August 29, 2018

Council backs pro-active effort to improve uptown

By Mike Thibodeau

Leamington Council has agreed to take a hard-nosed approach when it comes to enforcing municipal bylaws in the uptown business area.

On Monday, August 27, councillors agreed that a bylaw officer will now take a “pro-active” effort in enforcing the rules, particularly as they apply to property standards.

In the past, enforcement has been mainly on a complaint basis.

“We support wholeheartedly the pro-active approach. If we don’t do it businesses will suffer.”

– Lisa Bradt, BIA Chair

The pro-active approach was not the recommendation from legal director Ruth Orton, who suggested it would put the town at risk of legal action for “negligent proactive enforcement” and decisions that were “made in bad faith.”

Councillor Tim Wilkinson said he wants to be pro-active. “We run the gauntlet every day... tell people we are doing everything we can to improve the visual appearance of the uptown,” he said.

“We need to start to do something – this should have been done before,” said Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald.

The lengthy discussion on the uptown effort arose as councillors examined a detailed report on a website program “Cityworks” where residents can file complaints and concerns about a whole raft of municipal responsibilities, from weeds to garbage. In 2017 there were 571 service reports and almost 600 so far this year.

While there were some concerns, most councillors praised the effort of the program.

Mayor John Paterson was the major voice in opposing the move to proactive effort in the uptown. He argued that because the bylaw officer would be focusing on the uptown only, then it should be the businesses that pay for it, not the general taxpayer.

Lisa Bradt, chairperson of the Business Improvement Area (BIA), told Council that the uptown is “in a crisis mode”.

“We support wholeheartedly the pro-active approach. If we don’t do it, businesses will suffer,” she said.

The vote was 6-1 in favour.

came early for Kelley

By Pat Bailey

In the pouring rain Saturday (Aug. 25), Kelley was presented the ultimate gift – keys to her new home.

It was a gift she had dreamed of for years, but one that a cumbersome student debt had dashed. That is, until Habitat for Humanity came through.

Kelley had applied to the Habitat for Humanity program before, but always believed there was someone a little more needy and more deserving than her own family. But last year, when a build was announced in Leamington, thanks to the generosity of Leamington Council, Kelley applied.

When she was asked for some extensive follow-up information, once again, Kelley believed that maybe it should go to someone else. But 15 minutes before the midnight (Continued on Page A-3)

With children Keegan and Savanna anxiously waiting, Fiona Coughlin (left) executive director of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, and Kelley Beauchamp (right) cut the ribbon on the Beauchamp’s new home. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Orphanage volunteer seeks support

By Bryan Jessop

Lisa Presley’s plans to spend the colder half of the year somewhere warm will not be a typical winter getaway.

The Wheatley resident is making arrangements to embark upon her second trip to Casa Aleluya — a Guatemalan orphanage immediately west of the Central American nation’s capital and largest city — with the intention of helping as many underprivileged youths as humanly possible. Presley is seeking donations that she and nannies at the orphanages will use to buy clothes for the hundreds of children living at Casa Aleluya once she arrives in Guatemala.

Allowed to bring only one luggage item weighing a maximum of 50 pounds aboard the flight, Presley determined that purchasing clothes and other supplies for the children of the orphanage after arriving in Guatemala would be the more practical approach.

“Filling six extra suitcases at $200 each would kind of defeat the purpose,” she explained. “It makes more sense to get everything there.”

Anyone wishing to make contributions in assistance of Presley’s charitable voyage can contact her by e-mail at lisaraebrown@yahoo.ca to set up an e-transfer or ask any questions about the trip.

“I love talking about volunteering at the orphanage,” she said. “I’ve been thinking about nothing else since I left the first time. I want to help as much as I possibly can. It’s such a poor country — there’s begging and poverty everywhere. You can’t help everyone, but you want to.”

“I’ve been thinking about nothing else since I left the first time. I want to help as much as I possibly can.”

— Lisa Presley

Presley had been considering such a trip for several months prior to making her first journey to Casa Aleluya earlier this year. She departed for Guatemala on January 4 and remained there for just over two months after saving enough money and making the time for the excursion. She mapped out her plans through a travel agency the first time, but is making her own preparations for the second trip. Presley has scheduled a mid-October flight to the small, impoverished nation this year and hopes to remain in the region until early April. The six-month journey may also include venturing out to other developing Central American countries such as Honduras and Nicaragua.

During her January to April voyage this year, Presley assisted youths in the three and under age group with baths, meals, playground supervision and other duties. At the time, she lived with a family in Antigua and took what’s called a “chicken bus” — a retired American school bus that has been converted for public transit — to and from the orphanage each day.

The orphanage where she volunteers is a large facility covering approximately four urban blocks that includes a medical clinic, school and multiple kitchens. The children living there were often neglected and abused prior to their arrival, while several others were abandoned at local police stations, fire departments or even dump sites. All services provided to the facility’s children are funded through donations, as orphanages in Guatemala are not supported through government programming.

“I really didn’t know what to expect the first time,” said Presley, who explained that some U.S. volunteers live at the orphanage year-round. “I imagined a room full of cribs where the children were never touched or picked up, but it’s nothing like that.”

For her next trip, Presley plans to rent a room for the first month and then stay at a school where she intends to brush up on her Spanish language skills. Currently, she works with Service Master Ontario at Wheatley Provincial Park six months per year.

Lisa Presley of Wheatley poses for photos with children at the Casa Aleluya Orphanage in Guatemala during a January to April, 2018 tenure as a volunteer at the facility. Presley is planning to return to the site for another six months and is hoping to raise funds to purchase clothes and other supplies for the children.

Family receives keys to new Habitat for Humanity home

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deadline, the single mother decided to forward the completed application for consideration.

She was overwhelmed upon learning her family, including children Matt, 19, Keegan, 13, and Savanna, 15, would be the next local family to have a home of its own.

And Saturday, under threatening weather and an eventual downpour, Kelley received the tradition ‘Bible’ gift from Habitat for Humanity representatives, as well as the keys to her new home.

Kelley was overcome with emotion as she thanked those responsible for making a dream come true for her family.

She then welcomed friends, family and volunteers into her new home to show off the completed project.

There were lots of hugs and tears – but they were out of sheer joy.

“This allows families to build equity for their future and helps reverse the cycle of poverty.”

– Justin Fox

Construction started in May following the demolition of a dilapidated, abandoned home formerly on the site.

Council had agreed to turn over the piece of property for the Habitat build for the nominal fee of $1.

Kelley has shed many tears since learning of her good fortune. In fact, she admitted to crying for about three hours at work on Friday, overwhelmed knowing her dream was about to come true.

The house, of course, wasn’t just handed to her.

Kelley put in about 500 hours in sweat equity, helping at the Askew Street construction site as well as volunteering in the Restore and providing meals for some of the volunteers on site.

Kelley said her children also helped out where they could, including the painting of the home as the job neared completion.

“We have the power to move mountains,” said Fiona Coughlin, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, “if we work together.”

Fiona Coughlin, right, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, and board member Justin Fox presented the key to the latest completed Habitat for Humanity home on Askew Street in Leamington to Kelley Beauchamp.

And work together they did, said Coughlin. She said it took more than 1,500 volunteer hours, as well dozens of sponsors and hundreds of volunteers.

Libro Credit Union served as presenting sponsor, donating $20,000 and sending about 30 staff members to assist in the actual build, under foremen John Fontes and Scott Fontes.

“Habitat’s model is unlike any other affordable housing option,” said Justin Fox, board vice chair of HFHWE. “Partner family help build their own homes and purchase them through a zero interest mortgage geared to their income.”

“This allows families to build equity for their future and helps reverse the cycle of poverty,” he added.

And for the Beauchamp family, it also allowed the opportunity to remain in their own community where they attend church and school.

Kelley said somehow everything worked out as it should, especially since she wanted her daughter to have the opportunity to attend the newly constructed Leamington District Secondary School.

Rain may have interrupted the dedication of the new home, but nothing could put a damper on the day for the Beauchamp family.

Business Profile Color Plus Salon

Together they have over 80 years experience in the hairstyling business.

They have been cutting, colouring and curling hair for most of those years as a trio — almost unheard of in the salon business.

Wanda Moore, owner of Color Plus, bought the business as a young entrepreneur at just 22 years old, determined to succeed as her own boss in the hairstyling business.

Just two short years later, Marcy McIntosh joined her good friend, armed with scissors and a blow dryer.

Another nine years later, Rachelle Gossman completed the trio. Together they service local clients along with dedicated clients from Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa and as far as Chicago.

They are slated to move in around mid-September.

Today, Color Plus stylists continue on the ‘cutting edge’ when it comes to the styles their clients request.

Wanda said the trio is always keeping up to date on their styling techniques, cuts and colours, and credits Marcy with ensuring they are always on top of the latest trends.

As a faculty member for the St. Clair College Hairstyling Program, the alma mater of all three stylists, Marcy trains the young up-and-coming stylists while continuing to work in the industry carrying a regular clientele.

How have they done it for so many years? Well, they’re all passionate about their careers, love their clients and remain friends in and out of the salon.

And according to Wanda, they all have the same work ethic — the belief in hard work and education.

The light-hearted banter in the shop offers a welcoming atmosphere to their clients of all ages and genders, as well as walk-ins.

In addition to regular cuts, shampoos and styles, perms and colours, the stylists also take great pride in readying their clients for that special day — whether they are the bride, in the bridal party or a wedding guest or celebrating any special occasion.

The salon is located at 19 Erie St. S. in Leamington and is open Tuesday through

Watch your language

The English language has remained a constant throughout the years, but different phrases pop up with every generation, all of which cause the previous generation to scratch their heads.

I’ve been plunking away on the guitar quite a bit lately and picking up old songs that I enjoy trying out, and I’ve noticed that some of the language from the golden era of rock and roll has fallen by the wayside.

It made me stop and ponder just how much the language, or maybe just slang of each generation, evolved into what it has become today.

Although I really don’t recall asking any girls in my school to wear my ring around their neck, reference is made about the wearing of rings in a lot of old songs.

The first that comes to mind is the Elvis ditty, ‘Wear My Ring Around Your Neck’, not to be confused with ‘Teddy Bear’, where he asks his girl to “put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere.”

In Leslie Gore’s ‘It’s My Party’, her birthday surprise is that Judy’s wearing Tommy’s ring. In Mark Dinning’s ‘Teen Angel’, she died with his high school ring clutched in her fingers tight.

There was, apparently, a lot of ring wearing back in the day.

How about ‘turtle-dovin’? In ‘That’ll Be The Day’, Buddy Holly sings, “you give me all your lovin’ and your turtle dovin’.”

That’s not the first time I’ve heard that. I know there are other mentions of the good old turtle dove out there too, besides the obvious 12 Days of Christmas reference.

Words and phrases like peachy keen, far out and groovy were popularized by music and TV shows of the day.

Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In made ‘Sockit-to-me’ famous and launched the careers

of Lily Tomlin and Goldie Hawn.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

Back to school – slow down!

Words such as copacetic and kibosh found their way into the language of the day and are still used by some people today, but the younger generation likely has no idea what either of those words mean.

Here’s your yearly reminder that school buses are back on the roads. Avoid the stress and bother and just leave a few minutes earlier. It’s easy to blame a school bus for being a couple minutes late to work or for an appointment, but what if we, as drivers, take the proactive step and anticipate the bus traffic.

The greasers used phrases like ‘cruisin’ for a bruisin’ and ‘knuckle sandwich’ and there were those who had it ‘made in the shade’.

Later, phrases like ‘it’s kind of a drag’ and ‘can you dig it?’ and ‘it’s a gas’ all gave way to hit songs as well.

If you went to Lookout Point to watch the submarine races, chances are you were playing some backseat bingo.

Maybe your car had cool pipes and made some great noise when you burned rubber or ‘brodied out’.

The old Chinese fire drill where we used to jump out of the car at a stop light and switch places has morphed into something called the Kiki challenge, where they actually get out of the car while it’s moving and dance alongside it.

We’ll forever miss songs like ‘At The Hop’, ‘Do Ya Wanna Dance’ and ‘Leader of the Pack’, all giving nods to the language of the day.

And here we are now trying to differentiate between who is ‘woke’ and who is ‘lit’ and all the while wondering what this new generation will bring us next.

I suppose our parents and grandparents were mystified by the slang we used in those days. I’m sure it was a real bummer for them.

Suffice to say that those were the days my friend. We thought they’d never end.

It’s not unusual to see drivers precariously passing a school bus in a race to get where they need to be a little faster. Is it really worth the extra few minutes? Our children’s safety should be our paramount concern.

Also, please remember to slow down in school zones where students are either loading or unloading from buses or cars or may be walking or biking to school.

You may have noticed the new crosswalks in the Oak and Maxon Street area and one in front of Wheatley Area Public School. Watch for flashing lights and children crossing these intersections.

CONTEST DETAILS:

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Submit your answers to sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off your answers at our office at 194 Talbot Street East, Unit 5 in Leamington and be sure to include your name and contact information. Entries must be received no later than Friday, August 31 at 3pm.

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTIONS:

1. A photograph of the Sun-Journal was recently taken at which lake in Washington state? 2. What is the name of the concert band that performed at Ivan Coulter Park in Wheatley on Sunday, August 26?

3. Which popular baseball tournament is taking place in Leamington this weekend? 4. What year did an elephant take a bath in Lake Erie?

5. Which hockey team recently hosted their annual Blue-White game?

Backpack program returns to Salvation Army

By Bryan Jessop

Thanks again to the support of a local business, local service group and local customers, there’ll be less ‘back to school’ stress for underprivileged Leamington families.

Staples Canada’s “Donate To Educate” program has allowed for the dispersal of another 300-plus backpacks and other school supplies and materials for Leamington area students ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

“As soon as we say ‘Salvation Army,’ customers are offering donations of $20, $30, $50.”

— Krystal Graziano

ous years. For 2018, Staples Leamington reached its fundraising target of $2,500.

“There are a lot of very generous people in this community,” said Leamington Staples sales manager Krystal Graziano, who noted that 100 per cent of funds generated are spent on school materials through the annual program. “It’s just amazing. As soon as we say ‘Salvation Army,’ customers are offering donations of $20, $30, $50.”

Backpacks have been filled according to the needs of specific grades. The money raised by Staples customers was used to purchase items including pens, pencils, pencil cases, rulers, erasers, markers, pencil sharpeners, binders, highlighters, duotangs, crayons and glue.

The local branch of Staples at 16 Seacliff Dr. East again took part in the Canada-wide program by accepting donations from customers towards the purchase of school supplies utilized by students of all elementary and secondary grades. This year’s Donate To Educate campaign began slightly later than usual — Saturday, July 21 — but raised more money than in previ-

Leamington’s Salvation Army is dispersing supply-filled backpacks Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Families in need arrive at the 88 Setterington St. site with identification to pick up as many as three backpacks. Leamington Salvation Army Captain Brad Webster explained that a limit of three per household has been established to ensure that as many families as possible will be supported.

Every branch of Staples across the country selects its own recipient to accept Donate To Educate supplies. Since the Staples store was opened in Leamington 10 years ago, the local Salvation Army has been chosen as the partner to distribute backpacks and their contents. The local store will continue to accept donations for the program up to September 4. All proceeds raised between the local August 29 pick up date and the final contribution date for 2018 will be sent to the Salvation Army to purchase more school supplies later this year or for the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

Last year’s Donate To Educate was established to

Proposed boarding house rules set for public input

By Mike Thibodeau

Leamington Council has taken the next step in an effort to bring some control over boarding houses.

