Despite hot temperatures and high humidity, the annual Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally for 2024 wrapped up as another huge success by all accounts on Sunday afternoon.
The annual event has become Leamington’s signature waterfront event over the years and 2024 was no exception.
The 500+ volunteers decked out in their or-
ange t-shirts made every guest feel welcome, from helping get them around, to giving directions to handing out free water.
According to Hogs Board Member Tim Iles, over 10 skid containers of bottled water was donated by the women and men of the Leamington Fire Services — that’s over 20,000 bottles of water, which is double the amount consumed last year.
Iles was amazed at the amount of water they went through as of Sunday morning and he expected another big crowd Sunday afternoon to partake in the generous hydration offer.
Friday night kicked off with the country music night as Priscilla Block brought the crowd to its feet with her brand of take-no-prisoners country music. Block was very engaging with the crowd
and genuinely happy to be in Leamington for the night.
Her music set the stage for Friday’s headliner, country music star Justin Moore, who entertained with many of his hits.
Saturday’s rock and roll night featured heavy rockers Quiet Riot getting the crowd stirred up for headliners, Stone Temple Pilots.
The Saturday concertgoers were treated to a
flyover from an RCAF CC-130J Hercules aircraft and then to a beachfront fireworks display after the concerts concluded. The weekend’s activities were attended by thousands, with the Seacliff Park hill full of music fans for both nights and the park itself bustling with riders, vendors and visitors for the entire weekend.
SEE HOGS Continued on Page 2
Scenes from the 2024 Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally included concerts, biker games and the Tour of the Tip. See photos on pages 12-13. Front page photos by Deanna Bertrand, Melissa Hopper and Mark Ribble
HOGS FOR HOSPICE — From Page 1
A church service held at the Sunset Amphitheatre on Sunday morning attracted hundreds of people to the hill as well.
The annual Ribfest was incorporated as part of the Hogs for Hospice weekend for the first time and plenty of hungry people took advantage of that and a number of food vendors in the park.
The annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast was also well attended on both mornings with families arriving just for the pancakes and staying for other activities.
The annual Tour The Tip Ride was as massive as always, with well over 1,500 motorcyles taking part as it moved from Seacliff Park, down Robson Road, Point Pelee Drive and into Point
Pelee National Park and back.
Many of the bikers made their way to Kingsville, where the streets were closed for them to park their bikes and get some refreshments on Saturday afternoon.
The always popular Bike Rodeo — both for juniors and adults — drew a large crowd Sunday afternoon, as did the Iron on the Beach Bike Show and the Pro Rider FMX show which was held up on Seacliff Drive.
Although the final tally of money raised for Hospice, Erie Shores Campus won’t be available for
a while, the committee now shifts their focus to their upcoming 50-50 raffle draw on Thursday, August 8, where a lucky winner will take away more than $300,000.
And of course, planning for next year is already underway amongst the conversations being had by the seven board members.
Prescribed burn on Pelee Island
Ontario Nature is planning to do a prescribed burn on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve on Pelee Island.
An alvar is an area of very thin topsoil over limestone bedrock. These conditions create a distinct ecosystem in which unique plants and animals thrive.
The Stone Road Alvar contains more than 100 rare species including the Yellow Breasted Chat, Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, Nodding Wild Onion, Grey-headed Coneflower, Miami Mist, as well as several Species at Risk including the Blue Racer and Lake Erie water snakes. It is a property which is significant not just within the region but provincially and nationally.
Throughout history, fire has revitalized the alvar,
keeping it open and free of shrubbery, allowing rare plants and animals to flourish. Periodic prescribed burns will provide the same results in a controlled fashion. Approximately 11 hectares (27 acres) of the Stone Road Alvar will be burned, with the remaining lands within this 42-hectare (104 acre) property remaining untouched.
The prescribed burn will be conducted by professional staff from Lands & Forests Consulting. Previous successful prescribed burns have been conducted on the Stone Road Alvar in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005 and 2019. This year’s burn is scheduled to take place between August 26 and September 7 if weather and site conditions permit. The entire process is expected to take about three hours, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit: ontarionature. org/stone-road-alvar
John R. Park Homestead will host a variety of demonstrations at the annual Lost Arts Festival to see and experience different forms of skilled crafts of years gone by.
On Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local artists and artisans with unique talents and will be crafting their incredible works. Kids can try their hand at the Imagination Stations and enjoy old-fashioned toys and games. For more information, contact the Homestead at 519-738-2029 ext. 738 or jrph@erca.org.
Kingsville hills will be alive with the sound of music
By Mark Ribble
The Kingsville Music Society will fill the air at Mettawas Park with plenty of music next weekend as the Kingsville Music Festival hits the hill overlooking the harbour on Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11.
The three-day event will feature a cross-section of music genres with many of the acts from right here in Canada.
Kingsville Music Society’s John and Michele Law have gathered quite a melting pot of musical acts for the weekend, including Elliott Brood, Ammoye and My Son the Hurricane.
“There’s something for everyone,” says Michele. “We want families to come and enjoy all that we have to offer.”
The Laws are quite happy with this year’s lineup and are looking forward to infusing some new sounds into Kingsville’s music scene.
The festival began in 2014 as the Kingsville Folk Music Festival, drawing names like Bruce Cockburn, The Cowboy Junkies, Buffy Sainte Marie, Alan Doyle and Natalie MacMaster before being rebranded as the Greenway Jam in 2021 with such acts as White-
horse and Steven Page.
This year’s event has a great mixture of many different acts, with the headliner on Friday and Saturday nights being My Son The Hurricane — a unique blend of brass, dance, and captivating vocals that allows listeners to embark on a musical journey that transcends borders and ignites dance floors around the world.
The festival kicks off with an opening ceremony on Friday, August 9 at 6 pm on the main stage. The first act to take the main stage is local act Fresh Breath.
On Saturday during the day, free activities and
concerts take over the Grovedale, Harbourview and Lighthouse stages with various acts, vendors and artisans.
The main stage at the
bottom of the Mettawas Park hill will feature the ticketed concerts on Friday evening and Saturday evening, with Sunday afternoon being free to attend. Tickets are available at kingsvillemusicsociety. com.
Check out pages 10-11 for a full schedule.
ERCA seeks feedback for conservation area strategy
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is seeking public feedback in the development of its Conservation Areas Strategy.
“Recent amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act require Conservation Authorities to develop a Conservation Area Strategy to identify the programs and services that conserve, protect, rehabilitate, establish and
manage natural heritage located within these authority-owned or controlled land,” says Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services.
“Part of this strategy discusses the objectives that will inform ERCA’s decision-making related to the lands it owns, controls, or wishes to acquire.”
