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By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — The state-of-emergency declared by Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff on Tuesday, July 20 was rescinded on Thursday, July 22 after gas levels diminished in the downtown area. The sour gas problem has hindered downtown Wheatley since the June 2 leak that started the original evacuation. After 17 days, the order was lifted and people went back into their homes and businesses. About 27 residents were displaced in the June leak. Last week’s leak began when a hydrogen sulphide monitor at 15 Erie Street North alerted officials to high levels of gas down-

town. This time, more businesses and residents were affected with the south side of Talbot Street East also being affected. The latest leak not only closed some of Wheatley’s restaurants, but also closed the post office, which left residents wondering about their mail. The staff at Wheatley Post Office went above and beyond to make sure the mail delivery resumed as best it could, with many of them working after hours to facilitate that. They should be commended for their extra work in helping people get their parcels. On Thursday, the state-of emergency was narrowed down to just 15 Erie Street North

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– the site of the former Pogue Irish Pub. All other residents and businesses were allowed to return and reopen. Street barricades came down late Thursday afternoon. Officials are recommending that each family affected should prepare a ‘grab and go’ bag in the event that gas levels suddenly rise again. As for a permanent or future solution, officials met with provincial representatives on Thursday to update them on the developments in downtown Wheatley and intend to transfer the matter to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

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Connie Scheibner cycling her way around Wheatley.

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Wheatley cyclist takes up the challenge again By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — Connie Scheibner is riding again to fight kid’s cancer. The Wheatley woman has taken to the trails and roadways on her bicycle, planning to ride 500 kilometres and raise $5,000 during the month of August for the Hospital for Sick Children. Scheibner participated in the Great Cycle Challenge last summer as well, raising just over $4,500. The Great Cycle Challenge was founded in 2016 and has grown to become one of the largest cycle events in the country. In its five years of existence,

over 100,000 riders from all provinces and territories have ridden 15.4 million kilometres and raised more than $21.7 million for research, care and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. So far, Connie has raised $500 toward her goal, with things expected to ramp up next month. If you want to help Connie’s quest, you can drop off empty bottles to the Wheatley bottle return and mention to John and Eva that you’d like to donate to Connie’s cause. They will take care of the rest.

Kingsville launches park program KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville has launched a free program called Play in the Park, as town staff will come to neighbourhoods with toys and games to encourage unstructured free-play and physical literacy skills. The program is in partnership with Pathway to Potential County of Essex and Windsor’s Social Investment. Play in the Park is happening each Tuesday and Wednesday in July and August from

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10 am to 12 noon. “The program is modelled after the award-winning Play Rangers program as it promotes physical activity, spending time as a family and the development of essential physical literacy,” said Karen Loney, the Town’s Manager of Recreational Programming and Special Events. “We’re excited to offer this program throughout Kingsville.” Parents are responsible for supervising their children and must remain with them for the duration of the program. Play in the Park is for children ages 4-12. Here are the August dates: Tuesday, August 3 — 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ridgeview Park 122 Fox St., Cottam. Wednesday, August 4 — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, York Park, Conservation Blvd. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, San-

tos Park, 60 Walker Dr. Tuesday, August 10 — 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ridgeview Park, County Rd. 34 Wednesday, August 11 — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Mettawas Park, 85 Park St. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Prince Albert Park, Prince Albert Rd. Tuesday, August 17 — 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ridgeview Park, 122 Fox St., Cottam. Wednesday, August 18 — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, York Park, Conservation Blvd. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Santos Park, 60 Walker Dr. Tuesday, August 24 — 10:00 am – 12:00pm, Ridgeview Park, 122 Fox St., Cottam. Wednesday, August 25 — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Mettawas Park, 85 Park St. 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Prince Albert Park, Prince Albert Rd.

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In-person classes return to St. Clair College for fall 2021

WINDSOR – For the first time since mid-March of 2020, St. Clair College will be offering its traditional, in-person classes at the launch of the fall semester on September 7, 2021. College President Patti France announced the resumption of in-person instruction via emails to students and staff on July 20. St. Clair’s decision abides by the announcement by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities on July 19, allowing post-secondary institutions to reopen fully if they abide by the COVID-19 controls recommended by federal, provincial and regional health authorities. St. Clair ceased in-person instruction in mid-March of 2020, when the pandemic first arose in this area (and Canada as a whole). Within the span of one week during that month, it converted the curriculum-delivery method of almost all of its 100-plus programs to online lecturing, allowing 2019-2020 students to complete their academic year. Subsequently, 2020-2021’s “hybrid” education of on-line lectures and on-campus attendance for essential labs, workshops and clinics proved to be so popular that St. Clair set a record enrolment level during the pandemic year. Still, France noted, “That format certainly wasn’t the preference among either students or the college itself, because the face-to-face interaction between teacher-and-student and student-and-student is truly the ideal version of ‘The St. Clair Experience’. “But the pandemic made remote instruction a necessity, and faculty, staff and students made it a success. The in-

genuity, adaptability and persistence of both teachers and learners allowed us to continue to deliver an excellent postsecondary education throughout the pandemic,” said France. In her letter to students and staff, France observed, “During that past almost-year-and-a-half, we did what we had to do. Now, we can joyfully return to doing what we want to do: namely, to teach and provide a host of services to students in face-to-face fashion, coupled with celebrating a social atmosphere of fun and friendship in the College’s non-academic activities.” “We are so appreciative of the Ministry, for its recognition of the importance of face-to-face education; and for assisting us throughout the past 16 months in the development of campus health protocols which allowed us to stage our labs, workshops and clinics in a safe manner,” the president added. “Throughout the past academic year, that allowed us to continue to provide our students with the hands-on expertise for which St. Clair is so highly regarded.” Many of those protocols will remain in place when in-person classes resume. In her letter to students, France said, “While it is not, currently, our intention to demand proof-of-vaccination from students as a prerequisite for attendance, it is certainly the college’s desire that all students will receive such inoculations – for your own well-being, and that of your family, friends and fellow students. Please, keep yourself healthy, and realize that we each have a role to play in keeping our campus community healthy.” Visit stclaircollege.ca.

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Point Pelee marsh project tackling Phragmites By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON – Point Pelee National Park’s Marsh Restoration Project has been a couple of years in the making, but it’s well underway and lots of resources are being put behind the initiative. Last week, a short Facebook Live session was held to educate interested parties on what the project is all about. The Point Pelee marsh covers about 1,000 hectares and makes up over two-thirds of Canada’s southernmost National Park. Emma Burbidge, Point Pelee’s Resource Conservation Technician, has been working on the project for about a year-anda-half. “There has been a significant loss of open water since 1959,” said Burbidge. “That leads to loss of edge habitat, which in turn leads to reduced

habitat diversity.” Over the years, Essex County’s wetland cover has diminished greatly and now only contains less than two per cent wetland cover. Point Pelee is a large portion of that wetland cover and protects 19 species at risk within the park. Those species at risk include reptiles, mammals, birds and plants. A comparison of overhead photos from 1959, 1977, 2004 and 2015 show a distinct difference in the amount of open water in Point Pelee’s marshes compared to 60 years ago. Where there were once channels linking small and large ponds, overgrowth of plant life has made those channels invisible. There are two invasive plant species responsible for the decline of open water in Point Pelee’s

marshes — Invasive Cattail and European Common Reed. The Invasive Cattail is not native to Point Pelee, but has caught on and created a hybrid with native cattails in the marsh. The European Common Reed is better known to most as Phragmites. The Phragmites growth within the park is impeding native plants from growing and covering up open water and edge vegetation where many species can live and thrive. As part of the park’s Marsh Restoration Project, crews are busy daily cutting down massive stands of Phragmites in different areas of the park. Last week a crew of nine was busy at the back of the DeLaurier Trail, where the invasive reed had created a wall between the trail boardwalk and the marsh itself. Point Pelee’s Resource Project Coordinator, Andrew Laforet, says the work has been hard, but they are making some great headway. “The crew continues to surprise me just how much we can get done in a day,” he said. “This will create better habitat and enhance the visitor experience.” Laforet explained that the crew is cutting the phragmites with trimmers and saws under the surface of the water. “The remaining roots will drown because they’re starved of oxygen,” he said. “If the odd one does grow back, we

Resource conservation student Shaawnonoo Altiman, adds more cut Phragmites onto the pile along the Delaurier Trail. The piles will be burned once they have time to dry and can safely be ignited. SUN photo

can stay on top of it.” Laforet says that a large area behind the Delaurier Trail was totally dwarfed by tall Phragmites just two weeks ago, and now the difference is quite visible. “You can see the trees and out into the marsh now, whereas before all you saw was phragmites,” he said. He credits his crew with getting the job done and notes that they will move on to other areas when they finish there. They have already cleared a wide area along the Shuster Trail in the park, where they discovered a Least Bittern nest.

The bird is a species at risk for Parks Canada that likes to nest near areas of open water. Once they found the nest, they made sure to tread lightly around it. “We can revisit that area in the fall, once they’ve moved on, and finish it off with the equipment,” he said. The crew will next attempt working with the big machinery at Marsh Boardwalk and in the northwestern corners of the marsh, where Phragmites and invasive cattails have closed off pond channels. “We’re going to get the

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Andrew Laforet cuts away some Phragmites stragglers behind the Delaurier Trail. SUN photo

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big machines going in August to open up some of the canoeing routes,” he said. The big machines he’s referring to are the Aquatic Vegetation Cutter and the Aquatic Weed Harvester. Both are instrumental in clearing out marshes by chopping through cattail mat that is as much as three feet thick. For more information on the Marsh Restoration Project at Point Pelee National Park, visit the park’s facebook page and view the video, which will be up on the site for another two weeks.

