Twenty-two years ago Leamington’s water department undertook the massive task of replacing almost every water meter in homes and businesses.
Now it is going to be done again, this time with equipment so modern, people won’t even come around to read the meter.
On Monday night, Leamington council approved a $3.86 million contract to an Aurora firm, KTI Ltd., for the new system.
According to town environmental services manager Shannon Belleau, a vital factor in the new metering system will be to pinpoint water demand across the system.
Included in that data may come some answers as to where the pipes leak.
“How much water does the town lose?” asked Councillor John Hammond.
“About 10-11 per cent each year,” said Belleau, worth about $300,000.
Much of the water loss is due to minor leaks in the system but administrator Peter Neufeld said that as meters age they also “slow down”, meaning the amount of water used isn’t recorded exactly.
Belleau also told council there are some dollars to be saved, $140,000 each year, because each water meter in a home or business will transmit a signal to one of two receivers, on the east and west sides of the urban area which will be used for consumption and billing information.
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Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer raises $11,000
By Pat Bailey
It was a perfect day at Point Pelee National Park on the first full day of fall, September 23.
In fact, about 100 walkers and runners took advantage of the ideal weather, put on their runners and hit the trails to help raise about $11,000 in the fight against breast cancer.
In its 13th year, Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer neared the $400,000 mark in its fundraising efforts in Leamington – reaching the $394,000 mark.
Founder Deb Jones Chambers once again led the way raising over $2,500, with Dina Read who raised $940 and Isabel Pimiskern who raised $630.
Top dog was CJ Kir received the Pink Spirit Award in the canine division, while Dr. Abby Jakob, Emery Newhook and Natalie Kuchta were honored for their pink spirit as well.
While the event is not competitive, it was the youngsters that ruled the day with 9-year-old Ethan Barnewall finishing first, followed closely by Andrew Demant, 10, Sophia Costa, 15, and cancer survivor Lori Costa fourth.
Kelly O’Rourke of the Canadian Cancer Society applauded the efforts of the participants and told the group that due in large part to fundraisers such as the walk, the five-year breast cancer survival rate is now at 88%.
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Breast cancer survivor Trudy Weber, right, and her family are staunch supporters of the Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. Pictured with Trudy are Emery Newhook, 4, Stephanie Newhook, and Josiah Newhook, 7. (Sun-Journal Photo)
Runners take off in the 5k run at Taking Step Against Breast Cancer Sunday morning in Point Pelee.
“I want to get strong and back to where I was before (the attack).”
- Haifa Gebrail
Community rallies in support of Haifa Gebrail
By Pat Bailey
It was an emotional evening – one Haifa Gebrail wouldn’t have missed for the world. But she almost did.
Clinging to life following a vicious attack in June, Haifa made a tremendous comeback, and Sunday night, September 23, approximately 400 staunch supporters witnessed just what a community can do to help aid in the healing.
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Haifa walked into the Leamington Portuguese Club with the assistance of a walker and the support of Haifa’s Hustlers. She received a resounding ovation as she danced into the room to ‘Eye of the Tiger’. The emotions ran the gamut and tears flowed, but when they dried up, an earto-ear grin was plastered on her face for the remainder of the evening. The work and support
that went into the fundraising evening was not lost on this survivor. She knows she couldn’t have done it alone.
“I cried,” Haifa said when she learned of the prayers and support of her community. “And I thank God and my mother.”
She cried again when her uncle, Sam Sleiman, addressed the crowd on her behalf.
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For Sam, he experienced three distinct feelings –
those of amazement, gratefulness and being humbled by all of the love and support.
The response of the community, said Sam, was nothing short of amazing. And he admitted that coupled with the strength and fight of his niece, miracles do happen.
And Haifa pledged that she will be back.
“I want to get strong and back to where I was before
(the attack),” she said. Her strength and will to survive, she said, was a lesson she learned from her mother.
While the proceeds are yet to be calculated, the organizing team of Haifa’s Hustlers know it was a resounding success.
Like Haifa and her Uncle Sam, the organizers were also taken aback by the support of the business community and the local residents,
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from sponsorships, to silent auction donations, to entertainment provided by Jody Raffoul and his band and Jen Knight and Marc Mailloux. The benefit dinner was just one more chance to show the importance of community during tragic times.
And all agreed: Leamington never fails to show up.
All funds raised will assist Haifa on her road to recovery.
Haifa Gebrail and her group of staunch supporters, Haifa’s Hustlers, and Charles Diab at Sunday night’s fundraiser at the Portuguese Club.
ABOVE: Haifa Gebrail and her uncle Sam Sleiman among the 400 people who attended Haifa’s Long Road to Recovery, a fundraiser held Sept. 23 at the Portuguese Club in Leamington.
AT RIGHT: Haifa Gebrail dances to ‘Here Comes the Sun’ as Jody Raffoul and his band play at the fundraising dinner held at the Portuguese Club Sunday night in her honor. (Sun-Journal Photos)
Too much noise will cost you more
By Mike Thibodeau
Making too much noise will cost you more is one of the changes Leamington Council will implement in its new noise bylaw.
At the September 10 meeting, Council agreed with its solicitor, Ed Posliff, that the noise law needs updating.
The proposed fine level in the new law jumps from $100 to $250.
Under the old law, Council provided several groups with exemptions to the law such as the fair, motorcycle races, golf club and Rhine Danube Sportsmen.
Now the bylaw will provide the exemption by location – that is the fairgrounds will now cover events there, Seacliff Park will cover the music from the new amphitheatre, and the uptown for Business Improvement Area events.
The time limit for one event was a puzzle to several councillors – a 5 a.m. start time for motorcycle races at the Erie Ramblers track off Deer Run Road.
“That seems way too early,” said Councillor Bill Dunn. Staff agreed to recheck the time with the club.
Another major change in the bylaw provides for the charging officer to simply submit a written statement to the court concerning any charge rather than appearing in court.
In the past, people who sought an exemption to the bylaw made the request to Council. In the new bylaw, the clerk can make the decision. An appeal of that can go to Council.
If you wonder what might be considered an irritation to the ear, Posliff defines it as a noise that would disturb a “reasonable person”.
In-home business parking rules “not realistic”
By Mike Thibodeau
Leamington councillors guessed they were looking at another section of complaints as they examined proposed parking requirements for in-home occupations.
At the September 10 meeting, councillors agreed the proposals presented by staff for a bylaw were problematic.
The parking rules would go hand-in-hand with the town’s new business licensing bylaw.
It proposed a three-tier level of parking requirements based on the number of clients to the in-home business per week. Three or less was one level, 4-12 another, and 13 over another. The town would require each business to certify the number of clients and that would determine the number of parking spaces (on-street and in driveway) required. Any that didn’t meet the requirements would have to seek a minor variance.
Councillor John Jacobs on several occasions said he felt the “bylaw needs to be tweaked.”
“I’m not against the bylaw, it needs a different formula to base on one week. It’s not realistic,” he said.
“We’re only hurting those who are trying to get ahead,” said Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald.
“There are no magic numbers,” said Ruth Orton, the town’s director of legal services. “We’re open to Council views.”
Councillor John Hammond admitted the point of the bylaws was to “try to legitimize” all businesses, and bring them from under the shadows. But, he said, 80 per cent of the in-home businesses “cannot accommodate” the proposed rules.
If the rules are not revised, Councillor Tim Wilkinson suggested the committee of adjustment would be flooded with applications from in-home businesses.
The proposed bylaw was sent back to administration.
Pelee involved in national program
By Bryan Jessop
There was no awards ceremony afterwards, but a steady flow of visitors ‘cleaned up’ while taking part in a Canadawide campaign.
Point Pelee National Park offered free admission to guests who braved the summer heat and the bite of swarming flies in order to participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. The program takes place at Parks Canada facilities across the nation and locally, included a four-hour session for volunteers who chipped in to remove plastics and other trash from the beach near the Sanctuary lots roughly 1.5 km south of the park’s main entrance/exit. The local version of the clean up was originally to take place at nearby West Beach, but biting stable flies proved overwhelming for human visitors.
Volunteers began arming themselves with gloves, bags, insect repellant and other items supplied by Parks Canada staff to remove garbage along the beach on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 15. Parks Canada staff stressed the importance of ridding their grounds of discarded plastics, as many types of trash can pose a threat to wildlife habitats.
“We have to get rid of plastic pollution — it’s a priority for the park,” explained Point Pelee National Park centennial coordinator Corrine Ross. “These cleanups have been very popular with the public and they’re important for the park as well. What we really like to see is people getting their kids involved.”
Ross noted that many families clean up garbage found during random visits to the park as well as during prescheduled events like the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. For Earth Day in April of this year, hundreds of visitors gathered at Point Pelee to fill more than 300 bags with garbage. Cleanup campaigns at Parks Canada sites normally wind down during the autumn each year, when not as many staff are available to oversee such events.
Earth Day cleanups have been popular at national parks in Canada for nearly 30 years and although similar events at other times of year are also common in provinces with ocean coastline, they are relatively new to Point Pelee.
Items most commonly found during shoreline cleanups include small pieces of plastic foam, cigarette butts, plastic beverage bottles, food wrappers and plastic bottle caps.
For more information on the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, visit the website www.shorelinecleanup.ca.
Joey Megler, Juliana Megler and Sara Medel pick up pieces of plastic during a Parks Canada cleanup project at Point Pelee National Park Saturday, Sept. 15. The cleanup was originally scheduled to take place at the West Beach, but heavy fly populations forced the gathering to take place further north along the Sanctuary portion of the beach.
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Gearing up for the TV season
The fall TV season is upon us and it looks like there might be some promising new shows on the horizon.
Along with that, they’ve once again recycled a couple of old successful shows to see if lightning can strike twice. I used to be a fan of Murphy Brown so I’m anxious to see if that original cast can carry the show once again. Often they try too hard and just aren’t funny, so let’s hope this is an exception.
I enjoyed the Roseanne reboot last season. I’ll give the new “Roseanneless” Conners a look when it premiers, just to see if they can hold up without the star of the show.
I see Magnum P.I. has been given a new look, complete with a female Higgins.
The return of Will and Grace last year was a welcomed breath of fresh air to an otherwise stale fall TV lineup. I thought they picked up where they left off years ago.
As for action and police dramas, we enjoy 9-1-1, but I see they’ve dropped Connie Britton in exchange for Jennifer Love Hewitt. The storylines are very creative there. So, there is hope for all of us television watchers heading into this new season.
We’ll never have what we had in the ’70s and ’80s. I think most of the good ideas have been done and that’s likely why they are bringing back so many older shows.
I saw somewhere that Growing Pains debuted 33 years ago this week and thought, “Where did the time go?”. I remember that era quite distinctly because my oldest son, Chris, was born just a few weeks after that.
Alan Thicke was the epitome of the ’80s TV dad.
For me, the TV of my childhood still rings true with early shows like Patty Duke and Father Knows Best, along with the quintessential classic sitcom, Leave It To Beaver.
Of course, I was a huge Batman fan in those days and fell into line with everyone else when it came to Gilligan’s Island, I Dream of Jeannie and Beverly Hillbillies.
Barbara Eden was a goddess in my books and Donna Douglas was perfect as Elly May Clampett.
As a young teen, I had my favourites like Happy Days, All in the Family and Sanford and Son.
Eventually, the mini-series took its rightful place in TV history and I think it all started with Rich Man, Poor Man, of which I wasn’t a fan. The following year, in 1977, Roots
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took center stage for that season and we all watched and became acquainted with Kunta Kinte, Kizzy and Chicken George.
What followed was an annual presentation of every mini-series you could imagine over the years and included North and South, War and Remembrance and many others about American history.
The three original networks have some good shows out now, but don’t compare to those you can find on the American Cable networks and on Netflix and Prime.
We’ve got access to most of that and have found some gems, like Shameless, Ozark and Suits.
As the weather cools and we settle in for what could be a long winter, it’s good to know that we have stuff to watch.
Let’s not forget the hockey season will be underway next week. As a long-suffering Leafs fan, I’m anxious to get this season started and hope they don’t lay an egg after such a promising season last year.
Time will tell.
Pairing your pizza with local wine... LET’S WINE TOGETHER
A lot of people ask me about pairing wines with different kinds of pizza, so here’s a compilation for all you pizza-lovers.
As with any wine/food pairing, the wine will depend on the components of the pizza, specifically the sauce, cheese and other toppings.
Let me say right off that my personal favourite wine for any kind of pizza is Chambourcin, a medium-bodied and slightly fruit-forward red (by that I mean that you’ll detect some nice fresh fruit flavours) that balances well with the acidity from the tomato-based sauce and has enough personality to work with just about any combination of toppings.
For your basic pepperoni pizza, you’d do very well with a Cabernet Franc, as it has plenty of body and flavour to complement not only the sauce but also the fatty and spicy pepperoni.
For the “traditional” Margherita (tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil), stick to lighter reds like Pinot Noir or Baco Noir or a Rosé… you want enough substance in the wine to work with the sauce yet not overpower the more delicate flavours of the raw tomato, the soft mozzarella and the basil.
You like sausage as opposed to pepperoni? Go for a fuller-bodied wine like Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon; you need more “umpf” in your wine to balance the more substantial flavours in that sausage – especially if you like it spicy!
Feeling tropical? Your Hawaiian pizza (I’m steering clear of the debate about pineapple on pizza) will work really well with a Riesling or Gewurztraminer as these two wines will highlight the flavour of not only the pineapple but also the ham or bacon or back bacon, while providing enough body to satisfy that tomato-based sauce, too.
If you go meatless on your pizza, you’ll want the body
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and crispness of a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc – you want to balance that sauce and add the body that you may find lacking due to the absence of meat.
If you prefer a creamy white sauce on your pizza, you’re going to need more power in your wine, so reach for a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc or a Meritage or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Here’s to a great season of friends, food, and – of course – local wine!
Please help keep this column current and relevant. Let me know what you would like to hear about and submit your questions to me at csfdanner@gmail.com or on Twitter @gr8grapz.
The 2nd annual In Honour of Calvin Blood Drive will be held Oct. 3 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Calvin Klassen-Parent is pictured here on his first day of school in September. He recently completed treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
In Honour of Calvin Blood Drive is Oct. 3
The family of Calvin Klassen-Parent is hosting a Community Blood Drive in honour of Calvin on Wednesday, October 3 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St.
The Kingsville family decided to host their second annual “In Honour of Calvin Blood Drive” because they understand the importance of blood donations firsthand, and October is Calvin’s birth month. He will be celebrating his 9th birthday.
Calvin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January 2015 at the age of 6. After 3-plus years of chemo, medications and surgeries, as well as many, many blood transfusions, he is now in grade 4 and has finished treatment.
“Without wonderful donors, Calvin would not be where he is today,” said Bonnie Coppola, Calvin’s mother. “We thank all of the past donors and future donors. Your donation makes such a huge difference in so many lives. We hope to see you at Calvin’s second annual blood drive!”
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Friendship Club members enjoy ever-popular Bingo
By Bonnie Dawson
The Wheatley & District Friendship Club meeting of September 19 began as usual with the singing of O Canada with Doreen Armstrong on piano. Happy Birthday was sung to Jr. Churchill and then the blessing was given.
Thanks to Pat and Jr. Churchill who were on lunch.
