This September marks the 38th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Hundreds of thousands of people will remember this young Canadian’s audacious effort by uniting from coast to coast to coast for the Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 16th.
The Terry Fox Run in Kingsville is being held at Lakeside Park, starting at 10:00 a.m. and in Tilbury the Run is at Tilbury Arena from 12:003:00 p.m.
The longevity of the run and the cancer research legacy inspired by Terry’s run is a remarkable reflection of Canada’s respect for a man who gave us an indelible example of what it means to persevere. With over 10,000 fundraising events taking place nationwide, it is clear that Canadians have every intention to see Terry’s dream through to fruition.
“I know it can be a busy time of year, but there is no better feeling than to come together with family and friends, in your own community, for a great Canadian fall tradition that, quite simply, changes lives for the better,” says Terry Fox Foundation executive director Britt Andersen.
Since Terry ran his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Canadians have raised over $750-million for cancer research. This money is invested into projects with the greatest potential impact for patients. One such project is called Terry Fox PROFYLE, which focuses on hard to treat cancers for youth. This project, and others like it, uses the principles of precision medicine and big data in a collaborative Pan-Canadian approach in an effort to give kids with hard to treat cancers another chance.
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research: Your contribution will ensure that cancer research continues to make a difference. Sign up to fundraise at terryfox.org
Fiestas Patrias this weekend
A celebration of Mexican Independence Day
On Sunday, September 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Migrant Worker Community Program will be holding their annual Fiestas Patrias Independence Day celebration at the Roma Club of Leamington. This is a free, all ages event that is open to everyone in the community.
This event will feature live music from Orlando Valencia, Latin Element Dance Band and El Charrito de Mexico. There will also be raffle prizes, dancing, food (for purchase) and opportunities to meet members of the RCMP and OPP as well as Jangles the clown.
The Migrant Worker Community Program provides social, cultural and recreational events, as well as translation and liaison services to the agricultural migrant workers who live and work in the local communities. For more information please call the office of the Migrant Worker Community Program at 519-325-0876 or email Alexandria at alexandria. mwcp@gmail.com.
First Day of School
School for a lot of children started on September 4, but for the youngest students, there were varying staggered start days. Pictured here Brody Ryan joined his big brothers, Carter and Logan Ryan (Grade 2) as he started his first Day of Junior Kindergarten on Monday, September 10 at Mt. Carmel-Blythswood Public School. Thanks to all the parents who shared their children’s back to school photos with the Southpoint Sun-Journal. Check out all the submitted photos on our Facebook Page.
(More JK photos on Page A-9)
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Providing more comfort
By Pat Bailey
It was a room designed to make something unpleasant a little more bearable. The room at Erie Shores HealthCare was one used by patients receiving oncology services – procedures Liz DelCiancio knew all too well.
On Wednesday, September 5 the ribbon was cut marking the unveiling of the new recently renovated oncology room, one designed to provide a more calming, comfortable and convenient atmosphere for its patients.
It was an emotional day for Gino DelCiancio but one he knew would make his late wife proud.
“I’ve got goosebumps,” said Gino following the ribbon cutting, “I feel Liz’s presence here today.”
“This was my wife’s dream, goal and vision,” he added, “to keep people close to home while receiving care.”
While the opening comes too late for Liz, Gino said he knows how proud she would be – especially proud that her family has carried on her legacy, Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.
The foundation, begun by Liz after being diagnosed with breast cancer, has hosted nine annual fundraising teas, with proceeds slated to help make life a little easier for cancer patients. And Gino said the new oncology suite will do exactly that.
Boasting three new reclining chairs, designed specifically for sitting for long periods of time, and new flat screen televisions, as well as a colour scheme conducive to serenity and calmness, the revamp of the room, with a price tag of $32,000, was a project taken on by Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.
“Many patients that use this room are coming for cancer treatments,” said Registered Nurse Tracey Jacobs, “with some treatments taking up to eight hours to complete.”
She said the new recliners and televisions provide patients with their own private space, while offering a calm and quiet atmosphere.
“What an amazing tribute to Liz,” she added.
Gino echoed her sentiment.
He said his wife was a very giving person, one who volunteered her services throughout the community to help make it a better place for everyone.
He said the opening of the oncology suite was just one more way for Liz to help others suffering as she did. The fact that she was not on hand to witness her dream come to fruition was difficult, but Gino said it once again showed how selfless she was – always thinking about others.
The DelCiancio family has vowed to continue Liz’s legacy with daughter Sarah now serving as president of Miss Lizzy’s Foundation, with Gino and sons Chris and Corey volunteering their time as well. The foundation also relies on a loyal group of about 30 volunteers and four board members to carry out Liz’s wishes.
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Taking part in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 5 at Erie Shores HealthCare were (left to right) Miss Lizzy’s Foundation board member Rose Costa, hospital staffers Kristen Kennedy, Kari Meloche, Patti Drummond, Lena West, Garry Belanger, and Gino DelCiancio, husband of the late Liz DelCiancio. The ceremony marked the unveiling of a recently renovated oncology suite at Erie Shores HealthCare, courtesy of Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.
Festival of Hawks
All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migrations.
These watchers will call the Holiday Beach Conservation Area home as they take in a grand spectacle: tens of thousands of hawks and raptors flying overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south.
In recognition of the amazing sight, Essex Region Conservation, in partnership with the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO), will host the 2018 Festival of Hawks. The festival, which takes place over the weekends of Sept. 15-16 and Sept. 22-23, features a range of free educational activities and nature-themed programming.
HBMO experts will be onsite conducting hawk banding and adoptions. Event-goers will get up close and personal to a variety of raptors as experts measure, tag and then release these birds back into the wild.
Visitors will also be in awe at the live raptor display of Kingsport Environmental, a local organization that rescues and rehabilitates raptors and promotes falconry through education programs.
Free educational programs will complement the ongoing banding and live hawk display throughout both weekends. Local experts will be onsite to teach on a wide range of birding and nature-related topics.
“Holiday Beach Conservation Area has been identified as one of the 10 best sites in all of North America to experience the raptor migration,” notes Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications & Outreach. “Whether an expert birder or nature-loving family, there’s something for everyone at the annual Festival of Hawks.”
The Festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both weekends. Lunch will be available onsite.
All programs are free with the festival admission fee of $15 per vehicle. The final list of programs is available at essexregionconservation.ca/education-and-events/festival-of-hawks/
Not-for-profit differs from business for paved parking
By Mike Thibodeau
When it comes to paved parking lots, Leamington Council has differentiated between not-for-profit groups and businesses.
At the Monday, September 10 meeting, councillors agreed that a private school that operates out of a church can take up to four years to get its parking lot hard surfaced. But a restaurant business must hard-surface its lot if it wants to install portable washrooms needed to obtain a liquor licence.
The school, South Shore Christian School, operates out of the Calvary Baptist Church at 475 Bevel Line. It has been in operation seven years and the parking lot issue arose because they want to install two portable classrooms.
Sharon Arthurs Pepper, a school representative, assured Council that if surfacing is required the school “will be out of business.”
She added that the portables are only temporary and the school is in fact looking for other facilities, but that move could take any number of years.
The property is owned by the church and Pepper said it is not interested in paving its lot which could cost up to $80,000.
The facility is a school for five days a week and a church for two.
Council was told by staff the church was built about 30 years ago and the town records don’t show why the lot wasn’t paved when built.
A spokesperson for the restaurant, Kathleen Yetman, told Council that the gravel parking lot now in use is a more “natural setting”, drains better and reduces summertime heat for the patio where patrons eat.
The business, called Birdie’s Perch, at 625 Point Pelee Drive, only opens from April to mid-October.
The difficulty for councillors is they consider the two projects unique from each other.
Councillor John Jacobs said it was “catch -22” situation.
For Councillor Tim Wilkinson, the main factor is that the school is looking for new facilities elsewhere.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald said that providing an outright exemption for the school was a move Council would “come to regret at some time.”
Mayor John Paterson said the real issue with unpaved lots is the dust it generates, and that draws complaints from neighbors.
“It should be fair for everybody,” he added.
Another business owner, Paula Ouellette, applauded Council’s effort to see all the businesses have paved lots, saying she sees Point Pelee Drive as a “destination” for tourists.
RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Mark Ribble
School days for the grandkids
As if I didn’t feel old enough already, my two oldest grandchildren started school this week.
Bradley and Beckett were both excited to begin the daily trek to their respective schools and the ride on the bus. Their parents were excited and nervous at the same time.
It’s a big step and we’ve all been through it.
I remember my oldest son Chris on his first day of JK at Queen Elizabeth and the emotions that occasion brought as he got on that bus for the first time.
The kids themselves are likely oblivious to our feelings of them being old enough to jump on the school bus, but it brings back a lot of mixed memories for everyone.
My first day on the school bus was in September of 1967 when Mr. Jones pulled up in front of our house at Point Pelee. That was 51 years ago, believe it or not.
I boarded the bus with my brother Pat, who was in Grade 8 at the time.
My mom was nervous, but it was an exciting day for me.
I sat in the seat directly behind Mr. Jones, whom I had been waving at for the past school year, anxiously waiting for the day when I was big enough to ride.
I was six years old at that time, much older than my three-year-old grandchildren who are heading off to school this week for the first time.
I often wonder if they are just too young to be going to school, but kids are just much more mature these days than we were back then. They seem to be more knowledgeable than we ever were at that age.
We had no kindergarten at Gore Hill in those days, so Grade 1 was the start for me. Junior Kindergarten didn’t come along until years later.
We often say that they grow up too fast and this is a prime example of that.
A mere three years ago, they were little babies, each unable to really communicate with us. Now they’re going to learn to read and write at a much younger age than I did. They’ll also make lifelong friends, and depending on where life takes them, they may just meet their best friend this week. Exciting times for a grandparent for sure.
As we get older, we begin to realize that time truly does march on, with us or without us. My mother has been gone 17 years on September 25, and I can’t help but think how proud she would be of these little ones, and it also makes me sad that she never got to meet them.
I also think about friends who have passed on and missed out on the grandparent experience and I realize how lucky I am to have four little humans who share this name and will continue on long after I’m gone from this world.
That family legacy was formed so long ago on a farm on the Third Concession, which is now Deer Run Rd. My great-grandfather cleared the land and worked it before my grandfather took over a portion of it and raised his family. My dad was somewhere in the middle of 12 kids who were raised on that farm and went through the Great Depression, learning how to be frugal at a time when it was a necessity.
They worked on the farm, walked to Hillman School and attended Hillman Church on Sundays. Many of the men went off to war. Thankfully, they all returned.
All of that blood, sweat and tears from those days on the farm made a contribution to the character of each and every one of the Ribble grandkids, who have passed that same character on to their kids and grandkids in small bits and pieces.
When people who study genealogy look back in another hundred years, they will see the connections between the generations, but those handed down stories of ‘grampa’s childhood’ will fade away as the generations die off.
So as the little ones in our family take their first step toward independence, it’s nice to reminisce about those who went before them.
letters to the editor
Make business license bylaw an election issue
Editor;
After much protest Leamington Council has decided to have another look at the newly implemented business license/tax by-law and obtain more input from stakeholders. Council decided on this business license/tax based on limited input. The affected stakeholders are not only BIA and Chamber of Commerce members, but also the home-based businesses, the people who actually have to pay for this. In this further attempt to make things right, I urge Council to hear all the people that were sent a license application form.
A few business owners complaining about unfair competition want to stick it to the so called “fly by night” operators, as they were called in a poor choice of words. Fly by night has the ring of illegal. Call it moonlighting perhaps. People trying to do the honorable thing for the family and earn some extra dollars are the ones being affected. They should not be classified as a lesser group under the name “fly by night operators”. Examples abound: a hair dresser working from a basement; a bookkeeper working from home; a financial advisor or a handyman working from his garage; a basement print shop or an electrician working from a pickup truck; a carpenter, concrete worker, cake maker, software expert, and the list goes on. Does working according to a lower cost business model need to be punished? Equal enforceability is impossible. The current bylaw officers have difficulty enforcing simple downtown garbage bylaws, how can they possibly equally enforce bylaws where home and small business searches are required? This would start to look like a police state. Their suggestion: make them pay through licensing. In other words, make it less attractive to be entrepreneurial. That is a serious mistake. The town should not pick winners and losers, or trying to insure that businesses live up to a “certain quality” standard. Think of Steve Jobs (founder of Apple) starting in his garage.That is the entrepreneurial spirit we should nurture, not squeeze the life out of it.
The argument that the town would be able to make better economic development decisions can be challenged. This is the classic example of junk science! Free markets determine the need for services.
There are plenty of by-laws in place enforcing small operators to keep things reasonable. Examples include: percentage of residential floor space available for business use, zoning bylaws etc., building codes, Windsor Essex County Health Unit insures food safety. Most trades are provincially licensed and/or have selfgoverning bodies. Any serious issue not covered can be taken care of by tweaking an existing by-law.
A wide sweeping brush has been used in this bylaw seemingly for the benefit of a few. Anyone who earns a few extra dollars by providing a need is a potential license/tax candidate. In closing, thank heavens Council is re-evaluating this bylaw. The yearly $200+ fee/tax will not control any businesses that operate illegally. They will just continue to do so. Is the current situation so bad it warrants this invasive bylaw? What are the benefits for the general population of the town of Leamington? What are the negative consequences for the hundreds of hard working moonlighters In Leamington? It would be appropriate if each councillor would articulate why she/he is for or against this bylaw before the election. My advise to Council: repeal this bylaw, it was just a bad dream!
Marjolein
De Sterke, Leamington
Canadian Blood Services lab technician Rita Roufai (left) chats with donor Mary-Ann Raffoul during a blood drive at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex in honour of Alex Archer Wednesday, Sept. 5. Archer, son of Dr. Karen Archer DDS in Leamington, marks his 15th month milestone since receiving a bone marrow transplant at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. The drive was held in recognition of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The September 5 drive in Leamington set out with a goal of collecting 115 units, the equivalent of 56.12 litres.
Blood donor clinic for local patient another success
By Bryan Jessop
Another blood donation drive in honour of a local youth has exceeded its objective.
For the second time in as many years, the Canadian Blood Services dedicated its monthly donor clinic in Leamington to Alex Archer, son of Leamington dentistry practice owner and operator Dr. Karen Archer D.D.S. As per usual, the CBS clinic — hosted at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex gymnasium — was set up in hopes of collecting 115 units of blood for its monthly trip to Leamington. The clinic, held over a six-hour period Wednesday, Sept. 5, concluded with 121 units collected. At 488 ml per unit, the drive collected just shy of 60 litres of blood.
Last year, an identical event in Alex Archer’s honour was held in early August and also eclipsed the 115unit goal with 118 units.
“We’re really happy to see that kind of turnout,” explained Marisa Gatfield, Canadian Blood Services Windsor Blood Donor Clinic and Essex County Mobile Units territory manager. “It’s important for these clinics to be successful, so we’re very grateful to the people of Leamington for their support.”
For the final two hours of this year’s clinic honouring the local acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patient, Alex and his mother Karen were present to welcome and thank donors as they filed into the LKRC gymnasium. This year’s event was held about a month later compared to 2017 to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
September of 2018 also marks the 15-month anniversary of Alex receiving a bone marrow transplant at SickKids Hospital in June of last year. He was first diagnosed
with ALL — a form of blood cancer — at the age of three in 2008. Alex experienced a relapse in 2013 and again in 2017. Over the 10 years that have passed since he was diagnosed with ALL, Alex has undergone dozens of blood transfusions to maintain energy levels and avoid bleeding and infections. For approximately six months following the bone marrow transplant, Alex was unable to attend school or be exposed to crowds of people. He received home schooling during that time and upon returning to school in December of last year, had regained much of his energy level. The recovery process took about one year, after which point Alex was able to return to playing his favourite sports including travel hockey and baseball. For the summer of 2018, he was able to partake in camping and swimming activities as well as hanging out with friends.
Celebrate Legion Week
With 6 wins Richard Howe, Velma Hope and Brenda Ryall led the 17 players who shot Fun Darts on August 31 at Wheatley Legion. Tied with 4 wins were Patricia Suy, Becky Wolfe and Steve Clements – Larry Evoy and Sherry DeCaluwe. Gord Crook, Ralph Wolfe and Bonnie Evoy won 3 games followed by Ed Ryall, Mary Robinson and Nikole Clements with 2 wins. Tim Moore, Garry Hope and Julie Reid beat the skunk with one win. Ladies doubling out were Patricia 2, Sherry 2, Mary and Nikole.
Join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m.
WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324
Jan Watson
Mary Robinson and Kyle Hyatt won twice at the Meat Draws that were run by yours truly on September 1. Other winners were Charles Hyatt, Mary Jo Wright, Jan Watson, Sandy Simpson, Bill Hyatt, Kay Shaw and Sue Watson. Judy Pickle won the 50/50 draw.
Join us on Saturdays for the Meat Draws. Ticket sales start at 3 p.m. and draws run until 5 p.m.
Plan to join us next week to celebrate Legion Week from September 16 to 22. On Sunday, the Ladies Auxiliary will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For only $5 per adult (kids prices available) enjoy bacon or sausage, eggs, hashbrowns and toast OR bacon or sausage and pancakes. Juice, coffee and tea are included.
Also on Sunday, the Murray Reid Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Talbot Trail with a shotgun start at 12 noon. A Steak Barbecue will follow at the Legion. Golf and Steak is $45 and Steak only is $15.
On Tuesday and Wednesday local schools’ Grades 7/8 will visit veterans and members at the Legion for a guided tour, talk and question/answer period. This will be followed by a “gourmet” lunch for the students.
On Thursday a Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night will be held starting at 7 p.m. Wheatley Legion invites all local business and professional people, local politicians and residents. Please join us so that we can thank you for your support of the local Legion Branch.
