funeral Mass to celebrate Dan’s life was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. Fr. Patrick Beneteau officiated.

Memorial donation may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Tender for Water Mains Awarded

Leamington Council accepted the low bid of Henry Heyink Construction of Chatham to replace the water mains along Brown and Fader in the amount of $184,900 (plus taxes). This tender was well within the budget estimate, although work on Fader may be problematic since entrance to and exit from the hospital cannot be compromised.

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GARAGE SALE - July 20 & 21, 404 Rd. 5 Leamington, 9:00 - 5:00. Sofa set, quilt blankets, girls clothes, household items and more. jul18

TAKE A DRIVE along the lake. Huge Yard Sale inside the Shanks Seeds Building, 3623 Talbot Trail, at the corner of Talbot Trail and Stevenson Road 5. Approx. 12 km east of Wheatley. Friday July 20th and Saturday July 21st, 9 - 5 both days. Huge variety of items, including a riding lawn mower, collectibles, tools, framed prints, holiday decorations, furniture, lamps, bedding in new condition, approx. 25 wooden stacking chairs, books, kitchenware, toys & games, and much more. Lots of parking. See you there! Rain or Shine! jul18

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Council is seeking a skilled individual to lead the municipal administration and to demonstrate creativity in meeting the challenges of delivering high quality services to the full and part-time residents and businesses of Pelee, and to the tens of thousands of visitors that arrive each year. Assisted by dedicated staff, the CAO will also hold the titles of Clerk and Treasurer, with Deputies for each position. The successful candidate will have a relevant combination of education and experience, and be able to adjust to the challenges and opportunities that the unique island environment presents. If you are interested in growing your portfolio of municipal skills and experiences, or using talents developed over an extensive career, while enjoying the special flora, fauna, and tranquility that is Pelee, this may be the position for you. Please direct inquiries and applications to the following address, to be received no later than July 26, 2012.

Pelee CAO c/o N.G. Bellchamber & Associates, 35 Ambleside Drive, London, ON N6G 4M3, or Nigel@bellchamber.net