August 1, 2018

There’s so much to do this weekend!

For those who say ‘there’s nothing to do’, this weekend has something for everyone!

• HOGS FOR HOSPICE

The action starts on Friday night with a beer garden and music beginning at 5 p.m. at Seacliff Park. Cheap Trick hits the amphitheatre stage, doors open at 7 p.m.

Saturday morning is the Tour the Tip ride featuring hundreds of bikes touring from Seacliff Park at 10:30 a.m. to the tip of Point Pelee National Park. There are many events all day long at the Seacliff Park area. Saturday night the amphitheatre will have Randy Houser with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Sunday features a worship service, pancake breakfast, a Harley Davidson Demo Day, Motorcross Stunt Show as well as the beer garden and music all day.

• SUN PARLOUR RODEO

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The 17th Annual Sun Parlour Benefit Rodeo will be held on Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th at Sun Parlour Rodeo Area, 1835 Road 4 E. Hosted by Rawhide Rodeo Company, shows start at 6 p.m. each day. This event has raised more than $400,000 for community charities.

• WHEATLEY FISH FESTIVAL

The entertainment goes on all weekend starting on Friday, August 3 with the smoked fish contest and The Mojo Wailers band at 8 p.m. downtown.

Saturday features the Pet Parade at Coulter Park at 9:30 and Marching Parade at 11 a.m. from Wheatley Arena to Lamarsh Street. Saturday 5-7 p.m. is the yellow perch and broasted chicken dinner at the Wheatley Arena. And Jody Raffoul will be playing at the Wheatley Legion starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday is the wrapup of the Big Boyz Fishing Tournament at Wheatley Arena, 1-5:30 p.m. and Winterline will be playing Sunday at 6:30 at Two Creeks. Monday is Family Day at Two Creeks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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• WHEATLEY IDOL

Wheatley Idol Season 15 is Saturday, August 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at Ivan Coulter Park in downtown Wheatley. Enjoy listening to great young singers ranging in ages from 4 to 22. Please bring a canned good to support Wheatley’s local food bank. Master of ceremony will be Cordell Green. Be sure to check out the Kids Zone with lots of fun activities and entertainment as well.

• ROAD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

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Sunday, August 5 is the 2nd annual Pogue Cup Downtown Road Hockey Tournament in Wheatley. Sixteen teams will compete with live music by Jody Raffoul in the afternoon.

• HARNESS RACING

Sunday, August 5 is the first of 13 scheduled harness races at the Leamington track. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and races begin at 1:30 p.m.

• THE ISLAND UNPLUGGED MUSIC FESTIVAL

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The 5th Annual Island Unplugged is a family friendly music and arts festival on Pelee Island on August 4-5. Enjoy entertainment by local, regional, national and internationally known musicians, artisans, local wine, beer and food creations. The fun takes place at the East Shore Campground on Pelee Island.

• LEAMINGTON SIDEWALK SALES

Check out all the great sales in Uptown Leamington August 3-4. (SEE PAGE A-7)

Celebrity sighting

Gene Simmons was in town

By Bryan Jessop

Detroit may be “Rock City,” but the God of Thunder found that Leamington wasn’t too shabby either.

Gene Simmons, bass player and vocalist for Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee quartet Kiss, paid a recent visit to various locations in Kingsville and Leamington. Simmons, also the central character of TV reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels and host of rock radio show I Love It Loud, arrived in Leamington Wednesday, July 26 and remained in the region until the following Friday morning.

The visit from Simmons — his first to the Leamington area — was a trip based more on pleasure than business. The American-Israeli hard rock legend is a friend of Benji and Chris Mastronardi of Double Diamond Farms, which includes sales and distribution centres in Leamington and Kingsville as well as Michigan, Texas and Arizona.

On Thursday, the Mastronardis brought Simmons to the Leamington location of Jose’s Bar and Grill for lunch, where he was greeted by

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Jose’s Bar and Grill owner Donnie Pacheco welcomes celebrity customer Gene Simmons to the Leamington location Thursday, July 27. Simmons — bass player and vocalist of Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Kiss — arrived in Leamington Wednesday, July 26 and left the following Friday. He was greeted by several fans during his stay. (Submitted Photo)

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owner Donny Pacheco and several customers. During his two-hour stay at the local restaurant, Simmons was approached by several patrons, which he accepted graciously.

“He was mobbed everywhere he went,” said Pacheco, who was aware of the rock star’s impending visit. “He’s a fantastic guy and he took it very well. He met virtually everyone here and he had no problems with taking photos and signing autographs. He really liked it here.”

Simmons was also seen at The Grove in Kingsville and ate dinner on Thursday evening at Thirteen at the Inn, formerly The Seacliff Inn. Known by millions of fans for a steady string of successful rock albums starting in the mid 1970s, Simmons is also owner of the Rock and Brews restaurant chain in the United States as well as MoneyBag soda.

“Gene’s not just a celebrity, but also a big entrepreneur,” said Pacheco, who discussed the restaurant business with his well-known guest. “He’s into a ton of different things.”

Over the years, Jose’s Bar and Grill locations in Windsor and Leamington have welcomed numerous famous customers including National Football League and National Hockey League players as well as local celebrities who started out in Leamington. Jose’s has also been visited by current Ontario premier Doug Ford, Poison frontman Brett Michaels and members of the band Our Lady Peace.

Chatham-Kent receives $600,000 for phosphorus technologies to clean up Lake Erie

The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) received $600,000 from the federal Great Lakes Protection Initiative to develop and test technologies that intercept and remove phosphorus from agricultural runoff. Phosphorus entering the system contributes to the growth of harmful algal blooms in the Thames River and Lake Erie.

“Mayors and farm groups have joined forces to find solutions to algal bloom problems in the Lake Erie basin,” said Randy Hope, Mayor of Chatham-Kent and the project’s co-chair. “We’re thrilled that Minister McKenna has provided the kind of funding that will allow us to move forward with practical, hands-on projects to help farmers and municipalities reduce the amount of phosphorus that’s getting into our creeks, rivers and lakes”.

Beginning this fall, and over the next four years, the PRC will be using the funding to install phosphorus removal technologies and monitor their effectiveness at the edge of agricultural fields and in municipal drains that collect agricultural runoff.

Phosphorus from agricultural lands, among other sources, can trigger the growth of toxic algal blooms in downstream water bodies. The western basin of Lake Erie has regularly experienced massive algal growth that has impacted drinking water sources in recent years.

The PRC is a voluntary initiative cited in the Canadian Domestic Action Plan aimed at contributing to the commitment made in 2016 between Canada and the U.S. to a 40 per cent reduction in the total phosphorus entering Lake Erie.

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Final candidates’ list

As the clock ticked down at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27 to officially close the nomination period, the race for municipal council seats heated up. A couple of last minute filings have created more competition for seats.

In Leamington, the mayor’s position has three candidates vying including: John Paterson (incumbent), Hilda MacDonald (current deputy-mayor) and Bruce Medcalf.

Current councillor Larry Verbeke is running for deputy-mayor against Leamington businessman Dharmish Patel.

The four remaining council incumbents are all seeking re-election – Bill Dunn, John Hammond, John Jacobs and Tim Wilkinson while new candidates to the race are Derek Friesen, Donald Haggith, Trevor Jones, Heather Latam, Marlon Ordonez, Oscar Ramirez, Brian Scott, Mark

Simpson, Kyle Sousa and Paul Tiessen.

Two candidates are running as trustee for the Greater Essex Public School Board - Aimee Omstead and Rae-Anne Scratch and three are running for the seat on the French public school board – Owen Herold, Yogen Noyadoo and Guillaume Teasdale. For the Separate school seat Derek Thachuk and Mary DiMenna are running and for the French separate board Doris Sauve is acclaimed.

In Chatham-Kent, Harold Atkinson, Darrin Canniff, incumbent Randy Hope, Robert Salvatore Powers, Alysson Storey and Allan Robert Traylor are vying for the mayor’s seat. In Ward 1, which includes Wheatley, incumbents Mark Authier, and Bryon Fluker, and newcomers Melissa Harrigan, Jordan Dell and Mark Pastorius have filed nomination papers.

ON THE 2018 MUNICIPAL BALLOT

LEAMINGTON

Mayor:

• MacDonald, Hilda

• Medcalf, Bruce

• Paterson, John

Deputy-Mayor:

• Patel, Dharmesh

• Verbeke, Larry

Councillors (5 positions):

• Dunn, Bill

• Friesen, Derek

• Haggith, Donald

• Hammond, John

• Jacobs, John

• Jones, Trevor

• Latam, Heather

• Ordonez, Marlon

• Ramirez, Oscar

• Scott, Brian

• Simpson, Mark

• Sousa, Kyle

• Tiessen, Paul

• Wilkinson, Tim

Local MPP Rick Nicholls appointed Deputy-Speaker

Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington, has been appointed Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by Premier of Ontario Doug Ford. MPP Ted Arnott was elected Speaker on July 11.

“It’s an honour to work with Ted Arnott, the newly elected Speaker of the Ontario Legislature,” Nicholls commented. “A big part of why the Westminster model is a blessing to Canadians is that we have rules of procedure designed to give opposition voices input on government legislation, to hear from every constituency. I look forward to calling everything down the middle, bringing the rules to bear during debates.”

Nicholls is going into his third term as MPP for the new riding of Chatham-KentLeamington.

Rick Nicholls, MPP, Chatham-Kent Leamington

“Doug Ford’s message of government ‘For the People’, standing up for taxpayers and putting people first is a great fit with how I have worked to represent the needs of my constituents, putting their issues and welfare ahead of partisanship.”

“Putting people first, free of political bias, will guide me into this new role as well,” he added.

MPP Nicholls and his team can be reached at rick.nichollsco@pc.ola.org as

well as constituency offices in Leamington (115 Erie St. N, 519-326-3367) and Chatham (111 Heritage Rd., 519-3510510).

Mayor:

• Harold Atkinson

• Darrin Canniff

• Randy Hope

• Robert Salvatore Powers

• Alysson Storey

• Allan Robert Traylor

Ward 1 - West Kent (2 seats):

• Mark Authier

• Jordan Dell

• Bryon Fluker

• Melissa Harrigan

• Mark Pastorius

Ward 2- South Kent (3 seats):

• Tanya Bondy

• Anthony Ceccacci

• Mary Clare Latimer

• Amy Ramsden Dalton

• Art Stirling

• Henry Svec

• Trevor Thompson

• Frank Vercouteren

Erie South open for Hogs for Hospice

The south end of Erie Street, now under construction, will be open to all traffic this weekend for the Hogs for Hospice event, August 3-5.

Leamington municipal councillors were told last week that the contractor will gravel the road and the motorcyclists will have a special route across Erie over to Robson for their trip to the Point.

The new traffic stop sign on Cherry Ave. and Seacliff Dr. will also stay in place to ease congestion.

Erie will be closed again after the weekend and Council was told that project is on schedule.

Council was also told the sanitary sewer being installed on Pt. Pelee Dr. is also on schedule, with detours up so visitors can reach Point Pelee National Park. That work is expected to be “substantially” finished with the first coat of asphalt by Sept. 21.

In another area, large greenhouse construction traffic is damaging some rural roads in the north, off Highway 77.

Those roads, 10 and 11, are mainly tar and chip and not designed for that type of traffic, said Robert Sharon, director of infrastructure.

He said that in the short term, repairs will be done, but next year there will be a study to determine a solution and how and who should pay for it.

CHATHAM-KENT

Ward 3 – East Kent (2 seats):

• MaryAnn Hawthorne

• Steve Pinsonneault

• John Wright

Ward 4 – North Kent (2 seats):

• Jessica Brooks

• Joey Cyples

• Joe Faas

• Jamie McGrail

• Dylan Robert McLay

• Steven Scott

• Patricia Sylvain

• Mary Anne Udvari

Ward 5 – Wallaceburg (2 seats):

• Nicolas Cadotte

• Aaron Hall

• Carmen McGregor

• Randy McNeil

Ward 6 – Chatham (6 seats):

• Les Banks

• Michael Bondy

• Marjorie Crew

• Penelope Duchesne

• Amy Finn

• Don Fuoco

• Kirk Hooker

• Ryan Jackson

• Chris June

•Karen Kirkwood-Whyte

• Don “Sparky” Leonard

• Brock McGregor

• Drew Simpson

• Doug Sulman

• Gordon Thomas

• James Thompson

• Larry Vellinga

Landlord charged with forcible entry in Wheatley

On Thursday afternoon, July 26, tenants of an apartment in Wheatley arrived home to find their landlord sitting on their couch with no clothes on. The door to their apartment had also been taken off its hinges.

Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested the landlord, a 63-year-old Wheatley man, who was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house and forcible entry. He was been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Dealing with the heat and longing for fall

Just once, in a blue moon, we get to see things we haven’t seen before.

In the summertime, people tend to lose their inhibitions and let it go.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Whether you find folks dancing in the streets or running through sprinklers, it’s a good way to beat those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.

The lack of rain this summer will take its toll on the green, green grass of home, but when the harvest moon reaches its full peak and the autumn leaves start falling, we will forget all of the dusty, windy days of August.

With reports of a cougar on the loose near Kingsville last week, we’re all wishin’ and hopin’ that it’s not a maneater, keeping our kids and pets inside when the sun goes down. That will keep the neighbourhood tossin’ and turnin’ all night long.

A lot of people are skeptical about the sighting, but I’m a believer that anything is pos-

sible, especially when it comes to those felines doing the stray cat strut.

Of course, without any physical evidence, like photographs or video, there’s no telling what a fool believes.

As the summer heat wave ramps back up this weekend, we will long for those cool mornings of September, which are just around the corner.

The harbour lights will grow dimmer as fall approaches and our boating season comes to a close. But all things must pass as time marches on, with or without you.

So, don’t forget to enjoy what’s left of those summer nights, hang out your patio lanterns and raise a red solo cup or two. Go dancin’ in the moonlight or cruisin’ together with the one you love.

For what it’s worth, we’re all in this together. God only knows what the future holds. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all just be happy together?

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Economic impact of commercial fishing sector is significant

Fish is something we don’t normally think about when it comes to food. Last month, we celebrated Local Food Week across Ontario, but how many of us think about fish when we think about local food?

Locally, we have a vibrant sport fishing sector, but we also have a huge and often times overlooked commercial fishing sector. Did you know that Wheatley is the largest fresh water commercial fishing port in the world?

Did you also know that the head office of the Ontario Commercial Fisheries’ Association (OCFA) is in Blenheim? The OCFA represents an industry that has been a part of the history, culture and economy of our part of the world for a very long time.

There was a recognizable commercial fishery before Europeans colonized what we now call Ontario. Fishing was one of the first industries established in new communities that sprang up as Europeans pushed up the Great Lakes in the early years of Canada’s founding.

The OCFA interacts with many government and nongovernment organizations with the purpose of ensuring resource sustainability and sound fisheries science are the key to the long-term success of the commercial fish-

ing industry in Ontario. The OCFA is proud of their history and proud of their modern role as purveyors of nutritious, wholesome fish products sustainably harvested from Ontario’s waters.

There are an estimated 78 freshwater fishing establishments operating in Ontario, largely comprised of owneroperated businesses or businesses with a relatively small number of staff.

Over 80% of commercial fishing in Ontario occurs in Lake Erie, which is the warmest and most productive of the Great Lakes.

Perch, yellow pickerel and whitefish account for the majority of the fish caught and represents over 80% of the fish caught in Ontario lakes.

There are currently 16 fish processors located in various regions throughout Ontario.

The economic impacts of Lake Erie’s commercial fishing sector are significant. For the fishing sector on Lake Erie, they account for over 700 direct and indirect jobs with a GDP of over $28 million. The Lake Erie fish processing sector accounts for close to 800 direct and indirect jobs, with a GDP of over $77 million.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Kim Cooper

Ontario has a superb worldwide reputation as purveyors of the very finest quality freshwater fish. In fact, a significant amount of the catch from Ontario’s commercial fishery is exported to the United States and Europe. Ontario’s commercial fishery provides the non-fishing public access to Ontario’s superb quality fish through restaurants, dining rooms, grocery stores, as well as local and dockside outlets.

So the next time you are looking for something local to eat, remember that fish is local food. Enjoy the many fish products right from our local lakes. Buying local helps our fish processors and retailers, and it also helps the local economy.

Kim Cooper has been involved in the agribusiness sector for over 45 years. He can be reached at: kim.e.cooper@ gmail.com

You can also follow him on Twitter at ‘theAGguy’

Mark Ribble

Abridged Opera celebrates Italian culture in Leamington

Performance features local sopranos

Abridged Opera continues its summer opera series at the Roma Club of Leamington with an evening celebrating Italian culture.

There are three chief staples of Italian culture that have been exported around the globe: food, wine and opera. Not many will argue that Italian cuisine and viticulture are among the best – or even the best – in the world. As for opera, the Italians invented, nurtured and mastered it – of the top 25 operas performed in the world, 90 percent are Italian.

At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10, Abridged Opera and the Roma Club of Leamington will celebrate those three great Italian cultural exports with a performance of Pietro Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz accompanied by a full meal of which even Nonna would approve.

The opera will be sung in Italian with English surtitles projected.

L’amico Fritz (Our Friend Fritz), written by Pietro Mascagni, runs approximately two hours with intermissions, and boasts absolutely stunning music. The story centres on the titular Fritz Kobus, a wealthy landowner and bachelor, who swears never to marry. Upon noticing Fritz’s interest in Suzel, the daughter of one his tenants, David, the local Rabbi, bets Fritz his best orchard that he will soon end up at the altar and schemes to bring the couple together.

The performance features Leamington sopranos Erin Armstrong, Alyssa Epp, Siena Pacheco and Amber Collison.

Tickets to the event include the meal and are available at The Roma Club of Leamington and online at abridgedopera.com.

Danforth residents petition against sewer costs

By Mike Thibodeau

In a petition, 45 Danforth Ave. residents were seeking some financial relief but there was none to be had from Leamington Council. And it’s a situation experienced in the past and is to be faced by many more homeowners in the future.

At last week’s (July 25) Council meeting, three spokesmen outlined the hardships that some residents face as they have to pay for the new sewers. Most of the construction was done last year and the portion of the cost billed to about 60 residents is $528,000.

The average bill is about $8,500 for most, if paid within 45 days, or about $11,000 if spread over a 10year payment.

The view of resident Roger Williams was the town should allocate more funds, particularly from its various reserves, to reduce their costs.

“Personally, I feel we should not have to pay for anything,” he said.

The question for resident Todd Dresser was why change what was working well. He also pointed out that an added expense on top of the sewer is that the town requires all sump pumps and downspouts be disconnected so storm water is diverted from the sanitary sewer.

“It looks like it will cost $17,000-$18,000 for the whole thing,” said Dresser. He added that some residents simply cannot afford the cost and will have to move.

Another resident, David Joseph, told Council that the “project was imposed” on the residents, and he suggested some are not happy with the new road design.

“We’ve paid taxes for years, we ask you to reconsider,” he said.

Several councillors agreed that that levying the costs like sewers is one of their most difficult tasks.

“... know the hardship, not an easy decision to make… not take it lightly,” said Councillor Tim Wilkinson. He added this was the “fourth or fifth time” in his four-year tenure he’s had to make the decision.

But he also pointed out the town has an obligation.

“If we don’t put money into roads and sewers, no one will want to come here,” added Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald.

Mayor John Paterson noted the residents were paying only for the new sanitary sewer portion of the rebuilding.

“The government mandates we do sewer separation,” he said. “Every neighbourhood (with one sewer)

Council struggles with tax loss on salaries

By Mike Thibodeau

Salaries paid to Leamington councillors, deputy-mayor and mayor are about average when compared with similar municipalities across the province.

That was the determination of Marianne Love, a consultant hired to do a comparison in June, because Council could not find enough local volunteers to form a committee to do the task. The salary comparison was also made for those who sit on the committee of adjustment, police services board and Union Water System committee.

The pay scale in Leamington is “competitive to the defined pay market... with a slight adjustment required for councillors,” said Love, in her report.

She said Council salary should rise about 1.6 per cent to bring them up to the average.

The deputy-mayor’s pay is slightly above the average.

The concern for Council though, is the change in the federal tax rules next year. For about 20 years councillors have been allowed to claim one-third of their salaries as tax free.

Love agreed with Mayor John Paterson who said he thought the benefit was simply to cover the costs of added expenses councillors face, particularly for mileage.

Love added that many municipalities are struggling to set a policy to reimburse those extra expenses.

Treasurer Laura Rauch told Council that municipalities are hoping to get the federal government to reconsider the tax break, because without it “there will be an impact on the taxpayer.”

Councillor Tim Wilkinson wasn’t worried about a pay raise but neither did he want them “to lose ground.”

Council agreed with his motion that they not raise their pay but agreed to make up the monies that would be lost if the tax exemption is removed. That will add about $6,400 to the mayor’s pay, $4,098 for the deputymayor and $3,300 for each councillor.

faces the same as you.”

In 2005 the town undertook its sewer separation program and the cost then was estimated at $100-million.

The province paid 75 per cent of the costs of the Danforth project that had a total cost of $2.78-million.

Robert Sharon, director of infrastructure, explained that the building code now mandates that sump pumps not connect to sanitary sewers.

He also explained the new street design is an effort to slow traffic because that was one of the issues that many residents wanted resolved in discussions at the open houses.

Sharon said the town now has a “comprehensive plan” that will go until “every street has a separated sewer.”

He also pointed out that while the town has money in reserves, about $54-million in total, all of it is earmarked for specific spending and cannot be moved about.

Residents were told that if they were uncertain about their sump pump and downspout connections, the town’s building department could help them determine what is needed.

Council approved the bylaw to levy the cost in a 6-0 vote.

From a gross salary of about $19,400 a year, councillors would have paid about $2,100 more in taxes if the exemption is removed.

Any and all changes will only take effect for the incoming Council.

At present the mayor’s net pay is $31,312, deputymayor $20,928 and councillors $17,467.

ELECT MAYOR of Leamington Oct. 22

BRUCE MEDCALF

Something for everyone this week

Two dozen players shot Fun Darts on July 20 at Wheatley Legion. Gord Crook, Kim Bruner and Arnold Seili led with 6 wins. There was a three-way tie with 4 wins for Sherry DeCaluwe, Tim Moore and Steve Acott – Mike Simpson, Debbie Ouellette and Gerry Soulliere – Richard Howe, Bonnie Evoy and Garry Hope. Also tied, with 3 wins, were Doug Seili, Mary Robinson and Mike Bruner – Patricia Suy, Julie Reid and Tracey Bruner – Larry Evoy, Rosemary Duquette and Marcelle Chittle. April Simpson, Velma Hope and Terry Jackson kicked the skunk with one win. Ladies who doubled out were Sherry, Debbie, Mary, Patricia, Rosemary and Velma.

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Jan Watson

Join the dart players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

Lori Gouin ran the Meat Draws on July 21. Jan Liberty and Dick Whittle each won twice and the other winners were Vicky Liddle, Mary Robinson, George Imeson, Mike Simpson, Brenda Wallace, Mabel McKee and Bill Robertson.

Join us on Saturdays for the Meat Draws with ticket sales starting at 3 p.m. and draws running until 5 p.m.

This weekend is the annual Wheatley Fish Festival – and a busy weekend it will be. The Branch will host an Outdoor Patio with entertainment by the Mojo Wailers on Friday and by Jody Raffoul inside on Saturday.

On Friday the Smoked Fish Contest will be held at the Legion. Entries will be accepted from 3 to 5 p.m. Judging will start at 5 p.m. and the People’s Choice judging is at 6 p.m.

Also on Friday night the Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale. Drop in to get your weekend treats already made for you.

Don’t forget the Meat Draws on Saturday afternoon and then plan to enjoy the Fish Fry at the arena, organized and prepared by Legion executive and volunteers.

All this and much, much more, this weekend in Wheatley.

Foot Care Clinics are held on Tuesdays at The Meadows of Wheatley. Seniors in the Wheatley 825 phone area or those who aren’t in Wheatley’s phone area but are Wheatley Legion members (must show a current membership card) are eligible to use this service with partial payment being made by the Wheatley Legion. Call 519-564-0935 to book your appointment.

Young Farmer exchange

The Essex-Kent Junior Farmers had the privilege of hosting seven Young Farmer International Exchange Delegates for the week of July 1-8. This was a great opportunity for members of the club to showcase their communities. Delegate’s countries included Northern Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Australia, Austria, England and Germany. Celebrations during their visit included the Chatham Canada Day parade with the Essex-Kent Junior Farmers and Canada Day fireworks, and tours and adventures at Point Pelee National Park, Pride Seeds, Truly Green Farms, Greenfield Ethanol, JP Gladstone Sweet Potato Farm, Hiram Walker, Thompsons Ltd., Windsor-Detroit border bridge, touring different vegetable farms in the area and much more.

