Southpoint Sun June 23, 2010

Leamington Fair celebrates 162 years!

AT RIGHT: Danielle Ward is the 2010 Ambassador of the Leamington Fair. Runners-up were Justin Knight and Amanda Willemsma. The Ambassador will represent Leamington at various agricultural events and parades in the area. Danielle will also be representing the Leamington and District Agricultural Society at the 2011 CNE Ambassador Competition. Last year’s Ambassador, Andrew Willemsma, will be going to the CNE this year. Pictured here are Andrew and Danielle. The Leamington Fair enjoyed a great weekend with attendance estimated to be approximately 20,000. Fair patrons enjoyed warm temperatures and clear skies over all three days. Friday night the live harness racing attracted horse racing enthusiasts. Saturday was Children’s Day with 20 bicycles given away and many activities for children. Winners of the pie contest were: Best Apple Pie - Kay Winger; Best Raisin Pie - Susan White; Best Strawberry Pie - Susan White; and Best Soup Cake - Carrie Bower. And for the second year Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School won the $100 prize for winning the most first-place ribbons (54) in the school exhibits.

AT LEFT: On Friday night, June 18th, a special ceremony was held to officially open the 162nd annual Leamington Fair and to dedicate the Janette Mulholland building, the newest addition on the fairgrounds. Janette was a longtime member of the Fair Board and was the past president. Pictured from left to right are Tammy Wiper, Leamington Fair President, and Guy and Reg Mulholland, Janette’s son and husband. Board members shared their kind words in memory of Janette. Her mother, Gloria Reaume, was also presented the Agricultural Service Certificate. (Sun Photos)

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Province adding up to $1M through Disaster Relief Fund

Local MPPs Pat Hoy and Bruce Crozier announced up to $1 million in provincial funding to help Leamington, Essex and Kingsville recover from recent tornado damage on Friday afternoon, June 18.

“Our government understands the uncertainty and distress this tornado has caused on individuals and families. That’s why Premier McGuinty visited us shortly after the disaster, and why he committed the Province’s assistance in cleanup and recovery,” said Hoy, MPP for Chatham-KentEssex, which includes all of Leamington.

“Our government also understands the strain that extraordinary circumstances can have on your budgets,” said Crozier, MPP for Essex. “That’s why we’re helping the Municipality of Leamington and the Towns of Essex and Kingsville recover from the tornado damage, to help meet municipal costs not covered by insurance.”

A special assistance grant of up to $1 million will be provided by the Province to help the municipalities cover cleanup costs and repair damage on community properties, including Seacliff Park in Leamington. Funds from the grant will also be available to assist individuals for costs not met by insurance.

The local MPPs pointed out that the Province is also

working with farmers and growers to assess the damage to agricultural operations and make sure that those affected have access to all available assistance. Agriculture Minister Carol Mitchell spent June 12 in the area.

“The Province is providing immediate financial relief to communities in the Leamington area. I commend the people and municipal officials for their efforts to clean up after the storm and get back on their feet. Our government will be there to help,” said Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Bradley.

The $1 million funding is in addition to monies received through the ODRAP (Ontario Distaster Releif Assistance Program), which matches every dollar raised locally with two dollars of provincial finding.

The Municipality of Leamington will receive up to $800,000 ($400,000 now and up to another $400,00, as documented); Kingsville will receive $100,000 ($50,000 now and up to another $50,000); and the Town of Essex will also receive $100,000 ($50,000 now and up another $50,000). These funds are being administered by each individual municipality for expenses incurred from the tornado damage not covered by insurance. Residents may also be able to use this fund, after municipal expenses have been met.

HMCS Sea Cliff commemorated at Council

Navy Centennial Presentation to Council

Lieutenant Catherine Micallef of HMCS Hunter, along with Mr. Larry Costello of the Naval Veterans Association, presented Leamington Council with a memento of HMCS Sea Cliff to commemorate the Canadian Navy Centennial. The HMCS Sea Cliff was a Canadian twin screw Corvette that served in the North Atlantic during the Second World War and was named for Leamington, Ontario. The ship and its crew of 141 served convoy duty from 1944 until the end of the war.

In a touching addition to the framed art, the representatives of the Navy also presented council with three red oak seedlings to help start the recovery of Seacliff Park: one to represent the past, one for the present, and one for the future.

Come out for a stroll to see the new, interesting locale and the works of artists from across the area. There will be fun for the kids too, with an entire tent of children’s art activities featuring ArtWorks with Katherine Burton.

Arts @ the Marina takes place Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Refreshments and food vendors will be available and musical entertainment provided. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Don’t get scammed

It disgusts me to think that some people make a living scamming others out of their money. I’ve decided that scamming someone is worse than just plain stealing it from them. At least if they steal your purse or wallet, although you feel victimized, it still feels like a crime against you. Yet people who are scammed are often left feeling that it was somehow their fault and embarrassed to even report the crime.

Scamming has become a skilled trade for some of these lowlifes who prey on older citizens and the goodwill and helping spirit of others. The most recent scam that saw a Leamington grandmother robbed of $5,000 because she believed she was helping her grandson at a time of need is just shameful. It makes you wonder how they sleep at night…

The best defense and what I always tell my dad is just say “no”. It wasn’t that many years ago he was giving me that lecture about drinking and drugs when I was a teenager, and now I’m giving him his own advice – just say “no”. He insists that when marketers call he doesn’t like to be rude, so he listens to their spiel but assures me he doesn’t buy anything. I believe him because he couldn’t buy anything over the phone. My dad is old school and has never owned a credit card, and he certainly doesn’t have a debit card. Believe it or not, there are people who still use good old cash for everything.

I don’t worry too much about Dad getting ripped off. Trust me, after 50 years of farming he knows how to dicker and get the best deal possible. I’ve seen him in action and watched a firm price drop right before my eyes.

I shouldn’t stereotype scams to seniors because the truth is, being duped of money is non-generational and has been reported by all ages groups. In the last two hours I have received four emails from various financial institutions asking me to confirm my online banking account by submitting my password and account number. I don’t bank at ANY of them. I’ve also received emails informing me that I’ve won the Microsoft internet lottery, with so many zeros in the figure that I’m sure it must be appealing to very naïve people out there. I also received an email from an FBI agent in Washington, informing me that they need me (and my bank account) to be part of an undercover money scheme to take down some fraudsters. Imagine, the FBI needs ME! I’m pretty sure if the FBI wanted to know what colour my underwear was today, they could find out without asking me!

And then I received an email from the United Nations also asking for MY help. The email was to everyone in the world who has been scammed and my name was on the list. The United Nations wants to give me $500,000 in compensation! I don’t think I ever had $500,000 to lose… I bet you didn’t realize I was so important – don’t worry, I didn’t either

– and I’m not!

Please, don’t fall for any of these or any other schemes, always remember YOUR bank will call you in person if there truly is any banking issue. Do not give out any banking information to random emailers.

Doctor… give it to me straight

124 over 74 is good, in fact it’s darn near textbook, says my Kari. She’s my “sort of” doctor. Officially, she’s a nurse practitioner. Like so many others in Canada, I’m an orphan, or should I say was an orphan until I was assigned Kari. Believe me, I’m grateful for any amount of medical attention. Not that I’m too demanding of the health care system, at least not yet. I’m generally good for an annual check-up, the goop and whoopty-do test (P.S.A.), some lab work done every six months or so, and someone to treat that suspicious looking rash, etc. There are very few drugs that she can’t prescribe and the list of those medications is growing and growing.

