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By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — The explosion that shook Wheatley on Thursday, August 26 will long be remembered for the way it changed the landscape of the village’s downtown.

It will also be remembered for the way it brought people together for one common cause — to help others.

From GoFundMe pages, to food donations, to people donating their land for camping, the community — and surrounding communities — have shown that people do care about others.

In a world where a virus has divided many households, an explosion has brought many of them back together.

The Fogz Logistics food truck was an idea spawned by Len Janzen and Mike Renwick, who both put their hearts and souls into getting that truck to Talbot Trail Golf course to allow residents to replenish their cupboards in the days after the blast.

That truck has now been moved to the former ProActive Fitness building at 108 Talbot Street East, across from Bowman Feeds.

It’s now under the supervision of the Wheatley Area Food Bank. They are usually housed in the Baptist Church, but have switched locations to the fitness building to accommodate anyone in need.

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KINGSVILLE — Four-year-old Mason Levesque of Chatham, sits on the front bumper of one of several vintage fire trucks on display at the first ever Kingsville Fire Fest, held on Saturday, September 4. Mason says he wants to be firefighter when he grows up. More photos and a story on the Fire Fest are on page 4 of this week’s Sun. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

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Wheatley comes together as a community

FROM PAGE 1 You can drop in there on Tuesdays from 9am to 1 pm, or Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm.

Large donations have been made to the food bank and organizer Susan Fulmer says they are ready to help in any way they can. If you need food and cannot make it when they are open, they will work with you after hours by calling 519-3004101.

The GoFundMe page set up by Lauren Anderson has surpassed its goal of $20,000 and currently sits at $35,800 (as of Friday, Sept. 3).

The GoFundMe page will remain up and running for now, with the new Wheatley Disaster Recovery Fund also taking cash donations.

Cheques can be made payable to Wheatley BIA with a memo that it is for the Wheatley Disaster Recovery Fund.

Chatham-Kent Councillor Mark Authier and his wife Lynn own a sign business and they printed up 300 ‘Wheatley Strong’ signs to sell, with proceeds going to the recovery fund. People have come forward with t-shirts and decals, with proceeds also going to the fund.

A fish fry fundraiser is planned for Sunday, September 12 at Two Creeks as well.

For Kimberley Grant of the Wheatley BIA, the response has been overwhelming.

“It’s just fabulous how people who grew up here and now live elsewhere have reached out to make donations,” she said. “We had a lady whose siblings are scattered across the country, making a donation on behalf of them.”

Grant credits many local businesses for stepping up and helping out, from Green Heart Cater-

ing to Colasanti’s to local greenhouse operations.

“Somebody shows up every day to make sure our first responders are fed,” she said. “Even my 86-year-old mother did a lot of baking for those working down here.”

Lauren Anderson is also ecstatic about the response from the greater community.

“The outpouring of support from our community and surrounding communities has been so heart-warming,” she said.

“Some said the heart of a community comes out when disaster strikes and I don’t think there’s any doubt about the strength, beauty and all-around caring nature that the citizens of Wheatley possess.”

Anderson says there are a great number of team members from Chatham-Kent who are working to make sure all the needs of the community

are met and also plan for the future.

“My husband Curtis and I always knew we wanted to raised our family in Wheatley and this is just another reason why,”

she said.

Lauren Anderson can be reached at 519-8183579 and Kimberley Grant can be reached at 519-322-9746 if you’d like to donate to the Relief

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In addition to the local efforts, Greg and Kelly Hetherington held an online fundraiser on Sunday, raising $10,000 toward the Relief Fund.

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Charlie Robinson, 4 of LaSalle, and Autumn Renaud, 5 of Harrow brought their own ride to take in the Fire Fest.

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An overview of the fire trucks on display Saturday.

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Olena Lizotte, 3, of Kingsville gets a hand using the crank on the 1917 Ford Model T Fire Engine which served Carrier Mills, Illinois.

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Kingsville Fire Chief John Quennell said they had a “great turnout”and that it was great to see so many kids out — some even in their “bunker gear” for the pancake breakfast.

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Local hospitals up the ante on vaccinations REGIONAL — All five Erie St. Clair hospital organizations announced on Friday, September 3 that they will require 100 per cent vaccination cooperation for their staff and volunteers going forward, or those who remain unvaccinated will face unpaid leave or termination with cause.

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came less than 10 days after the local hospitals announced that they would require everyone to be vaccinated OR submit to regular testing.

The stark rise in cases and hospitalization within Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton in the past week has promoted the move.

The hospitals affected include Erie Shores HealthCare, Windsor Regional Hospital, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Bluewater Health.

As of August 29, 2021, Windsor-Essex had the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in Ontario - at 119 cases per

Letter To The Editor

Writer against mandatory vaccinations Dear Editor: On August 25, trustees of the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board unanimously passed a letter writing motion which, among other things, will request that the COVID vaccine be made mandatory for all eligible school children. I watched their online meeting and was shocked to see that not a single comment or question was raised.

Being an active parent who has volunteered to serve at our schools for over 10 years as well as within my Parish, I have a

well-established network of fellow parents with school-aged children.

From that I can confidently tell you that a great number of parents do not want the COVID shot to become mandatory. Have the trustees abandoned the foundational principles of conscience and free will?

I am left wondering – how did they each arrive at this firm resolve to strip this right from parents? Did I miss an online survey? Are they representing the parents, or are they cow tailing to social media driven

opinions, government or union leaders?

Indeed, this is a complicated matter and new data is revealed weekly.

That trend will continue for years. All should be free to make this decision for themselves and must not face discrimination for either position. But freedom is something rapidly eroding during this pandemic and courageous defenders of freedom are in short supply – this motion gives evidence of that.

Derek Thachuk, Cottam

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Over the same time period, Windsor-Essex also had the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario - at 101 cases per 100,000, compared to the Ontario average of 32.6 new cases per 100,000.

Windsor-Essex had 16 residents hospitalized as of Friday, September 3.

In Chatham-Kent, there

were 18 new cases in the community and eight people hospitalized.

There were 13 active cases in Sarnia-Lambton, up two from the previous day.

Past projections have shown that cases in Sarnia-Lambton spike two to three weeks behind other areas of the region.

During the height of the third wave, Sarnia-Lambton had the highest cases in Ontario.

The vast majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients across the area are those who are not fully vaccinated. This is consistent with the provincial trend as well.

The mandate does not include those with a legitimate medical exemption.

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A tip of the aviator hat to Wrongway Feldman et al I watched a lot of TV as a kid and still do as an adult. I know people that don’t watch much TV at all anymore.

I’d like to take a stroll down memory lane, if I may.

Television was still relatively new when I was born, having been around for only a few years at that time.

I’ve reminisced about those iconic shows of the 1960s and 1970s before in this space, but I got thinking about some of the quirky, lesser-known characters that pop up in my head from time-to-time.

Some of them are obscure one-or-two episode characters on a favourite show, while others may be regular characters who may not have been the lead role.

Of course, everyone’s favourite conniving best friend, Eddie Haskell is likely at the top of the list. His sugary compliments to June Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver were only surpassed by his sneaky, instigating ways when the parents were not around. The late Ken Osmond (no relation to Donny or Marie) played Eddie Haskell to a ‘t’ and later became an L.A. police officer.

Another regularly recurring character was Maynard G. Krebs from the Dobie Gillis show. It went off the air before I was really into watching TV, but Bob Denver’s portrayal of America’s favourite beatnik preceded his stint as the lovable Gilligan on Gilligan’s Island.

