Southpoint Sun September 17, 2014

Competition for mayor

By Sheila McBrayne

Election and Leamington now has a race for the mayor’s seat.

Charlie Wright (the current deputy-mayor of Leamington) filed his papers about 20 minutes before the 2 p.m. deadline of Friday, Sept. 12. In contrast, the only other candidate for the top spot, John Paterson (the current mayor of Leamington), filed his papers back in January of this year.

“I think you should be evaluated on the work you do. I’ve been very busy with my projects - St. Clair College and Communities in Bloom... I’m going to start campaigning on my record,” said Wright.

“I campaigned on change four years ago and I’ve challenged everything during my tenure. Change is threatening... I did what I said I’d do. People can trust what I say,” said Wright of his four years as the municipality’s deputy-mayor.

Feds invest $3 million in local ag company

By Bryan Jessop

Competitive Green Technologies of Leamington has once again captured the attention of the federal government.

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced a $3 million investment directed toward CGT on behalf of the Stephen Harper government in its efforts to vault Canada into a lead role in the agricultural bio resin industry. About 15 months after ChathamKent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren announced a repayable contribution of $360,000 to CGT in support of its biotechnology processing endeavours, Ritz made a stop at the same facility to declare the non-repayable investment — more than eight times larger than the first.

Technology used to turn non-food fibres grown on the 800 acres surrounding CGT’s Mersea Road 7 location into bio resins and sustainable agri-based materials was developed at the University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre. Bringing together experts from the university and others in the industrial sector, CGT is embarking upon the pilot-scale testing of purpose-grown agricultural fibres such as miscanthus, switchgrass and oat hulls to manufacture bioplastic and biocomposite products for consumer and automotive sectors.

“Our government is proud to support this collaborative research project, which will lead to new and innovative agriculturally based products that will help farmers safeguard the environment,” Ritz stated.

Materials using natural fibres are steadily earning favour over synthetic and petroleum-based composites, according to the hosts and speakers of the most recent gathering at CGT. Utilizing crops grown within a 10-kilometre distance of its processing facility, CGT president Mike Tiessen explained that his company remains competitive in costs associated with production by significantly reducing transportation expenses. Ritz explained that the site is possibly the only one of its kind in North America where manufacturing takes place at

the same location where raw product is harvested.

The $3 million will be infused over the course of the project’s four-year duration. Ritz noted that his government received hundreds of applications for the investment, but Competitive Green Technologies stood apart from the rest.

“There are opportunities like this that simply stand out from the others,” Ritz said.

“This is a local company that makes a global impact. By supporting innovative companies like Competitive Green Technologies, we’re helping to pave the way for

for farmers, food processors and all Canadians.”

Prism Farms Ltd.’s Victor Tiessen (right) discusses agriculturally-generated material used in the manufacturiong of consumer and automotive products with Leamington municipal councilors Hilda MacDonald and John Jacobs Tuesday, Sept. 9 prior to an announcement by federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. Ritz revealed a $3 million investment in Competitive Green Technologies to bolster Canada’s drive as a global leader in utilizing green, sustainable agribased technologies. (SUN Photo)

Paterson had stated that he filed early to get it out of the way and concentrate on municipal business.

Charlie Wright

John Paterson

Leamington earns 5 blooms in Communities in Bloom competition

By Sheila McBrayne

The Leamington Communities in Bloom committee did in three months, what usually takes years to achieve - a 5 bloom rating!

In its first year of competition, the Leamington group pulled together and organized the various subcommittees who earned top marks in tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, floral displays, community involvement, youth involvement and community of gardeners.

Leamington won a criteria award for its floral displays. As well, Leamington received a total score from the judges who toured the area in the summer. Leamington received a score of 82.12 earning it the top rating of 5 blooms.

“We did not expect 5

blooms. That’s very, very rare to win 5 blooms in your first year. The judges commented that we were set up like veterans,” said Charlie Wright, co-organizer of the Leamington Communities in Bloom initiative.

Leamington was involved in the Communities in Bloom program more than 15 years ago, but no one on the current committee was part of that ini-

tiative. The highest level Leamington achieved prior was a 4-bloom rating.

The Leamington group produced an exceptional profile book, which was the work of volunteer Catherine Reidiger. “Our profile book probably put us over the edge from 4 to 5 blooms,” said co-organizer Ken Clark.

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Feds invest $3 million in local ag company

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While biomass/bio resin development programs such as CGT’s take shape, household products such as flower pots and storage bins become available at hardware stores while the same technology allows for the manufacturing of automotive interior parts — the latter which allows Canadian efforts to take on an international role.

“It is great to have forward-thinking companies like Competitive Green Technologies here in this riding doing valuable work,” said Essex MP Jeff Watson.

The newly-announced investment is part of the framework for the federal government’s agricultural policy dubbed Growing Forward 2. The program will be supported through the dispersal of $3 billion over five years, or $600 million per year in strategic agricultural technology developments. Growing Forward 2 is a component of the Agriculture Innovation Program (AIP).

Atul Bali, CEO of Competitive Green Technologies, noted that finished products such as those on display during the Sept. 9 announcement, are available to consumers at 1,200 Home Hardware branches across Canada and at Kroeger stores in the United States. Bali took a moment to thank researchers in the partnership’s academic segment for their contribution to the leading-edge bio resin program.

“Without the University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, this would have been absolutely impossible,” he stated.

Like others, CGT president Mike Tiessen discussed the significance of the $3 million investment, not only to bolster his company’s own resources, but as a means of support to Canada’s bio agricultural industry as a whole.

“This investment will serve to create new processes through research and design, build new equipment based on research outcomes and commercialize new technologies that are currently under pilot scale,” Tiessen explained. “Support from Agriculture and AgriFood Canada in Leamington, Ontario will serve to showcase innovation in Canadian agriculture.”

Leamington’s Communities in Bloom Co-Chairs Ken Clark, left, and Charlie Wright, were all

smiles on Monday morning after bringing home a provincial title and a 5 Bloom rating, the top rating of the program. (SUN Photo)

A gift just to sit and reflect

On Monday morning I was finally able to sit on a chair in our house that will be our island home. After a week with lots of help, we had nearly completed our home reno. It is almost at the fun stage where we could start putting everything back together. Instead of immediately proceeding to vigorously work as I’ve been doing recently, I enjoyed pausing and sitting for a few moments and simply gazing at our freshly painted walls. I envisioned hanging a few pictures from home and choosing the type of curtains that would soften the room, while still allowing a good view of the outdoors. I even imagined the little knickknacks that we continue to collect on this journey.

The first room completed was our guest room. I anticipate our first visitors’ arrival in November. I am especially excited to have our kids here! On Friday, two of our children celebrated their birthdays. Michaela turned 25 and Cheyne 23. Since they started university and moved away from home, we haven’t celebrated their birthdays face to face; however, we’ve celebrated with them individually, from a distance. We were very happy to hear that Michaela planned to drive into Calgary to share her birthday with her younger sister.

Our next gift was the personal delivery of two freshly-caught whole red snapper from one of our full-time employees. That same evening, I stuffed them with slightly bruised whole garlic, broken kifir lime leaves and chopped lemongrass, wrapped them in foil and parchment then baked them in the oven. Both Mark and I had one served with a drizzle of a sweet chili sauce I concocted. Don’t tell my father, but it may have been right up there with his favourite baked whitefish!

The best gift of the week was a reciprocal one. When Mark and I first arrived, Mark repaired a couple of the worn island bikes that he had found. We have been trying to ride them as much as possible. The crew has noted this and individually each one of them has asked for a bike. The past managers had some stored in a shed and were planning to ship them off the island on the next barge. Instead, Mark has offered them up to the guys. Every morning he sees Cruz doing laps on the runway. After work we have seen one or another of the guys with his fishing rod over his shoulder headed off on his new-to-him bike.

Anna sent some pictures and one of them was of the cupcakes she had made from scratch. Of course I wished I were there to taste Grandma Matheson’s famous white cake with mocha icing, which just happens to be Michaela’s favourite. Another photo was taken while they were on a walk together near a beautiful lake. Even though it wasn’t my birthday, the thought of them spending quality time together was a special gift to me.

This past week has been filled with pleasant surprises that Mark and I have both been gifted with. The crew working here repairing our new home came from Nassau. They informed me that they would have the entire house, inside and out, painted prior to their departure on Sunday. I had thought that I would be left to accomplish this daunting task, but in the end there is just one wall in our bedroom for me to complete. Sure, there’s still a lot of clean-up but the excitement of being so much further ahead than planned has certainly pumped my enthusiasm up! Unfortunately, so much so that I wasn’t very vigilant about wearing gloves the entire time I worked. I think the bleach may have removed my fingerprints and my fingernails have seen better days.

Rasta, an inhabitant of one of the neighbouring islands, frequently visits our shop and was delighted to take another bike. As of Sunday morning, we had one ‘headed to the dump’ bike left, or so we thought. Sunday morning, Mark, Charlie and I were lazily riding in the gator when we saw someone slowly but surely pedalling down the runway. His knees were slightly spread-eagle to make room for his jovial belly, and as he got nearer we were more than pleasantly surprised to see Arthur, the 74-year-old employee, on a bike! He had a grin on his face that stretched from ear to ear when he stopped to chat. He shared with us the fact that it was his daughter’s 52nd birthday. He was celebrating by riding a bike for the first time since she was born 52 years ago!

And so, like my mother continues to remind me, gifts are good karma. The fact that we have made a slight change for the positive in each of these men’s lives is part of the best package we could ever receive. I will forever remember Arthur’s happy face as he peddled his bike towards us. I am also so pleased to report to you that another shed is empty and everything in it has been put to good use! What a treasure!

Memories...

As the kiddies get back to school and the temperatures begin to dip a little, I can’t help but remember my old school days and how much I looked forward to fall when I was a kid.

Summers at Point Pelee were hot and dusty in those days, but was the most exciting season of the year. My friends from Windsor and Detroit cottaged at The Point all summer, and Labour Day weekend brought sadness with their departure. Back then, Windsor and Detroit seemed like worlds away to a little kid and I normally wouldn’t see my summer friends until the following summer.

for me, was Halloween kisses. To this day I still drop into Bulk Barn and grab a handful. A few people still gave apples back then, but mom always had to cut it up before I could eat it, citing the whole razor blade thing.

But with Labour Day weekend came a renewed excitement for fall. My dad and brothers were hunters, and the promise of tagging along on an early morning duck hunt or a pheasant hunt made me smile from ear to ear.

We’d always have a pumpkin carved and set out on the front porch with a candle in it. I don’t think we ever got many trick-or-treaters though.

Many of The Point kids got driven into town and dropped off so they could fill pillowcases full of candy. One trip up and down Danforth would fill a pillowcase easily.

It also brought the promise of hockey. At six, I started playing at the old Leamington arena, for the Wheeler Dealers, coached by Henry Wheeler himself, a local plumber who not only sponsored the team but took the time to coach us too.

Also at six, I really started to follow the professional game and my Toronto Maple Leafs, who won the Stanley Cup that year. Who would have thought it would be the last one, possibly in my lifetime?

Fall also brought us into the Halloween season and being a kid at Point Pelee in those early days, you had to travel a bit between neighbours to fill your sack full of goodies. I remember Mrs. Knight’s peanut brittle was an annual Halloween favourite and I still love peanut brittle to this day. My teeth tend to disagree, however.

My mom would dress me up in whatever costume was popular those days. I was a vampire a couple of times. My aunt Polly said my pasty-white skin made that a logical choice for me. And the cowlick in my hair those days made it easy to make a vampire look. I miss that cowlick. Now, I’m lucky to be able see much hair at all. Of course, vampires have changed. They take all shapes and sizes now, as do zombies, apparently.

The classic Bela Lugosi look is out. Vampires are now hot twenty-somethings.

The best treat, besides the peanut brittle, in those days

The hunting heritage that my dad instilled in me is something I’ve tried to instill in my boys as well. He was a hunter, a trapper, a fisherman, and I enjoyed being around that stuff when I was a kid.

In the spring trapping season, I’d tag along while he set and checked his muskrat traps along the outer dykes of the Pelee marsh. There were times when our basement was full of muskrats, waiting to be processed for the Hudson’s Bay Company to come and pick them up.

