The two-day Competition Pow Wow held by Caldwell First Nation August 9 and 10 included many dancers, singers, drummers and various food and craft vendors on the Caldwell First Nation Reserve located on Mersea Road 1.
“As Anishinaabe people, it is our custom and sacred responsibility to welcome guests into our territory with warmth, respect and kindness,”
Caldwell First Nation Chief Nikki Van Oirschot said to the large crowd gathered Saturday afternoon under the main tent to watch the Grand Entry.
“Our Pow Wow is a time to gather, to celebrate and to share the beauty and strength of who we are with all nations, First Nations, and nonFirst Nations alike. Whether you have travelled from near or far, we welcome you in friendship and unity.”
“Our last Pow Wow, the Repatriation Pow Wow in 2016, marked a homecoming for our people after generations and approximately 220 years of displacement, “ she said. SEE POW WOW - Page 2
The colourful regalia worn by the Indigenous dancers was on full display during the Grand Entry.
Caldwell First Nation Chief Nikki Van Oirschot speaks at the Pow Wow. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
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“This year, we come together again, not only to celebrate but to affirm our rightful place on the land, to strengthen our relationships, and to honour the resilience of our people. Our goal is to restore the annual traditions of Pow Wows on our lands, as treatment to our sovereignty, our culture and our living connection to this territory,” said Chief Van Oirschot.
More than a dozen dignitaries and other First Nations chiefs were on hand with greetings to also commemorate the occasion.
“We extend our gratitude to the surrounding municipalities, towns, cities, neighbouring First Nations and urban Indigenous community members for your friendship and continued support,” continued the Chief. “Our treaties guide us in peaceful coexistence, and gather-
ings like this reaffirm those bonds of respect, reciprocity and kinship. Miigwech, chi-miigwech, thank-you for joining us on this sacred and joyous occasion.”
Self awareness is key to learning self defence
By Deanna Bertrand
“Anyone and everyone can defend themselves, regardless of any limitations you may perceive to have,” said Marcelo Kong Sarkis, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo and Korea Hapkido Federation Certified International Master Instructor from Blue Wave Taekwondo Canada, at the first women’s self-defence workshop held at Impact Fitness Saturday morning, August 10.
A group of 10 women from various ages and backgrounds were shown self-defence strategies, based in the Korean style martial arts, over the two-hour workshop.
Students were shown techniques from maintaining mental toughness — while keeping eye contact — to
practicing manoeuvres to get away if someone grabs you.
The key to self-defence is being aware of your surroundings, Master Sarkis told the group.
He said that the more you train and practice the techniques, it becomes muscle memory and if you find yourself in a situation, your body will automatically respond.
Impact Fitness owner Faith Monaco said they hope to run other women’s self-defence workshops in the future and to watch the fitness club’s website for upcoming events at impactfitness. ca A portion of the class fee was donated to the Essex County Homeless Hub.
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Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald speaks at the Grand Entry as Caldwell Chief Nikki Van Oirschot looks on.
Jaclyn Monaco and International Taekwondo Master Marcelo Kong Sarkis practice self-defence techniques at Impact Fitness Saturday morning.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Nemesis brings the energy to Seacliff Park
By Paul Forman
The Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series kept rolling along on a gorgeous August 9th evening with solo artist Justin Jewell and the powerhouse nine-member band Nemesis.
Local singer, songwriter and producer Justin Jewell hit the Sunset Amphitheatre stage first with a set of rock covers mixed
with some of his original songs. Accompanied by a heavy sounding acoustic-electric guitar and a bluesy harmonica, Jewell impressed the crowd with his renditions of the
Marshall Tucker Band, Tom Petty and Neil Young.
The energy amped up as Nemesis took to the amphitheatre stage as the headlining act. A regular at Cosmos at Caesars
In the bottom photo, Justin Jewell’s performance as the opener for Nemesis showed why he was the recipient of Lakeshore’s 2024 Emerging Artist award.
Windsor, the alternating vocals of Suzi Marsh and Danny Passador, tight horn section and guitar virtuosity dazzled the audience with big band pieces along with some raw rock. Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin were all brought to life by the band, with vocalist Marsh even bringing her contagious enthusiasm down into the audience
Top photo: Angie Weninger on keyboards, Danny Passador and Suzi Marsh were clearly having a good time at Saturday’s concert on the beach.
SUN photos by Paul Forman
A little taste of Nashville at Mill Street Market
By
Paul Forman
Stetsons, suede ropers and complimentary bandanas were proudly on display at the summer’s
third Mill Street Market held on a steamy August 8th evening. Presented by the Leamington Arts Cen-
tre, the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA and The Bank Theatre, the market celebrated every-
thing country & western with a horse petting zoo, the twangy sounds of Slim Pickerel and The All Nighters Band, some crowd-pleasing line dancing and tangy barbecue offerings for those feeling peckish.
For those who have yet to get out to a Mill Street Market, a final opportunity arises with their last market on Friday, September 12 themed 1980s Glow Party.
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John Pavao brought three of his horses for the children to enjoy at August’s Mill Street Market. Pictured is three-year-old Dallas Rougoor sitting atop of Merlin.
Slim Pickerel had the tallest cowboy at the market movin’ and a groovin’ as they jammed in Shotton Park.
A dozen members of the Leamington Half Century Centre take part in line dancing twice a week. They were invited to the market to show off their moves with Member of Parliament Dave Epp (centre) joining in for some fun. SUN photos by Paul Forman
Fletcher’s Cleaners: New spot, same people and service
By Mark Ribble
A long-time Leamington business will be moving to a new location on September 2. Fletcher’s Cleaners, which has been at their Erie Street South location since the early 1960s, will head over to 262 Oak Street East (Dairy Mart Plaza) at that time.
Maureen and Jeff Lamotte say they are excited yet nostalgic about the move.
The business was started by Mr. Fletcher in 1938 and was on Erie Street North where the Pho Saigon Restaurant is now located. Mr. Fletcher’s son, Doug Fletcher, then relocated to the present Erie Street South spot during the 1960s, when most of Erie Street South was still farmland.
“He was one of the first businesses to turn a farm property into a business along this corridor,” says Jeff Lamotte.
Jeff’s parents, Nola and Joe, bought the dry cleaning business in 1982 and brought Maureen and Jeff on as partners a few years later, and about 20 years ago they became sole owners of the business.
Jeff, who’s been a part of the business for 38 years, says nothing will change with the services they offer, despite their new location.
He also says that when his parents bought the business, dry cleaners were in every town.
“There were once 22 dry cleaning facilities in Windsor, three in Leamington and all the smaller towns
like Harrow had at least one,” he says. “Now there are four in Windsor, then us, then Chatham.”
