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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Eight candidates for Municipal Election 2010
The Municipal Election is slated for Monday, October 25, and to date (last updated June 23), there have been eight nomination papers filed for the various Council positions. Vying for the Mayor’s seat (one to be elected) are John Adams and John Paterson. For the position of Deputy-Mayor (one to be elected) is Rob Schmidt. Vying for the Councillor seats at Leamington Council (five to be elected) are Carol Bell, John Crump, Rick Cowan, Hilda MacDonald and Larry Verbeke. Only one candidate has filed for the position of Trustee for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (English) for Leamington, Essex, Kingsville, Pelee Township – Mary DiMenna. Incumbents running in this election include, to date, Adams as Mayor, Rob Schmidt as Deputy-Mayor and Hilda MacDonald as Councillor. Paterson is currently sitting as a Councillor and is vying for the Mayor’s spot in this election. Current Leamington Councillor Herb Enns stated he hasn’t ruled out running again completely, but doesn’t think at this time that he will. “At this point, I can’t say for sure, but I’m leaning towards declining… I’m going to be 70 years old. I’ve been on Council for 25 years and now I’m battling cancer… maybe it’s time for some new faces,” he said. Current Leamington Councillor Rick Atkin intends to run for a second four-year term as Councillor. “I haven’t filed yet, but I intend to before this fall,” he stated. Current Leamington Councillor Bill Derbyshire wouldn’t say for sure what his political plans are, but assured the Southpoint Sun, “You’ll be the first to know when I decide… I’m 77 [years old] and doing 177 [miles an hour],” he stated. Bill has served on Leamington Council for 29 years, and farms. Nomination papers must be filed by Friday, September 10 and nomination papers are available at the clerk’s office. A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements: be a resident of or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Leamington or the spouse of such a person; be a Canadian citizen; be at least eighteen (18) years old; not be legally prohibited from voting; and not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
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Tornado Relief Fundraiser $50,000 and counting
As of Tuesday morning, the unofficial tally from Friday evening’s “Standing Tall After the Storm” Tornado Relief Benefit held at Colasanti’s was over $50,000 and counting. Event co-organizer Leigh Ann Mastronardi reported 850 people attended the pasta dinner and fundraising evening. CAW Local #444 pledged $5,000 to the cause and CAW President Ken Lewenza (pictured above) added another $10,000 to make the total donation of $15,000. The Leamington Fire Services Association also donated $5,000. Many other donations were made that evening. All money raised will be divided equally between the Salvation Army’s Tornado Relief Fund and ERCA to assist with replanting trees. At left is Leamington Mayor John Adams. (Sun Photos)
Leamington Marina celebrating 25th anniversary
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The Municipality of Leamington, its Mayor and Town Council invite all residents to the Marina on Saturday, July 24 to enjoy an afternoon and evening of free live entertainment to be held at the Marina Pavilion and lawn area that evening. Festivities will include a spectacular lineup of local bands from noon until 5 p.m. with a barbecue on the lower lawn adjacent to the Pavilion. The evening events kickoff at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion with a pig roast, hosted by a local fund raising group, Speqtra. Tickets are $20 in ad-
vance and available from the Marina 519-3260834, Sherk Complex 519-322-2337, Speqtra; 519-322-2463 and CR Music Room 519-3224937, and the Chamber of Commerce 519-3262721. A cash bar will be available all afternoon and evening hosted by the Leamington Kinsmen. The headliner for the evening will be “The Speds”, who will take the stage at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate with at the waterfront! To learn more about the Marina’s 25th festivities, visit www.leamington.ca/marina.
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