September 27, 2017

Leamington wins 5 Blooms

By Catherine Riediger

On behalf of the Municipality of Leamington, Leamington Horticultural Society CiB chair Charlie Wright attended the symposium held in Ottawa-Gatineau, National Capital Region on September 16. The Municipality of Leamington received a 5 Blooms - Bronze rating and a special mention for Recognition for Community Support during the 2017 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies.

The Municipality of Leamington participated in the 15,001-50,000 population category with Amherstburg ON, Cobourg ON, Dorval QC, Mission BC and Orangeville ON.

Communities are evaluated using a “bloom” rating determined by the total score of the evaluation: 0% to 55% = 1 Bloom; 56% to 63% = 2 Blooms; 64% to 72% = 3 Blooms; 73% to 81% = 4 Blooms; 82% and Over = 5 Blooms.

There are four (4) levels of 5 Blooms exclusive to the National and International Edition: 5 Blooms - 82% to 83.9% ; Bronze - 84% to 86.9%; Silver - 87% to 89.9% ; Gold - 90% and Over.

On July 18-20, trained volunteer judges toured Leamington to evaluate the overall contributions of Municipal Council and departments, industry, businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – in regards to the following criteria: Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape and Floral Displays.

Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Lorna McIlroy and Normand Fleury wrote: “The Municipality of Leamington exemplifies the true spirit of Communities in Bloom by involving all sectors of the community and then providing suitable recognition. Doorknockers congratulate the owner for ‘Standing Out’ and give a 10% discount at local businesses. The Best Blooming Awards recognize business and residential curb appeal as well as best blooming street, both urban and rural. The Pay it Forward is unique because the recipient displays the sign for two weeks, then passes it on to another deserving home or business. Fabulous garden display winners start in April. Businesses show support by providing accommodations, meals and products and are recognized with signage which they proudly display.”

Leamington’s rating was 86.05%.

Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer walk/run raises over $17,000

By Pat Bailey

In movies they sport capes — fly, become invisible or exhibit powers of super strength. In reality, superheroes don’t wear capes, but they too show strength beyond the norm.

Some display this strength while standing in front of the classroom — like Lori Costa.

Formerly of Leamington, Costa taught at Cardinal Carter, St. Louis and Queen of Peace schools before moving to Windsor and securing a full-time position teaching JK/SK French Immersion at St. Andre in St. Clair Beach. But eight months later, following a routine mammogram, her life changed drastically.

Educating the youngest of students was put on the backburner while she dealt with a diagnosis that had devastated her family once before.

At 49, Costa was fighting breast cancer — the disease that had robbed her of her mother when she was just 11. Her mom was 49.

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Lori Costa is all smiles as she crosses the finish line in Sunday’s Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. (SUN Photo)

Edward Foldesi, Joanna Ciacelli-Foldesi, Dina Read, Kari Matheson, Deb Jones Chambers Mikayla Porrone in the back, and Carter and Madison Demant with Tucker, front, were top prize winners at the Sunday, September 24 Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer run/walk. (SUN Photo)

at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

am: Breakfast at Colasanti’s Restaurant

9 am to 6 pm: Vendors and Children’s game and inflatable’s rides

am: Ruthven Appl

val Parade (parade route to be located on County Road 45 and 2nd Concession in Hamlet of Ruthven and will move northbound to Colasanti’s)

11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Opening Ceremonies at the festival main stage area (Includes Apple Peeling contest and welcome from dignitaries)

12:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Entertainment

Sunday, October 1st, 2017

9 am to 5 pm: Vendors and Children’s games and inflatable’s rides open.

10 am to 2 pm: Apple Festival Car Show located at B&S Storage location (next to Colasanti’s) Registration for those with cars starts at 9 am

12 noon to 5 pm: Entertainment

• Entertainment Schedule • Saturday, September 30th, 2017

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Almost Famous (Pop/rock)

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Justin Latam (Folk/original)

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Pianoman (Billy Joel & Elton John tribute) 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Belly Dance Essex

Sunday, October 1st, 2017

12 noon to 1:30 pm: Dale Butler Band (Folk/popular)

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Rio Michaels Trio (Pop/country)

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Killer Goose Band (Pop/Classical Rock)

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Last Minute (Pop/rock)

Local orthodontist sponsors Community Youth Room

By Pat Bailey

Dr. Maxwell Abraham may have left town for his postsecondary education but he’s always called Leamington home. And for the doctor of orthodontics that means playing a major role and making a difference in his community.

The 27-year-old graduate of Cardinal Carter Secondary School, Western University in dentistry and Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, unveiled his latest plans on Friday, September 22 at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

After returning to the area, Dr. Abraham, who opened his practice, Abraham Orthodontics, about 18 months ago on Erie Street South, decided he wanted to be involved in the community.

And what better place to make an impact than on the facility where he spent much of childhood, whether he was playing sports, coaching or volunteering.

“The Complex just always played a role in my life,” said Dr. Abraham.

After talking with Complex leaders and discussing ways Abraham could help out, they managed to come up with the perfect fit.

Abraham Orthodontics has teamed up with the South Essex Community Council (SECC) to sponsor its Newcomer Youth Program, located at the Complex.

The space is used after school by high school-aged newcomers to socialize, complete their homework assignments, develop leadership skills and to help them transition to the community they now call home.

It gives them an opportunity to be assisted by tutors and mentors with homework and English skills, said Goldie Penner, Program Leader, Settlement Services, with the SECC.

Through a multi-year sponsorship with Abraham Orthodontics, the program, which is sponsored by the government of Canada, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, will help

“I don’t think I can attach a value to this,” said Leamington mayor John Paterson.

He said the value of local residents and businesses stepping forward to help make the community better is priceless.

“It just lifts the spirits of the entire town so much,” he added.

It also makes for a safe environment for the newcomers to improve their language skills and practice their English, said Mark Wybenga, Department Coordinator, Community Services at SECC.

The sponsorship will also enable SECC to spend money on things that help out the community, rather than worry about the rent and improvements, said Terry Symons, manager of recreation at the Complex.

Abraham was proud to show off the new signage, indicating his relationship with the SECC.

But it’s not his first foray into educational programs in the area.

Since his return to the area he has been committed to supporting a variety of youth programs, including the math kits distributed at Harrow Public School for the Grade 1 classes, St. Louis school’s Buddy Bench and Tilbury Public School’s breakfast program, and he continues to volunteer with Junior Achievement Canada.

Within his practice Abraham offers ‘The Growing Smiles Club’ which evaluates dentofacial development every six to 12 month, free of charge, to help educate families on the potential for future orthodontic treatment.

“Being from Leamington, utilizing the programs in the Complex and even working as a lifeguard and swim instructor,” said Abraham, “we realize the importance of this facility in the comprehensive development of our local youth.”

“These experiences and skills,” he said, “will translate to success in all aspects of their lives.”

With immigrant parents, Abraham said programs such as this would have definitely benefitted his family.

New fee schedule for municipality

The Municipality of Leamington finance department has released its proposed fee schedule for 2018. The report explains, “The proposed fee schedule has been compiled based on input from the various operating departments. In determining recommended fees, administration considered market rate comparisons, service delivery and commodity costs increases, using the best information available at this time.”

The schedule of fees reflects changes from as little as 22¢ for CPR recertification to as much as $325 for a full page, colour ad in the activity guide.

If a business has a problem with nuisance alarms, the cost is proposed to go as high as over $2,000.

Geoff Stephenson, Supervisor, Membership Services and Marketing, Leamington mayor John Paterson, Dr. Maxwell Abraham, Goldie Penner, Program Leader, Settlement Services with the SECC, Tiffany Nohra, Community Connections Youth Worker and Mark Wybenga, Department Coordinator, Community Services with the SECC, were on hand

Friday, September 22 to unveil the sponsorship of Abraham Orthodontics to the Community Youth Room.

Where’d that rule come from?

You had to know it would come to this.

Detroit Lions fans could be heard for miles as their lastminute touchdown to win the game on Sunday was reversed in favour of the Atlanta Falcons.

I was one of those fans that went from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat in mere minutes on Sunday afternoon.

I felt like the guy on Wide World of Sports who hurled himself off the ski ramp and crashed horribly below.

It’s the latest in a long line of calls that modern technology has taken away from the Lions in recent years. It all started with the ‘completing the process’ call against Calvin Johnson in a loss to Chicago in 2011.

The miracle of modern technology has helped in so may ways in all of the major sports, but it also provides frustration for fans and players alike.

Being a baseball purist, I’m against overruling umpires on balls and strikes because the human element is completely removed by that. But baseball generally happens at a slower pace than football, hockey and basketball.

I can understand the need to take a second look at things when there is a dispute, but some of the replay stuff just borders on ridiculous.

I believe there is such a thing as too many rules. The faceoff controversy in this year’s NHL season will be one of them and will get a lot of attention. If you haven’t experienced it in the pre-season yet, you’re in for a treat. And that has nothing to do with replay or video or technology at all.

The NHL’s offside call-backs got to the point of overkill last season while some of the goaltender interference calls were helped by a well-placed replay.

So there’s the good and the bad in all of it.

It seems the officiating in the NFL in particular is suspect on most weeks. I don’t know if they’ve watered things down or if plays happen so quickly now, that the officials just can’t keep up.

Sunday’s game was a fine example of that.

Prior to the controversial reversal that handed the game to Atlanta, the officials made at least two questionable calls, one against each team.

Both calls changed the flow of the game and disrupted both teams.

My old baseball teammate Pat Dibbley must have been smiling from ear to ear when the dust settled. He was on Facebook extolling the virtues of his beloved Falcons prior to the game.

I’m sure when Golden Tate appeared to get the Lions across the goal line, he hung his head and cursed a few times, only to be rewarded by the automatic review seconds later. It’s Wide World of Sports in reverse for him.

I guess in a perfect world, the human officials would fit hand-in-glove with the technology that is there to help them.

But before the technology ruins our professional sports industry, someone should really sit down and come up with a comprehensive solution to minimize the instances where common sense is thrown out the window in these games. Or we will forever be stuck with some obscure ruling that a guy sitting at a monitor miles away from the game, seemingly pulls out of his keister.

Public meetings scheduled on proposed bylaw

By Bryan Jessop

When it comes to keeping legislation relevant and up to date, the Municipality of Leamington is getting down to business.

Gatherings for public feedback on the new Business Licensing bylaw’s initial draft have been scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in council chambers at 111 Erie St. North in hopes of garnering input from present and potential business owners in Leamington, with a presentation on the bylaw to be followed by a question and answer session each day.

“We welcome all business owners, future business owners and stakeholders to the sessions,” explained Leamington manager of legislative services Brenda Percy. “We look forward to receiving feedback on the draft bylaw.”

Current bylaw 609-05 — known simply as the Business Registry — was enacted in June of 2005 to create and maintain a registry of businesses within the municipality’s geographical boundaries. It was created to ensure that businesses adhere to relevant zoning legislation and other statutes and to provide planning, fire, building and bylaw enforcement departments with a list of companies and commercial public operations.

Municipal administration, however, found that many businesses were not registering themselves until after they had opened their doors to the public — a practice that according to a report to council dated June 21, 2016 and received July 4 that year, led businesses to “operate while not meeting safety standards which is not in the best interest of the public nor the municipality.”

Based on the registry’s shortfalls, administration has advised to council that it be scrapped in favour of a new business licensing bylaw and licensing system, which the report also states would ensure that all necessary inspections take place while also providing crucial information for Leamington Fire Service’s “CommandScope” system.

The report also indicates that the new bylaw would provide data to properly address job and industrial growth in Leamington and “potentially reduce questionable business practices.”

“We welcome all business owners, future business owners and stakeholders to the sessions. We look forward to receiving feedback on the draft bylaw.”

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Brenda Percy

Percy noted that e-mail messages and letters have been sent to more than 450 businesses within the municipality advising them of the bylaw and public meetings. Copies of the same notice have also been circulated by bylaw enforcement officers while the current bylaw draft is available for viewing on the municipal website.

Administration spent several months creating the business bylaw’s initial draft, consulting internal departments in addition to the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, a representative of the Leamington BIA and Ontario Provincial Police. It has been recommended to council that the new bylaw take effect January 1 of next year, after which time any new businesses would be required to obtain a license prior to operating. The legislation, created by Legal and Legislative Services, would require new businesses to renew their licenses annually or as otherwise noted within its guidelines.

If recommendations are approved by council, not all businesses will be required to be licensed in January. Schedule 4 of the draft lists expiry dates that would apply to businesses included among the classes and categories specified in that portion of the draft.