At the August 13 regular meeting, Council agreed to send proposed updates in its Official Plan and zoning bylaw to a public meeting on September 14. At present, boarding houses are not permitted at all. The problem is that many farm operations have purchased homes in both the urban and rural areas to house migrant workers.

In late May, Council discussed a lengthy report from a consultant on the issue, but decided it wanted more information from town staff and more meetings with growers and their representatives.

“I want to thank you for meeting with all the stakeholders,” deputy-mayor Hilda MacDonald told Danielle Truax, manager of planning services.

The proposed regulations

say that a house with four or less workers will not require any designation, but those over four will need a zoning amendment. That applies to boarding houses with farm workers. Housing built out on the actual farm areas will not fall under the bylaw. But non-migrant boarding houses will have to be zoned correctly, with an initial licensing fee and annual fee as well.

In her report, Truax said the town is uncertain how many of those kinds of boarding houses are operat-

ing here.

In order for a farmer to bring in offshore workers, the health unit must inspect all the housing units and it supplies that information to the town.

The consultant’s study said there are 279 farm worker houses in the municipality and 89 of those are in the urban area with an average of 14.7 people living in them. There are 139 on-farm units. The study says there are 3,350 migrant workers on local farms and in greenhouses.

support students from JK to Grade 11. In 2017, the number of backpacks filled was similar to the sum of just over 300 purchased this year. In 2016, the sum was slightly lower at 277 after just over $2,000 was raised. As Webster noted that the entire collection of supplies is accounted for every year, volunteers at the Salvation Army will hand out backpacks on a first come, first serve basis.

Staples Leamington sales manager Krystal Graziano and Leamington Salvation Army Captain Brad Webster reveal a small portion of the backpacks and school supplies that are being made available for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 students throughout the community. The supplies were provided through Staples’ Canada-wide Donate To Educate fundraiser, which generated $2,500 in funding locally this year. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Elephant Enjoys a Bath… in Lake Erie!

If you happened to be at Leamington’s Lake Erie waterfront in late August of 2000, you may have thought you were dreaming. Yes, that really was an elephant enjoying a bath in the water. The large animal was taking a refreshing break from the circus, which was in town at the time. The dog in the foreground doesn’t look too concerned and seems to be taking it all in stride, as if an elephant at the beach on the shores of Lake Erie is an everyday occurrence! (Photo courtesy of C. Scott Holland)

pays for lake protection

By Mike Thibodeau

Has the correlation between farmland and home values changed along a section of the eastern shoreline of Leamington?

A report from the town drainage department suggests that may be the case, particularly when it comes to paying for shoreline protection.

At the August 13 regular meeting, Council agreed that an engineer should examine that issue for properties in the East Marsh Drainage Scheme.

Drainage superintendent Lu Ann Marentette told Council she is “not sure how an engineer will determine” who should pay for what, but she also highlighted a potential conflict from an incident in 2017.

Marentette, in her report, explained last year two emergency repairs were needed to the breakwall that extends along the entire shoreline. The two homes where the work fronted on only paid $130 each, while the farm properties to the west had to pay the remainder of an $80,000 cost.

Marentette said that the farm owners feel they are protected from lake overflows by the drainage ditches.

“You could also argue the houses have come because the breakwall is there,” said Marentette.

The breakwall was built in the early 1970s under the Drainage Act, which provided large grants for the costly project.

There are 56 homes along the shoreline and about 25 pieces of farmland.

The study will cost about $20,000, and that too will be paid by the drainage scheme.

Lloyd & Marilyn Reneau

Married August 16, 1958

They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Much love, Your family and friends

65 Special Years Together Irma (Unger) & Henry Janzen

Married August 29, 1953 at Oak St. Mennonite Church

They have 2 fantastic daughters and 4 wonderful grandchildren In loving memory

Missing you, Jo, Jane & Pam Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories which will last forever.

The Bowman and Hyatt families would like to thank everyone who supported Marnie and her family throughout her battle. Thank you to those who visited, brought food and sent cards and flowers. All of your kind gestures are greatly appreciated by our family. Also a big thank you to everyone who paid their respects at the visitation and funeral. Thank you to Rita, Dr. Burgess, Madeline and the entire CCAC team for their outstanding care, as well as Reid Funeral Home for their guidance. Grief never ends - but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, not a

And Marnie was loved!

August 29, 1914 - August 30, 1998

In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother. The love of a wonderful mother is something that always lives on Filling the days with sweet memories long after her presence is gone. You still feel the warmth of her caring, her wisdom will never depart For the love of a wonderful mother forever lives in your heart. Lovingly remembered on your birthday. Love you always and forever, Morris, Kathy and family, Marilyn and Doug

Rina & Frank, Nick & Frances, Gianni & Marg and the entire family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Josie’s brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews “Thank You” so much for all the visitations, food, flowers, masses and most of all your “love and support”. Special thanks to the Leamington Mennonite Home, the nurses, PSW’s, the entire staff for their professionalism, love, and care they show

Beyond the Sandwich: taking the stress out of school lunches

By Erin Meloche RD

While the jury is still out on whether meal-prep is easier when kids are home for the summer versus kneedeep in school-year routine, one thing is for sure... backto-school is getting close and coming more quickly every day!

Preparing packed lunches for the tiny humans in our lives is an area of stress for many parents. While you may be lucky enough to have meal-delivery to your school that takes care of lunch one day each week, you’re still left with four days to harness your inner lunch-creating genius.

My top suggestions for beating the lunch-bag blues:

1. Get your kids involved in shopping. Kids are more likely to eat when they are involved in preparation, which starts in the aisles of the grocery store! Pick out both familiar and new fruits and veggies that can be prepped and ready to go for the coming week.

2. Make kid-approved versions of “adult” foods. Try:

• Skewers: “Deconstruct” a sandwich (bread + protein + veggie), pasta salad (pasta + veggie + cheese), or fruit salad onto short wooden skewers and serve with a favourite dip. For picky eaters, this configuration may be less intimidating than typical “mixed” foods.

• “Bento-box” style lunch with finger foods like whole grain crackers, cheese, fruit/veggies and a nutritious yogurt or hummus dip.

• Cold fruit + veg smoothies in a Thermos.

3. Make use of leftovers! Many foods you typically think needed to served hot are just as tasty cold! (Think: leftover stir-fry in a whole-grain wrap, baked omelet “muffins,” pasta and sauce.)

Remember to get familiar with your school’s allergy policies and allergy-friendly food alternatives. Some of my favourites are WOW butter and SunButter. Kids need nutritious foods, but don’t be afraid to include “treats” too. Remember, nutrition is about balance, and it’s important to model this for our kids from a young age.

Congratulations, you’re all ready for back to school! Now, when you hear the dreaded line, “I’m sick of sandwiches,” you’ll be set with lunch ideas to make you the coolest parent in the classroom!

Maple Yogurt Fruit Dip

½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

¼ cup sour cream

2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

1 pinch cinnamon

Serve as a side dip with your favourite fruits or mixed as the “dressing” for a colourful fruit salad!

Erin Meloche is a Registered Dietitian in Windsor-Essex.

Councillors rap portable classrooms

By Mike Thibodeau

For decades Leamington councillors have voiced their displeasure at school board use of portable classrooms. And a decade ago the province overrode the right of municipalities to even oppose the installation of portables with their zoning bylaws.

At their August 13 meeting, town councillors learned that two boards want to install portables at two local elementary schools – M.D. Bennie and St. Louis.

Council has no power, but that didn’t stop deputy-mayor Hilda MacDonald from voicing her displeasure.

“They close schools and then put up shacks… It’s a cheap way to accommodate students,” said MacDonald.

Councillor John Jacobs wondered “how long” portables were allowed and was told municipalities “have no say” in that.

Sun-Journal goes to Washington

County of Essex projecting a $625,000 surplus

By Ron Giofu

The County of Essex has projected its results of operations for 2018 and the results are looking favourable. However, its treasurer notes there is some work to be done to keep everything on course.

Essex County Council received a report from director of financial services/treasurer Sandra Zwiers, with Zwiers informing County Council that corporate operations are projected to be in a surplus position of $625,000 by the end of 2018.

“This report is based on activity as of the end of June,” she told County Council at their meeting on Aug. 15

In her report, Zwiers said the projections are “predicated on a number of significant assumptions.” Those include favourable resolutions to various outstanding wage-related matters within collective bargaining groups, winter control activities returning to the five-year average level for the early fall and early winter period of 2018, social service caseloads and social housing costs remaining favourable, no significant tax write-offs and improved returns on investments within Essex County’s investment portfolio.

“There are no deficits,” she said. “All departments are performing well.”

The community services department is forecast to have no surplus or deficit, with Zwiers’ report noting County Council approved an increase in the per diem rate for Housing with Supports’ contracted service providers.

The Sun Parlor Home in Leamington is projected to carry a $60,000 positive variance with that being attributed to additional subsidies being passed after the passing of the 2018 budget.

“The largest contributor to increased subsidy levels relates to funding our internal behavioral supports program (approximately $40,000),” Zwiers stated in her report. “Savings in life enrichment and food and nutritional programs have also been identified as marginal factors contributing to the projected surplus in long-term care services.”

There are no surpluses or deficits forecast for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), library services, general government or infrastructure services. Regarding the latter,

Zwiers reported that department was originally projected to be in a surplus position of $650,000, but County Council was presented a report to address an emergency culvert repair on County Road 23, near Essex.

The external commitments department is projected to have a surplus position of $565,000 at the end of the calendar year.

“Estimates by the City of Windsor indicate a savings in social assistance of $495,000,” she wrote, adding Ontario Works caseloads are trending lower than budget. There are also savings in social housing of $70,000, Zwiers added, due to a reduction in subsidy payments.

“The Corporation’s projected financial position is based on six months of activity with significant uncertainty regarding budget performance for social services, social housing, Emergency Medical Services, transportation services, investment earnings and outstanding contract/wage settlements and pay/internal equity adjustments,” Zwiers concluded. “Variance from projections in anyone of these operations could have a significant impact on the Corporation’s financial position for 2018.

Southpoint Sun-Journal staff member Lori Gouin visited her daughter Danielle and grandchildren in Lake Samish Washington recently. Pictured from left to right reading their Sun-Journal are Theo, Sam, Lori, Joe and Danielle.

Golf tourney

By Pat Bailey

It was more than just a birthday wish for Don Gordon – it became a wish of a lifetime.

And on Saturday, August 25, just in time to help him celebrate his 103rd birthday, Don was back in familiar territory.

While it wasn’t his home club, just being on the golf course once again was just fine with the birthday boy.

A member of the Essex Golf & Country Club for more than 50 years, Don was at Kingsville Golf & Country Club on Saturday. He was not only there to celebrate his birthday, he was there as a guest at the 3rd Annual Chartwell Kingsville 2018 Golf Tournament.

While the intermittent downpours prevented him from actually going out on the course, Don was happy just to peer out the window at the beautiful sea of green.

The tournament, held in conjunction with Chartwell’s charitable partner Wish of a Lifetime Canada, included 156 golfers and about 175 for dinner.

Proceeds from the tournament help fund the lifelong wishes of deserving seniors.

Last year the tournament raised $10,000 and organizers expected to double that

this year.

The wishes, which are granted to seniors who have been nominated or who have applied themselves, run the gamut.

Jack Paterson, who resides at Chartwell’s Oak Park residence in LaSalle, was a recipient of one of those wishes as well.

Jack and wife Shirley, who is an avid Blue Jays fan, had never attended a game in Toronto. That was corrected last September when the elderly couple was whisked off to Toronto and treated like royalty, according to Jack.

He said when they arrived at the hotel they were greeted by hotel staff – flowers in hand for his lovely wife.

When they were escorted to their room, Jack said the room was filled with pennants, posters, a Blue Jays beach towel and other Blue Jays memorabilia.

“We’ll never forget it,” he said.

Jack is just counting himself among the lucky ones. He said it was his wife who was granted the wish – he was just lucky that she chose to take him as her guest.

While his wife’s health has since taken a turn, Jack said it was a day they will never forget.

“We still talk about it to

this day,” he said wistfully.

In fact, he said, whenever the mere mention of the Blue Jays comes up in conversation, Shirley relates the story of their trip to Toronto and how she received the wish of a lifetime.

Other Chartwell residents, like Kingsville’s Lorraine Foott, were guests at the tournament but have not had a wish granted.

“I don’t need one,” said Lorraine. “I was so lucky –

I’ve been able to do everything I’ve ever wanted.”

She now serves as an ‘ambassador’ for her residence, welcoming new residents and volunteering in several capacities.

Chartwell operates six retirement residences in Windsor-Essex, including Leamington, St. Clair Beach, Oak Park Terrace and Royal Marquis.

Wish of a Lifetime Canada has a mission to shift the

way society views and values the older generations by fulfilling their dreams and sharing their stories.

Together, they hope to make people’s lives better by empowering elderly adults to keep dreaming, daring and living a life of purpose.

With about $20,000 expected to be raised, Chartwell representatives are hoping several more local seniors dreams come true.

Don Gordon celebrated his 103rd birthday with a special wish to be back at the golf course. The resident of Chartwell’s Oak Park LaSalle was joined by, back row, left to right: Allison Schindler, Laura Forsyth, Maria Delvecchio, Sharon Henderson, Jacinta Colasanti, Connie Bolsover, Savannah Kungel and Theresa Chittle. Front row: Gino Nicoletti, Mr. Gordon and Lea Bennett.

Jack Paterson received a Wish of a Lifetime last September when he and wife Shirley attended a Blue Jays game in Toronto.

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Dozens turned out in Ivan Coulter Park in Wheatley to enjoy the big band sounds of the Greater Windsor Concert Band on Sunday afternoon, August 26. Led by conductor Ric Moor, the 35-piece community band hit the stage with their ‘Golden Oldies of Yesteryear’. The concert was funded through a community project grant through Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Lucy Dobson (left), 6, and Emily Dobson, 4, of Wheatley were among those enjoying a performance by The Greater Windsor Concert Band at Coulter Park in Wheatley.

A good crowd turned out to take in the Golden Oldies of Yesteryear concert performed by the Greater Windsor Concert Band Sunday afternoon in Wheatley at Coulter Park.

municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington

Candidates for Deputy Mayor

Dharmesh Patel

A businessman, father, brother and longtime resident, Dharmesh Patel is no politician, but rather an individual who looks to improve his community. Canadian born son of the late Govind Patel and Hansa Patel who immigrated to Canada from India in the late 70s, Dharmesh was born in Oakville, Ontario, and has spent most of his life residing in Leamington. He is proud of the values his parents instilled in him as well as providing him the opportunity to live, grow, and call Leamington his home. It is these very values which he ascribes made him who he is today. Dharmesh has spent most of his career in Leamington operating several different motels and hotels as part of his family business. He studied business with a major in accounting at Brock University and has worked for various corporations such as the City of Windsor and Thermo CRS Robotics in accounting roles. Though mainly specializing in the hospitality industry, he also opened the Subway franchise in Wheatley back in 2010. He currently owns and operates the newly renovated and ‘2017 Hotel Facility of the Year’, Quality Inn Leamington as well as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Woodstock. He currently serves as the chair of the Windsor region ORHMA association, which represents the restaurant and hospitality industry. He has also served as past president of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce and Wheatley BIA. An outspoken individual who does not hold back whether in committee or on social media, Dharmesh is known for speaking his mind and keeping his word while treating everyone fairly. In his free time, Dharmesh tries

Larry Verbeke

Larry Verbeke is a businessman by nature, a third generation farmer, and a lifelong resident of Leamington. With close to 45 years of farming experience on the family farm (which was founded in 1912), Larry is now semiretired.