The young farmer delegates are on exchange during the summer between June and August in which they travel across Ontario to all the local Junior Farmer clubs, usually a week at a time, where they have the opportunity to experience and learn about Canadian lifestyles, farming practices and the uniqueness of each and every community

ABOVE - A monarch butterfly release was recently held at Rosewood Erie Glen in Leamington. The monarchs were raised through all four stages –egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly – by a group of residents, visitors and staff. Pictured, residents Milli Tatomir (left) and Al Russell (right) did the daily monarch feeding and cleaning. Staff member Maryann Fiest is at the back holding the net during the butterfly release. Several more monarchs were expected to be ready for release in the coming weeks.

RIGHT - Young Ryker Friesen, the son of a staff member and a regular visitor at Rosewood Erie Glen, was thrilled to release the sixth monarch butterfly raised by residents and visitors at the facility.

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Raising monarchs sparks interest at local retirement residence

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Staff and residents at Rosewood Erie Glen in Leamington recently had a monarch butterfly release. Melissa Loeppgy, Life Life Enrichment/Marketing Manager at Rosewood Erie Glen, is always looking for new ideas for the residents and thought the butterfly release might spark some interest.

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Kathleen Toppi, Melissa’s mother, has been raising monarch butterflies for a few years. On July 10, Kathleen held an “Intro to Monarchs” for the residents with the help of her young assistant and great-niece Peyton Robson.

The residents packed the room, some with the excitement of learning and others a bit skeptical about raising monarchs. Kathleen explained everything – from a monarch laying a single egg on a milkweed leaf to becoming a caterpillar to the opening of a chrysalis and finally the new monarch flying to Mexico.

Residents passed around eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises, looking with a magnifying glass when needed. They had lots of work ahead, which included feeding and cleaning the future monarchs’ environment twice a day. Residents Millie Tatomir and Al Russell were excited about the project and were willing to help on a daily basis.

Each day, any changes were documented, the con-

tainers were emptied and cleaned, and the monarchs were supplied with fresh milkweed spritzed with water. Many residents and their families dropped by to keep an eye on the monarchs.

On July 15 the project came to fruition and the first male monarch butterfly was released. As Kathleen brought it to show the residents, the butterfly took flight in the building and had to be captured in order to release him outside. The monarch took a little break on some nearby hydrangeas and then flew away.

On July 18 the group released two females. On July 20 another two females were released, this time during the lunch hour so everyone could see. This was done with the help of Mrs. Tatomir and Mr. Russell. On July 23 a sixth female was released by young Ryker Friesen, who is the son of a staff member and a regular visitor at Rosewood Erie Glen.

If all goes well, there are eight more potential monarchs to be released.

A letter from Uptown Leamington BIA

Shopping local is a vital component to our community. Many people do not understand the importance of their choices when they decide where to purchase their household goods. So why does buying local matter so much?

Local businesses are constantly giving back to the communities that support them in a variety of ways. Whether it be donating to a cultural group like the theatre or arts centre, sponsoring a sports team, offering items for a school or church fundraiser or offering to share their knowledge with co-op students, local businesses are one of the components to the health of a community. In addition, these businesses provide much needed jobs for our citizens as well as opportunities for local artisans, farmers and more to market their goods and provide places to go with friends or family when they come into town.

The service and quality that you receive from your friendly neighbourhood small business owner is not like anything you will experience online or in a big box store. From the tailor to the clothier, the farm to the table, the script to the theatrical production, our community survives and thrives when we all work together and provide support to these establishments. When you choose to shop local, you can be assured that your choices are contributing significantly to the well-being of your town.

Shop small, shop local, shop Leamington - where your choices matter more now than ever and our friendly merchants are looking forward to exceeding your expectations.

- The Uptown Leamington BIA

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

JULY 27 – AUGUST 5

Southwest Outdoors Club

Big Boyz Fishing Tournament, Wheatley Harbour

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

5:00-6:00pm

Smoked Fish Contest at Wheatley Legion

Judging - 5pm, People’s Choice - 6pm

Drop off entries between 3-5pm

6:00-8:00pm

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale

8pm – midnight

Mojo Wailers at Wheatley Legion

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

9:00am

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

5:00-7:00pm

Hosted by members of the Legion, Car Barn Catering, Wheatley Optimist.

Call to reserve tickets 519-325-8042.

7:00pm

Jody Raffoul Band

Downstairs at the Legion

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

1:00-5:30pm

9:00am - 2:00pm

Friendship Club Open House featuring BBQ, Bake Sale, Craft Sale, Flea Market

9:30 am

Pet Parade at Coulter Park

11:00am

Fish Festival Parade, begins at Wheatley Arena to Lamarsh, featuring Royal Scot Shriners Pipe Band, Wheatley Legion Colour Guard

12:00-4:00pm

Wheatley Idol at Coulter Park, Kids’ Zone featuring The Swinging Belles

Tickets, awards, raffles.

Bar open 12-5:30pm. Food available.

6:30pm

Concert at Two Creeks – Winter Line

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

10am-2pm

Fish Fest Wind Up at Two Creeks

Yellow Perch and Broasted Chicken Dinner at Wheatley Arena. $22.00, extra fish $5.00, children under 10 $10. Bar open 4-10pm.

Tickets available at Adamson Pharmacy, Wheatley Legion, Southpoint Sun-Journal (Leamington).

Wrap up of Big Boyz Fishing Tournament, Wheatley Arena.

One of our country’s great bluegrass bands.

Family Day. Everyone welcome. Bring your bikes, walking shoes, enjoy the trails. Join the new Two Creeks bicycle club. All ages. Registration 10am-12 noon. Hotdogs, chips, drinks.

Hosted by the Southwest Outdoors Club and the Wheatley Optimist Club.

COMING THIS WEEKEND!

hogs for hospice™

SEACLIFF PARK

Schedule of events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 RD

Hog Pen (Beer Garden) & Vendors - Open 5:00 PM

Bud Zone Games

Live Acoustic Music - Solei Stage

Cheap Trick Concert - Doors 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 TH

McCafe - Free coffee all day

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 to 10:00 AM

Veterans Ceremony - 10:00 AM

Blessing of the Bikes Ceremony - 10:00 AM

“Tour the Tip” Registered Ride - 10:30 AM

Hog Pen (Beer Garden) - Open 12:00 PM

Bud Zone Games

Live Acoustic Music - Solei Stage

Batl Axe Throwing - 12:00 - 8:00 PM

Motocross Stunt Show - 12:00, 2:30, 5:00 PM

Iron by the Beach Custom Motorcycle Show

Registration 12:00 to 2:00 PM | Voting 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Randy Houser Concert - Doors 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 TH

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 to 10:00 AM

Worship Service - Seacliff Park Amphitheatre - 10:30 AM

Thunder Road Harley Davidson

“Test Our Metal” Demo Day - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Motocross Stunt Show - 12:00, 4:00 PM

Hog Pen (Beer Garden) - Open 12:00 PM

Bud Zone Games

Live Acoustic Music - Solei Stage Bike Games - 1:00 PM

EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

A crew carefully maneuvers a difficult turn near the tip at Point Pelee National Park to deliver parts for the construction of the new observation tower being built near the south end of the park. Once complete, the tower will reach 24 metres/80 feet upwards for guests to obtain a unique 360-degree view of the tips surroundings. The tower will be based on three platforms using steel materials. Guests will be able to continue accessing the point by foot and using the shuttle service during construction. ( Submitted photo)

Point Pelee upgrades begin

By Bryan Jessop

Changes at the Tip of Canada may be limited to what’s beneath the surface for now, but skyward additions are just around the corner.

Both alterations to the Marsh Boardwalk and the construction of a new ‘Tip Tower’ are underway at Point Pelee National Park, where construction crews and Parks Canada staff are leaving a minimal impact to maintain accessibility for visitors. The new steel substructure and helical piles for the boardwalk — which currently includes original panels from its 1961 installation — are being built offsite by a Windsor-based contractor and will be trucked onto the site for installation once complete. In the past, supports of creosote-treated wood would have been assembled on site.

The sturdier boardwalk’s pathway will still be made of wood, although some portions of the new steel will be visible to its pedestrians. The more noticeable alteration at the Marsh Boardwalk will be the removal of the gravel path between the parking lot and tower. Essentially, the tower will sit upon an island connected to surrounding soil via a narrow causeway.

The on-site work will begin during the fall of this year and should be completed in early 2019. Visitors will continue to have access to the boardwalk and tower in the meantime, although parking will temporarily be relocated to the Northwest Beach’s lot on the other side of the main road. A temporary floating bridge will be connected to the 500-metre floating section of the boardwalk, with access available through the Centennial Trail. Canoeists will still be able to use the marsh, but will have to ‘portage’ their vessels across the park’s main road.

“It’s part of realigning the trails near the tip, which will be better for both visitors and wildlife.”

— Dan Dufour

Parks Canada project coordinator Dan Dufour also noted that the tower itself will be treated to a new, metal staircase to replace the existing wooden assembly. He explained that the new stairs will be less slippery, allowing snow to fall through for better traction while also being less susceptible to rot. The boardwalk area’s second phase will feature new bathrooms and a revised parking lot layout, although such renovations are still in the planning stage. Construction on Phase 2 could begin as early as late August or early September.

The construction of the new 24-metre/80-foot Tip Tower near the southern end of the park has been somewhat more obvious to visitors, although work completed thus far has mostly been the installation of underground supports for the structure’s base. A crane and other heavy equipment used for the first part of the project have already been shipped in from and will soon return to the Greater Toronto Area, being maneuvered carefully in and out of the area to avoid environmental and habitat impacts. The trailer used to transport the crane had to be backed out from the tip to the Visitors Centre parking lot, a process its crew had little to no trouble executing considering its experience with tight spaces in Toronto and other urban regions.

A large trailer was also used to send in large steel tubes that were driven into holes dug into the ground and filled with concrete. Those tubes were later removed while the concrete was given time to cure. The underground concrete cylinders will act as anchors for the tower’s foundation, which will be built next as parts bolted together offsite will soon arrive. Those parts will also arrive atop large trailers, but aren’t expected to be obstructive for local traffic.

“It’s not going to cause any major inconveniences,” Dufour explained. “It won’t be like the massive sections of new wind turbines coming down the road.”

The Tip Tower will feature three decks, starting with the lowest platform. Eight metres off the ground, it will offer a view of Leamington and Pigeon Bay. The second deck, 16 metres from the ground’s surface, will reveal a view of Wheatley. The top section will provide a 360-degree view where Pelee Island and possibly Put-In-Bay, Ohio’s Perry’s Memorial will be visible by looking south, and the nine-kilometre peninsula branching out while facing north. A camera will be situated at the top that can be remotely operated from below for visitors who cannot ascend the stairs.

“The final product will be nice,” said Dufour. “It’ll be open shoreline on the west side while it’s tucked into the trees on the east. It’s part of realigning the trails near the tip, which will be better for both visitors and wildlife. It’ll streamline people to stay on the trails instead of walking through habitat.”

Guests will still be able to access the tip during the tower’s construction through the shuttle service, which will travel as far as the cul de sac in front of the washroom area. Visitors will also be able to continue accessing the tip by bicycle or by walking the two-kilometre trek from the Visitors Centre lot.

The tower will also feature some interpretive elements, including a telescope and panels describing certain views. If funding is still available afterwards, the tip’s bathrooms will be revamped.

MUSIC MONDAYS AT THE MARINA, every Monday evening from now to August 27, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., at Leamington Marina with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellant. More info: 519-324-5140.

STAY ’N PLAY at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W. - until September 1. Visit the library each week throughout the summer to discover fun crafts or activities.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR GR. 7 & GR. 8 STUDENTS every Wednesday until August 29, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Try an exploding watermelon kinetic energy experiment! No charge. Limited spaces available. To register call Sara Garnet or Ruth Boehm at the church 519-326-6391.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 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.

WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOCIATION MEETS

Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheatley Legion. All welcome to come out and get involved. New membership is is $5.

ANNUAL FARM TWILIGHT TOUR is Thursday, August 23 starting at 5 p.m. at the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Experimental Station, 1367 County Rd. 46, Woodslee. A tour of research plots with focus on crop yields in clay soil. Topics: Nitrogen Inhibitors, Crop Rotation, Corn Stover Removal, Cover Crops and Soil Health.

15TH ANNUAL WHEATLEY FISH FESTIVAL - August 3, 4, 5. Come out and enjoy!

SUMMER SUNDAY WAGON TOURS AT THE OIL

MUSEUM OF CANADA in the village of Oil Springs - Sundays only from now until August 26. Family friendly horse-drawn wagon tours of the first oil field in Canada are included in museum admission at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT

GROUP - there will be no meetings held in August. Meetings resume Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Come learn and share about Lyme disease. Everyone welcome.

BOXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S. Free class for Parkinson’s patients. Now accepting registration. Open to residents of Essex County. Call Andre 519-551-0539.

