Southpoint Sun June 9, 2010

State of emergency

tornado touches down

Although the price tag on the damage is expected to reach millions, the Municipality of Leamington and its residents are counting themselves lucky after an F1 class tornado touched down Sunday morning at about 3 a.m., but yielded no serious injuries.

Environment Caanda confirmed on Monday what local residents suspected, that an F1 tornado was to blame for the extensive dammage that occurred on June 6 between 3 - 3:30 a.m.

Leamington Deputy Mayor Robert Schmidt declared a State of Emergency at 6:25 a.m. Sunday morning, June 6, just a few hours after a tornado caused widespread damage from an area extending from Fraser/Oak Street easterly to the Bevel Line. The extent of the damage is primarily south of Seacliff Drive/County Road 20. At a news conference on Monday afternoon, Mayor John Adams described the path of destruction as being about 25 miles long and a quarter-mile wide in this area.

Power outages were widespread and crews worked to restore power as quickly as possible. The municipality is advising residents to “exercise extreme caution” and “be aware of downed power lines, broken glass, debris and the possibility of falling tree limbs.”

Residents can put tree debris at the edge of the road for crews to pick up, although that may take some time. The municipality is asking people not to mix tree limbs with construction debris.

Service from Essex Power Lines is expected to be restored by noon Monday. Essex Power Lines handles the lines from the waterfront to Wilkinson Avenue to the east side arterial road and Sherk Street at County Road 20.

The rest of Leamington is handled by Hydro One which is working to restore outages in its areas, the Leamington update said.

The Emergency Department of Leamington District Memorial Hospital was alerted at approximately 3:30 a.m. of the possibility of numerous injuries as a result of the violent weather. “We were contacted by EMS about 3:30 and went into emergency mode. A code orange was called which means the hospital goes on a heightened state of preparedness and readiness,” said LDMH Vice President of Corporate Services Sarah Padfield. The hospital treated and released approximately 10 patients, all with non life threatening injuries. “Lacerations from broken glass were the most severe injuries we treated. We’re obviously glad that no one was seriously injured during this disaster,” said Padfield. LDMH also had to work with limited resources as hydro to the hospital was out until dawn. Emergency generators powered the hospital for approximately four hours following the severe storm.

Kyle Stewart, Golf Professional at Erie Shores Golf Club, was at the course on Sunday morning assessing the damage to the golf course. “Most of the damage is on holes 3, 4 and 5… We’ll be closed for at least a couple of weeks,” said Stewart. “Remember the big tree on #5? It’s gone,” added Stewart. On a bright note, little to no damage was done to the greens. “There’s just a lot of cleanup

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Brain tumour survivor inspires courage 
through his gift of music and need to help

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Music accompanies Ron Tiessen’s life every day and even though a brain tumour changed how he expresses the song in his heart, it has not silenced it. Ron is now bringing hope to other people in the Windsor-Essex County area who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour thanks to the inspiration music brings to the celebration of life.

In the summer of 1986, Ron was an undergraduate student at the University of Windsor studying music and working on his uncle’s farm. One August day, his life took a sudden turn. “After coming home for lunch one day, I had a grand mal seizure,” he explains. “The next thing I know I am waking up at the entrance of Leamington Hospital’s ER in the back seat of my car, groggy and wondering where I am and how I got here.”

Ron was diagnosed with menigioma and then hemangiopericytoma, a rare type of brain tumour, and went into surgery shortly after the diagnosis. Although the surgery was successful, there were complications to come. Ron was partially paralyzed from the operation, jeopardizing his ability to play guitar, and in the days following the surgery a sudden blood clot threatened his life. These, along with other obstacles, made Ron’s recovery slow and difficult. Intensive physiotherapy and Ron’s determination to play music once again helped return function to his formerly paralyzed hand. His battle with brain tumours and blood clots has continued in the years following his first surgery, but Ron has fought through all of the challenges with a sense of humour, his love of music, and by staying busy.

“I have my business called ‘Ron’s School of Music & Tutoring’ and I try to swim five times a week,” Ron says. “I am also active in my church in music and teaching Sunday school, and I sing in the Windsor Symphony Chorus.” On top of all these activities, Ron is acting as honourary event champion for Windsor’s 2010 Spring Sprint, an event that raises funds to help other Canadians living with a brain tumour. It is his way to help make a difference and to thank Brain Tumour Foun-

Ron Tiessen

dation of Canada, which has been able to help Ron become as informed as possible so he can advocate for his best care during his journey

On Sunday, June 13, Ron Tiessen and his family and friends, along with hundreds of other people in Windsor, will join the thousands across Canada who will don their sneakers to participate in Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s annual Spring Sprint. Last year, in 22 cities, Spring Sprints raised an unprecedented $1.4 million for brain tumour research and to support the estimated 55,000 Canadians currently living with a brain tumour. Each year, an additional 10,000 are newly diagnosed.

The Windsor Spring Sprint features a 5 km course for walkers, joggers and runners starting at the Riverside Sportsmen Club. People are invited to register online at www.springsprint.ca or by telephone at 1-800-265-5106.

Mc Gregor Music Festival

Participants raise pledges that are used for patient support programs and to fund research that will bring hope to people affected by brain tumours. Each step is one step closer to imagining a cure.

Today, Ron is active and happy despite having to undergo surgery once again. And when you ask him what message he would like to give back to the community he replies: “Don’t believe in the word ‘can’t’. If I did I would not be doing a lot of things, like playing guitar. I tell my students that too!”

A Taste of Leamington, Chamber golf tourney postponed

Due to the impact of the storm on June 6 the Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce has had to postpone the Taste of Leamington Event (June 19) and their Annual Golf Tournament (June 23). Participants can contact the office for more information. The Chamber looks forward to hosting these events as soon possible. Also please note that the Chamber will carry on with their breakfast this Thursday, June 10 with Chris Ryan CEO – Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island; however, the venue will now be at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Contact the office by email or call 519-326-2721 for more information.

Leamington Area Drip Irrigation wins Premier’s Award

Ontario’s rural communities are growing innovative ideas that drive the local economy and advance Ontario’s agri-food industry. These ideas were celebrated on Friday, June 4 at a ceremony in Harrow honouring regional winners of the Premier’s Awards for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence.

The seven regional winners were awarded $5,000 for their ideas, while Leamington Drip Irrigation Inc. was awarded $100,000 for the top Premier’s Award desination. Ontario tomatoes are getting pumped over this local innovation. The Leamington Area Drip Irrigation is a group of 13 farmers who wanted to improve water efficiency for their operations. They spent years consulting with agencies and specialists across Canada, using that expertise to design and construct a new communal irrigation system that increases the reliability of supply and quality of water to local producers. The 36 kilometre pipeline, pump house and filter system can precisely monitor the amount of water being delivered from Lake Erie to 2,500 acres of tomatoes in the Leamington area. Participating growers have seen a reduction in energy and input costs and an increase in the quality and yield of their crops. The fixed structure eliminates the need for much of the annual set-up associated with traditional drip irrigation and has reduced water costs in the growing season by 66 per cent.

“We are pleased to celebrate the achievements of these local innovators with these awards. Their vision and hard work show us how integral our agri-food sector and our rural communities are to this province,” said Bruce Crozier, MPP for Essex.

These awards are part of a $2.5-million, five-year program established to recognize innovators who contribute to the success of Ontario’s agri-food sector.

“Today’s regional award winners represent the ingenuity and leadership that grows in Ontario’s farming and rural communities. These innovations help to strengthen our local agri-food sector,” said Pat Hoy, MPP for Chatham-KentEssex.

Ontario’s agri-food sector is one of the province’s leading industries, contributing more than $33 billion to the economy every year. There are 55 regional award winners across the province — each receiving $5,000 for their innovations. The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program has attracted more than 700 applications highlighting on-farm innovations since 2007.

The following are Regional Award winners of the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence: Cedar Beach Acres – Kingsville

Rob Mastronardi and Amy Butcher have filled this 16acre greenhouse operation with cocktail tomatoes, Roma and Beefsteak tomatoes, eggplants, red, yellow and orange peppers, and mini-cucumbers, all marketed under the “Pure Flavor” brand. They farm with pinpoint precision as a result of a traceability system that tells not only where each vegetable came from, but who picked it, what the yield was from the row it was picked, and what inputs were used to grow it. This allows the operation to trace the produce through the process, have better control inventory, and reduce costs. The computerized system was adapted as a result of OMAFRA’s 2007-08 Traceability Project, and has given Cedar Beach Acres a strong competitive edge in the marketplace.

Essex Nurseries Ltd. - Harrow

Trimming new growth from the main stalk of fruit trees

(“suckering”) can be hard, labour intensive work. Dale Kimball, of Essex Nurseries, found a way to improve the efficiency of this necessary job, and make it less onerous for the workers. Kimball created a machine that attached five toboggans to a small tractor. The workers sit on the toboggans, which slide along, to sucker the plants. The hydraulic controls of the tractor have been modified so that one of the workers on a toboggan can control the tractor driving at very low speeds. With this innovation, the workers at Essex Nurseries are more efficient and able to sucker 40 rows of trees in the time it used to take to complete 12.

