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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Hogs 50-50 raffle climbs to incredible $587,125

By Mark Ribble Two days before the start of the Hogs for Hospice weekend — July 27 — the Hogs 50-50 jackpot sat at $65,000.

While it was expected that the jackpot would grow exponentially over the course of the big weekend, likely nobody involved expected the jackpot to grow to heights never seen before.

On the morning of August 4, with about 12 hours to go, the total got over $400,000.

When the dust settled on draw day — Friday, August 5 — Jamie Poisson of Windsor had won $587,125, which eclipsed previous amounts by more than $400,000.

The build-up to the deadline was a story in itself, as the totals kept climbing as each hour passed.

Things got so hectic that the website was down much of the evening on Thursday.

Ticket buyers were able to get tickets through the Hogs Facebook page.

The Hogs committee will present the cheque to Jamie Poisson next week and the Sun will be there to document that monumental presentation.

Stay tuned for more details on the presentation and on the big winner.

Of course, Erie Shores Hospice was also a big winner, collecting not only the other half of the 50-50 pot, but the proceeds from the weekend, which are still being tabulated.

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WSO wows with wizardly wonder

By Deanna Bertrand It was a very warm sunny evening Saturday, August 6 for approximately 500 concertgoers on the hill at Seacliff Beach and the Leamington Sunset Amphitheatre for the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) summer concert.

The free concert, sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington, was part of the WSO outdoor concert series and featured a full orchestra performing music from the popular Harry Potter series of movies.

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Gleaners fundraiser boosted by jewellery donation

By Mark Ribble What began as a generous donation from a world-renowned jeweller has now turned into a reciprocal event benefiting a local worthy charity.

Back in July, a fundraising dinner was held by the Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parish-

The signature piece donated by Lobortas Classic Jewellery House for the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners fundraiser on August 27.

es at the Portuguese Club, where a valuable one-ofa-kind pendant was auctioned off.

That pendant, made exclusively by Labortas Classic Jewellery House in Ukraine, brought in about $46,000 in bids and donations.

Mandi Quiring, who was instrumental in raising over $1 million in donations for Ukraine, made the connection with Lobortas owner and creator Igor Lobortas.

His donation of the pendant in July also opened up the line of communication for another upcoming fundraiser for the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners.

The annual fundraiser for the Gleaners will take on a new twist this year with Mr. Lobortas do-

nating two pieces to the event.

“Once we talked and he found out that Gleaners has been shipping food to Ukraine, he asked how he could help,” said Mandi Quiring. “He wants to give back to such a giving community here.”

Joel Epp, General Manager of the Gleaners operation in Leamington, was thrilled to hear that Lobortas wants to help the Gleaners.

“We’re happy to partner with Lobortas for this event,” said Epp. “For him to recognize us in this way is wonderful.”

Organizers of the event, which will be held August 27 at the Portuguese Club, have heard that Mr. Lobortas himself may try to make an appearance at the fundraiser.

“He was so impressed by what we’ve done here for Ukraine that he may try to make the trip,” said Mandi Quiring.

The fundraiser will feature a dinner, live entertainment and a live and silent auction, with all proceeds going to Gleaners.

Southwestern Ontario Gleaners founder Tina

Quiring says she’s equally thrilled that the famous jeweller has taken such an interest in their fundraiser.

“This is fantastic that he is so involved,” she said.

“We’re looking forward

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Tickets are available by calling 519-326-7687 or visiting swogleaners.ca.

The signature piece offered by Lobortas is a fairy tale pendant valued at about $6,500. It depicts

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You can check out the world famous jewellery at lobortas.com.

Gleaners General Manager Joel Epp, left, with Gleaners Founder and Treasurer Tina Quiring and local fundraising organizer Mandi Quiring.

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Lions Club holding community go-kart race day on August 27

By Mark Ribble Leamington Lions Club spokesman Bruce Medcalf is hoping that the business community will take up the challenge on August 27 and in turn, help the local Salvation Army.

The Lions Club of Leamington, in partnership with Point Pelee Karting and the Salvation Army, is hosting the first — and hopefully annual — Lions Club Race Day at the popular local go-kart track.

“There will be a corporate challenge element to it,” says Medcalf. “We hope businesses will send a representative to race on their behalf.”

Businesses can challenge each other to a race,

with the winners getting to hold on to bragging rights until next year.

“We’re hoping to get the greenhouses to challenge each other and maybe even the restaurants,” added Medcalf.

Jason Papp, owner of Point Pelee Karting, says the day will be family-oriented, with lots to do for kids.

“We will have discounted kart rentals so the kids can come and enjoy themselves,” he said. “Coming out of COVID, we want families to get out and have some fun.”

Major Ron Wickens of the Salvation Army Leamington Corps says that he’s looking forward to a

Lions Club rep Bruce Medcalf, left, poses with Point Pelee Karting owner Jason Papp and Salvation Army’s Major Ron Wickens.

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great day at the track.

“What a great way to get out and do something fun,” he said. “And all for a good cause.”

The proceeds raised will be turned over to the Salvation Army by the Lions Club and Medcalf hopes they can use this year’s event as a building block to something much larger in the future.

“I’d love to see a full slate of challenge races between the businesses,” he said. “That friendly fun competition creates great feelings in the community.”

The event will happen on Sunday, August 27 at the track located at 538 Bevel Line Road.

If interested in being part of the business challenge, cost is $100 per racer and you’ll be using the Point Pelee Karting go-karts to take on other business people in the community.

There will be lots for the kids to do, including miniature races for various ages and driving skills, as well as food vendors and possibly a classic car show.

For more information, contact Bruce Medcalf at 519-329-0434 or email at TheDreamAvenger@ gmail.com.

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Torrential rains wreak havoc on local basements

By Mark Ribble A two-hour storm that descended on the Sun Parlour in the early morning hours of Friday, August 5 brought as much as five inches of rain to the region.

Farmers initially re-

joiced at the rainfall but it quickly turned into concern as residents woke up to flooded basements throughout the region.

Leamington’s Director of Infrastructure Services, Rob Sharon, told the Sun that an unusually large

amount of rainfall in a two-hour period between 3:30 am and 5:30 am made it almost impossible for the town sewer systems to keep up.

“It was above the 1-in100-year level for the duration of time that it was here,” he said.

“We had readings between three and five inches on the southeast side of the municipality.”

Sharon said that the more western sections of Leamington were not hit as hard with the rain, which closed the Leamington Library for several days due to flooding.

Some rain gauges shown on social media were well over six inches from the torrential downpour.

The rain gauge at the Pollution Centre Hodgins Street resident Donna Massong’s freezer was upend- Control ed by the rising water levels from Friday’s storm. Photo submitted measured about

three inches in that twohour span.

For Donna Massong, who lives on Hodgins Street, the rainfall caused her basement to take on a lot of water.

“The water was so deep that my freezer was partially turned over,” she says.

Massong says this is the second flooding of her basement since 2019.

“It’s frustrating,” she added. “Insurance won’t cover it because it flooded in 2019.”

She was still making a list and tabulating the damage on Tuesday.

The municipality received notification of 26 locations that had flooding, predominantly in basements.

“There was also some ground floor flooding in the uptown area,” said Sharon. “If a homeowner has not yet called us, we encourage them to do so, as it helps us understand where in town the sewer system was overcome.”

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Sharon says that sewer systems can only convey water at a rate that is appropriate to the size and design of the sewer system and when significant rain falls in a short period of time, it can overwhelm the system quickly.

Sharon says there are things that homeowners can do to help mitigate any flooding possibilities, as these rare storms seem to be occurring more often.

“While I am not suggesting that these measures would have prevented flooding in all locations during this storm event, as a matter of best practice, the municipality encourages all homeowners to practice

these three steps,” he said.

1 — Disconnect eavestrough downspouts from the storm sewer system, and allow that water to instead drain onto their yard. The ground then absorbs some of the runoff before it enters the sewer.

2 — Ensure that check valves/backflow preventers are installed, and ensure they are maintained and inspected regularly. Without regular maintenance, the backflow preventer may not function as intended during a storm event 3 — Ensure sump pumps are maintained regularly and include a back-up power supply.

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Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie Dawson Linda Wigfield welcomed everyone to Bingo on a hot, steamy August 3. Thankfully with fans running in the library where Bingo was played it was quite comfortable.

There were only a few winners last week, as those who did “Bingo” did so many times apiece. The winners were Bonnie Dawson, Robert Lapsa, Donna Moody, Pat Churchill and Doreen Armstrong.

Thanks to Tammy Krawchuk for calling the numbers and Linda Wigfield for handing out the prizes.

The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Robert Lapsa and Doreen Armstrong.

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Wheatley family grateful n for ESHC quick actions

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By Mark Ribble

Little Luca Jraige of Wheatley will turn three in October, but it was the actions of professionals at Erie Shores HealthCare who helped make sure Luca would be here for that birthday.

Last October 7, two-year-old Luca somehow made it into the family’s indoor pool at their newly built Wheatley home.

Doctors later estimated that Luca had been in the water for about eight minutes when he was found.

His father Joey performed CPR as the family anxiously and frantically awaited the arrival of emergency responders.