MARK RIBBLE Rib’s Ramblings

Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer walk/run raises over $17,000

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After an initial inconclusive core biopsy, Costa underwent a surgical biopsy which showed cancer. A second surgery was then performed to remove more tissue and a lymph node to ensure the margins were clear.

Once her body had healed from the surgery, 20 radiation treatments were recommended.

Instead of feeling sorry for herself, Costa made a decision.

“Throughout my diagnosis and treatment, I felt that cancer was controlling my life,” said Costa, “and I needed to control the things in my life that I could, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress.”

So, as a recreational runner, Costa decided to get up at 6 a.m. and continue her daily runs before heading to the cancer clinic for her radiation treatments.

On Sunday, about a month after completing her treatments, Costa headed to Point Pelee to participate in her first post-treatment breast cancer run — Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer featuring a superheroes theme.

Despite the sweltering heat, Costa, smiling from ear-toear as she crossed the finish line, not only completed the 5k run, she did so with her best time to date — 24:50.

As a survivor, Costa said she feels an even greater responsibility to continue to run to honour her mother and help raise funds and awareness, and for her own health and well-being.

After completing the run as a survivor Costa said, “I feel so grateful to all of the people who spend countless hours organizing the event; the committee who generously and tirelessly give their time and energy to create a successful event.”

Like the founder of this event — Deb Jones Chambers, another local superhero.

Jones Chambers journey began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2004. She was just 41 and had no family history.

“I fought the disease with everything I could,” said Jones Chambers, “a bilateral mastectomy and TRAM flap reconstruction that was performed all in one surgery.”

Her strength, too, came from her family.

“I had three children ranging in age from two to six,” she said, “I had no plans to die on them.”

Her recovery, she said, was challenging and extremely painful but she had a family that needed her.

“I don’t consider myself a ‘survivor’ but a ‘member of survivorship’,” she said, “because the battle continues.”

“Cancer is a life changer,” she continued, “once you’ve had it, cancer is always a part of you.”

And her family has had more than its share of the dreaded disease.

In 2006 her mom Dorothy was diagnosed with colon cancer. Ten days later, her sister Donna (who had lost her husband to cancer) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She lost her battle four years ago.

Just when she thought her family had suffered more than its share of cancer diagnoses, her brother discovered he had prostate cancer in 2015.

She said she has learned many lessons while suffering the ravages of cancer. Through the losses of friends and family members to cancer, Jones Chambers said she has learned inspiring life lessons of courage, strength and endurance.

“I have a deep appreciation for what I have every day,” she said, “for the love of my family and friends, the beauty of nature and the quiet moments when I feel the joy of simply being alive.”

So rather than just sit back Jones Chambers has been a cancer fighting superhero, organizing fundraising events and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process. Sunday’s run raised over $17,000, bringing the 12-year

total to about $394,000.

Jones Chambers was delighted with the results and was top fundraiser with $2,770. But that is still not good enough for the fundraising champ.

“My goal is to raise $1 million for breast cancer research in my lifetime,” she added. But she knows she can’t do it alone; it takes a committee and a generous and supportive community.

Members of the ‘Taking Steps’ committee include Dina Read, Trudy Weber, Jennifer Langeman and Joanna Ciacelli-Foldesi, and, of course, Jones Chambers.

Other top fundraisers included Dina Read with $982 and Kari Matheson with $700.

As Wonder Woman, Matheson also claimed the Spirit Award, along with the Foldesi family (Joanna, Edward, Devin and Brandon) and the Pink Primadonnas. Top dog was Tucker.

Earning kudos as the top young fundraiser was Mikayla Porrone.

While Jones Chambers will begin planning for next year’s event, Sept. 30 with a Sock Hop theme, Costa will prepare for next year’s big breast cancer fundraiser, the CIBC Run for a Cure.

With about 25 family members making up ‘The Burke Brigade’ to show their support, Costa is preparing for an emotional day.

“I don’t know what I would have done without my family,” she said, “the support was incredible.”

“I can always count on them for advice, meals, strength

and laughter,” she continued, “especially laughter.”

Rezoning applications

Public meetings were held at the meeting of Leamington Municipal Council on September 25.

There was one public meeting to consider the Municipality of Leamington drainage engineer’s preliminary report on the Gorrell Petition Drain, recommending six specific options for the final report. The preliminary estimate for the work is pegged at over $240,000.

Following that, there were three public meetings to consider re-zonings. The first was to consider rezoning 1 Pickwick Drive from Residential R2 and Residential R4-5 to Residential R2-13 to accommodate the construction of three two-unit dwellings.

The second was to rezone a surplus dwelling lot at 1049 Mersea Road 12 from General Agricultural A1 to Agricultural Residential A5, leaving the residue General Agricultural. This item resulted in considerable debate because of one condition related to ownership. The recommendation was passed and one final aspect of the transaction will have to wait until February.

Finally there was a third rezoning application for 705 Mersea Road 5 to sever 0.269 Ha and rezone it Commercial Industrial C4 to be added to 515 Highway 77.

This last item caused no problem for Council, and, along with all the other questions, was passed unchanged by Council.

Devin, Brandon and Edward Foldesi battle to earn family bragging rights in Sunday’s Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer.

in the

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, when an opportunity comes your way, resist the temptation to pass it up thinking something better is on the horizon. There are no guarantees, so make the most of this chance.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Many things around the home need your attention, Taurus. But you may be having trouble finding the motivation to tackle them right now. Get a partner to lend a helping hand.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, make a concerted and sincere effort to focus on family for the next few days. It’s time to reconnect with everyone in the house, and you will enjoy the time at home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, slow down a little because moving faster will not get the job done right. It may only lead to sloppy mistakes that will take even more time to handle.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

It can be challenging to find initial support for your ideas, Leo. However, once you explain all of the specifics, there’s a good chance others will climb on board.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Risk can sometimes have a large payoff, Virgo. Just make sure you time your jump right or you could miss an opportunity to really shine.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, if you push yourself a little harder this week, you will be happy with the results. Even though it may be an uphill battle, the summit will look pretty nice.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, just when you think you can lie low and escape the week without any excitement, something pops up that requires all of your attention. Hunker down for now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, focus on something new for a while rather than a problem that has been bouncing around in your brain. Frustration will get you nowhere, so let it go for now.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, even if you take some time off from work, things will go on as planned. Although you are a key member of the team, others can temporarily fill your shoes.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Sometimes the things that require the most work are the ones that you enjoy the most, Aquarius. Dig in deep on a new project and the rewards will come afterward.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

A few things still need to be sorted out, Pisces. Then you can put your feet up for the time being. Gemini has something to say this week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER 24

Ian Bohen, Actor (41)

SEPTEMBER 25

Jamie Hyneman, TV Star (61)

SEPTEMBER 26

Jim Caviezel, Actor (49)

SEPTEMBER 27

Anna Camp, Actress (35)

SEPTEMBER 28

Hilary Duff, Actress (30)

SEPTEMBER 29

Alfie Boe, Singer (44)

SEPTEMBER 30

Ezra Miller, Actor (25)

Mental health battles and victories

By Sheila McBrayne

Steven Youssef is a 33-year-old Leamington man who has lived with various mental illness issues and has learned to stay positive and never give up. Youssef is a graduate of St. Louis School and Cardinal Carter Secondary School.

“I was diagnosed at 21 with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and depression and anxiety,” said Youssef. “Anxiety just took over… I kept thinking, ‘Where am I going to be? What is my future?’ and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.”

Youssef has a college diploma in Police Foundations and started taking Sociology at University of Windsor when he was finally diagnosed at age 24 with bipolar disorder. “I didn’t believe it at first, and asked, ‘are you sure?’ I didn’t want to be bipolar,” Youssef stated.

Youssef’s message to everyone is to never give up on yourself. From the elementary school teachers and coaches who always encouraged him to his family and friends who supported him while he worked on the proper medication and therapy, they all contributed to his success.

Youssef spent several months working in New York and even tried his hand at teaching English in South Korea prior to his bipolar diagnosis. “I was only there a month and had to come home. I had a massive panic attack,” he said. “I wasn’t myself and knew I needed help, but when they said bipolar it was hard to face the fact,” he stated.

At 24 he faced the stigma of bipolar disorder and became severely depressed. “I didn’t want to get up; I didn’t want to do anything. I gained a lot of weight… One day I was at a party and I was 288 pounds – I just thought I’ve got to do something. I wasn’t sure what, but something,” he recalled.

Youssef joined Club Fit and started to take care of his physical health as well as his mental health. “I lost 80 pounds and started to feel much better mentally and physically,” he stated.

Today, Youssef has a part time job as a security officer. “I have to do something. I can’t just do nothing. It’s important to keep busy.” Youssef credits South Essex Community Council and New Canadian Centre of Excellence who helped with job searches and resume building. The Canadian Mental Health Association and the Crisis Hot Line (519-973-4435) were also key contributors to his present state.

“I fight each day to stay positive. I have been healthy for seven years,” he said. With mental illness it’s important to maintain a sense of humour. “Laughter is the best medicine when dealing with mental illness,” he added.

Youssef has spent many years dealing with, managing and living with his mental illness, but his message is clear to all; “to just stay positive and keep trying. I still go through struggles but I fight each day,” he stated.

“The first step was that I admitted I had the problem and then got help. People must be able to realize what they’re going through and not be in denial,” said Youssef.

Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee

week, Sept. 14.

LAERC welcomes Sudanese family

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) has sponsored a Sudanese family who finally arrived in the area on September 14.

The family of 10 left the refugee camp they had been living at for 11 years on September 11 and travelled to Nairobi. On September 12 they flew to Frankfurt, Germany, and on Thursday, September 14 the family flew from Frankfurt to Toronto, then finally to Windsor.

Four LAERC members met them in Windsor. They were welcomed at St. Michael’s Church in Leamington for a Sudanese meal prepared by Alal, who is also LAERC’s interpreter.

At present the family is settled at a local motel as their house isn’t available until September 30. Alal will continue to cook for them. LAERC is grateful for all the help she has already provided and she has offered to continue until the family is finally settled in their own home.

If anyone wishes to assist LAERC with getting the family established, donations would be gratefully accepted. A tax receipt will be issued. Make cheques payable to Knox Presbyterian Church or the church of your choice to be forwarded to Knox. For further information contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.

Steven Youssef

Special tribute to local veterans

By Bryan Jessop

A national tribute paid to local military veterans is literally leaving that warm and fuzzy feeling inside.

Wheatley WWII veterans Bert Overholt and John “Jack” Burnett and Korean War veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace were each thanked for their years of service by the local region of Quilts of Valour Canada with their own handmade quilts. The contributions were presented to Overholt and Burnett at their homes before Wallace was given his quilt at the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 prior to a Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night Thursday, Sept. 21 as part of this year’s Canada-wide Legion Week. Overholt served with the Royal Canadian Armed Forces as an engineer while Burnett was a gunner on a merchant ship with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. Wallace spent 14 months on alert with the army in Korea during the ceasefire after basic training in Ipperwash.

“It was quite a surprise to me when I heard they were doing this,” said Wallace after receiving his quilt from Wheatley Legion president Bill Robertson and Quilts of Valour regional representative Sony Chenette of Chatham. “I’m quite honoured to receive it. It’s a beautiful piece of work.”

Immediately following the presentation, Robertson made a donation of $200 to the local Quilts of Valour on behalf of the Wheatley Legion.

Chenette oversees the creation of quilts made for local veterans at Legion branches in Comber, Tilbury, Chatham and Wallaceburg. The newest location added to her region is Wheatley’s Branch 324, which will be offering a space on the second floor for the creation of

~ OBITUARY ~

Charlie Brown Stonehouse left his family on September 19th 2017 at 7.30 am. He was 10 years 5 months and 4 days old. A Himalayan Mix Seal Point rescued by veterinarian Dr. C. F. Rhoads of Wheatley. Adopted by Jim & Doreen Stonehouse of Tilbury.

Charlie awaits his family and friends with many others at the Rainbow Bridge.

2 YEAR RENT

Quilts of Valour on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Saturday, Sept. 30.

Each Quilt of Valour includes a patch brandishing the recipient’s name as well as the location where it was made. Wallace’s quilt was sewn by a group of about 15 volunteers at Tilbury Legion Branch 206.

On average, each quilt takes about a month to create. Quilts of Valour Canada was founded in 2006 in Edmonton, where Lezley Zwaal set out to honour injured Canadian Armed Forces members and veter-

ans past and present. Locally, volunteers led by Chenette create quilts year round with the exception of the months of July, August and December. Thus far, three volunteers have expressed an interest in sewing Quilts of Valour in Wheatley. To date, Chenette has guided the creation of and presented about 60 quilts.

