September 20, 2017

Tragic collision claims two young lives

On September 17, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Fire Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 1100 block of Mersea Road 5 in Leamington.

A motor vehicle struck a cement barrier, rupturing a large carbon dioxide (CO2) tank at a greenhouse property, resulting in an explosion and fire.

There were two people in the vehicle. Miranda Brown, age 21 of Wheatley, and Brandon Froese, age 26 of Leamington, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Mersea Road 5 was closed between Highway 77 and Mersea Road 12 for approximately 6 hours. The investigation into the collision by the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) is ongoing.

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the families with funeral expenses. A fundraising event is also planned. “Cruise for Brandon & Miranda” is on Sunday, September 24 starting at 4 p.m. at Great Canadian Oil Change, 24 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington.

For more information visit https://www.gofundme. com/brandon-miranda

Damage pegged at $450,000 for downtown fire

By Bryan Jessop

A downtown apartment building and restaurant were gutted by a Friday morning blaze in Leamington, although a dramatic rescue prevented any serious injuries.

The Darina Shawarma and Bakery on the east side of Erie Street North, immediately north of The Gingerbread House Family Restaurant, took on extensive damage from a fire reported to Leamington Fire Services at 7:02 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Upon arrival, Leamington firefighters spotted an adult male leaning out of a second-floor window yelling for assistance. With a stairway at the back of the building connecting the two floors destroyed by the early effects of the blaze, the man was trapped in the apartment above the building.

Firefighters placed a ladder under the window and extracted the individual from the smoke-filled structure before turning their attention to the building itself. The man was treated for minor smoke inhalation and released a short time later. There were no other occupants in the restaurant or either of the two apartments at the time of the fire.

“I saw a guy hanging out of the window yelling ‘help! help!’ and called 9-1-1,” explained Vickie Dorey, who was

riding her bicycle to work when she stopped to talk to a pedestrian about the smoke they had seen a moment before spotting the man. “Just after that, they (Leamington firefighters) came around the corner and got him out with a ladder.”

Dorey is no stranger to the effects of being displaced by fire. She was one of 24 people residing in the apartment complexes above the Sunset Club/former Village Inn that was destroyed by a blaze in July of 2012. “There were people on the ground screaming too,” she continued. “There was a lot of smoke pouring out of the

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Leamington Fire Services and the Kingsville Fire Department work together to extinguish a blaze near the intersection of Erie Street and Talbot Street in Leamington on the morning of Friday, Sept. 15. Leamington firefighters rescued one occupant of the Erie Street North apartment through the window using a ladder. The man was then sent to hospital. One report of minor smoke inhalation was the only injury caused by the incident, which is still under investigation.

(Sun Photos)

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House fire on Erie Street South

Leamington Fire Services firefighters arrived at the scene of a residential fire on Erie Street South after receiving a call Monday, Sept. 18 at 1:50 p.m. Occupants of the multi-unit structure had all vacated the building safely prior to the arrival of LFS personnel. Damage estimated at $4,000 — including contents — was contained to one room and displaced one resident. Firefighters were on the scene for just over one hour, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire was not made available by press deadline. (SUN Photo)

Leamington Chamber announces business award nominees

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Business Excellence Awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 11 at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and award presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The following are the 2017 nominees in all categories.

• Customer First, sponsored by CIBC: Capogna Flowers, Chartwell Leamington, Thomson Guardian Drugs.

• Excellence in Food Services, sponsored by TD Canada Trust: Armando’s, Family Kitchen, Gilligan’s.

• Industrial/Manufacturing Excellence, sponsored by Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation: Aphria, Highbury Canco, Mucci Farms.

• Innovation, sponsored by Municipality of Leamington: Gord Meuser Design/Timbercreek Estates, Overguard Secure Technologies, Sunset Produce.

• Invest in a World Class Workforce, sponsored by Workforce Windsor Essex: Aphria, Highbury Canco, Mucci Farms.

• Parks Canada Warm Welcome, sponsored by Point Pelee National Park: Darquin Cottage on the Lake, Best Western Plus, Wenzler’s Landing Bed & Breakfast.

• Positive Professionals, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank: Dr. Maxwell Abraham of Abraham Orthodontics, Nat Milana of The Jean Academy, Frank Ricci of Ricci Enns Rollier & Setterington.

• Savour South Essex, sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal: Aziz Fruit & Vegetables, Erie James Produce, Highbury Canco.

• Small Business Excellence, sponsored by WFCU: Counter Effects, Lee & Maria’s, Willabee’s.

• Welcoming Accessibility Award, sponsored by Community Living Essex County: Access County Community Support Services, Real Canadian Superstore, Switzer-Carty Transportation.

• Youth Excellence, sponsored by Scotiabank: Layla Bakka, Alessia Quenneville, Bryanna Rodrigues.

• Sponsor Choice, sponsored by Libro Credit Union: to be announced Oct. 11.

• Alf Bennie Award, sponsored by Blackburn Radio: to be announced Oct. 11. Tickets are now available. For information call the Chamber office at 519-326-2721.

Damage pegged at $450,0

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In total, 39 firefighting personnel tended to the scene — 19 from Leamington Fire Services, nine from the Kingsville Fire Department and another nine from Lakeshore who were assigned mostly to standby duty along with the two pumper trucks they brought. The LFS utilized both of its aerial trucks while another was brought in from Kingsville. Pumper trucks from both Leamington and Kingsville were used to bring the fire under control by 12:44 p.m.

Leamington Fire Services estimated the damage to the building — including contents — at $450,000. The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office was contacted for consultation, although the Fire Marshall was not called to the scene. The cause of the blaze has been filed as undetermined, although it is believed that it initially broke out near the back of the building on the main floor.

Leamington Fire Services deputy chief Mike Bradt explained that the building was too unstable for firefighters to enter. Whether or not the restaurant and two apartment units directly above it will be demolished will ultimately be determined by the owners’ insurance company. Despite the close proximity of the neighbouring building — Mix’d Viet Fusion Foods — the structures are divided by separate walls and the more northerly of the two was affected by only smoke and minor water damage.

Because of the extensive smoke emitting from the Darina Shawarma and Bakery building, Erie Street North businesses from Talbot Street to Nelson Street were evacuated and cut off from hydro as precautionary measures. No surrounding structures were damaged by the fire.

“Everyone did an excellent job. It was a well coordinated effort by all, and not just with firefighters,” said Bradt, who noted that a citizen allowed LFS and assisting personnel to view the aerial footage from a drone brought to the scene.

Ode to an alma mater

As I drove past Mill Street school this past week, it looked very sad and quiet.

Dan Dewaele’s post as crossing guard was empty and the chatter of kids running back and forth across the schoolyard was a distant memory.

When the school board initially announced that they were closing Gore Hill, I was disappointed that one of my alma maters could be meeting the wrecking ball.

When they did a turnabout and replaced Gore Hill with Mill Street on their hit list, I knew I was still going to be losing one of my alma maters.

Driving past, I couldn’t help but think of all the people I passed in those hallways all those years ago and all the friends I still have to this day.

I think I’ve been by that school thousands of times since graduating from there in 1975.

Back in those days, Mill Street was a fairly new school, having been built in 1967 for Canada’s centennial.

Most people know that the building was constructed in the shape of a maple leaf and it’s still visible some 50 years later from Google Earth.

When the original Mill Street Public School closed its doors at the corner of Mill and Princess, the new one opened as a senior public school, housing only Grades 7 and 8. That forced all of the other area public schools to cut off their classes after Grade 6 and all of the Grade 6 and 7 students were shipped to Mill Street, including myself and all of my Gore Hill classmates.

Before we got to Mill, the school’s reputation preceded it. Stories of drug use, fights and general delinquency filled our minds as reports came back from older siblings who had moved on to the big senior public school.

I remember being scared to death on that first day.

As the school year progressed, I started to make some new friends who had come from other feeder schools and we got along just fine.

We soon learned the personalities of all the teachers, some of whom had reputations we’d heard of before arriving there too.

There was Mr. Brady, who was funny, quirky and generally well liked by the kids.

Over in art class, Mr. Friesen gave us our first taste of pointillism, shading and still life drawing. I never could get that apple and wine bottle on the table just right.

Mr. Friesen still judges the art at the Leamington Fair to this day.

Mrs. Hall was our music teacher. We gave her a hard time. She held it together in spite of all of the kids being disruptive most of the time.

Mr. Zdonek was the science teacher and it was always rumoured that he had a flask hidden somewhere. You know how kids talk.

We all experienced class rotation for the first time at Mill.

My first ever homeroom teacher was Miss Van Diessen. She later became Mrs. Wiper.

My Grade 8 homeroom teacher was Mrs. Ingratta, who I’ve mentioned before in this column. I always found her firm but fair and to this day she’s the only one who called me out on not reaching my full potential.

I played on the school softball team in Grade 8, coached by Miss Greenwood.

Leamington’s centennial happened while I was attending school there. I remember a very young Bob Seger and his band performing here in 1974.

Mill Street was a fun time for me and I found it helped me transition from a naive country bumpkin to a sophisticated city slicker.

I witnessed my first school versus school fight at the park between St. Louis and Mill Street. I was torn because a lot of my new neighbourhood friends went to St. Louis.

My only schoolyard injury occurred in that gym. I was put in charge of handing out sports equipment at lunchtime in that small room beside the stage. One day, while closing up shop, the heavy garage door there got away from me and I put my hands up to stop it from falling too fast, only to get my index finger caught between the sections of door. Boy did that hurt. I spent the next few days wandering around in pain, unable to write or participate in any sports. To this day when I close a garage door, I think about the pain that injury caused.

That gym seemed so large to us kids who came from Gore Hill, but it wasn’t large compared to what we would encounter when we got to high school.

A mere two years there didn’t seem like enough, but it did what it was supposed to do and prepared us for the hectic life when we got to LDSS.

As a young adult, I played slo-pitch on the ball diamond at the corner of Marlborough and Lutsch.

As a father, I coached my kids, who practiced their baseball on that same schoolyard.

Later in life, I played three or four years of rec co-ed volleyball in the gym and saw the inside of the school for the first time since leaving there in June of 1975. Not much had changed at all and that gym that seemed so large 25 years earlier had apparently shrunk, because it seemed tiny.

It’s too bad that the board has to make the decision to close schools that have been a part of the community for so many years, but that’s progress and it pains me to think that Mill Street was a mere seven years old when I arrived there and the building was closed at 50.

I guess I’m older than I thought.

Windsor-built 1949 Meteor nicknamed “Cherry

Former Leamington resident Curtis Driedger, now in Peterborough, writes: “In the fall of 1995, a ’53 Ford sedan was for sale for $800 near where we lived. I talked with my wife Barbara, and we bought the car.