Wheatley firefighters arrived quickly along with Chatham-Kent Police and EMS, who made the determination to take young Luca to Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington.

He was quickly assessed in Leamington and prepared for a quick transfer to London as his parents Joey and Mona looked on.

Once Luca was stabilized by the folks in Leamington, an ambulance arrived for the two-hour transfer to London.

“I was so pleased with how they handled it,” said Joey last week. “If not for the grace of God and the quick action in Leamington, my boy wouldn’t have made it.”

Joey sees Luca’s survival as nothing short of a miracle and credits his faith in guiding them though the tough times.

He says that Erie Shores HealthCare sent a nurse, a doctor and a respirologist in the ambulance for the

ride and it’s a good thing they did, because Luca suffered a seizure while on route.

“I believe those people were put in that ambulance for a reason,” he said.

After a month-and-a-half in London, Luca was released to begin home care, which has been a very long road to recovery. His drowning injury is considered a traumatic brain injury.

“He’s still recovering and has a long road ahead,” said Joey. “I’m grateful to God — first and foremost — but also to Erie Shores HealthCare for their decisive actions on that day.”

Today, Luca is approaching his third birthday, but has yet to return to the typical two-year-old he was before the accident. His dad is hopeful that will eventually happen.

“We’re grateful to have that second chance,” he says.

Joey is fortunate to be self-employed, so he can make sure Luca gets to his appointments and treatments. They’ve begun vision therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chiropractic care and Luca is showing definite improvement.

“He’s laughing and smiling and saying a few words,” said Joey. “We’re seeing improvement in a lot of areas.”

As for the doctors, nurses and professionals who had a hand in Luca’s rescue and treatment, the family will be forever indebted and even with the amount of work there is to be done, are grateful for the chance to do it.

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and other musings

Remembering those stars who left us too soon I remember when I was a kid and a celebrity death would come across the airwaves, with the earliest deaths I can remember hearing about being Jayne Mansfield, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King and after that, Judy Garland and Sharon Tate.

I heard lots about the JFK assassination but I was only two in 1963, so I have no recollection of that infamous day. Same goes for the Buddy Holly plane crash, which happened before I was born.

The early 1970s brought the trifecta of celebrity deaths with Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix and Jim Morrison in close proximity of each other.

These deaths all gave me pause at different points in my life and I can say that Elvis Presley’s death in 1977 was also a shocker.

Later in life, the three Johns: John Belushi, John Lennon and later John Candy, all hit me hard. Chris Farley also took me back, then Robin Williams really sent me reeling.

Monday’s passing of Olivia

Newton John brought me right back to those early ‘70s country tunes that she had hits with and I felt nostalgic in an instant.

Deb and I had a conversation about all of the stars who left us too soon and how each one of them impacted our lives.

Me being a musical person, my early influences were of course the Beatles, Elvis and Buddy Holly.

If you count John Lennon’s assassination at the age of 40, coupled with Elvis at 42 and Buddy Holly at 22, that’s a lot of musical history packed into a relatively short time. It makes you wonder about all the great music we missed from these three alone.

I remember riding in the back seat of someone’s car with my mother on the way to an out-oftown baseball game when news of Judy Garland’s death came over the radio.

My mom was not a Judy Garland fan and couldn’t have cared less. Me on the other hand, I was the biggest Wizard of Oz fan on the planet — at least in my own mind.

I could only picture her just as I knew her from 1938 when she starred in the Wizard of Oz. I didn’t imagine she was 47 years old on that day in 1969.

Being eight years old, I just remember mourning that pretty girl in the gingham dress who had been transported to a suddenly colourful magical land.

The morning after John Lennon’s death, I was just preparing to open the front doors at Sunshine Market Gardens which later became Leamington IGA. Someone in the office — probably Pat Hickson — turned on the radio which she did every business morning before we opened the doors to shoppers.

I remember going about my business getting floor mats straightened out at the front door before unlocking it for customers to come through.

I recall hearing John’s name come over the radio but didn’t pay attention to what they were saying.

Soon it was apparent that the radio folks were announcing John’s death and I felt like I’d

lost a brother.

Some say it’s not healthy to mourn the death of a celebrity — someone you never knew personally.

I’d never met John, so who am I to mourn this public figure, but I felt it just the same.

As a life-long Beatles fan, I had rather enjoyed John’s brand new Double Fantasy album and the new single, Starting Over.

Little did I know that the rest of the hit songs from that album would achieve their status posthumously.

Nowadays celebrity deaths seem to happen on a regular basis.

Debbie and I have talked about what John Candy or Chris Farley would be doing if they’d lived. Same with John Ritter and of course the great Robin Williams.

Throw in Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse and the list keeps on going.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble

Tomato red Olds 442 in Leamington When Catherine (my better half) went to see Henry Guenther at Aace Home Improvements about a new sunroom, she saw his classic car parked in front of his shop. “Oh, Henry,” she said. “You must send pictures of your car to Bill.”

Right away, Henry emailed several photos of his car to me, and what a car! I have always been fond of the Olds 442 ever since my older brother

John owned one in Toronto many years ago.

Henry also emailed the scoop on his: “I am the fourth owner. The last owner had it for 20 years.

He never drove it in the snow or rain. Original colour was gold and now red with black stripes.

“It was built in Oshawa and the first owner bought it in Halifax.

The 400 engine was later switched for a 350 Rocket four-barrel engine. It has

a four-speed automatic transmission.”

If Ransom Eli Olds could come back to life to see Henry’s car, wouldn’t he be thrilled! The first car in Leamington was a Curved Dash Oldsmobile of around 1901 vintage, so Henry’s Olds 442 fits right in. That first Olds had the engine under the floor and a tiller for a steering wheel.

The three numbers on Henry’s 442 are among

the most famous numbers in automotive history. They tell us the car has a four-barrel carb, four on the floor, and dual exhausts. A great combo!

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So many left us in the prime of their careers and now Olivia Newton John, whom I felt would live forever, is gone too.

Her turn as Sandy in Grease solidified her celebrity status and she used that to cross over from a young Australian country starlet to a bonafide pop star.

It’s a long list of entertainers who’ve left us and I feel fortunate enough to be long enough in the tooth to say I remember seeing Moe Howard’s final appearance on the Mike Douglas show 1973 and Charlie Chaplin live on the 1972 Oscars telecast where he received a 12-minute standing ovation.

I guess there are some benefits to being old after all.

Now if I can just figure them out.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

Henry Guenther ready for the road in his 1969 Olds 442.

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Bobby Vinton’s career was a parade of hits FLASHBACK As I was driving out of Seacliff Park last Sunday afternoon, I turned on our Sirius XM ’70s channel and a song came on that I can’t recall hearing for so many years by a singer who — after topping the charts in the early to mid-sixties and again in the later sixties — would become known as the “Polish Prince”.

Yes, that would be Bobby Vinton with his last top 10 hit single “My Melody of Love”.

With a total of 43 songs hitting the Billboard’s Hot 100 from 1962 until 1980, that song – with a mixture of English and Polish lyrics – reached #3 in the fall of 1974 but, more impor-

tantly, was also Vinton’s longest running hit song on the Billboard charts lasting 17 weeks.

His very first single released, “Roses Are Red (My Love)”, in 1962, was #1 for four weeks, while six singles later, in mid1963, “Blue on Blue” went to #3 and its follow up, “Blue Velvet”, reached the top spot for three weeks.

Bobby’s next release, “There! I’ve Said It Again”, topped the charts for four weeks in January of 1964, only to be bumped out at the end of the month by some new group from England called the Beatles and their first hit record,

“I Want to Hold Your Hand”.

Little did all the American artists know that things were about to dramatically change in the coming months and years.

However, Vinton did get back to the top of charts at the end of 1964 for a week with his selfpenned hit, “Mr. Lonely”, a song he wrote in the late 1950s while he was in the Army and feeling very lonely.

When he originally brought it to his record company’s attention in 1962, Epic turned him down and gave it to Buddy Greco who bombed with it, reaching only #64

SECC to celebrate 50 years in 2023 The South Essex Community Council (SECC) is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023 and wants to make sure it reaches out to all who have been involved in the past as they get ready to honour those who have helped others.

“We would love to hear from SECC’s current and former clients, staff, board members, and volunteers,” said Abby Neufeld Dick, Marketing & Communications Department Coordinator. “You are all part of our story, and we want to

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FRIDAYS, AUGUST 12, 19 & 26 POP-UP STORYTIME FOR KIDS - stories, songs and more - Fri. Aug. 12, Fri. Aug. 19 and Fri. Aug. 26 at 1:00 pm each day, at Two Creeks Conservation Area, north of Wheatley. Hosted by Wheatley Library.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE - “Letters from the Past” on Friday, August 26 at 7:30 pm, Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. A reading of excerpts from Kolja and Agnes Penner Nickel’s letters from the 1920s and 1030s from Ukraine to Canada, accompanied by choral music

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Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper.

Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment.

Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612.

Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available.

Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519682-2580.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE MILK BAG CREATIONS - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon, Free drop-in program Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more for those in need. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered

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Celebration of Life 60 already?

You betcha!

