July 18, 2018

Supporting Ronald McDonald House

Hanley Williams (left) and Jocelyn Giroux reveal a portion of the items being sold at a charity yard and baked goods sale for Ronald McDonald House Charities on Talbot Street East Saturday, July 14. Along with their families and friends, the two East Mersea Public School students accepted donated sale items to sell along with baked goods for RMH facilities in Windsor and London. Over $1,800 was raised through the event. Posters and t-shirts worn by Jocelyn and Hanley and promotional posters were created and donated free of charge by Speedprint. (Sun-Journal Photo)

“This year The Leamington District Agricultural Society was in need of a one stop shop for printing and many different applications needed for our Fair. Specialized tags, ribbons, yard signs, passes, specialty stickers for our liquor cups, ads and more! With the help of our Rep, Mark Ribble, and the great staff at the Southpoint Sun-Journal, they created everything we needed including all the artwork. Just by talking to them about what we envisioned, they created fabulous ads, cards… and did you see our new yard signs?

You don’t need to go to 3 or 4 places. They are a one stop shop for everything printed. And the best part is, they come to you.

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Tammy Wiper

President

Leamington District Agricultural Society

LDSS Lions still roar after four decades

(Continued from Front) people got up to speak and share some awesome memories.

The 1978 class president, Shirley Coyle, gave a speech and some great comedy was provided by Father Tony DelCiancio and Tony DeSantis, who spent time reading yearbook quotes aloud.

Sharon Coyle, who lives in Sept Iles Quebec, created a blog to document her trip back to her hometown for her class reunion. But she wasn’t the one who came the furthest.

Doug McClellan came all the way from Spokane, Washington to attend.

Frederick said that McLellan was a tricky one to track down.

“I had heard Doug was somewhere near Seattle at some point, so I started with the white pages in Washington and eventually got a page full of Doug McLellans,” he said.

Frederick added that of the over 300 students in that 1978 graduating class, they managed to contact 85 per cent of them.

Several students from that year have passed away and Frederick said that they tried to verify and reach out to families so they didn’t miss anyone. A memorial poster was set up with all of those students and staff who are no longer with us.

For something that would have been next to impossible to do 20 years ago, social media played a big part in tracking down students who had moved away.

“The girls were the hardest to find,” he said. “Once they married and changed their names, it became more difficult.”

Frederick said he often went to the obituaries of relatives to figure out who some of the female students had married, so he could send a message over Facebook.

He contacted as many former teachers as he could, and of those who still survive, a halfdozen of the LDSS staff from that year attended at least some of the celebrations.

“We had Mr. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Segedin, Mr. Martens and Mr. Westlake. One of the big highlights of the evening was the attendance of Peter Lepp, the only surviving tech teacher, according to Frederick. Mr. Lepp taught automotive class in 1978.

The hall at the Roma Club was well suited for the reunion, with an ambience that brought attendees back to 1978. From the music, to the prop photos to the jokes and laughter that followed, it was a successful night.

Saturday’s dinner was finished off with a giant 4’ x 4’ cake that was a replica of the old high school.

Katherine Frederick, with help from Helen Clark, baked 20 sheet cakes and put them all together to form the replica cake.

“We had a triple chocolate main gym, vanilla cream main hallways, lemon filled tech wing and two gluten-free portables,” said Frederick.

Helen Clark was also celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary with husband Dave, as were Laurice and Paul Tawil. The two couples both got married right out of high school and are still going strong. Meanwhile, 1978 grad Theresa Jabbour sent regrets that she couldn’t make it to the reunion because it was her wedding day.

“I offered free tickets if she and her new husband would attend, but understandably they had more important things to tend to,” Frederick said.

When the dust settled on Sunday afternoon, Frederick was joined at Seacliff Park by the hardy few who made it through the weekend and still had the energy to picnic. It provided him with an opportunity to finally put his feet up and relax.

After two years of hard work, the rest was a welcomed relief.

ABOVE: LDSS 1978 Reunion event organizers were, from left, Michelle Sproat, Brad Frederick, Katherine Frederick and Dave Neilipovitz.

RIGHT: The cake was built as a replica of Leamington District Secondary School circa 1978, complete with school buses and portables.

Boarders weigh in on new Leamington skatepark design

By Pat Bailey

Rob

Bondy

doesn’t look like your stereotypical skateboarder.

At 47, sporting a full beard, graying hair and glasses, Bondy was front and centre last week at the design alternatives meeting for Leamington’s new skatepark.

About two dozen people attended the meeting Wednesday evening, July 11 at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex to see firsthand the three designs proposed by Newline Skateparks.

While there were three varying designs, representatives of Newline were there to gather input from the community, and in particular, future users of the skatepark, to see if their designs met the needs and wishes of the community who will use the park to skateboard, ride their scooters or their BMX bicycles.

Designer Bill Gurney presented an overview of those designs but said they were more than willing to take a look at any suggestions or recommendations local boarders might have.

A skateboarder for several years, Bondy, who has previously taught at Car-

dinal Carter Secondary School, has become an advocate and spokesman for the skateboarding community throughout the county.

In fact, he was one of those on the original committee fighting for a skateboarding park locally.

Bondy said he felt it important to get involved when he saw young people struggling with their desire to have parks built but not knowing who to talk to and not being taken seriously by those in charge.

He has since become heavily involved with the construction of such parks throughout the area, as well as organizing competitions at these skateparks.

While Bondy preferred option number two, he offered a few suggestions of his own to improve the design to suit local needs.

Twelve-year-old Jeremy Dueck agreed with Bondy. He, too, preferred the second option and like Bondy had a few adjustments he’d like to see made before the construction phase which is set for the fall.

“It’s long awaited,” said Dueck, who was busy filling out a feedback form handed out at the meeting. He has

been skateboarding for three or four years. Dueck said he attended the previous meeting in May and was excited to see what the park designers had come up with.

Newline has been in the skatepark design and construction business for 17 years and is responsible for designing and constructing more than 200 skateparks across Canada and the United States.

Michael Hunter, director of operations for Newline, said they took a look at the piece of property that will become home to the new skatepark, adjacent to the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds, and based their designs on the $327,400 budget, as well as input from previous meetings to come up with three varied designs.

“We tried to put something together to meet the needs of the community,” said Hunter.

As a designer, Gurney said they were “not interested in creating a cookie cutter park”. The design is unique to Leamington based on the shape of the property, the budget and the input they had received previously from the skateboarding community.

Gurney said they plan to take the input they received from last week’s meeting and come up with a final design with construction slated for the fall.

Guests at last week’s skatepark meeting check out the three proposed designs for Leamington’s new skatepark.

(Sun-Journal Photos)

Jeremy Dueck, 12, fills out his feedback form at the skatepark meeting July 11 at the Complex.

Rob Bondy, a 47-year-old skateboarder and park advocate, listens intently to a presentation by Newline Skateparks designer Bill Gurney.

letters to the editor

Fractured system of care is not responsive and is not working

Editor,

Thanks for the outreach editorial calling for the community to come together to take some action after the recent senseless violent beating of a vulnerable young citizen.

As a volunteer community advocate, I have been working with others in our community for many years to raise awareness of the impact addiction is having on our families. Each person with an addiction has a family and every person in that family is affected throughout a lifetime. Addiction fuels violence, theft, crime, broken families and more. Just as it takes a village to raise a healthy child, it takes a village to create a safer and healthier community.

Since your heartfelt article appeared, many people have been reaching out to our organization in real pain; parents trying to get help for loved ones with mental health and addictions issues.

South Shore Recovery has been advocating for people since 2015 and we need help. The ESC LHIN has advised us our model is not sustainable and we are ready to agree. But we are also asking: what model is sustainable, who is

working on it and when is change going to happen?

What we have now is a fractured system of care that is not responsive and not working. Money is not the only issue holding back change; working together as willing partners across community sectors with willing, passionate creative leaders costs nothing.

Someone advised me recently: “I am perilously close to starting a violent protest outside the MPPs office.” We have agreed we will invite the MPP and those responsible for local planning to attend a community action meeting to hear the stories of what is not working and find some people willing to work together on a community action plan with the goal of creating a safer and healthier community.

So let’s make “Leamington Strong”; safer and healthier through community action. Anyone interested in participating in this event please call South Shore Recovery 519-9902530.

– Roberta Jarecsni Board Chair,

Leamington

South Shore Recovery

Cyclists not obeying rules of the road

Editor,

According to the Municipality of Leamington website, bicycle safety rules in Leamington are in accord with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.

Here is a portion of that Act:

Rules of the Road

As a cyclist, you must share the road with others (e.g., cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, etc.).

Under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act (HTA), a bicycle is a vehicle, just like a car or truck.

Cyclists

• must obey all traffic laws

• have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers

• cannot carry passengers - if your bicycle is only meant for one person

Riding on the right

• You must stay as close to the right edge of the road whenever possible, especially if

you’re slower than other traffic.

