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Alex Lugo, 3, with his pony face paint, and mom Rubi in the stands at Leamington Raceway Sunday, September 4, after watching his first ever horse race. Pictured in the background is “Inked in Pink” entering the winner’s circle following race one. The race track — operated by Lakeshore Horse Racing Association — held its Kids Day with many free draws and raffle priz-

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The local voting public will have a couple of opportunities to see their candidates in action as both Kingsville and Leamington groups have candidate events planned for the coming weeks.

The Kingsville All Candidates Meeting will take place on Thursday, September 15 at Lakeside Park Pavilion, with a mix and mingle at 6 pm and speaking event at 7 pm.

The event is being hosted

by That Kingsville Podcast and they are asking

those who attend to bring a canned good.

Also in Kingsville, the Rotary Club of Cottam will host its own Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, October 6 at Ridgeview Park at 6 pm.

Leamington’s candidates will get at least two shots at getting their message out, as the Half Century Centre will host its Candidates Debate for All on Wednesday, September 21 at 1 pm at the Half Century Centre. This debate is open to the pub-

lic and all are welcome.

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce is also hosting a Candidates Debate and Meet/Greet evening at the Roma Club on Monday, September 26. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and the event begins at 6 pm.

The municipal election is October 24. Leamington, Kingsville and Pelee Island are all doing mailin voting this election.

Chatham-Kent is doing a three-pronged approach,

utilizing online, mail-in and in-person voting.

Voting kits should arrive

in your mailbox by midto-late September.

Sun coverage starts next week

The municipal election campaigns have kicked off in the readership area and the Sun will be bringing you information over the coming weeks.

Candidate bios and questionnaires are trickling in to the Sun office and we will begin introducing you to Leamington’s mayoral, deputy mayoral and council candidates in the September 14 paper.

The Kingsville candidates will run on September 21, followed by Pelee Island and Wheatley on September 28.

Be sure to pick up the Sun so you can make an informed vote.

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1972 LDSS grads looking for classmates

By Mark Ribble It’s not often that you can get together with

classmates from 50 years ago, but a group of former Leamington District

Secondary School (LDSS) grads are holding a 50year reunion of the 1972

The 2017 45-year reunion held at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club.

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Nick Lutsch, who is spearheading the effort along with a dedicated group of former classmates, says the most important — and hardest — thing is getting the word out so nobody is missed.

“The hardest thing is finding people,” he said.

“We used to be able to use the phone book, but now everyone has cell phones.”

The same group held a 45th reunion in 2017 and now that pandemic issues have eased a bit, they feel it’s time to get the group together again — and then some.

The weekend will kick off with a casual meet and greet in the atrium at the new LDSS, featuring appetizers from the current LDSS culinary students mentored by Joe Youssef, a former student himself.

That event will be followed by an after-party at Jose’s Bar and Grill and then Saturday morning will begin with a pickleball tournament at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex, followed by a golf tournament at Kingsville Golf and Country Club and an afternoon picnic at Seacliff Park.

The fun doesn’t stop there, as there will be a reunion dinner Saturday

evening at the Roma Club Pavilion, with the weekend wrapping up Sunday morning with breakfast at Lakeside Bakery.

The weekend promises to be fun and entertaining with a large dose of nostalgia thrown in.

Journalist Larry Cornies, a 1972 graduate, wrote a piece for the London Free Press after the 2017 reunion.

“It took most of us a few seconds to identify each other — even with the help of name tags bearing our likenesses from our ’72 school yearbook.

But after those uncertain moments, recognition set in, first as a flicker, then a flame, then a full-on bonfire — and we laughed about why we hadn’t known each other at first glance,” he wrote.

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“And amid all the reverie was the sobering realization that next time — if there is a next time — our numbers will almost certainly be fewer,” he added.

If Nick Lutsch has anything to do with it, those numbers will be greater — and yes, Larry — there is a next time.

If you were a Grade 12 or 13 student at LDSS in 1971, ’72 or ‘73, Nick Lutsch would like to hear from you. He can be contacted through email at lutschnick@gmail.com.

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The Odd Couple opens at Bank Theatre this weekend

By Mark Ribble Preparations are well underway at The Bank Theatre for this weekend’s opening of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, playing Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, and Sunday matinee on September 11. The show will repeat that same schedule the following weekend, September 16, 17 and 18.

