Southpoint Sun July 28, 2010

Cold drinks for hot days...

When the thermometer hit 32º Celcius on Friday, July 23, most complained about how hot is was, but not Claire Phibbs, left, and Kennedy Hodgson. These two friends set up a cold drink stand on Robson Road to earn some extra money. The girls offered lemonade, iced tea and fruit punch in three very economical price ranges and all including a “bendy straw”. By 11 a.m. on Friday the girls had already reached the $10 mark. (Sun Photo)

Three Leamington groups receive $61,000 in Ontario Trillium Foundation Grants

Three grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a total of $61,000, were announced last week by local MPP Pat Hoy and OTF representative Angelo Minato.

“These grants play a vital role in helping community organizations fulfill their mandate and reach out to more people, all making Leamington a better place to live,” said Hoy, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex.

Receiving grants:

· $15,000 to Leamington Tomato Festival Association to purchase security fencing to be loaned to local groups, and increase community awareness, access to information and services

· $6,000 to Little Tomato Theatre to purchase lighting equipment and camera and assist with venue rental

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$40,000 to Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association to improve their facility and buy adjustable saddles, increasing the safety and comfort of riders

“SpEqTRA is very pleased to be receiving much needed monetary support from the Trillium Foundation. Our first grant 4 years ago enabled us to grow from 5 special needs clients to 50 and we are excited to be the recipient of this new Trillium Foundation Grant. By investing in our program, we will have the opportunity to move forward with some much needed facility upgrades and to expand our services to more individuals within the special needs community,” said Elizabeth Windsor.

“The opportunities in the community through this Trillium Grant are monumental – all registered charities and not for profit groups are now enabled to build greater capacity and (Continued on Page 2)

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Trillium Foundation Grants

(Continued from Front) engage more volunteers into serving the community,” said Dave Campbell, Chair, Leamington Tomato Festival.

“Without a doubt the Trillium Foundation grant helps us, as a community, to increase our citizen involvement and we continue to appreciate the ongoing support we receive from Mr. Hoy and his office,” said Stan Brophey, Vice Chair, Leamington Tomato Festival.

“We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Trillium Foundation for their support and faith in our Company. We are committed to providing ongoing education to children about the Performing Arts and Theatre Productions,” said Sharon Clifford, President, Little Tomato Theatre.

“The Ontario Trillium Foundation grants support cultural vitality, creativity and economic stability across Ontario and improve the quality of life for local residents,” said Ontario Tourism & Culture Minister Michael Chan.

“Supporting such initiatives creates new opportunities for success to build a brighter future.”

Tough Decisions for Leamington Council

The report prepared for Town council by John Tofflemire, Director of Community Services, and presented at the Monday, July 26th special council meeting reminded me a bit of an unpleasant joke I read. A patient is sitting with his doctor who has completed a wide battery of tests on him and the doctor says, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you.” The patient says, “Give me the good news first, doc.” So the doctor says, “You are about to have a very rare and painful disease named after you...”

The topic under discussion in Mr. Tofflemire’s report was Southeast Leamington: the area bounded by Mersea Road 1 and Hillman Marsh to the north, Mersea Road 19 to the west, Point Pelee National Park to the south and the lake to the east, in total, just under 8 km2; when the land between concessions D and E over to Point Pelee Drive is added in, about 10 km2 is the total. What the report did was bring together the ‘bad news’ from studies done over the past few years and put on paper the grim financial reality of what Leamington faces. It was a long and expensive list of needed improvements.

Two quotes from the report need to be emphasized to give a context to the debate by town council members. First, the economic reality: “The infrastructure cost of maintaining the status quo is estimated at $34.8M to $51.8M (depending on how much lakebed armouring is done), whereas the infrastructure costs of converting to Concept E is estimated at about $60.7M, plus land and soft costs.” Regardless of how the costs eventually were shared, this is debt that the municipality would have to cover, and it does not have the capacity to borrow such huge sums. Second, the consequences of trying to ignore the problem in the hopes it would ‘go away’: “Although it is somewhat speculative, the ‘doomsday scenario’ of what might occur if no infrastructure investments are made to support either the status quo or an alternative land use scenario such as Concept D or E [from the Baird report on sustainability], should be contemplated. What seems to be most likely if no infrastructure improvements are made, is that the entire study area will continue to deteriorate and be subject to gradual demise over time, along the lines of what is now occurring in the area between Wheatley and Hillman Marsh, where regular flooding events occur engulfing the shoreline residential land uses. Eventually, over time, such flooding events will become more frequent and intense, and create untenable conditions for the property owners and residents in the entire study area, making the properties unusable. Under this ‘doomsday scenario’, property owners could lose at least some if not all of their equity or investment in their properties.” The report made it clear that council must begin some of the repair and remediation very soon.

With this background information, little wonder the members of Town Council were fully involved in debate. In opening the meeting, Mayor John Adams had informed the public present that there would be no questions permitted from the audience to this meeting since it was intended to inform council and permit them questions to help them get clear the nature and scope of the problem to be solved.

Questions began with Bill Derbyshire asking perhaps the key sustainability question: “After you finish this, how long would it last?” While the answer was in the range of 25 years, it was pointed out by John Tofflemire that “the criticality of that time range depends upon the land uses within”, since minor leaks from a naturalized area would not demand as immediate attention as would a farming operation or home.

Councillor Rick Atkin, looking forward to a public meeting on this issue (hopefully some time in September) was

concerned about information only outside experts could provide to give better perspective to the problem.

He asked for a representative from the town’s insurer to talk about public and private risk and liability associated with the options council must consider, for a fire service spokesperson to address emergency response in the future, and for bureaucrats from senior government ministries to be invited to both hear public input and inform us of government policy or funding commitments. Finally, he asked for the figures associated with shoreline problems in the western part of the municipality so that spending needs in the southeast could be seen in the context of the global municipal needs.

Councillor Herb Enns began his question by saying the report was really “eye-opening”. After quoting the report where it said that the federal government would be unwilling to help fund any works that were not “directed towards ecological, social/cultural and economic sustainability”, he asked if this meant that the government would fund works that were. The answer was a blunt “No.” No commitment to funding has been made or even hinted at.

It was of great importance to Councillor Hilda MacDonald that Leamington council continue to take a leadership role in the decisions concerning the land use direction for this area. “I do hope we take a leadership role...we need to have a proponent, but we need to stay in charge.”

Deputy Mayor Rob Schmidt stated, “It’s pretty obvious, and it has been for a long time, that we can’t afford any of our options.” That said, he pointed out that “there are some projects we have to do no matter what”, and suggested that they need not be unnecessarily delayed in the debate to come. “The difficult part is how to be fair to everyone.”

For Councillor John Paterson, consideration of abandoning farming as ‘unsustainable’ was inappropriate. He pointed out that dollars generated by those farms generate a huge economic benefit and a benefit to all levels of government, so not exploring that benefit thoroughly, and concentrating

merely on how much it will cost to repair dykes is a mistake.

“It is a part of the reason we need a public policy debate.” He then asked why the repairs have to be included in the next capital works plan when it has been acknowledged that the problem is at least forty years old. John Tofflemire responded that council is dealing with a new regulatory framework that demands some of the work be done, and furthermore the deterioration in some areas has reached a critical stage.

Councillor Rick Atkin re-entered the council questioning on a theme that appears throughout the report: the question of sustainability. John Tofflemire pointed out that this word is key in the problem because its meaning changes depending upon it context. ‘sustainability’ of existing land uses is a whole different thing from environmental ‘sustainability’. “If we left land use status quo, would the works make it sustainable?” It was Tofflemire’s opinion that it would. He did point out, however, that $35 million itself “will not allow new development. There’s a bunch of other stuff” (meaning provincial regulations that would still restrict the kind of development possible in such a flood-prone area).

Mayor Adams concluded the meeting with his comments, thanking the public who came out for their interest, and promising them an opportunity to address council as delegations when the public meeting on this issue is scheduled. He suggested that it would be appropriate to have the drainage reports Mr. Tofflemire’s report referred to present as an aid to discussion. Administration assured him and the rest of council that they would be updated during August on progress assembling the reports and people council wanted to have so the public meeting could be scheduled as early as possible.

The Municipality of Leamington would like to thank all those volunteers, organizations, businesses and neighbours who helped our citizens “weather the storm”.

Thank you seems inadequate for all you have done for our community. We are both proud and humbled by this outpouring of concern and assistance.

The tornado was a powerful force, but nothing is more powerful than one hand reaching out to help another. It will take some time to adjust to Leamington’s changed landscape, but one thing will never change…our deep appreciation for all who came to our aid.