Charles roadhouse

1929 - 1992 In loving memory of a precious husband, dad and papa who passed away August 10, 1992

Many days and nights have come and gone in the past 30 years and always the same thought “If only you were here.”

Happy 60th Birthday Brian “Brainz” Sawchuk on August 11th!

60 Erie St. N. Leamington, ON

IN MEMORIAM

Sometimes I just sit quietly reflecting for a while Imagining your voice, your face, your warm and loving smile.

To celebrate Mike Binder’s 90th Birthday Sunday, August 14 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For it’s so lovely to recall the happy times we had When you played such a special role as both Husband and Dad.

Best Wishes Only, No Gifts Please.

And at this very special time I only wish you knew That I’d give all the world today for one more hour with you.

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Saturday, August 20, 2022 St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall

IN MEMORIAM

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Greetings and Prelude Music 1:00 pm Program begins 2:00 pm Refreshments, card games and conversation to follow.

In memory of a loving husband who passed away 11 years ago August 10th.

OPEN HOUSE

Please join us as we gather to celebrate the life of

We miss you. Loving you forever.

Carolyn, Barbara, Douglas, Lynn & Family

Larry White

Celebrating 90 Years!!

August 17, 1927 – October 8, 2021

But I still have my memories and since we’ve been apart It comforts me so much to know that you’re right here in my heart.

Hon, I’ve loved you since we met.

Always have and always will.

Love, your wife Shirley

Happy 50th Anniversary Rev. Glenn & Sidney Sellick give thanks to God for 50 years of marriage.

Married on August 12, 1972 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Suitland, Maryland, USA

Larry White

In Memory of a Loving Dad/Grandpa who passed away 11 years ago on August 10th.

My Dad...

A father’s touch, a Daddy’s kiss, A grieving Daughter, the Dad I will always miss.

An empty house, an empty chair, A father’s love, no longer there.

A broken heart, a tear filled eye, Another soul in the sky.

The times we shared, the laughs we had.

Things I miss when I think of My Dad.

We miss you every day and love you with all our hearts.

Love, Shelley, Brandon, Troy, Tracy, Jeff, Brett and Matthew

In memory of our parents

GEORGE (JOE) & MARY BIEKX Dad - July 23, 1999 Mom - August 13, 2016

Together Forever!

Your hands were strong yet gentle as you held us in your care, you taught us by example every day, No matter what we needed, you were always there, without a doubt we knew you’d show the way.

We meant the world and all to you and you to us, which is why it’s just so hard to say goodbye, Your leaving left an emptiness deep inside our hearts, and some days it seems our tears will never dry.

For though you gave us everything you ever had to give, and taught us almost everything we’d ever need to know, It simply seemed somehow you always would be there, for we simply never learned how to let you go.

Deeply missed by your family... Always

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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Wheatley Library hours extended, work continues on relief well

In response to public requests, library services in Wheatley are being extended into the evening, effective this week.

The temporary library service at 108 Talbot Trail will now be open each Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. in addition to its

regular hours of Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chief Librarian Tania Sharpe said it is the goal of the library to be as responsive as possible to community needs.

“Anything we can do to help the community take another step forward is positive,” she said.

For more information contact the library at 519-401-7371 or visit the Chatham-Kent Library website at chatham-kent.

ca/library In operational news, it is expected that the installation of a conductor pipe at the APEC 1 site in Wheatley should be completed by the end of the work.

The process involves hammering the pipe into

the ground to a depth of approximately 100 feet.

The pipe is currently one-third of the desired depth.

Installation of the conductor pipe is the first step toward completing a redundant pressure relief well in the munic-

ipal parking lot near the APEC 1 site.

When the next phase of the work resumes, an odour of gas may be detected.

If residents at any time detect the smell of gas, they are asked to immediately call 9-1-1.

Former West Kent councillor passes

Former long-time Chatham-Kent Ward 1 councillor Bryon Fluker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Riverview Gardens in Chatham.

First elected to Tilbury Town Council in 1972, Mr. Fluker later spent eight years as mayor of that community. He was elected to the inaugural Chatham-Kent Council in 1998 and served West Kent (Ward 1) until 2018.

West Kent is comprised of Wheatley, Tilbury, Merlin and the surrounding areas.

Mayor Darrin Canniff and Chatham-Kent Council colleagues had high praise for the former council member.

“When you speak

about political leaders in Tilbury, Bryon’s name is front and centre,” said Mayor Canniff. “His years of service and dedication to his community are unmatched.”

“Bryon had the unique ability to make even a boring meeting entertaining,” said Joe Faas, a former Mayor of Dresden and Chatham-Kent councillor since 2003. “We had a shared background in that we were both mayors before amalgamation. We didn’t agree on every issue, but there was respect for each other when we differed.”

Councillor Doug Sulman, who served two decades with Fluker, described him as “just a bundle of energy. He

would dash into a room; “My condolences to his his comments were laced family.”

Mr. Fluker is survived with humour, but you knew that he’d done by his wife Nellie, and his homework. He was daughters Jodi and Kari well-respected by fellow and their families. His councillors and obviously obituary can be found at by his community con- reaumefh.com. sidering his length of service.”

“He was a great mentor to me, and the Tilbury area owes him a debt of gratitude,” said current West Kent Councillor Mark Authier, who served with Fluker in his last term.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Nickolas Klym

Nickolas Klym, 96 years, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Beloved husband of the late Victoria (2002). Dear father of Nick Jr. (Katy) and the late Randy. Loving grandfather of Kirt (Donna) and Kris (Colleen). Special great-grandfather of Kursten. Dear grandfather of Kelly and Karley, and great-grandfather of Gemma and Augustus. Dear brother of the late Jenny Hreceniuk (late Sam), late Peter (late Walderine), late John (late Mary), late Metro “Metz” (late Mary). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Nick was a farmer for over 35 years. He was a Hall of Fame member of the International Shuffleboard Association and a member of Leamington Lawn Bowlers. Nick and Vicky enjoyed winters in Florida for over 25 years.

A special thank you to Chartwell Leamington for their care and compassion over the past five years.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Audrian Hutchinson

Audrian Hutchinson, 96 years, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington.

Survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, William “Bill” Hutchinson. Loving Mother to Janet, Michael (Maggie) and Greg (Christine).

Wonderful Grandmother to Matthew, Nicholas, Andrew (Alisha), Ryan, Melissa (Brendan), Sarah (Lucas), Camryn and Jordyn. Great-Grandmother to Nash, Laya, Meena, Owen, Graham and Maisie.

Audrian was born in Toronto, Ontario, where she grew up and went to school, and ultimately started her career in bookkeeping. After meeting Bill in the late ’40s, they were married June 2, 1950.

After moving to Leamington in the early ’50s, Audrian became actively involved in the community. She loved golf, being a sorority member, bowling, knitting for the hospital auxiliary and her long-term involvement with the Sun Parlour Players, both in acting roles and costume design. She and Bill travelled extensively and were blessed with a wide circle of wonderful friends with whom many wonderful occasions were enjoyed.

Family meant everything to Audrian and she loved laughter-filled gatherings with family and friends. She was a kind, loving, generous, amazing, articulate woman and will be dearly missed by so many.

Cremation has taken place. As per her wishes, there will be no funeral. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff at the Sun Parlor Home for their dedication and compassion over the past few years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario or The Bank Theatre would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Kurt Wiebe

Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca August 13, 1930 – July 31, 2022 Thanks.

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 91, Kurt Wiebe (“The Barber”) passed away very peacefully with family by his side at Erie Shores Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Helen (1986). Dear father to Alan (Lori), Diane Barry, and Carolynn (Nick). Papa of ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Survived by his sister Ruth Freker of Windsor. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Psalm 116:15: Precious, important and no light matter - in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints - His loving ones.

So I say thank you Heavenly Father for taking him peacefully into Your presence.

Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

As per Kurt’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Leamington), 519-254-2585.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

Kevin Jordan

Proof of obituary to run It is with broken hearts we announce

August 10, 2022 the passing of our beloved husband, Southpoint Sun and uncle, Kevin son, brother Hugh Jordan, on Friday, August $200 plus $26 HST = $226

5, 2022 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, at the age of 64 years.

Any changes please email Today my heart is broken, I sun@southpointsun.ca lost the love of my life of 40 years that we shared in living, loving, Thanks. golfing and laughing.

Kevin leaves his “Bride”, Sharon Jordan (nee Will). Kevin was born August 28, 1957 to his mother Georgina Jordan (nee Plester) and his late father Hugh Jordan. Loving brother of the late Craig Jordan, Tracey Francone and husband Vito, and Kelly VanMeer and husband Bob. Brother-in-law of Ron and Marilyn Will, Roger Will and Gloria, David and Liette Will, and Larry and Doreen Will. Special uncle to the late Kevin, Corey and Taylor Jordan, Marisa and Madison Francone, Tatum and Justin VanMeer, great-nieces and greatnephews Reagan, Hennessy, Grayson and Conner, and also remembered by the Will nieces and nephews.

In following Kevin’s wishes, cremation was held and a Celebration of Life may happen at a later date.

In lieu of flowers to the family, donations would be appreciated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada (Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada, 520 - 4211 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2P 2A9).

Condolences can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE?