The cast has been rehearsing non-stop and the crew has been busy getting the set perfected for the famous comedy that tells the story about two best friends who move in together – messy Oscar and neat-freak Felix – and the laughter that ensues from the situation.

Chris Dom stars as Felix, while Oscar will be portrayed by local veteran actor Joel Lewsaw, who is also doubling as director.

Oscar’s poker playing buddies are played by Ray Silvius, Steven Richardson, Paul Cornies and Art Brunet.

Two wacky British neighbours — the Pigeon sisters — are played by Melinda Lewsaw and Melissa McLeod.

“I’m incredibly excited to be back on stage playing Oscar Madison,” said Joel Lewsaw. “Directing this group of friends is

such a blast.”

Rehearsals were in full gear on Monday, September 5, but were being held in the basement of the theatre as the stage was being prepared for the weekend’s performances.

The now-empty stage, freshly painted and accessorized, will come to life with the opening scene of the first performance Friday at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm for opening night.

Saturday’s show will start at the same time, with Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 pm. Doors open on Sunday at 2 pm.

Tickets are available at The Bank Theatre Libro Box Office Thursday to

Saturday 11 am to 1 pm or at the door 30 minutes before showtime if not already sold out. You can also purchase them online at banktheatre.com.

The Odd Couple is sponsored in part by the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Leamington and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. The LTGO transit bus has extended hours on show nights and will transport show patrons up until 10:30 pm on September 9, 10, 16 and 17.

You can book the bus up to seven days in advance.

The male cast of The Odd Couple, from left, Joel Lewsaw (Oscar), Art Brunet (Vinnie), Steven Richardson (Speed), Ray Silvius (Murray), Chris Dom (Felix) and Paul Cornies (Roy).

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Leamington Fire celebrates 150 years

By Mark Ribble Leamington Fire Service held an open house at the fire hall on Tuesday, August 30 to celebrate 150 years in Leamington and usher in their new fire truck — Engine 144.

Dozens of residents came out for the open house to see memorabilia displays, meet with Sparky the Fire Dog, greet the firefighters and tour the fire hall. Many lucky community members also got to go inside the fire trucks and see the equipment up close and personal.

Many former firefighters attended and shared in the camaraderie enjoyed by the current fire squad members as they reminisced about simpler times.

The day culminated with a push-in ceremony for the brand-new Engine 144, where all the

firefighters — past and present — joined forces to push the engine up the driveway into the hall.

According to Fire Chief Andrew Baird, that’s a tradition in the firefighting field.

“The fire truck push-in ceremony is a time-honoured tradition in the fire service,” he said.

“Celebrating the arrival of a new unit has been a source of pride for fire departments across North America for over a century. This is a new tradition for the Leamington Fire Service. Pride and ownership.”

Early hand-drawn fire engines, ladder wagons, hose carts, and other apparatus of the 17th century had to be pushed back into the station by hand after every call.

The horse-drawn steam engines that followed in the 18th century could

be backed up. However, having to control the horses made it difficult to align the engine’s steam connections with the station’s steam connections.

For this reason, the horses were typically disconnected and the engine was again pushed back into the station by hand.

When the first motorized fire engine was put into service in the early 19th century, firefighters continued to honour the push-in tradition, which grew to mark each new purchase of fire apparatus. Fire engines were ceremoniously pushed back into the station in a grand display of homage and fire service unity.

As part of the open house, the public was allowed to get an up-close look at Engine 144 and the other Leamington trucks.

“Not only does this con-

Firefighters and former firefighters work together to push the new Engine 144 into its bay at the Leamington fire hall.

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nect the community with the important work of the fire service, it sparks interest in serving for the future generation of firefighters,” added Baird.

The current Leamington department is comprised of six full-time staff, which includes the chief, deputy chief, assistant deputy chief, two fire inspectors and administration.

The overall squad is made up of 28 firefighters, divided into four squads.

The fire hall is manned by an officer, driver and two firefighters seven days a week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The new engine joins the Rescue 142, Tower 143 and Ladder 145 in service to the community.

Engine 144 is a Pierce MaxiSaber with a 390 hp Cummins engine. It will hold six firefighters and houses various pieces of lifesaving equipment.

Resident Jeff Edwards looks over the fire memorabilia at the open house celebrating Leamington Fire’s 150 years.