On Friday a Poor Boys Lunch will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. featuring Chicken Stew, Wieners and Beans and more for a small donation. Also on Friday don’t forget Fun Mixed Darts at 7:30 p.m.
Then, to end a busy week, following the Meat Draws on Saturday, a Fish Fry will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For only $15 ($8 kids under 8) enjoy fresh Lake Erie perch, fries, coleslaw and more.
We look forward to seeing you, our community, next week.
Earlier this month, he returned to Gosfield North Public School as a Grade 8 student.
The next CBS donor clinic in Leamington will take place at the LKRC gymnasium Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Congratulations
Dr. Maxwell & Christen Abraham on your newborn baby boy
JOSAIAH ANTONIO ABRAHAM
on September 6, 2018, 7lbs 13oz at 6:37am.
From grandparents
Joe and Mae Abraham!
CARD OF THANKS CHRISTINE LIEBROCK
We want to thank all medical personnel and Erie Shores Hospice for the wonderful, loving care they gave Chris (Christine) and all who gave gifts and visited her there. Thank you to Walter Kelly Funeral Home staff, the minister, all who came to the visitation and funeral service, and for donations & tributes that were given in her memory. Thanks to Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the real good lunch.
Gale Liebrock & Family
CARD OF THANKS DONALD L. WHITTAL
Don’s family would like to thank family and friends during this sad time. Thank you for the flowers, donations, cards and words of encouragement you gave us. We would like to thank Erie Glen Manor for the care he was given there, the nurses and doctors at Leamington Hospital during his lengthy stay there and the staff at Sun Parlour Home for being so kind to him and giving him such great care.
The Whittal Family
CARD OF THANKS J. TERENCE (TERRY) MISENER
The family of the late J. Terence (Terry) Misener would like to express sincere thanks to our families and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown to us during the recent loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to the staff of Devonshire Residence (Riverside). Thanks also, to Sean McGivern and the staff at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre.
A very special thank you to Fr. Tom Ferrera of St. Michael’s Church along with altar servers Barb Quenneville, Susan Stone and Lea Jacobs, Sister Elaine Cole and the funeral choir for the beautiful Mass of Resurrection.
A special thank you to the CWL and Carmen’s Catering for a beautiful funeral luncheon.
Thank you again, Mary (Perrault) Misener, the Misener, Keller and Lamotte families.
IN MEMORIAM
In Memory Of Glenn
March 1, 1928 – October 14, 2002 and Paul liebrock
August 30,
“Just a farmer” and I smiled because I knew all the things that a farmer must do. They study the land, then watch the sky and figure when is the right time and why, To sow and to plant, to buy and to sell, Go to the market with cattle and well –You know all the books that farmers must keep To pay those taxes and be able to sleep. You know the fixing that farmers must do When machines like mad monsters blow a gasket or two. When God needed folks to care for his earth He chose “just a farmer” because he knew their true worth. Genesis 2:15 – And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and keep it.
Loved and Missed
Elaine (Mom) and Family
Fundraiser to honour local auto enthusiast
By Bryan Jessop
The friends and family of a young man who died in a tragic accident are honouring his memory in the most appropriate way possible.
The first-ever Froesey’s Show and Shine will take place
The Southwest Outdoors Club appreciates and thanks the many sponsors, donors and ticket sellers for our 15TH ANNUAL KIDS’ FISHING DERBY & 16TH ANNUAL BIG BOYZ FISHING DERBY
Adamson Guardian Pharmacy
Mark Authier
Barney’s Erieau Marina
Canadian Tire, Tilbury
Car Barn Restaurant
Chatham-Kent Fire Station 20, Wheatley
Ciliska Excavating
Comber Home Hardware
Countryside Canners
D & T Auto Parts
Decoy Haven
Economy Rental Centre
Bryon Fluker
H & H Wood Products Inc.
Holiday Harbour Resort
Holland Testers
Jerry’s Lawn & Garden
Leamington Agricultural Society
Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop
Lucky Wok
Mercer’s Service Centre
MJ’s Pizza
Municipality of Chatham Kent
Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), Southwestern Ontario
Sunday, Sept. 16 in recognition of Brandon Froese, a dedicated auto enthusiast who passed away in mid September of last year along with his girlfriend Miranda Brown after the car they were traveling in crashed along Mersea Road 5 in a single-vehicle collision. Froesey’s Show and Shine will welcome classic and custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and any other vehicles on wheels of all makes, models and years. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leamington Lebanese Club at 447 Highway 77.
Proceeds generated from the $10 per vehicle entry fee will be donated to Ronald McDonald House, along with money collected from the sale of tickets for a variety of raffle prizes.
Any amount that we can raise for such a good cause would be great.”
— Jeni Derrig
“Brandon loved kids and he didn’t have any of his own, so it was something that just made sense to us,” said Froese’s stepmother Jeni Derrig. “He was such a car fanatic, so combining something that he loved so much with a great cause seemed like a good way to honour him.”
The organization of the event is being led by Brandon’s brother Chris Derrig, who is being assisted by a team of friends and family members. Months ago, Chris approached his mother with the idea and soon thereafter began making arrangements to honour Brandon with an event based on his favourite pastime.
During the charitable car show, a table will be set up with baskets so visitors can deposit their purchased tickets in hopes of winning any of a variety of prizes that have been donated by local businesses. Sponsors for the event include the Leamington Lebanese Club, The Car Wash Doctor, Burgess Refreshments, The Hair Café, Windsor Area Modern Mopar, Lifestyles by the Firebox and 5252RPM. Coupons from the business where Froese worked — Great Canadian Oil Change — have also been donated as prizes.
The fundraiser will also feature food items for sale by Rob’s Fired Up BBQ, music provided by DJ renz and a burnout competition. T-shirts and stickers will be sold, with proceeds also being directed toward Ronald McDonald House. Jeni Derrig noted that with the event being a first of its kind for the organizing group, a fundraising target hasn’t been established.
“We’re not really sure what to expect, since we’ve never done this before,” Jeni explained. “Any amount that we can raise for such a good cause would be great. Fortunately, people have been very generous with donating raffle prizes.”
Pre-registration for Froesey’s Show and Shine is not necessary, as a team of volunteers will accept entries on the day of the event.
“Anyone can bring anything they want — we just hope there’s enough room,” said Jeni.
municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington
The 14 candidates vying for the five Councillor seats were given three questions to answer. Here are their responses. Election Day is Oct. 22.
Bill Dunn
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
A vibrant uptown is key to encouraging new businesses, tourism and economic growth for Leamington. Encourage incentives: helping new entrepreneurs promote and develop business, in turn helping businesses now based in our uptown. Example: “Win this space” by offering free rent for a year to new entrepreneurs. Continue the CIP Program helping to offset costs of improving business facades. Encourage fiscal management within the Municipality to keep taxes low for all. Ensure procedures are in place to streamline and navigate the processes of opening business with all pertinent departments and community partners notified at the same time to speed the process: help with licensing, permits, signage, and welcome/information package from our uptown BIA.
Signature events: artisan nights, concerts, festivals, night market, making our community inviting for locals and tourists.
Help for businesses in expansion and future growth, and continued work on infrastructure for our rapidly growing greenhouse industry and residential properties. New sewers are needed to the north and west, and we need to get ahead of the game before a crisis occurs. Work with greenhouse industry and related partners to create accommodations with larger bunkhouses, and create community spaces and events.
Work with agencies, municipalities and government to improve the environmental impact on our lakes to ensure our lakes are safe for use.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
I’ve served the community for 3 and a half years as a councillor and as a volunteer for many years in various organizations, and take the time to listen to people in our community. Along with my service on council, having worked in our uptown core in a family business for 12 years, I understand the financial burden, time and dedication needed to run a business, as well as the challenges entrepreneurs face.
I’m compassionate about the people in my community and passionate about seeing our community succeed and become a destination for tourists and safe for all.
I’m an average working guy, trustworthy, genuine and dependable. I’m diplomatic, non-judgemental and always willing to work towards positive solutions and relationships.
Lifelong customer service and volunteerism in my community have given me a deep passion and a willingness to go above and beyond to help people succeed. I’m here to listen and stand for the needs of our community and get things done.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
A vibrant, thriving, uptown core that caters to locals, business owners and tourists. We need to think outside of the box, embracing what makes Leamington different, unique and special. We need to work with businesses, organizations and community partners to showcase all that Leamington is. Inclusive, accessible events for all, including things like block parties, sidewalk sales, shop uptown themed events, cultural and the arts events, and night markets are important to the economy, tourism, new business growth and a healthy, safe environment for residents and tourists alike.
Inviting and attractive, clean business fronts, a bustling uptown that showcases the rich culture of Leamington ensures tourists continue to visit, retirees and out-of-towners choose Leamington to relocate, new businesses open and succeed, and families enjoy shopping, living and playing in Leamington for many years to come.
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
• Initiate an agri-business development park to bring together like minded businesses; promoting tech services that traditionally have higher paying jobs.
• Continue to improve and promote Leamington to young professionals and young families. Appealing to the higher levels of government to move forward with the widening of Hwy 3 to four lanes, as a priority! Many residents commute to and from Leamington daily. There are many benefits to being a strong ‘bedroom community’.
• Regional transit; many residents of various demographics can benefit from access to affordable and reliable regional transit.
What sets you apart from your competitors? What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
Mark Simpson is an ideal choice for a member of Leamington’s Town Council. Not only does he have strong ties to the community, he has extensive experience representing the voice of the people in his former role as a Union Representative. Mark knows the importance of listening and being a strong advocate for issues that affect his community. Mark is proud of his community and looks forward to contributing to its future development. He is a strong voice of the people. What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
Cultivating an agri-business development park will help foster positive growth in tech services. By bringing together like minded businesses and retaining local talent, and attracting new talent there are many positive outcomes for Leamington and its residents.
Derek Friesen
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
My top three priorities are: bringing fresh ideas to continue moving our community forward, supporting our local business community, and being a strong advocate for residents. The Municipality’s current emphasis on marketing has put us on the right path, but I have additional ideas that will continue to build the Leamington Brand. Next, small business is a big deal, and our local business community needs to know that municipal leaders understand that. Most importantly, residents need to feel that they’re being heard. Too often I’ve seen residents address Council and deliver this frustrated refrain; “It doesn’t matter what I say, because you’ve already made up your minds anyway.” It shouldn’t be that way. Municipal Council is the level of government that is closest to us and residents deserve people who will listen. I will listen and advocate for the issues that are important to residents. This part of my platform also extends to building a stronger relationship with the Caldwell First Nation. These are the reasons why my slogan is: Committed To Community.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
At age 28, my youth is what sets me apart from my competitors. I have the energy, ambition and drive to not only do this job, but to continue being an active presence in our community. I also have experience that would set me apart from other first-time councillors. As vice-chair of the Committee of Adjustment and a member of the Leamington Police Services Board, I already have positions of responsibility within the Municipality. Both have been great learning experiences. The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for approving or denying minor bylaw variances and lot severances. I’ve also really had my eyes opened by being on the Police Services Board and was excited to be able to take a ride-along so I could see what our officers face on a daily basis. To compliment my experience from the Committee of Adjustment, I have also taken an online course in Urbanism from the University of Toronto. I look forward to taking what I’ve learned and putting it to work as a councillor.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
What Leamington needs is a plan to make sewer construction fiscally feasible for property owners. We’ve already heard this from Pt. Pelee Drive and Danforth Avenue, where the benefiting property owners have said that their share of the cost is more than they can afford. We also know that we will continue hearing this, as we’re looking at not just years, but decades, of these projects still to come. Most people don’t have tens of thousands of dollars just laying around to pay these bills. Those sitting on Council have a duty to bring ideas to the table, and that’s what I will do.
Leamington also needs a greater focus on arts and culture. Municipalities with a thriving arts community are attractive to entrepreneurs and innovators because they show a broadness of thinking that allows people to take risks. For that reason, the arts aren’t just a nice thing to have, they help drive economic development. We are starting to see this shift towards arts and culture being a priority, but there needs to be someone like myself, who is involved with the Leamington Arts Centre and The Bank Theatre, to help provide direction.
Donald Haggith
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
Some priorities of mine would possibly be to help council clean up the downtown area and attract new business to the area. So as business grows, the lower paid people could be able to service. I’d look at all the areas of the Municipality of Leamington to see that all residents are looked after and to see what can be done to help put into place some good entertainment suitable for our children in a safe environment.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
Something that may set me apart from my competitors is I’ve lived here my whole life (60 years plus). Skills I have is the ability to be very open minded to change and the input of others to make more informative decisions. This task of being councillor is not about me only, but about all of us and our needs. I need all the people around me to vote for me and give me the support throughout my term in office if elected in.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present? What does Leamington need?
I would like to see more support of our youth and seniors, and programs to meet their needs so anyone here or people moving to our community feels more of a part of it.
Mark Simpson
municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington
The 14 candidates vying for the five Councillor seats were given three questions to answer. Here are there responses. Election Day is Oct. 22.
John Hammond
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
I believe that for our Municipality to be progressive and move forward, it’s important for residents to know that as a Council we take into consideration their concerns and needs. One of the area’s biggest concerns is the rising costs for homeowners and businesses regarding sewer separation. I have received numerous phone calls, frequently from residents currently affected by the sewer separation costs, some of whom are concerned they will lose their homes. With the cost of this infrastructure work projected to go even higher and with only approximately 50% of the project completed, we, as Council, need to look for a means for further funding and soon!
Another area of concern is affordable housing. With the elimination of development charges, we have been able to attract a number of builders and developers to return to Leamington and to date have projected or built more than 300 homes and 5 new subdivisions in our town. However, this is not enough. Residents are being forced to move elsewhere due to the fact that there is no affordable housing. Whether this can be accomplished through zoning changes or other incentives, this is a challenge Council must face.
One of the most often asked questions is what can be done to bring back Leamington’s uptown to its former glory. This is a difficult challenge; however, it is one that needs to be addressed.
Some of the suggestions moving forward that may help attract more residents and tourists to our uptown core include completion of The Bank Theatre, which will become a focal point attracting new tourists, as well as new businesses.
The renovation and expansion of our library to include greater access to the internet and more available parking will also add to a vibrant uptown and the ability to attract new business. The Leamington Arts Centre is also a third point of interest, already attracting more than 6,000 visitors yearly.
Finally, the continuation of the uptown revitalization plan, including a stronger relationship with the Leamington BIA, can lead to potentially more events such as sidewalk sales and night markets, also allowing the opportunity of attracting new business and visitors.
Above all, I believe we need a stronger police presence in our uptown core so that residents and visitors alike feel comfortable and welcome in our town and can enjoy all of the shopping, dining and entertainment experiences Leamington has to offer.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
I have been fortunate to work with a great group of Councillors over the past 4 years. I believe collectively we have accomplished a lot of our goals, moving the Municipality forward, and I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of our future growth.
I believe that I have the ability to see what needs to be done and the desire to make it happen. In my years with the Leamington Fire Department, I have been in areas of our Municipality that allow me a better understanding of topics and difficulties that are dealt with by our Administration and Council on a daily basis (East Beach flooding for example).
I currently sit on eight committees, which gives me a wide vision of what makes our Municipality run and I am fortunate to have the necessary time for research, preparation and attendance at these meetings.
I have tried to serve the residents of our Municipality well in the past four years by returning phone calls and answering questions I have been asked. Every decision I have made has been in the best interest of our entire Municipality.
I believe strongly in three principles: transparency, honesty and credibility.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
I believe first we need to join the parking lots between Canadian Tire and Walmart to help prevent the unnecessary passage from one lot to another via Erie Street South, which is already too busy and congested.
A new school/training centre is needed within our Municipality, affiliated with an accredited school, offering classes in areas such as operation and maintenance of greenhouses, nursing, auto mechanics, plumbing, electrical, construction and more. With the recent news that Highway #3 will not be widened for at least two years, an accredited school will reduce the number of trips to Windsor for our students.
Establish and build a centre for the treatment of cancer. We live in an area with an inordinate number of people suffering from cancer-related illness. We need the ability to provide both radiation and chemotherapy treatments to those residents who are in the most need and forced to travel to Windsor or London for health care. This treatment centre will lessen the burden on residents for out of pocket expenses such as accommodation, travel and food costs during a time when they need to focus on wellness not extra costs. Each one of these three ideas are within our reach and doable, and conversations need to continue moving forward.
Trevor Jones
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
I spent years years engaging with and learning from residents and guests of the Municipality of Leamington. As a professional law enforcement officer, I served in some of Ontario’s largest urban centres and in our most isolated areas. Through this experience, I have developed priorities to help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future. First, I would strengthen community-based partnerships to develop sustainable solutions to enhance public safety in the core and throughout the community. Specifically, I support proven, grassroots programs like neighbourhood watch and citizen-led, community policing committees while investing in affordable technologies like high resolution cameras and enhanced lighting in high pedestrian traffic areas.
Secondly, I support a link for safe, affordable travel between the downtown, Seacliff Park, the Marina and Point Pelee National Park. These points of interest, if linked intelligently, will transform Leamington into a formidable travel destination. Finally, I will create a viable partnership between our greenhouse industry and our local boards of education to establish a Specialist High Skills Major in Agriculture in our schools to generate interest, train and retain a talented workforce. This will generate opportunities to maintain a talented workforce while attracting high paying jobs.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
As a lifelong learner with over 20 years of proven experience in public service, I have continually sought out unique opportunities to broaden my perspective and learn from others. As an executive program graduate from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, I gained insights into applying strategy, effective communication and business agility in both private and public sector environments. I complimented business acuity training with mindfulness and resiliency training from the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute developed at Google. These opportunities strengthened my ability to listen, understand people and to effectively collaborate to find real solutions to problems. As a credible leader and frontline emergency services worker, I have extensive experience in the peaceful resolution of a wide range of issues, from the seemingly trivial to those that are life-threatening. My deep empathy and sense of duty to care for people allows me to place the needs of others over my own. As a Leamington Councillor, I will continue to represent our residents with the highest level of integrity and ensure all concerns are addressed in a timely, transparent manner. Moreover, I will ensure taxpayer resources are used wisely and responsibly for the benefit of the community.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present? What does Leamington need?