The Leamington Seniors’ Advisory Committee held their monthly outing at Rick Atkin Park on Wednesday, August 3 with musical entertainment from The Baileys, who performed old-style classics for the committee and other interested parties.

The Seniors’ Advisory Committee meets in a different location each month to discuss issues affecting seniors in the community. The August gathering provided an opportunity for residents to give feedback on Leamington’s Waterfront Master Plan.

Proof of obituary to run Here, committee member Christine Lehn dances with committee chair Martin Girash.

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Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.

Helen Burger

June 21, 1927 – August 7, 2022 Helen Burger passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Chartwell Royal Oak. Beloved wife of Philip for 72 years. Loving mother of the late Marlene Medel (2000), Hilda Thibert (Larry), Roland (Michele), William, and Evelyn Thuy (Wayne). Cherished Oma of 12 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by Cameron Iles (2015). Daughter of the late Franz and Elisabeth Bernhardt. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth Mueller (late Fritz), and the late John Bernhardt (Elizabeth). Sister-in-law of the late Margaret Sujer (the Proof of obituary to run late Joseph). Will be missed by son-in-law Richard Medel ( June), cousin Michael Sopper, and many nieces and nephews.

August 10, 2022 Helen spent time gardening, playing BINGO, visiting Southpoint Sun the casino and fishing. She was an excellent seamstress, $200 plus $26 = $226 making many bridal gowns andHST bridesmaids dresses. In her later years, Helen enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. She was a memberAny of St. changes Paul’s Lutheran Church and a founding please email member of the Rhine Danube Club. sun@southpointsun.ca A special thank you to Gino and the staff of Chartwell Thanks.

Leamington, and the staff of Chartwell Royal Oak for the care and compassion shown to Mom. Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 3-5 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sherk Street, Leamington, on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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Mayor’s seat to remain vacant The mayor’s seat in Kingsville will remain vacant as the current council looks toward the October municipal election to fill the vacancy.

At their August 8 meeting, the seat of former Mayor Nelson Santos was declared vacant and council had a couple of options on how to move forward.

Administration recommended that the office remain empty and that Deputy Mayor Gord Queen chair the remaining council meetings and perform other duties normally falling on the mayor until the new council is elected on October 24.

Administration also recommended that all vacancies on boards and commit-

tees remain vacant until after the municipal election. They also recommended that Deputy Mayor Queen be appointed to the Port of Kingsville C o - Te n a n c y Management Committee for the remainder of the term.

All recommendations were accepted and passed by council.

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Greenway Jam this weekend The Greenway Jam kicks off Friday, August 12 with Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards headlining a stellar opening lineup that includes Slocan Ramblers, Garnet Rogers, Big Little Lions and Durham County Poets.

The Greenway Jam is hosted by the Kingsville Music Society in partnership with the Town of Kingsville, ERCA, the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Canada.

The Greenway Jam carries on from the previous incarnation of the Kingsville Folk Music Festival and brings the music out of Lakeside Park and

along the Chrysler Canada Greenway.

The main stage featuring Edwards on Friday night will be located at Kingsville Brewery at 140 Park Street, overlooking the harbour.

Saturday’s lineup on that same stage features former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page, with special guests Ashley MacIsaac, Elliott Brood, Julian Taylor and Sarah Smith.

Tickets are $40 each night for the main stage entertainment. Weekend passes are also available for $75.

If you’re into free concerts along the Greenway, Saturday has a pletho-

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ra of musical acts at the Grovedale, Mettawas Station Restaurant on the lawn and The Grove Brewing Company.

Concerts there run at noon, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm.

A vast variety of musicians will grace those stages, including Page, who will head up a ‘Songs and Stories’ session at the Grovedale at 1:15.

On Sunday, another free concert takes place at Pelee Island Winery from noon to 5 pm, with Julian Taylor, Washboard Hank, Suzie Vinnick and Big Little Lions.

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Kids’ Clothing Swap popular in Kingsville dy.

“We are so happy we could contribute,” said Cottam Candy owner Amanda Clark. “What an amazing event.”

“I am really heartened to see how the community came together for this event,” said Kimberly DeYong, the Kingsville Community Centre’s program director. “The cost of everything is going up and this is a great example of how we can

Recipe of the week

Featuring great recipes from local growers

Mediterranean Roasted Chickpea Salad courtesy of

Pure Flavor SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS For the salad: • 1 dry pint Pure Flavor® Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes, halved and whole • 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed • 2 cups baby spinach • ½ cup crumbled feta • ½ cup kalamata olives • 1 red onion, sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp cumin • ¼ tsp cayenne powder • Salt & pepper, to taste • Fresh dill for garnish, optional For the dressing: • ¼ cup olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 tbsp lemon juice • Salt & pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray and evenly spread out the seasoned chickpeas. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The chickpeas should be browned and roasted. Set aside to cool.

STEP 2 In a small jar or bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Either whisk or shake until emulsified.

STEP 3 In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, spinach, feta, olives, and onion. Add the chickpeas. Drizzle with salad dressing and serve. Add dill for garnish, optional.

pull together and support each other.”

DeYong and about a dozen volunteers spent weeks collecting and organizing donations of thousands of pieces of clothing. After parents,

grandparents, uncles, aunts and neighbours walked away with bags of clothing, the leftovers were donated to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to further help local families.

Sam Ammar of the Unemployed Help Centre and Kim DeYong of the Kingsville Community Centre with vegetables donated at the Children’s Clothing Swap.

“I want to thank all the people who came out and the volunteers who helped make the event possible,” DeYong said.

“I am looking forward to more events like this to help build support for

our community.”

For more information, contact Kim DeYong at kim@kingvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830 or 519817-6328.

Lots of clothing was available for kids ranging from toddlers to teenagers.

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Leamington unveils new online service portal The Municipality of Leamington has launched MyLeamington, a brandnew web-based experience for residents to find and engage with the municipal information and services that matter to them.

By signing into a secure online portal, residents can build and personalize

their own unique MyLeamington home page with a customizable set of widgets, each designed to seamlessly integrate with the municipality’s website (leamington.ca), and provide up-to-date service notices, news, events and opportunities to get involved in the community.

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After creating a profile with MyLeamington, users can view information and receive notifications about their specialized municipal interests. Accessible anytime from the comfort of home or on the go, MyLeamington offers a wide suite of services all from one digital dashboard, bringing a fully tailored and unique experience to each individual and family.

Using MyLeamington’s widgets and capabilities, users can: • Report and track a municipal issue.

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• Discover upcoming community events.

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• View and apply for current career opportunities.

The municipality will continue to add more widgets as they become available.

Residents can create an account or sign in to their personalized dashboard at my.leamington.ca.

Kingsville getting pure fibre internet Bell recently announced the expansion of pure fibre internet service to homes and businesses in Kingsville.

Part of Bell’s capital expenditure acceleration program for investment in national next-generation network infrastructure, the expansion program will bring all-fibre broadband access to approximately 5,000 additional locations in Kingsville by 2023.

Fully funded by Bell, this broadband expansion program will provide fast

and high-capacity 100 per cent fibre connections with Internet download speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps Starting at and access to leading Bell services such as Fibe TV. This is part of Bell’s twoyear capital expenditure Locally Owned & Operated program of almost $10 billion, now in its second Windsor - Essex year, to accelerate the rollout of its broadband fibre, County 5G and rural networks. ”At a time when fast and reliable internet connections are more important than ever, we’re proud , Owner to bring our pure fibre Tecumseh-Essex-Leamington connection to over 5,000 households and businesses in Kingsville,” said Since 1996 Since 1996 WE SE RVE Y R L E A K V E I SVP Network for Bell, ERI DEL ABLE & PICKE PERCH L I A Bruce Furlong. “Through E V REL A our own fully-funded investments in world-class broadband networks, Bell is advancing our long-standing objective to connect Canadians in communities throughout DINNER 4 PC $12 1 LB the country and across our Mon-Wed 4:00 - 8:00, Thur-Sat 4:00 - 9:00, Closed Sunday 17 Robson Rd., Leamington 519-322-5940 footprint.”

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Hundreds of local families participated in the Kingsville Community Centre’s first Children’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, August 6.

The Unemployed Help Centre, with donations from Caesars Windsor, contributed three skids of local produce that also went out to the community.

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July Fabulous Garden winners announced

By Catherine Riediger Heat and all, members of the Leamington Horticultural Society’s Landscape and Tree Committee visited the nominated properties being judged for the month of July on the criteria of balance, curb appeal, variety, visual impact, planning and integration.

Argentina Cristofari of 328 Essex Road 31 was selectJacky McAllister, a ed as a July Fabulous Garden winner. Photos submitted member of the commitby yellow canna lilies and Cristofari for 45 years. tee, reported the followdark red dahlias, the front Her large country propering topographies pertainlawn has a crimson king ty has umbrella catalpas ing to the two successful maple tree, a large cement separated by pots of rubJuly winners. basket full of pink petu- ber plants on each side The property at 4 Pulnias, and is dotted with of the drive. Large trees ford Avenue has been the tree hydrangeas.