“I parked it in a greenhouse and spent the winter under it with flakes of rust falling gently down on my face as I repaired the rotted-out floor. Apparently the car had sat in a field for a number of years.

“With some help and encouragement, most notably from the late Percy Bourne, I got that old Ford fixed up and painted and on the road. It was through Percy that I learned about, and joined, the newly formed Southern Ontario Regional Group #149 of the Early Ford V8 Club.

“The gentleman I bought the car from was a legendary Peterborough country musician named George McIllmoyle. He sold the car because he felt he wasn’t physically up to doing the necessary repair work.

“One day in the winter of ’96 I was driving into Peterborough on Hwy 115 and saw up ahead a flatbed truck carrying an old car. It was red. As I drew closer, I saw that it was a ’49 Meteor. I wondered where that car might be going.

“My question was answered on the first cruise night of the spring season. There was George McIllmoyle behind the wheel of that same red Meteor!

“Now fast forward to 2002. Our furnace man was interested in the ’53 so we traded it to him for a new furnace. Then one day I saw that George Mcllmoyle was selling his Meteor. I had to have it! And we’ve had it ever since.

“It is a Meteor Custom Fordor sedan. It may not have the original motor but it is a 239 cubic inch flathead V8 fitted with stainless steel dual exhausts. There is a story behind this ex-

haust system. George McIllmoyle, a musician, experimented with three different sets of mufflers before he settled on the pair that had the best sound. A musician myself, I appreciate his choice and have recorded this exquisite exhaust burble by positioning a microphone at the back of the car.

“This car was probably rebuilt back in the ’60s. The interior is white tufted naugahyde in the style popular then with customizers. The side trim was removed for the smoothie look and the car was repainted inside and out in a cherry colour, which is why we call the car ‘Cherry Bomb’.

“It has been a pleasure and an honour to own this made-inCanada car.”

MARK RIBBLE

LMHS announces First Families award co-winner

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington-Mersea Historical Society has announced its third Heritage Award: the John Huy family is a co-winner of the Heritage or Historic First Families award.

John Huy was born in Yugoslavia in 1931. At the end of WWII, his family moved to Germany and ultimately immigrated to Canada around 1948.

Like his father, John took up farming and soon became very active in affairs associated with the profession. In 1960, not long after his father had passed away, John began with a quarter-acre of glass greenhouses. He became a director for the Growers Committee Marketing Board in 1961 and was one of the very first in Ontario to grow long English cucumbers and eggplant.

Mr. Huy was a board member of the Federation of Agriculture and at an annual Grower’s Convention/Show in the early 1970s he was one of several men who gave a talk on “Impressions of European Greenhouses”. During that same period of time he served on the Ontario Asparagus Marketing Board.

While served as a leader of the farming community, Mr. Huy set trends in the industry, among them being the first to implement lighting to stimulate and extend growth. He imported cucumber seed from Holland in 1972, distributed it to growers in the Leamington region and continued to sell the seeds through RZH Canada until he retired in 2009.

In 1980, John Huy was the first to grow cucumbers on substrate (growing plants by using a material other than soil) and was instrumental in converting the industry to use this method. He has given advice to many area farmers and aided them in prospering with their various crops.

Mr. Huy’s tenure as leadership of the farming community continued as he served on the Ontario Growers Vegetable Board. During this period with the board he helped guide it through some difficult times.

In the 1980s and 1990s, he developed new varieties of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, all designed specially for the Leamington area. His many methods increased production and profit.

With his son Howard taking over the family farm on the 7th Concession, even in retirement John has remained committed to the betterment of the greenhouse industry. Periodically he still helps out on the farm.

Often Mr. Huy’s views went against the grain, but his aim was always to improve the industry.

The Leamington-Mersea Historical Society salutes the John Huy family for prospering in a new life here and helping others in the Leamington area by sharing their farming knowledge. They will be honored at the Society’s 20th Annual Heritage Awards Night on Friday, November 3 at the Leamington Roma Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30. Advance tickets only.

Other winners include the Peter Enns family (Heritage or Historic First Family), Leamington Lions Club (Heritage or Historic Organizations), the late Robert Schmidt (Heritage Contribution - Posthumous) and Grant Bowman (Heritage Contribution - Living).

For more info regarding tickets for the awards dinner, sponsorships or donations, contact Leamington-Mersea Historical Society president Paul Bunnett-Jones at pbunnettjones@cogeco.ca or by calling 519-326-1691.

Joins UMEI

Christian High School Community

Abby Neufeld Dick has joined the UMEI Christian High School community in the new position of Director of Advancement. This position will focus on the future and growth of advancement at UMEI. It combines admissions, fundraising, marketing, and more. Abby graduated from UMEI in 2013 and during those years was involved in Student Parliament, Faith in Action, various sports teams and the Agriculture Club. Abby then went on to study at the

University of Waterloo and was present in life at Conrad Grebel University College. In June 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor of Knowl-

edge Integration (BKI) and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. (Submitted photo)

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

By Jan Watson

Eighteen players shot Fun Darts on September 8 at Wheatley Legion. Dawn Lorondeau, Arnold Seili and Larry Evoy, with 5 wins, tied with Debbie Seili, Tracey Bruner and Mike Simpson. Also tied with 4 wins were Julie Reid, Gerry Hucko and Richard Howe – Mary Robinson, Terry Jackson and Jim McClellan. April Simpson, Bonnie Evoy and Gord Crook won 2 games and Velma Hope, Rosemary Duquette and Steve Acott beat the skunk with one win. Julie and Mary were the ladies who doubled out.

Erika Simpson won 3 times at the Meat Draws that were run by Gerry Soulliere on September 9. Two-time winners were Judy Pickle and Gerry Soulliere. The other winners were Vicky Liddle, Jerry Sovie, Mabel McKee and Dick Whittle. Dave Moore won the 50/50 draw.

There is lots of time left this week to help celebrate Legion Week.

Wednesday is a General Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

On Thursday a very special presentation will be made at 5 p.m. The Chatham-Kent “Quilts of Valour” group will present member and veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace with a personalized handcrafted quilt in appreciation for his service to our country. Make a point of stopping in to watch Shorty receive this very special tribute. And starting at 7 p.m. the Branch is hosting a Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night for everyone in the community.

Friday is the Poor Boys Lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fun Mixed Darts is at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday are the Meat Draws starting at 3 p.m., Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m., and entertainment provided by Allen James from 5-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

CiB selects August Fabulous Garden Display winners

By Catherine Riediger

They call August the dog days of summer, but I have enjoyed our summer this year even though it slipped by far too quickly. The CiB Floral and Landscape Committee have once again chosen two great gardens for the month of August and were very pleased to present the awards to the following.

Bui Trang and her family have lived at 12 Hayward Street for the last five years. Bui is the gardener and over that time has added a lot of colour and variety to this garden. She confesses she loves gardening and it is obvious. Her urns on the front porch are full of petunias and the large urns beside the garage are gorgeous with red dipladenia. As you look a little further into her garden you will see she has included several interesting features such as a birdbath, a fountain

and a twirling metal windmill.

Bui keeps the foundation shrub plants nicely trimmed and shaped. The driveway is lined with several lilac coloured and white Rose of Sharon as well as lilac bushes, and up the side of her home she has beautiful pink hydrangea.

As you view this garden you will see that it’s full of soothing colours and gentle sounds i.e. trickling water.

Mario and Elenna DiMenna reside at 359 Seacliff Drive West. As you look at the DiMenna home you are immediately drawn to the stately and elegant large red oleander trees that frame the front garden.

In keeping with Canada’s 150th Anniversary theme, two large urns on either side of the entrance off Seacliff Drive are planted with red and white impatiens along with a red oleander shrub. The urns are underplanted with a variety of perennials such as white hydrangeas, hostas, mums and small evergreens.

Mario has a great eye for balance and colour and the visual effect is stunning. There are several flowerbeds throughout the front garden and he has planted a variety of red and pink roses, white hydrangea shrubs and small sculpted evergreen shrubs.

There are also two large white flowering hydrangea trees (about 20 years old) planted at the corners of their home and two beautiful mimosa or silk trees which are currently putting on a show with fragrant pink blooms.

Two beautiful urns planted with large elephant ear (Colocasia) grace the front porch. It is evident that Mario spends a lot of time in his garden and he has a passion for gardening. The curb appeal is fabulous and it is certainly worth slowing down to view as you pass by on Seacliff Drive.

Leamington Communities in Bloom Fabulous Garden Display winner for the month of August is Bui Trang at 12 Hayward.

Leamington Communities in Bloom Fabulous Garden Display winners for the month of August are Elenna and Mario (absent from photo) DiMenna at 359 Seacliff Dr. W.

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Local fundraiser supports Miracle League

By Pat Bailey

When Patrick Adams first discovered the Miracle League of Amherstburg, he admitted he was afraid of the group’s mascot.

Not only has the 16-year-old overcome that fear, he has actually become the mascot.

Patrick, who attends Western Secondary School and lives with Asberger’s Syndrome, which is a high functioning disorder on the autism spectrum, joined the league about three years ago and has discovered a newfound confidence and also some new friends.

The Miracle League includes athletes ranging in age from about 4-65, all with varying abilities, who play baseball together on a field in Amherstburg that is accessible for players in wheelchairs or who use walkers.

Patrick’s mom Tara Adams said the league is the “most upbeat organization – I think it’s fabulous”.

In this adapted game of baseball, Tara said

there is always music playing, every hit is a homerun and the players get to be a star in every game. She said many of the members of the league have suffered at the hands of bullies throughout their lives but the atmosphere in Amherstburg provides its members a place to feel safe and confident. Tara said the camaraderie is amazing and gives the athletes a place to feel safe, while having fun.

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Kathy Morgan discovered that the first time she traveled to Amherstburg to watch Patrick play.

“I went to just one game,” she said, “and fell in love.”

“I don’t think I’ve cheered that loud since high school,” she laughed.

As a former co-worker of Tara’s, the Erie Glen Manor employee wanted to do

something to help.

She said she got immediate support from Erie Glen Manor, as well as local businesses in the community.

“The support,” she said, “has been wonderful.”

Morgan had friends and family baking and putting together treat bags, and several businesses kicked in with silent auction items or cash donations.

“I was more than happy with the support,” she said.

On Saturday, Erie Glen hosted a little fundraiser aimed at helping chip in with the cost of a wheelchair accessible swing at the accessible playground that adjoins the Miracle League ball diamond.

The Liberty Swing costs $48,000 and Kathy hoped to just put a dent in the cost. The fundraiser was a success, raising over $1,300 toward the project.