Where you can ride

You can ride on most roads, except:

• controlled access highways, such as Ontario’s 400-series highways

• across a road within a pedestrian crossoveryou must walk your bike to the other side

I would like to have highlighted and detailed the ones that are broken every day here, but suffice it to say local riders:

• do not ride on the road

• do not signal turns and stops

• ride across pedestrian crossings (when they’re not zigzagging between vehicles stopped for the light)

And the scariest part is that O.P.P. officers who

work here don’t seem to know these rules either. It might save even one cyclist from injury or worse if the above portion of the Act were to be drawn to the attention of the public. Please don’t think this is directed at only the agricultural workers because many of them ride legally in singe file on the right-hand side of the roads (though not in town). However, many, if not all, of the cycling citizens of this town set a terrible example for how to ride correctly and safely.

– E. J. Douglas, Leamington

HARLEY FLORRY

Carl Wachholz

August 19, 1972 - July 2, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Henry Wachholz, with his family by his side, on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the young age of 45.

Beloved son of KarlHeinz and Kathleen Wachholz. Big brother to Angie Ames (Matt). Adored uncle to Lucas and Allie. Dear nephew of Hartmut Wachholz (Waltraud), Hugo Wachholz, Wolfgang Wachholz (Waltraud) and Ursula Schmuck (Hilmar), along with many cousins in Germany and England.

Carl was a partner at Renaud and Partners LLP in Windsor and will be terribly missed by his colleagues and many, many friends.

Special thanks to all staff at Windsor Regional Hospital, Tayfour Rehab and Sunrise of Windsor for all of the care provided to Carl during this last year.

Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Carl’s life was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place.

If desired, donations to Prostate Cancer Canada or Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Benjamin Taves

Benjamin Jacob Taves, October 7, 1929 – July 13, 2018, passed away suddenly at Erie Shores HealthCare.

Lyle Smith

Lyle Smith passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington at the age of 93 years.

MUSIC MONDAYS AT THE MARINA, every Monday evening from now to August 27, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., at Leamington Marina with Musical Mates Brad and Lynn Bailey, Jim Chorba and Brian Bailey. Relax and enjoy a variety of secular and gospel music. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellant. More info: 519324-5140.

STAY ’N PLAY at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W.July 3 to September 1. Visit the library each week throughout the summer to discover fun crafts or activities.

DRUMMING & MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR GR. 5 & UP at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington, July 16-20. Drumming with Janice Founk at 10:30 a.m., lunch break 11:30 (bring your own), and Movement with Helen Peters from 12-1 p.m. Cost $20. Limited spaces available. To register call Sara Garnet or Ruth Boehm at the church 519326-6391.

MEXICO CULTURAL CELEBRATION at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Admission by free will offering. HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR GR. 7 & GR. 8 STUDENTS every Wednesday from July 18 to August 29, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Try an exploding watermelon kinetic energy experiment! No charge. Limited spaces available. To register call Sara Garnet or Ruth Boehm at the church 519-326-6391.

PIRATE AND MERMAIDS at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W., on Thursday, July 19 at 3:00 p.m. Break out the treasure map, test your fins, and get ready to set sail! The high seas are a place of magic to be discovered! Join library staff for all things pirates and mermaids. Seafarers of all ages welcome to drop in.

Ben leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 61 years Anita Jane (nee Dick). Awesome father to David (Michelle), Elaine Incitti (Franco) and the late Peter (1990). Amazing Opa to Andrew (Erin), Holley, Zack (Rachel), Deryck (Rachel), Keith (Jennifer) and Nigel, and Great-Opa to Quinn, Meadow, Myles and Marabella. Dear brother of Frank (Alice) and John (Janet). Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Predeceased by his parents Jacob and Adina, sister Annie and brother William.

Ben was a lifelong learner. He began his teaching career in Leamington, taught in Windsor and then became a Principal in Chatham. He was offered the Principalship for the new school in Wheatley by the Kent County Board of Education where he patrolled the halls of the school for more than 20 years. He was a very devoted member of the congregation of Faith Everlasting Church. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Ben’s life was held from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Brush officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Faith Everlasting Church, MCC or the Gideons. II Corinthians 5:17.

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

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 23-27 from 1:004:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Snacks provided. Call to register: 519-326-3111.

STINKY CHEESE PARTY! at Wheatley Library, 35 Talbot W., on Thursday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m. Celebrate Geronimo and Thea Stilton while reading the “Rodent Gazette”, solving mysteries and playing games! All ages - drop in.

BAG DAY FUNDRAISER - Friday, July 27 at local grocery stores. Volunteers will be bagging groceries with proceeds to benefit Erie Shores HealthCare.

PELEE PAST QUESTERS WILL MEET SATURDAY, JULY 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingsville Historical Museum, 145 Division St. S. (Kingsville Legion parking lot). Lunch to follow at The Mettawas. Guests are welcome. For reservations or more info call Jackie at 519-326-1361. PPQ is an organization for the study of antiques and preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education.

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walkins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App. WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOCIATION MEETS Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheatley Legion. All welcome to come out and get involved. New membership is is $5.

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

Loving husband of 69 years to Ida (Collins). Beloved father of Kearnon (Marilee) Kane of B.C., Kevin (Eileen) of Michigan, Kenneth of Ruthven, and Kris (Brian) Postma of Cottam. Cherished Grandpa to Tiffany (Mat), Aaron (Brittany), Michael (Tracy), Kory (Brittany), Justin (Holly), Katie, Emma (Josh) and Sarah (Brad), and greatgrandfather to Zackary, Addison and Sophie. Also survived by a brother-in-law Joe Murdoch of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Donald and Allan.

Lyle was a retired farmer and a devoted member of the Olinda-Ruthven United Church. In later years, he enjoyed lawn bowling and was a member at the Half Century Club in Leamington. Together with his wife Ida, Lyle was truly proud of, and blessed by, the love of their family.

Following Lyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held at the OlindaRuthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Olav Kitchen and Linda Blair officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimer.ca) or to the Olinda-Ruthven United Church (Box 370, Ruthven) by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home Limited, Wheatley (519-825-7741).

Online condolences may be shared at hammondfuneralhome.ca

Community CALENDAR

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

BOXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S. Free class for Parkinson’s patients. Now accepting registration. Open to residents of Essex County. Call Andre 519551-0539.

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

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

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 519-326-3111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

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.

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

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

WHEATLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY is open by appointment only throughout July and August at the Wheatley Friendship Club, 171 Erie St. N. To book an appointment contact Heather Vannieuwenburg at wheatleyheritage@gmail.com or 226-248-0382.

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 519-3264901.

Audrey’s Summer Program Bake Sale

Junior and Senior Kindergarten-age members of Audrey’s Clubhouse and Early Learning Centre display their signs for a Lemonade and Baked Goods Sale in front of St. Louis Catholic Elementary School Friday, July 13. The collection of baked goods was made by Junior and Senior Kindergarten members of the Centre, along with some donations from parents. The group is raising money in hopes of bringing Windsor-based Zoo To You for a visit to the St. Louis premises from where Audrey’s Clubhouse operates. They plan to host another Lemonade/Bake Sale on Friday, Aug. 10, also as a fundraiser to bring the Zoo To You program to the Centre later that month. (Sun-Journal Photo)

RACHEL WIENS RN

Rachel Wiens, daughter of Dave and Louise Wiens has graduated from the University of Windsor, with her BScN. Sister of Adam. She has accepted a position at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Congratulations Rachel.

Congratulations Rachel! We are all very proud of you!

Legos at the Library

From left to right, brothers Lucas, Logan and Liam Toth dig into a large box of Legos in the Essex County Library Leamington branch activity room Saturday, July 14 to build their own creations for the activity “Legos at the Library.” Next on the Leamington Library’s youth schedule will be

Bristle Bots and Action starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18 where youths seven and up will be able to create their own mini robots with toothbrushes and mico motors for racing. On Wednesday, July 25 at 11 a.m., Discover Q-BA-MAZE will take place at the Leamington branch, with colourful interlocking cubes to form marble runs. Events for youths at the Leamington Library will be held intermittently, as the branch is currently transitioning into its temporary location on Erie Street South at the former Hakim Optical building. Remodeling construction at the old site will likely begin in August of this year and take about eight months to complete. (Sun-Journal Photo)

DR. KELSEA ALEXANDRA ANDERSON

Mark and Sandra Whittle (Simpson) announce with pride the graduation of Kelsea Alexandra Anderson (Whittle) from Wayne State University with a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.). Kelsea has started her residency in family medicine with the Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario Windsor campus.

Congratulations and we wish you continued success in your chosen career of medicine.

Love Mom and Dad

MEGAN OLIVIA WHITTLE

Mark and Sandra Whittle (Simpson) announce with pride the graduation of Megan Olivia Whittle from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Education. Megan achieved her Honours Bachelor of Public Relations from the University of Ottawa and Algonquin College.

Congratulations and we wish you continued success in your chosen career of teaching. Your joy of teaching is evident on the smiling young faces of your students.

Love Mom and Dad George & Lucille Kir were married July 19, 1958. They will celebrate with family and friends.

Happy 90th Birthday Shirley Quick ~ August 5, 1928 ~

The family will be hosting an Open House to celebrate her birthday on Sunday, August 5th. The event is being held at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home. From 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Best wishes only.