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Top Dog Brewing combines great taste with unique branding

By Fred Groves KINGSVILLE — Leamington and Kingsville are quickly gaining a favourable reputation in the expanding craft beer market. For Kieran Buzek and his unique method of branding, it has been an opportunity to tap into a passion that has steadily grown over the past five years. Located on Road 3 East in Kingsville, Top Dog Brewing offers up a variety of blends including Watermelon Wheat, Blue Bronco IPA, Talk to Me Goose, Lemondrop Summer Ale, and – soon to be released – Peach Milkshake IPA. “The feedback has been good. A lot of friends and co-workers pick out the best and I brew them to perfection,” says Buzek. It was 2016, and after a game of baseball when he was in a Windsor establishment tasting craft beer for the first time. He went home, went online and immediately got to work, self-teaching how to brew craft beer. Like any new venture, especially for a young entrepreneur, there are numer-

The Point Pelee Marsh Restoration Project is making great progress as they move to reduce the Phragmites population in the marsh. In the top photo is the view from the Delaurier Trail observation tower prior to work starting in the area. In the bottom photo is the view after the Phragmites was cleared from the area. Photos submitted

ous risk factors. He started out brewing in his parents’ garage, bottling in their kitchen, and now has a well-laid-out facility on his grandparent’s property. “It’s a very humbling business. You could make three great batches in a row and then you have to backtrack,” says Buzek. The ingredients are basic – water, malt, hops, and yeast – but it’s the added extras, mostly local, that set Top Dog apart from the others. That and Buzek’s personable approach and uncanny business savvy, which local pubs seem to gravitate to already. “I just started delivering kegs last week and it sold in three days,” he said. Buzek works 40 hours a week for a local produce company and puts in as many hours at Top Dog Brewery, doing everything from making the beer, to marketing, to delivering. “I am probably the only brewery in Canada that is run by one person,” he says. One person, yes, but he won’t come right out and admit that he has regular companions who aren’t yet on the payroll. Fouryear-old Tulo and threeyear-old Maverick are the canine inspiration to Top Dog. That and the movie Top Gun, which Buzek admits he has seen a hundred times. Maverick is a character in the film and one of Buzek’s beers, ‘Talk to Me Goose’, is named for another. And if you are wondering where the idea for ‘Blue Bronco’ came from, when you see Buzek in his mint 1982 beautifully restored Ford Bronco, complete with the Top Dog logo, you’ll understand. A baseball player, university-educated, and a dog lover, Buzek plans in the future to donate part of his sales to the local Humane Society. It appears his heart is as good as his beer. For more information Kieran Buzek at his Kingsville Top Dog Brewing along go to topdogbrew.ca with his dogs Tulo and Maverick. Fred Groves photo

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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Mark Ribble Beach Drug until dad — or someone — got the carStore for 50 cents a ride moving again. for summer Our arrival at the campground was late,visitors renting with dusk setting in as we pulled into thea cabin or for park. My dad and uncle Bob tried hur-cottagers not riedly to get our tent up in the dark, withowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This flashlights being held by the kids. photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in Eventually the tent was up and probKingsville Army Band, 1933. Photo was taken in the public park located where the late 1940s orSalvation early 1950s.

Lazy, hazy, crazy days

Camping season is well into its third month and I’m sure this year, people are doing more camping and ‘staycationing’ than ever before. For those lucky enough to have a seasonal site at a Canadian campground, you’ve got your little home-away-fromhome waiting for you when you get finished work on Friday. Although my sister and brother-in-law used to have a seasonal site near Forest, Ontario, I’ve never owned a camper myself. When my kids were little, we spent many a weekend at that little campground near Forest. Now, my oldest son has a trailer and takes his family camping several times a season. My granddaughters love the camping life. They get to fish and play and hike, spending quality time away from electronics, which is a good thing. Growing up, our family wasn’t a camping family. I didn’t belong to scouts, so I never really learned anything about camping. With my dad being a fisherman, his summers were always busy season, plus all three boys played baseball, so our time was limited. We did go on one camping trip that I can recall when I was about 11, to Madoc, Ontario. My cousins, the Pursels, were a camping family and they asked us to tag along one year. My dad acquired a large tent and — being non-campers — didn’t set it up before we went to make sure everything went together as planned. On the way up north, we got separated from the cousins, who got to the campground in Madoc in good time. We had car trouble. We spent a couple of hours stranded

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ably would have gone up faster had we ‘practiced’ before we left. We spent a few days there and I had loads of fun with my cousins. There are still pictures floating around somewhere of us at that campground. My one and only childhood camping trip was in the books and we headed back to normal life. I don’t think my parents ever camped again after that time in Madoc. For me, it was enough of a taste to know I liked it and it wouldn’t be long before I revisited the camping life as an adult. I took the boys camping a few times when they were teens and we always had a good time. Now, our camping time is limited to being invited out to family or friend’s campsites for a barbecue or a few drinks. I’m getting too old to sleep on the ground, so tenting is out of the question anymore. I’ll settle for relaxing in my recliner, soaking up the air conditioning, thinking about those days of campfires, singalongs and watching the kids enjoy the outdoor life.

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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington Memories of... and Wheatley Photos Kingsville, from Kingsville-GosfieldLeamington Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time and Wheatley

the Bank of Montreal is situated. Back row: Capt. Samuel Barrett, William Butler, Elsie Foster, Rhoda Cox, Ted Cox, John Wagner, Everett Saunders, Lt. Harry Turner. Front row: Leonard Pettit,sGeorge Ted Thompson Sr, Beatrice Ciphery, John A Dwight Look Gare, at Leamington’ Past Cox, courtesy of C. Scott Holland Gare, Joseph Skinner (Bandmaster).

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

July 28, 1982 - A light aircraft which was built from a kit is shown by its partners John Lynn (left) and Tim Hill (seated in plane). The plane’s wing span was larger than most small air craft.

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This report is the second in a monthly series of reports from the Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee. Each committee member will alternate in supplying a report to the Sun. By Hilda MacDonald The topic of discussion for the last two meetings of the Seniors’ Advisory Committee has centred around the report released by the Ontario Long Term Care Covid-19 Commission. Our members on the SAC either have professional experience with long term care providers, or next best, lived experience via family members. All of us will, eventually, be having conversations at some point in time about this stage of life with our parents, our spouses or our children. The Commission’s Report came about after the long term care sector suffered many deaths at the beginning of the pandemic. As of December 31, 2020, 2,800 residents and eight staff in Ontario’s LTC (Long Term Care) homes had died as

a direct result of Covid-19 to plan for a pandemic and a total of 11,143 resi- and did not take steps to dents and 4329 staff had ready the elderly community for such an occurcontracted the virus. The Commission was of rence. The lack of planning the opinion that improving the care and safety exposed a vulnerable for LTC residents was a population to a deadly necessity not only during threat with little to no the time of unprecedent- safeguards, and when ed medical crisis, but also safety measures were inwhen the population of troduced, it was already too late. seniors is exPut that pected to grow together and also, with with chronic residents more underfundfrail and in ing, severe need of greater staffing health care. shortages, In six outdated inmonths, the frastructure commission and poor heard from HILDA MacDONALD oversight, more than 700 people. Their 322-page the pandemic’s impact on report covered the state long term care facilities of long term care before was an accident waiting Covid; the deficiencies in to happen. In conclusion, the comOntario’s pandemic preparedness and the Covid mission also made some crisis in LTC and its dev- final recommendations based on best practices in astating impacts. In short, the commis- addition to interim recsion found there was no ommendations from Ocup-to-date pandemic tober and December 2020. After reading through plan in 2020. The Ministry of Health did not meet the report findings, the its legislated obligation members of the SAC talk-

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ed about how well our own local sector worked through the challenges of the pandemic as well as the historical issues. Every death was a heart wrenching loss, but our numbers were kept low thanks to the swift reaction to the threats in our local LTC facilities. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, also known as AMO, made a list of its own recommendations to the Covid 19 Report, based on advice given by its own Health Task Force and Expert Working Group. Those recommendations and the resulting response to the provincial government led to more discussion amongst our Seniors’ Advisory members. Next month, we will talk about the Commission’s as well as AMO’s recommendations, and the resolution, including actions that SAC would like to bring before council for approval and subsequent endorsement by other municipalities in Ontario.

—Police Briefs— LEAMINGTON —July 19: A 52-year-old male was charged with stunt driving on County Road 18. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days, plus a seven-day licence suspension. He was clocked at 109 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. ——— An OPP officer observed a male riding a motorcycle southbound on Erie Street, Leamington, without a helmet. Police attempted to speak with the male, who turned off the bike and walked away, leaving the bike in the live lane of traffic. A 55-year-old male was then located walking southbound on Erie Street and arrested for impaired driving. ——— A 28-year-old male driver was charged with stunt driving on Mersea Road 5. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days, plus a seven-day licence suspension. He was clocked going 108 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

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Workforce Windsor-Essex, Libro partner for job seekers By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — An innovative new online job-seeking tool is now up and running, thanks to the collaboration of Workforce WindsorEssex and Libro Credit Union. On July 16, a news con-

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ployment or looking for career paths to make better, more informed decisions. “The state of the local economy is always at the top of our minds at Libro,” said Lori Atkinson, Libro Regional.

Happy 95th Birthday Joyce! 95th Birthday Wishes to this Amazing Lady.

Joyce Noreen (Brien) Nicol was born July 29, 1926. She is the daughter of (late) parents Elmer and Hazel Brien. Joyce is one of 3 children, predeceased by her sisters Connie and Eunice. Joyce married her best friend Ralph Nicol on March 4, 1947. Since then Joyce has lost the love of her life but still resides in her own home. Joyce is very independent and strong minded. Joyce has 4 beautiful daughters, Susan, Nancy, Diane and Betty. Joyce has 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 nephews, and 1 niece. Joyce keeps her heart wide open and has a special young man named Mike in her condo, along with his dog Abby, who she treats just like one of her own. Joyce has been very involved in the community. She stood by her husband Ralph Nicol while he was mayor of Leamington. Ralph and Joyce ran their own carpeting business “Lino Craft Flooring” for many years. Joyce was very active in golfing, bowling and playing cards. Joyce loves to travel. For her 90th birthday a bunch of family members took her to her favourite place - Las Vegas. For her 93rd birthday the family joined her on a ship in the Caribbean where she enjoyed sipping on Tequila Sunrises. For her 95th birthday, due to COVID, it will be just a nice quiet get together with family. Her other favourite spots to visit are aunt Nancy’s cottage with the girls, and Florida with the gang. She enjoyed visiting the Colorado gang when we were allowed to fly. There’s no keeping this lady still. She enjoys parties, especially for her. So happy birthday mom, aunt and grandma love you!