More importantly, she said, is making more people aware of the Miracle League and all that it has to offer.

Take it from Patrick, “It’s a great field.”

Tara Adams (left), whose son Patrick plays baseball with the Miracle League, with organizer Kathy Morgan (right) at a fundraiser for the Miracle League of Amherstburg on Saturday, September 9 at Erie Glen Manor. The event raised over $1,300. Part of the league’s mission is to provide opportunities for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability.

Patrick Adams, 16, shows off a video of himself as the mascot during a fundraiser at Erie Glen Manor for the Miracle League of Amherstburg on September 9. Patrick joined the league three years ago and has discovered a newfound confidence and made lots of new friends.

Fourth annual Highway 77 Clean Up

Four years ago, Orangeline Farms made a commitment to the community of Leamington and to the province of Ontario that they would keep a stretch of Highway 77 clean. On Saturday, Sept. 9 they once again made good on their promise.

Orangeline Farms, with their brand Zing! Health Forward, held a “Trash Bash” in order to celebrate the occasion. Nearly 100 employees donned orange shirts and gloves, grabbed garbage bags and headed out to the highway to pick up trash.

Once back from their pick up duties, they were treated to refreshments and played some games.

Lubina Reyes of Orangeline Farms welcomes the assistance of a Monarch butterfly while she and about 100 co-workers from Orangeline Farms again took to the shoulders of Highway 77 for a cleanup project Saturday, Sept. 9. The community initiative has been an annual tradition for the local company for the past four years. (Submitted photos)

“The event was a huge success,” said Jordan Kniaziew, VP of Marketing and Sales. “It was great to see the camaraderie of our team not only picking up garbage, but playing games together afterwards.”

Zing! Health Forward is not only a brand, it is also a movement towards a healthy lifestyle for not only their team members but their customers as well.

“A healthy lifestyle doesn’t begin and end with ourselves. Aside from cleaning our environment, we collect rainwater for irrigation to feed our crops. It’s one of the many things we do for sustainability. We have to lead by example,” said Duffy Kniaziew, President of Orangeline Farms.

Balancing health and wellness is a natural fit for the brothers. They encourage individuals to take the time to eat healthy and be active.

“The decision to participate in the Adopt-a-Highway program is one small way we can give back to our community and show our gratitude,” said Jordan.

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Aries, communication is essential in any relationship, including ones of a romantic nature. Learn to get your point across without being too forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may have little desire to go above and beyond what is necessary this week. You may want to spend much of your time sticking to familiar routines.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you can probably use a good dose of peace and quiet right now, but there are too many things on your calendar for this to be possible anytime soon.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, enjoy a boost in ambition, stamina and overall energy in the coming days. This will help you initiate and complete projects with amazing precision.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Intense desires are simmering just beneath the surface, Leo. But you’re not sure how to express your feelings just yet. Usually you are direct, but this may require finesse.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Hanging out with friends seems like a great idea, especially when all of your tasks at work and at home have been completed, Virgo. Don’t let anything hold you back.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, spend some time relaxing at home in the coming days. The rest and relaxation will do your body good. Rise to action when you are called upon.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Pay careful attention to all details, Scorpio. They are trying to tell you something about your future. You just do not know where the road will bend.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, it is not uncommon to feel on edge when leaving your comfort zone. Embrace this sense of adventure and uncertainty and make the most of a unique opportunity.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you desire stability even though you take some chances in the coming days. You may appear sure-footed to others, but your nerves may be out of control. Take things slowly.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, thoughts keep tugging at your emotions and leaving you with lingering feelings of doubt. It is time to push away those feelings once and for all.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, find different ways to express your feelings to your partner. This can open the lines of communication and strengthen your bond.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER 17

Andrew East, Athlete (26) SEPTEMBER 18

Ronaldo, Athlete (41) SEPTEMBER 19

Trisha Yearwood, Singer (53) SEPTEMBER 20

Sophia Loren, Actress (83) SEPTEMBER 21

Bill Murray, Actor (67) SEPTEMBER 22

Andrea Bocelli, Singer (59) SEPTEMBER 23

Jason Alexander, Actor (58)

New partner joins Poor Boy Luncheon

By Bryan Jessop

Fittingly enough, an annual fundraiser feeding the supporters of a charitable cause now involves an organization that feeds populations in need from around the world.

The 18th annual Poor Boy Luncheon, organized by a committee of 11 volunteers led by John Woelk of Century 21 Leamington, took place at The Roma Club along with the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. The event served up chili, veggies, wieners, coleslaw, soups, beverages and desserts Wednesday, Sept. 13 in support of both the Gleaners and the Leamington and Area Toys 4 Tots.

This year’s luncheon eclipsed the $9,404 raised in 2016 for Toys 4 Tots and Erie Shores hospice with a sum of over $10,000. More than 500 guests purchased tickets this year at either $8 in advance or $10 at the door on the day of the two-and-ahalf hour luncheon. Seventy-five per cent of proceeds will go toward the Gleaners while the remaining 25 per cent benefit the local Toys 4 Tots program. Funds were raised through ticket sales as well as from two raffle draws — one featuring more than 60 items donated by local businesses, individuals and organizations and another with prizes including a six-person fishing trip, a care package from John’s Auto, a clock and a bicycle. Proceeds also came courtesy of different levels of sponsorship — gold ($500 and up), silver ($250 to $499) and bronze ($100 to $249). This year’s gold sponsors included Windsor Laser Cutting Inc., Leamington GM, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, the Roma Club and Neil and Tina Quiring. Six silver and 15 bronze sponsors offered their support this year, as did a list

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of more than 40 supporters who offered services, supplies and/or raffle prizes free of charge.

Woelk credited members of his committee, members of the public who attended the luncheon, a team of about 50 volunteers and the Gleaners for the success of this year’s fundraiser.

“They’ve got a really good volunteer base who’ve done a great job of selling tickets and getting sponsors,” Woelk said of the Gleaners.

“Partnering with the Gleaners has worked out great — they’re a wonderful cause.”

The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners’ most recent project focused on shipping 40,000 pounds of nine dif-

ferent products to three remote communities in northern Ontario as well as food banks in Thunder Bay, St. Ignac and Dryden. Cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, dehydrated soup mix and canned pasta sauce donated by a local packer are being shipped at an estimated value of more than $30,000. The Thunder Bay-area delivery is being made possible in part through the donated use of a truck courtesy of Jim Tatomir.

“We’ve got all the right pieces in place — we’ve just got to get the folks from Ottawa and Toronto to get on board with us,” said Gleaners past chairperson Vern

FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS at South Shore Health Centre, 15 John St., Leamington: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Westover Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Women Only Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation Group; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. SMART; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Recovery Support in Low German and Spanish; Fridays at 6:30 p.m. CA Group. Individual family and friends education and support to create a recovery plan call 519-990-2530 for an appointment.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Herbal Cleaning Divas Lynn Imeson and Sandy Ellener. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. For more info call Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

LEAMINGTON AIR CADETS SQUADRON OPEN HOUSE & RECRUITMENT INFORMATION NIGHT - Wednesday, September 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Just off Smith St. beside the Greenway Trail. For more information call 519-322-3835.

RUMMAGE SALE at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Friday, September 29 & Saturday, Septwmber 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Fall and winter clothing for all ages, books, toys, household goods and treasures of all sorts!

AUTUMNFEST BAZAAR hosted by Visitation Parish CWL, Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber. Homemade baked goods (low sugar and gluten free available), crafts, penny sale, raffles, kids books, lunch café, free coffee and tea. Proceeds go towards the parish, the community, local schools and other charitable agencies.

THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION will hold its final meeting of the year on Saturday, Setpember 30 at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome. Please bring the stats fo your colony at this time. Please call Paul at 519-738-3476 for further info.

nual endeavor will be the Soup and Salad fundraiser at The Portuguese Club, slotted for Wednesday, Nov. 29. The event is the group’s largest gathering of the year, drawing crowds averaging 800 guests in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Advance tickets — $8 each — are available at Leamington Century 21, the Portuguese Club and the South Essex Community Council office on Talbot Street East. At-the-door tickets will sell at $10 each.

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The luncheon’s current committee has been planning each of the yearly events since taking over the organizational role in 2014. Committee meetings begin four months prior to the luncheon with what Woelk described as an “intense” preparation process in the week leading up to the day of the event.

“This has been an amazing turnout,” said Gleaners current chairperson Tina Quiring during the luncheon. “John (Woelk) has been a great member of the community. We can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done here.”

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JOIN LIFE CHAIN - Sunday, October 1 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Leamington (at Erie & Talbot), Kingsville (Main & Division), Essex (Talbot at Centre), Harrow (King at Queen), Belle River (Notre Dame

at Dupuis), Amherstburg (Sandwich at Pickering), Tecumseh (Lesperance & Tecumseh E.), Windsor (Tecumseh E. in front of Metropolitan Hospital). Inquires: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL on Wednesday, October 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Free of charge. Those who would like to attend MUST call to register by Monday, October 2 by calling 519-326-3111.

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE EVENTS (3) at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington: Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Demonstrations will show how to improve circulation and balance, increase strength and reduce stress. Visitors will learn how to focus on the wellbeing of the body and mind. For more info and to view a demo visit www.taoist.org, or call 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist.org

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, October 4, 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 .

RUMMAGE SALE - Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Friday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn and share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (except July and August) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Meetings resume in September. Everyone welcome! MOODS DISORDER GROUP MEETS the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 1st Floor. Info: Nancy at 519-971-4050 or nrkolah@sympatico.ca

Calendar is a FREE service for FREE events. Please see the COMING EVENTS section in the CLASSIFIEDS for events with admission charges.

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

September 22

Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7:00 pm. Come and join us for an evening of acoustic music. This is a freewill event with monies benefiting our Community.

The Bank Theatre Proudly Presents THE BIG REVEAL

October 14

Featuring special guest TINA MORGAN: OLDER & BOLDER – A BROADWAY REVIEW - $60 per person - Ticket price includes light appetizers and beverage tastings from our sponsors. Beer and wine available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available advance only at Counter Effects in Leamington or online at http://thebanktheatrebigreveal.bpt.me

OFF SITE EVENTS

Dale’s Friday Coffee House Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22 Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music at 7:00 p.m. Free-will event.

DAZZLING DUOS AND TRIOS

October 1

A classical concert featuring a variety of duets and trios for 2 flutes, piano and organ, culminating in an abridged version of the well loved “Mennonite Piano Concerto” by Victor Davies. Performing artists are Helen Brown, Linda Regehr, Natalie Dorion and Jonathan Bayley. Sunday, October 1 at 3:00 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. $15 or $10 for groups of 10 seniors or more. Tickets available online at http:/dazzlingduostrios. bpt.me, Wharram’s Jewellers and Counter Effects in Leamington or at the door if not sold out.

