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Council solidifies policing proprosal requirements By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — At the council meeting of Tuesday, September 8, Leamington council approved the terms and outlines for the Request for Proposal for policing in the municipality. MPM Consulting submitted the proposed outlines and requirements to council, along with administrations. The RFP will include many issues, such as level of service, description of local oversight and the cost for services, with a heavier emphasis being put on level of service. In July, council voted to go ahead with developing a Request for Proposal as they search for other service providers for policing. The current OPP contract expires next May and the OPP are also free to file a proposal to enter into a new policing contract with Leamington. Mike Mitchell from MPM consulting said that he took all comments and suggestions into account from a recent public survey on policing here and developed the RFP around it, creating an RFP specific to Leamington’s needs. He also suggested a committee be formed, which would include himself as chair, along with two members of the public and two members of council, to evaluate the proposals that do come in. Council voted to accept the RFP as written and allow the process to get started. Only Councillor John Jacobs voted against the motion.
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Thiessen Orchards: Creating fall family memories for over 45 years By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Earlier this year, Krissy and Andrew Thiessen had no idea what September would bring for them. The family orchard and farm, known for making fall memories for generations, has now opened for the season, and the Thiessens are excited to get their season underway. “We’re so happy to be able to open,” said Krissy. “We weren’t sure until just recently if were going to be able to.” Krissy points out some obvious changes in their procedures, such as the 40 hand sanitizer dispensers they’ve installed and other protocols that are in place to help with following COVID guidelines. The Thiessen family farm dates back to 1933 when Jacob Thiessen purchased a tobacco farm on the site where the farm now stands. He eventually turned to growing mums and then planted ten acres of apple trees. Jacob’s son Peter began helping his dad on the farm in 1961 and along the way, picked up the name of ‘Farmer Pete’. In 1969, the first harvest of apples began and Peter’s wife Gloria decided to sell a few bags of apples off a wagon at the roadside. Pick-Your-Own Apples at Thiessen Orchards was opened a year later, ushering in a 45-year tradition for
welcome families to their property. “We have so many things planned,” she said. “We want people to create new memories on our farm.” The fee structure will change this year to better streamline the family fun aspect. A new general admission fee covers all of the family fun activities and attractions, except for the Haunted Barn. The Haunted Barn is a popular Krissy and Andrew Thiessen pose alongside one of their apple trees on opening day event leading up to for Thiessen Orchards. The couple is the third Halloween, orgageneration to operate the farm, which has a nized by Hallowlong-standing fall tradition for locals and visi- een guru Reggie tors alike. Sun photo Wood, who partners with the Thiesgenerations of local families to sen family to make Halloween make precious memories. fun at the orchards. Because it Peter and Gloria’s son Anis a separate entity, the cost for drew and his wife Krissy, are the Haunted Barn is $5 plus tax. now hard at work continuing The general admission inthose same traditions with new cludes the corn maze, putt generations each year. The farm has grown to in- putt golf, jump pad, Fun Acre, clude multiple attractions barrel train, hay mow, farm during the fall season, all friends and a tractor ride to the orchard. geared toward family fun. On Thursday and Friday, you They opened for the season pay $4 plus tax for adults and last Thursday, September 10 and although things are a little $8 plus tax for children 3-12. different, Krissy is excited to On Saturday and Sunday, the adult fee is $6 plus tax and the child fee is $10 plus tax. You can enjoy the picnic area or order from Kountry Kitchen without paying an admission fee. There is also no admission fee to come in to purchase bagged apples off the wagon or from the prepicked bins. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, there is no admission fee and the children’s activities are closed, allowing Farmer Pete’s Fun Acre has plenty for the kids to do, as witnessed anyone who wants to enjoy a picnic on the grounds or order here on opening day of Thiessen Orchards. Sun photo
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food from their Kountry Kitchen to do so. Or perhaps a visit to their flower shop would be more to your liking. You can also pick your own apples and choose from prepicked apple bins. As for COVID rules, Krissy is quick to point out that they want everyone to be safe. “Masks will be required when under any covered shelters, in lineups or on the wagon rides,” she said. “Feel free to wander through our orchards mask-free and anywhere you can maintain social distancing.” The Thiessens grow nine varities of apples on the farm with Honeycrisp being the most popular apple. “Ambrosia is really coming along too,” she said. This coming Friday and Saturday, they are holding a Frontline Workers Weekend and will be giving Family of Four passes to frontline workers who show I.D. “We’re also planning a Family Extravaganza”, she said. “Kids will be able to dress up and go trickor-treating throughout the or-
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Two serious accidents on County Rd. 20 KINGSVILLE — Essex County OPP are asking for the public’s assistance with two accidents on the same stretch of County Rd. 20 on Sunday, September 13. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on County Road 20 (old Hwy. 18) east of Simmers Avenue, near Union. An eastbound motor vehicle, crossed over into the westbound lane and struck one of two youths walking together on the gravel shoulder. The motor vehicle was witnessed to correct itself and continue eastbound on County Road 20 without stopping. After fleeing, the driver returned to the scene a short time later. One of the pedestrians, a 14-year-old youth was transported to an area hospital for the treatment of life altering injuries and the second was assessed at the scene by EMS but determined not to be injured. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. The second incident occurred Sunday evening, as a single motor vehicle accident left three people serious-