Speaking of Gilligan’s Island, I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about some of the less-than-memorable characters on the island who made very brief appearances. Besides the seven stranded castaways, the island always had a way of producing surprise appearances by the likes of Jungle Boy (played by a young Kurt Russell), Wrongway Feldman, the stranded Japanese sailor and others.

To this day, I still reference Wrongway Feldman when I get lost somewhere.

With Batman being one of my favourite shows of all time, I have to mention some of the lesser-known villains that appeared there. Everyone knows the Penguin, Riddler, Joker and even Egghead, but do you remember Minerva?

She was played by Zsa Zsa Gabor and ran an evil spa for the upper class.

Famed American singer Rudy Val-

lee also took a turn as a villain, when he played Lord Marmaduke Ffogg, a spoof of Sherlock Holmes.

Others you may remember include Archer (Art Carney), Siren (Joan Collins) and Ma Parker (Shelley Winters).

In all, there were 37 Batman villains in the show through 120 episodes over three seasons.

When I think of Happy Days, I fondly remember ‘The Fonz’, but there were other recurring characters that come to mind, like Pinky Tuscadero and her little sister, Leather. Do you remember Richie Cunningham’s older brother Chuck, who disappeared from the show without explanation after season two?

If you’re a Happy Days fan, you’ll also vaguely remember Fonzie’s foray into the demolition derby, where he met up with his arch nemesis, the Malachi brothers, who perfected a derby manouver called the Malachi Crunch.

Happy Days produced a trio of spinoffs, including Joanie Loves Cha-

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble chi, Laverne and Shirley and later — Mork and Mindy.

Laverne and Shirley gained as much acclaim as Happy Days with the two lead characters making us laugh continuously. But it was the appearance of Lenny and Squiggy that stole the show, especially their entrance each week.

“Hello!”

Bob Newhart’s show, simply called ‘Newhart’, also produced three memorable oddball characters when they introduced Larry, Darryl and Darryl.

There are really too many to talk about, but I’ll give honourable mention to Festus, Corporal Klinger, Endora, Reverend Jim, Reuben Kincaid, Hop Sing and Aunt Esther and leave it at that.

1916 McLaughlin built in Oshawa THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Keith Corby of Delhi bought this beautiful 1916 McLaughlin touring car last spring from a man named Andy who restored it many years ago.

The car is named after Sam McLaughlin, who brought General Motors to Oshawa in 1918. He was born September 8, 1871, exactly 150 years ago this week. His family

began building car bodies mounted on a Buick chassis 114 years ago.

When Andy bought the car in the early 1980s, it was in pieces and some parts were for a different car.

With help from friends, he found a 1916 touring body in Prince Edward Island. The original chassis for that car was lost in a barn fire while the body was stored outside.

With that body later mounted on a correct chassis, the restoration be-

gan. The engine required rings and valves and the two main bearings needed new babbit. Andy and his wife enrolled in an upholstery course at the local high school and redid the seats themselves.

The leather side panels in all four doors are still original and have pockets with fasteners for storage.

The paint work was performed by Andy in Dupont Centauri and it still looks good today.

The car was on the road by 1988.

The car is a McLaughlin model D45S, the “S” for

special equipment including a front bumper, speedometer, locking glove box, and a clock, which still works. Between the clock and speedometer is the oil turbine gauge which spins a little turbine in-

side a glass window as oil flows through it to show the engine has oil.

Andy wanted his car to go to a good home and it certainly has. Keith Corby has already put several hundred miles on the

1916 and hopes car shows will soon return so he can share his car by letting people sit in it and taking them for rides.

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Southpoint Sun - 7

Still plenty of unknowns

C-K officials meet with Wheatley residents in virtual meeting

WHEATLEY — A virtual meeting held through Facebook Live and YouTube on Saturday morning, September 4, left some residents with even more questions and others satisfied that the municipality was doing all that it can do.

About 200 people watched the meeting on Facebook and were able to participate by posing questions in the comments section.

A number of questions centred around when evacuated residents would be able to return to their homes, but officials were quick to say that right now, that time frame is not available.

“There is still no known origin of the Hydrogen Sulphide gas and we continue to work with the province to find out more,” said Chatham-Kent Fire Chief Chris Case.

The panel included Chief Case, Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire, Chatham-Kent Family Services Manager April Rietdyk, Chatham-Kent Councillor Melissa Harrigan, Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic Paralegal Jeff Wilkins and Jennifer Barton, who is the Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

When pressed for a timeline on evacuees moving back, suggesting maybe next week brought a firm response from Chief Case.

“I don’t think anyone will be moving back into their homes next week,” he said. “We have yet to determine the source and we don’t know when that will happen.”

Shropshire indicated that the municipality’s Chief Building Inspector will be in charge of examining any buildings in the blast zone for structural damage and assured residents that clean-up will take place as quickly as the investigation allows.

When asked if residents can get back into their homes for a short time to collect necessities, Shropshire couldn’t guarantee it.

“It would need to be asked of the technical experts on scene,” he said.

“We aren’t in a position to make that commitment right now.”

According to Shropshire, the province’s technical experts are on scene and working to determine exactly where the leak is coming from so that they can plan a strategy to eliminate it.

Deputy Minister Barton confirmed that the province came on board back in July when the second leak caused a shutdown

POST OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED WHEATLEY — Operations at the Wheatley Post Office have temporarily been suspended following the explosion that occurred August 26. Due to ongoing safety concerns, local authorities have closed off the area where the post office is located while their investigation is underway.

In the meantime, post office operations have been diverted to the Leamington Post Office. The Wheatley delivery team has resumed mail delivery to those customers served by the Wheatley facility, and customers with a post office box can temporarily pick up their mail at the counter at the Leamington Post Office. Customers must provide government-issued photo identification to pick up their mail.

The Wheatley Post Office will reopen once they are given permission to do so by local authorities.

of Wheatley’s downtown.

“We’ve been providing support and are now working closely with the municipality since the 26th,” she said.

Barton said that the province has entered into a contract with a firm of specialists who are on scene and they are finalizing that contract currently.

Shropshire said that the municipality reached out to a number of experts in June and were advised that the gas leak then was probably a one-time occurrence referred to as a ‘gas burp’.

“When it happened again in July, we doubled down on our efforts to find the source,” he said.

When asked about who will bear the cost of finding and stopping the leak, Shropshire said he wasn’t sure who would bear the brunt of the cost.

Barton reiterated that it’s important to note that they still don’t know what the source is.

Firefighters were in the process of evacuating the downtown when the blast occurred.

Chief Case said that they had some evacuations completed and were working on notifying everyone else when the explosion happened.

“We immediately began evacuating the area,” he said. “Crews began expanding the evacuation and that’s when the explosion took place.”

Frustration was evident among the residents online, but afterward, many commended those in charge for answering their questions the best they could with the information they had.

Anyone with general questions is asked to call 519-360-1998. Social Services can be reached at 519-351-8573.

Disposal bins line Talbot Street East in Wheatley on Labour Day Monday, as crews make progress in the clean-up at the blast site. As of Monday, crews had completely removed the debris from the 15 Erie Street North location. Aerial photos circulating on social media show the basement of the building very much intact. Now that the debris has been cleared, Ontario Fire Marshal inspectors and private technical experts will make decisions on how to move forward in the investigation. Meanwhile, Wheatley residents and business owners are awaiting word on a permanent solution. SUN photo

Wheatley fundraising fish fry Sunday WHEATLEY — A fundraising fish fry will be held on Sunday, September 12 at Two Creeks Conservation Area to help those impacted by the August 26 explosion.