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners board director Phil Farbota serves up a scoop of chili to one of the customers of the 18th annual Poor Boy Luncheon at The Roma Club Wednesday, Sept. 13. This marked the first

the Gleaners both volunteered for and benefited from proceeds raised by the event, again organized by a committee led by John Woelk of Century 21. (SUN Photo)

OBITUARY

Ronald Hicks

November 12, 1928 – September 16, 2017

Ronald Russell Hicks passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Sun Parlor Home, Leamington, with his loving family at his side.

Devoted husband to Laverne, his wife of 65 years, and devoted father to his children Dean and Shannon. Loving grandfather to Fred (Jill) Hicks and Dayna (Lyle) Gray, both in Brockville, Ontario, and to his precious great-grandchildren

Hayden and Rowan Hicks and Charles and Alexander Gray. Ron was a very special brother to Richard (Phyllis) Hicks and Reina (Harry) Kempster, and uncle to several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Ron was an avid supporter of the Ruthven Apple Festival and one of the founding members. He was a member of the I.O.O.F Beaver Lodge #82 for 69 years. Ron was an amazing woodworker and house builder. He was manager of Ruthven Cash and Carry Lumber Co. for three years, and before that the manager of Cashway Ruthven for 30 years.

With respect for Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Friends will be received at the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S., Kingsville, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 12:00 noon until time of memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ruthven Apple Festival which supports Community Living or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.sykesfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Sarah Anne Preston

OBITUARY

Ronald Bruner

Sarah Anne (Sally) Preston, 83 years, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Dear mother of Karen and Rod Campbell, Pat Rogers, Robert and Denise Preston, Donna Preston. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Melody, Shannon, Adam, Katie, Raven, Mackenzie, Melissa, and great-grandmother of Gabriel and Nathan. Daughter of the late Wilfred and Elsie Sudds. Dear sister of the late Thomas, Norse, George, Oscar, Marguerite, Beatrice, Donna and Howard. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Sally loved to garden and was an avid crocheter. She loved to help others with her talents.

As per Sally’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations made to the Salvation Army or the Downtown Mission would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

New equipment, expanded production for H&H Wood Products

The Province of Ontario is partnering with H&H Wood Products Inc. to help create 13 new jobs and retain 58 positions in Wheatley.

H&H Wood Products Inc. produces wood products, such as pallets, racks and containers for the food, automotive and agriculture industries.

With support from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, H&H Wood Products will be able to purchase new equipment, expand its production capacity and grow its customer base.

Ronald Douglas “Ron” Bruner, 77 years, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Dear brother of Dolores Dickey and husband Donald Keith, and uncle of Michael and Patrick Dickey.

With respect for Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A gathering of friends took place at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Earl Soulliere

Earl Soulliere, 80 years, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 peacefully at home.

“Ontario is committed to helping this forward-thinking company boost economic growth, strengthen the manufacturing sector and create good jobs in Chatham-Kent,” said Jeff Leal, Minister Responsible for Small Business. “Through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, we are enabling this innovative company to succeed and grow by adopting new technologies in order to sharpen its competitive edge.”

The province is investing $195,300 from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund for this project, supporting an additional investment of $1,953,350 from H&H Wood Products. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2020.

Since 2013, the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund and Eastern Ontario Development Fund has helped to create and retain approximately 40,600 jobs and attracted approximately $2 billion in investment.

Ontario’s five-year, $650 million Business Growth Initiative is helping to grow the economy and create jobs by promoting an innovation-based economy, helping small companies scale-up and modernizing regulations for businesses.

Beloved husband of the late Ona. Loving father of Melissa and Andrew McCormick, Pam Soulliere, Dwayne Soulliere, Richard Soulliere, and the late Gary Soulliere, Terry Soulliere, Dennis Soulliere and Cindy Simpson (John). Cherished stepfather of Dawn Marie Tesky. Loving grandfather of Michael, Terry, Danny, Kimberly, Kyle, Kayla, Owen, Emma and Jaxon. Greatgrandfather of Tavis, Tanner, Teagan, Tessa, Liam and Ayden. Great-great-grandfather of Teagan. Former husband of Loretta Soulliere.

Earl was loved and known by many as “Uncle Earl.” His generous spirit will be missed by everyone. He always made sure everyone was looked after.

In keeping with Earl’s love for children, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

As per Earl’s wish, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Share a memory or make a donation at www.reidfueneralhome.ca

OBITUARY

Bambina Mastronardi

Bambina Mastronardi, 88 years, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Franklin Gardens.

Beloved wife of Raffaele Mastronardi. Dear mother of Michelino Mastronardi (Lillian). Loving Nonna of Diane Mastronardi Poetker (Matt), Lori Mastronardi (Matt Frehner), Andrew Mastronardi and More Nonna of Brayden, Adalyn and Emily Poetker. Dear sister of the late Antonio LiSchiappoli (Candelora), and sister-in-law of the late Leopardo Mastronardi (late Lena), the late Fiorina Mastronardi (late Vincenzo and wife Maria), Erselia Ingratta (late Enrico), the late Michelino Mastronardi, Lena Mastronardi (Leonardo). Bambina will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers were at 7:00 p.m.

Further visiting was on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Essex Powerlines join Hurricane Irma relief effort

A crew from Essex Powerlines left on September 13 to join the relief effort of the severe damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida.

After a call for assistance was issued, the crew consisting of Powerline Maintainers headed for Florida. The Essex Powerlines crew joined other crews in an organized convoy of Southwestern Ontario utilities. Crews are assisting Tampa Electric in their efforts to restore power to tens of thousands. There were 7 million homes and businesses without power across the state.

“We are pleased that we are able to do our part to help so many affected by this devastating hurricane”, stated Mayor Ken Antaya, Chair of Essex Powerlines Board. “We wish all

those affected by the hurricane’s path well.”

Essex Powerlines has answered requests for help before as a result of natural disasters. In 2005, Essex Powerlines crews travelled to Louisiana and Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and again provided assistance in 2012 when Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey.

The crew is expected to be gone for approximately 2 weeks.

Essex Powerlines provides power to over 29,000 residents and businesses in Leamington, Amherstburg, LaSalle and Tecumseh.

Thursday Sept 14 vs Lasalle 7:10 pm

Thursday Sept. 21 vs London 7:10 pm

Thursday Sept. 28 vs Komoka 7:10 pm

Thursday Oct. 5 vs St. Thomas 7:10 pm

Thursday Oct. 12 vs Strathroy 7:10 pm

Thursday Oct. 19 vs Chatham 7:10 pm

Thursday Oct. 26 vs St Marys 7:10 pm

Thursday Nov. 2 vs Lasalle 7:10 pm

Sunday Nov. 5 vs Sarnia 4:10 pm

Thursday Nov. 9 vs Komoka 7:10 pm

Thursday Nov. 16 vs London 7:10 pm

Thursday Nov. 30 vs St. Thomas 7:10 pm

Thursday Dec. 7 vs Strathroy 7:10 pm

Sunday Dec. 10 vs Sarnia 4:10 pm

Thursday Dec. 14 vs Chatham 7:10 pm

Thursday Dec. 21 vs St Marys 7:10 pm

Thursday Jan. 4 vs Chatham 7:10 pm

Thursday Jan. 11 vs London 7:10 pm

Thursday Jan. 18 vs Strathroy 7:10 pm

Thursday Jan. 25 vs Komoka 7:10 pm

Thursday Feb. 1 vs St Marys 7:10 pm

Thursday Feb. 8 vs Sarnia 7:10 pm

Thursday Feb. 15 vs Lasalle 7:10 pm

Thursday Feb. 22 vs St. Thomas 7:10 pm

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#11 Bain, Blake, LW Leamington Flyers

#17 Weston, Dylan RC Windsor Midget AAA

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Jones, Riley Team Services

#4 Thoms, Andrew, RD Windsor Midget AAA

#12 Crevier, Stephane, LW Sun County MM AAA

#18 Pope-Ferguson, Josh RW Leamington Flyers

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Hopper, Kevin General Manager

Konrad, Harold Director of Hockey Operations

#5 Jacques, Parker, LD Leamington Flyers

#13 Corp, Preston, LC Windsor Midget AAA

#19 Rychel, Maddux LW LaSalle Vipers

Anderson, Derek Team Doctor

Hughes, Howard Assistant Equipment Manager

McGhee, Jake Assistant Coach

#6 O’Brien, Colton, LD Sun County MM AAA

O’Neil, Steve Team Doctor

#7 Styles, Kenneth, RW Trenton HS

Piroski, Tony Head Coach

#8 Langlois, Dalton, LW Essex 73s

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Anthony, Matt Goalie Coach

Jones, Brendan Assistant Equipment Manager

Seguin, Dylan Assistant Coach

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Beleutz, Derrick Team Doctor

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Team Beige wins Mulligan Cup

The 6th annual Mulligan Cup was played the weekend of Sept. 9-10 at Erie Shores Golf Club. The team captains chosen at last year’s banquet were Wayne Quinn (red shirts) and Garth Dennerley (beige shirts). The Saturday, Sept. 9 partner matches were alternate shots on the front nine and best ball on the back nine. The results of these matches were as follows: Dennerley/Carson Brummell (beige) 1 up on Quinn/Park; Wilkinson/Anderson (red) 2 up on Matt Dick/ Madden; Beattie/McRae (beige) 4 up on Kosempel/McIntyre; Alderson/ Stackpoole (red) 3 up on Gherasim/Klassen; Bob Dick/Hyrenewich (beige) 2 up on Miehl/ Koop; Shaften/Young (red) 1 up on Hildebrandt/Conn. Standings after Saturday’s matches: red squad 3, beige squad 3. The players met Sunday for their individual match play. The results are as follows: Dennerley (beige) 1 up on Quinn; Matt Dick (beige) 3 up on Wilkinson; Les Young (red)

tied Norm Beattie (beige); McRae (beige) 4 up on Park; Klassen (beige) 3 up on Alderson; Shaften (red) 5 up on Hildebrandt; Conn (beige) 3 up on McIntyre; Stackpoole (red) 10 up on Carson Brummell; Koop (red) tied Gherasim (beige); Alderson (red) tied Hyrenewich (beige); Kosempel (red) 2 up on Madden; Miehl (red) 3 up on Bob Dick. Sunday results: beige 6.5, red 5.5. Dennerley’s beige squad won the cup 9.5 to Quinn’s red squad’s 8.5.

