Southpoint Sun - September 21, 2022 by Southpoint Sun

Alan Batke has been tending to gardens since about the age of 14 when his neighbour allowed him to work her gardens as a teenager.

Their responses appear in this edi tion, totally unedited, as Leamington’s were last week.

Alan Batke works the gardens in front of the Kingsville OPP station on Thursday, September 15. Sun photo

Well known in local hockey circles, he also acts as a supervisor of referees for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.Hiswork with the Essex Region Conservation Au thority has been a long-time commitment as well, as he and Karen spent many hours helping with the garlic mustard issue.

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Mr. Batke has been a member of the Ontario Horti cultural Association since 1960.

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“It was a nice surprise,” he said. “But there are so many people who deserve this.”

Karen Batke, who passed away in August of 2018, was actually given the same honour twice — once in 2004 and another posthumously in 2018.

When asked about the honour bestowed upon him this past week, he says he’s quite humbled by it.

Kingville resident is Citizen of the Year

The 58th annual Fall Fair Horse Festival was held Sunday, September 18 in Cottam. The day-long festival, held in Ridgeview Park, included a horse show, pony rides, bouncy castles, a parade, vendors, live entertainment and more. The day started with a pancake breakfast by the Rotary Club of Cottam. Above, Georgie Winkels holds onto a baby goat at the Sunny Britches Acres farm friends area at the Cottam Fall Fair.

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“She worked hard and deserved those awards,” says Alan. “She also got an award from ERCA in 2018.”

All of his hard work has recently been rewarded with the Kingsville Citizen of the Year Award.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

“This property was actually one of our first projects,” he said. “We’ve been taking care of it for a long time.”

“It was time to hang them up,” he says. “I’d been doing it for 52 years.”

Kingsville candidates profiled this week

Alan is now 82 and just refereed his last hockey game this past winter.

This week’s edition of the Southpoint Sun includes the Kingsville Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates on pages 12-15.

All candidates were contacted and

asked to provide a 300-words-or-less profile.

The Batkes spent their lives serving their community, especially through the Horticultural Society, so it was fitting that Alan met up with the Sun reporter in front of the OPP station on Division Street South, where he was working the gardens there.

“Then I got married and my wife Karen became a member in 1962,” he said.

As for Alan, he’ll keep working those gardens for as long as he can, award or no award.

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“This is also part of reconciliation with our brothers and sisters in the north,” he added.

thankful for the volun teers.“They make things go smoothly,” he says. “These people are won derful for giving their time and effort.”

Friday’s volunteers in cluded Paul Augustine, Tony Thoman, Lou Cos ta, Ron Durocher, Anne Mitchell, Eric McCort, Perry Basden, Dan Sim one, Ron McDermott, Keith LeClair, Cheryl Le Clair, Dan McGuire, Mike Rock, Sue Rock, Janice

Gorrell, Doug Doey and Parker Renwick.

The Leamington Re gional Food Hub part ners with several or ganizations, including Daily Bread, Mississauga Food Bank, Food for Life, Harvest Hands, Water loo Food Banks, Prince Albert Grand Council, Thunder Bay RFDA and Unemployed Help Centre

Vern also says the Hub operates smoothly and is

The Leamington Food Hub volunteers get ready to ship a load of fresh produce and other food items to James Smith Cree Nation on Friday, September 16. SUN photo

By Mark Ribble

James Smith Cree Nation. “We want to help in every possible way,” said the Food Hub’s Director, Vern Toews. “Our volun teers have worked hard this week to make this happen.”Vern Toews should know about hard work and about volunteers.

hampers brimming with peppers, cukes, potatoes, tomatoes and other items. The truck was also load ed with four large bins of apples, two bins each of onions, sweet corn and boxed cereal, and one bin of lettuce. An additional skid of canned tomatoes topped things off.

“Alan has been and continues to be an incredible ex ample of volunteerism and community spirit, donat ing endless time, boundless energy and incredible gifts to make Kingsville a more beautiful place,” she says.

The Leamington Re gional Food Hub, which usually sends fresh pro duce and other food items to the area, loaded up a semi on Friday, Sep tember 16 to send a truck specifically loaded for the

The idea behind the Food Hub is simple: us ing produce that would normally be discarded but still very fresh and vi able, they would fill ham

The shipment to James Smith Cree Nation con tained 16 skids of produce

Councillor Laura Lucier, who helped facilitate the award for Alan, says he has gone above and beyond the role of a volunteer.

Windsor-Essex.Ifyou’dlike to volun teer, stop in at 451 Talbot St. West.

“I accept this (award) and I’d like to share it with the rest of the volunteers in the Horticultural Society and town,” he says. “A lot of people give selflessly to the community.”“ButIdoappreciate the honour,” he added.

Food Hub sends load to Saskatchewan region still hurting from stabbing spree

Much of the food shipped from the Leam ington location makes its way to First Nations com munities across the coun try. They ship to many food banks across Ontario asVernwell.

Toews has put in place a system — with the help of his production manager Len Janzen, vol unteer co-ordinator Doug Doey and shipping man ager Lawrence Grubb — that allows the food to get sorted and packaged by the vast array of commu nity volunteers who give of themselves on a daily and weekly basis, then the trucks get loaded and shipped out.

About 150 volunteers have become involved in the process over the past year and there are rou tinely 18 to 20 on site each day at the Talbot Street West“We’velocation.shipped over four million pounds of food out this year so far and should break five million by the end of the year,” said Vern.

pers and bins and ship them across Canada to help those less fortunate.

The Food Hub idea was spearheaded by Vern and his nephews, and was some six years in the making before the Food Hub opened with some fanfare in August 2021.

The James Smith Cree Nation has been in the news since September 2, when a pair of broth ers went on a stabbing rampage, resulting in the deaths of 10 other people on or near that First Na tionsCommunityReserve. members

are still reeling from the senseless killing spree that rocked most of Sas katchewan as a four-day manhunt followed.

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The $9.5 million hous ing development is slated to begin construction lat er this year with a com pletion date of late 2023.

In 2011, Caldwell First Nation received a $105 million land claim set tlement from the federal government and began purchasing land in the Bevel Line/Seacliff Drive area.

Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth welcomed all in “Theattendance.bundles are set out to celebrate, to hon our the people, the land and the water,” she ex plained.

“This is the first time we are actually going to move with a capital project on our traditional land,” she added.

Members of Caldwell First Nation surround the shov el-turners on the Caldwell property that will house a gas station on Wednesday, September 14. Manning the shovels are, from left, Windsor Councillor Kieran McK enzie, Claybar Contracting’s Brian de Nobriga, Mohu mmed Peer (legislative director for MP Brian Masse),

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After a smudging cere mony and the offering of tobacco and cedar to the fire, a groundbreaking event was Caldwellheld.First Nation has plans to develop much of the property they currently own, which is comprised of land on Sea cliff East (Road 1) and the Bevel Line.

Construction begins on Caldwell-based gas station

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Last week, officials and members from Caldwell First Nation met with municipal officials and construction principals to break ground and hold a ceremony for the future build.The gas station that they are building is ex pected to be finished by February 2023, with a rapid housing develop ment not far behind.

Original Traders Energy’ Randy Stotz, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Caldwell First Nation Chief Mary Duckworth.

SUN photo

A ceremony was held with bundles set out around a fire and med icine was offered to the fire.

Chief Duckworth was thrilled to announce the commencement of con struction on their new gas station.

In March 2021, a 230year fight for their own land came to an end when they were granted reserve status.

The Kingsville Friendly Club contin ues to meet for games of cards on Tues day and Friday.

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ENJOYING THE FALL FAIR

A Commemoration Service for Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, will be held on Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North in Leaming ton.There will be a Condolence Book

St. John holding service for Queen

Kingsville Friendly Club news

On Friday, September 16 the winning scores were: Bridge: Carolyn Brown 3930, Roy Trowell 3130, Alta VanVliet 2740. Euchre: John Gerhardt 99, Dawn Tizzard 93, Carrie Schultz 84. Most lone hands: Marie Geeves 3. Pepper: Mandy Hric 310, Darlene Trombley 293, Lynne Lafontaine 281. Most Peppers: Darlene Trombley 8.

Emma Richmond, 4, and brother Owen, 6, take a look at the display of a Forest School from Natural Pathways at the Fall Fair in Cottam on Sunday. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Most peppers: Carolyn Brown 8.

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The winning scores for Tuesday, Sep tember 13 were: Bridge: Roy Trowell 4530, Alta VanVliet 3660, Bert Patrick 3200. Euchre: Erma Hickmott 90, Anne Burrell 86, David Snider and Brenda An ger tied with 75 each. Most lone hands: Erma Hickmott 3. Pepper: Bob Bell 277, Cliff Trombley 252, Kathy Hedge 244.

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Following the service, light refresh ments will be served.

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Much later, Solid Gold at tempted to capture a share of the viewing public’s attention, but that was all music.

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In 1948, Hudson in troduced the sensation al new postwar ‘Step

rior has been redone but needs a new headliner. When the mechanical work is finished, Larry will enjoy driving it. He was born in 1954 and he and his car are almost the same age. Happy Hud son motoring!

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The car did need some work. Larry has rebuilt the rear frame rails and is currently rebuilding all the brakes. The inte

So am I, Carol. So am I.

1953 Meteor station wagon in tomato season

1952 Hudson Hornet soon back on the road.

It seems that the American viewing public lost interest in them sometime between the Mandrell Sisters Show and the Statler Brothers Show, which took its last bow in 1998.

fashioned variety show.

“I’m so glad we had this time together.”

Of course, the Carol Burnett Show comes to mind for pret ty much everyone of a certain

OLDTHE DETECTIVECAR

The Sonny and Cher Come dy Hour ran for four seasons from 1971 to 1974 when the couple divorced and then the show returned in 1976 for two more

Longing for a good old

If we go back to the Ed Sulli van Show and the Red Skelton Show, those were gems. They had the right amount of com edy and the right amount of music to make it work.

Red Skelt on in particu lar was one of my favourites when I was a kid. He made me laugh just with those fac es he made.

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“I’m a pickin’ and I’m a grinnin’.“Mrs. A-Whiggins, could you come in here please?”

Down’ Hudson with sleek styling, unibody construction, and the

launched the careers of even tual superstars — will always be missed by those of us who are old TV nuts.

RAMBLINGSRIB’S

Thisseasons.gotus to talking about all of the variety shows that appeared on TV in those days and while some of them were quite obscure, others were very successful.

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Hee-Haw was one of those shows that never seemed to go away. The residents of Korn field Kounty came into our living rooms in 1969 and we saw the last of them in 1997.

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“Sock it to me.”

The list could go on and on. It doesn’t change the fact that those great variety shows of yesterday — many that

Bill Sherk

lowest centre of gravi ty in the industry. Three years later, the Hudson

Now, they are just a fleeting memory in a nostalgic editor’s head.Shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol have replaced them in the viewers’ eyes, but I long for a good old

Hornet arrived with a big 308 cubic inch Six as stan dardRaceequipment.cardriver Mar shall Teague claimed he could get 112 mph from a Hudson Hornet cer tified as stock. In 1952, Teague won 12 out of 13 stock car events with his Hudson Hornet. I can remember putting gas in these hot-looking cars at an ESSO station in Toron to in 1962.

In May 2022, Larry Ferg of Leamington bought a two-tone blue 1952 Hudson Hornet from an auction on Ebay. The previous owner lived in Indiana and the car came

There was a time when cer tain TV stars were able to get their own variety show, like The Brady Bunch, Flip Wilson, Jim Nabors, Andy Williams, Dean Martin — they were mostly short-lived but they each had a show of their own.

vintage.Istillbelieve that show was one of the funniest TV shows ever.The comedic chemistry be tween Carol, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway and Harvey Kor man was absolute television gold.So, whatever became of those old variety shows?

the original radio and heater. Larry wanted one of these cars for 15 years and now has one. The odometer shows 47,000 and is probably original.

