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By Mark Ribble TORONTO — Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls will now sit as an independent MPP for the remainder of his term. Nicholls was one of two Conservative MPPs named last week who had failed to meet Premier Doug Ford’s 5 pm deadline, Thursday, August 19, to provide either proof of vaccination against the virus or a medical exemption from a doctor or registered nurse. Just prior to the 5 pm deadline, Nicholls conducted a live media session where he made his views clear. “I made the personal decision not to inoculate with the COVID-19 vaccine,” he said. “I took the Premier at his word that all Ontarians have a constitutional right to make such a choice.” Nicholls says he was contacted earlier in the week by a Conservative official who told him, in no uncertain terms, that he had to get vaccinated or face expulsion. He remained steadfast in his decision. “Under no circumstances should I, or any Ontarian, be forced or coerced into getting this vaccine,” he said. He continued that members of his family had lost their livelihood through the pandemic and said that vaccinated NICHOLLS — Page 2
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people can spread the virus as easily as unvaccinated people. As of 5 pm, Ford made the decision to oust Nicholls from the PC caucus. “As a consequence, he is no longer a sitting member of the PC caucus and will not be permitted to seek re-election as a PC candidate,” Ford said. Nicholls vows to continue to work for his constituents, but will be doing so without his connection to the party in power in Ontario.
He will also give up his place as the Deputy Speaker of the House. He’s been the elected Member of Provincial Parliament in Chatham-Kent Leamington since 2011 and has served as a member of several key committees in the Ford government. The other MPP in question, Scarborough Centre’s Christina Mitas, provided a medical exemption signed by a physician, just prior to the deadline and remains a part of the PC caucus.
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Cash is King Raffle creates a win-win The recent Hogs for Hospice Cash is King 50-50 Raffle has accomplished a number of things, but none more important that raising money for the Hospice, Erie Shores Campus and creating a life-changing situation for a well-deserving recipient. Maureen Nelson, a friendly 78-yearold from Desbarats, Ontario, was this summer’s lucky winner of $99,700. Of course, the other side to that coin means that the Hogs for Hospice volunteers have added another large amount to the approximately $1.4 million (net) they’ve raised over the years. Maureen made her way to Leamington from her little town near Sault Ste. Marie on August 10, where she met up with members of the committee to receive her giant cheque. “You guys are amazing for all that you’ve done,” she told Joe Oswald, Donny Pacheco, Dave Hodare and Benji Mastronardi. “This is well appreciated — more than you know.” For Oswald and his committee of hardworking do-gooders, their happiness was evident from the moment they met Maureen in person. “Her call was the most entertaining of any of the calls we’ve made so far,” said Oswald. “Good things happen to good people.”
Despite having to cancel this year’s and last year’s Hogs for Hospice weekends, the committee and their team of selfless volunteers have found ways to pivot and provide fundraising efforts for the local hospice. They just completed a Poker Run, which kept the excitement alive for the annual event, and the Cash is King Raffle is the third of its kind for the organization. They’ve been heavily involved in the annual Christmas parade, done drive-in movie nights and other events. Oswald says they couldn’t do it without their Hogs Headquarters crew, who kept things going along the way. They will be offering another 50-50 Raffle at Christmas, hoping to make some lucky person’s holidays a little more cheerful. As for 2022, Oswald says they already have plans underway for Hogs for Hospice weekend ’22. The Friday and Saturday night concert bands have been signed, there will be a celebration of veterans with military fly-bys. The Guinness Book of World Records will be on site for the Hogs registered ride, with hopes to set a new world record. “We will be making 2022 worth your wait,” he promises. He also shared news that the Ontario government recently granted Hogs
Big winner Maureen Nelson, centre, is flanked by Hogs committee members, Donny Pacheco, Joe Oswald, Benji Mastronardi and Dave Hodare. for Hospice $89,400 through their Reconnect Festivals & Events program. “They were super impressed with how we kept going, despite the setbacks from COVID, so they offered us that grant, which we are truly thankful for,” said Oswald. “Hogs for Hospice wants to thank everyone who has kept us in their hearts and minds through this very trying time for all,” he said. “During a pandemic, we understand that people need something to look forward to and that is why we continued to plan events outside our normal three- day event so our Hogs for Hospice family, friends & followers can
come together in celebration of helping families and communities.” Oswald went on to thank their sponsors, ambassadors and community. Erie Shores Health Foundation CEO Christine Colautti was grateful to the Hogs for Hospice folks and to those who bought tickets. "Erie Shores Health Foundation is proud of our partnership with Hogs for Hospice, and the incredible support they give to our local Hospice campus,” she said. "Wishing a big congratulations to Maureen on her win and thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle.”
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Community Living time capsule captures 60 years of memories By Mark Ribble ESSEX COUNTY — Over the 60 years that Community Living Essex County (CLEC) has been operating, the name of the agency has changed three times to better reflect what it is they do. During that 60 years, they’ve managed to positively affect the lives of thousands of clients and
families across Essex County. From humble beginnings in 1961, the organization has come a long way and on Wednesday, August 18, were able to put together a time capsule which captured the essence of the agency over those 60 years. The time capsule was buried at the agency’s
location on Talbot Street in Essex with a crowd of about 30 people on hand to witness the feat. President of the CLEC Board of Directors, Sue Desjarlais, pointed out that it’s more than a celebration of the past. “We’re celebrating 60 years,” she said. “But also for our children, future employees, volunteers and the people we serve into the future.” Desjarlais said that in 40 years when CLEC turns 100, many of those in attendance won’t be around, but those that are will be witness to the opening of the time capsule.
“We are inspiring a whole new generation,” she said. The organization supports over 650 people of all ages with an intellectual disability and those supports include supported living, community participation, employment support, family support and special services at home. The majority of their funding comes from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, although they get additional funding through donations and a variety of fundraisers.
Those fundraisers include the annual Jingle Bell Run, the Ruthven Apple Festival, the annual golf tournament and this year, their 60 for 60 raffle which is running currently. One of the organizations clients, Ray Renaud, who is involved in the New Day Leaders of Today program, also spoke and thanked the agency for its work over the years. Karen Bolger, Executive Director of CLEC, took the podium to explain the kind of things that were going into the capsule, such as old dinner-dance tickets, flyers, lapel pins, certificates, medals, rib-
bons and even a candle. Also included were items from each of the four areas of the county that CLEC serves. The Leamington-area items were beach glass collected on the shores of Lake Erie. “Each community we serve is represented with something,” said Bolger. With that, the capsule was loaded up by CLEC’s Amanda Mastronardi and Derek Roy and lowered into the four-footby-four-foot hole, before Desjarlais, Mastronardi, Bolger and Renaud converged with shovels to ceremoniously begin the burial process.
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Migration Hall presents Into The Woods Junior
By Deanna Bertrand KINGSVILLE — Into The Woods Jr. takes the stage this weekend at Migration Hall in Kingsville after being postponed since May due to COVID-19 restrictions. It will be the first postCOVID production at the hall. Final preparations were being made Sunday afternoon, August 22, as the cast and production crew came together for a “tech rehearsal.” As makeup was applied, costumes fitted and props painted, a busy excitement was visible throughout the hall. “It has been so long since I’ve been in a show,” said actress Larissa Porteous, who plays the role of the Witch. “I am so excited!” Director Kathy Costa said that due to the COVID restrictions, the play had to be postponed from its original date and rehearsals moved online. She said it had been a challenging process with a few cast members having dropped from the show, which had most of its roles double cast. “It was going to be outdoors,” she said. But then the province
lifted more restrictions and the group is now able to perform the play on stage with cabaret style seating of 15 tables. The play is based on the book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and features characters from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and The Beanstalk and the Witch. The musical centres on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child but have been cursed by a witch, Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival, and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. The first performance will be Friday night, August 27 at 7:30 p.m., followed by matinee performances Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and then the 7:30 p.m. show. It will run until September 5. Tickets are available online at migrationhall.com Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Show running time is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. Masks are required throughout the check-in process, as well as anytime guests are not seated.