It was a great weekend — fun was had by all. The players thank sponsors Craig Brummell of Top Crop and Bob Dick of Bob Dick Farms, and Flamingo Restaurant for a great meal and hospitality.

Next year’s captains will be Tom Miehl and Gord Anderson. Thank you to the work done by Gary Alderson and Bob Park.

Essex Region Bike Tour is Sept. 23

Cyclists from near and far will be taking part in the 6th annual Essex Region Bike Tour on Saturday, September 23. A sixth route has been added this year to include the new Cypher Systems Group Greenway.

“There’s a route available for every age and fitness level,” said Charlotte Loaring, board member of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, which hosts the event. “The popularity of cycling for recreation, health, and transportation continues to grow in our community and around the world, with wide-reaching benefits.”

The Bike Tour includes a 15 kilometre beginner ride, a 32 km intermediate ride and a 64 km route along the Chrysler Canada Greenway trail. The 15 km event begins and ends at Schwab Farm Community Entrance on the Arner Towline. The 32 km intermediate ride begins and ends at the Harrow Community Entrance, and the 64 km route will be based from the Caesars Windsor Community Entrance on County Rd. 8, just west of Walker Rd. An 80-kilometre ‘Extreme Greenway’ ride will begin at the Sadler’s Pond Park Entrance in Essex.

The road routes are largely part of the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS), and include a 104 km advanced ride beginning and ending at the Vollmer Culture & Recreation Centre in LaSalle. The 58 km road route will begin and end at the Essex County Demonstration Farm, next to Holiday Beach Conservation Area. Both routes will highlight some of the region’s beautiful urban and rural roads

Rest stops with water, snacks and washrooms will be available approximately every 20 kilometres along the road routes.

Registration and event details can be found online at https://raceroster.com/ events/2017/11160/essex-region-conservation-bike-tour

All funds raised will support regional trails development and maintenance in the Place for Life.

Competing for the Mulligan Cup at Erie Shores on Sept. 9-10 was the red team, who ended up in second place. Team members are, front row, left to right: Heinz Kosempel, Gary Alderson, Bob Park and Wayne Quinn. Back row: Dave Wilkinson, Ron Koop, Bill Stackpoole, Guy McIntyre, sponsor Craig Brummell, Tom Miehl, Les Young, Gord Anderson and Kevin Shaften.

The beige team won the annual Mulligan Cup the weekend of Sept. 9-10 at Erie Shores. Team members are, in back, left to right, Norm Beattie, Gary McRae, Orest Hrynewich, Fred Klassen, Carson Brummell, Henry Hildebrandt, Bill Conn, Bob Dick, Brett Madden, Bill Gherasim, Matt Dick, and in front is captain Garth Dennerley.

I loved watching nature shows on TV when I was a kid. You could say that I was fascinated with many episodes of many of those programs, often finding the day-to-day lives of many untamed species far more fascinating than the mundane goings on of human life.

One of the most interesting episodes of a series whose name escapes me focused on the dreaded Japanese giant hornet. These horrible flying devil bugs make our standard issue North American hornets (which I have hated immensely since being stung by one at the age of four) look like sweet, adorable little butterflies. The pain caused by their sting is said to be bested by only the bullet ant and the tarantula hawk (which is actually a large wasp), but as menacing as they can be to people, their presence is a MUCH bigger problem to the honeybee.

A swarm of 30 Japanese giant hornets can wipe out a hive of 10,000 European honeybees in about an hour. In the show I watched years ago, a single one of these hornets — averaging two inches in length — used its jaws to decapitate the hapless bees one by one. Being largely unfamiliar with the significantly larger predator, the European bees were kind of ridiculous to watch. It was not unlike a low-budget kick flick from the mid 1970s, where a gang of dimwitted thugs stand around and more or less wait their turn to be thumped one by one instead of all attacking their lone adversary simultaneously.

To make a long story short, the entire hive of European honeybees was eventually wiped out. The camera slowly spanned across the scene’s aftermath and not a single survivor could be spotted.

The same vicious invader — the largest hornet on Earth — isn’t quite as effective on its home turf. The Japanese honeybee is targeted with the same degree of aggression and ruthlessness, but the results are often far, far different. The Japanese honeybee seemed no larger, faster, stronger, more agile or more durable than its European counterpart. In fact, I honestly couldn’t tell them apart. They are, however, smarter.

The scenario started out in much the same fashion as it

did further west. A Japanese giant hornet located a swarm of unsuspecting bees and went in for the attack. It was not, however, greeted by the same unorganized, bewildered response as in Europe. Several of the Japanese bees quickly counterattacked, forming a large ‘ball’ that encased the hornet.

Apparently, the Japanese giant hornet has a maximum heat threshold of 115ºC. The Japanese honeybee can withstand temperatures of 122ºC. Somehow, the bees are fully aware of this and generated enough friction with their wings to create a little buzzing oven of precisely 117ºC. By the time all was said and done, they were not worse for wear and had left an oversized, crispy, dead-as-a-doornail hornet in their wake.

The end.

In short, the Japanese hive put on a tremendous display of teamwork. In the European bees’ defense, they haven’t had nearly as much time to come up with a solution to the relatively new predator. Regardless, the point has been proven. Most of us have heard our fair share of post-game interviews with the head coaches of teams who’ve just been pummelled by the opposition. A common term is “we played like a group of individuals,” whereas the coach of a team that just finished a convincing win might describe his roster as a “cohesive unit” or words to that effect.

In the very early stages of the 2017-18 junior hockey season, I’ve seen a couple performances that sort of reminded me of the clever and persevering Japanese honeybees. It’s really too early to predict what’s going to unfold, but it looks like both the GOJHL Leamington Flyers and PJHL Wheatley Sharks could be forces to be reckoned with this season. The first Flyers game I witnessed this year with a finalized lineup was their home opener against LaSalle, ending in an 8-3 victory for Leamington. The first time I saw the Sharks compete was with a close to complete roster in a pre-season tilt against the 4-0-0 Blenheim Blades. Wheatley won 9-2. Both wins were the products of teams where each player seemed to know his role and where skaters seemed to have been working together for a couple months rather than the actual couple days.

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Progs golf results

On September 12 there were 54 Erie Shores Proggers who paid their $5 entry fee in hopes of being on a winning team or capitalizing on their awesome game for net skins. As it turned out, there was a close match and it was decided on the outcome of the last group. Team C and D were tied at +12. Wayne Gillett and Brett Madden were the two golfers whose score mattered. Luckily Wayne Gillett posted a +2 and unfortunately Brett limped in with a -7.

Winners on Team C were Bill Ruiter, Matt Dick, Mel Pace, Todd Hodgson, Ed Schachowskoy, Bill Slater, Ron Koop, Vic Tiessen, Wayne Quinn, Gord Anderson, Greg Gare, Carl Grossi, Ward Hutchins and Wayne Gillett.

Congratulations also go out to Ward Hutchins who will soon become a grandpa.

Greg Dunmore, with his +9, grabbed $20 for his best + score. Matt Dick followed with a +7 and $15. Gord Anderson, Henry Hildebrandt and Mel Davey each got $3 for their +6s.

Each skin was worth $8, signifying there were a lot of skins. The recipients include Bill Slater, Mel Davey, Ollie Mastronardi, Kevin Shaften, Geoff Dunmore, Carl Grossi, Gary McRae, Pete Andary and Matt Dick. I played with Ron Tremblay, Gene Bouliane and Vic Tiessen. Ron started with a flourish with birdies on holes 1 and 2. He followed that up with doubles on 3 and 4. Then he regrouped, shooting a splendid 38 on the front 9. Ron did manage to talk himself into shooting 45 on the back 9. He remembered from a previous round that he did the same thing. As a result, he did it again. Both Gene and I managed to miss the shortest of putts. We don’t know how it happens but it seems to occur all too frequently.

Vic Tiessen, a big farm boy, sure can smack that ball. Vic either connects or not. When one is strong, sometimes the touch in chipping and putting are difficult to master. Too often, Vic said he was done and he hadn’t made the green yet. OUCH!

Last week I forgot to mention that Ken Cobby won the snake with his 3 putt. On Sept. 12, Ward Hutchins 3 putted. He said it was his first 3 putt of the year. So sad. Next week the group will be considerably smaller as many Proggers will be heading to Clare, Michigan, for the annual golf outing. We thank Mel Davey, Jack Martin and Matt Dick for taking over from us.

The Flyers have since gone on to come from behind and beat the Sarnia Legionnaires (once known as the Sarnia Bees, for what it’s worth) in double overtime at the Brock Street Barn, a building that seemed to have a curse on the Leamington team not too long ago. The Sharks lost their season opener 6-2 against the defending regular season champion Lakeshore Canadiens on Friday and results for their home opener against Blenheim weren’t available by the time this page had gone to press, but the signs are there — they too are a team that the opposition won’t likely look forward to facing as the weeks go by.

In both the aforementioned games, rookies and veterans alike were contributing toward the same objective. All too often, teams suffer when veterans get into the habit of resting on their laurels while jittery rookies make inexperienced mistakes and pay the price. There seemed to be none of that

Jessop’s Journal last week — return players were leading by example and newcomers kept their wits about them without trying to do too much to prove themselves.

I’ve always admired the teams that manage to find success without riding the coattails of one or two superstars. My Montreal Canadiens have been blessed with some stellar netminding from the likes of Dryden, Roy and now Price, but since their run of four straight cups in the latter half of the ‘70s, haven’t really had many ‘franchise’ players who do the bulk of the scoring. Heck, as of late, they haven’t had ANYBODY do much in the way of scoring.

With a pretty uninspiring timeline of offseason wheeling and dealing this year, the Habs are going to have to be one well-oiled machine to make any noise in 2017-18. We just have to “Bee”-lieve, I guess.

Busy weekend for Peewee AE

It was an inauspicious start for the Southpoint Capitals AE team this past weekend. The unseasonably warm temperatures made viewing difficult with the sweating panes of glass in the Unico arena. Despite early leads in both of the two home games, the Capitals found themselves losing both contests resulting in a 3-2 overall record.

In Friday night’s game, Southpoint took on the very talented Belle River Canadiens. Southpoint net minder Noah Coatsworth looked very sharp coming up with two big saves in the early minutes of the first period. Owen Matthews opened up the scoring for the Southpoint Capitals, putting in a rebound initially shot by Hunter Kristensen. The Canadiens tied it up after great rushes by both squads.