The event will begin at 4 pm and last until the fish runs out.

Cost is by donation, with a minimum of $20 per person.

All proceeds will go directly to the residents and businesses affected by the explosion.

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Seven candidates vie for MP job in riding of Essex Editor’s Note: A large contingent of candidates will be on the ballot in the riding of Essex for the upcoming federal election.

A request was sent to each of them and we received bios and statements from five of the seven candidates.

Chris Lewis Progressive Conservative Incumbent Chris Lewis was born in Saskatchewan and relocated to Kingsville at five years of age, when his parents returned to their

hometown. He attended both Cardinal Carter Secondary and Kingsville High School, where he met his highschool sweetheart, Allison. Chris and Allison now have three adult children and are proud grandparents to

CARD OF THANKS

Bill Gay The family of the late Bill Gay would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who remembered us in our sorrow at losing a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

He was a good friend to many and your attendance on Saturday at his memoriam showed us just how many people cared.

Heritage Essex, thank you for all you did and the beautiful plaque that will hang in the Essex Railway Station. Marine Aldridge, you are a gem and your assistance and friendship with Bill will long be remembered.

If you watched the livestream at home, sent a card, flowers, donations or said a prayer, we thank you all.

Many thanks to the speakers, their eulogies were heart touching. William “George” Bedford, thank you for the eulogy that you had video taped. Thank you Kelly Kickham for your spiritual contribution and the reading of Bill’s own words that he spoke at Essex United Church. Thank you to Jim Kickham for providing sound equipment. The delicious food prepared

by Theresa Fauteux, your kindness will not be forgotten. Many thanks to Mike Markham for the standup tables and making several trips delivering food to the Railway Station, including the delicious meal the family shared later in the day.

Your outpouring of love in the last seven months have been a blessing in a very sad world of Covid. Many held my hand by social media, Facebook, phone and keeping me in your prayers as I fought my own battle of Covid, grief and then the after-effects of this dreaded virus.

Reid Funeral Home Kevin Reid and staff, thank you. Bill’s years working with you were wonderful memories for him. He loved helping people by talking to them and, most important, listening to them. Tom Bonneau, you were so kind and caring, and made sure every detail was taken care of. You are a credit to your profession.

The kindness and love from the Essex community and Leamington community that Bill loved so much will be forever in our hearts. EMS, Erie Shores HealthCare and later Windsor Regional Ouellette Campus for outstanding care, Alzheimer Society, Katie Beaumont, we thank you.

Thank you to my children and my bonus children and grandchildren. And to Sharon, my sister, who stayed by my side and took care of me after she recovered from Covid herself.

Marlene Markham-Gay

three-year-old Levi.

Lewis played hockey and baseball in his youth and was later a hockey coach. All of this taught him to be a team player. He was also involved in the Kingsville bid for Kraft Hockeyville.

He also worked as a volunteer firefighter for over seven years, as well as sitting on Kingsville Town Council, where he sat on thirteen committees during his time there.

He is a small business owner, putting smiles on people’s faces as an outfitter for hunting and

fishing.

“There is no place like getting into nature to clear the head and restore the soul,” he says.

Besides that, he’s spent 25 years in the family business, saving municipalities millions of dollars across North America every year.

“My background in business gave me the realization that people are the reason for any business’ success,’ he said. “My twenty-five years in my family business, set me up to bring those same goals, morals and experi-

Congratulations!

ences to government.”

Upon his election as the MP for Essex in 2019, then-leader Andrew Scheer recognized his skill set and appointed Lewis to the International Trade Committee and as Deputy Shadow Minister for Canada-U.S. Relations.

“When the pandemic hit our shores and our border was closed and the province shut down, I drew on every bit of community experience I had, especially as a volunteer and a town councillor, to support the 10,000+ con-

stituents who contacted my office for assistance,” he said.

He sees two major economic issues as priorities — jobs and affordability.

“The cost of everything is going up,” he said.

“Grocery bills are up five per cent and gas prices have skyrocketed. With inflation at the highest level in 20 years and rising, families are struggling to make ends meet.”

Lewis says he continues to hear how scared young adults are when it comes to buying a home, citing

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Happy 40 Anniversary th

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KIM & GERRY VAN DEVEN ~ September 10, 1981 ~

On Your Graduation from the University of Windsor with an Honours Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts, a Minor in History and a Certificate of Arts Management.

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Riding of Essex candidates

CHRIS LEWIS - CONT’D the biggest issue with affordable housing as supply and demand.

As for pandemic recovery, Lewis says the Conservatives have a comprehensive plan called ‘Economic Recovery Plan to Secure Our Future’.

Jeremy (Jay) Palko Christian Heritage Party Jeremy Palko lives in LaSalle and enjoys family, friends, outdoors, and exercise. Years of community volunteering, administration, and leadership have fed his passion for helping others.

His work history ranges from labourer to manager, including 21+ years of automotive and marine engineering.

He has developed complimentary fiscal, social and analytical thinking skills, as well as a personal ethic of hard work and perseverance.

As a single dad of two

“Over the course of the pandemic, millions of Canadians lost their jobs, with women accounting for more than half of year-over-year employment losses,” he says. “The tourism and hospitality sectors were among the hardest hit, as well as part-time and temporary workers.”

boys, he understands the unique situations and circumstances faced by many families.

Recent events, combined with our country’s steady slide into destructive policies, spurred Jay to become involved directly in the political process.

“We need a resurgence in our governments to have a Canada that is healthy from the inside out,” he said.

His goal is to contribute to building Canada into the free and democratic society it was intended to be.

Jeremy sees the stop two issues at this time to be The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and abortion.

“Our focus within the CHP has and will be on honouring the Constitution and Charter of Rights & Freedoms that has been effectively trampled, shredded and burned by Trudeau and company, which would only con-

tinue with most of the other parties to varying degrees,” he says.

“Rightful interpretation of our founding documents is the only way through and out of this reckless casedemic fear-mongering approach that has crushed quality of life and left Canadians anywhere from despairing to frustrated to infuriated, with no demonstrable justification,” he says.

Palko believes that the economy under the CHP platform would recover and grow like never before because that’s what low taxes, less bureaucracy, and right-sized regulations do.

“Abortion law that recognizes that life begins at conception is desperately needed, “ he says.

“We can no longer be in the dark ages with no acknowledgment of life in the womb. Canadians’ tax dollars should not be used for morally sensitive issues such as this.”

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Audrey Festeryga Liberal Audrey Festeryga is a first-generation Canadian born to German immigrant parents and has a strong work ethic, which comes from her parents’ drive to succeed.

Her roots on the family farm near Wheatley, which she still farms today, provide her desire to give back for all the blessings she has received.

“As a mother of two, I advocate for children and youth with a focus on the future and the environment,” she says.

She is a graduate of

Beth Charron-Rowberry is the People’s Party of Canada candidate

Leamington District Secondary School and obtained her BA from McMaster and Li.B. from Queens.

Audrey is currently a practising lawyer and managing partner with Festeryga Partners in Leamington.

She is an active member of Kingsville Southshore Rotary and the Leamington United Mennonite Church.