Happy 99th Birthday Doris Haggith ~ July 12, 1919 ~ From Your Loving Family

“See You in September”

Sunday, July 22, we believe, is the last regular service to be held at the Talbot Street Community United Church for this summer. The service is at 9:30 a.m. with Eric Skillings in the pulpit welcoming everybody.

STREET AND EAST OF TOWN

Shelley Craig

Sunday, July 29 we are all invited to the Service in the Park at North Buxton at 10:30 a.m. The Friends of Buxton Male Choir will provide the music. A barbecue will follow the service. If you’re able, please bring either a salad OR a dessert potluck and your lawn chair. Everyone welcome at 10:30 am.

There will be no regular services at Talbot Street Church till September. As that old song goes, “See You in September”.

Please think of the clients at the Wheatley Churches Food Bank over the summer.

Renee Craig has returned home to Edmonton after helping out on the home front and also enjoying many good times and memories at the 40th year reunion of her grade 12 graduation class from Leamington District Secondary School.

Let us keep in our prayers our friends Dorothy Schoof, Jamie Armstrong, Florence, Jon, Tom and Terry Shanks.

We are all thankful out here for one recent small miracle answer to many prayers.

In a future column I’ll tell you about the unusual fellow that our visiting daughter Renee came across on the beach nearby, as well the fantastic Windsor International Writers Conference that I attended recently. Several attendees were international news columnists/commentators who had true, work-related, spine-tingling tales to tell.

Young Artists Paint Gator Rocks

Gore Hill Public School’s Greening Gang was busy during the last few days of school preparing their nature trails, gardens and trees for the summer break. Parent Council member and artist Lisa Desborough volunteered her time to assist some of Gore Hill’s artists with painting the Gator rocks, a series of large rocks placed to represent Gus the Gator, the school’s mascot. Pictured from left, students and artists Abbi Neufeld, Zyrus Tanada and Nataya Szatori decorate the Gator rocks. (Submitted photo)

Josefina Grignion

Josefina Cristina Grignion, 85 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. Beloved wife of Eduardo for over 65 years. Loving mother of Alejandro (Benedita).

Special grandmother of Danny (Emily) and Katie.

Predeceased by her sister Elia Meroni (late Delfor) and brother Emilio Gatti.

Survived by her nieces and nephews.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 then leaving for St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to the Sun Parlor Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or leave a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory Of

January 13, 1941 - July 13, 2013 IN

Who passed away July 20, 2017

Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part. God has you in His arms, We’ll always have you in our hearts.

Remembering you, From your family

Love lives on forever It will never fade away For in our hearts

Our loved ones are With us every day.

Love, Pat, Patricia, Donald & families and Betty

One year has passed since that sad day, When the one we loved was called away. God took him home, it was His will, Within our hearts, he liveth still. Always loved, forever missed, never forgotten. Margaret, Jeff, Jenn, Christina, Dominique, and Mercedes In Loving Memory Of

On behalf of the entire Affleck Family, we want to take this time to say thank you, it means so much to each and everyone of you for your kindness and thoughtfulness towards us at this time. Your kind words, cards, phone calls, floral tributes, and your monetary contributions towards our Family. The Harrow Fair Board and the Go Fund Me Account, has been over whelming to all of us. It gives us all a great deal of pleasure to know and realize just how many friends David had. We love and thank you all from the Bottom of our Hearts.

A Special Thanks to the OPP Detachment, the EMS at the accident scene, Hotel Dieu Hospital Staff, Dr. Charron, the Coroner for his sincere thoughts and words, at the time of David’s accident. Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home & Staff for their comforting support, through our sad time. God Bless everyone of you! To the Harrow Fair board for the donation of the Ag. Building. For the wake following the service for David. To Harrow and Amherstburg Shooters Bar and Grill for supplying all the wonderful food for the wake. The Shaw Family for all the pop and Beverages, Colchester Bar and Grill for sandwiches and the Peace Lutheran Church for a variety of desserts. Our Family and so many friends who also brought many desserts. The Uptown Meat and Deli for salads and S.O.F.F.A. for the rest of the meal and added desserts at the wake. Thank you Jim Arquette for the kind memorial gesture of releasing the white doves following the service in Memory of David. We all know David was watching them flying. To all our Family and Friends who have supported us in any way. Your kind deeds will never be forgotten. The

Remembering you is easy We do it everyday

Missing you is the hardest It never goes away.

We laugh, we talk We play our part But behind our smiles Are broken hearts.

We love and miss you. Karen, Rick, Kiley

To your friends and students, you were; Always a fine ambassador of Leamington, a wonderful Vice-Principal, a great teacher and a favourite of all students An all-around wonderful person fair, kind, and a sweet, sweet man.

Enjoy fun darts, meat draws at Wheatley Legion

WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324

Jan Watson

East Mersea Public School celebrated a year of learning and citizenship at a year-end assembly on June 28 which included performances by several talented students and the presentation of Student of the Month awards.

Fitness

#onthe42 offers FREE fitness classes

Fitness #onthe42 is a free program that offers a variety of fitness classes throughout the summer, sponsored by Pathway to Potential.

The classes take place at Rick Atkin Park (located at 101 Robson Rd. by Leamington Marina) at 6 p.m. sharp every Tuesday until August 28. The classes are led by highly qualified fitness instructors from the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

The programs being offered are:

• Yoga @ the Park with Jodi Lassner on July 24. Bring a yoga mat.

Kool Katz at Two Creeks

Sunday, July 22, Lee

Amlin and The Kool Katz take the stage at Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley. Lee fronts the band with his Hammond organ, playing classic rock favourites guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event; however, the hat is passed for donations to help offset the cost of the performers and maintenance. Hot dogs and refreshments onsite by the Comber Scouts.

• Sunset Sweat with Rosie Salive on July 31 and August 14.

• Walkers @ the Water with Jodi Lassner on August 7.

• Strength & Cardio with Julie Schell on August 21.

• Bootcamp @ the Beach with Julie Schell on August 28.

Those interested in joining the fitness program must register online prior to class at www.leamington.ca/recreation

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes, and bring a reuseable water bottle and towel.

BANK ONTHE42 MUSIC

SERIES

AT SEACLIFF PARK AMPHITHEATRE

FREE all ages concerts - Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and enjoy the new amphitheatre and fabulous local music from Windsor Essex County performers in multiple genres!

July 28 - Jen Knight - Blues, Soul, Rock

August 11 - No Drama - Classic Rock covers, high energy, & a good crowd pleaser

August 25 - The Family Soul 50’s style Jazz & Swing with a bluesy twist

MEETINGS

The Bank Theatre Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 14 - 7:00 p.m. - enter at back stage door. Membership $5 - all welcome!

VOLUNTEERS

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RENOVATIONS

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

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Bonnie Evoy and Richard Howe led the 20 players who shot Fun Darts at Wheatley Legion on July 6 with 6 wins. Tied with 5 wins were Marcelle Chittle, Debbie Seili and Julie Reid – Steve Acott and Gerry Soulliere. Erika Simpson and Jim McClellan won 4 games followed by Skylar Robinson and Larry Evoy with 3 wins. Mabel McKee, Patricia Suy and Mary Robinson won 2 games. Sherry Decaluwe, Garry Hope and Terry Jackson tied with Velma Hope, Arnold Seili and Tim Moore with a win each. Bonnie and Mary were the only ladies who doubled out.

Everyone is welcome to join the dart players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

Brenda Hyatt won twice at the Meat Draws that were run again by yours truly on July 7. Other winners were Jan Liberty, Matt Reid, Vicky Liddle, June Epplett, Julie Frayne, Kim McNeely, Mary Robinson, Sue Symons and Donna Maldeis. Grant Bowman won the 50/50 draw.

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

Coming up… August 3-5 Fish Fest Weekend with an Outdoor Patio… August 4 down-

stairs at the Branch entertainment by Jody Raffoul… and much, much more all over the town!

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.

11: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 1 Saturday August 25: JUST KIDDING AROUND: Drawing Part 2

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

ADULT OPEN STUDIO (including Mosaics)

Fee: $10.00 for studio time per month

Materials: Bring your own supplies or Purchase from LAC Shop Time: 2nd Thursday evening of each month — 6:30 to 8:30pm

July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8

Registration Required.

MAD SCIENCE @ the LAC

August 13 – 17. Full days of Mad Science programming, from 9am to 4pm with early drop-off at 8am and late pick-up lasting until 5pm. More info coming soon!

SEEKING INDIVIDUAL or GROUP EXHIBITIONS!

Exhibition space still available 2018 in our small middle exhibition pace - Aug & November. Class show, 2-person show, arts group, guild... any media - painting, watercolour, photograhy, crafting, quilting, needlepoint... Discount rates! Call or email us today for details!

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ABOVE: June Student of the Month certificates were presented at an assembly held at East Mersea to wrap up the school year.