Maureen says they will close down the current lo cation the last week of Au gust to facilitate the move and then re-open Septem ber 2 after the Labour Day holiday.
“We will offer the same level of service everyone has come to expect from us,” she said. “Nothing will change at the custom er level.”
And although their new location isn’t in that prime retail area of Erie South, they feel that the business will be more easily accessible for their customers, whom they appreciate immensely.
“We love our customers,” says Maureen. “We have a lot of dedicated patrons who come back time after time.”
They can still be counted on for all your dry cleaning, shirt laundry, alterations and repairs.
“All the same stuff you’ve trusted us with for 87 years,” says Maureen. “And shooting for 100!”
Give them a call at 519326-4558 if you’d like to know more.
Jeff and Maureen Lamotte in front of their long-time Fletcher’s Cleaners location on Erie Street South. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings
Getting through these dog days of summer
As we make our way into September, it seems like summer has flown by faster than a jet airliner.
It wasn’t like that in the old days, when we were young Turks running free.
I’ve always felt that time is on my side, but
as good as I once was, the landslide we call life will eventually bring me down.
But I say, don’t bring me down, raise me up and let’s enjoy the summer for what it’s worth.
And while we’re walk-
ing on sunshine, try not to get too close to that ring of fire. You might as well be walking on the sun.
I’ve probably watched more baseball this summer than in recent years. The boys of summer now include the girls of sum-
1937 Dodge in August 1945
With the Second World War ending in August of 1945, these young people in Toronto climbed aboard this 1937 Dodge convertible with a woman driver and mostly men as passengers with some standing in the rumble seat. Note fender skirts and whitewall tires. A snappy looking car!
Under the hood of this Series D5 Custom was a flathead six with 217 cubic inches cranking out 87 horsepower with
the slogan “Switch to Dodge and Save Money!” Note the twin aerials for displaying flags. Note also the fog lamps at the front. Some rubber is missing from the driver’s side running board. Streamers galore! Brakes were hydraulic (Ford didn’t switch until 1939) with parking brake at the rear of transmission.
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE
Bill Sherk
Classified as a two to four passenger convertible coupe, including rumble seat, it had a Windsor fac-
tory list price of $1,070. Also available (and imported) was a more expensive five-passenger convertible sedan for $1,470.
Maybe this car is still around. Do any of our readers know someone who owns one of these? Stay tuned. We never know what might turn up!
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mer and it’s entertaining watching the kids learn the skills needed to be a superstar in their own right. As a long-time coach, it brings a smile to my face to know that basic baseball skills haven’t changed much since my generation learned them.
The Tigers and Blue Jays now precariously hold on to first place in their respective divisions, and fans of both teams are wishin’ and hopin’ for some kind of wonderful finish. Don’t stop believ-
in’.
The fall will soon bring autumn leaves but for now we’ll be happy in the heat of the moment as we go through the heat wave we’re experiencing over the next couple of weeks.
RIB’S RAMBLINGS
Mark Ribble
We can let it be something that we help with or come together and take the long and winding road back to yesterday, where we can get back to the basics and spread love across the universe. Because all you need is love.
As I ready for my summer vacation, I’ll leave you with this: See you in September.
Okay it’s a double challenge this week. Find the 40 song titles I’ve hidden in this column and also, one of the paragraphs is different than the others. Can you spot the difference?
Hands across the water!
“We’re so sorry, Uncle Albert, but the kettle is on the boil, and we’re so easily led away.”
This song turned out to be Paul and Linda McCartney’s very first #1 song after the Beatles broke up.
It was taken from the album Ram, a gold record he shared with his wife, the co-writer, after it reached #1 on September 4, 1971.
Such were the opening words to Uncle Albert/ Admiral Halsey. They were composed of many unfinished song fragments in a manner that were stitched together by Norwegian engineer Eirik Wangberg.
It was somewhat similar to the medleys used in the Beatles last album together in 1969, called Abbey Road.
However, these orchestrated arrangements were recorded in New
York at A&R Recording by the Beatles long-term producer George Martin.
FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds
After that was completed, and before it was released, the project was moved to Los Angeles where Wangberg added several thunderstorm and environmental sound effects.
McCartney also invited Wangberg to mix and sequence the Ram album in any way he saw fit.
McCartney often mentioned that Uncle Albert was based on his uncle.
As he has put it, “He’s someone I recall fondly, and when the song was coming together it was like a nostalgia thing.”
McCartney also stated that Uncle Albert Kendall was a lot of fun.
It also led to McCartney winning the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement Accompa-
nying Vocalists in 1971 for the song and it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales over one million copies. Some critics, like Jon Landau of Rolling Stone Magazine, gave Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey a negative review, saying the song “is a piece with so many changes it never seems to come down.”
However, in a contemporary retrospective 2012 Pitchfork review, “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey is not only Ram’s centrepiece, but also clearly one of McCartney’s five greatest solo songs.
THIS WEEK’S HIDDEN SONGS
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26.
27.
28.
29. Let It Be - the Beatles
30. Something - The Beatles
31. Help - The Beatles
32. Come Together - The Beatles
33. The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles
34. Yesterday - The Beatles
35. Get Back - The Beatles
36. Across The Universe - The Beatles
37. Because - The Beatles
38. All you Need Is Love - The Beatles
39. Vacation - The Go Gos
40. See You In September - The Happenings
If you haven’t figured out which paragraph is different from the others, it’s the third-last paragraph, which only contains Beatles songs.
A happy crowd of young people at the end of the Second World War.
Don’t Bring Me Down - E.L.O.
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
For What It’s Worth - Buffalo Springfield
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves
Too Close - Next
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Walking on the Sun - Smash Mouth
The Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Superstar - The Carpenters
Smile - Nat King Cole
My Generation - The Who
Hold On - Wilson Phillips
Wishin’ and Hopin’ - Dusty Springfield
Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk RR
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole
Happy - Pharell Williams
Heat of the Moment - Asia
Heat Wave - Martha and the Vandellas
Wheatley Library has reopened; monitoring will continue
Following the successful investigation and plugging of the well discovered behind the Chatham-Kent Public Library Wheatley Branch at 35 Talbot Street West, Wheatley Library reopened for its regular hours on Saturday, August 9.
At no time was gas detected inside the library. The building was closed to the public out of an abundance of caution for staff and the public due to its proximity.
Active monitors around the well will remain for at least the next two weeks, meaning parking behind the library will be closed during this time.
The site will be added to the monthly
soil gas surveys going forward.
The customer service drop box will again be available once the library reopens.