Always looking for sto ries. Email billtsherk@sym patico.ca.

Some of them were awful, but others surprised us with their ability to entertain.

Last week in the office, the radio played an old song by Sonny and Cher called Baby Don’t Go, which prompted a conversation about Sonny and Cher, which then led to a con versation about their TV vari ety show, the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.

Of course, the Smothers Brothers also put on a pretty good show back in those days, as well as Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.Andwe can’t forget the Lawrence Welk Show either.

I’ll leave you with a few quotes from some of those shows.“Aone-a and a two-a”.

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Atin directed a young cast of 14 performers who sang her libretto and flut tered their way through a narrative which blends scientific facts about the monarch lifecycle with a magical butterfly myth of how a little girl turns into a butterfly to visit the soul of her grand mother in Mexico during the celebration of Dia de Muertos.Castmembers included soprano Ameila Daigle as the Monarch Queen, as well as a dozen child performers from Wind sor-Essex — including Leamington’s own Ciar ra Betlehem and Brooke Dominguez — all sport ing colourful butterfly wings while dancing graceful choreography created by local perform er and choreographer, HopeElementsForman.of the op era were composed in Spanish in keeping with the theme and Atin ap proached the Leaming ton Mexican Consulate to authenticate her story, which the consulate fully embraced.Atinhopes to bring the opera to local schools for students to enjoy with the ultimate goal to perform the piece in Mexico some day, taking their story on a journey to flutter just

Windsor, on Friday, Sep tember 23 and Saturday, September 24 at 7pm and on Sunday, September 25 at 1pm with a special

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guest appearance by the Mexican Farmworkers Band before the show. Call 519-562-3394 for tick et information.

Performers put on a brilliant show on Pelee Island as the Pelee Quar ry hosted the premiere of the children’s opera ‘Flut ter’ on Sunday, September 18. In the top photo, from left, are Charlotte Bondy, Peyton DelPapa, Marissa Dodich, Marcos Olivito, Amelia Daigle, Anneliese Olivito, Josephine Corm ier, Brooke Dominguez, Eliot Grona, Adrian Olivito. In the photo to the left, Leamington’s Ciarra Betle hem performs as ‘Kat’ with Lucy Winney in the background.

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proven track record to deal with it. JOHN KNOWLEDGETOFFLEMIRE•EXPERIENCE•VISION KINGSVILLEDeputy Mayor Gord Queen Re-Elect ELECT MetcalfeDave www.DaveMetcalfe.ca519-322-9805 WILLY FITTLER FOR TOWN COUNCIL I Will Address • The serious lack of mental health services in our area • Traffic concerns and attainable housing • The need to support local arts & culture • Expansion of tourist trade for our towns with new marketing ideas • Preserving small town identity • Support of existing and new business in order to keep our towns vibrant • Maintenance and promotion of a healthy environment • Improvements to our waterfronts • The need to keep council meetings open to the public I Will • Fight for the preservation of Common Sense! • Provide leadership skills honed over 57 years of business and political experiences • Work hard and honestly to protect the interests of Kingsville residents at all times! By

Involved in many aspects of the Leamington Community • Director of Community Services in

Until then, ‘Flutter’ can be viewed locally at the Kordazone Theatre locat ed at 2520 Seminole St.,

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Pelee Quarry hosts children’s butterfly opera

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The Stone & Sky Music Series wrapped up their 11th season at the Pelee Quarry, Canada’s only limestone amphitheatre, on through music and lyrics result ing from a collaboration between mother and son team, Tracey Atin and James Atin-Godden, both formerly of Atin-Godden,Kingsville.compos er of the musical, con ducted a small orchestra which included three members from the Wind sor Symphony, namely Trevor Pittman on clar inet, Brian Zanier on trumpet, and Karen Mc Lellan on cello.

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lee pin earlier this sum mer.Lisa was with him when he passed at their childhood family home on the morning of Sep tember 14.

Happy 95th Birthday Hyatt

“Last Wednesday, Steve told the doctor that the only thing he was worry ing about was if he could go goose hunting on opening day,” said Lisa in announcing Steve’s passing. “And he did just that! As weak as he was, he blew his call and shot a couple geese. I think this morning he must have wanted to get to the blind before the geese started flying and he died at 6:07 am.”

His fishing charters aboard Tequila Sunrise gave about 500 people a great fishing experi ence this past summer — something that all of those people will cherish for the rest of their lives.

STEVE DERBYSHIRE

Community honours the late Steve Derbyshire with fitting send-off

Lisa gave a moving eulogy at Steve’s funer al on Sunday, September 18, followed by speeches from Corey Harrison and one of Derb’s honourary nephews, Kyle Dick. After the service, those in attendance blew doz ens of goose calls as Steve’s coffin pulled away from Reid Funer al Home in a salute to a great hunting and fishing educator whose presence will never be duplicated. Kevin Reid then offered to drive Steve past Hill man Marsh one last time, a fitting tribute to a great guy gone too soon.

last goose hunt only four days before he passed, sharing his passion for the sport with his neph ew Satchel Brouwer and other young hunters.

Steve Derbyshire, centre, on opening day of goose season 2022, flanked by, from left, Damon Palichuk, Kyle Dick, Satchel Brouwer, Brett Thomas, Bryce Gabriele and Matt Dick.

Steve was well-known in hunting circles as far south as Florida and as far west as Alberta. Many of the condolences on his social media came from miles away.

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diagnosis a few years ago, Derb was hit once again with the dreaded disease in April of this year. A stage 4 diagnosis of lung cancer put life in perspective for the affable 55-year-old, who spent his last months doing as much fishing and hunting as his deteriorating body would allow.

Silvino & Maria Pereira

Lois

~ September 21, 1927~ With Love from your Family.

Happy Anniversary

The passing of Steve Derbyshire on September 14 was a day that many hunting, fishing and out door enthusiasts had been dreading for a few months.‘Derb’ was loved by many and the hundreds that gathered for his fu neral were a testament to thatDerblove.was the Harbour Master at Wheatley for the past several years and only gave that job up on August 31 as his health deteriorated. He was a welcoming face to many who launched boats in Wheatley and a relied-up on source of information for those who were ven turing out for walleye or rainbow.Afterbeating a cancer

In fact, he got out for his

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Derb was a legend in the hunting community for sharing his hunting knowledge and ‘favour ite spots’ with young and old hunters alike.

But it was what he did locally that will now leave a void in hunting, fishing and boating com munities.Derbwas recognized a week before his passing by the federal govern ment with an Outstand ing Citizen Award. Cha tham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp joined members of the Wheat ley Harbour Authority in a visit to Steve’s house where they bestowed that honour on him. “Even though he was wearing out quickly, he still held court like a boss,” said his sister Lisa.

MaryAnn and Michael Clement celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2022. They feel honoured and grateful to be able to celebrate this momentous year alongside their parents, as Maria and Silvino Pereira celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on September 29, 2022. Their families are so grateful to have been able to witness their love evolve over the past several years. May they share their love together for the rest of time and beyond as the seeds they have planted in the ones they love continue to grow.

MaryAnn & Michael Clement

His talents with the goose and duck calls were legendary among hunters far and wide. The Tim Grounds Championship Calls company recently produced a commemo rative Steve Derbyshire “The People’s Champ” limited edition goose call.

He had also been awarded a Queen’s Jubi

Settlers of Catan Competition - October 7 at 6:00 PM

“The plugging looks like it was done effective ly and we haven’t had any gas detected at the surface with our monitor ing following the plug ging,” said McFarland.

Air monitoring will continue for at least the next six months with the hopes permanent mon itoring being secured. It is also recommended that the municipality secure equipment for source wa ter and gas detection ca pabilities. Investigation is also being made to install a pressure relief well with a flare and/or scrubber as a contingency security measure.

ingShropshireowners. said current evacuees may not return home in the foreseeable future, but the evacuation zone should be reduced again in the coming weeks, noting, “This is far from over and we’re not going toaddedcan’t?pensbuildinsurance?HowrebuildfutureraisedNobodyhomelostasMymymightsaidisedheartbreakingquestionswereAudienceanywhere.”membersallowedtoaskedwithseveralcomments.“Istandhereasadefeatperson,mywholelifeturnedupsidedown,”oneresident.“Worknotevenstartonhomeuntilnextyear.kidsrefertoourhomethebigboomhouse.”Anotheradded,“We’veeverythingandoursitsthererotting.cares.”Manyofthequestionsconcernsabouttheofthedowntownandtimelines.willanyoneobtainCanweevenagain?WhathaptomypropertyifweCanmoresignsbecomingintotowndivertheavytruck

All three wells have been capped and no signs of gas have been detect ed.Plugging of the APEC1 well (site of the explo sion) will be completed as soon as possible.

to funding and assistance programs for those im pacted.The Chatham-Kent Facebook page has a complete video link to the meeting, including a number of questions and answers that were sub mitted prior to the event.

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Former Chief Admin istrative Officer Don Shropshire emphasized that nobody can guaran

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it has been confirmed that Methane Hydrogen Sulfide gas (H2S) caused the massive explosion. Gas came up through basement drains at 15 Erie Street North and was ignited by an appliance in theSeanbasement.McFarland, with Golder Associates, pre sented detailed findings of the three wells iden tified in the immediate area. They feel their find ings are complete and are awaiting final confirma tion of test samples taken recently.Dr.Shawn Mundle and technical experts of Golder hope to have all test results complete by mid fall. All three wells in question have been successfully capped, and the final well is almost plugged.McFarland said their findings determined a capped well caisson lo cated under a cement slab of the Wheatley Hotel parking lot showed high levels of gas.

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A panel of municipal and professional experts headed a meeting in front of about 100 local resi dents offering an update of the August 26, 2021 ex plosion.With the investigation completed by the Ontar io Fire Marshal, MacDonald-DuncanNancysaid

Howard Gabert, Wheatley resident and member of the recently formed Wheatley Task Force, questions the panel on the possibilities of securing long-term testing equipment as well as barriers to rebuilding on the current damaged sites with reference to setback regulations of gas wells. Ongoing information is being collected before officials can offer a definitive answer.

plugged, a number of plans can be set in motion subject to complete safety protocols i.e. cleanup of the testing site and remov al of capping and testing equipment, cleanup of the library and preparing for it to be open to the public, and finally allowing prop erty owners access to their buildings that remain in side the current evacua tion zone. Inspections will be coordinated with the building department, in surance companies, struc tural engineers and build

Wheatley residents meet with panel of experts for update on mitigation process

few of the concerns. Offi cials unfortunately could not give definitive an swers to some of the ques tions as long-term testing may be needed to ensure public safety.

Officials stressed that administrative work will be ongoing with regards

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A two-inch water pipe inside the caisson had water bubbling in it. An excavation of The Pogue basement drain found a clay tile cut into the well caisson. From there it was determined that gas had permeated up from the bedrock aquifer through the caisson and followed a path through the clay tile and into the base ment.The APEC-2 gas well also had a reading of gas but it was not felt that this led in the direction of The Pogue basement.

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Unknown visitors at the 1992 Apple Festival, held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, standing in front of a large musical train. If you can identify any of these folks, please contact the KingsvilleArchives at kingsvillearchives@gmail.com or 226-348-6377 (leave message).

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In 1925, after becoming a part of the United Church of Canada, the church engaged in its first renovations. The original church building was lifted and turned halfway around and a basement was added. A new front entrance was created, plus an 18 by 30 foot addition was formed at the back. With these ex tensions, the church now had a kitchen and Sunday school area.