My mom was a great muskrat skinner, which is a lost art these days. After they were skinned, the pelts were put on a wire stretcher, inside out, and hung to dry. It wasn’t unusual for a friend to come over and see hundreds of muskrat pelts hanging from the rafters in our basement.

Of course, the meat was cleaned and either given away, sold or eaten. To this day, I still like the odd taste of muskrat. I don’t have it very often, but it does have a unique taste among the wild meats and it brings back good memories. Another wild food from my past is morel mushrooms, which used to grow wild at The Point. We would go morel hunting and bring back basketfuls from our trips into the old Pelee orchards.

Again, these days you’re not allowed to pick anything in the park, but back then it was nothing to walk through a

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Hilda MacDonald acclaimed deputy-mayor

Hilda MacDonald is the only candidate who doesn’t have a battle on her hands for the October 27th Municipal Election.

MacDonald, who filed in early January for the position of deputy-mayor, was acclaimed to the position on Friday, September 12 after no other candidate put their name forward.

MacDonald currently sits as a councillor for the Municipality of Leamington. She topped the polls in the 2010 election. She has served as a councillor for two terms (eight years). MacDonald is very excited about her new position (takes office December 1, 2014).

Hilda MacDonald

“I’m really looking forward to the next four years... There’s so much unfolding in front of us... We have new staff to guide and direct us... It’s all very exciting,” said MacDonald. MacDonald is also looking forward to representing Leamington on Eseex County Council. “I think it’s a really big opportunity. I’ve said that my motto is ‘to strive to be a voice, not an echo’ and want to do that,” said MacDonald.

“I’m just very excited about it and think we can take a whole new direction... Change is exciting,” she said.

Fifteen candidates vie for 5 councillor seats

At the end of the day, September 12, which was the final day to file or withdraw nomination papers for the October 27 2014 Municipal Election, there were a total of 15 candidates vying for the five Leamington councillor seats.

The 15 candidates, in alphabetical order, are:

• Rick Atkin

• Carol Bell

• Robert A. (Bob) Bradt

• Chris Chopchik

• Bill Dunn

• David Foster

• Derek Friesen

• John Hammond

• John Jacobs

• Keith Klassen

• Judy Lear-Zylstra

• Leanne Setterington

• Robert Tatomir

• Larry Joseph Verbeke

• Tim Wilkinson

Of the 15 candidates, four are currently sitting councillors - Rick Atkin, Chris Chopchik, John Jacobs and Larry Verbeke.

Profiles of the candidates will be presented in upcoming editions of the Southpoint Sun.

An all-candidates night is planned by the Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. at Cardinal Carter Secondary School.

English Public Trustee:

• Jessica Mastronardi

• Allan Simpson

• Rick (Richard) Taggart

• David Taves

English Catholic Trustee:

• Mary Di Menna

• Marian Stranak

French Catholic Trustee:

• Doris Sauvé

French Public Trustee:

• Zakaria Chemzari

• Gérard Malo

• Yoven Noyadoo

• Guillaume Teasdale

Kingsville Community Farmers Market

Memories... light the corners of my mind...

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field and find all sorts of things. Morels were a delight that my mom would slice up and fry in butter, sometimes served up with the muskrat itself. I bought some dried ones a couple of years ago at the grocery store and they were good, but not the same as fresh.

Funny how your palate changes as you get older. When I was a kid, my dad would cook up perch eggs quite often and I enjoyed them with some ketchup. I hadn’t had them in many years when I dropped into his place about 10 years ago and he was frying some in a pan.

For those who have never seen them, the little tiny eggs are in a sac and you fry the whole sac in oil after dipping in flour. I remember them being so good.

On this particular day, as an adult, I walked through my dad’s kitchen and saw them cooking in the pan. I grabbed one and popped it in my mouth and kept walking. Right into the bathroom, where I was gagging and sputtering and spit it out into the toilet.

Apparently in the ensuing years since my childhood, my love for fried fish eggs disappeared and was replaced with repulsion for that sac exploding once I bit down on it. Grossed me right out. I can’t even think of eating another fried fish egg anymore.

The same goes for smelt. I loved smelt as a kid, crunching on fins, bones and all. I just can’t do it anymore. I think as I became an adult my taste for some of these things just went away, never to be re-acquired.

I miss some things from my childhood.

I miss hunting and trapping alongside my dad. I miss watermelons that were so sweet and full of seeds you could spit at your friends.

I miss the annual minor hockey weiners and beans banquet.

I miss Fanta Root beer. I miss Hostess Fruit Pies and chocolate milk in individual glass bottles.

I miss Black Cat Chewing Gum and Tahiti Treat pop. Sometimes, I even miss sandwich spread.

But I don’t miss the fish eggs. No, not I.

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Leamington earns 5 blooms in Communities in Bloom competition

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“Leadership made all the difference. Charlie and Ken were fantastic,” said volunteer Joan McDonald. “This is what we needed; something to be proud of. We’ll definitely promote that Leamington is a 5-bloom community,” said Wright.

The Leamington Communities in Bloom group were also recognized for how well all the groups worked together to improve the town. “Leamington has to be proud of itselfcleaned up yards, streets and parks... All of Leamington needs to be thanked for all they did,” said McDonald.

In the judges pages of comments, the floral displays and gardens of residences and businesses were above average; very high marks. “You have to have community involvement, and we did,” said Clark. One business display of interest was the flower garden at Xclusive Small Engines, which featured a lawnmower among the shrubbery and flowers.

Leamington was named a best in Ontario Communities in Bloom participant in the population class 25,000 to 50,000. Volunteers are already planning for next year’s competition, which could see them on the national stage if they are invited to compete. Only 5 bloom communities are invited.

The Communities in Bloom members pulled together and engaged the community of Leamington to earn a 5 bloom award from the On-

Pictured

are Susan Ross, Bill Sherk, Catherine Riediger, Eileen Wonnick, Marion Liebsch, Peter Scorer, Charlie Wright, Ken Clark, Joan McDonald, Kathryn Brooker and Greg Rice. Absent were Amanda Smith and Beth Smith. (Sun photo)

Home and garden tour planned for hospice

By Bryan Jessop

Supporting a community-wide cause calls for a community-wide fundraiser.

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County’s drive to create a new Erie Shores location in Leamington is being backed by the first Leamington Home and Garden Tour for Hospice, a first-of-its-kind fundraiser for the future Talbot Street West facility. The initiative is being spearheaded by All About Interiors owner and Kingsville Christmas Tour organizer Joan Balsam-Clark, a renowned interior designer who hails from Kingsville.

The Leamington Home and Garden Tour for Hospice will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Tickets for the event will sell on the days it takes place for $25 per person at The Gallery Restaurant at 11 Queens Ave. in Leamington. Upon purchasing tickets, participating individuals will be provided with guides and maps describing and pinpointing the locations of the five participating Leamington-area homes.

“As soon as we said ‘Hospice’, they all agreed to be a part of it,” Balsam-Clark said of the featured homes and accompanying gardens.

The guidebooks are sponsored by Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. and were designed by Tiffany Sabelli.

Anyone who purchases tickets for the tour will be able to

visit any or all of the five sites during designated hours on either or both days. Balsam-Clark however pointed out that the number of tickets available for the rain-or-shine event are limited.

The idea for the tour began earlier this summer between residents who discussed the concept over dinner. They later approached Balsam-Clark, asking her to chair the committee of about 10 volunteers. The group has planned the fundraiser with biweekly meetings.

“We had to get everything figured out in a short amount of time,” Balsam-Clark noted. “We had to plan this before the summer weather ended. It’s been a lot of work, but a lot of people are interested in garden designs and décor. It’ll be a very nice day out.”

Balsam-Clark is no stranger to the details behind interior design, having established the business All About Interiors — available to both residential and commercial applications — in 1986. She has played the lead role in organizing Kingsville’s annual Christmas tour for the past 10 years and prior to it, led a home tour on behalf of the Ruthven United Church.

After participants visit the homes and gardens highlighted on the maps and guides, they will have the opportunity to return to The Gallery Restaurant for refreshments. BalsamClark explained that her committee hopes to see repeat in-

stallments of the tour — currently being considered a trial run — for years to come.

“We’re really hoping it’ll be annual,” she said. “The Hospice needs fundraising each year.”

The Leamington Home and Garden Tour for Hospice committee has set a funding goal of $25,000 for the event.

Guests of the Leamington Home and Garden Tour for Hospice will have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the extensively renovated and decorated interior of this Leamingtonarea home. The tour, hosted by The Gallery Restaurant at 11 Queens Ave. in Leamington, will take place Saturday, Sept. 20

The back yard of one of the five participating homes in the Leamington Home and Garden Tour for Hospice features several attractions to admire. and Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will sell at $25 apiece on the days of the tour with proceeds to benefit the Erie Shores hospice to be built in Leamington.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you can have all of the inspiration in the world, but without some practical application, your idea will stall. Spend some time thinking things through.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

You are torn between two choices, Taurus. Family matters are on one side, and work responsibilities are on the other. It may take a few days to work out a decision.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, it's difficult to contain all of your enthusiasm, so share your excitement and happiness with others. Try tackling some other people's projects.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you will be front and center in the days to come. Don't be nervous, as you're fully capable of handling the extra attention. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you will be full of energy this week. Use this energy and enthusiasm to your advantage, tackling projects you have let go unfinished but want to get done.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, immerse yourself in activities that put you first over the next few days. Whether it's a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and start tending to your needs.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, getting back into the swing of things after a long vacation can be challenging. But you will have no problem getting back into a groove and getting all of your work done.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Try turning something you enjoy doing for fun into a career, Scorpio. Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a difficult thing, but sometimes taking the hard road offers good life lessons along the way.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Family needs take precedence over your obligations at work, Capricorn. Higher-ups will just have to be patient if they want to keep you on as an employee.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, everyone expects you to provide advice, but this week you may be in need of guidance. It could be because you have been tackling so many projects lately.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Few things escape your attention, Pisces. However, this week you can expect to be happily surprised by good news.

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Robert Herjavec, Billionaire (51)

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Oliver Stone, Director (68)

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Amy Poehler, Comic Actress (43)

SEPTEMBER 17

Nate Berkus, Designer (43)

SEPTEMBER 18

James Marsden, Actor (41)

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Jimmy Fallon, TV Host (40)

SEPTEMBER 20

Phillip Phillips, Singer (24)

Plans continue for possible Wheatley harbour front redevelopment

Approximately 50 concerned citizens attended a second meeting about possible plans to purchase property in the Wheatley Harbour vicinity.

On Thursday, September 11 at The Car Barn, representatives from the Wheatley Harbour Authority, Wheatley BIA and George Paisiovich, facilitator and president of Stakeholder Relations, reviewed the plans that the group has been working on for the past few weeks. With the support of both boards of the Harbour Authority and BIA, the idea has now gone public for community input.

There are multiple properties for sale in the harbour area in need of cleanup. The idea is to have the federal government, which already oversees the Harbour Authority, purchase part or all of the properties for future revitalization of the area. Several ideas were brought forward during the first meeting, including a heritage museum featuring artifacts and the history of the fishing industry. At the Sept. 11 meeting more ideas were introduced, including bike or kayak rentals.

Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

The next meeting is planned for Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at The Car Barn. If you have not attended a meeting yet, please come out and hear firsthand about this opportunity to revitalize the Wheatley Harbor area. Organizers have been meeting to gather more information which will also be presented on Thursday.

“You as a community can make or break this… We need to show that we - all together - we support it, need it, want it and are working together for it,” said Paisiovich.

Plans are also in the works for a tour of the Wheatley Harbour area by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans later this fall. “We have to show her that this community really wants this,” said Paisiovich. A date may be scheduled by the time of the Sept. 18 meeting.

A temporary information office has been set up in the old Wheatley Journal office as a central location for information. Be sure to watch the Wheatley Journal and Southpoint Sun for future meeting dates and information.

Comments can be made by emailing George@ StakeholderRelations.com.

Poor Boy Luncheon

Leamington’s Poor Boy Luncheon made its return on Friday, September 12 at the Leamington Marina. The 15th annual charity luncheon helped raise money for Toys 4 Tots and the Salvation Army. Pictured above, Leamington Fire Chief Chuck Parsons and his wife, Leamington Chamber of Commerce General Manager Wendy Parsons, talk with Salvation Army Captain Corey Vincent. (SUN

RE: the September 10 issue of the Southpoint Sun, the Business Profile on Shreve Denture Clinic:

Kristen Shreve purchased the denture portion of the Strong Clinic. Patrick Strong continues to own and operate the Strong Clinic for the treatment of Snoring & Sleep Apnea inside the Princess Centre. The Southpoint Sun apologizes for any inconveniences this may have caused.