Atkinson went on to say that many of the jobs in the area are gone and may never return, while other in-demand jobs remain unfilled. The Libro investment of $62,000 toward the new tools will help in that regard. “We’re doing what we can to bring out the potential in people around us,” she said. Tashlyn Teskey, Manager of Products and Research at Workforce WindsorEssex, took viewers on a tour of the two new career tools complete with sample jobs and different scenarios. The Training Board tool allows users to search for training for an array of different careers. You can search by keyword and

the tool allows several filters to be applied as well, with the training opportunities organized by date so you can see the closest available. The Career Calculator further expands the horizons for jobseekers by helping people choose from a large variety of career paths based on required education, salary expectations and job availability in that particular sector. It also allows you to calculate how much you would make over your career, taking into consideration the payback of loans for education and training. The service is completely free and can be accessed by anyone with a computer. Carolyn Warkentin, Ex-

C-K tax deadline nears IN MEMORIAM

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn 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.

AUGUST 9 - 13 VIRTUAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Grades SK - 4. Wild about Jesus. Your home, our supplies. Learn about our Chatholic fatih through scripture, songs, crafts and fun! Plus “drop-in” to St. Michael’s Church for some entertainment and activities on our fun day - Friday, August 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. For more information visit us at esscatholic.ca. Pick up your fun filled activites bag Saturday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at St. Michal’s Church or Sunday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at St. John de Breabeuf Church. Registration Fee: $10 per child, $30 per family. Deadline is Friday, July 30. Limited enrollment. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES - Half Century Centre will be hosting Giref 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 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. Summer meeting dates are August 4 and 18. 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 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. 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.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington

ecutive Director of South Essex Community Council, was thrilled with the new tools. “Workforce WindsorEssex has always been a great partner for us,” she said. “These tools are a great resource for youth who are planning their careers in Windsor Essex.” Warkentin was confident that the training board would really help them serve their clients and add yet another tool to their arsenal when it comes to helping people find careers. To access the new tools, visit workforcewindsoressex.com, where you’ll find numerous resources to help with job searches and training, including the two new boards.

In Loving Memory of

Bernice Sovie

November 1, 1942 - July 29, 2020 Mom, it’s been a year since you’ve been gone. Could you come back and stay a while, We want to hear your voice and see your smile. We want to hold you tight and never let go, To tell you how much we love you so! We miss you so much! You’re forever in our hearts! Love Dale, Laura, Natasha Brian, Tanner, Carter, Gabby, Miranda, Ryan, Kassidy, Nash, Jenna & Jeremy, John & Diane, Deny, Melissa, Jack, Ellie, Karlea, Brian

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

GeorGia Mae Baker May 19, 1921 - July 31, 2011 Beloved wife of the late George A. Baker (1997)

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You’re always by our side. Love - Your Daughters - Carolyn, Jean (Norm), Diane and Families

CHATHAM-KENT – Although Chatham-Kent has extended the deadline for final property tax bills until August 10, property owners who use Pre-Authorized Payment installment plans will continue to have taxes withdrawn from their bank accounts on the original date of August 3 unless they take action. Previously submitted post-dated cheques will be cashed on the date indicated on the cheque. Taxpayers can request to be removed from Pre-Authorized Payment Plans (PAP) by contacting the Tax Department at 519-360-1998 or by completing the Pre-Authorized Payment Change or Cancellation Form and emailing to CKAR@Chatham-Kent.ca, at least five business days before the scheduled withdrawal. Final property tax bills for more than 35,000 properties were expected to be delivered last week but due to a delay in printing the notices are now expected to be delivered by Tuesday, July 27. As a result of the delay, the municipality has extended the due date until end of business Tuesday, August 10. No interest will be charged until after that date. Residents with questions can contact the municipality by calling 3-11 or 519-360-1998. The phone number on the bill is incorrect due to use of a new software program.

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Kingsville District High School graduation awards Editor’s note: This completes our series on local high school graduations, with Kingsville’s list of award winners and Ontario scholars. The composite photo for KDHS is on page 10. Governor General’s Academic Medal: Garret Coppola. This is one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. It recognizes academic excellence and outstanding students. The Bronze Medal is awarded at the secondary school level. Lieutenant Governor’s Volunteer Award: Kait Lea. This award recognizes an exemplary volunteer and pays tribute to students who go above and beyond their required 40 hours of Community Involvement. Specials High Skills Major: Riley Andrade, Hailie Andry, Ava Augustine, Katrina Baretto, Evan Benko, Mackenzie Blain, Hayley Branton, Hunter Buchenauer, Sarafina Ciancio, Hannah Clements, Chelby Coffey, Keagan Cox, Becca Denunzio, Tahlia DiLaudo, Joshua Dufour, Lucas Fratarcangeli, Nathan Friesen, Lexi Halsey, Cole Hedges, Zainab Iqbal, Lauren Lafleur, Matt Lafleur, Caden Laman, Blake Lapierre-Epps, Kyra Lear, Rose LeClair, Sarah Legg, Faith Lewis, Ty Marontate, Olivia Merritt, Caleb Michaud, Maxwell Mills, Mitchell Myers, Thomas Newby, Brianna O’Byrne, Sierra Quick, Shane Renaud, Kason Rickeard, Jagger Riddell, Regan Rovere, Tristen Stanton, Chad Stenger, Nolan Stephens, Abby Stevenson, Ashton Van Kempen, Joyce van Paassen, Sanne van Paassen, Allysia Warrington, Hailey Wolters. Certificate of Achievement: Kody Willson. Business Certificate: Beth Gray, Ethan Handley, Zainab Iqbal, Quintin Malott, Ryan Marontate, Caleb Michaud, Max Mills, Hank Owen, Karter Polkinghorne, Regan Rovere, Sanne van Paassen, Tate Wright. Core French Certificate: Trevor Caron, Noah Codling, Garret Coppola, Hailee Dzudovich, Melanie Gosselin, Caleb Michaud, Lauren Stafford, Sonnie Stomp, Joyce van Paassen. Extended French Certificate: Carter Augerman, Eva Augustine, Evan Benko, Mackenzie Blain, Emma Cantlon, Hannah Clements, Rylan Colenutt, Charley Cope, Serena DiLaudo, Tahlia DiLaudo, Layla Ferreira, Grace Gale, Saul Hernandez, Chantal Janik, Daniella Jezdic, Mirella Jitani, Kyra Lear, Brenya LeClair, Milla Mastronardi, Jack McCor-

mick, Olivia Merritt, Cullin Mitchell, Trey Murray, Sierra Quick, Grace Reive, Michaela Ryan, Coaton Shepley-Campbell, Abby Stevenson, Lulu Tomek, Jeremy Tran. Technical Certificates: Riley Andrade, Daniel Ashton, Eric Ayotte, Cody Bergeron, Hunter Buchenauer, Angeline Caruana, Ryan Chapman, Tony Desmarais, Joshua Dufour, Matt Lafleur, Caden La-

man, Blake Lapierre-Epps, Rose LeClair, Ty Marontate, Kerra McLean, Sal Montilla, Mitchell Myers, Thomas Newby, Thayne Raposo, Kason Rickeard, Neville Ryan, Chad Stenger, Nolan Stephens, Ashton Van Kempen, Hailey Wolters. PROFICIENCY AWARDS These awards are given to the student with the highest academic average in each course. Marissa Adams: Foun-

dations for College Mathematics, College Prep. Sierra Algra: Physics, College Prep. Carter Augerman: Financial Accounting Principles, University/College Prep. Ava Augustine: Biology, University Prep; Cooperative Education and Other Forms of Experimental Learning. Eric Ayotte: English, Workplace Prep. Katrina Barreto: English,

University Prep. Sascha Batke: Recreation & Healthy Active Living Leadership, University/ College Prep. Kaley Bergen: Cooperative Education and Other Forms of Experimental Learning. Cody Bergeron: Healthy Active Living Education, Open. Mackenzie Blain: Chemistry, University Prep. Hayley Branton: Chal-

lenge & Change in Society, University Prep. Chris Brown: Mathematics for Work & Everyday Life, Workplace Prep. Chelsea Brush: Healthy Active Living Education, Open; Visual Arts, University/College Prep. Jillian Brush: Nutrition & Health, University Prep. Hunter Buchenauer: Manufacturing Techology, College Prep. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Notice of Addendum Highway 3 Widening From East of Essex Road 23 Easterly to East of Essex Road 34 Transportation Environmental Study Report Addendum (GWP 3021-18-00) THE STUDY In 2006, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) completed a study of Highway 3 from Outer Drive in Windsor easterly 33.5 km to Union Avenue (Essex Road 34), which was documented in a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR). The TESR was approved in 2006 and MTO has implemented the improvements in three phases with Phase 1 and Phase 2 being constructed in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Recently, MTO initiated a Design Study to review the 2006 TESR approved improvements from east of Arner Townline (Essex Road 23) easterly to east of Union Avenue (Essex Road 34) based on the current transportation and environmental conditions in the Study Area. The Study confirmed that a number of the improvements approved in 2006 were still recommended and included the following: • The widening of Highway 3 from two to four-lanes with a 15 m depressed median from east of Arner Townline (Essex Road 23) easterly to east of Union Avenue (Essex Road 34) in the County of Essex • The realignment of Division Road (Essex Road 29) to provide intersection separation • The closure of Inman Side Road / South Talbot Road at Highway 3 • Traffic signals at Division Road (Essex Road 29) and Union Avenue (Essex Road 34). The Study identified several significant changes to what was originally approved, which have been developed into the 2020 Recommended Plan (outlined in the TESR Addendum) and included the following: • The installation of traffic signals at the Highway 3 and Belle River Road (Essex Road 27), Essex Road 18, and Graham Side Road intersections. • The closure of the intersections with Highway 3 at Cameron Side Road / Concession Road 9, Marsh Road / Concession Road 8, and Upcott Side Road. THE PROCESS The Study is following the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities, 2000 (Class EA). Since the review resulted in significant changes to what was originally approved in 2006, an Addendum to the original TESR documenting the proposed changes including their rationale and implications has been prepared and is being made available for a 30-day comment period. The TESR Addendum is available for review at www.highway3widening.ca starting on July 28, 2021 and ending on August 27, 2021. COMMENTS Please contact one of the following Study Team members no later than August 27, 2021 if you would like to provide comments, ask questions, and/or discuss any potential concerns: Matthew Fabiilli, P.Eng. Project Engineer Project Delivery – West Ministry of Transportation 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 226-448-9546 e-mail: hwy3classea@ghd.com