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, September 16, 2020owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon the arena open for the season. menu. Speed rides After all, he headed up theboat were available committee to have it built backfrom the Cedar in 1974. Always humble, LarryBeach Drug once said, “I’m not so sure I haveStore for 50 ever been thatcents a ride summer great a leader,for visitors renting but I alwaysa cabin or for had a heck ofcottagers not a lot of back-owning a boat. ing and friendsThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This who helpedphotograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Ode to a life well lived
The town of Wheatley lost one of their biggest supporters a couple of weeks ago with the passing of Larry McDonald. Larry’s involvement in local sports, service clubs and activities was really second-to-none over the years. He was also instrumental in many initiatives Mark Ribble in Leamington. Here at the Southpoint Sun, we came to know Larry through his involvement with almost every club that looked for our help with publicizing their events or their printing needs. He was a regular visitor to our office and would often sit down and chat about all of the things going on in the community. Not once did he complain about being ill, although we knew for the past several months, that he wasn’t doing all that well. His love of his community shone through in everything he did and I have to wonder if the recent situation involving the Wheatley Arena not being opened would have had his dander up. He was a fierce proponent of figure skating and minor hockey in the area and I think he would have been at the forefront of the push to get
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me accomplish whatever I set out to do.” He said that after becoming the Reeve of Wheatley in 1980. It’s the community service aspect of Larry’s life that will be most remembered. He was the charter president of the Wheatley Jaycees in 1960 and also headed up the resurrection of the Old Boys’ Reunion, which flourished for several years in the community. More recently, he represented the Wheatley Optimist Club and helped organize the annual fishing derby. I’ve only skimmed the surface and I’m sure I’ve missed so many other things, but the fact is that Wheatley won’t be the same without Larry McDonald around. Let’s hope someone else picks up the reigns and carries on with his legacy.
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Coffee campaign will help local families By Mark Ribble ESSEX COUNTY — Purchasing McCafe coffee at your local grocery store can help local families with their sick children. Last year, 561 different families from Windsor-Essex took advantage of Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) hospitality available in Windsor and London. The Ronald McDonald Houses provide a home for families of sick children – more than 26,000 annually, who must travel from out-of-town while their child is being treated at a nearby hospital. RMHC Canada has 34 programs across the country, including 11 in Ontario. Since the first Canadian House opened in Toronto in 1981, RMHC Canada has served more than 414,000 families. Locally, that breaks down to 85 Leamington families, 35 Kingsville families and 23 Wheatley families who’ve benefited greatly from having access to these accomodations. A campaign began on September 3 in conjunc-
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side at the end of the day. Locally, the family of Rylee Warkentin know all too well, the welcoming feeling of Ronald McDonald House. The Kingsville family spent 116 days at the London location after Rylee was born back in 2018. Rylee was born with no diaphragm on her left side and her lungs were very underdeveloped. “We knew from the start that Rylee’s treatment could be anywhere from a few weeks to months,” said her mom, Caroline. “When we started researching about Ronald McDonald House London, and learned how much it helped so many families, the fear of ‘how will we do this?’ went away. “ For Caroline and her husband Jason, it was a welcome relief to have somewhere comfortable to stay. “It became our homeaway-from-home, just steps away from her hospital room,” she said. “For Rylee’s first birthday, we collected donations for the House. We wanted
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my crank and my thoughts returned to newspaper writing. I spoke with Publisher Tony Duncan about the possibility of getting into journalism. Tony arranged an interview with the managing editor of The Chatham Daily News in Chatham, Ontario, a half-hour drive from Leamington. I met with Ray Munro, the managing editor of the paper at the time, and he hired me at a munificent weekly salary of $35.00. Unlike some millennials today who want to start at the top of a company, I started at the bottom as a cub reporter. I learning about newspaper reporting by writing obituaries, covering service club luncheons and other functions at the William Pitt Hotel on what was commonly known as “the rubber chicken circuit”. As well, I honed my skills on covering police stories, business openings, and numerous other community events. In those days as a reporter on a small provincial daily, I also had to double as a photographer. Newspapers then used the big format Graphlex cameras. A two-sided cartridge-like frame with film slipped in and out at the back of the camera,
Fond memories of Leamington Special to the Sun By Pat Moauro Mark Ribble’s recent column in the Southpoint Sun marking his 35th anniversary as a newspaper journalist reminded me of a similar experience. This year marks 65 years since this former Leamington-born resident was introduced to the world of newspapers, and to more than 36 years as a newspaper reporter, editor and publisher. In 1955, a scrawny 17-yearold Leamington High School kid decided he wanted to write about activities at his school for the town’s weekly newspaper. Like Editor Mark Ribble, he met Tony Duncan, publisher of the Leamington Post and News, who agreed to use a weekly column of news and information. As I recall, he paid me the magnificent sum of $5 or $7 per column. However, much more important than the money was the fact that I was actually writing for a newspaper! As a voracious reader who spent much of his time in our town library (when I wasn’t watching movies at the Victoria Theatre), I developed a love for words. I was attracted to writing, so Publisher Duncan allowed me to write a weekly column about activities at my