Cast of Into the Woods Jr. left to right: Little Red Riding Hood, played by Bailee Roy; Jamieson MacNeil, The Big Bad Wolf; Little Red Riding Hood: Avery Neufeld; Prince: Isaac Newton; Cinderella: Patricia Arndt, Prince: Rowan Alice, Witch: Larissa Porteous, Bakers wife: Sela Taylor, Baker: Ryan Hallick, Bakers Wife: Leila Laba and in front Michaela Porteous as Jack.
Director Kathy Costa and Larissa Porteous, playing the Witch.
Baker’s wives played by Sela Taylor (left) and Leila Laba (right) fixing Cinderella’s dress played by Patricia Arndt. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
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It’s that time of year that the tomato wagons will be on the roads, so give yourself a little more time to get where you want to go. In a couple of weeks, they’ll be joined by school buses so we might as well get used to a little delay in our lives. By the time we get acclimated to those things, it’ll be time for the combines to take to the roadways as fall (yes, I said fall) harvest begins. —— Had the pleasure of watching Leave Those Kids Alone perform one of their neighbourhood concerts on the weekend and I can’t say enough about the talent these kids possess. There’s a possibility they’ll be playing the Seacliff Amphitheatre real soon so keep your eyes open for these kids. They play 60s, 70s and 80s rock songs pretty much note-fornote and their youngest member is an 11-year-old girl. —— Congrats to the local minor baseball and minor soccer organizations, who took lemons and made lemonade this summer. They’ve pulled off a shortened summer season simultaneously and seamlessly (there’s a mouthful). As COVID case numbers grow in this area,
we’re glad they were able to get their seasons in and help the kids feel as normal as possible as we hope to someday climb out of this pandemic. —— Speaking of the pandemic, case numbers are certainly on the rise locally, where Windsor-Essex is among the highest daily case-rates in Ontario once again. We spent several months watching other health units deal with that distinction, and I guess it’s our turn now. Vaccination rates overall are good, but we need to do more. —— Social media gets the blame for a lot of things, and I’m putting the blame for the misinformation about vaccines squarely on the shoulders of Twitter and Facebook. People spew non-facts every day, and some even say the media and hospitals are being paid off by big pharma. If that’s true, where’s my bag of cash? —— The push to paint bike lanes green in Leamington hit a small snag last week as the area in front of the First Baptist Church looks like a leprechaun got hit by a semi. It appears that the bike lane along there didn’t have time to dry be-
fore the summer storms and the green has been splatted all over the curb side. Let’s hope they get that repainted soon. —— Speaking of esthetics, could someone please clean the dead Mark Ribble June bugs off the traffic lights at Erie and Seacliff? —— —— Speaking of dining, it’s good to see I’m pleased to report that the Home- Birdie’s Perch open again, after a lengthy town Heroes banner committee has delay this summer. We understand that approved 19 new veterans banners for all of the issues between municipality this fall. They are in the process of being and the ‘fish bus’ have been ironed out made right now. That brings our total to and hope that patrons flock to Point around 73 and those banners will adorn Pelee Drive to help them recoup what the light posts on Talbot, Princess and they’ve missed out on over the past Mill Streets after Thanksgiving. Kudos three months. to Corrie, Joe and the crew at Board of —— Works for helping us get those up each I’m hearing great things out of Wheatyear. We’re proud of our vets. ley Harbour with regard to fishing re—— cently. The Rainbow Trout haul is best Kingsville’s Open Streets is an event it’s been in years and the walleye (pickthat all towns should emulate. The erel to us locals) catch is also robust. small-town summertime feel is good for Wheatley Harbour Authority is posting the soul, especially after a year-and-a- some great results on Facebook if you’re half of lockdowns and mask mandates. looking for hints on where the big fish Check it out if you are inclined to do are biting. Not too many people around some patio dining, or just wandering know more than Steve Derbyshire when about town. it comes to local fishing and hunting.
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Richard Scully’s cool 1952 Ford featured this week THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Happy Birthday Richard Scully of Windsor – proud owner of an ultra-cool 1952 Ford Customline two-door sedan. Richard will turn 75 on Sept. 21 and has enjoyed the old car hobby since learning how to drive. His first car was a 1960 Volkswagen (“one of the best cars I ever owned”). He raced it at the Detroit
Dragway and won a trophy almost as tall as his car! And he was a regular customer at the many locations of Hi-Ho Driveins all across Windsor. No wonder he loves cars! His current set of wheels came from Washington State, then to Iowa, then to the town of Kars near Ottawa, where the car was restored. Richard bought his ’52 Ford in 2016. The original flathead
was replaced by a 390 Windsor-built Ford V8. Richard checked the serial number showing it came from a 1974 Ford truck along with a C6 automatic transmission (“the best that Ford ever made!”). Richard recently replaced that engine with a Mach I 390 V8. He wanted to install headers but the steering box was in the way. He opted for custom exhaust with stock mufflers, but also has dumps operated by a switch on the dash. That way, he can make all the
noise he wants whenever he wants! Richard also added traction masters connected to the leaf rear springs and a new gas tank. Slicks on the back and old school chrome wheels
complete the cool look. All work was performed by Xcentric on Oldcastle Road. By picking a 1952 Ford, Richard has the fuel cap behind the rear license plate and a curved one-
piece windshield, new for Ford in 1952. Now his Ford is newer than ever and lots of fun to drive! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca
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Wrightside Dairy dates back to 1891 Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of local dairy stories compiled by former Leamington resident Stephen Wuerch, who is a historical researcher of Ontario dairies. By Stephen Wuerch WHEATLEY — One of the oldest dairies in Essex and Kent Counties is Wrightside Dairy out of Wheatley. Due to the scarcity of fresh milk in the village, Joseph R. Wright opened a very small milk business in 1891, selling milk from his farm. Joseph’s “Yellow Creek Farm” was located on the highway east of Wheatley on Lot 11, north side. In 1894, following the death of Joseph, George B. Wright took over the family dairy. As the local dairy business continued to grow and prosper, George took over W.H.
Willan Milk Company in 1920 and expanded the operation, covering all of Wheatley proper. With the help of Almer Mellin a few years later, Wrightside Dairy had become well established and — according to a small article in the Wheatley Journal — this absolutely “thrilled all the town folk” because of the need for a reliable and consistent milk source. Over the years, many in the Wright family continued to be involved in the dairy operation, producing some of the best milk and dairy products in the area. Family members included brother Thomas and George’s two boys, Joseph “Bill” Wright and George Jr “Jack”. With the help of the entire family, Wrightside Dairy had become one of the pre-
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mier dairies in Essex/Kent Counties with hundreds of satisfied customers. In 1939, Bill bought out the business of Balfour Robinson, which was Wrightside’s major local competitor. The dairy business served the Wright family well right up to 1943, at which time, Bill sold the dairy to Reg Willet of Wheatley Dairy. Milk Production The raw milk was cooled by pumping cold water from the well into a holding area which surrounded the milk tank. There were seven pails of milk in the tank at any given time that would be cooling. As the
water started to warm, it was then drained directly into the water troughs where the cattle would drink from. This ingenious cooling system and the recycling of water saved the dairy hundreds of gallons of water each day. As the milk continued to cool, it was further processed by a separator tank before being bottled and capped by hand. From 1930-1943, the dairy continued to upgrade its equipment which included the purchase of brush mounted motors to wash the bottles, more sinks, an automatic capper, a larger milk vat and a new mod-
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Missing you is the hardest part as days go by. To hear your voice, To see your smile, To hear your laughter. Cherished memories never fade. Sadly missed, never forgotten, forever in our hearts. Missed by family and friends. Love, Marlene IN MEMORIAM
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Twenty years have passed since you were called away, God took you home on that saddened day. No more suffering, no more pain, And with God you will live again. A gentle hug and a softened sigh That was your last good-bye. Memories still fill our hearts Until we are no longer apart. To be continued above. Love Linda & family, Janet, David & Matthew.