Sincerely,

The Municipality of Leamington

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The Arthritis Society 2010 Residential Campaign. The Arthritis Society is currently seeking volunteers to become either a door-to-door or online canvasser during September. If interested please contact Dan Knight at dknight@on.arthritis or call 519-433-2191 ext 226 or toll free 1-866-0501 ext 226.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28:

The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County is hosting an information session about How to Budget for Immigrant Francophone Women, presented in French. It will be held at 245 Janette Ave. Windsor from 4:30pm -7pm. To register, please contact Jacqueline Lippold at (519)255-1127 ext 118 or Aline at ext 114.

THURSDAY, JULY 29:

Destination Jungle - travel to the jungle and discover the exotic world of the rainforest.. a great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts at the Leamington Library at 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 - 6. Register at the library. For information, phone 519-326-3441.

SATURDAY, JULY 31:

Wildwood Golf and RV social club will hold a craft sale in their recreation hall at 11112 11 Concession Road, east of Walker Road, McGregor from 9am to 3pm. Beautiful handmade crafts, jewelry, metal art, pottery, stained glass, knitted goods and wood crafts. Bake sale and raffles. Luncheon at 11am. Free parking and free admission.

Used book sale today and tomorrow from 9am to 3pm at 1328 County Road 22, Emeryville. All proceeds to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. If you have books to donate for sale, drop them off by Thursday, July 29 at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society or at 1328 Country Road 22, Emeryville.

The North American Black Historical Museum is pleased to present a touring exhibit - "On the Road North: Black Canada and the Journey to Freedom". The exhibit in the Nazrey A.M.E. Church, National Historic Site of Canada, 277 King Street in Amherstburg, is open Tuesday through Friday from noon till 5 pm, weekends from 1 to 5 pm. Produced by the Parks Canada Agency in collaboration with the Multicultural Program of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, this travelling photo exhibition looks at the history of Blacks in Canada. Sun Parlour Rodeo, presented by the Rawhide Rodeo Company. Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 p.m., at 1835 County Rd. 18, Ruthven (property of JR Excavating). Rain or shine. Family fun - food concessions, entertainment, your chance to ride a mechanical bull. Advance tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children, and are available from Johnny's Gas Bar, Jack's Mini Mart, Double Seven and Elio's Cafe in Leamington; Harrow Feed Store and Vehicle Venture, Provincial Rd. in Windsor. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Proceeds to Windsor Essex Care for Kids Foundation (W.E. Care for Kids).

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1: Wheatley Optimist Club Presents the 7th Annual Wheatley Idol Talent Competition, 12:00 pm at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Pre-registration now open to all ages under 30. There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall Winner will WIN a RECORDING PACKAGE. To avoid disappointment pre-register early. Registration is limited! To register, fill out the

online form at www.wheatleyidol.com. For more info., contact organizer Darla Janzen 519-8259897 ext 3.

As part of the "Summer Serenade Concert Series" at Leamington Marina Park, the Laws, husband and wife award winning songwriters will be performing country, bluegrass and folk from 4:00 p.m5:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. If raining, event will take place at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex lobby, 249 Sherk St. Ron Leary Quartet performs country rock music at Two Creeks Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., June 13 at Two Creeks Conservation Area just north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1. 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

MONDAY, AUGUST 2:

Bring your lawnchairs to the Leamington marina for an evening of music with Brad, Lynn, Jack, and John from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3:

Destination Jungle - go on an adventure to exotic lands, explore tropical rainforests and discover jungle animals all summer long. Reading, games, activities and crafts at Leamington Library at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Ages 7 & up. Register at the library. For more information, phone 519-3263441.

MONDAY, AUGUST 9:

“Leamington After 5” invites you to dinner at Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens at 6:30 pm. Reservations necessary. Call Darlene at 519-7335595. Special guests: “Whoʼs in the driverʼs seat?” with July Eby, “Travel Tips” with Barbara Leblanc of CAA Travel, and soloist Leah Dewhurst.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 & 21:

Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest, from noon to 11 pm and Sun. Aug. 22 from noon to 7 pm at Centennial Park on Victoria St. in Amherstburg. Professional ribbers, live entertainment, carnival rides and more! Fundraiser for a special baseball diamond designed exclusively for children with disabilities. The Miracle League will provide the opportunity for all children to play baseball, regardless of their ability.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24:

Tilbury St. Josephʼs Catholic School., OEYC Presents: Literacy Walk. Letʼs take a walk around the block and look for signs of literacy. Bring your binoculars or magnifying glasses! 10:0011:00am. No Childcare. Adult & Child. No Registration

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25:

Tilbury Town and Country, 18 Canal St. E, OEYC Presents: Book Camp. Join us under the tent to make a book, have a snack, and share a story.10:00 - 12:00. No Childcare. Adult & Child. No Registration.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26:

Cribbage Tournament, registration at 9 am, play at 10 am, cost $10 includes lunch and prizes. Held at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. All welcome. Call 519-326-2521 to register.

Point Pelee Park welcomes Sciensational Sssnakes!!

Are you curious about the secret lives of reptiles? Interested in where they live or what they eat? Visit Point Pelee National Park on Sunday, August 1 and the staff of Sciensational Sssnakes!! will answer all your questions. If you are brave enough, you will even be allowed to hold a snake.

Sciensational Sssnakes!! provides hands-on education about reptiles and amphibians to audiences of all ages. Their presentation will include information about the animals, their ecology and conservation issues as well as a session in which participants are able to interact, touch and hold the animals. The team will be on hand with a variety of reptiles, some of which can be found in Point Pelee National Park.

Sciensational Sssnakes!! takes place Sun. Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Visitor Centre and is included with admission to the park.

Leamington Legion news

By Pat Simpson Br. 84 PRO

There was a small turnout for the dart tournament but everyone had a good time. In first place were Tim Moore and Tim Nantais, and Mary Robinson and Albert Harrison placing second.

Winners of Friday night darts (July 19) were Bill Hills and Albert Harrison placing first, and Rose Hills and Bill (Moose) Miihlroth placing second.

There will be a yard sale of goods that the Branch will not be able to use at the new building (proposed date of sale August 28). If you have anything that you would like to donate to our sale – books, housewares, etc. please leave your name with the Branch or one of the Executive members.

There are also tentative plans for a steak barbeque to be held on August 28. It will be held downstairs and tickets will be limited. More details to follow.

On July 28 the Executive will set a day for a marathon day of packing and sorting. There will be a notice posted at the Branch and also a note in the Legion News. Once the date is set, please mark it in your calendars and try to come out and help for at least part of what will be a busy but fun day.

Work crews are busily readying the Branch for our move with some of the dart boards already moved to the new location.

Please note there are no seniors dinners planned for the summer. We are hoping to hold our first seniors dinner in our new building in September.

Legion Week is September 19 to 25.

Special Executive Meeting: July 28 at 7 p.m. General Meeting: September 1 at 7 p.m. (hopefully at our new location).

Stork Stork Report Report

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Napier - Sarah Napier of Kingsville, a boy on July 20, 2010.

McKague - Lori McKague and Mark Wolf of Kingsville, a girl on July 21, 2010.

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Ridge Public School Reunion planned for August 21

Are you a Ridge Public School alumnus? If you were a student or teacher at Ridge Public School you are invited to a reunion on August 21.

Jean Barna, from the class of 1969-’70, started preparing for a 40th anniversary reunion of her graduation class and has now opened up the one-day celebration to all former students and any teachers or staff who worked at the school. Jean started searching last fall to find her classmates who stretch out across the country from Manitoba to Nova Scotia...

The day begins at 9 a.m. at Ridge Public School for a class photo. At 10 a.m. all alumni interested can meet at Russell Street and Erie Street South to view the Tomato Festival Parade. Following the parade there will be a potluck picnic at UMEI at 12 noon. Bring your own food, plates, cutlery, beverages and lawn chairs. There is a $10 donation per family required. Be sure to bring any photos or artifacts from your days at Ridge Public.

Ridge Public School, located on Talbot Street West, just outside of Leamington, served the rural students of the area for decades. Grade 1-8 school, then in 1971 students started completing their Gr. 7 & Gr. 8 years at Mill St. Centennial Public. Fraser Road was the boundary line for determining who would attend Leamington District Secondary School or Kingsville District, thus separating the students after 8 years of friendship.

Ridge Public, or S. S. Southwestern 25 as it was called in its earliest days, served as a Gr. 1-6 school for a number of years and continued as an Adult Education Centre in the 1980s. It is now privately owned.

Barna is excited for the reunion of her schoolmates and is hoping that because it is the same weekend as Tomato Festival that some may already be planning to come home that weekend, or that this may be an incentive to return to Leamington for a visit.

Barna has confirmation from several past teachers who will be attending as well.