Leamington needs intelligent, efficient and affordable links from the downtown core to the periphery. Leamington is missing an opportunity to connect our national treasure, Point Pelee National Park - our area’s most significant tourist destination - with our three other tourist points of interest: the Municipal Marina, Seacliff Park and the downtown. As a Leamington Councillor, I will work to extend the network of safe bicycle and pedestrian lanes, affordable, dependable public transit, and common sense policy to support private transportation companies to more effectively connect and serve our entire Municipality. The effective and safe movement of people between these points of interest can serve as an important economic driver to attract increased interest and development in our downtown while showcasing the natural beauty and rich culture of our people and our community. As a Leamington Councillor, I will leverage my experience in public safety to ensure all residents and guests feel safe in their homes, businesses and all public areas. Finally, I will serve all of Leamington by prioritizing collaboration and connectivity through common sense designs developed by our community for our community.
Back to School
Outstanding Teachers In Our Community CONTEST
In honour of World Teachers’ Day on Friday, October 5th, the Southpoint Sun-Journal wants to recognize some of the outstanding teachers in our community.
How it works:
St udents age 18 and younger are invited to submit an entry of 100 words or less to tell us about a teacher (past or present) that has had a positive impact on their life, their school and/or their community.
One winning entry will be chosen and additional entries will receive honourable mention.
The teacher featured in the winning entry will win a gift certificate from Ray’s Ribhouse and the student who submitted the winning entry will also receive a gift certificate from Ray’s Ribhouse.
Entries can be emailed to sun@southpointsun.ca or dropped off at 194 Talbot Street East, Unit 5, Leamington. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26th and the winning entry will appear in the October 3rd issue of the Southpoint Sun-Journal.
Evan Wright, JK, Wheatley Area Public School.
Tegan Grubb, JK, Wheatley Area Public School
Dominic Wehby, SK, Mount CarmelBlytheswood P.S. Mila and Ella Epplett, JK, Wheatley Area Public School
Emma Robinson, JK, St. Louis School
A Toast to Change
SECC honouring change makers
This Friday is South Essex Community Council (SECC) new gala event, “A Toast to Change”.
On September 14, at Mastronardi Estate Winery, SECC will celebrate the change makers in the community starting at 6 p.m. with dinner, live music and an awards presentation.
What is a change maker? Some might describe a change maker as an innovator, an activist or a visionary. Change makers are driven by values and a mission; they seek to make meaningful change for a purpose and work with others to get things done.
“SECC is in the business of making change and we see change makers in our work every day,” said Carolyn Warkentin, SECC executive director. “We want a strong, healthy and vibrant community and the work we do every day is a step towards achieving our vision — inspiring people to be change makers in their lives and in their communities.”
A Toast to Change will not only celebrate the work that SECC does, but also the work that its volunteers and others in the community do to create positive change.
There are three categories: Clients, Volunteers, and Community Members. A Toast to Change replaces the very successful Diamonds and Denim Gala. Attendees can expect the same relaxed atmosphere and a fun evening with this new event. Tickets are available now. Ticket information is available on the SECC website at www.secc.on.ca or call 519-326-8629.
When the Plowing Match started in 1913, plowing was the main attration. Today, the International Plowing Match hosts acres of vendors and exhibits in the “tented city”. The 2018 Intarnational Plowing Match runs September 1822 in Pain Court.
(Sun-Journal Photo)
Excitement grows for International Plowing Match 2018 More than 80,000 guests expected
With the 101st International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) less than one week away, the pieces are coming together for another wonderfully successful celebration of agriculture and rural living.
“Excitement is building for this year’s match, which is shaping up to be a great event for all,” said David Murray, president of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association, which partnered with a local committee in Chatham-Kent to organize IPM 2018. “The community in ChathamKent and beyond has gotten behind IPM 2018. It’s sure to be a memorable event. We invite you to join us and ‘Be A Part Of History’, as the slogan goes.”
The IPM is no regular plowing match. It has made history for a century and attracts people from through-
out Ontario and adjoining American states. But not everyone knows that or understands all the 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Chatham-Kent will offer.
On September 5, IPM 2018 organizers and supporters, including community leaders from all levels of government, reached out to news media across Ontario and beyond to help get the good word out. From September 18 to 22, IPM 2018 will attract more than 80,000 visitors to the site in the Village of Pain Court, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The IPM is a five-day agricultural celebration that will showcase important agriculture, business and tourism activities. It will feature plowing competitions, a wide range of performers, displays, demonstrations, education and
much more.
Popular attractions will include rodeo, Team Farmall Dancing Tractors, the Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team and a line-up of music acts such as Canadian Celtic rock favourites Mudmen.
Special events include an Auctioneers Challenge (September 21), the Celebration of Excellence Gala (September 21) to present plowing awards and crown the 2018-19 Ontario Queen of the Furrow, and the BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards (September 22) celebrating accomplishments of eleven rural families.
An exciting new element has been added this year, thanks to a Celebrate Ontario grant. Organizers are looking to set several Guinness World Records, including Largest Egg and Spoon Race and Most People Bobbing for
Apples at One Time.
All the information, schedules and a site map are in the Official IPM 2018 Show Guide and now available on the IPM 2018 website at www.plowingmatch. org/ipm2018. For ongoing news, updates and photos of events as they occur, visit the website and www.facebook. com/IPM2018
IPM 2018 co-chair Darrin Canniff concluded, “More than a thousand volunteers − both rural and urban – and local and provincial sponsors and exhibitors have taken up the challenge of IPM 2018. We believe in working together. We believe in our communities, and we believe in the prosperity and family life that springs from this land. IPM 2018 is a grand celebration of our common purpose.”
Kingsville looks to develop tourism strategy
Santos hosts Mayor’s Roundtable
on Tourism
By Pat Bailey
It was the third of its kind but one that could be key as Kingsville looks to develop a tourism strategy for its future.
About 100 residents showed up to voice their opinions on ways to enhance tourism locally at the Kingsville Mayor’s Roundtable on Tourism Thursday night at the arena.
In fact, the group was invested and vocal, offering many recommendations and criticisms on past lapses, as well as the direction they perceive the town should take to ensure a prosperous future for Kingsville.
The evening included a presentation by members of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI).
TWEPI’s Chief Executive Officer Gordon Orr, vice-president of tourism programs and development Lynette Bain, director of marketing Kris Racine, and director of communications Jason Toner kicked off the evening by presenting their mission which includes the four pillars of marketing and communication, product and program development, visitor services, and event attraction.
The group presented its marketing videos of both TWEPI and Kingsville, introducing the guests to its latest campaign, ‘Where Can W.E. Take You?’
Following the presentation by TWEPI, Kingsville residents were put to work brainstorming under the direction of Kingsville Chief Administrative Officer Peggy Van Mierlo-West.
The evening included a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis by the residents, as well as a chance to share their vision on where Kingsville should be headed when it comes to marketing the community and its many places of interest, restaurants and other amenities.
“The collaborative effort will help add focus to our community’s long-term and strategic goals supporting tourism and Kingsville’s visitor experience,” said Mayor Nelson Santos. Some guests criticized the town for a lack of focus on its waterfront and recreational activities associated with waterfront living.
Retired tour bus operator Craig Wright said the town should look at the success of waterfront towns such as Port Stanley. He said the town needs to look to some past successes of the town when it comes to its future.
Wright said Surfside 3, held at the pavilion in the ’60s and ’70s, made Kingsville a ‘happening’ place. He suggested mementos from that era should be collected and a small museum set up to house that collection.
Katherine Gunning said she felt a lack of accommodations is evident in the community. She said visitors to the Kingsville Folk Music Festival were forced to find accommodations elsewhere.
Kevin Black said visitors staying 10 minutes away in Leamington “is not a bad thing”. He said
guests are unaware of the Arner Townline and Albuna Townline boundaries, instead focusing on the short ride back to Kingsville.
But Black said the key is to give them a reason to come back to Kingsville.
Others suggested finding ways to attract young families to the community.
One guest said the process of hosting events needs to be more collaborative, co-ordinated and supportive to help enhance the Kingsville ‘experience’ .
Gunning, a huge proponent of the Kingsville Historical Park, said she believes the museum needs help in its marketing. She said it is a relatively hidden gem and that few are actually aware it exists.
It was also recommended that Kingsville hire a person specifically dedicated to the marketing of the town.
“Marketing is so critical,” said one unidentified speaker, “but if it’s done properly it should pay for itself.”
Van Mierlo-West said all suggestions will go back in a draft to council. She also said due to the success of the evening, another similar session is warranted in the near future to help complete the process.
Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos discusses some ideas on improving tourism in Kingsville at his Mayor’s Round Table on Tourism Thursday evening, September 6 at Kingsville Arena.
(Sun-Journal Photo)
business news
New phone/web provider in Wheatley
By Bryan Jessop Rural residents of the Kingsville-Leamington,
Chatham-Kent region
who’ve experienced slow Internet service in the past can now leave their urban friends and family ‘Lime’ green with envy.
A local Internet and home phone provider that started off in the southwest corner of Essex County has recently expanded into the southwest corner of ChathamKent. The newest Lime Telenet branch has opened at 31 Talbot St. East in Wheatley — formerly occupied by a water cooler bottle refill business — across the street and just east of the post office. The company launched three years ago in Amherstburg and as president and part owner Ryan Culver explained, is intentionally taking on a slow and steady growth rate to ensure that its resources aren’t spread too thin to meet the demands of its customer base.
“We’ve set out to become the opposite of the other,
larger companies,” explained Culver. “We can serve cities too, but we’re looking to provide a service to rural areas. We’re a small-town operation and we’re more than happy to be that way.”
The new Wheatley branch
“I’m proud to be part of a company that’s locally owned and operated.”
— Tom Marshall
of Lime Telenet officially opened for business Monday, July 30. Wheatley resident Tom Marshall is taking on the leadership role of the new store as general manager — a position he was eager to accept when Culver presented him with the opportunity.
“I’ve always wanted to be in an entrepreneur role, so I took the lead,” said Marshall, who previously worked in a professional supply chain background. “I’m proud to
be part of a company that’s locally owned and operated. We employ local technicians and when you call us, you’ll be talking to somebody local instead of at a far-away call centre.”
Presently, the Wheatley Lime Telenet location is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Marshall noted that the hours of operation will expand to include Tuesdays and Thursdays once the branch’s services expand throughout Kingsville, Leamington and across Chatham-Kent. The company’s intention is to expand the Wheatley location’s services as of November 1, a change that will include hiring more staff as well as increasing hours of operation. A grand opening at the Wheatley office will take place Friday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., serving as an open house for members of the public while offering a barbecue lunch and special deals of 10 per cent off of services.
The company offers cutting-edge services to both commercial and residential
clients including secluded and underserviced rural areas. Services also include cabling, security systems and specialization in Hosted PBX and IT services. Lime Telenet is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) working with its own Air Fiber Network that is also looking to expand into Alberta. There is also interest in setting up a branch in
the Ajax area east of Toronto. Culver noted that Marshall’s duties could soon expand to include the management of services in the London area.
“Wherever we’re located, our purpose is to provide high quality products and even more importantly, high quality service,” noted director of sales Adam Morrison, who has worked with Culver
in previous jobs. “We work well together because we’re friends and we enjoy what we’re doing. None of us dread having to come in to work the next day.”
For more information on Lime Telenet, visit the website www.limetelenet.com or contact Marshall at 226722-5640.
New Wheatley gift shop officially opens
By Bryan Jessop
Anyone still wondering who has opened shop at the southeast corner of the main intersection in Wheatley need wonder no longer.
Briar Patch Studio officially made its arrival known at 2 Talbot St. East August 29 by erecting its storefront sign and celebrating the occasion with free cake to visitors three days later. The business, co-owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Tracey and Chantel Declerk, offers a wide assortment of local and handmade crafts, decorations, gifts, preserves and countless other new items.
The decision to open a gift shop was inspired by the hobbies of the two owners. With Chantel as an artist and Tracey as a photographer, the proprietors decided to transform their creative talents into a business. Briar Patch Studio welcomed customers with a soft opening in mid December for the Christmas holiday season and has since attracted a steady stream of customers both living in the Leamington-Wheatley region and visitors from across the province arriving in the area as campers.
Like its clientele, Briar Patch Studio’s inventory hails from communities scattered across Ontario. Fraktals Chocolate arrives from makers in Aurora, Buck Naked soaps make the journey from Cambridge, Murals In Metal signs are sold by creators in Lucan while other items — including Wildly Delicious foods — are also locally made. Tracey and Chantel also design and create some of the inventory themselves, including Great lakes cutting boards, custom signs and wooden camper birdhouses.
One of the custom birdhouses was recently donated to Hogs
For Hospice and many are sold at The Dandelion — a similar gift shop in Lions Head near Tobermory that also inspired the Declerks to open their own store in Wheatley.
“We try to figure out what people want and need and then bring in a variety of things.”
— Tracey Declerk
Local artists also help stock Briar Patch shelves with consignment products including garden stakes, clothing, baby gifts, pottery, knitware, wood burnings, and jewelry. The sale of knitware and bracelets help fund Queen Elizabeth Public School’s art program while the business occasionally hosts lemonade sales and other fundraisers in support of Amherstburg-based Wings Rehab Centre for injured wildlife.
“It’s been good, now that people know we’re here,” said Tracey of the public’s response to the store. “We have new stuff coming in every week. We try to figure out what people want and need and then bring in a variety of things.”
Items found in the store are often arranged according to the current season and upcoming holidays. Assisting with the dayto-day operations of the business are Tracey’s husband Jeff and nephew Jim Dobson, who owned the store — Dobson’s Woodworking — that was formerly at the same location.
The store’s name, Tracey explained, derived from its wide assortment of products — comparable to the variety of plants that form one thicket.
Tracey Declerk (left) and her daughter Chantel Declerk reveal a small portion of the inventory at their store The Briar Patch at 2 Talbot St. East in Wheatley Wednesday, Sept. 5. The store officially opened during the Christmas season last year and put up its storefront sign in late August.
From left to right, Lime Telenet president and part owner Ryan Culver, Wheatley Lime Telenet general manager Tom Marshall and Lime Telenet director of sales Adam Morrison reveal the newest branch of the company at 31 Talbot St. East in Wheatley. Marshall, a Wheatley resident, will host a grand opening at the site Friday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington
The 14 candidates vying for the five Councillor seats were given three questions to answer. Here are their responses. Election Day is Oct. 22.
John Jacobs
List your three top priorities to help Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
A. To see the completion of the North Sewer Trunk Line. This would allow expansion of commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential development, which will attract new business as well as the retention of current businesses. The need to keep and expand our commercial, agriculture, residential and industrial tax base is of primary concern; this will require more infrastructure funding by accessing funds through the Federal and Provincial governments. Increasing the tax base with new businesses helps minimize tax demand on existing properties.
B. Continued effort and revitalization of the downtown core through the CIP program and other initiatives. Small businesses are the backbone of the Ontario economy and Municipal governments must work with those entrepreneurs to build on their successes.
C. Continuing the promotion of Leamington as a “Tourist Destination” involving local businesses, community groups and our multi-cultural population. The lifestyle enrichments that have taken place over the past term of this council has offered to the citizens of the municipality, along with visitors and guests, a beautiful place to live, work and play. The results of this have brought economic rewards and recognition to our town and businesses.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
My current council experience provides me with the knowledge of the current and future issues facing our municipality and the ability to resolve those issues. I recognize the responsibility of local government to ensure that taxpayers receive the services they require in the most cost-effective manner, realizing that the Municipality is a big business and needs to be operated as one.
The skills I have brought to the role as councillor are my business background and the dedication to make sound, responsible decisions, even those that are difficult and controversial. I have present and past experience and knowledge in working within the municipal, provincial and federal environments.
My ability to think outside of the box, example, the removal of development charges and new security provisions for builders and developers (which I spearheaded and worked on for a considerable period) has encouraged residential, industrial and commercial development thus broadening our tax base.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present? What does Leamington need?
I would like to see the promotion and expansion of our industrial park operations in order to provide skilled jobs to help increase our tax base. The completion of the sewers will help with this and bring around the expansion of such types of businesses and jobs. These skilled jobs will be one of the things that will help keep our young people and their families here and for them to continue to call Leamington “HOME”
I think that having continuity of leadership would be of a great asset for the Municipality. Partnerships and trusts have been formed in the upper levels of government and Leamington has been the recipient of funding that may not have been available without these relationships. Ontario doesn’t stop in London. The next four years will be a period for council to enhance and build on the future of Leamington, like the expansion of our beautiful waterfront. This will take experience, dedication and municipal knowledge, which I can bring to the table.
Heather Latam
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
1. Downtown Leamington – Our uptown sidewalks are uneven and can be dangerous, we have businesses that are only open a couple of times a year and store fronts that are crumbling. This will take time, but it must happen. We have strength in our diversity as a community. It is time to take decisive action to recognize this and embrace all each of us has to offer. Together with community groups, organizations and businesses, we can strengthen our relationships and bonds to create a stronger, more vibrant Leamington.
2. Agriculture – We have seen rapid, continuing growth in our agricultural sector in recent years. We need to ensure that we can properly accommodate this growth. We need to work together as a municipality and bring all stakeholders together - business, labour, social agencies – to ensure we are prepared. Some of these needs are housing both for permanent residents and migrant workers, sewer systems and environmental impact.