In the second period, Ben Omar scored, assisted by Carson Stomp, off a great shot from the point by Carson Murracas for the Capitals. Omar netted his second goal, assisted by Ryan Goyeau and Carter Murracas, making it 3-1 for Southpoint, but Belle River netted their second soon after. “Weapon” Coatsworth again made an incredible save during offsetting penalties against a 2-man rush, but Belle River would not be denied.

After tying up the contest 3-3 late in the second, the Canadiens scored a short-handed goal, taking the lead, and added another in the third, giving the Capitals their first loss.

On Saturday afternoon the Capitals took on the LaSalle Sabres at the Highbury Canco Arena. Stomp opened the scoring for Southpoint off an assist by Omar. The same offensive line would score again, giving Southpoint at 2-0 early lead. Stomp would return the favour, assisting in the Omar goal. LaSalle came back with two quick goals of their own to tie the game. Both teams had excellent scoring opportunities late in the first but both goalies came up big.

LaSalle scored early in the second to take the lead. Capitals goalie Hunter Enns made a number of great saves to keep the contest close. Southpoint tied the game at three apiece late in the second off a goal by Kyle MacMillan, assisted by Omar and Stomp. The Sabres regained the lead late in the second.

Southpoint found themselves down 5-3 after an early third period goal but continued to fight hard. In a penalty-ridden third period, Kristensen, assisted by Matthews, brought Southpoint to within one, but time would eventually run out resulting in a 5-4 loss.

Game three of the weekend found Southpoint face-to-face with LaSalle for back-to-back games. First period started with both teams coming out strong and battling the puck. Cole Vaillancourt found the back of the LaSalle net, putting Southpoint on the board to start an exciting game, with assists by Nash Poisson and Carson Marracas. LaSalle answered back right away making it a 1-1 game.

In the second period, Southpoint’s Carson Marracas found the back of net, receiving a pass from Owen Jeffery and Ryan Goyeau to make it a 2-1 game. Thirty seconds later, Southpoint’s Hunter Kristensen scored, assisted by Ben Omar and Stomper.

In the third period, Southpoint’s fourth goal came from a successful penalty shot taken by Ben Omar. LaSalle charged back, finalizing the game and making the final score 4-2. Despite the losses the Capitals looked strong and remained competitive throughout all games. Strong net minding and transitional hockey continue to be key. Defensively, the Capitals have literally closed the gap, limiting quality shots and second chances. Offensively, the lines fly across the blue line in unison, resulting in quality drives and shots to the net. Overall result, over the first four games the Capitals have outscored their opponents 2416, and this is just the start.

Quality practices have the boys and parents excited and looking forward to a great hockey season. The team would like to thank all their sponsors – your continued support is very much appreciated!

E.S. 18-hole ladies golf

The 18-Hole Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf league played the first day of their League Net Championship on Tuesday, September 12 with 32 ladies contending.

Lynne Towle holds the lead with a net 70! Three ladies are chasing at 73, and another 10 following within two and three strokes of that. The final day on the 19th will be exciting!

Gloria Thiessen won the longest putt contest for the second straight week.

There were lots of chip-ins. Jo-Anne Smith and Carolyn Kelly both had two. These ladies all had one apiece: Lynda Mastronardi, Lieta Vines, Sherri Michaelis, Nancy Flynn, and Cindy Brown.

Congratulations to all the ladies.

Novice AEs face

Riverside in home opener

Saturday, September 16 was the home opener for the Southpoint Capitals Novice AE team as they hosted their opponent the Riverside Rangers. Both teams were excited to play hockey and it showed right from the opening faceoff. Each side traded numerous chances as the play was back and forth at a furious pace.

Riverside was first on the scoreboard though, as they were able to pound in a rebound after Karly Franklin made a nice save on the initial shot. Southpoint had a few glorious chances to even the score, including three off the posts, but were unable to light the lamp.

After the Rangers added another goal in the second period, the young squad from Southpoint began the third ready and determined. Ty Thomas, after some hard work, was finally able to get the Caps on the board. Aidan Pulley and A.J. Youssef collected assists on the goal. Less than a minute later, Ty Thomas and Ben Liebrock set up Aidan Pulley to even the score at two apiece.

Unfortunately, Riverside could feel the heat and a few minutes later were able to sneak one by Nolan Meadows who had now taken over the goaltending duties.

Riverside was able to add another, making the score 4-2 with five minutes remaining, but there was no quitting with this Novice team. With a little over three minutes to go, Brayden Foster made a nice bank pass off the boards to Aidan Pulley who took off in full stride and made no mistake, burying his second goal of the game.

With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker and time ticking down, Southpoint was able to manage some pressure around the Rangers net but could not find the equalizer

The final score was Riverside 4, Southpoint 3.

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Atom Majors compete at Richmond Hill tourney

The Southpoint Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors participated in the Richmond Hill Stars hockey tournament over the weekend. This tournament was comprised of teams from all over Southwestern Ontario and was nothing short of entertaining to watch.

In game 1 the Capitals faced the home team Richmond Hill Stars. The Stars got on the board first, but the Capitals were quick to respond back with a goal from Colton Selwood, assisted by Zack Liebrock. The Capitals continued to pressure the Stars with goals from Kaleb Jardim and Owen Deneau. Assists were from Holdyn Bailey and Zack Liebrock. Andrew Demant played well in goal for the Capitals.

In Game 2 it was Caps versus the Kanata Blazers. This game was filled with end-to-end action and it was a very tight game to say the least. It was so tight that the Caps were on lockdown that evening to prepare for the following day, which would prove to be difficult, in order to proceed into the Sunday games. Liam Ouellette, Logan Lefaive, Liam Brown and Kaleb Jardim played well on the blue line.

Game 3 was a tough one. The Caps were faced with a tough challenge against the Erin Hillsburgh Devils who proved to be one of the toughest teams in the tournament. The Caps fell short in this one, but not without a fight from Matteo Pereira, Nicholas Brophy and Nicholas Mastromatteo.

Game 4 was tight as Southpoint faced North Toronto. This was the final game of the weekend and by far the most exciting. The stands were just that – standing only – as this proved to be by far the most exciting game of the tournament.

North Toronto opened up the scoring for a 1-0 lead and it remained that way for some time. Tomas Kniaziew had to perform at his best as North Toronto came at him with everything they had.

It was still a one goal game until late in the second period when Tyler Franklin put a straggler on Dayne Di Milo’s stick and he made no mistake. It was all net after that to tie the game at 1-1. Unfortunately, with 5 seconds remaining in the game, with a scrabble in front of Kniazew, North Toronto put one past the crowd to make it 2-1.

Great game and good work done by all in a Capitals’ jersey.

The RFH Atom Majors have a busy weekend ahead with games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check out the schedule on the Southpoint website and come out and support the Atom Majors.

Bounty from the County

Married September 23, 1967 at Trinity United Church in Wheatley. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. They will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with family and friends.

Love, Michelle, Andrew, Alyssa & Rachel Lisa, Jay, Travis, Riley & Trent

Orchard View Golf Course hosted its second annual Bounty from the County ladies golf tournament on July 20. The tournament raised $1,200 to help support the Kingsville Community Food Bank. Pictured here presenting the cheque (from left to right) are: Marilyn Mayville, coordinator of the Kingsville Community Food Bank; Lindsay Friesen, Clubhouse Manager at Orchard View Golf Course, and Sharon Bee and Joan Kettle, both members of the organizing committee for the tournament.

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Wright on fire with Talbot Trail seniors

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, September 12 there were 64 energetic Talbot Trail senior league members who participated in their weekly golf game. The recent rains have certainly greened up the fairways. Derek and his staff have the course in excellent condition. The greens are quick and challenging!

Two golfers who stood out in the 70-79y division were Mike Wright and Bill Ward, who both played masterfully, recording scores of 37 and 38 respectively. Three players who recorded excellent results of 40 were Vic, Dutchy and Bobo. Rick Thompson continued his terrific play by shooting a 41. Joe Vertel scored an impressive 43. Both Bob Scott and Paul Harrison merited very solid 44s. Commendable scores of 45 went to Gary Benninger and Al Zanuttini. There were four players who earned very praiseworthy 46s: Don Willan, Ken Bachmeier, Eugene A., and Richard Humber. Al Matthews stood alone with his noteworthy 47. Satisfying 48s were shot by Schmitty, Patch, Ray, Ken Womack and Jerry Paine. Gary Honey came in with a fine 49. Other notable results were achieved by these players: Gary Wilson, Tom Sasso, Bob Lee, Ron Steingart, Wayne Humber, Martin Girash, Mac Hyatt, Gord Chadwick and Ross MacKintosh.

The 80-85y division was led by Tom Hyatt who scored an outstanding 42. Neil Adamson placed second as he fired an impressive 45. Inspiring 49s were achieved by Walter Balsam and Carl Robinson. Shooting nifty 50 were Bob Freure and Gerry Becigneul. Pete Daudlin and Ed Woelk merited very praiseworthy results of 51 and 52 respectively. Fred Takaki was only a few shots back.

The 86y+ grouping also played some inspiring golf. Both Dave Krueger and Dave la Bonte produced brilliant 48s. Orville Ellwood and Murray Cascadden merited excellent scores of 53 and 54 respectively. Hal Wigle played very well as he also earned a commendable score.

The ‘Kid Division’ played superbly. Three players who shot very impressive 41s were Larry Hughes and John Liddell. Despite 4 penalty strokes, Tom White came in with an excellent 42. Three players who achieved terrific 43s were Jamie Arquette, Ron Hillier and Kevin Jordan. The following players also produced very superb results: Wiz 44; Mike Getty 45; Art Regehr 46; Bummy and Dave Alexander 47s. Three players who shot very praiseworthy 48s were Fred Sleiman, Dave Clark and Fred Michano. Fuzzy travelled the course in a commendable nifty 50! Others who enjoyed the beautiful day of golf were Scoop, Dave Tonks, Ed Fraser and Dan Tymec.

The closest to the pin on #9 was won by Kevin Jordan. His masterful shot was only 5 feet from the hole. On #2, Wiz dazzled his playing partners by draining a 14-footer. This excellent putt won Wiz the long putt.

The Kingsville excursion will take place on Thursday, September 21.

The league’s final scramble for 2017 will occur on Tuesday, September 26. Groups will continue to be organized in October for those not ready to put their clubs away.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 11: North/South - 1st Derek Parry and Frank Duransky, 2nd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Ross Mackintosh and Roy Trowell, 2nd Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Bob Bell and Sally Bell. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Sept. 13: North/South - 1st Al Morrison and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Shirley Plant and Nancy Murphy, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/ West - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Dave Derbyshire and Derek Parry, 3rd Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, Sept. 14: 1st Pat DeNapoli and Teri Ford, 2nd Dorothy McGregor and John McGregor, 3rd Ann Pascoe and Nancy Murphy, 4th Lorna Malott and Penny Stuart. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

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Kingsville hosts Terry Fox Run

By Bryan Jessop

When it comes to supporting a worthy cause, a local fitness advocate decided that a sprint through her home town was better than a drive through the county.