Feel free to drop by and share your stories and memories as the rich history of the first public school in the Leamington area is unveiled, and develop the collection at the Leamington Historical Society.

For more information about the Ridge Public School Reunion or to RSVP (consider this your invitation) Barna can be contacted at jkbarnabrown@hotmail. com, or locally you can call Jim Dyck at 519-324-0090.

Funds available for community projects

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation has announced the release of applications for their 2010 Community Impact Grants. Organizations can apply online for grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 by visiting the website at www.wecf.ca. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2010.

The foundation will seek to fund programs and projects which:

• involve collaboration and partnerships,

• build on existing community strengths and assets,

• respond to clearly identified local needs,

• strive for a significant and lasting impact on the community,

• benefit a wide audience,

• use resources efficiently and effectively, and

• show innovation, creativity and a degree of risk.

The Windsor Essex Community Foundation takes a broad view of what communities need to succeed and provide grants for projects in:

• Arts, Culture and Heritage

• Education and Literacy

• Health and Human Service

• Environment

• Recreation

• Children and Yout

• Community Development

“It is invigorating to be able to support so many vital community assets, especially at this time,” states Susan Easterbrook, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee. “Our committee looks forward to reviewing all the creative project ideas we know will come in.”

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) is a perpetual community trust that manages donated funds, makes grants to support community programs, and facilitates working relationships between community organizations.

Wes Hayden Live Canadian Tour

A tribute to KISS

In this world of reality television shows that I usually don’t watch, I must say that the life and times series of 80s rock groups like KISS, Ozzy Osborne and now Twisted Sister do draw my attention.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels is my favourite. I always was a KISS fan and after watching the show, I must say, I like Gene Simmons. Who knew that the blood-spitting, blackgarbed, makeup-wearing, long-tongued lead singer of KISS was actually a nice guy, good father and very practical businessman?

He and his wife Shannon (well, actually I don’t think they’re married but have been partners for 20 years) have two teenage kids, Nick and Sophie, who are not in trouble with the law and are actually quite pleasant – in front of the camera anyways.

I’ve watched Ozzy’s show – The Osbournes – and it really turned me off. Half the time I have no idea what Ozzy’s mumbling and the only definite pronunciation seems to be when he cusses, and he cusses a lot! The kids – Jack and Kelly – don’t impress me at all. They just seem to ride the celebrity bus being Ozzy’s kids.

And the new Twisted Sister show with Dee Snider and his family, well I think it may be as short-lived as the one-hit wonder band was. Enough said, back to KISS.

KISS celebrated its 35th anniversary recently, and apparently the KISS Army is still alive and well. Fans from 4 to 94 still love KISS. The original KISS, consisting of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, began in 1973 and ended in 1982, but reunited in the 90s. Today KISS consists of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.

In the beginning KISS always did their own makeup to conceal their identities. Today, the members still each do their own face makeup. In a world of prima-donna pop stars, I think it’s really cool that they still paint their own faces.

KISS has sold over 100 million records and continues to fill concert seats whenever they decide to tour. As Gene Simmons says, “The legend of KISS is true!”

AXE THE TAX

ECO tax? Up until Canadian Tire called out our provincial government for not knowing their administrative arse from a hole in the ground, it would have went sailing by me and millions of other Ontarians. That had to be the quietest tax grab attempt in history.

The “ooops… we screwed up our latest tax grab” episode is just one more iconic misstep by this Liberal government. The ECO tax was invoked the very same day as the HST (Horse **** Tax). Dalton and his red coats have not only taxed the enthusiasm out of commerce and industry growth, their “tax and spend” M.O. has resulted in scandal at every turn. Remember the E-Health controversy? OLG?

Problem is, who is Tim Hudak? Mr. Hudak, Conservative MPP, is the official leader of the opposition, the man who wants to be King of Ontario. He’s talking a good game, but does he have enough game in his 43 years to lead us to better days? Perhaps he’s worth a try.

Mike Harris. By the time Iron Mike was done in Queen’s Park, he wouldn’t have been able to get elected as dog catcher. But would a little bit of Mike go a long ways these days. It appears that the Liberals are out of control. If you

feel the same, mark October 6th, 2011 on your calendar. That’s when our next provincial election will be called. This leaves plenty of time for more taxation. Oh brother!

THEN

THERE’S ALICE COOPER

I met rock ’n’ roll legend Alice Cooper on Friday night. A bunch of us rented a bus and travelled over to London to catch his show at the Rock The Park event that also featured Alannah Myles (Black Velvet), Night Ranger (Sister Christian/Motoring), Peter Frampton (Show Me the Way… waaah, waaah, waaah, waaah, waaah). Alice was the main act, and man did he act.

The Alice Cooper show has plenty of straight ahead rock ’n’ roll, but it is no match for his showmanship. Alice pulled out his classic stuff – the guillotine, the baby dolls dressed in money (billion dollar babies), a 10-foot Frankenstein, et al. He even brought out the Stanley Cup and the band dressed in hockey sweaters with the number 18 on the back. This was in reference to one of his signature tunes – “I’m Eighteen”. Funny hearing Alice belt out “… cause I’m eighteen…” when you know darn well he should be singing “… cause I’m 62… and I don’t know where I am…” – literally.

Being that Alice hosts a syndicated radio show on one of the stations I manage, we got to go backstage after the show to meet him. Nice guy, and you know what? While he doesn’t object to talking about music, he loves to talk and play golf. When I came face to face with Alice, I asked him how he enjoyed playing the Hunt Club in London. I had heard earlier that the folks from Callaway Golf treated A.C. to a game at the this historic ol’ course. And that’s what Alice and I chatted about, specifically how penal “the rough” is at that course and what club selection you need on the tenth hole at the Hunt. It was a fun talk, though I can’t ever recall or even thought about yakking golf to a rock star. My bucket list is just about complete now.

Have a great week!

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What do you like best about Summer Day Camp at the Complex?

Location: Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

Dane Gillis

“That’s a hard question. I like it when we go skating the best. It’s fun!”

Karyna Lim

“I like being at day camp because I already did a cook book and then we can go swimming and skating.”

Amanda Unger

“I like day camp because I like making friends and because I like to play with them and have fun.”

Justin Baulke

“I like to come to day camp because I like swimming and I like watching the movies the best. And that’s it.”

Licensed to chill out

A week and a bit ago, my daughter and I headed up to Sarnia for the Rogers Bayfest. We made plans to leave early so that we would have time to walk around for a bit and still find a good place to sit. Our adventure began seamlessly and we were convinced that our parking spot, one block away from the bay, was a safe bet since it butted up to the police station.

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Fight phantom power and save money

Fighting phantom power – the power that’s wasted by home electronics and appliances even when they are turned off – is one of five simple, meaningful conservation actions suggested by the Ontario Power Authority to save money and the environment all year.

Phantom power costs the average Ontario household as much as 15% of their annual electricity costs – up to $100 a year for a household using 1,000 kWh a month. The Power Authority says the good news is that fighting phantom power has never been easier. By plugging as many home electronics and appliances as possible into today’s “smart” automatic shutoff power bars, much of that wasted energy can be saved. Add four more simple actions and Ontario households could save over $300 a year and help avoid creating more than 600 kg of greenhouse gases. Simple conservation actions that could save you money are:

• Plug home entertainment and power systems into auto shutoff power bars and save $11 annually.

• Replacing one old kitchen appliance with an ENERGY STAR-rated appliance (e.g., refrigerator) saves an additional $11 per year.

• Getting rid of your power-guzzling second refrigerator results in $136 in savings.

• Using cold water for clothes washing and a clothesline for drying will save $6.

• Installing a programmable thermostat and setting it just two degrees above or below your normal temperature saves $137 a year.

Total savings annually are $301 and 644 kg of greenhouse gases.

(Source: Ontario Power Authority)

We picked up the ‘licensed tickets’ at ‘will call’ and headed into the venue through the unlicensed area, while taking note of the vendor’s on either side. T-shirts, cowboy hats, sausage, soft ice-cream and a twisted potato on a skewer were the extent of the offerings and had the beginnings of a small line at each.

Arriving at the oasis, we ventured to enter when my daughter was asked to show her proof of age, something that I had neglected to think about since we had licensed tickets. I knew that I would be able to have a beer and that she would not, but the fact that they would not even allow us to go in never crossed my mind. Needless to say, it did not matter that she had her mother with her or not, she was not entering! ‘Rules are rules’ and so I readapted my taste buds around a cool bottle of water instead.

After purchasing a puny sausage and drink, we settled on the hillside with the stage down and to our left. Two bands later, we had plenty of time to survey the area and totally numb our butts uncomfortably on the slope. I hesitated to be negative since I realize that if I had been allowed to enter the ‘gates to partydom’ I too would have probably turned my back on the crowd sweating it out on the dry side.