RIGHT: Ryan Simpson shared his

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, July 1998

RECEIVE PARENTING AWARDS - These children received Parenting Awards at Summer Camp ’98 for caring for their “egg” throughout the week without a mishap. The childern built houses or condos for their eggs and brought them to camp daily and took them home each night. Award recipients from left to right are - Ryan Drouillard, Craig Ricker, Rory Cocks, Blair Makey and Kurt Makey.

LOCAL FIREMEN CAPTURE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - The Kent County Fire Association recently held its annual golf tournament in Wallaceburg. The Wheatley team of Firefighter Wayne Harris, Captain Robert Harris, retired Chief Don Harris and Deputy Chief Robert Bailey finished victorious as the team champions.

July 1986: Putting the finishing touches on Leamington Marina’s new kiosk and shelter is marina handyman Charles Girardin.

July 1988: Leamington native Danny Klassen made his major league debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out once and walked three times in four appearances at the plate. The utility infielder was also caught stealing second. On July 10 he cracked his first MLB homerun versus Cincinnatti.

July 1986: Jim Reid (left) accepts the Kinsmen of the Year honors for the third time from 1986 Kinsmen president Larry Girard.

GARAGE LEVELLED - Doug Hatt stands where his garage used to be, beside his lawn tractor and a bicycle that were untouched when last week’s storm totally destroyed his garage at his Coatsworth home.

New car show supports The Bridge

By Bryan Jessop

A new, temporary home for the Leamington area’s classic and custom vehicles is helping the funding process for a new temporary home for the area’s homeless youth.

The first ever Fehr Car Wash Car Show took place at its newest location at 373 Highway 77, next door to Nutek Tirecraft Auto Centre as a fundraiser for The Bridge Leamington Youth Centre. Held Saturday, July 14, the show was open to vehicles of all makes, years and models, with registration fees being donated to The Bridge.

The inaugural Fehr Car Wash event was the idea of the businesses owner and operator Cornelius Fehr, who explained that he became interested in supporting Leamington’s newest youth centre shortly after it opened its doors.

“I just thought it would be a good idea to help out The Bridge in any way I could,” he noted. “It’s a great thing that they’ve got going. Something like that has to start somewhere, so I thought I could at least lend them a hand.”

Participating vehicle owners paid registration fees of $15 in advance or $20 upon arrival for the fivehour event. Proceeds were also generated through barbecued sausage and hot dog and beverage sales, and with donations offered in exchange for a car wash — a feature that attracted a lengthy lineup of supporters. In total, about 40 classic and custom classic cars, muscle cars and custom and late model cars and trucks attended the show, which offered door prizes and live music. A sum of about $3,168 was raised for the local youth centre.

1958 Edsel at Essex Railway Station

When Bill Gay and I were promoting the 2nd Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station on Friday, June 8, we were hoping that one of the cars to show up would be an Edsel.

something I’d like to keep doing,” he explained.

“As long as The Bridge is willing to welcome it, it’s something I’d like to keep doing.”

—

Cornelius Fehr

Fehr Car Wash has been at its Highway 77 location for about one year. Most recently, the eight-year-old business — which first opened its doors on Canada Day of 2010 — operated from 99 Queen St., within close proximity to the Leamington Municipal building. If the show does become an annual attraction, Fehr noted that it may take place on a different July weekend to avoid scheduling conflicts with similar local events such as Belle River’s Sunsplash.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

The big day arrived for the car show and our prayers were answered. Wayne and Joan Brown of Wheatley rolled up in their beautiful 3-tone 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-door hardtop with wide whitewalls and sparkling chrome.

The roof is black, the body is coral, and the inserts on the rear fenders are white. Add to that a dazzling continental kit and you have a car that the Queen of England would be proud to ride in.

This was the car launched by the Ford Motor Company in September 1957 to compete with other cars in the medium-price field.

Copies of a banner were recently discovered in uptown Leamington advertising a contest in which the first prize was a brand new 1959 Edsel.

Fehr explained that with a respectable turnout for his first show, making an annual event of the occasion is something he is giving serious consideration.

“As long as The Bridge is willing to welcome it, it’s

Greg Wiens, a staff member of The Bridge and one of several representatives of the organization that also included volunteers helping out with the show, explained that proceeds will be directed towards the centre’s Phase 2. The project is based on the creation of short term housing featuring 10 units that will be built immediately east of the kitchen area on what is now The Bridge’s Sherk Street parking lot. Staff at the facility hope to see construction begin as soon as the autumn of this year.

“We’d like to see the whole thing done as soon as possible — there are youth in our community who are

homeless,” Wiens said. Funding required to accommodate Phase 2 is pegged at about $600,000.

Another car show organized in support of The Bridge — the Lally Southpoint Ford Sizzlin’ Summer

5th Annual Car Show — has been rescheduled from its original June 9 date to Saturday, Sept. 15. For more information on the Lally show, contact Steve Bott at 519-257-5000.

Wayne showed me the banner for the 1959 Edsel contest proudly displayed in the back seat of his ’58 Edsel. It came with the car. He held it up while I snapped his picture beside the car.

Wayne and Joan purchased their Edsel in October 2017 from local resident Curly Clark, who owned it for at least 25 years and gave it a body-off restoration. He bought it from Jerry Foster, who imported it from California. Curly is now in a retirement home in Chatham, and Wayne and Joan plan to visit him and take him for a ride. They love the car!

Exciting features on this Edsel include “TeleTouch Drive”, an automatic transmission with pushbuttons mounted in the hub of the steering wheel. Another feature is the rotating drum speedometer.

Under the hood of the Browns’ Edsel is a 361 cubic inch V8 engine with 303 horsepower. It’s an early production Edsel with cable-operated windshield wipers. Later models had rods for wiper action.

A recession in 1958 cut into Edsel sales and production was finally discontinued in the fall of 1959, when only a few 1960 Edsels were built. Every Edsel is highly collectible today. Its name comes from Henry Ford’s only son, Edsel.

Wayne Brown with Edsel contest banner and their 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-door hardtop.

One of several vehicles is dried off after being washed in exchange for a donation during the Fehr Car Wash Car Show, organized as a fundraiser for The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre. The event took place at Fehr Car Wash at 373 Highway 77 Saturday, July 14, with registration, barbecue, beverage and car wash by donation proceeds benefiting The Bridge. Proceeds will help fund Phase 2 at the centre, where 10 temporary housing units for local homeless youths will be built on what is currently the facility’s parking lot.

(Sun-Journal Photos)

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette of Jake Harms and 2018 Corvette of John Redekop were among the newer entries of about 40 vehicles registered for the first Fehr Car Wash Car Show.

The 1922 Ford Model T of Mark Ouellette was the oldest of about 40 vehicles registered.

Reading Club program underway

By Bryan Jessop

The Chatham-Kent Public Library is once again out to prove that for local youths, hitting the books isn’t only a September to June activity.

The Wheatley location is one of several CKPL branches across the municipality to offer the TD Summer Reading Club for 2018, a series of weekly activities sponsored by TD Bank to promote literacy throughout the dog days of summer. The series of seven consecutive weekly gatherings kicked off in Wheatley Thursday, July 5 with Boom Boom Pow! — a rare opportunity to make some noise at the library through the creation of musical instruments.

“If the kids aren’t reading through the summer months, they can lose some of their literacy skills.”

— Claudette Sykes

The program continued precisely a week later with the “Teddy Bear Picnic” on July 12 and will carry on for the following Thursdays with Pirates and Mermaids, the Stinky Cheese Party, Up, Up and Away and Build with the Three Little Pigs before wrapping up Tuesday, Aug. 14 with the End of Summer Party at the Wheatley Area Arena. All themed weekly gatherings begin at 3 p.m., are free of charge and open to children of all ages. Pre-registration is not required.

Each week’s schedule includes story sessions and games, crafts and other activities including free draws for prizes. Last week, the 23 participating youths were treated to free popsicles courtesy of L’il Hill’s Coffee Shop. TD Bank has sponsored the program across Canada for the past several years, providing the funding required for materials used from week to week at participating libraries. In Wheatley, several service

Business Profile

All Tapped Out Gaming

amers Rejoice!

For those who prefer to play a little Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons or several other board or trading card games, Leamington offers the perfect venue for the nerdiest of nerds, a place to call home.

All Tapped Out Gaming, located at 8 Mill St. West, offers a gathering spot of sorts for those who would like to meet likeminded people in a social setting in a battle for bragging rights.

new cards before they are released and become ‘street legal’.

The owner said he also offers regular tournaments to allow players to test their skill and creativity against fellow players. The tournaments, he said, attract a wide range of ages and abilities –from 8 to 65, beginners to seasoned veterans.

He said no one needs to feel intimidated at his shop; they welcome newcomers with open arms and are always willing to share their experience with anyone interested in learning the ropes.

And he said they are always looking for more players.

Smith said he currently relies on social media and word of mouth to share the news about his upcoming events and promotions at ATO Gaming. He said an events calendar and daily updates are posted regularly on his ATO Gaming Facebook page.

He’s already set to host an upcoming fourweek league for Magic: The Gathering players.

Despite having nearly 25 years experience under his belt, Smith said the “sealed” format for the league levels the playing field”. He said participating in such a league is “a great way to learn the game”.

it gives local people a chance to play something different in a judgment free atmosphere.

