Southpoint Sun June 30, 2010

Corvettes pull into Leamington

By Fred Groves

Sleek lines, bright colors and a passion for perfection.

Car guys and car gals brought out their best on Saturday as they cruised onto Leamington’s Cedar Avenue.

Over 40 Corvette cars, from a 1964 red classic to Bob Bourland’s 2010 Grand Sport shined up and showed off.

Leamington’s Joe Sabelli, a member of the American Corvette Club which is located in West Bloomfield, Michigan, hosted the summer get-together for his fellow car club members and collectors.

“We are celebrating the club’s anniversary in Leamington. We have Heinz 57 and it’s the 57th anniversary of the Corvette,” said Sabelli.

In his garage sits a tan 1980 coupe which he got in 1984 and a sleek-looking 2005 convertible which he says is his summer car. He says both cars are as different as the array of beauties that were parked in front of his house.

Admiring the vehicles, Sabelli said the club is, “a great group to hang around with and everyone are easy going.”

Bourland had four Corvettes and now has one but it was the talk of the day and the Grand Sport drew a lot of looks on Saturday.

“When I retired in March, I had four and now I have one,” said Bourland.

Everyone has a different story of why they started collecting the famous Americanbuilt sports car.

“I bought my first one in 1987. Back when I was 19, a buddy of mine bought a 1958. He put in on the racetrack and gave me a ride,” said Bourland who was hooked.

The cars at Sabelli’s house were not headed to the racetrack but they certainly were a lot of glittering gems.

“You are looking at a lot of bucks, $30,000 and up,” he said.

Sabelli not only has a couple of impressive rides of his own, but his basement rec room is a virtual memorabilia show place of cars and the featured one of course – the Corvette.

Fireworks at Leamington Marina

The Municipality of Leamington, its Mayor and Town Council invite all residents to celebrate Canada Day. Plans are underway for the Annual Canada Day Celebrations to be held on Thursday, July 1st at the Leamington waterfront. Festivities will include a spectacular fireworks with barbecue food and live music by “Same Latitude as Rome” in the upper park by the Marina.

“In light of the present

state of world events, it is perhaps more important than ever that we come together as a community to celebrate this great land in which we live,” said Mayor John Adams. “We hope that everyone will join in as we pay tribute to our great country and enjoy an evening of fireworks under the stars.”

The Fireworks can be seen from Seacliff Park and the connecting promenade walkway from Robson Road to the marina grounds. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 10 p.m. with a rain date of Friday, July 2nd. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the park or marina from 6 p.m. on. Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate at the waterfront!

Please note there will be road closures in the area including Robson Road, Cherry Lane and Donald Street after 8 p.m.

HOPE ceremony July 9

Leamington members of H.O.P.E. (Healing Our Planet Earth) are planning a special evening on Friday, July 9 to give Leamington residents a chance to participate in a ceremony which is aimed to help residents honour and replace the trees that were lost in the June 6 tornado.

On Friday, July 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. H.O.P.E. is inviting members of the community to a fundraising event, which is also aimed at helping residents bring awareness and signify what happened on June 6. A ceremony will take place at dusk to honour the trees and the lives of all impacted by the tornado. Proceeds will be going to the ERCA (Essex Region Conservation Authority) to assist in the replanting of trees.

The ceremony will be held at the Leamington Marina Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair and a flashlight for the ceremony at dusk. This is a family event with music and art as well. Cost for the event is by donation. It will be a coffee house type atmosphere with different musicians playing between 6:30 and dusk. People are invited to drop in any time to listen and to participate in as well as view some art. For more information, contact “HOPE” at hope@3dgathome.com for more information.

Colasanti’s part of a community effort to protect

environment

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On Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CAW Local 200 Computers for Kids in partnership with Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens held an e-waste collection event. This special event was held at Colasanti’s. Both residents and businesses were given the opportunity to drop off their unwanted computers, television sets and electronics free of charge. Whether working or not, all equipment was accepted.

This event was deemed necessary with the increasingly high rate at which we replace our computers and electronic devices. This high rate has made electronic waste the fastest growing waste stream in the world today. It has been estimated by industry experts that the average lifespan for a computer is approximately 2 years in developed countries. The average lifespan for a cell phone is less than a year. This high turnover rate means high volumes of waste is being generated and the pace is only growing.

have given out between 2,500 and 6,000 computers over the last four years. “That’s about 50 computers a month that we are keeping from landfills and putting into the homes of children who need them,” said McAustan.

Unfortunately the proper recycling of e-waste is not commonplace as current estimates have less than 25% of e-waste being recycled in a responsible manner. Commonly it is buried in our landfills or shipped overseas to Third World countries which do not practice safe recycling methods. When e-waste is not recycled responsibly it can cause severe harm to our environment as well as cause serious health problems such as cancer.

However, the charity Computers for Kids, located in Windsor, is providing a solution to this problem by collecting and properly recycling these unwanted and potentially toxic items. Equipment recycled by the charity is directed towards a province-wide recycling program called the Ontario Electronic Stewardship. Their status as an approved collector under the program ensures environmentally safe methods are used in the recycling of all the equipment they collect. If the equipment is deemed to have re-use value, it is directed towards their re-use and refurbishment program which provides low-income families with children computer access. Their program last year alone saw over 400 computers placed with worthwhile families referred to the organization through social services agencies and elementary schools.

Paul McAustan, Warehouse Manager, estimates that they

The charity hoped this event would raise awareness to the environmental issues we currently face with electronics. “We all need to step up and do our part to ensure our environment is protected from undue harm,” said Chris Davies, Computers for Kids Executive Director. “By choosing to donate your unwanted equipment to our program, you not only do your part to better our planet, you enable us to continue providing in-need children in our community with computer access to better their education.”

The partnership with Colasanti’s is continuing beyond the one-day event. The company has once again demonstrated their strong relationship with the community it serves with the agreement to collect e-waste for Computers for Kids year-round at their facility. Equipment can be dropped off at Colasanti’s anytime during regular business hours. Items that will be accepted include: computers, computer accessories, monitors, televisions, cell phones, printers/fax machines and most electronic items. Visit www.cfkcanada.org to find a complete list of items. Computers For Kids plans to have a booth set up at the Ruthven Apple Festival this year so residents can find out more about this worthwhile program.

Computers for Kids also accepts equipment donations year round at their location in the west side of Windsor. To drop off your items, visit Computers for Kids anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. They are located at 4150 Sandwich St., Windsor.

Computers for Kids was founded in January of 2004 with the vision of providing refurbished computer systems to children who may not otherwise have access to one outside of school. Since then, the organization has helped one child at a time, growing to provide public computer learning centres as well as becoming a full service computer and electronics recycler.

Chamber hears about tourism opportunities

Chris Ryan, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex and Pelee Island, was the special guest speaker at the Thursday morning breakfast meeting of the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce held at Colasanti’s.

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island is the brand new official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the regional tourism industry. It is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting and selling Windsor, Essex and Pelee Island as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention goers and business travelers. Municipalities across Essex, including Leamington, have contributed money towards the new venture, which markets all of Windsor, Essex and Pelee Island as a regional tourist destination. Leamington has invested $94,000 towards this $1.4 million initiative.

Ryan told the group of business leaders that Leamington was an easy region to sell to travel groups. He has been in discussion with Caesars Windsor to work in coordination with the various conventions held there to have bus trips for their attendees out to the destinations within Essex County. “Within driving distance we have an area rich in tourism opportunities,” said Ryan. “We have 14 wineries in Essex County, we need to be directly marketing this,” he added.

Ryan also talked about his liaise with a Toronto-based tour bus company that caters to the Chinese tourists. In fact, he stated that two buses (80 people) were scheduled to visit Leamington and Essex that week.

“We have to look at what our assets are and then turn them into products and sell them to other regions,” said Ryan. He noted that American visitors to Canada had dropped dramatically over the past few years and he does not see that changing. In fact, according to statistics, approximately 20% of tourism today comes from the US, but that is expected to drop to 10% by 2013. The market for tourists is within Ontario as the stats there show that currently 66% of tourists are out-of-towners from within the province, which is expected to reach 89% by 2013. Overseas visitors currently account for 2.5% of the tourist market and that number is expected to remain the same.

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has purchased the 16-feet tall Mountie and beaver blowups used in the 2010 Olympics to be used at various events across the region. To find out more about Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island go to the interim website at www. tourismwindsoressex.com.

A new website is being developed and is expected to be launched later this summer.

No offshore turbines within 5 km announced

Local MPPs Pat Hoy and Bruce Crozier said they’re pleased with new rules banning turbines within 5 km of shore. The Province announced on June 25 a complete review of where, when and how the government makes Crown land available for offshore wind projects.