My brother and his wife had a shorter wait when they moved to London a couple of years ago. No nurse practitioner for them, by golly. They got a full-blown doctor. In fact, they had a couple of choices. (Could I take the loser?) Wisely, they choose the youngest doctor, someone consider-

ably younger than themselves. Not only do they not have to be as concerned about being orphaned by a retiring doctor, they have a succession plan for their children. I guess it’s a bonus to know who will be delivering your grandchildren. Unnerved is not the word; I was just a bit concerned that I wasn’t able to secure a doctor in the traditional sense. My N.P. is young, female and very amiable. While grateful for her expertise, I have this romantic desire for a white-haired Walter Brimley type, white lab coat, etc., with that cookiesized light on his forehead and a stethoscope hanging from his neck.

True, new doctors are arguably best equipped in the ways of modern medicine, but there’s something comforting about an ol’ country doc who has seen and done just about everything concerning the human condition. They impart wisdom with every utterance, are gentle with their touch, and if necessary harsh with their warnings. I just don’t envi-

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You are finished high school and beginning a new stage in your life? What are your plans for the future?

Location: Cardinal Carter Catholic High School

Taylor Bechamp

“I’m going into kinesiology at Western University and then I am thinking medical school if I can get in. I’m waiting to experience it before I pick a field. There’s lots of different options.”

MaryLyn Liovas

“I’m going to University of Western for Health Sciences and someday I hope to own my own clinic. I’m looking forward to the future.”

Andrea Ricci

“I’m going to University of Waterloo for the Science Business program in the medical science field.”

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I cry for the trees that are broken down

Letting their energy escape, bleeding from their wounds. I absorb their life-energy, their pain, their pride, their history and strength. Their rotting sawdust insides and weakening spines are visible So we know the time for their demise is – now.

The wind blew angrily. It bent the trees to kneel and lay broken To release their last breath at the moment of their death-rattle. We thank God for the Miracle that the people were protected. The people are safe. The people are saved.

The sun was slow to rise in the morning, as if in shame, As though it didn’t want to shine too brightly On the mass destruction.

A bit of light at a time, so we didn’t view too much, too quickly. The birds did not sing at 4:30 in the morning – or at 5 or 6 or 7 And by 8 or 9, they hopped the broken branches on the ground Silently looking for their families. We cried for them and theirs. When people die, the birds still sing. When birds die, they are silent. How can 1000 trees fall without us hearing cannonballs and fireworks? The wind was loudly racing and whistling around the house, So we thought we heard – just the wind.

We felt the vibrations and the reverberations of the falling timbers, Majestically they were reaching for the sky! They were reaching for the stars! They reached as far and for as long as they could reach and now they lay still on the grass, Their scent of life emitting through the air – the 7 pines (the children’s fort)

The oak, the maple the Unicorn catalpa and my dear apricot. Their tears of sap secreted into the earth nourishingly

Enriching it for it’s offspring, like Mother Earth’s milk.

The last task.

One arrogant vulture circles Seacliffe Park, searching through the fallen trees

For it’s prey – the trees’ tenants – the birds and squirrels, wondering Wandering. Where to go? What to do? No more Home Sweet Home!

The logging trucks, strange hearses in the suburbs

With loads of uninhabited carcasses.

Trees leaning their trunks toward the ground

Falling an inch at a time to their endless continuation in the Universe.

Tired workers, our heroes with chainsaws that scream “Carnage!” Trucks, heavy equipment, to save us from the falling trees weakened from the storm. They can stand no longer. Fall or be felled.

Young seedlings will be planted.

Life will go on. New ends. New beginnings. Something

Alex Gaspar

“University of Western Ontario for Human Kinetics. After I get my degree, either physiotherapy or sports medicine.”

Free your feet and mind

This past Sunday we worked in the yard most of the day. Mark worked in his boots to cut the lawn and weed whip, and I worked barefooted in the dirt. My gardens look like they normally would in July. It must be the weather this year that has caused everything to bloom earlier, including the weeds and the mosquitoes!

I have always enjoyed ‘going barefoot’, but unfortunately we tend to save these moments for vacation anymore. Recently, someone mentioned to me that feeling the earth with the soles of our feet helps to reconnect and direct the flow of energy throughout our body.

Do you recall the look on a young child’s face the first time they walked on the sand or dipped their feet in a cool pool? Our sensory experience is heightened from feeling the sand and damp grass between our toes.

Not everyone enjoys walking unprotected. On a vacation with my mother-in-law 20 years ago, I remember being surprised that she preferred to wear shoes on the beach because her feet were sensitive. I could not imagine this, since my feet were toughened up from years of walking on gravel, teaching swimming on hot pavement, and I hesitate to admit it but wading in the creek behind our house too. That was gooey between the toes!

The benefits of walking barefoot are endless, and research shows that there is no record of foot trouble in Biblical times when many wore simple sandals or no foot covering at all. The introduction of the elevated heel and pointed toe marked the beginning of foot pain.

Children should be allowed to run barefoot since it influences the health of their foot. There are less deformed toes, greater flexor strength, and denser muscles in the feet, more agility and more flexibility in the hamstring and gluteal muscles. Perhaps this explains why many of the fastest marathon runners in the world come from Kenya where they run barefoot all the time.

If you have varicose veins, try freeing the soles of your feet. The motion of your unrestricted foot helps to pump the blood back to your heart. Remember not to ditch your brain with your shoes though. Walk where you are safe from injury and put on sunscreen. It only makes sense that the exercises geared to strength and relaxation like yoga, tai chi and martial arts are all practiced barefooted.

Don’t save freeing your feet just for vacation. Touch the earth with your toes everyday.

Early Childhood Music students demonstrate for parents, grandparents

On Saturday, June 5 over 40 people gathered for the year-end ‘demonstration lesson’ of Early Childhood Music. The 2-year-olds, together with their parents and grandparents, started by singing some of the bouncy songs, finger wiggles and circle games from their recent 9-week session. Then the 3-year olds demonstrated the beat, rhythm and melody skills they have learned through their songs. Finally the JK/SK children showed how their year-long learning has led them to the place where they can read and write the music for some of the simple songs they have sung. “The goal in my music studio is that children will experience musical activities that nurture the development of accurate rhythmic skills, accurate singing skills and greater sensitivity to the expressive qualities in music,” says instructor Nancy Dyck.

Nancy graduated with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education degree intending to pursue music teaching at the high-school level. But when her first teaching position as a music specialist found her in a classroom with children from K – Grade 8 in Wa-

terloo County she quickly learned that she loved working with younger children. While living in Edmonton for 15 years she expanded her teaching experience to include 3 and 4 year olds in a private college setting.

When her family relocated to Leamington 3 years ago and she learned more about the community, she saw an opportunity to open her own music studio. “Moms have told me that there are lots of sports activities for their children, but fewer musical activities. Those with the youngest children appreciate the parented classes where they can learn songs and games that they continue to sing throughout the week. In the same way that children have numerous experiences with language before they learn to read and write in school, the singing-based activities in Early Childhood Music classes nurture a child’s musical skills before they begin more formal lessons on an instrument,” says Nancy. Classes began in 2007 with lessons in her home and in several day-care settings.

The morning wrapped up with all the children together

in “Ring Around the Rosie”, and then as is her tradition with the youngest classes Nancy sang them a lullaby accompanied by guitar. Interested families may attend a trial lesson before classes resume in the fall. Nancy is happy to talk to parents about her program and can be reached at 519326-1326 or missnancymusic@gmail.com.

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Leamington Duck Tape prom dresses

make top ten - let the voting begin!

Carina Epp and Susie Redekop received confirmation on June 16 that the two 17-year-old students from UMEI Christian High School have make it to the top ten in the “Stuck at Prom” promotion sponsored by Duck Tape Brand, the makers of the multi-colored and multi-purpose duct tape. They are the only Canadian duo to make it the top ten and beat out 242 other Canadian entries.

The girls invested more than 300 hours designing their Duck Tape prom dresses and now they are spending even more hours soliciting votes for their entries. They worked on the dresses for more than three months and used 65 rolls of Duck Tape.