In addition to selling trading cards for some of the most popular games, tabletop games, board games and gaming supplies for sale, ATO Gaming also offers its own magic gathering spot.

Owner Kris Smith opened the store about four years ago and said it is a decision he’s never regretted.

A veteran at gaming himself since 1994, Smith said it gives local people a chance to play something different in a judgment free atmosphere.

In addition to offering a good dose of mental stimulation for the players, Smith said it also allows them to expand their minds close to home.

Smith said they offer pre-release events that give players a chance to test out and actually play with

clubs and organizations make donations to provide prizes at the local CKPL branch as well as end of summer event snacks.

Chatham-Kent’s most southern and western branch kicked off the 2018 TD Summer Reading Club with about a dozen kids for Boom Boom Pow — a turnout that was doubled the following week. The number of youths attending each week varies, depending largely on the participation of the Wheatley Area Arena-based Tilbury Tots daycare program. Supervisors and registered youths from Wheatley’s Tilbury Tots make the journey to and from the library by foot each week when weather conditions and temperatures permit.

In public libraries across the country, the TD Summer Reading Club is utilized through a partnership with Library and Archives Canada and development by the Toronto Public Library with TD as the title sponsor. The program is offered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada.

“The main purpose is to get them to continue reading,” explained Wheatley librarian Claudette Sykes. “If the kids aren’t reading through the summer months, they can lose some of their literacy skills.”

For more information on the program’s local schedule, contact the Wheatley library at 519-825-7131 or visit the website www.ckpl.ca/kids.

Last month, Smith said more than 250 games of Magic: The Gathering were played during their spring league.

For Smith, ATO Gaming may be his business but for this local entrepreneur, it’s all about fun and games.

For further information, visit his Facebook page, the store or call 519-398-8360. The store is open from noon to 8 p.m.

Owner Kris Smith

Chatham-Kent Public Library Wheatley branch librarian Claudette Sykes reads “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” to a group of more than 20 young visitors during the “Teddy Bear Picnic” event Thursday, July 12. This year’s TD Summer Reading Club program began Thursday, July 5 and features a different event each week until the End of Summer Party at Wheatley Area Arena Tuesday, Aug. 14.

ABOVE: Visitors to the “Teddy Bears Picnic” event create polar bear crafts.

LEFT: Abigail McKinley (left) and Sabrina Vieira near completion of their additions to sidewalk chalk art.

U9 Wheatley Wildcats vs. Leamington Lightning

Erie Shores seniors joined by Chatham golfers

July 9 was a beautiful day for golf and 53 Erie Shores senior golfers were joined by 11 guests from the Maple City Golf Club in Chatham.

Draw winners were Stefan Kowal and Frank Dick. Closest to the pin winners were Gary Mcrae on #3 and Bob Sutherland on #16. The longest putt winners were Don Chalcraft on #7 and Ron Gagne on #17.

In a game of wolf and low net, the winning team with a score of 120 was Dave Wilkinson, Wayne McKeen, Tom Bondy and Nathan Caratanasov. In second with 123 were Wayne Wiseman, Don Chalcraft, Keith Brown and Richard Leslie. In third at 125 were Ed Krahn, Larry Lucier, Bob Kavanaugh and Don Mensch, and in fourth, also at 125 but placed by retrogression, were Dick Segedin, Mike Getty, Earl Dunmore and Jack Russell.

The group playing with the Chatham golfers played low team net. The winning team at 283 was Tom Miehl, Ian Maclean, Barry Miller and John Case. In second place at 285 was the team of Neil Reimer, John Smyth, Garth Dennerley and Xinb To. Wayne Wiseman had 3 birds for the day, helping him shoot the low round of 72. Wayne’s birds were on #2, #6 and #15. Ian MacLean was second low at 74 and had birds on #1 and #2. With birds on #1 and #12, Tom Miehl had third low at 75.

Also breaking 80 was Neil Reimer with 79 and a bird on #10. Dick Segedin had birds on #1 and #4. Paul Pringle and Matt Dick birdied #2, Guy McIntyre and Wayne Quinn #3, Bob Kavanaugh #4, Jamie Arquette #6, Roger Hodgins #12, Marcel Rochon #14 and Heinz Kosempel #15. Rounding out the birds on #16 were Gary Alderson, Bob Sutherland and Barry Miller.

Don’t forget to sign up for next week if you have not yet done so. See you then.

Scoop Epplett drains long putt in Talbot Trail senior golfers in action

By Bob McLean

Sixty-four seniors league members participated on Tuesday, July 10 at Talbot Trail Golf Club. The weather and course conditions were both excellent.

Scoop Epplett drained a miraculous 20.5-foot putt on #2 to earn the long putt victory. Bobo’s shot to within 9 feet of the pin on #9 won him the closest to the pin.

In the 50-69y grouping, Tom Dunn played another excellent game as he fired a low round of 38. Terrific 39s were shot by both Jim Pearson and Dan Livingston. Steve Longeway had another excellent game as he shot a 41. Both Arkey and Randy Nash produced brilliant scores of 42. Three players who achieved solid 43s were Kevin Jordan, Herb Reid and Phil Humphries. Dave Clark came in with a solid 44. Two players who scored very commendable 45s were Wiz and Bummy. Other players who shot less than 50 were Howard Mulrain, Fred Michano and John Liddell with 48s and Dave Tonks 49.

Several players in the 70-79y division were able to fire impressive scores of 39. Congratulations to Bill Ward and Al Matthews on their superb play. Five players who

achieved terrific 43s were Doug Langlois, Schmidty, Mike Wright, Gary Honey, and Paul Brown. Joe Vertel and Mike Getty played very well to achieve solid 45s.

Others who broke 50 were: Bobo 46; Patch, Ray la Pierre and Paul Harrison 47s; Scoop, Gary Benninger and Richard Humber 48s; Dave Dent 49. Four players who achieved praiseworthy nifty 50 results were Ross MacKintosh, Mac Hyatt, Larry Haggitt and Wayne Humber. Noteworthy results were also produced by Al Zanuttini, Conrad Babkirk, Ron Steingart, Bob Lee, Larry Hillman and Reg Flewelling.

The 80-85y division was led by Neil Adamson who, once again, fired an outstanding score of 43. Both Bob Freure and Tom Hyatt played superbly as they achieved very commendable 46s. Walter Balsam and Pete Daudlin shot noteworthy scores of 47 and 49 respectively. Others who played well were Ed Woelk, Bill Edwards, Fred Takaki and Erle Nash.

The league’s super seniors were led by straight shooter Dave La Bonte, who came in with an excellent 49. Gerry Becigneul, Murray Cacadden and Orville Ellwood also played inspiring golf.

Members had a good time on the travel excursion to Deer Run and thank Jim Omstead for organizing this trip. An excursion to Fox Glen is being organized for August. Remember, seniors, if I make you too old in the articles, it’s because you seem so wise. If I make you younger than you are, it’s because you act so young. Oh well – if these two excuses didn’t work…. By the way, Randy Nash and Kevin Jordan are very young guys.

Massimo Ingaratta (left) of the Leamington Lightning tries to get the ball from Wheatley Wildcats’ Drake Wigle on June 28 in U9 soccer action. (Submitted photo)

SC United hosting two Ontario Cup tourneys

Recent improvements made to the Leamington Soccer Complex continue to gain province-wide attention.

This year, Leamington SC United travel soccer will host two Ontario Cup round robin tournaments. On its 10th anniversary, the organization will host one of six groups vying for a quarterfinal or semifinal spot in the Under 14 Girls’ division and one of the eight groups competing for a berth in the quarterfinals for the Under 15 Boys. The U14 Girls’ “Group 4” will bring Oshawa Kicks Synergy, Waterloo United and Mississauga Dixie SC G04 Blue to the Leamington Soccer Complex at the corner of Mersea Road 2 and Mersea Road 12 Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22. Leamington SC United’s schedule has been arranged as follows:

• Friday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. versus Oshawa, Field 3;

• Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. versus Waterloo, Field 3; and

• Sunday, July 22 at 1 p.m. versus Mississauga, Field 3.

The top team following round robin play in the group will receive a bye into the semifinals against the quarterfinal winner between the Groups 2 and 3 champions Saturday, Aug. 11. The winner of that game will advance to the Ontario Cup final Sunday, Sept. 16 at 12:30 p.m., to be hosted by The Soccer Centre in Vaughn.

Next up for Leamington, the U15 Boys team will welcome the London Oakridge Thunder, Kitchener Spirit A and Oakville Wild B03B. In Group 7 of 8, the teams will gather at the Leamington Soccer Complex Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29. The hosting Leamington team’s schedule will include the following three dates and times:

• Friday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. versus London Oakridge, Field 3;

• Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. versus Oakville, Field 3; and

By Bryan Jessop

that while it isn’t known if other centres submitted applications to the Ontario Soccer Association in hopes of becoming hosts for the group that includes the local SC United squads, other factors were certainly pivotal in this year’s favourable selection results.