Great Northern Hydroponics – Kingsville

Great Northern Hydroponics in Kingsville has installed a natural gas-fired heat and power generator. It is efficient, cost saving and environmentally responsible – and it generates enough energy to sell 12 megawatts into the grid. In addition to electricity production, hot water and carbon dioxide from the cogeneration facility is used by the company for heating and fertilizing crops in its 50 acre hydroponics greenhouse.

Viewpointe Estate Winery - Harrow

After 10 years of research, H.P. Pfeifer and John Fancsy, of Viewpointe Estate Winery, developed an improved, high-quality wine grape cultivar that is adapted for local conditions, and is now available for commercial plantings. The cultivar requires less labour to prune and train the vines, and has less need for pesticides due to disease resistance. Its demonstrated winter hardiness makes it ideal for Ontario, and the first wines produced from the grapes have received positive reviews at tasting events.

Regional winners from Chatham-Kent were Buis Beef – Chatham, Kejay Investments Inc. (Kevin and Jason Stallaert Farms) –Chatham, and Maizex Seeds Inc. – Tilbury.

Pictured here are the award recipients at Harrow. In front, from left to right, are Dave Baute, Jason Stallaert, Amy Lee Butcher, Kimberly Kroslak, Joanne Buis and Mike Buis.Middle row: Dave Epp, Hans Peter Pfeifer, Rob Mastronardi, Bruce Crozier, Pat Hoy, Wayne Palichuk, Paul Tiessen and Pete Brunato. Back row: Ken Stasko, John Fancsy,

and Greg

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9:

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

All you can eat Pasta Dinner Fundraiser in support of Leamington District Secondary School's (LDSS) Breakfast for Learning program. To be held at the Rhine Danube, Erie Street, Leamington from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner includes - 2 kinds of pasta, salad, dinner rolls and desserts made by the hospitality students of LDSS. There will also be an open bar, and a silent auction table. Tickets are $5 for children under 5, adults $10. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from Janine Songer at LDSS or at the door the night of the dinner.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11:

Sun Parlor Home Yard Sale, Leamington, 8 am - 2 pm. Hot dogs $1.50, Hamburgers $2.50, Chips 75¢, Pop 50¢. Wide variety of items for sale. Large and small, office, home and business equipment & items.

Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot St.E. OEYC Presents: Special Guest Fire Fighter! The Wheatley Fire Department will be stopping by with their Fire Truck. Come out and meet your local Fire Fighters, donʼt forget to bring your cameras. Time: 10:3011:30am. No Childcare. Adult & Child. No Registration Hot Dog Day, with proceeds to W.E. Care for Kids. Held at RBC Royal Bank, 35 Talbot St. West, Essex, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, Canadian Transportation Museum, Arner Townline, Essex. Sign up your team of 10 and from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. take turns walking around the track to fight back against cancer. Walk for your sister, father, friend, or even yourself. By taking part in this overnight event you'll help fund leading-edge research, cancer care and treatment, and offer support to those living with cancer. Register online at cancer.ca to take a step in the fight against cancer.

Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA) is sponsoring a Pasta Night at Rhine Danube Club, Erie Street North, Leamington, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. All you can eat - two types of pasta, salad and roll. The evening will include door prizes and "LDMBA Idol" - a search for the best rendition of "Take Me Out the the Ballgame". Refreshments and dessert will be on sale. Tickets are $10 per person, $7.50 for children 7 and under. Takeout is available. Tickets are available at the Canteen at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex, at Fletcher's Cleaners in Leamington, or from any LDMBA Board Member. Monies raised will be directed to the rising costs of diamond rentals.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12:

Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association (SpEqTRA) presents 5th Annual Hoedown and Silent Auction at Leamington Marina Pavilion, 6:00 p.m. Dust off your hat, shine up your boots, and join the Pig Roast, Music, Dancing and Live Entertainment. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children, $210 for a table of 8. Avoid disappointment - purchase tickets in advance by calling 519-322-2463. For more information, visit www.speqtra.ca.

Good Rockin' Tonight Part II, at the Harrow Agricultural Building, McAffee St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Chicken BBQ dinner at 6:00 p.m. Show following, featuring Award Winning Tribute Artists: James Gibb (Elvis Early Years) & The Silvertones; Rick Duin (Johnny Cash); Dawn Peddie (Patsy Cline); Kevin Bezaire (Garth Brooks); Doug McKenzie (Roy Orbison). Tickets: $25.00 Adults; $10.00 Children 10 and under. For tickets call: 519-738-2597. Proceeds to Harrow - Colchester Fairground Washroom Fund. Purchase a "Rock On" t-shirt at Walmart on Erie Street, Leamington, from 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Downtown Windsor Farmersʼ Market Grand Opening, 8am – 1pm, 44 University Avenue East(old Greyhound Bus Station). Each Saturday until October 30, market

vendors bring you fresh, local and seasonal fruits and vegetables along with a great selection of fish, meat, milled flour, nuts, spices, jam, and mouth-watering breads and pies. Have a snack while taking in the family-friendly entertainment and peruse gifts and more from area artisans and entrepreneurs. There's plenty of parking in the Goyeau Street Parking garage right across the street, and the first hour of parking is free. For more information, visit downtownfarmersmarket.ca.

Annual Strawberry Social from 11am - 2pm at St. Andrews, 210 King St., Harrow. Fresh strawberry pie, ice cream, cake, hotdogs, hamburgs, frozen meat and fruit pies. Face painting and horse & carriage rides. Live music.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13:

7th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at Rose Bowl Lanes in Windsor, in support of Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. Pledge sheets available at Leamington, Essex, Kingsville & Windsor McDonalds. Bowl-a-thon is at 1 pm.

Paul Dueck in Concert - With his Paraguayan and Celtic harp, Paul will be featuring songs from his latest CD "The Lord is my Shepherd - The Psalms", along with other hymns and folk songs. The concert will take place at 3 pm at the Faith Mennonite Church on Sherk Street.

It's the Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationWindsor's 16th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes event at the Vollmer Recreation Complex, LaSalle. Registration is at 8:30am, walk starts at 10am. For more info go to www.jdrf.ca/walk

Fun on Wheels Car Show at Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Townline Kingsville, 9:00am until 1:00pm. Show Cars: $10.00 each, registration starts 8am. Free vendor flea market: gates open at 7:00am. General public: $5.00 per adult, under 12 free. For information call 519-7766909.

Kingsville Shooting Sports Association Open House, 2905 South Talbot Rd., 1 to 4 pm. Displays & representatives on site for Kingsville Shooting Sports & Partners, the Windsor Essex County Canue Club and the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. “Music by the Pond” by members of the Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association (bring a lawn chair). In the event of rain, outdoor activities will be cancelled. Info 519-975-2729 or 519-726-5348 http://www.kssa.ca/

TUESDAY, JUNE 15:

Tilbury St. Joseph's Catholic School, 43 St. Cair St. OEYC Presents: Summer Safety. A Public Health Nurse will discuss the importance of pool and sun safety. Time: 9:30 - 11:00am. No Childcare. Adult & Child. No Registration.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18:

6th annual Ride for Dad a huge success

Windsor’s 6th Annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad took place on Sunday, May 30th, and once again the biking enthusiasts of Windsor and Essex County turned up to show their support for this amazing fundraising event. More than 1,100 motorcycles and riders turned up for what has now become an annual ritual. The police-escorted parade of gleaming motorcycles thundered through Windsor and then followed a scenic route around Essex County that passed through the communities of Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Cottam and Essex before finally arriving at the Ciociaro Club for dinner, entertainment and, of course, a party! The Essex County tour included a stop at Leamington’s Rhine Danube Club on Erie Street North. Spearheaded by the Windsor Police Association, the event raises funds which will be used by the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation for local prostate cancer education, awareness and research. At the end of the day, more than $75,000 was raised through pledges and other fundraising activities to fight a disease.

OBITUARY NOTICE

Winnifred McKinney

Winnifred “Win” McKinney (nee Carey), 78 years, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010.

Beloved wife of Ken.

Dear mother of Cheryl Meloche (Bob), and Lori McKinney (Fred Wells).

Loving grandmother of Jamie Foster and Jennifer Foster, and great-grandmother of Tasia and Beny.

Dear sister of Bill Carey, and sister-in-law of Helen Andrews (Alf), Les McKinney and Sharon Carey. Predeceased by three brothers, Albert, George and Ed Carey, and by one sister, Margaret Carey. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Win was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.

Memorial service to celebrate Win’s life was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. Rev. Scott McAndless officiating. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Knox Presbyterian Church or Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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Youth Games Night. An event hosted by the Talbot Trail Theatre Company, Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot St. E., 5 - 9 PM. Boys and girls aged 10-15 will have a blast! $15 per child. We'll enjoy a night of great food and good clean fun! Reservations strongly suggested by calling (519) 825-7433.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19:

Giovanniʼs, featuring the best pasta supper in town, at St. Johnʼs Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. For one night only, 5 pm - 8 pm. Delicious penne, bread and salad, delectable strawberry shortcake for dessert, coffee & tea. Adults $10, dads with children eat free! Children 5-12 $5, children under 5 free. For tickets call 326-3111 or 326-4042 or at the door.