She is a former Run Director, Logistics of the CCS CIBC Run for The Cure here in Windsor-Essex as a result of having beaten breast cancer in 2014.

“My experience as a lawyer, business owner, negotiator and health care administrator will ensure Essex issues are heard and responded to by the government,” she says.

“As your voice in Ottawa, I am compassionate, effective and tenacious.”

Ms. Festeryga believes

Nancy Pancheshan is the Green Party candidate

John Beleutz John Beleutz, age 85, died suddenly on August 18, 2021.

Loving husband for 61 years of Dianne (Kaplan) Beleutz, dear father of John (Karen), David, Michael, and Richard ( Julia).

Beloved grandfather of Alex, Sydney, Jamie, Lola, Luke and Hailey. He is also survived by his very special sisters Lydia Bateman and Victoria Robinson of Leamington and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father Nestor, mother Eva, and brothers Emil, Roy, Pete, George, and Nick.

He grew up in Wheatley on a family farm. John graduated from Leamington High School and then moved to Michigan where he graduated from college and married Dianne.

John became a strong proponent of a good education for all. He earned his Doctorate of Education and was a teacher, principal, superintendent of Lakeshore Public Schools, and was co-founder of Macomb Academy, a charter school for the disabled. After retirement, John and Dianne spent winters in Florida and summers in Michigan.

He enjoyed golf, travel, games, gardening and reading, but most of all spending time with his family and friends! He will be greatly missed and remembered for the caring and special person he was.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future.

that the top issues in the election are affordable living and climate change.

“I plan on working with all levels of government so that families can afford to live, thrive and prosper in Essex,” she says.

“Whether $10/day daycare, $25/hour wage and training of 50,000 new PSWs, hiring 7,500 new doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, a re-elected Liberal government supports families and has your back.”

When it comes to climate change, she believes the Liberal plan is the only one costed and tested.

“A truly massive investment in Canada’s green transition is the right thing to do for the planet and for future generations. It is also crucial for Canada’s economic future,” she says. “Locally, that means investing in electric vehicles, batteries, and the supply chain to support them.”

She also believes that getting vaccinated will get us out of the pandemic.

“I received my first Covid-19 vaccination as early as I could in March 2021, followed by my second jab in June, not only to protect myself, but my 80+ year old mom, my neighbours and my community,” she said.

Andrew George Independent Andrew George has lived and operated businesses most of his life in Windsor-Essex and Wheatley.

As a father, he keeps busy as the kids play sports and he has seven raised garden beds in his front yard.

“All of my experiences contribute to the well-roundedness I display nowadays,” he says.

“As an MP, diplomacy is a big one, as evidenced in my latest campaign video at dharmagardener.ca.”

Andrew believes that the top two issues in this election are maintaining Canada as a free and open society and climate change.

“We don’t have to go down the path of civil unrest,” he says. “Simply acknowledge that Trump solved the COVID crisis by procuring vaccines for those that want them, and immediately cease all other impediments to society.”

He’s passionate about

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Masonic Lodge #290 Leamington.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Wednesday September 8, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in.

Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Everyone must wear a mask.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or to Knox Presbyterian Church.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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climate change.

“Wildfire blazes are destroying entire towns in BC, and in Siberia, the largest wildfires ever have sent smoke to the North Pole for the first time in recorded history,” he says.

He ask you to watch his videos at facebook.com/ karmagardens.

Tracey Ramsey NDP Candidate Tracey Ramsey grew up in Kingsville and graduated from St. Clair College in practical nursing. She’s been an autoworker for 25 year and now works for Unifor as a national organizer. She is married with two sons and lives in Puce.

Ramsey is the current co-chair of the Ontario Health Coalition in Windsor.

“I’ve spent much of my time during the pandemic fighting for families, residents and front line workers in Long Term Care,” she said.

She also helped raise funds for PPE for migrant workers, along with organizing weekly food drops to them across the county.

As a former member of Parliament, Ramsey has worked as the NDP’s Critic for International Trade and as Deputy Labour Critic.

“I’m a vocal fighter who will stand up for our communities,” she said.

On recovery from the pandemic, George believes the local BIAs play a part.

“The BIAs must get proactive and offer a true complimentary currency,” he says. “Like Leamington Money, Kingsville Dollars and Wheatley Bucks.

She feels that the most pressing issue is affordability, especially for housing.

“People worry that the younger generation are being squeezed out of ever being able to afford a house,” she says. “We need to get foreign speculators out of the housing market that is helping to drive up prices.”

The other issue she is hearing about is how we rebuild from the pandemic and provide jobs for families.

“Let’s face it, corporations like Amazon and big box stores made record profits through the pandemic,” she says. “We need a government that will tax the ultra-rich to pay their fair share to help with rebuilding our economy.”

She says the key to recovery from the pandemic is finding solutions.

“The NDP fought for solutions to the challenges Canadians faced, like making rent and paying the bills,” she says. “We have a plan to make life more affordable, by tackling Trudeau’s housing crisis and making the ultra-rich pay their share so we can provide services for everyone. And we’ll continue to help people get vaccinated.”

Earl Waites Earl Ralph Waites, 81years, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Loving companion of Gertrude Lajoie. Cherished of the Proofhusband of obituary to run late Marilyn J. Waites (nee Hastings).

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Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A private Family Service will take place on Thursday, September 9, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask.

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Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Memories of...

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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, pitcher, teaming up with battery-matetoiletries, china Marie Riley to hold the Woolworth girlsand souvenirs for sale as well down. Kay Douglas, Vicki Dawson andas providing Luanne Irwin all had multiple-hit gamesa luncheon menu. Speed in a losing cause. boat rides From The Leamington Post were available September 6, 1978 from the Cedar Leamington will have the first everBeach Drug satellite receiving station in Southwest-Store for 50 ern Ontario beginning next Tuesday.cents a ride The station is being set up to receivefor summer visitors renting signals from the Anik 1 satellite for livea cabin or for television programs of a public hearingcottagers not of the CRTC from Hull, Quebec. The sta-owning a boat. tion has been arranged by Rogers CableThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This and will be broadcast over Essex Cablephotograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back at 1978

From the Wheatley Journal September 7, 1978 The hockey school operated by the Wheatley Recreation Commission — comprising 27 boys ranging from Novice to Junior, completed their week-long course on Friday at Wheatley Arena. Instructors Steve Price, Bill Ruiter and Ray Markham kept the boys busy for over seven hours a day. Price invited his old friend Pat Boutette, star forward with the Toronto Maple Leafs to join the staff.

—— The Wheatley Omstead Juniors have reached the Ontario championship.

They downed Chippewa twice last week to advance to the provincial Junior C finals. In game one, the locals trounced Chippewa 17-5 behind the outstanding pitching of John MacKinnon, who struck out a whopping 22 batters. He allowed four hits and gave up nine walks. He also chipped in with a pair of homeruns — two of the five hit on the day by Wheatley batters. Other round-trippers went to Jerry Omstead, Skinny Robinson and Tim Mercer. In game two, Omsteads came out on top with a fine complete game pitching performance by Allan Harris. Jerry Omstead, Tim Mercer and Harris had two hits apiece, while Rick Robinson, Skinny Robinson, Rob Willan and Big Roger Lamb each chipped in with singles. The Omsteads will open their Ontario final series in Cobourg this weekend.