Three main goals with corresponding objectives have been identified for
the Essex Region Conservation Area Strategy. These focus on public access to conservation areas, protecting and enhancing these natural areas, and collaboration within the watershed community.
“Conservation areas are vital for their natural capital and for their ability to support the mental and physical well-being of the community,” Money added. ‘We wanted to ensure
that the important feedback from the users of these outdoor places were included as we develop this required strategy.”
The survey can be found at essexregionconservation.ca/survey and is available for feedback until August 23, 2024. The Essex Region Conservation Area Strategy will be complete by year’s end.
My Son The Hurricane will headline both nights at the Kingsville Music Festival this weekend.
Chatham-Kent provides update on ongoing Wheatley investigation
On July 15, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent passed staff recommendations to procure the services of ELM 360 Environmental Consulting Ltd. to implement the next stages of the Downtown Wheatley Investigation. The report and video can be reviewed on the municipality’s website at chatham-kent.ca
On-site work is anticipated to begin on September 3 with preparatory work already underway.
As discussed in the council report, the excavation of the current evacuation zone is to confirm or deny the existence of any more water or gas wells on the site and to remove the remaining foundations of the buildings that
have been torn down.
Chatham-Kent, along with the contractors, have developed an extensive Emergency Response Plan to cover any scenarios that could be encountered during the work. This plan includes having all staff and equipment on standby prepared to work 24 hours a day to remediate a gas well if found.
Chatham-Kent representatives are conducting a door-to-door campaign informing residents in proximity to the work site as to what they can expect in the coming months and to educate them about the emergency response plan.
A community open house will also be held Thursday, August 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wheatley
Village Resource Centre (108 Talbot Rd. E.). Municipal representatives and consultants will be on hand to explain technical details and answer any questions. Materials will be posted on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent Wheatley Emergency webpage for those who cannot attend.
As part of the work plan, ELM360 will be flying a drone capable of detecting methane emissions over the village and surrounding rural areas. This work will be done pre and post-excavation in the work zone to confirm if any activities caused a change in known methane emissions. The drone started flying on August 7 (today) and is anticipated to take several days to
complete.
Also at the July 15 meeting, council approved the purchase of 17 Elm Street in Wheatley. The vacant lot will be used as a temporary staging and meeting area for staff and contractors during the excavation work. Residents can expect to see the site being prepared for office trailers over the coming weeks.
After the project is complete, future uses for the property will be further reviewed and considered.
For updates and more up-to-date information on the Wheatley project, visit the Chatham-Kent Let’s Talk page at www. letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ wheatley-updates
ASHLEY LYNN EXPEREINCE TO PERFORM AT TWO CREEKS ON SUNDAY
The Ashley Lynn Experience takes to the Two Creeks stage on Sunday, August 11, at 6 p.m. with their high-energy, rockin’ good time country, rock and R&B party music. Admission is free, but the hat is passed. Food and drinks are available. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Two Creeks is located on Kent Road 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley.
For the full summer lineup, check out twocreeks.ca.
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Perseid meteor shower peaks night of August 12-13
By Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer
The best meteor shower of summer belongs to the Perseids.
The entire shower lasts
from July 14 to September 1 with the peak period being the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13. But the night before and after should still result in a spectacular cosmic show. The first quarter moon will set on the 12th around 11:30 p.m. and midnight on the 13th.
With the lunar glow gone, conditions will be ideal to see the estimated 90 meteors per hour including a few bright fireballs.
Away from the glow of city lights will reveal the band of the Milky Way Galaxy. The planet Saturn will rise after 9 p.m. with the pair of Mars and brighter Jupiter after 1 a.m. Any astronomy cell phone app will show their position. Both are closest (conjunction) on the morning of the 14th with a separation less than the width of the full moon. Enjoy these sandsized particles of Comet Swift-Tuttle as they safely vaporize in the atmosphere at about 72 kilometres per second. What a great way to spend vacation at your favourite campsite or cottage.
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GARY BOYLE
opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
Thank you again, volunteers .... an army of good people
It’s been a summer of music in this area — maybe moreso than in recent years — and we are a fortunate bunch to have all of this talent — both home grown and imported — surrounding us on a weekly basis.
What can I say about the annual Hogs for Hos-
pice event that hasn’t already been said?
What started as a dream by a bunch of guys over coffee has really taken on a life of its own, and all for a wonderful cause. And over 500 volunteers make that event what it is — from road crews to water providers,
Happy rumble seat ride
The recent passing of Leamington resident Harold Enns reminded us of the kindness he extended to our family. Uncle Frank from Gravenhurst was visiting us and talked about the Model A Ford coupe he had owned as a teenager. He never rode in his rumble seat because he was always driving the car.
When I asked Harold to give Frank and me a ride in his rumble seat of his 1930 Model A Ford, he drove us all around uptown while blowing his ah-
OO-gah horn while Frank and I waved at everyone and they waved back. A onecar parade and a big hit!
to litter pickup to ticket sellers, gatekeepers, stagehands and everything in between.
Despite the heat and humidity of this past weekend, they came out like troopers and put their time in for a common goal.
The same can be said
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
On another occasion, I talked to Harold at a cruise night hosted by the local A&W. He was there with his Model A but said he felt out of place because all the other cars were muscle cars from the ’60s and ’70s.
“All the more reason to bring your Model A,” I said, “to remind people that millions of these
were built with many still on the road.”
Harold returned the next week with his Model A when a spectators’ vote was held. His Model A Ford won the People’s Choice.
Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
for volunteers of all stripes, with another large number of volunteers set to host the Kingsville Music Festival this weekend. If you’ve not been to one of the previous festivals, you should make a point of attending this year’s event.
Of course it doesn’t stop there.
Mill Street Markets and the Kingsville Block Party events provide some nice weekend activity for all ages, and the Leamington 150 celebrations continue with the new Lego mosaic at the library and more concerts on tap in the coming weeks.
Two Creeks in Wheatley has weekly Sunday night concerts and the Leamington Marina hosts Friday night music nights on the patio as well. So there is lots to do, if you know where to look.
That doesn’t include The Bank Theatre, Migration Hall (which I believe is now closed), and all of the festivals like Wheatley Fish Fest and Ruthven Apple Festival.
Dotted around the landscape are numerous petting zoo-type farms,
and wildflower farms, and let’s not forget the wineries and restaurants in the area that all provide us with places to dine without going all the way to the big city.
Mark Ribble
I had someone tell me a couple weeks ago that Leamington has gone downhill. Obviously, they haven’t been down to Seacliff Park, where there’s something for everyone, or to any of the free events put on by the town. Kingsville’s Lakeside Park is also a great place to hang out and let’s not count Wheatley out. Soon, Mersea Park will have a splashpad for the kids. Same with Cottam’s Ridgeview Park. Existing splashpads are already packed at Seacliff Park and Lakeside Park. There’s lots to do if you want to do it. When Deb and I want a tranquil place go and sit, we sometimes choose Wheatley Harbour, or Leamington Marina or sometimes even Cedar Island. There are plenty
of places to go when you want to unwind.