COFFEE BREAK – ALL ARE WELCOME at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Delicious coffee, tea and goodies are served. Participate in or cheer on games of shuffleboard or table games. There is a time of Q&A with Pastor Mike or Pastor Jason. It’s a great time of fellowship and an opportunity to meet new people.

T.O.P.S. - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY - a support group that meets every Tuesday evening at Faith Everlasting Church, 587 Hwy. 77, Leamington. Weigh In 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free.

ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS now running at St. John the Evangelist, Erie Street. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - Westover After Care. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - SMART Recovery. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Cocaine Anonymous.

Community CALENDAR

CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position. Call 519-3263111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

ADDICTION RECOVERY: Family Education and Support Program: call 519-990-2530.

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

WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY is open by appointment only throughout July and August at the Wheatley Friendship Club, 171 Erie St. N. To book an appointment contact Heather Vannieuwenburg at wheatleyheritage@gmail.com or 226-2480382.

KINGSVILLE HISTORICAL PARK MUSEUM, 145

Division S. S., at rear of Kingsville Legion, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This local military library is open to the public. Civic and military artifacts on display, as well as documentation on many local veterans. For more info call 519-733-2803 or email khpi@mnsi.net

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

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

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or

ERIE ST. S., WHEATLEY • 519-825-4662

THE SALVATION ARMY LEAMINGTON CC YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE open every Tuesdsay, 6:008:00 p.m. at the church, 88 Setterington St. The centre provides a safe supervised location and use of our computer lab, movies, videogames or table tennis etc. For more info contact us at 519326-4901.

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE PARKINSON’S? Parkinson’s Support Group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Facilitators: Bob Prince and Laurie Stone. Note: Individuals are encouraged to call 1-888-851-7376 before attending their first meeting.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month (except August) in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It’s free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519326-3821.

Festival to take on multilingual flair

Thousands expected at Celebration of the Assumption

By Bryan Jessop

It’s called the Our Lady of Lebanon Leamington Festival, but now more so than ever, the event is reaching out to guests of all languages and nationalities.

Leamington’s annual Celebration of the Assumption’s Feast brings with it a theme of “United in Love and Faith” this year and will again take place at the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine at 449 Highway 77 North. Mass will be presented Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This year, the gatherings will be offered as Multilingual Masses offered in English, French, Lebanese, Portuguese and Italian. The variety of languages presented during Mass services of about 45 minutes each will serve as the basis of a theme celebrating the assortment of cultures that recognize the Assumption.

“We’re trying to make everyone feel welcome,” said Barb Gaspard, a member of the St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church parish involved in the organization of the event. “It’s a way to celebrate both cultural diversity and the common bonds that unite us.”

The idea for the Multilingual Mass came to light in part with a meeting between new local priests

Father Tom Ferrera and Father Steve Marsh of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Father Namatallah Eid of St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church at the Gaspard residence in Leamington on the morning of July 10. Together, the group discussed an event that would bring the community together in similar fashion to Multicultural Days held in Windsor.

The outdoor celebration will be attended by the St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s priests as well as those from St. Peter’s and St. Charbel of Windsor as well as their parishoners. The Our Lady of Lebanon Leamington Festival is open to visitors of all religious denominations, as Gaspard noted that the gatherings are also attended by members of the Muslim community. Other guests will include Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, the 77th Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, who will be making the trip from Lebanon. Paul Marwan Tabet, Canada’s only Bishop for its 22 Maronite parishoners, will not be able to attend this year.

“It’s a way to celebrate both cultural diversity and the common bonds that unite us.”

— Barb Gaspard

On the celebration’s second day, busloads of visitors from across Ontario and nearby American states will arrive at the site, bringing the sum of guests on the grounds at one time to between 5,000 and 6,000. The Friday Mass will begin with a procession with the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary members, the cross, candles and flags from The Lebanese Club to the shrine. Following Mass, gatherers will walk around the shrine with candles while reciting prayers as part of the Assumption’s celebration.

The Celebration of the Assumption will offer free parking to guests and will also include Stations of the Cross by St. Anthony’s Parish. In addition to the traditions of Mass, the event will also feature music, dancing and food. “We’re hoping for a big turnout,” said Gaspard, a former teacher of the now closed Queen of Peace Catholic School now teaching at Holy Name Elementary in Essex. “It’s a great way for families to get together — it’s a sort of reunion for the summer. Leamington is big enough to hold its own multicultural celebration and we need something like this to honour our diversity so we’re not afraid of each other.”

Gaspard noted that the Celebration of the Assumption’s Feast as it is held locally places a great deal of emphasis on youth, which she described as “the centre of our culture and traditions.”

In Leamington, the celebration has been held annual since the shrine was built in 1983. The local Our Lady of Lebanon Auxiliary began plans for the shrine — a replica of the original built in Harissa, Lebanon — after forming in 1977. Construction began in 1981 and was completed two years later after the arrival of the Mother Mary statue in May of 1983. The spiral base of the shrine stands 42 feet high while the statue of Mother Mary is 14 feet high while weighing in at 12 tons.

Stations of the Cross were built outside the shrine in June of 1999. In August of 2013, the Leamington Lebanese Club donated the shrine and its encompassing land to the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Maron of Montreal.

For more details on this year’s Celebration of the Assumption in Leamington, visit the website www.stanthonysparish.com.

Liddle Brothers funds newest Two Creeks addition

By Bryan Jessop

Local music lovers who want to dance to the beat need no longer worry about a bumpy surface at Two Creeks Conservation Area.

During the autumn of 2017, a new dance floor was installed in front of the stage at Two Creeks, a project funded by Liddle Brothers Fishery of Wheatley. The floor first became the centre of bustling activity last month during a Two Creek Summer Concert Series performance by Windsor-based The Kool Katz, who performed a series of oldies and classic rock tunes Sunday, July 22. Gerhard Epp installed the floor in October of last year in less than a week, pouring a cement pad that spanned the 24-foot length of the stage and about 16 feet out from its apron. On Friday, July 20, the floor’s surface was sanded through arrangements made by Jack Liddle.

Liddle first approached former Wheatley Two Creeks Association president Rick Taves with the idea of a dance floor, but the concept was initially put on hold over concerns regarding materials that could potentially disrupt the area’s flood plain. The association’s board of directors conducted research on the plain and found that the floor could be installed without causing any interference.

Liddle Brothers Fishery funded the new floor to the tune of about $5,500. Previously, guests of Summer Concert Series and other live music performances danced from the confines of the Two Creeks pavilion, located further up the hill and west of the stage. Some preferred to dance on the grass immediately in front of the stage, but current Wheatley Two Creeks Association president Gerry Souilliere explained that the surface there was less than ideal. “The new floor has worked out really well,” he explained. “For last week’s concert, it was full of people.”

The remainder of the Summer Concert Series at Two Creeks will bring bluegrass band Winterline to the stage Sunday, Aug. 5. The remaining four Sundays will feature the Essex County Ramblers, Classix, Dale Butler and Friends nad Down East Jubilee, respectively. All performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is based on ‘pass the hat’ donations to help cover the costs of hiring musicians.

Ronald Edward Bertolo & Mary Ethel (Fox) Bertolo were married August 3, 1968 in Kingsville. Children: Rhonda Bertolo, Rose Bertolo, Ronald Bertolo, Robert Bertolo Grandchildren: Don Bertolo, Ron Bertolo, Austen Bertolo, Dylan Bertolo, Megan Bertolo, Viktoria Raczkowski, Olivia Bertolo, Isabella Bertolo

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Ronald Edward Bertolo & Mary Ethel (Fox) Bertolo

Visitors of the Two Creeks Conservation Area’s Summer Concert Series enjoy the new dance floor in front of the stage. The floor was donated by Liddle Bros. Fisheries. (Submitted photo)

John Halbgewachs

After a long and interesting life, John Frederick Halbgewachs passed away suddenly at the age of 89 on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Erie Shores HealthCare with his family by his side.

Dorothy Stevenson

A resident of Wheatley, Dorothy Gene Stevenson (nee Renwick) passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Erie Shores HealthCare at the age of 86.

Christopher Lee Carder

April 22, 1969 - July 24, 2018

Predeceased by his wife Esther Lois (nee Cullen). Loving and devoted father to Ruth Smith (Mark), Joan, Diane, and Paul Halbgewachs. Devoted grandfather to Bhante Atulo (Joan) and Johnathon Halbgewachs (Diane). Dearest friend of Gayle Steptoe whom he often referred to as his adopted daughter. Devoted friend of Kathy Pretli. Loving brother of David Halbgewachs (Ethel) and Barbara Osborne. Predeceased by siblings Robert Halbgewachs, Rose Mary Simpson, Dorothy Haggith, Hanna Buckrell, Freda McKinnell, Else Halbgewachs, and parents Gottlob and Emma. John will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

John was the proud owner of Inman’s Garage and a farm drainage business, eventually retiring as a Municipal Drainage Superintendent. He was strongly devoted to as an Oddfellow (I.O.O.F#182) where, along with his lodge brothers, he was a founding member of the annual Ruthven Apple Festival in which he volunteered for over 30 years in many different roles. He was a previous member on the Board of Directors for the International and Local Plowing Matches, supporter of numerous volunteer activities and fundraising events, organizer of many horseshoe matches, and recipient of a number (1984).

Thanks to EMS and the Emergency Department of Erie Shores HealthCare for their compassionate care.

Following John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188, 145 Division Street South, Kingsville, followed by a memorial service to celebrate John’s life at 3 p.m.

memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County or a charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Memories and online condolences may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Dorothy was born in Romney Township and was the daughter of the late George and Bessie Renwick. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Stevenson (1989). Dear mother of Tim and Sharon Stevenson, Terry and Cindy Stevenson, and Todd and Rhonda Stevenson. Proud grandmother to Jill and Bill Atherton, Ashley and Allan Grundner, Jeff and Ashley Bailey, Jamie and Nicole Bailey, Sarah Stevenson and Rick Simpson, Mitchell Stevenson and Rebecca Ren, Andy Stevenson and Rachel Diemer, Matt Johnson and Jessica Wagner, Amanda Johnson and Dustin McInroy. Proud great-grandmother to Eric, Mara, Bryce, Ryan, Madeline, Parker, Shane, Kayley, Hayden and Nash. Dear sister-in-law to Eleanor Martin, Fred Cobby and Rita Stevenson. Dorothy is predeceased by her great-granddaughter Sydney, brother Robert and Mabel Renwick, sister Betty Cobby, brothers-in-law Gilbert Martin, Clifford and Kay Garant, Joe and Fay Stevenson, Elgin and Jean Haskell, Rex Stevenson.

Family and friends were received at 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.

A funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life was held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Wheatley United Church, at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley. Memorial donations to the Wheatley United Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Guenter Rahn

Guenter Rahn, ‘A Proud Prussian’, 84 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Erie Shores HealthCare.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce after a long battle the sudden passing of Chris Carder at Leamington Hospital Erie Shores HealthCare on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 49 years of age.

Beloved son of Bob and Margo Carder. Dearest brother of Danielle Carder and Larry Foster, and Musashi. He will be missed by many for his wonderful knowledge and trivia. Chris was kind, a good friend and never complained. He was proud to be a self-taught Master Chef and surrounded himself with his loving cat companions. Chris was passionate about Formula 1 racing, The Simpsons and the adventures of Star Trek.

A special thank you to Dr. Bayley, Moe, Kevin, and the doctors and nurses at Erie Shores HealthCare for their compassionate care of Chris through the years.

As per Chris’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Simple Choice Cremation Centre, 519-254-2585.

A celebration of Chris’s life took place at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Donations in Chris’s memory to your local humane society - cats and Leamington Hospital (Erie Shores HealthCare) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences and cherished memories can be shared with family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca “We will always miss you Chris.”

Giuseppina D’Annibale

Giuseppina D’Annibale (nee Paglione) (Marcovecchio), age 87, born in Capracotta, Italy, April 15, 1931, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved husband of Jutta (nee Froese) for 597/8 years. Loving father of Audrey Festeryga (Peter), Martin Rahn (Denise) and Erwin Rahn (Rachelanne). Cherished Opa of Ted, Katherine, Luke, Caleb and Noah. Dear brother of Ingrid Reimer (the late Gerhard), Manfred (Maria), and the late Werner (the late Eva), both of Germany; and brother-in-law of Werner Froese (Rosmarie), Karin Dupont (Leo), Sabina Kaiser (Tom), Axel Froese, the late Anneliese Starchuck (the late Steve). Guenter will also be missed by nieces, nephews and his many friends and neighbours.

Guenter was active in the family farm, sharing his painting and decorating talents with many including his church community.