—— The Wheatley Sailors await a protest decision from the Ontario Baseball Association to see if they are eliminated from Bantam D playdowns. Wheatley had travelled to Poplar Hill last Saturday and lost 6-4. The game was protested due to the very obvious fact that the home plate umpire was under the influence of alcohol. Jeff Bowman took the loss on the mound in the game. The teams travelled to Wheatley on Sunday and the locals won 4-1, backed by a great mound performance by Glenn Lamb. Bowman was ejected from the game in the fifth inning for throwing his bat. In game three, the locals fell 1-0 on Monday. Bowman engaged in a pitcher’s duel with Norm Campbell of Poplar Hill. The game remained 0-0 until the bottom of the ninth, when the leadoff Poplar Hill batter reached first on a throwing error by Paul Stevenson. A botched pick-off attempt then advanced the runner to third, who scored on a beautifully executed squeeze bunt.

—— The Wheatley Community Band was runner-up in a competition at the annual Tecumseh Corn Festival. They were pitted against 10 of the top bands, all of whom participated in the Corn Fest parade. Heinz Schrade and his daughter Nancy accepted the runner-up trophy from organizers.

—— The Ladies South Shore Softball League came to a close on Thursday night in Wheatley as the Leamington Mets outlasted Woolworth 15-13, becoming the league champions. Doug Kennedy was the team’s manager. They were led by Pat Ellis, who went five-forfive on the night, while Janet Graham and Laurie Kosciuw each had four hits.

Marlene Schmidtgall was the winning

TV, which is currently owned by Rogers.

The Grenville Block (south side of Main Street West) showing, from left to right, Weir The large dish-shaped antenna will be Tailoring Co, Malott Brothers Meat Market, and the T J Salmoni Grocery Store, probably in set up on the farm of George Whaley in Look atThe Leamington’ s fire Past courtesy C. Scott Holland theAlate 1800s.

Grenville Block on December 10,of 1994, destroyed four businesses Gosfield South. and six apartment units.

—— The Leamington Barons swept St. Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection Catharines to advance to the OBA Senior B semi-finals with a pair of wins on April 1973: the weekend. They trounced St. CathaBuckingham rines 26-7 on Saturday and then edged Real Estate them 3-1 Sunday. Kyle Scratch took the edged Gulliver win on the mound, while Larry Haggitt Insurance 2-1 to hit two homeruns, a double and a single win the Midget with seven RBIs. Brian Heaton followed hockey trophy. with a homerun, two doubles and a sinAt left is captain gle and drove in six. Gene Biekx and Ken Dick who Ron Haley both contributed greatly to scored both the offense as well. In game two, Mike goals with coach Klym’s four-hitter was the difference Randy Critchlow. in the game. He lost his shutout bid in the eighth. Haley and Roger White had two hits apiece to lead the attack while Klym, Gene Biekx and Haggitt had one each.

Sept. 94 - Seven special people received awards from the Leamington Minor Baseball —— Association. They are (back row) Harry Garbarino - PeeWee-Bantam coach of year; Karl Wacholz - Mosquito coach of year; Becky Dyson - Mite coach of year; Jack Harfmann A new Leamington Senior Hockey Jr. Girls coach of year; (front): Wayne Gillett - Rookie coach of year; Brian Gallant - Umpire League hopes to sign up 90 players over of Year; and Rick Adamson - Sr. Girls coach of year. the age of 21 for its first ever hockey Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 season. Registration will take place next Clippings from the Wheatley Journal week at the Leamington Arena, with a league fee of $25. League organizer Harold Puyda says teams will be drafted on the basis of age and experience. There will be no body-checking or slapshots in this new league. Murray Setterington is the league president, while directors are Bud Hillman, Brian Plumb, Kent Williams, Dave Pilmer, Brian Brown and Puyda. The league will play on Monday nights.

From The Kingsville Reporter September 6, 1978 Kingsville is mourning the passing of Collin Sims, late publisher of the Kingsville Reporter, who passed away on September 2. Born in Wayburn Saskatchewan in 1911, Mr. Sims called Kingsville September 1991 - The Wheatley Lions Club Mosquito team had high hopes as the host club his home in every way. He bagan his for the Ontario tournament Governor George Vary, left, was on cyclingD -playoff Ditches rose footbegan after and footDistrict following the Thursday evening rainfall printing career in Nelson B.C., eventual-Submarine hand to wish them the best for a successful tournament and to toss out the ceremonial first ly moving to the Windsor Star, where heand these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If pitch for Wheatley’s start. The good luck handshake went to starting pitcher Thomas Grubb else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! was employed from 1937 to 1939, whennothing along with coach Dick Segedin and minor ball president Larry Brown. he came to Kingsville to repair a Linotype machine and stayed. He partneredMEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ...

MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... with William Conklin in 1941 and purchased the Kingsville Reporter.

—— Three Kingsville area girls are lucky to be alive this week after being struck by a boat off Linden Beach on Sunday.

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Province announces vaccine passport system ONTARIO — On Wednesday, September 1, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario is moving into a vaccine certificate program, which will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of such when attending certain businesses and settings.

This step takes affect on September 22, as everyone will need to produce their receipts from vaccination to dine indoors at a restaurant, patronize a bar or nightclub, attend banquet halls and convention centres, visit the gym or other recreational facilities (with the ex-

ception of youth sport), sporting events, casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments, concerts, music festivals, theatres

ues its fight against the Delta variant, our government will never waver in our commitment to do what’s necessary to keep people safe, protect our hospitals and minimize disruptions to businesses,” said Premier Ford.

“Based on Ontario’s immunization cards were a the latest evpredecessor to the proposed COVID vac- idence and cine certificates. best advice, COVID-19 and cinemas, strip clubs vaccine certificates give us the best chance to slow and racing venues.

“As the world contin- the spread of this virus

while helping us to avoid further lockdowns. If you haven’t received your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, please do so today.”

These requirements will not apply to outdoor settings where the risk of transmission is lower, including patios, with one exception being nightclub patios, where the risk may be higher in those settings.

Those who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as

part of a digital vaccine certificate.

Children 11 or younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempt.

Between September 22 and October 12, people attending a wedding or funeral at conference centres and reception halls will be able to provide a negative rapid antigen test from no more than 48 hours before the event.

As of October 22, Ontario expects to have a phone app available with a QR code that will replace the paper receipts for those who have the technology to do so.

The move follows

weeks of speculation that the Premier would eventually pull the trigger on the vaccine passport system as cases rise rapidly in the province.

This falls in line with Quebec, British Columbia and Manitoba, who have recently rolled out similar programs.

If you need to print off your vaccination proof, visit www.covid19.ontariohealth.ca and check off the box that says you understand the terms of use, then click continue. This will bring you to a page that allows you to enter your information and download your proof.

Festival of Guest Nations this weekend LEAMINGTON — The Festival of Guest Nations returns to Seacliff Park on Sunday, September 12 with a community family event for all.

The event will take place from 5

pm to 9 pm and feature food and entertainment from all aspects of Caribbean, Mexican, Filipino life as well as many other nationalities.

The Latin Power Band, El Charri-

to, the Blues Side, Egidio Valazquez will join local musicans Richard Baker, Mary Newland and Bob Soulliere.

Everyone is welcome.

CiB floral display winners - week 3

By Catherine Riediger LEAMINGTON – As previously reported in Parts 1 and 2, the CiB Floral Committee selected six properties and the first two articles featured 30 Orange Street, 25 Erie Glen Crescent, and 3 and 5 Garry Crescent. Part 3, as reported by Committee Chair Eileen Wonnick, is featuring 741 Talbot Road East and 45 Wakefield Avenue.