Lunch at the meetings will be conducted somewhat differently from now on. Rather than having those on lunch set up the tables and pour the tea or coffee, everything will be on one table and members will help themselves. Afterwards, members will take their cups, cutlery, plates, etc. and used napkins back to the table and to the trash. This change was made after discussions at the last board meeting. The board members were looking for ideas that perhaps would encourage more members to take their turn on lunch and they decided to try this.
The 50/50 winners were Tammy Krawchuk and Heather Vannieuwenburg.
Bingo, an ever popular pastime, was the entertainment for the afternoon. Thanks to Tammy Krawchuk for calling the numbers and to Linda Wigfield for checking the numbers and handing out the prizes.
The Bingo winners included Carol Roach, Doreen
Armstrong, Barb Siddall, Jean Brodie, Harold Dundas, Marg Franklin, Nancy Roach, Robert Lapsa, Pat Churchill, Heather Vannieuwenburg, Bob McKee, Mary Hairsine and Judy Harris.
The Friendship Club would like to welcome new members Donna and Bob Adams.
Thanks to Barb Siddall for becoming the club’s newest board member.
The Friendship Club thanks Homer Vandervecht for looking after pepper and welcomes Pearce Plato as of January as committee head of pepper.
The club would also like to thank Betty Vandervecht and Grace Getty for looking after the library and to welcome Audrey Ives as our
new librarian.
Janice Catton represents the club’s quilting group and the club thanks her as well.
Please remember the Friendship Club’s Fall Bazaar is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Baked goods will be needed.
Collections will be on Monday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Jean Brodie and Bonnie Dawson will be on lunch and Steve Morin will entertain.
There will be an executive meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
The meeting of Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. will feature donuts and Bingo. Marlene Wilkins and Tammy Krawchuk will be on lunch.
$3.86 million to replace water meters
(Continued from Front) is in having the town handle the billing. At present the meter reading and billing is handled by Essex Power.
There are about 8,500 residential meters and 400 large commercial meters in Leamington.
Belleau said that all of the equipment, including the batteries in each meter, will be warranteed for 20 years.
The project will be be paid for from two reserves funds.
Councillor John Jacobs expressed concern at the two per cent rate hike in water fees.
“Over 20 years, that’s astronomical.”
Director of infrastructure, Rob Sharon, said the rate is both to pay costs now and build funds to replace the system again in 20 years.
CODY LAVOIE
From Wheatley Public School to Leamington District Secondary to Delta State University. Cody graduated DSU with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, Major in Sport’s Management, minor in business. Cody graduated DSU Dean’s List, NCAA AllAmerican Athletic “Swimming” and NCAA All-American Academic. Cody was an Olympic Trials Finalist, Canadian Jr National Champion , multiple Provincial Champion, and represented Canada in Greece and Scotland at the International Youth Games where he was a multiple medalist. Cody was hired upon graduating, to manage the Dallas Swim Kids Training Facility in Dallas-Fort Worth. Proud parents Bob and Kathleen, sister Maddy, and grandparents Ken and Sandy and Jacques and Danielle, congratulate Cody on his achievements and wish him continued success in his journey. Cody would like to express his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the communities of Leamington and Wheatley for their support through the years. Also a special Thank You to the service clubs of Wheatley for helping “a small town boy, make a BIG SPLASH, in the world of swimming and in life”.
IN MEMORIAM
LynnLee SuSan Guyitt
September 26, 2016
It doesn’t take a special day To bring you to mind. For days without a thought of you Are very hard to find. Missing you forever. Love, Gram
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
MARION WILLIAMS
who passed away October 2, 1993 Like falling leaves, the years slip by But memories of you will never die. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through We will always love and remember you.
With love from your family
TH A NK YOU !
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Enns Plant Farm
Robert & Lois Konrad Speedprint MARATHON
Julie Konrad & Michael Brisbin
RACE LEVEL
Bob & Janet Dick
Chris King & Sons Construction Ltd. Chrissy Kelton
Dr. Derrick Beleutz Chiropractic
Dr. Mark Olivito & Associates
Eyes - Dr. Abby Jakob Optometrist
Machine & Manufacturing Gabriele Home Furnishing
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Effects Jose’s Bar & Grill Kehl
CARD OF THANKS HARRY KLASSEN
The family of the late Harry Klassen would like to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness shown during such a difficult time. We greatly appreciate all the cards, visits, meals, calls and flower & plant arrangements. Thank you to Reid Funeral Home for their guidance and compassion, and to Colasanti’s for the lovely Family Memorial Luncheon.
Talbot Street and east of town
Sun. Sept. 30: Worldwide Communion will be observed by Talbot Street Community United joining St. Luke’s United along the Bloomfield with Eric Skillings leading at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to join in this international sacrament.
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Sun. Oct. 7: Talbot Street congregation will again travel up the Bloomfield, this time for the joint Thanksgiving Sunday Service with Eric Skillings calling us to give thanks at 9:30 a.m. All welcome. Sun. Oct. 14: Finally it will be Talbot Street Community United’s turn to host the worship service at home at 3741 Talbot Trail (old # 3 Hwy) at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome to join in with us.
Sun. Oct. 28: Talbot Street Community Church’s Anniversary at 9:30 a.m.
Tues. Oct. 2: Kent Presbytery will meet at Erie Street United in Ridgetown.
Wednesdays starting October 3 and weekly until Christmas: Faith Talks will be held at the Charing Cross United Kitchen at 10 a.m.
Sat. Oct. 20: The Men’s Breakfast will be at Blenheim Baptist Church at 8 a.m. Freewill offering to support the Ridgetown Campus Chaplaincy Program.
Fri. Oct. 26: Yellow Perch Fish Fry at St. Luke’s 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets from Marjorie at 519-676-5641.
Please continue to remember the clients of the Wheatley Churches Food Bank with your financial and packaged food donations.
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We are keeping in our prayers, Dorothy Schoof, Jamie Armstrong, Florence, Clarence J., Tom, Jon, and Terry Shanks.
Community wedding anniversary best wishes are extended to Nicole Jackson and Tom Meyor for September 30 and to Margaret and Alfred Authier coming up on October 15.
Madeline and Terry Shanks raised bail for a one-day pass for Madeline’s mom, Margaret Dodman, to get sprung from hospital in Chatham just long enough to celebrate her 94th birthday with family and friends. Congratulations and many more, Margaret.
Happy Birthday to Barbara (Baldwin) Klassen who came down with Paul and children to celebrate with her parents Jeannie and Gord. Aunt Janet Leppek, cousin Tracey Major and other family members also attended.
Ryekin Jackson recently visited his grandparents, Tim and Judy.
Wrandumb Thots
Have you ever been driving after dark and noticed a vehicle coming up behind you whose front lights scared the wits out of you because of their shape? The engineers/designers must be creating these weird shapes deliberately as a power play.
The other night on the 401 coming home from London about midnight, I could have sworn I was being tailed by the Tasmanian devil. The angry eyeballs turned inward and the
lines of the tiny lights even had nasty-looking bends in their lower eyelids. Some cars have almost amusing ones, but some are so menacing that it makes me check my gas supply in terror in case I should run out of fuel. I have never noticed any ads for specific makes or models of cars showing or advertising their vehicles’ after-dark eye outlines. If you were shown the design ahead of time, would you knowingly pick a threatening set of car eyeballs or a gentle doe-eyed pair? Have you bought a car after specifically checking out its evening orbs? Or would you even care? Might the wrong shape of your front lights maybe get you unintentionally involved in a case of nighttime road rage? Or cause the police to tail you for being suspicious-looking?
I don’t even know what our car’s ocular designs are, but I will never stop at night out in the wilderness to check them out.
Collins Barrow top fundraising team at Terry Fox Run
The top fundraising team at the Kingsville Terry Fox Run was the team from Collins Barrow Leamington LLP, organized by Marissa Stein. The team successfully raised $3,980 (cash and online) this year at the Run held on Sunday, September 16 at Lakeside Park. The Run raised a total of $12,550.
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business news
Municipality of Leamington launches new municipal website
The Municipality of Leamington has launched a new municipal website. The website, which retains the address www.leamington.ca, was redesigned to make access to municipal information and services easier, and to improve communication, community engagement and accessibility.
The new website simplifies the user experience with a clean, simple homepage, easier navigation and improved functionality. These changes were driven by the needs and input of residents, businesses, investors and visitors. “Council and administration are committed to continually improving communication between the Municipality and its citizens, and the launch of the new, improved Municipal website represents another step in that direction,” noted Mayor John Paterson.
New features of the website include:
• Improved navigation and search.
• Quick link access to report an issue through CityWorks.
• Responsive design for compatibility with all screen sizes and mobile devices.
• An interactive events calendar with the ability to subscribe.
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance.
• Translation feature allowing any page to be translated into most world languages.
• A searchable Parks, Trails and Facilities Directory. The municipality wants to know what you think. The community is encouraged to visit the new website and provide feedback using the Feedback button on the right-hand side of each webpage.
Business Profile
Almost 50 Years Later
Carrying on the family business
When Dorothy Foster opened Modrigal Ladies Wear store at 26 Talbot Street East in 1970, little did she know that some 48 years later, she’d still be involved in the retail clothing industry.
After a couple of years of success in her own right, she talked her husband, Fred into opening a shop of his own, right next door.
“I had to twist his arm, but once he got started, there was no stopping him,” she said.
Fred Foster launched The Abbey in 1972 and the two businesses ran side-by-side for many years, enjoying the heyday of the 1970s in downtown Leamington.
Whether it’s simple alterations or major suit and blazer rebuilds, David promises the best service, from seamstresses to master tailors.
“Having such a great group of trades allows us to do in-store, online and corporate sales and we stand behind every garment that leaves The Abbey.
The Abbey prides itself on building long lasting relationships with their customers, vendors and trades, which allows them to track your dimensions over time and consistently hit that perfect cut and perfect fit. That way if they receive a hot call-in or online order, the garment can be altered and ready for you in a timely and accurate manner.
hit that perfect cut and
Fred also dabbled in the men’s wear business in Chatham before selling the business after more than 20 years.
Dorothy and Fred’s son, David, re-established The Abbey in 2014 at 29 Talbot Street West, after a 25-year career in architectural and structural design.
“That’s how we are able to take care of our local clients and our online clients from across North America and into Europe,” he said.
The early days of The Abbey and Modrigal offered David valuable experience in watching his parents deal with customers, suppliers and other retailers.
He carries with him extensive experience in retail that dates all the way back to that 1972 opening of the Abbey.
David Foster, known to his friends as “Owie”, has long been a proponent of downtown Leamington’s shops and stores, citing the history behind all of the retail merchants in the area.
“We lived through some great years in Leamington’s downtown core,” he said. Some of his fondest memories include Leamington’s Centennial celebration, when they decorated the storefronts specifically for the centennial.
“That summer of 1974 was a great summer. We had everything in red and white,” he recalls.
Sidewalk sales were a big part of every summer as Modrigal and the Abbey grew into successful businesses.
“At The Abbey, we prize comfort and superior Men’s clothing over throw-away fashions,” he says. That’s long been the Foster motto. Consistent size, quality and design will carry them into the future as his late father’s dream continues.
David tries his best to carry on his father’s legacy with top-notch sales and service.
Visit The Abbey today for top quality men’s fashions and service that’s secondto-none.
Did you get your CK Voter ID card?
Voter Identification Number (VIN) cards have been mailed to Chatham-Kent residents who have registered or are on the voter’s list.
The cards contain each eligible elector’s name and address and are used during online voting, advance polls and on Election Day.
Electors should check to make sure the information on their card is correct.
If it isn’t, they need to complete and sign an EL 15 (Application to Amend the Voter’s List) that is available on the municipal website (www.chatham-kent.ca/local-government/municipal-elections) or at any municipal service centre. The completed forms need to be returned, in-person, to the service centre, accompanied by ID.
Election staff will process changes and provide an updated VIN card. Updated VIN cards can be issued through email; however, any new VIN card applications must be done in person for voter identity verification purposes.
Anyone who does not receive a VIN card by September 28 should visit their closest municipal centre and complete the EL15 form to have one issued.
Online voting begins October 1 at 10 a.m. and ends October 14 at 10 p.m.
Advance polls will be held October 11, 12 and 13 – times and locations can be found online at www.ckelection.com
Election Day is Monday, October 22, 2018. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Error on CK Voter Information Cards: online voting period extended
An error in printing Chatham-Kent’s voter information cards has resulted in the municipality extending the period for online voting in next month’s municipal election.
The cards being distributed through Canada Post correctly indicated the dates of the internet voting, but the day of the week preceding those dates are inaccurate. October 1st is actually a Monday (VIN cards say it is a Tuesday), while October 14 is a Sunday (VIN cards say it is a Monday).
In order to minimize any confusion these cards may cause with electors, the municipality will make internet voting available for the longest time that could be possibly interpreted from the cards.
As a result, online voting will begin Monday, October 1 at 10 a.m. and will close Monday, October 15 at 10 p.m.
How do I vote in the Oct. 22 Municipal Election?
In Leamington:
Voting will be conducted by internet and telephone between Friday, October 12 at 8:30 a.m. and Monday, October 22 at 8 p.m.
Every elector on the Voters List will receive a Voter Information Letter with voting instructions and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you receive more than one PIN it is because your name appeared on the Voters List more than once. This rare situation may occur if you have recently moved and are enumerated in both locations or you own property and are the registered resident at both locations.
You are only permitted to vote once in a municipality and you should only cast a vote using the PIN associated with your primary place of residence. Notify the Election Official of the additional PIN and they will disable this PIN, rendering it unusable for the election.
Election officials will be present at the following institutions on Election Day to assist with voting:
• 175 Talbot Street East – Leamington Sun Parlour Home
• 1 Henry Avenue – Leamington Court
• 22, 28 Garrison Avenue – Leamington Mennonite Home
• 24 Franklin Avenue – Franklin Gardens
• 119 Robson Road – Erie Glen Manor
There will also be Voter Help Centres located at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex at 249 Sherk Street (3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 15-19) and Leamington Municipal Office at 111 Erie Street North, starting on Friday, Oct. 12 and running every day until Oct. 22 with varying hours.
If you are unable to leave your home to vote, you can choose to request a home visit if: • you are unable to attend a Voter Help Centre because of a disability
• you are unable to read or write
• you are someone who requires assistance due to a disability. To request a home visit, contact the Municipality of Leamington by calling 519-326-5761. If your request for
a home visit is granted, two duly sworn election officials will bring a computer tablet to your home to assist you in voting.
In Chatham-Kent:
In Chatham-Kent, electors will be going to one of the two dozen polls across Chatham-Kent. A total of 300 workers and standby workers will collect and tabulate results. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, October 22.
This year voters may also use internet voting.
Advance Polls (Paper Ballot):
• Thursday, October 11, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Friday, October 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Internet Voting:
• Monday, October 1 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, October 14 at 10 p.m.
Election Day (Paper Ballot)
• Monday, October 22 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Ward 1 - West Kent
Advance Poll
• Tilbury Municipal Office, 17 Superior Street, Tilbury Election Day
• Merlin Community Hall, 150 Aberdeen Street, Merlin
• Tilbury & District Memorial Community Centre, 49 Bond Avenue, Tilbury
• Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot Street West, Wheatley
Chatham-Kent Ward 1 or West Kent, which includes the Wheatley, Romney, Merlin and Tilbury areas, is electing two councillors. There are five candidates vying for the two seats.
Chatham-Kent consists of six wards – West Kent (Ward 1), South Kent (Ward 2), East Kent (Ward 3), North Kent (Ward 4), Wallaceburg (Ward 5) and Chatham (Ward 6). Each area elects councillors to represent each ward and electors in all wards vote for a mayor at large.