high school. When I saw my byline on my first column, I was thrilled. My early prose was flowery, stilted and over-written, but I was hooked. I loved working on the column, putting my thoughts down on paper and seeing my name on what I had written. It was heady stuff for a young, naive young high school student, whose self-esteem had taken a severe beating in his early growing up years. I wrote the column for about two years. After graduating from Grade 12 and part of Grade 13, I pondered what to do with my life. University and college were out of the question. My academic record was considerably less than stellar. However, my experience as a high school reporter-columnist and discussions with Publisher Tony Duncan whetted my appetite for writing and convinced me that I would carve out a career in journalism. After graduating from high school, I worked at H. J. Heinz, a former major Leamington employer, in the lab testing food ingredients. After a year, I realized that really didn’t turn
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which came complete with big flash bulbs – just like in the old classic black and white movies. The Thomson papers and other provincial dailies provided an excellent training ground, with many reporters and photographers getting their basic training and experience on one of the many Thomson newspapers and other small papers across the country. Early in his illustrious career, the late Peter Gzowski worked as the City Editor at The Chatham Daily News while I worked there. At 23 (three years older than me), Gzowski was reputed to have been the youngest City Editor on a Canadian provincial daily newspaper in 1959. He later went on to become an author of best-selling books and the well known and popular host of a talk show called Cross-Canada Checkup on CBC Radio. After working as a reporter/ photographer in Chatham for a year and a half, I received a job offer from the Regina Leader-Post in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1959. Six months later, after meeting a young lady who later became my wife, I transferred to the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. About six months later, I received a phone call from the then managing editor of The London Free Press in London, Ontario, offering me a reporting job. On April 1, 1960
I reported for work at The Free Press. In the meantime, Ruth, whom I had met in Saskatoon, moved to London, and on October 1, 1960 we were married. On October 1 this year, we will mark our 60th wedding anniversary. We still live in London and have two children, a daughter living in Sarasota, Florida, and a son living in London, Ontario, as well as two granddaughters, both living in the U.S. While working at The London Free Press, I covered a variety of “beats”, including the courts, police, city hall, and business, as well as feature writing. In 1976 and 1977, I was pleased to receive business writing awards in the annual Western Ontario Awards for “Distinguished Achievement.” After 26 years at the newspaper, I left to try my hand at financial sales. After six years, I realized that wasn’t a good move and eventually returned to newspaper writing and publishing with a community newspaper, The South London Reporter, which I owned and operated for eight years. Now retired, I look back on my varied careers and remember with fondness how it all started with a weekly high school column in my home town of Leamington 65 years ago.
Grossi, Joseph Edward (B.Sc. PT)
Tofflemire, Glen
September 16, 1926 - September 11, 2020 Almost 94 years old. Beloved husband of Donna Jean (Tetzlaff ) for 69 years. Dear father of Dan (Debbie), and Kevin (Lynda). Loving Grandpa of Lance (Brittany), Evan (Samantha), Brett (Marissa), Andrew and Adam. Dear brother of the late Don (late Jean), the late Doug (late Gwen), the late Gerald (late Doreen) and brother-in-law of Elaine Bechard (Ralph) and late Paul Garant, Leonard Tetzlaff (Elaine) and the late Robert Tetzlaff (late Irene). Glen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Glen was a dedicated watchman for the H.J. Heinz Co. for 30 years. He loved driving his cadillac, going to horse races and in later years he enjoyed socializing and drinking tea at McDonalds. He enjoyed sitting on his garden bench watching and chatting with people passing by. Glen was a Life Member of Leamington Masonic Lodge. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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87 years, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus. Beloved wife of the late Pasqualino Sabelli (2005). Dear mother of Lena Ingratta (Augie), Antoniette Capogna (Tony), John Sabelli (Annette)(late Loving Nonna of ProofMirella). of obituary to run Jennifer (Gennaro), Patrick (Christina), Melissa (Dave), Andrew (Melissa), Ryan (Nicole), Meagan (Anthony), September 16, 2020 Tania (Mathew), Tyler (Kaitlin), Tiffany and 9 great grandchildren. Southpoint Dear sister of Tony SunD’Amelio (Concietta) (late Valnea), Lydia DiCiocco and = sister-in-law $100, plus $13 hst $113 of Angelina DelCiancio (late Corradino), the late Antonio Sabelli (late Antonietta), Paul Sabelli (Lucia), the late Michele Sabelli Any changes please email (Rosa). Annita will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Forever insun@southpointsun.ca our hearts and will always be missed. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington Thanks. (519-326-2631) on Monday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s Church or Erie Shores Hospice. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