JUNE 19-20:

Tomatoman Weekend call for volunteers for both days. We normally need 40 volunteers each day. So far, only have 15 confirmed. If you are interested please call 519-733-3823 or e-mail omstead@telus.net

As of July 10th the Patio will be open Thurs - Sunday starting at 12 noon

Celebrating Families and Community Partnerships

It was an evening of celebration – an occasion to honour the dedication and commitment of families and community professionals in supporting sons and daughters. Ensemble hosted its 3rd annual Celebrating Families and Community Partnership dinner and awards event on Wednesday, June 2 at the Ciociaro Club.

A fundraiser was held earlier this year so that families who have sons or daughters with a disability, could be awarded with an enjoyable evening of connecting with one another, sharing stories of inspiration and getting a break from the day-to-day stress. Families were also given gifts for summer activities and fun during the summer.

Susan Phillips, a parent that has a child who has a learning disability, shared the importance of meeting other parents in a similar situation to realize that you are not alone. “Getting together with Ensemble and knowing that other parents experienced the same thing that I did, was empowering for me,” she said.

Andrew Banar, a high school student and young entrepreneur, talked about his goal of going to college one day and how his mom, Karen Pickle, has supported his dreams. Karen talked about Andrew’s love of music and his artistic talent and how he has put the two together to create his signature “Rock On” t-shirts. Andrew’s business is called Group Hug Apparel (grouphugapparel.com) and with every t-shirt sold, he donates a portion to a non-profit organization. So far he has raised over $3,000 for registered charities. He is saving his earnings to contribute toward his college tuition. From a parent’s perspective, Karen emphasized the importance of enjoying the journey, rather than the outcome.

Another important part of the evening was to recognize

the community partners who have worked closely with Ensemble to reach out to families and have truly valued family leadership. This year’s Community Partnership Award winners were the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor and the Newcomer Reception Centre, a collaborative organization between the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board and the New Canadians Centre of Excellence. Lisa Raffoul, a parent consultant with Ensemble, stated that, “True family leadership occurs when the expertise of families is recognized as an integral part of a family’s support structure. These two organizations have demonstrated their value for Ensemble’s role in the community.”

There were about 100 people in attendance. Parents commented that, “This is so wonderful. It’s so nice to have this chance to get together. What a good feeling!” Jackie Barraco, a parent consultant with Ensemble, thanked everyone for their continued support and said that “we are looking forward to another successful year ahead!”

SECC offering evening hours

South Essex Community Council (SECC) is offering evening hours every Tuesday night as of June 1. The communities of Leamington and Kingsville will be able to access a variety of programs and services in the evenings. This includes access to computer and employment resource centres, community information, settlement services, one-to-one employment services, workshops and public information sessions. It is an effort to better serve the public and offer flexible hours for people who may be working during the day or may have other issues that affect their ability to access services during regular office hours.

Office hours will be extended until 8 p.m. every Tuesday night. “The Board of Directors is pleased with this move to extend our hours of service and SECC staff have been very supportive of the idea,” says Executive Director Carolyn Warkentin. “It is our hope that this will also provide an opportunity for partner agencies with whom we are currently working, to provide itinerate evening services to the communities of Leamington and Kingsville as well.”

For more information contact: SECC Leamington Office, 215 Talbot Street East, Leamington, 519-326-8629, or SECC Kingsville Office, 30 Main Street, Kingsville, 519733-5784.

The Best and The Worst

Just My Just My Thoughts... Thoughts...

Two things emerge from a natural disaster. One is the deep kindness of friends and neighbours. The other is the amazing shallow insensitivity of strangers. When I awoke to the devastation of my neighbourhood it was a very grey and sobering prospect: no electricity, an uprooted tree blocking my back door, and the tree in my front yard canted out over the street at an astounding sixty degree angle. I got off lucky. Next door, my neighbour’s shed was shredded. Behind me, my neighbour’s two weekold pool house was gone along with most of his fence. Across the street, five houses in a row had their double garage doors caved in and the facia ripped from their eaves. What do you do? You just start in working on the worst first. As I was hacking away at the branches of the tree adorning my back deck, my neighbour to the south walked over with his little pruning saw and handed it to me. He had taken time out from his own Herculean clean-up problems to notice my difficulty with an ancient rip saw and lend me the right tool for the job. An old friend from my Kinsmen days helping his daughter and son-in-law with their wreckage happened to mention he had an emergency generator I could borrow out at his house on the Seventh. That kept my basement from flooding. Another neighbour mentioned a fellow down the street with a chain saw wanted fire wood, and the trunk of the tree in my back yard was taken care of. I reciprocated where and when I could.

I watched neighbours team together to help one another, family relations arrive with food and coffee, and concerned town employees going way above and beyond the call of duty to help. How richly rewarding it all was.

Then there were the gawkers. Puttering along at idle speed, oblivious or indifferent to the traffic piled up behind, they would gape out their windows and point their digital cameras at the massive losses and suffering of others, caring only about capturing a shot they could e-mail to other vicarious vermin. Over two hundred cars cruised past my house on a street that rarely sees more than six a day. A street, I might add, that goes nowhere: one end exits off Robson Road, and it connects with the other street that leads back to Robson Road.

I’m sure these people meant no harm. Perhaps they even felt entitled to see firsthand the effects of such a severe storm. But they did harm, and their rights did not extend to choking the barely passable streets so that help was hampered from the crack of dawn until full dark. If you were one, shame on you. Don’t come back.

Getting the ziggy

The mere thought of getting fired from your job strikes fears in the hearts and minds of most working men and women. More than money and recognition, the threat – real or imagined – is arguably the number one motivating force in terms of assuring productivity and quality.

I’m reminded of the ol’ fella who was employed by Heinz who was diligently sweeping the floor while the boss escorting some guests on a tour of the plant. Impressed by his efforts, the visitor walked up to the older worker and asked, “So tell me, how long have you worked at this company?”

The ol’ boy stopped for a brief couple of seconds to reply: “Ever since that dude over there in the white helmet threatened to fire me!”

I’ve been on both sides of the firing line. It’s tough on either end, but I have to confess it’s a helluva lot better to be the one “offering a tissue than using it.” Maybe it’s a karma thing… but I’ve fired a lot people and I’ve been fired by a lot of people. Then again, the turd-polish on my situation is that I’ve made my living in the trigger-happy world of me-

dia. One of my first bosses in radio offered a foreshadowing pearl of wisdom: “You’re not really a full-fledged deejay until you get canned.”

I got thinking about this morbid topic this past Friday with the news that a former broadcast colleague of mine had passed away suddenly. I couldn’t really call him a friend, at least not out of respect for his perspective. After all, I had fired him about five years ago. What a day that was. This gentleman along with seven others were given their walking papers in a “Black Monday” type thing, after our management group decided to change the direction and format of our radio stations. Yucky stuff.

Reactions from those who get canned? It varies by a mile and it’s generally an opposite reaction than what you expect going into the meeting. I can think of several situations when I’ve brought extra people in the office in the anticipated event that a hot-head would erupt and get physical or that some really emotional person would orchestrate a loud and messy scene. In most of those cases, the person swallows hard and barely reacts at all. The opposite (docile

person getting canned) can also be true.

In the immediate aftermath of telling someone they have lost their job, I’ve been cussed at, had my desk cleared, had company keys thrown at me (I did ask to have them returned), and have been threatened with legal action, union threats, insults galore – you name it.

On the other hand, I’ve had people actually thank me and shake my hand for giving them an opportunity or for helping them leave a job they were either failing at and/or miserable doing.

So what jobs have I been fired from and why? Oh boy… here we go.

My first firing happened when I was about 13 or 14 years

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If you could live anywhere in the world for a year – all expenses paid – where would it be and why?

Location: Out and about around town

Mary Beth Sharpe

A Stitch in Time

“I would say Mexico, to learn the Spanish language and to enjoy a year of warm weather.”

Jessica Tiemersma

The Arts Centre

“England. I have family there and it’s absolutely beautiful. It would be a great experience for a year and then come back. I’m a student, so if I’m going to do it I might as well do it now.”

Don’t knock a good fantasy if it helps with reality

Do you believe in true love? Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you believe in love everlasting?

Many of us grew up as little princesses or princes playing the roles that we fantasized about. Somewhere along the way reality snuck in and so now we peel away to the theatres and for an hour and a half to get carried away.

Whether it is “Legends of The Fall” and “Braveheart” for some, or “Pretty Women” and “The Notebook” for others, we all choose our getaway.

This is my review on “Sex in The City 2”. Ebert chose to trash the movie, but I would like to look into it at a deeper level. The outlandish clothing and dreamlike getaway got my attention, but also hit on some real-life issues that I would bet most women feel hit home as well!