Sure, none of our towns are the same as they were back when we were kids. Times change and so do we.
All we have to do is allow ourselves to take in what the community offers, no matter where we live.
As a ‘sometimes’ volunteer with the Bank Theatre and having spent many years volunteering as a coach and board member for hockey and baseball, and now part of the committee that puts on our Remembrance Day service in Leamington, I’m happy to do my part. But I’ll gladly take advantage of the entertainment offered through the hard work of others who volunteer their time for my listening pleasure, and it will continue all summer long.
There must be 50 ways to leave your songwriting partner
There was an interview put out some years ago which I recently came across that featured Paul Simon. It kind of caught me off guard. I’ve always liked most of his music and songs that he has done on his own. However, I especially liked what he wrote for him and his former singing partner Arthur Garfunkel when they were still together before 1971.
Mind you, the last time Simon & Garfunkel actually got on a stage together was at the New Orleans Jazz Festival in 2010. Since then, relations between the duo have been “strained” to say the least. Just last year, with Garfunkel calling Simon an “idiot”, a “jerk” and a “monster”.
However, Simon always struck me as being sort of arrogant at times and not extremely pleasant in his relation-
ship with Garfunkel. Simon has always been considered one of the most successful songwriters in the business.
So, it was no surprise when Garfunkel told The Telegraph in an interview just last year that he “would not say no to a reunion tour. Why not, we are still alive!” Now, it’s just a matter of getting Paul Simon back on board.
In another matter altogether, regarding another interview in recent years, the interviewer mentioned to Paul Simon that “he was a great songwriter.” Simon told him that he was “not in the very top tier, but in the next tier” with Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Brian Wilson and that he
was happy with that. The interviewer was surprised and asked, “Who is in the top tier?” Simon responded by saying, “Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Paul McCartney.” Imagine that!
On an entirely different sad note, Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last original surviving original member of the great Motown group the Four Tops, recently passed away at his home in Detroit at the age of 88. Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, said that “Fakir helped embody the Four Tops’ showmanship, class and artistry.” Amen.
Harold, Frank and me ready for the ride!
Kingsville Military Museum
By Paul Forman
direct link to the origins of the museum itself. Making its way from the recently closed Kingsville District High School, the bronze plaque from the 1960s has found a new home in the museum.
The plaque is historically significant in that it commemorates former Kingsville District High School board members — including the late Jack Slater — who as a collective, hired science teach-
er Charles Campbell. Campbell was instrumental in that his efforts really launched the military museum from its humble beginnings in a trailer.
Campbell sought out accreditation for the museum, and a 10-member committee, including Campbell’s friend Slater, made a 10-year commitment to the process that eventually saw the museum attain chartered status in May of 1993.
The Kingsville Military Museum continues to burst at the seams and is currently trying to obtain a Trillium grant from the provincial government to expand its display space. Museum Administrator Bonnie Monminie expressed that the museum continues to seek financial help from both community members and local businesses as it strives to keep our local history alive.
Pictured outside the Kingsville Military Museum, from left, museum board member
Wayne Bagshaw, museum member Jacky Patterson, museum board member Linda Lynch, and chairman of the museum board Dave Marsh. In the middle is GECDSB trus-
tee Julia Burgess holding the historical plaque that will be displayed in the museum. SUN photo by Paul Forman
Kingsville native in Paris as boxing coach
By Mark Ribble
For those intently watching the Paris Olympics, you may have noticed a familiar face amongst the athlete contingent — especially if you’re from Kingsville.
Kingsville’s own Chad Wigle is a boxing coach with the United States Olympic Team.
The KDHS grad has a lot of people back home rooting for him and his team to do well — including his former boxing coach, Doug Patterson.
Patterson says Chad reaches out to him sever-
al times a week via messenger and he is keeping a close tab on his former protégé as he puts his mark on the boxing world.
“I knew Chad was going to be a good boxing coach,” says Patterson. “He never stopped asking me questions. Kind of reminded me of myself.”
Patterson says he feels that today’s coaches don’t know enough about the game, but he’s glad that Wigle is doing things the right way.
“I’m very proud of him and all of Kingsville
should be, too,” he said.
Wigle now lives in the states and is the national development coach for USA Boxing.
He spoke to the Sun on Friday and expressed his exitement in being at the games.
“It’s awesome to be walking around the village and standing in line at the cafeteria with the absolute best athletes in the entire world,” he said. “Watching multiple packs of people walk by all wearing their team uniforms makes the experience very real, about
how this is the top global athletic event.”
Wigle says the excitement at the boxing venue is like nothing he’s ever experienced.
“The energy of the live, sold-out crowds are 10 times what I’ve seen at world championship finals,” he says. “But, it’s not just the finals. Every fight is like that.”
And while he is a coach for Team USA, he can’t help but root for young Canadian boxer Wyatt Sanford, who won the bronze medal in his weight class.
“I hope he gets gold at 63.5 kg, “said Wigle. “Team USA doesn’t have anyone competing
category, so I feel pretty safe saying that.”
EAT, DRINK DINE
Retired Kingsville boxing coach Doug Patterson, left, with current U.S. Olympic boxing coach — and Patterson’s former student — Chad Wigle.
Interesting facts and trivia about agriculture FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about life and the things around us? There is so much to learn, including information about agriculture and food you may not know.
Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam builds up pressure until the kernel finally explodes to many times its original volume.
There are about 7,000 cherries on an average cherry tree. The actual number of cherries varies depending on the age of the tree, weather and growing conditions. It takes about 250 cherries to
make a cherry pie.
Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family. Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves.
The average person can live about a month without eating any food but can only live about a week without water.
The plant pigment that gives carrots and other vegetables their vivid orange/yellow colour is Beta-Carotene. Our bodies convert Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A, which helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy.
About two-thirds of all eggs are sold in the shell and the other one-third of them are broken – not by accident, but on pur-
pose. After these eggs are broken out of their shells, they can be made into liquid, frozen, dried and specialty egg products.
The eggshell may have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavours and odours. Storing them in their cartons helps keep them fresh.
A hive of bees flies over 55,000 miles to bring you one pound of honey. A honeybee can fly 15 miles per hour. Honeybees must tap two million flowers to make one pound of honey.
There are over 500 different types of bananas. The banana plant can grow as high as 20 feet tall. Bananas are about 99.5% fat free and are a
Virtual urgent care in Ontario: a phone call or click away
Ontarians are reminded that connecting with a health care provider for urgent care is quick and easy, whether you’re travelling to a cottage or enjoying the beach or a staycation.