As a farmer himself, Larry is dedicated to supporting his fellow farmers as the first former vice president of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, past chair of the Fresh Vegetable Growers of Ontario, and past chair of the Essex County Farm Safety Association.

Furthermore, Larry was instrumental in launching the ‘Buy Local’ map when he was the president of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture. This map not only helps consumers find where they can purchase local fruits, vegetables, and meats within Essex County, it also helps support local businesses.

Larry was also the past executive secretary of the South Essex Economic Development (SEED), as well as the past president of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce.

Committed to his faith, Larry is a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Leamington and regularly ushers at St. Michael’s Parish. For the past eight years, Larry has been a councillor for the Municipality of Leamington, where he diligently commits to over 20 hours a week. His other council appointments include: Essex Regional Conservation Authority, Union Water Supply System, Non-profit housing, and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. Apart from his role as councillor, Larry is also the Source Protection Authority liaison and the vice president of the Leamington Mersea Historical Society. Being semi-retired, Larry still has a passion for farming and lends a hand to fellow farmers in the summer months. If you can’t find him in the field, you can surely find him holding daily round table discussions at local coffee shops discussing both urban and rural topics. In his free time, Larry enjoys serving his community, spending quality time with his family, and cutting grass.

Election Day is October 22

to spend as much time as possible with his beloved wife Ilaxi and their three incredible children Dhevan, Mahi and Samaira. Dharmesh also sponsors a soccer team and coaches as well. He loves hockey, traveling, eating and dancing, and is keen on promoting a positive community atmosphere and strong economic growth in our area, which has the potential to be something truly phenomenal.

Dharmesh has no doubt that together we can revive the uptown core, reduce property taxes, maintain our current level of service, attract more investment and make Leamington the #1 place to live in Canada again as it was in the past.

List your three top priorities as a deputy mayor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.

1. Revive the Uptown Core

2. Reduce Property Taxes while maintaining or exceeding current level of service.

3. Attract more Investment

What sets you apart from your competitor? What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?

Being a very successful business operator, one of the key things I bring to the table is the ability to analyze and correct issues currently preventing a business from further succeeding. Coupled with strong customer service skills, procurement experience and being outspoken as well as key administrative skills, I have the ability to relate to all staff and departments and gain a better understanding of how the

List the three top priorities as deputy mayor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and in the future.

First off, in order for the Municipality of Leamington to grow, we need to get more people to move here to establish a greater tax base. Building businesses as well as infrastructure are needed. The building of sewer lines north on Highway 77 to County Road 8 will open the paths for industry. Industrial parks are waiting to grow, and in turn offer good paying jobs. Placing sewer lines as well on County Road 20 from Sherk Street to County Road 31 will provide opportunity for the construction of new subdivisions.

Moreover, I will strive to continue rural and urban renewal. It’s time to get community improvement programs to move into areas that need them. We need to continue to promote our town as a major tourist destination. We have the Marina, the Leamington pier, the amphitheatre, Seacliff Park, Point Pelee National Park, and all our sporting facilities, just to name a few.

Lastly, it’s time to get the long overdue Official Plan completed. We have to start implementing the new and temporary bylaws. Property standards, business licenses, and sign bylaws must all be reviewed. We cannot continue to make it hard for businesses to stay open or start up here. We need to treat everyone the same. Zoning for businesses to be located in the right area.

What sets you apart from your competitor? What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?

Experience. My knowledge of how the municipality works is what sets me apart from my competitor. Having eight years of experience as your councillor has made me confident and ready for this position as deputy mayor. My experiences and forward-thinking attitude have helped me in the past, and I trust it will help me in the future as your deputy mayor. My personal accomplishments over almost 45 years in the agricultural field, is also one of my greatest assets. I also like taking a common sense approach to issues.

town operates and to maintain and foster relations at all levels. Also, being from an East Indian background I have the luxury of promoting the multicultural aspect that our community is recognized for.

Without always turning to tax increases, how can Leamington sustain its current level of services or expect better?

This can be achieved firstly by analysing current expenditures and income streams and ensuring we are as efficient as possible. Next, by promoting and accommodating growth of the town and the tax base, we can reduce property taxes by controlling spending and giving our residents more spending power.

Finally, we need to recognize new income streams and utilize those to maintain or exceed the current level of service. It’s all about maximizing our ROI!

Gaining an extensive knowledge in both rural and urban issues, like drainage, agriculture, severances, and expanding the urban area, are what I strive for. Being able to help the people, along with the help of the staff at the Town Hall, is my goal and passion. I try my best to be a problem solver and I aim to get answers with results.

Without always turning to tax increases, how can Leamington sustain its current level of services or expect better?

You have to ask yourself “What can I do without, or less of?”

Taxes are what pay for what we use in maintaining our community.

I know there will be the naysayers questioning the way we spend your tax dollars, yet we strive to keep the increases down to a minimum without sacrificing what the town needs. We found that the removal of the development charges, with the exception of greenhouses, has seen an uptake from developers. The number of permits for new construction of houses, apartments, and industrial buildings has soared. With this, we will soon reap the rewards of extra property taxes. No one knows if or when the upper levels of government will download more expenses to the Municipality’s roads, bridges, etc. We have kept the taxes as low as possible over the past eight years as we strive to maintain our municipality’s services.

Bus safety course returns for first-time riders

By Bryan Jessop

With the upcoming school year only days away, the community’s youngest students have learned their first lesson of 2018-19.

Switzer-Carty Transportation has again stepped forward to offer bus safety lessons to the region’s junior and senior kindergarten students, as well as any others who plan to bus to and from school for the first time this year. About 100 had registered for the one-hour program, held Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Leamington District Secondary School.

Switzer-Carty has deployed its drivers to run the sessions since it’s purchase of C.A. Bailey Bus Lines four years ago. The company presents the same lessons in Kingsville, where at Kingsville District High School, more than 120 JK and SK students learned essential bus safety practices. Leamington and Kingsville sessions were held the same day, with the former taking place in the morning and the latter in the late afternoon and early evening.

“They’re putting their kids in our care, in many cases for the first time ever.”

— Karen O’Marra

Typically, participating children and their caregivers are divided into ‘classes’ of about 15 youths each with four classes being conducted at a time. The sessions include a video inside the host schools and end with a tour of actual Switzer-Carty buses and instruction on how to safely board and exit the vehicles. Children are taught to wait for the driver’s signal and front-mounted cross-arm to extend before crossing streets and are informed on the importance of respecting each bus’s ‘danger zone’ and verbal instructions as provided by drivers.

“One of the things we want to do is put their and their parents’ mind at ease,” explained Switzer-Carty Leamington branch manager Karen O’Marra. “They’re putting their

kids in our care, in many cases for the first time ever.”

The service, dubbed the First Ride Program, is presented to students within Public, Catholic and French school boards as provided by Windsor Essex Student Transportation Services. For Switzer-Carty, which covers about 100 routes through elementary and secondary schools across southern Essex County, the local courses are organized by driver development officer Holly Adams. These routes include 20 in Harrow, where Richmond Coachlines was pur-

chased by Switzer-Carty earlier this year.

Students and parents were given the opportunity to sign up for the First Ride through kindergarten registration events held in the spring of this year. Others signed on through the Windsor Essex Student Transportation Services’ website www.buskids.ca. Although organizers encouraged preregistration, last minute or ‘walk on’ students were accepted just prior to the start of sessions. The service is provided each August free of charge.

Stay in the School Bus Safety Zone

Parents, be sure to review these important bus safety tips with young riders and drivers to keep kids safe this school year.

SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN (and Parents!)

Through our programs like First Ride and Bus Evacuation we help students to understand what they need to do to be safe around school buses.  There are a few simple rules that children should follow when riding a bus.

• Stay seated at all times when on a bus. Do not move around the bus once you have boarded. Find a seat and stay there.

• Do not eat or drink on the bus because of choking hazards and the risk that other students are anaphylactic (allergic).

• Children need to follow a “hands off” policy with other students on the bus.

• Children should not engage in bullying and should report it to the bus patrol or driver if they witness it.

• Please be at your bus stop no less than 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Listen to the bus driver and follow their directions.

MOTORIST RESPONSIBILITIES

Help keep our area children safe from unsafe drivers. Motorists must stop when the school bus stop arms/lights are deployed. If you witness a driver who doesn’t stop for a school bus, safely pull over and record everything you can remember about the incident:

• Do not attempt to board the bus until it has come to a complete stop.

• Wait for the driver to signal you to cross before you cross the road. The driver is making certain all traffic is stopping for the bus.

• Remember to stay out of the danger zones around the bus.

• Remember to never go back for something that you have dropped.

KNOW THE DANGER ZONES

• Every child must know the DANGER ZONES around the school bus.

• Children should never enter the DANGER ZONE unless the driver has given them permission.

• If a child can touch the bus, he or she is too close.

• If a child must cross the street, know all the rules to cross safely.

• Location, date and time

• Make, model, colour and license plate

• Confirm that the bus was yellow with “school bus” written on both ends

• Size of the bus (small or large)

• Status of the bus (stopped or moving)

• Red flashing lights (on or off)

• Children boarding or exiting the bus

• Driver passed from the front or from behind the bus Immediately contact police by phone or in person and provide as much information as you can, including the names of any witnesses or photographs.  Remember, the penalty for not stopping for a school bus is a fine of up to $2,000 and 6 demerit points.

Two at a time, students participating in the Windsor Essex Student Transportation Services’ First Ride program learn how to safely cross the road after exiting a school bus at Leamington District Secondary School Tuesday, Aug. 28. The sessions drew about 100 youths in Leamington and about 120 in Kingsville later that day (Sun-Journal Photo)

Discovery Childcare Kids Collect Goods for The Bridge

By Pat Bailey

Youngsters who participate in the Discovery Childcare programs in the area had a little lesson in social justice during their summer break. At the program’s five sites – Queen Elizabeth Public School, Jack Miner Public School, Kingsville Public School, Gosfield North Public School and St. John de Brebeuf Catholic School – the students collected canned goods and non-perishables for The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington to help assist area youth. Last week, the group gathered the goods at St. John de Brebeuf and representatives of The Bridge paid them a visit to thank them for their generous efforts and collect the goods. Pictured, the group gathered for a photo with the items they had collected.

Poor Boy Luncheon is Sept. 12; event sponsors needed

Leamington’s 19th annual Poor Boy Luncheon will be held Wednesday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Leamington Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E.

This year the proceeds will be divided between Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and Leamington & Area Toys 4 Tots.

Organizers are hoping to raise a total of $12,000 for these two worthy causes and are seeking sponsors for the event. There are three levels of sponsorship – gold, silver and bronze. Additional sponsorship options are draw prize donations or to volunteer your time on the day of the event. Cash donations are also welcome. For more information contact John Woelk at c21johnwoelk@hotmail.com

Sing Along with Dan Davidson

Music fans of virtually all ages gathered at Wheatley’s Coulter Park on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 23 for Sing Along with Dan Davidson. Although the event was not officially a part of the TD Summer Reading Club’s schedule, many of its members and their families met there to dance, sing and enjoy the set of classic kids’ songs performed live by Davidson from the park’s stage.

ElderCollege registration opens September 5

ElderCollege, that remarkable county-wide program of short educational courses for folks aged 55 and better, will launch its Autumn 2018 Leamington Campus program with courses ranging from how to make the best buttertarts and/or muffins to an overnight camping and butterfly experience at Point Pelee National Park. ElderCollege members ($15 plus tax per year) can take courses anywhere in Essex County, Kent County or Windsor. There are approximately 80 courses being offered throughout ElderCollege’s program with some unique courses taking place in Leamington.

Within Point Pelee National Park, ElderCollege course participants will learn how to overnight camp in the new oTENTik accommodation. Camping complete with meals, bonfire, comfortable accommodation and a special introduction to Pelee’s butterflies and especially the Monarch.

A favorite Canadian food? Butter tarts. Yes, ElderCollege has a course on “Butter Tarts: A Canadian Treat” and a second course on the “Versatile Muffin”.

On a more serious note, end of life planning is the purpose of “Advance Care Planning: A Most Helpful Workshop” being offered free to ElderCollege members at the medical centre across from the hospital. There are also courses on Preparing Your Estate Plan and Foundations of Investment.

Back by popular request will be a tasty course on craft beers and spareribs hosted by Ray’s Rib House in Leamington.

ElderCollege also offers courses in Kingsville, Harrow, Essex, Windsor, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Tecumseh and Lakeshore.

In Kingsville there is a course on the history of the tobacco industry with author Bob Lynch, and two avid canoeists will take course participants on an historic trip to the early logging industry of the Ottawa Valley. Essex courses include a bus trip to visit the vanished and sometimes forgotten villages of Essex County such as Goldsmith, Fallen Timbers, Klondyke, Edgars and more. Another course will explore British Columbia’s unusual relationship with Canada. The course also includes a bit of a travelogue.

ElderCollege courses in Harrow include a delightful course on antique ladies undergarments – “My Mother’s Trousseau” – offered in partnership with Questers.

ElderCollege’s Autumn 2018 semester runs from the last week of September to the first week of December. Courses tend to fill up quickly, so if you want to be part of the fun, register early. Courses are posted online at www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/eldercollege and hard copy course catalogues are now available.

Registration for ElderCollege courses begins online (at midnight) on Wednesday, September 5 or in person or by telephone after 10:00 a.m. on September 5. By telephone: Canterbury College, University of Windsor, 519-253-3000 ext. 4944. In person: Canterbury College, 2500 University Ave. West, Windsor.

Just think – a chance to learn and socialize. Meeting new people is part of the ElderCollege experience.

Friendship Club has a BINGO!

By Bonnie Dawson

The Friendship Club meeting of August 15 began with the singing of O Canada with Doreen Armstrong on piano. Thanks to Heather and Bob McKee and Judy Harris who were on lunch detail and provided a lovely variety of muffins, cupcakes and pastries.

The 50/50 draws were won by Judy Harris and Robert Lapsa.

Bingo provided the entertainment for the afternoon. Thanks to Linda Wigfield for calling the numbers and Judy Harris for checking the numbers and giving out the prizes. The bingo winners were Heather Vannieuwenburg, Carol Roach, Barb Siddall, Gary Roach, Lena Janik, Doreen Armstrong, Mary Hairsine, Bob McKee and Barb Cobby.

The Open House held at the Friendship Club on Saturday, August 4 during Fish Fest proved to be a big success. Jean Brodie won the afghan made and donated by Maggie Hansen, and Elaine Koop was the winner of the beautiful quilt that was raffled off.

Many thanks to the many volunteers who helped with the bake sale, the tea room, the craft room, the indoor yard sale and the BBQ and who made donations to the club. A big thank you goes to Loops Fishery for the ice and to Sunflower Country Store.

There will be collections on Monday, September 3 at 8:30

Gary Featherstone Jr.

Gary Dawn (Feather) Featherstone Jr., 58 years, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at the Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus.