While watching four middle-aged girlfriends deal with the turmoils of life and responsibility, we also get carried away on an adventure that packs not only their designer clothing but also their inner struggles.

Sure, we can argue that they live unrealistically and without financial hardship, but the challenges they face are familiar to many of us. There is comfort knowing that we are not alone and our social status may not divide us here.

Married without children, married and stay-at-home mother, married with a career and single without children are roles that we may or may not choose. Life is no more “Leave it to Beaver” or “Bewitched” but instead many women spend a vibrant part of their life in one or more of these stages. The family dynamic has changed.

I enjoyed the over-the-top designer clothing Charlotte York wore while baking cupcakes with her children. Her salon perfect hair and the kitchen she works in is straight out of Better Homes & Gardens. This is a far cry from the sweats and t-shirt that I wore daily when I was home with my preschool children. Those days proved to be on track if I was able to brush my teeth before noon, shower prior to dinner and find all remnants of play-doh. An outing was wandering around Zellers when I did not really need anything but time away Designer pants or sweats, it just doesn’t matter. The exhaustion and sometimes loneliness are all the same and so we share the moment because we have all been there. Miranda, a lawyer juggling a high-paying career, feels the tug between the fulfillment of work and motherhood. Once again a situation that many women can associate with and designer digs don’t divide. If anything, the over-the-top outfits that all four friends wear celebrate femininity, not only on a special occasion but also in the workplace. Finding a balance is key and something that Miranda seems to accomplish well.

Chad Riley

The Arts Centre

“Hawaii because it’s warm and there’s lots of water and I can just get energized.”

Jodi Turner

St. Vincent de Paul

“Somewhere warm, I guess. Maybe an island because I’ve never been. I like it warm – I do not like the cold at all.”

On the surface it would seem Carrie Bradshaw has it all, but not without the pressure of society to rear children. She questions whether her marriage alone will keep both she and her husband fulfilled. Whether a couple chooses to have kids or not, there comes a stage in their relationship where it is just them again. The challenge takes work and communication, both of which Carrie and Mr. Big can be commended for.

Samantha, the outspoken girlfriend, exudes sexuality but through chats with her girlfriends shares her fears and obvious commitment issues too! Yet we still love her. Why? She’s our girlfriend as they all are, with stuff going on in their lives and for one and a half hours we can laugh with them and cry with them.

Cinderella story? Perhaps not, but they do live in a castle, wear gowns, get the prince and go on to live happily ever after – or not!

For the rest of us, as Scarlett O’Hara once said, “Tomorrow is another day”, and I say, “Calgon, take me away!”

Getting the ziggy

(Continued from page 6) old. A farmer fired all the boys working in his corn field following an incident between a boy and a girl. The boy alleg edly grabbed of one of the girls, she complained, and the rest of us were canned on the spot and forced to walk back into town.

Later, after high school, I was fired from a factory that made plastic car parts and stuff. Man I hated that job, and I looked for every opportunity I could to call in sick. Soon enough they got sick of me, and I got the ziggy. It was well-deserved, and honestly, a great relief.

My first radio firing was an interesting one. I was hired by a program director that in doing so demoted his veteran evening announcer to make room for me. The resentful dude that I had replaced was summoned to the promotions department. However, through hard work and diligence he eventually moved up through the administration ranks. In fact, when the guy who hired me decided to leave the station, Buddy was put in charge of programming. I was promptly put to the curb. It happens.

I was fired in the newspaper business despite achieving some pretty impressive results over a long career, including a ten-plus tenure with the company that canned me. Then again, success or competence or anything remotely related to performance was at the root of my demise. It had absolutely everything to do with a company that had being taken over by another, a collision of two strong personalities, and money. I was viewed as an expensive, opinionated, pain in somebody’s butt. (True enough.) From my take at that time, I was forced to answer to someone who in my humble opinion was little more than a “cut and slash” bully who couldn’t run a nylon let alone a company.

Good to know that I don’t carry any resentment or anger over that deal, eh? But it does go to prove that it’s not always what you know or what you do but... well, you get the idea. Sometimes, and unfairly, politics is at the root of “the ziggy.”

Today, I’m happily employed and hopefully somewhat secure in my present job. But one never, ever knows. I could be one acquisition or new boss away from shaking hands with the ziggy once more. I hope it doesn’t happen to me or you. It’s not fun.

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ahead. The snack hut was surrounded by downed trees,” said a golf club member who had taken photos of the damage.

Geoff Dunmore sent out a request for volunteers to start helping clean up the debris at the course on Monday morning. In his note to members and potential volunteers he stated, “Viewing the damage to the trees on the course early Sunday morning literally brought me to tears. The area near the 4th hole, closest to Kyle’s house, was hardest hit. The blue maintenance shed is very heavily damaged with trees knocking down the north end, crushing equipment under the fallen roof. The tan equipment shed was whacked by at least two large limbs and has holes in the roof, but seems to be holding up for now. Hacker’s Haven is still standing - how I’m not quite sure. The trees around the shack are nearly all knocked down, but none of them scored a direct hit as they fell.”

The community of Leamington and surrounding areas have pulled together as neighbours to help those most in need. Mayor Adams said that all surrounding municipalities have offered to help in the cleanup effort.

It was reported that 12 home were deemed unsafe to reenter after the storm. Leamington Court Retirement Residence were quick to respond by offering complementary accomodations to anyone who was displaced with no family or friends in the area. Chris O’Garman, General Manager of Leamington Court, said they had one person referred to them by the municipality who has been staying there. Leamington Court is also planning a major fundraising event in the near future to help offset costs. Details are yet to be finalized.

Leamington Chamber of Commerce re: June 6th tornado and storm impact in Leamington

We at the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, while saddened and shocked by the level of devastation that the storm created, are relieved that there were no human deaths or serious injuries. The community appreciates the support and the outpouring of concern to our residents and the community at large. Our hard working and dedicated town staff and emergency personnel are making headway to get the affected residents and businesses back on line, but this will take some time and everyone’s patience is appreciated.

The Chamber of Commerce wants to reassure everyone that despite the impact in a localized area on homes and businesses, Leamington is still open for business. Our members are working with the community to provide the services they always have and the ones we need to deal with this event. We do wish to respect the need to stay out of the impacted area, but remind you that our downtown and Erie Street businesses have not been affected, nor have many of our tourism attractions.

The members of the Leamington community have begun the road to rebuilding and beautifying the impacted area. This adversity has brought neighbors together in a common purpose and we look forward to once again showcasing our beaches and lakefront community.

Sincerely,

Christine Chopchik, General Manager, Leamington & District Chamber of Commerce

Insurance claims...

Immediately following the tornado that touched down on Sunday morning, local insurance companies were inundated with claim calls.

Although the Leamington area was very fortunate that there were no serious bodily injuries, there was mass destruction to homes, businesses, vehicles and property.

Christine Paquette, Personal Lines Manager, at Southland Insurance stated on Tuesday morning that Southland has called in a dedicated team of brokers to deal with storm claims. “We have a response team in place with a dedicated line to handle all calls... Everyone has to be a little bit patient because of the high volume, but so far, we’ve been able to keep up,” said Paquette.

“Our first priority is making sure our clients’ needs are being met,” she added.

Insurance brokers work as a liaison between the policy holders and the insurance companies, making sure that clients’ claims are being processed and following up on any inquiries.

“The insurance companies are trying really hard to keep up and put clients back in their homes as soon as possible,” she said.

Damage to Municipal Property:

• The marina docks, patio, play area and pergola are damaged. Docks A/B and C/D are unusable. Several sheds were destroyed. Some trees will need to be replaced.

• The marina does not have enough dock space for transient boaters so they will look for ways to get replacement docks as soon as possible.

• The pavilion will be open this weekend for a scheduled event.

• The public ramp is open but boaters should avoid the area due to congestion on the roads around the marina.

• The dugouts at the ball diamonds on Seacliff were blown out.

• Seacliff Park sustained heavy damage but some tree canopy around the centre area washrooms will remain. The playscape was not damaged. The roof came off the building nearest the lake. The beach area is in disarray but will recover. ERCA and arborists are assessing tree damage to see what can be salvaged.

Next Steps:

• Clean-up will take some time, perhaps another few weeks.

• The municipality will determine if they should declare a disaster. This usually takes some additional assessment, at which time property owners will be notified.

• Homeowners will have to work with their insurance companies for settlement.

• Numerous calls from people offering to volunteer in some way have been coming in and the municipality is very grateful for this. The initial clean-up needs to be finished before it can be fully assessed what additional help is needed.

• The Red Cross can still be contacted should you need emergency shelter 519-255-0993.

• Thanks to all those who have worked through this difficult time: work crews, community groups, those who have provided food and water to Leamington residents who rise above the rest to pull together.