standing on the running boards delivering milk to their customers. Other employees who worked with Bill at the dairy were Vern Smith, Evan Hyatt, Bill Lamb, Jack Wharram and Floyd Sample. A Few Good Bottles Wrightside Dairy sold milk and cream in quart, pint and half pint bottles with the quart and pint bottles having Wrightside Dairy embossed on them. Today, Wrightside Milk bottles are highly collectable and very much sought after as only a handful are known to exist. As Dorothy Bailey (Wright) told me, “When the operation was sold to Wheatley Dairy, we simply went behind the barn and smashed all the bottles against the cement wall. After all, they were of no value now and nobody wanted them.” For more information on other Essex County and Ontario Dairy history, visit the Ontario Dairy Collectables Facebook page. If you have further information regarding Wrightside Dairy, please email sewuerch@hotmail. com. Thank you to Dorothy for all your help.
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Celebration of Life Myles Sinclair SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2021 12:00 - 4:00 PM
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I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake With which I'll never part. God has you in His keeping. I have you in my heart. Miss you more every day, Nancy
This event will be hosted by Myles Sinclair’s 3 daughters, Erin, Beth, and Lindsay Sinclair, and life long friends Bob and Deanna Reid. We welcome family and friends of Myles Sinclair and his Family. We invite you to join us to share memories and enjoy an outdoor picnic on what commemorates Myles’s 76th Birthday at his childhood family farm. Social distancing measures have been accounted for.
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ern cooling system. As the local herd could not produce enough milk at peak demands, Wrightside Dairy also purchased milk from the Robinson, Rempel and Getty family farms. Milk Delivery By 1929 Wrightside Dairy was averaging 60 quarts per day with delivery being done every night during the week except Saturday evening. There were two deliveries on Sunday – early in the morning and again at 7:00 p.m. Delivery was done by Maude and Doll who pulled both wagon (spring to fall) and sleigh (winter). By 1933, the dairy was now producing 100 quarts per day to meet the increased demand from the community and surrounding area. As a result of continued growth, in 1937 Bill purchased a new Ford delivery car which not only sped up delivery times, but also allowed for the horses to take much needed breaks. It was nothing to see Bill driving the delivery car with his daughters Luetta, Jean and friend Gordon McClellan
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Though your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch, I have so many memories of you the one I loved so much. Your memory is now my keepsake with which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, Missing you is the heartache that never goes away. When I close my eyes I see you, When I open my eyes I miss you. All my love always, Chickie
In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away August 24, 2011. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come to Me.” You suffered much in silence Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Right to the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was all in vain; God took you in His loving arms, And freed you from your pain. Our hearts all ache with sadness Our silent tears still flow For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know,
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Wheatley boater helps with water rescue WHEATLEY — On August 19 at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a marine assist call in the waters of Lake Erie outside of the Wheatley Harbour. Two males were in an 18-foot vessel and were having mechanical issues when one of the males went into medical distress. As an officer arrived at the Wheatley Harbour, he
approached another boater in the marina who was willing to go out to the boat to help bring it in to shore. They were able to tow the boat to the harbour to awaiting paramedics on scene, where the male in distress was transported to hospital for treatment. Thanks to the unselfish act by a boater at the Wheatley Harbour, it prevented this situation from becoming a tragic one.
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By Mark Ribble ESSEX COUNTY — The Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has announced that the region’s Medical Officer of Health is moving on from his position as of October 1. Dr. Wajid Ahmed has accepted the position of Associate Medical Officer of Health for the province of Ontario. He will work closely with the new Ontario Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Keiran Moore. The Health Unit’s chair, Gary McNamara, made the announcement on Friday, August 20 and thanked Dr. Ahmed for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. He says Dr. Ahmed’s leadership has left the local organization in good shape. “The leadership team at the Health Unit is strongly positioned to continue the great work under a new Medical Officer of Health,” said McNamara. Who that will be, remains to be seen. For now, the WECHU has hired Dr. Shanker Nesathurai to come aboard and help with the transition. He will be the interim Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex until a permanent replacement is found, likely late this year. That search for a permanent replacement is underway through a recruitment agency, according to the Health Unit’s Chief Executive Officer, Nicole Dupuis. Dupuis is fairly new to her position as well, having replaced previous CEO Theresa Marentette in June of this year. “I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Ahmed on behalf of the Health Unit for his contributions to our community and the sacrifices he made during this pandemic,”
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Honey Family Foundation donates $80,000 By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Honey Family Foundation has once again come through for five different area organizations, donating $80,000 through the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF). Ryan Solcz, a director for WECF, took the podium and announced the donations. “Mr. Honey has great affection for the Leamington area,” said Solcz. “He set up this fund to benefit organizations in the town of Leamington.” Solcz said that the Honey Family Foundation focuses on the environment, nutrition and overall mental health of area residents. He then announced the recipients and presented them with cheques for their portion of the donation. The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, represented by Tina Quiring, received $10,000. The South Essex Community Council, rep-
resented by Carolyn Warkentin, received $10,000. The Leamington Arts Centre, represented by Chad Riley, received $15,000. Maryvale Children’s Mental Health Treatment Centre, represented by Connie Martin, received $20,000. The largest amount was reserved for the Municipality of Leamington, rep-
resented by Mayor Hilda MacDonald, which was $25,000 earmarked for a soon-to-be-built splashpad at Mersea Park. Mayor MacDonald spoke briefly to those gathered and was grateful to the Honey family. “Can you imagine what it feels like to improve someone’s quality of life,” she asked. “Thank you to WECF and the Honey family for their generosi-
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LEAMINGTON — Motorists and pedestrians making their way up Erie Street South near the Leamington Dock have had some much needed relief from the heat, as this pair of young entrepreneurs have offered cold peach drink and lemonade on a few occasions over the summer. Edward and his big sister Olivia have once again set up shop at the corner of Rickway Drive and Erie Street South with neighbourhood friends. APPLES • PEARS • ORANGES • SWEET POTATOES The pair says they aren’t in business to make a fortune, but to combat the boredom of a long hot summer. SUN photo
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By Catherine Riediger LEAMINGTON — We are back! Last year we had to cancel our annual Floral Display Contest because of the pandemic but this year, with the lifting of restrictions and adhering to the rules, the Floral Committee chaired by Eileen Wonnick was able to view the many beautiful nominated front gardens. As reported by Eileen, they had difficult decisions to make but were able to select six properties: 30 Orange St., 25 Erie Glen Crescent, 3 Garry Crescent, 5 Garry Crescent, 741 Talbot Rd. E. and 45 Wakefield Ave. Each owner received a sign, a gift certificate from Scott’s Miracle Gro and a congratulatory letter. This week we are featuring 30 Orange Street and 25 Erie Glen Crescent. In the following weeks, we will be featuring the remaining four properties – two properties each week. 30 Orange Street has been the home of Sidney and Glenn Sellick for 15 years and has been lovingly restored in keeping with the period when built. The walkway to the entrance of the home is lined with marigolds. In the garden are daisies, begonias, ferns and sedum, plus a Rose of Sharon now in bloom. All have been watered with rain water and are truly showing the benefits. Their garden has inspired the neighbours to follow suit, creating
a truly beautiful neighbourhood with 30 Orange as the centrepiece. 25 Erie Glen Crescent is the home of Rita Temkow and is a great example of what can be done with a small yard completed over a four-year period. The grass has been replaced with black rubber rock and in keeping with the overall theme interspersed with decorative rocks, a fountain, decora-
tive statutory and shrubbery. Window boxes and various sizes of pots are filled to overflowing with coleus and colourful million bells. It’s a true delight to behold. These and the other four properties to be featured demonstrate that the Communities in Bloom motto “People, Plants and Pride Growing Together” is alive and well in Leamington.