3. Tourism – Over recent years our waterfront has gone through a wonderful transformation. I want to build on this. Point Pelee attracts visitors in the thousands. In 2016/2017 we welcomed 330,000 and in 2017/2018 there were over 500,000 (statista.com) visitors. However, with no bike lanes or affordable transportation to town, these people aren’t Heather Latam
Tim Wilkinson
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
There’s no shortage of projects to tackle that are vital to Leamington’s healthy future. We need to continue building on our current projects while holding the line on taxes. Some of my priorities are:
1. Continued waterfront development that supports our tourism industry while providing entertainment options for families of Leamington. Building a continuous and walkable park, beach and promenade from Seacliff Park to the Marina will really put us on the map of waterfront communities in Ontario. The plan is 2 part – it includes a healthy uptown to complement our waterfront. That will require the implementation of our Uptown Revitalization Plan which is being presented to Council soon.
2. Sewer services to the north are required to continue the success of our number 1 industry in Leamington. Bringing the sewers north of town opens up a lot of economic and employment opportunities in manufacturing and agriculture. Leamington (north) is going to continue to boom with the introduction of sewers
3. Crime and law enforcement accountability. Unfortunately we suffer the effects many other communities across Canada deal with. Addiction and mental health issues can lead to crimes that alarm communities like ours.
Our Council has to make the OPP aware that we expect a noticeable improvement when it comes to lowering crime stemming from drug activity.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
I think what makes me unique vs. others running for council is my background. Having served an effective first term, coupled together with watching my Dad for many years, gives me an edge the others don’t have. I watched him closely as he dealt with major issues like boil water alerts, amalgamation, flooding, police and fire…he listened to both sides of an issue and led staff to find solutions that improve the quality of life for residents. With each Council decision I make, I try to do the same…I’ve made some mistakes and have a few regrets but I tell myself “don’t make that same mistake again.”
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
Lots come to mind, one that is close to my heart would be an enhanced commitment to Arts and Culture (performance, visual, literary, etc.). I’m serious when I say our town will prosper and flourish through our commitment to arts and culture. I like the partnerships we’ve created with The Bank Theatre, Leamington Arts Centre and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. I’d like to have deeper discussions with the new Council about transforming our recreation department (in concert with tourism) to reflect more emphasis in this direction. Our facility (amphitheatre) is there being enjoyed by locals and visitors from Southwestern Ontario and mid-west USA. So many different styles of events could be enjoyed through this venue
Another exciting option Leamington needs to explore is partnerships with colleges and universities in Windsor and Southwestern Ontario. Leamington economic development department should market itself more to schools. The University of Guelph has a campus in Ridgetown for their Agriculture program…it’s my opinion Leamington would be a better suited host town than Ridgetown. The obvious program to offer would be Agriculture related, but we have a hospital as well and we should explore healthcare programs utilizing our local hospital.
spending their money in Leamington.
As a young person working at the Leamington Marina we had partnerships with our communities’ business owners, bus and taxi owners and fruit stand owners to ensure that our tourists felt welcome and spent money, which spurs economic growth and makes Leamington an attractive destination.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
The people of Leamington need to drive the decisions we make on council. I am passionate about our town and believe there are a lot of disenfranchised people who haven’t felt heard. I am ready to listen. My agenda is your agenda. I will not just be a ‘seat filler’ on town council. I believe we need to be transparent; Leamington deserves to know what has been accomplished. My communication, leadership and decision-making skills set me apart. So many people have already reached out to @VoteHeatherLatam to talk to me about our town.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
I am passionate about an inclusive and barrier free community. Through a collaborative approach we need to assess the poverty, mental health and drug issues in Leamington. I will work with agencies and law enforcement to improve safety. It is time to look at the reasons for these issues. We must move quickly to not only address the problems, but to find preventative solutions as well. I believe our community must provide all families with affordable housing and will work within the municipality’s constraints to do our share to make this happen.
John Jacobs
Tim Wilkinson
municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington
The 14 candidates vying for the five Councillor seats were given three questions to answer. Here are their responses. Election Day is Oct. 22.
Brian Scott
What sets you apart from your competitors?
Knowledge and experience. Knowledge earned by graduating from college in Business, Human Resources, and Bookkeeping. Experience earned by being a husband, father and grandfather. Experience working for over 40 years and running my own business for 30 years. Experience gained by retraining myself when marketing conditions forced me to while enduring 2 back operations. Most importantly, the knowledge I have gained by listening to business merchants, restaurant owners and the citizens of Leamington.
Meticulous and extremely well-organized, especially with money matters. This, along with my accounting knowledge, will help make me an ideal candidate to work on municipal budgets.
I work full time and own a photography business, but I am prepared to dedicate the necessary time needed to serve my community, even if it means reducing my workload.
I am sensitive and empathetic to the needs of everyone around me, making me an effective listener.
Although new to politics, I feel that a fresh face may just be what the town needs and I have been doing extensive research regarding community issues preparing me for my role on town council.
Stubborn tenacity. I work in a state of constant continuous improvement and I don’t give up, ever.
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
To increase tourism by dramatically increasing the quality and quantity of festivals and events held in Leamington. Buskers, Ribfests, Uncommon Festivals, are examples of events being held in other communities that could fit well here. I would also bring back the Tomato Festival and introduce new festivals such as a Monarch Butterfly Festival. This would help re-vitalize the downtown as well as bring tourism dollars to the Lakefront and to the merchants along Point Pelee drive.
Re-vitalize the downtown core and not just cosmetically. Before you begin to beautify our downtown streets, you must start with the basics. An increase in local law enforcement is needed by either bringing back our own Police or by hiring additional OPP Officers to make our streets safe from violence and drugs. Then you must hold festivals and events as mentioned above. Open air markets, murals painted on building walls are also a good idea along with financial incentives given to merchants who are willing to stay downtown long term that are serious and can offer quality food, services, or products to our community. These financial incentives must also be available to existing merchants wishing to upgrade their storefronts, and to all areas of Leamington, not just downtown.
Widening Highway 3 to 4 lanes. We must seek Provincial and Federal support and funding to get this done before any more lives are lost. In addition to the safety factors, there are economic reasons. Not only would our Greenhouse Industry benefit from them, but if we are to increase the number of festivals and events here, we must make our town more accessible.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
A cultural centre for the Migrant Workers. They are the lifeblood of our Farming and Greenhouse industry and spend millions of dollars right here in Leamington. We owe them more support than they are already getting.
More stop signs or speed deterrents on our busy inner streets. They are being used as thoroughfares and there isn’t enough law enforcement present to ticket the cars I have witnessed going very fast through our subdivisions.
Recycle bins along our lakefront and some unique no littering signs and deterrents that, hopefully, will make people think twice before from throwing their trash on the ground. Although tough to enforce, we must protect our environment for our future. Less bureaucracy for new business owners, especially small home-based businesses. The process for registering a business is far too complicated.
Tiessen
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
1. Infrastructure: Installation of new and replacement of aging sewer and water lines must continue. Separation of storm and sanitary sewers is important. These projects help to prevent basement flooding by relieving pressure placed on the Pollution Control Plant during large rain events, which ultimately protects Lake Erie from pollution. In the rural areas, drain maintenance is lagging. This is mainly caused by large storm events, a shortage of drainage engineers and restrictions placed upon the municipalities by upper levels of government limiting the amount of time maintenance is allowed to take place. Council must find ways to solve these issues in order to protect crops and properties along these waterways. Roads throughout the municipality must be maintained and improved. Also the installation of bike lanes must continue to ensure public safety.
2. Transparency and Cutting of Red Tape: Residents want to better understand how their tax dollars are being used. For example, many business owners are frustrated
Kyle Sousa
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
First and foremost there needs to be a better relationship between downtown businesses and the municipality. We must all work in concert with each other in order to address the situation of the downtown core. Engaging with local societies such as the Agricultural and Horticultural societies will in turn provide us with opportunities to beautify our town and support the efforts of our local farmers. We cannot forget where we came from, but rather we must embrace our heritage. Taking pride in our downtown core and local societies will pay dividends down the road. We cannot simply look elsewhere to develop while leaving the heart of our home to fall into disrepair.
Secondly, I would work to ensure that every business owner in Leamington knows of the benefits of the Foreign Trade Zone Point designation. This allows for businesses to save money on imports through tariff abatement, and will also allow Leamington to market its economic benefits to foreign business interests in hopes of attracting new industry to our town. Finally, I will work with telecommunication companies in order to secure fibre optic lines throughout our town. Fibre optics are the highway of the future, and we must be connected to it to grow.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
Primarily, I am policy oriented. Studying Political Science has given me an understanding not only to how government works, but the best practices that governments use in order to properly function. My specialization is in Foreign Trade Zones, an economic tool with proven examples of success both in Canada and across the globe. The current FTZ Point designation allows goods and raw resources to be imported, fabricated, packaged, stored, and ultimately sold with little to no tariffs being paid until the sale of the finished product. Throughout my Masters I investigated what the current FTZ Point program means for Essex County. I know through extensive research the benefits of this program and how it can be used to help local businesses save money and attract new businesses and industries to the region. I have the tools to work with the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation to see the implementation of this program here at home. My youth mixed with my education would bring a particular viewpoint to council: the view of the future generation. We must start planning for tomorrow today, and I know that my type of forward thinking will bring a new perspective as we move ever onwards. What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
Leamington needs to become a place where innovation and technology can take root. Part of accomplishing this task is making sure we have the infrastructure available for potential businesses and industries. Fibre Optic internet infrastructure is simply the way things are going. At a time when businesses are moving towards online sales, work is increasingly done from home, and secure, reliable communications is critical for capital intensive industries, we cannot be dragging our feet.
In years to come, it will become far more costly to play “catch up” when we must be playing “keep up” today. Another thing that has been lacking is a positive relationship between the municipality and the businesses downtown. Growth starts by fostering communication and co-operation between the municipality and our local business owners, rather than adversary. We have lost some of the main attractions that kept downtown businesses booming, and instead allowed boarded up buildings, hidden storefronts and dubious flophouses to populate our downtown core. We need to assess these areas of concern first by listening to those who operate a business around them. Active bylaw enforcement rather than a complaint driven system will go far to address some of the outstanding concerns, and prevent new ones.
by the new business registration fee which they claim does nothing except give them a piece of paper that validates they are a business. The need for this fee and others needs to be revisited. The process of granting building permits, site plan agreements and drainage projects needs to be streamlined as wait times often add to project costs.
3. Continue to attract new industry: A broad range of industries is important to any community. A diverse industrial base means more employment and protects the local economy in poor economic times. What sets you apart from your competitors? What skills do you bring to Leamington Council?
Serving on many different boards and committees has helped my leadership and relationship skills to grow, as I have worked with many different personalities in various situations. My experiences dealing with government agencies including Essex Region Conservation Authority, Min-
istry of the Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Natural Resources will definitely be an asset. Before making a decision, I will listen to all perspectives and use all of the information that I have been provided. However, I will remain open minded if new information or unintended consequences arise and will not hesitate to revisit the issue.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present? What does Leamington need?
Leamington is fortunate in having a solid agricultural base, industry, tourism, health care, social and recreational amenities. Many tourists are attracted to our beautiful waterfront and national park. Our community hospital and various health care facilities are there when we really need them. Leamington needs to maintain and build upon what we already have. We NEED to ensure that ALL areas of the municipality are treated fairly. Spending money in one area while ignoring issues in other areas is detrimental to the growth of Leamington. We are a diverse community and need to be cognizant of the needs of ALL residents. We need a council that will listen to its residents, has the foresight to promote growth and the wisdom to spend our tax dollars wisely!
Paul
municipal election 2018 Municipality of Leamington
The 14 candidates vying for the five Councillor seats were given three questions to answer. Here are their responses. Election Day is Oct. 22.
Marlon Ordonez
Marlon Ordonez, Honduran immigrant, was born in Puerto Cortes on November 27, 1979, the son of Federico Ordonez and Blanca Vallecillo. His sisters are Yheizzi and Jamie Ordonez. He is a Canadian citizen and resident of Leamington. He is married to his wife Emilse Galeano and the father of three children: Bryan, Jahaziel and Lauren. From an early age, Ordonez showed his passion for business and that is why, since he emigrated from Honduras in June 2005, he started with the creation of his company MCGC employment agency. Currently, he is the administrator of four companies in Canada, which include construction, butcher shop and catering. He also has other business that are still operating in his native country.
Marlon has experience and an innate talent for business and entrepreneurship that are directly related to his personality, which has helped him develop his knowledge in finance and administration.
Ordonez emigrated from his country of origin due to problems with gangs in 2003. Upon his arrival in Canada, he applied for a Convention Refuge Claim. His petition was finally accepted in 2008 and it was not until the beginning of the current year that he formally obtained his Canadian citizenship.
A university degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras in Merchant and Public Accountant and his eagerness to serve the community led him to obtain the volunteer title at the Honduran Red Cross, where sooner than later his motivation led him to achieve the certificate of Technician in Medical Emergencies, performing in that role since that time until his sad immigration as one of the best paramedics known to the city that saw him grow. Despite the distance and the sad reasons that led him to be in Canada today, his enthusiasm and charisma for those in need allowed Ordonez to create a non-profit organization in his native country called Una Mano Amiga. The organization was formed in order to help people who live under the mismanagement of a government that has led its
citizens to hunger, poverty – the lowest levels of poverty experienced in Honduras in the last decade.
List your three top priorities as a councillor that will help the Municipality of Leamington grow and prosper now and into the future.
As a councillor, my top three priorities to help the Municipality of Leamington are: 1) Reduce municipal expenses in order to stop the excessive increase in property taxes. 2) Encourage new investments by reducing taxes. 3) Promote tourism.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
What skills set do you bring to Leamington Council?
What sets me apart from my competitors are the experiences and knowledge acquired during my business life. Apart from being a businessman, I have the gift of serving the town that gave me a hand to continue developing my knowledge of business in a foreign country, therefore considering the Municipality is a corporation, I will donate all my wages to social programs to help families and individuals most needy.
What would you like to see in Leamington that is not already present?
What does Leamington need?
Finally, given that Leamington is a town that is characterized by its diversity of culture and origins, I would like to see new infrastructures and recreation centres where the entire community, especially newcomers and low-income individuals, can benefit from them.
Martha Froese
Martha Froese, 95 years, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Beloved wife of the late Jake Froese (2010). Dear mother of Linda Winter (the late Jim), Sandra Callahan (Tom), Garry Froese (Garinel), Rick Froese (Debbie), Ron Froese (Norma Jean), and James Froese. Cherished Grandma of Rachel Johnson, Ben Froese, Jordan Froese, Holly Kocsis, Liam Callahan, Eliot Callahan, Bree Callahan, Ryan Froese, Collin Froese, Lauren Crumley, Gary Winter and Jody Winter. Loving great-grandmother of 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ernest Tiessen (Mary), the late Elizabeth Dersken (the late John), the late Henry Tiessen (the late Louise), the late Margaret Cowan (the late Morris), the late John Tiessen (the late Caron), the late Isaac Tiessen (Margaret). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all of Martha’s wonderful caregivers at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Monday, September 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the Memorial Service celebrating Martha’s life at 11:00 a.m.
If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
By Shelley Craig
Happy September everyone!
Sunday, September 16 the worship service for Talbot Street United Church will be held at St. Luke’s up-theBloomfield United Church at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Eric Skillings leading.
Sunday, September 23 the service will return to Talbot Street Community United at 3741 Talbot Trail (old #3 Hwy) east of Wheatley. Eric will lead us at 9:30 a.m. You are all welcome to enjoy the service with us.
We are keeping in our prayers: Jamie Armstrong, Margaret Dodman-Steinberg, Dorothy Schoof, Florence, Jon, Tom, Terry Shanks, and any others I haven’t been told about yet.
The following is a partial recap of events taking place over the summer months.
As for the best wishes part, I think the last congrats went to Audrey and Lyle Dawson on their July 4 wedding anniversary.
The next wedding anniversary celebrants were married on the Civic Holiday weekend but in different years: Tom and Christie (Dawson) Coatsworth, Tim and Judy Jackson, and Bill and Donna Merritt. However, Eric and Annette Skillings were married on Aug. 6, Reid and Jennifer (Chisholme) Shepherd on Aug. 12, 2017, Dan and Jone Dalgleish on Aug. 14, and Mary-Ann and Mike Dierckens on Aug. 25, 2012, These listings were done by date not by the participants’ ages.
Belated birthday wishes are due for Judy Jackson (July 18), Nancy Jackson (July 22), Dorothy Schoof who turned 98 on Aug. 9, Donna Merritt who turned considerably younger than that on Aug. 19.
Bradley Shanks, son of Scott and Michele, was married on Aug. 18 to Taylor Robert of Tilbury in a beautiful outdoor wedding with the reception following in his parents’ lakeside back yard.
Bradley’s sister Nicole spent another summer helping brother Wesley run his denturist business office in Sudbury. Now she is starting to look for a job closer to home that might entail her diploma in Human Resources/Relations and we all wish her well.
If you live(d) east of Wheatley and feel you would like your news printed for all to see or to force me to make corrections to any information in this column, call 519825-4092. If a man answers, hang up.
Arthur Irwin
Arthur (Art) Irwin, 86 years, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 7, 2018.
Ernie Schmidtgall
Beloved husband of Vesta Joyce for 57 years. Dear father of the late Scott, David Irwin, and Loretta and Brian Gibson. Loving grandfather of Kyle and Darren. Dear brother of the late Don Irwin and the late Ivan Rae. Dear brotherin-law of Betty and Lloyd Ferguson, Ruth Ann Clement, and Hugh Carey. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Art retired from H.J. Heinz in 1989.
A private funeral service has taken place.
If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to The War Amps or the M.S. Society would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ernie Schmidtgall, born in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, January 9, 1940, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be remembered for being the ultimate handy man and helping others fix things whenever and wherever it was required. He was and will always be much loved and forever missed by his family.