Virtual urgent care appointments for children and adults are covered by OHIP. All you need is a computer, smartphone or tablet with access to email and the internet for same-day appointments.
Whenever possible a family doctor is the first recommended point of access for care; however, a virtual urgent care
provider may be the best choice when a primary care provider is not able to provide immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening issues, or if the patient does not have a family doctor.
Book a secure video chat or phone call with an urgent care provider at urgentcareontario.ca or by calling 1-844-2273844.
This information was provided jointly by Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
great source of potassium, which helps build muscle power and keeps your body fluids in balance.
Food can only be tasted if it is mixed with saliva.
An acre of trees can remove about 13 tons of dust and gases every year from the surrounding environment. Almost a third of the world’s total land area is covered by forests. Every year in the North America, each person uses the equiv-
alent of one tree (100 feet tall and 16 inches in diameter) to fulfill their wood and paper needs.
Pasta made its way to the New World through the English who found it while traveling through Italy, but noodles got their start in China, and not Italy, as many people might think.
COUNTRY NIGHT
August 17, 2024
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Intersection of King and Chestnut and
Kim Cooper
The average dairy cow produces 22.5 quarts of milk each day. That’s about 16,000 glasses of milk per year, enough for about 40 people. One cow can give 200,000 glasses of milk in a lifetime. It takes about three hours for food to be broken down in the human stomach.
We are excited to welcome the trio back to the Kingsville Music Festival in 2024 on the heels of their new release “Town” and first single “Rose City”. It is described as a letter to the band’s hometown of Windsor, ON.
Valérie Ékoumè
VALÉRIE EKOUME (Cameroon/Paris) is a French Cameroonian singer based in Paris. Get ready to dance to her AfroPop style influenced by Congolese rumba, pop music artists and Cameroonian, resulting in the explosive sound of Assiko, even Essèwè.
My Son the Hurricane
My Son The Hurricane is a multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast! The 12-piece brass dance crew has toured multiple countries and played some of Canada, USA and Europe’s largest festivals. The band features high-energy trumpets, trombones, drums, guitar, keys, percussion and a wild front woman…..we dare you not to dance!
Singing songs of love, life and justice, 7-time Juno nominee Ammoye delivers a wholly unique future-forward reggae sound that incorporates old-school rocksteady dancehall and dubstep with gospel, soul and R&B. With her infectious voice and messages of empowerment, Jamaican-born Ammoye is a lightworker and selfdeclared soul rebel.
Ammoye
We acknowledge the generosity of our Sponsors and Supporters:
FOOD VENDORS:
Kiwanis Club Sunshine Point Camp
Green Heart Kitchen
Pretzel Central
Waffel Truck
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ARTISAN/CRAFT VENDORS:
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GroovyMoon
Red Bus Farm
South Beach Doodles
The Sticker Hut
Let’s Get Gifty Co
Destressa Bijoux
Radiant Rainebow
Made by Laura
Soul Art by Tina
Sunset Gourmet with Kelly Hazlehurst
HOGS FOR HOSPICE RALLY
Rudy Sarzo, Jizzy Pearl and Alex Grossi of Quiet Riot as Saturday’s opening act. Country music star Priscilla Block tosses her mic into the crowd on Friday night.
Pete Andrew, Bruce Medcalf and Dennis Edmondson of the Leamington Lions Club prepare sausages and pancakes on Saturday morning.
This group of local country music fans were happy to be in attendance on Friday.
Fireworks on Seacliff Beach provided the perfect finish to Saturday’s concerts.
FMX Pro Rider Garret Pronk is airborne.
The Outlaw Smokers participated in the Ribfest. Leamington’s Joe Wickham and passenger.
These children were excited to watch the motorcycles along Robson Road.
PHOTOS BY DEANNA BERTRAND, MELISSA HOPPER AND MARK RIBBLE
RALLY DRAWS THOUSANDS
Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Jeff Gutt performs on Saturday night. Friday’s headliner was country music superstar Justin Moore.
The Hogs for Hospice Board on stage Saturday evening. From left are Kevin Safrance, Benji Mastronardi, Joe Oswald, Donny Pacheco, Tim Iles, Brian Cornies, Dave Hodare.
Just a handful of the 500 valuable volunteers needed to put on such a monumental weekend. These folks were giving out water at the Sunday church service.
The Bad Examples demonstrate how to ride blindfolded.
Jacob Adams of Harrow, pops a wheelie after placing second in the Junior rodeo on Sunday afternoon.
Dale Bluteau and Stacey Robinson were the winners in the biker games water balloon toss.
‘Little guy’ wins Big Boyz Tournament
The annual five-day Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Fishing Tournament out of Wheatley Harbour enjoyed some hot humid weather as it wrapped up on Monday, August 5. And a ‘not-so-big’ boy bested everyone as young Drew Jones took the top cash prize of $2,000 and a trophy for his 29 10/16” Rainbow Trout to win the trout/salmon side of the derby. Dave Nelner took the top prize on the walleye side with a 28 4/16” walleye and also pocketed the $2,000 top prize. Drew and Dave also won daily $100 prizes for winning one of the five days of the derby.
Other daily winners were Devin Adamson, Keith Tyhurst, Kelly Chauvin and Mike Lee on the trout/salmon side of the board.
Southwest Outdoors Club President Dan Rieve noted that there were about 400 entries this year, up from last year.
Doug Laforest, Louis Clements, Scott Lazarus and Dylan Gignac each took top daily prizes on the walleye side as well.
Overall on the salmon side, Drew Jones beat runner-up Devin Adamson by a little less than
an inch in length, while Matt Taylor finished third, Sheilah Marans was fourth and Adam Berendsen fifth.
The leaderboard on the walleye side included Nelner, Lazarus, Clements, Mike Campeau and Gignac.
Over $10,000 in prizes was given out by the Southwest Outdoors Club for the event.
CCR/Fogerty tribute on Sunset stage August 17
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee and The Bank Theatre, will present another exciting MusicOnthe42 summer concert.
On Saturday, August 17, at 7 pm, music fans are invited to the Sunset Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park for a tribute to the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and John Fogerty, featuring the exceptional Mystic Highway tribute band.
Leamington’s own Jus-
tin Latam will kick off the evening at 7 pm, followed by Mystic Highway at 8 pm, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music.
Mystic Highway, renowned as the ultimate tribute band, brings to life the iconic music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and the distinctive sound of John Fogerty.
Led by the talented Gil Giadola, whose powerful vocals and masterful guitar work capture the essence of Fogerty, the band promises an unfor-
King R.N.