“Since the building was added about two years ago, we became a legitimate choice as hosts,” he explained. “We’d like to host one or two more next year and make it a big thing to bring people into the Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley area.”

The building constructed on the Leamington Soccer Complex site in 2016 includes dressing rooms and a concession area that appeal to the Ontario Cup committee while it makes choices for group tournament hosts. If all goes according to plan, future additions at the LSC could include more stands for spectators, covered benches for players and lighting that would allow the senior men’s division to move from Sundays to Friday evenings.

For the group tournaments, the host club incurs all costs, although the Ontario Cup sends representatives to help orchestrate the three-day events. Leamington SC United will provide two or three volunteers per game to run the tourney. Visiting clubs will receive gift bags filled with Leamington pins, coupons to local businesses and 150 bottles of Powerade donated by FreshCo of Kingsville. Additionally, Mucci Farms is offering more than 160 veggie packages to participating players.

“We’d like to host one or two more next year and make it a big thing to bring people into the Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley area.”

— Dan Santos

• Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m. versus Kitchener, Field 3.

The Group 7 winner will go head to head against the Group 8 leader, also on Saturday, Aug. 11. The semis will take place Saturday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Esther Shiner Stadium in North York. The championship match will be hosted by The Soccer Centre in Vaughn Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.

In round robin pool play, the points leader after three games will advance to the first playoff round. From there, tiebreakers will be decided by goals for/against differentials and then goals for.

Last season, Leamington hosted its first ever Ontario Cup group round robin tournament in the Under 14 Boys division. Leamington SC United president Dan Santos noted

The Ontario Cup group tournaments are expected to draw a total of 80 players each along with as many as 200 spectators. The July 27-29 weekend will also bring the annual Grassroots Festival to the Leamington Soccer Complex, an event for local U8, U9 and U10 teams with games played on the facility’s smaller fields. Along with the Ontario Cup gathering, July’s final weekend should bring in excess of 1,000 guests to the complex.

The two provincial tournaments aren’t the only way Leamington SC United is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. Wearing special lime and blue jerseys this year, all six SC United teams — three boys, two girls and the senior men — were either tied or alone in first place as of July 12 in Essex County Soccer League play, including four with undefeated records.

E.S. ladies 18-hole golf

Lovely weather prevailed on Tuesday, July 10 as 27 ladies in the Erie Shores 18-hole golf league played Just 4s, which was the total net score of all par 4s.

The winners were: Flight A - Tym Brannagan, Flight BLori Kelly and Brenda Ruiter, Flight C - Gloria Thiessen. Chip-ins were by Carol Cornies on #3 and Carol Quinn on #4 and #13.

The longest putt winner was Diane Penner.

One of the undefeated Leamington teams — the U13 Boys — will also enter an Ontario Cup group tournament. That team, which recently won an Ancaster tournament, took part as one of four squads in Group 3, hosted by Windsor over the July 13-15 weekend. Santos noted that the Leamington U13 Boys SC United team would also have applied to be hosts for the Ontario Cup group tournament, but didn’t decide on participating until after the submission deadline had passed in March of this year.

Thanks to all those that came out

Volunteers: Brayden Zuidema

Sajan Brouwer

Cameron Arquette

Jordan Gualtieri

Megan Russelo

Anna Matheson

• Source for Sports for their donation of free skate sharpening

• Southpoint Minor Hockey for working with us

Seeyounextyear!

Brett Bowman & Cheyne Matheson

Wheatley Area Minor Soccer

U16 Windsor Factory Supply – Champions

U16 Four E Farms

U16 Car Barn

Team members: Mya Brown, Jason Friesen, Owen Jeffrey, Adam Krueger, Melyse McCarty, Evan Ouellette, Brennan Pulley, Clark Willett, Emily Willett, Brett Willis, Cody Willis. Coach: Sue Getty. (Submitted photo)

Team members: Elijah Chehade-Sherbert, Kareem Chehade-Sherbert, Ryan Cronheimer, Cayden Geddes, Aiden Gervais, Corrigan Heinrichs, Erik Hodgson, Johnny Loewen, Kyle Neufeld, Jayden Selwood, Ella Williams. Coach: Ryan Selwood. (Submitted photo)

Team members: Nathan Cardoso, Tristan Casimiro, Zachary Dault, Sierra Enns, Jason Friesen, Samuel Jansen, Justin Neufeld, Hannah Ribble, Caden Rivard, Cole Rivard, Max Scheibner. Coach: Connie Scheibner. (Submitted photo)

U16 Fearsome Fangs

Team members: Abbey Brissette, Ethan Hill, Connor Janzen, Brayden Konrad, Stephen McKim, Cassius Pannunzio, Luke Scratch, Kaden Sova-Ford, Zachary Steeman, Josie Wiper, Tyler Wiper. Coach: Rob Brissette. (Submitted photo)

Thunderfest

Kingsville’s Dylan Biekx navigates through the first turn of an Open Novice heat race during Thunderfest at the Leamington Fairgrounds’ half-mile track Saturday, July 14. Biekx, who won the 250cc National Championship last year, finished the race in second place.

Kennedy Wigfield returns to the pit area after completing a heat race in the Open Novice division at the Leamington Fairgronds’ half-mile track Saturday, July 14 during Thunderfest competition. Wigfield is the first female flat track racer to emerge from the Erie Ramblers program.

Brodie Buchan of Wheatley maneuvers through a corner during an Open Expert race. Last year’s DTX and Open Expert National Champion, Buchan finished the race in third.

Luke Rahm returns to the pit area after finishing third in an Open Expert qualifier race Saturday, July 15 on the Leamington Fairgrounds’ half-mile track.

Tecum-

Christopher Joseph, Rhys Tipper, Owen Deneau. Back row: Randy Liebrock, Terry Symons, Tony Joseph, Matt Chorba. Absent from photo: Jason Szorvas.

Mosquito Minors tournament champs in hometown tourney

Over the weekend the Leamington Lakers Mosquito Minors hosted and participated in the Leamington Minor Baseball Association Tournament in the Tomato Capital.

In game one of the round robin, the Lakers played a tough Sarnia Braves team to begin the tournament.

In the first inning, the Lakers got their offense started scoring on a stolen base and a single during Matthew Giesbrecht’s at-bat. Carter Chorba led things off on the mound for the Lakers. He surrendered one run on one hit over three and a third innings, striking out four. Joshua Joseph went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Lakers in hits while Grant Symons led the team with three stolen bases. The Lakers prevailed with a 7-4 victory over the Braves.

In game two of the tourney, the Lakers watched the game slip away early and could not recover in a 10-4 loss to the Essex Yellow Jackets. Christopher Joseph led things off on the pitcher’s mound, throwing two innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out two and walking zero. Zack Liebrock and Kurtis Joseph entered the game from the bullpen, throwing three innings and two innings respectively. Giesbrecht led the Lakers with two hits in three at bats. In game three, the Lakers coasted to an easy 13-4 victory over the Newmarket Hawks. The Lakers notched six runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Noah Friesen, Max Carr, Owen Deneau and Rhys Tipper. Symons led things off on the pitcher’s mound, allowing two hits and two runs over one inning, striking out three. Chorba went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lakers in hits. Kurtis Joesph led the way with two stolen bases.

After round robin play, the Lakers finished with two wins and one loss, securing second place and a ticket to the semifinals.

During the semi-final game, the Lakers had everything working. The Lakers got things moving in the second inning when Carr drove in one when he singled. The Lakers tallied five runs in the third inning with triples by Chorba and Symons and singles by Trent Szorvas and Joshua Joseph. Kurtis Joseph earned the win on the mound for the Lakers going three innings, allowing zero runs on two hits and striking out five.

The big 10-4 win over the Braves in the semi-final game punched the Lakers’ ticket to the championship final against a familiar Tecumseh Rangers opponent.

The Lakers carried their hot bats and stellar defence into the championship, opening up the scoring in the first inning when Symons grounded out, scoring one run. Chorba was on the mound for the Lakers. He went four innings, allowing one run on one hit and striking out four.

The Lakers collected another 15 hits in the game. Carr, Chorba and J. Joseph collected multiple hits, while Tipper and Deneau had clutch hits, driving in multiple runs. The Lakers coasted to an easy 15-1 victory over the Rangers to claim the tournament champs title.

Campers Cove holds annual golf tourney

The 39th annual Campers Cove Golf Tournament was held at Talbot Trail Golf Course on Saturday July 7.

This was a scramble-type tournament and the winners were Jeff Hutchins, Colin Hutchins, Lloyd Symons and Rob Tosti.

The longest drive for the women was Carolyn Kelly and for the men Kevin Gagen. Closest to the pin was Sean Connel. Closest to the line for the women was Janice Bryon and for the men Ray Tetreault.

A luncheon and prize table followed at the Campers Cove Shelter.