Cleve Walker

Cleve Walker, 75 years, passed away at his home in Leamington on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

Son of Helen and Gary Featherstone Sr. Dear father of Samantha Gerardo (Luciano) and Sasha Penner (Jamie). Proud grandfather of Gabriella and Adriana Gerardo, Maddison, Mason and Mackenzie Penner. Beloved and longtime partner of JoAnn Berthelot. Dear brother of Greg Featherstone and the late Randy Featherstone. Gary leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.

Gary was a Real Estate Broker for 39 years and was a member of the Windsor Essex County Real Estate Association.

Visitation will take place at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Family and friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Clement Windsor

Clement William “Clem” Windsor, 96 years, passed away at the Sun Parlor Home on Saturday, August 25, 2018.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Wood - 1996). Loving father of Cheryle Dibbley (Dave), Dianne Noble (the late Garry), the late Ellice Drummond (2017 - Rick), Jackie Tiborcz (John), Patricia Dalgleish, C. William ‘Bill’ (Elizabeth).

Cherished grandpa of 15 grandchildren and greatgrandpa of 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Enoch and Agnes Windsor and brother Don Windsor (Joy).

Clem will be missed by his special friend Dorothy Myers.

Clem was a lifelong farmer in the Blytheswood area. He was an avid musician and played the saxophone and violin in local bands until he was 90.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Clem’s life is on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. Pastor Susan Anderson officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington.

If you wish to make a memorial contribution, the family has asked that donations (made by cheque) to the Alzheimer Society, Multiple Sclerosis or SPEQTRA, would be appreciated.

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

a.m.

The next general meeting will be on Wednesday, September 5 at 1:30 p.m. Dale Butler will entertain and Harold Dundas and Lena Janik will be on lunch detail.

The next executive meeting will be on Wednesday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m. The club is looking for a member to replace an opening on the Board. The member will be chosen at the meeting.

The meeting on September 19 at 1:30 p.m. will feature donuts and bingo. Pat and Jr. Churchill will be in charge of lunch.

The meeting ended with the benediction. Until next time…

Beloved husband of the late Paulette (nee Steingart) (2016). Loving father of Mindy Maluchnik (Michael). Cleve will be missed by his friends at the IT Hotel in Leamington.

Cleve was a salesperson for many years selling life insurance and appliances, but most of his career involved selling cars. He also worked at Leamington Sporting Goods in the hunting and fishing department.

At Cleve’s request, cremation has taken place.

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

Family and friends may make a donation or leave a condolence message at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Ilene Derbyshire

Ilene Marion Derbyshire (nee Collard), 90 years, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.

Beloved wife of the late Arnold (2000). Loved and cherished mother of Donna Knight and husband Tom, Ronald (late Barb). Ilene was predeceased by her brothers Lyle (late Eunice), Marvin (late Joy) and Clair. Special aunt to many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.

Special thank you to Dr. Leung and the staff at Erie Shores HealthCare for their compassionate care.

Memorial visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9:30 am until time of Memorial Service celebrating Ilene’s life at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Paul Rodey officiated.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Leamington United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

J. Terence (Terry) Misener

A resident of Windsor, Terry Misener passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Devonshire Retirement Residence at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of Mary (Perrault) (nee Yack) and the late Bridget Rita (nee Myrtle) (1989).

Brother of the late Joseph (Kay). Dear father of Terry, Mary Keller (Tom), Pat (Patricia MacKenzie), Greg (Georgina Zaharuk) and Maureen Lamotte (Jeff).

Proud grandfather of Tara Kahnert (Nicholas), Kelly Hedges (Jason), Karissa Sewell (Maurice), Brittany Misener, Krislyn Schiefer (Steve), James Keller, Greg Keller (Alicia), Erin Lamotte (Andrew Taves), Samantha Lamotte, Camryn Lamotte, Zachary Misener and Ethan Misener. Great-grandfather of ten.

Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519 326-2631) on Monday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Parish Prayers at 7:00 p.m.) and on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial donations to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Association would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

municipal election 2018 Municipality of

List your three top priorities as mayor that will help CK grow and prosper now and into the future.

I would establish a Business Advisory Council made up of respected business people representing various sectors of our economy and from communities across the municipality. Recognizing that CK administration, staff and elected officials have nowhere near all of the answers to questions large and small, the role of the advisory council would be to identify red tape and other roadblocks that prevent business from locating, remaining and thriving in our community. The council would also be an asset to advising the Economic Development Department on the identification of legitimate opportunities both at home and abroad that deserves their attention.

Attraction and retention of businesses and the jobs they create is critical to the long-term health and wellbeing of any community.

With current small businesses creating over 80% of all new jobs, these businesses will receive priority attention and support from my administration.

Halt the decline in population that negatively affects all aspects of municipal operations. We need to ensure that the Municipality identifies and then provides upgraded facilities, and state-of-the art services like high speed internet create a more dynamic community, an important element in attracting and retaining families and youth, an objective that is crucial for our long-term health - it must be prioritized.

What sets you apart from your competitors? What skills set do you bring to Chatham-Kent Council?

The position of mayor requires someone with the necessary background, leadership skills and vision for how we can move forward as a community. Serving the last four years on council has given me the opportunity to learn how the Municipality works and what it needs to become great. I believe that Chatham-Kent is the perfect place to live, to work and to do business. As I have throughout my time in CK, I will work tirelessly to prove this to be true. The position requires a person with experience dealing with significant budgets and complex issues. As the former Director of Forecasting and Planning at Union Gas and current CFO of Transform OSS, I have this experience. The position requires someone who knows the community they hope to lead, someone who has put in the time and effort to continue to learn about and from their constituency. Besides visiting every community several times leading up to election day, I have become more familiar with the entirety of CK as the Co-chair of the upcoming IPM and through many of the community engagement activities that I have initiated over the past twenty years including chairing the United Way of Chatham-Kent, Positivity Days in CK and The Amazing Race Chatham Kent.

Without turning to tax increases, how can CK sustain its current level of services or expect better?

Can we do more with less - yes we can. We start by empowering our civic staff to be innovative - to develop a ‘can do’ attitude that is entirely customer focused. Service reviews should be ongoing, not just an occasional occurrence. Where consolidation or elimination of programs or personnel is warranted, make it happen. The Municipality needs to deliver superior service and be great at everything that we do. CK must itemize and separate projects and services into must have, need to have and nice to have categories and deal with them in priority fashion - nice to have items might have to wait. Collaboration must be a watchword in most things we do, especially for big ticket items like major infrastructure projects. Developing a better, more positive relationship with senior levels of government will be very important to limiting the impact of these projects. Private public partnerships should be pursued, where possible - again, collaboration is the key to our path going forward.

Chatham-Kent

Mayoral Candidates: Questions and Answers

List your three top priorities as mayor that will help CK grow and prosper now and into the future.

Priority #1 Controlling Taxes

Controlling the tax burden on residents while delivering the services they need is of paramount importance. The need to “pay as you go” enables the community to avoid costly debt loads. We have to continue to reduce debt. When I took office, our debt was $163M. Today it is down to $86.4M - close to cut in half.

Municipal expenses and efficiency of operations is key to ensure taxes are held to the lowest level possible. This will continue to be my focus during the next term. This must be addressed not only at budget times but monitored throughout the year.

Priority #2 Economic Growth

Economic growth is a key ingredient in controlling taxes. Recently there have been a number of new commercial and industrial investments creating new employment. A recent survey indicates we have 650 jobs available in CK. Companies are expanding. I will continue efforts to assist local business expansion and to attract companies to CK.

Priority #3 Quality of Life

Attracting new residents to the community. Need to expand recreational facilities in Chatham-Kent. Increased hiking trails, beach-front access and park in Wheatley is being negotiated. Quality of life improvements will attract new young residents.

What sets you apart from your competitors? What skills set do you bring to Chatham-Kent Council?

Of the candidates running for the position of Chatham-Kent’s Mayor, I am of the opinion that I have the best qualifications presented. I have a successful track record as mayor. Housing starts are up; existing business expansion is up; job creation is up and debt is down. We are investing in community road improvements; arena improvements; firehall improvements and we are paying for these improvements without increasing debt. This position requires leadership and experience in municipal governing. This position requires effective relationships with both the political and bureaucratic officials at the Provincial and Federal level. I have developed those key relationships over the past twelve years. I feel my credentials are the best of the candidates running.

I have a passion to make Chatham-Kent a great place to live, work and play. A community that will attract new residents as we improve our amenities throughout Chatham-Kent. I will continue to work hard for the residents and I know how to get things done.

Without turning to tax increases, how can CK sustain its current level of services or expect better?

The key to ensure we sustain the current level of services and in fact expect better is to ensure we grow in both business investment and in attracting new residents. We are on the right track and I want to ensure we continue the strategy. We have moved from a 15% unemployment rate to todays rate of 6.2%. That is progress in the right direction. Focusing on quality of life improvements in Chatham-Kent will attract new young families to settle here. Jobs are available today in abundance. We have to continue our resident attraction efforts. Housing starts are up, those starts in many cases are new people moving to Chatham-Kent. We must continue to attract new companies to the community. This growth will spread the tax base across new growth. That means the current residents will pay less than they would without that growth. As Mayor of Chatham-Kent, I will make our strategy of growth succeed.

List your three top priorities as mayor that will help CK grow and prosper now and into the future. My top three priorities will be to focus on:

Communication – we have so many tools available to communicate with our fellow citizens, let’s use them! I’ll make sure we have a strong and active social media presence. I’ll work hard to ensure every resident has access to high-speed internet. In order to attract and retain young professionals we need to have the technology they use every day.

Consultation – I will work with our citizens to ensure they are part of discussions and decisions that affect them. We need to do better at this. Our residents deserve the opportunity to be heard and their voices respected. I will use online surveys and social media to encourage dialogue. I will also be holding office hours in every community Municipal Centre on a regular basis. I will come to you. When people feel heard, and information shared freely, that can go a long way towards a positive outcome.

Culture – we need to change the culture of how we operate as a Municipality. We need to ensure transparency and accountability is front and centre in every decision we make. I will ensure there are fewer closed-door meetings. And if I make a mistake I will own it and do my best to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I’ll lead by example, and expect my fellow Councillors and municipal staff to do the same.

What sets you apart from your competitors? What skills set do you bring to Chatham-Kent Council? Our population has gone from 110,000 to 101,000 in the last decade. We’ve lost over 8500 private sector jobs over the same period. Clearly what we’re doing is not working. We need significant, transformational change to put us on the path to success. Only transformational change will ensure we grow our tax base, create more jobs and population growth. I am that transformational change. I don’t come from Council. I am not the status quo. I am a community leader who has achieved success. I know what it looks like. There is more than one path to leadership. My path comes by successfully working with the provincial government to commit to concrete median barriers on Highway 401 - something they refused for twenty years. My path comes from many years of community service as a Rotary President, including raising a quarter of a million dollars to build our local Hospice. Throughout my career I spent almost a decade working for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, as well as the Province, and the federal Department of Foreign Affairs. I have a network of leaders from across Canada I can call on for help, to form partnerships or to lobby for an important issue.

Without turning to tax increases, how can CK sustain its current level of services or expect better?

Honesty and transparency is the foundation of my platform. It will also guide my actions if elected. While convenient during an election, it’s irresponsible to say we can sustain our current level of services as it stands right now. We must stop the drastic decline in our population, especially those in the 20 – 35 year old age group. We must start looking at technology to create more jobs and encourage this age group to come back to Chatham-Kent. This means ensuring high-speed internet is available to every resident. It means welcoming newcomers and their expertise. It means our local businesses have the tools they need to succeed, whether they have two employees or 200. Our local businesses will be the centrepiece of our new economic development strategy. We have such a wealth of experience and expertise in Chatham-Kent: entrepreneurs and innovators, especially in agriculture and advanced manufacturing. Within my first 100 days I will put together an all-star economic development team composed of these experts along with community stakeholders from across Chatham-Kent. We need a transformation in how we approach economic growth in this community. And I will help lead the team to create that economic transformation.

Darrin Canniff

Randy Hope

Alysson Storey

Two Creeks wraps up summer concert series this Sunday

Wrapping up this season’s Two Creeks Summer Concert Series is a lively and varied performance featuring David and Sharon Light with their Jubilee Band’s tribute to Canadian icon Don Messer and his Islanders. There will be 4 fiddlers, a piano-player, bass player, guitars, singers and even a genuine Cape Breton step-dancer! It all happens on Sunday, September 2.

Music begins at 6:00 p.m. with special opening guest artists Richard Taves and Lionel Knights, followed by David and Sharon Light and their Jubilee Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m.

The concerts are free although 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 a good ol’ Down East Kitchen Party! Two Creeks Conservation Area is located on Kent Road 1 north of Wheatley.

New knitting group at Wheatley Library

Come out to the Wheatley Library and join the new knitting group. Knitting Friends meet every two weeks and enjoy a good time knitting and socializing. If you have experience in knitting, please join fellow knitters with the project you are currently working on. Beginners are also welcome to come and learn how to knit. Some spare needles and wool will be available for you. All who are interested are welcome to drop in.

ENTANGLED: Jacquie Jacobs & Sylvia Whitton

YOUNG @ H-Art: Half Century Club

PEACE OF MIND: Chao Zhao

ATMOSPHERES: Dorit Girash, July 3 - Sept 29

Art in the Parkette

Art in the Parkette is an under the stars artisans market, open to all types of artists and artisans, just steps off the sidewalk and directly next door to the gallery! The LAC will also be holding opening receptions with food, refreshments, and a wine bar directly inside the gallery. All are Welcome.

LAC FUNDRAISER @ CRAVE GRILL & PUB

Join us on Tues Sept 18 for lunch or dinner at CRAVE, 26 Erie St. N. Let your server know you are there to support us and a portion of your bill will go directly to the LAC. NO EXTRA COST

reliant on community support. Hope to see you there!

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.

SEEKING INDIVIDUAL or GROUP EXHIBITIONS!

Outdoor patio this weekend

Mary Robinson and Mike Simpson led the 14 players who shot Fun Darts at Wheatley Legion on August 17 with 5 wins. Tied with 4 wins were Julie Reid, Garry Hope and Larry Evoy – Carol Balestrieri, Arnold Seili and Jim McClellan. Also tied, with 3 wins, were Rosemary Duquette and Richard Howe –Bonnie Evoy and Tim Moore. Velma Hope and April Simpson won 2 games. The ladies who doubled out were Mary, Julie, Velma and April. Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

Jan Watson

Gerry Soulliere did a fine job of running the Meat Draws on August 19. Julie Reid was the only two-time winner. The others were Judy Pickle, Jan Watson, Roger Lamb, Earl Dunmore, Sandra Harris, Bill Sutherland, Julie Frayne, Sherry Fedyk and Murray Loop. Linda Niehus won the 50/50 draw.

Join us on Saturdays for the Meat Draws. Ticket sales start at 3 p.m. and draws run until 5 p.m.

We were delighted to see so many out on Saturday for the Meat Draws and the Fish Fry. We hope you enjoyed it!

Can’t believe we are coming up to Labour Day weekend already. Wheatley Legion’s final Outdoor Patio of the season will be held on Friday and Saturday. Entertainment on Friday night will feature the Michael Rios Trio from 7-11 p.m. On Saturday afternoon come out and watch the Waddies Tournament that will be held on the street.

Coming up… September 8 Birthday Bash featuring Cross-Eyed Cat… September 16 Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast… September 1622 Legion Week. Watch for further details.