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Ann Marie Goyette Kevin Goodison Kevin Roy Goodison passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Erie Shores Hospice, Leamington, ON, at the age of 67. He was born in Leamington, ON, and was the son of the late Morgan and Lois (nee Getty) Goodison. Father of Dan Goodison and grandfather of Ava Goodison. Brother of Bob (Shelley) Goodison, Valerie (Ken) Moulton, Randy (Bev) Goodison, Cheryl (Paul) Knutson, Rhonda (Mark) Chorba, Terry (Sue) Goodison, Jon Goodison, the late Judy Bowman (Duane Hornick) and the late Doug (Yvonne) Goodison. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Donations to the Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Kendrick Funeral Home - Wheatley Celebration Centre, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley, ON (519-825-7741). Memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Eleanor Krause
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Eleanor Krause at 88 years of age on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She slipped away peacefully at Chartwell Royal Oak with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Karl “Rudy” Krause (2013). She was a devoted mom of Paul Krause (Marsha White), Lisa Batke (Rob), Patti (Bob). Eleanor is survived by good friend and nephew Eric Krause (Lynda). Also survived by her sister Donna Young (late Jack), nephew Brian and nieces Lori and Susan, and grandson Ryan. Her home was her castle and she took great pride in keeping it beautiful. She loved gardening and spent countless hours taking care of her yard, which was admired by everyone. Mom wasn’t much for driving, she didn’t get her license until later in life and at times it was a bit scary watching her drive! A drivers license, for her, was only necessary for her scheduled Thursday grocery shopping and of course to go to the Sears store to pick up something ordered from the worn out pages of her Sears catalogue! Special thanks to Anna Kroeker and Anna Penner for all the hours of caregiving you gave mom at her home. She cared deeply for both of you. Also thank you to Chartwell Royal Oak for keeping our family members Covid safe. We are very grateful for all the dedicated staff that saw us through the last 16 months. A very special thank you to the great staff in the mulberry neighbourhood. We appreciate the exceptional care mom received and friendships that were made during mom’s stay, all of you did an amazing job! Special thanks to Nicole. With no hairdressers due to Covid restrictions, Nicole (with Sam’s guidance of course) got creative with mom’s hair and attire. She looked amazing every day and this made the difficult days brighter! Mom cared deeply for her family, they were the most important part of her life. She had a warm heart and always greeted everyone with a smile. Thank you for being such a great mom, we love you and we miss you so much. At Eleanor’s request, a private family funeral service and cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington (519-326-2631). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Todd Andrews It is with saddened hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Todd Andrews on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 63 years of age.Proof of obituary to run Survived by his parents Alfred and Helen Andrews, brother Jeffrey Andrews, niece Grace Andrews25, and 2021 nephews Jack Andrews August and Jason Ouellette.Southpoint He will also be Sun remembered by many extended family and friends. plus $13Arrangements hst = $113 have been Cremation $100, has taken place. entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, Any 519-326-2631. changes please email In memory of sun@southpointsun.ca Todd, memorial donations may be made to Brentwood Recovery Home or to Erie Shores Hospice.
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Kathy Shaw Kathy Shaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Victoria Hospital, London. Cherished friend and co-worker of Marilyn White for 49 years. Loving sister of Eileen Henderson (Randy). Dear aunt of Matthew (Melanie) and Alannah Henderson. Great-aunt of Rowan and Paxton. Kathy will be missed by many Hunt cousins and a wide community of friends. Kathy dedicated her life to teaching at Emmanuel Christian Academy in Cottam, with BCM International and ESL. Kathy attended Meadow Brook Church for many years and was a woman of strong faith. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Proof of obituary to run Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Kathy’s life was held from 2021 the funeral homeAugust on Friday, 25, August 20, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Sun A livestream linkSouthpoint will be available at reidfuneralhome.ca Interment Erie Memorial $100, plus Gardens $13 hstCemetery. = $113 Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an Any please email appointment willchanges be allowed in. Please book an appointment sun@southpointsun.ca at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial Thanks. donations made by cheque to BCM International Canada or FEB Canada would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ron Ford Ron Ford, 83 years, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Beloved husband of the late Marian (2014). Dear father of Mike, Kevin (Dawn), Tim (Kelly Paquette). Loving Grandpa of Michael, Nathan, Dylan, Caitlin, Brett, Drew and K i d a n . Dear brother of the late Morris Ford (late Betty) and late Lyle Ford (late Louise). Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Ron’s life was at the Funeral Home on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
The loving family of Ann Marie Goyette is sad to announce her passing on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Leamington at the age of 68. The eldest daughter of Eunice Goyette and the late Emile Goyette, Ann made the world a better place simply by living in it. She contended with profound physical and mental challenges throughout her life, did not walk, did not talk, and yet touched the lives of everyone who met her. When she was a small child, a doctor told her parents she would not survive her twelfth birthday. Ann proved that doctor wrong with fierce determination. She lived for many years in institutions for the severely disabled in Smiths Falls and Cedar Springs. Her happiest years began to at age fifty when Proof of obituary run she returned to the community to live in Christian Horizons group homes, first near Windsor and then in Leamington near her mum. August 25, 2021 The Goyette family would like Sun to thank Christian Southpoint Horizons support workers – past and present – who cared $100, $13 hstlove = $113 for Ann with skill andplus commitment, and tenderness. We will be grateful to them forever for improving the quality of Ann’s life in every way.please We also thank Any changes emailthe staff at the Erie Shores hospice for compassionate care at the end. sun@southpointsun.ca Ann leaves behind her mother Eunice; sisters Linda Thanks. (Allan) and Allyson ( John), brothers Paul (Cheryl) and Alan (Marion); eight nieces and nephews; and eight greatnieces and great-nephews, as well as her friends at Essex Nine who were also her family, and our own. We will gather together in a private celebration of Ann’s life. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville. If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St. W. Suite 701, Leamington, ON, N8H 1N8 or Christian Horizons (Canada), 26 Peppler St., Waterloo, ON, N2J 3C4. You may condolences to for the family at Proof ofleave obituary run www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
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REGIONAL — The 44th General Federal Election will happen across Canada on September 20 and the Southpoint Sun will begin a series of local candidate bios in next week’s paper. For now, here are the confirmed candidates in the two local ridings for residents’ consideration. Chatham-Kent Leamington Conservative Party — Dave Epp (incumbent) Liberal Party — Greg Hetherington
New Democratic Party — Dan Gelinas Green Party — Mark Vercouteren People’s Party of Canada — Liz Vallee. Essex Conservative Party — Chris Lewis (incumbent) Liberal Party — Audrey Festeryga New Democratic Party — Tracey Ramsey Green Party — Nancy Pancheshan People’s Party of Canada — Beth Charron-Rowberry.