The Leamington Lakers Mosquito Minors defeated the

seh Rangers 15-1 to claim the tournament champs title at the Leamington Minor Baseball Association Tournament on the weekend. Team members are: in front, Noah Friesen (left), Max Carr. First row, left to right: Zack Liebrock, Trent Szorvas, Grant Symons, Matthew Giesbrecht, Carter Chorba, Joshua Joseph, Kurtis Joseph,

Greenhouse Labour Positions Available

Wage: $14.00 per hour

Full Time Employment

40+ Hours a Week

Duties include Crop Work, Picking, Winding, etc. Fast paced environment, repetitive tasks, handling heavy boxes, bending, kneeling, attention to detail. No experience required. No education required. Must have own transportation.

Please send resume to: employment@wpgreenhouses.ca WEST POINTE GREENHOUSES LTD., 404 ROAD 3, LEAMINGTON

General Labourers for 2018 Processing Season

• Day and night shifts 50-60+ hours/week (Mon.-Sat.)

• Working in warm temperatures

• Transport raw, finished & packaged materials; measure/ dump ingredients; check for basic quality defects

• Starting wage $14.00 per hour No education, and no experience required. lori.weil@weilsfood.ca

483 Erie St. North Box 130 Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0

Trailer not required. 3 years experience. USA border crossing and GTA. Contact Megan for more information:

Westmoreland Transportation Inc. Leamington, Ontario

The transportation arm of one of Leamington’s largest grower, importer, exporter and packer of greenhouse vegetables has an immediate opening for:

AZ DRIVERS

– OWNER OPERATORS

We are seeking GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• 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

We Offer:

• Short & long haul runs in Canada and the US

• Competitive rates, this year our owner operators will average over $5,000 per week

• Fuel discounts in Canada and the US

We Require:

• Positive, Professional Attitude

• Minimum 3 years’ experience

• Clean drivers abstract

• Cross border experience an asset

• Produce experience a plus

• Weekend availability preferred

• Newer trucks and trailers required

Please e-mail or fax resume to: jobs@westmorelandsales.com or 519-322-3449 No phone calls please.

plants in Kingsville, 1 in the USA and 2 in Mexico. We are growing our team to meet expansion demands and are currently hiring line welders for our Kingsville plants.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

• 1 year of Mig welding experience is preferred but company willing to assist in developing welding skills of sincerely interested persons (please identify this on cover letter)

• Able to work as part of a team or can work independently

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Welding various lengths, sizes & thicknesses of structural steel to meet design specs

• Welding in all positions required – flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead

• Working in various positions including but not limited to bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and able to lift up to 40# on an infrequent basis (overhead lift assist available)

• Safe use of hand tools and equipment such as overhead hoisting equipment in addition to all other equipment common to welding

• Meet production goals set out by the plant manager

• Observe all Legislative and Company Health & Safety policies, including use of PPE

DETAILS:

• Committed to attending work on a regular & reliable basis as a valued member of a team

• Full time positions and overtime is available

• Currently running 2 shifts; days and afternoons with 2-week shift rotation available

• Competitive wages and benefit package available

• Various recognition programs in effect throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members! Applications can be submitted via e-mail to HR@izadm.com, or mailed/dropped in person at IZA Design and Manufacturing 1960 Road 3E, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5

While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IZA Design and Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation, when so requested, will be provided during the hiring process.

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

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)

Westmoreland Transportation Inc.

Leamington, Ontario

The transportation arm of one of Leamington’s largest grower, importer, exporter and packer of greenhouse vegetables has an immediate opening for:

AZ DRIVERS – COMPANY DRIVERS

We Offer:

• Competitive Wages and Incentive Bonuses

• This year our drivers will average over $1,400 per week

• Short & long haul runs available

• Clean, well maintained newer units

We Require:

• Positive, Professional Attitude

• Minimum 3 years’ experience

• Clean drivers abstract

• Cross border and produce experience a plus

Please e-mail or fax resume to: jobs@westmorelandsales.com or 519-322-3449 No phone calls please.

trailer, to move product between our two Kingsville plants.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

• Minimum of 3 years driving, with a valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract (this position does NOT require an AZ/DZ driver’s licence)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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•

• Making pick ups of materials or supplies as needed from suppliers primarily within the Essex County/ChathamKent County areas

• Forklift experience and ability to load/unload trailer is an asset but not immediate requirement (in-house training can be provided)

• Downtime from driving will require general shop work or other duties as assigned by the plant managers.

DETAILS:

• Full time position with standards hours being Monday – Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am - 3:30 pm and Saturdays 6:00 am – 11 am

• Competitive wages and benefit package available

• Various recognition programs in effective throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members!

Applications can be submitted via e-mail to HR@izadm.com, or mailed/dropped in person at IZA Design and Manufacturing 1960 Road 3E, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5

While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IZA Design and Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation, when so requested, will be provided during the hiring process.

IZA Design and Manufacturing is a designer and builder of specialty racking for the automotive industry, with 2

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

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-jl18

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

Custom Fabricator

Curtain Wall Assembler – F/T openings available

Production Team wages starting at $20.00 per hour, plus benefits. Applicants with background in CNC/Civil/Construction/Manufacturing engineering and technician programs are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will possess the following skills:

- Extensive use of hand tools and measuring tape

- Experience in construction, CNC machining, shipping/receiving is considered a strong asset

- Excellent work ethic and attitude, willingness to learn, and be a team player

- Excellent attention to detail

- Completion of OSSD or equivalent

- Must have reliable transportation, as public transportation is not available to facility

- Ability to do shift work

- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds

- Lift truck and crane certification an asset

- Good verbal and written communication skills in English

- Ability to comply with safety regulations and maintain good housekeeping

Please send resume to: 477 Jutras Dr. S., Lakeshore, Ontario Email: hr@erieap.com

We take this opportunity to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PALLET SHOP IN Wheatley area seeking reliable full time help. Knowledge is an asset but not required. Wage is negotiable depending upon experience. Contact Ron at 519-999-0195. Email resume to krwoodproducts@ hotmail.com jl11-25

IZA Design and Manufacturing is a designer and builder of specialty racking for the automotive industry, with 2 plants in Kingsville, 1 in the USA and 2 in Mexico. We are growing our team to meet expansion demands and are currently hiring welder/ fitters for our Kingsville plants.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

• 1 year of Mig welding experience

• Ability to accurately read blueprints and build to them

• Able to work as part of a team or can work independently

• Ability to read and use various measurement tools such as tape measures, protractors, calipers with great accuracy

• Familiar with all types of metals and metal thicknesses

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Read blueprints and accurately build prototypes to meet customer demands

• Welding various lengths, sizes & thicknesses of structural steel to meet design specs

• Welding in all positions required – flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead

• Working in various positions including but not limited to bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and able to lift up to 40# on an infrequent basis (overhead lift assist available)

• Safe use of hand tools and equipment such as overhead hoists, hand grinders, plasma torch, mag drills and other equipment common to welding

• Observe all Legislative and Company Health & Safety policies, including use of PPE

DETAILS:

• Committed to attending work on a regular & reliable basis as a valued member of a team

• Full time position and overtime is available

• Currently running on day shift only

• Competitive wages and benefit package available

• Various recognition programs in effect throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members! Applications can be submitted via e-mail to HR@izadm.com, or mailed/dropped in person at IZA Design and Manufacturing 1960 Road 3E, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5

While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IZA Design and Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation, when so requested, will be provided during the hiring process.

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-au22

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 &

& greenhouses

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 40-48 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 required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com. mr28-tf

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

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

J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations and repairs. If your clothing is too tight or too baggy give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Ave., Leamington. Email: jjstitching@gmail. com and check us out on Facebook. jl11-25

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

Dr. Brian E.

Oak St. East

Eye examinations by appointment

NOTICES

NOTICE OF BY-LAW EXEMPTION REQUEST

The Municipality has received a request for an exemption under Schedule 2, Clause 2 of the ChathamKent Noise By-law 41-2004. The request is to allow music, played by a DJ in the backyard at 20939 Hickory Road, Wheatley until 1:00 a.m. The specific date of this request is Saturday, August 4th, 2018.

Citizens wishing for more information, or wishing to file an objection to the exemption are asked to call Paul Lacina, C.B.O., Director, Building Development Services at 519-360-1998 ext 3242.

Bill likes the local sports coverage. Miranda wants to hear what’s going on around town. Keri’s all about the Fun Page. They all have different interests, but they all have one thing in common: They read the Southpoint Sun-Journal

WHEN: August 15, 2018

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

NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – 5 YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

WHERE: Town of Kingsville Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road N, Kingsville, ON TIME: 2:00 to 8:00 pm

A location map is not provided with this notice, as the Official Plan Review applies to all lands within the corporation limits of the Town of Kingsville.

Purpose:

The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the boundaries of the Town of Kingsville. The policies of the Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Town, reduce uncertainty relating to future development, and to provide a basis for the Zoning By-law and other land use controls.

Ontario’s Planning Act requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan Review every five years. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in February 2012. Based on the requirements of the Planning Act, it is now time to update the Official Plan to ensure that the polices of the Plan are consistent with the latest Provincial policies, the County of Essex Official Plan, and other various planning studies and strategies that have been completed by the Town since the current Official Plan was approved. The focus of this scoped Official Plan Review is to primarily address matters of Provincial and County policy conformity.