CONTEST DETAILS:
· You will find the answers to the following questions in this week’s issue of the Sun-Journal.
· Submit your answers to sun@southpointsun.ca or drop o your answers at our o ce at 194 Talbot Street East, Unit 5 in Leamington and be sure to include your name and contact information.
· Entries must be received no later than Monday, October 1 at 12pm
· Of all the correct entries submitted, one winner* will be randomly chosen. (*You will not be eligible to win if you have previously won a Sun-Journal contest in the last 6 months.)
THIS WEEK’S QUESTIONS:
1. When will a Blood Drive be held in honour of Calvin Klassen-Parent?
2. How much money was raised at the First Annual Froesy’s Show & Shine that will be donated to Ronald McDonald House?
3. Where will the Ruthven Apple Festival take place on September 29-30?
Congratulations to last week’s winner Jennifer Vriesacker
4. Which team won the Leamington Mixed Ball League tournament?
5. Who scored the Wheatley Sharks overtime goal in their win over Mooretown on September 19th?
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Committee members for Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer include Jennifer Langeman, Trudy Weber, Dina Read and Deb Jones Chambers. (Sun-Journal Photos)
Before the Taking Steps Against Cancer run/walk began, breast cancer survivors were honored in a special ceremony. They are pictured with Leamington mayor John Paterson.
Admirers
nual Froesey’s Show & Shine at the Leamington Lebanese Club Sunday, Sept.
Photos)
39th Annual Ruthven Apple Festival
Saturday, Sept. 29 & Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
8am - 10am Breakfast at Colasanti’s Restaurant 9am - 6pm Vendors and Children’s game and inflatable’s rides open
10:30am Ruthven Apple Festival Parade (Hamlet of Ruthven)
12:30 - 5:30pm Entertainment
11:30am - Opening Ceremonies at the festival main 12:30pm stage area (Includes Apple Peeling contest and welcome from dignitaries)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
9am - 5pm Vendors and Children’s games and inflatable’s rides open
12noon - 5:30pm Entertainment
10am - 4pm Apple Festival Car Show located at A&S Storage location (next to Colasanti’s) Registration for those with cars starts at 9am
SATURDAY,
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
12:30pm - 1:30pm Johnny and the Lawmen 1:30pm - 2:30pm Justin Latam - Pop/Rock
2:30pm - 3:30pm Crystal Gage - Country 3:30pm - 4:30pm Norm Ackland Jr - Elvis 4:30pm - 5:30pm Killer Goose Band – Classic Rock
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
1:30pm - 2:30pm Belly Dance Essex
2:30pm - 3:30pm Last Minute - Rock
12 noon - 1:30pm Dale Butler Band - Folk/popular
3:30pm - 4:30pm Norm Ackland Jr - Elvis 4:30pm - 5:30pm Rio Michaels Trio – Pop/Rock
Students from Wheatley Area Public School enjoyed the many attractions at the International Plowing Match held Sept. 18 - 22 in Pain Court.
TOP LEFT: Natalie Edwards.
TOP RIGHT: Arron Stein, Maycie M., Alexa Thiele, Cameron Snoek, Jack Williams and Ethan Derikx
AT LEFT: Cameron Snoek, Harmony Wood, Maycie Martineau.
AT RIGHT: Emma Brown, Mason Dault, Bella Pannunzio.
William Dick
A resident of Leamington, William (Bill) Dick passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Leamington Mennonite Home, at the age of 92.
Richard
G. Crosby
News of the pews
“A New Attitude”
The congregation at Wheatley United Church thanks Bob and Bonnie Dawson for their message and their music at the Sept. 16 worship service, and John Cats who was worship leader on Sept. 23.
Loving husband of Agnes Dick (nee Enns) for 70 years. He was born in East Zorra Twp. (Kitchener), Ontario, and was the son of the late John Dick and Maria Wiens. Dear father of Anne and Gerry Klassen, Ruth and John Howling, Wendy Dick, Bill and Donna Dick. Proud grandfather to Darren (Kelley) Klassen, Bryce (Miranda) Klassen, Kelly Howling (Trevor), William Howling, Jennifer denHartigh, Andy (Sarah) Dick. Great-grandfather to Kirra, Delaney and Van Klassen.
Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631).
A Funeral Service celebrating Bill’s life was held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.
Memorial donations to Leamington Mennonite Home or the Leamington United Mennonite Church would be appreciated by the family.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
The Wheatley Horticultural Society Presents “WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED AND NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEES”. Wednesday, September 26, upstairs Wheatley Legion, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Mark Loop, a Wheatley resident and bee-keeper. Come out and learn some valuable information about bees. Are they on the decline? What can you do to help? Enjoy the social aspect of our fabulous Wheatley Horticultural Society and partake with us afterwards downstairs at the Legion. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT - Chatham-Kent
Ward 1. Meet the candidates for CK municipal council: Mark Authier, Jordan Dell, Bryon Fluker, Melissa Harrigan, Mark Pastorius. Listen to their plan for the area and ask questions important to West Kent (Wheatley, Tilbury, Merlin) on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion, 27 Erie St. N.
SEPTEMBER 29
AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church’s Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber. Homemade baked goods (also low sugar and gluten free items), handmade crafts, Penny Sale, raffles, lunch café, free coffee and tea, used children’s books with proceeds going to children’s charities, and more. Hosted by Visitation Parish Catholic Women’s League.
WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER - 2616 County Road 27, South Woodslee Saturday, September 29, 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults $16, children 6-12 years $7, all takeouts $16. Call 519-975-2461 for further information.
Richard G. Crosby passed away peacefully after spending three days with his family. His priorities in life were his love for Jesus, his love for his wife and his love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Richard was well educated with two degrees in business (BBA, MBA) and a Masters in Theology. He worked for 38 years at Ford Motor Company and another 20 years as a lay minister in the Lutheran Church.
He was the beloved husband of Carol for 65 years, adored father of Kim (Dave), Karen (John), Ross (Kim), Joe (Lynn) and Paul, respected grandfather of Dennis, (Haley), Laila (Vern), John and Richie, Phil (Cara), Nick (Madison), Christian and Jaclyn, Stephen (Melissa), Daniel (Alyson), Jonathan (deceased) and Joseph. He had nine great-grandchildren, Olivia, Crosby and Malcolm, Aria, Luca, Cole and Ella, Aurora, Oliver and Leo. That makes another baseball team!
He was an amazing athlete who played baseball, basketball, football and golf. When Carol and Richard lived on Chelsea Street in Windsor, he told everyone he lived between his two “holy/holey” places – Gethsemane Lutheran Church and Essex Golf and Country Club. He was a great man and will be sorely missed.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-3262631) on Sunday and on Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service celebrating Richard’s life at 11 a.m. Cremation.
Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
John Cats will be leading worship on Sept. 30 His message is entitled “A New Attitude.” John will share an acronym for the word “attitude”.
Thank you to the September ushers for their service. The congregants look forward to Shannon Hyatt and Pam Pulley ushering on Sunday as we say farewell to September.
A reminder to Council members: Council meets on Thurs. Sept. 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Keep in mind when you are shopping to pick up school supplies etc. for filling the Operation Christmas Child boxes, which will be arriving soon. These boxes are packed with supplies and sent to children in need around the world.
Does Wheatley United have any home cooks who enjoy cooking and sharing in the fruits of their labour?
The church’s Suppertime program, a free monthly community meal offered to those in need and to those who enjoy the opportunity to share a meal in fellowship, is in need of a cook. Give Suzanne a call at 519-8254392 for more information.
Wheatley United Church contact information: office 519-825-4157, email wheatleyunited@bellnet.ca, website www.wheatleyuc.com
ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will have its final meeting of 2018 on Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Please bring colony stats or call Paul with your numbers if unable to attend. Numbers are important to assist associated groups help these endangered members of the swallow family. The public is welcome. More info: Paul 519-738-3467.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 30
FALL SOUP & SALAD DINNER on Sunday, September 30 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Pulled pork or Halal hotdog, vegetarian cabbage soup, seasoned potatoes, beverage. Freewill offering. All are welcome. More info: 519-326-3111.
JOIN LIFE CHAIN on Sunday, September 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Leamington (Erie & Talbot), Kingsville (Main & Division), Harrow (King at Queen), Essex (Talbot at Arthur), Belle River (Notre Dame at Dupuis) , Amherstburg (Sandwich at Pickering), Tecumseh (Lesperance & Tecumseh E.), Windsor (Tecumseh E., front of Met Hospital). Inquiries: Right to Life 519-322-1062 or 519-9697555.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
SECC PRESENTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING – an information session with Pascale Colucci of the Walk For Freedom Windsor-Essex team on Tuesday, October 2 at 1:30 p.m. at South Essex Community Council (ADP Room), 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. RSVP to Tammy by Oct. 1 at tcobby@ secc.on.ca or 519-326-8629 ext. 333.
Community CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App.
FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, October 3 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. and Thursday, October 4 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Learn how to improve your circulation and balance, increase strength, reduce stress, and focus on the well-being of body and mind through Taoist Tai Chi. Info: 519-255-9744 or windsor@taoist. org. Demo video at www.taoist.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
FALL RUMMAGE SALE - Friday, October 19, 9:00 a.n. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Stop by and browse - there’s something for everyone!
TILBURY LEISURE CENTRE FALL BAZAAR - Friday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10 Canal Street West, Tilbury, 519-682-1020. Grocery Boxes, Raffles, Country Store, baked goods and crafts for sale.
GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - for anyone who is grieving loss - at Knox Presbyterian Church - Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. There is no fee for this program.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion. Membership is $5. Come out and get involved. All are welcome.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
FALL RUMMAGE SALE Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Fall and winter clothing, household goods, books, toys, puzzles and assorted treasures.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
LIVING SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY presented by Andy Berthiaume of the Alzheimer Society, Thursday, October 18 at South Essex Community Council, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington, 5:30 p.m. RSVP to Paige by October 10 at 519-326-8629 ext. 299 or pfrankfurth@.secc.on.ca
TO ALLOW FOR RENOVATIONS IN OUR EXISTING BRANCH, THE ESSEX COUNTY LIBRARY LEAMINGTON BRANCH will be closed until Sunday, September 30. During that time, we will be moving to a temporary location at 230 Erie Street South that opens October 1st. Branch hours will be unchanged. If you have borrowed materials outstanding, please return them to the Erie Street location after September 27.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
LEAMINGTON HALF CENTURY CENTRE BUS TRIP AND SHOW in Petrolia. Starbright Christmas will be presented on Saturday, November 24. Seats must be reserved before October 5, please call 519326-2521 to request tickets. Payment will be due one month before the show dates. The cost is $85 which includes bus and show. Lunch will be extra.
LMHS honours Iacobelli Family with First Families Award
By C. Scott Holland
The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society has announced the 2018 winners of their 21st annual Heritage Awards. The winner in the category of Heritage or Historic First Families is the Onorio (Henry) and Lina Iacobelli family.
The family’s company is Sun-Brite Foods Inc., which is a familiar name not only here in Southern Ontario but also across Canada. Its success is due to the business acumen of founder and president Henry Iacobelli and his wife Lina and their family.
Henry was born in the town of Casalvieri in Lazio, Italy, and immigrated to Windsor with his family in 1954. His parents sought formal educations for their children to ensure they would have their choice of careers. Henry utilized his knowledge of agriculture and technology, and pursued the booming agricultural technology industry of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
After graduating from a technical school in Detroit, Henry accepted a job as an equipment service manager at Canadian Canners. But he soon found that the job took him too far away from his young family.
In 1973, a small canning factory was up for sale and Henry and his wife Lina, along with another partner, bought the plant. They called it Sun-Brite to reflect the freshness of its products.
It became a hands-on family operation. Lina peeled tomatoes beside their workers, while Henry worked in the factory.
During that first year of production they packed nearly 900 tons of tomatoes from 60 acres of land. Soon the company would be capable of processing tomatoes from truck to can in about 30 to 45 minutes, and that, Henry claims, is why their products are among the freshest in all of Canada.
The advancement was attributed to modernizing the plant, which aided in making the transition from truck to can quicker and more efficient. One of the advancements was a steam peeling process. Henry claims this is the key to producing the freshest products in all of Canada.
Today the factory processes 200,000 tons from 4,000 acres, making Sun-Brite Canada’s largest independent producer of canned tomatoes and tomato products. On a typical day the plant can produce 80,000 cases of tomato products. Its original 5,000 square foot facility has now been expanded to 240,000 square feet.
The company has been operating since 1973 and produces a wide range of high-quality products like pasta sauces, canned tomatoes, condiments and beans, and includes the brand names Primo and Unico under its umbrella. In 1997, Sun-Brite acquired Unico Inc., Canada’s leading brand of Mediterranean products, which has been in existence since 1917. Its Concord, ON, facility occupies 270,000 square feet.
In 2006, Sun-Brite acquired Primo Foods, adding a significant portfolio of brands to the company. It provides Canadian families with everyday conve-
niences. Located in Toronto, Primo’s pasta manufacturing facility occupies 200,000 square feet.
All three companies are exclusively owned by the Iacobelli family and are run by Henry’s son, John, who retains the title of CEO and manages the business’s day-to-day operations.
In addition to their successful businesses, the Iacobellis have also made significant philanthropic contributions to the community including a $1 million donation to the Erie Shores Campus of the Hospice of Windsor and the naming rights for one of the twin ice pads at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Prior to that, the family sponsored the ice pad at the old Leamington Arena since the mid-1990s. They have also made generous contributions to St. Michael’s Church, Erie Shores HealthCare and numerous additional community events and fundraisers.
The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society will hold its 21st annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Roma Club on Friday, November 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. with meal commencing at 7 p.m. Tickets ($35 per person) for the event can be purchased by contacting Paul Bunnett-Jones at pbunnettjones@cogeco.ca or 519322-6340.
Turkey draws this Saturday at Wheatley Legion
WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324
Jan Watson
With 6 wins, Larry Evoy, Julie Reid and Steve Clements led the 17 players who shot Fun Darts on September 14 at Wheatley Legion. Richard Howe, Bonnie Evoy and Sherry Decaluwe, with 5 wins, tied with Patricia Suy, Mary Robinson and Velma Hope. Mike Simpson, Mabel McKee and Marcelle Chittle won 3 games. And tied with a game each were April Simpson, Garry Hope and Nikole Clements – Tim Moore and Rosemary Duquette. Ladies doubling out were Sherry 3, Mary 3, Patricia 2 and Nikole 1. Way to go, Garry, with a 168 and a 140!
Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. Julie Reid won twice at the Meat Draws that were once again run by yours truly on September 15. The other winners were Mabel McKee, Donna Maldeis, Jane Pursel, Dick Whittle, Kellie Adamson, Doug Miller, Darlene Dundas and Mary Robinson. Jerry Sovie won the 50/50 draw.
Join us at the Meat Draws this Saturday Sepember 29. The draws will consist of 9 turkeys for Thanksgiving plus the 2 fishery gift certificates.
Legion Week has come and gone and Wheatley Legion thanks all those who attended the Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast and the Murray Reid Memorial Golf Tournament and Steak Dinner on Sunday, those who hosted the grades 7/8 students from Wheatley, East Mersea and Gore Hill on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and those who attended the General Meeting on Wednesday, the Appreciation Night on Thursday, the Poor Boys Lunch on Friday and the sell-out Fish Fry on Saturday.