The family would like to thank Dr. Elshaal and the staff at WRH Ouellette Campus, along with the staff at Erie Shores HealthCare for their professionalism, compassion, kindness and humour.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 3-7 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Guenter’s life was held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. from the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If you wish to make a donation, the family has asked that donations, by cheque, be made to the MCC Meat Canners (Leamington).

Family and friends may share their memories or make an online contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Giuseppina is the beloved wife of Mario D’ Annibale and the late Alessandro Marcovecchio who passed away in 2001. Dear mother of Rina Moauro (Frank), Nick Marcovecchio (Frances) and Gianni Marcovecchio (Margaret). Nonna/ Grandma to Kellie Butera (Rick), Kristopher Moauro (Maria), Jason Marcovecchio (Melissa), Abby Moynahan (Kyle), Phyllicia Marcovecchio and Kyle Marcovecchio. Great-Nonna to Dante and Milana Butera, Bianca Moauro, Olivia and Hailey Marcovecchio, Nicholas, Alexander and Marco Moynahan. Daughter of the late Angelo and Antonietta Paglione and sister to Vic Paglione (Mary), Italo Paglione (Gemma), Anna Paglione (deceased), Tony Paglione (Betty), Lucy Gabriele (Frank), the late Santino Paglione (Nancy), Mauro Paglione (Lucy), Anna Paglione (Cheryl). Giuseppina is survived by 100 nieces and nephews.

Josie, as most people called her, was a member of the Leamington Italian Choir and St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League. She will be missed by many friends. Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, (519 326-2631) on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, at 10:00 a.m. All friends and family are invited to gather at the church the morning of the Mass. Entombment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington.

Memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or St. Michael’s Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Abridged Opera debuts original musical by

local composer

“Red: The Untold Story of the Queen of Hearts” debuted at the Windsor-Walkerville Fringe on July 20 at the Old Walkerville Theatre. The original musical was written and composed by local composer Elise Holbrook. Listening to the lush orchestration of especially the Act One finale, one would never believe the music was composed by a 12-year-old student from Leamington. In addition to writing, composing, directing and singing, the incredibly talented Holbrook was also behind the keyboard, accompanying two of the power ballads, which include the show-stopping “Now That She’s Gone”.

Holbrook is no stranger to Abridged Opera and sang Twelve-year-old Elise Holbrook of Leamington wrote and composed the musical “Red: The Untold Story of the Queen of Hearts” which recently debuted by Abridged Opera at the Windsor-Walkerville Fringe.

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Washing cars for 28 cents an hour

the role of Miles last year during their sold-out performances of Britten’s Turn of the Screw at Willistead Manor. In 2016 she travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland, performing the Cat in Abridged Opera’s production of Hans Krasa’s children’s opera, Brundibar. As a member of the Music Moves Kids Chorus, Holbrook has performed extensively throughout Southern Ontario, highlighted by a performance this spring at Carnegie Hall in New York City with John Rutter. Her music theatre experience includes the Wicked Witch of the West with Little Tomato Children’s Theatre.

Don Clarke now lives in London, but has fond memories of working for Ray Young at his Pontiac-Buick dealership in Leamington from 1951 to 1953. He did oil changes, fixed flat tires, and washed cars for the princely sum of 28 cents an hour. Two years later, he had worked his way up to 33 cents an hour when he left for more pay elsewhere.

But those two years at the dealership were exciting ones for young Don. When he started in 1951, all Buicks had overhead-valve straight eight engines dating back to 1931. When he left two years later, the ’53 Buick Super and Roadmaster had the new 322 cubic inch V8 engine, and the Buick Special got its first V8 in 1954.

The 1951 Buick hardtop illustrated here has three portholes on the front fenders, a styling feature that began in 1949 and became a Buick trademark for many years.

The Buick Special and Custom had three portholes while the more expensive Buicks had four.

By 1951, many Buicks were equipped with the new Dynaflow automatic transmission. And power options were being added at the factory: power steering, power brakes, power windows, and power seats.

Buick can trace its Canadian ancestry back to 1908 when Colonel Sam McLaughlin began building McLaughlin cars with Buick engines in his Oshawa factory. Ten years later, General Motors came to Oshawa and has now been here 100 years. In 1923, the McLaughlin cars were officially renamed McLaughlin-Buicks, although people had been calling them by that name for years because of their Buick engines.

The McLaughlin-Buick name was in use up to 1942, when World War Two prompted the halt of all civilian automobile production for the next three years. When the war ended, the Chevrolet and Pontiac resumed production in Oshawa but the Buick (without the McLaughlin name) did not reappear on assembly lines in Oshawa until 1951. Any new Buicks sold in

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Time: 10am-12pm, Ages: 7-12, Cost: $55 per class (incl. material) Saturday August 11: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 1 Saturday August 25: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 2

Limited Space! More info. and to register, call, visit our website or visit the LAC in person.

ADULT OPEN STUDIO including Mosaics

Fee: $10.00 for studio time per month

Materials: Bring your own supplies or Purchase from LAC Shop, LAC members get 10% off art supplies, all day, everyday!

Time: 2nd Thursday evening of each month — 6:30 to 8:30pm

Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8. Registration Required.

MAD SCIENCE KIDS CLASSES @ the LAC

August 13 – 17. Full days of Mad Science programming, from 9am to 4pm with early drop-off at 8am and late pick-up lasting until 5pm. Visit: Mad Science webiste for details & registration.

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Exhibition space still available for 2018 in our small middle exhibition space for November. Class show, 2-person show, arts group, guilds... any media - painting, watercolour, photograhy, crafting, quilting, needlepoint... Discounted rates! Call or email us today for details. Also booking exhibits for 2019 in all 4 exhibition spaces. CORKS & CANVAS: wine & paint night

Friday October 19, 7pm. Drink Creatively! Perfect date night or ladies night out! Single Ticket $49 or 2 for $89. Each ticket includes: guided art instruction, all art supplies, wine, coffee, tea and finger foods. Purchase tickets in advance by phone, in person at the gallery or online at: www.leamingtonartscentre.com. Sponsored by the Leamington BIA. MEETING ROOM & GALLERY FACILTY RENTALS: inquire for your next event

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FREE all ages concerts - Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and enjoy the new amphitheatre and fabulous local music from Windsor Essex County performers in multiple genres! August 11 - No Drama - Classic Rock covers, high energy, & a good crowd pleaser August 25 - The Family Soul 50’s

Canada from 1946 to 1950 had to be imported. Ray Young began selling Chevrolets in nearby Wheatley in 1917. He often hitchhiked to Oshawa to pick up a new car. He retired in 1981 after selling cars for General Motors for 64 years.

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RENOVATIONS

During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com

Macleans Magazine ad for 1951 Buick 2-door Riviera Custom hardtop.

Bill Sherk

this year’s

and 15 children who did the 1 km “Minnow

for Hydrocephalus

the

Fish Fest Run another success

By Bryan Jessop

Supporters from within and surrounding Wheatley went the distance — and then some — for a worthy cause.

The third annual Wheatley Fish Festival 5 km Run/Walk drew 65 adult and youth walkers and runners as both a prelude to the community’s annual summer celebration and to raise funds for Hydrocephalus Canada.

This year’s event marked the joining of forces on two fronts, as Shauna’s Walk for Spina Bifida and the Fish Festival Run were combined, while the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario advanced from provincial to national status by being incorporated as Hydrocephalus Canada.

Shauna’s Walk was introduced three years ago in support of Wheatley born-and-raised resident Shauna Beaudoin, who has since become the information and services coordinator of Toronto-based SB&H Ontario and then Hydrocephalus Canada. The newly-formed national organization was named based on the fact that 85 per cent of Spina Bifida patients also have hydrocephalus. It continues to offer support services to patients of either or both medical conditions.

Backed by the support of the Wheatley Optimist Club and pledges collected by participants, this year’s Fish Festial 5 km Run/Walk raised in excess of $1,000 after the event’s expenses were paid. This year’s gathering marked the second year for the Minnow Run, a 1 km dash for youth participants that began on Elm Street near the parking lot behind the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion. The children’s event was followed by the 5 km run/walk for adults that began on nearby Foster Street.

“It’s great to see the residents of Wheatley continue to support the cause.”

— Shauna Beaudoin

A sum of 12 kids and 15 adults pre-registered for the third annual Run/Walk, with another three youths and 35 five-kilometre participants signing up at the Coulter Park stage the day of the event. A slight miscommunication with marshals brought the walkers and runners to the end of Pier Road, making the lengthier of the two routes about a 6 km walk/run rather than five.

Participants of both the 5 km trek and the Minnow Run received free Fish Festival cooler bags while youths also received medals and freezies. Legion Branch 324 offered its facilities as a place for runners and walkers to gather and relax, and where the top finisher in each of three categories — the Minnow Run and 5 km men and women — were awarded with trophies.

The 5 km event was timed and recorded by W.R.A.C.E. (Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex), revealing Jeff Moracci of Leamington as the men’s winner with a time of 24:54.0. Juliette Barrette, also of Leamington, took the women’s honours with a time of 26:53.0. Runners hailed from across Windsor and Essex County as well as Wheatley, Tilbury and Chatham. One entry made the trip from Berkley, Michigan. “I’m happy with how everything turned out this year,” said Beaudoin. “It’s great to see the residents of Wheatley continue to support the cause.”

The 5 km event begins as part of the Wheatley Fish Festival Run Saturday, July 28. A total of 50 adults

Run” took part in

fundraiser

Canada, formerly

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario. The event was attended by Wheatley resident and HC information and services coordinator Shauna Beaudoin. (Sun-Journal Photos)

Colton Selwood crosses the finish line with the best time at the Minnow Run on July 28. The event is for children and is part of the Wheatley Fish Festival 5km Walk/Run.

Juliette Barrette and Jeff Moracci place first at the Wheatley Fish Festival Run on Saturday, July 28. They were each presented with a trophy by Sue Adamson (right) of the Wheatley Optimist Club which supported the event.

special week at Camp-Ari

Campers prepare a meal with celebrity chef Roger Mooking

By Pat Bailey

Mastronardi Produce has redefined the meaning of Campari for dozens of young people throughout Windsor and Essex County.

It’s no longer synonymous with just a small tasty tomato — after a week at ‘Camp-Ari’, these youngsters will think of it and think of friendships made, fresh healthy dinners made and shared, and a fun-filled week away from home. Camp-Ari, a play on the camping experience and the little tomato Mastronardi Produce is so famous for, offered 32 young people aged 11-15, from throughout Windsor and Essex County, a chance to experience a sleepover camp at Gesstwood Camp as winners of a contest. They were chosen from more than 100 entries to an online contest sponsored by Mastronardi’s Sunset Produce, based on their answers to questions relating to healthy eating, the environment and why they believe they deserved to go to camp.

The camp was designed to help celebrate Mastronardi’s sponsorship of the recent renovation and winterization of five cabins at Gesstwood Camp.

“After months of renovations and planning,” said Sunset project coordinator Melanie Mastronardi, “we are so excited that the camp week is here and that we finally got to meet all 32 of the contest winners.”

Melanie said the week was jam-packed with incredible activities like an outdoor movie night, a tour of the Kingsville greenhouse operation, arts and crafts, a pool party and a special guest appearance by celebrity chef Roger Mooking, host

of Man Fire Food .

Mooking was on hand to participate in the preparation of a healthy dinner, prepared as a team. While Mooking, famous for cooking over an open campfire, handled the grilling duties, the youngsters prepared fresh salsa and other fresh Sunset produce for their chicken fajita dinner.

Mooking laboured over the newly constructed grill, one he helped design, along with Mike McQueen and Tony Battaglia, grilling fresh vegetables, chicken and tofu. The grill was built at Gesstwood and is now there to serve future campers and guests, courtesy of Sunset, Economy Rental, Gillett Sheet Metal, Southpoint Fabrication, Thermo Energy Systems, Home Building Centre and Retco Advertising.

Leamington’s Malia Afonso, 11, was one of the lucky winners. She said she will treasure this experience. It was her first sleepover camp — a camp that gave her a chance to make some lasting friendships, learn the importance of healthy eating and offered her a lot of old-fashioned camp fun.

“It was amazing,” she said of her camp experience.

While she admitted she was a little nervous at first, she said she was so busy and so happy she never really had a chance to get homesick.

Alexa Hatt, 13, also from Leamington, said her time at camp was a lot of fun and gave her a chance to meet some new friends and learn a lot about tomatoes.

Milla Mastronardi, 15, was a camp ambassador. The Grade 10 Cardinal Carter Secondary School student said she was there to represent Mastronardi Produce and to help ensure the cousellors and campers all had a wonderful week.

It was a team effort preparing fajitas with celebrity chef Roger Mooking and Leamington’s Malia Afonso enjoys the fruits of that labour. learned a lot about healthy eating.