The Southpoint Sun would like to thank all those who submitted photos. The pictures in this week’s newspaper were a collaboration between The Southpoint Sun, The Kingsville Reporter, Tim Hayes (Visual Impressions) and several residents who shared their pictures. We thank you all, as we tried to bring you an accurate pictorial while respecting the barricades to allow cleanup work to begin and the privacy of those affected. Thank you.

at LDMH Foundation 17th annual Golf Tournament

Mens Winners:

Ladies Winners: Lindsay Rounding, Heather MacPherson, Sandra Ingratta, Shirley Driedger.

Baseball suspended until further notice

Due to the recent damage incurred at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex, minor baseball in Leamington has suspended all home games and practices until further notice.

Sue Holiga, president of Leamington District Minor Baseball Association (LDMBA), made the announcement Sunday afternoon after inspecting the damage with other LDMBA board members.

“We will be meeting early in the week with town officials to develop a plan of action,” said Holiga. “Conveners will be in contact with coaches, and information is also updated on the association website at www.ldmba.com.”

Readers of the local newspapers will be familiar with the name Cody Lavoie, a 12-year-old competitive swimmer from Wheatley who has been featured in the sports news several times over the last 7 years for his many achievements in the swimming pool.

Starting out with the Leamington Lasers Swim Team at age 7, and later the Tilbury Vikings Swim Team for summer competition, he now swims/trains with the Windsor-Essex Swim Team six days per week at the University of Windsor Aquatic Centre. With this elite swim team Cody has been recognized as Top Age-Group Swimmer, as well as being the only Provincial Swim Champion from Kent County in over 20 years.

Over the years, Cody’s passion for competitive swimming has blossomed. He has won numerous awards and been recognized by his coaches and peers for excellence.

Cody concluded this past season with Top 3 National Age Group Rankings. He has qualified and competed in the Provincial Swim Championships, Ontario Team Championships and last June represented Team Canada at the World Youth Games in Athens, Greece. He is ranked #3 in Canada in the 200-metre and 50-metre backstroke, #2 in the 50-metre breaststroke, and has qualified for the 2010 Canadian National Swim Championships taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in July. He has also been selected to compete at the Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury midAugust. Cody recently competed at the Victor Davis Memorial Pool in Guelph and set team records in the 400m free, 800m free, 1500m free and was the lead-off leg in a record-setting 4x100 medley relay. He captured gold in the 100m and 200m backstroke events as well.

The costs associated with competitive swimming are a huge financial undertaking for Cody’s parents Bob and

Kathleen Lavoie – one they are doing their best to meet. The yearly budgeted expenses are $12,700 and that does not include meals and gas to attend swim meets.

“Like any parents, we only want to see our child have the opportunity to realize his dreams, his goals and his potential,” said Mr. Lavoie. “We understand that much support is given to team sports. Cody does not have a ‘team’ to help raise funds – his team is his family and his community. We are hoping that our community can help our son realize his dreams.”

The Wheatley & District Optimists have stepped forward to help. They will be hosting a benefit steak dinner with entertainment to follow at the Wheatley Legion on Saturday, June 19. Cocktails are at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Proceeds

will go toward the expenses associated with competitive swimming and Cody’s upcoming trip to Manitoba for the Canadian National Swim Championships.

Other financial supporters of Cody’s 2010 season include Wheatley Lions Club, Tilbury Lions Club, Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Spray Tech, Leamington McDonalds Restaurant, the Scurto family, and H. and B. Pinch.

In the competitive swimming world, Cody’s potential in the pool will be realized between the age of 14 and 20. At 12 years of age he has already recorded times that are nationally ranked.

“My dream is to one day swim in the Olympics. The year I am aiming for is 2016,” said Cody. “My teammates all call me ‘Flash’ because I look like a flash in the water. When I become a big name, like Michael Phelps the Olympic swimmer, maybe my name will be on the Chatham-Kent sign – ‘Welcome to Chatham-Kent, home of Cody ‘The Flash’ Lavoie!”

Anyone interested in helping bring Cody’s dream to fruition can purchase steak dinner tickets at Wheatley Legion, Adamson Guardian Drugs, from any Wheatley Optimist Club member, or by calling 519825-4576. Donations can also be made directly to: Cody Lavoie, 21269 Klondyke Road, Wheatley, Ontario N0P 2P0.

Cardinal Carter Corner

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, but things are far from quiet around Cardinal Carter!

On Monday, May 31, staff and students took part in Diabetes Sneaker Day. Participants purchased paper sneakers in five different colours corresponding to different donation amounts, and then walked the school track for 30 minutes. The event was a great success, raising $1000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

On Tuesday, June 1, 152 graduating grade 12 students and 10 staff members attended our annual Commitment Day on Pelee Island. The weather was beautiful and everyone enjoyed the various recreational activities, class liturgy, and of course plenty of food. Many thanks to Mrs. Butera for organizing this memorable event.

The staff would like to thank student council for hosting the annual staff appreciation luncheon on Thursday, June 3. The delicious food was thoroughly enjoyed by all!

We wish our grade 9 math students all the best as they prepare for the EQAO assessment of mathematics which will be held on June 15 and June 16.

We welcome Community Living students from eight secondary schools across Windsor-Essex County for Cardinal Carter’s 7th annual Day of Champions on June 9th.

Please join us at the school track for this “Crazy-Olympics” style event.

The Cardinal Carter senior girls’ soccer team recently concluded a successful season. The girls finished league play with a record of 6 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie giving them 5th place in the standings. They drew a tough match-up with L’Essor in quarter final play-offs, where they lost in overtime by a score of 3-2. Samantha Rodrigues was selected to be a first team all-star and Deanna Dunn was selected to be a second team all-star. In other soccer news, Jordan Lidia was selected to be a 2nd team all-star in the boys tier one division. Way to go Cougars!

Congratulations to grade 9 student Gabrielle Ingratta who won the Windsor Family Credit Union Harold Hewitt Scholarship for her response to the question: “What would you do to improve the community you live in?”

The Essex County Basketball Development Program will be running a summer session at Cardinal Carter from July 5-9 for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and registration is $90 per child ($100 after June 28). To register, or for further information, please contact Colin Lesperance at 3222804 ext. 533.

Leamington S.C. Girls

soccer U16

They are back! The Leamington S.C. United U16 Girls, sponsored by Primo Foods, CIBC and McDonalds of Leamington, started their season with a tournament in Strathroy recently.

They played well but could not seem to pull off a win, but they sure were able to get all the kinks and jitters out of the way for their home opener against the 2009 league champions from last year, the LaSalle Stompers.

The LSCU U16 Girls met the LaSalle Stompers in their kick-off cup in the first game and lost 3-0 and they did not want a repeat of that. The game started a little slow and about 10 minutes in LaSalle scored first. Something about that goal didn’t sit well with LSCU, and the girls dug deep and played to win.

The pressure in LaSalle’s end was too much for them, and with about 10 minutes left in the first half Brittney Hillman made a beautiful cross pass in front of the net and Maddy Woodruff popped it in with her chest to tie the game up. The fans went wild. Now it was a totally different game.

The momentum continued through into the second half and once again LaSalle scored early. LSCU U16 had a fire that the coaches had not seen before; they had the coaches on their toes and holding their chests. LSCU held possession in LaSalle’s end for the better part of the second half and now the LSCU fans were all on their feet – the excitement was too much!

This did not feel like a home opener, it felt like a championship game! Once again, in LSCU form, Carlie Becigneul got her foot on the ball in front of the net and Amber Ulch was there to capitalize on the opportunity to tie the game up.

LaSalle was now on their last nerve. They were frazzled and tired, and the girls from LSCU buckled down and gave all they had. LSCU outshot LaSalle 1911 and 5 of the shots hit the crossbar. This tie was a win to the team and proved to the girls that the Stompers are beatable.

The next time these two teams meet will be at home again on July 13.

The club would like to thank Shoeless Joe’s for their support and would like to congratulate Nick DiCarlo and Noah Santos on their win for Shoeless Joe’s Player of the Week for weeks 1 and 2.

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 Saturday. Come out and support your local athletes.

Mount Carmel-Blytheswood P.S. surpasses

After a successful twoweek campaign, the students at Mount CarmelBlytheswood Public School were able to raise over $6,000 dollars in the schoolwide Read-a-thon/Fitnessa-thon. Students gathered pledges and then spent the school day alternating fitness activities with reading time. Guest readers included Olympic gold medalist Meghan Agosta, trustee Dave Taves, Constable Kevin O’Neil, teacher Liz Golden, Bill Cervini (principal at East Mersea Public School), and Allison Siddall (editorial assistant at The Southpoint Sun).

The students were kept in suspense until the endof-day assembly to find out if they had reached the $5,000 fundraising goal. If they were successful, Principal Kris Marentette would shave his head bald. The students worked very hard and surpassed their goal by more than $1,000 – an amazing accomplishment for a school of approximately 258 students, and especially in such a short timeframe!

The top five students who received the most sponsors were each given an opportunity to clip some of Mr. Marentette’s hair. The top student in each class also had a chance to reach in a money bowl to grab a handful of change.

The top three classes will be treated to a pizza party: Mrs. Farquharson’s grade 1, Mrs. Toews’ and Mrs. Driedger’s grade three, and Mrs. Walstedt’s grade 2.