It is with the heaviest of hearts, that we share with you the devastating loss of our beloved Joey Grossi. Joseph Edward Grossi was born on April 17, 1973, son of Chiara Grossi and the late Giuseppe Grossi. Joe was the loving husband of Carrie and tremendous father of Bianca and Matteo, the pride and joy of his life. Joe was the son-in-law of Gary and Arlene Vassallo and brother-in-law of Irene Eddy (Fred), Shawn (Holly) and Jason. Special uncle of Murray, Maryn and Sorsha. He will be sorely missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and colleagues. Joe attended the University of Western Ontario where he received his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. He was a dedicated and caring practitioner who owned and operated private practices in the towns of Leamington and Kingsville. Joe was an avid runner and cyclist, but nothing gave him more pleasureProof than spending time with his family. He loved being of obituary to run a father above all and watching his exceptional children grow into the incredible young people they are. This is such a difficult time September for family, friends and the community at large 16, 2020 because we all loved Joey so much. We will treasure the time Southpoint Sun that we had him here with us. He will continue to live on in plus $13 = $113 our hearts$100, and memories as wehst cherish him always. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Any changes please email the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamingtonsun@southpointsun.ca on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10:30 am, please arrive at 10:15 am. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Thanks. Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects and come to the Mass. ALL visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated visitation time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. EVERYONE must wear a mask at Visitation and Mass. Memorial donations made by cheque payable to “The Grossi Children In Trust” for their education would be greatly appreciated. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Nature Fresh introduces compostable cuccumber wrap LEAMINGTON– Nature Fresh Farms has bolstered their sustainable initiatives by releasing a new, 100 per cent home compostable wrap for their Long English Cucumbers — a first in the North American market. An alternative to traditional polyethylene plastic, this film is an environmentally friendly compostable wrap that breaks down in a household compost without leaving behind microplastics. The compostable film will prolong the shelf life of the product and will do so without adding to long-term landfill waste. Made from a starch-based PLA that is derived from plant-based resources including non-GMO corn starch, it is 100
per cent compostable, breaking down naturally into CO2 and water. Each cucumber wrap contains 0.00436 lbs of plastic; this translates to the equivalent of 23-million plastic straws saved from landfill for every five million cucumbers wrapped in the compostable film. Cucumbers are packed in shrink wrap to significantly extend their life by minimizing evaporation. Through the compostable film, Nature Fresh Farms has found a packaging solution that can maintain the shelf life of the cucumber, while meeting the demands of more sustainable packaging alternatives. “The launch of the compostable wrap is a demonstration of our commitment to our consumers wants of reducing
WFCU announces highlights of 36th AGM WINDSOR – WFCU Credit Union increased by 10% over the prior year, held its 36th Annual General Meeting while mortgages and personal loans on Thursday, September 3, virtually have increased by 19%. Members also through the Zoom for Business platform continue to entrust WFCU with their where Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Cred- deposits with an increase of 7% over the it Union Board of Directors and Eddie prior year with the total increased 13% Francis, President & CEO, WFCU Credit over the prior year. Union announced to members that de“We must acknowledge that without spite the challenges of Covid-19, WFCU the dedication of our staff, guidance of maintained its services to members, our management teams and support of adapted to new realities, and ensured our Board of Directors, our response members’ financial well-being was pri- to Covid-19 and our accomplishments oritized; while too, maintaining over the past years would a focused approach in meeting not have been possible,” the goals to position the credit “We are happy said Gillis. union for sustained growth, adAs part of the Annual vancement and success. to report, we General Meeting process, In their report to the memberthe following members ship, Mr. Gillis and Mr. Francis are achieving were acclaimed to a threerecognized the results of a sucyear position on the WFCU our goals.” — Board of Directors – Mrs. cessful year. “A number of years ago, we Patricia France and Mr. Vic set out with ambitious goals in Eddie Francis Neufeld. mind, to grow WFCU to be the As part of the Annual preferred financial service proGeneral Meeting, Gillis and vider in our region and across Ontario, Francis confirmed WFCU’s members to gain market share through organic support of asset purchase agreement growth, to build the best credit union, with Education Credit Union. To meet and to meet our members’ needs while the requirements of the proposed agreemaking investments that would ensure ment WFCU Credit Union members votour long-term sustainability,” said Fran- ed on amendments to the credit union’s cis. by-laws. The results of the vote revealed “By building on our strong founda- 98.5 per cent in favour of the amendtion and taking a balanced approach ments. They shared that as a result of to allocating our resources through in- Education Credit Union’s membership vestment in our members, our staff and voting overwhelmingly in favour of the our financial strength, we are happy to partnership and WFCU’s membership report we are achieving our goals,” he approving the by-law amendments, the added. two credit unions will become one OctoIn the treasurer’s report on the credit ber 1, 2020 and Education Credit Union union’s financial position, the financials will become ECU, a Division of WFCU illustrate the credit union’s growth and Credit Union. profitability. Total on book assets have “We appreciate the hard work and increased 13.5% to $3.0 billion as at May dedication of ECU Chair, James McCor31, 2020. Member Service Totals grew mack and the Board, CEO Gary Renouf, to $7.0 billion. WFCU continues to pro- Management and all ECU Staff to move vide excellent lending opportunities to this forward,” stated Marty Gillis, CEO, its members. Commercial activities have WFCU Credit Union.