“I still get choked up about it every time,” she explained. “It’s something that really means a lot to everybody who’s involved.”

Quilts of Valour Canada receives support from volunteers making complete quilts, creating quilt tops and blocks, atthe donation of fabric and materials and financial contributions — the latter which are tax deductible. Cheques can be made payable and mailed to Quilts of Valour - Canada Society, Treasurer, 1351 de Papillon Place, Ottawa, ON, K4A 1Y9. Locally, Chenette can be contacted at 519-354-8760.

A registered charity, Quilts of Valour Canada creates and donates quilts of a minimum finished size of 55” x 70” using 100 per cent cotton. For more information on the organization, visit the website www.quiltsofvalour.ca.

Quilts of Valour Canada regional representative Sony Chenette and Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion president Bill Robertson present Korean War veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace with his own Quilt of Valour Thursday, Sept. 21 as part of this year’s Legion Week activities. Earlier, WWII veterans Bert Overholt and Jake Burnett were presented with Quilts of Valour at their homes.

Grants awarded through the 2017 Libro Prosperity Fund

Libro Credit Union (Libro) announced the recipients of the 2017 Libro Prosperity Fund on Sept. 7 with a roadshow across southwestern Ontario. Libro’s annual granting program is investing $460,000 in 2017 to support programs and projects across southwestern Ontario that are helping to grow prosperity in three focus areas: regional economic development, youth leadership and money-smarts.

Locally, Libro presented a cheque for $9,150 in Leamington to the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation to provide the Volunteer Homework & Mentorship Program to rural youth in Essex County. In Kingsville, Access County Community Support Services (ACCESS) received $18,581 to support youth leaders in the designing and running of a new program in 2018, Garden Summer Camp. The funding will provide two local youths with employment. The youths will gain hands-on experience in the local agricultural sector, building their leadership, budgeting and networking skills.

In addition to working in the ACCESS Community Garden in Kingsville, they will help run a 5-day garden and food education summer camp for children ages 7-13. The campers will experience hands-on, seed-to-plate education fostering young agricultural leaders in the community. The objectives of this worthy initiative are to increase awareness of and interest in the local agriculture sector and to engage youth in leadership positions in agriculture and community initiatives.

“Libro’s focus is on growing prosperity in southwestern Ontario, and we invest 100% of our profits right back into the communities we serve,” said Stephen Bolton, Libro Credit Union Head Coach, President and CEO. “These grant recipients demonstrate there is so much more to prosperity than simply saving money. The diversity of their initiatives will open new paths to success across our region and I’m excited to watch these projects unfold.”

The Libro Prosperity Fund invested in 30 organizations and community groups whose initiatives support entrepreneurship, financial knowledge and career skill development for young people – all aimed at growing prosperity across the region.

“Our focus on growing prosperity means knowing the needs of each community we serve,” Bolton said. “Each of our 31 branches has a council made up of Owner Representatives who participate in the grant evaluation process and have a voice in the award selection. We believe decisions should reflect the priorities of our Owners and the participation of our Owner Representatives provides a valued perspective.”

Information about other grant recipients can be found at libro.ca/roadshow

Tai Chi for better health

By Eugene Ryzer

Tai Chi takes a holistic approach to good health. The art of Tai Chi is composed of a series of movements that are practiced in a sequence to promote better balance, relaxation and improved circulation.

Recent research on Tai Chi has been done in older individuals in the area of balance and fall prevention. Fall related injuries are the leading cause of death from injury and disability among older adults. Tai Chi movements are designed and practiced to slowly shift the body weight from one foot to the other in coordination with the rest of the body in a balanced way. The research has shown that the Tai Chi movements are designed to improve balance and reduce the fall frequency. Other studies have shown that Tai Chi is an effective exercise for developing strength and endurance, improves aerobic capacity, improves walking speeds, improves symptoms of fibromyalgia, and reduces stress.

Tai Chi beginner class format is simple. The instructor demonstrates a Tai Chi move several times, then performs it with the class and finally watches the students as they repeat it. It only takes four months to be introduced to the basic movements. After the four months of attending beginner classes, students can move on to attend continuing classes where they are introduced to foundation exercises to develop better understanding of how Tai Chi can more effectively improve their health.

While all Tai Chi styles are about gentle turning and stretching, the Taoist Tai Chi™ style is specifically designed to improve health. The significant degree of turning and stretching in each of the movements contributes to better balance and posture, increased strength and flexibility, calmness and peace of mind.

Tai Chi is for people of all ages and is some times referred to as a “Moving Meditation”. Pay a visit to one of the classes or attend an open house where you can speak with an instructor or some of the practitioners about the benefits of this ancient art.

For more information on the beginner Tai Chi classes and open houses in your area call 519-255-9744 or visit www.taoist.org

A cheque for $18,581 was presented to Access County Community Support Services from the Libro Prosperity Fund. The money will support youth leaders in the designing and running of a new program, Garden Summer Camp.

The Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation received a $9,150 grant from the Libro Prosperity Fund for the Volunteer Homework & Mentorship Program.

Donation Supports Hogs for Hospice Cause

In order to help celebrate the recent Hogs For Hospice 2017 Motorcycle Rally weekend, the Leamington Roma Club held a volunteer appreciation night for all those who helped make the weekend events held at the Roma Club a tremendous success!

With over 50 volunteers committed to ensuring a smoothly run weekend, the Roma Club Hogs Committee, chaired by Gary Quenneville and assisted by Nick DiLaudo, wishes to thank these dedicated volunteers.

In partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Essex County with their Friday Night Fish Fry (sponsored by the clubs in Leamington, Amherstburg, Cottam, Essex and Harrow), and the after parties held at the Roma Club on Friday and Saturday evening, a sizable donation of $13,000 could be made to the Hogs For Hospice cause.

Pictured in the photo with many of the volunteers is Roma Club president Ron Ricci presenting a cheque for $5,000 to Hogs For Hospice chairs Joe Oswald and Benjy Mastronardi for the Roma Club’s share of the donation.

ian Flag Day Monday,

Sept. 25. The Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence marked the occasion at the Leamington school with an assembly in its gymnasium with videos, music and words from MacDonald before the 571 Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 students and 45 staff members marched to the front property for a flag raising ceremony. The annual occasion celebrates the achievements and success of Franco-Ontarian individuals, groups and communities from throughout the province.

The Roma Club is proud to continue this partnership with both the Rotary Clubs and Hogs For Hospice Committee to help support such a worthy local cause and looks forward to next year’s event. (Submitted photo)

École St-Michel students wave their miniature flags as the school celebrates the 42nd annual Franco-Ontarian Flag Day Monday, Sept. 25. (SUN Photos)

OBITUARY

Lynn Foster

James Lynnwood Foster, age 74, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice, Leamington, Ontario, on Monday, September 18th, 2017 with his beloved wife of 52 years by his side.

Recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Lynn faced his adversity with courage and dignity. He is survived by his heartbroken wife, Marilyn (McKeen).

Devoted and loving father to Jeff (Jen), Joel (Jodi) and proud grandfather of Kailey, Jacey and Brayden. Brother-in-law to Don McKeen and Jane McKeen. Will be missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Predeceased by his parents Calvin and Betty Foster, Kristin McKeen, Jim McKeen and Lloyd McKeen.

Lynn was a sports enthusiast, an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and loyal to the Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team. He was the Municipal Clerk-Administrator of Mersea Township for 33 years and Director of Development Services for two years with the Municipality of Leamington.

Special thanks to homecare nurse Madeline Shanks and the exceptional care provided at Erie Shores Hospice. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Funeral service was held from the funeral home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

Memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice, Leamington or Wheatley United Church would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

BUSINESS PROFILE

OBITUARY

Margaret Driedger

Margaret Driedger (nee Peters), 95 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Proposed Bank Theatre grant

Municipality of Leamington administration has recommended that the municipality grant The Bank Theatre $25,000 from its Cultural Arts Reserve to fund a Bank Theatre Master Plan.

Beloved wife of the late Nick J. Driedger (1983). Loving mother of Harry and Linda Driedger, Ruth and Jim Martin, Nick and Jan Driedger, Marilyn and Victor Winter, Carol and Ernie Taves. Cherished Oma of 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Will be missed by many siblings, nieces and nephews.

Margaret was a loving wife, mother, Oma and Gross-Oma who lived a full and busy life. She grew up in Manitoba and following her marriage to Nick in 1945 they sharecropped and then farmed on the Eighth Concession east of Blytheswood for 30 years until Nick’s death in 1983. Mom then retired to a home they had bought together in Wheatley. She moved to Leamington in 2013.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Mersea Road 6 on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Warkentin and Rev. Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to UMEI or Leamington Mennonite Home.

Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington’s One-Stop Shopping Venue Features Used Goods of All Kinds

Don't waste your time trolling the internet looking for that special item you're in search of, forget touring the countryside, wasting all of that time and gas 'yard saling'. Instead, if you have items you're wishing to sell or used items you're hunting high and low for, visit Leamington's one-stop shopping venue featuring used goods of all kinds

Armed with experience and using the internet to appraise the items, Avenue employees take great pride in their customer service, assisting their customers. For those short on cash, Avenue offers its clients a chance to swap an item for some quick cash.

Manager Danielle Peters said there's no need for them to worry the item will be sold before they can get back on their feet again. She said they hold all items for 30 days to give its owner a chance to buy the item back. If 30 days isn't quite enough time, Danielle said they can get an extension - as long as they make monthly payments. For Avenue employees, it's all about their customers.

And for those in search of contemporary and estate jewelry, bicycles, electronics, movies, video games, musical

According to the report, “The Master Plan will refine the visionary exercise of the schematic design study, work towards more detailed design of the facility, and refine cost estimates for the work. The Bank Theatre engaged the architectural firm of Passa Associates to complete the master planning exercise in the spring of 2017.”

Councillor John Hammond pointed out that the ‘big reveal’ would be October 14, and with that the matter was passed by Council at their September 25 meeting.

Ruthven Apple Festival parade route

The 38th annual Ruthven Apple Festival parade is this Saturday, September 30.

The parade will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. from County Rd. 34 (Union Ave.) and the 2nd Concession, northbound to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in the hamlet of Ruthven. It will proceed north to Kingsville Rd. 3 where it will turn left and proceed west to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

In order to accommodate the parade route, County Rd. 34 will be closed in Ruthven at County Rd. 45 and County Rd. 34 to the junction of Hwy 3 and County Rd. 34 for one hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Westbound traffic at Ruthven will be routed south on County Rd. 45 to Kingsville Rd. 2, west to Graham Side Road, north to Hwy 3. Eastbound traffic at the north junction will be routed east on Hwy 3.

To minimize the inconvenience to local businesses, the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee is committed to beginning and ending the parade on time. The committee hopes disruptions to businesses are minimal and thanks you for your patience.

All proceeds raised through the Ruthven Apple Festival benefit Community Living Essex County, a nonprofit, charitable organization supporting people who have an intellectual disability.

instruments or sporting goods - they've got you covered.

Danielle said they carry a huge assortment of classic games and movies that are now difficult to track down.

Guitars line the wall, golf clubs are abundant - perfect for those taking up the guitar or golf but not wanting to invest too much in a hobby they're not sure they'll fall in love with.

Computer monitors and other pieces of technology, such as cell phones, line shelves and a display case amidst knick knacks, bicycles of all types and sizes, sports apparel and memorabilia and toys.

Danielle said they will purchase and sell just about anything as long as it's in working order. But both buyers and sellers must be at least 18 and hold government issued identification.

Whether you need a specific tool or a piece of jewelry, Danielle said you will be thrilled by the savings.

Jewelry, she said, is basically 1/3 the price of that you will find in a jewelry store. And selection, she said, is a little bit of everything, from diamond rings to a variety of gems, bracelets and necklaces. She said they also have a diamond tester on hand to ensure their authenticity.

"We value our customers," said Danielle, "we're always here to help." Avenue Shop, Swap and Sell opened its doors in Leamington about three years ago, its fourth store. Avenue Shop, Swap and Sell is located at 4 Queens Avenue, next door to Gabriele BrandSource. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 am to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Bank Theatre presents Dazzling Duos & Trios

The Bank Theatre will present a classical concert featuring a variety of duets and trios for two flutes, piano, and organ, culminating in an abridged version of the well loved “Mennonite Piano Concerto” by Victor Davies on Sunday, October 1 at 3 p.m. Performing artists are Helen Brown, Linda Regehr, Natalie Dorion and Jonathan Bayley.