TD Summer Reading programming continues at Wheatley Branch:
• Creativity Lab every Wednesday from 11 am to 2 pm, drop-in.
• LEGO Club every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, drop-in.
• Storytime at Coulter Park on Friday, August 15 at 11 am.
Teens and adults can also participate in Summer Reading Programs. Drop-in at the library to learn more.
The Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series continues this weekend in Leamington with two big nights backto-back.
Leamington’s own Billy Raffoul headlines a rare Friday night concert, August 15, at the Sunset Amphitheatre with his brother Peter Raffoul opening at 5:30 pm. The Indiana Drones take the stage at 6:30 pm, with Brandy Alexanders on stage at 7:30. Billy Raffoul, fresh off a tour of South Africa, is getting set for a North American tour this fall. He takes the stage at 8:30 pm.
On Saturday, August 16, Jersey Nights returns to Leamington after
two sold-out performances at The Bank Theatre last November.
The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute show will have audience members up and participating. Local musician Justin Latam will be the opener. He takes the stage at 7:30 pm with the Nights on Stage at 8:30 pm.
Both nights are free admittance through the Music Onthe42 Concert Series, a partnership between The Bank Theatre and the Municipality of Leamington.
Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy two great nights of music.
Big Shiny Toons to play at Two Creeks Sunday
Big Shiny Toons is performing at Two Creeks Conservation Area on Sunday, August 17 at 6 p.m. The band brings an explosion of energy, four-part harmonies, great dance moves and a ton of fun. Admission is free but the hat is passed to help offset costs. Food and drink available from the Scouts. Two Creeks is on Kent Road 1, a kilometre north of Wheatley. Visit twocreeks.ca for the rest of the summer concert line-up.
Hogs draw deadline Thursday
The summer Hogs for Hospice 50-50 draw deadline is fast approaching with Thursday, August 14 at 11:59 pm being the last moment to buy tickets. The draw will be made Friday and some lucky ticketholder will walk away with well over $330,000.
Tickets can still be purchased up until the deadline by going to hogsforhospice5050.com.
Hillman celebrating 128 years
Hillman Church will celebrate their 128th anniversary this weekend with a celebration planned for Sunday, August 17.
Festivities begin at 10 am with The Young Boys as Phil Hernandez leads the service. There will be a potluck luncheon after the church service. Every-
Abridged Opera August 16
Abridged Opera will present its first annual Composer Showcase, premiering music by Leamington-based composers Elise Holbrook, Alyssa Epp and Michael Gerenda.
All are welcome on Saturday, August 16 at 7 pm at Faith Mennonite Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, for a night of music hiding in wait to inspire new ears. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling 226-346-8372.
For more information, visit abridgedopera.com.
one is welcome. Hillman Church is located at 1818 Mersea Road 2, just before the Hillman Marsh bridge.
OG PIZZA HELPS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WITH MEAL PROGRAM
OG Pizza Leamington has once again aided in supplying the Leamington St. Michael’s Council #4501 Knights of Columbus with their community meals by supplying 68 full size sub sandwiches at half price. The sandwiches were then taken back to St. Michael’s Parish for insertion into 120 meals for the needy on Monday, August 11. Here, Knights representatives meet with OG Pizza’s Alex Pepper (pink shirt) on Monday afternoon. From left are Frank
dinha,
In Loving Memory of Jim
August 14, 2024
We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you’re always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Your Nana M.J. who loved you and misses you so much xoxox
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB FREE MOVIE NIGHT at 7:00 pm, Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Rd. Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing is a triumphant documentary of a group's quest to secure the future of an endangered butterfly. Movie is free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE WITH SAINTS DOWN, 7:00 pm at Mettawas Park, 103 Park St., Kingsville.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE with Bike Kingsville & Bike Windsor Essex, Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, at 10:00 am - 28 Division St. S. Kingsville.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
LEAMINGTON ROTARY CLUB FOOD DRIVE to support the local Salvation Army Food Bank & Leamington Hope Centre Food Pantry. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Drop off donations of canned and dry food goods at Hope Centre parking lot entrance, 58 Erie St. South, Leamington.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
KINGSVILLE BLOCK PARTY - 5:00 - 10:00 pm - Country Night, ride a mechanical bull, music by Stompbox Wishey and BB Anne, King St. & Chestnut St.
ONGOING
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc. on.ca.
9:15 am, at Grovedale, 103 Park St., Kingsville. No Fee. Registration required. kingsvillecentre.com.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAI CHI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Various locations, no fee, registration required. kingsvillecentre.com.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.
INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: STEP-IT-UP INDOOR POWER WALKING Mondays at 9:15 am, at Grovedale, 103 Park St., Kingsville. No Fee. Registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
In memory of our parents GEORGE (JOE) & MARY BIEKX
- July 23, 1999
- August 13, 2016
GENTLE EXERCISE at 10:00 am, Wednesdays and Fridays, at Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd. No Fee. Registration Required. kingsvillecentre.com.
THE VILLAGE RESOURCE CENTRE WEEKLY EVENTS - 108 Talbot Road East, Wheatley. "Light The Way" Nar-Anon Family Group Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Chair Yoga Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. $10. "Wheatley Warriors" Narcotics Anonymous Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 226-484-1004 or visit www. villageresourcecentre.ca. Wheelchair accessible.
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at Leamington Library, 1 John St. Free to attend. Develop Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting dates are Aug. 13 & 27, Sept. 10 & 24. More info: email ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com, Facebook Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.
STEP-IT-UP INDOOR POWER WALKING - Mondays and Fridays at
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: TAI CHI, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Various locations, no fee, registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: MARTIAL ARTS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 1860 DivisionRd. N., registration required. kingsvillecentre.com
COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.
HURON FARMWORKERS MINISTRY takes place Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Workers can access a simple meal, clothing, food items, spiritual care and employment/immigration information. The program is in need of used or new bicycles to assist workers with transportation. Contact Deacon Deborah Wilson-Safa at 519326-3111.
Baptista, Nick Lutsch, Luis Sar-
Alex Pepper, Herman DeGoey, Ron McCracken and Don Bedore. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
Erie Memorial Gardens - Remembering a Life, Your Way
When Lee-Anne Setterington’s father, W. J.(Bill) Setterington, passed away in 2007, she felt first hand how time stops for a family when there is a loss of a loved one. As the owner of Erie Memorial Gardens, she is committed to families in their time of need.
“In a world where customer service seems to take a back seat, this special service will never go away here,” she says. “Everyone we serve, whether an unclaimed person or pillar of the community, is worth the respect, care, dignity and love they deserve.”
Erie Memorial is located in the heart of Leamington, which at one time was the southern edge of town, where the Setterington’s grew tomatoes in the shadow of the HJ Heinz plant.