Public Open House:

The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide the public an informal opportunity to review and ask questions of Town staff and the consultants, WSP Canada Group Limited, regarding the Draft Issues and Policy Directions Report, and identify additional planning issues that should be addressed through the Official Plan Review. The Public Open House will include display materials and the project team will be available to answer questions.

Information related to the Official Plan Review can be viewed on the Town’s website under Our Community/ Have Your Say: Kingsville 5-Year Official Plan Review or in the offices of the Planning Services between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON, N9Y 2Y9, or by contacting Robert Brown, Manager of Planning Services at 519-733-2305 Ext # 250 or by e-mail at: rbrown@kingsville.ca

Next Steps:

A Statutory Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting regarding a final recommended Official Plan Amendment will be held separately at a later date. Notice of these meetings will be forthcoming. The Public Meeting will provide an opportunity for Council to receive input from the public and stakeholders, prior to adoption of the Amendment. Once the Amendment is adopted by the Town of Kingsville, it will be forwarded to the County of Essex for final approval.

Additional Information:

For further information on the 5-Year Official Plan Review, please contact:

Robert Brown, H. Ba, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Planning & Development Services Department

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext # 250 rbrown@kingsville.ca

DATED THIS 13th day of July, 2018

Armando’s girls win, lose

A big game was played on Friday, July 6 as two Leamington Intermediate girls baseball teams faced off against each other. In the end, Armando’s Pizza defeated Sunbrite 13-7.

Tara Tiessen and Elise Stammler went 3 for 4 and 2 for 3 respectively, each with a homerun.

Other notables: Danika Romanyk, Jayden Marentette, Mila Pereira and Emma Hamilton all went 2 for 3.

Mila and Elise pitched a strong game to shutdown the Sunbrite squad.

The Armando’s Intermediate girls winning ways came to an end on Tuesday, July 10 when an experienced Harrow team came to Leamington and handed the girls their fourth loss of the season 15-11.

One tough inning defensively, combined with cold bats during the first three innings, proved to be too much. The bats did heat up though, but not enough as the local team fell just short of a comeback rally.

The girls were led by Olivia Derbyshire’s 4 for 4 day at the plate, with two no doubt homeruns.

Danika Romanyk continued with her hot bat going 3 for 3, and Jayden Marentette had another solid day at the dish going 3 for 4 with a double.

Other notables: Makenna Wall played a stellar game in centrefield covering lots of ground to limit the Harrow team’s bases and Tara Tiessen hit a big homerun to left centrefield, travelling an estimated at 310 feet.

Emma Hamilton and Elise Stammler pitched well in the defeat.

The girls are now 6 and 4 on the season, going for their seventh win in the final game of the regular season on Friday, July 20.

U11 Wheatley Wildcats vs. Tilbury Storm

On July 9, the Wheatley U11 Wildcats soccer team travelled to Tilbury to take on the U11 Storm. The Storm came out quickly with an early hard shot and was able to get one in the back of the Wildcats’ net. The Wildcats turned up the heat and took the win 5-1. The Wildcats had a very balanced offence, with five players putting points on the board: Jack Thomas, Chase Simpson, Colton Selwood, Isobel Williams and Kaleb Jardm. Great goaltending was displayed by Alek Terron. Pictured, Colton Selwood (right) of the Wildcats battles for the ball vs. Tilbury Storm. (Submitted photo)

Postcards

Business Cards

Brochures

Booklets

Notepads

Bookmarks

Magnets

Door Hangers

Table Tents

Stickers

Hogs for Hospice is a 3 Day Motorcycle Rally in Leamington, Ontario at beautiful Seacliff Park on Lake Erie. The weekend is packed full of fun and activities for everyone to enjoy. Friday night kicks off the festivities. Stroll through the vendors and stay for an epic concert with Cheap Trick.

Saturday will start off with our signature event ‘Tour the Tip’ which is an organized ride that will take 1000+ motorcycles to the most southern point of mainland Canada, Point Pelee National Park, and through the county. Lunch will be provided for the riders when they return to the park and Jordan Szoke will be flying through the air on his motocross bike to entertain the crowds. Seacliff Park will be full of food trucks and vendors and there will be hundreds of motorcycles around to look at all weekend. Saturday night will feature country superstar, Randy Houser. Get your tickets in advance for only $25.

Sunday will round out the weekend with a Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Seacliff Park Pavilion, followed by a morning church service at the amphitheatre and Bob’s Bike Games in the afternoon.

HISTORY

The event was started by a dedicated group of local citizens and business leaders who had a vision of creating a world class motorcycle event that would raise money to support a brand new hospice campus and health care in Leamington and surrounding communities. After 2 years, we have raised over $250,000 for local hospice and healthcare. The official video of last year’s event is at hogsforhospice.com.

The Hogs for Hospice Committee has a number of improvements planned for this year. We will bring the best in entertainment, food and

southern hospitality. Additions to this year’s event are all ages concert area, Iron by the Beach Custom Motorcycle Show, Budweiser Party Zone, expanded Hog Pen Beer Garden, axe throwing area, and much more. So come join us for a fun three day weekend this Civic Holiday weekend: August 3, 4 & 5.

WHAT IS HOSPICE?

Erie Shores Hospice, is a 10 bed facility that hosts families and their loved ones in South Essex County, dealing with end of life circumstances. Their vision is to be an oasis of peace, comfort and trust supporting the whole person with respect, compassion and empathy. Since its opening in 2016, all programs and services at the Erie Shores Hospice are provided at no cost to patients and families. We rely on the generosity of people in South Essex County to support our operating expenses, so that every person has access to outstanding care when they need it most.

This is a community event. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Hospice Erie Shores Campus

With

Saturday

Randy Houser’s most recent hit, “We Went,” was Billboard’s #1 Country Air Play charting song. Randy has had four other consecutive radio hits, millions of records sold world wide and has co-written many of country music’s biggest hits.

1000 s of motorcycles

Whether you ride, have always dreamed of riding, or are just curious, Seacliff Park is the place to be during the Hogs for Hospice weekend in Leamington, Ontario. Motorcycles will have preferred parking on Forest Avenue, the main access road to the park, giving everyone the opportunity to check out all the many different bikes.

The premier motorcycle event at Hogs for Hospice is the ‘Tour the Tip’ Registered Ride. This organized ride will leave from Seacliff Park on Saturday morning following the Veteran’s Ceremony and a Blessing of the Bikes. The group will head straight from Seacliff Park to the tip of Point Pelee National Park, Canada’s most southern point.

Registration is $25 for a single rider and $40 for a rider and passenger, and that price includes lunch for each person on the ride. All proceeds go to the Erie Shores Health Foundation in support of hospital and hospice. Register at hogsforhospice.com

We invite all members of the public to come out early Saturday morning to Seacliff Park to help honour our Veterans with a ceremony at 10:00 am, before the ride leaves at 10:30 am. You can also participate by standing along the ride route and watching the 1000s of motorcycles go by with a wave and welcome.

You can pledge yourself or get friends, family and coworkers to pledge you. 100% of money pledged goes to the Erie Shores Health Foundation in support of hospital and hospice.

Schedule of events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018

• Kinsmen Club “Hog Pen” Beer Garden with Live music on the Solei Stage Opens 5:00 PM

• Bud Zone Games Opens 5:00 PM

• Cheap Trick Concert Doors Open 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018

•McCafe - Free Coffee All Day

•Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•Ride Registration at Seacliff Park Opens at 8:30 AM

•Veterans Ceremony & Blessing of the Bikes Starts 10:00 AM

•‘Tour the Tip’ Registered Ride Kickstands Up 10:30AM

•Kinsmen Club “Hog Pen” Beer Garden with Live music on the Solei Stage Opens 12:00 PM

•Bud Zone Games Opens 12:00 PM

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

•Motocross Stunt Show 3 shows: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM

•Iron by the Beach Motorcycle Show Registration 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Voting 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•Randy Houser Concert Doors Open at 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018

• Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Vendors 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Worship Service Starts 10:00 AM

• Thunder Road Harley Davidson “Test Our Metal” Demo Day 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Kinsmen Club “Hog Pen” Beer Garden with Live music on the Solei Stage Opens 12:00 PM

• Motocross Stunt Show 2 shows: 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

• Bike Games Starts at 1:00 PM

HOGS FOR HOSPICE™

free events

SATURDAY & SUNDAY | SEACLIFF PARK

Saturday: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Our FMX riders will be jumping ramp to ramp doing thrilling and death-defying stunts, high in the air.

SUNDAY MORNING

Worship Service

SUNDAY 10:30 AM | SEACLIFF PARK

Come out for our non-denominational worship service at the new Seacliff Park Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the fresh air and casual surroundings. Everyone is welcome to attend.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — FREE EVENT

Bob’s bike Games

SUNDAY 1:00 PM | SEACLIFF PARK

Bob’s Bike Games continues to be a huge crowd pleaser. With a full slate of participants and hundreds of spectators eager to witness the fun. The door prize table will once again be loaded with great prizes and custom made trophies will be handed out to the winners.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — FREE EVENT OPEN TO

Test ride the 2018 lineup of motorcycles.