September 9, 2015

Cross Canada bike tour ends in Leamington

By Pat Bailey

Mary Fehr and Sarah French know all about empowerment.

The duo completed their cross Canada bike trip on Saturday to a rousing Leamington welcome--one they are hoping, proves to inspire and empower other women.

Fehr, 25, of Leamington and French, 26, of Picton travelled more than 8,700km before reaching the Leamington Marina about 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a crowd of over 200 cheering and bubble blowing supporters excited to witness the completion of the gruelling trip.

They were accompanied on the final leg of their trip by Mary’s dad Abe and brother Dave.

It was a proud moment for Abe as the two young ladies rode through the congratulatory welcoming banner assembled near the pavilion.

Watching his daughter’s emotional reunion with family and friends, Abe applauded their effort, as well as their dedication to completing this journey.

He admitted on his rather short jaunt in comparison, pedaling from Waterloo to Glencoe on Friday, followed up by Saturday’s ride from Glencoe to Leamington, there was a time Saturday afternoon, he was ready to call it quits.

The heat and discomfort nearly convinced him to call it a day, load up his bike and jump in the accompanying vehicle for the remainder of the trip.

But then he thought about the hardships Mary and Sarah had endured during their 3 1/2 month trip--and he thought about the hardships the women of Ghana endure everyday, before getting back on his bike.

For the duo, it was all about the women farmers in Ghana, Africa.

Both young ladies have spent time working in under-

developed countries as interns for MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) , Mary in Tanzania and Sarah in Nicaraugua, and have witnessed firsthand, the inequality and the struggles the women face.

Together they decided they needed to do something to help empower women, “and what better way than by seeing our own beautiful country,” said Mary.

So the duo decided to support MEDA, with a trip called ‘Bike to GROW’ (Greater Rural Opportunites for Women).

Setting their sights high, Mary and Sarah set a goal of $150,000 which is to be matched nine times by the Canadian government-- but as of Saturday evening, they were closing in on $180,000.

The funds raised are expected to aid about 20,000 women of Ghana in learning to (Continued on Page 7)

Mary Fehr gets emotional as she is welcomed home by her grandma.

(SUN Photo by Pat Bailey)

Mary Fehr and Sarah French moments after arriving at the Leamington Marina to a crowd of approximately 200 supporters.

(SUN Photo by Pat Bailey)

Ruthven Apple Festival looking for talent

The Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee is pleased to announce it is accepting entries into the Home Town Family Pharmacy Musical Showcase.

The 36th annual Ruthven Apple Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This outstanding family tradition includes free admission and free parking.

The annual Musical Showcase will be an opportunity for local performers to showcase their talent by performing a song of their choice and will be held on Sunday afternoon,

September 27 beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the main stage. It will be possible to accommodate artists who wish to perform to a pre-recorded musical backdrop on compact disc or tape, as well as competitors with live musical accompaniment.

To confirm your participation, contact Tony DeSantis at 519-776-6483 ext. 246.

The Ruthven Apple Festival is a two-day charity event which features the Ruthven Oddfellows and friends buffet breakfast, a parade, classic car show, more than 100 food and craft booths, non-stop live musical entertainment and a

Farmers Market.

The festival has raised $815,000 to benefit Community Living Essex County.

Community Living Essex County is a non-profit, charitable organization supporting over 600 people who have an intellectual disability so that they may live in a state of dignity and share in all elements of living in their community with an opportunity to participate effectively.

For more information visit www.communitylivingessex. org, or call 519-776-6483 ext. 246 or 519-326-3287. Visit Community Living Essex County on Facebook.

Average family spends more on taxes than basic necessities

The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than on food, clothing and shelter combined, according to a new study released Aug. 27 by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

“Over the past five decades, the tax bill for the average Canadian family has ballooned, and now the amount of money going to taxes is greater than what’s spent on life’s basic necessities,” said Charles Lammam, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the Canadian Consumer Tax Index, which tracks the total tax bill of the average Canadian family from 1961 to 2014.

In 2014, the average Canadian family (including unattached Canadians) earned $79,010 and paid $33,272 in total taxes compared to $28,887 on food, clothing and shelter combined.

In other words, 42.1% of income went to taxes while 36.6% went to basic necessities.

This represents a marked shift since 1961, when the average family spent 33.5% on taxes and 56.5% on food, clothing and shelter.

The total tax bill reflects both visible and hidden taxes that families pay to the federal, provincial and local governments, including income taxes, payroll taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, health taxes, fuel taxes, alcohol taxes, and more.

Since 1961, the average Canadian family’s total tax bill increased by 1,886%, dwarfing increases in annual food costs (561%), clothing (819%) and shelter (1,366%).

“With growth in the total tax bill outpacing the cost of basic necessities, taxes now eat up more family income, so families have less money available to spend, save or pay down household debt,” Lammam said.

Even after accounting for changes in overall prices (inflation) over the 53-year period, the tax bill shot up 149.2%.

“While taxes help fund important government services, the issue is the amount of taxes that governments take compared to what we get in return. With 42% of income going to taxes, Canadians might wonder whether they’re getting the best value for their tax dollars,” Lammam said.

Man faces several charges including robbery with violence

A 26-year-old Leamington man is facing numerous charges following an incident at a rooming facility Aug. 31 in Leamington.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., the 39-year-old victim was in his room when the accused came in demanding beer. When the victim refused, the accused pushed him to the floor and struck him several times in the face.

The 26-year-old was arrested and charged with: Robbery with Violence, Break and Enter, Obstruct Police, and Breach of Probation.

The victim was not seriously injured.

Spikes and gloves may last one more year

Slo-pitch season is now over and it’s time to think about getting the hockey gear out.

The dusty spikes and dirty old glove can be stored for a few months now. It was a tough season but we got through it.

were no more.

The league played out just as early predictions on paper indicated. The top three teams pulled away from the pack early and the bottom three scuffled through a season of ups and downs.

We created a ton of memories that we still laugh about today whenever we run into each other.

Most of the guys hung up their gloves and spikes at that point, but I had fallen in love with the game and wanted more.

At times, I felt like a million bucks out there. At other times, I questioned what I was doing out there at 54, playing against kids less than half my age.

I managed to find a spot on the Sherman Station team on Wednesday nights.

That got me to thinking of the few teams I’d been a part of and how I’ve gone from being the kid on the team to being one of the older guys.

I fit in with the likes of Paul Child, Walt Jakob, Jerry Sovie and crew and managed to bring in Craig Garant and Tim Tetzlaff, who fit in quite nicely themselves.

That team evolved into Gabrieles and we had a good run for a few years locally.

As a young baseball player, I jumped into the world of lobball, as it was known then, full of energy and competitive spirit. My group of friends basically stemmed from hockey and baseball teams as we grew up. Throw in a few schoolmates and we had the makings of a decent team.

That first tournament we entered in 1983 was done so on a dare.

Sitting around a campfire one night, we drunkenly decided we could put together a lobball team that would rival any in the area.

When that petered out, I ended up joining the likes of Wayne Gillett, Ken Cobby, Terry Wiper and Larry Schmidt, who had been playing Thursday nights. My brother Dennis played with that team and once again I found myself among a group of older guys but made lasting friendships with a lot of them. Mark Major was a teammate there and I still consider him a friend to this day.

We were in for a rude awakening, as we discovered an entire world of older guys who once felt the same way, who schooled us quite regularly on the finer points of the game of slo-pitch softball.

We had a lot of laughs, won a few and lost a few, but eventually that core group there wanted to move on to golf.

We decided that we’d throw a team into the local loop the following summer and we did quite well, immediately developing a fierce rivalry with the Etna Foods sponsored team out of Leamington.

We were cocky, they were cockier and they could back it up with several years of experience.

So I sat out the following year not having a place to play until I caught up to Steve Brown and his crew, playing down in Wheatley on Thursdays. I managed to re-connect with Tracy Wiper, Craig Garant, Jamie Nash and a few buddies from back in the day on this team. Even though I was living in Tecumseh, I made the trek to Wheatley every Thursday.

We lasted two seasons and once again, I was without a team.

That brings me full circle to the old Car Barn gang I currently play with.

Here we were, a bunch of former hardball players, taking on the world of established lobball teams such as The Road Apples, Rhine Danube and the International Hotel. Many of them had been playing this version of baseball for quite some time.

We had some great players. With an infield of Tracy Wiper, Dennis Ouellette, Paul Unrau and Larry Balkwill, they backed up the pitching of Jerry Martin with ease. Throw Phil, Andy and Troy Wiper in the outfield along with Howie Forsyth and Greg “The Flash” Sellon, and we had a decent defensive squad. I usually platooned at first and third and Ewald Dobetsberger and Brad Dunmore filled in all over the diamond. Al “Boodle” Gradwell was a reliable catcher for us.

Along the way, we picked up some topnotch ball players too. Tim Oliphant, Dave Manning, Scott Gee and Ron Webster had some good years as Boneheads. Rob Pursel even came in from Wheatley and played with us for a couple of years.

We won the league championship one year, defeating those Etna guys in a very close final series. Then, life intervened and after a few short years, everyone was raising families of their own and the Boneheads

The late Scott Sovie and I got talking about forming a team during the last spring of his life. We quickly had the squad together for the 2013 season with Sov at the helm. He was sick at the time and couldn’t play, so he put on the manager’s hat. We both hoped he’d be able to get some playing time the following season but sadly that wasn’t in the cards.

I was on the computer early looking for players. Walt “Triple Play” Cherneski jumped onboard first and my two sons, Chris and Kyle, both followed. I managed to bring some guys out of retirement, like Tony DeSantis, Jeff Lamotte and Gerry Beauchamp.

Over the past two seasons, players have come and gone but the core is still there, with a big range in ages.

We have a 21-year-old in Wheaton Mouck and two 57-year-olds in Jamie Nash and Jim Quick. Quite a span of ages in between.

I guess I have a decision to make before next April. If those two old-timers can still play the game, I guess I’ll stick it out for another year or so.

Besides, the pizza is always hot and the beverages are cold at the Car Barn.

MARK RIBBLE

Rib’s Ramblings

Osprey in flight. (By Randy Holland ) wwwrandysnaturephotography.ca

Help keep kids safe as they travel to and from school

The kids have headed back to the classroom and Essex County OPP is issuing a reminder that we all share the responsibility of ensuring the safety of children as they travel to and from school.

Essex County OPP will be proactive during the first week of school, providing extra patrols near school zones and routes that students would take to and from school. Officers will be focusing on offences such as speeding, distracted driving, failing to stop at stop signs, failing to yield to pedestrians, and parking violations.

Officers will also be patrolling the highways and ensuring that drivers are stopping in both directions for school buses when red lights are flashing.

Parents, Caregivers and Children

• Walk on sidewalks where available.

• Always cross at intersections.

• Wear a helmet when riding your bicycle.

• Always walk your bicycle across the roadway.

When Crossing at an Intersection Without Signals or Crossing Guards

• Stop before stepping onto the road.

• Look for eye contact with the drivers of vehicles.

• Look in all directions before crossing the road.

• Stop, look and listen for traffic.

• Cross safely when it is safe and continue to look in all directions.

When Crossing at an Intersection

• Wait for the pedestrian walk sign.

• Look for eye contact with motorists.

• Stop, look, and listen for traffic.

• Look all ways for traffic.

• Cross the road safely when the road is clear.

• Walk, don’t run across the road.

Drivers

• Be aware of school zones and respect the speed limits and do not pass other vehicles.

• Be prepared to stop at any time.

• Obey traffic signs and rules of the road.

• Do not be a distracted driver.

• Look to have eye contact with pedestrians.

• Take your time when leaving or entering a driveway.

• Stop when directed by a crossing guard.

• Watch for school bus flashing lights and stop signs, and do not start moving until the red lights have stopped flashing, the STOP arm folds away, and the bus starts to move.

School Bus Laws:

Failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights can result in a fine and 6 demerit points for a first offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

Failing to Obey a Crossing Guard:

The ABCs according to Zing!

Foods

This September, Orangeline Farms, the growers of Zing! Healthy Foods, is taking a refreshing look at the most basic of lessons. Zing! Healthy Foods is helping parents pack a crunch when it comes to their kids’ lunches this school year. Their award-winning Sweet Mini Peppers provide a great new flavour and texture to excite young learners while offering up a high dose of three essential vitamins among others. According to medical research the ABCs of vitamins look like this: A is for Vision; B6 is for healthy mood & healthy brain; C is for a healthy immune system.

“Our Zing! Sweet Mini Peppers provide a healthy boost to the body in many ways,” says Jordan Kniaziew, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We all know Vitamin C helps the body fight off a cold, but our Sweet Mini Peppers are an excellent source of B6 which boosts our mood and brain. And we can’t lose sight of Vitamin A. It’s important in supporting healthy eyes and vision. All critical factors in a child’s success.”