Mr. Dan Green, P. Eng. Project Manager GHD Limited 455 Phillip St Waterloo, ON N2L 3X2 tel: 519-340-4374 fax: 519-884-0525 e-mail: hwy3classea@ghd.com

We are committed to ensuring that government information and services are accessible for all Ontarians. For communication supports or to request the TESR Addendum in an alternate format, please contact one of the preceding Study Team members.

For the changes identified in the TESR Addendum, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry. Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/ comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy those potential adverse impacts, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request. The request should be sent in writing or by e-mail to: Minister Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 e-mail: Minister.mecp@ontario.ca Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 e-mail: EABDirector@ontario.ca Requests should also be sent to the Project Team members listed above by mail or by e-mail. Comments and information will be collected to assist the MTO in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. THIS NOTICE ISSUED JULY 28, 2021

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H. ANDRY

S. CIANCIO

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H. CLEMENTS

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A. CANTARUTTI

R. CURTIS

B. DENUNZIO

T. DESMARAIS

C. DEVOS

K. DEWHURST

H. DZUDOVICH

E. FAST

A. FEHR

L. FERREIRA

A. FORTIER

T. GAUDET

W. GERICKE

H. GILLAN

M. GOSSELIN

B. GRAY

T. HALLATT

D. JEZDIC

M. JITANI

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T. KNOPS

L. LAFLEUR

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T. DILAUDO

J. DUFOUR

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K. FOX

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MR. B. TOEWS PRINCIPAL

MRS. M. GURSOY VICE-PRINCIAL

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E. HANDLEY

C. HEDGES

C. HUNT

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R. LECLAIR

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C. MALLEN

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KDHS grads and awards - from page 9 Chelby Coffey: Communications Technology, University/College Prep; Instrumental Music; Music - Repertoire. Garret Coppola: Calculus & Vectors, University Prep; Core French, University Prep; Mathematics of Data Management, University Prep; Visual Arts, University/College Prep. Tristan Cullum: World History Since the 15th Century, University Prep. Raelyn Curtis: Drama, University/College Prep. Hailee Dzudovich: Canadian & International Law, University Prep. Jayna Galloway: Chemistry, College Prep; World History Since the 15th Century, College Prep. Chantal Janik: Advanced Functions, University Prep; Chemistry, University Prep; Extended French, Unversity Prep; Physics, University Prep. Mirella Jitani: Advanced Functions, University Prep. Matt Lafleur: Construction Engineering Technology, College Prep. Caden Laman: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Kyra Lear: Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, University/ College Prep; Families in Canada, University Prep. Maegan Litster: English, College Prep.

Lauren Martyn-Durocher: Families in Canada, University Prep. Kerra McLean: Nutrition & Health, College Prep. Olivia Merritt: Chemistry, University Prep. Neville Ryan: Construction Engineering Technology, College Prep; Manufacturing Techology, Workplace Prep. Ryan Smith: Healthy Living and Personal Fitness Activities. Chad Stenger: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Jake Tessier: World History Since the 15th Century, University Prep. Jeremy Tran: Computer Engineering Technology, University/College Prep; Computer Science, University Prep. Joyce van Passen: Advanced Functions, University Prep; Calculus & Vectors, University Prep; Chemistry, University Prep; Introductory Kinesiology, University Prep. Hailey Wolters: Transporation Technology, College Prep. SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Aaron Kuhlmann Memorial Bursary $500: Caleb Michaud. Abraham Orthodontics #AOmazing Achievement Award $200: Chantal Janik.

Blake Clifford “Got Your Back” Memorial Bursary $500: Ty Tessier. BonPatron.com Award $1,000: Rylan Colenutt. Brady Rogers Memorial Bursary $1,000: Lexi Halsey. Brady Rogers Memorial Scholarship $1,000: Becca Denunzio. CLS Bursary $200: Ty Marontate. Chapman, Sanger & Associates LLP Scholarship $500: Carter Augerman. Clare McLeod Volunteer Award, plaque: Kait Lea. Cottam Rotary Club Bursary $300: Joyce van Paassen. Delta Waterfowl Scholarship $500 x 2: Charley Cope, Taylor Hallatt. Dr. Abby Jakob “EYES” On the Future Scholarship $500: Mackenzie Blain. Dr. Lisa DiGioia South Shore Dental Scholarship $250: Abby Stevenson. Erie Shores Catholic Family of Parishes CWL Education Grant $300: Mirella Jitani. Dr. Michael Gutwein Memorial Bursary $200: Mirella Jitani. Shane O’Brien & Peter Taves Memorial Award $2,000: Charley Cope. Harrow & Colchester Chamber of Commerce Bursary $500 x 2: Rylan Marontate, Cameron Stuart. Harrow & Colchester South Firefighters Association Bursary $1,000: Rylan

Marontate. Harrow Hawks Alumni Association Bursary $500 x 6: Joshua Dufour, Grace Gale, Jayna Galloway, Zainab Iqbal, Ty Marontate, Joyce van Paassen. Harrow Health Centre Scholarship $2,000: Hailee Dzudovich. Harrow Rotary Club Bursary $1,000: Daniella Jezdic. Ian Murray Desjardin Insurance Award $250: Hailie Andry. Joyce Spencer Memorial Bursary $1,000: Charley Cope. King Edward Masonic Lodge #488 Bursary $250 x 2: Kailee Fox, Cameron Stuart. Kingsville Animal Clinic Bursary $500: Olivia Merritt. Kingsville Community Church Scholarship $500: Michaela Ryan. KDHS Alumni Martin Wingerden Memorial Bursary $500: Hailee Dzudovich. KDHS Business Department Scholarship $250 x 2: Layla Ferreira, Caleb Michaud. KDHS Craftsman Award in Honour of Ben Biggley $250: Joshua Dufour. KDHS French Language Bursary $250 x 2: Hannah Clements, Rylan Colenutt. KDHS Mario Lamoureaux Memorial Award $500 x 4: Caden Laman, Blake Lapi-

erre-Epps, Rose LeClair, Chad Stenger. KDHS Millennium Scholarship $500 x 8: Hailie Andry, Emma Avelar, Katrina Barreto, Chelsea Brush, Tabytha Knops, Brianna O’Bryne, Lauren Stafford, Jake Tessier. KDHS Staff Memorial $500: Ava Augustine. KDHS Student Council, William A. Wigle Memorial Scholarship $200: Kyra Lear. Kingsville Golf & Country Club Award $400: Matt Lafleur. Knights of Columbus Council 8233 Bursary $500: Mirella Jitani. Leadership Through Sport Scholarship $1,000 x 2: Mirella Jitani, Rylan Marontate. Lions Club of Kingsville, Gord McLean Outstanding Math Student $500: Joyce van Paassen. Lions Club of Kingsville, Mel Goyette Memorial Award $500: Garret Coppola. Michael Kraus Memorial Scholarship $500 x 2: Hayley Branton, Tabytha Knops. Migration Hall Kingsville, Rick Chisholm Memorial Award $250 x 2: Lexi Halsey, Abby Stevenson. Mucci Farms Grow With Us Scholarship Fund $2,500: Ava Augustine. Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance Bursary $500 x 2: Kyra Lear, Rylan Marontate. Neil & Tina Quiring Schol-

arship $2,500 x 2: Hailie Andry, Emma Avelar. OPP Kingsville Community Policing Committee Bursary $500: Katrina Barreto. Ontario Principal’s Council Leadership Award $500 and plaque: Kyra Lear. Optimist Club of Kingsville Bursary $500 x 2: Carter Augerman, Hannah Clements. Roma Club of Leamington Scholarship Award $300: Garret Coppola. Ron Lougheed Award $500: Brianna O’Byrne. Ryan Scratch Foundation Bursary $1,000: Rylan Marontate. P. Sethi Memorial Bursary $1,000: Charley Cope. Sethi Memorial Science Award $200: Joyce van Paassen. Soaring Hawk Bursary $500: Lauren Lafleur. Southshore Kingsville Rotary Award $500: Mirella Jitani. Southshore Kingsville Rotary Scholarship $1,000: Hannah Clements. Sports Booster Society of Kingsville Bursary $500 x 2: Clarissa Mallen, Rylan Marontate. Town of Kingsville Civic Award $500 x 2: Tristan Culllum, Kyra Lear. University of Windsor Human Kinetics Book Award, book: Lauren Lafleur. Will Humenny KDHS Alumni Award $2,000 x 2: Melanie Gosselin, Mirella Jitani.