The property has been in her family since the 1880’s. The farm was first owned by Lee-Anne’s great grandfather, Albert Setterington, and then her grandparents, William and Flossie, who established Setterington Fertilizer in 1934. In 1988, her father, W. J. Setterington, a long-time Leamington land surveyor, established Erie Memorial Gardens at 215 Erie Street South, turning the remaining family farm into a cemetery.
His daughter Lee-Anne — the only female sole proprietor in the Canadian cemetery industry — carries on that family tradition with a focus on just that: family.
“I have been back in Leamington for 20 years, have seen many changes, especially since Covid,” she says. “The one thing that has not changed — and will never change — is the grief one feels for a loved one who has passed away.”
Erie Memorial Gardens has been developed as a place where you can escape the outside world and have a moment of peace and reflection. With over an acre of green space still to be developed, she is confident that Erie Memorial Gardens will be here to serve the community and families she loves for generations to come.
If you stroll through the cemetery, you’ll find that many local families take up whole rows — something that Lee-
Memorial Gardens strategically tries to place families so that their children and grandchildren can be with them decades later.
“Everything here is for someone you have not met, your grandchildren’s grandchildren,” says Lee-Anne. “I feel that a cemetery is not filled with caskets but stories of lives lived, there are heads of families surrounded by generations that followed in their footsteps and made a life for themselves.”
You may be maintaining a garden on the plot of a parent, talking to a family member every day or simply driving through to see their name on a headstone and remember a moment with them. It’s important to her and the staff, to make sure you can do so with ease and comfort.
The existing mausoleum — a beautiful structure built by Carrier Mausoleum Construction through her father in 2001 — is at capacity and Lee-Anne is turning to other options for burial going into the future.
The addition of outdoor crypts at Erie Memorial Gardens opens up other means by which families can remain together after death. They have many choices, including a columbarium (2006), which is a vertical column for cremated remains, glass front niches for urns and photos, plus traditional in-ground burial plots. They also allow up to 6 urns in traditional plots.
cemeteries right here,” she says. “In a world where everything is becoming automated, automation will never be here.”
She cites many local families whom she has helped.
“Recently, we buried Joyce Paterson, the wife of the late Don Paterson, our MPP for many years, the mother of our ex-Mayor, John Paterson,” she says. “And of course, the friendly face you saw when you shopped at the Paterson Dry Goods Store at the four corners in Leamington. It is an honour that the family chose us for their final resting place. That is what we are about — the community.”
Everyone we serve, whether an unclaimed person or pillar of the community, is worth the respect, care, dignity and love they deserve.
In addition, they have their Butterfly Baby Garden, a peaceful place surrounded by pollinators for those who pass very young. An annual butterfly release is hosted there for the families who have lost their babies.
Lee-Anne says she is planning to build a new 112-crypt outdoor mausoleum near the back of the property provided she can see the interest from the community. So far, she has
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Another family that Lee-Anne has also worked with is the Adragna family, their father and patriarch Gaspare passed away in 2023. His son Paolo spoke out about the service they received at Erie Memorial Gardens.
“Everything was fantastic. When we called Lee-Anne, she was there waiting,” he said. “That mausoleum is a very clean, peaceful place. I don’t know what Heaven looks like, but if it’s that clean we’re all set.”
To learn more about the new outdoor mausoleum or arrange an appointment to see the grounds, go to
KINGSVILLE LIONS HELP THE BRIDGE
The Kingsville Lions Club members Gayle Palmer (left) and Katherine Groenewegen (centre) presented a donation to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington on August 6. Connie DaSilva (right), Program Manager at The Bridge, accepted the donation. This donation will assist with the programs at The Bridge. KLC members volunteer at Chances Leamington to raise funds for donations. Photo submitted
Helmut Dietz
Helmut Dietz passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife Marie, after battling illness for some time. Helmut faced illness with the same tenacity and fierce courage that he faced every other challenge in his life. Helmut often referred to himself as ‘a big bear with a heart of gold’ and that big bear has left a huge void in our hearts.
Helmut leaves behind his loving wife Marie Mayhew, adoring children Leigh Anna Dietz (Cory Ward), Wendy Dietz-Reed (Stan Reed), his son-in-law Frank Turco, his grandchildren Francesca, Bianca, Ivanna, Vincent, Frankie, Rebecca and Joshua and their partners, his many greatgrandchildren, and his brother Lorenz Dietz. Among those welcoming him with loving arms as he crossed to the other side were his daughter Lisa Marie Turco (2023), his mother Elizabeth Wascher-Dietz (1981), his father Jakob Dietz (2009) and his brothers Frank Dietz (2012), Jake Dietz (2013) and Adam Dietz (1942).
Helmut was a man of many passions. He was passionate about his family, business, cars and boating. He was able to successfully combine two of those passions (business and cars) into his first of several business ventures, operating successful car dealerships throughout Essex and Kent Counties. He then moved into running freight carrier and logistics operations for many years before deciding to take a completely different path when he partnered with his wife Marie to create, develop and operate Augustine Villas Retirement Home before retiring in 2018.
In his younger years he was an avid boater, belonging to several yacht clubs – Chatham Yacht Club, Windsor Yacht Club, Grosse Isle Yacht Club in Michigan. He was also a proud member of the Kingsville Lions Club and an active member of many other associations and clubs over the years.
Helmut was an avid Car Buff. He shared his passion for cars with Marie. They both loved their cars and loved driving them. Helmut was in his element behind the wheel of a car, exploring Essex County, taking in the scenic views of Lake Erie and reveling in the freedom and relaxation that he found on a long leisurely drive.
Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Helmut’s life at 1 p.m. Cremation followed.
As per Helmut’s wishes, and in keeping with his spirit of generosity, please make donations to the Kingsville Food Bank in his memory.
KINGSVILLE GETS RECREATION FUNDING
On August 7, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers and
that will go toward revitalizing and upgrading
and other upgrades and improvements at the
Anderson presents notice of motion for Legion
Chatham-Kent Ward
Proof of obituary to run
1 Councillor Lauren Anderson presented a notice of motion at the August 11 C-K council meeting for some financial relief for the new Wheatley Legion Branch 324.
August 13, 2025
Southpoint Sun
$200 plus $26 HST = $226
Anderson said she’d been working with Chatham-Kent staff to try to come up with solutions that will aid in the building of the new Legion in downtown Wheatley.
Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca
Thank you.
The motion will be voted on at the next meeting on August 25. It is as follows:
Whereas Chatham-Kent citizens have great respect for our veterans and the role of Legion Branches, and whereas the Wheatley Legion was permanently displaced from the gas issue in downtown Wheatley.