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Garry Cranston of Realty House was one of the many volunteers from numerous real estate companies who volunteered.

Council Report for Sept. 15

Landowners get chance to appeal assessments at East Marsh Dyke Court of Revision East Marsh Dyke Court of Revision meeting was held at the Monday, Sept. 15 meeting of Municipal Council. This meeting offered people who were assessed for the repairs to the dyke an opportunity to appeal their assessments. The meeting began with a presentation by the consulting engineer about the philosophy of the assessment and its methodology. It was an attempt to explain why every dwelling has been assessed $20,000, and a review of the historic

philosophy how lands were assessed in similar circumstances. The assessment is somewhat confusing because drain maintenance is associated with the dyke reconstruction. The consultant reminded everybody that the agricultural land is eligible for 1/3 funding from OMAFRA, offsetting part of the assessment.

Two appeals asked that the assessment for dwellings should be related to the assessed value of the individual dwellings: more valuable homes paying more and less highly valued dwellings paying less. One individual appealing said it makes no sense that the value of benefit is the same for a $100,000 home as a $300,000 home. The consultant pointed out that an assessed value approach would leave the assessment schedule too ‘fluid’, and that an assessed value approach is unprecedented.

A small group of appeals were based on the idea that the Essex Region Conservation Authority should share some of the expense because the dyke is between their property and the farmland. The consultant explained that the flood protection is for the farmland and not the marsh land, so in terms of the Drainage Act the Hillman Marsh does not ‘benefit’ and cannot be assessed.

Councillor Rick Atkin raised the question of the benefit to Ducks Unlimited keeping the marsh as is, but the consultant stuck with his opinion that the farmland is what is protected.

One resident indicated that her property creates no income and appears on the assessment schedule for an amount that exceeds what she paid for the property by over $10,000, so she is adamant that the assessment is unfair.

Another interesting basis for appeal was the suggestion that the entire watershed that drains through Hillman Marsh benefits because they do not have to pay for pumps, drains and proper outlets to the lake. The response of the consultant was that it is primarily the influence of Lake Erie

that the dyke provides protection from and not the tributary waterways that drain into Hillman Marsh. Consequently, even though it was considered, it was dismissed as remote and insignificant and not an assessable benefit.

Two appeals were agreed to: a house was demolished, so the $20,000 assessment was erased, and another farm’s size was incorrect by 1.3 acres and the assessment was appropriately lowered.

At the end of the court hearing all of the appeals, it was suggested that Council refer the assessment schedule back to the consulting engineer to reflect on the considerations identified and to consider whether or not changes can be made and should be changed. It was mentioned, however, that the amount of money involved is catastrophic for many (if not most) of the residents, so the process needs to be stopped. Administration pointed out that there is the option to adjourn the Court of Revision, but the court cannot quash the entire project.

In the end, the court adjourned without coming to any conclusion, agreeing that the entire Municipal Council must discuss the matter at a future meeting before attempting to finalize the assessments.

Tax Court of Adjustment

Although scheduled for the last council meeting, the Tax Court was adjourned to Monday, Sept. 15 so that municipal staff could research whether an eyesore building in disreputable condition was going to receive a tax rebate. In spite of the answer, which was there exists no way to attach repair or demolition of the building to entitlement to a tax rebate, that property and three others were owed a rebate in taxes municipal council has now approved.

No objection to re-zoning at public meetings

There were three public meetings scheduled at the Monday, Sept. 15 Leamngton Council meeting. All were the result of provisional consent applications that had re-zonings attached to them, and the re-zonings demand public meetings.

The first was to combine two farms on Mersea Road 8 and to change the zoning of a surplus dwelling to residential (A5). There were no objections to this item.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20Kingsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale. Plants at bargain prices. Perennials, herbs, shrubs, ground covers, also some annuals, vines, trees, and some Native plants. At Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact Alan Batke, 519-7334845, kinghort1@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20LUMC Community Carnival, 78 Oak St. E., 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, go carts, bouncy castle, face painting. Family Fun for Free!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Brentwood’s WalkathonGanatchio Trail (Sandpoint Beach location). Registration 9:00 a.m. Walk begins 10:00 a.m. Donations welcome: www.brentwoodrecovery.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - Food & Fellowship Supper, 5:00 -6:00 p.m., 9 John St. Leamington United Church welcomes all those who are alone or having trouble

making ends meet. No charge.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - SECC presents Safety at Home for Seniors Information Open House 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Learn more about safeguards in the home and security devices available for home use. Free draw for a chance to a door prize just for stopping by. For more info call 519-326-8629 or visit www.secc.on.ca.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - The Canadian Cancer Society hosts “Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer” Community Walk or Run – every step makes a difference. It’s a fun and easy way to raise funds to support breast cancer research taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Walk a 1 - 5 km outdoor loop from the Visitor’s Centre at Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Dr., Leamington or register for the 5km timed run. If you raise $100 you will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. Registration for the runners is $35 and includes a t-shirt, medal and light refreshments. Celebrate at the Breast Cancer Survivor Tribute; Register as a team, individual or survivor; pets welcome (must be leashed). Register now at www.takingsteps.ca or call 519254-5116.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Erie

Shores Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show ‘A Quilter’s Legacy’. The show

takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at U.M.E.I. High School, 614 Mersea Road 6, Leamington. Quilt raffles to aid Leamington Hospital - Women’s Unit. See hundreds of quilts, our boutique, contests, vendors, tea room, door prizes and much more.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - The Pelee Past Questers will assemble 9:00 a.m., at RCSS in the SW corner of the parking lot to carpool to Windsor Doors Open Ontario, a program organized by Ontario Heritage Trust with 30 sites participating. Guests are welcome. Any questions call Jackie 519-3261361. Pelee Past Questers is an organization for the study of antiques, preservation and restoration of artifacts, existing memorials, historical buildings, landmarks and education.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 -Free Friendship Dinner for those in need of food and fellowship, 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 - Blood Donor Clinic, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Bring a friend and donate. Call 1-888 236-6283 for info and to book your appointment. New donors and walk-ins welcome.

The second public meeting involved transferring a small (0.7 ac.) strip of land to a hobby farm from a vacant lot next door (and changing the land to the appropriate zoning). Similarly, the last was for County Road 14 where a similar strip of land (0.3 ac.) was being added to a hobby farm. Neither attracted any objections.

Public meetings held on drainage issues

At the Monday, Sept. 15 Council meeting there were two drainage issues that required public meetings.

The first was to construct an extra-wide access bridge across the 4th Concession Drain to access proposed industrial land owned by Pencour Developments. Since the entire expense is being absorbed by the owner, there were no comments and no objections.

The second was regarding a drain on Setterington Lane. This dates back to 2009, and the report prepared by Dillon Engineering has been finalized in spite of chronic regarding and sporadic litigation. The expected cost has risen greatly since the original estimate.

A new owner has acquired one of the properties that will be affected by drain repairs, and asked for a 90-day extension to consider the project. Council agreed to the extension.

Municipality to apply for infrastructure funding programs

The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund has been announced to provide permanent, reliable funding on an annual basis for infrastructure rehabilitation. It also has a second aspect that is case-by-case awards that are not guaranteed.

The Small Communities Fund is a combined Federal and Provincial fund that allows special projects to be funded.

At the Mon. Sept. 15 Municipal Council meeting, administration made recommendations to Municipal Council on projects that they feel would both meet the program guidelines and would have a good chance of being approved.

The presentation of the report to Council was brief, but essentially amounted to requesting Council to approve an expression of interest to participate in the programs. One of the potential projects is requesting a 42% subsidy for the Point Pelee Drive sanitary sewer. Ninety percent funding to reconstruct the bridge over the Big Creek Drain is another application that may be approved by the Province.

Council recognized that there are negative aspects to proceeding with the sanitary sewer, but they are hopeful to exploit the grant before the Ministry of the Environment forces the municipality to construct it without any subsidy.

Mayor John Paterson added that the municipality has been petitioned by landowners on the sewer route to have the work done, so it will be difficult for some, but needed for others.

Ultimately Council moved the administrative recommendation and voted to apply.

Why the Court of Revision re: East Marsh Dyke is important

By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent

It is rare for any municipality to have a project under the Drainage Act whose cost is almost $6-million, but that is the case for Leamington. It has generated great controversy and huge concern among the people who potentially will have to pay.

Never mind that there is no current intention to actually do the work unless a massive senior government subsidy becomes available. Never mind that the figures are theoretical assessments until the work is actually done. Never mind that nothing can be done until the enabling by-law has received third and final reading (which it has not). The simple truth is that people who never expected to receive such a notice have discovered that they could be on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars, and they are frightened. So, let’s look at what has happened, and what the situation is.

When the Drainage Engineer submitted the Drainage Report to Municipal Council that identified what work is needed to repair and maintain the East Marsh Dyke, it was necessary that the cost of the work be estimated and exactly who would be liable to pay this estimated cost. A key feature of this is found under Section 22 of the Drainage Act: “Lands, roads, buildings, utilities or other structures that are increased in value or are more easily maintained as a result of the construction, improvement, maintenance or repair of a drainage works may be assessed for benefit”

Under this Section 22, every building in the East Marsh would theoretically benefit (after the work is done) by being less likely to be damaged or destroyed by flooding in the event of the dyke failing. Consequently, every building was assessed benefit — and that includes every house that is located in that drainage scheme even though it is not part of a farm! Nineteen houses along Concessions A and B have received a notice that the owners could owe $20,000 under this section, along with 20 farm houses. These ‘non-agricultural’ lands also have front, back and side yards that add between five and ten thousand dollars to that bill. The lowest of these unexpected assessments is more than $22,000 and the highest is just over $33,000.

Then there is the farmland that won’t be flooded if the dyke is repaired. Every bit of the over 1,100 acres has to pay its share. The shock is that every acre is being assessed about $2844. Got a little 5-acre hobby farm? Pony up $14,220 (plus the $20,000 for your house makes it $34,220). Do you own 25 acres of marsh where you grow some onions or carrots? Ask yourself how many onions or carrots you will have to sell to cover your $71,000 share of the dyke repairs. Granted, the assessment on a farm is eligible for a one-third subsidy from OMAFRA (if the owner or tenant farmer has

a farmer’s licence number), but the cost is still substantial. These numbers represent a huge hardship — granted, not as great as losing everything under a metre of water, but bad enough — and that has generated a lot of appeals that the Court of Revision must hear. But the landowners aren’t the only ones who must be concerned. The roads and municipal rights-of-way benefit too. Mersea Roads 1, B, C, and Killdeer Road are being assessed $1,478,000! Guess where that money comes from. That’s right: our taxes. To sum up, the Court of Revision deals with appeals about errors (or inequities) in assessment. (There’s nothing it can do about the total — $5,784,970 — that’s just what it is.) Section 52 of the Drainage Act makes it clear that there are only two viable bases for appeal: “1. Any land that has been assessed an amount that is too high or too low. 2. Any land or road that should have been assessed has not been assessed.” The court has no authority to shift assessment from one landowner to another. If an error has been made, the drainage engineer must correct it. Once all of the appeals have been reviewed, anybody who thinks the assessment is still unfair may appeal to a drainage tribunal (although that is a very uncommon step). Eventually, however, the final assessment is set, and when the work is done, payment must be made.

Leamington Municipal Council members have made it abundantly clear that there will be no work considered without funding from the Provincial and Federal levels of government, and that is not an unrealistic expectation. In the past, the Province and the Feds have contributed 80%, 90%, and even 100% to massive projects that protect the welfare of threatened land. It is to be hoped that the on-going lobbying efforts of local politicians will bear fruit. Moreover, the only reason the by-law to allow the municipality to do the repairs was given first and second reading was to allow for the court of revision to correct any errors so that the project would be ‘shovel-ready’ should the Province and/or the Federal Government announce a major subsidy.

Firefighters with the Leamington Fire Services participated in a training session on Monday, September 8 at Selkirk Park.