By making the top ten, the girls are guaranteed $500 scholarship money each and $500 for UMEI.

The girls have a chance to increase their winnings to $3,000 each and $3,000 for their school if they place first; second place wins $2,000 each and $2,000 for their school; third place wins $1,000 each and $1,000 for their school.

Carina plans to attend Windsor University this fall studying Social Work and Women’s Studies, while Susie plans to attend Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg in Outtatown Discipleship. The Outtatown Discipleship School is a unique program for students seeking a life-changing experience of adventure, travel, service and Christian studies.

Those 10 contest entries with the highest scores will be posted online for public voting. The Stuck at Prom promotion voting is done over a five-week period starting June 18 and ending July 26. You can vote for Carina and Susie at www. stuckatprom.com. You can vote once a day from your email address.

Vic Winter Retiring

By Bill Chaplin

After ten years as the principal of U.M.E.I. (the United Mennonite Educational Institute on the 6th Concession), Vic Winter is retiring. It is impossible to spend an hour interviewing this charismatic man without coming away feeling like you can take on the world and do something good. Furthermore, while retirement is greeted by most as the end of working life, for Vic it is merely the beginning of his next career.

We began by chatting about his early days in teaching. Vic started in 1980 as an English teacher at Leamington District Secondary School. Although he was a specialist in English, for the first seventeen years he taught at least one new course a year, including geography and communications technology (which he helped start at the school). He recalls each year challenging himself to learn how to teach better and to reach his students more effectively, his idealism driving him to strive to make a difference. He recalls being mentored by “caring, bright” teachers whose names many will recognize: Bob Lee, Jake Unger and Dave Lynn to name but three of a long list. “You’ve got to keep it alive for yourself so you can keep it fresh for the students,” he explained. By spending time with the students even in the halls between classes, Winter became convinced that he could get even the weakest students to strive to do their best. “We need kids to look to us [teachers] as parents, [so you] show that you care.”

He admits that when the call came in 2000 to go to U.M.E.I. as principal it was a difficult decision to leave the classroom for administration, but then adds, “This is a dream job: one third of my time is still teaching! I am still a teacher first and foremost.” In fact, he feels completely removing good teachers from the classroom to move them into administration is a significant flaw in the public system. Of course this ‘dream job’ doesn’t come without sacrifices. “We are constantly fundraising,” Vic explains. The roughly

$6,000 tuition the students pay to attend this non-publicly funded school only covers about half of the actual cost. The rest comes from private and corporate donations, fundraising and thrift. “We would never accept full funding here, but we have to pay to be inspected by the ministry.”

The habits he developed over two decades as a classroom teacher, he brought with him to his new school. Referring to the students at U.M.E.I. he averred, “I know them; I carry on a running conversation with them. Every noon hour I wander with these kids,” and he is convinced it is this being engaged with them that makes the difference. As an example, he points to the first draft of this year’s valedictorian’s address for graduation that he has been proofreading (always the English teacher). “I have copies of all my valedictorians’ speeches.”

“All schools can be special. We’ve got kids here who go on and do marvellous things because they’ve been ‘brainwashed’ into believing that they can. We create public servants here – service is our goal.” Vic went on to explain, “This school is a story, and creating a mythology is central to people seeing what we do.” As an example, he remembers being approached by Mark Thiessen of Theissen’s Orchards, who said he had 50,000 pounds of apples he wanted to donate to the needy, but needed volunteers to pick them. Vic Winter closed the school one afternoon and he, his teachers and his students picked 32,000 pounds, all working together. “Creating a community where people feel they belong and can do something, that’s why we’re here.”

Asked what is going to happen at the school when he leaves, Winter smiled confidently. “Sonia Bedal will act as interim principal for a year as the board conducts a search.” He admitted he would still be around and available on a casual basis if needed.

As for himself? Vic admitted that he has already embarked on a new vocation. Next fall, instead of returning to school, he will be co-ordinating pastor at the Oak Street Mennonite Church. “My faith is a central part of my optimism.”

Wedding

It is with pleasure, Steve and Janet Smith and Paul and Marianne Samoila announce the upcoming marriage of their children Lindsay Lally Smith to Vladimir Samoila. The wedding will take place in Windsor in July 2010.

Leamington senior scammed out of $5,000

Leamington Police are investigating another incident where a senior citizen was defrauded out of a substantial amount of money.

On June 8 at approximately 11 a.m. the victim, an 83-year-old woman from Leamington, received a phone call from a male who indicated to her that he was her grandson, and that he had been in a car accident in Montreal. He said he needed $5,000 to get his car fixed and pay for a lawyer. The victim mentioned her grandson’s first name and the caller said “Yeah.”

The caller told the victim to wire the money to his lawyer, which she did. Shortly after, she received another phone call from a different man who she assumed was a police officer. He indicated to her that her grandson would be released from custody in 2 hours and he would call her then. When that call never came, she called her real grandson who was in California. After she told him what happened, he instructed her to call the police.

This particular scam has become extremely popular and successful amongst fraud artists. Unfortunately, in many cases they are difficult to investigate because the people involved are using false identities, stolen cell phones, and their locations are not known.

It is very important that the public be aware and watch out for our elders, no matter whether they’re your parents, relatives, neighbours or other seniors you might know. Please speak to them about the various frauds and scams out there that are targeting seniors, and if anyone calls them – no matter who they say they are, or how convincing they might sound – to hang up right away.

Three men charged with mischief

Three area men, one 50 years of age from Cottam, one age 53 from Chatham and the third age 43 from Melbourne, Ontario, have all been charged with mischief under $5,000 for breaking into a locked breaker box at the Leamington Marina on June 6.

As everyone is aware, in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 6, Leamington and the surrounding area was hit with what is described as an F2 tornado. The Leamington Marina sustained substantial damage which included downed power lines. As a precaution, on instruction from Essex Power, all the power at the marina and to the docks was shut off in case the power came back on without notice, and the breaker boxes were locked.

At approximately 9:00 p.m., power on Robson Road (where the marina is located) was restored. These three men demanded that marina staff turn the power back on at the marina. When they were told they weren’t allowed to, the three, using screwdrivers, broke into the locked breaker box and turned the power to the docks on themselves.

All three were arrested on June 10 and issued appearance notices to appear in court on July 15 in Leamington.

Leamington Police blotter

The following are the reportable occurrences for the Leamington Police for the period of June 14 to June 21:

June 14: Sometime overnight, a laptop was stolen from a residence on Rudgate.

June 14: Police are investigating an occurrence where a Leamington man had his debit card fraudulently used 7 times in Toronto on June 13. A substantial amount of money is missing from his account.

June 16: Four tires were slashed on a Ford pickup that was parked on Erie Street South.

June 18: Front windows at a business located on the northwest corner of Erie Street North and Talbot Street West were smashed. It appears someone shot something at the windows.

June 19: A laptop was taken from the Seniors Alternative Care residence located on Talbot Street East.

If you have information about these occurrences or any other, please contact the Leamington Police at 326-3214 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.

Thefts in Kingsville

On Thursday, June 17 around 5:30 a.m., Kingsville OPP responded to a theft of vehicle in the 100 block of County Road 14. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) stole a 2002 purple Pontiac Sunfire that was parked in the driveway. The vehicle was unlocked and had a set of golf clubs in the trunk of the vehicle. There was damage to the passenger front corner-panel.

Council Shorts for June 21

Public Meetings

Scheduled

In its first order of business Monday night, Leamington council scheduled the necessary public meetings for two minor zoning changes. The first was to rezone a small piece of vacant farmland on Mersea Road 8 so that it can be attached to an existing residence, providing the homeowner with a bit more room around their house. The public meeting is scheduled for July 19th. The second was to remove the ‘holding’ designation from three lots on Robson Road so that they can formally receive their municipal lot numbers. This public meeting (again, apparently merely a formality) is scheduled for August 9th.