Anne King R.N. (nee Jones), 74 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Beloved wife of Larry King. Loving mother of Michael King, Pamela King and the late Matthew King (2021). Cherished Grandma of Ashley, Kayla, Jaclyn and Aiden. Daughter of the late Milton and Ruth Jones. Dear sister of Marian, Norma (Len) and Kenneth (Penny). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Anne was a graduate of Woodstock General Hospital Nursing School in 1972. She was a dedicated RN in OB/ GYN at Leamington District Memorial Hospital from 1978 to 2009 when she retired.
Anne touched the lives of many people in the community. She was of a gentle nature. She was a member of the UCW for many years, supporting many of their activities. Anne also supported the Forget-Me-Nots.
A special thank you to the staff of Age Care Royal Oak and Erie Shores HealthCare for their care and compassion. Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral service to celebrate Anne’s life at 2:00 p.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Parkinson’s Canada, Alzheimer Society or Erie Shores Health Foundation would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
gettable evening of classic rock. Fans can expect to hear timeless hits like “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Proud Mary,” transporting them back to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll.
The concert will be a full sensory experience, with vintage instruments, authentic attire, and a captivating stage production that recreates the atmosphere of the 1960s and ’70s. Mystic Highway’s dedication to authenticity ensures a performance that not only sounds like CCR but feels like a step back in time.
“We know from event surveys that our audiences are looking for tribute bands, classic rock, coun-
try, and music from our local talent,” said John Moran, head of the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee. “Michelle Fortier and I, along with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee, have worked together to bring music fans a great experience this summer while celebrating our town with the backdrop of our beautiful waterfront.”
This concert is free and open to the public, offering an un-ticketed, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Kinsmen Kanteen. Additionally, to accommodate concertgoers, LTGo on-demand transit operates until 11:00 PM.
DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANKS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY EVENT MILL ST. MARKET FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
5:00 - 10:00 pm. Presented by the LAC, sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington and Uptown Leamington BIA. Music produced by The Bank Theatre. LAC - Headliner - HEWETT TRIO 7:30 pm Support - Mariah Pimentel 5:00 pm
SHOTTEN - Headliner - BIG SHINY TOONS 7:30 pm Support - Justin Latam with Rick Latam 5:00 pm
MYSTIC HIGHWAY ~ A TRIBUTE TO CCR & JOHN FOGERTY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 • 7:00 PM
Presented by Leamington 150/Music Onthe42. Free Concert - All ages - SUNSET® Amphitheatre Seacliff Park Opener TBA.
THE S’AINTS
ROCK SEACLIFF
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 • 7:30 PM
Presented by St. Clair College in partnership with LiUNA!625 and the Municipality of Leamington and music produced by The Bank Theatre. Free. All Ages.
Community Calendar
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
TWO CREEKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
– Ashley Lynn Experience at 6:00 p.m. High-energy, rocking’ good time country, rock, R&B. Admission is free - pass the hat donation appreciated. Food & drink available. Bring lawn chairs/blanket. One km north of Wheatley on Kent Rd. 1. More info at twocreeks.ca.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS meet Aug. 14 at 7 pm at Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Rd., Windsor. Panel discussion re: native plant gardeners who will share challenges and successes, and a Native Plant Swap. All welcome. Free to public.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
INDOOR YARD SALE hosted by Order of the Eastern Star & Masonic Lodge, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Essex Masonic Temple, 30 Laird Ave., Essex.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
OPEN HOUSE - THE SWEET ADELINES, an award-winning ladies acapella barbershop chorus, is hosting an Open House on at 6:30 pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall, 12048 County Rd. 34, in Maidstone (Hwy 3, south of Manning Road). Everyone welcome.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
FOOD FOR ALL COMMUNITY LUNCHEONWednesday, September 11 from 11:30 am1:30 pm at the Roma Club of Leamington (19 Seacliff Dr.). Tickets in advance for $12 (from SWO Gleaners) or $15 at the door. Pasta lunch will support the work of Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. More info: SWO Gleaners 519-326-7687 or swogleaners@gmail.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
WHEATLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY is holding their annual 9-hole golf scramble on Sunday, September 29 at Talbot Trail Golf Course. All proceeds to Horticultural Society. To register, sponsor or make donations contact Sophie at sophie. jefferson13@gmail.com or sign up at talbottrailgolfclub.com.
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URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC.org or email contact@umlsc.org.
WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process. Drop-in group session. No registration required.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCILADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc. on.ca.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234.
INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Summer dates are Aug. 14, 28. Visit for free! Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.
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.
WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00
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the Kingsville Archives
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Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
Photo submitted by
Mary Jane MacVicar
Front row, left to right: Francie Nemey, Eddie Djumaryk, Polly Bodnar, Sophie Benuik, Steve Chopchik, Lucy Bodnar, Steve Frederik, Olga Kowalchuk, Johnny Neilipovitz, Lenora Nemey, Rosie Frederik. Second row: Josie Kowalchuk, Mary Makysymiak, Ray Little, Frances Tatomir, Henry Darowski, Mary Zawortiuk, Marvin Little, teacher Miss Erna Fast. Third row: Susie Michalko, Mary Lychka, Annie Chopchik, Doreen Djumaryk, Lieta Chopchik. Fourth row: Florence Kowalchuk, Rosie Zuk, Olga Romney, Raymond Borowski, Johnny Sawchuk. Fifth row: Mike Zawortiuk, Tony Darowski, Bill Tatomir. Absent: Mary Jane (Zuk) MacVicar, who was sick that day.
Memories of Leamington
By C. Scott Holland
If you were born in Leamington and had lived even a few years here –and depending on your age – you may just remember some of the following things.
Hopewell Hospital, the sand-coloured facade and early days of Leamington District Memorial Hospital and trying to find parking spots.
Leamington Medical Centre on Talbot Street West and doctors like McGirr, Shotton, Brewer, Kelly, McGee, Taylor, Lawrence or Lyon.
Fastball, lobball or just baseball in general at the high school, Seacliff Park, fairgrounds or one of the public school diamonds.
Going downtown on a Saturday and checking out Woolworth’s, the Sporting Goods store, Canadian Tire on Talbot East and watching Saturday afternoon matinees at the Vogue Theatre... plus the smell of popcorn.
All the shoe stores and perhaps getting shoes at Watson’s, Neilson’s or Paul Brown’s.
The jewelry stores –Schmidt’s, Wharram’s and Sorrell’s, the grocery stores – A&P, Loblaw’s, Schmidt’s and later IGA.
Bowling at Empire Lanes, having your picture taken by a machine at Woolworth’s and shopping for the hottest 45 RPMs and LPs at Woolworth’s, Hap’s Appliances or even Erie Appliances.
Riding around on your
new bicycle, whether it was a banana seat, three-speed, five-speed or 10-speed model and getting it from the Sports Shop or Dixie Lawn and Cycle.
Having a yellow card at the library that had stamps of due dates of all the books you ever took out and paying late fees before you could take others out.