“I encourage the public to make their views known. While we’re starting at the 5 km setback limit, we’re also looking at factors like ecological sensitivity, commercial fisheries and transportations routes, which could further restrict development in this area,‬” said Hoy, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex. “‬Until these rules are final, I will continue to work to ensure that no offshore projects go forward in our community. This announcement is a sign the government is moving in the right direction.”

“The announcement is a clear sign that the government has been listening to the concerns of our residents,” said Bruce Crozier, MPP for Essex. “A 5 km setback eliminates any projects that close to shore, including all of the projects currently being proposed for Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair in and around my riding. I join Pat in saying that, until these rules are final, I will continue to work to ensure that no offshore projects go forward in our community.”

The Ministry of Environment’s proposal, which includes the minimum 5 km shoreline exclusion zone to protect the environment, is posted on the Environmental Registry for public comment for 60 days, ending August 24, 2010. (www.ebr. gov.on.ca)

MNR based the proposed 5 km minimum shoreline exclusion zone on safety requirements for drinking water quality, and protection of ecologically sensitive shoreline areas. The shoreline exclusion zone is comparable with those proposed by U.S. states that border the Great

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Lakes. In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources is also undertaking a review of Ontario’s process for making Crown land available for offshore wind projects. The review will include consideration of where, when and how the government makes Crown land available for offshore wind projects, and may result in additional areas being restricted from future development. No applications for use of offshore land will be considered until the review is complete.

BP oil spill is worst ever!

Every day we hear an update or a quick file footage video of the BP oil explosion which is gushing at a rate of approximately10,000 barrels of oil a day for the past two months into the Gulf of Mexico. As we eat dinner and make small talk about the day’s events, in the background is the television echoing the fact that we are living through and practically ignoring one of the worst environmental disasters of our lifetime. This will change our world for generations.

Add to this 1 million gallons per day of oil currently leaking from the sunken BP rig, according to industry insiders. The spill has cost BP a $20 billion loss in market value, following a 13 percent plunge in its stock price. But then again, BP showed $163 billion in total profits between 2001 and 2009. BP has been pumping $6 million per day on trying to contain or stop the spill.

McThoughts McThoughts

The wellhead and sunken rig are sitting at about 5,000 feet below the surface and the oil reserve is sitting at about 18,000 feet. If all this scares you, just think, there’s approximately 30,000 other oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico.

I feel a bit helpless that there’s nothing we, as citizens, can do to help in the effort that has already affected plant and animal life and will in time affect us, as we all remember how the food chain works from Grade 5 science class. If anything good can come of this situation it has to be education and the fact that this should have never been able to happen. We all rely on petroleum, but that should not give petroleum giants free reign on how and where they drill for this precious commodity. How can any government have allowed the potential for this kind of distaster to happen?

We all know how great hindsight is, or is it? Will we look back and learn from this? Obviously not, as other oil companies are petitioning the courts to lift the temporary ban on any new offshore oil drilling. This disaster hasn’t even been stopped, and they want to not only ignore other potential oil drilling disasters already in production, but also want to start more. Let’s slow down, and look at the who, how, why, when and where of this disaster before we green light the potential for others!

“Peace and love” and yours till Niagara Falls

I can stroke it off the ‘Bucket List’. I was in the company of a Beatle. Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band held a special media conference at Fallsview Casino last week and I was there. Well... so were quite a few others obviously, mostly press types from various media in the GTA and from Western New York. Remind me to tell you about Gord from Buffalo. The former drummer of music’s royal family loves coming to Canada for these types of events. Unsure why exactly, though when asked about it Ringo quipped, “Hey, you should see my view from my hotel room.” He also expressed his gratitude for the tremendous service he gets from the guy who runs the casino. Then again, he’s a Beatle for heaven’s sake! What hotel manager wouldn’t slip him an extra towel and shampoo? By the way, did you know that Ringo Starr is going to be 70 in a couple of weeks? That’s right – 70 friggin’ years old!

So here’s how the Ringo media event went down last week: 11 a.m. the tour manager stands in front of a microphone and babbles for a few minutes about how happy he and the band are to be there, some stuff about the 40-date tour, Ringo’s birthday announcement and special birthday present request. At noon on July 7th, Ringo wants the entire world to express “peace and love”. I suspect that request will be a hit most places in the world, but will sadly bomb in Afghanistan. Not big Beatle fans there, I suspect. Tour manager guy then introduces the All-Starr Band starting with Edgar Winter and followed by the likes of Rick Derringer and Gary “Dream Weaver” Wright, plus the lead singer from the Romantics and the front man from Mister Mister. Good band, old as dirt but they can still rock it. Finally he calls out the main attraction, Ringo, who walks briskly to the front of the stage and just about 20 feet from where I’m standing. He looks good for 70. He’s a skinny little guy adorned in black jeans, black t-shirt and black Nike sneakers.

What never gets old is Ringo’s quick wit. After a few good-natured shots at the audience and the band, Ringo tells us that he’s going to make his way to the drums “just to prove to you I can still walk.”

The band begins to play, micro-mini versions of the biggest records each of the band members has released over the years – namely the 70s and 80s – though Ringo’s renditions of Boys and With a Little Help From My Friends predated the music of the other artists on stage.

Edgar Winter led with a rousing version of Free Ride that lasted about a minute –tops. This was followed by Derringer’s Rock ’n Roll Hootchie Coo, followed by Gary Wright’s My Love is Alive, and so on and so on.

Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces

Following the drive-by shooting of hits, Ringo and the band pull up stools and asked the assembled media if they had any questions. A couple of stand-up microphones on each side of the room attracted dozens of media types who jumped at the chance to speak to a Beatle. I didn’t ask a question, too chicken I guess. Gord from Buffalo wasn’t. Gord announced himself as being from Buffalo, prompting Ringo to congratulate him for that feat. Following his Chris Farley-ish question, Buffalo Gord saluted Ringo with a “keep up the good work Ringo,” to which Ringo retorted, “Thanks very much, that means an awful lot coming from someone like you.” The rest of us appreciated the sarcasm a bit more than Gordo. Ringo then chuckled and wished Gord “peace and love” before leaving the stage blowing kisses and thanking us for being there that day.

It was now 11:30 a.m. and the event was over. Short and sweet, just like the man himself.

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Do you have any plans for the summer?

Location: St. Louis Catholic Elementary School

Mary Wilkinson School Secretary

“I don’t have any real plans. We’ll go camping for a bit, and babysitting. We have a 2-year-old granddaughter and we look after her a lot. I’ll do some gardening. We don’t really do much.”

Peggy Fanella Gr. 5 Teacher

“I plan to see my son who lives out in Winnipeg. He’s a pediatrician and his wife is a family practitioner, so they can’t get away easily. If I can get a cheap airline ticket to Vancouver, I plan on visiting another son. He’s an actor. My third son is close by in London and is just starting a new job as a PSW.”

E-LETTERS

Reader speaks in support of commercial fishermen

Dear Editor:

Support the protest at the Harbour? Next steps!

I eat fish. I don’t catch and clean fish just like I don’t raise and butcher beef in my back yard. I count on commercial fishermen, and I speak in their support.

In May about 200 people protested at Wheatley Harbour, as many readers of The Journal well know. They were sounding the alarm that commercial fishing is in crisis. For an online report of the reasons, see the Chatham Daily News: http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2578347.

Local fish are local food. Many of us choose local food for its high quality, its high production standards, and its delivery without waste of fuel.

Wild fish are first choice products from a natural setting and a natural diet. Have you looked at the fish in the freezer of your grocery store? I have. Most of it came from Asia. Nothing came from the Great Lakes.

Commercial fishing strengthens local economies. The website of the Ontario Commercial Fishing Association quotes figures from 2003 estimating the economic impact of Ontario commercial fishing at $318 million. Most of those fish come from Lake Erie, and Wheatley, freshwater fishing capital of the world, is at the centre of the action. Commercial fishing has contributed to the area’s economy, to the community, and to costs of harbour maintenance.

I have attended public meetings about economic revitalization in rural areas, where speakers say that the future lies in developing small businesses. That is exactly what we have in commercial fishing. How can we get ahead if we let what we have disappear?

I have stood in the strong lake wind, watching fishing boats plunge slowly up and down through winter waters to return to harbour, hoping that they make it back safely. They do. These are men of uncommon courage and skill. These are men with small independent businesses, doing what generations before them have done. Let future generations continue the same.