Twenty-two of the department’s parttime firefighters took part in the nine hose drill. The drill, a slight variation of the nine tire drill as highlighted in the Fire Engineering trade magazine, paired firefighters in teams of two with the task of finding and assembling PVC pipe pieces together.

Firefighters were in full gear, including their self-contained breathing apparatus and with press and seal Saran Wrap over their face shields to simulate trying to see through smoke. The partners guided each other through a course set up with pieces 30 and 15 feet apart.

“It’s designed to test skills in teamwork and getting oriented once inside,” said Deputy-Chief Mike Ciacelli.

The Leamington duos recorded times ranging from 2 minutes to 11 minutes to complete the course and assemble the pieces.

The Leamington firefighters participate in various training drills once a month.

“It’s not something we can plan for the year, we kind of react to certain situations and concentrate on areas that need practice,” said Ciacelli.

When the six fire trucks pulled into the Selkirk Street and Baird Avenue area, they garnered attention from the neighbourhood kids who came out to watch.

Roger Elliott (left) and Jay Ardiel

Derek Mastromatteo

Searching for axe.

Leamington, Kingsville K of C part of New Coats

For the fourth year, the Knights of Columbus Councils from all over Windsor, Essex County and Tilbury are hosting Pasta Dinner Benefits on September 20 and 21 with the procceds used to buy new, quality winter coats for students in both the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board.

The idea started in 2011 with K C Councils hosting pasta dinners simultaneously in nine locations and together raised approximately $15,700 and their efforts that year purchased approximately 900 children’s winter coats, explained Paul Johnson, Co-Chair for the Knights of Columbus Multi Council New Coats For Kids Pasta Benefit.

In September 2012, Councils hosted pasta dinners in 11 locations and together raised $12,913.92, purchasing approximately

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OCTOBERFEST

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Saturday, September 20

Where: The Rhine Danube Club

Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.

Buffet Dinner: 6:45 p.m. The buffet includes schnitzel, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salad, buns and apple strudel, coffee and tea.

Entertainment: Darryl VanOirschot, who performed on a cruise ship for five years, will entertain us by singing four beautiful numbers.

Dancing: Our DJ will provide both traditional polkas and waltzes, as well as modern music.

Silent Auction: Beautiful jewellery, pottery, vintage clothing and much, much more will be available. With no taxes, you will be able to make lovely purchases for Christmas and support one of your favourite charities.

Tickets: Thomson Guardian Drugs, 20 Talbot Street East, Leamington, Counter Effects, 2 Iroquois Road, Leamington, The Party and Discount t Store, Talbot Street, Wheatley.

AUDITIONS

Tuesday, September 30th - 7:00 p.m.

QUEEN MILLI of GALT by Gary Kirkham

At The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. Back door entrance. Play requirements are: Males, one 24 years old and one 50 years old. Females: one 29 years old, one 30 years old and one 50 years old. You don’t have to be these exact ages. You have to be able to play someone that age. For example, a nineteen year old girl with the proper make-up could play the 29 year old woman. Perhaps you are closer to seventy years of age, but once again with the proper make-up and lighting you could pass for fifty years of age.

The play is based on a true story. It is a lovely romantic comedy. In l972, The Duke of Windsor dies while in exile. Two weeks later, an 80 year old woman in Galt, Ontario, has her tombstone engraved, claiming to be his wife. Flashback to l9l9 when the young duke is visiting Canada, he slips away from his official duties and begins a romance with a charming young woman.

The Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre invites actors and actresses to audition for roles in QUEEN MILLI of GALT by Gary Kirkham. The play will be presented in 2015, February 27, 28, March 1 and March 6, 7 and 8 at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place, 10 Erie Street South, Leamington. Director: Rick Taves. 5l9-324-6988.

Bring a 3 minute monologue or reading to the audition.

MUSICAL SERIES: Saturday, October 4th, at The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place. Due to popular demand, the Music Series will begin at 7:00 p.m. CD release of Francine Leclair. Keep reading Bank notes in the following weeks and learn more about this up and coming artist.

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For Kids Pasta Benefit

700 children’s winter coats,

The 2013 New Coats for Kids pasta dinners were hosted in 12 locations and combined raised $14,198.10, purchasing over 650 new winter coats.

In just 3 years, the Councils of Windsor and Essex County together have raised over $42,812.00 and purchased over 2250 coats.

This year a total of 14 Knights of Columbus Councils hope to add to that number and help keep more students warm.

Locally, pasta dinners are planned for Sunday, September 21, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Leamington (Leamington Portuguese Community Club, 217 Talbot Street, West), Kingsville (St. John De Brebeuf Church, 67 Main Street, East) and Tilbury (20 Dupuis Street). Other pasta dinners will be held in Windsor, Belle River, Maidstone, Amherstburg, Harrow, and River Canard.

Fall is planting time

Fall is the only time of the year to plant flowering bulbs for spring colour.

Tulips are the most popular, but also a favorite for squirrels and rabbits. One way to help prevent this is to lay chicken fence over the planted area or placing the bulb in a crumpled ball of fencing during planting. If this does not help, try planting crocus, daffodil, grape hyacinth or allium. These bulbs are least attractive. No plant is totally safe if the animals are hungry enough.

Bulbs like to be planted deep rather than shallow, in well-drained soil. I like using a bulb trowel as it will have the proper depth marked on the blade for each type of bulb.

Bulbs can be planted from late August until the ground freezes in December. However, the earlier you plant results in the bulb producing healthier roots and more colour in the spring.

Most plantings require full sun, so even if you plant around bases of trees, most trees won’t be leafed out when the bulbs are blooming.

Watering is very important to ensure the root structure gets off to a good start. Water 1” to 1½” deep until the ground freezes since roots start to grow immediately after planting, making sufficient moisture necessary.

Like many plantings, plant a mixture of bulbs in different time schedules so you will have a longer display of colour from the first thaw until mid to late May. Usually the smaller bulbs will bloom first and larger bulbs produce more colour. Plant bulbs in clumps of 6-8. This will provide a more natural look rather than in a row.

Dahlias should bloom until frost. This bulb can be saved from year to year by cutting the foliage off at ground level and placing the dug-up bulb in a paper bag or box. Cover with peat moss or vermiculite. Keep them cool in the basement, but not where they could freeze. Repot in early March for a head start before transplanting in the garden after the last frost in the spring.

Many local garden centers and nurseries are still open with a large selection of quality bulbs and fall material. See you there!

Former Leamington man wins gold at Canada 55+ Games

Randy Frederick (born and raised in Leamington, son of William and Dolores Frederick of Leamington), who now resides in London, participated in the 2014 Canada 55+ Games in Alberta, Aug. 27-30. Randy and his partner Lynn Thompson (front) won the gold medal in mixed doubles Badminton in the 55+ age group. They were the defending champs as they previously won the gold medal in the 2012 Games held in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Randy and Lynn were cheered on by a number of the Leamington Men’s 55+ hockey team (The Point). They are pictured with, left to right, Brian Roach, Jamie Stickney, Mark Matheson and Anna Matheson. They returned the favour by cheering on The Point in their final game where they won the silver medal. (Submitted photo)

Two Creeks Memorial Sunday this weekend

The Two Creeks Association enjoyed a very successful concert series again this past summer, with about 400 people, on average, enjoying the program each Sunday evening. The Association ended up with a small surplus which will go toward improving the facilities for everyone’s benefit.

The Association supports many activities including hiking and bike trails, downhill sledding, and quiet spaces including a large grove for memorial trees. Each year Two Creeks Association holds a Memorial Sunday to honour those whose have been remembered with the planting of a tree. Of special note is a tree to be planted for the late Don Paterson MPP. Don was re-

sponsible for the planting of thousands of trees at Two Creeks over a 40-year period, thus this memorial is particularly fitting.

The Memorial Service will be held this Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m. at the Two Creeks Conserva-

tion Area’s pavilion, just north of Wheatley. Music will be provided by The Laws, and the inter-faith memorial address will be given by the Rev. Derek Parry. All are invited to this memorial time and to visit the Memorial Grove.

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Visit the Farm or see us at the Kingsville Farmers Market Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

And they’re off! Harness horse racing returns to Leamington

Leamington Raceway sprung to life Saturday, Sept. 13 with live harness horse racing. Ten races were scheduled for the day, the second of the 13-event season following the Sunday, Sept. 7 kickoff. The second date included kids entertainer Sunshine the Clown, face painting and a kids’ colouring contest. Remaining dates will be Sept. 20 and 21, Sept. 27 and 28, Oct. 4 and 5, Oct. 11 and 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Post times for all races will be 1:30 p.m.

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The resident at 177 Robson Road thought he was doing the municipality a favour by letting them install a ‘temporary’ sewer hook-up through his property for neighbours across the street.

This was back when the reconstruction of Robson Road was still a few years away and new storm and sanitary sewers were yet to be installed. This ‘temporary’ situation has not yet been ended to his satisfaction. Plus, he thinks cracking in his walls is directly due to the excavation that was needed to install the connection.

In a letter to municipal council, he stated that he had been unable to get resolution to the matter from either the municipal engineer’s office or the mayor’s office, hence his presence as a delegation before the entire council.

At the meeting administration agreed to ensure the abandoned sewer will be grouted. If there ends up being outstanding issues, they committed to return to council with the disclaimer that they feel the professional inspection of the structure should be done by a consultant hired by the property owner to ensure that there would be no possibility of any suggestion of impropriety or bias.

The matter was concluded for the evening with municipal council directing administration to report in more depth.

ERCA sending message through extinction anniversary

By Bryan Jessop

The demise of the passenger pigeon is being followed up by a crucial and interesting message on conservation 100 years later.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority, in partnership with TD Friends of the Environment Fund, will host an event dubbed “An Evening with Joel Greenberg” Thursday, Sept. 18 at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard. Greenberg, a renowned natural historian hailing from the Chicago area, is the author of A Feathered River Across The Sky: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction. The book has been declared “a parable for our time” by Dr. David Suzuki and will be available for purchase and signing during the only Essex County stop on Greenberg’s informational tour.

Greenberg is playing a pivotal role in Project Passenger Pigeon, a promotion of the one-century anniversary of the avian species’ extinction. The author is touring locations

across North America to tell the passenger pigeon’s story and highlight the importance of environmental conservation practices.

“We are so pleased to have Mr. Greenberg available to visit our area during September 2014 — the actual anniversary month of the extinction,” said Danielle BreaultStuebing, ERCA’s director of community outreach services. “We are delighted to have him spread the message of conservation.”

The passenger pigeon was once the most common species of bird in North America and arguably the world, with a global population of between three and five billion. Within a span of roughly 40 years, the number was reduced to zero. The last living passenger pigeon — named Martha — died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo on Sept. 1, 1914. Before the destruction of its habitat and impact on environmental conditions caused by technological advancements, the species flourished to the extent where several geographical regions across the continent were named with it in mind. These locations include Pigeon Bay, spanning from Kingsville to Point Pelee National Park. The passenger pigeon, a nomadic bird, once roosted in Essex County after arriving to the area in massive flocks.

Currently, a taxidermy passenger pigeon is on display at ERCA’s John R. Park Homestead, on loan from a collector in Chatham. The bird will remain there through the month of September, being removed from the property only to be included in Greenberg’s Sept. 18 presentation at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard.

Tickets to Greenberg’s presentation are available at $40 each and must be purchased in advance. They can be pur-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Preliminary Design, Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment for the Repair or Removal of the Leamington Offshore Breakwater

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking the Preliminary Design, Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the repair or removal of the Leamington Offshore Breakwater, located in Lake Erie just south of the ferry terminal and marina in Leamington, Ontario.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

The Public Information Centre (PIC) provides an opportunity to share information and seek input regarding the existing conditions, preliminary design alternatives and evaluation of the alternatives for the repair or removal of the Leamington Offshore Breakwater and the preferred approach. Based on the evaluation, the technically preferred approach is the removal of the Offshore Breakwater.

You are invited to drop in at anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to discuss the project directly with MTO and consultant project team members.

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Place: Marina Pavilion, East Side 90 Robson Road Leamington, ON N8H 5P3

Time: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

PROCESS

The planning and design of provincial transportation projects must follow the approved process under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities. The goal is to provide a safe and effective transportation system while avoiding or minimizing negative environmental effects.