The fin- are surrounded by beds home of Mike Mastronarishing touch is provided of marigolds, hosta, yucdi for six years. Mike has by a large pale pink potca, canna and petunias. created an eye-popping ted hydrangea fronting Along the front of the display of pink, red and the garage. house are flowerbeds and yellow using large and The property at 328 pots containing red gerasmall pots and hanging niums, phlox, hydrangea, Essex Road 31 (Albubaskets full of petunias black-eyed susans and elna Town Line) has been and dipladenia. Along ephant ears. The picture gardened by Argentina with the patio bordered is completed by a tree hydrangea, pots of oleander and an orange trumpet vine.

Congratulations to both of these well deserving winners. The committee is always looking for nominations. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, nominations can be emailed to lhsfabMike Mastronardi of 4 Pulford Ave. is one of the win- ulousgarden@gmail.com ners of the July Fabulous Garden award. or call 519-326-4841.

LEMONADE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

OPP officers Katherine Burt, left, and Mike Baker, right, stopped in for a refreshing drink at the Jack Miner Daycare Centre in Kingsville on Friday, July 29. Proceeds went to Charlotte’s Freedom Farm in Dresden.

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20 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE

369 COUNTY ROAD 2, LAKESHORE

OPEN HOUSE

SUN. AUG. 14 • 2-4 PM

•$869,900 •3+3 Bedrooms •3 Baths •Open Concept •Stunning Finishes

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This stunning new model is situated on a 68.89 x 118’ corner lot.

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Includes appliance package, tray ceilings, covered rear patio & large 27’2” x 24’10” two car garage. $970,000.

Vince Mastronardi

Sales Representative

519.992.3984

Broker

519.322.6536

519.322.7653

MUST BE SOLD!

152 NORTH SHORE ROAD PELEE ISLAND

Zoning allows for many different uses!

Building permit available for 40’ x 80’ structure attached to building on the west side of site.

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420 ROAD 8 E, KINGSVILLE

NEW PRICE – SLASHED BY OVER $200,000!

Custom built home on sprawling 3 acre lot, close to town. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room. Kitchen has built-in appl, & granite countertops. 3 beds, primary with w-in closet. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Part-finished basement. New furnace (2021) in main house. Backyard oasis, is an entertainer’s dream! Ingr pool, hot tub, gazebo, outdoor kitchen & fireplace. 2 storey pool house/ guest house, perfect for inlaw suite or air bnb. 2x2 car garages, & landscaped yard with tranquil pond round out this spectacular property.

Custom built lakefront home built to ERCA standards.

You will love this spacious 2 storey open concept kitchen, living room, eating area & foyer complete w/ a floating staircase. Everything is top of the line. 3 fireplaces, 1 gas, 2 steam. Covered lakefront patio, oversize garage complete w/dog wash.

Wonderful location, close to marina, golf course & Point Pelee National Park.

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Patty Elters

Broker of Record

519-919-2494

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Sales Representative

519-796-2453

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Sales Representative

519-819-4290

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Sales Representative

519-791-1985

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Sales Representative

519-919-3604

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Sales Representative

519-965-3167

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519-329-1424

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Sales Representative

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2 LUKAS, KINGSVILLE

• $1,299,900 • 4+1 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • 3700 sq. ft. Livign space • Fenced in yard Call Anthony Fehr for details (Cell) 519-324-2750

4 HOWARD, LEAMINGTON

•$399,900 •2+1 Bedrooms•1 Bath •Inground Pool Call Rami for details (Cell) 519-816-9990

459 COUNTY RD 34, KINGSVILLE

50 WORCHESTER, LEAMINGTON

•$749,900 •3+1 Bedrooms •3 Baths •32 x 40 Workshop •1.25 Acre lot Call Bill for details (Cell) 519-325-8123

•$599,900 •2+1 Bedroom UPDATED •2.5 Baths •2nd Kitchen Call Bill for details (Cell) 519-325-8123

52 HERITAGE RD, KINGSVILLE

•$599,900 •4 Bedrooms •2 Baths •Above Ground Pool •Pole Barn Call Trina for details (Cell) 226-346-4322

4 HAYWARD, LEAMINGTON

•2+1 Bedrooms •2 Baths •2 Kitchens •Spacious Semi-Detached Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

346 LAKEVIEW, KINGSVILLE

•$649,900 •3 + 1 Bedrooms •2 Full Baths •Remodeled kitchen and main floor bath •Great location •Across the street from gorgeous water views Call Anthony Fehr (Cell) 519-324-2750 or Deiba Wigle (Cell) 519-818-6942

17 HAYWARD, LEAMINGTON

•2+2 Bedrooms •2.5 Baths •2 Kitchens •Grade Entrance Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

183 BENNIE, LEAMINGTON

•$459,000 •Spacious Townhome •2+1 Bedroom •2 Baths •Covered Deck with Retractable Roof Call Anthony Fehr for details (Cell) 519-324-2750

123 TALBOT ST. EAST, LEAMINGTON

•Investment Property •3+2 Bedrooms •2 Baths Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

MARKET UPDATE

Market Update

J U LY 2 0 2 2

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE

$557,989 NEW LISTINGS

1,305 UNITS SOLD

393

+2.10% Sale Price Change Y/Y

+23.81% New Listings Change Y/Y

-40.99% Units Sold Change Y/Y

Statistical information provided by Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS (WECAR)

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MARKET! C A L L M E TO DAY

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120 ROBSON RD, LEAMINGTON! WATERFRONT

There is a shift occurring and while inventory is up and sales are down the market is still relatively low on inventory (approx 3.5 months) . There are more interest rate hikes expected which means selling and buying now is most likely the ideal time. Bring your conditions and complete your due diligence ensuring you buy with confidence! Call our team today to walk you through the process and start Moving You Forward!

New to market this 3-4 bedroom bungalow on Lake Erie is full of opportunity! Come enjoy the views from the rear deck or the recently reinforced patio overlooking the water! Steps from Leamington Marina this home could be very versatile for the savvy buyer! Live all year round, install a second kitchen and rent out the high and dry basement, or supplement your costs with an airbnb unit using the separated basement stairs! Call and let’s talk about all your options!!

CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

138 ARTHUR, WHEATLEY

$399,900 - Great family home with covered front porch, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen and heated workshop in rear yard! New furnace and A/C (Rented), brand new primary bedroom with ensuite bath and walk in closet, a large fully fenced rear yard with heated workshop! Bring your offer today!

CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

66 VICTORIA, LEAMINGTON

You are sure to be impressed with the care, size, amenities and potential of this charming 1.5 storey home featuring 4 bedrooms 2 baths and a full basement that’s approx 75% finished. Owner is willing to finish prior to closing! Use their plans or pick your own finishes to utilize a potential income suite to pay for your mortgage! By the way, the lot is a stunning 305 ft deep and loaded with mature trees that will make you forget you’re living in town!

CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

8 BABKIRK, LEAMINGTON OPEN HOUSE

71 CHEYENNE CRT, LEAMINGTON OPEN HOUSE

SUN. AUG.14TH • 2-4 PM

New on the market is this fantastic 2+1 Bedroom 3 full bath end unit townhome with NO fees and minimal upkeep! Large open layout with soaring ceilings features a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath! Lower level is finished with an additional bedroom, family room and bath!

Private rear yard with no rear neighbor! Call today! CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

305 EAST SHORE, PELEE ISLAND

SUN. AUG.14TH • 2-4 PM

$639,900 - Lovingly cared for family home with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths featuring approx 2600 sqft of finished space! Updates include: new A/C, new flooring, new windows, new fireplace, new deck and gazebo! Steps away from Leamingtons’ Marina and Seacliff Beach! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

DUPLEX ON MASSIVE LOT!

40 NICHOLAS, LEAMINGTON

OPEN HOUSE

SUN. AUG.14TH •

$649,900 - Come live the Island Life! This fantastic 5 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a fantastic beachfront lot on Pelee Island! Come enjoy all that this unique lifestyle has to offer with wineries, finishing, bike trails and more! You know what they say - Lifes better on the beach! Come and enjoy!

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This legal duplex is a great buy! Fantastic Kingsville location and completely vacant which means you can set your own rents! Call today for a personal tour and add this income property to your investment portfolio!

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$574,900 - Amazing location for this 3+1 bedroom, 1 full and 2 half bath family home featuring attached heated garage and detached man cave with wood burning stove and above ground pool! Main floor laundry and handi-accessible tub and second kitchen located in basement. This home is perfect for the family or retiree who isn’t yet ready for the condo or retirement home! CALL OUR TEAM TODAY

334-B Erie St. S. Leamington

IVAN MARTIN

MIKE GARGANTA

DEVIN GARGANTA

OFFICE:

519.890.1198

519.919.0126

226.347.8610

519.944.5955

REALTOR®

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www.IvanMartinSales.com

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Thinking of buying or selling a home?

We are here to help.