Zing! Healthy Foods Sweet Mini Peppers are the perfect snack size to just toss in the lunch bag. The colourful crunch provides a fun, vibrant alternative to many lunch offerings. You can also cut them up and put on sandwiches or in other tasty treats. No matter how you slice them (or not slice them), our peppers are a healthy addition to anyone’s meal.

Orangeline Farms is excited about the continued growth in the specialty pepper market. Their award-winning contribution to this popularity has fueled the grower’s energy in developing even more innovative products. They’re excited to deliver the perfect stuffing pepper just in time for Thanksgiving. So you can be sure Orangeline Farms will have what

you need to put a little Zing in your holiday cooking.

According to Kniaziew, “It’s important to anticipate what people will want. Giving them a healthy, tasty alternative to the everyday is at the heart of Zing! Healthy Foods.”

About Orangeline Farms: Orangeline Farms is an award-winning, boutique grower of specialty greenhouse products marketed under the Zing! Healthy Foods brand. The familyoriented business operates year-round in Leamington, Ontario.

Crossing guards are used to protect children. All motorists are to watch and obey the direction of the crossing guard. Motorists who fail to obey this direction can be subject to a fine under the Highway Traffic Act.

Two Creeks honoured with new song by Dale Butler

By Bryan Jessop

After helping shape about two decades of memories, Two Creeks Conservation Area has officially become the subject as well as the scene of live musical performances.

Local musician and songwriter Dale Butler, who has been on the schedule as one of the weekly performers for the Two Creeks Summer Concert Series since it was launched with modest beginnings in 1992, wrote a song about the program about two weeks prior to his 2015 appearance on Sunday, Aug. 23. With accompaniment from his wife Judy Butler on vocals, Dan Tofflemire on guitar, mandolin and dobro, Stu Campbell on drums and Gord Harwood on bass, Butler presented the song as a surprise to Two Creeks president Rick Taves.

“I loved it,” Taves said of the song. “It was a really fine piece that he wrote. He’s got a real ear for melody. We’re delighted with it.”

Taves explained that the new tune may soon be incorporated into the organization’s website, www.twocreeks.ca.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Dale, who presented Taves with a framed copy of the song’s lyrics.

“Rick’s been a great guy for the series. He’s done a lot of hard work since it all began.”

Butler decided to write a song about Two

Creeks shortly after creating a previous locally-inspired tune about the Kingsville Folk Music Festival. With ideas already in mind, he sat down in his Leamington home and along with Judy, wrote the song in about 30 minutes.

Two Creeks Summertime

Every year at this time I drive by the sign I see my name

And it makes me smile

It’s Two Creeks Summertime

The band is here to stay No better place to play

We’ll share a thousand songs You can sing along

On the Lake in Wheatley town

It’s Two Creeks Summertime

The Best Back-to-School for Our Kids

Butler wrote the music on guitar while the couple collaborated to create the lyrics.

“I ran a bunch of ideas by Judy, so it was just a matter of putting it all together,” Butler explained.

“We just made it simple. Everyone (at the Two Creeks concert) sang along to the chorus. With the bass drum kickin’, it’s a real upbeat, fun song with a Celtic beat to it.”

On the Lake in Wheatley town

It’s Two Creeks Summertime

It’s Two Creeks Summertime

It’s Two Creeks Summertime

It’s show time

On this forest stage Rick gets on the mic

He loves this place

All year long

But it’s Two Creeks Summertime

Sunday night

You park your cars

And gather on the hill

You pick your spot

Right by your friends

The music fills the air

Dale’s music fills the air (x2)

Butler and his cohorts both opened and closed with the new song during the Aug. 23 show. The band of musicians played under the pavilion because of the threat of rain and for the new song, added a verse to what was otherwise a three-minute tune. A demo of the song features Butler’s guitar and vocals as well as a bass line. Two Creeks Summertime will likely be recorded in a full version with drums and four voices later this month at Ed Everaert’s Stonehedge Productions in Kingsville. The song will appear on Butler’s next CD and has already been copywritten and registered with SOCAN.

The words to the new tune were largely inspired by Butlers’ memories of playing as part of the concert series at the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority-owned site since its inception 23 years ago. Then, Butler recalled, performers for the series played atop a farm wagon before the current, 18-ft. by 22-ft. Weil Stage was built in 1994. The Summer Concert Series began with only three acts scheduled in 1992 and grew to five and eight nights in following years. It has featured a full-summer schedule since 1997.

Butler’s public audio presentations will soon be joined by a visual element, as Cogeco Cable has recorded a pilot episode of his Last Friday Coffee House at The Bank Theatre. The cable provider is expected to air the show — filmed during the last installment of the 2014-’15 season in May — in the autumn of this year.

“I saw the finished product and it was great,” Butler said. “The audio is really good.”

The eighth season and 56th show will be hosted by The Bank Theatre Friday, Sept. 18 starting at 7 p.m. As the show doesn’t always take place on the last Friday of the month, it may soon be referred to as Dale’s Friday Coffee House. The gathering began Apr. 24, 2009 with a brief two-show season before being introduced to The Cup2Mug Lounge at the Gallery Restaurant in late October of that year. After 44 editions there, the venue changed to The Bank Theatre. The show normally features eight performers from across Essex County and Chatham-Kent, playing three songs each.

From left to right, bassist Gord Harwood, singer/guitarist Dale Butler, singer Judy Butler and mandolin/dobro/guitar player Dan Tofflemire perform as The Dale Butler Band Sunday, Aug. 23 at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Not visible in the photo is drummer Stu Campbell.

Cross Canada bike tour ends in Leamington

(Continued from Front) operate soybean farms and establish connections to market their product.

So the duo set out on May 18 in Victoria, BC.

It was a tough go at times, for Sarah June 19 (her birthday) proved to be one of the toughest.

But it was a special message sent from MEDA and the team from Ghana that pushed her past the struggle.

“I just thought about the women of Ghana and how they face hardships and inequality everyday,” said Sarah.

And when facing headwinds, and climbing through tough terrain, Mary said knowing the money raised would change the lives of so many women, put their challenges in perspective.

In addition to raising funds for the women of Ghana, Mary and Sarah said they also realized just how supportive people can be – through donations, texts, and Facebook messages.

And then there was their welcome home.

Both young ladies admitted to being overwhelmed by the crowd on hand to greet them.

And later, while posing for a picture, noticed for the first time the beautiful, personalized standards and banner they had been rather oblivious to when entering the marina.

Sarah was hopeful, she could take home the oversized memento. She was also taking home a certificate of achievement from the municipality, that Mayor John Paterson presented to each of them, and applauding the efforts of the two young ladies.

Taking Steps celebrating 10th year

Organizer Deb Jones Chambers anticipates a great turnout for the 10th annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer walk.

This year’s walk is Sunday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with 1 km, 5 km, or 10 km timed walk or runs. Registration includes entrance to the park, a t-shirt and medal. Early bird registration (until Sept. 14) is $30 and $40 after Sept. 14.

Since the first walk in 2006 when almost $18,000 was raised, the walk has enjoyed a high of $59,000 in 2011 and a nine-year total of $322, 901.

The fun walk usually has a theme - this year’s is Princesses and Pirates. Participants dress up for the walk. The Leamington walk is one of seven remaining across Canada.

To register call 519-254-5116 or visit takingsteps.ca

LET’S CELEBRATE THE FALL SEASON

TOGETHER!

Since moving to their Chartwell home, Rita and Jean-Louis have more time to socialize with friends and participate in their favourite activities. Now you too are invited to meet new people and experience all the season has to offer.

CHARTWELL.COM

ABOVE: Mary Fehr with her biggest supporters, brother Dave (who now lives in Calgary) and dad Abe.

AT LEFT: Mayor John Paterson presents Mary Fehr and Sarah French with certificates of achievement Saturday evening.

(SUN Photos by Pat Bailey)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you are ready to move in new and unexpected directions. Your boss or supervisor may appreciate any new ideas you have and your willingness to try new things.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Many fun things are expected to unfold this week, Taurus. With so many people to see and errands to run, try to make some time to relax so you don’t fall victim to fatigue.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You have a desire to take in the great outdoors this week, Gemini. Enjoy boating, swimming or even just lounging around a lake. You will return home feeling recharged.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, expect to expend a lot of energy sorting out your calendar and getting things organized this week. Make the most of any leisure time that comes your way.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Goals and friendships at the workplace evolve this week, Leo. This may be a time of new beginnings for you, and you find yourself enjoying all the new opportunities.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, this week you will learn to work with any limitations you may have instead of feeling boxed in by them. There is much you can accomplish when you give it a try.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you have a number of items on your plate right now. It may seem overwhelming, but if you work though things one task at a time, you will get through it all.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Even some bad news can’t get you down, Scorpio. Take it in stride and press on. Any obstacles only make you stronger for experiencing them.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, it may take some extra effort to work through a problem, but eventually you will find a solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for some help if you get bogged down with things.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you are feeling confident and capable this week. Things at work are moving along smoothly, and you can focus more of your attention on affairs at home.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, your ability to convey complicated messages in an easily understandable way puts you in high demand this week. Enjoy your time in the spotlight.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, take a measured approach to tasks this week. Do things in moderation so you can make progress with all of the projects on your plate.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER 6

Rosie Perez, Actress (51)

SEPTEMBER 7

Gloria Gaynor, Singer (66)

SEPTEMBER 8

Martin Freeman, Actor (44)

SEPTEMBER 9

Michael Buble, Singer (40)

SEPTEMBER 10

Colin Firth, Actor (55)

SEPTEMBER 11

Harry Connick, Jr., Singer (48)

SEPTEMBER 12

Andrew Luck, Athlete (26) ANSWERS ON

OBITUARY

Anne Dueckman

Anne Dueckman, 87 years, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of Henry for 68 years. Dear mother of Bruce and Linda, Linda and Roger Epp, James and Shirley, Janet and Gerald Petker. Loving grandmother of Jen and Jeff Foster, Mieka Dueckman, Melody and Randy Pedersen, Mary and Ed DaPonte, Greg and Angela Epp, Ryan and Jaclyn Epp, Rach and Joel Krause, Renita and Dan Wiebe, Rob and Julia Dueckman, Jordan and Shandell Petker, Lindsay Petker, Meaghan Petker, and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Henry Schmidt (late Helen), the late John Schmidt (late Elizabeth), the late Hilda Dueck (late Peter), the late Peter Schmidt (Helma).

Sincere thanks is extended to the staff and volunteers at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their exceptional and compassionate care.

Family and friends will be received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.

Memorial Service to celebrate Anne’s life held at Meadow Brook Church, 219 Talbot St. E., Leamington, on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. Private interment was held.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Author speaks about her journey creating and writing two novels

By C. Scott Holland

On Saturday, Aug. 29, a small but enthusiastic group of Leamington & Mersea Historical Society members as well as members of the public gathered to listen to Canadian author Elaine Cougler tell about her journey in creating and writing her first two novels.

Cougler’s novels, “The Loyalist’s Wife” and “The Loyalist’s Luck”, are blended with pieces of history. Both are part of a trilogy with the third installment

to be published about a year from now. Among some of the things the group learned about was how she discovered some of the settings, gave names to her characters and the lengthy amount of time it took to pen them and get them published.

Included in her talk were two short readings from her novels prior to answering questions from the audience.

To show appreciation to Cougler for taking the time to come and talk to the group, LMHS president Paul BunnettJones presented her with two books by local authors, “The Big Tomato” by Bill Sherk and “A Century In The Making - History of Heinz Canada 1909-2009” by C. Scott Holland.

The Society’s regular meeting followed the presentation and the biggest news was the revealing of this year’s 18th Annual Heritage Award winners.

The Leamington & Mersea Historical Society’s next meeting will be held Sat. Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. with the location yet to be determined.

Local author and historian C. Scott Holland with Elaine Cougler, author of “The Loyalist’s Wife”. Elaine was guest speaker at the Leamington & Mersea Historical Society’s Aug. 29 meeting. (Submitted photo)

Leamington and Mersea Heritage Award winners 2015 announced

By C. Scott Holland

The 18th Annual Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Award winners for 2015 have one common attribute – they have all served the Town of Leamington and the former Township of Mersea with unheralded distinction. If all four were combined, their service would total about 200 years.

The first award for Heritage or Historic First Families, Groups or Organizations goes to the Leamington Kinsmen/ Kinette Clubs. The Kinsmen were founded in June 1944,

and thanks to their work and fundraising efforts Leamington enjoys a fine recreation complex. Via their diverse personalities and abilities they have given generously to Leamington and the surrounding area. Some of their projects have included building the Kinsmen Complex, staffing the arena and ball diamond food courts. Along with the Kinettes, also founded in 1944, the results of their constant efforts in and around Leamington are countless and their motto sums it up best: “Who says we can’t!”