The concert will take place OFF-SITE at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S. in Leamington.

$10,000 in fines for over-limit of walleye

Two men have been fined a total of $10,000 for possessing an over-limit of walleye caught in Lake Erie. This was one of the most significant investigations of its kind in recent memory in Southern Ontario.

Johan Enns of Drayton and Isaac Enns of St. Clements both pleaded guilty and were each fined $5,000 for possessing more than the allowable number of walleye caught in Lake Erie.

In addition to the fines, four fishing rods, two tackle boxes, two coolers and 50 walleye were forfeited to the Crown.

“The Mennonite Piano Concerto” by Victor Davies is an abridged version of the well-loved concerto, commissioned for Victor Davies in 1975 to be the background music for the documentary of “And When They Shall Ask.” It is the story of the plight of the Mennonites and others in southern Russia during the Communist revolution, immediately following the end of WW1. It tells the story of the horrors these people suffered when the prisons were opened. Bandits roamed the countryside pillaging, raping, and killing and general anarchism reigned. It has three movements, the second of which features variations of the well-loved hymn “In the Rifted Rock I’m Resting”. The third movement includes variations of at least 7 well-known hymns.

The Knox Presbyterian Church is accessible and has ample parking. Tickets are available at Counter Effects (2 Iroquois Rd.) For more information visit http://dazzlingduostrios.bpt.me

Court heard that on July 29, 2017, conservation officers with the Southern Marine Enforcement Unit in Wheatley were conducting inspections of anglers at the Leamington Municipal Marina. The officers contacted the two men in the parking lot, where they indicated they had just returned from fishing on Lake Erie and were preparing to leave. Upon inspecting their two vehicles and boat, the officers found 50 walleye in two coolers. This is 38 walleye over their possession limit of 6 walleye each.

Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to catch and keep an over-limit of fish. An individual may not retain more than the possession limit of that species. Possession includes storing fish at home in freezers or other locations, as well as transporting them, holding them in live wells, coolers or eating them as part of a day’s meal.

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10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

The Bank Theatre Proudly Presents THE BIG REVEAL

October 14

Featuring special guest TINA MORGAN: OLDER & BOLDER – A BROADWAY REVIEW - $60 per person - Ticket price includes light appetizers and beverage tastings from our sponsors. Beer and wine available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available advance only at Counter Effects in Leamington or online at http://thebanktheatrebigreveal.bpt.me

OFF SITE EVENTS

Dale’s Friday Coffee House

Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22

Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music at 7:00 p.m. Free-will event.

October 1

Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 pm 10 Erie St. S., Leamington 14 Mill Street East, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1R7 519-322-2251

DAZZLING DUOS AND TRIOS

A classical concert featuring a variety of duets and trios for 2 flutes, piano and organ, culminating in an abridged version of the well loved “Mennonite Piano Concerto” by Victor Davies. Performing artists are Helen Brown, Linda Regehr, Natalie Dorion and Jonathan Bayley. Sunday, October 1 at 3:00 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie St. S., Leamington. $15 or $10 for groups of 10 seniors or more. Tickets available online at http:/dazzlingduostrios. bpt.me, Wharram’s Jewellers and Counter Effects in Leamington or at the door if not sold out.

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING

Audit questions spending for Caldwell Powwow

Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier and Councillor Lonnie Dodge were removed from office by the band council at a meeting held Saturday, September 23.

The Ontario Provincial Police is expected to annouce its investigation this week of the Caldwell First Nation, amid recent controversy over how the finances of more than $575,00 for their 2016 powwow were handled.

The Caldwell band council was suspended in June 2017 pending the forensic audit into the finances of the Caldwell’s first-ever powwow held in August. The audit was released to the Caldwell band membership in mid September. Saturday’s meeting was a chance for members to review and discuss.

The audit stated $576,111 was spent on the powwow. In question was nearly $290,000 in “unsupported” expenses, mostly for prize money in a singer/dancer competiton. There was $247,790 awarded in prize money with very little information about where and who the prize money went to.

Another point of interest the audit questioned was $190,000 paid for an untendered contract, which was awarded to Moccasin Media, owned by Chief Hillier’s son.

FREE RECOVERY PROGRAMS at South Shore Health Centre, 15 John St., Leamington: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Westover Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Women Only Recovery Support; Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation Group; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. SMART; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Recovery Support in Low German and Spanish; Fridays at 6:30 p.m. CA Group. Individual family and friends education and support to create a recovery plan call 519-990-2530 for an appointment.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Herbal Cleaning Divas Lynn Imeson and Sandy Ellener. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fellowship. For more info call Peter Scorrar 519-326-8529.

LEAMINGTON AIR CADETS SQUADRON OPEN HOUSE & RECRUITMENT INFORMATION NIGHT - Wednesday, September 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Just off Smith St. beside the Greenway Trail. For more information call 519-322-3835.

RUMMAGE SALE at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington on Friday, September 29 & Saturday, Septwmber 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Fall and winter clothing for all ages, books, toys, household goods and treasures of all sorts!

AUTUMNFEST BAZAAR hosted by Visitation Parish CWL, Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber. Homemade baked goods (low sugar and gluten free available), crafts, penny sale, raffles, kids books, lunch café, free coffee and tea. Proceeds go towards the parish, the community, local schools and other charitable agencies.

THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION will hold its final meeting of the year on Saturday, Setpember 30 at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome. Please bring the stats fo your colony at this time. Please call Paul at 519-738-3476 for further info.

JOIN LIFE CHAIN - Sunday, October 1 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Leamington (at Erie & Talbot), Kingsville (Main & Division), Essex (Talbot at Centre), Harrow (King at Queen), Belle River (Notre Dame

at Dupuis), Amherstburg (Sandwich at Pickering), Tecumseh (Lesperance & Tecumseh E.), Windsor (Tecumseh E. in front of Metropolitan Hospital). Inquires: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL on Wednesday, October 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Free of charge. Those who would like to attend MUST call to register by Monday, October 2 by calling 519-326-3111.

FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE EVENTS (3) at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington: Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Demonstrations will show how to improve circulation and balance, increase strength and reduce stress. Visitors will learn how to focus on the wellbeing of the body and mind. For more info and to view a demo visit www.taoist.org, or call 519-255-9744 or email windsor@taoist.org

LEAMINGTON BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Wednesday, October 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New donors & walk-ins welcome! To book an appointment or for additional information, please contact us at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca / GiveBlood App .

Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will present “PRECIOUS PHOTOS” on Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Windsor Public Library, 850 Ouellette Ave. Speaker: Brad MacLaren of MacLaren’s Photo Lab. Topic: Preserving and restoring old photos. Everyone welcome. To learn more about the Society visit www.ogs.on.ca/essex

RUMMAGE SALE - Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Friday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Wheatley Friendship Club ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR, Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 171 Erie St. N., Wheatley. Treasures Room, Crafts, Quilting Room, Bake Table and Tea Room.

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

County Council bids farewell to CAO

By Jolene Perron

“Before I ask for adjournment, I just want to note that this is the last meeting for our CAO Mr. Gregg.”

Warden Tom Bain stood in front of Essex County Council Sept. 6 with a plaque which read: “Essex County Council resolves to extend our sincere appreciation and best wishes to Chief and Administrative Officer Brian Gregg for your commitment, guidance and outstanding leadership to the council and to the staff of the cooperation of the County of Essex and for your 30 years of service to the residents of Essex County. May the blessings of good health, the joy of good friends, a loving family and the contentment of a job well done fill your life with happiness. Congratulations on your retirement.”

The new CAO of the County of Essex is Robert Maisonville. Maisonville assumed his new duties

Thursday, Sept. 7.

Bain continued to explain what Gregg was like on job. He explained that he’s serious, he digs down for the information needed, he gets the answers and he’s tremendous to work it.

Jokingly, Bain recalled the first time he saw Gregg play hockey, bringing a light-hearted bit of cheer to what was a heavyhearted farewell.

“As with most people there is another side of Brian and I didn’t really believe it until one night I was in Lakeshore arena and I see this guy playing hockey,” explained Bain. “When you put a helmet on someone and a pair of skates, can it ever change someone. I thought, is this our CAO out there on the ice, in that little box on the side?”

“I do want to certainly say on behalf of all of county council what a tremendous

job you’ve done,” said Bain. “For 30 years you have led us and working with you and I know it’s teamwork, but you’ve got us into a position that as a county we are strong and we don’t have the debt there, we are able to meet any problems that come head on and I know that you and I have sat down a number of times and I can honestly only think of one time when I didn’t see eye to eye and I gave into you anyways.”

Gregg followed up Bain’s speech with one of his own. He laughed with agreement that during his time playing hockey he most certainly has spent a little too much time in the penalty box.

Officially, Gregg explained September 29 will be his retirement date but with some of the vacation time he has available, he tentatively scheduled Friday as his last day in office. However, he did have a Monday morning meeting scheduled. With some loose ends to tie up before leaving, he plans on being in and out of the office between now and Sept. 29, however the Sept. 6 County Council meeting would be his last.

An honour and a privilege is how Gregg described his service to the County of Essex as the CAO, a position which he has held for 19 years, closing out his 30 year career with the County of Essex, an accomplishment he said he is extremely proud of. He is also proud

of what the County of Essex has been able to accomplish over the last 19 years, which he describes as being “conservatively progressive.”

“I was never one to try to hit the big home run or make the big splash, but it was more about continuing the move forward and do the right thing to enable us to serve the residents of the county of Essex,” said Gregg. “I am extremely proud of the initiatives we have undertaken as a county over the last 20 years. However the success that we have achieved over the last 20 years isn’t mine alone. It certainly is shared by the strength of the administrative team that we have here in the county. These folks that sit to the left and to the right of us are really the backbone of the county. I am continuously amazed at the creativity that they bring to their jobs, the responsiveness that they bring to their residents and to the members of council. They drive to be proactive and I suggest that maybe we aren’t always flashy, but we are open and we are doing things that anticipate what’s coming down the road next rather than just always having to react to things.”

Through tears, Gregg thanked his family. He said while he believes every politician probably does this when it comes time for him or her to move on, he is no different.

“Going forward I firmly

believe the County is in a great place and is in excellent shape both financially and operationally,” said Gregg. “I wish you all and the administrative team here at the county the best as you continue to administer the affairs of the County. In summary, I’d like to borrow a couple little lines that Warden Bain has come out with in a number of these addresses that he’s made over the past few years. The first one is that Essex County is indeed the pre-emptive place to live, learn, work, play, invest and visit. And if anyone, any time ever hears anybody that says why Essex County? The answer ought to be, why not Essex County?”

Dr. Amanda Everaert (Clinic Owner), John Jones (RMT) & staff would like to Welcome...

Warden Tom Bain addresses retiring CAO Brian Gregg at the Sept. 6 County Council meeting. This was Gregg’s last meeting.

JOIN LIFE CHAIN

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 from 2:30 -

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TECUMSEH - Lesperance & Tecumseh E

WINDSOR - Tecumseh E in front of Metropolitan Hospital

Unborn child at 20 weeks from conception

Stand for 1 Hour to Show Your Support for Life! Sponsored by Right to Life 519-325-0929 • 519-969-7555

PP Questers enjoy touring spots of local interest

The Pelee Past Questers (PPQ) enjoyed several outings this past summer, although the weather did not always cooperate.

They visited the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum Village on Puce Rd. in Essex. Assisting there this summer were guides who are international students. They were very knowledgeable as they led the group around the village.

The tour is intended to evoke the “stations” fleeing slaves moved along. Questers were shown the barn loft hiding places suffered through in the daylight hours. It was a remarkably warm day and it did not take much imagination to realize how long those hours would be.

Even more horrible were the wagons piled high with manure under which slaves were hidden. Manure was there to foil the scent from hunting dogs.

To follow a night of travel, the group moved along bush paths to the baying of hounds and the sound of running water

in the nearby creek. Members are thankful they did not have to wade through it.

There is a small museum building at the site and the Questers were shown the 700 Club programme that was done about the site. There is also a little chapel on site, as over the years church has been held there or in the original home. The chapel is dedicated to Rosa Parks, who was a frequent visitor, and contains a tile from the hotel building where Martin Luther King was shot.

September 26, 2016

The last time I saw you You looked so bright & well. Little did I know, Lynn It was our last farewell. Missing you forever. Love, Gram

and fires that have impacted the town of Essex. Questers have been of assistance with some of the restoration projects there.