Whereas the Wheatley
Legion has purchased land at 25 and 27 Talbot Road West, Wheatley, and has developed detailed plans to build a new building with construction planned this fall, and whereas, if the Wheatley Legion was able to rebuild at their original location they would have been exempt from Development Charges under the Development Charges By-law, likely would not have incurred Planning fees and would have remained exempt from Property taxes, and whereas MPAC does not exempt Legions from assessment until the building is built and occupied so therefore the Legion is receiving tax bills.
Whereas there are Development Charge fees of approximately $67,500, Building Permit fees of
Stephen Chopchik
Stephen Chopchik, 88 years, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Franklin Gardens Longterm Care.
Beloved husband of Christina (2023). Dear father of Steven Chopchik (Nathalie). Loving Grandpa of Zoe and Mackenzie. Loving brother to Annie Sleziaka (John), Lieta Vines (Harold), Larry Chopchik and Diane Day (Mike). Cremation has taken place.
Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service to celebrate Stephen’s life at 11:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
approximately $17,000, Planning fees of approximately $4,900, and Property taxes for late 2024 and 2025 of approximately $3,100 charged by Chatham-Kent and Chatham-Kent PUC for the new building and property.
Therefore, be it resolved that Chatham-Kent Council grant approximately
$92,500 from the Strategic Reserve to transfer to the various divisions to offset the Development Charges, Building Permit fees, Planning fees and 2024 and 2025 Property taxes for the Wheatley Legion new building project and continue to grant taxes in 2026 until the MPAC assessment exemption can be granted.
Kingsville Block Party taking place Saturday
The monthly Kingsville Block Party will hit the streets of Kingsville once again on Saturday, August 16 with a Country Night theme.
King Street and Chestnut Street will be blocked to traffic, creating the perfect setting for people to walk around and enjoy numerous vendors, kids activities and live music.
Free mechanical bull rides will be available and free line dancing will also take place before Stomp Box Whiskey opens on the stage for BB Anne.
Festivities get underway at 5 pm and wrap up at 10 pm.
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Public comment sought on Great Lakes water
$200 plus $26 HST = $226
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is seeking public comment on the recently released Draft 2025 Review of the International Joint Commission’s Report on the “Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes”.
Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca
This is the second 10-year review on the consumptive use, diversion and removal of water from the Great Lakes.
Thank you.
This draft report provides a preliminary evaluation of the relevance and implementation status of recommendations issued by the IJC in a 2015 report. It also proposes new recommendations for the IJC to submit to governments.
A public webinar will be held on August 14 from 12-1 pm to provide an overview of the preliminary findings of the draft report and obtain public comments. Comments can also be provided in writing to the IJC. To access the report, register for the webinar, or submit comments, visit ijc.org/pwgl.
The IJC has studied the removal of water from and within the Great Lakes basin for over 40 years.
council welcomed Essex MPP Anthony Leardi who announced the Town of Kingsville was awarded $500,000 in new funding from the Government of Ontario’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. Combined with a $500,000 investment from the Town of Kingsville, this brings the total to $1 million
baseball diamonds, pickleball courts
Kingsville Recreation Complex. In the photo, MPP Leardi (middle) is flanked by Mayor Rogers, left, and Councillor Debby Jarvis Chausse.
Photo by Town of Kingsville
Joey’s says farewell to Leamington
By Mark Ribble
On Sunday, August 17, the doors will close on a Leamington restaurant
that has been a fixture here for 30 years. Joey’s Seafood Restaurant, owned by Cathy and
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH
9:00 am – Judging of all hall exhibits: Needle Arts, Baking, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, Poultry, Arts & Crafts, Photography
1:00 pm – GATES OPEN to the Public
1:00 pm – ACE midway opens
Buildings open to the Public immediately following the judging and displaying of entries. (Buildings may not open until after 4 pm due to the volume of entries).
4:00 pm - 4-H Sheep/Rabbit Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring Open Sheep Show to follow.
5:30 pm - Harrow Fair Official Opening, Stage
6:00 pm - Pie Auction, Stage
7:30 pm - 4-H Poultry Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
8:00 pm - Carson Janik, Stage
Bernie Hall for the first 19 years, has been owned by Kim Medeiros for the past 11 years.
Kim began working for the Halls in 2013 and bought the franchise just over a year later.
She’s grateful to the community for supporting Joey’s for three decades, through a pandemic and everything else the world has thrown at them.
to leave where they were living.”
They also did a lot of takeout, which kept things flowing during the COVID lockdowns.
She says her tenure has gone quickly but it’s time to move on and with that, she’s made a decision to keep the Tuesday AllYou-Can-Eat Fish and Chips going at her other business — Eddie’s Sports Bar.
She cites a lot of community involvement, which has helped Joey’s gain a reputation of good standing in the community.
“We’ve sponsored ball teams, soccer teams, delivered meals to Hospice,” she says. “And when the pandemic hit, we fed a lot of migrant workers who weren’t able
“We’re so thankful to our customers that we de-
cided we’d just move the special over to Eddie’s,” she said. “We look forward to seeing everyone there on Tuesdays.”
Kim and her husband Edmund Medeiros own Eddie’s Sports Bar on Erie Street South and they’re inviting fish and chip lovers to come there now for their fill of pollock and fries.
Kim says locking the doors on that final shift will be sad but she knows she’s made the right de-
cision and looks forward to pouring her efforts into helping out more at Eddie’s.
And while they wait for their month-end moveout, she says they are selling off fixtures next week, so drop in if you’d like to pick up something with a taste of Joey’s on it.
Meanwhile, they’ll spend this week working toward greeting customers who come in to have one last taste of Joey’s famous fish.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH
9:00 am – 10:00 pm – Buildings Open
10:00 am - Horse Exposition, Horse Ring
10:30 am - Teddy Bear Parade, Arena
10:30 am - 4-H Beef Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring Noon - Craig Douglas, Children’s Entertainment, Arena
1:00 pm - Judging Beef Cattle, Show Ring
1:00 pm - ACE midway opens
1:30 pm - Mom or Dad Calling Contest, Arena
3:00 pm - 4-H Swine, Beef, Sheep and Poultry Auction, Show Ring
8:00 pm - Buck Twenty, Stage
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
9:00 am - 10:00 pm - Buildings Open
10:00 am - 4-H Dairy Club, Achievement
Contest (birds), Poultry Barn
2:30 pm - (immediately following Parade) Rooster Crowing Contest (people), Poultry Barn
6:00 pm - Bossy Bingo - 4-H Dairy Club, Show Ring 8:00 pm - Gord Bamford, Stage SUNDAY, AUGUST
Kim Medeiros at the front counter at Joey’s Leamington. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
Kingsville Friendly Club cards report
There were 45 out to play cards at the Lions Hall on July 29, with new players Terry Botting and Susan Litster and welcoming back Kevin Antaya.