Want to celebrate a family/friend birthday/anniversary party? You can celebrate downstairs on a Saturday throughout the afternoon and evening. There is room for you to provide your own food, snacks and decorations if desired. Please call ahead at 519825-4161 to make sure that another function has not been booked and to ensure that there is enough staff on hand to serve you.

Exhibition space still available for 2018 for November. Class show, 2-person show, arts group, guilds... any media - painting, watercolour, photograhy, crafts... Discounted rates!

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, gallery or online at: www.leamingtonartscentre.com. Sponsored by the Leamington BIA.

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The Bank Theatre will reopen for a limited time starting with Dale’s Friday Coffee House September 21st! Watch our website, & social media pages for new programming at the theatre during this short break in renovations.

OUR DEEP GRATITUDE

Our deep gratitude to our audiences for attending the Bank OnThe42 series at Seacliff Park Amphitheatre featuring Bad Moustache, Dale Butler & Friends, Jen Knight Band, No Drama and The Family Soul!

Special thanks to The Bank Theatre volunteers for their dedication, Emcees John Hammond, Corey Robertson & Mark Sivak and to Tourism Leamington (Kyra Knapp, Michaela Therrien and Lindsay Gammon) and the Municipality of Leamington for hosting and sponsoring the Bank OnThe42 music series.

LOCAL TALENT NIGHT

Presented by The Bridge and The Bank Theatre. Ages 14-24 welcome - learn an instrument, share a song, or poetry with local performers. Wed Aug 29 4-6pm at The Bridge, 310 Sherk St. Leamington

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

September 21 – 11th Season 83rd show! Local up and coming performers to touring musicians in the lineup. Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7pm. *The Bank Theatre 10 Erie St. S. Leamington* Admission - pass the hat.

Upcoming DFCH - October 26, November 30, December 21

EASY LISTENING CLASSICAL CONCERT

Featuring 3 soloists and a chamber choir! Sunday, Sept 30Doors: 2:30pm Concert: 3pm. OFFSITE - Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Tickets $15 and available online https://classicalconcert.bpt.me or Wharram’s Jewellers

MEETINGS

The Bank Theatre Board Meeting Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm - Enter at back stage door or accessible side door. Membership $5. All welcome!

VOLUNTEERS

LOVE TO VOLUNTEER? Join our growing team of the best volunteers on the planet! Membership $5. Visit our website to learn more.

RENOVATIONS

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

The Lights’ Jubilee Band will wrap up the Summer Concert Series at Two Creeks Conservation Area this Sunday. In front is Merrill Mills. First row, left to right: David Light, Bernadine Reeb, Blaise MacNeil, Sharon Light, Gloria White, Mike Houston. Back row: Nancy Mills, Matthew Kulbacki, Kenneth MacLeod. (Submitted photo)

ST. JOHN’S PIG ROAST at Leamington MarinaFriday, August 31 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adults $18, kids 6-12 $6, under 6 free. Hotdog option available. Takeouts. Cash bar. For tickets call the church office 519-326-3111 or 519-326-4042.

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.

LEGO FUN at Wheatley Library during open hours until Saturday, September 1. Come out and play with Lego at the library. There are lots of themes to chose from. All ages welcome.

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

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, September 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Improve circulation and balance, increase strength, reduce stress, learn to focus on the well-being of body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. More info: www.taoist. org, call 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist. org

CRAFT WITH US AT KINGSVILLE - Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Tuesday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 18 from 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. both days. Adult drop-in program. Join this friendly group of knitters, crocheters and other crafters for community crafting and conversation. No registration required.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, September 5, 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 ASSOC. MEETS Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion. Come out and get involved. All are welcome. New memberships are $5.

PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS AND THE COMMUNITY with CCPA Jessica O’Neil - at the South Essex Communty Council, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington September 6 at 6:00 p.m. Contact Paige to RSVP at 519-326-8629 ext. 299 or at pfrankfurth@ secc.on.ca by August 31st as space is limited.

PEACE PARTY hosted by the Leamington Ministerial on Sunday, September 9 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Music, free Halal hotdogs, games for kids. Everyone from every ethnicity, language, religion and background are welcome. Let’s build peace by having fun together! For more info contact Rev. Andrew Wilson 519-326-3111 or Rev Ruth Boehm 519-326-6391.

Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents “FUR TRADE IN ESSEX COUNTY” on Monday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave., Windsor. Speaker: Local historian and author Chris Carter. Topic: the era and its effects on area ancestors. Everyone welcome.

MEMORY CAFÉ, HOSTED BY THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WINDSOR-ESSEX, are held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. beginning September 12 at the Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Free casual gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Accessible entrance. All are welcome.

BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC ANNUAL SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON - Saturday, September 15 at 12-noon, Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. RSVP to 226-347-8377 by Sept. 8.

YOU BELONG BASH on Sunday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street. Free barbeque, games for the kids, bouncy castle, face painting and more. Although the event is free, donations will be accepted for The Bridge Youth Centre. For more information, contact Veronica Costa at 519-3262643.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: A Science Literacy Adventure at Kingsville-Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Wednesday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. Drop-in activity that will be set up with different stations. Kids, teens and adults are welcome for some hands-on fun while exploring the solar system.

Community CALENDAR

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

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.

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

“MEDICAL AID IN DYING: MISGUIDED MERCY” on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. Free talk by Maria Giannotti, Canadian Bioethics Institute at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington. Sponsored by St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League. Everyone welcome.

Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents “FAMILY TREE MAKER” on Monday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave., Windsor. Speaker: MacKiev rep Mark Olsen. Topic: Tips, tricks and questions about this popular computer program. Visit www.ogs.on.ca/essex to learn more about the Society.

FAMILY STORYTIME AT KINGSVILLE - Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from September 25 to November 13. Stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Family program for parents/caregivers and kids under the age of 5 to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Register online of at the library.

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will have its final meeting of 2018 on Saturday, September 29 at 9 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Please bring colony stats or call Paul with your numbers if unable to attend. Numbers are important to assist associated groups help these endangered members of the swallow family. The public is welcome. More info: Paul 519738-3467.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT

GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, and friends. If you are looking for information or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of evey month (with the exception of July & August) in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Next meeting is on Wednesday, Spetember 26th @ 6:30 p.m. Look us up on Facebook for updates and more information!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 226-248-0382.

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.

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.

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

EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRES DROP-IN ON WEDNESDAYS from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon at Wheatley Area Public School, 226 Erie St. N. The weekly sessions provide up-to-date information for all stages of family life, from preconception and prenatal care, first year development, to nutrition, toilet training, toddler curiosity, early school experiences. Visit www.chatham-kent/EarlyON for more details. Cancellations due to weather, etc. will be posted on social media.

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.

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.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

WINDSOR-ESSEX COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 33 PRINCESS ST. IN LEAMINGTON, IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who are interested in supporting young children Monday mornings and afternoons, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Dodie Wilson 519-253-8481 ext. 226.

BE A YOUTH MENTOR – South Essex Community Council’s SPARK AfterSchool Program is looking for mentors to share their skills with local youth ages 7-12. The program runs Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Volunteers attend once a week. Help with homework, crafts or sports. Call 519-326-8629 for more information.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES? South Essex Community Council’s Teens Teaching Tech Program can help. Smartphones, computers, tablets, social media, we can help with it all. The program runs from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at SECC, 215 Talbot St. E. No appointment necessary, just stop by! For more info call 519-326-8629.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Windsor-Essex from the Leamington and Kingsville area. If you believe that you can make a difference in a child’s life and can commit to a minimum of one year, for a few hours a week, check out the website and online orientation at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca.

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: 519-326-3821.

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.

HELP AN ADULT LEARN ENGLISH - South Essex Community Council is looking for tutors to help adults learn English. One evening per week. Training and materials provided. No teaching experience needed, just a passion for helping people. Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 for more info.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE (CTMHV) on the Arner Townline is in need of volunteers to help with kids programs such as “Pioneer for a Day”, special events, shows, meetings, in the Museum, log cabins and period buildings, etc. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact the CTMHV Office at 519-776-6909 or email info@ ctmhv.com

MAKE AN IMPACT IN A SENIOR’S LIFE - South Essex Community Council is looking for Friendly Visiting and Security Check calling volunteers. Commitment is an hour per week and worked around your schedule. Share your time and brighten someone’s day. Call 519-326-8629 or email volunteer@secc.on.ca

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS are held the first Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Windsor United Way office, 300 Giles Blvd. E., Windsor. New members welcome. Info: Windsor/Essex Epilepsy Support Centre, 519890-6614, epilepsywindsor@epilepsysupport.ca or visit the website at www.epilepsysupport.ca.

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:157:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.

business

Bradt’s Butcher Block gets a makeover

By Bryan Jessop

The “meat” and greet experience at a local butchery is now easier than ever.

Bradt’s Butcher Block and Italian Grocer in Leamington underwent a quick and remarkable transformation that both improves the business’s aesthetic appeal while at the same time improving functionality for staff and customers alike. The transformation began on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 12 following regular business hours the previous day and concluded four days later — Thursday, Aug. 16 — at about noon.

The store reopened the following day with a public reveal of a new layout and amenities covering its 3,000 sq. ft. of floor space.

“People are really liking it,” said Scott Bradt, who co-owns and operates the business along with his wife Lisa Bradt. “It’s more open and easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. It’s a new store with the same service. There’s always going to be changes and additions. When customers’ needs and demands change, you have to change right along with them.”

“To get this much done in such a short period of time is incredible. It was a very quick turnaround.”

— Scott Bradt

Scott noted that the decision to give the store an overhaul began with the need for new meat counters, explaining that the old versions were aging and beyond repair or renewal.

“It’s the sort of thing where you can’t just wait for something to break down before you replace it,” he said. “We’d have been out of service to our customers much longer that way.”

The new open concept for Bradt’s Butcher Block made way for more storage and inventory while a new freezer is allowing the business to offer a new seafood selection. New products will include easy to prepare, ‘oven ready’ meal items.

Typically, Bradt’s customers come from not only across Leamington, but also from across the county, including Windsor.

Three generations of Bradts

“We’re very fortunate — we’ve had a lot of very loyal repeat customers,” Scott explained.

The renovation process took place from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day from Sunday to Wednesday, with a group of 12 to 15 family and staff members lending a hand in the process. Scott also noted that crews from Grossi Plumbing and Heating, DMC Electrical and Chris Antaya of Stash Fabrications played significant roles in making the quick upgrades possible.

“They went above and beyond,” he said. “They all did

great work. Everyone involved worked hard to get the job done. To get this much done in such a short period of time is incredible. It was a very quick turnaround.”

Scott has been in the business for the past 32 years, having started out with stores at Windsor City Market and in Kingsville. The store at 34 Mill St. West in Leamington has operated at that location for the past 25 years. The operation has developed into a three generational business, as Scott’s father Neil and son Aidan both work at the store as part of a team of 15 employees.

By Ron Giofu

Representatives from Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) were at the Essex County Council meeting on Aug. 15 with improvements being touted in several areas.

TWEPI CEO Gordon Orr, vice-president Lynnette Bain and director of marketing Kris Racine were at County Council’s most recent meeting updating the elected officials about what the tourism agency has been doing. Highlights included a new logo, the “Where Can We Take You” and “Visit Your Neighbour” campaigns and the fact four conferences either have been or will be in the Windsor-area this year. The Barrels, Bottles and Breweries tours along with coffee trails and “We Heart Local” campaigns were also highlighted for County Council. Some of the big gains have been made online, with statistics showing that unique visitors to the www.visitwindsoressex.com website have risen 12.9% over the last year. Social media activity has been on the rise with Facebook activity going up 49.9%, Instagram 19.3% and Twitter 75.6%.

“We’re seeing double-digit growth in all social media platforms. It’s a great way to push out content,” said Orr. “Social media teases the receiver and then they click on and they go back to our website where they get more information. They’re given a number of options of where

we can take you when you come to visit Windsor-Essex and Pelee Island.”

Orr said TWEPI is also offering a pilot project where grants are awarded to those with new tourism ideas and the funds are used to develop them. That program has resulted in innovative ideas and job creation, he stated.

Hotel occupancy in Windsor-Essex County has risen 1.2% in terms of overnight stays, while overall occupancy has increased 4.95% in the last year.

“Those are positive figures because for a lot of years they were kind of flat-lined. More people are staying overnight and when they’re staying overnight they’re spending more money in the region,” Orr said. “Everyone right from Windsor to Haldimand County, Windsor-Essex has seen the most positive hotel growth in that entire region. So it’s not everybody, it’s Windsor-Essex that’s doing very well. London is doing well but we usually beat them or we come close to doing it on a quarterly basis.”

Orr acknowledged that Amherstburg is working to land a hotel, with Lakeshore and Tecumseh also wanting one as well.

Warden Tom Bain thanked the TWEPI officials for their hard work and for keeping county council informed.

“We appreciate you coming in and keeping us up to speed on the work you are doing,” he said.

From left to right, Aidan, Scott and Neil Bradt represent three generations of the family-based business Bradt’s Butcher Block on Mill Street West in Leamington. Earlier this month, the site underwent an involved renovation process that improved access to inventory for customers. (Sun-Journal Photo)

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

If you want to get out and see the sights, you have to plan an excursion, Aries. Start planning a vacation and don’t forget to invite a pal along for the trip.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Do not be quick to accept the word “no,” Taurus. If you are seeking a promotion, it may take another round of negotiations to sell your position to a supervisor.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, some things are at play and you may need to gather some facts. Don’t try to piece things together, but rather start at the beginning and get a comprehensive view.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

You have to hunker down and work through tasks that hold little interest for you, Cancer. Success comes from tending to all of the details, even those that are less interesting.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Plenty of opportunities to make big changes are on the horizon, it is you want to do with yourself and where to make change.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, sit quietly aside and let others talk while you listen. Listening can be a great way to learn about others as well as yourself. Use this time wisely.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, indecisiveness may cost you in the days ahead. Try to come to a decision on an important situation so you can begin moving forward once again.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Sometimes you don’t see the purpose behind certain actions, Scorpio. Don’t hesitate to ask questions to clear things up. Forge ahead and things will become clearer.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sooner or later, if you try different things you are bound to stumble on the right course of action, Sagittarius. It just may take longer than you initially expected.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Don’t worry if you cannot get your act together just yet, Capricorn. enough and everything will ultimately fall in place.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Some things can’t be avoided forever, Aquarius. If you feel like you are running away from problems or things you don’t like, you may need to confront them.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Funny things happen when you least expect them, Pisces. Just when you may have thought a situation was dire, some fun will change your opinion.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 26

Keke Palmer, Actress (25)

AUGUST 27

Tom Ford, Fashion Designer (57)

AUGUST 28

Florence Welch, Singer (32)

AUGUST 29

Carla Gugino, Actress (47)

AUGUST 30

Cameron Diaz, Actress (46)

AUGUST 31

Richard Gere, Actor (69)

SEPTEMBER 1

Lily Tomlin, Actress (79)

Slater, Actor (49)

New cycling club coming to Wheatley

By Bryan Jessop

Residents of the freshwater fishing capital and beyond looking to share a love of bicycle riding are in luck.

Efforts are in the midst to launch a new organization dubbed simply Wheatley Cycling that will be geared towards members of all ages and levels of expertise. A handful of potential members have already expressed an interest in joining the group following a meeting held Saturday, Aug. 4.