LOUIE SAAD, P.Eng. Broker/Owner 519-919-7223

BECKY SAAD

CONRAD BABKIRK

Sales Representative/Owner Sales Representative 519-919-7223 519-818-4435

ED REGEHR

Sales Representative 519-322-8643

GARRY CRANSTON

Sales Representative 519-818-4393

1901 VILLA CANAL, KINGSVILLE

KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record 519-818-4432

LISA FOULON

Sales Representative 519-817-4348

BILL BAIRD

Broker 519-564-6515

TWYLA CARDER

Sales Representative 519-257-0207

VACANT LAND LOT 30 CYPRESS POINTE

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

$499,900

$329,000

2062 ROWLEY PARK DRIVE, KINGSVILLE

Welcome to a well established family neighbourhood off Seacliff between Leamington and Kingsville. Brick ranch with 3 bedrooms on the main, full finished basement with 1-2 more bedrooms and bath, wide driveway, rear shed 16 x 18 with heat, hydro and water, newer kitchen, newer windows, septic recently pumped, rear concrete patio and swim spa.

6 ONTARIO, LEAMINGTON

Close to downtown, within walking distance of shops and schools, beautiful older home with front covered porch, 2 bedrooms and bath on the main, hardwood floors, newer windows on the main, high ceiling, updated kitchen and bath, full high dry 7ft basement with grade entrance, attic with great potential to be developed into more living space, shaded back yard, shed, house may be on combination sewers, immediate possesion may be available. This house is available for registration of offers, seller may accept or reject any offer

JOHN WoELK Sales Representative

ERIE SHORES REALTY INC. BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated

Centurion® 2002-2018

519•791•2868

13 ERIE STREET SOUTH, LEAMINGTON

Welcome to 1901 Villa Canal Dr., Kingsville! This 1800 sq. ft. Ranch home offers main floor living with a full unfinished basement.

Main floor offers large open concept living, with a family room w/ gas fireplace, dining room leading to patio doors and kitchen with large island and walk in pantry. Large primary bedroom with 3 pc. en-suite and walk in closet, 2 more good sized bedrooms, main floor laundry and another 4 pc. bath. Beautiful porcelain tiles and high end pre-engineered flooring and gorgeous granite countertops. $995,000.

519-322-2808

Email: patcervinirealestate@bellnet.ca Awesome building lot in Golfwood Lakes Development next to Erie Shores Golf. Ideal opportunity to build your dream home!

CALL KEVIN @519-818-4432

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

3 LOTS FOR SALE!!

79 ELLIOTT ST., LEAMINGTON

PAT CERVINI REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

LAKEVIEW CONDO

Executive Building lots for sale in Phase 2 of Golfwood Lakes development. Build your dream home! Call for more info!

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435 KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

ATTENTION Investors & First Time Buyers!

Affordable 2 + 2 bedroom Bungalow walking distance to downtown is featuring 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedroom downstairs, 2 baths & attached 1 car garage. This home is Priced to Sell! $349,000.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

29 DONALD AVE, LEAMINGTON

68 WILDER N, LAKESHORE NEW G LISTIN

ATTENTION Investors & First Time Buyers!

This semi-detached Ranch has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Bath & 1 car garage. Also has brand new furnace & air conditioner in 2022. It is walking distance to the Marina & Seacliff Park and Beach and offers so much more. $399,000.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

295 ROAD 2 W, KINGSVILLE

Located in Town & Country Mobile Park. This very attractive unit has been renovated from top to bottom. From the kitchen, bath, new medal roofing & siding, new car port, new concrete driveway & patio, new forced air furnace & central air conditioning and so much more. This beautiful home is ideal for the couple looking for low maintenance affordable living. $219,900.

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON SE

SE

FOR LEA

This 26 acre farm has a Family Home & outbuildings with many possibilities. This all brick Bungalow home has 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths & so much more. $1,500,000.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON FOR LEA

Be your own Boss! Retail Store with convenient corner location between Leamington and Wheatley, many updates, bright and clean storefront with paved parking lot.

CALL BECKY OR LOUIE @ 519-919-7223

Office space available! High visibility, municipal parking, common areas. Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office. Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer.

CALL BECKY @ 519-919-7223

Realty House

Independently Owned and Operated

Sun Parlour Inc. Brokerage

55 Erie St. N., Leamington

322-2233

519

REALTOR®

Spacious 2 bedroom lakeview condo with open concept family room and dining room, in-suite laundry, 2 full baths, central vac, 6 parking spaces and storage space.

CONVENIENCE STORE

Convenience store with full line kitchen, also has 3 bedroom attached residential apartment with kitchen, living room, laundry area and basement.

Turn-key operation. Call Pat for your showing.

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Dusting off the memories

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back ...

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A Look at Leamington’ Past courtesy Scott Holland

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Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

August 11, 1996 - Canadian golfing legend Moe Norman made a visit to Erie Shores Golf & Country Club. The 67 year-old gave a clinic and demonstration. His rite came in the 1950s and 1960s when he won five tournaments. Starting in 1979 he won seven consecutive CPGA Seniors’ Championships, finished fifth the next year and then won it again. Over 200 attended this Erie Shores visit.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

August 1992 - Etna Foods came close but were overcome by a strong team from Quebec in the finals of the Coors National Ladies “B” Slo-pitch Championship held recently in Saskatoon.

Members of the team back left tothe right: Coach evening Sam Maksoud, Submarine cycling - Ditches rose footare, after footrow, following Thursday rainfall Donnayoung Matier,lads Susan Prout, Lou Anneinventing Ribble, Rae & Karen Malcolm.

FrontIf and these wasted no time a Ann new Dawson game, “submarine cycling”. row: Betty Paterson, Vicki Wenzler, Melody Parrott, Wendy Graham, Becky Lamb, Lisa nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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This rare photograph of the aftermath of the devastating May 18, 1883 fire that leveled most of Leamington’s core area depicts the damage as seen from a spot somewhere around the northern side of Talbot Street – probably opposite the end of today’s Princess Street. One can clearly see the Deming Tavern at the left (future site of the Bank of Montreal and today’s Bank Theatre) and the Busy Big Store (southwest corner of Erie and Talbot) to the right.

Photo from the C. Scott Holland collection

Examining the great Leamington fire of May, 1883

By C. Scott Holland Many towns and villages suffered devastating fires that leveled entire sections of the early prosperous towns and villages.

Leamington is no exception and it did rebound from the devastating May 18, 1883 fire that razed all but a few downtown buildings. The blaze was fueled by strong winds, and while the local fire department responded quickly, they encountered several problems that hampered their efforts. One was the wind, which made it hard to control the flames, and secondly, several hoses had restricted water flow due to knots and kinks in them which had to be untangled.

The majority of Leamington’s 25 plus businesses were wooden frame buildings. Sparks carried by the winds ignited other buildings, and by daybreak all but a few downtown buildings had been razed.

The fire started around 1 a.m. in a rear shed behind Mrs. Vanzandt’s millinery shop on the south side of Talbot St. East.

She managed to move her goods to a nearby shop, but as fate would have it, that shop would eventually be engulfed

by flames.

Initially the fire traveled eastward and struck a harness shop. Soon it expanded to a westerly direction as sparks flew everywhere. By 4 a.m. the bulk of the fire was under control, but by that time not much was left standing in the downtown area.

Total loss was estimated as $150,000 and insurance covered $50,000 of that – most businesses had no insurance coverage at all.

The next day, an inspection of the damage showed the devastation inflicted upon the core. One of the few intact buildings left was the Deming House (a tavern) which today is the site of the former Bank of Montreal and today’s Bank Theatre. The building on the right was Lewis Wigle’s general store (originally called the Busy Big Store, now the Pita Place on the southwest corner of the main intersection).

It was Lewis Wigle, MP Essex South and local businessman, who helped the town recover from the heavy losses. He lured workers and supplies from Windsor to help rebuild the town. It took a few years for full recovery.

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NOTICE

Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-law Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-law

The Council of the Municipality of Leamington passed Development Charges By-law The Council of the Municipality of Leamington passed Development Charges By-law 49-22 on July 26, 2022, under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 49-22 on July 26, 2022, under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, 1997 c. 27, as amended.

S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended.

Any Any person or organization theDevelopment Development Charges By-law the Local person or organizationmay mayappeal appeal the Charges By-law to thetoLocal Planning Appeal Tribunal under theAct Actbybyfiling filing a notice of appeal, setting Planning Appeal Tribunal undersection section 14 14 of of the a notice of appeal, setting out the to to the By-law supporting objection the Municipal out objection the objection the by-lawand and reasons reasons supporting thethe objection withwith the Municipal ClerkClerk at clerk@leamington.ca, September5,5, 2022. at clerk@leamington.ca,no nolater later than than September 2022.

The schedule of development chargesimposed imposed by by the came intointo effect The schedule of development charges theBy-law, By-law,which which came effect on on July 27, 2022, is as follows (identified as Schedule “B” of the By-law): July 27, 2022, is as follows (identified as Schedule “B” of the By-law): Service/Class of Service

Nomination Period for Municipal Election Closes August 19 The Municipality of Chatham-Kent would like to remind Municipal electors that the nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election will close Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00pm.

Nominations are to be in the prescribed forms and may be filed with the Municipal Clerk by appointment only. The nomination form must be signed by the candidate and be accompanied with 25 endorsement signatures.

A nomination filing fee of $200 for the Mayor position and $100 for Councillor or School Board Trustee positions must accompany the nomination forms. Fees are payable by cash (including debit), certified cheque or money order. The fee is refundable if a financial report is returned following the election.