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Dwindling membership by 1993 re sulted in a merger with the Cottam United Church. The church in Albuna was sold to the Leamington and Mer sea Historical Society in 1994 and tak en over by the group in the fall of that year.The local historical society has used it as a museum and storage place for its artifacts since then, but the society still seeks a viable location within the town of Leamington where access to its vi brant array of past history and culture can be viewed by citizens and visitors alike. Until that time comes, the for mer church still serves as its temporary home until 2024.

The Albuna United Church came into existence long before a settlement arose in the vicinity and was given the name Albuna. Since its founding, it has served the northern section of Mersea Township for over 125 years.

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

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From 1857 to 1864, preachers came from a mission at Sandwich and later what was known as the Blytheswood circuit.Inthe 1880s, ministers from the Leamington and Cottam (North Ridge) circuits made regular visits.

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Circa 1890, the community became

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection

The church continued to thrive and by 1940 stained glass windows were installed, thanks to the generous dona tions of its membership.

The group decided they would be a Methodist Episcopal Church with an understanding that it could be used by other denominations when they were not using the building.

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known as Albuna and a short time later forged a strong connection with the vil lage of Ruthven.

The former Albuna United Church, as seen in this mid-1990s photos, has been in existence since 1870 and has been used as a “temporary” museum and storage space by the Leamington and Mersea Historical Society during the last 25 years. The Society has been seeking a permanent home within the town Leamington since the late 1980s but has had no success in acquiring one.

If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! April 1973: Cedar Beach Drug owningcottagersavisitorsforcentsStoreBeachfromwereboatmenu.aasforandtoiletries,offeredRedownedStore,byMorris,drugs,chinasouvenirssaleaswellprovidingluncheonSpeedridesavailabletheCedarDrugfor50aridesummerrentingcabinorfornotaboat. MemoriesKingsville,of...LeamingtonandWhea ey Clippings

September 1992 - The Home and School group at Wheatley Area Public dedicated the new playground equipment at the school’s family barbeque last Wednesday. Home and School co-chairpersons, Mr. and Mrs. M. McLatchy, school principal Kathleen Courey and Leslie Meuser viewed the equipment before the dedication while students enjoyed testing the setup from one end to the other.

Dusting memories cycling Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall wasted time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

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A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland

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Within a two-mile radius were a number of families of mixed religious backgrounds who formed a non-de nominational group. They decided to call their place of worship the Odel Church.Subsequently, George Hillier donat ed land on the southern part of Lot 1, Concession 9 and the north lot let out to John Lane and a Mr. Ransom of Leamington for the sum of $450. The deed was dated February 24, 1869 and a church was erected on the property.

In 1850, a small cemetery was situ ated on the north half of Lot 1, Con cession 8, Mersea Township. By 1860, Henry Smith and his son Alexander needed a place to worship since the Baptist Church on the 8th Concession of Gosfield North had closed.

Sept. 13, 2000 - The skeleton of the future AP/Metro grocery store - now known as Food Basics - takes shape as part of the Wal-Mart plaza development.

Its last renovation occurred in 1959 when a 22 by 30 foot area was added to its northern side. In the new area, a modern kitchen was installed in the basement and a Christian education section on the main floor.

Looking back ... Church’s existence dates back to Mersea’s pioneer days

Kenneth Edmond Ouellette

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Steve “Derb” Derbyshire died at home on Wednesday, September 14 at the age of 55.

Friends and family are welcomed to celebrate Dianne and Robert’s life at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

A true outdoorsman, Steve was self-educated and mastered many things he tried. Besides running a Charter Boat business, Steve was also the Wheatley Harbour Master. Steve continued to work until August 31st.

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In kindness, donations can be made to Erie Shores Hospice.Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631).

Sharon’s wishes were to have a private service which will be held at a later date.

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

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The family plans to take Sharon and Ken for a farewell boat ride on the Doretta L. to celebrate their lives, joining them together again at last.

Derb was loved and respected for his unbelievable knowledge on so many topics. He enjoyed sharing his love of hunting and fishing, and took many kids out on their first fishing trip or first hunt.

Sharon was a natural caregiver, always taking care of her friends and family alike. Her grandchildren will remember her for her late-night sleepovers and all-day pyjama wearing.

In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Loop, sharing 60 years of Sharonmarriage.wasborn in Leamington, Ontario. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Adams, the younger sister of Ray Adams, Deanie Humphrey (the late David Humphrey), and the older sister of Ben Adams (Laurie Adams) and Debbie Welch (Guy Welch).Sharon

Sharon Grace Loop

He will be forever missed by his favourite sister Lisa Derbyshire and her wife Margot Gillespie. Broken-hearted are his nephews Satchel and Sajan Brouwer, and his hunting dogs Trigger and Lizzo. Steve will also be missed by his “nephews” Dibbs and Dicky and BT. Steve had so many good friends in his life that we can’t even begin to list them all, but I hope all of you know how much you meant to him. Predeceased by his parents Judy (1996) and Robert (2005).

Steve always ran the Tequila Sunrise Fishing Charter alone, but this summer he didn’t have the strength, so he had an apprentice working with him. Steve captained the boat and found the fish, and Tyler Dibbley looked after the rods. In June, July and August they took about 500 people fishing for Pickerel and Rainbow on Lake Erie. Steve was most at home on his Fishing Boat, WaterFowl Hunting, Trapping and even at Parliament.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Elaine Treanor

and Ken shared a beautiful family together, raising three children, Todd Loop (Tracy Loop), Christine Hodgson (Todd Hodgson), and Tara Simpson (Dan Simpson). She had many beloved grandchildren, Ashton Beausoleil (Alan Beausoleil) and great-granddaughter Draper Beausoleil, Mackenzie Loop, Tyler Loop (Tyler Lamb), Hayden Hodgson, Kennedy Hodgson, Chase Simpson, and all of her furry grandchildren.

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If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Sharon was and will always be more than a memory.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Kenneth Edmond Ouellette Jr. on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 56.

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Steve’s legend will live on forever. When you see a flock of geese flying, a fish jumping, or a muskrat swimming in the ditch, I hope you think of him.

“The greatest love story is not Romeo and Juliet who died together, but Grandma and Grandpa who grew oldSharontogether.”Grace Loop passed away peacefully, 79, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

A special thank you to Dr .Gow and the staff at the Sun Parlor Home on 2nd Floor West. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all involved in keeping Mom comfortable during her difficult days.Mom loved baking, cooking and humming to her favorite old tunes on the radio. Vacations were always spent camping with the family. Once Dad retired, they headed south every year for 23 years to enjoy the sun and leave the winters behindCremationthem. has taken place. Mom will be happy again to be snuggled up to Dad at their final resting place in Evergreen Memorial Park Leamington.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the MS Society of Canada.

Loving mother of June (Ken) Davie, Rick (Rita) Mellow, Doug (Julie) Mellow, and Al (Alma) Mellow. Proud grandma of Jamie (Terri) Davie, Kristy (Nelson) Barreto, Jeff (Kim) Mellow, Jason (Katie) Mellow, Jeremy (Samantha) Mellow, Randy (Deb) Mellow, Kelly (Milo) Young, Korry (Marlee) Mellow, Lindsey Mellow (Mike Graham), Mark (Melina) Mellow, and Gary Mellow (Jenn Rolls).

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After the funeral service we went outside and gave a fond farewell to Derb, as guests brought their Duck or Goose Calls.Inkindness, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Joyce is also a proud great-grandmother and great-greatgrandmother. Cherished sister of Carol Ridgewell (John Seil), Ron Emerson (Ruth) and the late Wayne (Muriel) Emerson. Predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Donald Mellow, and reunited with her second husband Bud Treanor. Beloved daughter of the late Doris and Sydney Emerson.

Sharon was a true lover of life, spending plenty of time on their boat, the “Fishy Business”, inviting friends and family to stay with them at their cottage on Pelee Island, and spending the winter months in Florida. Sharon had an infectious laugh, incredible sense of humour and a heart of gold. Sharon spent plenty of time with friends playing cards and making memories.

Donations can be made to Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor-Essex County.

Steve “Derb” Derbyshire

June 15, 1967 – September 14, 2022

Joyce

Barbara Reder (nee Schafer), 98 years old, born in Yugoslavia on October 23, 1923. Passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home on Tuesday, September 13,Predeceased2022. by her beloved husband George (2002) who was the love of her life for 56 years. She is survived by her children Richard (Maryanne), Vicky (Jerry) (2014) (Joe) (1972), and Dennis (Danielle). Proud grandmother of five grandchildren, Mike, Brenda, Diane, Donna and Cierra, seven greatgrandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Etta Reder, Barbara Wheeler and Elizabeth Reder. Barbara will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.Sheis predeceased by her parents Jacob and Elizabeth Schafer and stepmother Katherine, siblings Christine (Jack), George (Ethel), Joanna, Jake, John (Betty), two great-great granddaughters, one niece, and one nephew. She is also predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law Jake (Elsie),Peter (Freda) and John.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

February 18, 1935 – September 16, 2022

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One of Sharon’s fondest moments was meeting her first great-granddaughter. This brought a new light to her family after the passing of her husband.

He leaves behind older sister but lifelong mother figure Christine Ouellette Noble (Greg). Other siblings who will mourn his passing – Leah Musson Pisoeiro (JP), Barry Ouellette and Dawn Warkentin (Wayne), as well as nieces and nephew Sara Warkentin, Shiann and Jovon Pisoeiro. Ken was predeceased by his mother Beverley OuelletteCremation(2006).hastaken place.

Ken was a very loving guy, who loved animals and made everyone laugh all the time. He had a passion for music and was well loved by his friends.

Joyce will be sincerely missed by her family and friends. She loved to knit and crochet, play games on her computer, especially bingo, euchre and cribbage, and was an avid member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary at Legion Branch #84.As per Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service has been held.

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Goodbye my love, goodbye my mother, goodbye my grandmother, great-grandmother and my friend.

Barbara Reder

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Elaine Treanor on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the age of 87.

Dianne Fleming

A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, July 7th, 2023.

Visitation continued on Sunday, September 18 at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington, from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Cremation followed.

Steve found out he had Advanced Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer in April of this year. He told the doctors that he wanted to be able to “go fishing” this summer, and he endured the agony of five Radiation Treatments to be able to do just that.

Dianne Fleming passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home. Wife of the late Robert Fleming (November 8, 2021). Loving mother of Malcolm Fleming (Kristen). Proud grandmother of Ellis, Lyle, Malcolm and Greer Fleming. Daughter of the late Ken and Marguerite Holdaway. Dear sister of the late Jane Osborne (late Jack) and the late George Holdaway. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Everyone will miss her smiling face, good sense of humour and her generosity.Dianneretired as a clerk from the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Leamington Half Century Club.

B) Restoring the Kingsville Police department. This can ensure that some revenue remains in the Town and also maintain our town’s charm.

C) Responsibly grow our economy without mass public housing projects.

The last issue includes attainable housing, heritage, arts, culture, trails, parks, activities, lakefront access, pollu tion of many kinds, and health care initiatives. The um brella of land use planning is the #1 job of a municipality.

I am ready to represent our town at Essex County Council as your deputy mayor. Our county level of government is responsible for our ambulance service, libraries, physician recruitment and more. One of my biggest complaints in my time on Kingsville coun cil has been the lack of information coming back to our community on these important files. If you elect me deputy mayor, placing me at the County Council table, I will bring the level of transparency, account ability, open communication and responsiveness you have come to expect from me so you are made aware of important discussions and decisions before it’s too late. To learn more about stances I’ve taken vis it KingsvilleKim.com. Contact me at: kingsvillekim@ gmail.com or 519-817-6328.