The idea behind the group was presented to longtime cycling enthusiast Gordon Crook by the Wheatley Optimist Club’s Larry McDonald earlier this summer. Crook, now the chairman of the organization, was receptive to the idea.

“I really hope to encourage youngsters to spend more time riding and less time on their computers,” he explained. “There are some really nice trails out there (Two Creeks Conservation Area) that can keep the newer riders off the roads. You have to take that first step when you’re starting out and hopefully from here, it grows.”

reer as an engineer with Neilson’s Dairy in Brampton. He relocated to Wheatley upon retirement and now owns five bikes including road bikes — distinguished by their thinner tires and frames — and cyclocross and mountain bikes associated with off road and trail riding. The later, he noted, have more space between their larger, knobbier tires and frames to allow for the passage of mud and other debris not normally encountered on a road course or circuit. One of his road bikes is an antique model built in 1952.

Crook suggested to anyone giving serious consideration to the pursuit of either road or off-road cycling as a hobby to invest in a high-quality bike. He noted that while many bikes are still made of steel, others are titanium or carbon fibre.

“I really hope to encourage youngsters to spend more time riding and less time on their computers.”

— Gordon Crook

Crook, at the age of 80, has been a bicycling enthusiast for the past 66 years. He continues to participate in time trial events at a shoreline park between Kingsville and Harrow. There, cyclists embark upon a course of between 26 and 27 km in length, departing from the start one at a time in one-minute intervals. Crook completes the there-and-back course in an average of 47 to 48 minutes.

“They catch up to me even when they start five minutes later,” he said with a laugh, noting that some can complete the event — held on the first Tuesday of every month — in about 30 minutes.

Most members of the group are men and women in their late 20s and 30s, although some are older.

Crook was 14 years of age when he took on cycling as a hobby, a pastime that he stuck with during mandatory National Service with the British army in his early 20s. While stationed in Germany, he and two other members of his unit won a 100-mile ‘mass start’ race of about 60 team entries. During that time, he spent three years in his birth country’s armed forces — the maximum allowable time that a member of the military’s job would still be available upon returning from service.

Crook moved to Canada in 1976, where he took on a ca-

“There are a lot of choices out there,” he said. “I’d recommend spending at least $1,000 on a good bike. It’s true that you get what you pay for. Cheaper bikes don’t last as long and they’re limiting to a point where they might discourage new riders from continuing onward.”

Atop one of his carbon fibre bikes, Crook — who also rides during winter months — can exceed speeds of 40 km/hr on flat roads and 60 km/hr travelling downhill. Using one of his bikes, he routinely makes trips of 50 to 70 km in length, often taking the Wheatley Townline to County Road

46 as far as Merlin and then back toward Wheatley on Highway 3. Another route of choice takes him west of urban Leamington and back. With cycling clubs in London and Windsor, Crook explained he’d like to see one flourish in the Wheatley area. The organization will likely meet at the trails within Two Creeks during summer months once established. Anyone interested in joining Wheatley Cycling can contact Crook at 519825-7621 or McDonald at 519-825-4576.

Local cycling enthusiast Gordon Crook sits atop his cyclocross bicycle at his Pier Road home in Wheatley. Crook is the chairperson for Wheatley Cycling, a new club being formed that once operating, will meet on the trails at Two Creeks Conservation Area.

1960 Studebaker Lark convertible

On June 21, the Sun Parlour Home for Senior Citizens in Leamington held its 4th Annual Classic Car Show for the viewing pleasure of the residents. Among the cars on display was an immaculate 1960 Studebaker Lark Regal VI convertible coupe owned by Gord and Norma McGregor of Chatham.

They have owned this car since 2008, when they purchased it from Alex and Mary O’Brien of Blenheim, who bought it from John Legue, also of Blenheim and owner of Restorations Unlimited. He bought the car from a doctor in Arizona and imported it into Canada around 1982.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

During the O’Brien ownership, engine and transmission issues led to the purchase of a parts car for its overhead-valve 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission known as Flightomatic in keeping with the Lark nameplate.

Also during the O’Brien ownership, some body work was done and the car was repainted in the soft yellow it is now.

The original engine was a flathead six with 90 horsepower. The car now has an overhead-valve 6-cylinder engine which first came out in 1961 with 169.6 cubic inches and 112 horsepower. The

build sheet that Gord and Norma obtained for their car indicated a standard transmission and a paint colour called Jonquil Yellow.

When the McGregors bought the car, additional work was needed. The car showed evidence of a much older restoration. Work began with a teardown by Gord and his friend Ken Osborne in Ken’s garage. The body and chassis then went to Campbell Built on Erieau Road for a body-off restoration.

The car then went back to Ken’s garage for reassembly and mechanical work. Gord tells everyone he just handed Ken the tools.

The interior was a tan colour and the O’Briens swapped it for black. The dash has always been black.

The McGregors now have a Studebaker Lark owner’s manual purchased from Ken McGee in Goderich.

The wheelbase of the Lark is 108.5 inches in contrast to the Studebaker Hawk at 120 inches. The Lark was introduced in 1959 as a compact car a full year ahead of the compacts from the Big Three. A Lark hardtop coupe was available in 1959 but the convertible did not arrive until 1960.

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1960 Studebaker Lark convertible at Sun Parlor Home Car Show.

Stephane Crevier of the Flyers tries to make his way around LaSalle defenseman Gianluca Pizzuto during the first period of a Thursday, Aug. 23 pre-season exhibition game at Highbury Canco Arena. Leamington won 6-3. A day earlier in LaSalle, the Flyers posted a 4-1 win.

(Sun-Journal Photo)

Flyers double Vipers in exhibition match

By Bryan Jessop

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is ill prepared for the 2018-19 season, but the Leamington Flyers are virtually ready for opening night.

Following a Thursday, Aug. 23 exhibition tilt against the visiting LaSalle Vipers at Highbury Canco Arena, the Flyers had one more roster position to fill for the quickly approaching regular season. Leamington won that pre-season contest 6-3 against their cross-county rivals, complimenting a 4-1 victory earned in LaSalle 24 hours earlier.

Leamington’s Main Camp began more than a week earlier, again with an assortment of rookie hopefuls from AAA and AA midget teams across the county as well as nearby Junior C teams and U.S. clubs in southeast Michigan. After the August 24 game, the team signed American forward Cameron Armstrong from the Belle Tire U18 team, leaving one forward position remaining for two or three prospects to attempt earning.

“We’re really pleased with it,” Flyers head coach Cam Crowder said of this year’s Main Camp. “I like the buy-in level we’re seeing from veterans. There are some who if they don’t make their OHL teams, we’ll be excited to have them.”

“We’ll have some younger guys up front, but we’ve got a very veteran defense.” — Cam Crowder

Crowder referred to Adam Jeffery and Ryan Gagnier, both of whom are trying out for the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals. To start the 2018-19 season, Leamington will fill a roster of 22 players to make room for any late releases made by OHL teams.

“We’re happy about where we’re at, although we’re still trying to improve,” Crowder noted.

Seven defensemen for the upcoming campaign are veterans who suited up for the Flyers last season, although the rookie count will be higher among forwards. Returning goalie Connor Meyerink will be joined by newcomer Ryan Polidori, who backstopped the Windsor Junior Spitfires’ Midget AAA club last year.

Leamington also recently signed Adam Groat, who

played for the same U18 Belle Tire team last year as Armstrong. Groat will likely be the team’s lone rookie blueliner. Earlier this month, 16-year-old forward Johnny Ulicny of the Sun County AAA Panthers was signed.

The Flyers dominated the first period of Thursday’s game against LaSalle, with Groat and Zach Taylor — the latter acquired from the OJHL’s Orangeville Flyers earlier in the offseason — bringing the score to 2-0 at the first buzzer. Leamington forced the Vipers to commit a number of turnovers in the first half of the game, although LaSalle’s forward attack improved for the second and third periods.

Armstrong and veteran Maddux Rychel added to the Flyers’ lead in the second frame before Aaron Shaw put his team on the board by beating Nic Chenard to the bottom left corner. Griffin Robinson, who’d already chipped in with two assists, tapped home a loose puck past veteran goalkeeper James Walker to bring the score to 5-1 after 40 minutes.

Kory Silverio and Neil Vorshuk brought the Vipers to within a pair on tallies scored 33 seconds apart in the third. Late in the game, Rychel registered his second of the night by deflecting a Christian Luciani blast from the point while stationed just in front of the crease.

Polidori started the game in net for Leamington, stopping each of the 12 shots he faced. The Flyers outshot their guests 47-26 as LaSalle was held to zero for two on the power play. Leamington was not granted a man advantage through 60 minutes. On Wednesday, Josh Webber potted two including an empty netter while Groat and Adam Jeffery added singles.

On Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m., the Flyers return to LaSalle a day after playing in Chatham. They will meet the Maroons at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7:10 p.m. for their third game in as many days.

Leamington and the rest of the Junior B league’s teams are still awaiting a finalized regular season schedule. A controversy relating to some teams’ membership with the GOJHL Inc. could end with a handful of teams missing the 2018-19 campaign, depending on the Ontario Hockey Federation’s reaction to an appeal. A decision is expected by August 29. In the Western Conference, the decision will determine whether or not the upcoming season includes the defending Weir Cup champion London Nationals.

Leamington to host two OBA tournaments

Leamington Minor Ball is hosting the Bantam and Peewee OBA tournaments this weekend, Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2. All games are at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds.

Opening games in the Bantam Division are Friday, August 31 beginning at 3 p.m. on Diamond #6 where St. Thomas meets Tillsonburg, and on Diamond #7 where Chatham faces Halton Hills. At 6 p.m. Leamington will play Welland on Diamond #7.

Leamington’s Bantam roster includes Kanaan Gale, Austin Neufeld, Spencer Bergen, Conner Bergen, Troy (Continued on Page B-3)

Rogers Hometown

Hockey coming to CK

this December

Rogers Hometown Hockey will be coming to the community of Chatham-Kent on December 15-16.

The two-day festival features free family-friendly activities, entertainment, giveaways and NHL alumni. It will culminate in an outdoor viewing party of the live Sportsnet broadcast of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets game, hosted from Chatham by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone on Sunday, December 16.

“We’re honoured that Rogers Hometown Hockey has chosen Chatham-Kent to host a stop on their tour,” said CK mayor Randy Hope. “The festival itself will offer a chance for participation from boys and girls involved in minor hockey, ringette and sledge hockey from communities including Wheatley, Tilbury, Erieau, Wallaceburg, Dresden, Thamesville, Highgate, Bothwell, Ridgetown, Blenheim, Chatham and all areas in between, while residents and visitors will get to enjoy lots of unique and free activities.”

Rogers Hometown Hockey is a season-long touring hockey festival visiting a different Canadian town each weekend for 25 weeks between October 2018 and March 2019. Rogers Hometown Hockey is broadcast nationally on Sportsnet.

The event provides an opportunity to showcase Chatham-Kent personalities and stories. Residents are encouraged to visit www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca to share their ideas – hockey and non-hockey related – regarding people, activities, history and other unique qualities about the community for potential inclusion in the festival or national broadcast coverage.

Details for the festival weekend are still emerging, so keep an eye on the LivingCK Facebook page for more info.

Ladies League Hosts Skills Night

Duffers and Bluffers continue to lead the way

Returning to the front nine this past week, Dave Owens clocked in with the best round for individual play in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League Aug. 23 at Erie Shores Golf Club by shooting a commendable 3 under par 32, which was 3 strokes better than the even par rounds of 35 scored by Ward Hutchins, Matt Dick, Brian Higgins and Kevin Sawatzky.

Finishing another stroke back at 1 over 36 was a group of 7 players including Don Gemmell, Tim Tiessen, Kyle Humphreys, Bob Dick, Ryan Peltier, Geoff

Dunmore and Wray Pollock. For the skins game, in the lowest gross flight David Owens picked up the only skin with a birdie 3 on hole #9. In the second gross flight, two birdies were scored on holes #2 and #9 by Reg Morin, while Dennis McDonald picked up a single birdie 4 on hole #6.

In the handicap flight, a total of 4 net eagles were won by Nick Sawatzky, Michael Taouil, Mel Pace and Paul Bunnett-Jones on holes #1, #2, #4 and #9.

With Dave Owens securing a solo skin in the top gross flight division, he jumped all the way up to second place with $52, which still leaves him $39 behind leader Kyle Humphreys who stands alone in first with $91.

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, August 21 the Talbot Trail Golf Club’s senior men’s league had approximately 35 of its diehard members ready to play in the scramble. They also wanted to feast on Tom’s famous barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. However, by 9 a.m. it was very evident to all that the scramble would be postponed to another day. In fact, the extra rainfall caused the course to be closed.

The Guardian Drugs scramble will now be held

Tuesday,

Abe Bergen now drops to third spot with $45, while Greg Zimney is next with $42. Reg Morin hopped up to fifth place with his new total of $41 that is $2 better than Ralph Warkentin who is alone in sixth spot with $39.

Anthony Andary stands alone in seventh with $38, while a group of 8 players, including Dennis McDonald, Peter Neufeld, John Balkwill, Tim Towle, Bill Ruiter, John Penner, Ryan Peltier and Paul Driedger, are all tied for eighth place with $35.

There wasn’t much change in the ever-important team standings category as the Duffers and Bluffers continue to lead the way with 261 points. However, after remaining in second

on September 25. Weather permitting, league groupins will continue to be organized well into October.

The Kingsville excursion takes place on Thursday, September 20th so sign up ASAP!

Registration forms have been sent out to the members for the Doc McLean Senior Invitational 50+y. Other forms are on the counter in the clubhouse.

Non-members are always welcome to join this playerfriendly tournament.

If you are interested in playing, contact the golf

place for most of the season just points behind the leaders, the Bushwhackers have fallen 13 points behind with a new total of 248.

The Shankadelics had a big week gathering a total of 238 points to move ahead of the Screwballs who are now in fourth place with 235. That gives them an 8-point advantage over the fifth place Crazy Chryslers who now have 227 and, seemingly, an insurmountable lead over the last place Sultans of Swing who now have 203 points.

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

course by phone at 519-8254892 or e-mail clubhouse@ talbottrailgolfclub.com. There are only 72 openings. The event takes place Wednesday, September 12 with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and includes a delicious breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 18 holes of golf and a perch dinner. Flights are by ages and there will be cash prizes.

This year Jack McIntosh, Duane Omstead and Jack Stein, who were three of the Founding Fathers of Talbot Trail GC (formerly Wheatley Rolling Acres), will be honoured.

Hope to see you there!

The Reid Funeral Home Ladies Golf League held their Skills Night on August 20. Skills Night is based on 3 handicap levels.

The winners are, left to right: Mary Ann Sherman (2) - Best Score and Longest Drive; Marilyn Ribble (3) - Best Score; Janet Derbyshire (1) - Longest Putt; Mary Almasi (1) - Best Score; Emily Oldenburg (1) - Longest Drive; Judy Ginter (3) - Longest Drive; Barb Hoflick (3) - Longest Putt. (Submitted photo)

Talbot Trail seniors scramble rained out

Leamington to host two OBA tournaments

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Tiessen, Brandon Friesen, Curtis Chorba, Andrew Sleiman, Nathan Pilmer, Alex Jadischke, Thomas Jennings, Michael Vida and Tyler Wiebe.