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From our perch, the view to the other side was clear and tantalizing. Not only were all the large deciduous trees providing shade there, but so were the endless amounts of food vendors. French fries, hamburgers, shish kebobs with a vegetarian selection and COLD BEER were some of the few tucked into the park-like setting.

It was hard not to bring this up to my daughter since I truly wanted to just hang out and have fun with her. Instead I recognized a group of people that didn’t have the luxury to sit on the hill or walk to any of the stands. Unlike us, they were stuck on their butts and were not allowed to get up and dance, even if able. Between us and the stage was a raised platform that was solely for people that required wheelchairs.

This platform did not provide one leaf for shade, and since umbrellas were banned these ticket holders sat on a steel platform in the direct sunlight. No longer did I feel sorry for myself and in fact chuckled at the under-agers that had somehow manage to get over to the ‘dark-side’ then randomly came back to our breezy hill to recoup.

We did get off our butts, and because we were amongst non-intoxicated concert goers we moved freely through the crowd until we settled on a spot closer to the stage with plenty of room around us.

In hindsight, I would only have changed one thing about our night listening to Keith Urban. I wish I could have gone over to the ‘cool side’ just long enough to return with a tray of cold beer so that I could offer the disabled a choice to have one or not, and maybe one shade tree too!

United Communities Credit Union Bike Team rides 160

km and raises $12,000 for MS

A team of 25 United Communities Credit Union employees and their family and friends each rode 160 kilometres from Grand Bend to London and back this past weekend in the most successful MS Bike Tour to date.

As a result of months of fundraising, the credit union team donated over $12,000 and joined with over 1700 other riders in raising $1.124 million to help put an end to multiple sclerosis.

Team captain and Credit Union employee Carlene Frimer commented that, “Some people didn’t even have bikes when they first signed up for the event, and went on to train and prepare themselves for a distance they never thought possible. There were a lot of hills to climb and sore muscles to contend with, but the sentiment from the team was that it was nothing compared to what people with MS deal with on a daily basis.”

“This was an inspiring event and one that I’m not surprised our dedicated staff took such a huge interest in. I was extremely proud to see them all stepping outside their comfort zone and working together for a great cause,” stated Jim Lynn, United Communities Credit Union President and CEO.

“The team may have been tired at times, but they looked fantastic in their cycling jerseys and were warded Best Team Jersey,” added Lynn. Plans are underway to build a team for the 21st annual MS Bike Tour in July 2011.

United Communities Credit Union is a full service financial institution committed to enriching the lives of its member/owners and communities in southwestern Ontario for over 66 years.

Another Attempted Phone Fraud

On July 14 at 9:30 a.m., Tecumseh OPP received a report of an attempted fraud by phone. The caller identified himself to the female complainant as her son. The caller explained that he was in Montreal and had been drinking when he was involved a collision and arrested for impaired driving. The caller further claimed that in order to be released from custody he would require $5200 for bail. The suspect requested that the woman wire the money to a Western Union financial institution in Anjou, Quebec. Fortunately she checked with her family and discovered this was in fact a false claim before sending any money.

Essex County OPP is warning the public once again to use caution before sending any money in response to a phone call, letter or internet request. The fraudulent attempts to separate you from your hard-earned money are becoming very creative. Be sure the request is genuine before you respond. It’s very difficult to recover your money or hold the fraudster accountable… think buyer beware.

For more information about fraud you can call the Canadian Anti Fraud Call Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or check online at www.phonebusters.com. Anyone with information that can assist police with investigations can call Essex OPP Criminal Investigation Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Two-Vehicle Collision on Hwy 3

Essex County OPP officers attended a two-vehicle, non-life threatening collision that occurred at Highway 3 and Sexton Side Road on July 26. A vehicle, operated by a female driver, was traveling northbound on Sexton Sideroad when it entered the intersection and was struck by an eastbound vehicle traveling on Highway 3. The eastbound vehicle rolled.

The female driver of the eastbound vehicle was transported to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries.

REMINDER: Lock It or Lose It!

With the warmer weather conditions, Essex County OPP has experienced an increase in reports of thefts from both unlocked and locked vehicles where property has been left visible inside the vehicle. The OPP and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are again reminding drivers to lock it or lose it!

The OPP is encouraging residents to get into the habit of practicing a few common sense tips: DON’T LEAVE VALUABLES IN PLAIN VIEW, INCLUDING MOUNTS FOR GPS SYSTEMS, ETC.; always lock your car; protect your keys; don’t hide spare keys where you think thieves can’t find them (they can!); and most importantly, never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.

Police are seeing an increase in these types of thefts from vehicles. This pattern generally involves the culprit(s) canvassing neighbourhoods late at night or in the early morning hours specifically searching for crimes of opportunity. Leaving your vehicle unlocked or leaving valuable items in plain view simply invites the thief to quickly smash your vehicle window to retrieve those items.

The key to protecting your vehicle and its contents is in your hands. Keep yourself from becoming an easy target by properly securing your vehicle. Remember: “Lock It or Lose It!”

Leamington woodworker donates wares to SECC fundraiser

By Sheila McBrayne

It’s a good thing Clarence Bechard doesn’t own a retail store because he loves to give things away. This generous 77-year-old spends all his time making intricate wood pieces in his basement and refuses to take money for them.

Bechard spends hours and hours and plenty of his own money to create wooden toys, ornaments, picture frames, clocks and other pieces. “You name it, I make it. There’s no work put into any of these, it’s all pleasure,” said Bechard.

Bechard worked for many years as a baker until a lung complication, slangily named baker’s lung, forced him to quit. The Ruthven man then began his second career at Ford. Since retiring from Ford he has had a lot more time to work on his woodworking. The problem is, Bechard has quite a collection of Christmas ornaments, toys, and wooden pieces. His daughter Claudette Mullin suggested he sell his items for charity. Charity is not a new idea for Bechard. He has created some magnificent pieces that have been auctioned off for pecific causes. Of note, he created a magnificent Apostels clock with stained glass, moving Apostles and ornate lace detail. He estimates that it cost him approximately $1,000 in materials and the clock raised approximately $3,000 for a Haiti Relief effort. “I don’t get a penny of it. I can’t sell them. I love to give things away and love to make them,” said Bechard.

His daughter Claudette suggested that all money raised go to the South Essex Community Council (SECC). Bechard agreed that this was a great cause and a good place for the money to go. “It is a touching gesture and SECC is very grateful that Mr. Bechard thought of our organization. This is a gentleman in our community who is an excellent example of a ‘good neighbor’,” said Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director, SECC.

The woodcraft sale will be held on Saturday, July 31 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, August 1 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). There will also be a barbecue of hotdogs and pop for $1 each. All this takes place from Bechard’s garage at 16 Orchard Heights, Leamington. The items are unfinished so that they can be painted or stained to suit the purchaser’s taste. “They make fun craft projects for the kids to decorate,” Bechard added.

Bechard says he has had two loves in his life. His first love was his late wife Rose, and his second he found out was working on his scroll saw. “I just love it. It keeps me going. This is my life. I have a love affair with wood. I can’t work without a cup of tea though. That keeps me going,” said Bechard. He loves to share his craft with others. In fact he has taught his son the finer skills of woodworking and he even let me try my hand at the scroll saw. You can watch Bechard in action once a year, usually in October, at Leamington’s Home Hardware where he demonstrates the scroll saw for customers.

Bechard and his late wife also ran the St. Vincent de Paul in Leamington for 20 years, so helping his community is nothing new to Bechard either.

Be sure to stop by 16 Orchard Heights over the weekend and help Bechard help SECC. Now that he has cleared out all these items from his basement, he’s already planning for next year’s big giveaway.

Information fair a huge success

By Bill Chaplin

On Sunday, the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) hosted an information and health fair at the Legion Hall on Princess Street. The turnout was fantastic. In addition to a free buffet of salads and sandwiches, booths surrounded the room, offering not only information that would be of interest to workers, but also an introduction to services available to them. The Mexican Consulate was represented, as was the South Essex Community Council. Even the RCMP had a table (and an officer fluent in Spanish) with information about hu-

man trafficking. A number of local businesses took advantage of this forum to advertise and acquaint potential patrons to their stores and services or wares.

The biggest difference in this year’s event was the inclusion of volunteer nurses who offered to take blood pressures, check blood glucose levels and to check eyesight. The volunteer nurses were brought out by Kath Groenewegen RPN, volunteer hospital representative on the board of the Migrant Worker Community Group. She indicated that serving on this board and volunteering at events such as this has given her a much greater awareness of the issues facing migrant workers: their confusion with a foreign culture, difficulty and sometimes reluctance to access health care, and their craving for a sense of community while so far from home.