The original Walls home stands, with earthen floors and its one separate bedroom. All the many children slept in the loft. The house, without water or facilities, was still used in summer until recently.

Pelee Past Questers also explored the restored Historic Railway Station in Essex, learning of its past busy history and the explosions

They also toured some of the beautiful murals that graphically show the town’s historical past. Even some of the smaller murals that grace the Bell Telephone posts were a delight to discover. A few of the members found their way to the Bakery!

A separate trip took the Questers to McGregor to the Essex Steam and Gas Museum. Dedicated enthusiasts have gathered together a selection of steam powered tools for both farming and industrial use and restored them to working order, which they were happy to demonstrate.

Dodging raindrops, the Questers moved through several buildings and out to see a steam powered sawmill. During their summer show weekend, apparently much of the equipment is put into use and demonstrations abound. The group even discussed how returning to steam power might prove a viable option.

Call Roberta 519-398-9098 to place any of your special announcements or email sun@mnsi.net

As the rain fell more heavily the Questers traveled to Comber to explore the Comber and District Historical Society Museum. This is in the former Maple Grove School on Hwy 77. As their collections cover the time from the 1700s to the 1970s, there were a few delighted cries of “I remember this”.

This site has a covered patio that is perfect for a picnic, and school tours are also hosted with the children being introduced to games and pastimes that don’t require electricity or batteries.

The day included a meal out together and since the time was passing too quickly there was an oral presentation of the history of Lighthouse Cove and its involvement with navigation on Lake St. Clair and during the War of 1812 given during lunch. Several individual trips were also made to explore other historical sites in preparation for the Questers International Convention that occurs in Windsor in 2019.

The Pelee Past Questers had an enjoyable summer visiting local places of historical interest. Pictured are members (front right to left) Carolyn Coad, Brigette Hanchard, (middle) Beth Smith, (in back) Jackie King and Dee Cehovin at the Comber & District Historical Museum at the former Maple Grove School on Hwy 77. (Submitted photo)

Ride for Refuge is this Saturday

Ride for Refuge is this Saturday, September 30 at Point Pelee National Park. This is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser supporting charities that provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable and exploited people everywhere.

Christian Horizons Windsurfers are hosting the event. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. at the Marsh Boardwalk and the ride begins at 9 a.m. The walk/ride will end at approximately 12-noon with lunch to follow for the participants.

The event also includes prize draws and lots of fun extras. Funds raised at Ride for Refuge will make a difference in the lives of thousands of people living with disabilities across Canada and around the world. Organizers hope to raise $80,000 to support Christian Horizons’ donor-funded programs globally, such as inclusive education, and locally, such as special projects in the community, that are not funded by government support.

For more information, contact Windsurfers team captain Laurie Parrott at 519-326-9158 or lauriemparrott@ gmail.com

Road reconstruction

Erie Street South, Stewart, Conover and Forest Road reconstruction and sewer separation has been approved for 50% funding from the Small Communities Fund, so Municipality of Leamington administration has asked approval for $445,000 to fund utility upgrades as part of this project: “Specifically, the works will include the installation of new sanitary and storm sewers, removal of existing combined sewers, replacement of old water mains, new trees, and complete reconstruction of the roadway including traffic calming and streetscaping, new street lighting and sidewalks.” Administration has also asked to use the gas tax reserve to fund the project as needed.

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Southpoint Alumni Group golf classic benefits first-year hockey players and referees

The Southpoint Alumni Group held their 5th annual golf tournament at Erie Shores Golf and Country Club Wednesday, September 13th. Great weather greeted 86 golfers for the scramble format. The course was in perfect shape, as some of the scores were low. The winning team of Richard Lowes, Andy Herring, Mike Herbert and Kyle Humphreys shot 57, 14 under par.

In the skins game there was one skin with a two on #12 by Nick Warkentin, Ryan Harder, Steve Mastronardi, and Eric Harder.

Long drive on the front nine went to Mike Steffler and back nine winner was Kevin Sawatzy.

Closest to pin winners were #3 and #5 Rick Miller, #16 Andy Herring, and #13 Helmet Reinhart.

The Alumni Group will use the proceeds from this event to help first-year hockey players any age in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system to offset the cost of their registration.

Last year they helped 50 kids with a total of $10,000. Also this year the group will be supporting the first year referees to help offset their cost of starting up.

Also this year, the Alumni, in keeping with a hockey theme, awarded medals to three deserving individuals: Most Improved - Mike Kok; Most Dedicated - Brian Humphreys; Most Sportsmanlike - Dennis MacDonald.

Special thanks to all who donated to the prize table, the volunteers, Erie Shores staff and the golfers who made this a very successful day!

The winning team in the Southpoint Alumni Group golf classic were, left to right, Mike Herbert, Richard Lowes, Kyle Humphreys and Andy Herring. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward helping first-year hockey players in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system to offset the cost of registration. (Submitted photos)

Medals were awarded to three deserving individuals at the Southpoint Alumni Group golf classic.

From left to right are Mike Kok (Most Improved), Brian Humphreys (Most Dedicated) and Dennis MacDonald (Most Sportsmanlike).

Defying the odds

BRYAN JESSOP Jessop’s Journal

There are a few professions in this world that I’ll always take measures to avoid doing at all reasonable costs. One of those is being an oddsmaker. For one thing, I could only pore and fret over statistics for so long before I became completely and utterly fed up with them. For one thing, math was never my strongest subject. It’s starting to look like it might turn out being one of my six-year-old’s greatest scholastic strengths. He certainly isn’t inheriting that gene from me. Secondly, there would be the pressure and expectations. Once again, our little office here at the Sun and Journal has embarked upon a weekly NFL football pool — the kind where you have to pick the winners of each game from one week to the next. In much the same fashion as last year, I’m quickly falling behind the leaders.

The problem with picking a number of winners sufficient enough to stay in the running, you have to pick at least a couple upsets. There are ALWAYS underdogs who prevail in every sport, so if you make your selections based strictly on who should win on PAPER, you’re going nowhere fast. On the other hand, when you forecast the WRONG upsets, you get burnt even worse. For Week 2, I was foolish enough to go along with the predictions made by the panel of “experts” who submit stories and columns to the same website that hosts our online office pool. They were absolutely CERTAIN that the Dallas Cowboys would walk all over the Denver Broncos. There was no question about it, so I put my faith in their over-the-top confidence.

Oops. I had a sudden flashback to the episode of The Simpsons where Homer asks the criminal mastermind “Scorpio” for the Dallas Cowboys as a gift and instead had to settle for the Denver Broncos. Careful what you wish for, Homer.

I can only imagine how much hate mail these oddsmakers get from diehard sports gamblers. Truth be told, going with your gut instinct doesn’t always work out, but it’s usually no worse than going with someone else’s gut. In the infamous words of the great Obi Wan Kenobi, “who’s more the fool — the fool, or the fool who follows him?”

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That’s not to say that being your own oddsmaker — especially when trying to predict the outcome of professional sporting events — always turns out for the best. Between the Sun/Journal football pools, the yearly Leamington Minor Baseball Trivia Night sessions at the Portuguese Club and my annual shot at Stanley Cup playoff predictions, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve made a choice, immediately began second guessing

Busy weekend for RFH Atom Majors

The Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors had a busy weekend with three games to add to the season.

On Friday night, Sept. 22, the team travelled to Harrow to face the Erie North Shore Storm. Andrew Demante got the call in net as he led the team to a 4-4 tie. The Storm opened the scoring but that wouldn’t last as Matteo Pereira tied the game at one with a beautiful backhand shot just over the goalie’s shoulder. The Storm was still on the radar as they dropped in two back-to-back on the Caps to take the lead 3-1.

Southpoint responded with a goal from Dayne Di Milo assisted by Nicholas Mastromatteo. Landen Bradley wasn’t far behind when he pitched in to tie the game.

The Storm jumped ahead once again, but Nicholas Brophy put in the equalizer and that’s how this game came to an end with a 4-4 tie.

Saturday the Tecumseh Eagles were in Leamington to face the Capitals at the Highbury Canco rink. It was a hard fought game by both teams with the Capitals scoring coming from Dayne Di Milo, assisted by Liam Brown and Landen Bradley, and Colton Selwood, assisted by Zack Liebrock and Owen Deneau.

Sunday the Windsor Jr. Spitfires were in Leamington to face the Capitals. Tomas Kniaziew was nothing short of great as he put aside numerous shots to keep his team in this game. Colton Selwood did the scoring for Southpoint.

The RFH Atom Majors will face the Riverside Rangers this Friday night, Sept. 29, at 8:20 p.m. at Highbury Canco. On Saturday night they travel to Belle River to face the Canadians at 6:45 p.m. at the Atlas Tube Centre. Come out for some exciting hockey while supporting the Atom Majors.

myself, changed my mind and then gone on to find out that sticking with my first instinct would have been the way to go.

It’s the kind of thing that can drive you mad and make you start hating teams that you’d be indifferent to otherwise. So far this season, I’m already livid with the Houston Texans and Washington Redskins. It doesn’t seem to matter if I pick them to win or lose, I’m always wrong. I imagine their offense in a huddle, with respective quarterbacks saying something to the effect of “okay, Jessop picked us to win this one, so we’re going to have to start throwing interceptions and fumbling the ball more often. Sound good? Great. Break!”

To move along with my long-winded public service message on the perils of sports gambling, placing bets on some of the smaller, more local leagues won’t always do you much good either. It’s funny how it always seems to work out — Team A beats the ever living tar out of Team B, the latter of which very recently defeated Team C. So, when Team A squares off against Team C, the results should be a virtual bloodbath favouring Team A, right? Nope, for no other apparent reason than to disrupt the would-be sense of balance in the universe, Team C comes out on top in their match against A, sometimes by a margin that isn’t even really all that close. It can be the product of a hot pitcher, goalie or quarterback, complacency and/or cockiness from the favoured team, a few lucky/unlucky bounces, inept officiating or what have you. The long and short of it is that a team’s ability to defy the odds are what make these games worth watching.

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Case in point, some of the local habitual also rans. In the GOJHL (local Junior B hockey), the Buffalo Regals have time and time again been the league’s laughing stock. Okay, sure, they have still yet to win a game this season, but they’ve given a few of their Golden Horseshoe Conference stablemates a reasonable scare already. On September 10, they lost a 2-1 nailbiter to the hosting Brantford 99ers. Six days later, again as the road team, they fell just short in a 4-3 final against the Fort Erie Meteors. At home another three days later, they suffered a 9-4 loss against the same Welland team that the Leamington Flyers slipped by with an overtime win during the Showcase Weekend. Alright, that last one wasn’t very close, but this is the same Regals team that last year took as much as a MONTH to score four goals in 2016-17.

Getting even closer geographically, the Wallaceburg Lakers have already caught an adversary off guard. According to web forums, they were destined for a 0-40-00 campaign this year. Three games into the season, they handed the Dresden Kings a 5-3 loss. This victory came after 10-0 and 13-1 losses to Mooretown and Blenheim, respectively. Nobody’s expecting a revolutionary season in Wallyworld and less than 10 per cent of the regular season has yet to pass, but consider this — the win put them in a tie for second place in the Stobbs.

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These are the kind of things that should never happen in organized sports, but to quote another memorable Star Wars character (Han Solo), “never tell me the odds!”

Barnwell, left, from the Erie Shores Health Foundation was recently presented with a cheque from Sue Lafleur and Craig Garant. The $5,000 cheque was raised at this year’s annual LA’s Funfest Slo-Pitch Tournament held in McGregor on July 7-9 in memory of Carolyn Garant. This is the second year that approximately 25 members of the volunteer team have donated their time to honour their friend and family member, and help raise money for Erie Shores Hospice. The photo was taken in front of the bench that was purchased from a portion of the donation from last year’s event. Plans are in the works to purchase outdoor furniture for a new gazebo with this year’s funds. (Photo submitted)

Erie Shores

senior men’s golf

With league members heading for a Michigan golf tournament on September 18, only 45 were left to play at Erie Shores senior day.

The draw winners for the day were Willie Krahn and Jim Dueckman.

The closest to the pin on #3 was made by Larry Lucier and on #16 Gary McRae’s shot held out.

The longest putt on #9 was made by Ross Clarkand and on #18 by Bob Sutherland.

The winning team with a low net score of -26 was Jeff Brown, Larry Lucier, Ron Tremblay and Ed Krahn. In second spot with -20 was the team of Ian McIver, Brian Belmore, Karl Young and Jim Bleasley. In third place at -16 were Tom Bondy, Paul Pringle, Norm Beattie and Bob Sutherland. In fourth place, also at -16 but placed by retrogression, were Herb Grundner, Jim Dueckman, John Tofflemire and Gary McRae.