Three things that you can do are:

1. Look at the fish in the freezer of the grocery store where you shop. If you find few or no Great Lakes fish, speak to the manager and tell him or her that local fish are local food, and you want to buy local fish.

2. If you are on Facebook, join the group Ontario Fish for Ontario People, Keep Commercial Fishing Alive. I’ve included links to websites for the MNR, email addresses for the Minister and top bureaucrats, etc. Get more people to join.

3. Contact your MPP, Pat Hoy, and let him know that what happens to the commercial fishery matters to you. phoy.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

What we do makes a difference. Let’s get out there and make it. Christie Dawson, formerly of Wheatley, now of Chatham

Lilly Reive French Teacher

“We’re going to Hawaii to watch the sunsets, enjoy a luau, visit Pearl Harbour, and sip on some Mai Tais.”

Rose Pimentel Gr. 4/5 Teacher

“We’re going to Bermuda to enjoy the pink sand and the turquoise water, and then relax for the rest of the summer.”

Leaves of 3 let them be

Three days after my barefooted day in the garden, an irritating itch developed on my foot. It looked as if something had scratched me, and along the scratch line there were small raised blisters that I immediately recognized as my yearly bout of poison ivy

This must be a hereditary trait because many of my family experience the same every year. I recall a story that my Mamie told about a case of poison ivy that my father had when he was a child that practically covered his entire body. Poison ivy is easily contracted by coming into contact with the chemical called “urushiol” that runs through the entire plant, including the roots. Many people never have a reaction though and/or some of us are silly enough to continually go where we shouldn’t!

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I estimated from experience that within a day or two I would have more blisters popping up here and there, so I quickly called one of my girlfriends. She just so happens to have a crop of the poison ivy remedy growing in her backyard. Sure enough, within the hour I had a bag of the juicystemmed plant, immediately split a stem open and applied some of the juice to the itchy spots. Instant relief.

Gathering the plants into a bunch, I chopped the entire plant including the flowers into small pieces that would easily purée in the blender, while slowly adding enough water to form a paste. I store the paste in a small container in the refrigerator and use as needed. Making ice cubes with it is very soothing as well. I should have labeled it better though, because it tends to resemble pesto and my husband nearly dipped into it the other night!

Jewelweed is an annual that grows between 3’-5’ tall and has oval leaves that are rounded and toothed. The flower is a bit trumpet shaped and the deeper orange the flower the stronger the healing properties.

This plant has skin-healing properties. Both the leaves and the juice from the stem of the plant are used to treat poison ivy, poison oak, dermatitis and other plant rashes as well. Poultices and salves made from jewelweed are folk remedies that have been used to sooth bruising, burn, cuts, eczema, insect bites, sprains, warts and ringworm.

If you are out for a walk anywhere from Southern Canada to Northern Florida, check along the creek or ditch banks where the soil is moist and it is shady. It never ceases to amaze me what nature has to offer to cure our ailments!

Next week, I will give you the details of the 1-lb package my daughter and I recently ordered and received. If you think it’s a new pair of shoes don’t get too excited, although I suppose the sole of our shoe and this earthy package have some things in common.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

Reader feels poem’s powerful message

I had a lump in my throat when I read Kathleen Sandra Epp’s poem regarding the trees. WOW, what a powerful piece of writing that is. If she is not already a professional writer for some lucky paper, she should be. Thank you so much for publishing this piece, I will keep it in a safe place.

– T. Chase,

Leamington

HUB Appreciation…

The colleagues of HUB International Ontario Limited want to thank neighbours, businesses and members of the community who have come to the aid of those affected by the tornado with a strong sense of compassion.

A special thank you to all paramedics, police, firefighters, town, utility and emergency workers who did such a wonderful job in responding to the needs of those most ffected while working under stressful circumstances for so many long hours - demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism while putting our safety and well-being before their own.

Our admiration is extended to our clients and communities who displayed such courage and spirit in coming together under such trying circumstances.

Celebrate Canada

Day at Point Pelee

Celebrate Canada’s 143rd birthday at one of its bestknown landmarks, Point Pelee National Park, on Thursday, July 1.

All kinds of fun events have been packed into the day. Join an activity or take a break and have a relaxing picnic in the park with friends and family. Best of all – admission to the park on July 1 is FREE!

Canada Day activities start in the morning and continue through the afternoon:

10 a.m. – Canadian Craft at the Visitor Centre. Make your own mini flag and show your Canadian pride.

11 a.m. – Freighter Canoe Tour at the Marsh. Paddle through the marsh with a park interpreter in a 10-person canoe. Cost is $7.50 per person or $20 per family and includes equipment. Reserve your spot!

11:30 a.m. – Creature Feature at the Visitor Centre. From the comfort of the theatre, touch a snake or see a lizard.

12:30 p.m. – Feeding Time at Marshville, Marsh Boardwalk. Help feed the fish and scoop new insects for the Bug Bowl.

1 p.m. – Birthday Cake at the Visitor Centre. Join other visitors in singing the National Anthem and enjoy a piece of delicious birthday cake.

1:30 p.m. – Freighter Canoe Trip at the Marsh.

2:30 p.m. – Creature Feature at the Visitor Centre.

3 p.m. – Great Canadian Trivia Challenge at the Visitor Centre. Test your knowledge of Canada in this interactive challenge. Prizes and fun for all.

3:20 p.m. Tip Hike. Catch the 3:20 shuttle from the Visitor Centre and take a guided walk to the most southern point of mainland Canada.

For more information call 322-2365 ext. 0.

Two new exhibitions at the Leamington Arts Centre June 23rd

In the Main Gallery it’s Ken Friesen with his exhibit, “Meandermental”. This is a new summer exhibition that demonstrates a variety of conceptual paintings, an “artistic inspiration of fleeting, momentary events that blurs immediately into the next one.”

Ken Friesen “Meandermental” includes bold and rich colour pieces that are sure to capture its viewer.

In the Second Gallery is Melise Hill’s exhibit called “Manipulation”. Melise is an emerging artist from Leamington.

She recently completed the Fine

- July 24th

Arts program at Fanshawe College in London. Hill’s new exhibition “Manipulation” is a series of large-scale oil figurative works, which aim to provoke questions for the viewer by opposing a manipulated human form with a lush application of paint.

The Leamington Arts Centre is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.

Community Living celebrating year’s accomplishments at AGM

Community Living Essex County held its 49th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 22 at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in McGregor. Over 200 attended the event from across Essex County. Danica Gorrell from Leamington was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award for the South Area.

In just one short year this young woman has developed into a strong, confident person who took the leap and has ventured out on her own, leaving her parents behind, and she hasn’t looked back since! Getting her license is at the top of her priority list, but she finds time to skate, swim, and bowl in her busy schedule.

She selflessly shares her time and enthusiasm with the Montessori School in Leamington, and is looking forward to mentoring a few teens in our own Summer Teen Initiative again this year and volunteering at Children’s Respite home. Her boundless energy and zest for life, along with the ability to make others laugh and feel comfortable in her presence, are gifts she readily shares.

When the Mayor’s challenge presented itself, this young woman rose to the occasion and met with Mayor Adams to express just how valuable people with disabilities can be to the workforce, and that she is no different then anyone else who wants to work and pay for the little extras in life, not having to rely on others.

The Outstanding Achievement Awards were presented to one person in each of thefour geographical areas who have made outstanding contribution to their community through volunteering, employment, involvement in clubs or groups, and participation in community events and activities that enable them to make strong connections. By making these connections they have achieved much more then personal satisfaction, in fact, they are helping to create accepting and accessible communities inclusive for all.

Another highlight of the AGM was the presentation of the Community Inclusion Award recognizing individuals or groups in Essex County who have made a significant contribution towards the development of a welcoming and accessible community. The recipient of this distinguished award demonstrates a commitment to inclusion through his/ her actions and involvement in ensuring the inclusion of all people. The award was presented to the Housing and Children’s Services, City of Windsor, for believing in inclusion and the right of every person to live in dignity in their own home. Since 2007, Community Living Essex County has

received funding for 15 housing projects, providing new, fully accessible homes for approximately 50 adults who have an intellectual disability, in neighbourhoods throughout Essex County.

The Leadership Award was presented to Jennifer Le Blanc. This award is presented to a person supported by Community Living Essex County who demonstrates out-

standing leadership qualities. For the past 3 years Jennifer has been a member of the Board of Directors at Community Living Essex County. Jennifer’s contributions to the Board of Directors are invaluable. She prepares the absolute best reports to the Board each month. She is also an active member of many local, regional and provincial groups and committees including New Day, Freedom From Harm, Pathway to Potential and Voices Against Poverty. Jennifer participated in the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordination

Committee conference in October 2009, which focused on Creating Momentum and Change. In her role as a panelist, Jennifer spoke about what it means to be a vulnerable adult and how self-advocate groups such as New Day are working towards empowerment, change and freedom from harm. Jennifer takes great pride in the very important work she is doing in her community.