741 Talbot Road East has been the home of John and Margaret Friesen since 1985. It is a beautiful piece of rural prop-

erty that has a garden designed for the enjoyment of family, especially grandchildren when they visit. The foundation planting surrounding the home consists of the Rose of Sharon, hydrangeas and evergreens, including a side deck built around a tree creating a real conversation piece. In the distance is a play area for the grandchildren.

For colour, between the shrubberies are planters of colourful annuals. This is a delightful home and garden.

45 Wakefield Avenue is

the home of Bablu Saw and family. The driveway to this home is lined with cedars, Japanese maple and junipers and leads to a sidewalk to the backyard lined with junipers.

The foundation planting is impressive with plantings of sculptured Alberta spruce, evergreens, boxwood and pine. In between, for colour, is the addition of geraniums.

Under the front tree is a mix of hostas and yellow dahlias. All of this creates a well-planned and well-tended front garden.

Viewing all of the nom-

Bablu Saw poses in his front yard at 45 Wakefield Avenue.

Photo submitted

Margaret Friesen and her husband John have been in their home on Talbot Road East since 1985.

Photo submitted

inated properties was a botanical pleasure and reinforcement for everyone that the love of flora and fauna is alive and well in Leamington.

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

Looking for Poll Workers for Monday, September 20, 2021 Training is compensated and scheduled before election day.

Apply: Essex Office, 125 Maidstone Ave. W, Essex Phone: 1-866-238-7099 or online at: elections.ca

LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season.

Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance.

Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ mr24-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________

GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods.

Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $14.39 per hour, minimum 48 - 60 hours/week including weekends. Permanent full time seasonal position. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca. jl28-se15 _____________________________

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FULL TIME GREENHOUSE MAINTENANCE POSITION

Job duties include, ability to maintain, repair, inspect, install various farm equipment and systems. Assemble and/or move equipment. Troubleshoot and respond to maintenance calls. Maintain inventory and supplies. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to work independently. Some farm experience is preferred.

Email: farm@eastsideacres.ca PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.39/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation.

Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable.

Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf

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M&M FARMS LTD Greenhouse Worker positions available at our Leamington and Kingsville locations. Responsibilities: crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions: fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment.

Hours: 45+ hours per week including weekends. Wage: $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education or experience required. Must have own transportation.

Please forward resume to jobsmmfarms@outlook.com or fax: 519-322-0681. se8-oc6

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $14.39/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday.

Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50lbs, working in hot and humid conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, de-leafing and other duties as assigned. No education or experience required. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies/Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9

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FULL-TIME PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES to join our team in Kingsville, Ontario.

• Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday) • Competitive wages, benefits, signing bonus and profit sharing • No previous manufacturing experience required For more information visit: www.gfxltd.com/employment Send in your resumes today to: recruitment@gfxltd.com

We have multiple manufacturing plants in Kingsville that are hiring IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: General Labour - Start $16.00 Mig. Welders - With Experience - Start $18.00 Production Machine Operators - With Experience - Start $18.00 Prototype Fabricators - With Experience - Start - $20.00 - $23.00 If you do not feel experienced but are interested in pursuing one of these positions, do not hesitate to apply. We will accept suitable individuals in all the above classifications and provide proper on the job training. Company benefit package is offered as well as shift premium for afternoon shift work. Apply by e-mail bboyd@izadm.com or by phone @ 519 733-8422 Ext. 123

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GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Employment Opportunity – Crossing Guard The Crossing Guard is required to provide the safe crossing of roadways to children at assigned school crossing zones within the Municipality of Leamington and to ensure equipment is used and maintained.

For complete position details, visit our website at www.leamington. ca/careers. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

Note: The Municipality of Leamington employs a health and safety standard that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undertake regular antigen rapid testing and show proof of negative results, outside of working hours and at the employee’s own expense.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

Must be able to work within a group or on their own.

Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

No educational requirements needed.

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Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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Candidates outline platforms in first meeting

By Mark Ribble CHATHAM — In the first Candidate’s Debate held in the Chatham-Kent Leamington riding, all five candidates came together at the SOAR Innovation building in downtown Chatham on Wednesday, September 1.

Andrea Colasanti was the moderator and each candidate was allowed two minutes to answer pre-written questions on five different topics: housing, Indigenous issues, innovation, childcare and climate change.

With regard to innovation, each candidate had their own idea on what they’d like to see happen.

“We need to focus on climate change and eliminating plastics,” said Liberal candidate Greg Hetherington. “We can run a business right here in our own back yard. The pandemic has shown if we pivot a little, the opportunities are out there.”

“Reduce regulations and bureaucracy,” said Liz Vallee, People’s Party of Canada candidate.

“The government needs to get out of the way. Less government, less bureaucracy and less red tape.”

“Small business is the driver of the economy,” said Green Party candi-

date Mark Vercouteren.

“People can now work from home and run a small business.”

Conservative candidate Dave Epp talked about Canada’s growth rate.

“Canada’s growth rate, pre-pandemic, was 1.6 per cent,” he said. “We need a different philosophy and need to get that growth rate up over three per cent. We have the second highest unemployment rate in the entire G7.”

“Municipal, federal and provincial governments all need to work together,” said NDP candidate Dan Gelinas. “In 2010, I went to China to help promote Chatham-Kent Leamington to 10 different companies and show them how great it is in this area.”

When it came to climate change, all candidates were passionate with their answers.

“We don’t have adequate green space,” said Vallee. “And we don’t need government dictating climate change to us.”

Vercouteren talked about expanding the current programs.

“We need to expand on our green economy,” he said. “All federal vehicles should run on electric.”

Dan Gelinas had similar thoughts.

“Climate change is putting everything we value at risk,” he said. “Our plan is to cut emissions by more than one-half, build efficient affordable homes and electric vehicles.”

“Climate change is the biggest story of the century,” said Hetherington.

“We need to make an effort to make a change.”

Epp says the Conservatives have a serious plan to combat climate change.

“Our plan has been analysed by Navius Research,” he said. “It will achieve comparable greenhouse gas reductions through 2030 to the current plan by the federal government. They pledged to plant two billions trees. So far they’ve not planted any.”

In closing, the candidates were allowed a final two minutes to outline their thoughts and platforms.

A second debate will happen on Tuesday, September 14 at The Bank Theatre in Leamington, hosted by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. In-person attendance is limited. You can book your seat at leamingtonchamber.com.

Tickets are free.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you can share some secrets that have been troublesome. A trusted confidante may offer advice or be willing to serve as a supportive sounding board.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a drive like no other. This can come in handy as you actively seek change. A career change could be in the cards in due time.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, keep aiming to fulfill your ambitions, even if your approach requires a little revision. This is an amazing period of growth for you, and you’ll learn a lot.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Embark on opportunities that will break you out of your comfort zone, Scorpio. These can provide some opportunities for growth and present chances to meet new people.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your often positive attitude may be challenged in the days to come as you are faced with a few situations you aren’t sure how to handle. Take a deep breath and forge ahead.

cheekiness — hence the name of their book.

Now, with dementia hindering her everyday living, her daughter decided to write all of Joyce’s musing down. Those musing eventually became the book.