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and other musings

Hooking up words and phrases and clauses Well my column last week prompted a lot of memories for a few people and I even received a math set complete with compass, pencil and protractor.

This one didn’t have a pink eraser but it did have an eraser nonetheless.

So I briefly considered writing about money this week in hopes that someone would drop off an envelope teeming with 100-dollar bills, but I figured I’d better not look a gift horse in the mouth.

So that particular saying brings me to this week’s subject.

A few years ago, I wrote about some of the old sayings that I grew up around and one of my mother’s most used phrases was “Jesus crept and Moses wept.”

None of my co-workers had ever heard that phrase and it sent them googling to see if they could find any reference

online.

They managed to find more than a few references to that old saying and I guess I felt somewhat vindicated that it wasn’t one of those things that my mother just made up.

She had a tendency to make up words and phrases on the spot and we all made light of that whenever we got a chance.

But those sayings of yesteryear still resonate with me in many situations.

Of course, there is “don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.”

And who can forget “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”?

Growing up in a rural family well versed in these classic sayings, I sometimes catch myself wanting to blurt one of them out but then often remember I’m in the company of someone who may not even understand it.

I do often use “I’ll be there

with bells on”, and it means just what it says: “I accept your invitation with excitement.”

Apparently it originated in the early 1900s in the United States. The British say “I’ll be there with knobs on.”

Those old phrases are slowly going away, I’m afraid.

Replaced with such gems as “keeping it 100”, “eyebrows on fleek”, and YOLO (you only love once), the old sayings are going the way of the dodo bird (which just happens to be another old phrase).

Such things pop up in the English language with each passing generation.

Whether they stick or not is up to the next generation.

My generation (boomers) have had some really great ones passed down to us and have also come up with some of our own.

Stuff like “catch you on the flipside”, “keep on truckin’”, “can you dig it” and the un-

forgettable “sit on it” (brought to us by Happy Days) were all introduced by the boomers.

Who can forget John Travolta as Vinny Barbarino, saying “up your nose with a rubber hose”, another gem that came out of the ‘70s.

Earlier phrases like “made in the shade” and “that’s copacetic” came out the 1950s.

As did “submarine races” and “backseat bingo”, which both pretty much meant the same thing, if you catch my drift.

While these are all great and often land right in my wheelhouse, they don’t hold a candle to (oops, another one) those sayings of our parents and grandparents.

Online magazine BestLife did an article a couple years

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble ago that lists all of the new slang words or phrases for each year from 1940-2020.

My 1961 word was “dishy”, which was slang for a good looking person.

Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle! How’d I get that one?

That article brought back some memories but again, nothing compares to those old turn-of-the-last-century sayings.

Anyway, summer is over and we are blowing this popsicle stand this week, heading north for a little chillaxing and will catch you on the rebound.

See you later, alligator.

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Ewan Woodsit, a Polish immigrant, came to Essex County to farm over 100

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his wife Parasha and son Ely. They all faced a new country, new way of life,

Marena Woodsit with 1948 GMC pickup, June 1986.

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new language, and new surname since many immigrants had their names changed at the border.

They settled on Concession B marshlands growing onions, corn and soybeans. Ewan bought his brand new 1948 GMC one-ton pickup from Ray Young, which served well for farming duties and also became the family vehicle. In 1950, needing another vehicle, they purchased a used threeton 1950 Ford 150.

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ples, and Eugene’s farm on Talbot East still using the two trucks purchased years before.

When grandsons Eugene and William grew up and continued with the family farming, both trucks were used and shared among grandfather, father and brothers.

Ewan died in 1963 leaving behind his wife, son, grandsons and a g re a t - g r a n d d a u g h t e r Marena: “I remember

riding in those trucks like everyday vehicles with tiny back window, huge stick shift, and dashboard with large buttons.

Until I saw an episode of the Waltons driving a similar vehicle did I realize we had some pretty old trucks.”

Both trucks were sold in the late 1980s, with Eugene remembering the ’48 GMC purchased by a collector.

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S’aints, Raffoul wow amphitheatre crowd

By Mark Ribble The S’aints promised to ‘rock the hill’ and they certainly did that and then some, as the first of what is hoped to be annual free Labour Day weekend concerts hit the Sunset Amphitheatre stage at Seacliff Park Saturday.