plastic usage,” said Matt Quiring, Director of Sales for Nature Fresh Farms. “We are excited to be first to market with this initiative in North America and are hopeful this will start a trend with the industry while we continue to lead in sustainable packaging solutions.” In addition, the wrap includes a PLU
pre-printed on the film in compostable ink. This feature allows the entire wrap to be thrown in with backyard compost or in landfills without harming the environment. PLU stickers are commonly made of vinyl and plastic. This new wrap eliminates the need for the additional application.
Kingsville BIA welcomes four new members
KINGSVILLE — The Uptown Kingsville BIA has welcomed four businesses to their membership in recent weeks. The Local Maker Artisan Gift Shop recently opened at 11 Main street East. Pinnacle Plus Realty Ltd. recently opened their new office at
17 Division Street South, while the popular Cheesecake on a Stick joined the membership from their location at 460 Main Street East. Popular produce market, The Willow Tree, has also joined the ranks of the BIA, from their spot at 1827 Division Rd.
Red Sun Farms announce hi-tech growth KINGSVILLE - Red Sun Farms, a vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse grower with locations in Canada, USA, and Mexico, responds to customer demands for locally grown produce with unprecedented levels of investment in all three countries. Red Sun Farms continues to grow year over year, but the investments made in 2020 are outpacing the growth of previous years. This spring, Red Sun Farms began construction on its first phase (27 acres) of a three-phase project totaling 63.8 acres in Kingsville. A second investment for Red Sun Farms in Ontario is underway with an additional 18 acres of high-tech greenhouse farming, which will drastically expand Red Sun Farms’ overall portfolio and bring the total acreage for this location to 42 acres.
“This investment into the Ontario area, will allow Red Sun Farms to better serve our consumers in both Canada & the USA,” says Red Sun President Jim DiMenna. Great things are also happening in Mexico for Red Sun Farms as they are in construction to complete a 25 acre expansion this winter and 50 acres next spring to the existing high-tech greenhouse that will cultivate tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. “The team is very excited to have these initial 25 acres ready for winter 2020, followed by an additional 50 acres in spring 2021,” said Carlos Visconti, CEO Red Sun Farms Canada & USA. “This additional acreage will reaffirm Red Sun Farms as the largest vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse in North America.”
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, let yourself drift off into a creative mode this week. Explore any artistic endeavor and dream as big as your mind allows. Don’t limit this expressive outlet. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This week you may be feeling especially loving and romantic, Taurus. Consider treating your special someone to a home-cooked meal or going for a stroll in the park. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if things get a little confusing over the next couple of days, don’t feel the need to try to figure everything out. Take what you need to get your tasks done. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may seem like you are juggling a hundred things at once. Take a step back to exhale and recharge your batteries. This will prove a welcome break. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, when faced with too many choices, you may find it hard to make a decision. Instead, select two or more and sample which is best. Don’t let indecisiveness derail your plans. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Calming, relaxing activities are the best way to fill up your week, Virgo. Spend time taking long walks with friends or hanging out without much advance planning.
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Reopening schools safely matters to everyone That’s why the government of Ontario has worked with health officials, school boards and educators to develop a comprehensive plan to keep kids and staff safe. • Physical distancing measures will be implemented such as desk separation, signs, floor markings and one-way hallways. • Face coverings will be required for staff and students in Grades 4-12. • Hand hygiene will be enabled with hand sanitizer and hand washing. • More nurses will be in schools. • School cleaning will be enhanced.
ROSARY PRAYER SESSIONS AT SHRINE The serene and tranquil setting of the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine grounds in Leamington was the site of a recent prayer walk by the St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League. The group got together to hold the ecumenical and interfaith multilingual Rosary prayer service in support of the people of Lebanon, who experienced a tragic event with the explosion in Beirut on August 4. In the photos above, courtesy of Barb Gaspard, the group gathered in front of the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine and also did a walk through of the Stations of the Cross, praying throughout the grounds. The prayer sessions actually kick-started Rosary prayer sessions across the community, at schools and other gathering spots. Pope John Paul II described Lebanon as more than a country — it is a message for the east and west. For more information on how you can participate or to learn more about the program, contact Father Tom Ferrera, pastor at St. Michael’s Church at 519-326-2643. Photos submitted
Wheatley-born filmmaker among winners of Cannes competition WHEATLEY — David Ross, a Wheatley-born film maker, and his team from Eagle Vision, were the only Canadian finalists in the annual Straight 8 Film Festival, which has been screened at Cannes since 2003. The challenge of the competiion is to shoot a short movie using just one roll of Super 8 film, with no editing or post production. Ross’s film is called Total Control, a silent film style comedy that begins with a girl wishing over her birthday cake to have total control over adults. The three-minute film follows her as she commands numerous family members to mimic her every move. There were more than 200 entries to
this year’s Straight 8 Festival, and a juried committee whittled it down to eight top winners from across the globe. The films were screened online only this year, due to COVID-19. Normally, they would have made the trek to Cannes, but COVID-19 kept them home. Instead they were able to accept their award and watch the screening back in June, via the internet. You can view the film by going to www.straight8.net and watching the promo for the eight winners.