But it wasn’t all work for the ambassador, she said. She too made friends from throughout Essex County and also

Gesstwood Camp chef Angelko Prepolec stood by watching in awe as Mooking, his assistants and the campers prepared the chicken fajita meal. He said the contributions made by Sunset to the camp were incredible, but more importantly, the camp gave the youngsters a hands-on lesson in healthy eating.

“Contributing to our community is incredibly important to us,” said CEO Paul Mastronardi, “especially when it involves better serving our local youth.”

“We wanted to provide an exciting and memorable camp experience and inspire kids to make healthy life and food choices,” he said.

Mission accomplished, according to the young campers, as they sang, danced, chatted and lined up, loading their plates with fresh grilled peppers, broccoli, onions and salsa, and shared their meal with some of their newest friends from across the county.

Celebrity chef and TV host Roger Mooking was a special guest at Mastronardi Produce’s Camp-Ari July 22-27 at Gesstwood Camp. Here, he grills the chicken for chicken fajitas on the specially made outdoor grill – a grill that was specially constructed by Mastronardi staff and will remain at the camp for future use. (Sun-Journal Photos)

Junior Girls win Tier B championship

(Submitted photo)

Absent from photo: Miranda Obeid, Kylie Murracas, Gioia DiCiocco, Mya Tawil.

LSCU girls dominate at St. Thomas tourney

The Leamington SC United U18 girls represented well this past weekend at the St. Thomas Soccerfest. They went undefeated and allowed no goals in group play with a 6-0 win against Stratford, 1-0 against Mississauga Dixie and 1-0 against Belle River. That left them in first place going into the semi-finals Sunday morning, July 29. The girls once again were perfect offensively and defensively to win 7-0, advancing them to the finals against Belle River.

The team knew the championship game was going to be tough but they came out determined to continue their weekend and did just that, beating Belle River by a score of 4-0.

The girls finished their weekend allowing no goals in five games.

Leamington’s Highbury Canco Junior Girls came into the July 27-29 interlock tournament hot off a winning streak, losing only one out of the last 10 games. They started their season off in a slump, but picked it up to come into the tournament to win all three of their games to claim the championship.

The team faced Kingsville’s Century 21 Junior Girls in the final, winning the game 20-7. Great pitching by Angela Derbyshire and Grace Sonoski led to their win, as well as a grand slam hit by Megan Derbyshire. Teagan Marentette held all balls at short stop,

while Ava Carriero, Brinley Kettle and Lauryn Dewhurts manned the bases. Nothing got by the team’s outfield of Brianne Fehr, Rebeka Yam-

mine and Isabel Friesen.

Great season, girls! The coaches are proud of your accomplishments throughout the season.

The LSCU U18 girls team dominated at the St. Thomas Soccerfest on the weekend, allowing no goals against them in all five games. Team members are, front row, left to right: Taylor Najim, Milana Butera, Jaclyn Moore, Taylor Taouil. Back row: Caitlyn Massad, EmMylee Poisson, Abby DiLaudo, Karson Dickinson, Bryanna Zakaria, Kylie Cioci, Juliana Hernandez, Kayla Gualteiri, Larissa Cioci, Madison Baptista, Olivia Symons.

The Highbury Canco Junior Girls won the Tier B championship at the Interlock Tournament July 27-29. Team members are, front row, left to right: Isabel Friesen, Ava Carriero, Brianne Fehr. Second row: Grace Sonoski, Brinley Kettle, Rebeka Yammine, Megan Derbyshire, Teagan Marentette, Angela Derbyshire, Lauryn Dewhurst. Back row: Coach Matt Kettle, coach Patrick Sonoski, coach Todd Marentette.

(Submitted photo)

18-hole ladies league plays Team Better Ball

Due to vacations and other commitments, only 17 of the 37 members of the Erie Shores 18-Hole Ladies League participated in July 24th’s game of Team Better Ball.

The team of Lynda Mastronardi, Cheryl Rutgers and Muriel Davey tied with Cindy Brown, Lori Kelly and Mary Hrynewich with the winning score of 58.

Chip-ins were enjoyed by Cheryl Rutgers #6, Gloria Thiessen #13, Lieta Vines #16, Jo-Anne Smith #1 and Carolyn Kelly #6.

Congratulations to Lori Kelly for carding a personal best of 88.

Thursday night men’s golf

After playing the weekly nine-hole rounds consistently on the front side since day one this year, players finally had their scores tabulated on the tougher to score back nine in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at Erie Shores Golf Club.

While most scores were at least a couple of shots higher, it seemed to have no effect whatsoever on Kyle

Humphreys’ game as he finished with a magnificent 3 under par round of 33. That was three strokes better than the even par rounds of 36 shot by Brian Humphreys, Brendan Fehr, Dave Owens and Will Peters.

Finishing at 1 over par 37 was the group of Wayne Wiseman, Bill Ruiter and Matt Taouil, while Greg Dunmore, Scott Wilkinson, Kevin Babkirk, Ryan Hard-

er and Greg Zimney were all another shot back at 2 over par 38.

In the handicap net division, it was an entirely different outcome with some incredibly low net scores fired by a large number of players led firstly by George Kir who had an amazing 8 under par net 28. Eugene Bouliane was almost as hot, firing a blistering net 7 under par 29, with Reg Morin

in hot pursuit with his impressive 6 under par net 30.

John Bergen and Dan D’Alimonte were next with net rounds of 5 under par 31, while Michael Taouil, Larry Lucier, Dan Musuronchan, Will Peters and Matt Taouil all finished with 4 under par net 32s. Dennis McDonald, Tom Vreman, Bill Slater and Brian Plumb finished tied another stroke back with their net scores of 3 under par 33.

In the main stage of team competition, the Duffers & Bluffers continue to lead the way with 206 points. That puts them 5 points ahead of the Bushwhackers who are in second spot with 201 points, which is only 3 points better than the Screwballs sitting in third place with 198. With the season reaching its halfway point, it appears the last three teams will need nothing short of a miracle to reach the top spot before year’s end. The Crazy Chryslers have moved up to fourth spot with 179 points. That’s just 3 better than the Shankadelics sitting at 176 points and another 14 points ahead of the Sultans of Swing sitting in last place with 162.

Gross skin winners on the back nine included Brendan Fehr, Kyle Humphreys, Joe Moavro, Scott Wilkinson, Greg Zimney, Ken Cobby and Will Peters, along with Matt Taouil who picked up two on the night. As for net skin winners, Eugene Bouliane and Kirk Bowman were the only two, picking up net eagles on holes #13 and #16.

In the overall skins standings, Kyle Humphreys still leads the way with $70, while Abe Bergen remains in second place at $45. Greg Zimney is now alone in third spot with $42, while Greg Dunmore is next and another dollar back with $41.

Eight players tied for fifth place at $35 apiece including Bill Ruiter, Peter Neufeld, Ryan Peltier, John Balkwill, Paul Driedger, John Penner, Eugene Bouliane and Tim Towle.

To follow the complete list of the league’s weekly results and find out more about upcoming matches and future fun nights, simply go to the website at www.erieshoresgolf. com and click on “Official Thursday Night Men’s League”.

Always on the GO, Part II

A lot of newspaper reporters start their careers as employees of weekly community publications with aspirations to some day move on to big city dailies.

I’ve never been one of those reporters.

For starters, I don’t like big cities. For me, the old saying “Nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there” suits practically every urban centre larger than Chatham. The exceptions of course are those places on the lengthy list of cities that I’d never even want to pass through, never mind visit. I’m often stunned by the number of people I hear from who’d love to one day spend New Year’s Eve in New York City’s Times Square. For me, that would be an utter living hell.

Along with being a reporter who lives and works in a big city comes the incessant doom and gloom that becomes an every day part of their lives — murders, scandals, political turmoil, riots, etc., etc. Pass.

Still, the small town community newspaper scene brings along with it a condition that frequently drives us weekly reporters crazy. It happens almost every Tuesday (or at least it seems that way). The press will have just started to roll when “breaking” news arrives. Yup, it’ll be another eight days before whatever it is hits the pages and there’s not a whole lot we can do about it. You may have seen old movies or TV shows where someone bursts into a press room amidst the commotion of noisy machinery to shout “Stop the presses!” Well, in the real world, it doesn’t work that way. Pulling that kind of stunt would be a good way to get YOURSELF run through the presses.

Anyway, shortly after my July 25 column went through the metamorphosis of digital file to ink on paper, the offseason situation with the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League — a veritable s*** show, if you will — made a new development or two. For one, only the St. Catharines Falcons of the Golden Horseshoe Conference are sticking with the GOJHL Inc. The Midwest minus Brampton and Brantford are also committed, as are everyone from the West minus London.

From what I’ve recently gathered, the OHA’s refusal to grant Tier II Junior A status to the “GO” is barely scratching the surface as to what’s causing all the ruckus. The league’s status as a “pay to play” organization seems to be the root of the problem, although I honestly can’t understand why.

From what I’ve heard, some of the “dissenting” teams are among the quickest to charge player fees (on top of what each player pays to the OHA each season).

The pay to play model is often looked upon as the main reason a steady flow of GOJHL players are jumping ship in favour of other Tier II A leagues. No, it’s not just the OJHL by any means. Currently, the BCHL is enjoying status as one of the best (if not THE best) Tier II A leagues on the continent. Allegedly, universities and CHL teams are strongly recommending that players find a spot on one of the loop’s 17 squads if they really want the exposure necessary to advance to the next level of the game.

Also, the BCHL allows each of its teams to charge a MAXIMUM of $800 per player in ‘pay to play’ fees. Whatever amount those teams extract from one player must also be charged to everyone else on the roster. It didn’t seem that long ago when Junior B hockey in Ontario was a financially reasonable option. A few years ago, a $300 participation fee per player was introduced. Next up came the $750 assessment fee. The neighbouring OJHL charges a per-player fee of something in the neighbourhood of $4,500 (not including billeting costs), which doesn’t hurt the BCHL’s cause in recruiting ‘B’ players from Ontario.

Whatever the case, the GOJHL’s status for 2018-19 is still a big ol’ question mark.

With the regular season’s kickoff about five weeks away, that’s not good.

I honestly thought cooler heads would prevail and we’d see the same teams as last season minus Caledonia (who’s taking a one-year hiatus). Now, I’m not so sure. For me, the confusion stems from what exactly the “GOJHL Inc.” is and what it means to be a GOJHL team that is — or isn’t — one of “Inc.’s” members. As far as I can tell, Inc. member teams charge/pay fees that non-members don’t… but that’s not to say that non-Inc. members don’t have fees. Confused? Me too.

What looks like a possibility is that we could see a “rogue” or “maverick” Junior B league that still operates under the OHA banner (this league would be made of NON-Inc. members, as far as I can tell)… which seems kind of weird.

JESSOP’S JOURNAL

Bryan Jessop

Would its per-player fees be higher or lower than those for the 17 teams sticking with the GOJHL? I have no idea. Anyway, I’m now among those who are chomping at the bit to see the release of a GOJHL schedule for 2018-19. It’s the only way (that I’m aware of) that we’ll get any answers.

What I DO see is a scenario where players are scrambling to find teams to play for next season, whether they be within the GOJHL (Inc.?) faithful, the new “breakaway” B league, the OJHL, the PJHL (Junior C) or elsewhere. This is one of those situations where I won’t point a finger of blame, not because I simply want to maintain traditional journalistic neutrality, but because I honestly don’t know exactly what’s going on.

If in fact we see a new GO with eight in the West and seven in the East, how exactly would that be scheduled? It’s all fine and dandy when each team has an even number of adversaries, which has been the situation in both the Western Conference and the PJHL Stobbs Division for the past

several years. I guess you’d each of the seven teams seven times and add a couple Showcase games for a regular season of 51 games (which is just one more than the 50 they’ve played in the past). That of course causes the ‘home and away’ imbalance that the Stobbs/Great Lakes ‘C’ teams have faced for several years with their shorter 40-game schedules.

I just hope a resolution can be found where players, parents and fans don’t suffer.

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Time to think about hockey! Although the temperatures continue to test record highs and the humidex reading is tough to deal with, Geoff St. John, at left, and Ryan Langeman were checking over their hockey gear to get ready for the used equipment sale to be held during the registration for local players.

ALL-STAR SELECTIONS

Two Wheatley area baseball players will be off to Hamilton this weekend to participate in a provincial allstar baseball tournament. Dwayne Dawson and Jeff Foster were selected to the Southwest Regional All-star Junior Team which will represent the area from Windsor to Sarnia in the six team event. Dwayne has been a prominent member of the Windsor Juvenile

DWAYNE DAWSON

JEFF FOSTER

Selects the past two years and Jeff has led the Wheatley Juvenile and Junior teams during the same period. Both players will be eligible for selection to the Ontario team which will participate in next summer’s Canada games.