Marilyn Farnworth of Kingsville has participated in each of the first 36 annual Terry Fox Runs and for its 37th edition, decided that a more local atmosphere was in order. The first annual Kingsville Terry Fox Run took place Sunday, Sept. 17 and backed by sponsors and supporters throughout the area in addition to a team of 56 volunteers, was able to raise $7,495 for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation.

The event was attended by 171 runners, walkers and cyclists who chose either a two or five kilometre route starting and ending alongside the Lakeside Park pavilion. Once participants completed their journeys, they re-converged at the park for barbecued hot dogs, servings of vegetables, beverages and a door prize draw of about 80 items donated by local busi-

nesses and groups. Lakeside Park was also the site of DJ services by Cam Sarkis, balloons and temp tattoos by Jangles the Clown, massages by Britt Schooley and reflexology by Sara Friesen and Marg Wall as part of the Canada-wide fundraiser. In previous years, Farnworth participated in and played an organizational role in the Terry Fox Run hosted by Tecumseh — the nearest location to her Kingsville home.

Royal Canadian Legion, Caesar’s Windsor and the Shell gas station on Division Road for support and providing food, beverages and other supplies.

“Kingsville is definitely a town with a big heart,” said Farnworth, who also credited Kingsville parks and recreation manager Maggie Durocher as having played a major role in the preparation of the run. “This is a very caring community. Our group of volunteers all did a great job and the response has been amazing.”

The run’s start was preceded by opening remarks from Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos — one of many residents grateful for Farnworth’s efforts to bring the Terry Fox Run closer to home.

“I can’t say enough about Marilyn,” he noted. “To get all these people together and to make this happen is outstanding.”

“I came up with the idea to have the run here because of the long drive,” she explained. “People in this part of the county deserve to have a Terry Fox Run closer to home so I decided that there should be one here.”

Most of the new local run’s participants as well as sponsors and donors hailed from the Harrow-Kingsville-Leamington corridor. Farnworth thanked her volunteers as well as the Town of Kingsville, the community’s Dominos Pizza, TD Bank, Zehr’s and Del Fresco Produce, Freshco, the Kingsville

To date, Canadian Terry Fox Runs have raised roughly $700 million for cancer research and support. Next year’s events — including the one in Kingsville — will take place Sunday, Sept. 16. Lakeside Park will once again serve as the local event’s headquarters. Farnworth is encouraging 2018 participants to register online at www.terryfoxrun.org/run instead of at the tent on the day of the event. Presently, about 80 per cent of Ontario’s Terry Fox runners, walkers and cyclists pre-register online, a method that reduces onsite wait times and lineups.

RIGHT - A trio of runners close in on the completion of the 5 km route.

Wheatley Sharks lose home opener in OT

A one-goal loss was a tough way to start the home ice schedule for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, although the team showed evidence that more promising results should be in store for the next 19.

The Sharks played their second game of 2017-18 Monday, Sept. 18 at Wheatley Area Arena against the Blenheim Blades, where despite earning a modest 47-44 shots advantage, fell 1-0 in overtime. The match evolved into a goalkeeping battle between Wheatley’s Dylan Zelko and Blenheim’s Eric Stewardson, both of whom were tested frequently as the minutes ticked by.

“We got beat by a goaltender tonight, that’s the bottom line,” explained Sharks head coach Dave Wiper. “It wasn’t as if we didn’t have chances — we deserved a better fate. We didn’t give away two points tonight. Our guys played a great game.”

Both teams seemed determined to put the first mark on the scoresheet through the opening 20 minutes, where Wheatley outshot their guests 18-14. Zelko was solid in net for the Sharks while Stewardson made a handful of key stops for the Blades, including two short breakaway saves. Both sides were ineffective on the power play as forward lines at both ends struggled to set up scoring chances before the opposition could ice the puck.

The second period took on a rougher, chippier tone than the first. Blenheim established a shots on goal advantage of 15-11, although both netminders stood their ground to keep the match scoreless after 40 minutes. Sharks’ rookie Parker Boyle beat Stewardson with a wrist shot during a short rush, only to connect squarely with the crossbar of the Blades’ net.

A scoreless third frame forced a sudden death overtime session clocked for seven minutes of three on three, although the Blades needed only 37 seconds before former Chatham Maroon and LaSalle Viper Dede Cato blasted a long, knee-high slap shot that beat Zelko

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Blenheim went zero for six on the man advantage while Wheatley was held to zero for five. The win for the Blades was the second in two nights, following a 13-1 thrashing of the Wallaceburg Lakers.

“We threw everything we had at them — they just didn’t get rattled,” Wiper explained. “We started the season against two very experienced teams. When our team gels, we’re going to be tough to beat. We’re not even close to having everything down pat yet.”

The Sharks’ away schedule started on a sour note Friday, Sept. 14, as they were handed a 6-2 loss in Lakeshore at the hands of the defending regular season champion Canadiens. Boyle started the scoring on the power play after being set up by Justin Pinsonneault, but four straight goals by the hosts gave them a 4-1 lead to start the second period. Matt Smith, Jarrett Tazzman, Mejoe Gasparovic and Luke Mahon registered goals for the Canadiens.

Veteran Cole Butler brought Wheatley to within a pair on a power play tally midway through the second period — assisted by fellow veteran Delaney MacDonald — but the Canadiens replied first with a man advantage goal late in the frame by Colin Sartor and then another early in the third at even strength off the stick of Kyler Carter.

The Sharks were outshot 56-24 with Daniel Tonietto in net as Mitch Topliffe earned the win for Lakeshore. Wheatley was an impressive two for three on the man advantage while Lakeshore went two for four.

Wheatley’s next home game will be played Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. against the Dresden Kings.

Drew Denomey of the Sharks (left) and Derek Hueni of the Blades eye a rolling puck in the Wheatley zone during the Sharks’ 2017-’18 home opener Monday, Sept. 18 at Wheatley Area Arena. The Sharks lost 1-0 in overtime.

Jake Pickersgill of the Wheatley Omstead Sharks (right) challenges Breydon Casier of the Blades for control of the puck along the boards.

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Craftsman scroll saw, 16”. Craftex band saw, 14”, 1 hp. King table saw, 10”. Trademaster drill press, 3/4 hp. Call 519-326-8586. se13-20

CUSTOM BUILT BARNEGAT Sneakbox Layout Boat. All original, including 2 hp Johnson motor, double bunk trailer and 51 decoys. All in excellent condition. $2500 or best offer. Will trade towards ATV. Call 519567-2461. se6-27

SEVERAL 1 GALLON JUGS used for wine making, $3 each. Also 128 oz glass jars (3.79L ) $3 each. Call 519982-5992. jn21-tf

ST. W. LEAMINGTON. Greenhouse worker 14 positions available. Job duties include such crop as work, winding , pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping ,suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fast-pace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. No education or experienced required. Salary - $11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours / week including weekends and holiday. Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning January 1, 2018. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca se13-27

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $11.60/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs., working in hot conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies / Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliffe Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9. se20-oc25

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED - Seasonal and full time employment. Wages $11.60/hour. Minimum 48 hours, Monday - Saturday. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates - 40 lbs., working in hot conditions. No experience and no education required. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519326-1082. jl26-oc11

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a fulltime experienced candidate with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control to join our team.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Conduct inspections of all product being produced on the lines to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.

· Complete equipment pre-operational inspection sheets

· Complete daily, weekly, and monthly GMP, HACCP/Health & Safety inspections.

· Perform inspections and verify final product packed including labelling to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

· Assist & investigate customer complaints.

· Allergen management.

· Maintain hold log.

· Maintain SDS system.

· Participate in internal/external audits.

· Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

· Must have strong interpersonal skills.

· Required to work in wet, damp, cold, refrigerated warehouse.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00/hour Email Resume to: jdesmarais@johnofoods.com or drop off at: 827 Drovers Road, Wheatley

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Brian E.

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 $11.60 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.

Apply:

Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

We are seeking GREENHOUSE

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

• Compensation is $12.00/hr

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd.

is looking for:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

• Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.

• Salary: $11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job. No experience or education required.

Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290

1102 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6

DH&C Mechanical is looking for new team members!

Proof of Ontario College of Trades, references and driver’s abstract are required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to: info@dhcmechanical.com Or drop off to: Unit #1 - 1 Iroquois Road, Leamington

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING AREAS, BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 19/17 AND OCTOBER 15/17.

SEND RESUME

By Mail: Sun-Brite Foods Inc. Human Resource Dept. P. O. Box 70, Ruthven, ON N0P 2G0 By Fax: 519-326-1714 By Email: hr@sun-brite.com

CRC FARMS LIMITED

is looking to hire for the following position:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

Job Duties:

Transplant seedlings, plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, sort, pack and stack produce, clean work area, check products for quality assurance, greenhouse clean up, other farm duties as assigned. Job is physically demanding, hot and humid during summer months. No experience or education required.

Salary:

$11.60/ hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends

Forward resume to: (E) hr@sunritegreenhouses.com (F) 519-733-5290 381 Seacliff Drive, Leamington, ON N8H 3T9

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: 11.60/hour, seasonal, full time

No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

HOT AND COLD HEATING & COOLING is looking for an HVAC installer or apprenticer. Competitive wages. References and drivers abstract required. Send resume to oliver895@aol.com. se13-20

Cara

Aug 29, 2017

Paint Line-Assemblers

$13.50/hour + bonus

Goes up to $15.50 per hour Day Shift

Union Shop Benefits Harrow

Non-ticketed

MIG Welders needed

$15.50/hour

Goes up to $16.85/hr Steady days

Union shop Benefits Harrow

Apply w/ resume to Elaine elaine@personnelbyelsie.com

PERSONNEL by Elsie 5923 Tecumseh Rd East Windsor

9 AM - 3 PM Walk ins are welcome!

LEAD SANITATION

We are seeking a fulltime experienced candidate with 3-5 years of experience in Sanitation of Food Manufacturing to join our team. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Maintain and monitor master sanitation schedule.

· Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of equipment and facility.

· Monitor the sanitation process within the facility to ensure compliance to all company and agency food safety requirements.

· Guarantee high cleanliness to ensure food safety and BAP

· Familiar with HACCP, CFIA, GMP, and WHIMS.

· Required to work in wet, damp, cold, refrigerated warehouse.

· Attention to detail, and self development.

· Interpersonal/Communication skills.