The MTO has hired AECOM Canada Limited (AECOM) to carry out this study as a Group ‘B’ project, a category relating to major improvements to provincial transportation facilities. Upon completion of the study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report will be prepared and made available for public review. A notice will be published at that time in this newspaper to explain the review process. COMMENTS

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chased by logging on to www.joelgreenbergevening.eventbrite.ca. Only 65 tickets are available for the presentation, where Greenberg will discuss the passenger pigeon’s history and explain how it’s extinction relates directly to the modern-day need for environmental preservation. The event will also include a selection of hors d’oeuvres to be served in addition to a complimentary glass of wine to each guest 19 years of age and over. A cash wine bar will also be available.

“It will be very interesting to people who are here for birdwatching reasons,” noted ERCA community events coordinator Kris Ives.

An Evening With Joel Greenberg has been scheduled as part of this year’s HawkFest — to take place Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21 at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg. With an admission fee of $10 per vehicle, the program runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and is organized in conjunction with the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory. During these hours, experts on the tower will help visitors identify migrating birds of prey, which can also be seen up close. The four-day event will also include kids’ activities and free guided nature hikes. Vendors such as Pelee Wings will also be on site.

This passenger pigeon taxidermy specimen, currently on loan to the John R. Park Homestead, will be on display during An Evening With Joel Greenberg at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard Thursday, Sept. 18. (Submitted photo)

1941 Ford coupe with same owner 35 years!

Terry Ceaser of Smiths Falls, ON, writes: “Hi, Bill. I bought a 1941 Ford business coupe 35 years ago and I watched it being hot rodded 55 years ago by Dick Roy in Cornwall.

“The car has an interesting history. After Dick Roy rodded it, he sold it to someone in Ottawa and it was sold four times after that. Each owner changed its appearance and it finally appeared in a driveway in Smiths Falls, where I live. I drove by it one day and thought I recognized it, so stopped to look at it more closely. I ended up trading a 1974 Mark IV Lincoln for it.

“A frame-off rebuild was done about 10 years ago by Matthews Auto Body, which involved installing the 1941 Ford body on a 1987 Chev S10 truck frame and replacing all the fenders, quarter panels, hood, and cowl. Two years ago, a 1990 HO (High Output) 5.0L Ford Mustang engine replaced the 5.0L police engine installed when the frame-off restoration was done. The S10 suspension, disc brakes, power steering, and Positrac differential were used. The car is a daily driver, not a Trailer Queen, and I enjoy driving it on local trips to cruise nights in our area.

“I really like reading your stories in our local paper, the Smiths Falls EMC Record News.”

Terry’s ultra-cool ’41 Ford coupe has undergone a world of changes since it rolled off the assembly line over 70 years ago. If it was built at the Ford plant in

Windsor it had a factory list price ranging from $1,080 to $1,180, depending on the series. As a business coupe, it left the factory as a 3-passenger with front seat only (the sedan coupe had a rear seat). Under the hood was a 221 cubic inch flathead V8 engine cranking out 85 horsepower.

A close look at Terry’s coupe reveals exhaust cutouts at the rear of the front fenders for those times when he wants a little extra horsepower (and a little extra noise!). The original side trim has been shaved off and the door handles have disappeared. You will have to ask Terry how he gets in. The rear license plate has been nicely frenched into the trunk lid, and the rear end sits slightly higher than the front, as if the car is ready to zoom away! And how about that chopped top, giving this car a low and powerful look when you see it approaching in your rear view mirror!

Terry Ceaser’s awesome flame-painted 1941 Ford business coupe.

Leamington’s Brodie Buchan leads Brad Hazael of New York during the Expert Open heat race at Erie Ramblers as part of Thunderfest Sunday, Sept. 14. On Sept. 13, Erie Ramblers hosted nighttime racing under the lights for the first time in its 60-year history.

Left: Leamington’s Michael King leads Todd Vallee of Kitchener going through Turn 1.

Kingsville’s Dylan Biekx leads Alissa Lambert of Welland going into Turn 1 in the Youth 85 heat race.

Above: Leamington’s Wayne Young leads the way through the first turn of the Intermediate Open heat race during Thunderfest at Erie Ramblers Sunday, Sept. 14.

Cold as Rice

It’s official. From this point onward, I’m going to refer to Facebook as Fakebook.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who ends up with horrifically unauthentic videos and photos plastered on my FB home page day in, day out. While it’s funny that there are people gullible enough to think some of them are real and buy into the conspiracy theories these “shocking” files try to support, it’s also disheartening to think there are members of the human race who can be so dense.

The latest, in case you haven’t seen it, presents itself as a short clip with two U.S. military fighter jets chasing a UFO. I’m the furthest thing from a video editing guru, but the Mickey Mouse hack job on this thing is brutally obvious even to me. Even at a cursory, disinterested glance, you can see rectangles surrounding each craft that are a slightly lighter shade of blue than the surrounding sky. Secondly, the “spaceship” looks more like a Smartie or M&M and the “fighter jets” resemble Parcheesi board game pieces tipped onto their sides. I’ve never served in the Air Force, but I’m fairly confident that fighter pilots NEVER follow another aircraft that closely — a well-thrown frisbee (which is precisely what the UFO might have actually been) could have hit all three of them.

The original poster of the video urges all to “share” and spread the file like wildfire before the government has all copies erased. I’m pretty sure the FBI, CIA and all other American protectors of national security have better things to do with their time. A Trip to the Moon — released in 1902 — is more believable, with more convincing visual effects.

I only wish the video of Ray Rice assaulting his then fiancée was as easy to pass off as poorly slapped-together nonsense. Sadly, this clip is real. It’s security camera footage recorded by a casino of the pro football player sucker punching his fiancée and then dragging her unconscious body from the elevator into the hallway. No remorse, no “oh my God, what have I done?!” expressions or body language after she hits the floor like a ton of bricks. Initially, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sentenced Rice to a measly two-game suspension. Yup, two games for a punch to

the head that could have killed her.

That’ll teach him (please note the sarcasm).

The Baltimore Ravens at least had the common sense to hand Rice his pink slip. The league tried to save face by later elevating the punishment to an indefinite suspension, explaining that it had not yet seen the video upon issuing the two-game ban.

While most rational-thinking human beings — the sort not so easily fooled by every conspiracy video that makes its way to Fakebook — believe a lifelong ban from the NFL is the least that Rice should have to worry about, a degenerate team of lawyers is already poised to put him back on the gridiron by the start of the 2015 season. They also believe they can have him financially compensated for all wages lost beyond the original two-game suspension.

Western society makes me sick to my stomach at times. A cop can be suspended for months without pay and sued into oblivion for being a little rough in apprehending a drugdealing, psychopathic pedophile, but a pro athlete sucker punches his fiancée, now wife, into unconsciousness and a team of lawyers — not to mention the NFL’s players’ union — is ready to spring to his defense.

The way we tend to hold celebrities above blame for their actions sometimes leaves me embarrassed to be a human being. About five years ago, Taylor Swift put her arm around some twerp with a swastika on his shirt and posed for pictures with him. Condemnation from the general public? Nope, it all gets swept under the rug ‘cause gosh darn it, she’s just so cute. Swift’s publicist claimed she didn’t realize what he was wearing. This thing was no modest little lapel pin. This was one MASSIVE globally-recognized symbol of evil and hatred painted on the front of his shirt. A bat could have seen the damn thing from a kilometre away.

Maybe I’m buying into a conspiracy myself here, but while the video of Rice assaulting his fiancée was going viral, the NFL website posted a video of Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown booting Cleveland’s Spencer Lanning in the head during a kick return — an effort perhaps to take the spotlight off of Rice?

I’ve seen the video a few times and I don’t think Brown attempted to injure Lanning. The kicker seemed to lower his upper body in preparation to make a tackle, which Brown likely saw as an opportunity to leap over his opponent and gain a few more yards — such impressive acrobatics have been known to earn touchdowns, not to mention repeat appearances on the highlight reel. In short, Brown’s jump failed to gain him the required altitude to elude Lanning and a 15-yard penalty.

Lanning even joked about it later on his Twitter account. No harm done.

Meanwhile, the reaction to Rice’s assault continues to produce a divide. He’s been removed from the video game Madden 15 while his wife jumps to his defense, blaming the media for all the turmoil they’re now going through. Yup, it’s the media’s fault. Maybe — just maybe — Rice is experiencing unpleasant times because he punched his fiancée in the face. Maybe Antonio Brown should kick him in the head.

Now THERE’S a video I’d like to see.

EVENTS

RECREATION EVENTS RECREATION

It’s time for YOU! to SHERK your way to the Sherk Complex in Leamington for a wide Variety of Fall Fitness & Sport Programs.

Complex Pool is OPEN! This major renovation, re-grouting of the tiles in the saltwater pool will allow us to continue to safely and effectively serve our patrons for decades to come ---it’s time to SHERK YOUR WAY to the Complex Saltwater POOL! View the Fall Activity Guide online: www.leamington.ca/recreation Fall Session (land programs) – we are already in motion! Fall Aquatic programs begin the week of Sept. 15th.

Fall Fitness programs are off to a great start! Are your children in motion? The Complex has a wide assortment of FUN children & youth programs: Indoor Soccer, Sporty Tots, Power Tumbling, Kindernastics, Tee-Ball, Volleyball Academy, Yoga for Youth, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Red Cross Swim Lessons starting this coming week!

Adults - Keep your muscles firm & toned in the Complex Weight & Cardio Rooms. Plus, we offer over 50 Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week. Our Complex certified Instructors, Personal Trainers & Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are here to help you Reach New Goals! Check out Sunrise Spin at 7am; Strong Bones/Lean Body; Yoga; 20 -20-20 a combo circuit class; and we’ve got ZUMBA on Mon. & Wed. Evenings 7 - 8pm! Complex Fitness Programs are bursting and we are looking for Pool and Land Fitness Instructors.... go to jobs@leamington.ca to apply.

Friday, September 26th:

Day Camp at the Complex - during the P.A. Day from school, register in advance! Home Alone Training Course - ages 9 - 13 yrs. Fri. Sept. 26th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Babysitter Training Course – ages 11 - 15 yrs. Fri. Sept. 26th, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Rock ‘n Swim - The first Rock ‘n Swim for the season is on Fri. Sept. 26th, 7:15 - 9:00 pm. Swim to the sounds of your favourite tunes! Music sponsored by UMEI Christian High School. Free Skate - Unico Arena Fri. Sept. 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm sponsored by Essex Power Corporation.

Red Cross First Aid Training – individual courses as well as corporate bookings. See the schedule of upcoming training and recertification courses being offered at the Complex. RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Wed. Oct. 1st, 1:00 - 7:00 pm in the Complex Gym. Call 1-888-2 Donate! LIKE

Novice Majors off to exciting start

Southpoint Novice Majors, sponsored by Thiessen’s Apple Orchard, took on Essex in an exciting start to another amazing hockey season.

During the first period Southpoint was on fire! The first goal was put in the net by Vito-Anthony Alfano with assists from Carson Murracas and Owen Matthews.Within minutes the second goal was put in the net by Nathan Ribble with an assist from Kyle MacMillon. The third goal was scored by Vito-Anthony Alfano, his second of the game, with an assist from Carson Murracas.

The team had a 3-0 lead with only 51 seconds left when Essex scored their first goal.

The second period saw great defensework from Aliya Price and Tiago Ribeiro, and great goaltending by first-time goalie Erik Heinz. The third period saw Southpoint continue to play hard and work very well together as a team.

The game was intense. The team played hard and had some amazing shots on net. The final score was 7-3. It was a very well played game with great teamwork!

Atom Minors have busy weekend

The Capitals saw a lot of hockey action this past weekend.

The Southpoint Atom Minor Hockey team opened up with back-to-back exhibition games on Friday night, Sept. 12 in Harrow.

In the first match, Southpoint faced the formidable Amherstburg Stars. Despite early chances and notable rushes by Cole Vaillancourt and Kaeden Sarkis, and great saves by Southpoint goalkeeper Hunter Enns, Amherstburg jumped to a 4-0 lead and would never look back.

Difficulty clearing the puck and a few mental errors continued to plague the Capitals as the fast skating Stars tacked on a few more before Southpoint centre Evan Derikx was able to lift a beauty past the Amherstburg goalie, giving Southpoint their first goal.