The 10-member superband fronted by Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul delighted the crowd of over 3,000 as the sun set on Lake Erie and a swift breeze kept the heat at bay.

But before The S’aints hit the stage, Leamington’s own Peter Raffoul wowed the audience with some of his original songs, showing why he is a singer/songwriter to keep an eye on.

The concert was presented by St. Clair College and LiUna625 and produced by The Bank Theatre in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington.

Known for their philanthropic concerts during the holiday season at Caesars Windsor, The S’Aints founders Jeff Burrows and Jody Raffoul teamed up once again to benefit the Windsor-Essex community and to also attract concert-goers throughout the southwest Ontario region to what could become an annual music fest featuring a diverse list of artists.

It was evident from the start that this group is tight-knit and likes to have fun. From the first beat, the S’aints captivat-

Leamington’s Peter Raffoul opened the evening with a few of his own songs.

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ed the audience and when the last note was played, the crowd cheered for more, prompting a twosong encore that finished with Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

From Jody Raffoul’s electric vocals on Band On The Run to Kelly Howell’s powerful performance on Son of A Preacher Man, the band had the crowd on its feet for most of the evening.

Windsor native Burrows — who is the drummer for The Tea Party — kept the songs driving with his spot-on percussion.

Even Peter Raffoul came back out and joined his father and guitarist Wes Buckley for a moving rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine, a song that lit up the Seacliff hill with cell phones and lighters.

Burrows, Raffoul and Howell were joined by seven other musicians including Buckley, Marty Bak, James O’Neil, Kelly ‘Mr. Chill’ Hoppe, David Cyrenne, and sister duo Liz Robinson and Stephanie Baker.

Labour Day weekend was chosen for a reason — and that was to honour all labourers as Jody Raffoul expressed his appreciation to the local migrant

farm workers.

“We appreciate you,” he said. “It’s great to bring this to Leamington.”

Donations were being

accepted and a total of about $2,500 was raised and donated to the Windsor-Essex Food Bank Association.

The S’aints will play their annual Sleighing Hunger concert on December 23 at Caesars Windsor.

Cellphones and lighters lit the hill at Seacliff Park.

The S’aints perform on the Sunset Amphitheatre stage on Saturday, September 3.

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Kingsville Friendly Club hosts card games The following are the results of card games at the Kingsville Friendly Club on August 23.

Bridge: Bert Patrick 4190, Bob Bell 3200, Alta Van-

Vliet 3090. Euchre: Sharie Blythe 100, John Gerhardt 89, Jim Hickmott 88. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Pepper: Bill Fielding 300, Roy Trowell 290, An-

nette Cranston 277. Most peppers: Bill Fielding 7.

Scores from August 26 were as follows. Bridge: Bert Patrick 2160, Dennis Peters 2080, Alta Van-

Vliet 2070. Euchre: Sharie Blythe 87, John Gerhardt and Clare Shaw 84 (tie), Jane Anne Callow 83.

Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 3. Pepper: Ei-

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leen Salter 288, Barbara Boston 272, Anne Burrell 259. Most peppers: Anne Burrell 9.

August 30 winning scores were the follow-

Happy 90th Birthday Vince Schiefer!

Happy 104th Birthday Helen Birch ~ September 6, 2022 ~

~ September 12 ~

Helen Birch celebrated her 104th birthday with her family on September 6.

She is a resident at Chartwell Royal Oak, Kingsville.

Love Fran, Carol, Norm & Kids

ing. Bridge: Mandy Hric 3460, Case Mulder 3210, Bert Patrick 2610. Euchre: John Gerhardt 88, Erma Hickmott 76, Sharie Blythe 67. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 3. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 281, Bob Cranston 274, Carrie Schultz 271. Most peppers: Annette Cranston 7.

Winners from September 2 were as follows.

Bridge: Roy Trowell 3970, Carolyn Brown 2760, Bert Patrick 2400. Euchre: Maggie Hansen 92, Moe Hansen 91, Dawn Tizzard and Sharie Blythe tied at 86 each. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 5. Pepper: Sue Girardin 264, Cliff Trombley 263, Lynne Lafontaine 250. Most peppers: Cliff Trombley and Sue Girardin tied at 6 each.

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Chance to get lyrics noticed went unanswered As a teenager and young man growing up in Richmond Hill and Thornhill, I spent 12 summers and part-time springs and falls working at the Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club in the Pro Shop.