Beloved husband of Regina (nee Schlosser), loving Dad of Linda (Eric) and Rick (Laureen), and loving Opa of Meghan (Justin), Jonah and Jack. Proud and adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Katharina and brother Alexander (Erika), loving brother-in-law of Lizi (Hans) Stampfer, Mary and Gene Ouellette, Paul and Lisa Schlosser.
Ernie loved playing various sports, playing cards and travelling throughout North America with his Airstream trailer. He participated on the Leamington Junior Flyers Hockey Team, in the South Essex Hockey League, on the Rhine Danube Men’s Soccer Team, and was a member for many years at Erie Shores Golf & CC. He was a professional photographer, where he did many weddings and minor hockey team photos. Ernie worked for 38 years until his retirement in December 1999 at the Leamington PUC as Hydro Superintendent.
Rested at Reid Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Funeral for close family and friends at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 11 a.m., with cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Erie Shores Hospice in remembrance of Ernie would be greatly appreciated.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Once bitten, twice shy JESSOP’S
JOURNAL
Bryan Jessop
Every auto enthusiast remembers his or her first car. Mine was a 1986 Chevy Astro minivan that my parents gave me as a Grade 12 graduation present. They didn’t need it anymore after replacing it (with a Honda CRV, if I remember correctly) and with a considerable amount of kilometres on the odometer and a bit of a rusty sliding right passenger door, it probably wouldn’t have been worth much on trade in.
While a minivan is about the farthest thing from a teenager’s dream vehicle, I was thrilled nonetheless. It not only meant freedom to go where I want when I wanted (never having to ask for the keys), it was a great hauler for my band’s gear — the back seat came out fairly easily, making the Astro a great transporter of amps, guitars, drums… you name it. It also meant having to pay for my own insurance, gas and maintenance (it was a good lesson in responsibility for a teenager), but it was worth that trade off.
The Astro wasn’t, however, the best handling vehicle on the streets. It’s top heavy status meant a lot of “body roll” when taking corners too quickly, a habit that cost me a couple hub caps (one that I lost whipping around the streets of Windsor with a group of friends) and on one occasion, a loss of control that left me within inches of skidding into the murky depths of Hillman Marsh. I remember taking photos a few months ago of a Chrysler 200 that wound up being submerged out there, thinking “yup, I’ve got a pretty good
idea how that might have happened.”
To this day, I’m wary of owning minivans or SUVs because of their high centres of gravity and subsequent shortfalls in the handling department. I’ve had a few different cars over the years and even a couple pick up trucks (both were two wheel drive because 4WD versions sit too high to corner at a decent speed), but I’m still less than enthusiastic about getting behind the wheel of a minivan or SUV.
Between my wife and I, we’ve always had one SUV or minivan and one car… and I’ve ALWAYS driven the car whenever possible. The ’84 Firebird I eventually bought in my early 20s felt like a Ferrari compared to the Astro it replaced and even the plain old Impala I drive nowadays makes any van/SUV I’ve ever driven feel like a cinder block on wheels. Extra interior room be damned; I don’t need the next pictures I take of a vehicle lying mostly beneath the surface of Hillman Marsh to be my own.
When my wife and I were still dating, we once went to a restaurant where I ordered an entree covered in pasta sauce. Just before I dug in, I found a meal worm lying in that sauce. The staff apologized profusely and replaced my entire dinner free of charge, but I still haven’t returned to that restaurant since then. I wasn’t angry about it (it seemed an honest mistake that could have happened anywhere), but I just couldn’t bring myself to return.
Sadly, those “bad taste in your mouth” instances happen for young players of various organized sports. Case in point, high school football. There just aren’t enough kids signing up anymore, which of course makes it hard for many schools to field teams. At the junior level, there aren’t enough teams to divide into one conference for larger schools and another for smaller schools. What happens from there are teams from ‘A’ centres and schools just barely big enough to be ‘AA’ centres going head to head with massive ‘AAA’ teams like Holy Names or Ontario’s high school football juggernaut, Herman. Margins of victory for the latter two have exceeded 50 points on a routine basis, which kind of leaves some players with that “waitress, what’s this meal worm doing in my chicken parm?” or “damn it, this minivan handles like a giraffe on a skateboard” feeling.
It’s a vicious cycle. Too many kids quit because there aren’t enough players and there aren’t enough players because too many kids quit. Losing consistently is one thing, but getting clobbered on a routine basis is an experience almost nobody can tolerate for entire seasons at a time. True,
some can’t commit because they’ve got no financial choice but to take on part-time, after school jobs — usually to accommodate the escalating costs of post-secondary education (a very necessary means of avoiding another vicious cycle; that of being unable to afford a good education because one has no money and having no money because one doesn’t have a good education).
In neighbouring Lambton-Kent (with a combined population still about 100,000 shy of Windsor-Essex), the high school football situation has deteriorated to the point where LKSSA has to play ‘seven man’ football, which means they can’t compete for a SWOSSAA title. For the first time ever, Blenheim is entering the WECSSAA fray. Will there one day be a ELKSSAA (Essex-Kent-Lambton Secondary School Athletic Association) for certain high school sports? Now THAT would bring about more travel time and expenses than some students (and schools) would care to shoulder. Could you imagine a road trip from Tecumseh to Forest? Yikes.
That might seem a little farfetched, but going back a few years, there were those who would have scoffed at the notion of having to recruit from Grades 9 to 12 to form one high school team. There are already certain sports (hockey comes to mind) where both junior (Grades 9 and 10) and senior (Grades 11 and 12) divisions are out of the question. Some schools — including but not only LDSS — have to recruit from all grades to form a senior team. Does it seem a little odd that a kid who was in Grade 8 three months ago is going head to head with another who’s already a lock for a University scholarship next year?
I may be revealing my age here, but I wonder if any younger readers are aware of the fact that there used to be a midget division in high school sports, made up entirely of Grade 9 students. I covered midget basketball and volleyball games less than 15 years ago while working in Wallaceburg. Nowadays, junior teams are being endangered species.
It’s one of those situations where there’s really nobody to blame. A lot of high school students have other commitments (I was one of them), be they parttime jobs or other duties/hobbies that require a big chunk of time and effort. Reduced numbers in minor and high school sports have already had an effect on the professional levels. Many fans complain about the lack of ‘star power’ in today’s NHL hockey and I’m sure smaller pools of talent to draw from are a factor.
WHEATLEY OMSTEAD SHARKS SHOOTOUT CLASSIC - Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Talbot Trail Golf Course. Better ball 2 person team. $75 member, $100 non-member. 519-825-4521.
MEMORY CAFÉ, HOSTED BY THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WINDSOR-ESSEX, are held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. beginning September 12 at the Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Free casual gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Accessible entrance. All are welcome.
YOU BELONG BASH on Sunday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street. Free barbeque, games for the kids, bouncy castle, face painting and more. Although the event is free, donations will be accepted for The Bridge Youth Centre. For more information, contact Veronica Costa at 519-3262643.
ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETS Sunday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle. Speaker: John Marcotte. Topic: How to Grow Disa Orchids. Plants available. Refreshments served. Admission free. Everyone welcome. More info at www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com
GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM - for anyone who is grieving loss - at Knox Presbyterian Church - Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. There is no fee for this program.
HELP US CELEBEATE LEGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 16 - 22, at Wheatley Leigon Branch 324, 27 Erie St. N., Wheatley. Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast Sun. Sept. 16, $5 per person, includes coffee, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Wine & Cheese Appreciation Night Thurs. Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. Poor Boys Lunch Fri. Sept. 21, by donation, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fun Mixed Darts Fri. Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. Meat Draws Sat. Sept. 22, tickets go on sale at 3:00 p.m. Fish Fry Sat. Sept. 22, yellow perch, fries, coleslaw, $15 per person, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
CRAFT WITH US AT KINGSVILLE - Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Tuesday, September 18 from 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. Adult drop-in program. Join this friendly group of knitters, crocheters and other crafters for community crafting and conversation. No registration required.
OUT OF THIS WORLD: A Science Literacy Adventure at Kingsville-Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Wednesday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. Drop-in activity that will be set up with different stations. Kids, teens and adults are welcome for some hands-on fun while exploring the solar system.
LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Susan Boucher. Topic: “Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter”. All are welcome to join the Society for evening of horticultural fellowship. More info: Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.
“MEDICAL AID IN DYING: MISGUIDED MERCY” on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. Free talk by Maria Giannotti, Canadian Bioethics Institute at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington. Sponsored by St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League. Everyone welcome.
Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents “FAMILY TREE MAKER” on Monday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Windsor Public Library, lower level, 850 Ouellette Ave., Windsor. Speaker: MacKiev rep Mark Olsen. Topic: Tips, tricks and questions about this popular computer program. Visit www.ogs.on.ca/essex to learn more about the Society.
FAMILY STORYTIME AT KINGSVILLE - Highline Library, 40 Main St. W., on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from September 25 to November 13. Stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Family program for parents/caregivers and kids under the age of 5 to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Register online of at the library.
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT - Chatham-Kent Ward 1. Meet the candidates for CK municipal council: Mark Authier, Jordan Dell, Bryon Fluker, Melissa Harrigan, Mark Pastorius. Listen to their plan for the area and ask questions important to West Kent (Wheatley, Tilbury, Merlin) on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion, 27 Erie St. N.
AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church’s Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber. Homemade baked goods (also low sugar and gluten free items), handmade crafts, Penny Sale, raffles, lunch café, free coffee and tea, used children’s books with proceeds going to children’s charities, and more. Hosted by Visitation Parish Catholic Women’s League.
ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will have its final meeting of 2018 on Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Please bring colony stats or call Paul with your numbers if unable to attend. Numbers are important to assist associated groups help these endangered members of the swallow family. The public is welcome. More info: Paul 519-738-3467.
JOIN LIFE CHAIN on Sunday, September 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Leamington (Erie & Talbot), Kingsville (Main & Division), Harrow (King at Queen), Essex (Talbot at Arthur), Belle River (Notre Dame at Dupuis) , Amherstburg (Sandwich at Pickering), Tecumseh (Lesperance & Tecumseh E.), Windsor (Tecumseh E., front of Met Hospital). Inquiries: Right to Life 519-322-1062 or 519-9697555.
SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.
Perennial favourite entertains at Friendship Club
By Bonnie Dawson
The Wheatley & District Friendship Club meeting on September 5 began with the singing of O Canada led by Dale Butler.
A moment of silence was taken in memory of long-time club member Ilene Derbyshire who died recently. Ilene had attended the meetings regularly until the past few months. She had been in the club choir for years before it was disbanded. That makes three Friendship Club members who have died since June. May they rest in peace.
Happy Birthday was sung to Carol Roach and Ted Cobby who have birthdays in September, followed by the blessing.
Thanks to Harold Dundas and Lena Janik who were on lunch and provided delicious cake and ice cream for dessert. Thanks also to all who helped with the clean-up.
The 50/50 winners were Jean Rosenfeld and Gary Roach. The musical guest was Dale Butler, a well-loved favourite of club members. He provided a varied repertoire of gospel, old favourites and some songs he’d written, interspersed with personal anecdotes. One of the songs he’d composed was written just the day before. It was called “They Taught Us To Be Kind” and it was just the perfect song for the times.
Another song he wrote in conjunction with 31 others was called “Lake Erie”. Some of the other tunes he sang included “What a Wonderful World”, “Old Time Religion”, “The Tennessee Waltz”, “Prayer For the Givers”, “You Are My Sunshine”, “I’ll Fly Away”, “Softly and Tenderly” and “Take Me Home Country
GECDSB offering free language classes
For more than a decade, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) has offered a series of free Saturday morning International Language classes.
The program begins Saturday, October 13 at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Leamington and Forest Glade and Northwood public schools in Windsor.
The registration deadline for the 2018-19 program is Thursday, September 20. Applications are available online at https://www.publicboard.ca/Programs/K-12/ International-Languages/Pages/default.aspx and completed forms can be returned to the nearest GECDSB school.
Last year courses were provided in 14 languages including Albanian, Arabic, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu, with 817 students attending the classes. The languages offered this year will depend on the interest expressed.
The GECDSB International Languages program is open to any students in Grades 1-8. It gives young people an opportunity to develop their heritage language that may be spoken at home, deepen their cultural awareness or just learn a second or third language.
Road”. Thank you, Dale. It’s always a pleasure to have you perform at the Friendship Club.
The club is looking to set up a by-law committee. If interested, please contact Linda Wigfield or a member of the board. This is your club and it needs input from everyone. There will be a Fall Bazaar at the Friendship Club on Saturday, October 27. Baked goods will be needed.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 19 at 1:30 p.m.. Pat and Jr. Churchill will be on lunch. It will be donuts and Bingo that day.
A reminder that bridge is held at the club on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00, pepper is held on Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00, and euchre is held on Saturday evening from 7:00-9:00.
If members know of any club members needing a Thinking of You, Get Well, Birthday, Anniversary or Sympathy card, contact Harold Dundas and Lena Janik.
The meeting ended with the Benediction. Until next time…
The Bank Theatre will reopen for a limited time starting with Dale’s Friday Coffee House September 21st! Watch our website, & social media pages for new programming at the theatre during this short break in renovations.
DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE
September 21 – 11th Season 83rd show! Local up and coming performers to touring musicians in the lineup. Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 7:00 pm. *The Bank Theatre 10 Erie St. S. Leamington* Admission - pass the hat.
Upcoming DFCH - October 26, November 30, December 21
INTRODUCING LEAMINGTON’S FIRST NIGHT MARKET ART IN THE PARKETTE
Local artists and artisans come together under the stars for one night only! Hosted in conjunction with Culture Days, the Leamington Arts Centre, the Leamington BIA, The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place and the Municipality of Leamington. Enjoy live & local art and music off of Leamington’s newly revitalized Mill St. or join us in the Leamington Arts Centre gallery for local wine, food, and local art. Friday, September 28, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. 72 Talbot St., Leamington.
Admission is free! ***Musicians interested in performing please contact banktheatre@gmail.com
EASY LISTENING CLASSICAL CONCERT
Featuring 3 soloists and a chamber choir!
Performers: Mischa Aravena, Nancy Dyck, Ben Broll, Helen Brown, Michael Joseph Oddy, Joanna Angel. Sunday, September 30 - Doors: 2:30 pm Concert: 3:00 pm. OFFSITE - Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Tickets $15 and available online https://classicalconcert.bpt. me or Wharram’s Jewellers
MEETINGS
The Bank Theatre Board Meeting Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm - Enter at back stage door or accessible side door. Membership $5. All welcome!
VOLUNTEERS
LOVE TO VOLUNTEER? Join our growing team of the best volunteers on the planet! Membership $5. Visit our website to learn more.
RENOVATIONS
During renovations at The Bank Theatre upcoming events will be held at offsite locations. Visit our website for updates. www.banktheatre.com
Dale Butler is a well-loved favourite of Friendship Club members. He performed a varied repertoire of favourites at the club’s September meeting. (Submitted photo)
WINNER
Bob Rose, right, was the lucky winner of the park bench given away as a door prize during the Beaver Lumber annual yard sale. Wheatley’s Beaver Lumber manager, Jeff Turnbull congratulated Bob before he departed to select an ideal spot for the bench at his Holiday Harbour lakefront campground.
BEAUTIFICATION AWARD - A lakeside setting and a shady approach helped Karen Dunphy capture the 1998 Beautification Award for the best residential garden in the Wheatley area. This is the seocnd year the Wheatley Journal and Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens have offered a $100 gift certificate for the best flower garden or flower bed or landscaped setting. The $100 gift certificate and plaque was presented by, left to right: Dee Pannunzio representing Colasanti’s; Karen Balke, President of Kingsville
- JUNE 1994: The MV
gets ready to depart for its first excursion to Sandusky, Ohio. The Jiimaan began operating regular service between Kingsville and Leamington and Pelee Island on July 5, 1993.
RIGHT - JUNE 1988: In a first for the Town of Leamington, tape is used for road markings instead of paint. The more reflective material was less costly in manpower hours and would last about two years. Here, strips are put down at the corner of Erie St. S. and Mill St.
ABOVE
Jiimaan
SURVEYS SHORELINE - MPP Jack Carroll, centre, surveys the shoreline problems in the area with members of the Concerned Citizens Committee. Left is Rob Adamson, at right Gary D. Featherstone. A four-hour tour and discussion session was held to focus on concerns brought forth by the committee members.
JULY 1981: Members of Leamington Fire Department participated in the July 1, 1981 Water Barrel Competition. Pictured from left to right are Jay Ardiel, Guy Welch, Royce Van Every and Gary Long. (Photo courtesy of Royce Van Every)
Horticultural Society; to winner Karen Dunphy of Detroit Line, Wheatley.
Point Pelee Car Show
Ray Grassi, Point Pelee National Park technical services coordinator, takes notes as a judge of the facility’s Vintage Car Show and Shine at the Visitors Centre Saturday, Sept. 8. The event was held in recognition of the park’s 100th anniversary and featured about 50 entries, with pre-1980 vehicles permitted free entry into the park. Best of Show awards were won by Wheatley’s Doug Tofflemire and his 1951 Plymouth Belvedere, Blenheim’s Jim Clark and his 1949 Chevrolet 3600 pick up truck (above) and Leamington’s Gino Delciancio and his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Best of Show winners were also given a custom piece created by “Buz,” a local pinstripe artist. The attraction took place as a means of commemorating the car culture that once dominated the road and beach parking lots of Point Pelee in the 1960s and ‘70s.
Weekend waters woes
Sections of the Lake Erie shoreline were hit hard over the weekend (September 7-9) including the Cotterie Park area. The Essex Regional Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued a flood warning for the eastern shoreline of Leamington, along with the north and east shores of Pelee Island. Forecasting winds out of the east and northeast with sustained speeds of 25 to 40 kilometres per hour and with gusts up to 55 kilometres per hour and flooding occurred on the east shoreline of the Municipality of Leamington to Wheatley. In addition, damaging waves, splash and wave overtopping occurred within this area and Pelee Island.