Council reconsiders motel home

At its March 19th meeting, council denied an application to build a house on the site of the Sunparlor Motel on Talbot Street West on the grounds that it was ‘inappropriate’ to have a detached residence on the motel property. On Monday, administration supported the construction of the building because the owner has designed a canopy to connect the house to the motel. Town Council voted to reconsider the matter, and then voted to send it to a public meeting for comment on August 9th.

Seacliff drive reconstruction tender let Council awarded the tender to reconstruct Seacliff Drive from Sherk to Erie and to reconstruct the Erie/Seacliff intersection to M.R. Dunn Contracting for just under $2 million. Dunn was the lowest of four tenders that ranged all the way up to $2.5 million.

This work is being done under the infrastructure stimulus funding program that sees the federal and provincial governments paying one third each for much of the work. The replacement of the water lines and the cost of expropriating the necessary land are not covered; however, the widening of the pavement, installation of sidewalks, and storm and sanitary sewer reconstruction are.

Although the roadway is being widened at least in part to accommodate bicycle traffic, the fact that bike lanes would not be marked was of great concern to Councillor Rick Atkin. Since Seacliff is actually a County Road, the Mayor and Administration agreed to express this concern at the County level, adding that Councillor Atkin’s concern can be addressed after the road is built.

Mastronardi SUNSET wins Hottest Tomato Competition

On June 18-20 at the Leamington Fair, R.E.A.CH. International hosted its 4th annual “Who’s the Hottest Tomato?” competition and introduced two new competitions, “The Perfect Pepper” and “The Coolest Cucumber”. The biggest greenhouse industry growers, marketers and suppliers participated in the annual competitions which celebrate Essex County as being the largest greenhouse industry in North America.

These unique competitions happened in two stages. First, on Thursday evening, expert judges from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), H.J. Heinz, No Frills Group of Companies, Ted Whipp, food writer for the Windsor Star, local grocery stores and chefs from local restaurants judged the 82 entries with a pre-determined list of criteria. Second, throughout Friday and Saturday, 565 people voted for their favourite tomato, pepper and cucumber for the “People’s Choice” awards.

The Awards Ceremony, held on Saturday evening, awarded beautiful crystal trophies and bragging rights to all the best producers in North America. The net proceeds from this event will be used for R.E.A.CH.’s main project in Uganda, Africa.

And the 2010 winners in the Greenhouse Capital of North America and the Tomato Capital of Canada are: Perfect Pepper Competition

Best Overall Pepper – Pure Hothouse Foods, Specialty Sweet Pepper, An Exclusive Pure Flavor Pepper.

People’s Choice – Mucci International / Mucci Pac, “Rustico” Specialty Sweet Pepper.

Best Green Bell Pepper – Mastronardi Produce / SUNSET®.

Best Red Bell Pepper – Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET®.

Yellow Bell Pepper – Mucci International / Mucci Pac.

Best Orange Bell Pepper – Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET®.

Best Specialty Sweet Pepper – Pure Hothouse Foods, An Exclusive Pure Flavor Pepper.

Best Specialty Hot Pepper – Westmorland/Topline Produce.

Coolest Cucumber Competition

Best Overall Cucumber – Clifford Produce, Mini Seedless Cucumber.

People’s Choice – Westmorland/Topline Produce, English Seedless Cucumber.

Best English Seedless Cucumber – Mucci International / Mucci Pac.

Best Mini Seedless Cucumber – Clifford Produce. Hottest Tomato Competition

Best Overall Tomato – Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET®, “Zima” Specialty Tomato.

People’s Choice – Mastronardi Produce / SUNSET®, “Zima” Specialty Tomato.

Best Beefsteak Tomato – Fisherville Greehouses.

Best Roma Tomato –Mastronardi Produce / SUNSET®, “Romana”.

Best Cluster / T.O.V. Tomato – AMCO Produce.

Best Cocktail Tomato –Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET®, “Campari”.

Best Bite-Size Tomato –Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET® - “Splendido”.

Best Specialty Tomato – Mastronardi Produce /SUNSET®, “Zima” Specialty Tomato.

New this year, people were able to purchase the produce at a Greenhouse Farmers Market. All the produce was donated by the generous contestants. In light of the recent tornado that devastated parts of the community of Leamington, R.E.A.CH. designated all proceeds from the Farmers Market to go to local victims of the storm. All unsold produce was donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Council Shorts from the June 14th meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 24:

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The Wheatley Two Creeks Association will meet at 6 pm for a barbeque and a walkabout. Everyone is invited. Please bring your own beverage.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25:

School's Out Bash, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30) in the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Gymnasium, 249 Sherk St. Featuring tribute acts to: Taylor Swift, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga. The Complex Gym will be well chaperoned/supervised during this concert and families are encouraged to attend with their children. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets, call 519-322-2337.

Kingsville Parks and Recreation presents the movie "Up" at Lakeside Park at dusk. Shown on a 25' x 14' screen, affordable snacks. Admission by donation, bring your lawn chair. For more information phone 519-733-2123.

Purchase a "Rock On" t-shirt at Kingsville's Lakeside Park Movie Night. Proceeds will benefit the Kingsville Food Bank.

Tilbury Fun Fest at Memorial Park, Tilbury. Friday's events feature a beer garden, Billy Joel and Johnny Cash/June Carter tribute bands, midway open from 5 p.m., events in uptown Tilbury too. Fun Fest goes on all weekend - $25 rides and shows pass for one day; $40 rides and shows pass for the weekend. $10 shows only pass for one day; $15 shows only pass for the weekend. For more information and a full list of events, visit www.tilburyfunfest.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26:

Royal Canadian Legion Wheatley Branch 324, Fish Fry at the Branch, Erie St. N. Yellow Perch, Fries, Coleslaw, Tomatoes, Cukes & Buns. Serving 5:30 - 7 pm, $14 per person. Everyone welcome.

The Essex County Purple Martin Association will meet at the home of John and Barbara Balga, 267 Irwin Ave., Essex, Ont. at 9 a.m.  The public is welcome. Please bring your own lawn chairs.  Phone 519-7765777 for further information.

Leamington Mersea Historical Society monthly meeting at 12 pm, Historical Museum, 121 Cty. Rd. 14 (Con.9), Albuna. Pack a lunch and come join us. Marketplace, many vendors, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 4 Mill St. W.,(Lions Hall), Kingsville. Clothing, jewellery, books. Proceeds to Kittenaide.

Tilbury Fun Fest at Memorial Park, Tilbury. Saturday's events feature a beer garden, Xtreme Sports stunt show, Lumberjack show, custom auto show, midway open from 11 a.m., free swim from 1:30 to 4. Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and Motley Crue tribute shows. Events in uptown Tilbury too, including a sidewalk sale. Parade at 12 noon. Fun Fest goes on all weekend - $25 rides and shows pass for one day; $40 rides and shows pass for the weekend. $10 shows only pass for one day; $15 shows only pass for the weekend. For more information and a full list of events, visit www.tilburyfunfest.com.

Fun in the Sun at Leamington Library at 1:00 p.m. Ages 7 -10. Register at the library.

Senior Appreciation BBQ at Leamington Court Retirement Residence, 1 Henry Ave., Leamington from 11am – 2pm. All proceeds are going to the local Leamington & District Half Century Centre. Food, refreshments, entertainment and prizes.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27:

The Merlin United Church presents Dale Butler & Friends, 7:30 pm. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. We do have air conditioning. For more info contact Larry Atkinson 519-689-4935.