Two search warrants result in numerous drugs, weapons charges

Two Leamington men and a Bowmanville woman are facing numerous charges as a result of two search warrants that were executed in Leamington on June 22. At approximately 7:45 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Leamington Police Service executed a search warrant at 7 Worchester Ave. in Leamington.

As a result of the search police seized 61 marijuana plants ranging in height from six inches to three feet. Also seized was a quantity of cash and a pellet rifle.

Jan Khaoworn, 30, of Leamington, and a 21-year-old woman from Bowmanville are charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, production of a schedule II substance, breach of a firearms regulation (relating to careless storage) and unauthourized possession of a prohibited weapon. Khaoworn is also charged with three counts of breach of undertaking and one count of drive while prohibited. The value of the drugs seized is estimated at $13,000.

At 2:15 p.m., police officers executed a second search warrant at a residence on 28 Worchester and seized a 22-calibre handgun. The handgun was reported stolen to the Leamington Police in March of this year. As a result of this search, Khaoworn is facing additional charges of possession of a restricted weapon, possession of stolen property, breach of a firearms regulation, (careless handling and storage) and a charge of breach of recognizance. Another 51-year-old Leamington man is facing possession of a restricted weapon, possession of stolen property and a breach of firearms regulations.

Khaoworn was taken to Windsor for a show cause hearing. The woman and 51-yearold male were both released and will be appearing in court in Leamington on July 29.

Leamington Police Blotter

The following are the reportable occurrences for the Leamington Police for the period of June 21 to June 28, 2010.

June 21: A residence on Debergh was broken into sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. It is unknown what was taken.

June 21: Sometime between June 19 and June 21 a quantity of tools was taken from the boiler room at Keepsake Plants (formerly Yoder Canada) on Seacliff Drive.

June 22: Sometime overnight, someone threw a rock through the rear window of the Legion located on Orange Street. It did not appear there was an entry.

June 22: – Sometime overnight, someone stole 6 patio chairs and an umbrella from a residence on Marlborough Street West.

June 24: A residence on Marlborough Street West was broken into sometime between 11:00 a.m. and noon on June 24. A set of samurai swords, jewelry and other items were taken.

June 26: An apartment on Robinson Street was broken into. A 46” LCD TV and collectible coins were taken.

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

Fatal collision on Highway 3

On Wednesday, June 23 around 8:15 p.m., Kingsville OPP responded to a twovehicle collision on Hwy 3 and Morse Sideroad in Leamington. A PT Cruiser travelling southbound on Morse Sideroad failed to stop at the stop sign, colliding with a westbound Toyota Camry on Hwy 3.

The driver of the PT Cruiser, Betty Tanton, age 51 of Windsor, was transported to Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital with serious life threatening injures, and later succumbed to those injuries. The passenger was transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the Toyota Camry were also transported to Leamington hospital with non life threatening injuries. Hwy 3 was closed from Hwy 77 to Albuna Townline and Morse Sideroad from County Road 18 to Mersea Road 3 (Wilkinson Road) for several hours while the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigator (TTCI) investigated the collision.

Shooting flares ends in license suspension

On Thursday, June 24 around 11:30 p.m., Essex County OPP Marine Unit was notified of a vessel in Lake St. Clair shooting off flares. The operator of the vessel, a 36-year-old male from Windsor admitted that there was no emergency when he shot off the flares. He also admitted to consuming alcohol. His driver’s license was seized and he was issued a 3-day suspension notice.

Disaster Relief financial assistance is imminent

Monday afternoon, June 28, Leamington Council met in special session to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, setting the wheels in motion to permit individuals who suffered loss in the June 6th storm access to a promised $400,000 in Provincial aid. Leamington will act as the administrator for Leamington, Kingsville and Essex residents (and non-profit agencies) who have qualifying losses.

The Ministry had recommended that Leamington hire Mr. Bruce Maycock to oversee this Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund. Mr. Maycock most recently administered similar assistance in Peterborough and Grey County and has a number of years experience administering programs under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP). It is anticipated that he will be available to assist residents in completing the application and answering specific questions about claims by about July 5th.

The current plan is to set July 21, 2010 as the deadline for receiving claims, after which it will be Mr. Maycock’s job to review the claims for completeness, accuracy and then to advise the Provincial Review Committee whether or not the loss qualifies under the Provincial restrictions as the committee designates awards under the program. That committee will be constituted of three ministry officials and one administrative representative of each of the three affected municipalities.

Unlike the ODRAP program, the financial assistance is not contingent on successful local fund-raising. This speeds the distribution of assistance greatly. Like the ODRAP program, however, only specific uninsurable losses will be covered and assistance will be limited to 90% of the loss. In addition, it has been suggested by ministry officials that if the money is insufficient to cover the losses, it will be possible to apply for additional funding.

For more information, read the advertisement in this issue of the SOUTHPOINT SUN (Page 9) or go to the Leamington Municipal website at www.leamington.ca where information and a downloadable copy of the application form can be found.

Leamington Legion news

By Pat Simpson Br. 84 PRO

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Legion Bursaries recently presented at graduation ceremonies. The following were our winners: Ashley Dibbley (George Buchner Bursary), Katie Brogen (Stan Gomer Bursary), Danielle Ward (Harold Knight Bursary), Kaitlyn Jackson (Al Hodgins Bursary), Laura Konrad (James Simpson Bursary). All of these students are from Leamington District Secondary School. The Alexander MacWilliam Bursary was presented to Brittany Toomer of L’Essor High School. Congratulations to all graduating students.

A “meet and greet” prior to a recent Council meeting was attended by Council, HMCS Hunter members and Branch 84 Legion members to review the picture of HMCS SeaCliff being presented to Council, the picture of HMCS SeaCliff presented to Branch 84, the picture displayed of the HMCS SeaCliff ship’s bell and the picture of the crew from 1946. Catherine Micallef, Navy Lieutenant, Executive Officer of the HMCS Hunter, presented Council with a picture of the HMCS SeaCliff to mark the Centennial of the Canadian Navy. Mr. Larry Costello, World War II Veteran and representative of the Naval Veterans’ Association, read the inscription on the picture and recalled memories of the HMCS SeaCliff to Council. John Garton, Past President of Leamington Legion Branch 84, recalled the history of the HMCS Hunter’s ship’s bell and the picture of the crew from 1946 which is displayed in the Leamington Legion. Mr. Garton introduced Lisa Turner, 1st Vice-President of Branch 84, Marilyn Fraser, Zone A-2 Commander, and Bob McKee, Past A-2 Commander.

Winners of Friday night darts on June 18 were Albert Harrison and Cliff Anderson, with Bill Hills and Paul Groggins placing second.

Executive Meeting: July 14 at 7 p.m. General Meeting: September 1 at 7 p.m., hopefully at our new location.

Proud Sponsor of “Standing Tall After the Storm”

MedQuest students arrive in Leamington

The Municipality of Leamington is once again hosting MedQuest, a week-long day camp for students in Grades 9-10, who are interested in exploring the options available in health sciences. This is 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 have arrived in Leamington for a six-week stay. During their time here they will be working with staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital to get some hands-on experience in the various departments in the hospital. They will also be working in the community to learn more about community medicine. All three medical students are from Essex County or ChathamKent. 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 will be held at the Leamington Marina from July 19-23. During the week of camp, high school students will learn how to set a broken limb, suture wounds, perform CPR, deliver babies and participate in a mock disaster. They will also hear 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.

The camp is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for not just the high school students but also for the medical students as they learn more about the challenging and rewarding careers in medicine.

Hospital opens new public parking lot

Location more convenient for patients and visitors

Leamington District Memorial Hospital opened a new public parking lot located on the corner of Fader and Lamarsh Street on Wednesday, June 23.

The new parking lot will be for use by the public only. The lot is in a more convenient location directly across from the Hospital’s Main and Emergency entrances just off Fader Street. Access to the parking lot is from Fader Street.

Public parking is also available in the front Talbot Street parking lot.

The parking system will be a coin operated pay-onexit system with a $5 flat rate per visit. Monthly parking passes are available for purchase from the hospital’s business office for a rate of $25/month. Funds from parking go toward the operation of the hospital’s many services and help to ensure the sustainability and longevity of high quality health care for this community.