Due to the critically increasing demand for funding and a cure for dementia, Joyce and Juliana decided to donate 50 per cent of the proceeds from the book to the Alzheimer Society Canada Research Program.

“It’s our desire and hope that this will bring families closer together,” said Juliana.

World Alzheimer’s Day is Tuesday, September 21. Get a copy by emailing jtcsherk@rogers.com.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you find yourself in the spotlight, remember to put your best foot forward at all times. This is especially true in professional settings.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your work ethic has been unrivaled in recent weeks. The summer vacation season has ended and you have gotten back to business. A big change is on the horizon.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Focus on romance and sensuality this week Pisces. Take the time to spend moments with a spouse or significant other as much as possible.

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JOYCE AND JULIANA SHERK

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 News about investment and career possibilities could be brought to your attention this week, Cancer. Give these situations a lot of attention over the next few days.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are inclined to spend time with others in the coming days, Leo. Take advantage of opportunities to socialize, or take the lead and plan a fun get-together with friends.

Joyce and Juliana Sherk publish unique book LEAMINGTON — Writing talent in the Sherk family is not just limited to well-known author and columnist Bill Sherk.

His daughter Juliana and ex-wife Joyce have recently published a book together called Cheek.

Cheek is a book of memorable moments shared between a mother and daughter over the course of the last few months.

The pair collaborated on the book with Joyce supplying the witty quotes and Juliana cataloguing them to put into the book.

In the spring of 2018, Joyce Sherk retired from a successful career as a master fitness instructor. The following year, she was diagnosed with onset dementia at the age of 76 after becoming disoriented while driving one evening.

After 58 years in Toronto, Joyce moved back to her hometown of Leamington, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joyce’s way with words has always been with a quick wit and sprinkle of

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, consider what you are going to aim for next and don’t be afraid to take whatever steps necessary to put you on a path to success. Your confidence will compel you.

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diamonds here. The Pirates scored three runs in the inning to overcome a 6-4 deficit and win the Ontario 15U B-C championship.

15U Lakers drop heart-breaker in final

An elated Port Lambton team storms the field after the final hit.

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LEAMINGTON — The Leamington 15U Lakers lost a heartbreaker on Saturday as the Port Lambton Pirates came from behind to beat the locals 7-6. The win clinched the Ontario Baseball Association 15U B-C championship for the Pirates.

Leamington had won game one of the best-of-three series in Port Lambton before the Pirates took

game two on Friday night in Chatham.

Leamington lost the flip and took the visitors bench for game three and Port Lambton had last at-bat, even though the game was played here.

The Lakers led 6-2 after four innings on Saturday and appeared to have the game well in hand.

The Pirates chipped away at the Lakers and pulled within two at 6-4 entering the bottom of the seventh.

In that last at-bat, Port Lambton loaded the bases and a two-run double tied the game.

The next batter fought off several pitches and then hit a line drive single to left that scored the winning run.

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Looking back at September 1963

LOCALS WIN TOURNAMENT

WHEATLEY — A local team of Wheatley and Leamington seven and eight-year-olds just wrapped up a six-week summer 5v5 hockey tournament in Tecumseh. They won their division with five wins and one loss. The team’s last game was played on August 29, where their hard work paid off with a 14-5 victory. The squad represented for their little village and their teammates and families affected by the Wheatley explosion. In the back row are Dax Glasier, Colton Friesen, Mason Reid, Bryce Bailey, Rowan Wall, Luke Enns and Travis Friesen. In the front row Nolan Bradley, Logan Heide, Myla Walker-Smith and Alexander Rutgers. Absent: Easton Flaming. The coaches are Jeff Bailey and Jeff Reid.

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COOLER DAYS!

The Leamington Post and News Tykes crushed Simcoe on Labour Day Monday at Seacliff Park to advance to the OBA Tyke ‘A’ Minor finals.

The game ended 17-3 and was the second one-sided win for the Leamington crew.

Leamington pitcher Terry Wiper threw a no-hitter in the clincher, which was his second no-hitter this summer. Wiper had thrown a no hitter in a Chatham tournament on August 31. He struck out 10 and walked seven. None of the runs were earned runs against him.

Leamington’s 16-hit assault was led by shortstop Howie Duncan with a double and three singles. He also had three RBIs. Doug Bowman, Kris Manery, Kent Woodward, Colin Wood and Wiper all had two hits apiece.

—— The Leamington IOOF Juveniles lost in the opening game of their playoff series, losing 5-1 to Simcoe. The locals out-hit Simcoe by an 8-4 margin, but could not capitalize on their chances. Bob Lambier went the distance on the mound for Leamington, scattering four hits, striking out 12 and walking only three. Shortstop Don Bruner had a great day at the plate for Shorty Nicholson’s club as he doubled and added three singles. First baseman John Arrowsmith chipped in with three singles.

—— Catcher Harvey Wiltshire’s homerun in the last of the 11th inning gave the Office 57 team a come-frombehind 8-7 win over Pyramid Canners last week in a Leamington District Softball league game last Wednesday at the high school diamond. Wiltshire’s blast came with two out and preserved Office 57’s chance to tie Local 459 for the league pennant.

—— The Leamington Barons whipped the Barons Oldtimers 5-1 in an exhibition game Sunday afternoon at the fairgrounds. Plenty of spectators turned out for the affair, with locals hoping to get a glimpse of their baseball heroes of yesteryear. John Penner worked the first three innings for the Oldtimers, giving up four of the five runs. Elmer Scratch took over in the fourth and Bob Simpson relieved Scratch in the fifth. Lefty Bob Derbyshire baffled the Oldtimers through the first four innings, but they managed score their run off him in the sixth. Max Riediger paced the Barons at the plate with a homerun and double. Larry Haggitt and Brian Harris each had two hits.

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Talbot Trail Seniors

Arquette fires a dazzling 33 •••HARNESS ROUND-UP•••

By Bob McLean On a warm, dry August 31 there were 59 seniors league players who participated at Talbot Trail Golf Course. Arky especially enjoyed the day as he shot a spectacular 33. I believe this is the league’s lowest nine hole score from the silver tees.

Dan Tymec claimed the long putt victory on #2 with his dazzling putt.

Gerry Becigneul ‘s incredible shot on #9 ended up 18 inches from the hole to earn him the CP laurels.

I noticed you ended up with a par, Gerry. You’ve got a tough group!

Other superb scores in the under 70 group were: Phil Humphries 39, Nasher and Fred Michano 43s, Hillier 49, Ed Fraser 51, Dan Tymec 53. Len Snively merited a nifty 50!

In the 70-79 division, Dutchy led the way with his excellent 41. Terrific 42s were scored by Bill

Ward, Chopper and Al Zanuttini. Larry Schmidt earned an impressive 43.

Other solid scores under 50 were achieved by: Paul Carioli and Ray La Pierre 45s; Ian Quirk and Al Matthews 46s; Dave Dent, Rick Thompson, Bummy and Gary Wi l s o n 47s; Dave Chambers 49.

Very commendable nifty 50 results were achieved by Scoop, Larry Hyatt and Jerry Paine.

In the 80-85 year grouping, Joe Vrtel took first place with his magnificent 45. Ron McCracken came in second with his solid 48. Tom Sasso and Eugene Abbruzzese enjoyed noteworthy 49s.

Conrad, Neil, Terry and Andy also enjoyed commendable results.