With the October 24 Municipal Election looming large on the horizon, the Southpoint Sun reached out to all Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates for a 300-word summary, to include a biography of themselves and the answer to two questions — What qualities do you possess that makes you the person for the job? And what are the biggest issues facing your municipality? The responses are in alphabetical order within each category and are unedited by the Sun. Leamington and Kingsville will both be using mail-in ballots, which should be in your mailbox soon.

Working with my County Council teammates we have im proved safety on our roads, and advocated for active trans portation trails and routes.

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Increased traffic requires ongoing study and options. Water quality is great with our local Union Water Supply. We must however continue to monitor demand and prepare for system updates.

Laura Lucier Dennis Rogers Tamara Stomp

With previous Experience and Knowledge of legal and municipal matters, my learning curve will be short. My whole professional career has been listening deeply to others and being action oriented to implement workable solutions. As Mayor I can do so for Kingsville. I will col laborate with partners to achieve results, including other levels of government. I will bring transparency, equity and tolerance to each issue. Old ways will be respected while new ideas will be welcomed. I seek change for better ways of providing effective service to the com munity.

I think the word Leader often gets missed in politics. We get lost in a lot of the other stuff during an election and unfortunately we lose focus of who’s the best lead ers. Leaders create culture, they communicate a clear message to the public, they make the right decision for what’s best for the community, even if it’s unpopular. They aren’t afraid to make the hard choices because they know they have a solid team behind them who will help them manage through the tough decisions. I’m a proven leader in our community who will help elevate those around me so we all will be successful.

Chair of Committee of Committee of the Whole. Past Chair of Parks, Migration Fest. CIB

Past Cub Scout Leader, and Board Member Gesstwood Camp and Iona College.

Kingsville is an amazing community. We need to focus on post-pandemic recovery to ensure our small busi nesses are healthy and continue to support our thriving arts and cultural sector. We need to keep taxes low while investing in vital infrastructure. We must maintain our amazing natural and built heritage and protect the environment. We need to address the complex issues surrounding the housing crisis. Traffic, active transpor tation, and local safety remain important issues. Lever aging our waterfront provides an incredible opportunity and maintaining our small-town charm in the face of growth and development pressures may be our biggest challenge.

Issues that need immediate addressment are the following:

I worked for Duty Council in the provincial courts. Volunteering efforts with the YMCA and the Optimist community centre.

Experienced, Trustworthy, Approachable, Prepared Experience is critical as we move Kingsville Forward. I have that experience, having chaired many of the Commit tees of Council.

I have been on council for the past four years, but was active in lobbying for important issues long before that. I helped save the obstetric ward in Leaming ton so expectant moms can continue to give birth close to home. I am an active com munity volunteer at the Kings ville Food Bank, Open Streets, Gleaners, Migration Festival, Fantasy of Lights, the Arts Society of Kingsville and more. I take on leadership roles such as organizing volunteers for the Highland Games and chairing the Essex County Health Coalition. I am the program di rector at the Kingsville Community Centre, organizing events for seniors and families including the recent children’s clothing swap, food basket give-aways, heritage talks, senior expo, community garden and much more. My commitment to serving our commu nity dates back to my youth and remains a constant for me and my family. My husband is a volunteer fire fighter and a former hockey coach. We instill in our teenage daughters the importance of helping others and volunteering. Being on council is another way to fulfill my commitment to community.

Kimberly DeYong Gord Queen Samson Zad

Sewage levels may increase with rapidly added housing. We have capacity now but must prepare for growth. Health Care and Housing are two main topics. We can, and do advocate for more and better health care options in our town. We can strive for more affordable housing with provin cial funding support.

Member of OACETT over 25 years. Volunteer, Folk Fest, Music Society

The goal of this election should be effective government that will set a better path for the future of ourselves and our children.

My education includes study ing Business Administration at the University of Windsor. I also attended a CNC machining pro gram at St Clair college.

A) Mitigating Governmental agricultural mandates that threaten our greenhouse & farming industry.

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The top issues I see are balancing rapid growth while maintaining Kingsville’s small town feel. Rapid growth requires infrastructure improvement and expansion in cluding streets where houses and businesses are built, roadways to and from, active transportation alternatives, water and sewer capacity expansion, and quality of life.

Member Union Water, Essex County Library Board, and Ac cessibility Committees

I have successfully owned and operated an HVAC/ Central vacuum business for over ten years.

I was born, raised and married in Kingsville., With a goal of helping others, I attained a law degree and have practiced high conflict litigation for 41 years.

Raised in Kingsville, married to Lee, and father to Harmony and Skyler. Grandfather to Emerald and Tucker.Graduate of Saint Clair College. Retired from Ontario Hydro as a Management supervisor, Customer Service, and Technical Areas.

Deputy Mayor of Kingsville for eight years. School Board trustee before council.

I have also consulted for several small to medium sized companies - Increasing their revenues, reduc ing their costs yet maintaining the same number of employees.

MEET THE KINGSVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Before being elected in 2018, I held administrative and mana gerial roles in healthcare, social services, and education. I hold degrees in Political Science and Library Science. I am Chair of the Migration Festival Commit tee, Director of the Kingsville BIA, ERCA, and John R. Park Homestead. I am past-Chair of the Kingsville Planning Advisory and Open Streets Committees. I am a founding mem ber of the Arts Society of Kingsville, past-President of Rotary, and active Kingsville volunteer. I organized the recent Kingsville Community for Ukraine fundraiser that raised over $25,000. I have been married for 30 years and have 2 adult children.

My name is Samson Zad. My parents gave me this name Bib lical name because they believe one day I will topple the corrup tion of a government body.

Kingsville now requires a business person at the helm as Deputy Mayor, so Town administration does not spend your tax money irresponsibly.

I have trained in the military.

Kingsville resident and busi ness owner, Dennis Rogers is a 41-year-old entrepreneur, busi ness owner and is a dedicated husband and father of three chil dren. Having grown up in Kings ville and then moving back to the area about ten years ago, he is active in the community through his business, Green Heart, that he leads with his wife Haley. Mr. Rogers has assumed several local board positions that focus on community, such as parent council in his chil dren’s schools, current President of the Kingsville Music Society and is current president of True Kingsville.

Even with two children, now grown, I had the energy and time to serve on many local nonprof it Boards, as well as be elected to serve 11 years on Kingsville Council, the last four as Deputy Mayor, also sitting on Essex County Council. My lead ership skills, knowledge and integrity are primed to deal with the rapid growth issues that our small town is expe riencing. I want to Keep Kingsville Beautiful.

As a current elected official, I am aware of the proce dures that govern Council. I have represented Council on various Boards and chaired several Committees. I have first-hand knowledge of the current affairs of Council, am fully aware of issues that are in progress, those that may have been delayed, and those that are upcoming. I recently met with our federal and provin cial representatives, as well as the Warden and mem bers of County Council, and will be a strong voice for Kingsville. I am prepared to give 100% of my time and energy to the position of Mayor.

I have that experience having addressed many Provincial Ministers on topics of interest. At the School Board level both Nelson and I fought to keep KDHS.

Planning has to be a priority item from day 1. What is our 1,5,10 and 20-year plan for development, growth, traffic, green space, agriculture, etc. These items need a strategic long-term plan with time sensitive action ables to ensure they get done. Supporting our small businesses and ensuring our downtown thrives is just as important. Our downtown core preserves our smalltown identity and we need to make sure it’s fully sup ported. Continuing the momentum for increased health care access. This is integral to ensure a thriving small town keeps its citizens healthy and happy. And finally making sure Ruthven and Cottam are a part of our longterm plan.

Having served on the Windsor Essex County Health Unit I gained knowledge, support and links for not only our new hospital, but also for greater health care offerings in Kingsville Planning, Traffic, water, and sewage are all current topics underway. With Planning we still need public input.

1) As a successful town council candidate, I have exten sive business and community leadership to share with the residents of Kingsville. My 20 years of retail management experience is complimented with 22 years of financial in dustry expertise as a licensed financial advisor, Certified Financial Planner and financial management leader.

Through my many experiences, I have gained a deep understanding of sacrifice and the hard work necessary to achieve tangible results. I can work and communicate with all kinds of people in a profession al and social setting in order to get things done. At the same time, I understand that there is a time and place to stand strong in my beliefs. My pursuits have molded me into an objective, disciplined thinker and seeker of challenges and solutions. I believe the best way to find solutions is by asking the right questions, which is something that comes natural to me.

I am currently serving in my second term as Councillor, and 8 years on Council has afforded me the experience in many areas of governance. Tourism and Economic Development, BIA, Union Water, Parks and Recreation, Striking Committee, Personnel Committee, Animal Con trol, Court of Appeals, Mettawa’s Fundraising Committee and one close to my heart, the Fantasy of Lights Commit tee. I have chaired and co-chaired some of these com mittees as well. I have also been an alternate for Essex County Council for the past 4 years, advocating for our municipality at the regional level. It has been an honour to listen, work for and advocate alongside the constituents of Kingsville. I intentionally make myself available to not only listen to their concerns, but work with administra tion, boards, committees, or agencies to hopefully, bring resolution.Kingsville is a tight knit community. It is what makes us so unique and inviting. My platform has always been the community’s platform. What is important to our constit uents is important to me. Council has been hard at work on the issues of Infrastructure, our waterfront, traffic, greenhouses, attainable housing and development are works in progress.

2) While there are numerous issues that our Kingsville town council will need to address and resolve in the up coming term, there are five that I believe are most signif icant.a)Financial and Fiscal responsibility to all Kingsville tax payersb)Economic development of our Business and Agricul tural/ Greenhouse industries in a sensible manner c) Home development including affordable housing solutionsd)Waterfront, parks and recreational facility develop ment that is financially viable e) Road and traffic solutions to meet the community’s growing needs.

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Over the past 57 years I have been fortunate enough to gain a vast amount of busi ness and political experience. Throughout my career I have worked with and managed numerous employees, re solved both immediate and long term issues, participated in meetings with government officials, and maintained a common sense ap proach

My history on Council speaks of a capacity to make hard decisions. Working for the greater good is not easy, it never has been, but I continue to work for you. I weigh decisions carefully and base my decision on the benefit for the majority. Your voice matters to me!

Past President of the Essex South PC Associ ation, Past Vice-President of the Essex County Ratepayers Association, Past President & Own er (Family Business) Sunburst Canning Limited, Past President & Owner (Family Business) VineRipe Farms Limited, Past Office Manager of Primo Foods Ltd., Past Consultant for Price-Waterhouse Ltd., Past President & Owner (Family Business) Castilian Holdings (Kingsville) Ltd. - 46 Unit Apart ments, Past Treasurer of First Lutheran Church (Kingsville), Past Treasurer of Temple Baptist Church - Windsor, Past Owner of Sunburst Elec tric, Past General Manager & President of Beach Grove Foods Limited, Presently Semi-Retired & Part Time Consultant

I have been a self-employed bar ber at Gaffan’s Apex Barber Shop for 35 years, a 4-generation busi ness that has served Kingsville for 68 years.

I am proud to be the fourth gen eration of the Glass family to live inMyKingsville.lovefor our communi ty is what motivates me to run for Kingsville Council and I am poised to represent the residents and business owners of this amazing community with a com mon sense approach.

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I’m excited for and look forward to our future here in Kingsville. I know that we can keep Kingsville beautiful if we move forward with a solid plan in place.

I’m a third generation farmer located in Ruthven. My most relevant life experiences in clude growing up on a farm, graduating from University of Guelph, and Harris Institute for the Arts, operating a fami ly small business for 20 years, martial artist achieving a black belt in two different disciplines, director on the Ontario Green house Vegetable Growers Board, member of stake holder committees representing agriculture issues, and fatherhood. I also have many interests, including music, physical challenges, the study of philosophy and personal growth. These experiences have mold ed my character to qualify me to take on the chal lenge of municipal politics.