This year’s award for Heritage or Historic Restoration or Preservation goes to Leamington’s Tomato Tourist Booth and Leamington Chamber of Commerce. Without the Leamington Chamber of Commerce’s idea and H.J. Heinz’ creation, the tomato industry and its associated economy around Leamington might not have received the recognition it deserves. Since it opened in May 1961 it there has been countless hours of operation thanks to many volunteers who have greeted upwards of 5,000 visitors each year. Our most famous landmark remains deeply connected to the community, its economy and remains a memorable sight to everyone who has visited Leamington.

BANK THEATRE NOTES

10 ERIE STREET SOUTH P.O. BOX 434

LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) - NEIL SIMON

September 11th &12th - 7:30 p.m.

September 13th - 2:00 p.m. - (The Female Version)

Becky Lashmar, who played Queen Milli in Queen Milli of Galt, and Melinda Lewsaw, who has been in numerous productions, will delight audiences with the hilarious female rendition of Neil Simon’s classic, THE ODD COUPLE. Joel Lewsaw is the director. Tickets - $15 for Adults, $12 for Students. Available at Wharram’s Jewellery; Counter Effects or AT THE DOOR.

DALE’S LAST FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

September 18th “The Dale” is back! 7:00 p.m. with all his friends. Donations appreciated.

Dale Butler & Gord Harwood

Blaise McNeil & Bernadine Reeb & John Moran

Raymond Oliphant

Sarah Fotheringham

Larry Kulik

Sarah Elechkar & Jake Wiebe & Jeff Enns

Robert Hubbard & Alice Hesselrode

Mike Issel and Ryan Horne

A Tribute to Ed Belanger by Francine Leclair

FOURTH ANNUAL FISH FRY AT WHEATLEY LEGION

Saturday, September 19th - Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Tickets available after August 20th for $20. Available at the Wheatley Legion 519-825-4164, Counter Effects 519-3264014, or Larry 519-825-4576. Only 110 tickets available.

THE CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES

Sunday, September 20th - 3:00 p.m.@ the Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie Street South. Treat yourself to a rich array of classical music performed by three accomplished musicians. The pianist is Helen Brown, the flutist is Natalie Dorion and the soprano is Jilda Farias. You will hear music from Puccini, Ave Maria, Danny Boy, the Canadian favorite, Song for the Mira, as well as many more. Tickets - $15 for Adults, $12 for Students. Available at Wharram’s Jewellery or AT THE DOOR.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE - “WILLY RUSSELL”

Friday & Saturday, September 25th & 26, October 2nd & 3rd - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 27th & October 4th – 2:00 p.m.

Shirley Valentine, 42-year-old put-upon mother and housewife packs her bags and heads for the sun. The note on the kitchen table reads ‘Gone to Greece, back in two weeks.’

Come and see the original one-woman show upon which the movie was based. Allison Still-Berry is terrific as Shirley. Make this a “Girl’s Night Out!”.

Tickets - $15 RECOMMENDED FOR ADULT

Available at Wharram’s Jewellery & Counter

or AT THE

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS' SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON

MEETING - Saturday, September 12, 12:00 noon, at Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Speaker: Debra Honor UE. Topic: Loyalist Simon Girty. To reserve spot call 519-796-3393 or info.bicentennial@uelac.org.

WOOLWORTH EMPLOYEES REUNION - Sunday, September 13, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Seacliff Park. For more information call Erna 519-326-9576 or Sue 519326-3168.

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET Wednesday, September 16 , 7:30 p.m., at Leamington United Church. Speaker: Simona Lehan of Simona's Flowers & Home Decor. Topic: Creating fall wreaths. Everyone one welcome or an evening of horticultural fellowship. Refreshments served. Info: Ken Clark 519-325-0769.

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

MEETSSunday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Windsor. An informative afternoon with John Marcotte sharing tips and tricks on growing orchids. Visitors welcome!

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP SUPPERMonday, September 21, 5:006:00 p.m. Leamington United Church, 9 John St., welcomes those who are alone or having trouble making ends meet. No charge.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE VIGILSeptember 23 - November 1, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. A peaceful pro-life effort to protect mothers and babiesprayer & fasting, community outreach, peaceful vigil. Kick-Off Rally

There has been few people in or around Leamington who have exhibited the zeal to make Leamington a better community, while providing responsible leadership in areas ranging from sports to heritage to politics. The 2015 Heritage or Historic Contribution (Living) is awarded to Don “Shorty” Nicholson, who has served the Town of Leamington in many capacities for roughly 50 years. From being a hockey coach and mentor for nearly 35 years to being a Leamington councillor for 20 years, Don has given endlessly to help the community grow. As well, he has been a member of several service clubs and a member of Leamington’s original Communities in Bloom committee.

Of all the nominations, the one that is the ultimate in recognition, and one which the Society has the most pleasure in giving this year, is the Heritage or Heritage Contribution (Deceased). This year it will be more like a testament to what this gentleman truly accomplished for Leamington. The late Rick Atkin spent 30 years of outstanding representation to the community as both a Director of Recreation and Community Services before becoming a three-term councillor. His unfortunate passing this past spring has left a huge leadership void but the LMHS hopes that Leamington residents will join them in celebrating his many accomplishments.

A fifth award will be presented this year for Heritage or Historic Meritorious Service. The winner of this honour is Leamington’s own Kirk Bowman, who worked his way up to the NHL and then played and coached in Europe before returning home to coach the Jr. C Flyers. Bowman has been the owner and operator of an extremely successful hockey school for young players during the last 25 years.

is September 20, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Info: Andrew Jezierski at 40daysforlifeleamington@gmail.com

ERIE WILDLIFE RESCUE YARD/BAKE SALE FUNDRAISERSaturday and Sunday, September 26 - 27, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 11168 Tecumseh Rd. E. near Banwell. Dishes, books, toys, rain barrels, knickknacks. Something for everyone. All indoors.

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. FINAL MEETING for 2015, Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34 (old Hwy #3), north of Ruthven. Please bring stats for your martin colony. Every is welcome. For more info call Paul 519-738-3476.

FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS being offered for writers and aspiring writers, Wednesdays, September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, November 4, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Kingsville Public Library, 40 Main St. W. Led by poet and former Creative Writing teacher Dorothy Mahoney. Everyone welcome, no registration. Info: Arts Council 519-252-2787 or Kingsville Library 519-733-5620.

JOIN LIFE CHAIN IN LEAMINGTON

- Sunday, October 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., at Erie and Talbot. Inquiries: Right to Life at 519-325-0929.

MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.

The Leamington and Mersea Historical Society’s Heritage Awards Banquet will be held at the Roma Club in Leamington on Friday, October 23. Tickets will be available soon from LMHS members. More details on the awards ceremony are forthcoming.

SOUTHPOINT

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.

PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.

WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Windsor-Essex is looking to recruit families and volunteers residing in the Essex-County area who may be eligible to participate in our traditional 1-to-1 Match Mentoring Program. ‘Little Brothers’ and ‘Little Sisters’ are children between the ages of six and eighteen years of age who benefit from having the support, guidance and friendship of an adult mentor. ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ are volunteer mentors ages 19 years and older who are committed to volunteering at least a few hours a couple times a month to spend with their matched ‘Little’. If interested please contact the agency by phone at 519-945-6232 ext. 14 or visit our website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca for all program and volunteer inquiries.

Ontario: The Once Great Leader in Canada

Op Ed by Rick Nicholls, MPP

Chatham-Kent-Essex

Ontario is no longer the greatest province in Canada. Over the past 12 years since the Liberal government was elected, Ontario’s debt has ballooned from $125 billion to an almost insurmountable $300 billion. Chatham-KentEssex has lost over 12,000 manufacturing jobs, health care needs are rising while health care budgets are being slashed. Hydro rates have increased 49.2% since October 2011 forcing many businesses to either reduce their work force or shutdown, causing unemployment to skyrocket.

The PC Party stands tall with Ontarians and will continue to challenge this current Liberal government. Not only is it imperative when it comes to protecting businesses of all sizes because they create jobs, but it is equally important to stand tall on moral issues because it is the right thing to do. There was a time when we fought for protecting the middle class and the less fortunate; knew how to live within our means and not overspend; where our word was once our bond and not merely political rhetoric; we didn’t brag about how great we were because we were too busy doing what was needed to be done.

We were once a proud Province that had a thriving economy; a leader in agriculture in both food processing and agribusiness; encouraged and rewarded innovation; saw medical miracle advancements; wiped out many killer diseases and experienced manufacturing at its’ best.

We once aspired to real intelligence and not to merely the unproven ideologies of individuals; and lastly, the reality is Ontario is full of problems and police investigations. We cannot bury our heads in the sand thinking our problems will go away,

or worse, believe we don’t have any major problems.

But now, after over a decade of neglect, the results show we have slid from a “have” to a “have not” province and the careless mismanagement of Ontario’s finances will be a heavy burden for several generations to come.

Sadly, Ontario, which was once the economic engine driving Canada forward, is now the caboose. We have fallen from first to worst and unless we figure out how to get our economy back on track, it will only get worse.

Ontario does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem. The Liberal government has not learned from the past. It continues to over-promise and over-spend. Election promises were quickly forgotten and now government policies never mentioned in election campaigns are forcing businesses to leave the province and are penalizing Ontarians. I believe in openness and transparency, not trickery.

Credit ratings for our province continue to slide putting Ontario on the brink of disaster. The amount of interest being paid on the staggering debt is the third largest expenditure of this Liberal government, with only health care and education having greater expenditures. A one percent increase in the interest rates will further cost the people of Ontario an additional

$500 million in interest payments with nothing to show for it. In a global economy, investors looking at Ontario and knowing our economy is shaky at best are slow to invest.

This matters to all of us because we fund the government. If it mishandles our money, we pay more. If it wrecks its credit-rating, we pay more in borrowing costs. If businesses do not invest, Ontario tax revenues will continue to dwindle and personal taxes will continue to go up to cover that deficit.

To encourage economic growth and keep both large and small companies viable in Ontario, hydro rates must be lowered. We must look at where our best infrastructure opportunities lie, invest wisely and slowly work at improving it so that goods can get to their destinations in a timely manner. We must cut red tape in order to make it easier for businesses to survive and eventually thrive.

We need practical solutions to our problems. Not

Submitting proposal for OCIF program

rhetoric or unproven theories based on some form of ideology. We need to eliminate the Green Energy Act, cancel the Ontario Registered Pension Plan, and stay away from the proposed “Cap and Trade” which will kill businesses and make goods and services more expensive. We need to protect our most vulnerable people ensuring they receive the health care they need and deserve in a timely manner.

The OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund) program is intended to partially fund municipal infrastructure projects for municipalities less than 100,000 in population. It provides $50 million per year in application-based funding and another $50 million per year in stable, predictable formula-based funding. Leamington is eligible for up to 90% of project costs to a maximum of $2 million this year, but can submit only one project for consideration.

Winston Churchill once said “I contend that for a nation(province) to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a person standing in a bucket and trying to lift themselves up by the handle”.

It is time to get back to

the basics and truly care for the people who once helped make our province a leader. These are real people with real bills. They can’t afford to run up personal debt like this province is doing. It’s time we put Ontarians first!

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs demands expressions of interest (proposals) by September 15th. If a proposal makes it past the ministry’s pre-screening process, a full application will be due in November. Projects approved are then announced in early 2016 for completion before the end of 2017.

Administration has advised Leamington Council that the project to be proposed should continue the process of sewer separation in town. The reason for this is that the Province states that the focus is “on renewal, rehabilitation, and re placement projects.”

A project already in the capital works plan for 2016 and 2017 would see the complete reconstruction of Marlbor ough Street East, separating the combined sewer and replac ing old water mains.

Council was advised in the report to apply for $1 million, which would be 50% of the project cost.

Council endorsed the recommendation at their Aug. 24 meeting.

At left, Vic Fedeli, MPP Nipissing, was a special guest of local MPP Rick Nicholls, at right. The two Conservative MPPs were in Leamington on Thursday, Sept. 3 to talk about the recently introduced Ontario Registered Pension Plan, passed by the Liberal government. (SUN Photo)

Condo project taking shape

By Bryan Jessop

With a few minor delays now behind it, Piroli Group Developments has officially kicked off a three-phase project the likes of which Leamington has not seen in decades.

A groundbreaking ceremony was postponed until nearly five months after construction began because of delays in acquiring the necessary building permit, but creation of the condo-style apartment complex began on schedule. Representatives with the Municipality of Leamington, Link Advertising Inc., Meridian Credit Union, Dominion Lending Centres and Real Mortgage Associates joined PGD for the official groundbreaking Friday, Aug. 28 near the site of Phase 1 construction near the corner of Seacliff Drive and Cherry Lane.