Also present were four volunteers from Frontier College who acted as interpreters for those who needed help communicating. One, for example, was at the eye test station: as individuals read off the letters in Spanish, she could tell them they were correct and their eyesight was fine.

Arturo Gutierrez, general manager of the program, explained that the core of their program is information and help. One key activity that takes him to farms all over the area is the bicycle safety program MWCP offers. Not surprising, then, to see that there were three bicycles to be drawn as door prizes. With input from the local police and fire departments, MWCP is also able to include important information about rights and obligations here in Canada workers would otherwise not know about. Gutierrez even had copies of the bilingual (Spanish and English) newsletter the program provides available at the fair

Eight locals in Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf championships in Kingsville

Eight local players will be competing this week in the prestigious Royale Cup 2010 Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship at Kingsville.

Wheatley’s own Margot Gillespie, who was one of two alternates for the tourney, was notified on Thursday, July 22 that she was in!

Gillespie is joined by fellow Kingsville clubmates Cheryll Damphouse, Alyssa Getty, Dessa Kaspardlov and Stephanie Carr, who was the second alternate called up. Essex Golf Club members in the tourney are Jackie and Laura DeMarco and Beach Grove’s Erica Rivard.

Alyssa Getty, 13, of Leamington is the youngest player in the tournament. Stephanie Carr is 17 and the girls will be competing against world-ranked women’s amateur golf players.

Past champions of the Canadian Amateur Championship include: Jennifer Kirby - 2009 - Paris, Ontario; Stephanie Sherlock - 2007 - Barrie, Ontario; and Cheryll Damphouse - 1989 - member at Kingsville Golf Club. World-ranked amateur golfers will include Jaclyn Sweeney - Arizona State University#10 in the world; Corrine Carr - South Carolina University; Casie Cathrea - 14 years old from the United States; Stephanie Meadow - Northern Ireland; Laura Nochta - Indiana University and Mandi Morrow - Kent State University.

Anglers fined $2,500 for too many yellow perch

Two anglers have been fined a total of $2,500 for having too many yellow perch in their possession.

A Tilbury man pleaded guilty to possessing 106 yellow perch, which is 56 fish over his legal limit. A second Tilbury man pleaded guilty to transporting the over-limit of yellow perch in his boat. The first accused was fined $2,000, is prohibited from fishing for six months and not allowed to possess fishing equipment, other than at his residence, during this time. The second man was fined $500.

Court heard that on May 16, 2010, conservation officers from Lake Erie Enforcement Unit were conducting a marine patrol on Lake Erie, near the Town of Leamington, when they came across the two men fishing for yellow perch. The conservation officers conducted an inspection of the boat and found it to be in possession of the over limit of fish.

The fish and fishing equipment were seized by the conservation officers. The fish were forfeited to the Crown and the fishing equipment will be returned after the fines have been paid.

Justice of the Peace Marsha Miskokoman heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Windsor, on July 19, 2010.

Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to catch and keep an over-limit of fish. An individual may not retain more than the possession limit of that species. Possession includes storing fish at home in freezers or other locations, as well as transporting them, holding them in live wells or eating them as part of a day’s meal.

Mock disaster wraps up MedQuest week

The Municipality of Leamington played host to MedQuest, a week-long day camp for students in Grades 9-10 who are interested in exploring the options available in health sciences. This was the fifth year Leamington has hosted the camp as part of the local “Communities for Doctors” physician recruitment efforts.

Three first-year medical school students from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Michael Derynch, Stephanie Spadotto and Joel Hommel, arrived in Leaming-

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ton for a six-week stay. During their time in the area they worked with staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital to get some hands-on experience in the various departments in the hospital. They also worked in the community to learn more about community medicine. All three medical students are from Essex County and Chatham-Kent. It is hoped that their experience in Leamington will result in them returning to practice after they complete their medical studies.

The MedQuest camp itself was held at the Leamington Marina from July 19-23. During the week of camp, high school students learned how to set a broken limb, suture

wounds, perform CPR, deliver babies and participated in a mock disaster as the finale on Friday. They heard from a variety of professionals including nurse practitioners, emergency response technicians, dieticians, public health staff, lab and x-ray technicians and various medical specialists like surgeons, obstetricians, chiropractors, physiotherapists and internists.

Leamington firefighter Roger Elliott opened up his home to one of the medical students so that he could be in the community all week. He says it’s a great way for the medical students to stay close to the program all week and he enjoys being able to give back to the community in this way. Elliott was one of the firefighters who took part in the mock accident on Friday and helped guide some of the high school students through the eyes of a firefighter. Essex Windsor EMS were also on scene showing students the vital role played by EMS.

Yvonne Bauer, a part-time ER nurse at Leamington District Memorial Hospital and part-time Essex Windsor EMS, was on scene to help guide the students and helped out in the mock triage area set up in the pavilion at the marina where the mock accident occurred in the parking lot.

Ball Hockey final

Cindy Osadzuk, Janet Hannigan and Christine Hopper. Back row, from left to right, are Cheryl Klemens, Kathy Gradwell, Anna Lindsay, Darci Hyatt, Heather Hyatt,

Johnston Electric – Runners-up

In front is goalie Tracy Bradley. Front row, from left to right, are Vicki Wenzler, Margot Gillespie and Lisa (Derb) Brouwer. Back row, from left to right, are Sue Ricci, Tracy Howard, Christine Hodgson, Donna Matier, Erica Taves, Tracy Sample and Kristi Kennedy. Absent were Janis Willan, Catherine Frauenlob and Angele Stammler.

Dries Potatoes – Consolation Champions

In front, from left to right, are Nancy Policella, Elsie Leili, Kelly Dries, Lauren Mather, Tracy Mastronardi and Heidi Roach (goalie). In the middle row, from left to right, are Sue Weaver, Stephanie Hammond, Leigh Meloche Wright, Brooke Watson Kaiser and Jen Janzen. In back, from left to right, are Brenda Belleau, Julie Reaume and Brenda Boudry. Absent was Mary Kir.

It was Ball Hockey Night in Wheatley on Monday, July 19 and what an exciting night it was!

The first matchup saw the fourth place Dries Potatoes upset the third place Hair Biz team in a close 2-1 Consolation final.

Dries goals came from the sticks of Brook Watson Kaiser and Elsie Leili. Amy Bell was the lone goal scorer for Hair Biz.

In the Championship final it was another upset as second place team Wheatley Journal narrowly edged out first place Johnston Electric 1-0. Journal goalie Laura Epp faced a barrage of shots but managed to keep them all out, sometimes with a little help from defence and the posts. Sheila McBrayne

netted the only goal of the game, with assists to Terri Taylor and Christine Hopper. Great game!

Both final games were probably the best games of the season for all the teams and shows how close the matchups really were. Great year!

Following the games, the girls went to the Palace for awards and pizza. The top scorer on each team was recognized with a game ball. Top goal scorer of the year was Amy Bell (Hair Biz) with 11 goals. Sue Ricci netted 8 goals for Johnston Electric over the season. Brook Watson Kaiser had 7 goals for Dries Potatoes and Sheila McBrayne had 5 goals for the Journal.

A big thank you goes out to our referees Thomas Matier and Ty Scratch who roller bladed to keep up with us “old girls” during the games. A special thanks to Erin and Emma Kopinak who ran the score clock and recorded the goal scorers. And of course a big thanks to our sponsors – Johnston Electric, Dries Potatoes, Hair Biz and The Wheatley Journal – all the shirts looked awesome! Thanks also to Barry for the awesome spread at the Palace.

Hair Biz – Consolation Runners-up

Front row, from left to right, are Yvonne Bauer, Amy Bell, Traci Brown, Pam Prudence and Kym Mercer. Middle row, from left to right, are Karri Kopinak, Penny Keane, Lucy Oliveira and Kim Resendes. Back row, from left to right, are Christina Jackson, Patty Woelk, Chris Omstead and Melissa Sallman. Absent from photo were Lianne Imeson, Christi Reid and Jaqueline Jackson.

We had a scattering of fans throughout the season, which made us play a little better at times – thanks to our fans. And I know Dries Potatoes appreciated the support of their #1 fan Wes. Thanks for all the support and hope to see you again next season.

For those who thought Derb wrote this article, she didn’t. So, one last HUGE thank you to Lisa Derb Brouwer who organized this awesome ball hockey league all from the simple idea after our last night of ice hockey, “Hey, we should get together in the summer and play some road hockey…”

Summer Specials

4-H Farm Safety Achievement Day

By Katie Min

By Jennifer Scherer

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4-H poultry club

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 the 4-H Poultry Club held their fifth meeting at the Essex Civic Centre. They started with the 4-H Pledge and secretary’s report. The members then showed the leaders their completed title pages and worked on their board for the remainder of the meeting.