It is a sense of responsibility, commitment, and en thusiasm that I look forward to using my managerial expertise and political understanding to help all in dividuals living within our combined communities. Some of the issues in our municipality which are at the top of the list are traffic concerns and future planning. along with budget control

Followingthroughout.isalist of my accomplishments:

I have volunteered at many functions at our local Legion for over 35 years as well as the Tornado Relief Event at Colasanti’s back in 2010. I also canvassed for Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Achieving a vision of a vibrant future that is directly connected to the Kingsville community is something that invigorates me. Through a strong commitment to communication and respect, I see opportunities a-plenty for our beautiful hometown. I envision a uni fied relationship between our town and our industries, which has the potential for a variety of mutual bene fits; as well as a commitment to efficiency, account ability, direction and teamwork on council in order to build trust and shape Kingsville into the town that you and your family deserve.

I intend to work with and encourage our local public boards and committees to provide improved access to care for those suffering from Mental Illness. Although this has been a major issue for years, it has been am plified during the past few years of living through the pandemic. Kingsville needs to provide additional re sources for those individuals and families in our com munity struggling with mental health.

• I will try to maintain that small town feel which means so much to many of us.

I, Scott Collier, am honoured to be a candidate for Kingsville council. I am a loving husband to Jodi Brush and proud father of five, stepfather of three and grandfather of two. I recently have moved with Jodi to McCallum St. in Kingsville from Rockport Lane. I am currently transitioning to the role of Store Manager at Mer cato Fresh, a boutique fresh su permarket. I am also a financial advisor and former district Financial Centre Manager. In addition, I am the founding Publisher of Kingsville Neigh bours magazine. I am a University of Windsor, Bachelor of Commerce graduate.

Kingsville is a great town and I am proud to call it home. I have raised my children here and now they are raising their children here too. I work at a local business and have been employed there for 28 years.

Tony Gaffan Michael Glass Debby Jarvis-Chausse

• Some areas of personal interest include our lake front areas and marina. The overgrown trees and bush es need to be cleared so people can see our beautiful lakefront again. Also looking into available grants for upgrades to our Cedar Island Marina. I feel we need to come up with new solutions for high traffic areas and ways to redirect traffic. Our infrastructure can’t handle what is already here and the sewage treatment plant is at capacity.

If elected, I will work to keep Kingsville beautiful with a vision for responsible growth. I will promote a plan for future residential, business, and agricultural developments while protecting our heritage buildings and our waterfront, and ensuring we have sufficient parks and green spaces. A formal plan for traffic is in the works and as your councilor I will work diligently to address traffic flow issues, truck traf fic and access to bike and multi-use paths, now and in the future.

In addition to launching and publishing Kingsville Neigh bours community and family focused magazine for 2.5 years, I have dedicated 25 years and over 4000 hours of community and charitable service leadership in nu merous organizations. I also have significant commerce, business, economic, political and financial education.

I am a people person with a positive attitude. I am honest and open and will speak for what the people want.

• I already have a good connection and rapport with many residents that deserve a voice and I think that sets me apart in a positive way. I hope to meet many more of you during my campaign. I am fair and unbi ased and want to hear the residents’ thoughts on all issues. I look forward to representing Kingsville fair ly if elected and I am committed to the well being of Kingsville.

My name is Tony Gaffan. I was born and raised in Kingsville. My wife Laura and I have four children and 3 grandchildren who I would like to see have the opportunity to stay in this beautiful municipality.

I will make certain that our tax dollars are not wasted, but effectively spent where needed. We need our Elect ed Representatives to be not only fiscally responsible, but also fiscally transparent. It will be my priority to make it easier and more affordable to live here. I will look for opportunities to make Kingsville affordable, keep taxes lower than neighboring communities and allow businesses to thrive.

Scott Collier Del Ciancio Willy Fittler

I believe that as the youngest candidate in this election, I offer a fresh, new perspective to the res idents of Kingsville and I believe that a diversity of perspectives on council allows for the greatest num ber of residents to feel that they’re being adequately heard by their representatives.

The Southpoint Sun has made every at tempt to provide a space for candidates to share their message, with strict rules as to word limits, in order to treat everyone equally.

During my tenure in banking I earned credentials that include FP RetiredTM status, Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers, Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (relinquished) and others. Through my years in banking I have gained insight into the micro and macro influences impacting the local economy and am familiar with the current issues affecting families and businesses in Essex County. While I am new to politics, with my business and community experience, problem solving and team building skills I believe I can provide a fresh perspective and positive contribution to council.

We have been through some difficult times in our Re gion and while some areas are beyond the scope of Municipal Government, I plan to represent all of the constituents of Kingsville equally and be a voice for all sectors of the community as their advocate at the Municipal level. While the issues in our Municipality are many, top of my list is fiscal responsibility and trans parency when dealing with municipal finances togeth er with balancing growth with the overall well being of the Municipality from Kingsville to Cottam to Ruthven and all points in between.

Gideon was born and raised in the town of Kingsville, and is currently 18 years of age. He hopes to represent the in terests of all residents while making the hard decisions that come with being a councillor.

In the coming weeks, you will be asked to vote for your favourite candidate(s).

experience of having served for 4 years on committees and the last 8 years on Council has given me valuable knowledge and insight that I am proud to bring to the table. I can hit the ground running. As a parent, small business owner and child of elderly parents, I understand the struggles our community has endured and continues to face today. I remain focused on improving the quality of life we know and have come to enjoy here in Kingsville.

My name is Thomas Neufeld. My wife Angie and I have been married for 18 years and have four children. I am a small business owner and have worked in our region’s wine industry for the past 20 years. In 2008, I served on my first committee of Council.

I have the time and commit ment it takes to fully recog nize and represent the needs of all our residents. Let my 25 years of municipal service and the past 8 years repre senting you as your councillor work for you. I will provide leadership that works for all of Kingsville’s future for our se niors, our children and our grandchildren. Over the next 4 years I’ll be looking forward to continuing to serve our Kingsville community while providing leadership that plans, researches and budgets like a business but acts like a community. My positive attitude will work towards making a difference. Vote and re-elect me as your Kingsville councillor While our community still continues to grow in all areas of our municipality, we must be able and prepared to handle our growth. Our infrastruc ture has to be at the top of the list of priorities to deal with. Eg.—housing, water, hydro, roads, and sanitary. This along with medical, doctors/nurse practitioners needs to be near the top of the list of priorities throughout all of our municipality going forward. Yes, I do understand that some of our res idents will want different concerns addressed first. Saying that, we as councillors, will have to work as a team to make sure all issues are reviewed and discussed with each department manager. I will be ready and available to offer my 25 years of work experience with the town of Kingsville while having obtained Provincial designated licencing in roads, water and sanitary along with my past 8 years of Municipal budgeting to assist our Municipality to move forward towards our future.

Continuing to have moderate growth in designat ed areas will be key in addressing the affordable housing shortage by expanding our current hous ing options. We have a responsibility to create the environment that ensures public safety, provides opportunities for economic growth, champions en vironmental stewardship and promotes recreation al, social and mental health initiatives. Together, we can continue to make Kingsville an awesome place to be!

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Sheri Lowrie Thomas Neufeld Larry Patterson

I am a confident young woman that is not afraid to ask tough questions. I value people’s opinions; I ac tively listen and am considerate of others’ time. I bring passion and enthusiasm to what I participate in, and I want to work smart on behalf of this town. I know decisions that lay ahead are not easy, but I can assure those I represent that any decision I make will be made with integrity, will be well-researched and the best de cision that could be made at the time.

I have lived in Kingsville for the past 22 years, married to Ann Marie for 45 years and have an adult daughter Elizabeth. I re cently retired from over 45 years in banking, 29 with a chartered bank and 16 with Libro Cred it Union. I have been involved with local Chambers of Com merce and Junior Achievement delivering Financial Literacy presentations to school children and mentoring with the Windsor Essex Small Business Centre, National Credit Union Mentorship Program and the New Cana dians Centre for Excellence. I was a finalist for the Pos itive Professionals Award at the Leamington Chamber Business Excellence Awards.

In 2010, I started to regular ly attend Council meetings. In 2014, I was elected to Kingsville Council and re-elected in 2018. I am proud to have served our Kingsville community for the last 8 years and am ready to keep working for

We’ve chosen to run these profiles as written and submitted by the candidates, without editing or corrections so that you may make an informed decision.

Tim Seech Gideon Spevak

Exercising your civil duty in an election is an important part of the democratic process and we applaud that also.

My name is Sheri Lowrie. My husband Ryan and I are long term residents of Kingsville, both graduating from Kings ville Public School and Kings ville District High School. I am a mother of two children both attending KPS. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Windsor with minors in communications and sociology. I have worked at the University for the last 20 years. I am a board member for the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, the Kingsville Music Society and am co-chair to the Uni versity United Way committee. I work hard, am genu ine, and a good listener.

As a young, fresh voice, Gide on brings a new perspective to the table and hopes to speak for the next generation while preserving what makes our municipality one of the best places to live in Canada.

I want to start by saying Kingsville is a great town and I believe that most people do thoroughly love liv ing here. I believe the town’s main challenges are the growing traffic concerns, continued development of the town without a long-term structured plan, having a cohesive relationship with residents and the green house industry as well as improving our waterfront(s). It will take all of us working together, compromising, and collaborating to make strides and have impact with any of these issues. What we do know is that we need to address them.

2: I think that the top priority for our mu nicipality is a solid plan for future development. We need to work with developers in order to ensure that we are growing in accordance with the interests of Kingsville residents, including residents in Ruthven and Cottam.

MEET THE KINGSVILLE COUNCIL CANDIDATES

We applaud each and every candidate for having the courage and ambition to run for public office and thank those who responded.Ifaparticular candidate for mayor, dep uty mayor or council is not included here, it is simply because they chose not to be part of this feature.

We need to ensure that municipal taxes do not in crease.Wealso need to push for transparency wherever possible so that the residents of our municipality know exactly the actions that council is taking, so they can decide for themselves whether the council is working in the best interests of the people.

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More importantly, I have a great dedication to serving our community and I have a great love for the Town of Kingsville, having lived here all my life. Kingsville is my home and I want to ensure it remains a great place to live for current and future genera tions.Answer

Kingsville and the surround ing area are undergoing sig nificant change. We need a vision that moves us forward and honours Kingsville’s his torical roots.

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Kingsville will thrive. Working together toward a shared vision is key. To learn more about me, my platform, the issues we face, and details about the other candidates; please visit www.BrandonStanley.ca

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I lived through the ill-planned expansion of my hometown in Northern Ontario. We must doWithbetter.my experience in economic development and municipal construction, I have the background to move us toward this vision. As a Lead Engineer in IT, I’ve worked for local non-profits and multi-bil lion dollar companies. I know how to create effec tive solutions, collaborate with key stakeholders and work to ensure our community is always put first.Ibelieve

Kingsville has been home for my wife Beth and I for the last 22 years. Beth is from Cottam, where the Miller family has been farming since 1933. I was raised near the town of Essex and graduated with Honours Business Administration from the University of Windsor. Bar ry Wilson has worked as an ad visor and accountant to many families, entrepreneurs and businesses across our re gion for the last 25 years. I have advised on multiple boards, currently serving on the Kingsville Police Ser vices and Highland Games boards, as well as coach ing youth in sports, like baseball, hockey, basketball andUsingsoccer.key relationships built across the region through my career and volunteer activities, Barry Wil son is well connected to the issues and concerns of the municipality. As a member of council I will raise these issues and address them through positive col laboration with the members of our community. Us ing my career experience as an advisor, I will work to develop and implement progressive solutions and strategies to strengthen and benefit our municipality for all Theseresidents.plansand strategies will be vital to effectively manage the large growth opportunities happening in our region, now and over the next three to five years. Vital to ensure the vision for our municipality, pro gresses and develops into the best community possi ble for our families. Barry Wilson is focused not only to maintain, but improve the quality of life for our res idents. Creating the environment where our families can live, work, play and thrive. Now and for the next generations who will make Kingsville their home.