An extra bonus for the students was a table loaded with prizes to choose from, donated by MCB staff and the School Advisory Committee.

go towards remodeling the school library and purchasing educational resources and programs for the students, the end result being

a place where students can gather for group or individual work and have the resources they need at their fingertips.

“The

library is a priority,” said Mr. Marentette. “Anything to support student learning is very important.”

Seacliffe Inn

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to Pelee, and for others still, it is a dining out destination where you can get local favourites including fresh Lake Erie perch, pickerel and broasted chicken.

We haven’t visited the Seacliffe Inn for dinner for some time and were definitely pleasantly surprised by the changes and upgrades they have made to the menu in the last little

while. We started with the perch “bites” – an appetizer, finger-sized portion of perch fillets served with a side of tartar sauce. This is one of the most inventive ways to make a southshore favourite fish a fantastic little appetizer and definitely worth a try. Other appetizer offerings at the Cliff include: bruschetta, chicken wings and, of course, Lake Erie pickerel – your choice of 1 or 2 lb. servings.

Wanting to sample another local favourite, I had to sample the broasted chicken dinner. The dinners are served with choice of soup or salad and a hot crusty roll served with garlic herb butter. The chicken was moist and juicy

and served with a side of honey for glazing. This was some of the best broasted chicken we’ve had since locating in the Southpoint area. My dining partner considers herself to be somewhat of a meatloaf connoisseur and was attracted by the “homemade meatloaf served with garlic mashed potatoes and coleslaw” offering on the small dinners section of the menu. The meatloaf was a generous portion, served with a very flavourful gravy that went perfectly with garlic mashed potatoes. The entrée menu includes other features such as a grilled New York strip steak, fish dinners, and sandwiches and wraps such as a grilled chicken club wrap. In addition to a fully stocked bar menu, the Cliff features Pelee Island Winery, wines at least two reds and whites to choose from. If you haven’t been to the Seacliffe Inn lately, we definitely recommend you head down for a visit – lunch or dinner – inside or on the patio – take advantage of this local favourite!

South Shore Christian School

By Maria Unger

South Shore Christian School was in Kingsville to clean a park and visit a nursing home on May 28. The day began with a program at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre, which included singing, dancing and poetry. One of the highlights was Louise Watson’s Grade 2 and 3 class who wrote and recited a poem about the Canadian provinces and territories explaining how important each region is and ending with flags waving high and proud.

After the students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 concluded their presentation, they spent some time greeting and shaking hands with the audience. Judging from their reactions, the residents were very happy to have some musical entertainment from the children. One resident commented on how much she appreciated the teachers’ efforts with the students, having been a teacher herself before retiring.

Next stop was Lakeside Park for some lunch and playground play. The students all enjoyed the sunshine and took advantage of the large play structure before getting to work. For the clean-up, each class took a section of the park to collect garbage. On the grassy areas of the park students didn’t have a big job. Tracy Lepp, school principal, said, “This

Blood Pressure Measurement Sessions in Leamington Pharmacies

You are invited to take part in the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) by attending blood pressure measurement and monitoring sessions in Leamington.

The goal of CHAP is to promote cardiovascular health in our community and to raise awareness about the importance of blood pressure monitoring. Trained volunteers will help you measure your blood pressure and complete a heart and stroke risk profile. A copy of your results will be given to you and, with your permission, sent to your family physician and regular pharmacist. A schedule of sessions is listed below. Please choose which location(s) and time(s) are best for you.

For more information, please call: Gemma Bowman, Local CHAP Coordinator, at 519-326-7655

Schedule for June, 2010

Sessions will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

*Note: no session Wed. June 16

*Last Tues. of each month will be at Half Century Club

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park is very clean. There isn’t a lot of clean up to do because the town keeps it spotless.” Most of the trash collected was from the beach where smaller items wash up.

The school children enjoyed using the oversized gloves and making the garbage clean-up a game of finding hard-to-spot trash. “This is a fun job,” shared Megan Durocher, a grade one student, about walking along the beach to find garbage.

The students ended the day in Kingsville with some more play around the park, including parachute games and hunting for bugs and creatures.

Lepp remarked that “a day like this is so good for our students; to help in our community and see that we can make a difference no matter what age we are.” Students have spent the month of May focusing on the Bible truth that they should be setting an example for others, even at their young age.

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13th Annual Southpoint Minor Golf Tournament

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Talbot Trail Golf Club, Wheatley, on May 22nd

Southpoint Minor Hockey would like to thank the corporate sponsors for the day:

Wheatley Journal and Southpoint Sun

C & B Farms

Uni-Fab 4E Farms

We would also like to thank the generous hole sponsors and prize donors listed below:

Anthony Keats Marine

Athelete’s Choice

Bob Dick Plant Farm

Bowman Feeds

Bowman’s Pro Sports

Collins Barrow Leamington LLC

Community Muffler

Counter Effects

Dan Hammond Funeral Home

DiNiro Farms

Dr. B.E. Adamson

Dr. Robert McCormick Optometrist

Dr. Robert Brissette

Economy Rental Centre

Erie Accent Pool & Spa

Erie Sand & Gravel

Evergreen Memorial Park

Gabriele’s Furniture & Appliance

Gillett Sheet Metal

Graham, Setterington, McIntosh, Driedger & Hicks

Harder’s Heating & Cooling

Heinz

Howard Huy Farms

Hub International

JD Marketing

Janik Refrigeration

Kevin Bunda – The Mortgage Centre

Larry Renaud Ford & RV Sales

Langeman’s

Leamington Chrysler

Leamington Flyers

Leamington International Trucks

Mastronardi Produce

Nima Imports

Pelee Lighthouse Life & Financial

Reid Funeral Home

Ron Derksen – Century 21

Ruthven Nurseries

Ryan Harder – Fidelity Investment

Soave Agricultural Group

Scotia Bank

Southland Insurance

Southpoint GM

The Source For Sports

Udo Renner

Warkentin Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

WFS (formerly Windsor Factory Supply)

Warkentin Distributing

Windsor Spitfires

Meet Mike Beggs

Mike Beggs was born, raised, educated, and is working in Leamington. He is 28 years old and works part-time as a musician and full-time as co-owner of The Music Room, 275 Talbot Street West, here in Leamington.

Type of music: Mike describes his music as “Modern Folk”. He has been playing guitar for 10 years, but started music lessons at the age of 6 playing the violin and piano. He then played saxophone and clarinet at Leamington District Secondary School. Mike has been performing as a singer/ songwriter for 6 years.

Venues: Area clubs such as Lefty’s Lounge and New Bar Franchise in Windsor, Vernon’s in Kingsville, Gilligan’s and Last Friday Coffee House in Leamington, Scudder Bar on Pelee Island, as well as many fundraising concerts across the county. Most interesting place played: Tabu Bar in Windsor… it was the craziest show. The bar was packed to the rafters, lots of drink specials, a very rowdy audience, the stage is one foot off the floor and the audience is right on stage with you they are so close – it was way too much fun.

Brush with fame: Mike enjoyed the Rock for Relief Concert at Kingsville’s Migration Hall. It was October 1, 2005 after Hurricane Katrina and he got to be on the same stage as Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul, Shannon Curfman, Mr. Chill and the Witnesses, and many other great musicians. There was a full sound/lights crew, dressing rooms, green room with food – it was a very prestigious show. Mike was also featured on CBC Radio Windsor 1550 AM with Kimberly Juras as an interesting young person in the county because of his longboard surfing on Lake Erie.

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Most significant gig: Diamonds and Denim Show at the Portuguese Club in Leamington. CDs to date: 2002 The Graduate, 2005 Diggers Black Window, 2006 Upstairs at Jack’s with Dale Butler and Nicole Barron, 2010 fall release “Interpretations: the Songs of Dale Butler, 2011 new release of all original songs by Mike Beggs. Where would like to be in five years? Mike would like to record a CD with a full band. He would like to play more original songs rather than cover tunes, and spend more time

songwriting.

If you could play with anyone, who would you play with?: James Brown, Pete Townsend, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan... and his dog Bronco.

Time spent rehearsing, playing: Mike writes original music and lyrics, and practices about 1/2 hour a day. He plays guitar any chance he can at the music store. He is left-handed but can play right-handed guitars upside down.

Formal training: Selftaught guitar and singing, but lots of formal training on the wind instruments.

Where can you hear him? Mike plays once a month at Gilligan’s in Leamington, as well as many other shows that come up. Drop into The Music Room and ask for Mike.

Website: myspace.com/ mikebeggsonline.

Migration Hall presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

If you are looking for some traditional fun and laughs, then look no further than the upcoming performances of ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’. This promises to be a very fun show for the entire family. (Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner with credits for the book by John Gordon, based on the original Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.)

This local production at Migration Hall in Kingsville is being directed by Leamington District Secondary School’s Joel Lewsaw with musical direction by Michael Karloff.