Low round of the day went to Ron Tremblay with a great 76. He was followed by Ed Krahn and Matt Dinchik, both

at 81.

Ross Clark managed two birds on #1 and #2. Single birds went to Ron Tremblay on #1, Jeff Brown and Carl Young on # 2. Les Young birdied #3, Ron Koop birdied the tough par 3 #5 hole, and Barry Miller and Tom Bondy birdied #12. Richard Reive had a bird on #12.

Norm Beattie finished off the birds with one on #16.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 18: North/South - 1st Derek Parry and Frank Duransky, 2nd Marilyn Robbins and Joyce Moran, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Ross Mackintosh and Roy Trowell, 2nd Mame Nicholson and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Bob Bell and Sally Bell. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Sept. 20: North/ South - 1st Mike Tomson and Peter Scott, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Roger Cote. East/West - 1st John McGregor and George Hildebrandt, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Derek Parry and Frank Duransky. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

E.S. senior men’s golf league wraps up season

The senior men’s golf league at Erie Shores held their final outing of the season on September 25 with guest day and banquet. Ninety-six golfers enjoyed the hot weather and another five attended the dinner, awards and prize table.

Closest to the pin on #3 was George Turnbull and on #16 it was Richard Reive. The longest putt on #9 was made by Jamie Arquette and on #18 by Tom Bondy.

In a game of straight golf and then some weeding out of holes, the winning team with 306 was Peter Harb, Jim Dueckman, Rob Whitfield and Dick Segedin. Second place with 307 went to Gary Gallagher, Paul Pringle, Bob Kavanaugh and Ken Hedgewick. Third place at 309 went to Roger Hodgson, Brian Belmore, Orest Hyrnewich and Pat Amicone. Fourth place at 312 was the team of Don Chalcraft, Mike Thibodeau, Alden Werner and Carl Young.

Low rounds for the day went to Glen Rideout at 76, Jamie Arquette 77 and Matt Dinchik 78.

Jamie Arquette led the birds with four on #4, #9, #12 and #17. Richard Reive had 3 on #4, #10 and #16. Two birds each went to Ron Tremblay on #9 and #17, George Turnbull on #2 and #18, and Matt Dinchik on #2 and #9. Glen Rideout birdied #1, Don Noels and Jim Dueckman #2, Les Young #3, Henry Hildebrandt #4, Myron Wilson #5, Richard Guilbeault #6 and Ed Krahn #9. George Levack and

Kevin Shaften finished off the birds with theirs on #12. It was a great season, well attended with new golfers. The league hopes to have even more next season. Thanks to the Flamingo Restaurant for their fine food and hospitality and also to the Erie Shores senior league executives for their hard work throughout the season.

See you next year in April!

Ross

Rain doesn’t deter TT senior golfers

By Bob McLean

Forty-nine Talbot Trail senior golfers showed up for their weekly game on Tuesday despite the ongoing rainfall. After light and then heavier precipitation, only 23 diehard fanatics completed their rounds.

The closest to the pin on #9 was won by Scoop Epplett. Mac Hyatt was the winner of the long putt on #2 when he drained a long one. Mac, who didn’t have a scorecard submitted, apparently left the course after getting thoroughly soaked.

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” is likely a comment many of the members’ spouses made when their athletes returned home. Our usual comment back is that the other guys wanted to continue and we didn’t want to disappoint them by quitting. ‘Good grief, Charlie Brown!’

The top two players of the day were Vic Reynaert and Mike Wright who carded outstanding scores of 41 and 42 respectively. Other very commendable results under 50 in the 70-79y division were the following: Ray la Pierre and Schmitty 44s, Joe Vertel 45 and Al Zanuttini 48.

In the 80y+ division, youngster Dave La Bonte’s inspiring score, an excellent 45, led the way. Neil Adamson produced a terrific 47. Other very praiseworthy results below 55 went to the following participants: Walter Balsam and Fred Takaki 51s, and Gerry Becigneul 52. In the 50-69y grouping, both Bummy and John Liddell fired masterful 42s to take top spot. Fred Michano played very well to score a solid 47.Wayne Humber broke the fifty barrier with a fine 49.

On Wednesday, Sept. 6 the Doc McLean Sr. Invitational was held. The league honoured Mr. Leonard Omstead, a founder of the TTGC and a former Citizen of the Year. Leonard Omstead Jr. and Mr. Gerald Omstead were on hand. Their support for this player friendly tournament was very much appreciated. Stacey DiNiro and John Omstead were also helpful in making the day a success. Steve’s work in making the day so terrific is also appreciated.

Thank You!

The Terry Fox Foundation would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorship and donations for the recent Terry Fox Run in Kingsville held on September 17, 2017.

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Members experienced a beautiful day for golf and all the 67 participants thoroughly enjoyed the day. The league extends special thanks to all the inside and outside workers. Also, we were thankful to the many ladies who volunteered their assistance during the day. Head chef Lorna Corlett and

her helpers did an excellent job preparing the delicious morning breakfast and fantastic perch dinner. Members thank the Omsteads for providing bottles of wine at each table. Many guys, like Patch, thought this was wonderful!

The top two winners in the tournament were Dutchy, who won the low gross, and brother Jim who captured low net. Many others won prizes in their individual flights.

On Sunday, Steve Marshall, Talbot Trail manager, organized the various championships. Bonnie Hyatt became the ladies 2017 champion. Tom Dunn captured the senior men’s victory. New member Brent Cerowski won the 2017 men’s championship. Congratulations to all three champs! After play was finished, we enjoyed a delicious meal. The rib dinner special was excellent.

The Tuesday seniors league will continue in October as long as there is player interest and we have the cooperation of Mother Nature.

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Flamingo

bowling scores

The following are the Flamingo Restaurant bowling leagues scores from Monday, September 11.

Results: Misfits 7, Fittler Farms 0, Del Fresco 5, Dickau Construction 2, S.W. Property 4, Weil’s Food 3.

High Scratch Games: Aaron Dickau 258, Kevin Kosempel 245, Dan Dalimonte 226.

High Scratch Series: Robert Nykyforuk 644, Aaron Dickau 636, Tys Schaafsma 614.

High Handicap Games: Kevin Kosempel 292, Aaron Dickau 281, Robert Nykyforuk 281.

High Handicap Series: Robert Nykyforuk 812, Tys Schaafsma 761, Willie Schauer 746.

Games Over 200: Gary Garnham 225, Aaron Dickau 202-258, Claudio Sabelli 211, Jason Dalimonte 200, Dan Dalimonte 226, Tys Schaafsma 223-221, Jack Valade 203-204, Kevin Kosempel 245, Heinz Kosempel 200, Robert Nykyforuk 224-225, Chris Kosempel 221.

Series Over 550: Ozzie Wolf 552, Gary Garnham 595, Aaron Dickau 636, Claudio Sabelli 550, Dan Dalimonte 570, Tys Schaafsma 614, Jack Valade 566, Kevin Kosempel 566, Robert Nykyforuk 644, Chris Kosempel 587.

The Doc McLean Sr. Invitational was held at Talbot Trail Golf Club on Sept. 6. This year the honouree was Leonard Omstead Sr., one of the founders of TTGC. From left to right are Jim McLean, Leonard Omstead Jr., Jim Hawryluk, Wayne McLean (behind), Bob McLean, Jake Omstead and John Omstead. In the photo, Bob McLean is holding a copy of The Wheatley Journal from 1976, the year Leonard Sr. was named Wheatley’s first Citizen of the Year.

Progs golf report

Unfortunately, a storm dashed the hopes for Progs members to play on September 19 at Erie Shores. This offers an opportunity to acknowledge the people that make Erie Shores one of the nicest golf courses in the county. Firstly, Mike Toth and his hard working ground crew at Erie Shores have ensured that the fairways and greens are in tiptop shape. Members see Mike 7 days a week working tirelessly. Yet he still has the time to chat with members that come to visit him on the course. All the members realize the value of this gentleman. Mike, thank you for all that you do. You are amazing.

The fairways always look refreshed thanks to Wayne Quinn and his divot crew. There are approximately 10 volunteers that come out early Friday morning to fill in divots. Aside from these dedicated people, there are other members that, while playing, fill in divots. These players have their own sand bottles. Many have seen Gary McRae weaving back and forth in search of spots that need filling.

Members also appreciate the work of Erie Shores pros Ryan and Charles. These guys are always accessible, ensuring that the business of golf carries on without a hitch. Any time we need an accommodation, they are more than willing to help.

Thank you to good friends Gary Alderson and Gord Anderson. They are a major part of the organization team that keeps this league as a top draw. This year there are close to 70 members. Gary does the organization of who plays together. Gord fills in the cards with all the required dots. Gord is also the moderator at the end of play announcing the winning teams and calling out the skins winners. I usually do the book work, keeping track of handicaps, checking off names of players showing how many times they have been on a winning team and how many times they have earned a skin. I also do this article on a weekly basis.

This will be our last year convening Progs. It has been a lot of fun even though we are there for several hours waiting for all the players to hand in their score cards. We think all of the Proggers are great people to play with. Whether one is a great ball striker or not, we are all accepted. Kudos to all the members.

I do have one little story to tell that is not Progs related but definitely has to do with golf. On Thursday, Ron Koop had a bit of an incident. Ron has a walk-behind power cart. On hole #5, Ron was walking toward the bridge to cross to the other side. Ron got distracted by a large truck carrying something that Ron was curious about. In just an instant, while Ron stopped to look, the cart continued straight ahead. It was like Thelma and Louise driving the car over the Grand Canyon.

Ron looked and scrambled to retrieve the cart and his clubs before taking the Nestea plunge. Ron was too late and “The Titanic” reached bottom. With the help of Dave Wilkinson and Bill Kelly, they managed to pull the wreckage from the murky waters. That pretty much ended Ron’s golfing day. Now he has to get his clubs and bag cleaned. Hopefully the cart still works.

Finally, a little definition of what golfing is. This is dedicated to Fred Klassen who demonstrated this at Lapeer Country Club. Golfing is the art of using a flawed stance, a faulty grip and an ugly swing to hit a small ball badly toward the wrong hole. I think Greg Gare has a few of those too.

Thanks everybody. Thank you, too, to the Southpoint paper for publishing these articles.

Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf

The Erie Shores 18-hole ladies golf league played the final day of the Net League Championship on September 19. A drenching rain forced an early end to play, so winners were decided based on the first day results. Winners are Lynne Towle with 1st low net, followed by three tied at 2nd low net – Muriel Davey, Diane Parkinson and Mary Wilson. Three players also tied at 3rd low net – Cindy Brown, Lynda McAnally and Cheryl Rutgers. Fourth low net was a tie as well between Deb Dunmore and Diane Penner.

Anne Badz claimed the longest putt contest. Well done, ladies.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Novice AEs win, lose

The sun was shining and the temperatures outside felt like mid July, but the Southpoint Capitals Novice AE team had work to do inside the rink.

On Saturday the Novice AEs hosted the LaSalle Sabres Blue team. Midway through the first the Capitals found themselves trailing as LaSalle scored the opening goal of the game. Even though the kids had many scoring chances through the rest of the period and into the second, the Sabres were able to notch another goal to go ahead by two.

Shortly after falling behind by a pair, Aidan Pulley was able to get the home team on the board. Assisting on Pulley’s goal were Jonathan Recker and Ellis Fleming. This goal seemed to ignite the Caps as a minute later Aidan Pulley struck again, set up by AJ Youssef and Isaiah Georges.

By this point both teams had numerous chances to score but the goalies at both ends were making saves to deny anyone

the chance to take the lead. Finally, with just over a minute remaining in the second, Kayden Cook was able fire one home for Southpoint’s third goal of the period. The assist went to AJ Youssef.

Again, both teams traded scoring chances in a very exciting third period but the Novice Capitals were able to hang on to a 3-2 victory.

On Sunday the squad went on the road to face a tough team from Chatham. Earlier in the exhibition season this team proved to be a difficult competitor for the AEs. But on this day the young team from Southpoint arrived ready for the challenge. They were able to control the game early, but in one defensive lapse they allowed Chatham to race in alone on a breakaway and pop the game’s first goal.

There were many ebbs and flows to this game as both teams had many scoring chances turned away by each goaltender.

In the end, after a hard fought game, the Southpoint Capitals were unable to better Chatham’s tender and finished the game with a disappointing 2-0 loss.