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Nicholls happy to see ferry service resume PELEE ISLAND — The Ontario government has worked with the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) on the resumption of the normal level of scheduled service with the Pelee Islander II ferry to ensure residents and visitors continue to have reliable access to and from the mainland. “Ferries not only connect the island in this com-

munity, but also provide an important link with the rest of the province,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “This resumption of service level ensures that residents, farmers, and businesses can continue to access the services and goods they require.” On May 31, the Pelee Islander began operating on alternating weeks with

RICK NICHOLLS

the Pelee Islander II. With the resumption of the

normal level of scheduled ferry service, reservations that customers have made will be maintained for the Pelee Islander II ferry service. “The Pelee Island ferry is a vital part of our transportation network, and I want to thank MPP Nicholls for advocating for its service,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “With

summer in full swing, the return to the normal level of ferry service will ensure that those who live and visit the island will be able to take advantage of all that Pelee Island has to offer.” “We are thrilled to be

resuming the normal level of ferry service,” said Marta Leardi-Anderson OSTC Chair. “We thank our customers for their patience and look forward to a busy and safe summer of travel.”

Local greenhouse featured on YTV LEAMINGTON – Nature Fresh Farms joins YTV’s Kid Food Nation: The Show to educate children on greenhouse growing and fresh vegetable production. Nature Fresh Farms is being featured in an episode during the second season of Kid Food Nation: The Show, giving the cast and the viewers at home a peek inside greenhouse and packaging facilities while exploring the many processes it takes to grow, package and ship fresh food. Hosts Spencer and Tyra interview members of the Nature Fresh Farms team as they answer questions and share their knowledge about all things inside the greenhouse.

Kid Food Nation: The Show is in partnership with Kid Food Nation and President’s Choice Children’s Charity. The series follows Spencer, Tyra, and kid food nation heroes as they embark on culinary missions and answer questions like, “Should I eat crickets?” or “Are dandelions edible?” The eight-episode Season 2 run is fun, informative and inspirational to chefs both young and old. Like the show, the Kid Food Nation project aims to encourage Canadian kids to explore food through online recipes, activities and videos. Founded by President’s Choice Children’s Charity, BGC Canada and Corus Entertainment, and now in its fifth year, the initiative cele-

brates a selection of junior chefs from every corner of Canada, featuring their family recipes in an annual contest and cookbook. Committed to educating consumers and helping to build healthier communities, Nature Fresh Farms believes in cultivating healthy, lifelong eating habits through education and teaching important food skills so families can continually develop a healthier relationship with food. The second season of Kid Food Nation: The Show premiers on YTV July 28 (tonight) at 6:30 p.m. Each episode will also be uploaded on the Kid Food Nation YouTube channel https://www.youtube. com/hashtag/kidfoodnation.

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Municpality partners with U of W for continuing education program LEAMINGTON — University of Windsor Continuing Education will undertake a partnership with the Municipality of Leamington in the Applied Leadership Program beginning this fall. The program offers participants the opportunity to make professional connections with industry leaders, and to hone leadership and soft skills through real-world challenges. Participants will be encouraged to inspire action in others by practicing hands-on tactics and acquiring the necessary skills to lead resilient teams to successful outcomes, culminating in an industry-sponsored capstone project.

“We are proud to partner with the University of Windsor to bring local level challenges, techniques and successes to the Applied Leadership Program,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Leamington. “This partnership will also introduce participants to career opportunities within the municipal sector and showcase the Municipality of Leamington as a potential employer.” “We are thrilled to have the Municipality of Leamington’s involvement as our industry partner for this program,” said Jennie Atkins, Executive Director of UWindsor Continuing Education. “Their

partnership will provide program participants with valuable feedback and real-case scenarios that are crucial to the growth and learning of potential employees, and future leaders.” The program is online and open for registration to current and aspiring managers, supervisors and industry leaders. The eight, half-day modules take place on Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 15 to December 3, 2021. More information about the Applied Leadership Program can be found at https://continue.uwindsor.ca/507/applied-leadership-program.

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THAT’S A BIG CRAPPIE LEAMINGTON — Sixteen-year-old Curtis Chorba hit the angling jackpot last weekend when he nabbed these two massive black crappies in Lake Erie near Point Pelee on a black and white tube jig. Curtis hurried to the Wheatley MNR office, where they officially measured the fish. The larger of the two (left), measured 413 mm in length. The official Ontario record, according to recordfishcanada.com, is 431.8 mm, which was a crappie caught by Charles Cherill near Hillman Marsh in 1986. Apparently, we grow them big around here. Photo submitted

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WHEATLEY — This Wheatley baseball team featured many well known names of the area. The photo appears to be from about 1951 or 1952. Back row: Orval Kimball, Neil Campbell, Dwain Sheldon, Darwell Welsh, Kenneth Phibbs, Lyle Manery and Sydney Chase. Middle row: Murray Musgrove, Allan Wright, Johnny Bailey, Harold Dundas, Nick Beleutz, Harold Malott, Wayne Reid. In the front row are Chuck Pews, Bill Trussetter, Howard Trussetter, Ronald Shilson, Bill Beattie and Mate Nelson. Photo courtesy of Eeda Bradt

1952 Pontiac Fleetleader is his favourite Roderick Sergiades of Port Hope owns over half a dozen classic cars but his all-time favourite is his all-original Oshawa-built 1952 Pontiac Fleetleader four-door sedan. “Roddy” grew up in Toronto and was 28 years old before he got his driver’s license. Until then, he walked everywhere and rode the TTC. In 1994 he suddenly saw the car of his dreams and bought it. Now he had to get his license if he wanted to drive it. The test took place

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

near College and Spadina in downtown Toronto and he drove his car for the test, even though his car was 42 years old at the time. He wondered what his examiner would think about him using a car so old for his test. She reassured him that it was okay and even confessed that she had taken her test behind the wheel of

a 1946 Pontiac! As soon as he got his license, he began driving this car everywhere except in winter. A popular spot was the annual car show in Cobourg, where the attached photo was taken. The man standing beside Roddy’s Pontiac in 2007 was Mr. Fax Beatty, who worked at General Motors in Oshawa in December of 1951 when Roddy’s car came along the assembly line. Mr. Beatty was delighted to see this car after more than 50

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years since he saw it being built. The first Pontiac came out in 1926 as a less expensive companion car to the Oakland. This was dictated by GM President Alfred P. Sloan, who believed that the company should build a car for every pocket and purse. So popular did the Pontiac become that Oakland was discontinued by the end of 1930. Restored examples of Pontiacs are still in big demand – and as soon as the pandemic is behind us, we’ll 1952 Pontiac with a man who saw it being built.

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Sivak, Nancy Joan (nee Cree) “Death lies on her like an untimely frost upon the sweetest flower of all the field.” - Romeo and Juliet

Nancy found eternal peace on July 20, 2021. Born during WW2 to the late Cannon A.S.H. and Maude Cree, she was the youngest of the Anglican minister’s children, the oldest being the late Holt Cree (Mary Jane) and older sister Marion Clark (Bob). Nancy was raised and believed that if people were good just for the sake of goodness that this world would be a place in which everyone might thrive. Nan found true love in this world when she married Milan “Smily” and together they had 3 adored children. Mom always said that the years of having children to raise brought her more joy than she ever dreamed possible. Her first-born Holt Sivak (Christiane Sadeler) made her proud beyond words with a keen mind and heart bent on doing good in this world. Her second child, Mark Sivak (Elaine) preferred lightening the weight of the world through laughter and kindness, experiences of which Mark and mom often shared together. Mom’s last chance was a lottery win in having a baby girl - Jennifer Sivak-Griffin (Dan). All the heart Nancy wished for the world she found inside her baby girl. The cherry on top of the sundae-of-life for Nancy was when Max, Laura & David - the next generation - came along. Any and every opportunity to see and hug her Grandkids was treasured beyond words. Nancy’s love of family included her nieces and nephews and so enjoyed the family pool parties where she could hear of their adventures and accomplishments prior to joyfully being Cannonballed. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Nancy’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Salvation Army or Epiphany Anglican Church by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington at 519-326 - 2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family atwww.reidfuneralhome.ca.

William Gillanders

March 18, 1938 - July 20, 2021 William “Bill” Gillanders, 83 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (2017) for 60 years. Loving father of Terry (Roxanne), Wayne (Bernadette), Garth (Coralee), Roger, Donna Thompson (Scott). Cherished grandfather of April ( Jarrod), Amy (Phil), Lisa, Jarrod, Jennifer (Matt), Eric, Lindsay, Danielle (Matt), Nicole, CJ, Aaron, Emily, Gina, and proud greatgrandfather of Lily, Kallum, Jazmine, Lola, Cole, Hayden, Reid, Fallon and Addison. Dear brother of Joan Jacobs (late Garland). Predeceased by sister Shirley Gillanders and brother Allen (late Marjorie). Special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Private family Memorial Service to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Donald Gerald Brodie June 6, 1958 – July 16, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donald “Jerry” GeraldProof Brodie on July 16, 2021 ofFriday, obituary to atrun the Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 63. He has gone to be present with the Lord and will be lovingly remembered wife Brenda, his children July by 28,his2021 Heather, Matthew ( Jennifer) and Esther. Also lovingly Southpoint Sun remembered by his mother Jean and his sister Julie. Sadly plus $13 hst = $113 missed by$100, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Jerry was quite literally a man that wore many hats, and could often be changes rememberedplease for his brightly Any emailcoloured shirts to match his unforgettable personality and would create a sun@southpointsun.ca happy spot on the bus by decorating for the seasons or the Thanks. holidays, even dressing up as Santa. He loved his job as a school bus driver and will be missed by his passengers. Often these passengers would benefit from the encouraging words of wisdom from Jerry as he watched them climb the steps to get on the bus. Family and friends were received at the Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2723 Victoria St. N., Breslau, 519-9040400 on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. A private family interment took place at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A celebration of Jerry’s life was held at the First Baptist Church 306 Erb St. W. Waterloo. The service is available to view at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ICkHCSVrKps In memory of Jerry, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Power to Change Ministries will be greatly appreciated by the family. If so desired a book of online condolences may be signed at www.memorycemetery.ca