“SCARY STUFF” - A Halloween Dress Up Day was held last week as one of the many events organized this summer by the playground supervisors. The playground group paraded through the village to the scout hall for a picnic lunch. Along the way these three kids were happy to show off their costumes. Left tor right - Sherry Postma, Jesse Wright and Vanessa Jones.

AUGUST 2, 1978: The Town of Leamington negotiated with the Essex County Public School Board regarding the purchase of the vacant Selkirk School building. The estimated cost was between $125,000$175,000.

AUGUST 15, 1979: Leamington’s annual sidewalk sale was deemed a success as customers mobbed the downtown sidewalks at 9 a.m. on Friday morning, the start of the twoday sale.

AUGUST 6, 1994: The

Team Armando’s Places 3rd Overall at Interlock Tournament

The Leamington Intermediate Girls, Team Armando’s, fought hard and finished third place overall in the Interlock Tournament ‘A’ Division held July 27-29 in Leamington. The Armando’s girls were Leamington’s top regular season team going 8-3 and finished the tournament with 3 wins over Kingsville, Harrow #1 and Harrow #2, while taking tough loses to Kingsville and Essex. All the girls contributed in the tournament and the coaches and parents are all proud of their dedication, hard work and strong effort. Team members are, in front, Olivia Derbyshire (left) and Tara Tiessen (right). First row, left to right: Devyn Harris, Emma Hamilton, Meghan Akins, Elise Stammler, Mila Pereira, Makenna Wall, Amber Enns. Back row: Coach Steve Bridgeman, Macy Bailey, Jayden Marentette, coach Todd Marentette, Danika Romanyk, coach Nathan Hamilton. (Submitted photo)

Barons reach semi-finals in Port Dover tournament

The Leamington Junior Barons traveled to Port Dover on the weekend (July 27-29) to compete in the annual Junior tournament.

On Friday evening, the Barons squeezed by Mansfield 3-2. Saturday afternoon they fell to host Port Dover Sailors 4-3 and that evening, in a must-win game, beat the Halton Hills Eagles 10-2.

With four teams tied with 2 and 1 records, the Barons were awarded top seed based on their defensive record and met up with London Tecumseh in Sunday morning’s early game.

Despite rallying to tie the game 5-5 after five innings, the locals fell 10-7 to the powerful London team and were eliminated.

“All weekend we got a gutsy performance from the whole team,” said coach Chris Lamotte. “They just refused to quit. Very proud of them.”

Against Mansfield, Lucas Lamotte gave up only five hits and struck out a dozen. Kameran Wall had three hits, while Brett Enns, Anthony Fehr, Kyle Wall and Dawson Iles had two hits each.

Joel Giesbrecht took the mound against Port Dover and despite a solid performance came up a run short. Kyle Wall led the way offensively with three hits. Ryan Wall added a pair of hits, including a solo home run shot that pulled the Barons to within one.

Needing a win against Halton Hills, the locals scored six runs in the top of the first and then play solid defense to record an 8-2 win.

In the explosive opening stanza, Leamington had eight hits, seven consecutive, including three doubles in a row.

That was all the lead Kameran Wall needed as the

talented hurler held the Eagles to three hits and struck out four.

In the semi-final, the Barons continued to fight all game, tying the contest at 5-5 only to come up short at the final buzzer.

Enns had three hits in the losing cause. R. Wall, Fehr, Brandon Teichroeb and Giesbrecht had two hits each.

“We made it to Sunday morning, which is the sign of a successful tournament. But I think we all realized just how close we came,” said Lamotte. “Was a good learning experience for coaches and players.”

Erie Shores senior golf

With 11 senior golfers travelling to Maple City Golf Course in Chatham, only 44 were in attendance on July 23 for league play at Erie Shores.

The draw winners were Wayne McKeen and Don Chalcraft. Closest to the pin on #3 was Dick Segedin and on #16 Don Chalcraft. The longest putt on #3 was made by Guy McIntyre and on #16 Jack Russell.

In the game of 6-6-6, where you count the low net for the first 6 holes, 2 low nets for the next 6 holes and 3 low nets for the last 6 holes, the winning team with a score of 123 was Don Chalcraft, Peter Harb, Matt Dick and Rudy Dyck. In second place at 127 were Don Posliff, Matt Thibodeau, Willie Krahn and Bob Kavanaugh. In 3rd place with 129 were Brian Belmore, Stefan Kowal, Guy McIntyre and Wayne McKeen. Fourth place at 130 belonged to Keith Brown, Tom Bondy, Gary McRae and Cam McKay.

The low round of the day and the only golfer to break 80 was Glen Rideout who shot a 1 under par 70. Glen had 3 birds on #1, #4 and #13. Great golf game, Glen. Two golfers tied for second at 83. They were Gary Alderson and Wayne McKeen. Wayne managed to birdy #1 and #14 en route to his 83. Also birdying #1 was Tom Bondy and Cam McKay. Carl Young had a bird on the tough par 3 fifth hole. Guy McIntyre finished off the birds with his on #12.

Arquette fires a 37

By Bob McLean

Despite an overnight soaking rain and an early morning downpour, 51 of the Talbot Trail senior league members were able to play their weekly games on Tuesday, July 24. Jamie Arquette enjoyed the lush fairways and excellent greens to shoot a masterful 37.

Arqy led the 50-69y division, but he was closely followed by OV who shot a sensational 39. Sitting at very commendable 44s were Steve Longeway, Dan Livingston and Randy Nash. Fred Michano and Herb Reid produced solid 45s. Other golfers, who earned praiseworthy results below 50 by shooting 47s were Kevin Jordan, Fuzzy and Bummy. Wiz, utilizing his new swing technique, captured a nifty 50 result. David Tonks and Howard Mulrain earned notable 52s.

The 80-85y division was led by youthful Tom Hyatt who shot a marvelous 41. Three other players who fired terrific results of 47, 48 and 49 respectively were Neil Adamson, Andy Orsini and Pete Daudlin. Fred Takaki not only shot a noteworthy 53, but he won the closest to the pin on #9 with his scintillating shot that ended up a mere four feet from the hole. Erle Nash played superbly as he merited a very praiseworthy 51.

The inspiring super seniors didn’t want to be topped so they also produced some outstanding results. “Down the Middle” Dave la Bonte earned a very impressive 47. Mr. Positive, Gerry Becigneul, came in with a brilliant 52. Murray Cascadden also played very well to end up a few shots back of Gerry.

The 70-79y division had by far the most players out to participate. Four players who came ready to play were Dutchy, Mike Wright, Joe Vertel and Rick Thompson. These gentlemen tied with very terrific 39s. Bill Ward and Pat Hill merited excellent 41s. Dave Dent and Bobo fired very commendable 42s. Smooth swinging Vic Reynaert had a very solid 43. Patch achieved a very praiseworthy 44. Players who obtained satisfying 46s were Schmitty, Doug Langlois, Al Zanuttini and Tommy Sasso. Others who scored results below 50 were Paul Brown, Ray la Pierre, Mike Getty and Mac Hyatt. Art Regehr and Richard Humber claimed a nifty 50 result. Others who earned fine scores were Wayne Humber, Reg Flewelling, Ron Hillier, Gary Benninger, Conrad Babkirk and Gary Wilson.

Who was the captain when the United States recorded the biggest blowout, 23-8, in the 1967 Ryder Cup? Answer: A. Sam Snead B. Byron Nelson C. Ben Hogan D. Arnold Palmer. Use your smart phones if you don’t know the answer. Get help from a kid!

If you’re like me, you need to work on different parts of your game. Remember the driving range is ready to be used!

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It’s time to trust your instincts, Taurus. When something does not seem on the up and up, you owe it to yourself to speak up. Keep in mind that others may not believe.

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Your romantic life seems to be full of complicated patterns that could be perceived as obstacles, Gemini. Don’t let these things hinder your relationships. Start making changes.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Sitting back and not doing much this week will move you nowhere

motivation to be productive and get to the tasks at hand.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Get outdoors and enjoy a walk through the park or a hike, Virgo. It’s what you need after being cooped up for too long. Outdoor projects also may beckon you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, start planning a much-needed vacation right now. And don’t forget to look beyond your usual haunts, as there are many other options available as well.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may have a great deal of energy, but you need a plan regarding where to direct it. This may be a good week to spend with friends or family.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, try not to get swept away by bad habits. Try something new and obtain a fresh perspective, whether the task is large or small. Accept challenges as they come.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

There is no need to go to extremes to get your point across, Capricorn. Listen to other people’s opinions, recognizing that their insight may prove valuable.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, there is nothing wrong with questioning the actions of others. This can be a great way to understand others’ points of view

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

All it takes is a little spark and then your motivation will renew, Pisces. It won’t take very long to get back on track if you desire it.

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Horse racing starts this weekend

By Bryan Jessop

The best racing on four legs will be making its way back to Leamington.

The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association will launch its fifth consecutive season Sunday, Aug. 5 with a 1:30 p.m. post time at Leamington Raceway. The inaugural set of 10 races will be followed by 12 others for a sum of 13 full cards each Sunday coming up to and including October 28. Racing is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. each week, with special events to take place between the eighth and ninth races. In recent years, the LHRA committee has hosted Fan Appreciation, Veterans Appreciation and Kids’ Day events on a weekly basis. In 2014, horse racing was revived in Essex County following the late August 2012 closure of Windsor Raceway. In years prior, harness horse racing at the Leamington Fairgrounds’ half-mile track were limited to a part of the schedule for the annual Leamington Fair. Four years ago, the newly-formed Lakeshore Horse Racing Association was able to introduce an abbreviated, trial run schedule of four sets of races to test the public’s response. Backed by an enormous showing of spectator and bettor support, the LHRA was able to expand the schedule to 13 dates for each year from 2015 to 2018. More recently, the original five-year agreement for races in Leamington received a two-year extension that will secure dates in 2019 and 2020.

“We’re really excited to get another year started. We’d love to fill the grandstands and have a lovely event each week.”

— Mark Williams

“People have been overwhelmingly supportive of horse racing at Leamington Raceway,” explained LHRA director Mark Williams. “The support from local families across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent has been incredible. We’re really excited to get another year started. We’d love to fill the grandstands and have a lovely event each week.”

Because of the free admission and free parking offered for horse racing in Leamington, Williams noted that it’s difficult to determine exactly how many spectators attend each week’s card at Leamington Raceway. He did however estimate that the average over the past four years has ranged from between 800 to 1,000.

“The numbers in both turnout and wages have been growing every year,” Williams said while crediting the raceway’s family atmosphere for much of its success. “We’re enticing new people and younger people to come out each week.”

Since a regular schedule of harness horse racing was reintroduced, Leamington Raceway has been ranked third in Ontario for on-track wagering. Simulcast services were considered for Leamington when racing was reintroduced at the Leamington District Agricultural Society site in 2014, but Williams explained that the success of the location’s on-track wagering rate is more than strong enough to allow it to function as is.

Ontario’s horse racing industry became unstable after the provincial government announced an end to the Slots at Racetracks Program in 2012. A local rally took place in response involving 800 protestors, but the program’s cancellation went ahead as planned, leading to the demise and 2015 demolition of Windsor Raceway.

“We knew we had to do something to save agricultural jobs in this area,” Williams noted. “With the support of horse people, we were confident we’d have a fan base here and sure enough, the community’s support was overwhelming. It’s been a real ‘feel good’ situation.”

Raceway. This year’s schedule will include 13 consecutive Sundays throughout the months of August, September and October, each offering free admission and parking. (Sun-Journal

Williams continues to pay visits to Queen’s Park as an advocate of Ontario’s horse rac

ing industry and expressed a willingness to work with the new Doug Ford Conservative government to achieve province-wide support.

Junior Barons tie Essex

For the second time in a week the Junior Barons and the Essex Yellow Jackets have fought to a low scoring tie.

“You might say the two teams are evenly matched,” said coach John Wall. “The teams know each other and have a real competitive feel when they meet.”

Leamington scored a pair of runs in the fifth inning, then gave up a single in the sixth to force the deadlock.

Dawson Iles went the distance on the mound for the Barons, striking out five.

The Barons turned three double plays in the game. Brett Enns had two hits. DJ Wales, Anthony Fehr and Kyle Wall had single tallies.

The game had a bit of local flavour as Chatham’s Matt Balkwell pitched for Essex. Matt’s father is Larry Balkwell, who grew up in Leamington, played travel ball locally and was a member of the Junior Barons in the ’80s. Larry’s two sons, Larry Jr. and Matt, are talented ball players. Larry commented on how he remembers the Kinsmen Baseball Complex being built and how good it looks today.