The Branch appreciates your interest and support.
Wheatley Legion welcomes new member Roger Dundas who was initiated at the General Meeting on Wednesday.
The Branch also congratulates 3 area students who were chosen to receive Legion bursaries – Morgan Brown, Emily Hyatt and Alex McWilliam. We wish you success in your further education.
The Branch will remain open on Monday evenings starting now to accommodate local sports teams and others. We realize that many of the players, especially the ladies, don’t like to come in as they have “helmet head”. So you are welcome to come in ball cap and all! This is on a trial basis so plan to stop in and make this worthwhile for all.
Our Early Bird Membership Campaign is now in full swing. Pay your dues by November 30 and receive a chance to win your 2019 dues free! Information and sign-up sheets are now on the Sports bulletin board for coming up Zone Tournaments for cribbage, darts, euchre and 8-ball.
Coming up… September 29 Ladies Auxiliary Pie Bake Sale… October 13 Birthday Bash featuring South River Slim… October 18 Seniors Dinner featuring Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. October 21 Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast… October 31 Tiny Tots Halloween Walk.
Onorio (Henry) and Lina Iacobelli
Easy Listening Classical Concert
fundraiser will benefit The Bank Theatre
The Easy Listening Classical Concert, a benefit for The Bank Theatre, will take place offsite at Knox Presbyterian Church (58 Erie St. S., Leamington), on Sunday, September 30 at 3 p.m. This concert will have classical music lovers on the edge of their seats throughout the program.
“Each September for the past 5 years, classical music lovers have enjoyed a variety of classical offerings, in a multitude of stylings,” said Barbara Martens, producer of the event, Board Member and Past Chair of The Bank Theatre Fundraising Committee. “Concerts have ranged from female opera singers, to flute, piano, organ and harp combinations, to an eclectic concert featuring a broad interpretation of classical music ranging from traditional-classical to liberal-popular. This concert will be yet another shining example of the classical talents we have in our midst.”
This year’s concert is divided into three segments.
Soprano Joanna Novosedlik, accompanied by Michael Oddy, will thrill with her clear, lyrical voice. Joanna sings with the County Classic Chorale and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Michael is the rehearsal accompanist and collaborative pianist for the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Secondly, the Soli Deo Gloria Singers, a local chamber choir under the direction of Nancy Dyck, will delight with such favourites as the Swahili (African) adaptation of “The Lord’s Prayer” featuring soloist Matthew Suta and Wesley
Shuttleworth on percussion, as well as the spiritual “Jacob’s Ladder” accompanied by Ben Broll on soprano sax.
The third and final segment will begin with two solos on alto sax performed by Ben Broll featuring a traditional Aria and the modern piece “The Good Girl.” Leamington-born and now based in Windsor, Ben teaches saxophone, was the section leader with the University of Windsor Wind Ensemble, and has played for 15 years.
Burlington native guest baritone Mischa Aravena, who excited attendees at the “Some Like It Hot” gala presented by The Bank Theatre last spring, will conclude the afternoon. His segment will include the much-loved “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, and popular numbers “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” and “Luck Be A Lady Tonight.” Mischa is a graduate of the University of Windsor and University of Houston and his credits include training, singing and acting on the Stratford Festival of Canada stage among others.
Well-known, accomplished, classically trained Leamington pianist Helen
Brown will accompany Ben Broll, the chamber choir and Mischa Aravena, and has been involved in this event for 5 years.
Classical concert lovers are urged to get tickets early. Tickets are $15 and are available at Wharram’s Jewellery Ltd., 21 Talbot St. W. in Leamington, online at classicalconcert.bpt.me, or by calling the ticket hotline 519-326-8805. If the concert is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door beginning at 2:30 p.m. September 30. For more information visit www.banktheatre.com
Library moving to temporary location
To allow for renovations at Leamington Library, the branch will be closed from Sunday, October 7 to Sunday, October 14.
During that time, library staff will be moving to a temporary location at 230 Erie St. S.
The library will reopen at the temporary location on Monday, October 15. Branch hours will remain the same.
Patrons who have borrowed materials are asked to return them to the Erie Street location after October 12.
THE BANK THEATRE & THE BRIDGE PRESENT: LOCAL TALENT NIGHT
Youth ages 14-24 only - Wednesday, September 26 at The Bridge, Sherk St. Leamington 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
INTRODUCING LEAMINGTON’S FIRST NIGHT MARKET ART IN THE PARKETTE
Local artists and artisans come together under the stars for one night only! Hosted in conjunction with Culture Days, the Leamington Arts Centre, the Leamington BIA, The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place and the Municipality of Leamington. Enjoy live & local art and music off of Leamington’s newly revitalized Mill St. or join us in the Leamington Arts Centre gallery for local wine, food, and local art. Musicians - Justin Latam, Rick & Mae, Doug Biekx, William Hawksworth, Levi Morrison, Dale Butler & Friends. Friday, September 28, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 72 Talbot St., Leamington. Admission is free!
EASY LISTENING CLASSICAL CONCERT
Featuring 3 soloists and a chamber choir! Performers: Mischa Aravena, Nancy Dyck, Ben Broll, Helen Brown, Michael Joseph Oddy, Joanna Novosedlik. Stratford Festival singer actor Mischa Aravena will perform favourites “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen and “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” among others. Stratford Festival singer actor Mischa Aravena will perform favourites “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen and “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” among others. Sunday, September 30 - Doors: 2:30 p.m. Concert: 3:00 p.m. OFFSITE - Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Tickets $15 and available online https://classicalconcert.bpt. me or Wharram’s Jewellers
MEETINGS
The Bank Theatre Board Meeting Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. - Enter at back stage door or accessible side door. Membership $5. All welcome!
DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
ART IN THE PARKETTE - ARTISANS WANTED!!
Introducing Leamington’s first night market - Art in the Parkette. Local artists and artisans come together under the stars for one night only! Hosted in conjunction with Culture Days, the LAC, the Uptown BIA, the Bank Theatre and the Municipality of Leamington enjoy live & local art and music and join us in the LAC gallery for local wine, food, and art as we celebrate and host opening receptions for the current exhibits.
CORKS & CANVAS: wine & paint night
Friday October 19, 7pm. Drink Creatively! Perfect date night or ladies night out! Single Ticket $49 or 2 for $89. Each ticket includes: guided art instruction, all art supplies, wine, coffee, tea and finger foods. Purchase tickets in advance by phone, in person at the gallery or online at: www.leamingtonartscentre. com. Sponsored by the Leamington BIA.
ADULT OPEN ART STUDIO including Mosaics
Fee: $10. Time: Every 2nd Saturday of the month 1:00-3:00pm October 13, November 10, December 8 Materials: Bring your own supplies or Purchase from LAC Shop, LAC members get 10% off art supplies, all day, everyday! Registration Required. Call or visit our website.
KIDS FALL ART CLASSES: Saturday Mornings
Fee: $45+$10 material fee. Time: 10am-12pm. Ages: 7-12
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Dale’s Friday Coffee House October 26 - 11th Season 84th show! Local up and coming performers to touring musicians. Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. *The Bank Theatre 10 Erie St. S. Leamington* Admission - pass the hat. Upcoming DFCH - November 23 at The Bank TheatreDecember 21 at Knox Presbyterian Church
VOLUNTEERS
LOVE TO VOLUNTEER? Join our growing team of the best volunteers on the planet! Membership $5. Visit our website to learn more.
RENOVATIONS
During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com
NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1
JODY RAFFOUL CD RELEASE
Concert with band & special guest Billy Raffoul. Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1 - Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. - Saturday, December 1 - Doors 1:00 p.m. Show 2:00 p.m. Tickets $35 includes CD (a decade in the making) Online NOW https://jodyraffoul.bpt.me
AUDITION CALL
HEY JINGLE (a kids’ Christmas musical) - Directed by Janice Founk and Mary Kraus. Children Grades 1-8 who like to sing and dance & be on stage. Rehearsals Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. beginning November 1. Show times: Friday, December 7, Saturday, December 8. Limited space. Call to register now: Janice Founk - 519-3264291or Mary Kraus 519-819-1326.
All of us at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place are delighted and honoured to be recognized as a finalist for the 2018 24TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS by the Leamington Chamber in the “WARM WELCOME” category!! Congratulations to all finalists and THANK YOU Leamington Chamber & Judges!
Overholt, the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion’s last surviving WWII veteran, discusses his wartime experiences
Church Directory
ANGLICAN
St. John The Evangelist
60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am BAPTIST
First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-5491
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley
519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Sunday Worship 10:00 am
CONGREGATIONALIST
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994 Sunday Worship 11 am
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
LUTHERAN
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am Deer Run Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington
www.deerrun.church 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services
9:00 am (German), 10:30 am and 11:45 am (English Services)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 10 am
Meadow Brook Church 219 Talbot Street East Leamington 519-326-3605
2 Sunday Worship Services 9 am and 11 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington Pastor Dave Bretzlaff 519-819-1590
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Spanish Service Sunday 6 pm
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
LakePoint Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11:15 am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
English/Spanish 6:30 pm
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel
6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
Leamington’s Bob McKee reveals two Prisoner of War post cards sent from his grandfather to his father in 1916 during a visit to the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion from 56 Gore Hill Public School Grade 7 and 8 students. McKee also offered up close looks of his father’s ‘dog tags’ from WWII while sharing his own experiences with the Royal Canadian Navy starting in 1959.
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Church
29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass 5:00 pm
Sunday Masses 8 am and 10 am 10:30 am Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament - Wheatley
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English) SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street
Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church
9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138
Sunday Services at 9:30 am
Wheatley United Church
59 Talbot St. W., Wheatley ON 519-825-4157
Sunday Services at 10:30 am
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda
2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352
Sunday Service 10:30 am
Third school welcomed to Legion Week
By Bryan Jessop
The objective of awareness for youth on the importance of Canadian military service has taken another step forward for both Wheatley and Leamington.
The Wheatley branch of the Royal Canadian Legion welcomed another school for this year’s Legion Week activities, bringing in Grade 7 and 8 classes from Gore Hill Public School as well as Wheatley Area Public School and East Mersea Public School to learn about potential careers in the armed forces and of the sacrifices made to preserve freedom in Canada. A WAPS group paid its annual visit Tuesday, Sept. 18 with a gathering from East Mersea meeting in the main floor lounge the next day. For the first time, Gore Hill pupils made the short trip to Branch 324 for Legion Week on Thursday, Sept. 20.
“It’s important for the kids to see and hear these things,” Gore Hill Grade 7/8 teacher Bill Nolin said of the vocal presentations made to students by local veterans and Wheatley Legion members. “This is a quiet group, so I was glad to see the RCMP get them engaged with the stories being told to them. It was also nice to see them take such an interest in the artifacts displayed here.”
Nolin — who attended the Legion gathering with fellow Grade 7/8 teacher Trevor Stanley — referred to an appearance by retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Dave Watts of Windsor, who has also appeared in previous Wheatley Legion Remembrance Day ceremonies on behalf of the RCMP. Watts, who noted that the Mounties are actually a paramilitary organization, pointed out that Canada is home to 750,000 current and retired Canadian armed forces and RCMP personnel and another 100,000 in regular and reserve forces. In his 35 years of service, Watts has served as the bodyguard for two Canadian Prime Ministers, has met two U.S. presidents, testified in a war crimes trial in the 1980s and has served as Windsor’s Commander of the National Security Team.
“When I say that the RCMP is an adventure, it really is,” he said. “No two days are the same. If I could go back 40 years and have the choice of doing it all again, I would. I went out with a smile on my face just like I had the day I signed up.”
“It’s important for the kids to see and hear these things.”
— Bill Nolin
The three school groups heard from Wheatley Legion padre Dave Derbyshire, historian Bill Siddall and other speakers including Branch 324’s last WWII veteran Bert Overholt. Others who addressed the student visitors and their teachers included Korean War veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace, retired Royal Canadian Air Force member Grant Bowman, retired navy, air force and army serviceman Bob McKee, Watts and Branch 324 president Bill Robertson. Robertson, who graduated from Gore Hill in 1964, was an air traffic controller with the RCAF in the late ’60s. While speaking to students, he encouraged them to consider pursuing careers in the Canadian armed forces.
“Any job available on the civilian street is available in the military, “ he noted. “I’ve never regretted a day of it.”
While addressing his young groups of guests, Robertson described the main objectives of Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country, including the support of veterans and their dependents, arranging support and services for senior citizens and promoting youth programs. He also described the Legion as a crucial place for veterans to gather and share experiences with one another and in Wheatley, a central hub for meetings and community events.
This year’s Legion Week included a Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast to start things off Sunday, Sept. 16, followed by a Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night the following Thursday and mixed darts on Friday evening. A Poor Boy Lunch was also held on Friday with meat draws and a fish fry on Saturday, Sept. 22.
To honour the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day — the day WWI officially ended — Legions across Canada will be asking their respective communities’ churches to chime their bells 100 times at sunset while residents will be encouraged to gather at cenotaphs on November 11 this year.
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with a group of Grade 7 and 8 students from Gore Hill Public School Thursday, Sept. 20. The gathering was one of three for local schools at the Wheatley Legion — Wheatley Area Public School and East Mersea Public Schools being the others — as part of this year’s Legion Week, held from Sunday, Sept. 16 to Saturday, Sept. 22.
Retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Dave Watts places his uniform hat on a student’s head during a set of presentations for 56 Gore Hill Public School students at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion.
(Sun-Journal Photos)
Four candidates vie for Conservative nomination for Chatham-Kent-Leamington
In the midst of a municipal election this October, another election is brewing in Chatham-Kent Leamington.
The announcement of longtime Conservative Member of Parliament Dave VanKesteren to not seek re-election in the next federal election has Conservative loyals vying to represent the riding.
Four candidates have registered for the Conservative nomination for Chatham-KentLeamington. Candidates include: Dave Epp, Dave VanDamme, Toyin Crandell and Mike Grail. The Southpoint Sun-Journal presents you with their provided press releases and statements.
The vote to elect the Conservative candidate to represent Chatham-Kent-Leamington is expected to be held later this fall, after the municipal election. ,
Crandell announces bid for Conservative seat
Business owner and finance coach Toyin Crandell has announced her candidacy for nomination for the Conservative Party in the Chatham-Kent-Leamington riding in place of MP Dave Van Kesteren who will not be seeking re-election in the coming Federal Election.
Crandell chose Chatham-Kent-Leamington as the right place for her and husband, Joshua, to buy a home and raise their family after 18 years living in Etobicoke North. There she was the Conservative Candidate of Record, award-winning community leader, and was named one of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch In Canada.
Crandell has set her roots down in the community by joining the United Way of Chatham-Kent as an Ambassador Cabinet member, a member of the ChathamKent Chamber of Commerce, the Ridgetown Rotary Club and the Royal Canadian Legion, among others. Since announcing her candidacy, Crandell has initiated a series of meetings in townships all over the riding, where she is listening to the concerns and perspectives of the agricultural community, young families, retirees, business owners and other publicly engaged citizens.
Toyin Crandell
“When I learned that MP Van Kesteren was retiring, I knew that I could follow his service to the community by using my voice and experience on Parliament Hill as well as desire to represent and strengthen Chatham-Kent-Leamington,” said Crandell. “Simply put: we share the same conservative values, interest in strengthening local businesses, bringing jobs back into the riding and addressing the local social issues.”