Joan Mosey

January 1, 1940 – July 20, 2021 Joan Mosey peacefully joined her husband of 57 years, Tom (2017), on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Gord Manchester. Survived by her daughter Dawn (Dennis Larsh) and son Tom (Penny), granddaughter Sabrina (Mike Cousineau), and the light of her life, greatgranddaughter Isabelle. Will be deeply missed by her sister Judy Platsko (Syd), as well as Ruth, Lois and Jean. Daughterin-law of the late Orpha and Archie Mosey. Sister-in-law of the late Lyle (Frances) Mosey, Muriel (late Morley) Latimer, late Francis (late Joyce) Mosey, Betty (late Grant) Kimball. Proof obituary to runand extended Will be missed of by many nieces, nephews family. Joan was a fantastic to her own children as well Julymother 28, 2021 as their many friends (known as Mother Mosey to lots of Comber kids). Southpoint She was always Sun the life of the party. Joan plus = $113 and Tom $100, were front and$13 centrehst in the Comber community, participating in most functions, and very active in the Legion Branch 241. Joan’s please many years of working at the Any changes email Sears office in Leamington gave her great joy also. A specialsun@southpointsun.ca thank you to Dr. Robert Simpson, Heather, Rachel and all of the Thanks. wonderful staff of Seacliff Manor who made Joan’s final days comfortable and assisted the family in getting through such a difficult time. In honour of Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service has been held and a celebration of life will take place soon with details to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 241 Comber or the Humane Society of Windsor-Essex by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Matthew King It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving son, Matthew Robert King, surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 42 years. Beloved son of Larry and Anne King. Loving brother of Michael King and Pamela King. Dear Proof obituary runMatthew is uncle to Ashley,of Kayla, Jaclyn, andtoAiden. survived by many aunts and uncles and cousins. Matthew was a kind-hearted man with an energetic smile and laugh. July 28, 2021 He had a love for life and enjoyed a good conversation on anything from Southpoint pets to history Sun to his favourite team the $100, plusMatthew $13 hstalso = $113 Toronto Maple Leafs. loved the outdoors, from fishing to camping to canoeing. Special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Windsor Any changes please email Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus ICU for their sun@southpointsun.ca compassionate care of Matthew. Thanks. A private family funeral service will take place at a later date, followed by interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Orlando Valeri Orlando Valeri, 92 years, passed peacefully on Saturday July 24, 2021 at the Leamington Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens. Beloved husband of Anna Valeri. Cherished father of Rosalba Spidalieri (Nick), Luciana Spidalieri (Nick) and Marco Valeri. Adored grandfather of Scott Spidalieri ( Julie), Tanya Adamovic (Alex), Danielle Shugg ( Justin), Tony Spidalieri, Johnathan Spidalieri and Christopher Spidalieri. Great-grandfather of Max, Landon, Chase, Carson, Mirella, Massimo, Kosta and Simona. Loved brother of Guiseppe Valeri (Elizabeth). Predeceased by his parents Francesco Valeri and Rosalinda Marcoccio, his brother Romeo Valeri (Erminia) and his sister Luisa Colucci (Dominic), and several brothers-in-law Proof of obituary to run and sisters-in-law. Will be missed by Elena Zompanti and Vince Saccoccio, and many nieces and nephews. Orlando was born in Italy worked for four years in July 28, and 2021 Brazil before he returned to Italy in 1956 to marry Anna. Southpoint That same year he immigrated toSun Canada. Orlando started plus $13moving hst =to$113 working at$100, Omstead’s before Heinz. After leaving Heinz, he opened Valeri Bros. Collision with his brother Romeo before his own shop,email Valeri Collision, in Any opening changes please Windsor then later in Essex. Orlando retired at 65 and returned tosun@southpointsun.ca Italy to build his dream villa in Ceprano and Thanks. vacationed their yearly. Orlando would have celebrated 65 years of marriage with Anna on July 29, 2021. The family wishes to thank the Sun Parlor Home and Erie Shores HealthCare for their tremendous care and support. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection is on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and mass is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment for visitation and Funeral Mass at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Donald Pearce Donald “Don” Pearce passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 77 years of age. Reunited with his loving wife Elizabeth (2006). Much loved father of David Pearce and wife Karen, and Brian Pearce and wife Jenna Segedin. Adored Papa of Rex. Survived by his mother Jean and predeceased by his father Rex. Dear brother of Bradley and Richard Pearce. At Don’s request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

LEAMINGTON — The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce has moved their rapid test kits for businesses to their office on Erie Street South, from the Leamington Half Century Centre. Here, Chamber student staff Isabel Unger, left and Jacey Foster, centre, pose with Chamber General Manager Wendy Parsons as they all proclaim they are fully vaccinated. The Chamber participated in the Rapid Testing Kit distribution and is still handing out testing kits to businesses under 150 employees. They urge small businesses to visit leamingtonchamber.com to sign up for the program. Photo submitted

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Helen Sadler It is with deep sadness the family of Helen Sadler (née Clark) announces her passing on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Gilbert (1984), she was the devoted mother of Deborah (Alan) Dumencu and Kathryn. Also survived by longtime partner Lawrence (Larry) Tessier and his family. She was a cherished Grandma to four granddaughters: Jennifer (2018), Heather ( James), Gillian ( Jonathan), Zoë ( Justin), and proud Gigi of eleven great-grandchildren and three great-greatgranddaughters. Helen was predeceased by her parents Wilbert and Marion Clark, brother Don (2006) and sister Marion Reid (2015). She was the dear sister of Gaille (late Roger) Holliday and Wayne, and is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Sarnia and raised in Leamington, Helen married and raised her family in Leamington where she was a skilled seamstress and an enthusiastic dance partner with Gilbert and Larry. She was a lifetime member of the Leamington United Church and, after 30 years of service, retired as bookkeeper from the H.J. Heinz Co. Retirement found her dancing throughout Essex County, socializing and dining with many like-minded neighbours and friends. The family is grateful to the staff of Franklin Gardens for the care and attention provided in recent months, especially in these most challenging times of Covid-19. At Helen’s request, cremation has taken place. A private interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Helen’s memory can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Erie Shores Health Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519326-2631. Online condolences may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Thomas Dunmore

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announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Edward Dunmore at the age of 56 on Thursday, July 23, 2021. Beloved son of Larry and Ann Dunmore. Brother of Kim ( John Marc), Jennifer (Alvin) and Ted (Nicole). Father to Tommy, Bella and Andre, and his pets Lilly and Whiskers. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to ICU nurses and doctors at Leamington and Windsor Regional Hospitals. In memory of Tom, memorial donations may be made to an education fund for Andre and Bella. Cheques may be made to Jennifer Dunmore. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday July 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lakefront home destroyed

KINGSVILLE — One home was destroyed and two others were damaged from a fire that erupted Monday afternoon, July 26. The homes are located on Orchard Blvd. off Seacliff Drive, east of Kingsville. Upon the arrival of Kingsville Fire crews, the home was fully engulfed and had started to spread to neighbouring structures. Leamington Fire Department was called in for mutual aid and to standby at Kingsville Fire Station. One minor injury was reported from the blaze. The cause of the fire has not been determined and there is an ongoing investigation.

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ESSEX COUNTY – Essex Powerlines Corporation has announced of its new paperless billing Proof the of launch obituary to run campaign: Go Paperless #SupportLocal, where customers who sign up for paperless billing will automatically be entered July into a28, draw to win one of 16 $200 gift 2021 cards to variousSouthpoint local restaurants. Sun Participating local restaurant favourites include $100, plus hst = $113 Ray’s Ribhouse, Salsa$13 Caliente Mexican Grill, Koi Sushi, Wineology, The Salty Dog, Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant andchanges Franks Brewing to name a few. Any pleaseCo., email Four winners will be chosen from each participating sun@southpointsun.ca municipality monthly from August through October. Thanks. To make the switch to paperless, EPLC customers should visit MyAccount at myaccount.essexpowerlines.ca or contact EPLC Customer Service Representatives at 519-737-6640. The campaign will run until October 31, 2021.

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HUGE SALE - Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Something for everyone so please come check it out @ 476 County jll28 Road 37, Leamington.

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ONLINE ONLY with Assistance from Jacob Auctions For Susan Klassen, selling the machinery of the late Harold Klassen, machinery located at 396 Essex Rd 14 Cottam.

Thursday, August 12 beginning to close at 6:00 pm No Reserve.

Tractors: NH TM 120, 4400 hrs, 2WD; NH Ford 8560, 8546 hrs, FWA; Ford TW 25, FWA, 5981 hrs; AC 8010, 4WD; Backhoe: Case 580K Construction King, extend-a-hoe; Combine w/Grain Head: Case IH model 1480 Axial Flow dsl combine, 6446 engine hrs, all wheel drive, sells w/a 25’ model 1020 grain head; Corn Head: Case IH model 1063 – 6 row corn head, sells w/shop made header wagon w/car tires; Header Wagon: Horst real good small wheel header wagon; Planting: Kinze model 2600 – 23 row planter w/Kearney planter units; White model 6100 – 8 row planter w/Market fertilizer auger, used as a Notill planter; Gravity Wagons: six 500 bu. Rempel, duals all around, & two Rempel 400 bu., all w/roll tarps & lights; Tillage, etc: Salford RTS model 450 pull type cult, approx 24’; other good tillage; augers; flat wagon w/water tanks; trailers; choppers; Honda Four Trax 4 wheeler; 2003 GMC ¾ T 2500 4x4, 347,000 km, selling as is; lg quantity good tools, small equipment & misc items. Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com Preview: Sat. July 31 & Sat. Aug 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. To view catalogue or register to bid please visit jacobauctions.hibid.com For further assistance call Jacob’s office at 519-348-9896 Pickup at 396 Essex Rd 14: Fri. Aug 13 from 9 am to 4 pm & Sat. Aug 14 from 9 am to noon. Terms: e-transfer, approved cheque, Visa, MC, cash. 5% buyer premium (capped at $1000.00 per item when paid by cheque) & HST in effect. Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Assistant Auctioneer: Dave Jacob, 519-348-9896

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IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf 825-7245.