The stage show features some familiar local talent including Joel Lewsaw as Charlie Brown, Melinda Lewsaw as Sally Brown, Stephanie Allen Santos as Lucy van Pelt, Tim Bass as Linus van Pelt, Alex Alejandria as Schroeder, and Kristen Siapas as Snoopy.

Performance dates are as follows: Friday, June 11 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at Kingsville Office Pro, 30 Main St. East in Kingsville or by calling 519-733-8357. Visit www.migrationhall.ca for more information.

Erie Shores ladies 18-hole golf league

The Erie Shores ladies 18-hold golf league played Modified Waltz (team score) on Tuesday, June 1.

The winning team was Annie Pump, Mary Wilson, Essie Gulliver and Lynda McAnally with a score of 143.

Chip-Ins for the week: Tym Brannagan (#15), Carolyn Kelly (#4), Mary Lappan (#13) and Beth Lougheed (#7).

SpringSpecials

Pasta Night Fundraiser

Friday, June 11 5-8 pm at the Rhine Danube Club, Leamington

All-You-Can-Eat dinner includes your choice of 2 kinds of pasta, salad and roll. Refreshments & Desserts will be on sale Take-Out also available

Tickets $10 per person available at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex Canteen, Fletcher’s Cleaners & from LDMBA board members

Sun County Crows Lacrosse wins

silver at Six Nations tourney

The Bantam, Midget and Intermediate Sun County Crows Lacrosse teams recently traveled to Brantford for the annual Six Nations Memorial Tournament. The weather was beautiful, the arenas were hot and the teams were ready for a busy weekend.

Friday night saw the Bantams take on Guelph, the Midgets go up against Orangeville #3 and the Intermediates meet up with Six Nations #2.

Saturday proved to be a very busy day as the Intermediates faced Owen Sound, Mimico #2 and St. Catherines #1. The Midgets squared off with Hamilton and Six Nations #2 and the Bantams faced off with London and Six Nations #2.

Sunday was finals day with the Bantams meeting up with Six Nations #3 and the Midgets meeting up with Orangeville #3 for a rematch of a close game 1.

The Intermediates drew Markham for a chance to win the silver medal in the B Division thanks to a long, hard battle over the weekend. After a 6-3 loss to Six Nations #2 on Friday night

REC ROUND-UP REC ROUND-UP

JUNE IS RECREATION MONTH! GET YOURSELF IN MOTION!

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.

Summer Activity Guides: Pick up your copy in the Complex brochure rack or go online at www.leamington.ca link to recreation and link to Activity Guide to view all the classes and programs being offered for the summer session.

REGISTRATION for summer programs takes place right now before the summer session begins the week of June 28th. Enroll the entire family in recreation programs. 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 for the summer season! Get started now in the early-bird classes offered during June, and keep up the great workout all summer long on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Tribute 2010 Schoolʼs Out Bash on Friday, June 25th 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 if available). No reserve seating. Bring the family for a great evening of entertainment!

Jumpstart July Day Camp offers one (1) free day of Summer Day Camp per child in 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 are available to eligible lowincome youth and eligible low-income seniors. Proper Canada Revenue Agency forms must be submitted and registration takes place Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. only at the Complex Community Services office. Rock ʼn Swim: Friday, June 18th from 7 to 9 p.m. Music

by MGS Horticultural.

and an 8-0 early-morning loss to Owen Sound on Saturday, the Intermediates fought back with a win over Mimico #2 by a score of 6-2. Later Saturday night, in the last game of the evening, they faced St. Catherines #1 in a toe-to-toe battle to the end, losing 5-4 in a great match up.

That set the tone for a great match between the Crows and Markham, who had just defeated London the night before. Not to be denied a medal, the Intermediates hit the floor taking the play to Markham, showing strong defense and goaltending with great chances at the other end on the offensive side. After falling behind 2-0 going into the third period, the troops rallied and managed to hold off Markham and get two of their own by Albert Bergen and Shane MacIntosh, tying the game with only 3 minutes left. The defense held Markham at bay, forcing a sudden death 5-minute overtime period.

The Crows went into overtime with the man advantage, playing 5-on-4, and only needed 27 seconds for Albert Bergen to notch his second of the game to seal the deal and finish off Markham, bringing home the silver medal.

Rookies post a pair of wins

The Leamington Metro Rookie Lakers registered a couple victories last week in Sun Parlour League action.

On Tuesday evening the Lakers hosted Essex and came away with a 19-11 win. Jonathin Fehr, Hayden Pilmer and Eric Willan led

the way with 4 for 4 for the evening. Adam Jeffery and Billy Friesen punched out three hits each, while Adam Neufeld and Eric Dominguez had two hits each in a winning cause.

Pilmer and Willan included a double and triple in their hit totals. Thursday, the locals travelled to Kingsville. Down 8-1 after two innings, the Lakers battled back to take a 14-9 decision over a very talented Kingsville squad. Michael Wiebe, Fehr and Jeffery led the way with three hits each, and Russell Derbyshire, Benny Bueckert and Neufeld had a pair of tallies each.

Southpoint Minor Hockey was forced to reschedule the Annual General Meeting that was booked earlier this year. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

Our AGM has been rescheduled for: Monday June 28, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Kinsmen Kanteen at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

Jeffery’s hits included a double, triple and home run.

The Lakers’ defense proved the difference in this contest. Double plays in the fifth and sixth innings snuffed out potential Kingsville rallies. First baseman Friesen had a very strong game defensively.

LDMBA mosquito roster

Dominos – Coaches: Dale Watson and Mike Impens

Players: Derrick Antunes, Aiden Rodriguez, Logan Impens, Tristan Edmondson, Tyler

Blake, Jonathan Neufeld, Jared Klein, Peter Wiebe, Curtis Driedger, Joshua Kelly, Justin Myer, Konnor Boyd, Jonathan Schlater, TJ Roelens. Johnston Net & Twine – Coaches: Dave DeJong and Melissa Brian

Players: Elijah Brian, Nathan DeJong, Steven Nesbitt, Myles Thiessen, Nathan Toews, Damon Palichuk, Joshua Dyck, Rocco Vernaroli, Matthew Quiring, Marshall Garrod, Ryan Hodgson, Andy Froese, Cameron Morin, Nathan Williamson.

Reid Funeral Home – Coaches: John Hiebert and Kevin Reid

Players: James Hiebert, Keil Reid, Dylan Dundas, Adam St. Jacques, Peter Harder, Stanley Harder, Thomas Redekop, Michael Tiechroeb, Billy Wiebe, Willy Klassen, Nick Boldt, Martin Letkeman.

Topline – Coaches: Jeff Sleiman and John Bergen

Players: Bradon Dyck, Riley Friesen, Bailey Harder, Charlie Bergen, Geoffrey Stanton, Reis Rocheleau, Julian Sleiman, Solomon Sleiman, Branden Tiechroeb, Joey Gebrail, Eric Lein, Bradley Mantha, Abe Wiebe, Emilio Gomez.

Lawn bowlers offering free instructions for all ages

The Leamington Lawn Bowling Club is offering free lawn bowling instructions on Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. for the entire month of June. No equipment is required and ALL age groups are welcome to go “green” and get in shape! The bowling greens are located behind Leamington Library off of Clark Street. For more information contact Ken Campbell at 519-733-1073.

HST transition cheques coming June 10

June 10 is the day that taxpayers will receive the first of three Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) transition cheques – $100 for single people and $333 for families, said ChathamKent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy.

“As part of the HST agreement with the Harper government, $4.3 billion will be transferred to Ontario taxpayers, with payments delivered in June 2010, December 2010 and June 2011,” said Hoy. “Single people will receive $300 during that time if they make under $80,000 annually, and families will get $1,000 if their annual income is under $160,000.”

Hoy explained that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will issue the OSTTB (Ontario Sales Tax Transition Benefit) payments. If you receive your income tax refund by direct deposit, you will receive your benefit payment on or about June 10. Otherwise, you will receive a cheque in the mail.

Taxpayers can visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca and sign up for the Benefit Recipients Payment Issuance to verify when their payments will be issued. The HST comes into effect July 1, 2010.

• The OSTTB is not a taxable benefit – it is not taxed as income.

• You are considered to be a single individual if you are single, separated, divorced or widowed, and you are 18 years of age or older and do not live with any dependent children under the age of 18.

• You are considered to be a family if you are married or in a common-law relationship and have dependent children under the age of 18, or are a single parent with dependent children under the age of 18.

• If both you and your spouse or common-law partner file a tax return, the benefit payments will be made to the individual whose return is assessed by the CRA first.

• To qualify for the OSTTB, you are required to file a 2009 income tax return for the June 2010 and December 2010 payments, and a 2010 return for the June 2011 payment. A separate application is not required to receive this benefit.

Lions Club and their commitment to the community.

FESTIVAL OF BIRDS 2010

Point Pelee National Park welcomed over 38,000 visitors from May 1-24, 2010.

Parks Canada and the Friends of Point Pelee wish to thank the community for their support of the 2010 Festival of Birds and in particular our sponsors, volunteers and visitors without whom this event would not be possible.