Guests of the Point Pelee National Park Vintage Car Show and Shine admire and discuss the engine beneath the hood of a 1971 Chevrolet El Camino owned by Leamington’s John George. (Sun-Journal Photos)
Leamington’s Gino Delciancio (left) is awarded one of three Best of Show trophies by car show volunteer Blake Hunter for his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Wheatley’s Doug Tofflemire is presented with a Best of Show trophy for his 1951 Plymouth Belvedere.
(Sun-Journal Photos)
WED., OCT. 3/18
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Bantam Lakers place 2nd in OBA provincials
The Harder Heating & Cooling Bantam travel team hosted the ‘B’ OBA Championships Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Leamington. The weather was great, the diamonds were immaculate and the crowds were incredible, helping the Bantam boys to feed off the atmosphere of the home field.
Friday night, Leamington started off against Welland and the boys were ready to play. Michael Vida pitched a complete game shutout ,while Kanaan Gale (3-3 with 2 RBIs), Spencer Bergen (2-3 with 1 RBI) and Vida (2-3 with 3 RBIs) led the offensive attack for a 12-0 win.
The second game had Conner Bergen on the mound versus Halton Hills. He delivered a gem, allowing one hit and no runs over five innings of work, with Brandon Friesen completing the game with no runs on no hits to preserve a 5-0 win. Kanaan Gale led the offense with two hits and two RBIs, while Tyler Wiebe and Andrew Sleiman took turns scoring Thomas Jennings in the game.
Peewee minors win first game
The Franklin Fisheries Peewee Minors hockey team kicked off the season on Sunday in Amherstburg to face the Stars in their season opener.
The Capitals introduced their new Southpoint 25th anniversary jerseys as well.
The Capitals opened up the scoring quickly as they defeated Amherstburg 8-3. There was a flurry of goals from the following players. Chase Simpson was good for 2, Max Youssef, Nathan Omar, Dayne Di Milo, Tyler Franklin, Colton Selwood, and Liam Ouellette.
The team is in Essex this weekend for the Essex early bird tournament.
Game 3 was against a tough team from Stratford, but Curtis Chorba pitched five no hit innings and Spencer Bergen completed the no hitter to earn the Lakers a 4-0 victory. Conner Bergen had a big two-run hit in the seventh to cushion the lead with Brandon Friesen and Curtis Chorba chipping in with two-hit performances.
The Lakers woke up Sunday having to be beat twice after earning the first seed. Their first game was against Tillsonburg. This game turned into a pitching dual and Michael Vida once again delivered with a twohit, one-run performance, but unfortunately the Tillsonburg pitcher threw a onehit shutout against the Lakers, preserving a 1-0 win for Tillsonburg.
The Lakers found themselves in a tough semi-final rematch with Stratford. Trailing the game 1-0 from the onset, the Lakers found some life in the sixth inning when Alex Jadishcke hit a two-out, two-run scoring single to put the Lakers in front 2-1. Spencer Bergen pitched five innings of
shutout baseball and Tyler Wiebe came in to get the final two outs of the game, sending the Lakers to the championship game.
Aug 13, 2018
The finals was a rematch against Tillsonburg, but once again the pitcher from Tillsonburg was too much for the Laker offense, pitching six innings of shutout
baseball before Troy Tiessen was able to break the goose egg in the seventh with a double to left.
The coaching staff is extremely proud of the Bantam Boys finishing the season with a 30-8-2 record. Thank you to Steve O’Neil and Ryan Wiper, two non-parent coaches who dedicated
a lot of their time to these boys this season, and to Eric and Louise Harder for once again supporting the team financially.
The Bantam Lakers took second place at the OBA provincial finals, losing to Tillsonburg in the final. Team members are, front row, left to right: Curtis Chorba, Kanaan Gale, Tyler Wiebe, Michael Vida, Austin Neufeld, Brandon Friesen, Coach Nick Neufeld. Back row: Coach Kevin Gale, Coach Steve O’Neil, Spencer Bergen, Conner Bergen, Andrew Sleiman, Alex Jadishcke, Troy Tiessen, Thomas Jennings, Nathan Pilmer, Coach Ryan Wiper. (Submitted photo)
Talbot Trail junior golf program wraps up
This summer, 95 kids registered for the eightweek Talbot Trail Junior Golf Program in Wheatley.
Once the three weeks of lessons and fun scramble week were completed, the kids were divided into divisions based on their current playing ability – 3 holes, 5 holes or 9 holes – to start taking what they learned during their instructions out onto the course.
The juniors were fortunate to be accompanied by volunteers every week to continue the informal instruction and enforcement of rules and etiquette while they were playing on the course.
Wednesday, August 22 saw the conclusion of the Talbot Trail Golf Club Junior Golf Program with the crowning of the 2018 Junior Club Champions.
In the 3-Hole Division the champions were Jordyn Lefaive and Ben Arquette. Runners-up were Olivia Edwards, Thomas Dunn and Nathan Ford.
The 5-Hole Division champions were Mackenzie Knopp and Keagan Hatt. Runners-up were Lindsay Armstrong and Tomas Knaziew.
In the 9-Hole Division the champions were Sydney Enns and Luke Rahn. Runners-up were Owen Matthews and Aaron Matthews.
After a hotdog lunch, division winners and runnersup received trophies for their accomplishments and each player in the program received a golf shirt donated by the Wheatley Optimist Club.
Each year the Sherra Howe Memorial Award is awarded to the junior golfer who exhibits determination and good sportsmanship. This year the award was presented to Nick Heyens, who exemplified these traits on the course and in the clubhouse each and every week.
Kevin Ford was drawn by Nick from the pool of over 35 volunteers to receive a club gift certificate.
TTGC Junior Golf 3-Hole Division winners, left to right: Olivia Edwards (runner-up), Thomas Dunn (runner-up), Ben Arquette (champion), Jordyn Lefaive (champion). Absent from photo: Nathan Ford (runner-up).
TTGC Junior Golf 5-Hole Division winners, left to right: Tomas Knaiziew (runner-up), Lindsay Armstrong (runner-up), Keagan Hatt (champion). Absent from photo: Mackenzie Knopp (champion). (Submitted Photos)
TTGC Junior Golf 9-Hole winners, left to right: Sydney Enns (champion), Luke Rahn (champion), Owen Matthews (runnerup). Absent from photo: Aaron Matthews (runner-up).
Sherra Howe Memorial
The annual Sherra Howe Memorial Award is presented to the junior golfer who exhibits determination and good sportsmanship both on the course and in the clubhouse. This year’s recipient was Nick Heyens (centre). He was presented with the award by Steve Marshall (left), manager of Talbot Trail Golf Course, and Tom Howe (right). (Photo Submitted)
Steamy weather greets Talbot Trail seniors
By Bob McLean
Fifty-five of the Talbot Trail Golf Club’s senior league members played their weekly round of golf on Tuesday, September 4. The players endured one of the hottest and stickiest days of the golf season. It was important to stay hydrated to prevent heat stroke.
Arkey earned the closest to the pin on #9 by firing a dart-like shot to within 6 feet of the pin. John (Fuzzy) Blood drained a spectacular 18 footer on #2 to win the long putt.
In the 50-69y division, both Tom Dunn and Dan Livingston produced masterful 38s to take first place. Herb Reid and rapidly improving Randy Nash (Mr. Chipper) came tied for second place with their excellent 42s. Terrific 43s were shot by Phil Humphries, Fred Michano and Jamie Arquette. Guest Chip Bee and Kevin Jordan fired solid 45s. Three players who produced praiseworthy nifty 50 results were Fuzzy, Dave
Tonks and Ron Hillier. Randy Zeray and Ed Fraser scored noteworthy results of 51 and 52 respectively. Finishing a few shots back of Ed was Len Snively. Most of the 70-79y old players came ready to play despite the intense heat.
Dutchy continued his outstanding play by shooting a brilliant par 36. Both Rick Thompson and Bobo were distant seconds with their excellent 41s. One shot back with their own terrific results of 42 were Tom Sasso, Joe Vertel and Mike Wright. Both Mike Getty and Bill Ward fired very superb 43’s. Paul Brown earned a solid 45. The following players also achieved noteworthy results: Patch, Terry Bee, Al Matthews and Gary Ben-
ninger 46s; Paul Harrison and Schmitty 46s; Vic Reynaert 48; Al Zanuttini and Ray la Pierre 49s. Both
Scoop and Ross MacKintosh achieved satisfying nifty 50 results. Sitting at fine 51s were Richard Humber, Mac Hyatt and Tom White. Others who endured the intense heat while swinging their sticks were Conrad Babkirk, Wayne Humber, Gary Wilson, Reg Flewelling, Jerry Paine, Ron Steingart and Martin Girash. Tom Hyatt, who just returned from a trip to Ireland, took top spot with his terrific 49. This is a good score when you consider the weather conditions. Both Pete Daudlin and Neil Ad-
amson also played very well as they earned very praiseworthy nifty 50 results. Bill Edwards and Fred Takaki were a few shots back with their fine games.
The amazing Dave La Bonte earned another inspiring score of 47 to lead the 85y+ division. Murray Cascadden came in with a sensational nifty 50. Gerry Becigneul played very well as he scored a satisfying 53. Orville Ellwood and Scotty Westrop also achieved very fine results.
The Doc McLean Senior Invitational is Sept. 12. On Sept. 20 there are nine groups travelling to Kingsville for the final excursion of 2018. The league’s windup scramble will be played on Sept. 25, but play will continue into October.
Erie Shores Ladies 18-hole golf results
The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league played the game of S+Ts on Tuesday, August 28. Of the 27 players, the winners having the lowest net score per flight were: A - Carol Quinn, B - Mary Wilson, C - Judy Butler and D - Barb Fenn. Longest putt winner was Lori Kelly.
On September 4, 25 ladies braved the heat to play the first day of the league’s Net Championship.
The Day 1 low net of 71 will be challenged on Day 2 by the five ladies chasing within just 3 shots, and there’s not much separating the rest of the field either. It is anyone’s to win on Day 2!
Chip-ins were had by Tym Brannagan, Lori Kelly, Mary Wilson, Jo-Anne Smith and Gloria Thiessen. Longest putt winner was Jean Penner. Congratulations to all.
Sun Parlour Curling Club honours founding member
By Bryan Jessop
The year was 1959 - John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister; York University opened its doors for the first time; the Avro Arrow project was scrapped; and gasoline cost 30 cents per gallon or eight cents per litre.
Although Doug Scott stepped forward as one of about 200 members to jumpstart the Sun Parlour Curling Club back in 1959, he didn’t seem too surprised to remain active with the organization nearly 60 years later. In honour of his status as the SPCC’s last remaining active founding member, Scott was honoured during the club’s annual Wine and Cheese kickoff at the Seacliff Drive East premises Thursday, Sept. 6. With a large crowd of returning fellow members present, Scott was presented with a keepsake trophy and a plaque that will be hung in the club’s lounge. The presentation was made by SPCC past president Matt Dick on behalf of new president Dave Moncur, who was unable to attend the event.
“The people running the club today are doing a fantastic job, so I’m happy to still be a part of it.”
— Doug Scott
“It makes me feel very honoured and very old,” Scott said with a laugh. “The people running the club today are doing a fantastic job, so I’m happy to still be a part of it.”
Prior to the establishment of the SPCC at its current location, a local group of curlers rented ice once per week at the former Leamington arena located on Erie Street North on the grounds of the Leamington and District Agricultural Society. Before that, the area’s curlers gathered on a pond located at the Scott family farm on Mersea Road 5 across from Leisure Lake Campground at the County Road 31 intersection. During those years, most of the local curlers gathering to participate in the sport were businessmen, along with a few farmers — including the Scotts — of the region. Several members of the Adamson family were also key members of the group.
Representatives of the group determined that 200 members would have to commit $200 each — for a sum of $40,000 — to build their own club. Playing a major role in the building’s construction was H.J. Heinz president Frank T. Sherk, who donated the land the SPCC now sits upon. The town’s Heinz factory also donated the pipes used as brine lines under the ice that were replaced in late 2013.
“He was one of the nicest gentlemen I’ve ever met,” said Scott of Sherk during the Wine and Cheese event.
While the Leamington area’s curling enthusiasts were pooling their resources to build the club, 19-year-old Scott stepped forward and offered a contribution of his own to become one of its first members. Six other members of the Scott family were also founders, including Doug’s father, uncles and brothers. Upon the SPCC’s launch, there were no female members of the club. While being honoured, Scott noted that several Kingsville residents were key to the Sun Parlour group’s establishment and operation until the neighbouring
community built a curling club of its own.
Scott, 78, credited his love of the sport itself for his continued involvement in the SPCC some six decades later.
“It’s a great game at both the competitive and amateur levels,” he noted. “Anyone can push a rock — it’s definitely a participation sport. It’s known as a game that starts with a handshake, ends with a handshake and carries on as a friendship where drinks are shared at the table afterwards.”
During his competitive years, Scott was an Ontario champion at the intermediate level while winning numerous Windsor-Essex-Lambton-Kent titles and mixed league championships. During the Wine and Cheese, he brought along the Tri County Trophy, which a team he skipped won twice in its early years and then again in 1982. Although he no longer curls competitively, Scott still participates in Tuesday afternoon senior leagues and a two-versustwo Sterling League. Over the years at the SPCC, he has also coached the junior and “Little Rock” programs, which have included his children and grandchildren.
Sun Parlour Curling Club past president Matt Dick (right) presents a plaque to be hung within the SPCC’s walls to Doug Scott during the organization’s Cheese and Wine event Thursday, Sept. 6. Scott was given an honorary lifetime membership to the club as the last active founding member from 1959.
(Sun-Journal Photo)
Sharks finish preseason
By Bryan Jessop
The Wheatley Omstead Sharks utilized one of the hottest days of the year to prepare for the upcoming Junior C hockey season.
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Sharks hosted the Blenheim Blades in pre-season exhibition action while the outdoor temperature continued to hover at around 30ºC. The Blades, despite utilizing a roster with more veteran firepower than the Sharks, became Wheatley’s second preseason overtime victim in a 5-4 decision.
The guests put the offensive pressure on early and often for the opening 20 minutes, although Sharks’ goalie Tristan Edmondson continually slammed the door while his defense cleared away the rebounds. Wheatley struggled on their two power play chances, although they outshot Blenheim 10-8 by the time the first buzzer sounded. Sean McNally kept the other side of the scoreboard empty for the Blades.
The Sharks were a vastly improved team for the second period, although the shot counter indicated an 18-16 margin favouring the Blades. Blenheim opened the scoring in the first minute of play on their first man advantage when Drew Marlatt made quick work of a Will Tetzlaf pass and slid an ice level shot past Edmondson from the right side. Five minutes and 17 seconds later, Ernie Godden tied it up for the Sharks by snapping a waist-high wrist shot into the right side of the mesh after taking a feed from Braydon Davis.
Wheatley continued to operate as a well-oiled machine from there, taking a one-goal lead after rookie signee Jace Leach — while being hassled by a Blenheim defender — swarmed in on the Blades’ net to fire home his own rebound. Veteran Eric Prudence drew an assist. The home team’s forwards kept the pressure on into the final minute of the second period, where Godden notched his second of the game by one-timing a Davis pass as the clock ticked down to 44.7 seconds. Drew Denomey was credited with the second assist.
The visitors bounced back in the third, scoring three of the next four goals to force extra minutes. Keegan MacVoy brought the Blades to within a goal 97 seconds into the period, releasing a wrist shot from the point that deflected through a maze of players and past goalie Tyler Dillon. Just over six minutes later, Sharks’ veteran forward Parker Boyle took advantage of a breakaway to send a five-hole shot past McNally to regain his team’s two-goal lead.
Cam Symons replied for Blenheim with a sharp-angle wrist shot into the top left corner from the opposite side of the net to again make it a one-goal game. Veteran Blade Nick Delyzer finished the comeback with a shot from the goal’s left side that took a bounce in the crease and over the line.
Just over four minutes into sudden death three-onthree, Carter Comeau took control of the puck in front of the Blenheim goal and tapped a backhand shot between his own legs that slid by McNally and into the net at ice level. Jordan Paquette earned the lone helper.
Blenheim built a narrow 47-45 shots on goal advantage while going one for two on the man advantage. Wheatley continued to struggle on the power play, going zero for six.
“Right now, we’re just trying to finalize the last six or seven spots,” explained Sharks general manager Thomas Grubb following the September 5 game. “We’ll have a few more vet-
erans in the lineup on Friday (September 7) and a few new guys to have a look at.”
“It’s been a good, competitive camp,” added Sharks head coach Josh Carnevale, who also explained that the team is shaping up to be a younger overall squad than last season’s. “There have been a couple surprises.”
On September 4, Wheatley signed 16-year-old Leamington resident Braedon Caetano as the newest rookie to join the team. Earlier during the main camp, Prudence officially committed to returning for the 2018-19 campaign. Former Amherstburg Admirals Comeau and David Cooke and former Essex 73’s Evan Prince and Braydon Davis also donned Wheatley jerseys on September 5. That evening, Davis signed a card as a defenseman with the Sharks. The 6’ 0” Cottam native had four assists in 28 games with Essex last season.
With the regular season kicking off on home ice Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. against the Dresden Kings, the Sharks set out with the objective of completing the 2018-19 roster after a Sunday, Sept. 9 match in Blenheim.