As the game got a bit more physical resulting in penalties and scoring changes for both teams, Southpoint’s power play came alive and resulted in a Benjamin Omar goal assisted by teammates Joshua Chauvin and Ryan Goyeau. Notable defensive plays by Ethan Rodrigues, Kaden Gabrielle and Jack Tiessen kept the Capital players and fans in the game.

In the second exhibition game of the night, this time against a seasoned Erie North Shore squad, the results were much the same. The disciplined Storm offence was effective and confident. Still, great defensive plays by Luke Scratch and Ryan Goyeau along with great saves by veteran Cole Bradley kept the scoring in check. Joshua Chauvin was able to tack on a goal for Southpoint preventing a shutout.

On Saturday, Southpoint faced the LaSalle Sabres in regular season action. Though the Capitals lost the game 4-1, the team showed more composure and skated hard challenging the Sabres at every turn. Caleb Bradley and Lucas Penner slowed down the Sabres in the neutral zone and strong defence by Ethan Rodrigues, Ryan Goyeau, and Noah George kept the opponent’s shots down and angled from the side. Cole Bradley was again stellar in net, not allowing rebounds and second chances. Seth Zylstra, Hunter Morris, Benjamin Omar, and Cole Vaillancourt kept the Sabres penned in their end with effective and aggressive puck pursuit. Evan Derikx was the lone striker for the Capitals.

On Sun. Sept. 14, the team ran into the fast skating, formidable Riverside Rangers. Puck control, speed and effective passing resulted in the Rangers scoring early and often. Despite a few breakaways late in the game, the Capitals could not get one past the Rangers goalie.

The team will see action next Sat. Sept. 20 against the Amherstburg Stars in Wheatley.

Atom Majors chalk up a win

Southpoint Atom Majors are off to a great start. This past weekend they played a home and home series against Erie North Shore and chalked up the first win up for Southpoint this season! The kids worked well as a team and it showed when they took the 5-4 win. The second game they were down 1-0 in the first period and held out until the end of the second when they were down 2-1. Kingsville took it up a notch and took the win. The Atom Majors

split the series 1-1.

Progs Team A stomps all other teams with +26

After the rain out on Sept. 2, fifty-one Erie Shores Proggers attacked the course with a fury. Kevin Shaften had 5 birdies but none of them stood up for money. Boo hoo! There were many net birdies and many cut others off from winning money. Only 3 survived, winning $28 each. The 3 birdmen are Ken Luxford, Jeff Brown (again on his lucky number 11) and Bob Park.

Several players posted excellent scores. Bob Dick shot +9, and Kevin Shaften was at +7. These scores were all for naught. Ken Luxford and Bob Park took care of them by checking in with +10s. They were confident that they would share top money. Nay, nay! Mike Herbert snapped the bubble gum on the face with a clean +11. Mike earned $20 while Bob and Ken had $12 each.

In the team game, Team A stomped all the other teams with an impressive +26. Team members include Joe Verhoeven, Ken Luxford, Frank Gow, Dave Wilkinson, Brett Madden, Kevin Shaften, Garth Dennerley, Henry Hildebrandt, Bob Park, Greg Gare, Mike Herbert, Wayne Gillett and Larry Roberts. Notice that all the top scores were on the same team. Whether it’s luck of the draw or the teams are made up, the best scores are not evenly distributed. So much for odds.

The league is at the tail end of the Progs season. The grand finale is on Sept. 30. The Proggers are looking forward to this event with a prime rib dinner and goofy prizes.

It hasn’t been mentioned in previous articles how great the golf course is. This is due to a wonderful greenskeeper. Mike Toth and his loyal workers spend endless hours maintaining the grounds so everyone can enjoy an impeccable golf course. Even when the sun is setting, people have spotted Mike on the course either spraying or fixing drainage or sprinkler heads. When reflecting back to when Mike first joined Erie Shores, he was greeted with a tornado. Then there were torrential rains, drought with disease, and finally the bitter winter. Many courses suffered immense damage, yet Erie Shores, under the care of Mike Toth, flourished. Many thanks, Mike, not only for being an outstanding greenskeeper but also a first rate human being.

One job Mike and his crew don’t do are divots. Wayne Quinn has donated scads of hours. He makes sure the grass

seed mixture is ready every Friday for his volunteers. These volunteers spend about an hour and a half every Friday filling in divots. The mixture is so good that in a very short time the divot is filled in with grass. The fairways are first class all the way and it is attributed to Wayne and his helpers. This service to the club is appreciated.

October 1 at 7 pm will be held at the Kinsmen Recreation Complex www.leamingtonminorbaseball.com

New season, new look for Wheatley Sharks

By Bryan Jessop

It may be a new season with new players, a new assistant coach, a new night and new jerseys, but for the Wheatley Sharks, the degree of bad luck for Game 1 remains the same.

The Sharks lost their opening game for the third year in a row, this time in a 4-2 decision to the visiting Alvinston Flyers. The game was preceded by the customary introduction of each regular player and this year — to commemorate the Sharks’ 20th anniversary — a puck drop by original and former owners Max Raffoul and Joe Moracci, who founded the team in 1994 along with Vic Gabriele, John Omstead and Richard Paliani. The match was the first as a regular Saturday night home game for Wheatley, which had previously hosted its opponents on Mondays.

The 2014-15 season opener featured little fanfare through the first 20 minutes, which ended in a scoreless deadlock and with a 13-11 shots advantage for the Sharks. Both teams were granted a single power play in the opening period, with neither able to drum up a formidable forward attack while on the man advantage.

A brisk pace began showing results early in the second, when the Flyers caught their hosts’ defense pinching in about a minute after the opening faceoff. Kole Keating released a hard slap shot that beat the glove hand of Conner MacKinnon en route to the top left corner 61 seconds into the period. The 1-0 lead ran a course of 13 seconds before Jimmy Ciacelli tapped a cross-crease pass from Austin Thompson past a hapless Brett Avery. Scott Florence also drew an assist, splitting all three points on the first goal of the season between second-year Sharks.

The 1-1 draw was broken about three minutes later when an undetected Kirklan Dorman grabbed a rebound and sent the puck waist high just inside the left post of MacKinnon’s net. Wheatley’s roster replied with a pair of bone-jarring hits, but couldn’t swing momentum back in their favour. Keat-

ing added the game winner — his second of the night — on a miscommunication between MacKinnon and his defense, stealing the puck and burying it before the Sharks’ sophomore netminder could respond.

Florence brought the Sharks back to within a goal with the contest’s only power play tally, releasing a snap shot from the faceoff dot to the left of the Alvinston net while Avery was heavily screened. Mike Reid and Jimmy Ciacelli were credited with assists.

The Flyers’ offense sprung to life from there, enabling a 15-6 shots advantage through the final period. MacKinnon helped keep his team within striking distance until he was pulled for the extra attacker with just under a minute remaining. Keating finished his hat trick with the empty netter as the game clock ticked down to 25 seconds.

Alvinston went zero for four on the power play while enjoying a 34-27 shots advantage. The Sharks were one for seven with the man advantage.

“We made three glaring mistakes that cost us three goals,” said Sharks head coach Ken Galerno. “We’ll learn from it and we’ll be okay.”

Although former Belle River Canadian and Shark Brian Johnson spent the pre-season with the Amherstburg Admirals, a recent transaction sent him back to the Wheatley blue line in time for the season opener.

“We don’t have a lot of experience on defense, so we’re pretty excited to have him back,” Galerno noted.

The Sharks lineup as of opening night included 23 players, although that figure will soon be reduced to 21 or 22.

“Some still have to solidify their spots. We’ll see what we do over the next couple weeks,” Galerno explained.

The next home game for the Sharks will be Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. against the defending league champion Essex 73’s.

Senior golfers enjoy great day

Monday, Sept. 8 was another great weather day for golf. Fifty-four Erie Shores senior golfers enjoyed the day, golf, and fellowship.

Again, two golfers managed to shoot sub 80 rounds.

Ross Clark had a 75, while Kevin Shafton shot 79.

Great golfing, guys.

Here are the final results.

50/50 draw: Dave Robinson for $16 and Ken Luxford for $11.

Closest to pin: Ron Thiessen on #3 and Bob Park on #16 for $13 each.

A Division: 1st Ross Clark ($11), 2nd Tom Miehl ($8), 3rd Bill Stackpoole ($5), 4th Ron Koop ($3).

B Division: 1st George Turnbull ($11), 2nd Bob Sutherland ($8), 3rd Peter Neufeld ($5), 4th Henry Hildebrandt ($3).

C Division: Gord Anderson ($11), 2nd Bill Conn ($8), 3rd Larry Roberts ($5), 4th Frank Dick ($3).

D Division: Frank Mazzara ($11), 2nd Richard Humber ($8), 3rd Dave Beaupre ($5), 4th Terry Bee ($3).

The season is winding down with only three weeks left for the senior league. Sept. 29 is windup and guest day, so don’t forget to invite your friends or neighbours to join your foursomes.

Alvinston Flyers captain Clint Rose and Wheatley Sharks captain Jimmy Ciacelli line up for a ceremonial faceoff by Sharks founders and former owners Max Raffoul and Joe Moracci. The Sharks paid tribute to the start of their 20th season in the Great Lakes Junior C league during their Saturday, Sept. 13 home opener. Other founding owners were Vic Gabriele, John Omstead and Richard Paliani. (SUN Photos)

Neck-and-neck battle loosens up

Thurs. Night Men’s

The neck-and-neck battle between the teams of Lee Trevino, Sam Snead and Bobby Jones in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League at the Erie Shores loosened up just a bit this past week, Sept. 11, as poor attendance hampered the Bobby Jones squad who only managed to pick up two points thanks to Bill Slater, while the other two teams charged forward with big 9- and 10-point evenings.

With 2 points apiece won by Richard Lowes, Bob Dick, Gary McRae, Roger Cote and Harry Garbarino, Team Lee Trevino continues to lead the way with 105 points. However, the Sam Snead team leapfrogged ahead of Team Bobby Jones for second position with a strong 10-point effort from Richard Reive, Vic Tiessen, John Penner, George Schiefer and Doug Hinchcliffe.

Fourth place is still controlled by Team Tom Watson who gathered 8 points from Greg Dunmore, Wayne Gillett, Dave Dick and Jerry Janzer for a total of 83. And, with the help of 6 points from Claudio Sabelli, Mike Herbert and Phil Cornies, the Gene Sarazen team’s total of 76 now puts them in fifth place, one point ahead of Gary Player who picked up just 3 points from Ed Woelk and Tim Tiessen.

Thanks to Ken Cobby, Larry Lucier, Jim Dueckman, Tim Shultz and Wilf Janzen, Team Ben Hogan had a great 10-point night to move up a couple of spots to seventh place 2 points ahead of the Harry Vardon team who only got 2-point help from Kevin Babkirk.

With soggy conditions from last Wednesday’s heavy rainfalls causing the course to be closed until mid-afternoon, many teams were missing players who didn’t bother showing up. That explains why Team Arnold Palmer managed only 2 points last week from Rick Schell to fall back to ninth place, while the team of Jack Nicklaus apparently took the night off, getting a big goose egg to remain in last place.

In the individual team competition, Jerry Janzer hit it closest to the hole on #3, while the longest driver of the evening on hole #8 was Greg Dunmore. The longest putt winner on hole #9 was Bob Dick.

The Final Dinner and Awards Night for the league takes place in just two weeks time on Thursday, October 2 in Flamingos at Erie Shores. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will

Golf

follow at 6:30 with a generous prize table for everyone who attends compliments of Ron McLean and Leamington Canadian Tire.

As a count of those attending dinner is very important, all players are reminded to call the Erie Shores Pro Shop at 519-326-4231 ext. 22 and let them know if you are attending that evening. Remember, there is no cost for this meal as it all part of the league fee paid in the spring.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Sept. 8: 1st Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant, 2nd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 3rd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 4th Dave Derbyshire and Mame Nicholson, 5th Joyce Bear and Gil Roy, 6th Don Franks and Bob Branton. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Doug Dunmore honoured at Doc McLean invitational

The eighth annual Doc McLean Senior Invitational took place on Wednesday, Sept. 10 with a full field of 72 golfers. Despite the excessive rainfall, 41 golfers were able to complete their rounds. The patience and participation shown by all those players taking part in the invitational is very much appreciated, and hopefully the weather will be more co-operative next year for everyone.