Council approves Second Dwelling Units
LEAMINGTON — With a vote of 5-1, Leamington council moved to allow second dwellings on existing properties, provided they meet certain criteria. The recommendation from administration at the August 10 council meeting was to allow Second Dwelling Units (SDUs) on properties to help with the housing crisis. The SDU would be a self-contained residential unit with private bathroom, kitchen, sleeping areas and entrances. It could be attached or detached. This would include the socalled granny suites, in-law LARRY VERBEKE suites or basement apartments. The units must be constructed to meet building codes and regulations. A building permit must be obtained and it’s limited to one parking space. The recommendation does not include boarding houses, farm worker dwellings, apartment buildings or properties with more than three units. Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke won-
dered about people who have been turned down in the past. “What do we do with people from the past where we’ve made them tear down second dwellings?” he asked. Councillor Paul Tiessen questioned why they should accept this change before the Official Plan was updated. “I’d like to see the Official Plan in place before we go forward on this,” Tiessen said. Leamington’s Official Plan was last PAUL TIESSEN updated in 2008 and does not include Second Dwelling Units. Council is currently awaiting administration’s new Official Plan. Councillor Tim Wilkinson spoke in favour of the recommendation. “This is a vehicle for affordable housing,” he said. Councillor Bill Dunn agreed and moved to accept the recommendation. After further discussion the vote came out in favour of allowing the change by a count of 5-1, with Tiessen being the only vote against.
UNITED WAY HELPS WITH SCHOOL
LEAMINGTON — The United Way Windsor-Essex ‘Backpacks for Success’ program reached St. Louis School in Leamington on Tuesday, August 24. They gave out about 250 backpacks at that location, part of a program that gave out 2500 backpacks across the region to school-age children. United Way has partnered with school boards across the region, with help from the Municipality of Leamington and Canadian Tire. Above, local students Olivia Bailey, 9, and her sister Addilyn, 6, pose with their new backpacks full of school supplies. SUN photo
Erie Shores announces vaccine mandate
convenience for some, it takes each of us doing our part to combat this virus.” Individuals can visit covid19.ontariohealth.ca to download their vaccination receipt, which will be required as proof of vaccination. Note that Erie Shores HealthCare will not accept rapid test results. Visitors will need to arrange their COVID-19 test at a community swabbing centre. For a complete list of area Assessment Centres, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations. A hospital-based COVID-19 Assessment Centre, like the one at Erie Shores HealthCare, can only test/swab symptomatic patients or people in other specific situations, per Ontario government direction. A listing of the testing restrictions can be found at erieshoreshealthcare.ca/COVID19AssessmentCentre. All individuals entering ESHC will be required to wear hospital-provided PPE as directed by the hospital, regardless of vaccination status. Individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they are medically able to do so. Pharmacies and Healthcare Centres across Essex County are providing access to vaccines daily. A complete listing of all community vaccination locations is available at covid-19. ontario.ca/vaccine-locations. Mobile clinics operated by the Community Response and Stabilization Team are also available across the region or the public can walk in and get vaccinated at the mass vaccination site at Devonshire Mall. Members of the public are asked to be patient as these processes roll out. The screening will continue to be in place at the main entrance of the hospital, with the addition of requiring a vaccination receipt beginning September 7.
LEAMINGTON - Erie Shores HealthCare has joined the two Windsor-based hosptials in launching vaccination policies that extend beyond staff and physicians. Beginning September 7, visitors and designated care partners at Erie Shores who are not fully vaccinated — meaning 14 days have passed since a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine — must provide a negative PCR test result taken within three days of their visit. In cases where the visitor is a parent with a child in the Emergency Room or visiting a palliative/end of life patient as identified by the clinical team and cannot provide proof of their vaccination or do not have time to receive a PCR test in the community, Erie Shores will endeavour to accommodate the visitor through another process consistent with the visitor policy to be determined at that time. This policy is in line with the recently released vaccination and testing policy implemented by the hospital for all staff, physicians, contractors, students, and volunteers and mandated by the provincial government. The policy was also reviewed and approved by the Erie Shores HealthCare Patient and Family Advisory Council. “At Erie Shores HealthCare, the safety of our patients and community is paramount. Unfortunately, with the rising COVID-19 case counts locally, the highest in the province, it became clear the recently released vaccination and testing policy for our staff and physicians wasn’t enough,” explains Kristin Kennedy, CEO, ESHC. “It’s clear the highly transmissible Delta variant has taken hold in our community, and Erie Shores needs to take every precaution to keep our patients, staff, and community safe. While we understand this will be an in-
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LEAMINGTON — Staff and officials at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre said a fond farewell to the vaccination clinic set-up inside the complex on Saturday, August 21. The centre closed its doors after having administered 45,121 COVID-19 vaccinations. According to Mayor Hilda MacDonald, the staff went above and beyond to create a “well-oiled machine” which in turn created a safe and comfortable space for local residents to get inoculated against the virus. The vaccination clinic opened on Monday, March 8. Photo courtesy of Municipality of Leamington
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chances firsthand: several animal alumni will be on hand to meet players as they depart for their round of golf and professional pictures will be taken. “Events like Putts for Paws are key to the life-saving work we are doing right here in Windsor and Essex County,” said WECHS executive director Melanie Coulter. “Rescuing animals in need, giving second chances, and bringing pets and people together are only possible with our community’s support.” As golfers play the course, each hole will tell a story about how the support, donations and efforts of the community directly impact lives here in Windsor/ Essex and help give second chances to deserving furry friends. Golfers will be treated to a one-of-akind experience for their entry fee. If you are interested in golfing or sponsoring the event, contact golf@windsorhumane.org or call Director of Development Arms Bumanlag directly at 519-791-6485.
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58 massey, tilbury
439,900
9 lorne, leamington
379,900
320 erie s., leamington
749,900
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Well-maintained raised ranch with 2+2 beds, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, finished basement, a ~200’ deep lot, fenched-in yard & easy access to 401.
Adorable bungalow with 3 beds, 1 bath, front sitting room, living room with fireplace, lower-level family room, shaded backyard & great location.
High exposure corner lot with C2 commercial zoning, just under ½ acre of land, 1000 sq ft +/building, great location in town!