The Peewee Division also has opening games on Friday, starting with three games at 2:30 p.m.: Chatham vs. Leamington on Diamond #3; Simcoe vs. St. Thomas on Diamond #4; and Kawartha vs. Stratford on Diamond #5. At 5:30 p.m. it is Halton Hills vs. Exeter on Diamond #4 and Tillsonburg vs. Wyoming on Diamond #5.

Leamington’s Peewee roster includes Jason Friesen, Derek Neufeld, Riley Wiebe, Lucas Penner, Sajan Brouwer, Jack Tiessen, Matt Thomas, Matt Lecoure, Garrett Gagnier, Noah George and Brady Knelsen.

Talbot Trail Couples Tournament

The annual Couples Tournament held at Talbot Trail Golf Course is always a fun day! This year’s tournament was held Saturday, August 11.

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tournament.

You are the eyes and ears of our community. We try to cover as many local events as possible, however if we didn’t attend your event we encourage you to submit your photos and write ups.

Events like:

• Sports (youth, adult, competitive and fun leagues welcome)

• School Happenings

• Fundraisers

• Parks and Recreation

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Pictured here, from left to right, are Tom Drummond, Mary Fehr, Bill Fehr, Ruth Drummond, Terri Taylor, John Friesen, Marjorie Friesen

Terry Taylor. Terri and Terry Taylor won the overall

(Photo courtesy of Donna Matier)

U9 Soccer: Cameron Snoek of the Wheatley U9 Wildcats kicks the ball in a game against Kingsville Lightning.

THE WHEATLEY PIPE

BAND sponsored by Branch 324, Royal Canadian Legion, is winding down the busiest schedule of its five year life. As well as participating in more activities locally, the band has done considerable travelling throughout the neigbouring communities. Pictured at right, bass drummer Rick Dibbley smiles approvingly as his son Jason demonstrates that he will be ready to follow in his father’s footsteps as soon as he is big enough to carry the drum.

A ONCEFAMILIAR SCENE in the area is in danger of disappearing. This gas well on the farm of Grover Coatsworth is the last of four producing wells that once dotted the farm, yet there are indications of abundant gas below ground.

IT’S PICKIN’ TIME

Although lack of rain during the growing season has severely limited the production of tomatoes in the area, there seems to be a sufficient quantity of the crop to supply the local processing plants. Here, Lizette Bellefleur rounds off one more hamper of juice tomatoes. Lizette is one of a family of seven who travelled from Grand Falls, N.B. to spend the harvest season on the farm of Mr. Gary Dierkens, R.R.#1 Wheatley.

AUGUST 1990: The town of Leamington’s hockey school expected a large number of participants as two former NHLers and a well-known local coach prepare for registration. From left to right are Pat Ribble, Kirk Bowman, who was in charge of the program, and Richard Ropchan. Ropchan later left the area to become a high-ranking OHA official.

AUGUST 1979: The Leamington Fairgrounds was a stop in the Canadian Motorcycle half-mile dirt track championship series. Over 2,000 spectators watched the event that was arranged by Robinson Motorcycle of Wheatley.

AUGUST 1997: It was a sad day when one of Leamington’s most beloved landmarks was destroyed by fire. The Pere Marquette Railway Station was a hub of the town for nearly half a century. It was not determined what caused the blaze. Today, Leamington’s modern town hall sits on the spot once occupied by the station.

Party like it’s Nineteen-Eighty Something

Ah, the 1980s.

It was a decade like no other. Mohawks, neon clothes and bracelets, music videos, acid-washed jeans, video arcades, cassette walkmans, high top shoes… the nostalgic list goes on and on. Oh, and we can’t forget the movies. It was the golden age of action adventure flicks, with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson all in their big screen prime, long before they went political, insane or obsolete in the minds of Hollywood’s elite.

Comedies certainly had their own storyline templates too. Remember the musical montage? Screenwriters had to portray the process of gradual progress or improvement without taking up too much of the precious 90 to 120 minutes that moviegoers were willing to sit through before losing interest, so they treated us to little snippets of the main character’s repeated attempts to develop a new skill or complete a task while slowly but steadily drawing closer to his or her destination.

Earlier in the decade, this included many a scene where a group of teenage partygoers had trashed the home of absentee parents who were away on business trips or vacations. Awakening to the stark realization that those parents were only moments away from returning, a frantic clean-up process ensued. Teamwork was of the utmost importance and time was of the essence.

The scene quickly snapped back and forth between garbage bags being filled with empty beer bottles and picture frames being straightened to the family sedan rounding corners and maneuvering through traffic.

It always came right down to the wire, with the front door swinging open just as the last potted plant was returned from the floor to its rightful place on the living room coffee table.

Whew, that was close!

Here in the unscripted world, returning everything “back to normal” isn’t always such a straightforward, neat and tidy process. Look at Major League Baseball. It took a few seasons before the topsy-turvy world of also-rans taking divisional titles returned to the more familiar status of unmitigated crappiness from teams like Baltimore and Kansas City. Once again, the Yankees and Red Sox are slugging it out for a first-place finish in the AL East while Atlanta and Philly do the same in the NL East.

For us Tigers fans, however, the status quo remains.

The season STARTED on a promising note, with the Motor City giving the Cleveland Indians every-

thing they had to stay in race for the AL Central’s top spot. Now, at 25 games below .500, they are in danger of losing third place to the White Sox.

Sigh. Talk about longing for the bygone days of the mid 80s! With more than 30 games to go, the Tigers’ “Elimination Number” — any combination of their own losses and wins by the division leader — is down to 11. Stick a fork in ‘em, they’re done. It’s all over but the cryin’. Whatever your preferred figure of speech, hopes of a postseason appearance in 2018 have long since passed.

For North American sports fans where summers are actually hot AND winters are actually cold, this time of year can be an equinox of sorts. Just as the autumn equinox is the time of year where we bid farewell to the lazy, hazy days of summer and brace for the miserable, Godforsaken abyss of snow, ice and bonechilling temperatures, the hockey equinox — I’ve decided to call it “hockuinox” — is that era on the calendar where most of us give up on our favourite MLB team (the Jays are faring better than the Tigers, but aren’t exactly a post-season threat either) and turn our attention to the fast approaching pre-season schedules of our favourite NHL teams.

Yup, Labour Day is just around the corner. The buzzing of cicadas will be replaced by the steady murmur of idling school bus diesel engines and the pounds shed through early evening walks and backyard

pool swims will be regained thanks to the early arrival of 30-, 60- and 90-piece boxes of Halloween candy (which, in some stores, hang around long enough to pass the sugary torch to chocolate Santas and candy canes).

As much as I hate to say it, I have even lower expectations for the Habs this time around than I did at the same last year. During a conversation with one of last year’s Big Boyz Fishing Derby volunteers, I predicted Montreal would sneak into the playoffs by the skin of their teeth and then get thumped thoroughly in the first round — which of course turned out to be foolishly optimistic.

of (Pacioretty) rather than who we’re going to acquire. Our biggest trades usually centre around “prospects” who might get called up from Laval for two or three games per season after Weber and/or Gallagher gets

hurt.

Once again, the team has done precious little in the offseason, save for picking up a fairly promising Finnish kid in the first round of the rookie draft. The Domi/ Galchenyuk deal turned a few heads, but landing a forward who scores less than one goal every six games isn’t going to singlehandedly solve a rather dismal offense. Montreal’s power play, however, was actually a hair above average last season. Maybe their top scorer on the man advantage will be even more productive in 2018-’19. Oh, wait a second, that was Galchenyuk. Never mind.

The Leafs at least have somehow picked up John Tavares. You non-Habs fans just don’t know what it’s like… we have to settle for getting excited about who we’re trying to get rid

That’s not to say that I’ve given up before things even get started. No, I’m not quite THAT pessimistic (although I’m not preparing to party like it’s 1986). No, I’ll probably hang in there until Christmas before I turn my attention ENTIRELY to local Junior B and C loops. Heck, you never know — a miraculous trade or two might even transpire in the not too distant future that keeps us Blue, Blanc et Rouge supporters hanging on until early March — or as I like to call it, “baseuinox.”

Ladies Hold Best Ball Event

Orchard View Golf Course Holds Club Championship

On August 18-19, Orchard View Golf Course held its annual Club Championship. This year there were 62 competitors in 8 divisions. The tournament was a stroke-play format; each player played 18 holes on Saturday and 18 holes on Sunday. The two-day total was added to come up with the champs. Amongst this year’s winners were two couples – the Logans as Senior Champs and the Cornies as overall Men’s and Ladies winners. From left to right are the winners: Bob Clark (Men’s Super-Senior 70+), John Logan (Men’s Senior), Pattie Logan (Women’s Senior), Carol Cornies (Women’s Champ), Paul Cornies (Men’s Champ), Kathy Harris (Ladies Senior), Larry Lemmon (Men’s A Flight Senior), Dave Robinson (Men’s A Flight). (Submitted photo)

Intermediate Girls Win Tier 2 Championship

softball championship at the Interlock wrap-up tournament held July 27-29 in Leamington. Team members are, front row, left to right: Leah Youssef, Meagan Derkson, Danica DeSantis, Rebekah Joseph, Cambree Bergen. Back row: Team manager Joe Granger, Nevaeh Phelps, Jaycie Granger, Keira Friesen, Paige Barichello, Claire Tiessen, Solara Howe, Lillian St. Pierre, coach Tony Joseph. Absent from photo: Coach Tony DeSantis. (Submitted photo)

Golden Years mini golf starts new season

The Golden Years golf league will kick off its 2018-2019 season on Thursday, September 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

All seniors are welcome to join this fun-filled and entertaining miniature golf league. The group plays every Thursday from September to April. No experience is necessary. It’s a great afternoon of good exercise and having fun socializing with others.

Those interested in joining the league can call Lloyd at 519-324-1513 for additional details.

The Reid Funeral Home Ladies Golf League recently held a best ball and skills event at the Erie Shores Golf Course. The winners of the best ball event with scores of 40 were, left to right: Mary Almasi, Laura Kochie, Carolyn Kelly and Shirley Dufour. (Submitted photo)

The Leamington Intermediate Sun Brite girls won the Tier 2

A dream to play two professional sports

By Pat Bailey

Ethan Tatomir has a dream. A dream that would see him achieve something no one else has managed to – how about professional careers in both hockey and baseball?

At just 11 years old, Ethan has a jumpstart on that goal.

The soon-to-be Grade 6 student at École St-Michel already balances his schoolwork with AAA hockey and AAA baseball schedules.

It’s a juggling act parents Bob and Kattie have become quite adept at handling.

In addition to Ethan’s hectic schedule, son Luke also plays AAA hockey for the Sun County Panthers and travel baseball for the Leamington Lakers.

It has become standard for the family to part ways each weekend, traveling in different directions depending on the boys’ busy schedules.

It was three years ago that Ethan jumped from the house league ranks, playing with boys much older, to the AAA Sun County Panthers.

The driveway is littered with goalie nets and pylons; it’s easy to see that his rise in the ranks didn’t come without a lot of practice.

Once a forward, Ethan played the blueline for two years but is looking forward to a return to a more offensive game as a winger or centre.

While the AAA level of play has made him a much stronger and more versatile player, it’s spring hockey that has afforded him opportunities many athletes never get to experience.

Last year, Ethan was invited to travel to Finland and Sweden to experience a little European-style hockey.

While the hockey was much more physical than they were used to playing, Ethan said the entire experience was phenomenal, especially visiting an “ice bar” and enjoying the “refreshingly cold water”.

This year Ethan’s commitment to the AAA Riverside Royals baseball team, where he plays third base, prevented him from traveling abroad, but the youngster is already

looking forward to a trip to Italy in April.

While hockey is the reason for the trip, Ethan said the exchanging of pins, the friendships and the travel itself made memories he will cherish forever.

Despite not speaking the language, Ethan said they spoke in the universal ‘hockey language’ which seemed to break down the barriers.

For mom Kattie, who remained in Leamington, it meant following the chronicles of the father and son online and getting up in the middle of the night in hopes of livestreaming a glimpse of her son on the ice.

She said the family realizes the importance of the boys’ athletic experiences and appreciates how lucky they are that they can manage the hectic schedules and are able to take the time off necessary to accommodate the opportunities that have presented themselves in pursuit of Ethan’s dream.

While hockey and baseball are important in the Tatomir home, Kattie said the sacrifices made are by Ethan’s own choosing.

She said he knows that his schoolwork comes first, so recesses have often been spent doing homework or working ahead, knowing he often misses class on Friday when his hockey schedule dictates travel.

She said his teachers, too, have been supportive of his pursuit of excellence in athletics.

But there are other sacrifices that Ethan has made – ones extremely difficult for youngsters of his age, like birthday parties and sleepovers.

While her sons’ sporting endeavours have made life interesting, and a little more costly, Kattie said they will continue to afford their sons the opportunities as long as the boys continue to be passionate and have a love of the games.

As for the only youngster who plays both AAA baseball and hockey in the county, Ethan will continue to work toward his goal of being the only professional playing in both the NHL and the MLB.

Erie Shores senior golfers try odds and evens

Monday, August 20 saw 60 golfers on the Erie Shores seniors league show up for a round of odds and evens where two high net golfers and two low net golfers are paired on certain holes for their low net scores. This was a first attempt at this game to see if any teams could actually break par.

The draw winners were Carl Young and Rick Metz. Closest to the pin on #3 was Bill Stackpoole and on #16 it was Gary McRae. The longest putt winners were Barry Miller on #5 and Ron Gagne on #13.

In 1st place by retrogression at -1 were Ed Krahn, Gord Anderson, Larry Lucier and Don Mensch. Also at -1 for 2nd place were Heinz Kosempel, Bill Stackpoole, Fred Klassen and Brent Metz. In third place at even par were Richard Reive, Carl Young, Garth Dennerley and Francis Garant. Fourth place at +2 went

to Matt Dinchik, Dennis Clarke, George Kir and Tom Bondy.

Low round of the day went to Glen Rideout with a fine 72. Glen had birds on

#7 and #15. The runner-up was Wayne Wiseman with 75. Also breaking 80 was Kevin Shaften at 79. Kevin had a bird on hole #1.

Two players had 3 birds

each: Richard Reive on holes #1, #5, and #14, and Bill Gherasim on holes #2, #3 and #15. Two players managed two birds each. They were Don Posliff on

#1 and #12, and Barry Miller on #3 and #14. Bill Stackpoole had a bird on #3. Gord Anderson, Heinz Kosempel and Dan McQueen birdied #12, Ron Tremblay #14,

Ethan Tatomir can be seen regularly on his Leamington driveway, honing his skills daily. (Sun-Journal Photo)

Carl Young and Ken Luxford #15, Neil Reimer and Gary McRae #16, and Ron Gagne finished off the birds with his on #17.