Crandell coaches and mentors others in financial management, and sees fiscal responsibility as a core to achieving a person’s potential.
“To thrive as a community it’s the same – we need to be standing on firm financial ground,” said Crandell. “That means lowering taxes for the people, and removing obstacles so that businesses can flourish and we can create more jobs right here at home.”
Toyin is as engaged nationally as she is locally. Not only has she led National Parliamentary Delegations with the MY Canada Association, but she also has a track record of sitting with MPs across party lines to tackle the toughest social issues of the day, including religious freedom and public safety.
Crandell has also worked for years with adults with mental illness, women and children who have been exploited by human trafficking, and others facing social challenges.
“Let’s face it,” says Crandell, “we are affected by what’s going on in the world and social issues like this [human trafficking] are on our doorstep, especially because of where we are on the 401 corridor. Here in CKL and as Canadians, we are positioned to speak and act to protect public safety.”
She says that it takes bold leadership rooted in strong values and the ability and desire to spend time listening to Chatham-Kent-Leamington residents. It also takes a strong will to represent their voices to shape our modern political context, “and that is who I am and what I have to offer in my candidacy this fall. CKL, I’m here for you.”
Entrepreneur eyes Conservative seat
Mike’s roots show he understands rural strengths and urban opportunity.
Mike Grail grew up in rural Essex County, near McGregor. His parents, a police officer and bookkeeper, wanted he and his siblings to have a wholesome upbringing and felt that living on and maintaining a small farm would teach the concept of hard work and commitment.
Mike and his wife, Paula, who grew up working at her family’s grain elevator, are successful business people, owning six Tim Hortons franchises in the Chatham-Kent area. Mike and Paula live in the country with their son, Carson, and enjoy the challenge of building a family business together.
The Grail family has always been close to politics: family members include a mayor along with federal and provincial PC candidates. After 25 years, the Grails agree that it’s time for Mike to use his experience and talents to take a leading political role that would allow him to help the people and the community he believes in. Mike appreciates that business and politics are similar in that they both require strong leadership and vision, 100% commitment, fiscal prudence and common sense.
And that’s why Mike is a Conservative.
A successful entrepreneur, Mike Grail knows the best way to thrive is to build on what you know. Mike believes that having a strong voice speaking for Chatham-KentLeamington in Ottawa will have a sustaining, positive effect for future generations.
Leamington Farmer Seeks Conservative Party Nomination for Chatham-Kent-Leamington
A strong belief in the positive future of Chatham-Kent-Leamington has prompted Leamington farmer Dave Epp to seek the nomination to succeed Conservative Party Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren.
“I want the opportunity to represent this ‘community of communities’ in Ottawa,” says the Epp, President of Lycoland Farms and a third-generation farmer.
“I want to bring my experience and passion for the agriculture industry to Ottawa, along with promoting all the other industries and businesses and other things that make this riding a great place to live and work.”
Epp, who currently works as a regional representative for Canadian Foodgrains Bank, is presently the Vice Chair of the Chatham-Kent-Leamington Conservative Electoral District Association.
He has also served on the Municipality of Leamington Committee of Adjustment, is a member of Leamington Flyers Board of Directors, and was chair of the UMEI Christian High School board.
Since 1989, he has served processing vegetable producers, and, since 1994, worked at the provincial level with the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG), an organization tasked with representing farmers in the processing vegetable industry. He most recently served provincially as a member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Agriculture Policy Advisory Committee. He also served as vice-chair, two terms on the Agricorp Board of Directors, a provincial crown agency delivering agricultural programming on behalf of the provincial and federal government.
“Dave has always gone above and beyond what was expected of him,” says Abe Fehr, owner of Uni-Fab in Leamington, who has worked with Dave in church, in charity and in hockey settings.
Brian Taylor and Jamie Nash of Setterington’s Fertilizer in Leamington have known Epp for 28 years through their business.
“We know him to be very dedicated, hard-working, honest and fair,” they say. “Dave has a proven track record to be ‘all in’ in any project he takes on.”
Adds John Lugtigheid of Lugtigheid Farms in Chatham, who served with Epp for four years on the executive of the OPVG: “I found him to strive for integrity as he worked very hard to achieve goals for both growers and processors.”
Looking ahead, Epp believes he can be “a strong voice and an action-oriented, skilled leader to address the priorities of people in the riding.”
“I believe I have the experience and skills to work with all community leaders, and will be an asset to the next government—and to the people of this riding,” he says.
VanDamme vying for Conservative seat
In his hometown of Ridgetown, Dave VanDamme recently announced his official candidacy for the Conservative Party of Canada for the riding of Chatham-Kent-Leamington.
“In the four years I served as a municipal councilor, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the job tremendously. From the day I first got elected, I knew I had found my calling. Today, as I wind down the remaining few months of my term, I can hardly believe how fast four years have gone by. It has been an incredible period in my life, largely because I got to work with a dedicated CK staff, a committed council, a great mayor and some constituents who supported, not only my ideas, but my belief in what an ideal community we could become if given the opportunity to serve,” stated VanDamme.
“It is for this reason that I have decided to take my experience and knowledge that I have gained over the last term of council and deliver to the people exactly what I have done every day over the last four years, only this time more broadly. So with that I am declaring to you all my intention to become a nominee for the candidacy for the Conservative Party of Canada for the riding of Chatham-Kent-Leamington. Over the long run, I believe that this opportunity will allow me tremendous opportunity and personal fulfillment in representing many of the same people I have come to know so well.
Over the next few months until November, I will be travelling the riding extensively sharing with you and many others my keen interest in making this a reality,” he said.
“Over the past couple of weeks I have received many calls from residents wondering why I would cut short a career I seemed to enjoy so much. To answer that question, I simply say to re-focus on having one job that I enjoy and know I can do with all my heart. When you love something you do, it shows. It affects your personal relationships positively and creates greater understanding from those around you and those whom you have yet to meet.
I have accomplished much as a municipal councillor but found many times wearing two hats was often a challenge with another fulltime job. Life is often accompanied by tough decisions. Many of us here today know that life is just too short, and because of this, sometimes you just have to go for it,” he stated.
“I have learned so much and gained valuable political experience on the core issues which affect this municipality. From my earlier days in agriculture, to my four years in the greenhouse industry to my recent term on council, I am so full of optimism and hope to take a shot as a nominee for the candidacy of this riding to deliver on what I feel residents need and want to prosper here in Chatham-Kent, in Leamington and in due time, be your voice in Ottawa,” stated VanDamme.
Dave Epp
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you may want to pull the covers over your head and stay in bed all week long, but that’s just not possible. If you dust yourself off and get out there, you’ll get back on track.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Don’t lose your patience if you need to repeat yourself a few times before your point comes across to others, Taurus. Eventually, others will start to come around.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, do not worry even if your workload seems overwhelming. Relief is on the way. A hero will swoop in and take some of the responsibility off your shoulders.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Happy times in your life have you exhibiting good will toward others, Cancer. Maybe you’ll give a coworker a break or cast some good vibes on a friend.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It is important to have goals, but not at the expense of friendships, Leo. If you have to put success over the needs of others, it may not be worth it. Wait until everything jibes.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Having a plan in place at all times is your saving grace, Virgo. When something unexpected happens this week, you will be able to handle it without breaking a sweat.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Two friends or family members may try to put you in the middle of their quarrel, Libra. This is an unenviable situation. Try to remain as neutral as possible.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Though it may be challenging, spend more time engaging in frivolous activities this week rather than more serious pursuits. Show others you can let loose, Scorpio.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you may get an inkling that change is ahead, but you can’t pinpoint which direction it’s coming from. Just be at the ready for anything that seems unusual.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, when someone challenges you, it’s best to not get defensive. This may seem like you are admitting guilt. Instead, do not engage this person much.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, when work pressures get to you, it’s best to take a little time off on the weekend to think about anything but work. Immerse yourself in a hobby.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Travel plans may be slightly delayed, but they’re not completely off the table, Pisces. Don’t worry about having to unpack those bags just yet.
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Exhibit depicts cave carvings created by WW1 soldiers
By Pat Bailey
It gives you a rare glimpse into the life of a World War One Canadian soldier holed up in caves near Vimy Ridge – the carvings made in 1917 by Canadian soldiers in underground caves in France prior to the Battle for Vimy Ridge. The images were carved into the chalk walls by First World War soldiers to pass the time. Some of the men were hidden underground for weeks awaiting orders.
On Friday, September 21, in a special ribbon cutting ceremony, the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village welcomed the arrival of the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit to its Essex grounds. The exhibit features replicas of the cave carvings made over 100 years ago.
It’s an exhibit that was years in the works and involved several trips to the actual caves where Canadian soldiers spent time awaiting their call to the trenches during WWI. It required using the latest in technology in 3D laser scanning and high-resolution photography to bring it to fruition.
The exhibit is the result of tireless years of work by CANADIGM (Canadian Historical Documentation & Imaging Group), led by exhibit curator Zenon Andrusyszyn.
“The Canadigm Group is pleased to have the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit hosted by the Canadian Transportation Museum,” said Andrusyszyn. “We hope that the carvings and the personal stories of these WWI soldiers will showcase who they were as people, as well as their courage and commitment to freedom.”
“As the anniversary of the end
of World War One approaches, we trust that the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit will also provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of all our veterans and the soldiers who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces,” he added.
Museum curator Lisa Wacheski said they were thrilled to be able to host the exhibit.
Despite the work that preceded the display’s arrival, Wacheski said they feel extremely lucky and grateful that they were able to accommodate the exhibit so people of all ages can get a glimpse into the life of these soldiers 100 years ago.
Dan Mansfield joined the group in 2011 and is a member of the team responsible for the completion of the exhibit.
He said he has traveled to the caves, which are not open to the public, on several occasions and felt it important to share the amazing carvings with the public, especially for the family members of the soldiers. In some cases, it would have been the final messages of the soldier’s life.
This, he said, is just one reason why these carvings are so important to the families.
They also are important in Canada’s history, he said, and should never be forgotten.
The carvings were photographed and then reproduced through the latest in 3D technology to form the exhibit of 20 display cartons, said Mansfield.
Once the painstaking process of reproducing these carving was complete, research was done on the soldiers by the Faculty of Social Science at Western University to give a little more insight into their lives – before, during and after the war.
For Judy Imeson of Essex, it was an exhibit she viewed in London and felt it needed to be shared in her own hometown.
“I was simply in the right place at the right time,” said the military buff.
When she found out the exhibit was supposed to go out west but the plans had fallen through, she was on a mission to bring it to Essex County instead.
Within two months she managed to secure a space in Essex for the exhibit to be displayed. But she admits she didn’t do it without a lot of help.
“I’m just thrilled to have played a little part in bringing it here,” she said with pride at the ribbon cutting.
“The history is very important for the kids to learn,” she added.
Viewing continues through Nov. 18, with a special Remembrance Day service expected to be held at the museum on Nov. 10.
The exhibition, the recipient of The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. There is no admission fee to the exhibit but donations are greatly appreciated.
Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village were, left to right: Zenon Andrusyszyn, Canadigm Group artistic and executive director, and exhibit curator; Essex MP Tracey Ramsey; Emmy MacLachlan, Canadigm Group artist/photographer; Dan Mansfield, Canadigm Group computer specialist/information technologist; and Dr. Georgiana Stanciu, Secretary, Royal Canadian Regiment Museum Board of Directors.
Judy Imeson in front of one of the replica WWI cave carvings on display at the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit.
Ian Cartwright (far left) and Steve Bott (far right) of Southpoint Lally Ford present a cheque of $1,185 to John Ferguson and Greg Wiens of The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre during the annual Southpoint Lally Ford Sizzlin’ Summer Car Show Saturday, Sept. 15. The family event featured classic and custom cars and trucks, food, music and a demonstration from the Southwestern Ontario Lawn Tractor Racing Association. The gathering also offered food and beverages, pony rides, a bean bag toss game with prizes and a 50/50 draw. Funds donated to The Bridge will be used for the facility’s “Phase Two,” the construction of a 10-unit temporary housing wing of the Sherk Street site that will be built onto the current parking lot either late this year or early in 2019. (Sun-Journal Photo)
Car show supports The Bridge
By Bryan Jessop
The weather may have forced a three-month delay, but for everyone involved, the Lally Southpoint Ford Sizzlin’ Summer Car Show was worth the wait.
The fifth annual charity event of its kind at the Leamingtonbased auto dealership drew about 60 entries and raised about $1,200 in support of The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre. Held on the company’s grounds on Rocky Road north of Highway 3, the gathering was originally scheduled to take place in early June, but was postponed by rain.
The owners of classic and custom cars and trucks of all makes, models and years paid an entry fee of $10 each for this year’s show, which also featured pony rides, beverages and barbecued meal items, door prizes, giveaways, draws and a charitable bean bag toss game. The event also marked the return of the Southwestern Ontario Lawn Tractor Racing Association, which set up a small track to run demonstrations
for those who attended the free-admission show.
The gathering was again organized by Lally Southpoint Ford sales consultant Steve Bott, along with a team of volunteers. In 2014, the annual event was launched by Lally Southpoint service advisor Blake Hunter, in support of War Amps.
Although the proceeds collected this year were slightly lower in comparison to the 2017 show, Bott was pleased with how the event turned out.
“The numbers are down a little, but it’s been a great day,” he said. “Any amount we can raise makes a positive impact.”
The Bridge operations manager Greg Weins agreed, noting that the organization benefiting from the car show’s fundraising efforts is planning to launch Phase 2 — a construction project that will add 10 temporary housing units to be built onto the building’s east side and onto the current parking lot. With the only available option currently in Windsor, The Bridge is hoping to provide a more local alternative.
“They want to stay here in our town and we want to keep them here,” Weins explained.
The Bridge has its sites set on groundbreaking to get construction started in either late 2018 or early next year. In the meantime, an on-site fundraiser at the 310 Sherk St. facility is planned for Saturday, Sept. 29. A Night at the Bridge will feature gourmet meals prepared by a local chef and a team of cooks along with live music by Maria Connel, a regular performer at Casino Windsor. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with tickets selling at $45 each or two for $80. Tickets to the semi-casual fundraiser are available at The Bridge and Kindred Credit Union.
This year’s Sizzlin’ Summer Car Show was supported through the donation of door prizes by 80 local businesses, organizations and individuals. A new supporter for 2018 was Your Neighbourhood Credit Union, which made a donation of $250 toward The Bridge as well as a gift basket to be raffled off for the same cause.
“We love what they’re doing at The Bridge,” explained Your Neighbourhood Credit Union assistant branch manager Robyn Bott. “It’s something we’re passionate about, so we’re happy to help out.”
Lavoie off to a great start at Delta State
Maddy Lavoie, 18, a former Leamington District Secondary School student, is on scholarship at Delta State University. She began her freshman year with a big splash as she recorded a fastest time in the 100m breaststroke.
Competing against national powerhouse University of Alabama, Maddy rose to the challenge against veteran swimmers and proven NCAA winners. She won the 100m breaststroke and 200m individual medley, as well as placing second in the 200m breaststroke. Her time in the 100m breaststroke is officially the fastest time in the NCAA’s at this point in the season. Her time just missed the all-time school record by 0.41 seconds, in just her first competition as a member of Delta State University, and missed the pool record by less than 1.5 seconds at University of Alabama. She finished top female swimmer at the meet.
Upcoming meets for Maddy include Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and NCAA swim championships in Indianapolis in the spring. She will return home in the spring and compete at the Canadian National Swim Championships where she was a finalist at this past season’s meet in Montreal.