Local businesses who would like to donate lunch or other refreshments, or local professionals who would like to offer a job-shadowing opportunity can call Anne Miskovsky at 519-326-5761.

Residence struck by bullets

On Tuesday, June 22 around 12:30 a.m., Lakeshore OPP responded to an alarm in the 100 block of Deimer Crescent in Lakeshore. Several minutes later there was a report of shots fired at the same location.

Lakeshore OPP advised that there were shots fired into the rear lower and upper windows of the residence, penetrating the window casing, the window and the blind. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the shooting and no citizens were injured.

Essex County Canine and ERT Units attended the scene and conducted a search of the area for suspects and evidence. Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit is presently investigating the shooting and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit 519-7232491.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and no further details will be released at this time.

Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund

Residents and non-profit organizations in the Municipality of Leamington, and the towns of Essex and Kingsville who sustained damage to property as the result of the storm event on June 6, 2010, may apply for consideration for special assistance provided by the Province and administered by the Municipality of Leamington. Applications will be reviewed by a claims officer. Questions relating to eligibility should be directed to Bruce Maycock, Program Administrator, Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund Office at 519-322-2337 (after July 5th).

Subject to funding demands, this special fund may provide assistance for:

• Restoration, repair or replacement to pre-tornado condition of uninsured structural damages to a principal residence and essential furnishings;

• Removal of fallen trees, tree limbs and other debris clean-up not covered by insurance.

It does not cover insurance deductibles or betterment of properties.

The fund is not intended to provide full replacement costs. The maximum payment to claimants is based on 90% of documented eligible costs. Some eligible items may receive coverage only to a maximum allowable amount. The Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund is not intended to replace insurance policies provided by private insurance companies , or to be a blanket program to assist homeowners and non-profit organizations for all losses caused by the June 6, 2010 tornado. It is intended to provide basic assistance for essential costs to those homeowners and non-profit organizations who suffered the most hardship and loss due to this event.

Applications for consideration for assistance are available at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex-Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund Office, on the Municipalities’ web site at www.leamington.ca, www.kingsville.ca, and www.essex.ca , at the Kingsville Town Hall, the Harrow Arena and Essex Town Hall.

The deadline for submission of applications is July 21, 2010. No applications will be considered after this date. For more information or to book an appointment contact the Essex County Tornado Assistance Fund Office at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249

ON N8H 4X7 519-322-2337 Fax: 519-322-2407.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30:

Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Mezzo Ristorante & Lounge. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. For $80.00 per person (with a $50.00 charitable receipt), guests will enjoy a pasta dinner with their choice of sauce, their choice of salad, rolls, and dessert. Celebrity servers will play hosts and hostesses during the evening, and a silent and a live auction will take place. Tickets can be purchased at the Windsor Essex County Humane Society, 1375 Provincial Road. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society's expansion campaign. For more information, contact Julie Bortolotti at 519-966-5751, ext. 23.

THURSDAY, JULY 1:

Celebrate Canada's 143rd Birthday at Point Pelee National Park. Activities include: 10 am.-make your own mini-flag. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-paddle through the marsh with a park interpreter in a 10-person canoe. Cost is $7.30 per person or $20 per family (2 adults and 2 youths) and includes all equipment. Reserve your spot. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.-Creature Feature at the Visitor Centre where you can touch a snake or see a lizard. 12:30 p.m.-help feed the fish and "scoop" new insects for the Bug Bowl at the Marsh Boardwalk. 1 p.m.-join in singing our National anthem and enjoy a piece of birthday cake. 3 p.m.-test your knowledge of Canadian Trivia in an interactive challenge. Prizes and fun for all. 3:20 p.m.-take a guided walk to the southern point of mainland Canada. Participate in any of these events, or just have a relaxing picnic in the park with friends and family. Admission to the park today is free. For general inquiries and reservations call 519-322-2365, ext. 0. The Town of Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day with activities in Comber. Parade starts at Ford Street at 1 p.m. and ends at the Comber fairgrounds - children are invited to decorate their bikes and meet at the Royal Bank in Comber at 12 p.m. Helmets are required. Prize for all decorated bike and wagon entries. At 2 p.m. the flag raising, honouring local seniors 90+ will take place at Comber fairgrounds. Volunteer of the Year Jerry Marentette will be recognized, and there will be Canada Day birthday cake and watermelon. This will be followed by a Lakeshore Challenge Ball Game at 2:30 p.m., a non competitive adult mixed ball game, with a trophy for the winning team. Petting farm, inflatables and pony rides for children. Bike rodeo hosted by Lakeshore Community Policing - must pre-register and wear bike helmet. Lots of food onsite. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a barn dance with Gord Ciliska in the barn building. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the band "Musical Mates - Brad, Lynn & Company" will play in the Community Centre. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the band "Pulp City Inn" will play. Fireworks are at dusk - don't forget your lawn chairs!

Fireworks at Leamington waterfront - Robson Road Park, Waterfront Promenade & Seacliff Beach at 10:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food available at the Marina.

FRIDAY, JULY 2:

“Standing Tall After the Storm” – a Tornado Relief Benefit, starting at 5 p.m. at Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens, Road 3 East, Ruthven. Pasta buffet dinner with local celebrity servers will be followed by entertainment, kidsʼ entertainment, rides and amusements. Raffles, a 50/50 draw, bake sale, produce sale and tshirt sale will also help to raise funds which will be split between the Salvation Armyʼs Tornado Relief Fund and the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, to assist with the replanting of trees. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for kids 4-12, and a minimum donation of $1 for kids 3 and under. Tickets are available at Annaʼs Flowers, Seacliffe Drive, between Kingsville and Leamington; Colasantiʼs Tropical Gardens, Road 3E, Ruthven; Blackburn Radio, Talbot St. E., Leamington and the Green Goose on Main St., Kingsville.

SATURDAY, JULY 3:

Arts at the Marina, 100 Robson Rd., Leamington, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 60 Artist Tents, refreshments and other food vendors, musical entertainment. Children's activities. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. A fundraiser for the Leamington Arts Centre.

SUNDAY, JULY 4:

Arts at the Marina, 100 Robson Rd., Leamington, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 60 Artist Tents, refreshments and other food vendors, musical entertainment. Children's activities. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. A fundraiser for the Leamington Arts Centre. Arnold Shilson/Harlen Nash and company perform music for every taste at Two Creeks Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. 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, JULY 5:

St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington will be holding their “Baobab Blast” Vacation Bible School today through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon 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 information and registration. Swim for free at Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex pool, 249 Sherk St., Leamington, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Tim Horton's. 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, 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.

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 519-326-3441.

Destination Jungle at the Ruthven Library, for kids aged 7+, at 1:00 p.m. - go on an adventure to exotic lands, explore tropical rainforests and discover jungle animals all summer long. A great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts. Register at the library. For information, phone 519-326-8758.

Destination Jungle at Ruthven Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6. Travel to the jungle and discover the exotic world of the rainforest..a great summer of reading, games, activities and crafts. Register at the library. For more information, phone 519-326-8758.

JULY 12-16

DVBS – High Seas Expedition. The VBS program “High Seas Expedition” will take place from 9:00 am to 11:45 am at the UMEI, 614 Road 6, Leamington. Children entering JK to Grade 6 are invited to attend. To register online, go to https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/Leamington. For more information or to register, call NLUMC at 519326-7928. Sponsored by the North Leamington United Mennonite Church and the Leamington United Mennonite Church.

Arnold Shilson, son Phil and Aaron Willms to entertain at Two Creeks

If the Pennsylvania Polka, Just Because, Blue Skirt Waltz and the Green Green Grass of Home get your toes tapping, then Two Creeks Conservation Area’s July 4 concert has something just for you.

Arnold Shilson has been playing accordion since he was nine years old. At one time, he and his late wife were the backbone of The Chordairs, a well-known area dance band, until the group broke up.

Nowadays, you can hear Arnold on Friday evenings at the Leamington Marina, where he entertains tourists and residents alike for free.

But possibly his best-known venues are nursing homes throughout the region. That all started about three years after his wife died and he began playing privately for his mother. He was asked to expand his audience to other residents... and then to other nursing homes.

“It’s given me an opportunity to show what I can do,” Arnold says. “I play a lot of the oldtime favourites – polkas, waltzes, tunes made famous by Canada’s Polka King, Walter Ostanek.”

He’ll be joined on stage by his son Phil, an electric and standup bassist, and drummer Aaron Willms. Both younger men are experienced rockers, and in fact will be joining Trish Wales and Company the following weekend at Two Creeks for another performance.

“It’s been interesting combining the two different kinds of music,” Arnold says.

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 519-324-6988.