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The family of the late Larry McDonald would like to thank all those who expressed their sympathy at the time of Larry’s passing. Your kind words and deeds were appreciated. The flower tributes were breathtaking. Skate Wheatley and Childcan benefited greatly from your generosity in Larry’s memory. Special thanks to Kevin Reid and everyone at Reid Funeral Home for accommodating our every need in such a graceful manner in this trying time. John Cats, thank you for your sincere message and for lifting our spirits in song. To the Lavoie family, the release of the white dove was so meaningful and completed the lovely service. To Geri for always being there we are forever grateful. When you crave a Vidalia onion or a piece of Christmas cake, remember Larry. When you are approached to buy a ticket for a worthy community cause, remember Larry. We hope his memory will bring a smile to your face.
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PELEE ISLAND — Owen Sound Transportation, which operates the ferry services to Pelee Island, has issued an update to their mask requirements, via their website. Effective Monday September 14, passengers who claim a mask exemption from the mandatory face mask policy must produce a note from a medical professional. No proof is required for children under two or individuals who cannot put on or remove a mask without the help of a worker, who is not present. The company issued a mandatory mask policy in April and has had issues with passengers refusing to wear a mask. Anyone refusing will face expulsion from the ferry and will be banned from boarding for the season.
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Wheatley arena will open within two weeks WHEATLEY — Thanks to the continuous efforts of two Chatham-Kent councillors, Wheatley Area Arena is expected to open in the next couple of weeks. Prior to Monday night’s Chatham-Kent council meeting, the three main ice rental groups at the arena had already made arrangements to go elsewhere. Councillors Melissa Harrigan and Mark Authier pledged to fight for Wheatley Arena, and as a result, they’ve managed to get all arenas in Chatham-Kent on the schedule to re-open.
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Harrigan expects it will take anywhere from seven to 12 days to get the ice ready at Wheatley. Prior to Monday’s meeting, only three out of the 10 arenas in Chatham-Kent were open. According to Harrigan, there was little opposition to opening right away. “We managed to get most of council to agree to waive the notice to open up,” she said. “I’m just happy we were able to help.” Southpoint Minor
hockey normally commits to about 20 hours a week at Wheatley arena, while Skate Wheatley uses about the same. The Wheatley Sharks normally use about six hours per week. The total would approach 50 hours a week at Chatham-Kent’s most outlying ice pad. After reaching out to Chatham-Kent administration with their ice time needs, all three groups had heard nothing back confirming their ice time requirements. Faced with not having ice available to them, both hockey groups opted to rent ice in Leamington and the figure skating club soon followed suit. The Wheatley Omstead Sharks’ 2020-21 season will not begin until early December, according to team spokesman Darryl Glasier. “The Sharks still have time to start our season in Wheatley,” he said on Monday. Glasier, who is also involved with Southpoint Minor Hockey, says the minor hockey group is ready to hit the ice next week. Southpoint has traditionally rented ice in Wheatley and Leamington but with Wheatley not available, Leamington had agreed to take on the bulk of ice time for SPMHA. “We have had ongoing talks with our neighbouring municipalities and Leamington has been
The Wheatley Area Arena, photographed on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The arena had been sitting idle as other rinks in the area began to open up. There was a fear that Wheatley would be left out in the cold and the three major user groups would have to skate elsewhere. Sun photo
more than gracious,” said Harrigan. Members of the Active Citizens of Wheatley Facebook page reached out to CK administration but got less than satisfactory replies, citing COVID safety restrictions as the reason that the arena has not opened yet. Harrigan and Authier’s efforts are well appreciated. “It’s important for Wheatley to get up and running and be available for rentals,” added Harrigan. “I hope everyone can get the word out and let’s fill up the schedule.”
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Chamber golf tournament draws full slate of golfers LEAMINGTON — The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce held their annual golf tournament, albeit a few months later than usual, on Wednesday, September 9. The tournament followed specific tee times to keep in line with COVID protocols and social distancing was practiced on the course. “Normally, we would have a shotgun start and I really liked that format,” said Wendy Parsons, Manager of the Leamington Chamber. Ives Insurance sponsored the Hole-in-One prize, but nobody sunk an ace on this day. There was a putting contest and a Minute-to-Win-It competition to add fun to the festivities. The winning men’s team consisted of Ward Hutchins, Derrick Hutchins, Brian Humphreys and Raoul Morin with a 15-under-par. The winning mixed team was Amy Kendall, Cookie Klooster, Tom Leckie and Steve Bott with a two-underpar. The ladies team that took the honours consisted of Shannon Van Wattegham-Levasseur, Gabriella Colasanti and Paula Ouellette, with a tremendous score of 13-under-par. Cogeco Connexxion was the tournament sponsor.