Benefit lunch buffet, in memory of Lorena and Miguel Sousa, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Portuguese Club, Talbot St. Leamington. Buffet consists of pasta, chicken, potatoes, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, mini desserts. Cash bar available, silent auction. Tickets are $20 for adults, children 5-12 $10, children under 5 free. Proceeds will to to the two children of Lorena and Miguel Sousa. Tickets available by calling UFCW Local 459 at 519-326-6751. Everyone is welcome.

Tilbury Fun Fest at Memorial Park, Tilbury. Sunday's events feature a beer garden, tractor show and lawnmower races, midway open from 11 a.m., free swim from 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Crystal Gage performs from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Fun Fest goes on all weekend - $25 rides and shows pass for one day; $40 rides and shows pass for the weekend. $10 shows only pass for one day; $15 shows only pass for the weekend. For more information and a full list of events, visit www.tilburyfunfest.com.

3 Kool Kats perform old tunes 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

"Celebrate Canada" Fireworks Event at Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Lane, from 7 p.m. till dusk. Attractions include display booths from local businesses, face painting, games, free hotdogs and cake. Main concert line up features Early Cash, Ben Clark, Jerry and Friends. Children's entertainment includes balloon animals, puppets, the Math Magician and more. A professional fireworks display begins at dusk. Please bring a canned good for the Kingsville Food Bank. MONDAY, JUNE 28:

Free high blood pressure clinic. A research study by McMaster University has identified Leamington as a target area for a hypertension (high blood pressure) clinic. Leamington Medical Pharmacy will be hosting a clinic free of charge from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A trained person will take your blood pressure, average out your readings, and let your doctor and pharmacist know your results. It is important to identify risk factors that might be causing hypertension in order to start an action plan immediately. Hypertension is a silent killer. Donʼt let it creep up on you!

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.

Family Respite Services presents the 11th Annual Walk on Erie, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Evening begins at St. Angela's Hall for appetizers, then visit 3 Italian Restaurants on Erie Street for main courses (call to RSVP with your choice of restaurants), and back to St. Angela's Hall for dessert. Cost is $60.00/ticket ($30.00 tax receipt). Silent Auction, gift baskets, Restaurant Raffle and more. To purchase tickets, call 519-9729688, ext. 156. Family Respite Services supports families caring for children with disabilities in Windsor and Essex County.

TUESDAY, JUNE 29:

Wellness and Naturopathic Medicine Free Public Information Workshop at Sun Parlor Home Auditorium, 175 Talbot St. E., Leamington from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join guest speaker Janice Davie, ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine), as she presents the latest information on wellness, naturopathic medicine and answers questions. Light refreshments will be served and pre-registration is required. Please contact Nancy at 519-326-0499. Presented by the South Essex Community Council Adult Day Program.

JULY 5-9:

St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church (corner of Sherk St. & Seacliff Dr.) will be holding their “Baobab Blast” Vacation Bible School - July 5-9 from 9 a.m. to noon each day for children in JK – Grade 6.  This is a fun-filled week with Bible stories, crafts, snacks, games and lots of great songs! Please call Heidi at 519-322-5482 for more info and registration. TUESDAY, JULY 6: Annual “Kids Safety Day” from 9 am - 2 pm, Eugene Whelan Experimental Farm, Woodslee. Cost $5 includes lunch & take-home bags. Safety topics include food, lawnmowers, ATV, railway, etc. Information: 519-723-2230, email: bonnieanne@rocketmail.com.

Municipal Municipal Correspondent Correspondent

Two Huge Tenders Awarded to SLR Contracting The Town engineering department has recommended that the SLR Contracting Group of Windsor be awarded the tender to reconstruct Bridge #19 over Mersea Road 7 for approximately $330,000. Their’s was the lowest of five bids received. The other big contract is for the replacement of a six-inch waterline along County Road 20 just west of Mersea Road 12. The price tag on this one is approximately $315,000. Once again SLR was the lowest of five bids.

New Equipment for Public Works and Water

Public Works has been authorized to purchase a New Holland T5050 four-wheel drive tractor from Delta Power Equipment in Essex for $42,433. This machine, equipped with a front-end loader, will spend part of its working life dragging a ten-foot rotary mower that has also been purchased for roadside clean-up. A heavy-duty shredder is also budgeted for drain maintenance. Not to be outdone, the Water Department has been given the go-ahead to purchase a $66,225 “trailer mounted gas engine driven utility vacuum system with ERV 750 Valve Operating System”, whatever that is. If you want to know, perhaps you should contact Wachs Canada Ltd., the vendors.

Contract Renewed

Council voted to renew the inter-municipal service agreement between the City of Windsor and itself for the collection and sharing of ticketable provincial offences fines. Since first entering into the agreement in 1999, Leamington has received about $1.5 million from the Provincial Offences Court System that was transferred from the Province. Road Closures Uptown this Summer

On July 23 and 24 the annual BIA Sidewalk Sale will involve closing the uptown business area to traffic. As in past years, Talbot St. will be closed from Fox/Albert to Princess, Erie St. from John to Setterington, Mill from Fox to just short of Princess St., and Queens Ave. from Talbot to the Municipal parking lot.

On August 22, the Tomato Festival Car Show will be held uptown for the first time. Council has agreed to close Talbot St. from Mill to Erie and Queens Ave up to the municipal lot for the cars to be displayed.

Camp for Kids Grades 5-8

July 19-23 9 am – 4 pm

Location: UMEI Christian High School

WHAT WILL I DO?

•Make Friends! •Develop Leadership Skills!

•Participate in Team Activities! •Gain Confidence! •Explore Faith Through FUN!

Printable registration form online at www.umei.on.ca or call 519-326-7448

Cost $125 – includes lunches, snacks and all activities (Family Discounts Available)

OBITUARY

NOTICE

Margaret “Peggy” Drewitt

Margaret “Peggy” Drewitt, 66 years, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family and many hospital friends on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital.

Leamington Accessibility quarterly meeting

By John Coggans

Beloved wife of Don for 43 years. Dear mother of Brad and Charlotte, and Brian. Loving grandmother of Chad and Curtis. Dear sister of Connie and Conrad MacVicar, Robert and Carolyne Greene, Sharon and Keith Preston, Dan and Debbie Greene, the late Lonna Robinson, Debra and Dave Skinner. Dear sister-in-law of Ed Robinson. Peggy will be missed by many nieces and nephews, and her Leamington Hospital and FGT families. Predeceased by her parents, Marguerite and Mervin Greene.

Peggy was an OR Tech at Leamington Hospital for over 45 years.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Funeral service to celebrate Peggy’s life was held at FGT Family Church, 285 Talbot Road East, Leamington, on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. Rev. John Stewart officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

LAAC (Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee) held its regular quarterly meeting June 9. Marking National Accessibility Week, the committee enjoyed a splendid lunch generously provided by the St. Anthony Council of Knight of Columbus. This lunch was open to all disabled person and had so been announced some months ago. But it seems that even a free meal can’t bring folks out.

There were three delegations visiting on this occasion. First came Mr. Brian Sweet, Clerk to Leamington Municipal Council. Brian was reviewing preparations for October’s municipal elections, and specifically provisions for blind voters. He presented a simple template which allows the blind voter to cast his/her ballot quite independently. The template is a simple folded piece of paper or cardboard with holes into which the ballot is placed so that the holes correspond to the names on the ballot. Once the blind voter knows the order of candidates – usually arranged alphabetically – he/she can mark the ballot. Mr. Sweet and his staff are to be gratefully commended for so promptly responding to suggestions made only at the previous meeting.

Next came Mrs. Amanda Smith, newly installed Director of Culture and Recreation for Leamington. After an introduction, discussion took place around the importance of publicizing the facilities at the Sherk Complex to the disabled community. It was agreed that the Sherk provided a safe, fully-accessible place for exercising, for it was recognized that for some disabled persons the opportunity to keep fit safely is limited.