38 erie n., leamington
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719-721 County Road 20, kingsville
699,900
1470 wellington, kingsville
1,199,000
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6,000 sq. ft. of C1 commercial space available for lease. Space can be sub-divided to suit multiple businesses.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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 granted four wishes so far and a fifth isfor sale as well in the works. This year’s recipient willas providing be a 17-year-old Leukemia patient. Cher-a luncheon Speed yl Humes organized the event and wasmenu. boat rides very pleased with the response. Aboutwere available $6,000 was raised, with one participant,from the Cedar Beach Drug John Sabelli raising $1,600 himself. Store for 50 —— cents a ride They come from worlds apart, butfor summer for 17-year-old Jackie Boughazale andvisitors renting 19-year-old Sachi Fujita, there were noa cabin or for cottagers not language barriers. Pen pals since Gradeowning a boat. 3, the two teens finally met and becameThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This fast friends, as the two got together inphotograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in 1940s or shows early 1950s. This photo the Entrance Class of 1923 for SS # 1 Gosfield South School. This school Kingsville. Sachi travelled from Japanthe late
Circling back to 1992
Wheatley Journal, August 1992 Ken Drummond topped the field at the annual Jack Stein Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday at Talbot Trail Golf Course. Drummond’s blistering 72 bested a field of 120 golfers. Low net was shot by Wayne Cherry of Kitchener, while Herb Cowan of Pike Lake was runner-up to Drummond. —— Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Fullerton is the 1992 recipient of the Erie Shores Business and Professional Women’s Club Achievement Award. This is given annually to a woman who has contributed her talents, energies and human qualities to her community. Betty is retired from Leamington District Secondary School, where she spent 38 years as a physical education teacher and guidance counsellor. Miss Fullerton likes to play bridge, golf and collect stamps. She was given a plaque and a certification of appreciation from MP Jerry Pickard. —— The Wheatley Legion Peewees are deadlocked at one game apiece in their qualifier series with Blenheim to gain entry into the OBA tournament on Labour Day weekend. The locals only mustered one hit in the 1-0 loss. Shawn Mather went the distance for Wheatley, scattering six hits, while walking only two and striking out seven. Doug Vandecaveye had Wheatley’s only base hit. In game two of the series back in Wheatley, the Legion crew came out on top 4-2. Thomas Grubb mowed down the first nine batters he faced, en route to a sixhit victory. He fanned two and walked only one. Mather’s two-run triple in the third proved to be the difference. —— The Mi-Mark Netters defeated the Fishermen 15-12 in Wheatley Lobball League play last week. The Fishermen leaped out to a 10- run lead after two innings, helped in part by the power hitting of Art Zittlau. The Netters bats then got going to take the lead. In the sixth, Zittlau came up again with the bases loaded and one out. “Double-play Fish” came through for the Fishermen, turning one of his patented double plays to end the threat. Kingsville Reporter, August 1992 Members of the Migration Hall fundraising campaign are flying high as they have announced they are nearing their goal. They are currently at 97 per cent of their $650,000 goal, according to fundraising chair Jim Allen. Allen says the project is a definite go and construction should be underway in November. There are about 140 volunteers involved in the fundraising efforts for the new venue being built next to Kingsville District High School. —— About 60 local bowlers took to the lanes last Saturday afternoon, as the Children’s Wish Foundation benefited from their bowling talents and fundraising efforts. Vern Tiessen, chairman of the Windsor-Essex County sub-chapter of the foundation, said this group has
for the visit.
—— Barb and Andre Courtemanche took their guests, Lea and Willie Ramsden of Belgium, on a tour of Niagara Falls last week when they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cosyn of Woodstock. On the way home, they stopped to visit Ruth and Glen Tozer of Comber. —— On Thursday evening, Henry and Marlene Slingerland had a visit with Henry’s cousin, Theo Van Oosterom, his wife Johanna and their three children of Pontypool, Ontario. They came to Canada from the Netherlands in 1981 and this was their first visit to the southernmost part of Ontario.
was located on the south side of Hwy 18 a few miles east of the Arner Townline Road. It has since been moved to Heritage Village is now used as part of the Interpretative Program. The A Look atwas Leamington’ s Past of C. Charles ScottArner, Holland teacher in 1923 Mary R Thomson. Left tocourtesy right: Allie Scratch, Lillian France, Isabel Arner, John Wigle, Clark Scratch, Leila “Peg” Harris, Helen Stephen, Charles Stephen.
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to Aug. 25, win1992 the Midget - Jan hockey Pearsontrophy. (left) won her 20th Erie At left is captain ShoresKen Ladies DickClub who championship while scored both Eileen goals Johnston with(right) coach was the runner-up. Randy Critchlow.
Leamington Post, August 1992 The Sun Parlour Players group is expected to get a permanent home in the Leamington Arena auditorium. Leamington council has agreed to act quickly to determine the best and most suitable renovations to update the facility, folClippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 lowing a request from the Players last Clippings from the Wheatley Journal week. Players’ spokesperson Todd Pepper appeared before council, citing this fall as the best time to renovate since the group would not be doing their regular fall production this year. Cardinal Carter Secondary School was suggested but the group could not reach an agreement with the school. The old Selkirk School was also mentioned but was deemed unsuitable. —— Miss Leamington Fair 1992 was the first runner-up at the Canadian National Exhibition competition on the weekend. Tracy Dawn Ryder, 22, is a modelling instructor and plans to study law. —— The Big Tomato had its busiest week August cycling 1991 - Junior Tennis Doubles Champs - The Junior program finished off of the summer with well over 800 peo-Submarine - Ditches rose foot after foot following theTennis Thursday evening rainfall their championship rounds on Saturday. Doubles champions were Jenny Harvey and ple stopping by. Visitors from near andand these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Jennifer Tiborcz (centre pair). They are flanked by runners-up Sherry Postma at left and far came to check out the annual Tomatonothing else, it’s afarquick Kara Harvey right.way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! Festival, which drove up numbers for the famous tourist booth. Visitors cameMEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... from as far away as Germany, Ireland and Texas. —— Sixty-three hopefuls skated onto the ice at Wheatley Arena on the weekend, hoping to crack the lineup of the Leamington Junior B Flyers this season. Head Coach Vern Stenlund was pleasantly surprised with the numbers and the 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON conditioning of the players. The team will play their annual Red and White 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 game this Thursday. www.leamingtonchrysler.com
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RC SPENCER ASSOCIATES INC. Consulting Engineers
Municipality of Leamington Notice of Study Commencement Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Pump Station #200 The Municipality of Leamington has retained the services RC Spencer Associates Inc. to complete the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the relocation and upgrading of the existing sanitary sewage Pump Station No. 200 located on Robson Road at Bruce Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington. The relocation and upgrading is being evaluated due to the need for renewal of the existing pump station infrastructure. The purpose of the Class EA is to assess the viability of expanding the capacity of the existing pump station and to identify a preferred location for the renewed pump station infrastructure, if required. This project is being completed under the planning and design process for a Schedule B project as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The Class EA process involves the collection and integration of input through consultation. The major components of the study include: • Evaluation of the existing pumping station for increasing its hydraulic capacity • Identification of relocation options and corresponding buried infrastructure improvements and modifications • Evaluation and selection of the preferred options based on consultation • Completion of an impact assessment and identification of mitigation measures for consideration during the design phase • Documentation of the study process and recommendations by way of a Project File. The file will be made available for public review and comments at the end of the study. PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE INVITED The Municipality of Leamington wants anyone with an interest in the study to have an opportunity to provide input which will help the project team in the decision-making process. There is opportunity at any time during this study for interested persons to review outstanding issues, provide comments, questions and bring concerns to the attention of the project team. Project updates will be available on the Municipality’s website: www.leamington.ca/projects throughout the study. Information collected for the study will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and included in the project documentation. For further information or to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Mr. Gaspare Graziano, C.E.T. Engineering Project Manager The Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie St. North Leamington, Ontario N9H 2Z9 P: 519-326-5761 ext. 1303 E: ggraziano@leamington.ca
Mr. Richard Spencer, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. President RC Spencer Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers 800 University Ave. West Windsor, Ontario N9A 5R9 P: 519-946-1122 E: rcspencer@rcspencer.ca
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD PEARCE,
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACOB GERHARD GOSSEN,
LATE OF THE Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, Retired Concrete Truck Driver, Deceased.
LATE OF THE Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, Retired Farmer, Deceased.
All persons having claims against Donald Pearce, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, Retired Concrete Truck Driver, who died on or about the 23rd day of July, 2021, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of September, 2021, full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Estate Trustee will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice.
All persons having claims against Jacob Gerhard Gossen, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, Retired Farmer, who died on or about the 8th day of July, 2021, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of October, 2021, full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Estate Trustee will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice.
DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 11th day of August 2021.
DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 18th day of August 2021.