Branch 324 hosts Legion Week events

By Bryan Jessop

Wheatley’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion again reminded the general public that there’s more to the nationwide organization’s services than Remembrance Day ceremonies. Sunday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 23 served as this year’s Legion Week, including traditional activities for Branch 324 that included visits and tours from East Mersea Public School and Wheatley Area Public School classes as well as gatherings open to all other members of the general public. These included a Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast on Sunday, a general meeting on Wednesday, a Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night Thursday, Poor Boys’ Lunch on Friday, mixed darts and Saturday meat draws and a fish fry with live music by Allen James.

“This is our opportunity to let the community know what we’re all about,” said Wheatley Legion president and immediate Past Zone A2 Commander Bill Robertson. “The Legion has evolved over the years to become a community organization to help those in need.”

During visits from elementary school students, Robertson described the purpose of Legion branches across the country as serving three main objectives — the support of veterans and their dependents, aiding seniors in their respective communities and involvement with youth programs and projects. Thursday’s itinerary of Legion Week also included the presentation of a Quilt of Valour to local Korean War veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace. The quilt was presented by Robertson and Quilts of Valour Canada region representative Sony Chenette.

On Tuesday, Branch 324 members and veterans welcomed 22 of the Wheatley Area Public School students of Grade 8 teacher Sandra Warkentin. The young guests heard firsthand accounts of military service from WWII veteran and engineer Bert Overholt, John Burnett of the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, retired navy, air force and army reserve veteran Bob McKee, retired RCAF veteran and current Wheatley Legion president Bill Robertson and Branch padre David Derbyshire. One day later, a Grade 7-8 split class of 23 East Mersea students also heard from Overholt, Robertson and McKee as well as Wallace and RCAF veteran Gloria Sheldon.

Fall Service & Inspection

After hearing from local veterans and going through a question and answer session, both classes toured the Legion’s display cases of military artifacts before being treated to a lunch from the establishment’s second-floor kitchen.

“It wasn’t a part of our lives that any of us wished we hadn’t done,” explained Burnett, a merchant ship gunner during WWII. “Every man and woman in the service serving overseas is a hero — that’s why everyone should remember and respect our veterans.”

McKee, who spent time stationed in the remote arctic post of Alert, NWT, Churchill, MB and at sea during the Cold War before becoming an air force photographer and then reservist with the army following retirement in 1988, also values the experiences he gained with the Canadian armed forces.

“If you like exploring, you can see a lot of Canada by being in the military,” he said. “I met a lot of great people in that time. The military is a career where you’ll learn a lot for what you can do in civilian life.”

“You learn to follow orders and do what you had to do,” added Sheldon. “You learn discipline, you build tolerance for other people and you learn about teamwork — it’s a great character builder.”

McKee, who served as president of Leamington Legion Branch 84 until it surrendered its charter in July of last year, served during peacetime, but noted that political tension in the 1960s kept many military personnel on edge.

“During the Cold War, there were a lot more close calls than people realize,” he said. “Both sides were afraid of the consequences of a nuclear war.”

As the Wheatley Legion will continue to organize the youth education programs and Remembrance Day services that were once the responsibilities of Branch 84, its membership is reminding businesses and organizations in both communities

that the deadline for ordering wreaths to be laid during November 11 ceremonies at cenotaphs in both Leamington and Wheatley is Sunday, Oct. 15. Anyone interested in laying a wreath at either ceremony is asked to contact the Wheatley Legion at 519-825-4161 Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Novice AE’s Aidan Pulley (right) awaits faceoff.

Nolan Meadows of Southpoint Novice AE is focused on the puck.

Bob McKee shares his experiences serving with the Royal Ca-

Korean War veteran Robert “Shorty” Wallace fields questions from East Mersea Public School Grade 7 and 8 students Wednesday, Sept. 20. The annual visit from the class to Legion Branch 324 was part of this year’s Legion Week activities, which also included an Appreciation Night on Thursday and a Poor Boys’ Lunch on Friday. (SUN Photo)

Golden Years golf report

Thirty-three Golden Years golfers sank a respectable 52 aces on September 21 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Andy Orsini and Lloyd Honey shared the lead with 5 aces. Close behind with 4 each were Bill Mayville and John Vlodarchyk. Sinking 3 apiece were Mary Binder, Cathy Dewhurst and Barry Sweet. Dropping 2 were Mike Binder, Bob McWilliam, John Murphy and Gail Turk. Chipping in with 1 each were Jim Allan, Murray Cascadden, Tom Dewhurst, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Perpetua Hildrop, Gail Johnson, Julia Kos, Betty McManus, Faith Reidy, Al Rutter, Moe Scratch, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Linda Walsh, Diane Ware, Lorraine Fox and Al C. Low score of 16 for 9 holes was shared by Cathy Dewhurst and Bill Mayville. Carding 17 were Mary Binder (2), Andy Orsini, John Vlodarchyk, Bill Mayville and Lloyd Honey (2). A score of 18 went to Andy Orsini, Barry Sweet, Mary Binder, Lloyd Honey and Julia Kos. Setting a new league record with 33 over 18 holes was Bill Mayville, followed closely by Lloyd Honey with 34, Mike Binder and Cathy Dewhurst with 36, Lloyd Honey with 37 and John Murphy, Andy Orsini (2), John Vlodarchyk, Mary Binder and Betty McManus with 38.

A score of 71 over 36 holes was registered by Lloyd Honey. Notching 74 was Bill Mayville, followed by Andy Orsini with 76, Mike Binder 77 and John Vlodarchyk 78. First place bragging rights with 242 went to Team 10 (Betty McManus, Murray Cascadden, Lloyd Honey). Nailing down second place with 246 was Team 7 (Barry Sweet, Mary Binder, Perpetua Hildrop). Third and final spot with 248 was shared between Team 2 (Dorothy Cascadden, Ernie Vandenberg, Bill Taylor) and Team 6 (Tom Dewhurst, John Vlodarchyk, Cathy Dewhurst).

Play continues every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

1937 Chevrolet coupe a blast from the past!

While attending the Cruisin ’17 Car Show at the Roma Club in Leamington on August 20, one car in particular reminded me of the old cars I saw on the street when I was a teenager in the late ’50s.

Roger Portt of Windsor was at the show with his ’37 Chev coupe in light gray primer with black fenders (my two favourite colours) and side panels removed to display the hopped-up engine under the hood. It was an overhead-valve six sporting three carburetors on a special intake manifold.

Near the car was a sign: “Barn find 2010: 13 coats of paint removed from the body, 1960 Chev 6 with 3 carbs, dual exhausts, 1958 Corvette 4-speed, 1957 Chev rear end, black headliner, rolled and pleated seats (all in car when found.)”

Roger was with family

and friends on a nearby hill in the shade. He very kindly offered to tell me about his car. He bought it in Michigan 7 years ago and was told this car was for sale in Amherstburg in the late ’50s or early ’60s.

The car was a wine colour when Roger bought it and after removing 13 coats of paint and spraying the car with gray and black primer, he showed me the driver’s door jamb with the original

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maroon finish from when the car was new.

Roger had a very special reason for buying this car.

When he was a young man in the 1970s, he owned a ’38 Chev coupe (almost identical to a ’37) and also a ’37 Chev sedan delivery, which had a single door at the back (the panel truck had two doors). Both these vehicles were sold a long time ago, but the memories lived on.

When this ’37 Chev coupe came up for sale in Michigan, he had to have it.

With the story about it being for sale in Amherstburg over 50 years ago, there’s an excellent chance this car was built in Oshawa, found its way to Michigan, perhaps from that ad, and is now back in Ontario.

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Leamington District Memorial Hospital 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443

PENTECOSTAL

LakePoint Family Church 285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316

Since buying it in 2010, Roger has purchased lots of parts from California, including door handles and other items, to finish off the car. He drew my attention to the hood ornament, which many years ago he reproduced in quantity and sold at old car swap meets.

Here’s wishing for Roger many years of happy motoring behind the wheel of his ’37 Chev coupe. And if anyone in Amherstburg remembers this car from long ago, please contact me as shown below. Another chapter in the life of this car might turn up. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca

Roger Portt with his hopped-up ’37 Chev coupe.

COMING UP

KINGSVILLE LEGION

BRANCH 188 - Friday Night

Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $16 (Ribs or Perch) Other weekly menu items $14. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519-7335162 (office) or 519-7339081 (bar) ja6-tf

THANKSGIVING TURKEY

DINNER - Saturday, September 30 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Woodslee United Church, 2616 Belle River Road (County Road 27), South Woodslee. Adults

$16 Children 6-12 yrs $7. All takeouts $16. Call 519-9752461 for tickets. Call 519975-2252 for takeouts. se20-27

COME CHECK OUT 2nd Leamington Scouting at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street (use East Gym Door Entrance). Meetings for Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7) Mondays 6:157:30 p.m., Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Scouts (ages 11-13) Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Venturer Scouts (ages 14-17) Mondays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information call 519-326-6355 or 519326-6214. se27-oc4

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT in Leamington Chiropractic office. Large office, various single sizes up to 1400 square feet. Health professionals welcome. drjones@ bellnet.ca or call 519-3222533. au2-se27

RENT

TALBOT SQUARE PLAZA

- 114 Talbot Street East, Leamington, for lease. 3175 square feet, zoned commercial. Presently run as a catering business. Kitchen equipment - some for sale. Available for other uses - if less space is needed, we will divide to suit your needs. Call 519-326-2208. au2-tf

137 Erie St. South 2 bedroom units available. 2nd & 3rd floor. 13th month free. Available immediately.

MATH TUTOR AVAILABLE for students Grades 5 to 10. 25 years experience. Retired educator. References available. Phone 519-800-4156. se20-27

COMPLETE PAYROLL SERVICES - 10 years experience. Bookkeeping services- 5 years experience. Please contact Jocelyn at 519-564-1001 or via email at jocelynamaralz@gmail.com. se27-oc18

MUSIC LESSONS - PRIVATE keyboard lessons. Popular music - learn to play on electronic keyboards. This is an easy learning style - all ages accepted. Call Billy at 226-924-4945. se20-27

PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Keira at The Wheatley Journal for

519-398-9098.

FREE UPRIGHT PIANO in good condition. Needs tuning. All you have to do is come pick it up. Call 519990-2565 for more information. se27 FREE PIANO

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 4:30 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@mnsi.net We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

We are seeking GREENHOUSE

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

• Compensation is $12.00/hr

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009

269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

Via Verde Hydroponics Ltd.

is looking for:

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

• Job duties include plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup, other farm duties as assigned, clean work area, check product for quality assurance, transplant crops, vegetable propagation, sort, pack and stack produce.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.

• Salary: $11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours/week including weekends and holidays. Permanent full time job.

No experience or education required.

Email resume to: hr@sunritegreenhouses.com

Fax: 519-733-5290

DH&C Mechanical is looking for new team members!

Expanding NOW HIRING

Greenhouse Labour Positions Available Wage: $11.60 per hour

Full Time Employment

40+ Hours a Week

Duties include Crop Work, Picking, Winding, etc.

Fast paced environment, repetitive tasks, handling heavy boxes, bending, kneeling, attention to detail.

No experience required. No education required. Must have own transportation.

Please send resume to: employment@wpgreenhouses.ca WEST POINTE GREENHOUSES LTD., 404 ROAD 3, LEAMINGTON

Greenhouse Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting

• Checking quality of harvested produce

• Other duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods

• Bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail

DINIRO FARMS INC, 725 Mersea Rd. 5 Leamington, is looking for 10 permanent full-time Greenhouse Workers. No experience necessary. $11.60/hr, 40-48hrs/wk including Saturdays and/or Sundays. Start ASAP. Duties include: hand harvesting, tying, clipping, deleafing, cleaning, packing. Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, standing for extended periods in a hot environment. Own transportation, rural area. Email resume: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-se27

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR - Full time and full time part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Minimum wage to start. Apply by fax: 519-326-6702 or email: hriprfms@gmail.com. au23-oc25

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED - Seasonal and full time employment. Wages $11.60/hour. Minimum 48 hours, Monday - Saturday. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates - 40 lbs., working in hot conditions. No experience and no education required. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519326-1082. jl26-oc11

1102 Mersea Road 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6 CRC FARMS

Proof of Ontario College of Trades, references and driver’s abstract are required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to: info@dhcmechanical.com Or drop off to: Unit #1 - 1 Iroquois Road, Leamington

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 $11.60 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.