Mr. Alan Botham, Manager of Engineering for the town, addressed the group on the issue of pebbled surfaces as an identity tool for vision impaired persons travelling on foot. This type of surface is widely used in the U.S and other countries to mark bus stops, audible crossings etc. The Ontario Travel manual is still under review and so there was little new to report, but this committee and others will prepare a recommendation to the relevant authorities to try and hasten things along.

Carol Bell, Committee Chair, had attended a lunch sponsored by the Leamington Chamber of Commerce to encourage business in preparing for 2012 when they will be mandated to make their facilities accessible to disabled persons.

Carol reported that the luncheon which she addressed was well attended – about 50 representatives of business being present – and response to her talk on the theme “Yes, You Can” was enthusiastically received.

Finally, the committee received and accepted reports of various meetings on the issue of accessibility throughout the county, and listened to a short message from the Hon. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services to mark National Accessibility Week.

Leamington Br. 84 Legion news

proof for Southpoint Sun for June 23 issue. Cost is $50, plus gst.

The winners of Friday darts on June 11 were Barb Schmidt and Bill Miihlroth, with Craig Tehonchuk and Rose Hills placing second.

hear back from you with any changes by Tuesday at 9 a.m., this is how the will run. - Thanks, Sheila

HMCS Hunter made their presentation at the Council meeting held Monday, June 21. More details next week.

The Executive Meeting was held June 16 at the Branch. A motion was made to add Western Secondary School and Ecole Secondaire (L’Essor) to the list of schools qualifying for bursaries provided that the students receiving the bursaries are residents of Leamington.

Our membership currently stands at 150. Please come in and pay your dues for 2010.

Erie Glen Manor Retirement Residence has offered to aid

in our fundraising by donating and sponsoring a few of our meat raffles. They propose sponsoring the meat draw once a month during the months of July, October and December. The Executive was very pleased with the proposal and will be contacting Erie Glen Manor to finalize the plans. Please come out on Saturday afternoons and support the meat raffle.

Condolences to the families of Dr. Robert McGirr, a veteran and a former Executive Member, and Win McKinney, a former hardworking member of our Branch.

Executive Meeting: July 14 at 7 p.m.

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

Kingsville Relay For Life raises $160,000

Special to The Southpoint Sun

The Kingsville Relay for Life was held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Heritage Village. 49 teams participated with a TOTAL OF OVER $160,000 raised for the Canadian Cancer Society! Congratulations to everyone involved!

This year’s committee, led by Chairperson Heather Raymond, was very pleased with the way the event turned out. Opening ceremonies were held at 7 p.m. with a beautiful dove release. All participants enjoyed food throughout the night donated by many Essex businesses, and entertainment provided by many local bands.

At 10 p.m. our luminary ceremony took place. The luminary bags hold candles and bear the names in honour of those who have fought cancer or names in memory of those who have been lost to this disease. Their light pays tribute to loved ones and provides inspiration to participants all night long. This ceremony was led by the team “No Boys Allowed”, who won the team luminary competition. This team is Relay’s youngest team, made up of grade school girls from Kingsville who are determined to make cancer history!

When midnight rolled around, we recognized caregivers by lighting and releasing 10 white Chinese lanterns. As we watched them drift off into the sky, we silently paid tribute to the many family members, friends and support workers who have cared for cancer

patients.

P.J. Girls - Top Team Fundraiser ($10,095.64)

There was no time for sleeping when team prizes were handed out at 3 a.m.!

Best Dressed Team and Best Decorated Campsite went to the “Treking Ducks”, led by Jacqueline Van Kempen! Relay 2010 Top Individual Fundraiser went to Heather Horsburgh from the team from Harrow Health Cen-

tre. Bragging rights for Top Team Fundraiser went to the P.J. Girls who raised $10,095.64, which broke the Kingsville Relay for Life fundraising record and received a GOLD fundraising status by the Canadian Cancer Society! This team, led by captain Mandy Stein of Leamington, was featured in the June 2nd edition

of The Southpoint Sun

Thank you to all dedicated committee members, participants, volunteers, business donations of food/ supplies/prizes including sponsors from Leamington: Speedprint, Wharram’s Jewellery, Strawberries Kitchen Shop and Pizza Hut. We all came together to join the Relay for Life’s fight to help make cancer history!

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Lakers explode for 3 wins

The Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers turned things up a notch last week posting three very impressive wins in Sun Parlour League action.

On Tuesday, the locals travelled to Amherstburg, coming away with a 32-13 victory over the Cardinals. Adam Jeffery pounded out five hits for the winners. Jonathan Fehr, Billy Friessen, Eric Willan, Adam Neufeld, Benny Bueckert and Michael Wiebe all had four hits in the five inning mercy rule shortened game.

Willan hit a fifth inning grand slam to account for four of his seven runs batted in, while Friessen included a round tripper in his game totals.

On Thursday, Amherstburg paid a return visit to Leamington to complete the mid-week home and home series, losing to the Lakers 21-5. After a shaky start, the Metrosponsored club took control with shortstop Jeffery stroking out four hits. Willan, Wiebe and Eric Dominguez had three hits each in the winning cause.

Saturday afternoon the Rookies visited Windsor where the Leamington defense proved as hot as the sweltering heat as they handled Walker Homesites 15-4. Colin Wall, Willan and Jeffery had three hits each, as the Leamington club remained undefeated this season.

Hayden Pilmer, Russell Derbyshire, Eric Wright, Dominguez and Friessen had two hits each. Jeffery and Derbyshire knocked in 4 and 3 rbi’s respectively, while Bueckert had a solo home run.

Lawn bowlers hold Vi Heath memorial

It was a beautiful day for the Vi Heath Memorial lawn bowling tournament. There were six greens of pairs with three 10-end games.

A delicious lunch was enjoyed by all after the first game.

Outside clubs represented were from Chatham, Windsor and Tilbury.

The winners were: 1st –Dennis Skipper and Kathryn MacGregor, Chatham; 2nd – Fausto Angelini and Barb Bellmore, Windsor; 3rd – Pete Cadatte and Jamie Soulliere, Tilbury.

Reminder: There is open bowling every Monday and Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the bowling greens located behind Leamington Library off Clark Street. No equipment is required and ALL age groups are welcome to go “green” and get in shape! For more info contact Ken Campbell at 519-733-1073.

Leamington SC United soccer news June 7-13 Playing in the Rain

LSCU U12 BOYS

The Leamington S.C. United U12 Boys, sponsored by Erie James and Leamington Fire Fighters, visited Harrow and came away with a dominating 4-0 win.

The boys came out of the blocks firing on all cylinders, keeping most of the play in the Harrow end of the field. Although the weather itself made it difficult to handle the ball at times, LSCU U12 Boys got on the scoreboard with a quick shot from Ashton Dudgeon, assisted by Joshua Dawson, in the first 10 minutes of the game. After that came an onslaught of shots and pressure that produced a goal by Scott Wigfield and assisted by Tino Riosa.

In the second half, play continued on the Harrow side of the field with goals by Dante Figliomeni and Joshua Dawson, with assists from Austin Slater and Jarrod Gowdy.

LSCU U16 GIRLS

The LSCU U16 girls, sponsored by Primo Foods, CIBC

and McDonalds of Leamington, met the Tecumseh U15 team on Tecumseh’s home pitch.

The game started off with a lot of energy and LSCU girls used it to their advantage, with Stephanie DaGloria scoring the first goal. That wasn’t enough to deter Tecumseh and they came back to tie it up. The game played out that way for the entire game. LSCU would score and Tecumseh would come back and tie it up.

The second half was a little more challenging since Mother Nature decided open up skies and let the rain fall. It took some time to get used to the way the ball skidded across the ground as opposed to bouncing, and that didn’t help matters. The game ended in a 3-3 tie with Maddy Woodruff and Amber Ulch scoring the other 2 goals.