Piroli Group Developments co-owner Rob Piroli hosted the event, where he discussed the project’s relevance to the community of Leamington. Piroli noted that a feasibility study performed by a Toronto group after the idea first came to light three years ago found that such an undertaking would be sustainable in Leamington and surrounding areas.

“People are preparing to invest in a rental property like they do in Paris and like they do in London — any big city where you have a smaller space,” noted Real Mortgage Associates senior commercial mortgage agent Howard Keep.

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Piroli Group Developments president Rob Piroli and Leamington mayor John Paterson (seventh and ninth from left, respectively) hold ceremonial shovels while surrounded by associates and partners for the Seacliff Heights project Friday, Aug. 28. The groundbreaking ceremony took place about five months after construction for Phase 1 began because of building permit delays.

Condo project taking shape

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Seacliff Heights will be geared toward baby boomers and retirement-age renters, although Piroli noted that any applicant who passes a credit rating screening can invest in one of the condo-style apartment units.

So far, more than 15 per cent of the first building’s units have been accounted for. Construction of the structure’s fourth floor is presently underway and if rental commitments reach 50 per cent by December, the decision will be made at that time to begin building the Phase 2 building. The second building — to be similar or identical to the first in design — will be constructed between Cherry Lane and the first building on a currently empty three-acre plot.

Piroli explained that the Leamington area is currently underdeveloped for local populations representing Seacliff Heights’ target demographic, as revealed by the previous feasibility study. For that reason, he noted, the Phase 1 building will be largely set aside for local renters while Phase 2’s structure will be the destination for Greater Toronto Area and other large urban centre residents looking for a smaller, more affordable community where they can enjoy their retirement years.

Piroli Group Developments is approaching the ongoing project as an ‘aging in place’ strategy, whereby residents will not have to move away from Seacliff Heights despite changes in physical mobility. The third phase of the project,

a retirement home of about 80 units, will likely begin in 2017. This building, to be situated immediately west of the Phase 1 site, will offer assisted living accommodations and full wheelchair access.

“In Essex County, there are a lot of retirement homes that are superior retirement homes, but when you’re not well, you have to move out,” Piroli said. “We’re not going to promote that. We’re aging in place, so you don’t have to leave the community.”

Seacliff Heights’ retirement home will be set up for residents in various stages, ranging from those who will benefit from assisted living, to long-term care and facilities for patients of Alzheimers or dementia.

Once complete, the new buildings will offer units with full amenities including washer and dryer, storage rooms, one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, den and balcony. Different surface areas will be available for renters to choose from. For virtual tours, updates and other information, visit the website www.seacliffheights.ca.

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cards, food and prayers sent throughout both Harold and Lynda's illnesses and after Lynda's passing. Special thanks to Julie Unholzer, Sue Schmidt and Bill & Judy Libby. Your compassion was greatly appreciated. The many kindnesses shown to our family will never be forgotten. The Douglas FamilyHarold, Scott & Jen, Jeff & Alissa

Fourth floor construction of Phase 1 for the Seacliff Heights project takes place during a Friday, Aug. 28 groundbreaking ceremony.

Anne Halls of Link Advertising Inc. presents the 2015 Communicator Award for ‘Best Corporate Identity: Logo’ to Piroli Group Developments Rob Piroli Friday, Aug. 28. The international award was won for the design of the Seacliff Heights logo. About 6,000 submissions were made worldwide for this year’s award.

Registration begins for ElderCollege’s Autumn 2015 semester

By Lloyd Brown-John

Registration for ElderCollege’s astonishing array of interesting courses begins today, Wednesday, September 9. This is ElderCollege’s ninth semester of offering opportunities for diverse learning for folks age 55 and better.

ElderCollege is offering a total of 77 courses this autumn, with two taking place in Leamington. One is a single-session roundtable discussion at Chartwell Retirement Residence on the pros and cons of vaccinations. The other –back by popular demand – is Part II of the “Craft Beers and Spareribs” course at Ray’s Ribhouse, which proves that learning can be fun!

ElderCollege’s Kingsville Campus is offering: “Lake Erie From the Bottom Up” with diver and former police officer Allan King; “Geological Origins of the Great Lakes” and the ever-popular “Canoeing in Autumn on Lovely Cedar Creek” with former teacher Paul Bourque; “War Birds”, the aircraft of World War Two, with noted aviation expert Robert Swaddling at Kingsville Heritage Museum; “Where’s the Fire” with Kingsville fire chief Bob Kissner – this course is every adult child’s dream as course participants get to play firefighter, perhaps ride in a fire truck and maybe even go up that aerial ladder; “Hack It or Stick It” at Kingsville Curling Club; “Clean Water: The Challenges and the Solutions” at the Union Water Supply plant on Union Road in Ruthven; and “Lights, Camera, Action: Part III: The Comedies” with film historian and amateur filmmaker John Edwards at Kingsville’s Chartwell Retirement Residence.

Essex ElderCollege courses include: the architecture of Albert Kahn (Hiram Walker’s architect); the history of Japanese detainees on Essex County farms during World War II; a woodcarving course; and an exciting course titled “What If? Disasters and Emergencies”. ElderCollege is also offering courses in Harrow, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, Chatham and Windsor.

ElderCollege course participants can register online at www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury.eldercollege, by calling 519-253-3000 ext. 4944, or in person at Canterbury College, 2500 University Ave. West, Windsor.

Many ElderCollege courses fill up rapidly. Every effort is made to squeeze as many people as possible into the courses. Registration is from now until the end of November, with some of the courses beginning in October.

K9 Valor: Newest OPP member

After sixteen weeks of initial training and an extra week of tactical training in building clearing, the Essex County OPP Command staff welcomes K9 Valor to Essex County.

Valor is a German shepherd and is just under two years old. He was born in the Czech Republic. He will join his handler, Provincial Constable Dan Harness, with tracking, evidence searches, article searches and building or compound searches here in Essex County and in other areas within West Region.

“We are extremely fortunate to welcome this incredible police dog to join in our fight against crime here in Essex County,” said Detachment Commander Inspector Glenn Miller. “Valor excelled in his training and we look forward to many successful tracks in the future.”

Discovery Camp kids raise money for good causes

The children from the Discovery Camp worked hard this summer doing fundraising for some great organizations in the community.

The kids hosted a lemonade stand at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre in Kingsville where they raised $200. Also, the four Discovery sites (St. John’s, Jack Miner, Queen of Elizabeth and Kingsville Public) raised $228 at an Art in the Park event that the kids hosted for their families.

The children decided that they wanted to donate the money raised to Little Hands Kids for a Cause, an organization that supports local children fighting life threatening illnesses.

In addition to that, the Discovery students showed kind-

ness around the community with little random acts of kindness. They wrote positive messages with chalk on the sidewalks, left change at pay phones, left some coffee money at bank machines, put up bird feeders, handed out bubbles to kids and more! To witness them doing these acts of kindness was priceless, as was the look of excitement on their faces!

The children also collected canned goods and donated them to the Kingsville Food Bank as part of their Christmas in July Celebration.

Discovery Childcare also organized a mini fundraiser with McDonalds this summer where they raised $75 which will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Windsor.

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Discovery Camp kids raise money

40 Days For Life vigil starts Sept. 23; kick-off rally Sept. 20

From September 23 to November 1, members of the community will be joining with hundreds of other communities to participate in ‘40 Days For Life’, a worldwide movement to protect mothers and babies.

The life-saving campaign is made up of three components: prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil.

40 Days For Life will host a Kick-Off Rally on September 20 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W.

The Leamington 40 Days For Life vigil will take place at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, 194 Talbot St. W. Vigil hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. For more information contact Andrew Jezierski at 40daysforlifeleamington@gmal.com

40 Days For Life is a peaceful pro-life effort made up of more than 625,000 volunteers in 559 cities across 24 nations.

Andrew Banar stopped by the Discovery Camp lemonade stand where the day camp children were raising money for Little Hands Kids for a Cause. Pictured with Andrew are Madison Nichols, Nico Ferreira, Izabele Ferreira, Lincoln Rodrigues, Kenady Rodrigues and Maddox Bernades.

Discover Camp kids presented a cheque for the proceeds from their lemonade stand to Little Hands Kids for a Cause.

Poor Boy luncheon Sept. 9

Leamington’s 16th annual Poor Boy Luncheon, presented by local realtors is today, Wednesday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Leamington Roma Club.

Dinner includes wieners, beans, coleslaw, veggies, dessert, water for $10 at the door.

Funds raised support the Hospice Erie Shores Campus and “TOYS 4 TOTS”

For more information contact Deiba Wigle at wigled@sympatico.ca or John Woelk at c21johnwoelk@hotmail.com

The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You

ANGLICAN

St. John The Evangelist

60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111

Sunday Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Church

East West Road, Pelee Island

1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am

Calvary Church

North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Heritage Baptist Church

555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley

519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner

Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm

Wheatley Baptist Church

47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith

Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am

CONGREGATIONALIST

Faith Everlasting Congregational Church

589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994

Sunday Worship 11 am

220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644

Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

LUTHERAN

St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734

Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)

Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727

Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Summer Worship Services 9:30 am (German), 10:15 am (English)

Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605

1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am

North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858

Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Iglesia La Buena Semilla 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342

Sunday Worship 6:30 pm

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

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

PENTECOSTAL

FGT Family Church

285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316

Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am am

Leamington Christian Centre

98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm

Templo Christiano De Leamington

MENNONITE

Faith Mennonite Church

269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391

Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)

39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654

Sunday Worship Services 3 pm

Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel

6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031

Sunday Worship 7:30 pm

United Pentecostal Church

312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056

Sunday Worship Services 11 am

PRESBYTERIAN

Knox Presbyterian Church

58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541

www.knox-leamington.com

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Michael’s Parish

29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN

St. Joseph’s Church

310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643

Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English)

9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English)

12 Noon (Portuguese)

3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)

St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite)

280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282

Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Citadel

88 Setterington Street

Leamington 519-326-4901

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Leamington United Church

9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461

Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am

Mersea United Church

1301 Mersea Road 8, Wheatley 519-825-4157

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am

Olinda-Ruthven United Church

1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven ON 519-326-3138

Sunday Services at 9:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 519-326-4352 Sunday Service 10:30 am

OEB approves new transformer station, line

By Bryan Jessop

There’s been a new sense of electricity in the air at Leamington council chambers as of late.

Earlier this summer, the Ontario Energy Board officially gave the green light for a new transformer station and transmission line to be installed within the boundaries of the municipality. The OEB’s decision to offer the go ahead has been greeted with with sentiments of elation from members of council.

“We’re all breathing a sigh of relief and jumping with jubilation,” explained mayor John Paterson. “I’ve been on this since my first year as mayor. We’ve always brought up this power line issue, at conferences and meetings across Ontario.”

Paterson and since-retired economic development officer Anne Miskovsky began lobbying for the hydro service upgrades since shortly after the 2010 municipal election concluded. The mayor credits several groups with the successful application, from Hydro One itself to Essex Power Corporation, the Town of Kingsville and the County of Essex — all of whom have met with the Ministry of Energy to advocate the project’s approval.

“The need has been here for several years,” Paterson explained. “We’ve spent the last five years chasing this thing. It sounds simple, but it’s a long process.”

Part of the process has been gathering relevant information from the greenhouse operators, the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, other local industry and the Town of Kingsville, the latter of which supplies Leamington with about half of its hydro through an overworked transmission station on County Road 2, east of Division Road. In turn, Leamington provided this information to Hydro One — which provides the other half of the municipality’s electricity — to assist with the application process.

Kingsville’s transformer station also provides services to portions of the Town of Essex, including Gosfield and Harrow. Paterson noted that when Leamington is granted its own station, Kingsville will be better able to meet its own energy demands. In meetings Paterson and Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld arranged with Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli, the Minister also expressed sentiments on how a new transformer station would benefit both Leamington and its neighbours.

“It’s not just about the greenhouse industry,” said Paterson, who explained that new residential developments and future additions to Leamington’s industrial park will also benefit from a new transformer station and transmission line. Potential expansion for companies including Highline Mushrooms would also be more attainable with hydro supply and capacity upgrades.

Casper is an outgoing and friendly boy. He loves belly rubs and will hang out by your side all day!