In the Super Senior Silver Division, long hitter Tom Hyatt emerged as the victor with his impressive 48. Bob Freure was a mere

one shot back with his inspiring 49. Praiseworthy results were scored by Ed Woelk 51, Walter Balsam 53, and Bill Edwards 55.

The SS Gold Division had a close battle. Dave La Bonte and Gerry Becigneul tied with spectacular 44s to beat straight hitter Carl Robinson’s outstanding 45.

Erle Nash, Bob Lee and Bryon Walker earned very praiseworthy results.

There were eight birdies and Arky had four of them. Here is a list of the birdies: Arky #1, 4, 7 and 9; Gerry Van Deven #3; Gary Hillier #5; Dan Tymec #6; Dave Dent #8; Joe Vrtel and Fuzzy #9.

I will have golf balls at the front counter for past CP and LP winners. Ian Quirk Closest to Pin on July 27; Ed Fraser CP #9 on the 24th; Chopper LP on #2 on Aug. 24; Dan Tymec LP #2; and Gerry Becigneul CP #9 on Aug. 31.

Thank God that this wonderful game exists, and you have the health and ability to play it.

Keep swinging and have fun!

Community Calendar

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 50 Years With HEIRS - 7:00 p.m. – Ontario Ancestors, Essex Co Branch presents Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) to our virtual presentation to speak about their material and resources. Free and open to everyone!

Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca/meetings for Zoom link to register.

ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages.

Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https:// wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445.

MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.)

Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck.com or www. facebook.com/mobilemarketck for the latest info.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Meeting dates in September are the 15th and 29th. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank,

The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc).

If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley.

Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses.

Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington.

1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.

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

By Nathan Bain August 29 Round-up It was a steamy Sunday at Leamington Raceway on August 29, and it wasn’t only the weather that was hot.

The fast card of racing was highlighted by Lady Natasha, who set the track record for aged mares, getting the job done in a time of 1:56.3, cutting the entire mile and never looked back.

Lady Natasha, owned by Craig Turner, was driven to victory by Tyler Borth and is trained by Gord McDonnell who stables in Leamington.

Also highlighting the card of racing was Shootinforthestars who made it seven wins in row.

This 10-year-old son of Sand Shooter has remained undefeated this season at Leamington Raceway, winning in a time of 1:59.0. Trainer/driver Tyler Nostadt got away second from the gate, taking the lead approaching the three-quarters mark from Windsong Napoleon. Will he make it 8 in a row next week? Find out next Sunday afternoon.

Racing continues every Sunday at 1 p.m. through October.

Pre-registration is not required, and those who cannot attend can watch and wager on hpibet.com.

September 5 Round-up The weather could not have been better this past Sunday at Leamington

Raceway. The sun was shining all day with a nice breeze off the lake, creating the perfect atmosphere.

The handle was strong once again with fans pushing over $42,000 through the windows, both online and on-track, all enjoying the action packed 10-race card.

Leading driver Tyler Borth led all drivers on the card with three wins, bringing to victory Lady Natasha, Terra Cotta Lad and Yoooukilis.

The winner of the featured event of the afternoon was A-Positive Hanover who is a four-year-old son of Captaintreacherous, owned, trained and driven by Donnie Rankin Jr of Amherstburg.

A-Positive Hanover was the quickest horse out of the gate and cut all the fractions to win in a time of 1:58.2.

He faced pressure by a first over Cayo Loco at the half but that only encouraged him to keep pushing on.

The raceway also welcomed its brand new track photographer Danielle Lauzon, who is no stranger to the racing industry. You can find all racing photos on her Facebook page, Lauzon Looks Photography.

Racing returns Sunday afternoon September 12, with a 1pm post time.

Pre-registration is not required and for those who cannot attend you can watch and wager on hpibet.com.

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Many people in Ontario, Canada, and around the world are far removed from where the food that they purchase from the grocery store is grown. Living in a big urban center or city, it’s very possible that when the thought of a farm comes up, the image that gets generated is not too far off from “Old MacDonald and pitchforks”. But living in a strong agricultural community we know better. OGVG member farms employ over 14,000 across Ontario, many right here in Windsor-Essex County. Today’s modern greenhouse farms employ a wide range of people with a huge spectrum of talents and skills. You may think of those roles on a farm that directly involve the planting, harvesting, and packaging of vegetables, but there is so much more needed to bring fresh local vegetables to market, and make sure that they arrive fresh to stores and restaurants, and can be enjoyed

by families looking to make healthy choices.

Not only do our greenhouse crop technicians work extremely hard to ensure all plants are taken care of throughout the growing cycle, but we have team members who supervise for quality and food safety. There are food scientists and pest scouting professionals.

We have warehouse staff and supervisors, forklift and truck drivers, and logistics professionals who coordinate the delivery of vegetables to stores and restaurants. There are also lots of administration needs on the farm, so Human Resources, accounting, and IT professionals all help to support the growers and their operations.

Many of our larger growers also take on the role of marketing the produce grown and ensuring it is delivered to retail stores, wholesalers, and foodservice companies. Sales, procurement, and

Charity Spotlight: The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, located in Leamington, ON, provides resources and support to youth through a variety of programs and services, including for those who are facing homelessness or precarious housing situations within the Essex County community.

In partnership with Peter Quiring, President and CEO of South Essex Fabricating and Nature Fresh Farms, this organization in 2019 was able to support the development of a supportive housing facility named The Quiring Family Fresh Start Housing building. It currently provides youth ages 16 to 24 with an opportunity to receive case management

support and programming to facilitate a youths movement to independent living, family reintegration or more permanent housing with supports programs. The general Resource Centre for youth ages 14-24, that is utilized by the supportive housing youth, has a recreation area (equipped with computers, games, and leisure activities), a nightly meal program, showers, laundry facilities, a homework area, and a chapel, and opportunities for education and job programs, as well as health and wellness supports.

The Bridge has also developed a Youth Leadership Committee. The purpose of the Youth Leadership Committee is to enhance leadership skills of young people so that they can build on positive personal development and be empowering representatives of The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. The committee ensures that its members are engaged towards using their experiences as an active voice in enhancing The Bridge Youth Resource Centre’s programming for all youth ages 14-24.

There are many ways you can get involved and support The Bridge, including monetary donations, as well as donations of essential hygiene and pantry items. They are also hosting their third ‘SleepingOUT’ fundraising event coming up on October 1st, 2021. Look for ways to get involved at: https://thebridgeyouth.ca/

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commodity managers work with buyers to ensure the right amount of product is shipped for sale and arrives fresh and on time. We have packaging professionals that have been working on innovative and sustainable options that keep product safe in transit but are also better for the environment, and graphic designers who ensure that Ontario grown tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers stand out and compete for customers attention in the produce department of stores near and far.

It takes an incredible amount of people and skills to work in the greenhouse farming sector, and there are many opportunities for people in our community to work on a farm in ways that you might not have thought about before. Feel free to reach out to farms close to you should you be interested in such opportunities.

Back to School

Special Commodity Spotlight:

Snacking Varieties

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers have been instrumental in bringing a variety of new snacking varieties of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers to grocery stores for your family to enjoy.

Grape and cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, and peppers are all wonderful nutritious options for healthy, tasty, snacks in lunches or after-school bites for kids.

OGVG and its member growers want to wish well all the parents, teachers, and kids heading back to school this week, and encourage everyone to have a safe and healthy school year!

Also, a reminder, that both OGVG and many of our member farms have wonderful websites full of fun recipes that are great for the whole family!