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698. ____________________________

SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs. Call Mallory 519-984-1188 or mallory@southpointsun.ca. _____________________________

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YARD SALE - 26 ERIE VIEW ROAD, LEAMINGTON Thursday July 29, 8:00 2:00, Friday July 30, 8:00 -2:00, Saturday July 31, 8:00 - 12 noon. Gas and electric dryers, furniture, antiques and many household items.

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GARAGE SALE - 368 Hwy 77 Leamington, north of Hwy 3 bypass. Cabinet sand blaster, desk, cement mixer, microwaves, ceramic tile, household items, women’s clothes, fridge, steel doors (32” & 36”), dining room table w/6 chairs & leaf. Saturday only, jll28 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. _____________________________

3 FAMILY BARN SALE July 31, Aug. 1 & 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mersea Road 7 , 1 km east of Hwy. 77. RV accessories, goose neck trailer hitch, 11 ft. I-beam, fold up bicycle, X stitch supplies (over 400 colours fo DMC floss, aida cloth, patterns, lap/table frame) and a lot of other great stuff. Raid or Shine.

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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@ rivardtruss.com. mr24-tfn _____________________________

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

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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 as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $14.39 per hour, minimum 48 - 60 hours/week including weekends. Permanent full time seasonal position. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca.

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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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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 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. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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NOTICE

Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The Town T of Kingsville is updating and consolidating its 2012 Transportation Master Plan Transportation Master Plan into a Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan and Active A (CTMP). The CTMP will provide a roadmap for transportation planning needs until the (CTM year 2037 2 and beyond, and will focus on optimizing the performance of existing infrastructure and identifying the most suitable approach to accommodating new infrast development. develo The goal g of the CTMP is to provide an integrated, multi-modal approach to transportation plann planning, design and implementation. The Town is developing this plan with the intention of promoting pro active lifestyles, addressing traffic concerns, and enhancing the quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Water and Waste Water Billing Update Water and waste water bills for June 1 to June 30, 2021 consumption have been sent to customers. Customers are encouraged to sign up for pre-authorized payments to have your balance automatically withdrawn on the due date. To assist residents with the water and waste water billing transition from Essex Powerlines Corporation, Leamington Council waived interest on water and waste water accounts from January to July 31, 2021. Interest will be charged on overdue balances beginning August 1, 2021.

Over tthe course of the study, the Town will work with, consult and engage with residents, stakeh stakeholders, businesses and decision makers to shape the content of the master plan and ultimately u the preferred outcomes, solutions and recommendations identified within the plan. pla

We Offer E-Billing – Save money and go green! A $3.00 paperless discount has been applied to all metered accounts until June 30, 2021. Customers have the opportunity to continue to save $3.00/month by signing up for electronic billing at https://leamingtononline.ca/. Each month, customers will receive an email with a PDF attachment or a link to their bill.

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For more information including all available payment options, please visit: leamington.ca/water.

The CTMP C will be completed in accordance with the Master Plan process identified by the Municipal M Engineers Association, adhering to the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal M Class Environmental Assessment.

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We ne need your help to shape the future of transportation in Kingsville. There are a numb number of ways you can get involved! Find out more about the study and provide your input using the project website: www.Kingsville.ca/CTMP Contact one of the study team members if you have trouble filling out the online survey.

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NOTICE – INDEMNITY DEPOSIT REFUND Persons holding an outstanding Building Department Permit issued by the Town of Kingsville prior to January 26, 2015 must notify the Municipal Services Department on or before January 26, 2022 if they wish to inquire about a refund of any Indemnity Deposit balance being held. An Indemnity Deposit is an amount paid to meet all or a portion of all the cost and expenses of remediating or repairing any damage to Town Property or infrastructure, including, but not limited to roads, sidewalks, curbing, paved boulevards, water or sewage works, caused as a result of the use of such property or infrastructure or as a result of carrying on of construction or demolition or other works on adjacent property. In order to obtain a refund you must: • Have obtained a permit from the Town of Kingsville Building Department and paid an associated Indemnity Deposit prior to January 26, 2015 and have not previously received a refund of that deposit. • Provide proper identification to identify yourself as the permit holder or authorized agent if the permit is in a company name. • Obtain a satisfactory Final Inspection from the Town of Kingsville for all work covered by the permit. Upon satisfying all of the above conditions, a refund cheque will be mailed to the permit holder. All indemnity deposits for Building Permits collected by the Town prior to January 26, 2015 that remain unclaimed after January 26, 2022 will be forfeited to the Town of Kingsville as per Council Resolution. For further information, please contact 519-733-2305.

Public Notice of Pesticide Use The Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds along all municipal rural roadsides within Leamington. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Act. The Municipality will be treating rural roadside ditches using a combination of: 1. VisionMAX Silviculture Herbicide containing the active ingredient Glyphosate present as potassium salt, registered as PCP No. 27736 under the Pesticide Control Products Act (Canada). 2. MSO Concentrate with Leci-Tech containing the active ingredient Methylated seed oil of soybean, registered as PCP No. 28385 under the Pesticide Control Products Act (Canada). 3. Arsenal Powerline Herbicide containing the active ingredient Imazapyr, present as isopropyl amine salt, registered as PCP #30203 under the Pesticide Control Products Act (Canada). This public notice is for applications commencing Aug 3, 2021, weather permitting, and ending September 30, 2021. Weed control will be undertaken by Green Stream Lawn and Vegetation Management Inc. on behalf of the Municipality of Leamington. For more information, please contact: Lu-Ann Marentette Drainage Superintendent 111 Erie Street North Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761 extension 1309 Collect calls will be accepted.

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Caldwells planting apple orchard for 2024 harvest LEAMINGTON — As part of its growing line of products associated with its Three Fires brand, Caldwell First Nation has announced the acquisition of five acres of heritage apples and pears to be planted on their traditional territory. This will be one of only a few Indigenous orchards in Canada and will allow Caldwell to expand its line of signature food

and beverage items that will be for sale under the Three Fires brand, including the Three Fires Wines, which will be launched for sale this fall. The apples and pears are organic, heritage varieties, which make them resistant to many viruses common in traditional orchards. The orchard will support the continued development of a sustainable food

ecosystem for Caldwell and provide not only the opportunity for use at the Three Fires Restaurant, but also expand the opportunity for experiential tourism, preserves, sauces, dressings, and beverages, including hard cider – the fastest growing alcoholic beverage in the market. “Food security, economic development, and land steward-

ship are all important priorities of the Nation, as identified in our Community Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Plan,” Caldwell Council said recently. “We are committed to food sovereignty and the opportunity to provide agricultural and job opportunities that support land stewardship with the Nation. Our growing Three Fires brand is

continuing to be the gold standard in Indigenous culinary and we are proud to keep growing as we work towards bringing our community home.” The trees will be transplanted throughout this fall and into next spring, with the first harvest anticipated in 2024 and full production occurring in 2026.

Area farmers to receive $228,000 from province REGIONAL – The Governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses. The investment will

fund projects in priority areas that increase food safety, accelerate sector innovation and help farmers bring new products to market to grow their businesses. “I am happy to announce that my riding

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of Chatham-Kent-Leamington will be receiving approximately $228,000 to assist 20 projects in support farmers and the agri-food businesses,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “This funding will increase food safety and accelerate sector innovation to help farmers bring to market all the foods Ontarians need and love.” This funding supports more than 600 cost-shared projects that strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector by helping eligible farmers in over 270 communities across the province to

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continue producing safe, high quality food in Ontario. Positive outcomes of projects funded under this intake include: • Improvement of food safety systems on farms to meet or exceed national and international certification standards; • Development of prod-

ucts that will open new sales markets for farm businesses for example, a new organic pepper product to expand markets or developing maple butter as a new, value-added farm product; • Planting cover crops to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion losses over winter;

• Increasing preventative measures to help reduce pest damage at greenhouse operations; and • Upgrades to animal-handling equipment to improve animal welfare and reduce disease transmission on livestock farms.

Have you done your part?

Editor’s note: This article is part of a monathly series on healthcare provided by Leamington Area Family Health Team. COVID-19 has changed our lives and our world. One year after the first case was detected in Canada, more than 19,000 Canadians had died from the virus – and many more experienced longterm effects of COVID-19 restrictions on the economy, education, mental well-being and other health conditions. Ensuring the community is fully vaccinated offers us a hope of ending it all. Although illness and death are more common among the elderly and people with medical issues, COVID-19 also causes serious illness and death in young, healthy people. Vaccination can help prevent all ages from serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to tend to family matters this week. Seek input from trusted family members and work together to come to a solution that everyone can embrace.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, seek others’ input when faced with a tricky situation. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all that’s needed to make sense of a perplexing problem.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Devote some time to figuring out the details of your spending habits. A little financial discipline now may pay big dividends down the road.

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Leamington’s soccer season is in full flight as about 210 local youngsters take part in this year’s summer program. Above left, U10 goalie Aubree Curchin makes the save on a kick from Farrah Green. In the middle photo, U11B players Keagan Duarte and Judah Raffoul battle for the ball. In the photo right, Luke Maksoud and Coach Colin of U5 Timbits Blue work on a kicking drill. Photos submitted

Minor soccer season well underway

LEAMINGTON — Exceeding all expectations, Leamington Minor Soccer has managed to offer young soccer players from the ages of three to 13 an opportunity to play soccer from July 12 to August 24. Although the season is later and shorter than usual, children in the Leamington community have a chance to compete against their peers in an abbreviated soccer season.