· Must be available to work overtime.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00/hour

Email Resume to: jdesmarais@johnofoods.com or drop off at: 827 Drovers Road, Wheatley

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. au23-oc25

Personnel by Elsie 1x60

Heritage Centre Improvements/Renovations Township of Pelee 1045 West Shore Road Pelee Island, ON N0R 1M0 www.pelee.org 519-724-2931 REQUEST FOR TENDER

2017-2018 Exterior Renovations of the Pelee Island Heritage & Preservation Centre Submission of Tenders: The Township of Pelee is accepting tender bids for the exterior renovations and improvements of the Pelee Island Heritage and Preservation Centre.

Tenders must be received by Wednesday September 27 at 4:00 p.m. (the

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

NOTICES

Proposed Reform to the Vacancy Tax Rebate Program

Essex County Municipalities are proposing a reform to the Vacancy Tax Rebate program, affecting vacant commercial and industrial properties, County-wide

For more information and to provide feedback, please visit countyofessex.on.ca or join us for an Open House Wednesday, September 27, from 4 - 7 pm at The Essex County Civic Centre 360 Fairview Av e , W , Essex, ON

Call for Nominations

Citizen of the Year Award, Youth Volunteer Award and Service to the Community Award

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington appreciates and acknowledges the many volunteers who come forward to aid their community with their time and expertise.

Council will accept submissions for the “Citizen of the Year Award”, “Leamington Youth Volunteer Award” and “Service to the Community Award”.

Citizen of the Year Award: An individual who has contributed their time and effort to the community. Names submitted should be residents of Leamington.

Youth Volunteer Award: An individual whose primary residence is in Leamington, is eighteen (18) years of age or younger, and who has participated as a volunteer in activities that benefit the residents of Leamington. Volunteer activities may include activities undertaken with other individuals or groups but do not include activities where the nominee receives payment or obtains an educational credit.

Service to the Community Award: A group whose contributions bring the greatest benefit, comfort, or hope to the community. A project may extend over more than one year, but may only be proposed in the year during which the benefit to the community is realized.

Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, or on the Municipality’s website www.leamington.ca. Please forward submissions, with supporting background information to Jennifer Bavetta at the Municipal Office or via email at jbavetta@leamington.ca no later than October 13, 2017.

For further information, contact Jennifer at 519-326-5761, extension 1116.

NOTICES

FARMS FOR SALE BY TENDER

Parcel 1 -PT S1/2 LT 2, CON 10, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75085-0070) 50 ACRES more or less; Parcel 2 -PT LT 13, CON 7, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75091-0227) 73.649 ACRES more or less; Parcel 3 -PT W ½ LT 11, CON 8, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75087-0106) 46.722 ACRES more or less; Parcel 4 -LT 35-49 PL 363; PT LT 6, CON 11, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75085-0055) 144 ACRES more or less.

SEALED TENDERS TO PURCHASE a parcel will be received by SAWATZKYBALZER LAW FIRM, 5 Russell St., Leamington, ON N8H 1T7 until 4:30 pm EDT October 5, 2017.

TERMS OF TENDER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. There shall be one sealed tender for each parcel, which shall be for the entirety of each parcel. No single tender shall include more than one parcel. 2. Each tender shall be in writing and in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “MAGDALENA FARMS TENDER”, indicating the parcel related to the Tender and shall be submitted with a certified cheque payable to SAWATZKYBALZER, IN TRUST, in an amount equal to 5 % of the Tender price. 3. If the Tender is accepted, the certified cheque shall become a non-refundable deposit and the successful Tenderer shall be required to complete an Agreement covering the usual conditions of sale. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Vendor shall retain the deposit as liquidated damages. On October 6, 2017, unsuccessful Tenderers will have their certified cheques returned to them by regular mail. 4. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified cheque or bank draft on January 2, 2018 (the Closing Date). 5. Vacant possession will be provided on the Closing Date. 6. Purchaser will pay the 2018 taxes; Vendor will pay the property taxes to December 31, 2017 which will be the adjustment date. 7. The Purchaser will pay the applicable Goods and Services Tax or provide an acceptable undertaking to self-assess. 8. Time is to be of the essence in submission of Tender and closing of sale. 9. Highest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. 10. The Purchasers rely entirely on their own knowledge and inspection of the property independent of any representations made by or on behalf of the owners. 11. Purchasers will accept title subject to any outstanding encumbrances registered at the time of Tender and will rely entirely on their own investigation of title prior to submitting Tender.

For further particulars and inspection contact Suzanne Balzer, SawatzkyBalzer, 5 Russell St. Leamington, ON N8H 1T7, phone 519-322-2341.

Business Licensing By-law Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions

Municipality of Leamington is establishing a Comprehensive Business Licensing By-law and Business Licensing system. This by-law will replace the Business Registry currently in place.

The Municipality is looking for input from current and potential business owners. Please join us at a Stakeholder / Feedback Session. A presentation will be made on the proposed Business Licensing By-law, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide your feedback.

Date: Monday, October 2, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Place: Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington

A draft of the proposed by-law may be obtained at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario during regular business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or by visiting www.leamington.ca

If you are unable to attend one of the Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions, you may also provide comments or send questions to the Municipality by emailing: clerks@leamington. ca. The proposed by-law is expected to be brought before Leamington Municipal Council for consideration on Monday, October 23, 2017, and is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2018.

For more information, please contact a Customer Service Representative at the Municipality of Leamington at (519) 326-5761.

2017-2018

Flyers tame Vipers in home opener

By Bryan Jessop

The Leamington Flyers again kicked off the regular season home schedule with a parking lot tailgate party, but the real reason to celebrate took place on the ice.

The LaSalle Vipers started their own home ice itinerary one day earlier with a 6-2 win over the two-time Weir Cup defending London Nationals, but were soundly defeated in Leamington Thursday, Sept. 14 in an 8-3 decision where the hosts scored in both the first and last minutes of the match. With the victory, the Flyers remained undefeated at 3-0-0-0 in the early stages of the 2017-18 season to retain sole possession of first in the West.

Leamington showed no signs of struggling offensively as in the pre-season game at Unico Arena a couple weeks earlier, solving Vipers netminder James Walker the first time after 53 seconds and for the third time before nine minutes had expired from the opening stanza. The first goal of 2017-18 at Highbury Canco was a rebound chipped in from point blank range by team captain Zach Guilbeault, grabbing a rebound from Kenny Styles who had in turn been set up by Bryce O’Brien.

ered the bouncing puck into the goal. Former Strathroy Rocket Cody Schneider drew an assist. Leamington again established the upper hand in shots on goal, this time by a 15-8 margin.

Both teams cooled off offensively in the final period, although three more additions were made to the scoresheet. Nimmo put on an impressive display of stick work starting at centre ice, weaving his way through Viper defenders after crossing the blue line, jutting across the crease and sending an ice-level backhand shot over the goal line. Parker Jacques and Andrew Thoms were credited with sending him on his way.

It feels pretty good to start this way after a long summer.

During a rush just over two minutes later, Griffin Robinson released a wrist shot from the top of the left faceoff circle to beat Walker waist high to the far side. Rory DiNiro and Colton O’Brien assisted on the 2-0 marker. Leamington sent the starting goalie to the bench when Kade McKibbon eluded opponents on his way over the LaSalle blueline before setting loose a low wrist shot that Walker partially intercepted. Following the unassisted goal, Dershahn Stewart took over in net for the Vipers.

The visitors pulled to within two during their only power play of the opening 20 minutes, when Frank Zak took a pass and from the in front of the left side of the goal, fired a shot over Noah Hedrick’s left arm and into the mesh. Leamington got the goal back 29 seconds later following a two-on-one charge by Maddux Rychel and Kenny Styles. The latter sent a pass just in front of the crease that Rychel chipped over the sprawling goalie from the right side of the net to wrap up first period scoring. The Flyers outshot the visitors 15-10 at the first buzzer.

The Vipers generated more scoring chances in the second period despite logging fewer shots on net than in the first, although it was the Flyers who again started the scoring. In a fluent passing play where Rychel — a former Viper — found Guilbeault, the team’s most veteran forward beat Stewart to the short side for a 5-2 advantage. After a relatively quiet stretch of about nine minutes, Tyler Russell took a pass and then popped in his own rebound from Hedrick’s doorstep for the Vipers’ second of the night. Leamington’s feisty offence again replied, this time about two minutes later, following a turnover in the LaSalle zone. Stewart made the ensuing save, but during a scramble seconds later, Jake Nimmo deliv-

Former Flyer Brett Vorshuk replied for LaSalle, sending a shot from the point through heavy traffic to beat Hedrick during a power play. Scoring ended when Nimmo completing the hat trick by releasing a deflected shot that crawled over the goal line a fraction of a second before Stewart could turn around and stop it with his stick. The shot followed a wellexecuted series of passes from Bryce O’Brien and Nathan Skulley.

Leamington outshot LaSalle 45-24, although special teams was the one department where the Vipers were the better team, going two for four compared to the Flyers’ one for five.

“It was a good start for us,” said Leamington head coach Tony Piroski. “Offensively, we made some pretty nice plays. They got behind early and then had to gamble a bit and that gave us a few odd man rushes that we were able to capitalize on.”

After their first three games, the Flyers have outscored their competition — one opponent from each of the GOJHL’s three conferences — by a combined score of 19-8.

“I’ve got a good bunch of guys on this team,” said Piroski. “They work hard together and there’s no selfishness on the ice… and that’s the way it should be.”

Rychel, who played the previous two seasons with the Vipers after being drafted by the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs in 2015, has collected four points in two games with Leamington and is happy with his new role.

“It feels pretty good to start this way after a long summer,” he noted. “This is a top notch organization from the coaches to the trainers. We should only get better as the season goes on.”

On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Flyers took on the Legionnaires in Sarnia in what unfolded as a 3-2 overtime win for Leamington. Rychel and Preston Corp scored game-tying goals in the first and third periods respectively before Rychel potted the winning goal 2:44 into the second overtime session. Connor Meyerink took the win in net despite the Flyers being outshot 45-39. Both teams were zero for four on the power play.

The Flyers next home game will be played Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:10 p.m. against the Nationals.

The Vipers’ Eric Kirby looks to pass the puck to the point while the Flyers’ Parker Jacques closes in in an attempt to stop him. (Sun photo)

Leamington resident Rory DiNiro maintains control of the puck while LaSalle’s Broden Meloche — a former Flyer — attempts to strip the puck off his stick. (Sun photo)

A Flyers’ line celebrates the first period goal of Kade McKibbin during the first period of Leamington’s GOJHL home opener at Highbury Canco Arena. (Sun photo)