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Barry can be contacted directly at bw4kingsville@ gmail.com

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pality of Leamington, was won by Tychon Packag ing Inc., with finalists be ing Biobest and The Real Canadian Superstore.

The Youth Excellence Award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leaming ton, went unanimously to Morgan Robinson.

As of press time, no body had been taken to the train station.

Many of the attendees were dressed in western attire, and Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis had the place hopping with lots of country music.

As dinner wound up, the awards began and winners were presented with a beautiful award and folder that contained a certificate of achieve ment for their excellence in keeping the area busi ness community thriving.

The Young Entrepre neur Award, sponsored by Cogeco, was awarded to Kieran Buzek of Top Dog Brewing Company, who beat out finalists Is rael Morales and Vanessa Young.Next up was the Invest in a World Class Work force Award, sponsored by Thomson Guardian.

By Mark Ribble

The first award of the evening, sponsored by WFCU, was the Small Business with 1-9 Em ployees Award, which went to the Leamington Arts Centre. Finalists were Best Known Deliv ery Method, Central Erie Shores Walk-in and Sun setters Tanning Salon.

The 2022 Business Ex cellence Awards, pro duced and hosted by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, took on a Boots and Suits theme as the night paid tribute to the TV show Yellowstone.Afullhouse attended the event at the Portu guese Club as the award came back indoors after two years of presenting them outdoors due to the COVID pandemic.

Sean O’Rourke from WFCU Credit Union, left, pres ents Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Riley with the Small Business 1-9 Employees Award.

The winner was High bury Canco, with the finalists being Lee and Maria’s and Mastronardi Produce.Excellence in Food Ser vice Award, sponsored by TD Canada Trust, went to Cancunsito Mexican Restaurant, with the final ists being Freddy’s and Sweet Retreat.

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Finalists were Hike Met al Products and Elring Klinger.TheInnovation Award, sponsored by the Munici

The evening began with Chamber of Com merce General Manager Wendy Parsons thanking everyone for coming and talking about the work in volved behind the scenes.

The Positive Profes sionals Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, went to Erie Shores Rehabilita tion, with finalists being Abraham Orthodontics and Jack’s Group. AWARDSCHAMBERONPAGE

The next award, spon sored by Scotiabank, was the Small Business with 10-50 Employees Award. The winner was Rose wood Erie Glen, while the finalists were Cured Craft Brewing Company, Qual ity Inn and Southpoint Ford.The Industrial Man ufacturing Excellence Award, sponsored by In vest Windsor-Essex, was taken by UE Enclosures.

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President Chad Robinson present ed an official welcome from the chamber and also talked about the hard work involved in recog nizing business excel lence in Leamington and surrounding area.

Brenda Martinello, right, representing Scotiabank, presents the Small Business 1050 Employees Award to Rosewood Erie Glen, from left, Melissa Loeppgy, Jennifer Bak er and Mary Ann Fiest.

“This couldn’t be done without all of the com mittee and other volun teers, who’ve worked for months to make this hap pen,” she Chambersaid.

Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis perform at the annual Business Excellence Awards on Wednesday, September 14.

and Red Sun Farms.

I am so proud to have received the ALF BENNIE AWARD

A special thank-you to my wonderful family for always supporting me and allowing me to take the time to commit to assisting this great community and supporting all of the great events that take place here.

Mike Ciacelli

Traci Sincock, left, representing the Rotary Club, pres ents the Youth Excellence Award to Morgan Robinson.

from the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, it was not necessary but greatly appreciated. On the night of the awards I was so overwhelmed with surprise and emotion that I forgot to thank Libro for being the Event sponsor, Blackburn Radio for sponsoring the Alf Bennie award and all the other sponsors that make this such a great annual event.

Joe Oswald, left, and Trevor Moore, right, of CIBC, present the Customer First Award to Liz and David McCormick of Legacy Auctions.

Legacy Auctions Thank You We are extremely proud and honoured to receive the CUSTOMER FIRST AWARD We’d like to thank the Chamber of Commerce and CIBC. www.legacyauctions.net 194 Erie St. N., Leamington | 519-322-4427

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Thank you so much!

The big one — The Alf Bennie Award — took the recipient by surprise even though he had been working behind the scenes all evening to make sure all of the tech

Invest Windsor-Essex representative Marion Fantetti, left, presents the Industrial Manufacturing Award to tie Froese from UE Enclosures.

nology ran smoothly.

With that, the recipients and sponsors all gathered in the foyer for one final photo.

At the end of the eve ning came two special awards that recognize businesses and people who have made a huge difference in the commu nity.The Libro Director’s Choice Award went to the Leamington Food Hub.

It was presented to Mike Ciacelli for his countless hours of vol unteerism in the com munity, from helping set up sound for many large events, to being the chair of the Tomato Festival to his work with the Sun Parlour Amateur Radio Club.He was called up on stage to a standing ova tion.

“It takes a lot of effort to do this stuff,” he said. “I greatly appreciate this. I’m so humbled.”

Photos by Mark Ribble and Greg Coulter

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The Welcoming Acces sibility Award, sponsored by Community Living Es sex County, was present ed to Thrift on Mill. The finalists were Mamma Bear’s Bakery and The BankTheTheatre.Warm Welcome Award was sponsored by Point Pelee National Park and presented to the Migrant Worker Commu nity Program, with final ists being Peanut Cen tre Nursery and Paisley Dreamer.TheGrow South Essex Award, sponsored by BMO, was given to Mastr onardi Produce Ltd., over finalists Ontario Green house Vegetable Growers

Mike Ciacelli, left, accepts the Alf Bennie Award from Blackburn Radio’s Cordell Green.

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The Customer First Award, sponsored by CIBC, was awarded to Legacy Auctions, who beat out finalists Abra ham Orthodontics and Melo LLP.

Lee Janzen, left, representing BMO, presents the Grow South Essex Award to Brittany Dorner, Diana Corlett, Nick DiNiro, Ian Faubert and Chris Cronmiller, all of Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald presents the In novation Award on behalf of the municipality to Kevin Kantati of Tychon Packaging Inc. and his wife Marylyn.

Sean Pawluck, left, and Kevin Verburg, right, of TD Canada Trust, present the Excellence in Food Services Award to Israel Morales of Cancunsito Restaurant.

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Heather Smyth, left, and Roberta Watson, right, both of Erie Shores Rehab, accept the Positive Professionals Award from RBC’s Andrea Schuld.

Maria Papoulias, left, representing Point Pelee National Park, and Bill Dunn, right, representing the Municipality of Leamington, present the Warm Welcome Award to Martin Varela and Lucy Flores from the Migrant Worker Community Program.

Kim Williams, left, representing Thomson Guardian, presents the Invest in a World Class Workforce Award to John Krueger, representing Highbury Canco.

Paul Thompson, left, with Lori Atkinson and David Deburgh, right, representing Li bro Credit Union, present the Directors’ Choice Award to Ali Bazzi and Heidi Benson from the Hub of Opportunities on behalf of the Leamington Food Hub.

Kieran Buzek, left, of Top Dog Brewing Company, ac cepts the Young Entrepreneur Award from sponsor Terry Doyle of Cogeco.

Tony DeSantis, left, and Danica Gorrell, right, representing Community Living Essex County, present the Welcoming Accessibility Award to Thrift on Mill’s Nancy Dyck and Cindy Epp.

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Your love life may seem confusing this week, Gemini. It may wax and wane from fevered passion to apathy. Rough patches are not unusual and you need to see this through.

Cancer, a change in routine is necessary. Lately you may have been feeling over whelmed by responsibilities, so take time to figure out what you need to do.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

SEPTEMBER 24 - Stephanie McMahon, Wrestler (46)

Pisces, a professional change will happen soon. All that hard work you have been putting in is sure to pay off in the weeks

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

SEPTEMBER 19 - Jimmy Fallon, TV Host (48)

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Capricorn, though making sudden changes in your life seems like a good idea, it’s best to take some time mulling things over before you dive into any new situations.

Your desire for excitement could lead you on a wild goose chase, Scorpio. You may find that it’s not excitement you need, just a change of scenery. Book a trip.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Taurus, you’ll finally gain greater control over your thoughts this week when someone close to you helps you see the bigger picture. Now you can focus on important things.

SEPTEMBER 22 Tom Felton, Actor (35)

Even the best plans can use a little tweaking from time to time. Go with the flow, Aquari us. Enjoy this more laid back approach and consider taking it more often.

Teaching what you know to others is a con tinuous theme for you this week, Aries. You want to impart wisdom any way that you can and you’ll have the opportunity to do so.

Virgo, your social circle could open up this week and expand your prospects even further. Use the new connections to get out of the house more than ever before.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

An unexpected financial windfall could come your way this week, Libra. While it could be tempting to spend all this extra money right away, save some for a rainy day.

Sagittarius, this week you may find that one day you are calm and collected, and the next you are all riled up. Find a balance between them both to get through the days.

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SEPTEMBER 20 - Phillip Phillips, Singer (32)

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A turning point in your love life may come this week, Leo. It may hit you in a most unexpected way. Even a relatively simple gesture may sway your feelings.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

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SEPTEMBER 21 - Bill Murray, Actor (72)

SEPTEMBER 23 - Anthony Mackie, Actor (44)

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

1. Natural surveillance or “Having Eyes on the Street” – having more windows and porch light areas to achieve maxi mum visibility.

Several community partners were on hand, from representatives of the municipality to Ontar io Provincial Police, Wind sor Police Service, by-law enforcement officers, Crime Stoppers, Leam ington BIA, South Essex Community Council, Mi

4. Maintenance and management – taking steps to maintain land

grant Worker Community Program and the Youth Diversion Program.

It was noted by offi cials that the town has increased by-law enforce ment which has helped with issues like “squat ters” in vacant rundown buildings, etc.

“We are all a piece of the puzzle,” Gil told the group, wrapping up the walk and indicting that through the many part nerships and “working together” they can pro

An estimated 1,000 people attended the Festival of Guest Nations at the Seacliff Park Am phitheatre on Sunday afternoon, September 18. The event is put on by the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) and celebrates the diversity of migrant workers in the com munity, the sacrifices they make in coming to Essex County, and their contributions to the community and the local economy. The festival serves as a way to connect workers with ser vices and providers here, as well as showcase the many authentic foods and music from the various countries represented by the workers. Above, 2½-year-old Sara Garcia and brother Samuel, 5, stop and smile for the camera while enjoying dancing to a mariachi band on the Sunset stage. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

scaping such as cutting tree branches back that obscure views or lighting, etc. Maintaining areas and abandoned spaces to pre vent crime and promote community involvement.

Each group talked about key safety issues in the town and the many initiatives available to residents, youth and busi ness owners.

Ongoing successful pro grams were highlighted, such as the Crime Stop pers and its anonymous tip hotline, along with programs geared to youth and at-risk youth through Youth Diversion.

Some of those initia tives include grant mon ey available for the pur chase of security cameras through the BIA for up town businesses, along with existing programs like the OPP’s “Lock It or Lose It” campaign to keep vehicles locked and valu ables out of sight.