Novice Majors win, lose
On Friday night, Sept. 21, the Southpoint Point Pelee Karting Novice Major Capitals hosted the Storm from Erie North Shore.
The Capitals came out flying right from the opening faceoff, controlling the pace and the play throughout this contest. With about five minutes left in the opening frame, Brody Brown accepted a pass from Kayde Grossi and continued in scoring to get the Caps on the board. A couple minutes later, Sloan Smith notched one, assisted by Brown. A minute after that, AJ Youssef set up Brown for his second of the game, resulting in 3-0 lead after one.
The scoring continued in the second as Grossi netted a goal after a nice three-passing play from Youssef and Kayden Cook. Tyler Thomas fired one in, with assists going to Youssef and Jonathan Recker. Finally, after numerous scoring chances, Ben Liebrock fired in Southpoint’s final tally from Youssef and Owen Derksen resulting in a convincing 6-0 win.
Karly Franklin, though not busy, made important saves to earn the shutout.
On Sunday, Sept. 22, Southpoint travelled to LaSalle to take on the home team Sabres. The young Caps looked a little sluggish, but after Owen Derksen cleared the puck to the wall, Sloan Smith made a nice touch pass to Brody Brown to clear the zone. Brown made a nifty move around the D, then finished off with a spin-o-rama to get the Capitals on the board. With about two minutes remaining in the first, Jonathan Recker, off the draw, made a nice pass to Kayden Cook in the high slot who wired it home to take a 2-0 lead.
The second period was back and forth with both sides exchanging chances until LaSalle scored 3 quick unanswered goals.
Eighteen seconds into the third, Tyler Thomas carried the puck into the Sabres’ zone. After being checked, AJ Youssef grabbed the loose puck and made a nice pass to Kayde Grossi who ripped in his shot off the post. But that was as close as Southpoint would get, as again LaSalle scored 3 quick goals to take a commanding lead.
With 5 minutes remaining and on the power play, Brayden Foster got the puck to Jonathan Recker who snuck out and scored on a wraparound.
LaSalle scored an empty netter to take a 7-4 win over a very uninspired Southpoint Capitals team.
Proud parents Bob and Kathleen Lavoie with Maddy Lavoie at University of Alabama versus Delta State University swim meet. (Submitted Photo)
JUNIOR GOLFERS RECEIVE AWARDS - The junior golf program at Talbot Trail ended another season. In the girls 13 and under division Brittany Hyatt, left, and DeeAnna Smith, right, were tied for first. Nikki Ciliska, centre, was runner-up
POPULAR BAZAAR RAISES $3,000 - The traditional Fall Bazaar at the Wheatley United Church attracted a large number of shoppers. Crafts, baking preserves and produce were high on the list to bargain hunters and the very popular soup and sandwich luncheon was a sell-out as usual. Heinz Schrade is shown displaying the handwoven seat on the chair he prepared for the bazaar sale.
CENOTAPH PROJECT ADVANCES - A major step for the Wheatley Cenotaph was completed Saturday. Fourteen meters of cement were poured around the memorial and the Fischer Masonry crew painstakingly put the finishing touches on the job during the morning. Legion executive member Murray Shaw donated his time as a Fox Ready-Mix employee to help the project along.
SEPTEMBER 1995: Consumer’s Gas acknowledged that it was partially responsible for the poor condition of some of the roads in Mersea. The township needed repairs to 7.4 miles of roadway and the oil company, which had seven wells producing black crude oil on Concessions B and C as well as Township Rd. 12, agreed to help pay the bill.
SEPTEMBER 1990: Members of Leamington Town Council saw the need to promote the Leamington transit system. While at times ridership was low, it was noted that young boys and girls did use it to travel to school and the school board did pay a portion of its annual costs. The 1971-era transit bus seen in this photo was aging and the parts to repair it were getting hard to acquire. Council also contemplated buying a newer bus to replace it.
SEPTEMBER
1993: A gentleman got comfortable on the Leamington dock to view the work in progress at the loading area for the new ferry, the Jiimaan, which also included a multi-million dollar parking lot.
Two minutes for shopping
Maybe it’s got something to do with being involved in “traditional” media, but I’ll probably never have a complete grasp of “social” media. I’ve had a Facebook account for several years now (my wife signed me up after growing impatient with my reluctance to do it myself), and I still don’t understand its idiosyncrasies. If an individual wants to be my FB “friend,” he or she has to send a request that I in turn must approve before we can view one another’s posts. But if a company wants to bombard my “page” with ad after ad, it can just do so on a whim, no ands, ifs or buts about it.
JESSOP’S JOURNAL
Bryan Jessop
Oh sure, you can click on the little window that says “See fewer ads like this” (or words to that effect), but it’s about as effective as spitting at a raging forest fire. Perhaps “See fewer ads like this over the next 7.3 seconds” would be a more honest way to display that little function.
Most of those thinly-guised promotions irritate me to no extent. Once in a while, however, a few of them will crop up that lo and behold, are actually of interest to me. Case in point, an account known as “Baseball King” recently began peppering my page with posts and short video clips. Some are of amazing infield plays to first base, others depict unbelievable, home run-denying catches at the wall. And yes, of course, many reveal some of the sport’s most amusing bloopers.
Race begins for playoff spots in Major League Baseball
On September 18, both the Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays notched a win to maintain identical 83-66 records. For the Indians, it was a moment to celebrate, as improving to a .560 record made them Major League Baseball’s first team of 2018 to clinch a division title. It was the AL Central, but still… a division title is a division title. For the Rays, that day/win meant a whole lot less. They’ve been mathematically eliminated from any chance of winning the AL East title and their odds of earning a wild card berth into the playoffs slipped to 0.1 per cent (that anti-climactic means of making the post season will be earned by the New York Yankees and Oakland A’s — hopefully the latter wins the onegame qualifier).
Yup, as Baseball King revealed, the race to the playoffs is often a strange statistical spectacle indeed. It can be an even bigger train wreck in the National Football League, so really — 16 games, 162 games, what’s the difference?
Divisional imbalance or bunts that result in stand-up doubles, baseball’s a game where weirdness often reigns both on the front lines and behind the scenes.
On the same day the Indians and Rays demonstrated the importance of being in the right division, the Baltimore Orioles put on a rather unusual display of their own. To mark their city’s 40th anniversary as the National Federation of the Blind’s headquarters, the team name on the front of the jerseys and each player’s surname on the back were printed in braille. Additionally, their stadium’s screen revealing the Orioles’ batting order also displayed names in braille.
To nobody’s surprise, the onslaught of wisecracks was relentless and steady. The chain of Facebook commentary began with something to the effect of “at least the umps will know who’s at bat.” Others chimed in with “why bother? NOBODY can watch the Orioles.” Then of course came the consistent flow of entries wondering why they’d bother, since a blind person couldn’t appreciate the gesture unless he or she was on the field feeling a player’s jersey.
To put it mildly, those fans have missed the point. The braille jersey idea was obviously a means of promoting awareness for the NFB and the challenges that the visually impaired deal with on a daily basis. The blind are already well aware of the struggles they endure, so the braille jersey display was obviously aimed at those of us who are fortunate enough to have a functional degree of eyesight.
Anyway, the game marked the first time in major American professional sports history that a team donned jerseys with braille wording (as part of the promotion, fans were given braille cards with English translations for each letter). It was a thoughtful notion and at 65 games below .500, the Orioles had to do SOMETHING worthwhile this season.
NHL pre-season in China...
In another strategy that was until recently unheard of, the NHL’s pre-season has set foot in China. Anyone who knows me won’t be surprised to hear that I suspect it’s a promotion with no purpose other than to catch the attention of potential investors residing in the world’s most populous nation. Anyway, after a game between the Flames and Bruins, Brad Marchand went shopping and wound up locked away in a basement closet. He was shopping for clothes and the sales person led him into a closet, closed the door behind him, locked it up and told him to sit down. I can only assume that there are no laws against entrapment or forcible confinement in China. The saleswoman allegedly meant no harm — she just wanted him to stay put while she found something that her pro hockey customer might be interested in purchasing. Marchand, no stranger to spending two to five minutes in small, confined areas with nothing more than a cold, hard bench to rest upon, took it all in stride.
I can only hope he’s so easily contained in The Bell Centre this season.
Erie Shores senior men’s golf
With a few golfers visiting Clare, Michigan, for a few days of golf, 52 Erie Shores senior golfers still managed to attend on September 17.
Draw winners were Tom Klassen and Guy McIntyre. Closest to the pin on #3 was Gary McRae and on #16 Heinz Kosempel. Longest putt on #9 was made by Roger Hodgson and on #18 by Ian McIver.
In a game of Stapleford, the winners were Ken Luxford, Stefan Kowal, Don Chalcraft and Willie Krahn. Second place went to Norm Beattie, Bob Kavanaugh, Jack Russell and Don Mensch. In third place were Frank Dick, Earl Dunmore, Ian McIver and Bob Sutherland. Fourth place went to the team of Larry Lucier, Mike Getty, Ed Krahn and Don Posliff.
Ron Tremblay had low round for the day at 77. He managed birds on #5 and #8. Don Chalcraft, with birds on #9 and #13, was a close second at 80. Four others managed 2 birds each: Heinz Kosempel on #2 and #12, Kevin Shaften on #9 and #11, Gary Gallagher on #6 and #14, and Barry Miller on #6 and #15. Orest Hrynewich and Norm Beattie birdied #1. Larry Lucier, Richard Leslie and Dan McQueen each birdied #2. Bob Sutherland and Brent Metz had a bird on #3. Don Posliff and Allan Warner birdied #5. Carl Young birdied #8, Stefan Kowal and Frank Dick #9, and Tom Bondy finished the birds with one on #13.
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Thursday night men’s golf results
It may be heading into late September, but the hot, steamy and muggy conditions felt by all those playing in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club on September 20 seemed more like the dog days of summer with the Bushwhackers and the Duffers & Bluffers continuing their blistering season-long battle for first place.
After finally moving 4 points ahead of the Duffers & Bluffers led by team captain Ward Hutchins the previous week, the whole league saw firsthand just how resilient the D & B squad can be as they grabbed the 4 extra points needed to charge back into a first place tie with team captain Raoul Morin and his Bushwhackers crew. What a great set-up for the final two weeks of play in this year’s edition of the Thursday Night League. Even The Screwballs, captained by Brian Humphreys, and the Crazy Chryslers, led by Mike Herbert, are still mathematically in the hunt with their third and fourth place totals of 316 and 308. Dan Musuronchan and his Shankadelics squad are holding down fifth spot with 263 points, while the Sultan of Swing captained by Greg Dunmore are resting in last place with 249 points.
However, in the individual stats, the sticky weather seemed to slow down the league’s best players as all the top two scorers, Brian Humphreys and Raoul Morin, could do on the easier front 9 track was shoot 1 under par rounds of 34. Sitting another stroke back at even par 35 was the trio of Kyle Humphreys, Mike Ferreira and Ward Hutchins. Kevin Bunda, Neil Sawatzky, Matt Taouil and Kevin were next with 1 over par scores of 36. In the net handicap flight, Armand Mucci, Dan Musuronchan and Kevin Bunda all tied for low with their 4 under par net rounds of 31, while Michael Taouil and Matt Quiring were a shot back at 3 under par net 32s. Joe Verhoeven finished next at 2 under par net 33. It was the quietest night of the season for skins with only 5 winners in total and none from the top flight. Gross skin winners in the second flight included Rick Bergen, Kevin Bunda and Mauro Paglione, while Dan Musuronchan and Michael Taouil each picked up a net skin in the handicap division.
In the skins money game, Kyle Humphreys still has an insurmountable lead with his record setting season total of $120. Lagging far behind in second place with $54 is Brian Humphreys. Kevin Bunda, Reg Morin and Dave Owens are all tied for third place with $53, while Ralph Warkentin and Greg Zimney are next with $51.
To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results, simply go to www.erieshoresgolf.com and click on “Official Thursday Night Men’s League”.
Local Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 17: 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Ken and Kay Pryke, 4th Bob and Sue Russell. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Wheatley Bridge Club, Sept. 18: 1st Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Donna Verhaeghe, 3rd Art Verhaeghe. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Sept. 19: North/South - 1st Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Peter Scott and Mike Thomson, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Case Mulder and Frank Duransky, 3rd Al Morrison and George Hildebrandt. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Harrow Bridge Club, Sept. 20: 1st Nancy Murphy and Frank Duransky, 2nd Teri Ford and Pat DeNapoli, 3rd Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash, 4th Vi Major and Marie Ellwood. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.
and definitely went at my own pace. It’s only up from here! I also tried the Endurance Spin class with Janet this past Saturday Loved it! Janet and Erin are so welcoming and make sure you are set up properly. I’m excited to continue my path with Push Motivational Fitness! – Athena
(Submitted photo)
Setterington’s wins Mixed League Tournament
The Leamington Tuesday night Mixed Ball League recently held its wrap-up tournament and this year’s championship team is Setterington’s Fertilizer Ltd.
The team started things off on Saturday by beating the Kinsmen 14-6, then losing a well-played 8-7 contest to Ying Yang.
Sunday began with a 17-16 victory over last year’s champs, the Tombstoners, followed by an impressive 11-9 win over a strong Jose’s squad. This set up the final game versus the Alcobalics.
This game was put away in the bottom of the seventh when Kiel Reid made a spectacular over-his-head catch in right to seal the win.
This Road 2 crew, ranging in age from 18 to 60, had a blast playing ball together all season. Thank you to RJ and Jessica for all your hard work running this league.
A 37 by Arkey tops Talbot Trail seniors
By Bob McLean
All 57 Talbot Trail Golf Club’s senior golfers enjoyed magnificent, warm weather on September 18. Jamie (Arkey) Arquette enjoyed a spectacular round of chipping that helped him earn a masterful 37. I was dazzled by Jamie’s two fantastic chip-ins for birdies! Placing second to Jamie in the 50-69y division were Herb Reid and Fred Michano who both scored excellent 42s. Three shots back with their solid 45s were Phil Humphries and OV. Steadily improving Randy Zeray earned a very commendable 48. Both Howard Mulrain and Kevin Jordan achieved noteworthy 49s. Others who enjoyed their golfing were: John Liddell, Dave Tonks, Fuzzy, Dan Tymec, Art Regehr, Ed Fraser, Len Snively and Bryon Walker.
In the 70-79y division, Mike Wright continued his very impressive golf as he fired a masterful 38. One shot back with his terrific 39 was Dutchy. Both Bill Ward and Rick Thompson achieved excellent 41s. Bobo and Bill Ward earned superb scores of 42 and 43 respectively. Five players who achieved very commendable results of 45 were Schmitty, Mike Getty, Vic Reynaert, Bob Scott and Paul Brown. Solid 46s were shot by Bummy and Dave Dent. Al Zanuttini produced a noteworthy 47. Patch, Ray la Pierre and Paul Harrison scored praiseworthy 48s. Both Tom Sasso and Gary Honey shot fine nifty 50 scores. Both Jerry Paine and Ron Steingart achieved very respectable 51s. Others who enjoyed their day of golf were Richard Humber, Don Willan, George Toews, Martin Girash, Ron Hillier, Reg Flewelling, Gary Wilson and Conrad Babkirk.
The long putt victor on #2 was Richard Humber, who sank a monstrous 18-footer. Fred Michano hit a marvellous shot on #9 to within nine feet to win the closest to the pin.