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• FREE utilities and window coverings

• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management. Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

ITEMS FOR SALE

5TH WHEEL TRAVEL

TRAILER - 2003 Spinnaker, 3 slide outs, top line module. Asking $6900. Call 519-8198123. au8-29

1998 GLENDALE 35’ FIFTH wheel camping trailer, 3 slides, good condition inside & out. New tires, everything works. $12,000. Call 519890-4822. au8-29

MASSEY-FERGUSON

MODEL 65 diesel tractor. Tractor was stored in building out of the elements. It started on second try after 20 years of storage. Tractor runs very well, tires do not leak, nor do any of the hydraulic hoses. Brand new batteries purchased last year. Price $4500 firm. Cash or certified cheque. Local sales only. 289-688-7034. au15-se5

SERVICES

HANDYMAN - Home services, painting, installing, appliance repairs, assembling sheds, and lawn cutting, etc. Retired licensed maintenance mechanic. No job is too small, so give me a call. Very reasonable rates. Call Billy at 226-924-4945. au22-29

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. mr8-tf

J J STITCHING - SEWING, ALTERATIONS and repairs. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Ave., Leamington. Email: jjstitching@gmail. com. au22-29

B&B MOVING & DELIVERIES - Three guys with extensive experience moving and delivering furniture. 10% senior and student discounts. For all your moving needs, call Neil for a free quote at 519-566-1366. oc11-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-3989098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. tf

YARD SALE - Fri, Aug 31 and Sat, Sept 1 - 9am to ? - 143 Antonio Court, Leamington. Household items, tools, clothes, books. au29

YARD SALE - Fri. Aug 31 and Sat. Sept 1. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tools, hardware, tool chest, rocker, swivel deck chairs, bicycle tubing, hockey stuff, twin box spring and headboard, misc. household items, weed whacker, clothes, lots more... 7 Warren Ave. (off Danforth). au29

WANTED

COMING UP

KINGSVILLE LEGION BRANCH 188 - Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Regular menu to resume on Sept. 7. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 pm. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). a6-tf

Dr. Brian E. Adamson 24 Oak St. East

Eye examinations by appointment

WANTED - JACK MINER Goose Bands. Willing to pay up to $250 for old bands from 1904 - 1921. Call 519919-4716. au15-29

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

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

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

Apply:

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

County Cooling and Heating Inc. Is Growing! We have 2 positions available... LICENSED SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN

• Full-time/part-time

• Potential partnership opportunity for the right individual

GENERAL HELP

• Part-time

• HVAC experience preferred

Please e-mail resumes to: countycoolingandheating@gmail.com

HIRING ALL POSITIONS

ESPECIALLY COOKS

... because we are growing. 0-40 Hours per week

We will train • Minimum wage Drop off resumes in person: 14 Mill Street East, Leamington or phone 519-322-2251 or email: lsaad813@gmail.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

We are seeking

• Compensation is $14.00/hour

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

• No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail

• Working at heights, hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 14.00/hour, seasonal, full time

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

Applications available on our website at: http://www.highburycorp.com/jobs/ In the Human Resources lobby 148 Erie St. South, Leamington, Ontario N8H 0C3 Fax: 519-322-4102 Email: hr@highburycorp.com

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

WE’RE HIRING – Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Journeypersons. Provide proof of license With OCOT (Ontario College Of Trades). General Labourer, Building, Property, Vehicle Detailing & Maintenance, Office Administration. Drop off resume with references to: Grossi Plumbing, Heating & HVAC Service - 238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON Email: grossi@grossiplumb ing.ca. Fax: 519-326-3632 or Gualtieri Mechanical - 12 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON Email: admin@ gualtierimechanical.com Fax: 519-326-8659 au29

DINIRO FARMS INC, 725 Mersea Rd. 5 Leamington, is looking for 9 permanent fulltime Greenhouse Workers. No experience necessary. $14.00/hr, 40-48hrs/wk including Saturdays and/ or Sundays. Start ASAP. Duties include: hand harvesting, tying, clipping, deleafing, cleaning, packing. Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, standing for extended periods in a hot environment. Own transportation, rural area. No experience or education required. Email resume: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net eow-au29

FARMS & greenhouses

General Labour Warehouse, Vegetable Packer

Hours vary on production. Wage: $14.00 per hour. Please fax resume to: 519-733-8059 or apply online at: www.jcfreshfarms.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL GREENHOUSE

LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 4048 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wage $14/ hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience/ no education required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com.

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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

GREENHOUSE WORKER 15 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

- Job duties include such crop as work, winding , pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fast-pace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions.

Salary - $14 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning January 1, 2019. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca jl18-se5

YOU WANT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK WE PROVIDE

A REASON

Cargill is a respected leader in world agriculture with a network of 32 Farm Service Groups across Canada. Cargill has a seasonal Scale Room & Pit Operator positions available at our Grain site in Staples, ON NOW HIRING: Scale Room Operator

Duties include: Maintaining a safe work environment and surroundings Maintaining food safety standards, including proper grading of commodities, and assuring they are safe for human consumption, accurately measuring loads to ensure that producers are properly paid and assuring that outbound loads of grain are at the location between loads

NOW HIRING: Pit Operator

Duties include: Maintaining a safe work environment and surroundings Operating the pit so that producer customers are unloaded as

Ensuring that what is being unloaded at the pit is represented by the sample that has been taken from our scale room to ensure food location between loads

Position is approx. 8-12 weeks in duration. Applicants must be able to handle the physical labor requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including weekends

Cargill emphasizes integrity, safety and customer ser vice in a teambased environment.

September 15, 2018 to:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CLEANING PERSON. Royal Canadian Legion, Wheatley Branch #324. Approximately 4-5 hours weekly. Apply to: 519-825-4161. 27 Erie Street North, Wheatley. au22-29

GENERAL LABOURER –

Looking for a self reliant, responsible individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing. Apply with resume and references to:

Grossi Plumbing Heating & HVAC Services - 238 Talbot St. West, Leamington, ON Email: grossi@grossiplumb ing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632 au29

LAND

LAND FOR SALE

The owners of the real property known legally as Part of Block AJ, Plan 455, Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, EB, Geographic Township of Raleigh as in 468620 and Block AK, Plan 455 except Part 1, 24R5358, Part 1, 24R7749 and Part 1, 24R8079, subject to easement as in LT34196 over Part of Lot 24, Con. 3 Raleigh, designated as Part 1, 24R6855 in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc.; Chatham-Kent being PIN 00878-0447 (the “Property”), being 80 acres, more or less, of farm land are prepared to receive written Offers to Purchase the Property.

Currently zoned agricultural with potential for future development. Golf courses on the western and southern boundaries of the property. Executive houses on the eastern boundary of the property. Randomly tiled. The municipal address of the property is 8497 Seventh Line and Scenic Drive, Chatham.

All offers must be unconditional.

The closing date must be on or before November 23, 2018.

All offers must be received by the undersigned solicitor on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2018.

The highest or any Offer will not necessarily be accepted.

TREVOR HINNEGAN

Barrister & Solicitor

75 Thames Street

P.O. Box 428

Chatham, Ontario

N7M 5K5

Tel: (519) 355-1800

Fax: (519) 352-4159

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnalcejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. mr7--tf

All offers must be written and made on a standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale form to be provided by the undersigned solicitor. All offers musts be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $10,000.00 – made payable to the undersigned solicitor “Trevor Hinnegan, in trust”.

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE OF SOUSSANE LOUTFALLAH HANNA (also known as SUSAN LOUTFALLAH HANNA)

All claims against the Estate of SOUSSANE LOUTFALLAH HANNA, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 2nd day of April, 2017, must be filed with the undersigned solicitors for the personal representative on or before the 21st day of September, 2018 Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: August 20th, 2018 Matthew M. Caron PEARSALL, MARSHALL, HALLIWILL & SEATON LLP. Barristers and Solicitors 22 Queens Avenue Leamington, Ontario N8H 3G8

as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests 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 and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax.

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

A fee of $10.00 + HST will be charged for each tender package.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Laura Rauch

Treasurer

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 Ext. 1201 www.leamington.ca

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NOTICES

NOTICE – INDEMNITY DEPOSIT REFUND

Persons holding an outstanding Building Department Permit issued by the Town of Kingsville prior to March 15, 2012 must notify the Municipal Services Department in person, on or before March 15, 2019 if they wish to inquire about a refund of any Indemnity Deposit balance being held.

An Indemnity Deposit is an amount paid to meet all or a portion of all the cost and expenses of remediating or repairing any damage to Town Property or infrastructure, including, but not limited to roads, sidewalks, curbing, paved boulevards, water or sewage works, caused as a result of the use of such property or infrastructure or as a result of carrying on of construction or demolition or other works on adjacent property.

In order to obtain a refund you must:

• Have obtained a permit from the Town of Kingsville Building Department and paid an associated Indemnity Deposit prior to March 15, 2012 and have not previously received a refund of that deposit.

• Provide proper identification to identify yourself as the permit holder or authorized agent if the permit is in a company name.

• Obtain a satisfactory Final Inspection from the Town of Kingsville for all work covered by the permit.

Upon satisfying all of the above conditions, a refund cheque will be mailed to the permit holder.

All indemnity deposits for Building Permits collected by the Town prior to March 15, 2012 that remain unclaimed after March 15, 2019 will be forfeited to the Town of Kingsville as per Council Resolution.

For further information, please contact 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office located at 2021 Division Road North.

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NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETING

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION TRAFFIC BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

RE: Traffic By-Law Amendments

The Town of Kingsville is hosting a public input session on:

DATE: September 25, 2018

TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Kingsville Municipal Office

Council Chambers

2021 Division Street North, Kingsville

On an annual basis the Town of Kingsville hosts a public input session to discuss possible changes to Traffic By-Law 21-2005.

As part of this annual review, the following requests are being considered for implementation prior to seeking Council approval (in no particular order):

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on both sides of Sandybrook Way from Division Street North to 27 Sandybrook Way

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on both sides of Mettawas Lane

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on both sides of Hillview Crescent starting from Division Street North and heading west for a distance of 115 meters

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on the east/west section of Orchard Boulevard between 823 Orchard Boulevard and 841 Orchard Boulevard

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on the north side of Road 2 East from County Road 45 to 1604 Road 2 East

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on both sides of Malo Street

The meeting will give residents an opportunity to raise questions or concerns with respect to the above noted requests. If you are unable to attend, questions or concerns can be forwarded to Tim Del Greco using the contact info below.

Regards,

Tim

Leamington Sr. girls win Selects tournament

On the weekend of August 10-12 the Leamington Senior Girls UE Enclosures Softball Selects team travelled to Amherstburg for the Essex County Girls Softball Selects Tour-

nament.

The UE Enclosures Sr. girls came out with a winning attitude and the determination to win. With solid fielding and everyone contributing with hits the team went undefeated in their round robin play.

p.m.

Fri.,

Sharks host annual Blue-White Game

By Bryan Jessop

With August almost entirely in the rear view mirror, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks have their sights set squarely on mid September to potentially well into March.

The Provincial Junior Hockey League Stobbs Division team, with the yearly Main Camp now well underway, has completed its annual intersquad game at Highbury Canco Arena. The team’s Blue-White Game was held Friday, Aug. 24, with 33 skaters and four goaltenders split between the two teams.

The bulk of the team’s veterans who donned Sharks jerseys in 2017-’18 were split evenly between the two teams — defensemen Curtis Rodrigues and Parker Hammond, centres Cole Butler and Eric Prudence and wingers Delaney MacDonald and Dawson Iles representing Team White and defenseman Matt Taylor, centre Alixe Saliba and wingers Cam Pickersgill, Jake Pickersgill, Justin Pinsonneault and Drew Denomey skating for Team Blue. At the end of 60 minutes, Team Blue finished on top in a 9-4 score.

On Sunday morning the girls again came ready to play and defeated Kingsville in the semi-finals 16-1 and then defeated Essex in the championship game with a score of 19-5.

Their stellar defence shut down their opponents in 6 of 7 innings in each game, while the offence kept up the pressure by scoring in 13 of 14 innings over the final two games.

The infield was anchored by Cassie Bluhm at pitch and solid fielding by Chloe Jakob, Melissa Redekop, Jessica Bueckert, Jaydon Carson and Lydia Tiessen.

The outfield had solid plays and strong coverage by Katelyn Bergen, Yolanda Bueckert, Anna Giesbrecht, Melina Smiciklas and Iseonna Siliker.

The coaches, Helen and George Bergen and John Bueckert, would like to congratulate the entire team on a great tournament and absolutely fantastic attitudes and sportsmanship.

They wish the graduating members of the team well – Yolanda Bueckert, Cassie Bluhm, Jaydon Carson and Melissa Redekop – as they head off to college and university.

Skaters with prior experience as Sharks and rookie hopefuls split the total goal scoring nearly down the middle. Butler and Prudence had singles for Team White while Leamington resident Braedon Caetano — a forward with last season’s minor midget Sun County Panthers — potted the other two. Saliba scored twice for Team Blue while the Pickersgills and Pinsonneault added one apiece. The balance of tallies came from Jordan Pacquette, Dan McClary, Michael Lavoy and Dylan Taylor.

Goaltending duties for the match were split between four netminders vying for one available position — Chris Mitre, Kolter Mealing, Jackson Ford and Tyler Dillen. Catalin Morin, acquired by the Sharks late in the 2017-18 regular season in a deal with the Amherstburg Admirals, will return for the upcoming campaign.

“So far, we’ve seen some good competition and some young kids working hard to make the team,” explained Sharks head coach Josh Carnevale of this year’s camp.

Three of the participants in this year’s Blue-White Game have already signed a card with the Sharks for 2018-’19. Forward Jace Leach, defenseman Mike Connelly and Leamington’s Mason Gow — who can switch between forward and defensive positions — were the first to officially fill in the roster’s available gaps. Rookies will be replacing the likes of overagers Ryan Zsebok and Antonio Ciampa as well as Matt Carvalho, who has signed on with the Junior B LaSalle Vipers.

“We congratulate him and wish him all the best,” said Carnevale of Carvalho’s signing with the Vipers. “Right now we’re hoping to bring in a few guys who are trying out for B teams.”

Butler, MacDonald and Jake Pickersgill will serve as this season’s overagers with the Sharks. Pinsonneault will be the fourth if his schedule of night courses proves compatible with the team’s season. Departures will include Mitch Lantin — to play Junior C in Thamesford upon moving to the St. Thomas area and Kyle Gagnon, enrolling in college courses and the baseball program with St. Clair. The upcoming campaign will bring with it an estimated 50/50 balance between rookies and veterans for the Sharks, who’ll have an average roster age similar to last year’s.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, the Sharks won their first exhibition game with a 4-3 overtime score in Amherstburg. Leach scored the first two for Wheatley while Caetano potted the equalizer with 29 seconds remaining. Braedon Zuidema came up with overtime heroics 1:51 into extra minutes. Tristan Edmondson and Ben Simonas split netminder duties for the Sharks, who were outshot 35-25.

The Sharks will host the Blenheim Blades Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and the Admirals Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Their pre-season will end Sunday, Sept. 9 with a 7 p.m. start in Blenheim. The regular season home opener will be Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. against the Dresden Kings.

The Leamington Sr. Girls Selects won the Essex County Girls Softball Selects Tournament held in Amherstburg Aug. 10-12. Team members are, front row: Jaydon Carson (left), Chloe Jakob (right). First row, left to right: Iseonna Siliker, Anna Giesbrecht, Jessica Bueckert, Melissa Redekop. Back row: Coach George Bergen, Coach Helen Bergen, Katelyn Bergen, Lydia Tiessen, Yolanda Bueckert, Melina Smiciklas, Cassie Bluhm, Coach John Bueckert.

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Delaney MacDonald tries to reach ahead and knock the puck away from Cole Butler during the Wheatley Omstead Sharks’ annual Blue White Game, held Friday, Aug. 24 at Highbury Canco Arena. The Sharks will host an exhibition game Wed., Sept. 5 at 7:30

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Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.