Bridge: Roy Trowell 4860, Gillian Pinkney 4200, Mac Stanley 3840. Euchre: Ken Bachmeier 96, David Snider 91, Robert Boose 90. Most lone hands: Ken Bachmeier 6. Cribbage: Nancy Cassels 1045, Sue Girardin 1023,
Marie Geeves 1010. Pepper: Winnie Moore 271, Ken Salter 268, Mandy Hric 221. Most peppers: Winnie Moore 5. August 1 saw 53 players out, welcoming back Eileen Heasley, Ken Martinuik, Deb and Rene Everaert. It was Birthday Cake Day to celebrate with Bob Bell, Carolyn Brown, Sandi Campbell, Jim McLauchlan, Dave Patterson, Lila Withers,
Rick Wynants and Theodore Gaffan.
Bridge: Bert Patrick 3790, Roy Trowell 3540, Ida Smith 2490. Euchre: Terry Botting and Ken Martinuik 94, Willy Fittler 93, Carrie Schultz 91. Most lone hands: Terry Botting and Liz Taillieu 6. Pepper: Sue Girardin 283, Gord Earl 277, Bill Fielding 257. Most peppers was Bill Fielding 7.
There were 40 card play-
ers on August 5, welcoming back Ed Fraser.
Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 3010, Roy Trowell 2930, Gillian Pinkney 2880. Euchre: Sally Bell 95, Dave Patterson 94, Kevin Antaya 91. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 7. Cribbage: Nancy Cassels 1146, Fred Sleiman 1142, Ken Bachmeier 1133. Pepper: Bill Fielding 294, Ken Salter 272, Bob Bell 258. Most peppers: Bill Fielding 4.
Wheatley Legion News
Members of Branch 324 travelled to Roseland Golf Course on Saturday, August 9 to compete at the District Golf Tournament and three teams qualified to advance to Provincial play in Innisfil. Congratulations to Jason Bell and Steve Marshall, Michael Bell and Terry Symons, and Jerry Hatt and Wayne Wright. Kudos to all and best of luck at Provincial!
There were 14 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on August 1.
Recording seven wins were Julie Reid and Dan Bachmeier. Three wins: Rob Baker, Dennis Kiss and Gord Crook; Karl Bartelt and Cookie Klooster; Ben Baltzer and Jim McClellan; Jean Teylouni and Larry Evoy. Two wins: Bonnie Evoy, Neil Handspiker and Tim Butt. The only lady doubler was Julie.
On August 8 there were 13 players out for Fun Darts. Marking four wins: Jean Teylouni, Dan Bachmeier and Cookie Klooster; Dennis Kiss and Larry Evoy; Julie Reid and Tim Butt; Bonnie Evoy and Dave Vermeiren; Amy Kendall and Jim McClellan. One win: Gord Crook and Ben Baltzer. Lady doublers were Julie, Amy and Bonnie. Larry shot 180 against his wife Bonnie and also doubled out the same game. Bonnie had to walk the walk of shame. Good shooting, Larry!
Next Fun Darts Night is Friday, August 15 at Kingsville Legion. Sign-up is at 7 p.m. and play begins at 7:15.
Lebanese Festival this weekend
The local Lebanese community will be celebrating their annual Feast of the Assumption this coming weekend, starting Thursday, August 14 and continuing through until Sunday, August 17.
The weekend is expected to attract thousands to the Leamington Lebanese Club and Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine on Highway 77, bringing spiritual, culture, community and celebration to life.
The weekend will feature delicious food, games, activities and lively entertainment leading to unforgettable memories for all.
For information visit leamingtonlebaneseclub.com
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Leamington gets $41 million from province for improved wastewater treatment
The Ontario government is investing $135 million in water systems and irrigation infrastructure in the Municipality of Leamington and the Niagara Region.
Leamington will receive $41 million to help protect thousands of acres of greenhouse operations
with improved wastewater treatment services, supporting domestic food production.
The Niagara Region will receive approximately $94 million, which includes approximately $53 million for six water systems and another $41 million for irrigation pipe-
lines to help deliver water to hundreds of farms and agricultural businesses.
“This investment is a clear example of our government’s plan to protect Ontario’s economy by supporting the people and sectors that drive it,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food
and Agribusiness. “By funding critical infrastructure like the Niagara irrigation and Leamington wastewater projects, we’re strengthening local economies, safeguarding food security, and making sure Ontario farmers have the tools they need to grow, compete and succeed, now and for the future.”
Leamington is home to one of the largest greenhouse hubs in North America and the Niagara Region is where the majority of Ontario’s tender fruit and grape crops are grown.
The two agriculture projects in Leamington and the Niagara Region will help improve crop yield, quality and drought resilience by en-
“A clear example of our government’s plan to protect Ontario’s economy by supporting the people and sectors that drive it.”
— Trevor Jones Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
suring a consistent water supply that will particularly benefit high-value fruit and vegetable crops like peaches for Niagara, as well as enhance water quality in Leamington through the collection of nutrient-heavy wastewater from the greenhouse operations.
“Ontario Greenhouse
Vegetable Growers (OGVG) applaud the Government of Ontario’s decision to invest in critical irrigation and wastewater treatment upgrades in both Leamington and Niagara under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program,” said Steve Peters, Chair, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “By modernizing irrigation systems and enhancing on-site wastewater management, these projects will reduce water consumption, safeguard local waterways and strengthen greenhouse vegetable operations across the province. Improved treatment capacity means growers can recycle and reuse up to 90 percent of process water, cutting costs and conserving resources while maintaining the highest standards of food safety. Ultimately, this support not only boosts the resilience and competitiveness of Ontario’s greenhouse sector, it also lays the groundwork for true domestic food sovereignty, ensuring families across Ontario can continue to rely on fresh, locally grown produce year-round.”
Leamington artist Todd Stahl has recently illustrated his 13th children’s book! Todd is well-known for his many caricatures. He is also a firefighter and tattoo artist. Congratulations Todd!
Fort Malden National Historic Site of
100 Laird Ave, Amherstburg, Ontario
58th Annual Event of the Gibson Gallery Music, refreshments and more with over 170 Artists and Artisans
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Try to get the whole picture before you proceed, Aries; otherwise, you may be moving along blindly and that can make matters worse. Patience is a valuable asset right now.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, sometimes a major conflict ends when one party walks away and finds something better to occupy them. Identify the source of your frustration and then decide if it’s worth it to proceed.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You can seemingly energize the people around you, Gemini. They will flock to you for inspiration this week, and you can make all sorts of connections this way.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
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Parade preceding the opening of the Kingsville Historical Park and Museum on Division Street South, located on the Kingsville Legion premises, August 12, 2000. The Sun Parlour Pipe Band took part in the parade, along with many veterans.