Attending Selkirk, the original Mill Street, Point Pelee schools or even a one-room schoolhouse.
Eating at White Lunch, Chuck’s, Diana’s, Sue’s Coffee Shop or the restaurants at Zellers or Woolworth’s. And how about a dip at the Mersea Park beach or at the foot of the dock, plus a Will-O-Freez treat. Or swimming at the Kinsmen Pool north of the arena.
Tobogganing at Seacliff Park or on the Ridge. Skating on Sturgeon Creek, at the Point Pelee marsh or Pigeon Bay. Ice fishing or driving a car across the frozen waters of Lake Erie.
The long lineups in April along Point Pelee Drive and Bevel Line for smelt fishing.
Remember Tom Robson’s sweet corn, which was some of the best around?
When Scott’s Chicken Villa (KFC) was the lone fast-food place and was situated on Erie Street South. The neighbourhood convenience stores before the Mac’s Milks and Becker’s popped up.
Gas stations were plentiful and we paid by the
gallon, not the litre. Car dealerships were downtown and on the outskirts of town.
Tuning in to CJSP or CHYR and when the station changed its signal at dawn and dusk. How about Craig Cole, Dick Hildebrand, Chuck Reynolds and Heidi Hotz, Art Gadd, Lou Thomasi and John Garton? Switching the radio to WJR and Tiger ball games or CKLW – the Big 8 – with Leamington’s own Rosalie Trombley as its music director.
Getting a photo developed at Alfie’s, the Sports Shop or one of the department stores or drug stores.
When Big V had a place downtown, and the summer sidewalk sales and fairs.
Lastly, memories of our 100th anniversary year when dignitaries visited and beer companies saluted the town on their labels. The old-timers recalling the Depression or early life in Leamington. The cooking events, contests like bed races, rodeos and acts for all ages at the arena during the twoweek July celebration. Seeing Bob Seger and Edward Bear (including members of Leamington’s New Potatoes), Bobby Gimby or the Leamington Choral Society. The huge parade featuring a multitude of floats representing our ethnic groups and the past. The publication of what is now commonly called the Red Book (Leamington 1874 to 1974).
may recognize this building along the
It’s the water and pump station that the H.J.
shoreline near Leamington’s
in 1926. The
ran directly to the factory and supplied it with water for many years.
August 1984 - Officials estimated that close to 1500 shoppers made the rounds of the 30 to 50 yard sales that were carried on over the past weekend in Wheatley. The above photo shows a large outdoor display that was set up on Elm Street on Friday morning. From all accounts, the event sponsored by the Wheatley Business Association was a great success.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
Old postcard showing Main Street West, looking east circa 1945. Queen Street is on the right.
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Lake Erie
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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting to Consider An Official Plan Amendment
Take notice that the Municipality of Leamington has initiated a municipal Official Plan Amendment (OPA No 24) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 320) to be considered by Council under the provisions of Section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13.
And further that Council will hold a public meeting to consider the application which applies to all lands designated residential in the Municipality of Leamington and all lands zoned Residential (R5) Zone and Residential (R6) Zone.
Date: The applications will be heard by Council on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Leamington Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9
You may view the meeting on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/live
The purpose of OPA No. 24 is to add a new policy to subsection 3.2.2 Policies of the Leamington Official Plan to allow for mixed-use buildings in the residential designation as detailed in the Zoning By-law. OPA No. 24 will also delete the following from subsection 3.2.2 g) III) High-Density Residential:
The maximum density for this type of housing shall not exceed 120 units per gross hectare. And replace it with:
The maximum density for this type of housing shall be as detailed in the Zoning By-law.
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) No. 320 seeks to add a provision to the R5 and R6 zones to set a maximum density of 120 Units per Gross Hectare to ensure that the removal of the maximum density in the Official Plan does not allow for unlimited density in these zones. Any person may make written and/or verbal comments either in support of or in opposition to the application(s). If you are an owner of property containing seven (7) or more residential units, you are requested to post this notice in a location visible to all residents.
Please note that the Municipality of Leamington has transitioned its Council meetings to a hybrid format with a mix of in-person attendees and remote meeting participants.
Members of the public now have the option of participating in Council meetings either in person at the Leamington Municipal Building or electronically via Zoom.
If participating electronically via Zoom, you must register in advance by completing the Request to Appear as a Delegate form on the municipal website at leamington.ca/delegation before 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. You will be contacted by the Clerk’s Department and provided information on how to join the meeting electronically. You will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.
To participate at the in-person meeting, you must register in advance by completing the Request to Appear as a Delegate form on the municipal website at leamington.ca/delegation before 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9.
As an alternative to attending the meeting either in person or by electronic participation, written correspondence may be submitted to the Clerk no later than 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Please email clerks@leamington.ca. Please note, written correspondence may be included on the agenda which will be published on the municipal website and will form part of the public record.
If a person or public body would otherwise have the ability to appeal the decision of Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted and the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted and the by-law is passed, 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.
Notwithstanding the above, subsections 17(36) and 34(19) of the Planning Act defines the parties that are eligible to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Right to Appeal
If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA No. 320, you must make a written request to the Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie St. N., Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 or by email at clerks@leamington.ca
If you wish to be notified of the decision of The County of Essex on the proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 24 to the Leamington Official Plan (2008), you must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services, County of Essex at 360 Fairview Avenue, Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6 or by email at RBelanger@countyofessex.ca.
Additional information relating to this matter is available by contacting Spencer Phillips, Planner at sphillips@leamington.ca or by calling 519-326-5761 ext. 1404.
Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this July 24, 2024.
Public Notice of Pesticide Use
The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on curbs, trails and rural bridges beginning on May 8, 2024, weather permitting, and ending October 21, 2024. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.
Curbs and trails will be treated with AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid 36% (Registration #32719) registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Rural bridges will be treated with Roundup Ultra2 Liquid Herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate, present as potassium salt (Registration #28486) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Questions or concerns? Please contact:
Ken Brown, Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761
(Collect calls will be accepted)
Gleaners holding annual luncheon
The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners will be hosting a Food for All Community Luncheon on Wednesday, September 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington, 19 Seacliff Drive.
The pasta lunch is a community event to support the work of SWO Gleaners, who take non-marketable produce
from local growers and turn that into a dried soup mix for distribution locally and internationally.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available through SWO Gleaners, 40 Industrial Road, Leamington, 519-326-7687 or gleaners@ gmail.com.
The Gleaners are also looking for Food for All Luncheon sponsorships
at various levels. Contact SWO Gleaners for more information.
Over 4 million servings of soup mix and apple snacks have been distributed in 2024, including over 1.6 million to Ukraine, over 2 million to Africa and Central America, and 500,000 to local organizations.
Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Kingsville Dredging, Kingsville Harbour on Lake Erie, Kingsville, Ontario
Egis hereby gives notice on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) West Region that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, Egis has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) under the NPP File Number 2015-400162 a description of the following work, its site and plans:
The Kingsville Harbour ferry channel on Lake Erie has experienced sand, sediment, and other particulate material accumulation in the harbour approach channel, diminishing the depth and impacting large vessel navigation. Maintenance dredging is required to restore a safe navigation depth for the approach and exit of ferry vessels to Pelee Island. Dredged material will be relocated to an offshore disposal site in Lake Erie.
The dredge area is located within the ferry slip at the Kingsville Harbour in the Town of Kingsville, along the north shore of Lake Erie within the County of Essex at 42.013500 N 82.435600 W. The Kingsville Harbour is located at Lot 1, Concession 1 EERN DIV and Lot 2, Concession 1 EERN DIV in the Geographic Township of Gosfield.
Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to:
Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 100 S Front St, 1st Floor
Sarnia ON N7T 2M4
Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it.
However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.
Posted at Kingsville, Ontario this 7th day of August 2024
Ministry of Transportation – Project Delivery West Office
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to adventures.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, keep moving forward when you find yourself in a tough situation. It’s best not to linger, but to find an path forward. Wait for the dust to settle before getting involved.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you have a tendency to go overboard at times. Perhaps take a more middle-of-the-road strategy this week when a task falls in your lap. Give it time before acting.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you have a lot going on in your life right now to keep you busy. With so much happening, try not to worry about what is going on with others. Stay in your lane.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Family matters may be causing you some strain this week, Cancer. While it is nice to get together, it also can cause some stress. Space out visits so you can recharge in between.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, don’t worry if you can’t see the path forward too clearly right now. Things will be revealed in due time and you’ll have all the information you need to proceed.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, when a difficult arises, your first response is to get right in the middle of it and try to work things out or force it to go away. That isn’t always the most effective approach.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, when it comes to your personal passions, you are full speed ahead and very regimented in the path you take. Put those skills to the test this week with a new venture.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, if anyone assembled a crack team of experts to get through tough times, you certainly would be included. You’ll help a loved one with a last-minute problem soon enough.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
You have a natural curiosity and zeal for life, Sagittarius. These traits may cascade over others and inspire them to try new things this week. Join along in the fun.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Someone from the past could come back into your life, Capricorn,. He or she could provide some answers you have been looking for. Stay tuned and be a good listener.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
You soon get the opportunity to hang out with someone you haven’t seen in awhile, Aquarius. You may stay up late catching up on all of the moments you have missed lately.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
A mistake that someone else made will be a learning experience for you, Pisces. This experience could serve as a cautionary tale of how to approach life or similar situations.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST 4 - Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex (43)
AUGUST 5 - James Gunn, Director (58)
AUGUST 6 - Leslie Odom, Jr., Actor (43)
AUGUST 7
AUGUST
AUGUST
AUGUST
- Charlize Theron, Actress (49)
8 Shawn Mendes, Singer (26)
9 Anna Kendrick, Actress (39)
10 - Kylie Jenner, Reality Star (27)
LAKERS ARE DOUBLE CHAMPS AT LASALLE
The 8U Uni-Fab Leamington Lakers went to LaSalle this past weekend to compete in the Green and Gold Classic tournament. They went 5-0 with two thrilling come-from-behind walk-off wins on Sunday to take the title. In the semifinals vs Lakeshore they were down four runs in the bottom of the 7th and scored five to win 10-9 and punch their ticket to the championship game. In the championship they faced a strong LaSalle team and again showed their resiliency with an extra innings walk off 9-8 victory to secure the title. These Lakers will host the 8U B OBA championships at the Kinsmen Ball diamonds August 23-25. Front row, from left: Owen Schiefer, Conor Cobby, Maddux Carnevale, Theo Wright, Easton O’Neil. Middle row: Brody Ferreira, Hudson Dyck, Nolan Froese,
Meanwhile, the
HOLE-IN-ONE AT TALBOT TRAIL
Gabriella Colasanti scored her first ever hole-in-one at Talbot Trail Golf Course on Wednesday, July 31, using an 8-iron (King Cobra) to ace the 106-yard shot. Gabriella was playing with Donna Matier, Monica Couto, Nadia Ingratta and Nancy George. Nancy saved the day when, during the celebration, the golf cart began its descent toward the pond, she was able to jump into the cart and save it from entering the water. The fivesome was playing in the Wednesday Women’s League Scramble when Gabriella sunk her ace. Photo submitted
The Erie Shores senior men’s league enjoyed a great day of golf on July 29. Draw winners were Terry McLaughlin and Bob Sutherland.
Closest to the hole on #3 was Herb Grundner and on #16 Gary McRae.
The longest putt on #7 went to John Rutgers and on #17 Wayne Quinn.
The three low net winners were Heinz Kosempel 66, Ron Tiessen 66 and Gary Alderson 68.
The first place team at 134 was Derek Horop, Ron Tremblay and Wray Pollock. In second at 139 was the team of Norm Beattie, Ron Tiessen, Heinz Kosempel and Claudio
Sabelli. Third place at 142 by retrogression went to Jamie Arquette, Tom Miehl, Jim Pick and Ken Luxford. In fourth at 142 were Matt Dick, John Rutgers, Terry McLaughlin and Jerry Meloche.
The low rounds for the day were John Rutgers 78, Wray Pollock 79, and Jerry Mallard 80.
Wray Pollock birdied #1 and #4, Bryce Phillips #1 and #6, John Rutgers #2 and #15, Matt Dick and Wayne Quinn #3, Ron Tiessen #6, and Guy McIntyre #9.
The weather has been great so far this year so hope to see everyone out next week.
Erie Shores men’s golf
Rory Mills, David Giesbretcht , Dougie Howe, Tate Getty. In the back are coaches Steve O’Neil, Craig Howe, Josh Carnevale, Steve Schiefer, Derek Cobby.
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9U Lakers went undefeated in the same LaSalle Turtle Club tournament, claiming the title with a comefrom-behind 9-7 win over the LaSalle Titans AA team. Mason Lalonde led his team in the final, going 3-for-3 at the plate and the rest of the team was superb on defence. Jaxon Perkins led the defence with nine plays. In front are bat boys Gannon Grubb and Alec Marshall. In the first row, from left: Jeremiah Klassen, Brennan Gardiner, Jayden Wall, Grady Grubb, Mason Lalonde and Ryan Bailey. Second row: Nolan Agueda, Blake Wright, Lucas Renwick, Brody Chambers, Mack Marshall, Maverick Larade, Jaxon Perkins and Ethan Liebrock. In back are coaches Jeff Bailey, Steve Marshall, Thomas Grubb and Wes Wright.