The next game will be June 29 at home against Tecumseh U16. Come out and support LSCU U16 girls. This will be a great game to see.

LSCU U16 BOYS

Despite some stupendous saves by keeper Josh Norg, the Leamington U16 boys lost a tough game to the Tecumseh Warriors. The game was highlighted by some good offensive work by midfielder Trey Ford, as well as some fancy footwork by forward Liam Pearce. In the defensive end, Andre Khayat provided effective communication and leadership. The whole team is coming together and should be proud of their efforts to date.

The club would like to Thank Shoeless Joe’s for their support and would like to congratulate Josh Dawson for being recognized as “Shoeless Joe’s Player of the Week”. For more information about the club and to check out when home games are, please visit www.leamingtonscunited. com. There are 10 teams and there are games every day except Saturdays. Come out and support your local athletes.

Too many times I see players unprepared to play in wet weather. If you play in leagues or tournaments, there will be times when you will need to play in the rain. The best advice for playing in the rain is to be prepared for it. If the weather calls for a chance of rain, pack your golf bag appropriately. If you are prepared, you not only will stay dry, but your confidence and attitude for playing in the rain will be better.

Golf Golf Tips... Tips...

Be prepared with the following tips:

1) Keep yourself, and your clubs dry. Pack a rainsuit, 2 or 3 towels, 3 or 4 golf gloves, a rain cover for your bag, and a good golf umbrella.

2) Keep in mind when the course is wet and the ball is wet, the ball will not travel as far. Not only that, but because you are probably gripping tighter because of the wet conditions, and maybe you have more clothing on, you probably won’t hit it as far. Adjust your club selection accordingly.

3) The most important tip about playing in the rain is to never play or continue your round if you see lightning or hear thunder. Too many people die every year on the golf course because they ignored the warning signs. No round of golf is worth that risk.

Being prepared to play in the rain will help you play better in the rain. If you are prepared, you might actually enjoy playing in the rain. If you have that attitude, you will surely have an advantage over your playing partners before you even tee off.

Good luck with your golf game.

For questions or comments email jepp@erieshoresgolf.com

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

JUNE IS RECREATION MONTH! GET YOURSELF IN MOTION!

Tribute 2010 Schoolʼs Out Bash on Friday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tribute concert to Taylor Swift, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga – all on one big stage at the Complex. Tickets $20 ($25 at the door). No reserved seating. You donʼt have to travel to Michigan and pay the big bucks! The school year will be done, so bring the entire family. Reward your children/grandchildren for their good report cards, and come and enjoy an evening of good-quality entertainment.

Membership at the Complex is very popular, and very affordable too! We encourage you to enjoy your summer gardening and golfing, but DONʼT give up your weight and cardio exercises. The Complex is air-conditioned all summer long.

Registration for summer programs takes place right now, before the session begins the week of June 28. Enroll the entire family in recreational programs. Get yourself in motion!

NEW Cardio Kick Boxing Class taught by university student Blair Makey is geared to all you young energetic types. For a rigorous workout, come tone, shape and sculpt your body all summer long on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Jumpstart July Day Camp offers one (1) free day of Summer Day Camp per child during the month of July for those children who fall within the qualification criteria of the Canada Child Tax Benefit to give children who cannot afford recreation the opportunity to be included. Only available to those who have not registered for the Complex day camp in past years. Must register one (1) week in advance to allow for staff scheduling. This offer is compliments of Canadian Tire Jumpstart!

Pathway to Potential benefit supplement programs available to eligible lowincome youth and eligible low-income 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.

Shoeless Joe’s

In this season of phenomenal sporting events, you may find yourself looking for that great spot to watch a game of World Cup soccer, Wimbledon tennis, US Open golf, Major League Baseball or any other event that you might be into… Well, look no further –Shoeless Joe’s is the place to go! With massive TVs in the bar area and TVs built into the booths it’s hard to look around and not see a sport you want to watch. With a huge variety of beer on tap – said to be the coldest in town – and a substantial cocktail and wine menu, Shoeless Joe’s has many drink options to complement any meal choice or a simple drink out with friends.

Open since the end of April, Shoeless Joe’s is a welcome addition to the dining scene in Leamington. The restaurant was definitely starting to tick along very nicely, that is until the tornado created a small hiccup causing the restaurant to close for a couple of days. The main damage was to the outdoor patio, but franchise owner Rob Toyne has constructed a temporary structure with a permanent structure to follow, and the restaurant is most definitely open.

Offering both a full lunch and dinner menu, Shoeless Joe’s has something for everyone. The appetizer menu features a number of sports bar favourites including wings (both crusted and not), nachos, and garlic bread. One of the most notable appetizers – something a little different and very tasty – are the flat

breads. Not quite a pizza, these grilled naan breads have toppings like seasoned chicken, barbecue sauce and roasted corn. We tried both the Southwest and the San Diego and very much enjoyed both as something a little different from the traditional bar fare. Another thing that caught our attention as something that is very trendy right now was the slider menu. Not necessarily an appetizer, but definitely large enough to share or to have as a full meal, the sliders are small versions of the Shoeless Joe’s burgers and come with many options including a pulled pork slider, cheeseburger slider and a bison slider. Try them out

on Wednesday nights for the $2 cheeseburger slider deal!

The rest of Shoeless Joe’s menu features items such as thin-crust pizza and many sandwich options including two of our favourites, the buffalo chicken sandwich and the chipotle chicken wrap. All sandwiches are served with a choice of fries, salad (Caesar or garden), lattice fries, sweet potato fries, mashed potatoes, onion rings or soup of the day. Also known for their steaks, Shoeless Joe’s serves only Angus Certified Beef cooked exactly to your liking. One other entrée that has peaked our interest and something that will definitely bring us back – the Cer-

Despite sustaining a little damage in the storm, Shoeless Joe’s is open for business and is offering something for everyone. Head down to Seacliff Drive to check out this new kid on the block!

Kingsville ladies holding fundraiser

The Green Goose in Kingsville has organized a fun night to raise money for the Leamington Disaster Relief Fund.

On Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m., five amazing women have offered to come and share their gifts.

Vickie Balazs from Jaydancin Organic Skin Care will be on hand to give the facts on the benefits of using organic skin care.

Rosemary Heenan, specializing in so many gifts, and one you won’t want to miss is her finger tip/hand readings.

Leigh Ann Mastronardi is a Registered Massage Therapist and will be doing upper body messages.

Nettie Ridley has offered to come and do Therapeutic Touch.

And lastly, Maggie McLeod will be demonstrating her “Intuitive Energy” artwork. Organizers say they are hoping for great “energy” this night, so come and “bring it on!’

There will be special sales throughout the store with proceeds going directly towards The Disaster Fund that is currently being set up. An unbelievable gift basket will be raffled off, courtesy of the generosity of the various store merchants and suppliers.

Lastly, please mark your calendars for another benefit which will place Friday, July 2 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

LDSS is 1 of 4 secondary Gold EcoSchools in Essex County

Leamington District Secondary School has achieved Gold Status - the highest possible level in the EcoSchools Environmental Certification program. The EcoSchools program encourages environmentally sustainable choices in all aspects of school life (for more info on this program, visit ontarioecoschools.org). In order to achieve Gold Status, LDSS teachers provided evidence that their lessons promote awareness of local and global environmental issues. The school has also established a comprehensive recycling program and has undertaken steps to reduce energy consumption and paper use.