Is offering a fun and fully interactive camp including: Vocal, Instrumental, Drama, Dancing and Drumming

Join Erin for the week or any day from 8 am to 5 pm

For children ages 6-12 From Aug 23-27or Aug 30- Sept 3 To register, please call 519-890-7463

JULY 17

will play for your dancing pleasure!

Preliminary decision made by CBSA on anti-dumping of Dutch bell peppers

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made a positive preliminary decision on dumping with respect to low-priced Dutch sweet bell peppers being sold into the Canadian market. This investigation is taking place due to a complaint of injurious dumping, filed by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG).

“We are very pleased that the CBSA has made a positive decision on this action,” said Len Roozen, Chair of OGVG. “This decision is another step forward for our membership which has experienced poor market returns due to the continuous dumping of Dutch peppers in Canada. As the inquiry continues, we expect the final decision of dumping will also be positive.”

This decision means that a temporary duty will be placed on imported Dutch bell peppers as the injury inquiry continues. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will now begin an investigation into the extent of injury caused by the dumping of Dutch peppers, and will make its decision in 120 days.

18th Annual Arts @ the Marina

July 3 & 4

The entire family is sure to enjoy Arts @ the Marina featuring a wide variety of artwork and entertainment on display at Leamington’s beautiful waterfront. Over 60 artists will be exhibiting unique and creative pieces across the park grounds.

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 at 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.

Earlier this year, OGVG requested that the CBSA investigate the unfair pricing of greenhouse sweet bell pepper imports from the Netherlands. This was initiated due to Dutch exporters selling below their cost of production, at very low prices, into the Canadian marketplace. This has continued over a period of years and has caused serious injury to Ontario growers. OGVG’s concerns are shared by greenhouse producers in other provinces as well.

Canada’s Special Import Measures Act permits Canadian producers to seek the imposition of anti-dumping measures when they are injured by foreign producers selling into Canada below the selling prices in their own country, or below their costs of production.

Over the last ten years, Canadian growers have made substantial investments in greenhouse technology in order to expand the availability of Canadian grown vegetables, including sweet bell peppers. The Ontario greenhouse sector is now one of the largest in North America, producing over 1824 acres of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

OBITUARY NOTICE

Bill Arquette

Bill Arquette, 61 years, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Late of Leamington.

Beloved husband and best friend of Penny (nee Ford) for 41 years. Cherished father of Bobbi Hodgson and husband Chris, and Brent Arquette and wife Jaclynn, all of Wheatley. Devoted and loving Papa of Kayla and Ryan Hodgson, and Cameron and Ben Arquette. Dearest brother of Linda Bart and husband Nelson, Robert Arquette, Jamie Arquette and wife Ann, and brother-in-law of Kathy McCormick and husband Ron, Laurie Crozier and husband Bruce. Bill is survived by Penny’s parents Morris and Betty Ford, and predeceased by his parents Doreen and Bernie Arquette and daughter-in-law Bonnie Arquette (nee Haight).

Bill was an avid hockey and baseball coach throughout Essex County. He belonged to the Feather Fancy Association and took enjoyment in raising his ducks and chickens. His biggest achievements were his children and his grandchildren, whom he adored and loved so much.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631), on Tuesday.

Funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life was on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. Pastor Larry Brush officiated.

If you wish to donate in Bill’s name, the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Family and friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Board of Directors

The Leamington & Area Family Health Team is seeking applications to join the Board.

A progressive and growing primary health care provider, the Leamington & Area Family Health Team offers primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients. Improved access to more comprehensive care, closer to home, and successful recruitment for family physicians and other primary health care professionals were the vision of the founders when they came together in 2005 to establish a Family Health Team in the Leamington area.

Approved by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in 2006, the Leamington & Area FHT began providing service in April of 2007 on the 3rd floor of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The Leamington & Area FHT has since moved to itsʼ new location at 197 Talbot Street West, Leamington. The Leamington & Area FHT also has satellite physician offices in the Leamington Medical Village and the Kingsville Family Health Care Clinic.

Applications are sought from individuals interested in serving as directors on the Family Health Teamʼs Board of Directors.

The Board seeks to be representative of the population served by the Leamington & Area Family Health Team. Residents of Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Demonstrated involvement in community

• Business acumen and knowledge of accounting practices

• Experience in governance and policy formulation

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Knowledge and experience in health care

• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and an understanding of the organization within a broader service system

An understanding of board governance practices and experience on a non-profit or charitable board would also be an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by July 31st, 2010 to:

Joan McSweeney, Chairperson

Leamington & Area Family Health Team

197 Talbot Street West

Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8

Facsimile: 519-322-2055

Hundreds of athletes competed Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20 in the TomatoMan Triathalon Weekend. The Adult Try-a-Tri and the Kids of Steel were held Saturday with Sunday reserved for the Adult Triathalon and Duathalon and Relay events. At right, Emilie Potvin of Leamington was the first lady out of the water and taking to her bike. She finished her race in first place with a total time of 1:14:07.

TomatoMan Results at www.tomatoman.org

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Bantam travel baseball

Lakers Bantam Travel Baseball had a home and home with the Windsor Stars.

In Windsor, the Lakers came away with the win 10-7. Zack Allison had 4 singles and 1 rbi, Devon Bergen 1 single; Marc Wright 2 singles; Colin Harris 1 single, 1 double, 2 rbi’s; Steven Klein 1 double, 1 rbi; Kyle Boyde 1 single; Matt Holiga 1 single, 1 double, 2 rbi’s; Tyler Jackson 1 single. Steven Klein started on the mound and Devon Bergen came in relief to preserve the win.

In Leamington the Stars beat the Lakers 13-7. Devon Bergen had 2 doubles; Colin Harris 2 singles; Steven Klein 1 triple, 1 single, 2 rbi’s; Matt Holiga 1 double; Tyler Jackson 2 singles, 1 rbi; Shane Antunes 2 singles. Walks and errors hurt the Lakers in this game.

The Bantam Lakers traveled to Chatham’s Rotary Park. The game ended with 11 for Chatham and 3 for the Lakers. Devon Berger had 3 singles, and Colin Harris and Zack Allison had a single apiece. Ashton Fehr had a nice sacrifice bunt to move the runner to third and Ruben Fehr had a beautiful suicide squeeze to score the run. Shane Antunes hit a double. The Lakers had 6 pitchers throw in this game.

June 26, Amherstburg came to Leamington and defeated the Lakers 6-0. Tyler Jackson, Colin Harris, Steven Klein, Matt Holiga and Ruben Fehr each had a single, and Ashton Fehr had 2 singles. Steven Klein pitched 5 solid innings and Marc Wright came in to finish.

M. D. Bennie Public School holds Grade 8 grad ceremonies

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. 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. Proper Canada Revenue Agency forms must be submitted. Registration takes place Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 pm only, at the Complex Community Services office. 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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. only, at the Complex Community Services office. Summer Day Camp for children ages 47 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

Margaret D. Bennie Public School celebrated the graduation of 36 Grade 8 students on Wednesday,

June 23. Several subject and achievement awards were given out at the ceremony. The recipients were as follows:

Principal’s Award for Student Leadership: Nick Tiessen.

Valedictorian Award: Helen Stewart.

Visual Arts Award: Eric Koop, Mason Fritsch.

Drama/Dance Award: Alex Jeffers, Nick Tiessen.

Music Award: Kyle Desnoyers.

French Award: Lauren

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

day. Swimming, skating, crafts and games galore!

Summer Swimming Lessons offered daily for 2 weeks, evening lessons once a week, weekend lessons. Teach your children to be water smart for a lifetime!

Swim-tastic Summer Fun every weekday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. from July 7 to September 1. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies. Come cool off in the Complex pool!

Summer Splash Pass: $40 allows children 13 and under to swim at any open and or family swim from July 2 to September 5. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies.

Tim Horton is sponsoring a FREE swim on Monday, July 5 from 3-5 pm. “Within Arms Reach” policy applies.

SPECIAL CAMPS FOR YOUTH:

California Tennis Camp for ages 10-17 years. There will be 4 one-week camps offered in July.

Leadership Camp for GIRLS ONLY for ages 13-15 years. July 19 to 23.

Leadership Camp for BOYS ONLY for ages 13-15 years. August 9 to 13.

Cheerleading Camp for ages 9-12 years. July 12 to 16.

Barry, Brandon Stahl.

Math Award: Eric Koop, Angie Incitti, Nick Tiessen.

English Award: Mason Fritch, Alex Jeffers.

Science Award: Eric Koop, Helen Stewart. Andrew Wiebe.

