Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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ROLLER SKATING FUN AT WHEATLEY ARENA
Dozens of children, families and old-time roller skaters came out to Wheatley Area Arena on Saturday, June 4 to participate in Wheatley’s first retro roller-skating event. Organized by Wheatley Recreation, the night was the result of a host of volunteers and sponsors. Students from Wheatley Area Public School got a ‘preview’ skate on Friday. Some skaters brought rollerblades, while retro roller skates were available for rental, with about 60 pairs of rental
skates being doled out to skaters. Plans are in the works for another skating night later this summer. In the photo to the left are Theo Wright and Dougie Howe, while the right photo shows Natalie Edwards, Gannon Grubb and Ella Epplett preparing to enter the rink. SUN photos by Greg Coulter
Leamington man facing multiple charges
On June 4 at 6:30 a.m., the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that had occurred in Leamington. The accused attended a residence on Erie Street South, caused damage to the residence, then proceeded to assault the homeowner with a cane. Officers located the accused a short distance
away on Robinson Street. Upon informing the man he was under arrest, the accused actively resisted. Officers eventually gained control of the subject and he was taken into custody. A 48-year-old Leamington man has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, failure to comply with a probation order, and resisting arrest. The accused was held
for a bail hearing. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Union Water System upgrades The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is currently undertaking necessary upgrades to the treatment system at the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. Part of the water treatment system had to be shut down in September 2021 for the upgrade to proceed. This work was scheduled for completion by the end of May 2022. However, due to current worldwide supply chain issues, this work has been prolonged by at least 8-10 weeks. As such, the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant
will be operating at reduced capacity until the completion of this work in mid-to-late August 2022. Each year, the warmer spring and summer weather is associated with a higher demand on the water system as families fill their pools, gardeners water their vegetables, shrubs, lawns, and people wash their cars more frequently. During hot summer months, water consumption within the UWSS service area increases significantly. One way to manage higher water demands in the summer is with the use of outdoor
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watering restrictions. UWSS reminds consumers that outdoor watering restrictions are in place each year starting May 1 and running through September 30. More information on these restrictions is available at www. unionwater.ca/lawn-watering-restrictions/ With the expected summer high water demand, the UWSS requests that residents and businesses minimize their daytime water usage, particularly between the peak hours of noon and 6 p.m., and also to avoid any unnecessary water uses.
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