Nomination papers may be obtained online or at the Civic Centre, 315 King St. W, Chatham or any Municipal Centre.

For more information on offices where nominations may be filed, please visit www.chatham-kent.ca

Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com

Inquiries and request for appointments may be directed to 360-1998 or email ckelection@chatham-kent.ca

Until candidates file a nomination, it is unlawful to raise campaign funds or incur campaign expenses.

Judy Smith, Clerk / Returning Officer

Single & SemiDetached Dwelling

Other Multiples

Apartments -2 Bedrooms +

Apartments

Special Care / Special Dwellin g Units

OnFarm Bunk Houses (per capita)

Industrial Commercia l& Institutiona l (per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area)

Greenhous e (per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area)

1,908

1,475

1,232

1,120

1.562

0.062

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Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service Service related to a Highway

3,758

2,189

Public Works

191

111

97

75

63

57

0.079

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Fire Protection Services

442

258

224

173

145

132

0.184

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Policing Services Parks and Recreation Services

72

42

37

28

24

21

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1,127

982

759

634

577

0.056

0.003

373

217

189

146

122

111

0.162

0.007

6,770

3,944

3,437

2,656

2,220

2,018

2.073

0.083

Municipal-Wide Water Serviced Area – Water Services

2,452

1,429

1,245

962

804

556

1.046

0.397

Total Water Serviced Area

9,222

5,373

4,682

3,618

3,024

2,575

3.119

0.480

601

350

305

236

197

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0.247

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5,723

4,987

3,854

3,221

2,575

3.366

0.480

Growth Studies Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services

Urban Wastewater Serviced Area – Wastewater Services

Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

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SERVICES

Total Urban Water and Wastewater Serviced Area

No key map has been provided as the By-law applies to all lands within the Municipality of Leamington.

A copy of the By-law is available for review online at leamington.ca/developmentcharges or in person at the Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays.

Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this 10th day of August 2022.

Brenda Percy, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk

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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. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

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

Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

No educational requirements needed.

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Permanent, Full Time Position, 16 acres of production/growing area. Primary responsibilities will be working with the growing team to ensure high quality greenhouse cucumbers, working with a cross functional team to ensure productivity and quality goals.

Job Duties: Gather data for plant trials as directed. Responsible for growing activities in the greenhouse, including irrigation, pest control, and monitoring and maintaining climate as directed. Resolve work problems and reccommend measures to improve productivity. Participate in quality and productivity improvement intiatives. Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Requirements: Post secondary diploma, growing or greenhouse experience an asset, communication and organizational skills, ability to work long hours including evenings and weekends, work in hot temperatures.

Submit cover letter and resume to: 120 Mersea Rd. 19, Leamington ON N8H 3V7 or email: farm@eastsideacres.ca (subject: Assistant/Head Grower)

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $15.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4 LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season.

Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance.

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Duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting, de-leafing, packing and cleaning work area. Repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, handling weights of up to 50 lbs. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends, able to work long hours depending on the harvest. $15 per hour.

Must be able to work within a group or on your own.

Must have own transportation.

No educational requirements needed.

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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/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: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education de4-tf required.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. $15.50 per hour • Part Time to Full Time Specific Duties include: Repetitive tasks, manual dexterity, hand-eye-co-ordination, standing for extended periods, attention to detail, bending, crouching kneeling, handling weights of up to 50 lbs (23 kg) from production line. Clean working area.

Physically demanding, fast paced environment.

Experience in Food Safety handling an asset.

Welcome any Newcomers to Canada, seniors, indigenous, ... anybody that can work.

Must have own transportation.

NATION WIDE CANNING LTD. P.O. Box 227, 324 County Road 34 East Cottam, ON N0R 1B0 Tel # 519.839.4831 • Fax # 519.839.4993 Email: natwide@mnsi.net • www.cottamgardens.com

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Official Plan Amendment File Number OPA-02 (Erie Sand & Gravel) (Municipality of Leamington)

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under the provisions of Sections 17 & 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

The Purpose of the public meeting is to consider an Official Plan Amendment affecting a total of 54 ha of land immediately south of the Erie Sand & Gravel, Mainyard/Woolatt Pit located at 260 County Road 31, identified as “expanded Mineral Aggregate Resources Overlay” and as shown on the Key Map (below). The County has received an Official Plan Amendment Application which seeks to expand the Mineral Aggregate Resources Overlay lands on Schedule E1 of the County of Essex Official Plan.

As a result of consideration of an expansion to the Mainyard/Woolatt Pit and a new proposed MOS Pit, it was identified that the Mineral Aggregate Resources Overlay in the County Official Plan did not coincide with the mineral aggregate resources mapping from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry used for approvals under the Aggregate Resources Act. The owners propose to expand the Mainyard/Woolatt Pit to the adjacent acquired lands with the proposed new sand pit being referred to as the proposed MOS Pit. A license for the expanded area is currently being pursued from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry who oversee the licensing process in accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act. The proposed new MOS Pit will have a combined land area of approximately 7.3 ha. The Municipality of Leamington adopted OPA 13 through Bylaw 21-22 on April 26, 2022 which amended Schedule “B” to extend the Resource Overlay in the Leamington Official Plan (2008) which amends mapping only. This amendment will come into effect following the approval of the related Official Plan Amendment by the County of Essex.

Any Person seeking to attend the Public Meeting in person should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Any Person who wishes to attend and address County Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 1st, 2022. To register for electronic participation, please email clerks@countyofessex.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the meeting. To participate electronically, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

Any Person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Those who wish to address Council respecting this matter are requested to notify the Clerk’s Office prior to the date of the meeting as noted above.

Any Person who wishes to watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit https://video.isilive.ca/ countyofessex/live.html.

Written submissions regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment can be made to Rebecca Belanger, MCIP, RPP, Manager, Planning Services, County of Essex, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6, telephone 519-776-6441, ext. 1325 or email (please include your mailing address) rbelanger@countyofessex.ca. If you wish to be notified of County Council’s decision regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, MCIP, RPP, Manager, Planning Services, at the address shown above and such request must include the name and address to which such notice should be sent.

The winning team with a 16-under score of 55 was, from left, Kyle Humphreys, Andy Herring, Richard Lowes and Mike Herbert.

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Southpoint Alumni Golf Classic raises funds for new hockey players The Southpoint Alumni Group held their 11th annual golf tournament at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club Wednesday, July 13. Great weather greeted the largest turnout ever of 174 golfers for the scramble format.

The winning team with a score of 55, 16-under par, was Richard Lowes, Mike Herbert, Andy Herring and Kyle Humphreys.

The low mixed group was Neil and Lisa Sawatzy, Lonnie and Brenda Pickert at -8.

The low ladies group was Katie Fernandes, Melissa Schaffhauser, Nicole Ferreira and Amber Quick at 1-under par 70.

Closest to pins on the par threes were Kyle Humpreys #3 and #5, Todd Hodgson #13, and Scott Wilkinson #16. Long drives were Jake Schekenberger #15 and

Frank Schmit #7.

The putting contest this year was won

by Conner Bergen. He won four rounds with cart donated by Erie Shores.

The Alumni Group will use the proceeds from this event to help first-year hockey players any age in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system to offset the cost of their registration. The Alumni will once again be supporting the firstyear referees to help offset their cost of starting up. They will also be helping the system with clinics for the house league this coming season.

In the past 11 years, the Alumni Group has raised more than $115,000 for minor hockey.

“The course was in perfect shape, thanks to Mike Toth and his crew for the great conditions,” said organizer Ward Hutchins.

If a Person or Public Body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the County of Essex before the Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of County Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

If a Person or Public Body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the County of Essex before the Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Additional Information relating to this matter is available including a site plan and technical reports to be submitted under the provisions of the Aggregate Resources Act, can be made available for public review, by contacting Rebecca Belanger, MCIP, RPP, Manager, Planning Services, at rbelanger@countyofessex.ca or by calling 519-776-6441 extension 1325.

Dated at the Town of Essex this 3rd day of August, 2022.

Information or questions may be directed to: Rebecca Belanger, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services County of Essex 360 Fairview Avenue West Essex, ON, N8M 1Y6 Phone: 519-774-6441 x 1325 Email: rbelanger@countyofessex.ca

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request to the County to remove it.

If you want to learn more about why and how the County collects your information, write to the County Clerk’s Office, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6 or call 519-776-6441.

Terry Wiper tees off on the first tee at the 11th annual Southpoint Alumni Golf Classic held on Wednesday, July 13. Fellow golfer Ken Cobby observes Wiper’s swing to pick up some tips.

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Harness racing season kicks off in Leamington

By Deanna Bertrand Avid — with driver/trainer Ondrej Gois — became the first horse to cross the finish line on Sunday, Aug. 7 in the first race of the season for the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association at Leamington Raceway.

Taking second was Spare Time Serg trained by Thomas Bain, and in third was Cyclone Sully trained

by Warren Ozinga.

Ten races rounded out the card for the day and results can be found on the racing association website at http://www.lakeshorehorseraceway.com The upcoming season will include many special events, according to its website, including playing host to The Voice of Roger Huston, a Hall of Fame announcer who will be on hand in Leamington on Sept. 11.