RICCI, ENNS, ROLLIER & SETTERINGTON LLP Barristers, etc. 60 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario N8H 1M4 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ mr24-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________
GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $14.39/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50lbs, working in hot and humid conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, deleafing and other duties as assigned. No education or experience required. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies/Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H au18-se8 4C9. _____________________________
GREENHOUSE WORKER full time position available, 60-65 hours per week, 7 days a week depending on harvest. Physically demanding, repetitive tasks, bending, hot conditions and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, cluster pruning, de-leafing. Wage $14.39 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to Moretto Ingratta Farms Inc. 341 Morse Road, Leamington ON N8H 3V5 or Fax 519-326-1082. jn23-au25
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FULL TIME GREENHOUSE MAINTENANCE POSITION
Job duties include, ability to maintain, repair, inspect, install various farm equipment and systems. Assemble and/or move equipment. Troubleshoot and respond to maintenance calls. Maintain inventory and supplies. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to work independently. Some farm experience is preferred. Email: farm@eastsideacres.ca PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/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 required. de4-tf
2078 Talbot Road, Ruthven
NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS
Seasonal Full Time. Seasonal Part Time – FALL SHIPPING SEASON Day Trips Only. Flexible Hours. Positons for Class D License. Positions for Class AZ License. Retirees welcome.
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The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. is seeking a
We are seeking
GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Full Time and Part Time Registered Nurse
• Compensation is $14.39/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
for our Erie Shores Hospice Residence For further details visit our website: https://www.thehospice.ca/about-7/career-opportunities
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.
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GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting _____________________________ disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties M&M FARMS LTD - as assigned. Job requires Greenhouse Worker standing bending, kneeling positions available at our for long periods of time, and Leamington and Kingsville working under hot, dusty, locations. Responsibilities: humid conditions. Fastcrop work, winding, pruning, pace environment, work harvesting, checking quality under pressure, repetitive of harvested produce, tasks, handling heavy loads, demanding, other duties as assigned. physically Work Conditions: fast- attention to detail, handpaced environment, eye coordination Sitting, of sitting, repetitive tasks, standing for combination extended periods, bending, standing & walking, standing extended periods. crouching, kneeling, for Location - rural area, attention to detail, working working at heights in dusty, at heights, hot environment. hot and humid conditions. Hours: 45+ hours per week $14.39 per hour, minimum including weekends. Wage: 48 - 60 hours/week including $14.39 per hour, seasonal, weekends. Permanent full full time. No education or time seasonal position. No experience required. Must education or experience have own transportation. required. Please forward Please forward resume to your resume by email to Kelly - Ron VanderVecht jobsmmfarms@outlook.com Jeff ridgefarms@sympatico.ca. or fax: 519-322-0681. au11-se1K. Tyler Chadwick - Jason J. Melo jl28-se15
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•Senior Server engineer• •Structured cabling technician• We are an IT firm in Leamington providing enterprise level network support to Server based business clients in the surrounding area. The ideal candidates will have a college or university diploma in computer engineering or science and experience with Windows Server 2008-2019, excellent troubleshooting skills and an understanding of related network infrastructure including routers, switches, cabling, patch panels, access points, workstations, printers and mobile devices.
Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 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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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, emotional awakenings may change your goals for the time being. Expect opportunities for more travel or even new educational endeavors. Involve Pisces in your decisions. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep a light schedule this week because you may have to fit something in at the last minute. This is an easy week to connect with others as well. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Powerful revelations can stir up many emotions, Gemini. You may need to take time out to process some new developments. Look to others for support. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Elements of your health and wellbeing may need to be addressed sometime soon, Cancer. Other things have been taking priority and you need to focus on improving health. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, stay alert this week because bold and potent feelings may be drummed up and will need to be addressed promptly. Now isn’t the time to deflect or procrastinate. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You’re the wildcard in various situations, Virgo. People may expect one thing from you, but then you deliver something else. Keep people on their toes.
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Lake Erie Challenge happening this weekend REGIONAL — Athletes of all ages are preparing to push their limits as they wingfoil, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), canoe and kayak Lake Erie on Saturday, August 28. The 4th annual Lake Erie Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Freshwater Alliance, with support from community partners Pelee Island Winery and Pelee Wings Nature Store, will see three teams cover a combined 80km to raise awareness and funds to protect this precious freshwater ecosystem. Members of Caldwell First Nation will also take part in the challenge. Team SUP will paddle 25km from Kingsville to Leamington. Team Wingfoil will surf 25km from Kingsville to Pelee Island, where they will be greeted by a community celebration, before surfing the 25km return crossing to Leamington. Team Caldwell will join Team SUP and Team Wingfoil for the final 5km, paddling them in for the final stretch of the Lake Erie Challenge. Team Caldwell is comprised of Caldwell First Nation youth, members, staff and elected councillors. The athletes have teamed up with the Canadian Freshwater Alliance to support the Lake Erie Guardians, a program dedicated to improving the health of the Lake Erie watershed. These community scientists conduct monthly water quality testing, remove invasive species, reintroduce native plants, and educate and advocate for measures that will protect Lake Erie and its rivers. Of particular concern are the toxic algal blooms that threaten Lake Erie every summer, especially in the western end of the lake where this year’s event is being hosted. “While a smaller-than-average bloom has been predicted for this year,” said Raj Gill, the Great Lakes Program Director with the Canadian Freshwater
Alliance, “it is already 360 square miles in size. It stretches from Monroe, MI to Marblehead, OH and out to the islands just west of Pelee Island. If it moves further east towards Pelee Island, we will have to re-evaluate Team Wingfoil’s planned route.” Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae can produce toxins that are harmful to humans. The athletes for Team SUP are Brad Petrus (Port Colborne), Sara Chojnicki (St. Catharines) and Derik Hyatt (Leamington). Team Wingfoil consists of Tim Blanchard (Puce) and Joe Mollard (Kingsville). Team Caldwell will consist of Anellah Orosz (Youth Advisory Committee), Deklan Orosz (Youth Advisory Committee), Patricia Kittelberger, Sabrina Peters, Gary Lucier, Tracy Simpson, Julie Le, Michelle McCormack, Jason McKean, Councillor Robyn Perkins, Councillor Steve Simpson, Councillor James Peters, Councillor Stan Scott. Team SUP and Team Wingfoil will launch into Lake Erie at approximately 9 am from Cedar Beach, Kingsville. Cheer on Team Caldwell as they launch into Lake Erie from Seacliff Beach to paddle the final stretch with Team SUP and Team Wingfoil (anticipated launch is between 11am and 12 noon). If you are on Pelee Island, cheer on Team Wingfoil as they arrive at Scudder Beach between 10 am and 12 noon. Cheer on Team SUP, Team Wingfoil and Team Caldwell as they cover the final stretch of the Lake Erie Challenge, and land on shore at Pelee Wings Nature Store between 12 noon and 2 pm. Event timing may vary and is dependent on weather conditions for the athletes. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved to Sunday, August 29.