Casper is here with his sister Luna, but is fine to go to a separate home. Buddy-O is a dog who just loves people,

Windsor/Essex County Humane Society 519-966-5751

A site map produced by Inergi LP in July of 2009 suggested a new station to be installed along the north side of Mersea Road 6, just west of Highway 77. The same map illustrates a 230 kilovolt transmission line on the abandoned railway corridor running north from the station to an existing line in Lakeshore south of Highway 401, making a slight westward jog just before reaching the Leamington-Lakeshore border of County Road 8. Initial estimates pegged the price of the project at about $80 million, a number that has since been reduced to approximately $70 million. More recently, an estimate for the same project has again been lowered to between $60 million and $70 million.

noted that he hopes to see construction of the new station and installation of the joining transmission line completed some time within the year 2016.

Paterson

The Kingsville transformer station on County Road 2 east of Division Road currently supplies electricity to both Kingsville and Leamington in addition to Essex locations as far west as Harrow. The Ontario Energy Board recently approved a Hydro One application to have a new transformer station and transmission line installed in Leamington.

home each summer since 2005, initially as part of the Children of Chernobyl health respite program. Syramalatova will soon begin taking 18-week international business management courses at St. Clair College.

Belarusian guest returns for local college courses

By Bryan Jessop

A series of visits that began a decade ago to preserve a youth’s health has evolved into one to compliment her education.

Brent and Jane Marie Ward of Wheatley first welcomed a Belarusian girl by the name of Zhenia Syramalatova in 2005 as part of the Children of Chernobyl program, an international effort to help improve or preserve the health of youths born or living within close proximity to the world’s most severe nuclear disaster. Syramalatova was born about eight years after the incident took place 293 km south of her Mogilev, Belarus home — roughly the same straight-line distance between Wheatley and Niagara Falls. The nuclear tragedy however has been known to cause birth defects and other complications for nearby children born following the April, 26, 1986 meltdown that occurred just south of what is now the Belarus/Ukraine border.

Fortunately, Syramalatova has not exhibited any of the implications often associated with the Chernobyl disaster.

“She’s very healthy, with no problems,” explained Jane Marie. “Zhenia’s very active over there, where she’s heavily involved in dancing.”

During annual visits to Wheatley that averaged six weeks in length — usually late June to mid August — Syramalatova has been treated to dental and doctors’ visits pro bono. At its peak, as many as 30 Belarusian youths visited the Essex-Kent-Lambton region as part of the health respite. The Wards first heard of the program while listening to a CBC program that described how it was established and the positive impacts it was having.

Prior to its demise, Children of Chernobyl sent youths to unaffected regions of the world including Canada, the United States, England and other western European nations. Many

of the Belarusian youths who took flights to Toronto continued onward to Vancouver, but Syramalatova and a handful of others were directed to Canada’s most southern destinations. After the program ended in 2009, she continued making annual month-and-a-half visits with the Wards, an arrangement that both guest and hosts have been grateful for.

“She’s always enjoyed her space here,” said Jane Marie. “She’s like a part of the family — we miss her when she’s gone. She’s a very loving person. There was no transition here. She fit right in.”

Syramalatova arrived in Canada for the first time at the age of 11, making a journey of nearly 7,600 km from Mogilev — roughly the same population as London, Ont. and situated about 100 km west of the Russian border. Her home city is the third largest in Belarus, a country host to 9.5 million

people with a surface area less than a third of Manitoba’s.

Upon arriving in Canada, she was quick to overcome the language barrier. With strong family ties, Zhenia managed to maintain contact with her mother, father and sister regularly via e-mail at first during her summer weeks in Wheatley and then eventually began contacting them through Skype on a daily basis.

“It’s great to see new technology come to such a good use,” Jane Marie noted.

“She’s like a part of the family — we miss her when she’s gone. She’s a very loving person.”

— Jane Marie Ward

Syramalatova arrived at the Wards’ home July 5 this year and is currently taking Driver’s Ed courses in Chatham to obtain her G-class license. She will begin an 18-week postgraduate international business management course at St. Clair College in Windsor starting next month to compliment a four-year finance and credit degree she completed in Belarus about two months ago. She earned the degree at the internationally-known BelarusianRussian University.

Zhenia decided to supplement her education in Canada in order to further familiarize herself with the culture, climate and educational system of her ‘second home’. The process involved an International English Learning Test at the academic level to qualify. Her score in the verbal and written test was well above the required mark to apply for a Canadian postsecondary education. The application to St. Clair was approved after a copy of her marked transcripts from Belarus were submitted.

“It was quite a process, but she has a real knack for language,” Jane Marie explained. “The timing is perfect — it’s something she can do after graduating at home and before she gets into the workforce.”

The lengthier than usual stay will allow Syramalatova to witness Southwestern Ontario’s winter climate, which with the exception of the past two harsher-thanusual winters, is similar to that in Belarus. Her plans following completion of courses at St. Clair will depend on how the experience unfolds and what opportunities are made available to her.

Jane Marie Ward and Brent Ward have welcomed Belarus resident Zhenia Syramalatova into their Wheatley

Lacrosse season wraps

The Sun County Crows Minor Lacrosse Association wrapped up yet another successful season with their annual Players Appreciation Banquet held at the Kingsville Arena on August 29.

This year saw the intermediate team (players aged 16-21) earn a silver medal and the Peewee team go to the quarterfinals at this year’s Ontario Lacrosse Provincial Championships held each year in Whitby.

As well, the Crows had several players who stood out this season and were awarded for their efforts at the season’s year-end banquet.

Everyone with the Sun County Crows – players, parents, sponsors, supporters, volunteers and board executive – deserves a great deal of thanks. You are all winners.

The E. Kenneth Jolly “Crow of The Year” award recipients were Nick Baeini (left), Ashton VanKempen (right) and Austin Agocs (absent from photo). Ken Jolly (centre) presented the awards. (Submittted Photos)

SCCMLA award recipients, front row, left to right: Chris Baeini, Peewee Defensive Player of the Year; Nick Baeini, Peewee MVP and Peewee Crow of the Year; Andrew Sleiman, Peewee Defensive Player of the Year. Back row: Nolan Byron, Peewee MVP; Justin Jolly, Intermediate MVP; Brendan Burger, Intermediate Defensive Player of the Year; Ashton VanKempen, Peewee Crow of the Year; Logan Mailloux, Peewee MVP, Paul Sleiman, Peewee Most Sportsmanlike. Absent from photo: Christian Basden, Intermediate Most Sportsmanlike; Austin Agocs, Intermediate Crow of the Year.

18-hole ladies play the waltz

On Sept. 1st the Erie Shores 18-hole ladies league played the Waltz. The first-place team was Judy Butler, Beth Conn, Anne Badz, Ann Johnston. The team in second place was comprised of Lisa Sawatzky, Diana Jones, Annie Pump and Proxy. In third place were Mary Hrynewich, Lieta Vines, Muriel Davey and Lynda McAnally.

Chip-ins were made by Mary Lappan on #5 and Joanne Smith on #14.

E.S. seniors league

enjoys a great day of golf

Aug. 31 was another great day for 47 senior golfers to enjoy a round at Erie Shores.

Fifty-fifty winners were Richard Humber and Jim Bleasby.

Closest to the pin on #3 was Wray Pollock edging out Bob Dick. Matt Dick’s shot on #16 stood up for the closest over the rest of the seniors.

Bob Sutherland edged out Frank Mazzara for the longest putt on #13, while Wayne Quinn out putted Bill Ghersim on #15.

The game for the day was Stapleford where each player had to shoot his handicap points.

The winning team at +18 was Alden Warner, Jim Bleasby, Barry Miller and Dan Dalimonte. Second place at +10 went to Rick Metz, Don Chalcraft, Bill Ghersim and Ron Koop. Third place at +9 went to Gary McRae, Matt Dick, Orest Hrynewich, and Frank Mazzara. Fourth place at +7 went to the team of Fred Klassen, Wayne Quinn, Guy McIntyre and Henry Hildebandt.

Two golfers managed more than one bird. They were Wray Pollock on #3 and #6, also Ron Koop on #1 and #6. Single birds went to Tim Dobson and Guy McIntyre on #2, Gary McRae on #3, Fred Klassen on #8, Gary Alderson and Henry Hildebrandt on #9, Frank Gow on #11, Heinz

Kosempel on #12, and Ed Schackoskoy and Larry Hughes who rounded out the birds on #14.

Ross Clark and Ron Koop had low rounds for the day at 78 with Ron’s fine 35 on the front 9, while Matt Dick was close behind with 79.

Senior golf resumes Monday, Sept. 14. Please sign up for that date if you have not yet done so.

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View the new Fall/Winter 1 Activity Guide online – www.leamington.ca/recreation for detailed information on programs and classes.

Join us! Taking part in individual exercise routines or group classes will help you reach new goals and improve your over-all Health! Daily exercise & strength work-outs will give you more energy! Come for a tour and get started this Fall on a healthier, toned & trim body! Complex Pool – CLOSED for two weeks Sept. 7 - 20th for annual maintenance and upgrades.

RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Register children for the upcoming Fall Red Cross Swim lessons which begin the week of September 21st. All levels: Starfish through Whale, plus Swim Kids levels 1 through 10 and Aquatic Leadership courses.

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Register for all Aquatic & Fitness Classes – your name must be on the Class List.

• All Fitness & AquaFitness Classes will be included in Annual Membership – including classes like Zumba, Spin Classes, Bosu and the new TRX!! See Charts on pages 15 & 41 of the new Fall Activity Guide online. The Complex offers 65 Fitness & AquaFitness classes per week for you to choose from!

• Complex Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers and Nutrition & Wellness Coaches are here to help you reach new goals!

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When it’s over

It’s pretty easy to identify the “glass half full” and “glass half empty” types this time of year.

In relation to your general outlook on life, you’re generally labeled as one of three types — an optimist, pessimist or realist. The pessimists among us will tell you that with Labour Day having just past us by, summer is now over. Realists, obviously, will tell you that this widely unwelcome day of the year doesn’t arrive until Sept. 23 at 4:21 a.m. Yup, the first day of autumn is going to be later than normal this year. Optimists, depending on the precise extent of their penchant for denial, might tell you that the REAL dog days of summer don’t end until you can no longer withstand wearing shorts outdoors.

We’re often told that no matter how desperate and helpless the situation at hand seems to be, “it’s not over ‘til it’s over.” “Never say die,” some might say. At times, however, even the most devout glass-half-fuller has to admit that he or she is finished.

I like to think of myself as a realist in most aspects of life, including sports. When a hockey team is trailing by six goals and there’s less than a minute left on the clock, the winner has pretty much been determined. That’s not to say I think a team in that scenario should just give up or “throw in the towel.” No, I believe that team should go full throttle for each and every one of those dying seconds and perhaps pot a late goal or two to at least wrap things up on a high note.

Every fan of organized team sports likes to take a glance at the standings every now and then and try to figure out who’s got a legitimate shot at the postseason and who’s already saying “there’s always next year.” Major League Baseball has somewhat recently added a convenient feature to its standings by introducing the “E#” column. This abbreviation stands for “Elimination Number,” basically telling you what combination of wins for the division leader and losses for any given trailing team will make it mathematically impossible for the latter to catch up. So obviously, the lower your team’s “E#” the more unlikely it is they’ll be playoff participants. By that same token, the second place team’s E# is also the leading team’s “magic number.” There’s always a wild card spot to aim for in the MLB, but you get the idea.

I wish the NHL would incorporate the same, useful information in its standings. Yes, we all know that a team with an asterisk beside its name has clinched a playoff spot, a “d” indicates a division title, a “c” guarantees top spot in the conference and a “p” stands for President’s Trophy, set aside for the league’s overall regular season champions (sometimes considered a playoff curse more than anything else). Still, it’d be nice to know who’s OUT of the playoff picture without spending five minutes on the old, often unreliable cerebral calculator.

This year, the first MLB team to have a number replaced with the dreaded “E” was the Cincinnati Reds. By the time you read these words, the Milwaukee Brewers — also in the NL Central — will probably have followed suit. Not fair when you consider four teams (at the time) had worse records, but such is the case when one divisional leader — in this case, St. Louis — is significantly better than the rest.

So what do the Reds (and probably Brewers) do from here? On the bright side, they’re not in Florida, so their home field spectator numbers should at least remain above three digits. Typically, this is a good time for coaches to experiment with line ups, batting orders and give the bench warmers a chance to prove themselves for next season (or at least demonstrate to other teams that they’re worthy of offseason trade considerations).

For fans and spectators, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching a team play when it “KNOWS” there’s no chance for a last-minute rally. We’ve all seen it — the players simply go through the motions, take dumb penalties out of frustration and generally show next to no interest in giving it their all. This is where I tip my hat to sports where games don’t end with a buzzer or horn. There’s no “killing the clock” for the leading team and even when things look desperate, there’s at least a CHANCE for a comeback until that final out (baseball) or point (volleyball) is achieved. In closed-track motorsports, there’s always a chance the lead car’s motor will let go just after the white flag drops, although that does little for drivers a lap (or more) down.