On Friday, Sept. 7, the Sharks hosted the Admirals in what ended as a 5-2 final favouring Amherstburg. Wheatley led 2-1 after 20 minutes on goals by Colton Candido and Jordan Paquette, but the visitors scored four goals on 24 shots in the second and third frames. Overall, the Sharks
were outshot 42-37 and went zero for four on the power play while the Admirals were one for five. Sunday’s road game against the Blades ended
as a 3-2 loss for Wheatley. Denomey and Comeau gave the Sharks a 2-0 lead to start the first, but an early goal in the second and another pair in the third allowed Blen-
heim to complete the comeback. The Sharks were outshot 27-20, going zero for three on the man advantage while the Blades were held to zero for four.
Braydon Davis of the Sharks passes the puck to the front of the net under the watch of Blenheim goalie Sean McNally during the second period of an exhibition game at Wheatley Area Arena Wednesday, Sept. 5. Davis, a defenseman who played last season with the Essex 73’s, was signed by the Sharks that night after posting two assists in a 5-4 overtime win. The Sharks’ regular season opener will be played Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. against the visiting Dresden Kings.
Veterans, rookies and rookie hopefuls with the Wheatley Omstead Sharks celebrate an overtime goal and 5-4 victory against the Blenheim Blades in pre-season exhibition play.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you may want to be everywhere at once when the social invitations arrive. But this week you will have to pick your RSVPs carefully. Spend time with close friends.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
You may have a lot of things on your mind, Taurus. The best way to handle this kind of situation is to find a quiet place and think about all the answers you need.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
A spending spree is not the way to go right now, Gemini. You have to be more responsible with your money. Ask a relative or friend to help you work on a budget.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Problems have a funny way of sticking around even when you try to avoid them, Cancer. Rather than running from difficult decisions, it is time to meet them head on.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you have had an overwhelming week, you can find a restful spot to recharge. Plan a spa weekend or even just a quiet hike through a state park .
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
A change of scenery is something you can use right now, Virgo. Pack up an overnight bag or backpack and hit the road for some spontaneous adventures.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Focus most of your energy on a work assignment that has been looming for some time now, Libra. Once it is off your plate, you can focus your energy on everything else.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Don’t worry if people do not always understand your intentions, Scorpio. You are a natural born leader, and you have to make some challenging decisions from time to time.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you may find yourself as the life of the party sometime this week. Embrace the limelight but make sure to set aside some time for rest and relaxation.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
You have a big event on the horizon that you have been planning, Capricorn. If it has been taking up too much of your energy, try delegating a few tasks to get some relief.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, try to be supportive of those around you even when you may not agree with all of their reasoning. Diplomacy will help you keep a good group of friends.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, if you can’t figure out something that is puzzling you, it’s best to take it to a few other people who may offer a fresh perspective.
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Leamington District Secondary School senior football coach Jason Primeau talks to players during a Wednesday, Sept. 5 practice at the LDSS field on Talbot Street West. With OFSAA rules reportedly requiring that a minimum of 25 players suit up for each game, the LDSS team’s status for 2018 was in jeopardy. By September 5, practices reached a maximum of 23 players committing to the upcoming WECSSAA season. (Sun-Journal Photos)
Lions preparing for football season
By Bryan Jessop
The WECSSAA football season doesn’t begin until later this month, but the Leamington District Secondary School’s senior squad has already achieved its first victory — forming a team.
On the first day of pre-season practice, a sum of 16 players made their way to the old LDSS field on Talbot Street West — three of whom decided not to commit to the upcoming season later that evening. The baker’s dozen that remained was well short of the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics guidelines requiring about two-dozen players to be suited up for each game. The head count grew slowly as the school year began on Tuesday, Sept. 4, prompting returning head coach Jason Primeau to encourage players to recruit friends and classmates with hopes of enlarging the senior team’s roster.
“This will be an interesting year. It’ll be a struggle, but hopefully we can do it.”
— Jason Primeau
The recruitment efforts paid off, as the practice attendance grew to 31 as of the Thursday, Sept. 6 practice. The Leamington team will be a young one however, as only 11 of those players are of senior (Grade 11 and 12) age. Currently, Primeau expects that the line up will offer only nine or 10 players — each of whom suited up for the Lions last year — with previous organized football experience.
“This will be an interesting year,” Primeau said. “It’ll be a struggle, but hopefully we can do it.”
Among return players will be David Letkeman — a likely candidate for a position as running back — as well as Dillon Chamberlain, who played linebacker last year. For practices and game days, Primeau will be assisted by player parent Eric Chamberlain but will otherwise be on his own from the sidelines.
“The numbers we had were borderline at best,” Primeau said of the early practice turnouts. “The number of teams we get (in WECSSAA) will determine when the season starts and we’re not ready yet.”
Primeau noted that other teams were in similar predicaments as LDSS, with the amount of student interest dwindling to the point where filling a football roster with a sufficient number of players has become challenging.
“It seems that most kids would rather sit in the air conditioning and play video games,” the LDSS coach said. “It’s unfortunate.”
As it turned out, a Wednesday evening league meeting revealed that other teams were also successful with last-ditch recruitment efforts. Although WECSSAA will not be able to form three divisions, enough teams have come forward to form a competitive “playoff” conference of 11 teams divided into East and West divisions and a developmental league of eight, mostly smaller schools that include LDSS and rival Cardinal Carter.
Farther northeast, high school football’s popularity has diminished to the point where one of the Lambton-Kent system’s teams decided to look elsewhere for a division to join. For the first time ever, a Chatham-Kent team — the Blenheim District High School Bobcats — will compete as a WECSSAA entry. The Bobcats will join the Windsor-Essex developmental league that includes the two participating Leamington schools.
A regular season schedule has not yet been officially released, but the Lions will likely start on the road in Blenheim later this month. The seven-game schedule for the developmental group will also pit the Lions against Cardinal Carter, Riverside, Tecumseh Vista Academy, General Amherst, Ecole Lajeunesse and Brennan.
Teams committing to the competitive division include Herman, Sandwich, Belle River, Essex, Catholic Central, Villanova, Herman, L’Essor, Kennedy, St. Anne and Massey.
Players with the Lions’ senior football team conduct a line of scrimmage drill combining launching through the chutes and blocking at the Talbot Street West field Wednesday, Sept. 5.
HEARING AID
BOGO
Cougars gearing up for WECSSAA football
By Bryan Jessop
The senior team isn’t the only component of Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School’s football program making a return for 2018.
After a one-year hiatus triggered by an insufficient number of players in 2017, the senior Cougars football team will once again take to the gridiron along with their junior cohorts. Andrew George, a former student at Cardinal Carter who returned to the school as head coach last year, will be backed by an experienced crew of fellow coaches on the sidelines for 2018.
Chris Church, who was unable to coach football at Cardinal Carter last year because of scheduling conflicts with the University of Windsor Lancers football program where he served as offensive line coach, is returning to the high school where he teaches. Church will serve as the offense coach for both the junior and senior teams while George will oversee the defensive side of both squads. With Church’s youngest son joining the junior Cougars as a Grade 9 student, the veteran coach decided to step back from the Lancers program to focus his efforts on the Cardinal Carter teams.
Also returning to the coaching staff is Leo Obeid, who served as a coach with the local high school’s program in the mid 2000s. Mark Renaud, the head of the Cardinal Carter athletic department prior to his retirement, is also re-joining Cougars football as a coach. A fifth coach — Chris Lapain — will also assist with guidance. Lapain and Church cocoached the Cardianl Carter girls’ hockey team for a number of years since the squad was first formed.
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“I’d like to see us kick start this program now that we have a few more coaches.”
— Andrew George
This year’s junior football team will be comprised of a higher percentage of Grade 9s than usual, but George noted that the group could prove a force to be reckoned with against their WindsorEssex opponents.
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“We’re young, but this is a fit, athletic team this year with a lot of speed,” he noted. “The main goal for the juniors is to have fun and be competitive. I’d like to see us kick start this program now that we have a few more coaches.”
While the coaches are welcoming about 30 junior players per practice, the senior squad is somewhat smaller in number with an average of about 25.
“It’s tough when there was no senior team last year, but we’ve got a lot of last year’s Grade 10s who are moving up,” George explained.
Key members of the seniors’ offensive component will include Alex Jones, Eric Tavares and Zach Penner, the latter who will likely assume the position of starting quarterback. Alex Ortega and Noah Anscombe will play key roles on defense for the seniors, where a number of more experienced players will take on duties from both sides of the ball.
“We’re not big as far as numbers go, but we have the talent,” George said of the senior Cougars.
For the juniors, Ryan Najim and Ryan Puyda will lead on field defensively while Antone Taouil will likely serve as starting quarterback. Carlos Degloria will play pivotal roles on both offense and defense.
Who the teams will face in the 2018 regular season will depend on which WECSSAA schools will be able to form teams. With lower numbers, the juniors squads will likely be dispersed between one or two divisions of the same tier while it remains unknown if the seniors will be able to chose from either two or three tiers.
For both Cardinal Carter teams, practice began with a summer camp starting August 27. Coaches hope to see a WECSSAA schedule released within the next one to two weeks.
Cardinal Carter junior and senior football coach Chris Church (left) sets up a series of cones to conduct offensive line positional drills Wednesday, Sept. 5. With temperatures in excess of 30ºC, both junior and senior teams practiced without full equipment. Church rejoins the coaching staff along with Andrew George, who coached the junior Cougars last year. The sidelines will also include the return of Mark Renaud and Leo Obeid as well as Chris Lapain.
Coaches Chris Lapain, Chris Church and Leo Obeid look on as the junior Cougars conduct an offensive line positioning drill at Cardinal Carter Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Leamington SC United U18 girls
triple crown champions
The Leamington SC United U18 girls finished a stellar season winning all three league championships. They started their season back in May, winning first the League KickOff Cup and going undefeated in the tournament.
The girls continued their season with their winning ways, finishing first in their league of eight other teams with a season record of 11 wins and 2 losses. They scored 29 goals and allowed only 6 goals against.
The final icing on the cake was going into the playoffs and once again finishing on top. The girls started the first round with a short bench due to injuries, but battled to beat Belle River 3-2. Jaclyn Moore netted all three SC goals.
The semi-final was against LaSalle. The game ended up at a 0-0 deadlock, sending it to a penalty shootout. SC goaltender Kylie Cioci came up huge, stopping five of LaSalle’s seven shooters with some huge saves. Leamington goal scorers who secured the win were Karson Dickinson, Juliana Hernandez and Brianna Zakaria.
The championship game had the girls facing a strong Croatia team but their sheer determination to finish the season with the triple crown of Kick-Off, League and Playoff Championships gave them the 2-0 win. Jaclyn Moore scored both LSCU goals.
Erie Shores senior men’s golf
With the Labour Day holiday on Monday, only 42 members of Erie Shore Golf Club’s seniors league turned out to play on Wednesday, September 5. The draw winners were Willie Krahn and Bob Park. Closest to the pin on #3 was Matt Dick and on #16 Ron Koop. Longest putts were made by Don Noels on #8 and Bill Gherasim on #14.
In a game where only the two middle low nets score counted, the winning team at 136 was Bill Conn, Tom Klassen, Rick Metz and Gary McRae. In second place at 142 was the team of Bill Gherasim, Don Chalcraft, Orest Hrynewich and Wray Pollock. Third place at 144 went to Richard Leslie, Garth Dennerley, Ian McIver and Ron Koop. In fourth place, also at 144, were Don Mensch, Ed Krahn and Gord Anderson.
Matt Dick had low round for the day at 78. Matt had birds on #2 and #3. Close behind was Tom Miehl with 79 and a bird on #12. Two other golfers had two birds each on their round – Wray Pollock on #2 and #9, and Dick Segedin on #4 and #9. Don Mensch and Gary Alderson had birds on #1. Neil Reimer birdied #2, Ed Krahn #6, Dennis Clarke #8, Ron Koop #10, Don Posliff #11, Bill Conn #12, and Barry Miller rounded off the birds with his on #14.
Don’t forget to sign up for next week if you have not yet done so.
County Bridge Results
Leamington Half Century Centre, Aug. 27: North/ South – 1st Ann Mocan and Sharon Lutz, 2nd Bill Chaplin and Yvonne Vulling, 3rd Joyce and Sandy Gammie. East/West: 1st Ross MacIntosh and Agnes Fraser, 2nd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes, 3rd Patricia Sanford and Frank Duransky. Sept. 3: North/South - 1st Helen Preyde and Nina Towle, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Vi Major, 3rd Marilyn Robbins and Marie Ellwood. East/West – 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Dave Derbyshire and Yvonne Vulling, 3rd Sandy and Joyce Gammie. Games are each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.
Wheatley Bridge Club, Sept. 4: 1st Marie Lasi, 2nd Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Bob Russell. Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.
Kingsville Bridge Club, Aug. 29: 1st Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote, 4th Sandy and Joyce Gammie. Sept. 5: 1st Joyce Bear and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Jeanne Manners, 3rd (tie) Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, Bob and Sally Bell. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
The LSCU U18 girls shut out a strong Croatia team to win the Playoff Championship. Team members are, front row, left to right: Jaclyn Moore, Madison Caetano, Brianna Zakaria, Kylie Cioci, Taylor Taouil, Milana Butera, Madison Baptista, Sophie Coristine. Back row: Coach John Murracas, Mya Tawil, Caitlyn Massad, Abby Dilaudo, Gioia DiCiocco, EmMylee Poisson, Karson Dickinson, Kylie Murracas, Julianna Hernandez, Taylor Najim, Coach Rob Cioci. Absent from photo: Olivia Symons, Miranda Obeid. (Submitted photo)
Peewee Major Lakers end season as OBA finalists
Leamington proudly hosted the Peewee B OBA Championships over the Labour Day weekend, Fri. Aug. 31 to Sun. Sept. 2. Eleven teams came to compete for the OBA title.
Leamington 9 – Chatham 1
The Peewee Majors faced off against Chatham in the first game on Friday afternoon. Jason Friesen started on the mound for the Lakers and quickly sent Chatham back to the dug out with 3 straight strikeouts. The Lakers’ bats were hot with singles from Derek Neufeld, Riley Wiebe and Sajan Brouwer putting the Lakers up 2 runs after the first inning.
The Lakers got the bats going again in the 5th inning as Derek Neufeld led with a double, Wiebe followed with a triple, Brouwer was intentionally walked and then stole two bases before Friesen hit him home, and the Lakers were leading 8-1. Matt Thomas scored in the bottom of the 6th to seal the win 9-1 for the Lakers.
Leamington 6 – Simcoe 3
Saturday morning the Lakers were given the 8:30 a.m. game and had a bit of trouble waking up. Down 2 runs after the first inning, Jason Friesen got the rally started with a double and Garret Gagnier singled him home.
Simcoe scored another run in the 3rd inning and Jason Friesen replied, hitting a bomb over the left field fence to bring the Lakers within one of Simcoe.
Riley Wiebe’s homerun in the 6th inning tied the game at 3 each.
Whatever the Lakers had for breakfast must have kicked in by the 7th inning as Friesen doubled, Brady Knelsen singled, Lucas Penner’s fielders choice and Garret Gagnier’s single combined to score 3 runs, putting the Lakers up 6-3. Matt Thomas and Noah George did a brilliant job sharing the pitching duties for the Lakers in the 6-3 win.
Leamington 15 – Tilsonburg 4
The Lakers faced Tillsonburg in their third game and it
looked like it was going to be a tough match up as the third batter took the Lakers’ pitcher Sajan Brouwer’s fastball deep over the left field fence to give Tillsonburg an early 1-0 lead. The third game, on a steamy day, got off to a slow start for both teams. A rain delay must have helped as the Lakers came alive in the 3rd inning as Noah George took one for the team by getting hit by a pitch. Friesen and Wiebe followed with singles and Brouwer hit a homerun from center field to clear the bases. Derek Neufeld singled and Matt Thomas sent him home to put the Lakers up 5-1 after 3 innings.
Derek Neufeld stepped up to the plate and hit his first homerun of the season later in the game, sending the ball over the right field fence to give the Lakers a 15-4 win. Derek Neufeld, Jack Tiessen and closer Brady Knelsen combined on the mound for the win.
Wyoming 4 - Leamington 2
The Lakers played Sunday morning against Wyoming and were quickly down 2 runs after the first inning. In the 2nd inning, Neufeld doubled, Matt Thomas and Lucas Penner singled. Brady Knelsen and Noah George put out sacrifice flies to score 2 runs, tying up the ball game. Wyoming scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning. Lucas Penner’s single in the 4th wasn’t enough to get the boys’ bats going and the Lakers were down 4-2. Excellent pitching by both teams in the 5th inning sent 6 boys back to their dugouts with strikeouts. A homerun hit off of pitcher Riley Wiebe had the Lakers going to the bullpen to bring in Sajan Brouwer to close out the inning. Amazing fielding by Wyoming kept the Lakers off the base paths in the 7th and Wyoming handed the Laker’s their first loss of the tournament.
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The Leamington Lakers Peewee Major team ended their 2018 season as OBA finalists. Team members are, in front, left to right:
Derek Neufeld (standing), Matt Thomas, Jason Friesen, Sajan Brouwer, Noah George (standing). Back row: Lucas Penner, Jack Tiessen, Matt LeCoure, Riley Wiebe, Garret Gagnier, Brady Knelson. Team coaches (not pictured) are Jeff Thomas, Jake Neufeld, Randy Brown and Dave Neufeld.
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Auction Sale
MF 135 Tractor, Workshop Equip.
Saturday, September 22 at 10:00 am
For Joe Miihlroth held at 691 Road 3 East, Kingsville. No Reserve. Farm land is sold.
MOVING SALE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 118 Clarence Ave,
Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
LAND FOR SALE
The owners of the real property known legally as Part of Block AJ, Plan 455, Part of Lot 24, Concession 3, EB, Geographic Township of Raleigh as in 468620 and Block AK, Plan 455 except Part 1, 24R5358, Part 1, 24R7749 and Part 1, 24R8079, subject to easement as in LT34196 over Part of Lot 24, Con. 3 Raleigh, designated as Part 1, 24R6855 in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc.; Chatham-Kent being PIN 00878-0447 (the “Property”), being 80 acres, more or less, of farm land are prepared to receive written Offers to Purchase the Property.