Sportsmanship Award: Eric Koop.

History Award: Nick Tiessen, Gavin Pauls.

Geography Award: Helen Stewart.

Citizenship Award: Mikayla Holyoke.

Most Improved Student:

Mason Fritsch.

Lion’s Award: Mason Fritsch.

Chenille B Awards: Shayna Friesen, Chris Schultz.

Bronze B Awards: Mason Fritsch, Halie Friesen, Nick Tiessen, Rachel Brown, T.C. Jones, Brandon Stahl, Eric Koop.

Congratulations to all of the graduating Bull Dogs. All the best in Grade 9!

Wheatley ball hockey action

The Wheatley Journal narrowly edged out Dries Potatoes in a 2-1 victory on Monday, June 21. Janet Hannigan played awesome for The Journal in net, as did the Dries Potatoes goalie (Sorry, I was just told Bren-

da and not sure which Brenda it was...). Cheryl Klemens scored both Journal goals, while Julie Reaume scored for Dries on a sweet pass from Brooke Kaiser.

The second game of the evening saw Johnston Elec-

Stork Stork Report Report

Ebada - Eman Ebada and Sitter Elsihbiw of Leamington, a girl on May 19, 2010.

Bergen - Susana and Peter Bergen of Wheatley, a boy on June 16, 2010.

Calibani - Mary Ann and Marco Calibani of Belle River, a boy on June 15, 2010.

Dias - Kerri and Jose Dias of Leamington, a boy on June 16, 2010.

Drummond - Jen and Chris Drummond of Leamington, a boy on June 16, 2010.

Sawatzky - Vicky and George Sawatzky of Leamington, a boy on June 18, 2010.

Wigle- Jessica Wigle of Leamington, a girl on June 24, 2010.

Fehr - Nancy and Corney Fehr of Leamington, a boy on June 23, 2010.

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tric beat Hair Biz 9-2. Goal scorers for Johnston’s were the screaming Donna Matier, Vickie Wenzler, Susan Jane Ricci with 2 goals, Christine Hodgson, Kristi Kennedy with 2 goals and Lisa Derb with 2 goals. Amy Bell led the attack for Hair Biz with 2 goals.

Rescue on Lake Erie

On Monday, June 28 around 2 p.m., Kingsville OPP responded to a canoe that capsized in Lake Erie near Cedar Beach Island. Police advise that three youths (two 18-year-old males and one 16-year-old female) from Kingsville and Leamington ventured out into Lake Erie in a canoe. The canoe capsized and all three entered the water without wearing lifejackets and with no safety equipment on board.

RCC Trenton (Canadian Coast Guard) and Kingsville Fire Rescue Service with the SuperDuxx were notified and responded. Two Kingsville OPP officers assisted a male citizen in his personal boat rescue two of the youths from the water. The third, a male, was extremely tired and bobbing up and down in the water. PC Steve Campbell jumped in the water and brought him safely on board the boat. The male was transferred to Leamington Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Nicole Barron is 39+1 years old. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, raised in Chatham, and now lives in Leamington. Nicole is a part-time musician and full-time Mom with 4 children (18, 16, 9 and 6 years old). She is also the event organizer for Reach International, a child sponsorship charity for children in Uganda, Africa.

Group name: “Nicole Barron and the Prospects”.

Meet Nicole Barron

Significance of group name: Nicole had to come up with a band name for a booked gig. She didn’t have a full band, but had a few prospects for members so the name stuck. The band has been together for 3 years.

Group members: Nicole Barron, piano/vocals; John Moran, bass guitar/vocals; Ryan Veltman, drums; Dale Butler, guitar/vocals.

Type of music: She describes her music as southern rock, blues, pop, folk, and she also plays Christian-based shows with the same musical style. The band plays a lot of Nicole’s original songs as well as favourite cover tunes.

Venues: The Gallery Restaurant, Last Friday Coffee House, Freddie’s, local wineries, private parties, church concerts, and many fundraising benefit concerts.

Most interesting place played: “Cruising Michigan Av-

enue” in Detroit, Michigan. The show consists of classic cars and musical concerts all along Michigan Ave. Nicole played at the kick-off dinner in a glass-blowing factory; the ovens where on and it was her “HOTTEST” show ever. Her CD’s title song “Driving Around” became the event’s theme song.

Music Music Profiles... Profiles...

Brush with fame: Nicole had a Windsor Star feature article written by Ted Shaw about her musical career in 2008, and she also did a talent showcase in Toronto for her acting and musical performances. Nicole has had airplay on CHYR South by Southwest and CJSP Indie show, as well as CBC.

Most significant gig: Nicole did a concert series in Clinton, Michigan, and was asked to do the music for the Sunday worship church service. This was a very moving and powerful concert that was inspiring and encouraging. She described it as the push she needed to guide her musical path. Nicole also was the opening act for Canadian Blues Artist and Juno Award winner.

CDs to date: “First” – Nicole Barron (2005); “Upstairs at Jack’s” – Nicole Barron, Mike Beggs, Dale Butler (2006); “Empty Fields” (2007); “Pelee Music” (DVD/CD) (2007); “Driving Around” – Nicole Barron and the Prospects (2009); “Interpretations” – the songs of Dale Butler (2010 fall release).

If you could play with anyone, who would you play with?: Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and Carole King.

State of Emergency lifted in Leamington

On Monday, June 21, Leamington Mayor John Adams officially lifted the State of Emergency declared by the Municipality on June 6, 2010. This State of Emergency was declared as the result of extensive damage caused by a F1 tornado and destructive winds from an accompanying downburst, which cut a swath through the southern portion of the community. Wide spread damage extended from Fraser/Oak Street easterly to the Bevel Line and East Beach area.

The Municipality is now in recovery mode and has declared a Disaster and has applied for financial assistance under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program. Cleanup will continue over the next several weeks.

Essex County Road crews will be continuing their work on County Road 20; however the road will remain open for the entirety of this week. Next week residents may experience temporary road closures in the area depending on the work required. Assistance from municipal neighbours has ended and Leamington Public Works will call in private contractors on an as needed basis.

Tree stumps on Municipal property have been identi-

fied and the process of locating utility services should be completed shortly, after which the municipality will begin removing the stumps. Public Works reminds residents that if they can get their tree stumps, limbs and logs to the road they will be removed as time permits. Public Works is not allowed to enter private property.

Starting the first week in July, the public is asked to contact Community Services at 519-322-2337 to schedule removal of brush piles. Please do not dump debris in the ravines or ditches/drains as this may result in future flooding. Our crews have begun work on cleaning up debris in municipal drains.

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.

Time spent rehearsing, playing: Nicole spends about 1-3 hours a day writing and arranging songs for shows.

Formal training: Nicole took piano lessons from age 6 to 16. She studied jazz, pop, country and blues instead of classical repertoire. She is a self-taught vocalist but did workshops on choral directing.

Future plans: In 5 years Nicole would like to be touring across North America leading a powerful music ministry. Websites: www.nicolebarron.com; myspace.com/nicolebarron; facebook.com, nicole barron and the prospects.

The Leamington Triathlon Committee would like to extend thanks to all who helped to make the 2010 Leamington Triathlon Weekend such a great success.

Many of the approximately 400 competitors came from outside Windsor and Essex County to participate in the event and Leamington has left a very good impression with those visitors!

In particular, in keeping our athletes safe we would like to thank the residents and businesses along the race routes for their patience while the event was underway. We would also like to thank the many volunteers who performed the duties, large and small, required to make an event like this run smoothly. We received positive feedback from competitors about our smiling, cheering volunteers!

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Mennonite Home golf tourney raises $30,500

Submitted by Hugo Tiessen, Chairperson, Golf Tournament

Warm weather and sunny skies prevailed for the 8th annual charity golf tournament hosted by the Leamington Mennonite Home at Leamington’s Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 19. The course was in remarkable shape considering that a devastating tornado had knocked over many of the tall trees several weeks ago.

This has become one of the largest fundraising golf tournaments in Essex County as 135 golfers played and $30,500 was raised. The proceeds this year were earmarked for the development of a new courtyard at the Home.

The tournament featured a number of skills competitions and contests. A highlight the past few years has been the putting contest. This year the 50/50 prize of $340 was won by the team of Craig Janzen, Tim Tiessen, Bill Toews and Raoul Morin.