Still, there’s often room for hope. We need look no further back than last year’s Olympic gold medal game in women’s hockey, where Canada trailed the U.S. by two with barely more than 200 seconds remaining. I’ll admit that there was a point I figured Canada was destined for silver, but about a minute-and-a-half later, the game was tied. The rest, as they say, was history.

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Progs golfers show off their skills

By Gord Anderson

Forty-eight Erie Shores proggers braved the hot, muggy weather on Sept. 1 to show off their skills, although the conditions didn’t seem to affect Gary Alderson who came in with a dazzling +12 on his card. He was the top golfer, followed by Les Young with a +5 and Jim Sudds, Roger Cote and Greg Gare each tied with +4.

Team “C” was victorious with a +5 total score. As Harry Badz said, we can all thank Mike for that. Nice guy that Harry! Winning members were Bob Dick, Ron Tremblay, Neil Sawatzky, Gord Anderson, Richard Reive, Jeff Brown, Paul Driedger, Claudio Sabelli, Greg Gare, Matt Dick, Orest Hrynewich and Wayne Gillett.

There were 6 skins won last week by Misters Cobby, Klassen, Cote, Alderson, Grossi and Steingart.

Ken Cobby still retains the snake, as he took it back from Matt Dick. Wayne Quinn asked Matt who had the purple monster. He indicated, with the wrong finger, that he had it for one hole (I think that’s what he meant).

Cart sales were up last week with the extreme heat, and this allowed Wayne Quinn to look back and see Steiny struggling on hole #10. Mind you, Wayne had all the time in the world as the ball was in his pocket halfway down the hole. It was also noted that Claudio has the “fastest hands in the west” as he snatched up his putt out of the hole before it even got to the edge. Sorry Claudio… 2-stroke penalty. I’ve never seen that done before in the progs competition.

Ward is still wondering who last year said, “Bring it on!” The big day is getting closer – remember it is on a Wednesday this year, Sept. 30. See you then.

TT seniors post impressive scores

By Bob McLean

On a somewhat hot, sticky September 1, sixty-seven Talbot Trail senior golfers enjoyed their golf round. Greens keeper Derek Brown and all of his outside workers have the golf course in top playing condition. A number of league members took advantage of the course conditions to produce very impressive scores.

Ron McCracken’s masterful shot on #9 to within a few feet of the pin won him a sleeve of golf balls. Larry Haggitt’s amazing long putt on #2 earned him the long putt victory.

Jim “Dutchy” Hawrylyk continued to overwhelm the rest of the senior players with his brilliant play. Jim’s 36 was four better than any other golfer in the 50-69y division. Larry Hughes has continued to show a rapid improvement in his game.

Larry’s excellent 40 placed him second to Dutchy. Bummy, using his new driving technique, played very well to score an impressive 43. Four golfers who earned superb 44s were Rick Thompson, Herb Reid, Ray la Pierre and Terry Scratch. Another three golfers fired solid 45s: Kevin Jordan, Brian Wilkinson and Larry Haggitt. Mike Getty shot a very commendable 46. Three players who scored praiseworthy 47s were Paul Harrison, Al Matthews and Kevin Miller. Mac Hyatt and Gord Chadwick earned solid 48 and 49 results respectively. Both Wiz and Larry Schmidt produced nifty 50 scores. A few shots back were Ken Elliott, Orville Houser, Randy Hewey, Gary Benninger and Ross MacKintosh.

In the 70-79y division Paul Brown’s masterful 38 led the way. Three golfers who scored terrific 40 results were Pat Hill, Mike Wright and Bob McLean. Robert Shaw and Bill Ward achieved excellent 42s. Vic Reynaert and Don Willan played well to score 43 and 44 respectively.

Three golfers who produced

very commendable 45s were Joe Vertel, Dave Dent and Bob Lee. Pete Daudlin, Tom Bondy and Ken Womack earned noteworthy results of 46. Neil Adamson shot a solid 47. Both Tom Sasso and Andy Orsini fired satisfying 49s. Nifty 50 results went to Ron McCracken, and Vic Marcovecchio. Other fine results went to Gerald Rivait, Gary Wilson, Jerry Paine, Eugene Abbruzzese, Al Speed, Ron Steingart, Reg Flewelling and Martin Girash.

In the 80-85y division

Dave La Bonte, who has suffered with a bad knee this year, produced a very impressive 42. In second place was Tom Hyatt who earned a superb 46. Last week, I mistakenly put Carl Robinson in the 70-79y grouping. Carl actually was the low shooter in his proper division with an inspiring 46. Last week Carl, Murray Knox and Gerry Becigneul scored very praiseworthy 48s. Steady Ed-

die Woelk and Hadley Pinch achieved very satisfying 49s. Bob Freure produced the sole nifty 50. Fred Takaki, Bill Edwards and Murray Cascadden also shot fine scores.

Steve Haas had no difficulty in winning the 86y+ division as he was the only participant. Steve fired an inspiring and praiseworthy score despite the hot weather.

Special thanks to Jim Ascott, one of the league’s super seniors who comes out every Tuesday morning to assist with the player groupings. Jim hasn’t been able to participate very often this year as he has had difficulty with his knees. Members all appreciate Jim’s assistance at the front table.

Some interesting book titles: Chapter 1. How to Get More Distance off the Shank; Chapter 2. How to Deliberately Slow Play to Anger the Group Behind You; Chapter 3. Techniques for Throwing Clubs Without Hurting Yourself.

County Bridge Results

Leamington Half Century Centre, Mon. Aug. 31: 1st Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Derek Parry and Al Morrison, 4th Marie Ellwood and Jack Warmenhoven. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Wed. Sept. 2: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Ron Martin and Derek Parry, 3rd Shirley Plant and Roy Trowell, 4th Buddy Ellwood and Frank Duransky. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Harrow Bridge Club, Thurs. Sept. 3: North/ South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Al Morrison, 2nd Ann Pascoe and Jane Gollmer, 3rd Jeanne Manners and Shirley Plant. East/West - 1st Irene Friend and Becky Rundle, 2nd Cathy Mitchell and Pat Rivait, 3rd Cathy Comiskey and Paul Blair. Bridge is on Thursday at Harrowood, 7 p.m.

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Carol Quinn, president of the Erie Shores 18 hole Ladies League presented a cheque for $500 to Ross Barnwell of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation for Erie Shores Hospice. The money raised was from a Unico sponsored Erie Shores Ladies Invitational golf event held on July 21st. This sold out event was made possible by the many volunteers involved and organized by Debbie Dunmore, Lynne Towle, Mary Wilson and Joanne Martin. (Submitted Photo)

Fitness and aquafitness classes at LKRC

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex (LKRC) will be including fitness and aquafitness classes into annual memberships.

Instructors are certified in the classes they lead and the structured class workouts have a very strong following.

“For many people, the structure of a set class for 45 minutes or 1 hour keeps them accountable,” said Brenda Fischer, Supervisor of Marketing, Events & Customer Service at the LKRC. “Some people are disciplined enough to do their own workouts in the weight room or pool, while others need a gentle nudge or stronger encouragement to help them complete their daily workouts!”

The fitness studio at the LKRC was totally retro-fitted this summer with new and improved storage sections for all the fitness equipment, plus TRX has been installed.

“We’re very proud of our Complex instructors who continue to develop and incorporate the latest in fitness routines,” said Fischer. “We always have a number of instructors attending the CanFit Pro conference in Toronto each August to ensure they are trained and certified in the most up-to-date courses like Pilates, Zumba, Bosu and TRX.”

Exercise is all about keeping fit and healthy, making your heart beat faster to ensure good heart health, and the line-up of over 65 fitness and aquafitness classes offered each week at the Complex is sure to meet everyone’s level of achievement. Aquafitness and fitness classes give the participant high intensity, cardio burning, core sculpting postures that are sure to give everyone more energy!

South Buxton race report

By Mike Bennett

“The little engine that could” led Jamie Beaulieu to a sweep of the Autotech Bombers’ three major titles at South Buxton Raceway for the 2015 season.

“We’ve got the smallest car out here, but she’s fast,” Beaulieu said, after winning the season championship race and clinching the division points title on Saturday night.

Beaulieu also won the mid-season championship race on July 11.

“Not a bad year, considering I started the first race on my lid,” Beaulieu said, with a laugh, recalling his rollover in the opening night heat race.

The second-year Windsor driver went on to win four feature races and trailed Ridgetown’s Nick Glassford by just two points going into Saturday’s season championship race.

Glassford was penalized early in the race for contact with Kingsville’s James Kelly while running in second and his night ended on lap eight when the transmission blew, as the fluid leak caused a multi-car pileup.

“When Glassford left, I got a little excited because I knew I had the points (title),” Beaulieu said.

On the restart, Beaulieu drifted high enough off the groove to allow Blenheim’s Austin Pickering to take the lead.

With three laps to go, Pickering got loose in the turn and Beaulieu took advantage to dive to the bottom of the track and regain the lead for good.

Beaulieu’s teammate from last year, George Rock of Chatham and formerly of Windsor, finished third.

Port Lambton’s Caleb O’Leary and Merlin’s Cale Johns rounded out the top five, with Kelly finishing sixth.

Dylan Wolters won the battle of Kingsville drivers for his second feature of the season in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods.

Wolters, 15, passed fellow Kingsville driver Larry Hart with five laps to go.

“This one is little bit better because I actually had to race,” Wolters said of his come-from-behind victory.

His first win came on June 13 when he held off the veteran Rob Quick, of Comber, for the second half of the race.

Hart took the lead when Blenheim’s Kyle Hope, the runaway division points leader, suddenly pitted while leading

on lap seven.

Hart was able to hold off Wolters for the next eight laps before getting pinned behind the lapped car of Wallacburg’s Jason Turkington.

“I was side by side with Larry and could see the lapped car up ahead,” Wolters said.

“I was hoping Larry would take the bottom and he did, so I went up to the top and that was obviously the right decision,” said Wolters.

South Buxton’s Andrew Pfahler, Quick and Essex’s Tom Reimer rounded out the top five. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood finished 7th, Leamington’s Brandon Windsor 11th, Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano 12th and Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. 16th.

Hart, Quick and Hope won the heat races.

The Mini-Mods’ championship night is this Saturday. Chatham’s Jake Hooker won his third straight and ninth feature in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks, holding off Kingsville’s Rob Young for the final 12 laps

Hooker, 15, holds a 53-point lead over Young going into this Saturday’s championship night for the class.

Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield finished third while Essex’s Dillon Moody was eighth, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 10th and Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse 13th.

Clayton Smith, formerly of Woodslee and now a resident of Taylor, Mich., led the final 18 laps to win a cautionplagued Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature race.

Leamington’s Joel Dick, the division points leader, finished fourth.

Essex’s Gerald Martin finished 5th, with Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu 6th, Belle River’s Mario Toniolo 7th, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano 10th, Wheatley’s Justin Mills 11th and Woodslee’s Shawn Gillis 12th. Toniolo won his heat and Merlin’s Joe Brosseau took the ‘B’ main checkered.

Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford was a repeat winner in the second annual Gord Gotelaer memorial race in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models, held in honour of the South Buxton Hall of Fame driver who also hailed from Ridgetown. It was Glassford’s 12th win in 14 feature races this season.

The Modified and Late Models run their season championships on Sept. 19.

Dylan Wolters of Kingsville with checkered flag in Tirecraft Mini-Mods. (James MacDonald ApexOne Photo)

Local businessman starts hockey stick company

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington resident Robert Tatomir has brought the ‘Futur’ of affordable, high-end hockey sticks into his own back yard.

The Future Homes and Real Estate Ltd. broker is introducing Futur ice hockey sticks as an affordable alternative to players and teams across Canada and the U.S. via a line of 10 different models, many available in junior sizes and all available in intermediate and senior lengths. Tatomir, Futur Hockey Inc.’s president and CEO, operates the company’s factory outlet at 104 Talbot St. East in Leamington, next door to Future Homes. Inventory at the outlet’s showroom varies according to demand, but generally offers a supply of about 1,000 of the pro line sticks representing Futur’s various models. The new lines of sticks are also available at locations in Windsor, Farmington Hills, Mich., London, Ont. and in Raleigh, NC.

Like most other brands, Futur sticks are manufactured in China, specifically Fujian Province along the nation’s east coast across the strait from the island of Taiwan. After finding the factory — which had over the past several years produced sticks for multiple major brands — Tatomir acquired samples of various products there and researched the materials utilized in production. Afterwards, he had testing conducted on various lines and contacted manufacturers to gain access to premier materials and resins. Finally, ideal weights, balance points and other specifications were determined while common breaking points were strengthened with slash-proof substances.