In the 80-85 y grouping, Tom Hyatt’s outstanding 44 led the way. Both Neil Adamson and Bob Freure played very well as they obtained very commendable nifty 50 results. Andy Orsini and Pete Daudlin received very satisfying results of 51 and 52 respectively. Fred Takaki was close behind with his own fine score.
Dave la Bonte continued his terrific play in the 85y+ division by firing a nifty 50! Both Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash shot superb scores of 52 and 55 respectively. Satisfying results were earned by Scotty Westrop and Orville Ellwood.
Golf rules needing change:
• Rule 6a. OY There is to be no penalty for a so-called ball “out of bounds”. Golf course owners should purchase sufficient property so this doesn’t occur.
• Rule 2B. ICU There are no such things as “lost balls” as the ball is on or near the course. It will eventually be found, pocketed, etc. Thus the ball was stolen. There is no need to add a penalty to yourself.
Above all, remember this seniors: Golf is a game of integrity, so read and follow the rules very carefully.
The Leamington Mixed Ball League recently wrapped up its season with a tournament where the Setterington’s Fertilizer Ltd. team was victorious in claiming the championship. Team members are, front row, left to right: Ken Hamm, Madison Hamm, Taylor Youssef, Jessica Epp, Jessica Nash, Alissa Reid, Liam LaBute. Back row: Kevin Reid, Jim Cornies, Kiel Reid, Anthony Youssef, Jamie Nash. Absent from photo: George Youssef, Crystal Nash, Terri Hamm.
1990 Mustang 5-litre con-
1990 Mustang convertible not yet for sale
Garry Mackenzie brought his 1950 Ford F-47 pickup to the 2nd Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station on Friday, June 8.
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
His wife Linda arrived at the show in her 25th anniversary edition 1990 Ford Mustang GT convertible with 5.0 litre V8 and 5-speed stick shift. She parked right beside Garry’s truck, side by side but 40 years apart.
An OPP officer from Leamington purchased the car at Ken Knapp’s Ford dealership in Essex on February 14, 1990 (Valentine’s Day). He owned it for a few years, then sold it to a Mr. Daynes in Essex, who later sold it to Garry’s wife Linda. She said it was love at first sight. She enjoys driving it. Lots of fun with the 5-speed stick shift and with the top down.
It still has the original paint with a few touch-ups, with a new top ten years ago, new exhaust, two sets of tires and just one brake job the only maintenance items. The 5.0 litre V8 still runs strong with 98,000 miles.
The car gets lots of looks with its strawberry red paint, grey skirting, and black convertible top.
The original owner has tracked Linda down. He still lives in Leamington and wants to buy the car back. Linda told him she will give him first chance to buy it back if she decides to let it go. They talked and he is serious about buying it.
But why would anyone want to sell a car that gives this much fun? Linda said if she finds a ’57 T-Bird, she will give him a call. Meanwhile, she and Garry are putting the top down and heading off into the sunset!
Linda’s car reminds me of my all-time favourite car, a 1989 Mustang LX convertible, black with a black top, 5.0 litre V8, 5-speed stick shift and light grey cloth interior. I owned it in Toronto and ordered it brand new on a 3-year lease and drove it for a year and a half until an accident totalled the car but mercifully gave me only a bump on the forehead.
Gone but not forgotten.
I’m always looking for stories.
Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca
Team Anderson wins Mulligan Cup
The 7th annual Darryl Brummell Memorial Mulligan Cup was played by the Erie Shores senior golf members on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.
With a Ryder Cup style of play, the Saturday match was the first 9 holes being played alternate shots per player per team, and the second nine holes were best ball. Team Miehl was matched up against Team Anderson and the results were: Hildebrandt and Shaften 4 up with 3 to go over Anderson and Gherasim; Koop and Alderson 1 up over Pollock and Park; Brummell and McRae lost to Wiseman and Quinn 4 and 3; Wilkinson and Dennerley 6 up with 5 to go over Matt Dick and Hrynewich; Miehl and McQueen lost to Reimer and Klassen 1 up; Segedin and Conn lost to Bob Dick and Beattie 2 up with 1 to go.
The standings after the Saturday match was Team Hildebrandt 3 and Team Anderson 3.
The Sunday matches were all individual match play with the following results: Dennerley lost to Hrynewich
1 up; Brummell lost to Pollock 4 up with 2 to go; Shaften won 1 up over M. Dick; Wilkinson lost to Wiseman 2 up with 1 to go; McRae lost to Reimer 5 up with 4 to go; Alderson won 1 up over Klassen; Segedin lost to Gherasim 4 up with 3 left; Hildebrandt lost to Anderson 4 and 3; McQueen and B. Dick split their match 1/2 point each; Miehl won 1 up over Beattie; Conn lost to Park 2 up; Koop lost to Quinn 7 up with 6 left.
The Sunday result was Team Miehl 3-1/2 to Team Anderson 8-1/2.
Final results were Team Miehl 6-1/2 and Team Anderson 11-1/2. Congratulations to the Anderson team
After the Sunday matches, dinner was served at the Erie Shores Clubhouse and the Mulligan Cup, donated by Garth and Jan Dennerley, was presented to the winners.
It was a great weekend, the weather held out and fun was had by all. The players would like to thank sponsors Craig Brummell of Top Crop, Bob Dick of Bob Dick Farms, and Erie Shores Restaurant for a great meal and hospitality.
The MORE that you READ, the
THINGS you will KNOW
The MORE that you READ, the more THINGS you will KNOW
The MORE you LEARN, the more PLACES you’ll GO! Dr. Seuss
The MORE you LEARN, the more PLACES you’ll GO!
Team Anderson won the 2018 Mulligan Cup at Erie Shores Golf Club. Team members are, back row, left to right: Norm Beattie,
Orest Hryenwich, Gord Anderson, Wray Pollock, Wayne Quinn, Matt Dick, Craig Brummell (Top Crop sponsor), Fred Klassen, Neil Reimer, Bob Dick, Wayne Wiseman, Bill Gherasim. Front row: Bob Park (left), Carson Brummell (Top Crop sponsor). (Submitted photo)
Garry Mackenzie with wife Linda’s
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Flyers host Kings
By Bryan Jessop
With 10 per cent of the regular season behind them, the Leamington Flyers are finding that there’s no place like home.
After three straight road games where the Flyers salvaged two points, they returned to Highbury Canco Arena to keep their untarnished home record intact with an 8-3 win over the visiting Komoka Kings. With Leamington starting the new season at 1-1-1-1, the Kings had the better record at 2-1-0-0 going into the Thursday, Sept. 20 match. Aside from a 15-minute dry spell straddling the last half of the first period and opening five minutes of the second, Leamington maintained an upper hand in momentum that was reflected on both the scoreboard and shot counter.
The first half of the opening period was all Flyers, who established a 4-0 lead before the game reached the nine-minute
mark. From point blank range, Jake Nimmo one-timed a Griffin Robinson pass during a rush at the Komoka net at the 58 second mark. Maddux Rychel earned the second assist. From between the two sets of hash marks, Zach Taylor flung a wrist shot into the top right corner of Trenton McGrail’s net after being set up by Nimmo and Levi Tetreault.
The barrage continued less than a minute later, when what started out as a leg race against a Kings’ defenseman evolved into a short breakaway for Ryan Gagnier. Putting a fake on McGrail, Gagnier pivoted to the net’s open left side for a 3-0 lead. Helpers were credited to Adam Jeffery and Parker Jacques.
Komoka called a timeout to regroup, but the Flyers kept the goal parade marching on their first power play of the night. In a display of veteran experience and patience, Robinson waited until McGrail had slid completely to the ice’s surface before delivering a wrist shot into the gaping left side of the mesh. Tetreault drew the only assist.
half within the first 30 seconds of the second period on what began as a harmless looking play along the boards. Joel Mazzilli caught Leamington defenders and goalie Polidori off guard with a quick shot however that brought the score to 4-2. The Flyers went on to break even for the period however after a Tetreault shot just missed the right side of the Komoka net to bounce back over the goal line on the other side. In the right place at the right time, Gagnier tapped a backhander over the line for his second of the night. Jeffery was credited with the second assist.
“It’s good to get these guys going offensively.” Cam Crowder
The Flyers’ offense cooled off from there, allowing the opposition’s forwards to become more of a factor in the last eight minutes. The Kings found the scoreboard on the power play when Blake McConnell-Barker snapped an ice level shot past Ryan Polidori with about five-and-a-half minutes remaining.
Komoka outshot the hosts 13-12 at the first buzzer. What was once a comfortable four goal lead was cut in
The last half of the period was uneventful aside from an injury that forced McGrail out of the Kings’ net in favour of Owen Say. Both visiting goalies faced a slew of shots, but kept the Flyers from running up another four-goal advantage. Leamington outshot Komoka 21-6 through the middle 20 minutes.
Aside from a defensive gaffe within the first two minutes that allowed the Kings to finish a perfect two for two on the power play, the Flyers were firing on all cylinders in the third. Chase Strychalk completed a partial wrap around to slide the puck under Polidori to his right side to close the gap to 5-3, but the Kings would get no closer to their hosts on the scoresheet. Robinson notched his second goal of the game and eighth point of the season by sending a wrist shot into the lower right corner a split second before being shoved by a Kings’ defenseman. Nimmo and Rychel earned the assists.
Johnny Ulicny added to the lead by taking a feed from Cameron Armstrong and after misleading Say with a jaunt to the right, veered left to tap a backhand into the unguarded left half of the goal. Scoring ended 27 seconds later on yet another missed shot that unfolded as an assist from the end boards. From close range, Armstrong took the deflection off the boards and tucked the disc into a small opening between Say and the left post. The only assist went to Ulicny, allowing eight Flyers to finish the night with either two or three points.
“It’s good to get these guys going offensively,” said Flyers head coach Cam Crowder, who also noted that the September 20 game marked the first time all 22 regulars on the roster were all available to play. “We finally got a chance to see what we look like with everyone able to play.”
“We didn’t have the best start to the season coming into this game to be honest, so to put another mark under the W column felt good,” said Gagnier, the Flyers’ 16-year-old. “Our line’s (Gagnier along with Jeffery and Dylan Bradley) been working well together. We’ve played strong together and it’s working out exceptionally well.”
The night before, the Flyers suffered their first regulation loss in a heartbreaker in LaSalle against the Vipers. Zach Taylor opened the scoring for Leamington, but Jack Bowler and Brett Vorshuk countered for a 2-1 LaSalle lead after 20 minutes. After a scoreless second, Robinson brought the Flyers into a 2-2 draw within the third’s opening minute. Stephane Crevier and Evan Ferguson gave the Vipers a two-goal lead, but Robinson and Michael Andrews replied with two power play markers for a 4-4 tie.
With 25 seconds left in regulation, Vorshuk — a former Flyer — struck on a power play to give the hosts the game-winning goal. James Walker stopped 26 of 30 for LaSalle while Chase Johnson faced 21 shots. The Vipers were one for three on the man advantage while Leamington was one for seven.
The next home game for the Flyers will be Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:10 p.m. against LaSalle.
Rest of the West
On Tuesday Sept. 18, Komoka held off the Strathroy Rockets for a 4-3 regulation win. The next day, the London Nationals cruised to a 9-0 victory against the St. Marys Lincolns, followed by a 4-3 win for the Chatham Maroons against the Sarnia Legionnaires on Thursday. The Lincs and Nats met again on Friday, with London again coming out on top, this time in a 5-1 decision. Saturday games included a 5-3 victory for LaSalle over Strathroy and a 4-1 win for the St. Thomas Stars versus St. Marys. On Sunday, London beat Chatham 3-1 while Sarnia handed a 4-3 overtime loss to St. Thomas.
Komoka Kings captain Joel Mazzilli and Leamington Flyers captain Levi Tetreault take part in a ceremonial face-off with the Leamington Junior Barons baseball team prior to a Thursday, Sept. 20 game at Highbury Canco Arena. The Junior Barons, in their first year of competition over the past several years, were crowned OBA ‘B’ champions this summer.
Ryan Gagnier celebrates his first of two goals during a Thursday, Sept. 20 match against the visiting Komoka Kings at Highbury Canco Arena. The Flyers won 8-3 to go 2-0-0-0 on home ice so far this season.
Sharks beat Flags in OT, improve to .500
By Bryan Jessop
Even against their division’s toughest opposition, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks are earning respect in the early stages of the 2018-’19 campaign.
The Sharks registered their first win of the season in the same fashion as last year, putting in the extra effort to notch an overtime goal on home ice. Veteran Alix Saliba paced Wheatley’s attack with two goals in the 3-2 victory, including the overtime tally 1:14 into extra minutes. In net, alternate goalie Jackson Ford denied the Flags on 38 of 40 shots to secure the first mark under the ‘W’ column.
The first period was one of the most physical in recent games for the Sharks, with heavy hits being delivered by both teams while 12 infractions were called. Wheatley scored the only goal of the opening 20 minutes on a delayed Flags penalty. Curtis Rodrigues drew enough Mooretown attention to set up rookie forward Braedon Caetano for an unobstructed chance where he cleanly beat Adam Mino to the lower right corner.
Ford did his share to keep the Flags scoreless for the first frame, turning aside 13 shots while Mino blocked 11 of 12.
The rough and tumble tone of the first period carried on into the second, where Mooretown bounced back from two one-goal deficits to earn a 2-2 deadlock after 40 minutes. Tristen Konrad tied the game by tapping the loose puck over the line after Ford lost sight of it about three-and-a-half minutes into the period. The Sharks got the goal back less than two minutes later on a short two-on-one rush by Alix Saliba and Braydon Davis. Mino made the initial save off of Davis at close range, but couldn’t regain his stance in time to stop Saliba from driving home the rebound. Caetano set his fellow linemates up for the attack to earn the other assist.
Wheatley seemed poised to carry another one-goal advantage into the intermission, but with 26.2 seconds to go, Nolan Farr buried a wrist shot into the mesh from the right side of the goal.
“Everyone on this team knows that if they don’t make the effort, they don’t play.”
— Josh Carnevale
The Flags outshot their hosts 13-11.
Both teams stepped up to maintain a fast pace for the final period of regulation, with Wheatley mounting numerous forward rushes that started with quick and accurate passing plays at centre ice. Mooretown established a 14-10 shots advantage, but both Ford and Mino stood strong in their respective creases to force a three-on-three overtime period.
The game ended 74 seconds into the fourth frame on a foot race between Saliba and a Flags defender won by the former. Just before running out of room, Saliba tapped a shot that grazed Mino’s pad and slid over the line for the Windsor native’s third goal in as many games. Caetano chipped in with his third assist of the night while Rodrigues offered his second.
The Sharks continued to struggle on the power play — going zero for six — but offered an effective penalty kill, keeping Mooretown to zero for four.
“We just played hard tonight,” explained Wheatley’s head coach Josh Carnevale. “We’re not going to knock a bunch of guys over every night, but we separated players from the puck. Everyone on this team knows that if they don’t make the effort, they don’t play. They know they’re going to be accountable — we’ve got to win games.”
Wheatley started the season with contests against three of the Stobbs Division’s top four teams, delivering Mooretown its first loss after the Flags battered the Wallaceburg Lakers for a 10-1 win four nights earlier. Three games into the new season, the Sharks’ bench staff is pleased with what it’s seen so far.