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The clip-clop sounds of trotters and pacers will return to the friendly confines of Leamington Raceway once again starting Sunday, August 11 as the 2024 harness racing season begins.
The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association will host 13 race dates every Sunday through November 3 with a post time of
and pacing starting Sunday, August 11
1 pm.
The association has several theme days planned to add to the on-track action, featuring Kids’ Day (September 1), Bob McIntosh Memorial Feature, Caretaker Day (September 8), Harness the Hope and the ever-popular Wiener Dog Races on October 6.
The McIntosh Racing
Day will be held August 25 and will pay tribute to the late Bob McIntosh, harness racing legend, who passed away recently.
“We are excited to welcome fans back for another thrilling season of harness racing,” said Mark Williams, President of the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association. “Our
lineup of events and the vibrant atmosphere at the track make Leamington Raceway the perfect destination for both seasoned racing fans and newcomers alike.”
It’s a family atmosphere with lots for the kids to do. Admission is free and pari-mutuel wagering will be open for those adults who like to place a
bet on their favourites.
Bounty of the County Golf Tournament raises $12,000 They’re
The 8th Annual Bounty of the County Ladies Golf Tournament was held on July 18 at Orchard View Golf Course.
The sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers came with warm hearts and open wallets. Their generosity led to a successful tournament where $ 12,000 was raised.
The money was shared between the Kingsville Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army Food Bank in Leamington.
There were many on-
course games such as Closest to the Pin won by Cheryl Rutgers; the Longest Drive made by Nancy Friesen; and at #10 it was Closest to the Basket where Debbie Ball took home a lovely basket full of great gifts. Longest Putt was mastered by Patti Clifford. The winning team was Cheryl Rutgers, Lisa Sawatsky, Brenda Ruiter and Laurie Munro from the Erie Shores Golf Club with a score of minus 4.
Each of the 104 participants took home a swag bag which contained lo-
Nathan Bain is once again back behind the microphone, calling the races as Leamington’s track announcer.
“The interest in this sport is growing as online viewership has more than doubled year over year since 2021,” says Bain.
He’ll be joined in the booth on Sunday, Septem-
cal produce and gift cards for local eateries, food producers and assorted items including a gardening book.
A delicious lunch was prepared and served by the Car Barn Catering Group.
The Bounty of the
ber 8 by legendary track announcer — and Leamington native — Frank Salive, who will call a few races and greet the fans. Salive — who was a standout hockey goaltender — spent time as the sports anchor on CBC Windsor TV and has called over 200,000 harness races during his career.
County organizing committee consists of Brenda O’Reilly-Brunelle, Ruth Slote, Sherry Flemming, Sharon Bee and Joan Kettle, along with Lindsay Friesen at Orchard View Golf Course.
Winners of the Bounty of the County Ladies Golf Tournament held at Orchard View Golf Course were, left to right, Laurie Munro, Lisa Sawatsky, Cheryl Rutgers and Brenda Ruiter with a score of minus 4.
Liddell, Nash shoot 39s at Talbot Trail
By Bob McLean
On July 30, the Talbot Trail senior men’s golf had 55 league members participating on a beautiful summer day. Both John Liddell and Randy Nash shot impressive 39s to lead all players.
The CP winner on #7 was John Liddell whose outstanding shot ended up 10 feet from the pin. Pearcie hit a terrific shot on #9 to within seven feet of the pin to get the CP. Long putt specialist Richard Humber won the LP on #2 by draining a 20-foot putt.
In the 80-85y division, Mike Wright shot an impressive 43. He was closely followed by Joe Vrtel’s 44. Ray Foster shot a very praiseworthy 51. Other satisfying
scores were produced by Ron Will, Gary Wilson, Ken Womack and Terry Bee.
In the 85y+ division, Tom Hyatt continued his dominance by shooting a superb 49. Neil Adamson played well firing a 51. Walter Balsam also had a noteworthy result.
The super senior gold players were led by 92-year-old Gerry Becigneul who shot a masterful 45. He was followed by Carl Robinson’s commendable 51. Erle Nash had another satisfying game.
In the 50-69y grouping, John Liddell shot an awesome 39. He was closely followed by the excellent 42 shot by Kreug and Arkey respectfully. Fred Michano merited a
commendable 44. Other noteworthy results were earned by Dave Clark, Phil Humphries, Fuzzy, Frank Van Nie, Tim Will and Gerry Van Deven.
In the largest grouping, 70-79y, Nasher was the top shooter with his awesome 39. Joe Drummond, BW, and Chopper were one back with terrific 40s. Dutchy and Pearcie earned excellent 41s. Both Francis Garant and Al Matthews shot solid 45s. Bobo merited a commendable 46. Others who shot 49 or less were Al Zanuttini, Tom Bishop, Paul Carioli and Wayne Humber.There were five nifty 50 shooters: Karl Werner, Ray La Pierre, Richard Humber, Doug Langlois and Mac Hyatt.
Ravens wrap up football season
The Essex Varsity Ravens finished with a 6-2 regular season record in the Western Conference of the Ontario Senior Football League this year. They defeated the Kingston Grenadiers in the provincial quarterfinals, before losing to the Western Junior Mustangs 36-24 in the semi-final.
After jumping to a 16-0 lead and blocking a punt, the Ravens were well in control, but relinquished 14 points before the half and led 16-14 at halftime.
After a pic-six was thrown to open the second half, the Ravens could not recover.
Local pitchers off to represent Ontario at Canada Cup
By Mark Ribble
A pair of local baseball players have made their way to Fort MacMurray, Alberta, to compete for Team Ontario in the 17U Canada Cup, which starts today.
Matthew Neufeld and Trent Rudge, both 16, will play for Team Ontario after tryouts held earlier this year in Mississauga and Vaughn, Ontario.
For Neufeld, it’s a little bit of redemption after coming very close to making the team last year as a 15-year-old.
The right-handed pitcher was told last year that he was wasting his time, but he persevered and has made the 2024 team — one of eight pitchers on the squad.
He currently plays for the Windsor Selects.
Neufeld will also be part of the Canadian Futures Showcase at the Rogers Centre in September — where 75 young baseball prospects are divided into six teams for a tournament to showcase their talents to college and pro scouts. Rudge, a student at Essex District High School, is a pitcher as well, and considered one of the top prospect pitchers in the province. The righthander is also a pitcher with the Windsor Selects and has hit 91 mph with his fastball.
Local baseball fans will be rooting the pair on as they make their way through the tournament in Fort MacMurray. First, up they were facing Nova Scotia Wednesday morning, August 7.
MATTHEW NEUFELD TRENT RUDGE
Defensive back Aven Dufresne, left, with special teams coordinator Andrew George. Photo submitted