Currently zoned agricultural with potential for future development. Golf courses on the western and southern boundaries of the property. Executive houses on the eastern boundary of the property. Randomly tiled. The municipal address of the property is 8497 Seventh Line and Scenic Drive, Chatham.
All offers must be written and made on a standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale form to be provided by the undersigned solicitor. All offers musts be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $10,000.00 – made payable to the undersigned solicitor “Trevor Hinnegan, in trust”.
All offers must be unconditional.
The closing date must be on or before November 23, 2018.
All offers must be received by the undersigned solicitor on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2018.
The highest or any Offer will not necessarily be accepted.
TREVOR HINNEGAN
Barrister & Solicitor 75 Thames Street P.O. Box 428
Chatham, Ontario
N7M 5K5
Tel: (519) 355-1800
Fax: (519) 352-4159
Tractor: M.F. 135 gas, has had complete motor overhaul, new 13.6x28 rear tires, tractor is in very good condition; Disc, Cult, Trailer, etc: 3 ph disc, 7’ cut, new bearings & blades; 3 ph Ferguson cultivator; well built single axle 8’ trailer; walk behind cultivator; small sprayer; some steel fence posts; etc; Shop Equip, etc.: Hobart welder & accessories; Honda EM 3000 generator 11 years old, used 20 – 25 hours; Beaver table saw; chop saws; wood planer; wrenches; drill press; grinders; drills; hand tools; clamps; metal press; bolts; wheel barrow; water pump & tank; shelving; orchard ladder; cast iron meat grinder; incubator; etc; Antiques & Primitives: potash kettle; Coca Cola, Pure Spring, Coke, 7 Up, Pepsi, Maedels, Nesbitts, Heinz wooden crates; cross cut saw; 15 and 4 gal. crocks; school desk; milk can; etc; Pool: above ground hexagon pool dismantled, needs liner & sand tank. Note: not a long sale. Terms: cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Joe Miihlroth, 519-733-3301
Part-time, Resource Assistant Positions
Essex County Library is conducting a general recruitment seeking applications for anticipated upcoming Resource Assistant positions throughout Essex County Towns of Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle and Tecumseh and the Municipality of Leamington, due to retirements and attrition. The successful candidate must be available to work a rotating schedule averaging between 15-20+ hours per week, comprised of morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, plus additional hours for programming and supply. Deemed potential candidates for this posting will be maintained on the Resource Assistant position roster for approximately six months duration.
• 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
County Cooling and Heating Inc. Is Growing! We are hiring a ... LICENSED SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN
• Full-time/part-time
• Potential partnership opportunity for the right individual
Please e-mail resumes to: countycoolingandheating@gmail.com
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.
Apply:
Must have own transportation.
Southshore Greenhouses Inc.
• Siding/Soffit/Fascia Installer, 3-5 yrs exp.
• Warehouse/Delivery Person, 1-2 yrs exp.
Drop off or mail resume to: Attn: Box TT
Unit #5 - 194 Talbot St. E. Leamington, ON N8H 1M2
Transfer Station #2
Weighperson – 1 Permanent, Casual position
Salary $25.64 - $29.94 per hour, CUPE 2974.1
For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at: https://careers.countyofessex.on.ca/ no later than September 28, 2018.
Kingsville Stamping is looking for 40 PERMANENT PRESS OPERATOR GENERAL LABOUR POSITIONS
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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and part time positions available. 4048 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Wage $14/ hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience/ no education required. Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-326-6702 or email hriprfms@gmail.com.
FULL & PART-TIME POSITIONS available. 60-65 hrs/ week. Physically demanding must be able to lift 40 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, pruning, de-leafing, etc. Wage $14 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to: (Moretto) Ingratta Farms 341 Morse Rd., Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-3261082. au1-oc3 YOU WANT TO BE PROUD
• Weekdays & Saturdays, (Sunday day optional - double time pay) Days: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Afternoons: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Midnights: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Wages $15.25 - $18.50 per hour
• Weight Handling: 5 - 10 lbs
• Overtime after 42 hours
• Benefits after 3 months
Watch Youtube video for the job: https://youtu.be/X8tnX7PvtRc Email: jobs@kingsvillestamping.ca Fax: 519-326-7982
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
M&M FARMS LTD - Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations.
Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work
Conditions: fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. Hours: 45+ hours a week including weekends.
Wage: $14.00 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation. Please forward e-mail to mmfarms@bell.net or Fax: 519-326-8047. au1-se26
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 10 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-se12
Duties include: Maintaining a safe work environment and surroundings Maintaining food safety standards, including proper grading of commodities, and assuring they are safe for human consumption, accurately measuring loads to ensure that producers are properly paid and assuring that outbound loads of grain are at the
location between loads
NOW HIRING: Pit Operator
Duties
Position is approx. 8-12 weeks in duration. Applicants must be able to handle the physical labor requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including weekends
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September 15, 2018 to:
3062 County Road 8 Staples, ON
WEIGHPERSON
NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELFRIEDE KATHARINA APEL
late of the Municipality of Leamington, In the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on May 19, 2018
Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send fulI particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors for the Estate Trustee on or before the 1st day of October, 2018 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 5th day of September, 2018.
SAWATZKY BALZER & WIENS LLP
Barristers and Solicitors
5 Russell Street Leamington, Ontario N8H 1T7
519-322-2341
Solicitors for the Estate Trustee
FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 26, 2018, at the Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.
Description of Land:
Roll No. 37 06 540 000 25200 0000; 138 Lakeshore Dr., Wheatley; PIN 75102-0286 (LT); Lot 34-35 Plan 1387 Mersea; Leamington. File No. 17-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $19,591.91
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax.
The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
A fee of $10.00 + HST will be charged for each tender package.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
Laura Rauch Treasurer
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 Ext. 1201 www.leamington.ca
The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT
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
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 9th, 2018, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8
Description of Land(s) Minimum Tender Amount All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.
1. Roll # 3650-280-001-12900 LT 15 BLK C L 148; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 218 Victoria St, (Highgate). P.I.N. 00662 0035 (LT).
2. Roll # 3650-390-003-01200 W 1/2 LT 35 PL 133; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 473 Brown St, (Dresden). P.I.N. 00603 0049 (LT)..
3. Roll # 3650-420-007-13551 UNIT 1 LEVEL 1 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 AS SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 1, Level 1. P.I.N. 00954-0001 (LT).
4. Roll # 3650-420-007-13553 UNIT 3 LEVEL 1 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 AS SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 3, Level 1, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00954-0003 (LT). 5. Roll # 3650-420-007-13560 UNIT 2 LEVEL 2 KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 & ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. DESC OF CONDO PROP IS LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656), PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 RTS (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 T/W A ROW OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 SUBJ TO EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307057 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 AS IN 307066 S/T EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF UNION GAS LTD OVER LTS 6,7,8 PT LTS 1,2,3,4,5,9 PT BLK C PT ACCESS RD (AS CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 & PT LT 4 CON 2 R.T.S. (HARWICH) DESIGNATED AS PTS 1,2,3 24R5825 AS IN LT14859 SET OUT IN CONDO DECLARATION LT14894 & T/W EASEMENT AS IN LT14972 OVER PT LT 9 & PT ACCESS RD (CLOSED BY 256656) PL 610 DESIGNATED AS PTS 7,9,11 24R5825 & S/T EASEMENT AS IN LT14973 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CHATHAM OVER PT OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS KENT CONDO PL NO. 12 DESIGNATED AS PT 2 24R5825 CHATHAM (CITY). Being 540 Park Ave E, Unit 2, Level 2 (Chatham). P.I.N. 00954-0010 (LT).).
6. Roll # 3650-420-018-01400 LT 12 PL 27; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 61 Edgar St, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00507 0280 (LT).
8. Roll # 3650-442-008-06300 LT 21 PL 352; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 75 Dell St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00584 0094 (LT).
9. Roll # 3650-443-004-04600 LT 32 PL 112; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 664 Wallace St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00556 0055 (LT).
10. Roll # 3650-443-005-13400 LT 47 PL 125; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 223 Duke St, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00554 0061 (LT).
11. Roll # 3650-443-008-01000 PT LT 2 CON 18 CHATHAM PT 2 24R2894 & PT 2 24R6495, T/W 373716; CHATHAMKENT. 6970 Base Line, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00760 0131 (LT). Existing Provincial Officer’s Order 0723-835KJ4, Order 3202-7M2MBM, Order 8327-7PTRL6, Order 7876-7PVSHY pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act. Interested purchasers contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent Collections department for further details. $10,557.05 $11,377.76 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $12,666.34 $11,668.89 $21,696.28 $11,770.88 $27,636.65 $38,068.41
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, or of a bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:
Title Name of Municipality
E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:00
Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca
NOTICES
Notice of Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions
The Municipality is looking for input from business owners and the public regarding two items:
1. Business Licensing By-law. The Municipality passed the Business Licensing By-law in late 2017. These sessions are your opportunity to ask questions and provide your feedback regarding the Business Licensing By-law. A copy of the Business Licensing By-law may be obtained at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or by visiting www.leamington.ca
2. Window Coverings in Commercial Buildings. The Municipality is considering regulating the percentage of windows that may be covered in a commercial building as well as regulating the type of window coverings that may be used. These sessions are your opportunity to provide your opinion regarding this issue and, in particular:
• What percentage of windows should be covered or not covered?
• What types of coverings should be permitted or prohibited?
Please join us at one of the following Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions:
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Leamington Municipal Office
111 Erie Street North, Leamington
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Place: Leamington Arts Centre
72 Talbot Street West, Leamington
If you are unable to attend one of the Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions, you may also provide comments or send questions to the Municipality by emailing: clerks@leamington.ca or by calling 519-326-5761 and advising that you wish to provide feedback regarding the items noted above.
Are You on the Voters’ List?
2018 Municipal Election October 22, 2018
Leamington’s Municipal Election will be conducted by Internet and Telephone Voting.
It is important that electors ensure that they are on the 2018 Voters’ List. If you have moved since the last election held in 2014, or you have not confirmed your citizenship through MPAC, you may not be on the Voters’ List. Even if you voted in the recent provincial election held in June, it does not ensure that you are on the Municipal Election Voters’ List.
From now until October 22, 2018 eligible voters are encouraged to contact the Municipality of Leamington at 519-326-5761. You may be required to attend the municipal office during office hours to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List, and provide the required identification if the voter needs to be added to the list or corrections made.
For more information on the election, please contact the 519-326-5761 or by email at clerks@leamington.ca or visit the municipal website at www.leamington.ca/election2018 to view a video on the Internet or Telephone voting process.
Brenda Percy, Returning Officer Municipality of Leamington
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the members of the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent will be held at Chatham Breakfast House & Grille Churrascaria, 525 Grand Avenue East, Chatham, on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the hour of 8:30 a.m., for the purpose of:
a) receiving and considering the report of the Directors, containing the balance sheet, the statement of income and expenditures and the report of the Auditors;
b) electing Directors;
c) appointing Auditors;
d) confirming all acts, bylaws and proceedings of the Directors and Officers since the last Annual Meeting of members; and
e) transacting such further and other business as may properly be brought before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact our office, by Monday, September, 24, 2018 at 226-996-1234.
Dated at Chatham, Ontario this 22 day of August, 2018.
By order of the Board of Directors
Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent
Per: Kevin Sabourin, CPA, CA Treasurer
Peewee Major Lakers end season as OBA finalists
(Continued from Pg B-10)
Three teams remained, each team with the same record of one loss. OBA rules state to put the team names in a draw to determine who gets the bye to the finals.
Stratford was the lucky team picked to head straight to the finals and the Lakers and Wyoming would again face off to determine who gets to go to the OBA championship game.
Leamington 8 –Wyoming 7
Wyoming came out determined in the 1st inning, scoring 3 runs. The Lakers fought back with singles by Neufeld, and Knelsen to score Brouwer giving the Lakers 1 run. Wyoming chipped away, scoring another run in the 2nd inning and giving them a 4-1 lead.
Sajan Brouwer helped his team from the mound with 2 strikeouts in the 3rd inning to hold Wyoming at 4 runs.
Jason Friesen started on the mound in the 4th inning and the Wyoming batters must have scouted his pitch-
es because they were able to put together 3 more runs before Friesen took charge and ended the inning with 3 straight strikeouts. The Lakers scored 1 run in the 4th to make the score 7-4.
Friesen’s dazzling pitching in the top of the 5th inning didn’t allow Wyoming to score any more runs. In the bottom of the 5th inning, Matt Thomas took a walk then advanced to second base on a balk and Noah George followed with a single. With runners on first and third, Jason Friesen hit his 2nd homerun of the tournament to tie the game 7-7.
Jack Tiessen came to the plate, and he had already been hit by a pitch in the back earlier that game and he was looking for his first hit of the ball game. With the fans cheering loudly, Tiessen hit a “dinger” over the left centerfield fence for his first homerun of the tournament and a walk-off win for the Lakers!!
The Lakers were going to the OBA championship game!
OBA Final Stratford 3Leamington 1
The Lakers got off to an early lead as Friesen walked, then advanced on Wiebe’s single, and then scored on a hit by Neufeld. The rest of the game the Lakers had difficulty navigating the umpire’s wandering strike zone and combined for 6 strike outs, 2 hits and only managed to score 1 run. Derek Neufeld pitched the entire game allowing Stratford only 4 hits, striking out 4 while allowing 3 runs.
The Lakers ended the season as OBA finalists. It was a great season of baseball with so much improvement shown by every player.
Thank you to the Peewee Major Lakers sponsor Leamington Chev-BuickGMC.
A special thank you goes to the coaches – Jeff Thomas, Jake Neufeld, Dave Neufeld and Randy Brown – who taught the boys so much more than just baseball skills. Remember boys - never give up. The last swing could win the game.
Jr. Barons tryouts start Sept. 14
The Leamington Junior Barons will hold their first tryouts for the 2019 baseball season on Friday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. on Diamond 7 at the Kinsmen Baseball Complex. Interested players born 1998 to 2000 are encouraged to attend. Players should bring proper footwear, glove and batting helmet.
“We have a number of spots to fill due to graduation,” said coach Chris Lamotte. Lamotte is returning as coach after a successful 2018 season that saw the Barons claim the OBA ‘B’ title. Tryouts will also be held Friday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lamotte at 519-329-5759 or Terry Misener at 519-564-4600.
Novice Majors register two ties
On Sunday September 9 the Southpoint Point Pelee Karting Novice Majors began the 2018/19 Bluewater hockey season. After hitting the road for an exhibition game against the Sarnia Sting on Saturday, (a 4-4 draw) the Capitals travelled to Windsor to face the Riverside Rangers in their season opener.
Southpoint came out early with tons of energy, controlling most of the play, right from the opening faceoff. A few shots wide, and a few good saves by the Rangers’ goalie kept this game scoreless until late in the period. Then, after Christian Papp made a save, A J Youssef shoveled the puck over to Owen Derksen. Derksen grabbed the puck, and after a nifty move around a pinching defenseman, went end-to-end firing a high shot past Riverside’s goalie. Southpoint was on the board, taking the early lead 1-0.
In the second frame, the Caps continued their pressure, but were unable to increase their lead. Finally, following a mid-ice scrum, Kayden Cook managed to poke the puck free to a streaking Kayde Grossi who went in untouched and made no mistake shooting glove side past the goalie for a 2-0 lead.
Riverside seemed to have found their legs and started generating a few chances of their own. They
finally put one by Papp with about two minutes remaining in the second then potted the equalizer a minute and a half later.
The third period was very entertaining as both squads had chances as the play went from one end of the rink to the other. In the end, neither team could find the winning goal resulting in a well played 2-2 tie.
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Tyler Thomas carries puck in against Sarnia.
Kayden Cook battles a Riverside Ranger along the boards.
Golden Years mini-golfers kick off season
On Thursday, September 6 the Golden Years mini golf league kicked off their season at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Twenty-six golfers were met with mild temperatures on the course and were rewarded with a respectable ace total of 42.
Included in that total were 3 consecutive aces on hole 3 by Team 5 which included John Murphy, Loraine Fox and newest member Kathy Bechard who was playing her first game with the league.
A second highlight was John Murphy’s record-tying 14 over 9 holes.
Leading the ace parade with 5 was John Murphy, fol-
lowed with 4 by Loraine Fox, Barry Sweet and Barb Murphy. Sinking 3 was Andy Orsini. Recording 2 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Vicky Harris, Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse and John Vlodarchyk. Dropping 1 each were Mike Binder, Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi, Betty McManus, Faith Reidy, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg and Kathy Bechard.
Low score over 9 holes went to John Murphy with 14, Andy Orsini with 16, Laurie Hylton with 17, and 18 by Cathy Dewhurst, Mike Binder (2), Bill Taylor, Barry Sweet, Andy Orsini, Barb Murphy, Betty McManus and Laurie Hylton (3).
Leading the field over 18 holes was Laurie Hylton with 35, Andy Orsini and Laurie Hylton with 36, John Murphy with 37, and 38 by Cathy Dewhurst, Mike Binder, Andy Orsini and Bill Taylor. Laurie Hylton continued his fine play, notching 71 over 36 holes, while Andy Orsini delivered 74 and Mike Binder and John Murphy had 78. Boasting first place with 238 was Team 9 (Moe Scratch, Laurie Hylton and the Phantom). Second place with 240 was captured by Team 4 (Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Lloyd Honey). There was a third place tie of 244 between Team 2 (Colleen Pearse, Mike Binder, Bob Martin) and Team 3 (Pete Daudlin, Bill Taylor, Barry Sweet).