Tatomir was first inspired to offer a new line of composite sticks after his two sons, Nathan and Ethan, began playing competitive hockey. After growing tired of paying $300 or more per stick, he decided to investigate more affordable alternatives for those seeking a competitive edge come game time.

“Paying more than $300 plus tax per stick for two boys was getting crazy,” Tatomir explained. “I wanted there to be sticks of the same or even better quality available at a much lower price. That’s what this is all about — the love of the game.”

Futur sticks are designed and built using custom onepiece, 100 per cent carbon fibre technologies. Having used the word “Future” in other business initiatives for nearly the past three decades, Tatomir decided to apply it to the new line of hockey sticks. The product’s registered trademark name features the French spelling — “Futur” — as his sons attend Ecole St. Michel and speak French at home.

For junior, intermediate and senior sizes, Futur offers Sniper FX4, Laser VIII, Vortex and Assault models while Force, Sonic, Battle, Power, Lightning and Strike models are also available in the larger two sizes. Different lines feature varying specifications in flex ratings, kick points, weights, face angles, toe shapes, blade types and depths and sidewall designs.

The company’s website — www.futurhockey. com — has been subject to several positive reviews of products, including many with ties to local hockey.

“I have always used big name company sticks and since switching over to Futur for half of the price, I

could not be happier with the feel and quality,” noted former Leamington Flyer, Petrolia Jet and Belle River Minor Hockey Association coach Evan Carrick. “Parents can now get double the value for their money when shopping for their hockey players.”

“After stopping by the Futur showroom, I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the complete line of sticks that (they) carry,” said Leamington resident and former NHL player Pat Ribble. “From the unique way of stocking the sticks to the selection that (they) have on hand, (their) showroom is hard to beat.”

Tatomir noted that Ribble was impressed with the showroom’s displays, where sticks are arranged horizontally on racks in much the same way as in NHL dressing rooms. The Leamington outlet has five employees who work out of their homes as well as three — including Robert and Michelle Tatomir — as on-location support staff.

“We’re just starting out slow,” explained Tatomir, who said he’d like to some day make a business arrangement with Amazon.com. “We’ve got something special here, right in our own home town. It’s kind of a boutique, specialty shop for just sticks. We don’t sell helmets, gloves, skates

or even tape. For players who are looking for a highend composite stick, we’re like a candy store.”

The outlet in Leamington offers assorted price and shipping rates for bulk pur-

chases, available by contacting the facility at 519-322-1324. Tatomir has approached local junior and juvenile teams with offers of discounted rates on bulk purchases and has in turn received interest from multiple groups.

European orders are shipped from the factory to Switzerland, where one of Tatomir’s cousins lives. Orders are also sent straight from the factory to Raleigh, NC, where Tatomir’s first cousin Wally Tatomir — who lived with Robert and his family on their Leamington farm when they were youths — operates the company Pro Skate Balance.

Wally, who Robert also describes as an influence behind the Futur brand and Leamington showroom that opened less than two months ago, retired from equipment management positions after 40 years with different teams and organizations including the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes. Wally currently owns patents on four different hockey equipment-related items and skate blade customization services to about 200 NHL players. Wally’s location focuses on NCAA teams and universities south of the border and has fielded interest from Boston University.

Additional information on each Futur stick model is available on the company’s website.

The Leamington showroom for Futur Ice Hockey Sticks offers 1,300 sq. ft. of floor space and includes more than 1,000 sticks representing various models at junior, intermediate and senior sizes. The outlet is at 104 Talbot St. East, immediately south of Future Homes and Real Estate Ltd.

Flyers roster nears completion

By Bryan Jessop

The Flyers have lost their final exhibition game of 2015, but they’ve gained momentum towards icing their lineup for the fast-approaching season.

The local Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League team paid a visit to the LaSalle Vipers Wednesday, Sept. 2 for its final preseason tilt before the 2015-16 campaign kicks off Sept. 12, losing 4-3 in double overtime. With the win, LaSalle drew even with Leamington following a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Flyers Friday, Aug. 28 at Unico Arena.

Matthew Opblinger and Mark Gangnon gave Leamington a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes while returning netminder Michael Barrett kept the middle frame scoreless to help maintain the two-goal advantage. The Vipers’ offense came to life with three out of the third’s four goals, scored by Kevin Gursoy, Liam MacDogall and Tyler Russell. Griffin Robinson gave the Flyers a 3-1 lead with just over five minutes remaining.

Following a scoreless five minutes of four-on-four, Blake Jones potted the game winner 55 seconds into the second OT period.

The Flyers outshot their hosts 43-29. Both teams were skunked on the power play, with Leamington coming up empty handed after nine chances and LaSalle after three.

“It was a good game,” Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said of the Sept. 2 match. “Both teams had about half their lineups or more of guys who’ll be playing this year.”

After several main camp sessions, the annual Red-White

game and the two preseason contests, the Flyers are on the brink of making their final roster decisions for the upcoming year.

“We’re now very, very close to having the roster we’ll start the year with,” Piroski said. “This is always a tough time of the year for myself as coach. There’s a list of guys who worked really hard and are very close, but we’ve got to make some choices.”

“This is always a tough time of the year for myself as coach. There’s a list of guys who worked really hard and are very close, but we’ve got to make some choices.”

— Tony Piroski

Team Jack Nicklaus gains big lead

Sept. 3 was just another day at the office for Team Jack Nicklaus who once again finished first for the evening in the Leamington Canadian Tire Men’s Thursday Night League on a rain soaked Erie Shores golf course, further dampening the spirits of all the other teams by stretching their insurmountable lead of 222 points to be 34 more than that of the second place holders of Team Bobby Jones who moved ahead of Team Tiger Woods with their total of 188.

The dismal play of the Woods crew has slipped them back to third place with 180 points, while Team Byron Nelson is right behind at 179. Team Tom Watson is alone in fifth spot at 160, with Team Gary Player another point back at 159. The team of Sam Snead is in seventh place with 152 points.

Brian Humphreys led the way for the low gross finisher firing an impressive four under par score of 31, while Ward Hutchins was one back at 32 and David Owens right behind at 33. In the net score category, Gary McRae and Ward Hutchins tied for low with three under par net 32s.

Closest to the pin shooters included Derrick Hutchins on hole #3 and Mauro Paglione on hole #5, while Geoff Dunmore made the longest putt on hole #9. It was also a very quiet night for skins with only 6 being won for the evening. For the first time this season, no golfers in the 4 to 6 handicap grouping managed getting a skin, while Tim Tiessen, Ward Hutchins and David Owens were all winners of one in the +3 to -2 gross flight. The other three skins went to Vic Tiessen, John Tofflemire and Ralph Warkentin in the 7 to 30 net flight.

Orchard View holds club championships

On August 22-23, Orchard View Golf Club held a weekend tournament to determine the 2015 Club Champions.

In the past, the Club Championship was a Match-Play format that lasted throughout the summer. This season, it was decided to have a two-day tournament where all participants played 18 holes each day to determine the 36-hole champion.

The weather was perfect for the weekend, which helped to distract from the fact that the pins were placed in extra tricky locations, meaning each player had to bring all their skills out for the weekend.

With just a month to go, all golfers in the league are reminded that the closing night dinner and awards presentation takes place on Thurs. Oct. 8, with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner and prizes for all attendees to follow at 7 p.m. To follow the league’s results and find out more about upcoming matches and the Closing Night, simply go to www. erieshoresgolf.com and click on the “Canadian Tire Men’s League Official Page” site.

as teammate Nicholas Mainella looks on during a Leamington Flyers preseason exhibition match against the Vipers.

Both the Flyers and Vipers made a handful of releases following the game at the Vollmer Complex. Leamington is still awaiting final roster decisions from Ontario Hockey League teams to determine who will be among its final rookie additions. The Flyers are not expecting the return of Kingsville resident Eric Henderson, who is trying out with the OHL’s London Knights. Currently, Piroski and his fellow coaches are awaiting the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds’ decisions regarding goalie Tyler Wall and defenseman Nicolas Mainella as well as the Peterborough Petes’ main camp forward Derek Elliott and the Niagara Ice Dogs’ potential rookie defenseman Mitchell Crevatin. Wall, the likely second goalkeeper for the Flyers if released by the Greyhounds, is an 18-year-old Leamington native who earned a 2.32 goals against average and .929 save percentage with last year’s midget ‘AAA’ Windsor Junior Spitfires. Mainella played last season with the Flyers’ Junior C affiliate Essex 73’s, where he earned 25 points in 34 games as the team’s 16-year-old. Elliott played for the GOJHL Midwestern Conference’s Listowel Cyclones last season, where he led the team with 29 goals and 15 assists for 44 points in 43 games. Belle River’s Crevatin played for the ‘AAA’ midget Sun County Panthers last season, earning 16 points in 27 games. He laced up for one game as a Flyer affiliate in

2014-15, registering two assists. Leamington has also signed power forward Scott Emerson, a Mississauga resident who represented the Tier II Junior ‘A’ Georgetown Raiders of the OJHL. At 6’ 1” and 205 pounds, Emerson added up 16 points last season while accumulating an even 100 penalty minutes.

The Flyers used four remaining practices following the game in LaSalle to prepare for the season-opening weekend in London, where they’ll take on the Cambridge Winterhawks Saturday, Sept. 12 and St. Catharines Falcons Sunday, Sept. 13, both at the Western Fair Community Centre starting at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively. Leamington’s first game at Highbury Arena

The winners in the following categories were: Gail Shaw, Ladies Senior Champ, total score of 208; Hutch Hutchinson, Super Senior Champ (70+), total score of 168; Carol Cornies, Ladies Champ for the 3rd consecutive year, total score of 168; Mike Seagull, Senior Men’s Champ, total score of 162; Austin Friesen, Junior Champ, total score of 162; Dan Friesen, Men’s Champ with the biggest comeback of the tourney. After a disappointing 4th place finish after round one, Dan came back with a great round of 75 on Sunday to take the lead with a total score of 162; and Dave Robinson, Men’s A Flight Champ, total score of 164.

Congrats to all of the participants and winners. It was a great day for all and members look forward to next year.

will be Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:10 p.m. against the Strathroy Rockets. Returning from previous seasons for the Flyers will be defensemen J.P. Grineau, Jacob McGhee, Thomas Virban and Zak Parlette, forwards Cale Allen, Cale Phibbs, Colin Moore, Matthew Opblinger, Zack Guilbeault, Mitch Amante, Travis Campbell and goaltender Michael Barrett.

Orchard View recently held their Club Championship Tournament. From left to right are the winners: Gail Shaw (Ladies Sr. Champ), Hutch Hutchinson (70+ Super Sr. Champ), Carol Cornies (Ladies Champ), Mike Seagull (Men’s Sr. Champ), Austin Friesen (Jr. Champ), Dan Friesen (Men’s Champ), and Dave Robinson (Men’s A Flight Champ). (Submitted photo)

Returning Leamington Flyers Travis Campbell prepares to fire a backhand shot at the LaSalle net

A chance to drive a 1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight

Douglas Tozer of Markdale recently visited Tony Lang of Chepstow, a small village a few miles northwest of Walkerton. The “Lang Collection” of classic cars includes a beautiful 1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight sedan with a new all-steel unibody construction first introduced the previous year with styling and engineering many years ahead of its time. It was the first domestic car designed in a wind tunnel.

From the two-piece V-shaped windshield to the headlights blended into the front fenders, this car in the mid-30s looked like a car of the future – and in many ways it really was. Features included safety glass in the windshield, full insulation against noise, heat and cold, and hydraulic brakes pioneered by Chrysler as early as 1924. Henry Ford stubbornly clung to mechanical brakes (“the safety of steel from pedal to wheel”) until he finally went hydraulic in 1939.

When unveiled for the 1934 model year, the new Chrysler Airflow with its “waterfall” grille was available as a coupe, 2-door sedan, and 4-door sedan with Canadian prices when new from $1,500 for the 6-cylinder DeSoto Airflow to $2180 for the 8-cylinder Imperial Airflow. Sales were not as expected, and for 1935 the downward curve at the front of the ’34 grille was given a slight peak to give the car a more conventional look.

On May 28, 2015, Tony Lang took Douglas Tozer for a ride in his Chrysler Airflow, then handed the keys to Douglas and said: “Now you drive.” Not many people get a chance like that. Douglas took the wheel and guided the car down the road, looking today as good as it did when it rolled off the assembly line 80 years earlier. The car won Second Best in Show

What makes certain wines unique?

Please submit wine-related questions for publication and I will also share my experiences with local wines. You can reach me at grapeaspirations@gmail.com and on Twitter at @gr8grapz.

This month’s question comes to us from Steve in Lakeshore: Recently I spent the afternoon visiting several wineries in the county. At two of them I asked the staff serving the wines what makes their wine unique and was surprised by their answers.