Leonardo Gil, of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, talks to the group of over 30 community members and residents gathered for a safety walk in uptown Leamington Sunday morning. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

The components are:

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3. Territorial reinforce ments – creating positive community care-for spac es such as murals, paved trails and parks.

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Gil told the group that crime prevention through environmental design works by “reducing the opportunities for crime.”

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Walk shines light on issues

That was part of the message given to the 32 people gathered at Dieppe Park on Sunday morning, September 18, for Leam ington’s Safety and Crime Prevention Walk.

vide a safer environment for residents and all those living and working in the community.Thefollowing is a list of community resources and where to find more information: Windsor Es sex Regional Communi ty Safety and Well-Being (RCSWB) cswbwindsoressex.ca;http://www.Ac cess municipal services of the Municipality of Leam ington forProvincialMyLeamington;leamington.ca/OntarioPolice(OPP)emergencies9-1-1,

ENJOYING FESTIVAL OF GUEST NATIONS

The hour-long walk, which was led by Leon ardo Gil from the City of Windsor and the Windsor Essex Regional Commu nity Safety and Well-Be ing Plan, started from Dieppe Park, headed west down Mill Street through Shotton Parkette to Talbot Street, and east back to the park.

A start-up project was outlined by South Essex Community Council for a homeless hub at its Tal bot St. East location, along with many other service already available on site.

He handed out a guide lines booklet for “design ing and building a safer community” to all those in attendance, and through out the walk pointed out several areas that could be improved by one of four key components, he said.

2. Access Control – lim it access to property or control of access such as motion activated lights, reception kiosk, permit parking, etc.

It takes the involvement of the community to pre vent crime – and more specifically, a good Envi ronmental Design.

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Dated at Leamington, Ontario this 15th day of September 2022.

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DEMOLITION APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE THAT in respect to the application to demolish two (2) existing accessory buildings located at 183 Main St. East, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at its meeting on September 12, 2022 consented to the application, subject to the terms and conditions specified by Council, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c O.18, as amended DATED AT Kingsville, Ontario, this 13th day of September, 2022. Paula Parker, Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 FALL

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

For the past 11 months, the St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus Council 4501 has provided 940 nutritious meals to Leamington’s homeless. Funds were raised through Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the patrons of Chances Gaming Lounge in Leamington. Participating in the monthly delivery of meals to the United Church of Leamington were, from left to right, Marianne Lutsch, Bill Cervini, Herman DeGoey, Nick Lutsch, Anthony Semaan, Ron McCracken, Mario Floreno and Don Bedore. Absent from photo: Duarte DeMelo and Frank Ippoliti.

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

KNIGHTS HELP THE HOMELESS

Forout.those who were un able to attend the event, a replay of the meeting is available through That Kingsville Podcast’s You Tube channel.

There will be a debate amongst the mayoral candidates and the deputy mayor candidates as well as an intro duction to the 16 candidates running for

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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper.

Chamber holding debate, meet/greet

Community Calendar to attend. We are happy to share our purple martin stories. For further information, please contact Paul at 519-738-3476.

By Paul Forman

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

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce will hold a Municipal Candi dates Debate and Meet and Greet at the Roma Club on Monday, September 26.

The SWO Gleaners credits the numerous sponsors, volunteers and all those in attendance for making this event such a success. It was the first banquet since 2019 be cause of the pandemic.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting is September 14th and 28th. 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.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

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

For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 519-326-2721.

- Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to noon. Free Cookies, coffee & Wifi, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 WHEATLEY LEGION BRANCH 324 APPRECIATION NIGHT - 7:00 p.m. at Talbot Trail Golf Course, 790 Talbot Trail East, Wheatley. The community is invited to join us for a time of fellowship in celebration of Legion Week. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Rd., Comber. Homemade baked goods (sugarfree, gluten-free available), vendors with handmade crafts, Penny Sale Raffle and raffles for cash, gas and grocery gift cards to be drawn, plus hourly guest draws. Hosted by Catholic Women’s League Council. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 COMMEMORATION SERVICE FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH II - Sunday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Light refreshments to follow. Condolence Book available. Call 519-3263111 to RSVP for former information. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome

The SWO Gleaners sends food to places all over the world. Ukraine is one of those places. Part nering with the Loads of Love Humanitarian and Aid Agency, Glean ers’ soup mix has been brought into Ukraine and distributed to people who remain in conflict zones.

TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

The Kingsville munic ipal election candidates had their first opportu nity to meet, greet and speak to a room full of voters on Thursday, Sep tember 15 at Lakeside Park

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls www.pregnancycentre.net.519-326-3821.

Total value of the recovered property and the seized drugs is approximately $11,920.A47-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine; Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than hero in); and Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada (two counts).

tion. Mr. Lobortas spent the weekend in the Leam ington area and was grateful for his trip.

For more information on the work of the SWO Gleaners, visit www. swogleaners.ca or call 519-326-7687. Volunteers are always needed and welcome.

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE

On September 15, members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Pro vincial Police (OPP) and Essex County OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Mill Street East in Leam ington.Police seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine, as well as a quantity of stolen property. The list of recovered items in cludes an e-bike and optical equipment such as binoculars and an optical scope.

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

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

ers.The SWO Gleaners is a charity organization that takes unmarketable produce and turns it into dried soup mix and apple snacks. The dried food is then sent to local food banks and community projects, as well as inter national aid agencies for distribution.TheGleaners is on pace to have its best pro duction year ever. Over four million servings of vegetable soup mix are projected to be processed and distributed thanks to donated produce and the work of volunteers.

this year, Mandi Quir ing connected the SWO Gleaners with Igor Lob ortas, owner of Lobortas Classic Jewelry House in Ukraine.Mr.Lobortas had do nated a pendant to the Ukraine Fundraiser and was so impressed by the community’s support that he wanted to donate a couple more pieces to another fundraiser. Man di suggested the Glean ers.Though proceeds of the Gleaners event were not specifically for Ukraine but for the overall work of the Gleaners, Mr. Lo bortas came to Leaming ton personally to pres ent these two additional items.They were auctioned off and contributed over $5,000 for the organiza

Many other generous donors donated items and volunteers baked for the buffet dessert table.

council seats in the October 24 election.

Kingsville Podcast and drew a stand-room-only crowd.Amix and mingle pre ceded the formal speak ing portion, hosted by Dave Hunt and moderat ed by Kevin Black. Each candidate for mayor, deputy mayor, councillor and school

Gleaners raise over $65,000 at annual banquet

Kingsville candidates greet full house

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

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group.

On August 27, South western Ontario Gleaners held its annual Fundrais ing Banquet at the Portu guese Club in Leaming ton. Over 300 guests were in attendance to show support for the organi zation. Through live auc tion, silent auction and gracious sponsorships, over $65,000 was raised for the work of the Glean

From left to right are Joel Epp, GM of the SWO Glean ers, Tina Quiring, SWO Gleaners Treasurer, and Igor Lob ortas from Lobortas Classic Jewelry in Ukraine.

ThePavilion.Candidates Night was hosted by That

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. 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.

The Portuguese Club put on a delicious dinner and entertainment was pro vided by Colin Garnet and his jazz band.

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. commencing September 9 for 13 weeks at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

The event is open to everyone, with the doors opening at 5:30 pm and things getting undereway at 6:00 pm.

After a successful fund raiser for Ukraine earlier

board trustee was given a pre-determined amount of time to get their mes sage

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Kingsville Mayoral candidates, from left, Laura Lucier, Dennis Rogers and Tamara Stomp. All candidates were allowed a pre-dermined amount of time to offer their mes sage at the candidates night in Kingsville. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Local long-time hockey trainer passes in North Carolina

Marilyn Farnworth and Ellen VanPaassen.

wife Connie split their time between their home in North Carolina and an other in Florida.

By Mark Ribble

He was active on Face book and in many of the Leamington-area groups and pages, often remi niscing about growing up here.He was very proud of his Leamington heritage and spoke fondly of his many childhood friends.

Jay Frederick recalls a lot of hockey conversa tions with Wally over the years.“One thing we talked a lot about was his friend ship with Don Cherry,” said Frederick. “He loved Grapes and thought he was the smartest hockey man on the planet — well, next to Wally of course!”

Wally Tatomir, who grew up in the Point Pelee area, died suddenly at 76 in North TatomirCarolina.wasamainstay in the old South Essex Hockey League in Leam ington and well-known among hockey circles. He was the trainer for the Windsor Spitfires in the 1970s and eventual ly became trainer for the NHL’s Carolina Hurri canes, where he got his name on the Stanley Cup. He retired from hock ey in 2012 and he and his

Kudos to the MFit team of Marilyn and Adrian Farn worth, Heidi Sales-Driscoll, Jim Potter and Madison Selwood, who raised a whopping $3,957 in pledges this year. Congratu lations also to Emily Bezaire for raising $1,045 and running her 5 km at picturesque Ojibway Park.Organizers forward to seeing everyone again next Septem ber.

Many hockey fans might remember the ‘Punch-up in Piestany’ — the bench-clearing brawl between the Canadian Ju niors and Russian Juniors in 1987. Wally was the trainer for the Canadian team that year.

Wally Tatomir, right, in 2006 with the Stanley Cup. His son Ty is in the middle, with Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Glen Wesley on the left. Photo from Facebook

“Daily life and times prevented me from see

Stay healthy, fit and never quit!

helping out at charity fundraisers.”Wallyissurvived by wife Connie, sons Shane and Ty, daughter Kim, stepsons Derek and Mike Beneteau, and 10 grand children. He also had a son, Brandon White, from a previous relationship. Funeral arrangements are pending as of press time.

lecting donations and handing out participation certificate, and Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre for selling 2022 tshirts.

Kingsville Terry Fox Run

The Leamington area lost one of their most co lourful native sons on Sunday, September 18.

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are considered legendary and he ran the old skate shop at Windsor Arena for many years, doing what he loved.

Terry Fox’s 42nd anniversa ry virtual run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 18 was a beautiful sunny day and suc cessful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors, $7,832 was raised for cancer re search.Like

A group of runners met at Lakeside Park and ran the pre vious 5 km route from Cull to the Greenway and along Di vision, back to Lakeside Park. Thanks to volunteers Miranda, Daan, Ellen and Niels VanPaas sen, as well as Jennifer and Ju lia Schiller for setting up, col

Terry, the motto this year was “I’m not a quitter.”

er, another reason to not take time and relations forWallygranted.”Tatomir will be remembered by a lot of folks in the Leamington area, including many ex tended family members.

Wally’s cousin Diane Tatomir-Bartel simply said, “He was a great guy, loved by many. Always

ing him for some time. I did speak to him on a number of occasions ei ther on the phone or via internet, had some great discussions about the current state of the NHL, etcetera,” he said. “I had planned to head to Caro lina prior to COVID, and then that got messed up. I should have done it soon

“The Tatomir and Frederick clan, as well as the hockey world, has lost a great man,” said Tatomir’s cousin Jay Frederick on Monday.

Wally Tatomir’s talents and innovation in the field of skate sharpening

Frederick wishes he’d been able to visit his cous in over the last few years.

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Their next game at Leamington will be on Thursday, September 29 when they host the

With plenty of lineup changes and tributes to three Flyers’ volunteers who passed away recent ly, plus a large crowd of 611 on hand, the Leam ington Flyers dominated the Strathroy Rockets 6-2. Looking much better and certainly more com fortable on home ice than they did during their home opener, the young team asserted a 2-0 lead and never looked back despite a pair of second period tallies by the op position.Several moves and callups created some bewil derment for fans. Jack Cotter, who played here last year, was added to the roster on Thursday, along with Nate Dow ling (#66). Out of the lineup were Koen Taves, Luca Milosevic, Braeden Burke, Kyle Greene, Con nor McCracken, Nolan McKibbin and Boe Piros ki. Replacing them were newcomer Nate Dowling, Ryan Cronheimer (#55) and back-up goalie Jack Van

Flyers dominate Rockets by 6-2 count here

The Flyers played solid defensive hockey the rest of the way to take a 6-2 victory. The Flyers out shot the Rockets 37 to 20.