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Bob Green Electric Bushnell™

Canopy Cleaners- Sandy and Margaret Fratarcangeli Comfort Inn, Leamington Economy Rental Centre Erie Glen Manor

Essex Region Conservation Authority

H.J. Heinz Company of Canada

Henrietta O’Neill Lakeside Bakery-Deli-Cafe Mix 96.7

Municipality of Leamington Paul Pratt

Phil Roberts - Holiday Beach Migration Observatory

Ralph Borschke

SWIFT Birding Software™

Ted Kloske- Henry’s Photo, Video, Digital The Fire Box

The 40 dedicated BirderBreakfast and Lunch Volunteers

The Staff of Point Pelee National Park and Friends of Point Pelee

C-K police appeal to public to locate missing woman The Chatham-Kent Police Service is looking for assistance in locating a missing woman.

Nellie Bueckert, age 32, was reported missing and investigators believe she has been missing since May 17, 2010. It has been reported that she has a diminished mental capacity and may currently be experiencing a mental health crisis. She is described as a white female, approximately 5’5” tall, 184 pounds, with brown shoulder-length hair, hazel eyes, and visible missing upper teeth. Her current clothing is unknown. Bueckert has a history of going away without notice. Her usual mode of transportation is walking, and she has been found in the past walking or hiding in rural areas. She has contacts in the Leamington, Ridgetown and Aylmer areas, but is not believed to have been in contact with friends or family since January 2010. She has been found in the past hiding in outbuildings (sheds/barns, etc.) and will not seek out help. The C-K Police are asking that all residents check their properties, including any outbuildings.

If you have any information regarding Nellie Bueckert, contact Detective Constable Paul Brophy at 519-436-6600 ext. 207. Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Leamington Police blotter

The following are the reportable occurrences for the Leamington Police for the period between May 24th and May 31st.

May 24: A shed on Noble Avenue was broken into and two chainsaws were taken.

May 25: A Gary Fisher men’s mountain bike, value $800, was taken from a residence on Danforth.

May 26: The lower apartment of a residence on Lutsch was broken into. A 22” colour TV was taken.

May 27: A greenhouse farm on Oak Street was broken into. Two computer monitors were taken.

May 28: Sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. a residence on Montgomery was broken into. An iPod was taken.

May 29: A garage at a residence on Marie Crescent was entered. The vehicle that was in the garage was rifled through and an iPod was taken.

May 31: A cabstand located on Erie Street South was entered through the rear door. A quantity of change was taken.

Over the past week, 18 vehicles throughout town were broken into. A variety of items including digital cameras, wallets, purses and cash were taken. Police continue to remind the public: DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OF VALUE IN YOUR VEHICLE. This includes wallets, purses, GPS systems, iPods, digital cameras and cell phones. Items like this should be brought inside or locked in the trunk out of sight. If you have information about these occurrences or you wish to report any others, please contact the Leamington Police at 519-326-3214 or Crime Stoppers at 519258-TIPS.

Ammonia leak from farm equipment

On Thursday, June 3 at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Lakeshore Fire Department and members of the Lakeshore OPP were dispatched to the area of 718 Puce Road, Lakeshore, for a fertilizer capsule trailer leaking anhydrous ammonia.

The area around the spill was cordoned off by OPP officers. Using HazMat suits, members of the Lakeshore Fire Department were able to contain the spill and fix the leak.

The operator had been using the pressurized equipment to fertilize the crops earlier in the day. A valve malfunction caused the unit to begin to leak ammonia into the air. The product is in a liquid state while in the container, and converted to a gas when dispersed onto the crops.

There was no danger to the public due to the quick and prompt response by Lakeshore firefighters. Only 5% of the liquid was in the capsule at the time of the leak. The owner of the equipment attended and removed the repaired trailer from the scene. The leak was small in nature. The product is naturally injected into the fields in small amounts and can be dangerous if inhaled in large quantities. The area of County Road 42 and Puce Road was closed for approximately one hour.

Wide-load escorts on Highway 3

Commencing June 7, The Ontario Provincial Police are assisting numerous wideload escorts traveling from the Southwest Sales Terminal to Kingsville (Gosfield North). As of June 7 and for the next month, four loads of windmill components will be transported DAILY along Highway 3. Mammoet will be executing the wide-load escorts Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Council Shorts from June 7

Request for changes in bingo licences falls on deaf ears

The Sun Parlor Charities Bingo Association presented administration with three requests for changes that only the municipality can approve. The ones involving money were rejected. A request to extend the area charities applying for a licence can be located was approved: it costs no money and potentially increases the number of sources of licence revenue. A request for signs directing out-of-town players to the bingo hall on Mill St. was denied: the town doesn’t put up signs for ‘private businesses’. The third request, to reduce the charge for a bingo licence because of falling revenue was also turned down. Brian Knight, past president of Sun Parlour Charities, the umbrella organization of groups that run bingos, gave council a specific, recent example of the grim state of things for his participating organizations: after 10% of the income was taken for advertising and 55% of the remainder went to the bingo hall owner, the remaining 45% the charity got was $125, out of which they had to pay $90 for the licence. While most members of council were sympathetic, it did not result in a reduced licence fee. Administration pointed out to council that the budgeted income from bingo licences was almost $75,000 and approving the request would drop that income to only about $62,000 for the rest of the year, and would have a proportionately greater impact in future years. In the 2010 budget, the global income from all gaming licences was $89,750. The report in another location, however, explained to council that, “The municipality issues lottery licences as an agent for the Province of Ontario. The Province does not pay the municipality directly for providing this service. Instead, the municipality is permitted to charge up to 3% of the bingo prize board as a licencing fee so the municipality can recover its costs for providing the service.” Asked what the municipality’s expenses were for licencing, Brian Sweet admitted, “We haven’t done the actual calculation”.

Rail trail extension ready for tender

Final concept drawings of the extension of the rail trail to be constructed from Talbot St. at MCR Drive across Oak St. through to Ellison Ave. behind the Sports Complex were presented to council by Allan Botham, the manager of engineering services, and by Paul Bezaire of Bezaire and Associates, the design consultant of the project. This project is being paid for one third by the municipality, one third by the province, and one third by the federal government.

Council was told that the tender drawings are done and administration is ready to go to tender with council’s permission, which was given. Council was told that the project would include the planting of 180 trees as part of the development of the trail. As well, privacy fencing would be constructed between the trail behind the sports complex and the abutting residences on Orchard Heights. People could be enjoying the new trail and its associated exercise stations as early as this fall.

Land Sold

Council agreed to sell some small parcels of land that the town owned off Robson Road from an old reference plan. The parcels are located east of the traffic circle serving Robson Road and Monarch Lane and are being sold to the abutting landowner for $110,000 contingent on a clause that if the owner cannot then sell the property within 120 days the agreement is null and void and the transfer of the streets and alleys will not take place. Apparently details of this transaction were discussed with council in a closed session of council back in March. Council voted in favour of selling without comment.

Two Creek Concerts begin June 13

The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series gets under way June 13 with a performance by River Junction Band.

The concerts run Sunday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. from mid-June to early September in a natural outdoor amphitheatre, which makes a wonderful setting to enjoy a broad range of musical acts.

This year marks the 15th season hosting this concert series and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the shows. 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 Scouts. 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.

All concerts are Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area, Wheatley

June 13 - River Junction Band: Great country music; back by popular demand.

June 20 - The Good Lovelies: Three woman of song from Mariposa’s main stage.

June 27 - 3 Kool Kats: You will feel like dancing to their old tunes.

July 4 - Arnold Shilson/ Harlen Nash and company: Music for every taste.

July 11 - Trish Wales and Company: One of the best acts in the Windsor/Detroit area.

July 18 - Mose Scarlett with Blair Heddle: The really old songs from a voice deep and resonant.

July 25 - The Laws: A great new voice in folk and country; we had to have them back.

August 1 - Ron Leary Quartet: Featuring Ron’s plaintive country rock voice and Mr. Chill’s harmonica.

August 8 - British Beat 66

August 15 - The Mountaineers: This new celtic ensemble is getting exciting reviews.

August 22 - Dale Butler and Friends: If you don’t know Dale, it’s time you did.

August 29 - Winterline: A fine bluegrass ensemble.

September 5 - Crystal Gage: Ontario’s country diva is back with a new band. You can Google most of these acts.

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office, store attendant needed. 15-20 hours Thursday-Sunday. Looking for flexible, customer oriented help, with good math and computer skills. Grade 12 diploma required. Email resume to info@camperscove.ca june2-9

Hoedown Silent Auction hosted by Speqtra at Leamington Marina Pavilion. Saturday, June 12, 6 pm. Pig roast, music, cash bar. Call 519-322-2463 for tickets, $30 adult, $15 child. Info at www.speqtra.ca june9-9

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

PRINTING: Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS? lights, fans, heaters, wiring, small jobs, large jobs, renovations. Art Tiessen 519-3267900anytime. Affordable rates. Licensed, experienced electrician. june2-9