“We’ve played the first and second place teams from last season and another that brought in a bunch of Junior B players from Sarnia to win a championship and we’ve played with all of them,” Carnevale said.
The next day, the Sharks made a trip into Lambton County to take on the Petrolia Flyers, with Catalin Morin returning in goal. The veteran netminder stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 4-1 win for Wheatley, although Curtis Helps opened the scoring for Petrolia on the power play. Caetano and Cole Butler replied, gaving the Sharks a 2-1 lead to start the second period, where both teams were held scoreless. Caetano and Parker Boyle added insurance goals in the third to help vault the Sharks into a tie for second place in the Stobbs, although the Essex 73’s had two games in hand at the time. Wheatley continued to come up empty handed on the power play, going zero for 10 while the Flyers were one for 11. So far, the Sharks are zero for 24 with the man advantage in 2018-’19.
ABOVE - Players from the Wheatley Omstead Sharks swarm around Alix Saliba to celebrate his overtime goal against the Mooretown Flags Wednesday, Sept. 19. With the win, the Sharks improved to 1-2-0-0..
Right - The Sharks’ Parker Boyle backhands a shot toward the Mooretown net with the Flags’ Garrett Miller in pursuit during the second period.
(Sun-Journal Photos)
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24 Oak St. East LEAMINGTON 519-326-8413
Eye examinations by appointment
COMING UP
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Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Special 6oz Steak $16, other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). a6-tf
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent with double garage. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. Located downtown Leamington. Available now. Call 519-816-0068 or 519-990-0240. se26
ERIE APARTMENTS
137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately. Call 519-791-1972
LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.
Amenities include:
• library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry
beautiful lobby
underground parking • outdoor balconies
• FREE utilities and window coverings
• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
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FULL & PART-TIME POSITIONS available. 60-65 hrs/week. Physically demanding must be able to lift 40 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, pruning, de-leafing, etc. Wage $14 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to: (Moretto) Ingratta Farms 341 Morse Rd., Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. au1-oc3
Job Openings For: LICENSED TECHNICIAN
• Benefits Provided • Send resume to: mjobin@leamingtongm.com 108 Erie St. N. Leamington 519-326-3206
Local Exterior Business Looking for... EXPERIENCED
• Window/Door Sales, 1-2 yrs exp.
• Siding/Soffit/Fascia Installer, 3-5 yrs exp.
• Warehouse/Delivery Person, 1-2 yrs exp.
Drop off or mail resume to:
Attn: Box TT Unit #5 - 194 Talbot St. E. Leamington, ON N8H 1M2
County Cooling and Heating Inc. Is Growing! We are hiring a ... LICENSED SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN
• Full-time/part-time
• Potential partnership opportunity for the right individual
Please e-mail resumes to: countycoolingandheating@gmail.com
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED
Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.
Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.
Apply:
Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive
Ontario N9Y 2M6
DINIRO FARMS INC, 725
Mersea Rd. 5 Leamington, is looking for 10 permanent fulltime Greenhouse Workers. No experience necessary. $14.00/hr, 40-48hrs/wk including Saturdays and/ or Sundays. Start ASAP. Duties include: hand harvesting, tying, clipping, deleafing, cleaning, packing. Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, standing for extended periods in a hot environment. Own transportation, rural area. No experience or education required. Email resume: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net
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PINNACLE ACRES
REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. mr7--tf
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. $14 per hour. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot environment. Duties include harvesting, planting, pruning, suckering, and other duties as assigned. No experience or education required. Send resume to A.G. Dick and Sons Ltd. by email bobboose2006@hotmail. com or call 519-817-9990. se26-oc17
M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends. Wage: $14.00 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519-326-8047. au1-oc31
BOOKKEEPER
Part Time 1-2 Days/Week 5 Years Experience
• Month/Year End • HST • WSIB
• Source Deductions
• Monthly Report
Drop off or mail resume to: Attn: Box TT Unit #5 - 194 Talbot St. E. Leamington, ON N8H 1M2
Greenhouse Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting
• Checking quality of harvested produce
• Other duties as assigned
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods
• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail
• Working at heights, hot environment
WAGE AND HOURS:
• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays
• Wage: 14.00/hour, seasonal, full time No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627
E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $14.00/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50lbs, working in hot conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. No education or experience required. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies/Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliffe Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9. se12-26
GENERAL GREENHOUSE
LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 4048 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wage $14/ hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience/ no education required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com. mr28-tf
& greenhouses
Full-Time General Farm Labourer
Hours vary on production.
Duties include picking, lifting and general crop work. Wage: $14.00 per hour
Please fax resume to: 519-733-2719 or apply online at: www.jcfreshfarms.com
LEAMINGTON BASED COMPANY
IS
LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT/DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC
Candidates for this position should be experienced in engine rebuilds, engine diagnostics, electrical systems & wiring schematic comprehension. Must also possess computer skills.
Candidates must be willing to travel within 4 hours radius of Leamington when needed, company vehicle provided. Employer offers competitive salary based on employee credentials, steady work load and friendly work environment.
Please email resume to: jobs@cfgroups.com
WAREHOUSE SUPPORT/ DELIVERY DRIVER
LEAMINGTON ON
Responsible for delivering products and assisting with Warehouse duties as needed, picking/packing/shipping etc.
· High School Diploma required with previous shipping/receiving/delivering experience.
· Valid G driver’s license is mandatory, and forklift experience an asset.
· Shift: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· Rate $15.75/hour
To apply, email your resume to: Andrikopoulosm@agi.ca
LAND FOR SALE
LAND FOR SALE
The owners of the real property known legally as Part of Block AJ, Plan 455, Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, EB, Geographic Township of Raleigh as in 468620 and Block AK, Plan 455 except Part 1, 24R5358, Part 1, 24R7749 and Part 1, 24R8079, subject to easement as in LT34196 over Part of Lot 24, Con. 3 Raleigh, designated as Part 1, 24R6855 in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc.; Chatham-Kent being PIN 00878-0447 (the “Property”), being 80 acres, more or less, of farm land are prepared to receive written Offers to Purchase the Property.
Currently zoned agricultural with potential for future development. Golf courses on the western and southern boundaries of the property. Executive houses on the eastern boundary of the property. Randomly tiled. The municipal address of the property is 8497 Seventh Line and Scenic Drive, Chatham.
All offers must be written and made on a standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale form to be provided by the undersigned solicitor. All offers musts be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $10,000.00 – made payable to the undersigned solicitor “Trevor Hinnegan, in trust”.
All offers must be unconditional.
The closing date must be on or before November 23, 2018. All offers must be received by the undersigned solicitor on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2018.
The highest or any Offer will not necessarily be accepted.
TREVOR HINNEGAN
Barrister & Solicitor
75 Thames Street
P.O. Box 428
Chatham, Ontario
N7M 5K5
Tel: (519) 355-1800
Fax: (519) 352-4159
78 ACRE FARM FOR SALE
Vacant Land Mersea Road 7, Leamington, Ontario
TAKE NOTICE THAT the owners of the property described below are prepared to receive written offers to purchase the property pursuant to this notice. The following are the particulars:
1. Interested buys may make offers on a standard Ontario Real Estate Association Agreement of Purchase and Sale form.
2. The property consists of approximately 78 acres, more or less.
3. The property is vacant farmland, but contains one old cement barn, a small pond, two wells and a separate electrical service.
4. The land is tiled (12.5 feet)
5. The 2018 taxes were $3890.43
6. Vacant possession will be provided up completion of the transaction.
7. Unconditional offers with a closing date of no later than January 31st, 2019 will be given preferential treatment.
8. The property is located in a greenhouse development area. No representations are being made regarding the condition of the building, wells, tile drainage, soil type, services, developability, acreage or the condition of the property. Buyers must satisfy themselves.
9. The property is being purchased “as is”.
10. The property may be inspected by contacting the undersigned.
11. All offers must be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $20,000.00 payable to Ricci, Enns, Rollier & Setterington LLP in trust. Deposit cheques for unaccepted offers will be returned promptly.
12. The Buyer will agree to accept title to the property subject to an easement in favour of Union Gas Co. of Canada registered as instrument number R412651 and R674460, and subject to an easement in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc. registered as instrument number CE 739533 together with two agreements with the Township of Mersea registered as instrument number R1001826 and R1198501.
13. All offers should be received by the undersigned on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2018 and be irrevocable until 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2018.
14. This document shall create no legal obligations between the owners and any proposed buyer. The owners reserve the right to review and accept or reject any and all offers, and this notice shall not be considered binding offer for sale or legal tender document, rather just an expression of interest to entertain offers. There shall be no binding agreement between a buyer and the owners until such a time as an agreement of purchase and sale is executed. The owners reserves the right to review and amend all of the terms of this notice or the conditions under which the owner will review offers without further notice.
15. The property is described as follows: Municipal Address: Vacant Land Mersea Road 7, Leamington, Ontario Legal Description: PIN 75093-0240 Part S1/2 Lot 5, Con 7 Mersea as in R848379 PT 1 12 R8751 except PT 1 12 R11888 & PT 1 12 R21806 S/T R412651; Leamington Subject to an easement in gross over PT S1/2 Lot 5 Con 7 Mersea PT 31 12 R26634 as in CE739533.
Dated September 7, 2018 Ian Ross Adamson Paul Douglas Adamson Richard Keith Adamson ADAMSON FARMS LTD C/O Ian Ross Adamson 315 Road 5 Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 Cell 519-796-5460 Email: adamsonfarms3@gmail.com
The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT
LAND FOR SALE
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 9th, 2018, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8
Description of Land(s) Minimum Tender Amount
All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.
1. Roll # 3650-280-001-12900 LT 15 BLK C L 148; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 218 Victoria St, (Highgate).
P.I.N. 00662 0035 (LT).
2. Roll # 3650-390-003-01200 W 1/2 LT 35 PL 133; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 473 Brown St, (Dresden).
P.I.N. 00603 0049 (LT)..
3. Roll # 3650-420-007-13551 UNIT 1 LEVEL 1 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 AS SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 1, Level 1. P.I.N. 00954-0001 (LT).
4. Roll # 3650-420-007-13553 UNIT 3 LEVEL 1 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 AS SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 3, Level 1, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00954-0003 (LT).
5. Roll # 3650-420-007-13560 UNIT 2 LEVEL 2 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 2, Level 2 (Chatham). P.I.N. 00954-0010 (LT).).
6. Roll # 3650-420-018-01400 LT 12 PL 27; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 61 Edgar St, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00507 0280 (LT).
8. Roll # 3650-442-008-06300 LT 21 PL 352; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 75 Dell St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00584 0094 (LT).
9. Roll # 3650-443-004-04600 LT 32 PL 112; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 664 Wallace St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00556 0055 (LT).
10. Roll # 3650-443-005-13400 LT 47 PL 125; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 223 Duke St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00554 0061 (LT).
11. Roll # 3650-443-008-01000 PT LT 2 CON 18 CHATHAM PT 2 24R2894 & PT 2 24R6495, T/W 373716; CHATHAMKENT. 6970 Base Line, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00760 0131 (LT). Existing Provincial Officer’s Order 0723-835KJ4, Order 3202-7M2MBM, Order 8327-7PTRL6, Order 7876-7PVSHY pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act. Interested purchasers contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent Collections department for further details. $10,557.05 $11,377.76 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $12,666.34 $11,668.89 $21,696.28 $11,770.88 $27,636.65 $38,068.41
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, or of a bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:
E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00
Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca
NOTICES
Leamington Boarding House Study Notice of Public Open House
for consideration of a municipally initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Council passed Interim Control By-law #78-16 on November 16, 2016 for the purpose of prohibiting the use of land, structures and buildings for the establishment of Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses within the Municipality for the period of one year. In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, a study of Boarding Houses has been completed by Jones Consulting Group Ltd., including recommendations for amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and the establishment of licencing to regulate Boarding Houses.
Public Open House
The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide information to the public regarding the findings and recommendations of the Boarding House Study. The study recommends that Leamington establish policies, regulations and licencing to allow boarding houses in a manner that is safe, appropriately serviced and in keeping with the character of existing neighborhoods. As directed by Council at the regular meeting of August 13, 2018, draft amendments to the Official Plan (2008) and Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended have been prepared and are available for public review. The purpose and effect of the Official Plan Amendment (OPA No. 8) is to establish a planning policy framework together with detailed zoning regulations to permit small and large boarding houses in both the settlement and agricultural areas of the Municipality. The proposed amendments are municipal wide and therefore no key map is provided.
Residents are encouraged to attend the open house at their convenience and to offer input into the consideration of the draft policies, regulations and the provisions that may be included within a boarding house licencing by-law regulating the maintenance and operation of a boarding house. There will be no formal presentation at the open house however, it is an opportunity to obtain copies of the proposed amendments, as well as discuss them directly with municipal staff. A survey regarding the boarding house licencing by-law may be found on the municipal website at www.leamington.ca/boardinghouses.
Date of Public Open House: Thursday October 11th, 2018
Time of Public Open House: 3:00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Location of Public Open House: Leamington Municipal Office Gallery 111 Erie Street North, Leamington
Copies of the draft Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law regulations are available for review at the Municipal Office for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington during regular office hours. Please contact Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services at dtruax@leamington.ca or 519-326-5761, ext. 1405 to obtain copies of the same. If you are not able to attend the Public Open House, you are encouraged to submit comments by:
Mail: Municipality of Leamington, Planning Services
Attention Boarding House Study 111 Erie St. North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9
Email: planning@leamington.ca
In person: Planning Services, 2nd floor, Leamington Municipal Building weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Fax: 519-326-2481
Statutory Public Meeting
A statutory Public Meeting of Council will be held at a future date prior to Council adopting policies and regulations related to Boarding Houses. Additional notice of the date of the public meeting required under the provisions of Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act will be provided to the general public via publication in the South Point Sun and on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/boardinghouses.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELFRIEDE KATHARINA APEL late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on May 19, 2018
Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send fulI particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 1st day of October, 2018 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 5th day of September, 2018.
SAWATZKY BALZER & WIENS LLP
Barristers and Solicitors
5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario
N8H 1T7
519-322-2341
Solicitors for the Estate Trustee
Essex/Southpoint Ravens Atom AE opens season with tie
The Essex/Southpoint Ravens Atom AE opened the 2018-2019 Bluewater League season on September 15 with a hard earned 1-1 tie versus the Kent Cobras. If hitting the post was counted instead of goals, the outcome would have been more favorable. The Ravens hit the pipes no less than
four times. The lone tally was notched by Caiden St. John with the assist going to Merideth Coulter. The goaltending duo of Alex Hunter and Nathan Lozon played very well.
On September 21, the Essex/Southpoint squad traveled to Belle River to take on the first-place Jr. Cana-
diens. The Canadiens outplayed the Ravens in every department, running away with a 13-1 victory. The lone Raven goal was scored by Caiden St. John, with assists going to Austin Hamilton and Brendan Ledoux. Closing out the weekend, the squad traveled to Windsor for an afternoon match-
up with the Jr. Spitfires. The team played by far their best game of the young season and was rewarded with a 4-2 victory. Caiden St. John led the way with a goal and three helpers. Mathieu Jakovcic fired in two markers, and there was a single by Zac Grein with a helper from
Ty Patterson. The defensive core of Cole Gossmann, James Sonoski, Hunter Diemer, Keegan Stack and Ellis Fleming played outstanding throughout the contest. Good job to all the Ravens on your effort in this one. The team thanks Anderdon Child Care Inc. for its support.