SOCCER SEASON WINDS UP LEAMINGTON — It didn’t have all the pomp and circumstance of previous years, but Leamington Minor Soccer wrapped up a successful 2021 summer season this week. All house league teams played their final games and players received trophies for their hard work on the field. In the top photo, players from the U5 Blue team converge on their Red team opponent. In the bottom photo, the U7F Red team tries to score on the Blue team but is foiled by a great save. SUN photos
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Talbot Trail seniors hold ‘Scotty’ Westrop scramble
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WHEATLEY — Gerry Becigneul, playing in the Tuesday Talbot Trail Seniors League, fired a two-underpar eagle on Talbot Trail’s #5 last Tuesday, August 17. The 89-year-old, pictured here in the middle, drove the green and sank the putt on the par-4 hole, while his playing partners, Richard Humber, left and Murray Cascadden, looked on in amazement. Photo submitted
By Bob McLean WHEATLEY – On Tuesday, August 17 the Talbot Trail senior golf league held its first scramble in memory of Bill “Scotty” Westrop. His youthful energy, sense of humour, friendship and positive attitude were an inspiration to all who knew him. There were 64 league members participating in the scramble. It was a beautiful day for golf. Derek and all his outside workers are to be thanked for their superb work on the course. Turn the faucets off Mother Nature! George continued to work diligently to keep the carts working well. Special thanks to Trevor Thomas and his staff for their excellent work at feeding the crew. The first place team, shooting an excellent 32, was 3B: Joe Drummond, Wayne Humber, Bob Lee and Neil Adamson. In second place with a terrific 33 was 4A: Eugene, Tom Hyatt and Arkey. 3C also shot an outstanding 33: Ron McCracken, Tim Stevenson, Bill Edwards and Garry Morin. Winning fourth place by a low card draw was 6A: Dutchy, Ross MacKintosh, Larry Hyatt and Ed Fraser. Golf ball prizes were handed out to the
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winning teams. The closest to the pin was won by Ed Fraser’s magnificent shot. Joe Drummond drained a dazzling putt on #2 to win the Long Putt. Gift cards were handed out to the winning teams.
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In the draw there were five $10 winners and one $15. The lucky 25%-25% winners each took home $75 gift cards. Special note: Gerry Becigneul, who is 89 years young, drove the green on #5 from the Gold tees. He then sank a 25-footer to record his second career eagle. Gerry’s smile was priceless!
Southpoint Lobball results
WHEATLEY — In Southpoint Men’s Lobball action last week, The Dawgz took a pair from The Whiskeyville Sluggers, while the Grinders swept Those Guys. Car Barn topped The Bangerz twice in action on diamond three. Standings as of August 19: Team W L T % Dirty Farmers 11 1 0 .917 Dawgz 10 2 0 .833 Grinders 7 4 1 .609 Car Barn 6 5 1 .522 Those Guys 4 8 0 .333 Bangerz 3 9 0 .300 Sluggers 0 12 0 .000
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Harness racing round-up
By Nathan Bain The heat did not stop all the dedicated racing fans this past Sunday, August 22 at Leamington, with the handle reaching over the $40,000 mark two weeks in a row. A shout-out to all the fans for continuing to follow all COVID-19 protocols that are in place to keep spectators safe at all times. Sunday’s card of racing was highlighted by one division of the Prospect Series for 3-year-old colt trotters, that took place in the fifth race and was won by Jackson Storm, sired by Kadabra. Jackson Storm sat third until the three-quarters mark, where driver Chris Johnston made the move to the out-
side and drove past at the finish to win by two lengths. The winning horse is owned by Elizabeth Fair and trained by Alan Fair of Ancaster, Ontario. The day also featured a race named for the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, celebrating 25 years of helping retired racehorses find forever homes. The winner of that event was West River Cindy, who made the front and never looked back the entire mile. She was driven to victory by Tyler Borth in a time of 2:00.2. Live racing returns next Sunday afternoon with a 1pm post time. Pre-registration is not required to attend the races.
Local firm sponsored 1986 stock car
By C. Scott Holland It’s not often that a local business gets to sponsor a successful stock car. Such was the case back in August 1986, when the Land Mercury car dealership was a main sponsor of Don Mallat’s stock car that raced at Windsor’s Checker Flag Raceway and won in its class. Driver Mallat of Windsor took the victory lap after he finished first in the feature race. His car was a 1986 Lincoln Mark VII with a 302 Windsor Ford engine and was in second place (points) in its class in all of Canada. The car was such a success that it was even scheduled to make an appearance at the 1986 Leamington Tomato Fest. Don Mallat with the flag getting ready for his victory lap at Checker Flag Raceway in 1986.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES - Half Century Centre will be hosting Grief Counselling classes starting Tuesday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Call the Centre at 519-326-2521 or Cliff at 519-816-5449. No cost.
ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https:// wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445. VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation. MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.) Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck. com or www.facebook.com/mobilemarketck for the latest info. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs. org and click on Contact Us. 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 1424), 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. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net. DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
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Many families struggle with food insecurity. Thursday, August 12th marked the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Leamington Regional Food Hub, an exciting initiative working to combat food insecurity right in our backyard. The Food Hub was the inspiration of Vern Toews, a long-time resident, greenhouse farmer, and initial chair of OGVG. Leamington, the greenhouse capital of North America, is an ideal location for this organization that rescues unmarketable vegetables to reduce food waste and get healthy food to those in need. The UHC-Hub of Opportunities spearheaded the project and with their new facility, will ship over 4 million pounds of produce each year to people in need. Community volunteers take donated produce from local farmers, sort, package, and send it off to local food banks, northern and rural communities, and food programs like the UHC’s (Unemployed Help Centre’s) Farm to Food soup program. OGVG and our members want to congratulate the Leamington Food Hub, its organizers, and all the wonderful volunteers on this exciting new operation. We are committed to supporting the amazing work being done. If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend the grandopening ceremony, you can see coverage of the event from CTV Windsor, and take a closer look at the new Leamington Food HUB here: https://windsor.ctvnews. ca/video?clipId=2259351
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The LRFH helps to address two industry problems: food recovery & food insecurity. By recovering millions of pounds of produce going to waste each year due to spoilage,
Our Story The LRFH is a warehouse storage space located close to farmers & food producers in the Leamington area, where the majority of food is recovered. It is 16,000 square feet & is currently used to store food rescued by UHC's Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue program. Additionally, it offers dry storage, a drive-in cooler as well as a fully covered loading dock, forklift, and driver to assist with loading and unloading trucks. There are two sorting lines used to wash, package, and prepare produce to distribute and/or make meals & an industrial blast chiller/freezer to safely preserve food to be sent to other communities.
it will instead feed hundreds of thousands of Ontarians who do not have access to healthy, nutritional food.
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"The incredible vision for the LRFH came from the incomparable Vern Toews. Without his innovation as well as the involvement of Sterling Ridge Group, his partnership with Mike Turnbull, and the team at UHC, the work being done at this facility would not be possible." – June Muir, CEO UHC-Hub of Opportunities
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The object of the project is to increase the amount of food that is recovered & distributed to organizations in the Windsor and Essex County area, as well as Ontarians and Northern rural and remote Indigenous communities that experience food insecurity. It will also increase the preservation of recovered perishable food by freezing it to ensure that more food gets to people & communities.
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Having the LRFH allows UHC to complement our existing food-based programming that falls within the same vein of activity. Many building upgrades were made to bring the LRFH up to With our established Plentiful Harvest Food industry, and health & safety standards. Lighting upgrades Rescue program, our food rescue manager and retrofits within the warehouse will help prevent workplace is able to handle the logistics of recovering incidents by increasing the visibility of moving machinery for additional produce. staff & volunteers. Concrete floors in the warehouse & cold storage areas were sealed according to procedures for the processing and handling of food. Walls & ceilings were also painted to bring the warehouse space up to standards for handling and storage of food. Safety lines & markings were added to certain working areas of the warehouse in order to help delineate
greenhouses & growers will save both time & money as the location of the LRFH makes pickups & drop-offs faster. Community deliveries will also be more efficient
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Our Farm to Food soup program, run in collaboration with Feed Ontario & Food safe walkways for staff & banks Canada, benefits from the additional volunteers. These markings recovered produce taken in at the LRFH, create separate pathways allowing for even more soup to be on which heavy prepared. frozen and distributed to those machinery can safely who are food insecure across the province. be transported and Three separate entities with one common operated. goal.
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