TheCollie.scoring started af ter a few minutes of the two teams battling for loose pucks. At 6:27, Con nor MacPherson hooked a pass onto Trevor LaRue’s stick and LaRue went on a breakaway and banked his shot behind Rockets’ goalie Liam Reid.

nearly identical to that of LaRue’s.Inthe second, the Fly ers continued their of fensive assault. Hayden Reid and Cody Brekke laid the groundwork for Billy VanSumeren’s blast that bounded off Liam Reid and trickled over the goal line just past the two-minute mark.

There will be no home game this coming Thurs day since the team plays two weekend games at the Showcase which is being held in Pelham.

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witt.”Notes: Among the 611 in attendance were sev eral former Flyers from their Jr. C days – Paul An

Flyers’ goalie Bryce Walcarius was bowled over by Strathroy’s #20 Alex Laszlo in the second period. Here, Laszlo is being restrained by a linesman while Flyer Ryan MacPherson (8) confronts a Rockets’ player. Laszlo was handed a five minute major for goaltender interference plus a game misconduct. Scott Holland photo

By C. Scott Holland

Komoka Kings. The team’s newest player, Nate Dowling, is 6’2”, 180 lbs., shoots right, and was born January 5, 2004 in Windsor. He was selected by the London Knights in the 13th round of the 2022 OHL Priority Draft.

But at 7:23, the Rockets notched their first goal as Ethan Facchina slipped past a Flyers’ defenseman and cruised towards the net. As he came in from left to right, he deked started Bryce Walcarius and lifted a backhand into the net.

At 11:32. Brennan Faulkner made it 4-2 and the Flyers reverted back to playing tough defen sively.

About 25 seconds lat

“I thought we played a good game tonight,” said head coach Dale Mitch ell post-game. “We had a good start which we talked about prior to the game.”Headded, “We came out hard in the second, but we need to clean up when we are up... We have allowed teams back in the game. Overall, it

was nice to see the guys have a good home game in front of a large home crowd, plus get the win for the late Jean Pepper, Jim Issell and Don Dre

er, Ryan Cronheimer un leashed a bullet from the left point that found its way into the back of the Strathroy net.

In the early minutes of the third, Bryce Scarlett and Nick Mahy worked to put a long shot on goalie Reid, who stopped the puck, but the rebound took an odd bounce onto Adrian Bosev’s stick. Bos ev was poised near the net’s left corner and con verted it for a 5-2 lead.

thony and Brian Ford.

Flyers’ vets Anthony CIaramitaro and Gabe Piccolo created a two-onone break at 13:21 and Hayden Reid tabbed his first Jr. B goal from a spot

On the heels of that tal ly, Ryan Clark and Con nor MacPherson set up LaRue whose screen shot made it 4-0.

A five-minute major for goaltender interference and game misconduct was handed to Strath roy’s Alex Laszlo at 14:5, but the Flyers were held at bay and after 40 min utes it was 4-2 for the hometown boys.

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On Tuesday, September 13 there were only 30 Talbot Trail senior men’s league players who participated. The steady rain ended around 9 a.m. and they were able to commence play. At first the weather conditions were challenging with a cool breeze and dampness. By the time we finished play, the sun was out to greet us.

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The Dirty Farmers of Wheatley took the championship in the Southpoint Men’s Lobball League once again in a repeat of last year’s performance. The Farmers beat the Car Barn squad by a score of 31-15 in the final the same team they beat in last year’s game. the

Bill Ward’s shot on #9 proved to be the winner as al most everyone else found this hole extra challenging. Russell Alliett drained a magnificent 19-foot putt on #2 to claim the LP.

We wish all of our present and past league members good health. We look forward to your return to league play.Here are a few of the day’s results: Kreug 40, Russell Alliett and Fuzzy 44s, BW dazzling 41, Rick Thompson 42, Chopper 43, Joe Vrtel 43, Ron McCracken 45, Chuck McKenzie 48. Super seniors gold 9 players: Dave La Bonte 42, Gerry Becigneul 45 and Carl Robinson 46.

Farmers pose after

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the title win. Standing left to right are Brett Cobby, Geoff Chatterton, Kevin Sawatzky, Scott Dresser, Cody Cabral, Aaron Hutchinson, Adam Howe, Greg Mastronardi, Jason Ottley, Pat Coggans and Evan Tofflemire. Kneeling are Tyler Dominato, Dylan Montague, Josh Coulter, Wes Wright and Trevor Grieve. In front is Craig Howe. Photo submitted

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Congratulations to Brad Hyatt who won the Doc Mc Lean Men’s Senior Invitational by shooting an excel lent 74. This amazing golfer has won this tournament several times before. Sam Hill and Elmer Haikala were honored by their family and the McLean brothers for their past dedication to our beautiful golf course. Spe cial thanks to Sammy Williams for all her hard work for the tournament. Also, we appreciate the work done by Derek Brown and crew, Lil Hil’s and her staff, and cart tuner George.

Talbot Trail golfers play amid the raindrops

FARMERS TAKE SECOND CROWN

We were saddened to learn that Murray Cascadden’s wife, Dorothy, had passed away. They had been mar ried for 71 amazing years. Murray, who will be 92 in November, has been a dedicated league member for manyDutchyyears.is home recovering from his hip replacement surgery. He will begin physio when his doctor’s give him the okay. Bummy is doing well after his surgery. He made an appearance for dinner at the Doc McLean! My assistant, Dave Dent, has had some surgery and hopes to start playing again soon.

The Wheatley Om stead Sharks continue to display a solid, exciting brand of hockey as the regular season gets un derway.Theyclosed out the ex hibition season, going un defeated with a 4-2 home ice decision over Lake shore.Coach Josh Carnevale notes, “It’s been a great start to the season. We’ve got a lot of new faces in the lineup creating a lot of energy and drive. The veterans are doing the heavy lifting and our goaltending has been calm and Openingcollected.”night in Dresden, the Sharks played shutdown hock ey throughout, including killing a crucial 4-minute penalty in the third en route to a 3-0 whitewash of the CaptainKings.Matt Carvalho opened the scoring late

As the season winds down at the local track, several more events are planned for club members. Sunday, September 25 is the annual superbiker event where racers use the flat track, motocross track, oval sand track and bush track all combined into one race. October 1 sees the motocross riders compete on the oval sand track. Races are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and are sure to be exciting to watch.

Erie Shores senior men’s golf results

The three low net golf ers were Alden Warner 67, Bill Conn 68, and Tom

Sharks’ veteran Kristian Pelling lays a perfect cross-ice pass to rookie Jak Thiessen who makes no mistake going top corner. Sharks closed out the exhibition season un defeated. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

In the Intermediate class, #97 local racer Ty Rahm follows closely on turn 4, chasing eventual race winner Jeff Orosz. In pursuit, #77 Phil Little and #100 local rider Shawn Rupert.

The low rounds of the day were shot by John Rutgers 76, Tom Miehl 78, and Kevin Shaften 81.

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The winning team with a score of 292 was Jerry Mallard, Randy Bradley, and Brent Metz.

Fourth at 301 by ret rogression were Herb Grundner, Dave Binder and Wray Pollock.

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Sharks close out pre-season

Second at 294 were Tom Miehl, Jim Bleasby, Phil Larade and Kevin Shaften.Third, also at 294 but by retrogression, were Bill Conn, Stefan Kowal and Richard Reive.

Kevin Shaften not only birdied the first hole but also #14. Ed Schachoskoy and Alden Warner had birds on #2, Cam Per rault #3, Herb Grundner #4, Bill Conn #8th, John Rutgers #9 and #10, Dave Binder #10 and #14, Bill Gherasim #11, and Tom Miehl #12.

Erie Shores senior men’s league had 44 golf ers in attendance on Sep tember 12.

The longest putt on #9 was by Ron Tremblay and on #18 Wray Pollock.

in the first, and 43 sec onds later Braedon Cae tano gave the visitors an insurmountable 2-0 lead. Carvalho closed out the scoring early in the third.

Caetano, Braeden Gray and Ryan Cronheimer chipped in with assists.

26 saves for the shutout.

The Sharks return home for two early sea son Wednesday battles: Sept. 21 against Essex and Sept 28 vs. Mooretown. Puck drops at 7.30.

Seasons tickets are still available, offering great hockey entertainment value as well as assisting with the never ending team expenses.

Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club hosted Flat Track Canada’s fifth leg of seven of their National Series on Saturday, September 17.

Goaltender Ethan Hand ley picked up from last season’s playoff perfor mances, turning aside all

The draw winners were Kevin Shaften and Peter Harb.Closest to the pin on #3 was Cam Perrault and on #16 Cecil Mendel.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

ERIE RAMBLERS HOST FLAT TRACK EVENT

Miehl 68.

Other than jobs, greenhouse agriculture has led to the expansion of so much infrastructure locally! Everything from expansion of highways and roads, water treatment and delivery, and even things like internet access and electricity have received considerable government

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HOW GREENHOUSES BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY

Greenhouses bring so much more than just fresh vegetables to the towns and communities they operate in. While this in of itself is no small feat, as greenhouses greatly reduce the distance from farm to plate for so many delicious commodities, there is much more that is created and contributed than just food.

Greenhouses grow healthy communities.

OGVG is a not-for-profit, member-based organization with a dynamic team located right in Leamington. OGVG staff offers many services to members including research, marketing, trade access, labour support, and assistance for anything grower-related. The staff at OGVG work with members to ensure they adhere to food safety programs, adapt to market changes, and implement new technologies and processes to keep our growers be competitive on the world stage. The science team works continuously with researchers on projects to maintain growers’ position as leaders in greenhouse innovation. The marketing team works to educate consumers, retailers, and distributors across North America of the year-round availability and high quality of greenhouse produce grown in Leamington and how to incorporate tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers into family meals that are both nutritious and full of flavor.

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Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) works hard to promote and connect its 220 growers with allied stakeholders, government agencies, and value-chain partners across North America through various events, initiatives, and community activities. OGVG supports the Ontario greenhouse vegetable sector and its growers in many capacities to ensure success for today, sustainability for tomorrow, and fresh, nutritious, quality produce for all!

investment locally because of the thriving industry

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Greenhouses help provide jobs locally and foster the growth of spin-off businesses and industry. On top of the 18,000 jobs (2021) that are provided directly working on the farm (picking, packing, pruning, etc.), there are also many jobs created in adjacent industries that wouldn’t be here without the success of greenhouse agriculture. Things like transportation, construction, technology and automation, and packaging are all thriving nearby with a large part of their success due to the business that greenhouse provides.

Eggplants are another vegetable that can be grown in greenhouse farms. Although Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable growers are well known for their tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, many grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. In the future expect to see even more local vegetables available all throughout the year thanks to innovations in Ontario’s greenhouse farms!

A thriving community means a thriving business; it is in everyone’s interest for the best.

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Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers care about the communities they operate in. Most greenhouses are family-owned, generational farms that have a longstanding relationship with their community. This is evident when you drive through small towns like Leamington where so much of this positive impact can be seen. Local infrastructure and facilities like the Lakeside Marina and Promenade, NatureFresh Farms Recreation Complex, and Pure Flavour Fields are all amazing examples of Ontario greenhouse growers’ commitment to their community, supporting youth, healthy living, and championing community leadership.

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care about their staff. Many of the highest-up staff in the greenhouse sector started working in a labour or generalist position. There is so much upwards potential in greenhouse and room to further your career.

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