A participant lines up a put on the green at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, September 9 as part of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Photo submitted
Remembering Rocket Richard’s visit to Leamington in 1960 By C. Scott Holland Throughout the years, many hockey stars have visited Leamington, but few have had the impact that Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard did in February 1960. The NHL Hall of Famer was invited by the Queen Elizabeth Home and School Board to make a visit on Leamington Minor Hockey Night, Feb. 23, 1960. Not only did Richard accept the offer, but he did a stint as a referee. That night, the former Leamington Recreation and Agricultural Centre was a sell-out for the first time in its history as 2,350 packed the arena. The attendance record prior to that was 1,850 for a South Essex Hockey League contest. One of the highlights of the evening was Richard presenting 15 year-old Mike Martin (of Edwards’ TV squirt team) with an autographed stick for his performance.
Mayor Art Cullen greeted the NHL star by presenting him with a book on the history of the NHL and Flora Holton gave him a hand-knitted sweater bearing the Montreal Canadiens’ logo and the number 9. It was created by Linnie Knight of Leamington. Later, there was a buffet banquet held at Queen Elizabeth School in his honour and 200 fans got the privilege to be at the event. Of all the QE hockey players whose names were entered in a draw, Richard Neufeld was the lucky winner. A question and answer period followed and Richard said that he felt that (at the time), Frank Mahovlich would surpass his record of 50 goals but only if Mahovlich worked harder. He considered Eddie Shack one of the toughest players in the league and thought that of the original six arenas, Detroit’s Olympia had the best ice conditions. His advice to young players was to
Hockey great Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard takes time out to sign autographs along the boards at the old Leamington Arena during a game in February of 1960. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection
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First cool day for Erie Shores League golfers
By Paul Bunnett-Jones On the first cool day for golf since June, with steady breezes and temperatures at best in the upper 60’s, Adam Wiens led all shooters with an impressive one under par 35 in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores. Nick Colasanti had a fine round, too, finishing at even par 36 which was a stroke better than the one over par 37 game fired by Ward Hutchins. Raoul Morin, Scott Wilkinson and Wheaton Mouck all shot two over par 38’s, while Geoff Dunmore, Ryan Harder, Kevin Sawatzky, Greg Dunmore, Dylan Taylor and Mike MacKinnon also
managed to break 40 with their three over par scores of 39. In the handicap division, Adam Wiens also finished first with a five under par net 31, which was one better than Melchior Pace’s four under par net 32. In a log-jam of shooters finishing for third place with three under net 33’s were Nick Colasanti, Wayne Quinn, Scott Wilkinson, George Bergen, Dylan Taylor and Mike Diab. It was also a good night for skins with a total of eight being won. Gross birdie winners included Derek Dimenna who had birdie 3’s on the 12th hole and the 17th hole, with single gross skins for birdies going to Nick Colasanti on the
14th, Adam Wiens on the 16th and Ryan Peltier on the 18th hole. Jerry Meloche led the way in the handicapped skins, getting a net eagle 3 on the 15th hole, while Dave Dick had a net eagle 2 on the 17th hole and George Bergen also had a net eagle 2 on the 18th. With Derek Dimenna’s big night he has stretched his lead over Derek Horop in the Skins total by a $37 margin, leading with $127 compared to Horop’s second place total of $90. Sitting alone in third spot with $75 is Neil Sawatzky, while Ward Hutchins is close by at $71. Hayden Hodgson stands alone in fifth place with $67 with Wayne Gillett, Greg Dunmore and Lucas all tied for sixth
with $54 apiece. In the Team Standings of the top six finishers, The Bogey Men remain in first at 227 points giving them a 12 point edge over Complete & Putter Madness who have 215. Mulligan Island is in third spot with 213 points, while Par Then Bar is alone In 4th, 5 points back at 208. Cinderella Story has fallen to 5th place with 205 points and the Foot Wedge Crew sits in 6th place with 196 points. Please note that due to a scheduling situation, the Men’s Thursday Night League Game has been cancelled for this coming Thursday, September 17th and will return the following Thursday of September 24th.