The OLG Women’s Driving Championship is returning with a Leamington date of Sept. 25. The track will also host Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society Day on Aug. 14, along with Derby Hat Day on Aug. 21 and a kids day Sept. 4.

Avid leads the way to the finish line in the first race of the 2022 harness racing season at Leamington Raceway on Sunday, August 7, narrowly beating locally trained Spare Time Serge at the wire. A total of $46,081 was wagered on Sunday’s race card.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Track record falls on Sunday’s opening day

Dan Clements, won the second race at Leamington Raceway Sunday afternoon, pictured, being interview by Lynnette Bain.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

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The betting favourite in the ninth race at Leamington Raceway on Sunday did exactly what he was supposed to do as he cruised to a four-length victory and set a new track record as well.

Life Is Better — owned

by Ken Mathieson and Henry Banakiewicz — took his eighth victory of the season, this time in 1:55:4, a new track record

for aging stallions.

Scott Wray was in the bike for the record-setting win.

The previous record, held by Sandburg Hanover, was 1:56:4, set on September 7, 2015.

Ten races went off in Leamington on Sunday afternoon with a total betting handle of $46,081, according to Standardbred Canada.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

St. Clair College athletic association sells Fratmen football team to college

The St. Clair College Saints Student Athletic Association (SSAA) has sold the St. Clair College Fratmen football team to the college. The SSAA is a corporation with a board of directors funded by student fees, and it is a separate entity from St. Clair College.

The St. Clair Fratmen football team had its inaugural season in the fall of 2021, playing in the Ontario Football Conference (OFC). The team’s home is the College’s Acumen Stadium at the Sports Park at the school’s Windsor Campus.

The team had a season record of 9-1 and played in the Ontario Football Conference Championship game at home on November 23, 2021, losing to the London Beefeaters 15-14.

The team’s name will be the St. Clair College Saints, and it will continue to compete in the Ontario Football Conference this fall.

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REID FUNERAL HOME LAKERS TAKE LASALLE EVENT

The Leamington Lakers 14U squad went undefeated to win the the Green and Gold Classic in LaSalle over the weekend. With strong pitching, great fielding, and hot bats the Lakers beat the Tecumseh Rangers, St. Thomas Cardinals and Toronto Playgrounds in the round robin. In the semi-fi-

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nals the Lakers grabbed an early lead over the Cambridge Cubs on their way to a 9-6 victory, securing their place in the championship. The championship saw a rematch between the Lakers and the St. Thomas Cardinals. The Lakers were able to nab the lead late in the game to secure a 12-10 victory for the title. In front is Josh Joseph. Middle row, from left, Matt Geisbrecht, Brady Toupin, Austin Fraser, Grant Symons, Holden Wiley, Quinton Stevenson, Carter Chorba and Chris Joseph. Back row, from left, Coach Symons, Coach Joseph, Coach Cox, Kurtis Joseph, Zack Liebrock and Coach Stevenson.

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Thursday, August 2nd, scores were as follows.

Bridge: Case Mulder 5690, Bob Bell 3900, Alta VanVliet 3050. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 98, Mandy Hric 97, Willy Fittler 92. Carrie Schultz had most lone hands with four. Pepper: Ken Salter 264, Eileen Salter 224, Sue Girardin 210. Carolyn Brown had most peppers with six.

Friday, August 5, members celebrated August birthdays and recognized Lila Withers’ 90th birthday. Card scores were as follows. Bridge: Alta VanVliet 4440, Jean Kuipers 3970, Bert Patrick 3780. Euchre: Sharie Blythe 90, Dawn Tizzard 85, Clare Shaw 79. Sharie Blythe and Nancy Taylor tied for most lone hands with four each.

Pepper: Cliff Trombley 314, Rose Foldesi 265, Kathy Hedge 258. Anne Burrell and Carolyn Brown tied for most peppers with five each.

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GIRLS SOFTBALL WRAPS UP SEASON The girls softball divisions of Leamington Minor Baseball held a fun wrap-up mini-tournament at Mersea Park on Saturday, August 6.

In the left photo, the Girls Fastpitch division saw Atlas Tube taking on Pier-C Trucking in their wind-up tournament.

A play at first has the Pier-C Trucking girls making the out on the Atlas Tube runner.

In the photo to the right, players from Lakepoint Church and Will Insurance combined to take on a team comprised of players from Local Home Team and Atlas Tube for the Junior Slo-pitch division. Here, the out is made at second base on a force play.

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Talbot Trail senior golfers have challenging day on course

By Bob McLean August 2 seemed to be an ideal, beautiful summer day for golf for Talbot Trail’s 58 seniors league players. However, many of the players did not score as well as might be expected.

There were three nifty 50 results: Ross Mackintosh, Walter Balsam and Angelo Gabriele.

Gerry Van Deven hit a marvelous shot on #9 to within 10 feet to win the CP on #9.

The long putt victor was Chopper who smiled as he said, “I drained a

36-foot putt on #2.”

In the 50-69y division, Joe Drummond continued his excellent play by shooting a 40. A terrific 42 was achieved by Gary Marentette. Nasher and Gerry followed up with their superb 43s. Fuzzy came in with a praiseworthy 45. Ed Fraser earned his second 48 for the season.

In the 70-79y grouping, Pearcie fired the lowest score of the day by shooting a terrific 39. BW and Schmidty merited brilliant 41s. Noteworthy 43s were earned by Doug Langlois, Dutchy, Chop-

per and Rick Thompson.

Al Matthews played well shooting a solid 45.

In the 80-85y division, Joe Vrtel led the way with his impressive 45. Ron McCracken and Chuck McKenzie followed with excellent 46s. Other notable results of 50 or less were Neil Adamson 47, Tarciscio 48, Eugene Abbruzzese and Gary Wilson 49s, and Walter Balsam 50.

The enthusiastic Super Seniors played inspiring golf off the silver tees.

Very praiseworthy results were earned by Tom Hyatt 48, Bob Freure 49 and

Bill Edwards 53.

Gerry Becigneul led the SS gold tee players with a masterful 42. Other impressive results were Dave la Bonte 47, Carl Robinson 49 and Murray Cascadden 55.

We extend our sympathies to Bill Hutchinson on the recent passing of his wife. Bill continued playing in our league in to his 90s. He inspired us by always walking the course!

Continue to have fun as you are swinging at the white sphere!

LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Leamington Lions would like to thank the Friends of Hospice who made our breakfast benefitting Hospice such a success: •Home Hardware •Tim Hortons •Real Canadian Superstore •Knox Presbyterian church former members and Presbytery •Lions volunteers •John from Cottam Cold Storage •Will Insurance •Hogs for Hospice organizers •Holly and George Adams A Special thanks to the Residents of Leamington and The Motorcycling Community.

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Our community is known as the Greenhouse Capital of North America, with a higher concentration of crops under glass than anywhere else on the continent.

There are many important roles needed to bring nutritious vegetables from farm to fork, and Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers employ nearly 20,000 people across Ontario, many of whom live right here in our community.

Greenhouse farms require a wide range of expertise, to grow, package, sell and ship produce all across Ontario and beyond.

CROP PROTECTION TECHNICIANS Crop protection technicians carefully monitor the plants to ensure that any issues are detected early and can be mitigated before affecting the crop further.

GROWING TEAM The growing team plants, monitors, and harvests the tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers throughout the season. They also coordinate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure that enough fresh produce is available to meet the demand of stores and restaurants while eliminating as much food waste as possible.

PACK LINE Once the vegetables are harvested, they move to pack lines where they are packaged and prepared for shipping.

PRODUCTION MANAGERS Production managers ensure that everyone on the farm is working together and that deadlines will be met. They ensure that the vegetables are ready when needed and they arrive to consumers as fresh as possible.

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A lot of work goes into getting fresh produce where it needs to be so that customers always have access to fresh Ontario produce yearround. There are so many hands and skills needed to make this a reality daily, every day of the year.

Our community is proud of the work that our farmers and their teams do to make Canada’s food system strong, sustainable, and resilient.

LOGISTICS TEAM The logistics team ensures that all the veggies make it to their destination quickly and efficiently.

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Grower Department Plan and oversee the planting, cultivation and harvesting of the crop.

• Communicate with sales and marketing to ensure plants are planted on-time to meet market demand.

• Analyze crop yield and make improvements to keep plants healthy and productive.

• Inspect all production areas daily and keep records on plant health and production.

• Manage the climate of the greenhouse to ensure plants are kept at the right temperature, humidity and light levels.

• Make sure the plants get water and nutrients exactly when they need it by using computer-controlled systems.

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• 1 lb (455 g) mixed ripe Ontario greenhouse tomatoes (heirlooms can add a punch of colour!)

• 4 Ontario greenhouse mini cucumbers (or 2/3 Ontario greenhouse English cucumber) • 1 Ontario greenhouse pepper (be as colourful as you want!)

• 1/3 cup (80 mL) thinly sliced red onion • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped flat-leaf parsley • 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste Cut tomatoes into wedges. Cut cherry and grape tomatoes in half. Slice cucumbers on bias. (If using English cucumber, halve lengthwise first.) Cut pepper into bite-size pieces. Place vegetables in large mixing bowl with onion and parsley. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Transfer to serving dish.

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