The board is shaping up quite nicely, especially with the name Flock-O-Feathers. All members are asked to take a picture of themselves with their bird and bring a copy of it to the next meeting so it can be put on the board.

The group ended the night with snacks. For the next meeting, chicken dishes will be brought by Morgan Anger and Meghan Beutler. Snacks will be brought by Campbell McMullen and Travis Renaud.

The members of the 4-H Farm Safety Club successfully completed their 2010 Achievement Day on Tuesday, July 6th at Kids’ Farm Safety Day on the EugeneWhelan Experimental Farm in Woodslee. Achievement Day is the 4-H equivalent of a final exam; in order to get credit for completing the club, members must attend Achievement Day and fully participate in it and/ or complete the project.

Kids’ Farm Safety Day began at 9:30 a.m. with some last minute registrations, tshirts fitting like togas on small children, and some good old group photos. The 89 kids attending were then split into 7 groups, each with a 4-H member in charge of their group. These groups rotated around 7 stations learning loads of interesting information from well-informed safety experts.

The first station was on Railway Safety and was hosted by the CN Police. Mr. Arnold presented a slideshow on safety, several ads on railway safety do’s and don’ts, and answered questions on safety and the CN Police.

The second station, hosted by the Windsor-Essex Health Team, taught everyone the importance of washing hands with soap and water for 30 seconds as well as showing where the hands need to be scrubbed more. The most common spots were underneath fingernails and between fingers.

The third station was presented by Rick, an ATV rider, on... you guessed it – ATV Safety. Rick brought along all the gear needed to ride an ATV, and explained its use and importance, as well as giving us some tips for how to get out of emergency situations involving ATVs.

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Pathway to Potential benefit supplement programs available to eligible low-income youth and eligible lowincome seniors. Proper Canada Revenue Agency forms must be submitted. Registration takes place Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. only, at the Complex Community Services office.

Summer Day Camp for kids age 4-7 and 8-12. A different theme each week to keep the kids amused and coming back for more! Lunch available to purchase. Choose an elective for part of the day! Swimming, skating, crafts and games galore! The next weeksʼ themes are: Crrrrazy Carnival Week with some very unique and memorable carnival games, followed by Zero to Hero Week when the firefighters, police and lifeguards involve the day campers in all sorts of lifesaving demonstrations. Check out the exciting Summer Complex Day Camp Program and register your children in advance.

Summer Swimming Lessons offered daily for 2 weeks throughout the summer. There are still openings in August. Register your children to be Water Smart for a lifetime!

The fourth station was hosted by the Essex Recreation Centre and naturally was on water and pool safety, including information on chemicals, where and when to swim, and finally, a little quiz on when you should rescue someone yourself, and when you should go get help. None of the participants needed help answering when you should get help. They were also shocked to learn that you can drown in less than a foot of water.

Swim-tastic Summer Fun every weekday afternoon from 3-5 pm till Sept. 1. “Within Armʼs Reach” policy applies. Stay cool and refreshed in the Complex Pool!

Summer Splash Pass: $40 allows children 13 and under unlimited swimming at any Open and or Family Swim through till Sept. 5. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies.

FREE Swim Sunday, Aug. 8 sponsored by Tim Hortons from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies.

Leadership Adventure Camp for youth: ages 12-15 years runs Aug. 2327. Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register in advance – $140. Learn all about leadership qualities and what it takes to be a good leader, and take part in all kinds of fun fitness activities and adventures. Swimming every day, an outdoor getaway to Gesstwood Camp for the rope climbing course, biking to go golfing and go-karting, working with the Summer Day Camp kids at the Complex, a movie outing and taking part in all sorts of great sports like racquetball, badminton, etc. Register your youth now for this Unique Leadership Adventure at the Complex.

fifth station was all on chemicals, presented by Marie Santos from Cargill. She showed the group which labels mean what and gave an interesting quiz that consisted of trying to identify the contents of pairs of test tubes: one of a safe, ordinary liquid or powder, and the other of a dangerous chemical. One of the most difficult was the set of tubes containing window cleaner and kool-aid. Less than half of the people got the answer right! Yikes!

The sixth station was on Electricity Safety, presented once again by employees of Hydro One. As you may have heard last year, “Harry” of “Hazard Hamlet” came to demonstrate unsafe practices regarding electricity. Harry is a 7-inch figure that gets “zapped” when he touches any form of electricity in the 2-by-4 foot “Hazard Hamlet”.

The seventh and final station was presented by Mr. Jones, Health and Safety Representative from the Farm Safety Association, who gave an excellent lecture on Power Take Offs (PTOs), which are anything hooked up to a tractor for power, and on grain safety. The “ratio demonstration’ was a scale model illustrating how fast a person can be swallowed up in grain: it only took 5 seconds! Scary!

After a lunch (and seconds, and thirds) provided by the great sponsors, everyone witnessed a PTO demonstration by Advantage Farm Equipment showing how quickly a dummy can be shredded if his (or her) clothes become caught in a PTO. It took about 5 SECONDS for the dummy to be totally destroyed!

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After that, Matt, the Vice President (who was in a bad accident a little while ago, but is in much better shape now) and his mother Liz Salter talked about Matt’s horrific expe-

rience and how to stay safe around roads.

Finally, the members of the 4-H Safety Club gave a safety quiz on information learned that day and those who were selected received special 4-H prizes. The afternoon ended with a survey to make Kids’ Farm Safety Day even better and all the children went home with safety goodie bags.

A big thank goes out to everyone who attended, supported, and volunteered at Kids’ Farm Safety Day –you made it happen!

4-H Art Club holds final meeting for the summer

By Savannah Hayes

On July 5 the Essex County 4-H Art Club held their final meeting of 2010. While waiting for all of the members to arrive, we looked through some recently received postcards addressed to the club from around the world. We received postcards from other 4-H clubs in Essex County, Alberta, Manitoba and PEI, and Nigeria, Africa!

After looking at all the beautiful places these cards had come from, we sorted them, decided how to display our postcards for the Harrow Fair display, and then we got to work. While half of the club worked on the postcard display, the other half painted the wooden backdrops for our postcard-making booth at the Harrow Fair. Since we’re such great members of the Art Club, we also, with Marshall’s permission, painted his and Kimberly’s fence too!

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After washing off our paint-covered bodies, Kimberly took a group club picture that was made into a postcard that will be sent to Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to update them on our club’s progress and thank them again for our $500 grant. During the meeting we also snacked on some delicious cookies made by Emma Anger. On behalf of all the members, I bid you thanks! At the end of the night, we cleaned up and the meeting ended.

Although this was our final meeting, we will be having our achievement day and will be hosting a homemade postcard-making booth at the Harrow Fair on Sunday, September 4 from 2-5 p.m. in the Demonstration Tent. Hope to see you all there!

For further information about 4-H Art Club, please contact Kimberly or Marshall Heaton at essex4hartclub@ hotmail.com, or contact 4-H Ontario at 1-877-410-6748 or www.4-hontario.ca.

No signs of foul play in Leamington man’s death

An autopsy has concluded that there were no signs of foul play in the sudden death of Joseph Youssef, 24 years of age, of Leamington. Police are now waiting for results from toxicology.

Mr. Youssef was found deceased on Sunday, July 18 at his residence in Leamington. Police would still like to speak to anyone who had contact or spoke with Mr. Youssef between midnight and 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 18. Anyone with information can call 519-326-3214 to speak with a police officer.

from the Essex Windsor EMS was at the Centre on Monday, July 19 training approximately 25 of the members and staff on how to use the life-saving device. Pictured here is Sandra Hughes, Administrator, and Irma Taylor, Board Member. The defibrillator was sponsored by the Windsor Essex Heart & Stroke Association and the Essex Windsor EMS. (Sun Photo)

LHIN invests $1M to provide greater access to specialized RNs for high-risk seniors

The Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC LHIN) has improved access to care in Emergency Departments for seniors by funding 10 full-time Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) nurses.

The GEM initiative is aimed at improving the health of seniors who are medically complex, frail, have mental health, stroke or respiratory issues. A total of $1M of annualized funding has been committed to the GEM initiative as part of the ESC LHIN’s Aging at Home Strategy.

The GEM nurses perform specialized assessments for seniors in the Emergency Departments. In performing their assessments, the nurse identifies high-risk seniors, liaises with the patient’s family physician, and refers to specialists, mental health services, home care, and other community services.

If admitted, the nurse follows the senior to their hospital bed so they can provide continuity of care during the transition. GEM nurses will also serve as a specialized geriatric resource to other nurses and medical staff, will establish a senior friendly environment in the Emergency Departments, and will work with the family and the patient to provide options for care.