Wet conditions greet Talbot Trail group By Bob McLean On Tuesday, September 8, there were only 21 die hard league members who played their weekly round. A few others may have played, but they failed to submit their cards. With all the recent rain it has been very challenging for the workers to keep all
the grass cut. As a result, many scores were higher than normal. In the under 70 grouping, playing partners Fred Michano and Gerry Van Deven played exceptionally well achieving very superb scores of 43 and 44 respectively. Len Snively earned a commendable nifty fifty. Dan Tymec fol-
lowed a few shots back. Steadily improving Doug Langlois led the 70-79y division with a very solid 45. Other very commendable results of 45 or less: Ron McCracken 46; Larry Schmidt 47; Ray LaPierre 48; Art Regehr 49. Paul Harrison came in with a satisfying nifty fifty. Dave Dibbley was a mere one
shot back with a noteworthy 51. Our 80-85y group had a close contest as there was only four shots separating them. Walter Balsam led the way with his gratifying 51. Neil Adamson and Conrad Babkirk followed with their own satisfying results. In the Super Senior “Sil-
ver” division both Tom Hyatt and Bob Freure played exceptionally well to achieve inspiring results of 43 and 45 respectively. Our super senior “Gold” grouping was also very closely contested. Gerry Becigneul’s excellent 45 barely nipped the terrific
46’s fired by Dave LaBonte and Carl Robinson. Ron McCracken claimed the Closest to the pin on #9. We will do the final barbecue-scramble on either September 29 or October 6. Watch for more information.
Sports flashbacks - 1963 Flashbacks this week come to you from September, 1963. ATHLETICS WIN BANTAM TITLE Cec Wickham’s A’s captured the Leamington Minor Baseball Bantam house league title for the second straight year. They took this year’s final series two games straight from the Tigers. The A’s were outhit 5-4 but took advantage of six Tiger errors to win the championship. Ed Biekx was hit by a pitch to start the game, then stole second and rode home on a double by Mel Pace. Later Biekx, Pace and George Wardles got aboard and came home on a single by Frank Kessel. The Tigers got three runs in the sixth off the bat of Randy Kline with help from Rick Dutot. REDS TIE SQUIRT SERIES WITH 4-2 WIN The Reds kept their hopes alive by beating the Mets 4-2 on Monday night and tying up the championship series. The Mets had taken the opener by a 10-3 score. The five hit pitching of Mark Harris sparked the Reds. Eddie Tiessen went the distrance for the Mets, allowing 10 hits. Catcher Tracy Galloway led the Reds at the plate with three singles in four trips. Rick Meyers belted a pair of singles while Roger White, Ron Johnston, Bob Gunn and Harris all chipped in with one hit each. Bobby Grubb went two-for-three for the Mets. Billy Derbyshire and Gary Tetzlaff each had singles. FLYERS READY FOR SEASON Although two of their top stars won’t be back this year due to age restrictions, the Leamington Flyers should provide plenty of opposition for their rivals in the OHA Junior B Border Cities Hockey League this fall. The Flyers will be coached by Jerry Brooks and the season gets underway on Thursday, October 24. Among the top prospects looking to make the team are George Sherman, Jim Butcher, Don Haggith and Terry Wilding. AHL TEAMS TO PLAY HERE Big time hockey will come to Leamington Arena on Sunday afternoon, October 6. Arena Manager Tom Dickson announced that arrangements were complete for an exhibition game between the Pittsburgh Hornets and Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Among the notable names for Pittsburgh will be goaltenders Roger Crozier and Joe Daley, along with forwards Pit Martin and Lowell McDonald. For Rochester, they boast a young goaltender by the name of Gerry Cheevers, who is a joy to watch. Veteran defenceman Don Cherry patrols the blueline alongside Larry Hillman and Al Arbour, who both have connections to this area.
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1970 Land Rover ready to go THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk The Rover Company Ltd. began building motorized vehicles in England in 1904. Forty-four years later, in 1948, the first front-wheel-drive Land Rover came out, patterned after the World War Two Jeep. Early Land Rovers had the steering wheel in the middle, thus avoiding the need for left and right hand drive for domestic and overseas markets. Noah Fleming, an avid reader of this column in the Southpoint Sun, is the proud owner of a left-hand-drive 1970 Land Rover with ‘body off’ restoration completed in 2002 by Wraxall Restorations in Mosport, Ontario, for Wayne Robinson of Port Perry, Ontario. Noah had tried twice last year to buy the vehicle and finally bought it this year almost to the day it was built 50 years
ago on Tuesday, June 2, 1970 at the Rover plant in Solihull, England. Eight days later, on June 10, it was shipped to Leyland Motor Company in Montreal. The entire vehicle looks the same as the day it was built. Even the steering wheel was replaced with a new one. Noah writes: “The galvanized steel frame was replaced with a new one from England and has been painted gloss black. Body panels and floors were either replaced with new replacement panels or repaired. The vehicle was painted a Land Rover colour – light green with a white top. The paint is still like new. “All the glass is ‘safety glass’ and there are no marks or cracks or scratches anywhere. The windows are manual. “Under the hood is the inlet-over-exhaust over-
head valve 4 cylinder 2.25 litre engine with 70 hp at 4000 rpm and equipped with an original style Zenith carb. “The four matching Michelin 750/R15 4x4 tires and are mounted on four matching original style Land Rover 5-bolt steel wheels painted white and appear as new. “Front and back seats were professionally recovered in black vinyl using Land Rover interior kits. The front seat is in three sections and seats three people. The rear part of the vehicle has two side-facing seats on each side. My two daughters love riding on the bench seats in the back.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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