This year’s very deserving champion is Tom Dunn, who carded a spectacular 75 (33/42) despite the heavy rain.

Murray Knox, Neil Adamson and Bob McLean spoke fondly about this year’s honouree, Doug Dunmore. Doug, one of the founding fathers of the Talbot Trail course, had a wonderful sense of humour. His dedication and effort in getting the Rolling Acres Golf Club, now TT, started are very much appreciated by all who enjoy playing golf. Doug enjoyed many fun packed golf games with his many friends over the years.

Wayne, Jim and Bob would like to thank all of those who helped with the invitational. Thanks also to Tom Dunn who is a hardworking clubhouse volunteer. He helps the seniors on scramble days as the head barbecue chef, and he assists with the Junior Golf program, etc. He is a very deserving winner of the prize given by Lally Ford.

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Jim McLean (left) presented a plaque to Tom Dunn, the winner of the Doc McLean Sr. Invitational held at Talbot Trail on Wed. Sept. 10.

Within a span of 48 hours, Leamington Flyers rookies had their first tastes of both defeat and victory at the Junior ‘B’ level.

The Flyers started the 2014-15 season with a 6-4 loss in Sarnia at the hands of the Legionnaires, but bounced back with a 3-1 win against the St. Thomas Stars at Heinz Arena for their home opener two days later. From there, the 2013-14 Western Conference champs paid a visit to the Chatham Maroons Sunday, Sept. 14 in what developed into a 3-1 loss for the Flyers.

Kyle Perkowski netted the only Leamington goal unassisted and on the power play, evening the score at 11 to finish the first period. Brennan Feasey opened the scoring for Chatham, with Ian Faubert providing the game winner and Michael Verboom adding the insurance marker. Flyers netminder Trevor Wheaton stopped 28 of 31 while Bo Bessette blocked 39 of 40 for Chatham. Leamington was one for nine on the power play while the Maroons were held to zero for three.

The Thursday, Sept. 11 home opener began with the introduction of rookie and veteran Leamington players alike, followed by the unveiling of last season’s conference championship banner. The banner, hoisted above the Flyers’ bench, was uncovered with the pull of a string by graduating players of the 201314 campaign as well as Mitch Amante, now playing his fourth year with Leamington.

The Flyers controlled the pace for most of the 60 minutes against the Stars. St. Thomas mustered only 15 shots throughout the match — one more than Leamington’s total over the first 20 minutes. The hosts tested netminder Nikolas Dampier 29 times, although they also rang a couple shots off the visitors’ posts and had some trouble pouncing on rebounds and loose pucks in front of the Stars’ crease.

Flyers split season, home openers

By bryan jessop

“I thought we were pretty good overall,” said Flyers head coach Tony Piroski. “We were a little rough around the edges, but the effort was definitely there. I’m happy with all the new guys. Some are showing a lot of speed and others are using size and strength.”

For Thursday’s win, all three Leamington goals were scored by rookies. Michigan native Alex Derksen got things started with after just under nine minutes of play with a high wrist shot that was deflected on its way into the St. Thomas net. Kyle Quick and Eric Henderson drew assists.

Exactly two-and-a-half minutes later, Thomas Virban released a low wrist shot from the point that struck the inner right post, skidded across the goal line, bounced off the left post and into the net. Fellow former Wheatley Shark Cale Phibbs and veteran Amante drew assists on the tally.

The Stars pulled to within a goal during their first of eight power plays when Wade Russell moved in front of the blue line to bury a low shot to the left of netminder Trevor Wheaton, unassisted. The remainder of Leamington’s penalty-killing efforts were far more impressive, allowing virtually nothing in the way of scoring chances.

Only one shot found its mark over the final 40 minutes, when Perkowski quickly snapped an Alex Friesen pass into the top right corner from close range early in the second. Matthew Opblinger of Northwood, Ohio was credited with the second assist. “I would have liked to see us capitalize on more of our chances, but that’s how the game goes sometimes,” Piroski noted.

The Flyers were zero for four on the power play while the Stars settled for one for eight. Dampier stopped 26 of 29 shots. He was pulled for the extra attacker as the Flyers took a penalty with 38 seconds remaining, but to no avail.

Nathan Mater of the Legionnaires scored the first goal of the GOJHL opener against the Flyers Sept. 9 before Phibbs, Virban and Chris Scott responded to give Leamington a 3-1 lead at the first buzzer. Sarnia owned the middle stanza however, taking goals from former Flyer Riley Babkirk and Jay Clarke to even the score before Mater and Kyler Keating brought the score to 5-3 late in the third. With an extra attacker on the ice, Friesen made the score 5-4 with 71 seconds remaining. Babkirk sealed

the Sarnia victory via an empty netter during the game’s final 30 seconds.

Leamington outshot their hosts 31-25 and solved winning netminder Hunter Johnson on one of four power plays. The Legionnaires were two for 10 during man advantages. Wheaton took the loss in net for the Flyers.

“We didn’t play that bad,” Piroski said of his team’s Game 1 performance. “We’ve still got to let things play out a bit. I’ll probably know in about a month if we’ll need to make any changes, but I’m happy with everyone right now.”

The next home game for the Flyers will be Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:10 p.m. against the LaSalle Vipers.

Rest of the West

On Day 2 of the GOJHL’s 2014-15 season, the Vipers downed the London Nationals 7-4. While the Flyers took on the Stars, Sarnia preserved its earlyseason perfect record with a 5-3 victory over the Strathroy Rockets. Friday included a 4-1 win for the Vipers over the St. Marys Lincolns while Chatham handed the Stars a 5-4 shootout loss. On Saturday, Strathroy evened its record with a 5-2 victory against the Lambton Shores Predators. Lambton Shores blanked London 2-0 on Sunday.

Upcoming Home Games: THURS sept 18 vs lasalle 7:10PM THURS sept 25 vs london 7:10PM

Upcoming away Games: fri sept 19 vs st marys 7:30PM sat sept 27 vs strathroy 7:30PM

The Leamington Flyers’ 2014-15 Western Ontario Conference championship banner was revealed above the team’s bench prior to their Thursday, Sept. 11 home opener against the St. Thomas Stars. The Flyers won the game 3-1, evening their early-season record to 1-1-0-0. (Sun photo)

The Leamington Flyers line up along their blue line after season-opener player introductions at Heinz Arena Thursday, Sept. 11. All three goals in the team’s 3-1 win over the St. Thomas Stars were scored by rookies. (Sun photo)

Kyle Perkowski of the Flyers tries to steal the puck from Reed Horvat of the Stars despite falling to the ice during a third period play of his team’s Thursday, Sept. 11 home opener. Perkowski scored the final goal of a 3-1 Flyers victory.(Sun photo)

Wade Russell of the St. Thomas Stars tries to strip the puck away from Flyers rookie Cale Phibbs during the Thursday, Sept. 11 Leamington home opener for the 2014-15 season. The Flyers won the game 3-1, evening their early-season record to 1-1-0-0. (Sun photo)

Municipality of Leamington Culture & Recreation

Recreation Complex pools reopen

The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex houses a six-lane lap pool with an adjoining leisure pool and a shallow tot pool which were built in 1985.

After 29 years of extremely high usage and many hours of water fun for the entire community, the Municipality of Leamington embarked on a major capital renovation this fall to re-grout all of the tiles in all three pools.

The consultants’ report indicated that the tiles were in good repair, but it was the grout that was deteriorating, allowing a small percentage of pool tiles to loosen. It was deemed necessary to repair the pool sooner than later so as not to endure higher repair costs and a possible extended shutdown.

The scope of the work over the past six weeks included: pressure washing of tiles, re-grouting each seam, inserting some contrasting colour tiles, and installing a new black disc at the deepest point of pool to meet new requirements

of the Ontario Building Code, repairing drains and vacuum fittings as necessary, and installing new starting blocks and anchors.

“A great deal of work has been accomplished over the past six weeks and the Recreation Department is pleased that the work is according to schedule,” stated Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Director of Community & Development Services.

The Sherk Complex pool is now filled again with 174,000 gallons of water and approximately 2,500 pounds of salt needed initially to obtain the 3 parts per million ratio necessary to ensure proper PH levels. The pool reopened on Monday, September 15 at 6:30 a.m. with Red Cross swim lessons and the fall aquatic programs resuming in full force. View the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Activity Guide at www.leamington.ca/recreation for fall pool schedules.

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Re-grouting is done and the pools at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex reopened on Monday morning, September 15.

Dutchy fires 34 with TT seniors Midgets lose and tie in exhibition action

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, Sept. 9 the Talbot Trail seniors had 77 golfers who eagerly played their league game. Although the sky was overcast, it was an overall beautiful day for golf. The lush fairways and excellent greens made for excellent playing conditions.

Closest to the pin went to Jim Pearson who hit a dart-like shot to within a few feet of the #9 pin. Bob Patchett made a 40-foot putt on #2 to earn the long putt victory. Jim ‘Dutchy’ Hawrylyk is now a marked man. Assuming Jim shows up next time, one sleeve of balls will go to the person who overtakes him for the lowest score of the day. Jim shot another masterful round as he carded a spectacular 34.

Also playing in the 50-69y division was Jim Pearson who recorded an excellent 38 to take second place. Larry Haggitt enjoyed his best game of the season as he fired a terrific 39. Both Rick Thompson and Bill Ward were rewarded with superb 40s for their fine play. Three players who earned impressive 41s were Steve Price, John Liddell and Bob McLean. Mike Getty and Al Matthews also had brilliant rounds of 42 and 43 respectively. Three players who played very well to earn 44s were Herb Reid, Ken MacPherson and Jim Omstead. Another four players who produced very commendable 45s were Pat Hill, Wayne Zimney, Paul Harrison, and guest Mike LaBonte. Five players who scored satisfying 46s were Larry Schmidt, Bill Mayville, Ray La

Pierre, Dave Carter and Bill Derbyshire. Other noteworthy results that were less than 50 came from Mac Hyatt, Gary Benninger, Dave Dent and Brian Brown.

In the 70-79y division, Vic Reynaert showed the right stuff as he shot a masterful 39. Bob Scott placed second with his outstanding 42. Neil Adamson and Robert Shaw achieved superb 43s. Four players who fired solid 44s were Mike Wright, Bob Patchett, Joe Vertel and Homer Vandervecht. Achieving a praiseworthy score of 45 were the following players: Gerald Rivait, Paul Brown and Tom Sasso. Al Zanuttini and Bill Mayville shot very noteworthy 46s, and Ed Woelk earned a satisfying 47. Five players who carded commendable results less than 50 were Tom Hyatt, Bob Lee, Walter Balsam, Wayne Cowan and Don Willan. The sole nifty 50 went to Eugene Abbruzzese. Scores of 55 or less were carded by Carl Robinson, Pete Daudlin, Larry Hillman, Andy Orsini, Ken Womack, Terry Bee, Bill Adams, Ron Will, Martin Girash, Ron Steingart, Reg Flewelling and Fred Takaki.

Murray Knox led the way with a masterful 46 in the 8085y grouping. Orville Ellwood placed second with his excellent nifty 50. One shot back was Dave LaBonte who recorded a very praiseworthy 51. The ever-young Scotsman, Bill Westrop, played very well as he shot a superb 55. Other fine results came from Murray Cascadden, Hadley Pinch and Steve Haas.

The league’s super seniors also played well and long-hitting Dick Mackenzie shot a spectacular 48 in the 86y+ division. Linus Bachmeier earned a terrific nifty 50, and both Al Stockwell and John Dick enjoyed satisfying results.

The senior golf league’s final scramble will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Play commences at 9 a.m. for all of September.

Friday, Sept. 12 the Reid Funeral Home (RFH) Southpoint Midgets began the first of a home and home exhibition series against the reigning OMHA/OHF champions. On Friday night in Leamington at the Heinz rink, the Capitals were down 5-0 before they finally got on the board midway through the third period as Austin Slater banged in the puck set up by Devon Dawson and Quinn Bowman. That would be all the Caps could muster, giving up one more and losing the final 6-1. Jimmy McClellan and Tyler Dillen shared the duties between the pipes.