Two full-time GEM nurses are available at the Emergency Department in all five ESC LHIN hospitals: Leamington District Memorial Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, and Bluewater Health.

“The significant ALC problem, combined with the fact that the percentage of seniors in our community exceeds the provincial average, indicates to me that it is critical to find ways to serve this unique segment of the population. The role of the GEM nurse is evolving but has already had a positive impact on the care and treatment of the elderly in our facility. We look forward to continued collaboration with the ESC LHIN to ensure the success of this program,” said John P. Stenger, Chief Executive Officer, Leamington District Memorial Hospital

In addition to improving the overall care for seniors, hospitals are benefiting with improved patient flow and reductions in Emergency Department wait times. Seniors represent 25% of all Emergency Department visits and approximately 50% of all hospitalized seniors are admitted through the Emergency Department.

“We need to make our Emergency Departments friendly places for seniors. The GEM nurses are that link to creating an environment where seniors can receive care tailored to their needs. They perform in-depth assessments that identify and address the complex health issues that seniors are presented with, and improve links to care in the hospital and back in the community whenever that transition comes,” said Gary Switzer, Chief Executive Officer, ESC LHIN.

Ron Leary to perform at Two Creeks Summer Concert Series

Singer-songwriter Ron Leary is set to take the stage again Aug. 1 at the Two Creeks Summer Concert Series.

Ron is from Canada’s deep south and has over the past decade been gaining recognition as one of the country’s most genuine, soulful and current folk singers. He’ll be joined by a stellar cast of musicians, including local harmonica ace Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe.

His new album, “Dependent Rising”, released in July, is full of lyrics that expose the underbelly of contemporary society and its wasteful ways, and yet finds time to celebrate love.

Like his 2006 release “theroadinbetween”, described as a feast for the ears (Upfront), it’s full of hope, anger and compassion and heavily influenced by life in hard-living, blue-collar Windsor.

In performance, Ron makes a strong impression by delivering his powerful songs with disarming honesty, humour and humility.

Whether it be with the intensity of a full band, as a folk group with Scotty Hughes and “Mr. Chill” or simply as a solo artist, each show is a unique journey where even Ron never quite knows where or how it will unfold or end.

“I’m very much looking forward to the Two Creeks performance. It was such a great time last year,” Ron says.

For more on Ron Leary and his music, check out his website at www.ronleary.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, e-mail info@twocreeks.ca or call 519324-6988.

The Bike Train is back in Essex County

After a successful initial launch in June, the Bike Train is returning to Windsor/Essex.

On Thursday, July 29 Bike Train participants roll into town on VIA Rail for a weekend of exploring through our region. Up to 30 cyclists will bike their way through Essex County, visiting wineries, farms and local establishments.

“The Bike Train takes place over two weekends this year as part of a pilot project,” explains Pina Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats.com. “If this year is successful and there is enough support and interest, the Bike Train will become a permanent fixture to Essex County. We would love to see every weekend bringing tourists to cycle through our community. This initiative could be a catalyst for change and the growth of cycling tourism for our region.”

In conjunction with the arrival of the Bike Train, WindsorEats will be hosting Picnic at the Point, at Point Pelee National Park on Saturday, July 31. After a guided tour to the Point there will be a meal made with local Essex County products prepared by County Connect, and then live music around a campfire.

The event is open to everyone and tickets can be purchased at WindsorEats.com.

The Bike Train introduces bike racks onboard select passenger rail trains to destinations across Ontario, making cycling holidays easy and accessible. It currently connects Toronto to destinations across Ontario. 2010 marks the first year the Bike Train has headed into Essex County. Based on the success of the pilot project, the Bike Train could make Essex County a permanent destination.

The Bike Train is visiting Essex County July 29-August 2. For more information on the Bike Train visit www.biketrain.ca.

Tornado touches down in Amherstburg

Environment Canada confirmed that it was an F-0 tornado that touched down on Friday, July 23 in the Amherstburg area. The tornado was reported to have taken shingles off the roof of some homes, as well as forced trees and power lines down. No injuries were reported and total damage estimates are unknown Strong winds brought down tree smaller limbs and spread debris, but no major damage was reported in the Leamington area.

Girls Interlock tourney postponed due to rain

Leamington District Minor Ball (LDMBA) played host for the Girls Interlock Slo-Pitch Championship tournament on the weekend.

The Sunday games were postponed due to rain on Sunday morning. The final day of the tournament has been rescheduled, and semifinal and championship finals will be played in all three divisions on Sunday, August 8 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex in Leamington

Completion of July 23-25 tournament will be as follows:

JUNIOR

Tier A

9:00 – Windsor Family Credit Union (E1) vs Remax Realty (A1) (two innings to complete).

9:30 – Naples Pizza (H1) vs winner of 9:00 game.

11:00 – Walmart (L1) vs winner of 9:30 game.

Tier V

9:00 – Bluewater Pools (E2) vs United Community Credit Union (L2).

11:00 – Fletcher’s Cleaners (L5) vs winner of 9:00 game.

INTERMEDIATE

Tier A

9:00 – Truck Pro (E1) vs Edward Jones (A3).

11:00 – Trees (A2) vs winner of 9:00 game.

11:00 – Laser Art (H1) vs winner of 11:00 game.

Record hole-in-one in Senior Golf League

Mike Getty, representing the Wheatley Seniors Golf League at Talbot Trail Golf Club, had the rare honour of presenting Duane Quick, 75, with a $100 bill for the holein-one he sunk on Tuesday, July 20. Quick’s 120-yard hole-in-one on hole #9 is the first recorded in the Senior Golf League’s 20-year history. Quick, a Leamington resident, was a founding member of the Talbot Trail Golf Club. Quick has been golfing for about 50 years and this is his first hole-in-one. “Nobody was more surprised than I was. It was my day on Tuesday,” said Quick.

Tier B

9:00 – Fox Ready Mix (L2) vs Southpoint GM (L5).

11:00 – Ron Deneau Lions (A1) vs winner of 9:00 game.

SENIOR

Tier A

9:00 – Royal Lepage (K2) vs Smith Funeral Home (H1).

11:00 – Local 444 (L1) vs winner of 9:00 game.

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1:00 – Big Creek Disjockerty (A2) vs winner of 11:00 game.

Tier B

9:00 – United Community Credit Union (K3) vs Lakeside Animal Hospital (K1).

11:00 – Mike Tomek Realty (H3) vs winner of 9:00 game.

*Legend: (A) Amherstburg, (E) Essex, (H) Harrow, (K) Kingsville, (L) Leamington.

Leamington Marina 25th Anniversary

Saturday, July 24th

The County Lady Bugs (Red Hat/Purple Dress Society) held their monthly outing at the Leamington Marina’s 25th anniversary celebration. Pictured here are some of the ladies, talking with Marina Manager Ronan Oliver. From left to right are Cheryl Thomasson, Dianne Fleming, Betty Brinacombe, Yvette Wilson, Ronan Oliver, and Judith de Quartel. Yvette was also enjoying the music of Six Degrees, where her husband is the drummer.

Meet Bill Loop

Bill Loop is 58 years old and was born at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. He was raised in Kingsville and is now living in Linden Beach, on Lake Erie just west of Kingsville. He is a self-taught musician and at age 10 or 11 years old his father taught him the ukelele.

Bill is a singer/songwriter/guitarist, but primarily an electric bass guitarist. He also plays the upright bass violin, and has had 3 or 4 lessons from Detroit area jazz musicians. He is currently the bass guitarist/ vocalist for the band 3 Kool Kats, along with Lee Amlin on the Hammond B3 organ and Carlo Rossi on drums and vocals, both from Windsor. Their music is classic rock and older country.

They have been together for 4½ years. He also performs with many area groups, as well as being a studio musician. He teaches music privately at The Music Room in Leamington.

Bill has been a full-time working musician since 1965, so if you are enjoying live music anywhere in Essex County you will probably run into Bill Loop.

Other bands include: Ollie Cats (classic rock), Hoagie and the Kingfish (variety), Richard Janik Band (variety), Sensational 60s Woodstock Revue, The Soul Miners Jam Band, Victoria Tavern (Thursday – blues jam), 1-2 Free (jazz), Down River Cabaret with Chris Borshuck (Amherstburg – variety), Johnny Rocca Band (originals), Clint Weir Band (jazz), and Johnny V and the All Stars (blues). As you can see, Bill is one of the most sought-after bass players in the county.

Profiles... Profiles...

Most interesting place you’ve played: In 1965, Bill remembers playing in the display window of the Metropolitan Store in downtown Leamington, beside Diana Sweets Restaurant. They played to a packed store and sidewalk. He also played on the roof of the Metropolitan Store in Sarnia, and inside the Chatham store as well. They had a gig on the roof of Stewart’s Drive-In Restaurant on Robson Road across from the Seacliffe Hotel. They also had a show on the roof of the Leamington Drive-In Theatre before the movie came on.