The LMS committee was able to create a schedule, contact parents, register players, order uniforms and secure coaches and referees in less than three weeks. “We weren’t sure if we could pull it off in such a short time, but we knew it was important for the kids to get out there to play,” said Kristen Curchin, LMS registrar. With only 210 players registered for this season, many divisions have only one or two other teams to

compete with in their age group. The coaches and sponsors have stepped up to make this season possible for the kids. This year’s sponsors include Jose’s Bar & Grill, Tim Hortons, Peanut Nursery, Kent & Essex Mutual, Reid Funeral Home, Reis Appliance, Del Fresco, Alec Roofing, Lakepoint Church, Pure Flavor and Leamington Dental.

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Drive alive for Junior Barons

By Fred Groves LEAMINGTON — The ‘Drive for Five’ is alive for the Leamington Barons. Sunday afternoon, July 25, in Essex, the Barons won their fifth straight Essex County Senior Baseball League game. The victory is also another step towards Leamington’s quest for a fifth consecutive provincial title. “My players are humble guys. They are in a senior league and they know to be respectful,” says Barons coach Chris Lamotte. Leamington is the host of the Ontario Baseball Association Junior ‘A’ championship tournament on August 6-8 and playing in a senior loop, albeit in a shortened season, helps the Barons prepare to defend their crown. When asked, Lamotte is quick to admit that the Barons’ pitching is the team’s strength and has confidence in lefty Cat Morin who was in fine form against Essex on Sunday, as well as righthanders Lucas Lamotte, Kameron Wall, Jonathon Fehr, Mike Wiebe and Billy Friesen. “I’ve got guys pitching against the best (senior) teams. Every game has to

be challenging.” An added bonus, and a big one, for the Barons is that they have lefty veteran Will Froese. A standout on the hill for the Woodslee Orioles, who, while not eligible to play when Leamington goes to the OBA event, has brought a lot of leadership to the team that is expected to move up to senior next season. “Most of my guys are last-year juniors,” says Lamotte. It has been an extremely limited season for all teams and in some aspects of the game, it is noticeable. “It’s the pitching that I have to make sure they are ready. Batting you can do in the gym and we have been doing that for the last year-and-a-half,” says Lamotte. On Sunday, Morin worked five innings, striking out seven before giving way to Mike Wiebe who fanned a pair in the 8-7 win over Essex. Tuesday the Barons were on the road to face the Walker Homesites Juniors and Friday night will host the Harrow Seniors at 7 p.m.

1982-83 Johnston Beavers possessed powerful offense Leamington Junior Barons’ pitcher Cat Morin delivers a pitch against Essex on Sunday afternoon. The Barons won 8-7. Fred Groves photo

By C. Scott Holland Leamington’s 1982-83 Johnston Novice Beavers may not have won any

Juniors hosting OBA tournament August 6-8 LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Junior Barons will host the Ontario 22U (Junior) A champion-

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a game on diamond 7 against Corunna at 6:30 pm on Friday, August 6. At the same time on diamond 6, Wyoming will play St. Thomas, while Simcoe has a bye. The five-team double knockout style tournament will finish up on Sunday afternoon, when an Ontario champion will be crowned. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the tournament. Give Chris Lamotte a call

at 519-329-5759. The Leamington 9U Lakers will also be participating in a mini-tournament here on the same weekend, with their opponents from Chatham and Simcoe. The winner of that event will go on to play in the OBA tournament later in the month. The Lakers take the diamond Friday at 6 pm, Saturday at 10 am and 4 pm, Sunday at 10 am and 12:30 pm.

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championships during their 58 games but they certainly dominated the scoring against the opposition in many of their contest. Of the 58 games they played under the tutelage of Don Nicholson, they won 39, lost 15 and tied eight. Their offensive domination was apparent as they tabbed 266 while allowing only 127. They came close in two of the four tournaments they entered as they came away with consolation titles at Hespeler and Silver Stick play at Parkhill. In Essex County Novice League play, the Beavers amassed a record of 19 victories, one loss and two ties. Plus, in a slew of exhibition matches they won 12, lost six and tied one. Impressively the team had a 4.58 goals for average, while goalies Bran-

don Gillanders and Jeff Salive combined to carry a sparkling 2.18 goals against average. Offensively the team was led by Kevin Gale who fired 60 goals and added 60 helpers for 120 points. Two other team members posted over 90 points – Cris Thibodeau (96) and Mike Raffoul (94). With those kinds of stats, it was clear they should have won a title somehow and somewhere, but it was not to be. Members of the 1982-83 Novice Johnston Beavers were Kevin Gale, Cris Thibodeau, Mike Raffoul, Jeff Reid, Rod Wilkinson, Chris Tuquero, Cayle Driedger, Aaron Willms, Troy Zeray, Derrick Mastromatteo, Joel Dick, Kirk Jeffery, Mike Enns, Chris McKeen, Brandon Gillanders, Jeff Salive, Chris Taylor and Chris Ippoliti.

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Alliett fires dazzling 34 as Talbot Trail Seniors hit the course By Bob McLean WHEATLEY — Sixty-eight members of Talbot Trail Golf Club’s seniors league participated in their league game on Tuesday, July 20. The outside staff has been kept extra busy cutting Bobo the greens, fairways and rough as a result of all the recent excessive rainfall. The closest to the pin was won by Jerry Paine whose terrific shot ended up a mere 7 feet from the pin on #9. Bob Freure made an amazing putt on #2 to claim the long putt laurels.

Here is a list of the birdies that were made: #1 BW, #2 Chopper and Russell, #3 Russell, #4 Arky, #5 Pearcie, #6 Ed Woelk, #7 Russell, #8 Bobo, #9 BW and Rick Thompson. The under 70 division had some spectacular scores. Russell Alliett was certainly tuned in as he fired a masterful 34. Arky shot and excellent 38. Terrific 41s were achieved by Randy Nash and Joe Drummond. Fred Michano and Fuzzy continued their outstanding play by shooting 42 and 43 respectively. In the 70-79 grouping, BW

and Rick Thompson shot very impressive 39s. Tied for second place with their impressive 42s were Chopper, Dutchy, Pearcie, Ron McCracken and Bobo. Bummy produced a brilliant 45. Other praiseworthy results under 49: OV, Schmidty and Paul 46s; Paul Harrison, Ian Quirk, Doug Langlois 47s; Richard Humber and Al Zanuttini 48s; Larry Hyatt, Gus Brown, Ray LaPierre 49s. Solid nifty 50 scores were attained by Dave Cohoon and Al Matthews. In the 80-85 division, Joe Vrtel continued his dominant play by shooting an inspiring 43. Vic Reynaert and Andy Orsini played very well, shooting sol-

id results of 46 and 47 respectively. Bill Edwards and Walter Balsam earned very praiseworthy nifty 50. Other very commendable results were earned by Conrad Babkirk, Tom Sasso, Ken Womack, Neil Adamson and Terry Bee. In the Super Senior Silver Division, Bob Freure and Tom Hyatt tied with excellent 47s. Ed Woelk played superbly scoring a nifty 50. In the Super Senior Gold section, Dave La Bonte achieved a fantastic 43. Gerry Becigneul continued his superb play by shooting a 51. Other satisfying results were produced by Murray, Carl and Erle.

Bob Lee and Bryon Walker came in with very commendable results. Golf teaches that no matter how good you are, there is always someone better, and that person will usually find you and tell you. You know your marriage is in trouble when: The beautiful bride was escorted down the aisle, but when she reached the altar she saw her handsome groom standing there holding his golf bag of clubs. “What are you doing?” she quietly asked. He looked her right in the eye and whispered, “This isn’t going to take all day is it?”

Golfers compete for Pickering Cup at Jamieson Junior Tour REGIONAL — The Jamieson Junior Tour headed out to Kingsville Golf Club on July 19 for event #3. Tour players enjoyed both beautiful weather and playing conditions on the picturesque layout. In the Junior Boys Division (13-18 years), Tyler Hurtubise (Pointe West) rode six birdies to a 2 under par 70. Liam Lavin (Essex) was second with a 74, followed closely by Cale Marontate (Kingsville) who carded a 75. Kyla Charlebois (Pointe West) prevailed in the Junior Girls Division with a 79, including a birdie on #4 Red. Alyssa Cowling (public player), 81, and Emily

Young (Essex), 83, rounded out the podium. In the Collegiate Men’s Division, Robert McVinnie (Beach Grove) came in with a 69 to edge out Mathew Hawryluk (Maple City), 70, by a single stroke. Robert had five birdies on his card. Alek Mauro (Essex) was third with an even par 72. The Jamieson Junior tour was in action again July 21 at Essex Golf and Country Club. Players enjoyed cool weather and pristine conditions for the junior and collegiate competitions. This event also served as the second day of the Pickering Cup. Junior scores

from the round at Kingsville will be combined with the round at Essex for the two-day Pickering Cup competition. In the Collegiate Men’s Division, Mathew Hawryluk (Maple City, Wayne State) shot a sizzling 66 including an eagle 2 on the difficult par 4 #9, along with 5 birdies. Alex Saroli (Essex, Wayne State) was second with a 2 over par 73. Alek Mauro was one shot behind carding 74. Leading the Junior Boys was Cale Marontate (Kingsville) with a two over 73 including an eagle on the par 5 13th hole. Winner of the past two events, Tyler Hurtubise (Pointe West), tied with

Rylan Marontate for second with 76s. In the Junior Girls Division, Kennedy Fremlin (Essex) rebounded from her round at Kingsville with a 6 over 77 to take the crown. Hannah Butzer (Maple City) carded an 80 to take second, followed by Vanessa Ardovini (Roseland) who shot 82. Molly Harris (Essex) carded an eagle 2 on the difficult closing hole for a 93. Pickering Cup winners were Kyla Charlebois (79 and 85 = 164) and Tyler Hurtibise (70 and 76 = 146). Full results can be found at www.jamiesonjuniortour.ca

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Caldwells planting apple orchard for 2024 harvest

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Local greenhouse featured on YTV

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Kingsville launches park program

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