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
August - late 1990s - Although many considered it an arson but never proven, the Pere Marquette Railway station blaze destroyed the Leamington landmark. The station was a part of the east-west railway line that ran west to Blenheim. During its heyday of the 1880s to 1920s the line boasted ridership of over 100,000 people per year.
August 1985 - Last week the children involved in the Lamarsh Street playground program turned the heads of any passerby when they got slicked up and greased down for “Punk Day at the Park”. The kids showed up in wild, colourful dress and equally wild and colourful hair styles and sporting the “dark shades”.
WORD SCRAMBLE
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Cancer, this week you may be able to see beyond the coincidences that keep cropping up and straight to the true meaning of things. Pay attention to your instincts right now.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you are called upon to tell a story or get people to see their common interests, your flair for drama should come in handy. Others will have so much fun being around you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
You and someone you work with are butting heads this week, Virgo. You want them to act in a certain manner, and it could be frustrating to you if they fall short of expectations.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
A new opportunity pops into your life, Libra. You may rethink your current surroundings, whether at work or at home. This could be an exciting time for you.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Carve out some time for creativity, as it is what you are all about right now, Scorpio. Give in to the impulse to knit, paper craft or get involved in the theater. Stimulate your brain.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
The right answer to the questions you have been seeking should appear exactly when you need the message, Sagittarius. You’ll have to be a little more patient for the time being.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you have questions about how you can best help the people around you, and that is by being honest with yourself and your actions. Keep everyone in the loop.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
You are ready for a break from your responsibilities, Aquarius, but something keeps dragging you back into certain tasks. Figure out a way to wrap up the to-do list, then escape.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there are a million thoughts competing for space inside your brain. It may be best if you write things out and sort them so you can give everything the attention it deserves.
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placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives
BUYING
2025 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 18, 2025
If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2025 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows: August 29, 2025 November 28, 2025
Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early or online through your bank.
Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.
If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Road North.
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VINTAGE AUTOS TOUR AREA
Several members of the Snappers Vintage Auto Club spent a few days last week in the Sun Parlour touring different sites with their early automobiles. With a few stationed at the Sturgeon Creek boat storage building and more at the Best Western, they used that area as a hub and toured much of this end of the county over several days. A total of 14 vehicles and 45 people made the trip to Leamington, with some coming from as far away as Virginia. Here, a few of the group posed for photos at the Marsh Boardwalk inside Point Pelee National Park beside a 1911Maxwell AB and a 1909 Stanley R. They booked a freighter canoe trip in the Point Pelee marsh for the afternoon on Friday, August 8. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
SWANS DONATE TO RESOURCE CENTRE
Wheatley
volunteer work
Robertson summed it up succinctly saying, “What could be better than good old fashioned music with some good old fashioned ice cream.”
SUN photo by Paul Forman
The
Swans recently donated $500 to the Village Resource Centre, thanks to their
at Chances Gaming Lounge in Leamington. Pictured from left are Swan Beth McCready, Susan Fulmer (Resource Centre), and Swans Judy Malott, Pauline Sample, Geri Vary, Marjorie Jackson, Lorna Bell, Mary Mahovlich and Katie Richmond. Photo submitted
Lost Arts Festival at John R. Park Homestead
By Paul Forman
A glimpse of the skilled trades from the past was on display at historic John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, August 10.
Twenty demonstration
stations educated festival goers, 12 imagination areas were set up for the kids and artists produced pieces in real time for all to see. Special guests in attendance at the festi-
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, RIDGETOWN CAMPUS
Wilson Hall
120 Main St. Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0
val included the Lac Ste. Claire Habitants et Voyageurs de Detroit from St. Clair, Michigan, and soldiers in full uniform from Amherstburg’s Fort Malden.
The Lost Arts Festival serves as a fundraiser for the John R. Park Homestead and curator Kris Ives hopes to see the public come out for their next big fundraising event on October 5 titled Harvest and Horses.
Paul Forman photos
EDF power solutions invites you to a public information session to provide you with key information about our Botany Wind Project.
This project is part of Ontario's LT2 energy procurement, which aims to meet a projected 75% increase in electricity demand over the next 25 years. By harnessing wind energy, wind turbines provide a clean and renewable source of energy that will be integrated into the provincial transmission network.
The Botany Wind Project is located on private land in the municipality of Chatham-Kent.
You are invited to attend on August 27th, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Hall at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. Information boards will be displayed to give you more information about our company and the project. Our staff will be on hand to answer questions.
We hope you can make it!
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Toby Shepherd or William Colucci
Left, four-year-
Ezra Mlinaric could be found at one of the festival’s imagination areas working on his own version of a log cabin.
the photo below, members of the Essex County Weavers Guild could be seen at the Lost Arts Festival. From the guild is Cathy McCabe making some warp for a rug that will make its way to the Baby House in Windsor.
Resident blacksmith Duncan Wright was hard at work in his shop forging a bit for tongs that he was making.
Mike Lester played the role of a chocolatier and provided details on how chocolate was such a valued currency in the days of bartering centuries ago.
Leamington Raceway got their 2025 horse racing season underway on Sunday, August 10 with a 10-race card taking to the
Horse Racing Association runs the races every Sunday, which will conclude the season on November 2. Opening day saw bettors wager $53,580. An official welcome from the horsemen and the Municipality of Leamington preceded the first race. Sunday, August 17 features Derby Hat Day, where prizes will be given for the best Kentucky Derby-style hat worn. Post time is 1:00 pm. In the photo, the first race of the 2025 season gets underway as the horses round the first turn. She’s A Gunslinger (#3) took the first race over a charging Tobin’s Wish at the wire. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
Knelsen
hurls 12-K shutout to help Selects to Canadian championship
The Windsor Selects are the 2025 Canadian 22U champions after winning seven straight games en route to the title Sunday, August 10.
Leamington’s Brady Knelsen pitched a 12-strikeout gem in the final game to get a 2-0 win over the host Nova Scotia squad, claiming the title alongside his teammates, seven who are from this area.
Windsor started the tournament strong last Thursday with a 5-2 win over P.E.I. and followed that with a 7-0 Whitewash of Nova Scotia 2 on Friday. A tougher Nova Scotia 1 squad on Friday evening gave them their best test as the Selects took the game 5-4. They met Ontario’s other representative from Sarnia on Saturday morning and came away with a 5-3 win, before beating Nova Scotia once again 4-1 later that day. Sunday’s semi-final saw the Selects beat Manitoba 3-1.