Schools applying for certification were also required to tackle a schoolyard greening project. The LDSS Environmental Club chose the front yard of the school as their designated “green zone”. Wood from the old fences at Seacliff Park was generously donated by the Town of Leamington and was used by Mr. Gallagher’s Construction Technology students to build six hexagonal tables that each seat up to 12 students. Grass was removed from the area to reduce mowing, which contributes to air pollution. Mulch was added to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

In the fall, the Environmental Club plans to add na-

tive trees and shrubs to increase shade and to shelter the tables from sun, wind and traffic noises. Since the area opened last month, students have enjoyed using it during lunch, before and after school, and as an outdoor classroom.

The Greater Essex County District School Board awarded $600 to schools earning Gold Status. This money will be used to purchase native trees and shrubs from local nurseries in the fall.

Mr. Quaglia’s Business Leadership students also contributed to this project by holding a Battle of the Bands competition as a fundraiser for environmental initiatives at LDSS. Bands from LDSS, Kingsville High School and Cardinal Carter competed for first place, with the honours going to LDSS band Nuclear Sunrise. The event was a great success and raised over $1,000 for the cause.

The students and staff of LDSS are to be commended for their commitment to environmental initiatives within their school and community.

Some stats: 66% of the schools in the Greater Essex County District School Board qualified for certification; 11 schools achieved gold status - 4 of these were high schools. Congratulations LDSS!

Van Kesteren praises Leamington following tornado devastation

The Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent Essex, Dave Van Kesteren, rose on Wednesday, June 16 in the House of Commons and delivered the following statement:

“Thank you Mr. Speaker. In the early morning of June 6th 2010, a category F2 tornado ripped through the community of Leamington, Ontario, leaving behind structural damage and clean up estimated in the millions of dollars. Thankfully not a single human life was lost nor injury reported. What has transpired in the days following is a community pulling together; neighbours helping neighbours, municipal employees and volunteers working around the clock, churches and organizations preparing meals and places to sleep. I am also proud to say that our government has taken swift action to offer assistance where possible. I would like to commend Mayor John Adams, the administration, police and fire departments, as well as the entire emergency response team for their first class handling of this disaster. Finally and most importantly to the residents of Leamington, the resilience you have shown during these tough days makes it an honour and a privilege to be your federal representative.”

The remarks were delivered during Statements by Members, a daily proceeding of the House of Commons. Members are given up to a minute to address the House before the start of Question Period each day.

Deer and her fawn reunite

On Thursday, June 17 Essex County OPP were providing traffic escort for the windmill project. Sergeant Tonial, Constable Coene, Constable Campbell and two workers from Mommet saw a fawn trapped on one side of a 12-foot fence and mom was on the other side. The animals were calling to each other but couldn’t get together. Police and the workers wedged some boards under the fence to create an opening. Constable Coene caught the fawn. The mom heard the fawn’s cry and came charging at the police and the workers. The fawn was slid under the opening, resulting in the family reunion.

Rookies remain unbeaten

The Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers improved their record to five wins and no losses with a 19-10 victory over the Windsor Star Minors last week.

Hayden Pilmer paced the Lakers with four hits while Adam Jeffery, Michael Wiebe and Eric Willan each stroked three safeties. Willan and Pilmer knocked in 5 and 4 rbi’s respectively.

Jonathin Fehr, Russell Derbyshire, Adam Neufeld, Benny Bueckert and Eric Wright had two hits each for the locals.

Colin Wall had a solid game defensively at second base for the Leamington squad.

The Rookies next home game is Thursday against Amherstburg at 6:15 p.m. at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex.

Four Seasons Driver Education opens in Leamington

Summer is here and so is Four Seasons Driver Education. “It’s a go, our Leamington location just got MTO approved,” said owner Natalie Maier.

And just in time for summer driving sessions as classes start July 2 - 5, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The first 24 students registered will receive $100 off the course fee. Students must register by email to fsde1@msn.com.

The new Four Seasons Driver Education is opening at 268 Erie St. S., facing Canadian Tire.

“At Four Seasons Driver Education it’s not about getting in and out fast, it’s about learning proper techniques, practising and learning all you can. At Four Seasons, all of our lessons are one or two hours long, giving time for the new driver to really understand all there is to know on the topic taught,” explained Maier.

With the new location in Leamington, Four Seasons has expanded its staff as well. Maire recently hired more instructors, two who were already instructors for several years and learning the Four Seasons system, and three more will soon become certified upon completion of schooling and then will be trained further by Natalie and starting mid July.

“From the interactive classroom sessions, to our new dual brake equipped training vehicles, every individual that joins this school is taught defensive driving, skid control, collision avoidance, adverse weather conditions, distractions, the laws and the latest rules of the road, along with so much more,” said Maier.

“When I talked to some of my friends about driver’s education they said to be prepared for boredom. They told me it was a ‘brain drain’. When I walked into Four Seasons, I knew it was different from the very start. The friendly atmosphere and the fun approach to important topics were both entertaining and informative. When I had finished the course, I had a great feeling of being ready to drive safely. When I told my friends about how much fun and about the things we did, they wished they had chosen Four Seasons. Thank you Natalie for this positive experience,” said Emily Armstrong in a testimonial for Four Seasons Driver Education.

State of Emergency still in effect

The State of Emergency declared by the Municipality of Leamington on June 6, 2010 remains in effect while municipal work crews and volunteers work to clean up in the affected areas, caused by an F2 tornado and destructive winds from an accompanying downburst. Due to the amount of debris, residents are asked to dispose of their own construction waste. Inquire of your insurance company to determine if the rental of a disposal bin for construction material is covered under your policy. Residents can take tree debris to the landfill (vehicles over 3000kg) or the county transfer station (vehicles under 3000 kg) at no cost. There will be a tipping fee for construction waste.

Those who require cleanup assistance or who would like to volunteer are asked to contact Samaritan’s Purse at 519-962-9338. This group is coordinating the volunteer efforts and can provide property cleanup and tree removal on private property at no cost to the homeowner.

3 Kool Kats at Two Creeks

Combine 120 years of musical experience with an eclectic taste, and you have a band that’ll “either get you movin’ on the dance floor or groovin’ in your seats”.

Bill Loop, Carlo Rossi and Lee Amlin draw on their unique talents to create a musical experience of blues, oldies and classic rock for all ages to enjoy.

Bass guitarist and vocalist Bill is well-known on the local music scene for his expertise and involvement in recordings such as Edward Bear and The New Potatoes’ hit “Last Song”, singles by The Dorians in Europe and North America and Alexander Zonjic’s Weathervane first album “Alexander Zonjic”.

Carlo, the 3 Kool Kats’ drummer and lead vocalist, began playing in 1967, and has worked in various bands, including Hesperus, Revolver and Rat Patrol. His accomplishments

Ross Barnwell, Director of Development for the Hospital Foundation, receives a cheque of $10,000 from Judy Butler, Manager of the Leamington TD Canada Trust. This completes their pledge of $30,000 for the new dialysis unit at Leamington Hospital which will be going to tender shortly. (Photo Submitted)

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Tornado Relief Benefit July 2 at Colasanti’s

In response to the F2 tornado that recently devastated portions of the north shore of Lake Erie, citizens, volunteers and businesses are coming together for “Standing Tall After the Storm” – a Tornado Relief Benefit. Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens and Anna’s Flowers will host a pasta buffet dinner which will be followed by entertainment, kids’ entertainment, rides and amusements. Raffles, a 50/50 draw, bake sale, produce sale and t-shirt sale will also help to raise funds which will be split between the Salvation Army’s Tornado Relief Fund, and the Essex Region Conservation

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Captain Corvin Vincent of the Salvation Army states, “Since June 6, 2010, we have been providing meals for over 200 people a day and it is our hope and prayer that we will be able to continue to support the residents of Essex County now and in the future. Our response to tragedies, such as the tornado that affected so many people on June 6, 2010, can only be as good as the support that we receive from the public.”

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The organizing committee is seeking sponsors and donors to assist with the costs of this event. Please contact Leigh Ann Mastronardi at 519-733-9607.