Brush with fame: Working at Kingsville’s Surfside 3 Pavilion dances, Bill met many famous musicians such as Bobby Goldsboro, Bobby Sherman, Question Mark and the Mysterians, Bob Seeger, and The Vogues, to name a few...

As a member of the Dorian group, Bill had international and regional airplay on CJSP and CKLW Radio, and played on the CKLW Channel 9 TV show Swingin’ Time. He also got to meet Spencer Davis, Jackie Wilson, and Delaney and Bonnie.

Touring and recording with Edward Bear from 1972-1974, Bill played bass on the million-selling gold record “The Last Song”. He played bass on all singles and 3 albums, and got to open with Billy Preston in Atlanta, Georgia, and toured USA and Canada.

Summer of 1973, Bill played with Edward Bear at Ontario Place to an audience of 10,000 people. The show was broadcast nationally by the CBC TV Showcase Show.

In 1976, Bill was playing with Alexander Zonjics’ band WeatherVane and they opened for BB King at the Windsor Arena. The band got pictures with BB after the show, and had a 20-minute visit with BB and his band.

Recordings to date: The Living Ends (1966), The Dorian recorded 45rpm single and LP, and had European LP release (1969-1971), Edward Bear (1972-1974), New Potatoes (1972-1974), Alexander Zonjic (1976), Al Reid and Dale Butler and Rusty James (1985), Bill Loop’s Gospel CD (2006), Jody Raffoul’s Big Sky CD (2007), Johnny Rocca CD )2009).

Where would you like to be in 5 years?: Bill would to be playing more gospel music in churches and concerts, continue working with the 3 Kool Kats doing more festivals and concerts, and possibly do a reunion tour with Edward Bear.

If you could play with anyone who would it be?: Brian Wilson (founder of the Beach Boys), Kevin Prosch (Christian contemporary artist from USA), Carole King, Roberta Flack, Charlie Parker, Horace Silver, Jaco Pastorius, and David (of the Bible). How often do you practise?: Bill has band practise once every two weeks but is playing all the time, and that’s the best practise.

Websites: Reverbnation.com 3 kool kats, youtube.com 3 kool kats, myspace.com 3 kool kats.

Extreme heat precautions

Due to the extreme heat and humidity we have been experiencing, citizens are reminded to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. The combined exposure of high heat, high humidity, and smog can cause varying degrees of heat related illnesses.

High risk groups include the elderly, infants and preschool children, people with chronic illnesses like heart conditions, people involved in strenuous outdoor activity, and people taking certain medications.

Residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent heat related illness by taking these precautions:

• Drink lots of water, avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, or cola.

• Stay out of the direct sun.

• Avoid strenuous physical activity outdoors.

• Never leave children, the elderly, or pets alone in a car.

• Check on neighbours, relatives and friends who are frail, elderly, and live alone.

• Use air-conditioned places like shopping malls, community centres, and libraries for relief.

• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.

• Take cool baths or showers.

• Eat light, cool foods.

• Seek medical attention if you have signs of heat illness, or if you observe them in someone else.

Signs of heat related illness include:

• Heat cramps: painful muscle cramps in legs or abdomen.

• Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting.

• Heat stroke: is a medical emergency, signs include headache, fainting, confusion or altered mental state.

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Pictured here is Leamington’s Jesse Phibbs racing during Thunderfest 2010. Jesse, 21, is building on his record season last year when he earned 9 wins and 21 podium finishes in 23 races. He placed first in the Senior Open class last year. This season he has already won his first Pro win. His sponsors include: M Pearce Trucking, Clark Storage, Louie’s Collision, WD-40, AMSOIL, Vortex, SuperTrapp, Chapman Signs, Bartel Machine, Legends Honda.

Local riders show well at Thunderfest

The oldest and most traditional form of motorcycle racing is flat track – sometimes referred to as dirt track racing. Dating back to post World War I, flat track is the NASCAR of motorcycle racing. On Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, riders from Ontario, Quebec and several U.S. states competed at the Thunderfest Half-Mile and Short Track races held at Leamington Fairgrounds and the Erie Ramblers Club in Wheatley. Here are the results from the local riders:

Leamington Half-Mile - Sat. July 17

Jesse Phibbs of Leamington placed 7th in the Exp 450, and 3rd in the Exp Open.

In the Novice 450 division, Darrin Farrington of Wheatley placed 1st and Nick Wenzler, also of Wheatley, came in 2nd. Leamington rider Matt Epp was 6th, Wheatley’s Cole Robinson 12th and Leamington’s Luke Wigfield 14th.

In the Novice 600, Darrin Farrington of Wheatley placed 1st, Luke Wigfield of Leamington was 2nd, Nick Wenzler of Wheatley 3rd, and Matt Epp of Leamington 7th.

Michael King of Leamington was 1st in the Veteran Class.

Jaxyn LaFabre of Kingsville was 1st, and Dylan Marie Biekx, also of Kingsville, placed 2nd in the Youth 50 category.

Winning first in the Youth 65 division was Brodie Buchan of Leamington. Trent Pickle of Leamington placed 3rd.

Wheatley Short Track - Sun. July 18

Leamington’s Jesse Phibbs finished 4th in the Exp 450 class and 6th in Exp Open.

Michael King and Wayne Young, both of Leamington, finished 5th and 6th respectively in the Int 450.

In the Novice 450, Wheatley riders Nick Wenzler placed 2nd, Darrin Farrington 4th and Cole Robinson 13th. Leamington’s Luke Wigfield was 3rd and Matt Epp 6th.

Finishing positions in the Novice 600 were Nick Wenzler of Wheatley – 1st, Darrin Farrington of Wheatley – 3rd, Luke Wigfield of Leamington – 4th, Matt Epp of Leamington – 5th, and Cole Robinson of Wheatley – 13th.

In the Veteran class, Michael King of Leamington finished 2nd and Wayne Young, also of Leamington, finished 3rd.

Jaxyn LaFabre of Kingsville finished 1st in the Youth 50 division, and Dylan Marie Biekx, also of Kingsville, placed 3rd.

Leamington rider Brodie Buchan placed 1st in Youth 65. Leamington’s Trent Pickle placed 3rd.

Rookies lose to Essex

The Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers visited Essex last Sunday afternoon and came away with their tails between their legs as Essex mercied the local squad 111.

“I think we need to chalk this up as just one of those games,” said coach Dan Dominguez. “Our bats were cold. I don’t want to take anything away from Essex, they played a very strong game, but in Rookie ball the offense is so important and when it isn’t there you have a tough time winning.”

First baseman Billy Friesen led the Lakers with a couple hits, and Adam Jeffery, Eric Willan, Hayden Pilmer, Colin Wall, Michael Wiebe and Caitlyn Preston had one hit each.

The Rookies next home game is Thursday, July 29 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex at 6:15 p.m. against Cottam.

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FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010

• Wheatley Co-ed 3-Pitch Baseball

• 9 pm – 1 am Dance at the arena with Crossroads

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010

• Big Boyz Fishing Derby at Wheatley Harbour

• Co-ed 3-Pitch Baseball at arena continues

• 11:00 am Fish Festival Parade (Erie St. from arena to Middleton Line)

• 12:30 pm Largest Freshwater Commercial Fishing Port Sign Dedication at Wheatley Harbour

• 8 am - 2 pm Friendship Club Yard Sale & BBQ

• 9 am Bake Sale at Wheatley Legion

• 9:30 am Pet Parade at Ivan Coulter Park

• 3:00 pm Smoked Fish Contest Judging at arena

• 12 Noon Wheatley Fire Fighters Invitational Water Barrel Fight at arena, registration at 11:30 am

• 8 am - 11am Breakfast at Wheatley Legion (Wheatley Scouts)

• 9 am - 2 pm Heritage Society & Friendship Club Rooms

• 4:30 pm Smoked Fish - People’s Choice Tasting (open to public)

• 5 pm - 8 pm Yellow Perch & Broasted Chicken Dinner at arena Tickets $20 each

• 8:30 pm - 1 am Dance at arena. Entertainment by “B Sides”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010

• 10 am - 1 pm Cooling Station at Wheatley Baptist Church

• All day -Arts and Crafts in the business area

• All day - Children’s Day Activities at the corner of Chestnut and Erie includes Pony Rides and Petting Zoo

1 pm – 6 pm Big Boyz Fishing Derby continues - Presentations at arena 8 am - 12:30 pm Wheatley Scouts Breakfast at Legion

12 noon Wheatley Idol Contest at Two Creeks

6:30 pm Concert at Two Creeks featuring Ron Leary Quartet