Knelsen was joined by Kanaan Gale, Andrew Sleiman, Jack Tiessen, Lucas Penner, Derek Neufeld and Kingsville’s Griffin Dyck on the Select squad.
Leamington Minor Baseball President Kevin Gale was proud of the former Leamington Lakers players.
“Couldn’t be prouder, I’ve watched these boys play and work hard at this game since they were 8 years old. They’ve always had a great passion for baseball and they were rewarded for their efforts this weekend,” he said. “And to be able to do it with so many of their friends and teammates from the early years just made it all that more special.”
In the photo are the Leamington contingent from the Windsor Selects celebrating their Canadian 22U championship. From left, Lucas Penner, Derek Neufeld, Andrew Sleiman, Kanaan Gale, Jack Tiessen and Brady Knelsen.
Absent from photo: Sawyer Schnekenburger, Charlotte Vincent and Eloise Mongeau. Photo submitted
Leamington Whitecaps runner Alex Epplett rounds second during the game between Kingsville and Leamington on Saturday. Waiting for the ball are Kingsville’s Quinn Shaften and Amelia Mailloux. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
Kingsville wins U9 Select title
The local U9 Select Girls Softball teams wrapped up their 2025 season with a championship tournament in Leamington over the August 8-10 weekend.
The Kingsville Selects took home the championship with a thrilling upset
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of the Windsor Wildcats in the final.
Kingsville had fallen to the Wildcats 17-7 in round-robin play, but remained determined and edged the Wildcats 2017 in the final to take the championship. The Leamington Whitecaps U9 Selects came away with a bronze medal after defeating Forest Glade on Sunday morning.
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non-invasive and non-immuno-suppressive therapeutic modality which reduces pain and inflammation right at the source. The bio-stimulating effects of Theralase laser therapy also cause an increase in tissue regeneration and accelerated healing.
LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Leamington Lions would like to thank the following community partners for their generous support of the Annual Lions Pancake Breakfast during the Hogs for Hospice weekend. All proceeds go to Erie Shores Hospice. This year is a special centennial year for the Leamington Lions Club, celebrating 100 years of community service. Thanks to everyone for the generous donations in celebration.
• Robin at Home Hardware
• Tim Hortons
• Leamington Superstore
• Lions volunteers
• John at Cottam Cold Storage
• Hogs for Hospice organizers
• Leamington community and biker community
• Greg at Economy Rental
• Holly and George Adams • Municipality of Leamington
Sheet Sets - Single, Double, Queen & King, Blankets, Pillows, Mattress Protectors & Encasements. Plus all types of mattresses and sizes.
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cent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Bridge lessons are available. If interested, call 519-738-4939. August 8: 1st Derek Parry and Henry Hildebrand, 2nd Tracy Robinet Mitchell and Lori McMullen, 3rd Moira Escott and Margaret Foster.
Prizes for Best Hats!
The Kingsville U9 Selects are, back row: coaches Dennis Mailloux, Emily Percy, Matt Shaften. Middle row: Amara Lopes, Amelia Mailloux, Karsyn Paquin, Isla Epplett, Madison McDonald.
Bounty of the County Golf Tournament raises funds for local food banks
Golfers teed off for a good cause at the 9th annual Bounty of the County Ladies Golf Tournament on July 17, raising $15,000 for the Kingsville Community Food Bank and Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. Held at Orchard View Golf Course, the four-person scramble drew 104 players all competing while supporting fam-
ilies in need. The winning team of Mary Fehr, Ruth Drummond, Nancy Friesen and Terri Taylor claimed top honours with an impressive finish. Special awards celebrated memorable moments and team spirit. Deb Dunmore secured the longest drive prize. The longest putt award went to Kim Piroli, and Barb Scratch won closest to the pin. Maria Kovacs won the closest to the basket prize. Most honest team members were Sharon Bee, Ruth Slote, Liz Jackson and Joan Kettle. The Spirit Award was presented to Sharon Boehme, Teresa McDonald, Agnes Ferguson and Brenda O’Reilly-Brunelle for their enthusiasm and team spirit.
Participants enjoyed a delicious post-tournament meal provided by Car Barn Catering Group. Now in its ninth year, the tournament continues to grow in both participation and impact. Organizers are already preparing for next year’s special 10th anniversary.
Dunn shoots 35 to top Talbot Trail Senior Men
By Bob McLean
Mother Nature provided a beautiful, warm August 5 for the 50 Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league members. Despite all the recent rain, the outside workers had the course in great shape. Joe Vrtel hit a marvelous CP shot on #9 to within six feet of the pin.
Carl Robinson astonished his fellow participants by draining a fantastic LP of 30 feet on #2.
Dunner had his game in top order as he shot an
outstanding 35. Placing second were Pearcie and Joe Drummond who fired excellent 39s. Dutchy and Nasher placed third and fourth as they shot impressive 40 and 41 respectively.
Superb 44s were earned by Rick Thompson, Hillier and Clarky. Trigger and Fuzzy produced very noteworthy 45s. Players who fired results less than 50: Bob Redel 46; Karl Werner and Tim Will 47; David Tonks, Paul J. Brown, Gerry Van Deven,
Schmitty and Mac Hyatt 48. There were four nifty 50 results: Al Kidd, Dave Chambers and OV. Jerry Paine, Ray Foster and Al Matthews scored praiseworthy 51s.
In the SS gold division, Neil Adamson and Joe Vrtel fired excellent 46s. Ninety-three-year-old Gerry Becigneul merited an inspiring 47. Carl Robinson shot a satisfying 52. Nasher Sr. came in with a praiseworthy 55.
In the SS silver division, Tom Hyatt and Joe Vrtel
played brilliantly as they shot 45s. Ken Womack received a noteworthy 51. Enthusiastic player Andy Orsini scored a very commendable 54. The next scramble is on August 19. The final scramble takes place on September 23.
Golfer 1: What did you get on your last hole?
Golfer 2: Depressed! Secret to good golf: Hit the ball hard, straight and not too often! Just have fun!
This year’s winning team in the Bounty of the County golf tournament are, in back, Ruth Drummond, middle Mary Fehr (left) and Terri Taylor (right), and in front Nancy Friesen. Absent from photo: Lindsay Friesen, manager at Orchard View. Photos submitted
Here, the group presents cheques to the two charities. From left are Joan Kettle, Ruth Slote, Brenda O’Reilly-Brunelle, Joel Epp from Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, Anne Wheelton from Kingsville Community Food Bank, Sharon Bee, Sherry Flemming.