The Junior Barons next home game is Friday, August 3 against Tecumseh at 7 p.m. on Diamond 7.

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The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association will kick off the 2018 season Sunday, Aug. 5 with a 1:30 p.m. post time, also at Leamington

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Junior Youssef of the St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus reveals a number of the prize trophies.

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette “Split Window” of George Fedak was a crowd favourite for the sixth annual St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Car Show.

The heavily customized paint job of Dan Osborne’s 1979 Pontiac Trans Am reveals an original interpretation of the model’s famed “Screaming Chicken” hood decal during the sixth annual St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Car Show. (Sun-Journal Photos)

Monday, August 6 due to the Civic Holiday

Deadlines for display ads will be Thursday, August 2nd at 4:30 p.m. for the August 8th issue

Have a Safe Holiday Weekend!

Wheatley Wildcats U9 vs. Leamington: Christina Knelsen of the Wheatley U9 Wildcats battle for the ball in a game against Leamington Lightning.

Wheatley Wildcats U9 vs. Essex: Wheatley Wildcats’ Ryan Krueger (right) and Essex player Eli Driedger battle for the ball in U9 soccer action.

Wheatley Wildcats U9 vs. Blenheim: Jackson Williams (left) of the U9 Wheatley Wildcats controls the ball before taking a shot against Blenheim.

Wheatley Wildcats U11 vs. Kingsville: The Wildcats’ Jack Thomas (left) makes a pass when Wheatley faced Kingsville in U11 action. (Submitted photos)

Wheatley Wildcats U11 vs. Tilbury: Owen Pimentel (right) of the Wheatley U11 Wildcats battles for the ball against Tilbury.

Wheatley Wildcats U9: Aidan Pulley of Wheatley Wildcats U9 team gets ready to take a goalie kick.

Terry Fox Runs fast approaching

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington and Wheatley supporters alike still have short-distance, out-of-town options to support the worldwide Terry Fox Run this year.

Communities across the country will be hosting the 38th annual fundraiser of its kind for the Terry Fox Foundation Sunday, Sept. 16, including Kingsville and Tilbury. The Kingsville run stands as one of the newest entries in Canada, having been launched last year by Marilyn Farnworth. The Kingsville resident and fitness advocate had been involved with the Terry Fox Run since it’s inaugural event in 1981. Seeking out a gathering for the fundraiser closer to home than Tecumseh, she gathered community support and started a Kingsville event last year.

“I always thought that it was a shame not to have a run anywhere in the county,” Farnworth explained of her motivation to initiate a version of the yearly gathering in her hometown. “Eventually, I just decided to take the bull by the horns and run one myself.”

Kingsville’s second Terry Fox Run, like the first, will start and end near the Lakeside Park Pavilion. The layout for the 5 km run will be altered slightly to increase the distance to an actual five kilometres while a 2 km ‘family route’ will also be optional. Participants of both Kingsville and Tilbury events will be able to walk, run, bike, wheelchair or rollerblade their way through the course of their choice.

Both sites recommend online registration from the website www.terryfox.org. From the home page, click on “Register for a run” and then select Ontario, scroll down to the host community of choice and click “Submit.” From there, registration and donation options are available.

KINGSVILLE RUN

The Kingsville Terry Fox Run will start at 10 a.m. with race-day registration beginning one hour earlier. Farnworth explained that although day of, on site registration is still available, signing up online makes for an easier, faster, more streamlined process with less waiting in line just prior to starting time. Participants can pick up pledge sheets at the

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Big Boyz Fishing Tournament 2018 Leader Board

RAINBOW

Adam Edwards 27-13/16”

Diane Lein 27-2/16”

David Marentette 26-10/16”

Vince Leroux 26-2/16”

Tyler Henricks 26-0/16”

Jim Bourgeois 25-15/16”

Steve Dugal 25-14/16”

Dale Nelner 25-12/16”

Liz Broadwell 25-11/16”

Larry Muldner 25-10/16”

WALLEYE

Brendan Goodison 30-1/16”

Taylor Hyatt 30-0/16”

Nick Collard 29-13/16”

David Boone 29-8/16”

Howie Forsyth 29-8/16”

Derek Radjenovich 29-8/16”

Randy Coussens 28-3/16”

Tom Driscoll 29-0/16”

Chris Larmie 28-12/16”

Theresa Pidhoresky 28-10/16

Brendan Goodison, age 11, proudly displays the 30-1/16” walleye he caught on Day 2 of the Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Fishing Tournament. As of the end of the day on July 29, Brendan held top spot on

at Wheatley Arena. (Submitted Photo)

Kingsville Terry Fox Run organizer Marilyn Fanworth meets Terry Fox’s brother Daryl during a July visit to Migration Hall in 2008. Fanworth is organizing the Kingsville branch of the worldwide run for its second edition, scheduled for a 10 a.m. start time Sunday, Sept. 16 near the Lakeside Park pavilion. (Submitted Photo)

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

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MUCCI PAC LTD. Greenhouse Workers & Produce Packers

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M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends. Wage: $14.00 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519-326-8047. au1-se26

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• Harvesting, pruning, picking and packaging the vegetables

• Must be physically able to lift up to 23 kg/50 lbs.

• Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs

• No experience and/or education needed

• Wage $ 14.00/hour

If interested please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com

FULL & PART-TIME POSITIONS available. 45-55 hrs. /week. Physically demanding must be able to lift 40lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, pruning, de-leafing, etc. Wage $14 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms 341 Morse Rd., Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. au1-oc3

NOTICES

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below until 3:00 p.m. local time on August 29th, 2018, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8

All land(s) are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1. Roll # 3650-480-002-17300 Part Lot 5 Plan 428 As In 661564; Chatham-Kent. 24224 Winterline Road, (Pain Court). P.I.N. 00784 0137 (LT).

$20,000.00

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, or of a bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

Title

Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or

Steven Brown, Deputy Treasurer

Name of Municipality or Board

Municipality

call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at

Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca

TAX NOTICES

2018 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 13, 2018

If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2018 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:

August 31, 2018

November 30, 2018

Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Pre-Authorized Payment sign-up forms are available at www.kingsville.ca or at our office at 2021 Division Road North.

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the office at 2021 Division Road North.

PUBLIC NOTICE PESTICIDE USE

The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN

ROAD FROM TO Road 2 County Road 23 County Road 45

County Road 23 County Road 31

County Road 23 County Road 31

County Road 23 County Road 31

North Talbot Road County Road 31

8 County Road 23 County Road 31

County Road 23 Highway #3

10 North Talbot Road County Road 31

11 North Talbot Road County Road 31

Marsh Road County Road 27 County Road 34

North Talbot Road County Road 8 Road 7

McCain Sideroad Hemlock Street County Road 27

South Talbot Road Malden Road County Road 18

Malden Road County Road 23 County Road 34

Cameron Sideroad Highway #3 County Road 8

Olinda Sideroad County Road 34 Road 7

Graham Sideroad Seacliff Drive County Road 8

Inman Sideroad Highway #3 Road 6

Upcott Sideroad South Talbot Road County Road 34

Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the active ingredient Metsulfruron-Methyl, Overdrive Herbicide Reg. #30065, containing the active ingredients Diflufenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt), and Turboprop Emulsifiable Concentrate Reg. #27967, containing the active ingredient Dichlorprop (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Commencing on June 11, 2018 weather permitting, and ending September 28, 2018.

NOTICES

2017 Audited Financial Statements for The Corporation of The Municipality of Leamington are available online at www.leamington.ca.

111 Erie St. North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 519.326.5761

The Leamington Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is hosting a

PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE

TAKE NOTICE that on September 26, 2016, Leamington’s Register of Heritage Properties was adopted by Council (RES-292-16). The Leamington Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is in the process of adding properties to the adopted Register which includes designated and non-designated (listed) properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Individuals interested in Leamington’s Register of Heritage Properties, learning more about the Ontario Heritage Act and the process of having a property designated or listed are welcome to attend. Any individuals who would like to share information and stories regarding Leamington’s heritage properties are encouraged to come visit as well.

Date Thursday, August 9, 2018

Time 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location Leamington Municipal Building - Gallery 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

For additional information, please contact Olivia Ashton, Heritage Research Assistant 519-326-5761 ext. 1450 oashton@leamington.ca or Danielle Truax, Manager of Planning Services 519-326-5761 ext. 1405 dtruax@leamington.ca

Kingsville, Tilbury Terry Fox Runs fast approaching

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Kingsville Arena Complex at 1741 Jasperson Drive, where this year’s Terry Fox Run t-shirts can also be purchased for $15 (youth) or $20 (adult) each. Also at the arena, supporters can purchase Terry Fox Memorial “Sneakers” at $5 apiece or Memorial Tags at $1 apiece in the memory of a friend or loved one. These items will also be available to purchase at Lakeside Park on the day of the run.

“Eventually, I just decided to take the bull by the horns and run one myself.”

-

Marilyn Farnworth, Kingsville Run

Last year’s Kingsville event was attended by 171 participants who collected pledges for a combined $8,402. Farnworth hopes to attract 250 pledge collectors this year and would like to see the fundraising sum reach $15,000. At Lakeside Park, entrants will receive tickets to win one of about 75 door prizes donated by local businesses and groups. The park will also host Jangles The Clown, a barthis year will be Zoology.

Farnworth and her team of volunteers have been preparing for this year’s Kingsville run since April. Sub-committees have been formed to organize food, door prizes, entertainment, registration, route marshaling and other duties. Anyone interested in volunteering for this year’s Kingsville run can contact Farnworth at 519-733-6924.

TILBURY RUN

In Tilbury, Ward 1 municipal councilor Mark Authier is

assuming the lead organizational position from Jessica McCracken, who served as coordinator for the past eight years despite initially committing to three.

“I didn’t want to see it get cancelled,” Authier said. “This means a lot to my family. We’ve lost a lot to cancer.”

The Tilbury Terry Fox Run will also take place Sunday, Sept. 16. Registration will open at 10:30 a.m. and runners, walkers, cyclists and other entries will begin their trek at 12 p.m.

Last year’s Tilbury fundraiser collected approximately $11,750 from 125 walkers. Authier hopes to see the 2018

Conservation Area on Sunday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. They bring something for everyone, young and old alike, with a repertoire including favourites from the Beatles, Bill Monroe, Rhonda Vincent and more. A truly musical treat!

This popular Sunday evening music series draws an audience from across the region. The concerts are free, but the hat is passed for donations to help offset the cost of the performers and maintenance. Hot dogs and more refreshments are available onsite from the Comber Scouts.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of toe-tapping music from this premiere Bluegrass band.

Two Creeks Conservation Area is located on Kent Road 1 just 1 km north of the town of Wheatley.

edition of the run collect $20,000, an increase that could -

tor explained that his committee of about 15 members is working on generating more involvement from the Merlin and Wheatley areas starting this year.

“I’d like to see it return to the point where we’re giving Dresden a run for its money.”

- Mark Authier, Tilbury Run

“Being able to do this will really bring the community together,” said Authier, who is co-chairing the Tilbury event along with his wife Lynn. “We’d really like to see this become an entire Ward 1 thing. Tilbury used to be a top fundraiser, but with fewer people helping out, we couldn’t do as much to raise money. I’d like to see it return to the point where we’re giving Dresden a run for its money.”

Also to bolster further support for the Terry Fox Foundation, the Tilbury run is featuring an ongoing 50/50 draw for 2018, with tickets available at Authier Print (38 Stewart Street) and Di’s Cuts & Curls (44 Queen Street South). Tickets are selling at $2 each or three for $5. Tilbury Memorial Arena — the host site for the event — will also include a baked good sale during the run, with organizers accepting sale donations by local supporters. Anyone interesting in stepping forward to volunteer, offer sponsorships or baked goods may call 519-990-0467.

Tilbury Area Public School participates in its own Terry Fox Run each year and Authier hopes to see other local schools join them in raising funds. On Saturday, July 28, Fox would have celebrated his 60th birthday.

Winterline performs at Two Creeks Conservation Area this Sunday. Two Creeks welcomes Winterline

Local Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, July 25: North/ South - 1st Becky Rundle and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Roy Trowell and Ron Martin, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant. East/West - 1st Annette Palmer and Gail Grant, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Bob and Sue Russell. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Wheatley Bridge Club, July 24: 1st Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Art Verhaeghe, 3rd Marlene Wilkins. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, July 25: North/South - 1st Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 2nd Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/West - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd George Hildebrandt and Dave Derbyshire. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

Harrow Bridge Club, July 26: 1st Al Morrison and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Joyce Stewart and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Nancy Murphy and Morley Hofer, 4th Becky Rundle and Marie Ellwood. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.