Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Affected Wheatley businesses get access to additional $3.9M
WHEATLEY — An additional $3.9 million has been secured to support Wheatley Businesses, not-for-profits and commercial landlords. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has secured a further $3.9 million from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade to support the community of Wheatley after the explosion in August of last year, bringing the total amount secured to $5.9 million. Downtown Wheatley business owners and cochairs of the BIA Mike and Erika Renwick said, “we are pleased to see this additional Provincial funding distributed. We appreciate the on-going efforts of the Municipality’s Economic Development department in their communications surrounding the funding from the province. Our hope is that these additional funds will help to alleviate some of the continued financial hardships these businesses have endured and we look forward to
the continued support of the province in regard to this.” To date, $1.97 million has been distributed amongst 30 businesses, four not-for-profit organizations and 19 commercial properties over the last several months, helping provide much needed financial assistance while they are unable to operate. “We’d like to thank the businesses of Wheatley for their patience, understanding, and tenacity during this difficult process. We’d also like to thank Premier Ford and his team for their diligent efforts to get these funds released into our community,” said Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff. “This process has shown what can be accomplished when a fluid collaborative relationship is established between municipal and provincial government.” The additional $3.9M is being distributed in three phases designed to assist the affected businesses with revenue losses up to August 2022, with the first disbursement taking
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place immediately to approved applicants. “Our municipality has been focusing on doing everything we can to help the affected businesses of Wheatley. We’re thankful that the province of Ontario has been at the table working with us from day one and hopefully this additional $3.9 million will help the businesses during the time it takes to open their doors again,” said Stuart McFadden, Director of Economic Development Services. Chatham-Kent Economic Development has been coordinating the process of fund disbursement to the displaced businesses and will continue to play a role providing affected businesses with up-to-date information, guidance, and support. For more updates on Wheatley, visit the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent’s Wheatley Update Page.
CHAMBER BOARD SWORN IN
LEAMINGTON — The swearing in of the new board members of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday, April 26 in front of the Leamington Library. The board elected a new president in Chad Robinson. Here, the group poses with their new ‘wind guy’ mascot. From left are president-elect Aaron Coristine (Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers), Chamber membership representative Christina Bedal, past president Jen Dawson (Erie Shores HealthCare), treasurer Paul Thompson (Libro Credit Union), chamber manager Wendy Parsons, president Chad Robinson (Crave Family Pub and Grill), ex-officio Larry Verbeke (Municipality of Leamington), Diane Malenfant (Community Futures Essex County), executive member Charlene Houle (Rotary Club), Nicole Anderson (Ricci, Enns, Rollier and Setterington LLP), Tony DeSantis (Community Living Essex County), Ursula Tiessen (Thrift on Mill). Attending through Zoom was board member Marion Fantetti (Invest Windsor Essex). Absent was Kari McMahon (Seacliff Manor). SUN photo
Erie Shores Golf and Country Club Presents
25th Annual PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022
TEE TIME This year marks the 25th annual edition of the Erie Shores Pro-Am, 11 am hosted by Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
In this exciting format, three amateur golfers pair up with one golf professional to compete for the low team prize. The golf professionals will compete for an overall low medalist to crown the top professional. Thanks to our Head Professional Shane Beaton, we have the greatest field possible of both professional and amateur golfers. Check-in is at 10 am. Paul Bunnett-Jones, as Chuck Reynolds, will be the Emcee at the mic. After hitting the golf course at 11 a.m., players will be treated to delicious hamburgers, compliments of John and Michelle Ivanisko of Cottam Cold Storage. After golf is complete, it is time for prizes and dinner, featuring New York Strip steaks provided by The Real Canadian Superstore in Leamington. Saving the day for us, we called upon our golf friend Joe Youssef, chef and culinary teacher at LDSS along with his students Emily Neufeld and Alexa Hatt. They are known as ‘the best’ for serving up a juicy tender steak with all the fixings. We can’t thank these specially trained culinary arts students enoough for helping us out. And of course, our favourite Mercedes is back to take care of the clubhouse. When it comes to handling score cards and information, we would like to thank Linda Segedin, Carol Quinn, Don Mensch, Don Chalcraft and Orest Hrynewich. Thanks to Ilene Roberts, Harold Vines and helpers for the beautiful gardens. Photos of the day’s golf activies will be handled by the talented Paul Bunnett-Jones. Taking care of the signage by Retco Advertising, we have Don Mensch. Special thanks goes out to hardworking Mike Toth, golf course superintendent and staff, they are very special people and we thank them. Our administrator, Kim DeJong, is a one-of-a-kind that every business needs. Thanks to Kim, things get done, like helping with the Pro-Am registration along with Brenda Ruiter. Thanks Lianne Hutchins and crew at Hacker’s Haven. Thanks Lianne! We have two new bright young people in the pro shop too, Darigan and Wheaton. Looking good!
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