Saturday, Sept. 13 the Capitals travelled to Amherstburg for the exhibition series finale. Eric Prudence opened the scoring early in the first, setup by Evan Mastronardi. A-burg responded shortly after and then Reid Jackson tipped in the go-ahead before the end of the first, assisted by Austin Slater.

The game went back and forth in the second when the Capitals got into some penalty trouble. They still came out of the period up 3-2 on a goal by Brett Enns, setup by Quinten Adams.

Southpoint gave up 2 quick goals in the third (one a powerplay marker) to go down 4-3. About midway through the third period the Capitals were finally given an opportunity on the power play and took full advantage of their opportunity. Bailey Loveless fired a howitzer from the point from Brett Enns, making the final 4-4. Jimmy McClellan played well in net for the RFH Capitals.

The RFH Southpoint Capitals Midgets are pleased to officially announce their roster for the 2014-2015 season:

• Forwards: Quinten Adams, Quinn Bowman, Devon Dawson, Brett Enns, Kody Epp, Gerrid LaSala, Eric Prudence, Luc Ribble and Austin Slater

• Defence: Jesse Fast, Bailey Loveless, Evan Mastronardi, Noah Nassif, Matthew Taylor and DJ Wales.

• Goalie: Jimmy McClellan and Mitchell Monaco. Come out and support your local minor hockey teams by checking out their schedules at www.southpointminorhockey.com.

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CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS

Beautiful, secure building in a good location. 2 bedroom available. Utilities and parking included. Call Georgina 226-348-9261 English & Spanish spoken.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are hosting a Pasta Dinner, Sunday, September 21 from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Portuguese Club in Leamington. All funds are going to New Coats for Kids program. $10 for Adults, Children 12 and under $5. Available at St. Michael’s Church office, 29 Elliot Street or call Don Bedore 519-324-2727. se17

KINGSVILLE LEGION

BRANCH 188 Friday Night Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12.00 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10.00. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. Brunch every 2nd Sunday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Senior Dances every 3rd Sunday of the month. 519-733-5162 (office) or 519-733-9081 (bar). se3-24

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PENTRY - renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, fences, sheds and roofing. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill, 519-566-8408. se3-24

Call 519-326-4622 to inquire. CALL KAHL RECYCLINGWe come to you and haul away your junk. Scrap metal and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. Call Ken 519-322-8305, 519-326-8559.

SOUTHPOINT SUN

FISH VESSEL DECKHAND

– Term Employment: 10 months. Salary $2,898.13 a month. Prepare gill nets and operate fishing gear to catch fish. Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch. 34 years of work experience. Apply by sending CV at sacofish@mnsi.net or drop it off at Saco Fisheries Ltd.21116 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario. se3-24

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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS

Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to:

Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1

Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A-Z DRIVER

Who is trustworthy and experienced for local and long haul trips. Reefer experience and ability to cross border required. Driver abstract, CVOR and Police Clearance must be provided. Please fax resume to: 519-687-3105 or email to: jrw@bellnet.ca.

Grading/Packing Labour

• Available to work 45 plus hours including Saturdays

• Days Shift only

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• Work cooperatively with all co-workers

• Work in cold and hot environment

Please forward your resume stating your position of interest, as soon as possible by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

PRESTEVE FOODS

LIMITED needs at least 15 permanent fish plant workers. Willing to train new workers. Initially minimum wage. After completion of 60 work days, salary increases to $14.10 + benefits. Position requires either operating processing machine, lift up to 50 lbs on repetitive basis, packaging. Application can be dropped off at 20954 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario or send by e-mail to info@prestevefoods.com.

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EXPANDING MORTGAGE

BROKER agent requires assistance to keep up with demand. Applicants should have a background in finance or banking, but those with experience in a leadership role will be considered. We are filling two positions - one candidate should be fluent in low German (Plattdeutsch) and one in Spanish. Please submit resumes in person or via email to Vic Lehan, AMP, Mortgage Architects, 164 Talbot St. East, Leamington, On N8H 1M2. vic.lehan@mtgarc.ca. Call 519-326-6410. se3-17

PRESTEVE FOODS

LIMITED needs at least 15 permanent fish cutters. Experienced fish cutters are paid by piece work. Willing to train new workers. Initially minimum wage. After completion of 60 work days, salary increases to $14.10 + benefits until worker can make significantly more through piece work. Position requires ability to filet fish at a fast pace. Application can be dropped off at 20954 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario or send by e-mail to info@prestevefoods.com.

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Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. is hiring 50 permanent, full time vegetable packers for its Leamington location to start as soon as possible. The wage rate is $11.00 for 44.0 hours per week. You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis and be able to sort and pack fruits and vegetables in a fast paced environment. No education or experience is required.

Apply in person from 9:00 to 5:00 at 500 County Road 18, Leamington, N8H3V5 or by email jobs@toppack.ca

• Available to work 50 plus hours including weekends

• Crop work experience

• Attention to detail

• Work in hot environment

• Work cooperatively with all co-workers

Please forward your resume stating your position of interest, as soon as possible by email to: hr@orangelinefarms.com

APARTMENT MANAGER, MUST LIVE IN BUILDING

Building located in West Windsor, 32 units. Collect rent, show/rent apts., cleaning, small repairs/maintenance, maintain outdoors etc. Ideal for husband/wife team.

Salary: 2 BR Apt. plus $300/month. Fax resume to: 519-326-6600 or email: gcacciv@gmail.com

A growing and innovative greenhouse company is looking to fill multiple full time general maintenance positions. Candidates must be willing to work from Monday-Saturday and varied hours according to needs.

Wage will be based on experience and performance. Experience with PVC gluing is an asset.

Please email resumes to: jobs@naturefresh.ca or apply within at: 634 Mersea Rd. 7 Leamington ON.

Need experienced Cold Storage Fork Lift Drivers, starting at $15.00 per hour. Should have a minimum of 2 years experience driving fork lifts and ideally in a cold storage environment. Candidates must have current fork lift certification.

with resume to: HR@milofais.com

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Experienced: Framing/Finish carpenters for Residential/Commercial contractor

Mail, Fax, Email Or Deliver Resume in confidence to: 2090 Fasan Drive Oldcastle, Ontario N0R 1L0 Fax: 519-737-7231

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FULL TIME GREENHOUSE general labour positions available. $11.00/hr, 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd. 18 Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via: email pinnaclejobs@hotmail.com or fax: 519-326-9253. No experience or education required.

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Come Join the Aphria Team!

Located in Leamington, Ontario, in the heart of Essex County, Aphria Inc. is a newly established Medicinal Marijuana facility licensed under Health Canada’s MMPR. At Aphria we have combined the knowledge and experience of the greenhouse and natural healthcare products industries to create the highest quality and best in class alternative medicine for our customers allowing them to live their lives to the fullest potential while ensuring the safety of both our customers and the community.

We are currently recruiting Full Time Production Team Members

Production Team Members must be capable of working in a highly secured greenhouse environment, performing a multitude of jobs including general crop maintenance, harvesting and production processing. Applicants must be able to work well both as a team and independently. Completion of high school education is preferred. Previous experience in greenhouse environment is ideal. Security clearance may be required. If interested please email your resume to amy@aphria.com or fax to 519-322-2916. Please be sure to reference “Aphria GL” on your fax cover.

LOCAL MANUFACTURING COMPANYis accepting resumes for Production Personnel. Secondary school diploma is required. Six months manufacturing related experience operating light industrial machinery, knowledge of the TS16949 standards, Environmental standards and Health and Safety Standards would be an asset. Will be required to work shift work. Please submit resumes before September 24, 2014 to: humanresourcekingsville@g mail.com. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Greenhouse Workers

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REQUEST FOR TENDERS

For salting/sanding and snow removal at Leamington District Memorial Hospital For the period Oct. 2014 – Mar. 2017

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Joel Dick wins third Modified championship

By Mike Bennett South Buxton Raceway

Joel Dick put an exclamation mark on a dominating season by winning the Schinkels Gourmet Meats

UMP Modifieds season championship race on Saturday night, Sept. 13 at South Buxton Raceway. It was the Leamington driver’s second straight and third championship race victory in the last four years.

Dick had already clinched his first career division points championship a week earlier.

“It’s a fantastic feeling,” Dick said about sweeping the Modified crowns. “I’m not a points guy, but it’s cool being a champion. And it means a lot to win this championship race, we overcame a lot the second half of the season.”

Dick won all five features in May and eight of the first 10 through July 5. But he said the car was never the same after a hard crash with Chatham’s Eugene Hoekstra in the July 19 feature.

“We really struggled with the car after it got put in the wall, we still can’t get the balance quite right,” said Dick.

He won two more features the rest of the way and was able to maintain a steady lead in the standings over Belle River’s Mario Toniolo. And for the first half of

Saturday’s championship race, it looked like Toniolo might pull off the upset as he took the lead on the initial green and held point for 15 laps. But on lap 16, Dick got a run on the high side going into turn three and exited turn four with the lead.

“Mario had the bottom working good and the only way around him was to not follow him, so I had to change my line and go to the top side,” said Dick. “Once the tires came in, I got the high groove working.”

Toniolo couldn’t take advantage of two late cautions to regain the lead. “The bottom had gone away so I had to change my groove to the high side,” Toniolo said. “I could stay with him, but once Joel passed me, all I could do was sit second.

“But this feels like a win,” Toniolo said, capping his breakout season by finishing second in both the championship race and points standings.

Toniolo’s biggest fan was behind the wheel of the 09D car.

“It’s always good racing Mario, you know it’s going to be clean,” Dick said. “We had a great battle, I can’t say enough about racing with that guy.”

Dick finishes the season with 11 feature wins and 22 checkered flags. He now has 30 feature wins since mov-

ing up to the Modifieds in 2010.

“I can’t say thanks enough to my Dad (Tom), Ted and Steve in the pits,” Dick said. “This year has been fantastic. “We had our ups and down, we struggled the second half but we stuck to our game plan, we take each night as it comes. As a team we all get along well, and that shows up on the race track.”

Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra and Brian Speelman finished third while Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano ended his fine rookie season with a strong 5th-place finish.

Leamington’s Justin Coulter worked his way up from his 23rd starting position to finish 8th while Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu was 10th.

Windsor’s Dan McIntyre finished 13th, followed in order by Essex’s Gerald Martin, Wheatley’s Justin Mills and Windsor drivers Emerson McIntyre, Rick Harrison and Shawn Gillis from 14th to 18th.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford led all 20 laps to win his second career championship race in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models.

The victory also allowed Glassford, who went into the night with a slim twopoint lead in the standings over Chatham’s Jim Jones,

to win a third drivers’ championship by a 23-point difference.

Chatham’s Gregg Haskell and Wallaceburg’s Mike Lewis finished 2nd and 3rd.

Tilbury’s Paul Rivait finished 9th.

Blenheim’s Trevor Jones clinched the Tirecraft MiniMods points championship with a 2nd-place finish in Saturday’s feature.

Chatham’s John Pinsonneault won the feature and moved past Cottam’s Rob Quick into 2nd place in the standings but he is 113 points behind Jones with one race night remaining. The most points a driver can accumulate in one night is 105 in the Mini-Mods.

Quick, who led the points division in early August,

had another rough night as he crashed early in the feature and finished 17th to fall out of the points contention.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. finished 3rd.

Essex’s Dylan Wolters, a 14-year-old rookie, finished 4th for his third straight top5 finish.

Merlin’s Jody Mason finished 5th, followed in order by Essex rookie Tom Reimer, Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait, Windsor’s Gerald Underwood, Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano and Merlin’s Ryan Phillips to round out the top 10.

Kingsville’s Larry Hart, who led the first 7 laps before contact with Jones led to a 14th-place finish, won his heat race.

Chatham’s Eric Vanderiv-

iere won his second Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature of the season, leading all 20 laps.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw finished second and points leader Eren Vanderiviere, of Chatham, was 3rd.

Vanderiviere’s lead over Shaw is 52 points going into this Saturday’s championship night.

Kingsville’s Rob Young, who won the pursuit race, and Wheatley’s Steve Clements rounded out the top five.

While the Mini-Mods and Sport Stocks crown their season champions this coming Saturday, the Modifieds and Late Models will run non-points races as a tuneup for the two-day Canadian Fall Shootout, Sept. 26-27.

Joel Dick received his championship race trophy from Modified division sponsor John Schinkel.