Apply:

• Working at heights, hot environment

WAGE AND HOURS:

• 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays

• Wage: 11.60/hour, seasonal, full time

No Education Required. No Experience Required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a fulltime experienced candidate with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control to join our team.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Conduct inspections of all product being produced on the lines to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.

· Complete equipment pre-operational inspection sheets

· Complete daily, weekly, and monthly GMP, HACCP/Health & Safety inspections.

· Perform inspections and verify final product packed including labelling to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

· Assist & investigate customer complaints.

· Allergen management.

· Maintain hold log.

· Maintain SDS system.

· Participate in internal/external audits.

· Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

· Must have strong interpersonal skills.

· Required to work in wet, damp, cold, refrigerated warehouse.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00/hour

Email Resume to: jdesmarais@johnofoods.com or drop off at: 827 Drovers Road, Wheatley

GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED. Wages $11.60/hour. Minimum 40+ hours Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs., working in hot conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting and other duties as assigned. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies / Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliffe Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H 4C9. se20-oc25

RIDGE FARMS, 369 TALBOT ST. W. LEAMINGTON. Greenhouse worker 14 positions available. Job duties include such crop as work, winding , pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping ,suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect 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. Fast-pace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. No education or experienced required. Salary - $11.60 per hour, minimum 45 hours / week including weekends and holiday. Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning January 1, 2018. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca

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is looking to hire for the following position: GREENHOUSE WORKERS

Job Duties:

Transplant seedlings, plant crop, harvest crop, crop maintenance, sort, pack and stack produce, clean work area, check products for quality assurance, greenhouse clean up, other farm duties as assigned. Job is physically demanding, hot and humid during summer months. No experience or education required.

Salary: $11.60/ hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends

Forward resume to: (E) hr@sunritegreenhouses.com (F) 519-733-5290

381 Seacliff Drive, Leamington, ON N8H 3T9

Cara

Aug 29, 2017

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LEAD SANITATION

We are seeking a fulltime experienced candidate with 3-5 years of experience in Sanitation of Food Manufacturing to join our team. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Maintain and monitor master sanitation schedule.

· Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of equipment and facility.

· Monitor the sanitation process within the facility to ensure compliance to all company and agency food safety requirements.

· Guarantee high cleanliness to ensure food safety and BAP

· Familiar with HACCP, CFIA, GMP, and WHIMS.

· Required to work in wet, damp, cold, refrigerated warehouse.

· Attention to detail, and self development.

· Interpersonal/Communication skills.

· Must be available to work overtime.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00/hour

Email Resume to: jdesmarais@johnofoods.com or drop off at: 827 Drovers Road, Wheatley GOT SOMETHING

Paint Line-Assemblers

$13.50/hour + bonus Goes up to $15.50 per hour Day Shift

Union Shop Benefits Harrow

Non-ticketed MIG Welders needed

$15.50/hour

Goes up to $16.85/hr Steady days

Union shop Benefits

Harrow

Apply w/ resume to Elaine elaine@personnelbyelsie.com

PERSONNEL by Elsie 5923 Tecumseh Rd East Windsor 9 AM - 3 PM Walk ins are welcome!

NOTICES

Drainage Services

111 Erie Street North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 lmarentette@leamington.ca 519-326-5761 ext. 1309

Public Notice of Pesticide Use

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington intends to control weeds on municipal rural roads and urban curbs within the Municipality of Leamington.

The Municipality will be treating rural roadside ditches using Weedaway Dichlorporp-DX Herbicide containing the active ingredients Dichlorprop-P 210 g/L (present as 2 –ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D 400 g/l (present as 2 –ethylhexyl ester { Registration #30111} registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA).

The Municipality will be treating urban curbs using ECOCLEAR Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer which contains acetic acid 25% w/v 250 g/l (Registration # 25528) registered under the PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT (CANADA).

Commencing on June 7, 2017, weather permitting, and ending September 29, 2017.

REVISED: Spraying for this weed control program will be extended until October 31, 2017

For further information please contact: Ken Brown, P. Eng Manager of Public Works 111 Erie St North Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 519-326-5761

Collect calls will be accepted.

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VISA & MASTERCARD

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NOTICES

FARMS FOR SALE BY TENDER

Parcel 1 -PT S1/2 LT 2, CON 10, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75085-0070) 50 ACRES more or less; Parcel 2 -PT LT 13, CON 7, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75091-0227) 73.649 ACRES more or less; Parcel 3 -PT W ½ LT 11, CON 8, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75087-0106) 46.722 ACRES more or less; Parcel 4 -LT 35-49 PL 363; PT LT 6, CON 11, LEAMINGTON (PIN 75085-0055) 144 ACRES more or less.

SEALED TENDERS TO PURCHASE a parcel will be received by SAWATZKYBALZER LAW FIRM, 5 Russell St., Leamington, ON N8H 1T7 until 4:30 pm EDT October 5, 2017.

TERMS OF TENDER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. There shall be one sealed tender for each parcel, which shall be for the entirety of each parcel. No single tender shall include more than one parcel. 2. Each tender shall be in writing and in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “MAGDALENA FARMS TENDER”, indicating the parcel related to the Tender and shall be submitted with a certified cheque payable to SAWATZKYBALZER, IN TRUST, in an amount equal to 5 % of the Tender price. 3. If the Tender is accepted, the certified cheque shall become a non-refundable deposit and the successful Tenderer shall be required to complete an Agreement covering the usual conditions of sale. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Vendor shall retain the deposit as liquidated damages. On October 6, 2017, unsuccessful Tenderers will have their certified cheques returned to them by regular mail. 4. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified cheque or bank draft on January 2, 2018 (the Closing Date). 5. Vacant possession will be provided on the Closing Date. 6. Purchaser will pay the 2018 taxes; Vendor will pay the property taxes to December 31, 2017 which will be the adjustment date. 7. The Purchaser will pay the applicable Goods and Services Tax or provide an acceptable undertaking to self-assess. 8. Time is to be of the essence in submission of Tender and closing of sale. 9. Highest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. 10. The Purchasers rely entirely on their own knowledge and inspection of the property independent of any representations made by or on behalf of the owners. 11. Purchasers will accept title subject to any outstanding encumbrances registered at the time of Tender and will rely entirely on their own investigation of title prior to submitting Tender.

For further particulars and inspection contact Suzanne Balzer, SawatzkyBalzer, 5 Russell St. Leamington, ON N8H 1T7, phone 519-322-2341.

Business Licensing By-law Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions

Municipality of Leamington is establishing a Comprehensive Business Licensing By-law and Business Licensing system. This by-law will replace the Business Registry currently in place.

The Municipality is looking for input from current and potential business owners. Please join us at a Stakeholder / Feedback Session. A presentation will be made on the proposed Business Licensing By-law, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide your feedback.

Date: Monday, October 2, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Place: Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington

A draft of the proposed by-law may be obtained at the Municipal Office, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario during regular business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or by visiting www.leamington.ca

If you are unable to attend one of the Stakeholder / Feedback Sessions, you may also provide comments or send questions to the Municipality by emailing: clerks@leamington. ca. The proposed by-law is expected to be brought before Leamington Municipal Council for consideration on Monday, October 23, 2017, and is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2018.

For more information, please contact a Customer Service Representative at the Municipality of Leamington at (519) 326-5761.

2017-2018

Flyers double London Nationals

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington’s Hannah Chacko performs a ceremonial faceoff between Flyers captain Zach Guilbeault and London Nationals captain Brenden Trottier prior to a Thursday, Sept. 21 game at Highbury Canco Arena. Chacko recently returned from Manitoba with a gold medal as part of the Women’s 21U fast pitch team in the 2017 national championships. (Sun photo)

Flyers rookie Kenny Styles scores on a wrap-around play as London goalie Jukka Schotter and defenseman Matt Granger try to stop him during the second period. (Sun photo)

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Western Conference Standings as of September 25, 2017

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The first day of autumn wasn’t until September 22, but the ‘Leafs’ started falling a day earlier at Highbury Canco Arena.

The Leamington Flyers kept their early-season perfect record intact Thursday, Sept. 21 with a 6-3 home ice win against the two-time defending Western Conference champion London Nationals. The victory served as both a smidgen of payback for the Weir Cup final loss to London in early April of this year and as a means of widening the gap before the first and second place Western teams, bringing the Flyers’ record to 5-0-0-0.

“London will always be a team to measure yourself against,” said Leamington’s head coach Tony Piroski. “They’ve got a huge talent pool to draw from. Tonight was our best game of the season so far. We did good things while we were away from the puck —I was happy with the effort.”

The teams traded goals twice in the first period, starting with a Max Vinogradov goal to put London ahead 1-0 after just over four minutes of play. Taking control of his own rebound, the Nats’ veteran buried a wrist shot past Connor Meyerink from a sharp angle from the left of the Flyers’ net. About three-anda-half minutes later, Stephane Crevier used a linemate as a distraction during a two on one rush to bury a wrist shot past Zachary Springer and into the far, left side of the London goal.

but offered the Nats’ offense little in the way of scoring chances in the middle stanza.

The Flyers shifted into a more defensive mode for the third, where they were outshot 14-5. London pulled to within a goal during the hosts’ only power play of the night when Austin Jeffers fired a cannon from the point that beat Meyerink cleanly with less than four minutes remaining.

“It’s the nature of the game when you have a lead — forwards become defensemen and defensemen become goalies,” said Piroski. “London came out blazing in the third, but we weathered the storm and came away with two points.”

Scoring ended after Blake Bain backhanded an empty netter from centre ice unassisted and Schneider took a Dylan Weston pass before racing past the Nationals’ defense and burying a close-range shot into the mesh.

London will always be a team to measure yourself against.

The Nationals recaptured their one-goal lead with 8:44 showing on the clock as Jordan Di Cicco unleashed a wrist shot from the point that beat Meyerink’s glove en route to the left side of the Leamington goal. Cody Schneider pulled the Flyers back into a deadlock after a Preston Corp slap shot sailed wide of the net and bounced off the end boards back in front of the crease. With traffic in front of the net, Schneider tapped the puck at ice level into the left side of the goal. Kenny Styles drew the second assist.

The first 20 minutes were an evenly-matched back and forth affair as suggested by the shot clock, where the Flyers held a modest 12-11 advantage.

The second frame was controlled largely by Leamington, which added two more for a 4-2 advantage after 40 minutes. Roughly two-and-a-half minutes into the frame, Josh Pope-Ferguson took a feed from Andrew Thoms and after taking hold of his own rebound, backhanded a shot past Springer from the right side of his net. Rory DiNiro also earned an assist on the go-ahead tally.

Less than three minutes later, Kenny Styles took a forward pass from Dalton Langlois and using an impressive display of speed, convinced London defensemen he was going to fire a shot before instead completing a left-to-right wrap around to give his team the two-goal lead. Zach Guilbeault also assisted on the game winning goal, which sent Springer to the bench in favour of Jukka Schotter. Leamington was outshot by the opposition 15-14,

Leamington was outshot 40-31 while London went zero for two on the power play.

“That was our best team effort so far,” noted Schneider after his twogoal performance. “They’re (London) a good team, but we knew how to play against them.”

Schneider, a Windsor resident, spent last season with the Strathroy Rockets before joining the Flyers in a late offseason transaction.

“It’s been a big adjustment,” he said. “I’ve went from trying to hate these guys to being friends with them both on and off the ice. This is a great team to be with.”

On Sunday, Sept. 24, the Flyers made a trip to Chatham to face the Maroons. Leamington suffered its first loss of the season in a 5-3 decision. Pope-Ferguson and Bain tied the score at 1-1 and 2-2 late in the first and second periods, respectively. Guilbeault gave the Flyers a 3-2 lead with seven minutes remaining in the third, but two Maroons goals in 47 seconds put Chatham ahead late in the game. Scoring ended with an empty netter with 45 seconds remaining. Chatham outshot their guests 35-34 and made the difference on the power play, going three for seven compared to the Flyers’ one for seven.

The Flyers’ next home game will be Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:10 p.m. against the Komoka Kings.

REST OF THE WEST

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the LaSalle Vipers doubled the Maroons 4-2 while London downed the Rockets 5-2. Thursday action ended with the Sarnia Legionnaires handing a 5-3 loss to the St. Thomas Stars, followed by a Friday score of 2-1 in double overtime favouring St. Thomas over the St. Marys Lincolns. On Saturday, Sarnia and the Komoka Kings settled for a 3-3 draw while Strathroy came out on top 4-3 versus the Lincolns. In Sunday’s other game, St. Thomas won 7-4 against against the Legionnaires.

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backhands a pass

the front of the London net as Jack Webb closes in during the first period. (SUN Photo)