One response was, “Oh, it’s dry,” and the other was, “Well, we grow the grapes right here.” Was my question unreasonable? Was I wrong to have expected answers that were a bit more specific?

Steve, thanks for your question. In my opinion, you were definitely not wrong to have expected more specific answers to your question. It’s safe to say that every winery makes at least one dry wine, and I can’t say offhand that I know of any wineries that do not grow at least some of the grapes they use to make their wines on their own property.

Here are some examples of what I would expect to hear in reply to that question:

“We’re the only ones (in this area, in Ontario, in Canada) who grow this grape.” Oxley Estate Winery, for example, is the only winery in this area that grows the Regent varietal.

“We’re the only ones who make this particular blend.” A few examples: Paglione Estate Winery has “Erie Blend”, which is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah – most or all of which, on their own, are grown by every winery in this area, but nobody else is using all five in a blend. Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery has “Lady in Red”, which is a blend of the first four in that list. Viewpointe Estate Winery makes “Big Bluff White”, which is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Auxerrois. Erie Shore Vineyard has “Fire and Ice”, which is a fortified Cabernet Franc Ice Wine. While Cabernet Franc Ice Wine is not unique to this winery, the fact that it’s fortified most certainly is. (A fortified wine is one to which additional alcohol has been added during the fermentation process, usually bringing the alcohol content up to the 20% range. “Fire and Ice” comes in at 22% alcohol.)

Thanks again for your question. Happy tasting!

at a St. John’s Concours in Michigan.

Under the hood is a 323 cubic inch L-head straight eight engine cranking out 115 horsepower in the Chrysler C-1 series and 130 in the C-2 Imperial Eight.

The Chrysler Airflow continued in production to the end of the 1937 model year, after which it was replaced with cars of more contemporary styling. It may have been a financial disappointment for Walter P. Chrysler but the Airflow stands today as a milestone in the evolution of the automobile. Surviving examples are meticulously restored and highly collectible.

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Douglas Tozer with Tony Lang’s 1935 Chrysler Airflow with fender skirts to enhance streamlining. Note the fabric insert roof, the only clue that this car comes from the mid-’30s and not the early ’40s.

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SOUTHPOINT SUN

2 BEDROOM SEMI- 1.5 baths, full basement, fenced yard. Fridge, stove & dishwasher included. $800 per month plus utilities. First & last plus references required. Call 519-818-4435. se9-se16

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Wheatley. Fridge and stove included. No pets. $600/month plus utilities. First and last month’s rent required. Call after 4 pm. 519-324-6872 se2-se30

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT - fridge and stove included. $620/month plus utilities. 171 Robson Road, Leamington. Call 519-3988107. se2-se23

PLUMBING LAWSUITHAVE you been negatively affected by a plumbing company from the Leamington area? Please e-mail us your story. Email: plumbingclassactionlawsuit@yahoo.ca.

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J J STITCHING - SEWING, alterations, and repairs. Pants shortened $8.50 plus tax. (Some exceptions may apply such as lined pants). If your clothing is too tight or too baggy, give me a call to see if it can be altered. Call Jean at 519-968-2261. 14 Johnson Avenue, Leamington. jjstitching@gmail.com jn24-se30

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. ja14-tf

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

CARPENTRY - Renovations and repairs, windows (full warranty), doors, painting, flooring, basements, drywall, kitchens, bathroom. Decks, fences, sheds & vinyl siding. Free estimates. 35 years experience. We install windows and doors year round (senior discount). Call Bill at 519-566-8408.

1 + 2 bedroom available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, secure building with 24 hour surveillance & elevator. Call 519-326-8746 or 519-564-5772

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PRINTING: BUSINESS ENVELOPES,invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Jim at The Sounthpoint Sun for quick and economical service, 519-398-9098. tf

PLUMBING SERVICE

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TENTS FOR SALE - 2 man pup tent asking $20. 4 person stand up tent. Features no ropes, hardly used. Asking $40. Call 519-3267881. se9-16

EXCALIBUR EXOMAX CROSSBOWplus crossbow package (scope and arrows etc.) also hard case and other accessories. Call 519-733-3909. se9-16

FALL MUSIC LESSONS - All instruments, all styles and ages. Locations in Kingsville and Wheatley. Rebel Cowboy Music School & Store, 5 Main St. E., Kingsville, 519.997.7777. We're moving October 1st to 43 Pearl St. se9-16

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BROASTED CHICKEN DINNER - Olinda-Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven. Saturday, September 12 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 years $7, under 6 years free. Take-out available. Wheelchair accessible. All welcome!! se9

JOIN LINK, WOMEN'S Business Networking, third Tuesday every month, Best Western Pelee Plus for 5:30 p.m. Contact Rose 519-3249536. se9

LADIES, LEAMINGTON AFTER 5 invites you to our dinner meeting at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Monday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a Fashion Show by Value Village. Guest speaker is Suzanne Baresich. Her topic is "What Not to Wear". Cost is $16. Reservations by Friday, Sept. 11 with Sharon at 519-326-0421. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. se9

ROAST BEEF SUPPERSunday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. Masonic Temple, 1 John Street, Leamington. Sponsored by Order of the Eastern Star. $15 - advance tickets only, limited seating. For tickets call 519-3268709. se9-16

2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING along with the Leamington United Church invites you to a get-together on Monday, September 14th from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Leamington United Church, 9 John Street. Come and check out our Scouting programs. Our regular meetings will start September 21st & 22nd as follows: Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7)-Mondays 6:15-7:30 pm Cub Scouts (ages 8-10)-Tuesdays 6:308:00 pm Scouts (ages 1113)-Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm Venturer Scouts (ages 1417)-Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm se2-9

Dinners 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekly Specials $12 (Ribs or Perch). Other weekly menu items $10. Brunch on the second Sunday of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Karaoke every 3rd Saturday of the month 8:00 p.m. 519733-5162 (office) or 519733-9081 (bar). oc29-tf

SOUTHPOINT SUN

E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 5 p.m. 194

JOB OPPORTUNITY

General Labor Warehouse, Vegetable Packer Hours vary on production. Minimum Wage. Please Fax resume to 519-733-8059.

WORKER

•Candidates will be working in the greenhouse as harvesters and crop workers with other duties as assigned

• Ability to do repetitive tasks, work in a hot environment and attention to detail with 40 plus hours a week including weekends

• Salary: 11.00/hour, working 40 plus hours a week including weekends and holidays

Please forward your by email to hr@orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8)

GENERAL LABOURER

Looking for responsible individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing. Drop Off resume with references, in the mailbox at 12 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON

WANTED - SUPPORT WORKER

FOR YOUNG MAN WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

Provide assistance with community participation & activities of daily living. 24-35 hours per week at $16 per hour. At least one year training and/or experience. Valid driver's license. Up-todate valid criminal record check & vulnerable sector search. Please forward resume to: Helperwanted_LEAM@hotmail.com

General Greenhouse Labour

Full-time position available immediately Hourly wage $11.00 35 - 40 hours per week / occasional Saturday Experience with Health & Safety (WSPS) an asset

Mail resume to: 263 Talbot St.W. Leamington, ON N8H 4H3 OR E-mail resume to: cf@cfgroups.com OR Fax resume to: 519-322-2916

GREENHOUSE WORKERS. New Castle Farm/ West Pointe Greenhouses/ 1830176 Ontario Inc. is looking for general labourer for greenhouse work beginning Nov. 1st. Must have 1 year experience. Mail resume to New Castle Farm, 414 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington, N8H-3V5. se2-0c28

GREENHOUSE FARM

Do you have a B or E Class License?

Do you have a G Class driving license and are looking for regular part time employment?

We are currently accepting applications for school bus drivers and pleased to offer our employees:

• Competitive wages

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• 72 and 20 Passenger local routes are available

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At Switzer-Carty, we're more than a school bus company. We're a people company with a mission to provide the safest and most reliable transportation services.

If you are interested in joining our team please apply on line at www.Switzer-Carty.com or call us at 519-326-2607 x 3.

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JEM FARMSis looking for greenhouse workers. $11 per hour, 45 hours per week. Please email resume to: jemfarmsinfo@gmail.com se2-se9

Looking to hire in ALL AREAS of the company: ADMINISTRATION, SALES, INVENTORY CONTROL, PLUMBING TECHNICIAN, SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN, HVAC TECHNICIAN, GENERAL LABOURER

If you are interested in a position for a company who is continuing to grow; a landmark within our community; established for over 40 years; please forward your resume, including references, motor vehicle report, police clearance, list of health & safety training - related to the construction field and a list of computer program knowledge to:

LABOURER wanted. Wages $11/hour. Min. 40+ hours Mon-Sat. Must be able to maintain attendance, vital for harvesting. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 40 lbs, working in hot conditions. Send resume to: Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Road, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326-1082. jl29-se30

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PUBLIC SKATING MONITOR

The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for a Public Skating Monitor position in the Parks and Recreation Department. The Public Skating Monitor provides supervision of the general public during scheduled Public Skating sessions to ensure participant safety and enjoyment.

Hours of Work: 3 hours per week (subject to exception). Evening and weekend shifts required.

Rate of Pay: $12.00 per hour.

A complete description of the Public Skating Monitor duties and Application Form (Career Profile Form) are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading or may be obtained at the municipal office at the address below. To be considered for this position the Career Profile form must be completed.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful applicant providing the municipality with a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Interested applicants shall submit a completed Career Profile form no later than Friday, September 18, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Completed Application Forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to:

Drop off resume (preferred) to:

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GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED

Leamington manufacturers

Must have own transportation

Safety shoes required NOT Greenhouse work

$12.00-$12.50/hr to start

Send resumes to Laurie laurie@personnelbyelsie.com

SHIPPER/ RECEIVER WANTED

Experienced Forklift

$12-$13/hr to start

Must have own transportation NOT a Greenhouse Temp to Perm position

Send resume to Laurie laurie@personnelbyelsie.com

TOOLMAKERS & MACHINE REPAIR TECHS WANTED

$27/hr to start PERM HIRES!

Oldcastle location

Send resume to Laurie laurie@personnelbyelsie.com

PRODUCTION MIG WELDERS WANTED

$14.50/hr to start

Temp to Perm Full time plus OT

Must have own transportation

Send resume to Elaine elaine@personnelbyelsie.com

GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED

Fish Processing Plant

$11 to start will go up to $14.10/hr upon hire

Full time

Day and afternoon shifts available

Apply today start tomorrow

Send resume to Elaine elaine@personnelbyelsie.com

GREENHOUSE FARM

LABOURERS - full time. Wages $11/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week including Saturday & Sunday. Duties include harvesting, crop work, heavy lifting 40lbs repetitively. Conditions can be hot & humid. Send resume to East Side Acres, 116 Mersea Road 19, Leamington N8H 3V7 or fax 519-324-9088. au26-oc14

DINIRO FARMS NEEDS full time greenhouse general labourers. $11.00/hour, 50+ hours, 7 days/week. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a repetitive basis. Please apply via email to: dinirofarms@wavedirect.net. eow-se9

APOLLO FARMS

Greenhouse general labour positions available

Variable hours, Mon-Sat, including Sunday during peak harvest periods. $11.00, 60+ hours. Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

AVAILABLE TO WORK full-time or part-time afternoon shifts. Call Mark at 519-324-5879. se2-30

BARTENDERS AND WAIT STAFF REQUIRED

Must Have Smart Serve

Apply in person with resume at Leamington Portuguese Community Club 217 Talbot St. W., Leamington During regular business hours

We are growing!!

Seeking to fill the following full-time positions: General Labour Forklift Operator Line Leaders Machine Operators AZ Driver (Local and Long Haul) COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Apply via: HR@lakesideproduce.com QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

BUYING ALL GOLD + Coins

–Thursday September 24 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Unico Building, 37 Beech St. Kingsville (behind A1 Flooring). Sunday, September 27 - Heritage Village, Arner Townline Kingsville. $$ cash for all coins Canada USA World, mint sets, all collector coins, war medals, pocket watches. Gold rings, chains (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling. Also buying some costume jewellery. 2 pcs of ID to sell. House calls available. 46 years experience, Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed call 519-819-1805. se16

Notice to Clients of David R. Gulyas, Barrister and Solicitor

I wish to announce my retirement and the closing of my law practice effective December 31, 2015. I would like to thank all of my present and former clients for giving me the opportunity to serve your legal interests. Those having original wills; powers of attorney; or, corporate minute books and seals; at my law office should contact me at (519) 326-5739 to make arrangements to retrieve these documents/property before December 31, 2015.

After December 31, 2015 I can be contacted by e-mail at davidrgulyas@gmail.com.