A 50/50 prize was also awarded for the closest to the pin and the winner was Raoul Morin, who won $285. The winning women’s, men’s and mixed teams each received gift certificates from local restaurants. For the women, the team of Renee Daudlin-Iacobelli, Michelle Carvalho, Penny Mastronardi and Gina Iacobelli were victorious. The winning men’s team included Gary Greenwood, Kevin Greenwood, Willie Greenwood and Bob

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Sabolek. Additionally, the team of Neil Sawatzky, Lisa Sawatzky, Jeff Cazier and Judy Cazier were the best mixed team. The longest putt was won by Judy Cazier for the women and David Krahn for the men.

This year a great deal of interest was created by two new events. The opposite hand longest drive made for a few laughs and was won by Carolyn Kelly for the women and Don Kennedy for the men. Another competition that caught the attention of golfers were the two mannequins on the 4th fairway – one dressed in a men’s suit and the other in a women’s evening gown. The goal was to place the drive closest to the suit and the winners were Elvira Brown and Henry Froese.

Restaurant gift certificates were awarded to the best dressed male and female golfer. Bob Dick and Tina Quiring were the winners with fully colour-coordinated outfits.

The Leamington Mennonite Home has served the needs of seniors in Leamington since 1964 and is the only not for profit charitable long term care facility in Windsor-Essex County.

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Golf Fitness

For most of us, a good golf swing is not like walking – it does not come naturally. Even kicking a soccer ball or throwing a baseball comes much more naturally than a golf swing. Often our own body resists or gets in the way of executing a good swing.

Proper stretching and exercise are important keys to help condition and strengthen your muscles for a good golf swing. It will also keep you flexible so you can continue golfing at an older age. Stretching is important to do before anything athletic, but it is also important to do on a regular (daily) basis.

Golf Golf Tips... Tips...

Before you stretch, you will want to add some warm-ups to your routine. Marching or running on the spot and jumping jacks will help warm you up and get your heart rate going. After a few minutes of warm-up, continue with stretching your legs, arms and shoulders. This can become a daily routine. Consult your doctor or chiropractor for the appropriate stretch routines for you.

Before your round of golf, don’t forget to warm up and stretch. Swing a weighted club, or take two clubs and hold them together and make swings with them. This drill helps you loosen up and get those golf muscles ready to go.

Daily exercise and stretching will help your golf swing feel more natural. You will be

more flexible, and you will be less tired. Your scores should improve also.

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Anna Matheson, right, from Wheatley, and her roommate Hayley Chantelle Moats, from Regina, Saskatchewan, attend Grade 11 at Notre Dame in Wilcox, Sask. They are pictured here after helping their Sr. Girls Rugby team defeat Saskatoon in the Provincial Rugby Championships 65-5. Leamington’s Eric Wiebe, also a student at Notre Dame, joined the Sr. Boys team in winning the Provincial Championship against the Saskatoon All Blacks 36-0.

Rookies advance to tournament final

Eric Wright’s bases-loaded, walk-off single scored Russel Derbyshire as the Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers edged Tecumseh 16-15 in the Windsor Stars Invitational Tournament on the weekend.

The seesaw battle saw a number of lead changes as the Lakers trailed by two going into the bottom of the seventh inning, setting the stage for Wright’s late game heroics. Adam Jeffery, Billy Friessen and Benny Bueckert had four hits each for the victors.

Leamington opened the tournament with an 18-0 loss to the Windsor Stars. Jonathan Fehr and Eric Dominguez had two hits each.

Needing a win to advance to the finals, Leamington spanked Walker Homesites 18-3 on Sunday morning. Fehr and Hayden Pilmer led the Laker attack with four hits each. Jeffery, Eric Willan, Friessen, Derbyshire, Adam Neufeld, Wright and Dominguez had three each as the Lakers advanced to the championship game against the Windsor Stars.

The championship game was postponed to Wednesday, July 7 as a torrential rainstorm washed out the Sunday afternoon portion of the tournament.

Leamington’s fleet-footed shortstop Adam Jeffery won the base-running competition, circling the bases in 12.8 seconds. Jeffery was presented with an autographed baseball from Tournament Convenor Joe Siddall.

Erie Shores 18-hole

ladies golf results

The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf league played Odd Holes (Total Odd Holes) on Tuesday, June 22. Winners were:

A Flight – Debbie Dunmore – 37.

B Flight – Anne Badz – 45.

C Flight – Ilene Roberts – 47.

D Flight – Lynda McAnally – 51.

Chip-ins for the week: Mary Jean Paulin (#17), Debbie Dunmore (#1), Carolyn Kelly (#16), Anne Dick (#9) and Lisa Fehr (#2).

‘Surprise’ agenda change doesn’t sit well

Both Councillor John Paterson and Councillor Rick Atkin expressed concern that a last minute item was put before council with no supporting written reports at the June 21 meeting.

A request to expand an existing greenhouse operation had been reviewed by the building department to their satisfaction. Rather than delay the start of construction until the site plan agreement could be written up and put before council, Doug Morrish, the Director of Development Services, requested council’s permission for the owner to begin construction prior to formal acceptance of the agreement.

After receiving Mr. Morrish’s commitment that everything is satisfactory, council agreed, as it has a few times in the past in similar situations.

Ray’s Ribhouse

Looking for classic southern barbecue north of the border? Well, look no further – head over to Robson Road and Ray’s Ribhouse. We showed up on a Wednesday night and just happened to get there the same night they were offering 1 lb of wings for just $5. We started with the wing appetizer, a classic medium BBQ sauce served with a fantastic blue cheese dip and a side of cold vegetables – carrots and celery. Ray’s has great wings that we found were a very good way to start off a great barbecue meal.

Some of the other starters at Ray’s include crab-stuffed mushrooms. These sautéed mushrooms are stuffed with crab meat and served with a side of garlic bread. They also have “Texas torpedoes”

– the Ray’s Ribs take on a classic stuffed jalapeno. And finally shrimp inferno – a baked shrimp dish with peppers, onions, jalapeno and topped with cheese.

Moving on to the entrée, of course we had to have ribs. Before serving the rib dinners, however, they first bring out a small dish of homemade beans and a fresh dinner roll. The baked beans are superb and get your palate ready for a great rib dinner. There are many different choices of rib dinners on the menu at Ray’s. On this night we tried the classic full rack of ribs, which is essentially 2 lbs of pork ribs served with your choice of sauce – BBQ, smokey, hot & spicy and honey garlic. There are combo rib plates served with chicken, shrimp or wings, and my favourite, the baby back rib platter. All of the platters are served with choice of potato (baked or fried), onion rings and coleslaw. The fries are fresh cut and are definitely some of the best French fries we’ve had since embarking on this tour.

Ray’s does offer a number of other entrée choices including grilled steaks, crispy “Southside” chicken, and a select pasta menu. We are definitely coming back to try the jambalaya, a spicy rice dish that includes grilled chicken, seafood and Italian sausage that is a great complement to a very good barbecue restaurant. A classic barbecue joint, Ray’s has great value for a very high quality product. Come check out a BBQ master sometime this summer!

Kids Fishing Derby July 10

It’s a great family outing that attracts hundreds of young anglers every year.

The 8th annual Kids Fishing Derby at the Wheatley dock will be held Saturday, July 10 during Family Fishing Week. The province exempts everyone from having a proper fishing license to encourage families across Ontario to enjoy fishing activities together.

Southwest Outdoors Club hosted 375 youngsters last year at this annual derby that coincides with the provincial campaign.

The free event at Wheatley dock will see young anglers vying for trophies in three age categories: 8 and under, 9-13, and 14-17.

All entrants receive a free hotdog lunch as well as a prize. The youngsters really enjoy having their fish officially measured for the contest.

The event runs Saturday, July 10 from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. Bait is supplied.

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Field Day for Ham Radio enthusiasts

Pictured here is Kyle Ciacelli (VA3KTX), 15, the youngest member of the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club sending out a signal during the 24-hour Amateur Radio Field Day while George Crew (VE3TPD) stands in the background. (Photo submitted)

“hams” joined with thousands of

Radio operators who showed off their emergency

ties last weekend.

Recently the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in communities across Essex County and around the world. When trouble is brewing, amateur radio’s people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communication. Their slogan “When all else fails, ham radio works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without use of the phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis.

In the Leamington area, the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club participated in the North American Amateur Radio Field Day at 1002 Mersea Road 4 on Saturday, June 26 starting at 2 p.m. for a 24-hour period. Club members invited the media and public to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own radio license before the next disaster strikes.

The event is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC), and is designed to test the operation of portable emergency communication equipment under less than ideal conditions. Hundreds of stations across North and South America were involved. No public or private infrastructure is required for participants to make radio contacts around the world.

Amateur Radio has a rich history of providing emergency communications during disasters, severe weather, or any other situation in which commercial, public, or government communication systems overload or fail. Only emergency power is used.