Over those years, while working and playing a lot of golf there, I also had the opportunity to occasionally play with Toronto celebrities like Jim Dorey, Colin Kerr (without Rajah his mynah bird) and concert promoter Michael Cohl – all of whom were members at the same golf club.

But the one I didn’t golf with but met in August of 1971 was my first of meeting someone special in the music business. One of our members, Barry Authors, had a guest that afternoon and he introduced him to me as Roger Cook and noted he was visiting here from England. As I’d never seen a photo of him, I half-jokingly asked him if he was the same Roger Cook who writes with Roger Greenaway. He said “Yes,” and I almost fell over!

Why? Because that’s the same Roger Cook who, with Greenaway, had written an incredible number of hit songs since the mid-’60s to the present then that included ‘You’ve Got Your Troubles’ and ‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’, both for the Fortunes, ‘Green Grass’ for Gary Lewis & the Playboys, ‘My Baby Loves Lovin’ for White Plains, and ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (in Perfect Harmony)’ for the Hillside Singers, which later also became a song used for a world-wide Coca-Cola commercial.

I was star-struck standing next to this talented and world-wide known songwriter from England.

Yet, he was a nice gentleman and I told him how I had written several pages of poems myself in the last year or so and hoped to find a songwriter someday who could write the music for these lyrics. He wished me luck and said I could always give them to Barry and he’d send them on to him.

They then drove off in

their golf cart to the first tee while I was still sort of stunned for the next couple of minutes. Heck, I didn’t even get his autograph!

The reason Cook was in Toronto at that time was because he had a song called ‘We Got a Dream’ that he and Greenaway wrote for Ocean, a Canadian group, that was being played then on Chum Radio.

The two Rogers have had an incredible career of co-writing many other hits including ‘Long Cool Woman in A Black Dress’ for The Hollies, ‘Years from Now’ for Dr. Hook, ‘I Believe in You’ for Don Williams, ‘Talking in Your Sleep’ for Crystal Gayle, and ‘I Just Want to Dance with You’ for John Prine and later, in 1998, done by George Strait.

The next time I saw Barry Authors, he gave me an address in England and said I could send all my lyrics to Roger there. So, after sporadically writing some more lyrics over the next six years, in the fall of 1977 I finally got up my nerve and mailed all that

paperwork off to Roger in England. But nothing ever came back to me as far as a reply.

However, going over other information I could find on Roger Cook this week, I noticed he permanently moved to the United States in 1975 and still lives in Nashville.

Oh well. C’est la vie.

But, on the bright side,

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds in 1997, Roger became the first and only British songwriter to enter the

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Watch for new amber lights on school buses Ontario drivers will notice a new addition to the flashing lights on school buses this week as the province rolls out its new amber light initiative.

Ontario school buses are now equipped with an updated lighting system designed to alert other drivers that the bus is about to make a stop.

The new two-tiered lighting system took effect locally with the start of school on Tuesday.

The amber lights are installed along the top of the bus above the flashing red lights.

When you see a bus with its amber lights activated, it means the bus is slowing to make a stop and you must prepare to slow down and stop as well.

Once the bus makes its stop to pick up or drop off students, the usual red flashing lights and side stop sign will activate and drivers in both directions must stop.

The only exception is when the road has a median strip and only the vehicles behind the bus must stop.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Elizabeth Feltz

April 8, 1925 – August 31, 2022 Elizabeth Feltz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice at the age of 97 after a brief illness.

Dear wife to the late Allan (1982). Loving mother to Kathy ( Jack), Rose Anne (late Don), Linda (late Rick) and Rick (Lori).

Beloved Gram to Greg, Jeff, Lori, Peter, Chris, Dawny, April, Richie, Jason and Stephen. Beloved Great-Gram to 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Fondly remembered by many other relations, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Katherina Hartmann, sisters Gertrude ( John) and Annie, and brother Peter (Rhoda).

Special thanks to the entire staff of Meadows Manor, Wheatley, for their care of mom.

Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life was held at Reid Funeral Home on Friday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington United Church or Erie Shores Hospice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Christopher Dundas

Christopher Dundas, “Chris aka Dundee”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 65, surrounded by family at Erie Shores Hospice.

Loving husband of Darlene for 25 years. Devoted father to Melissa (Roy) Paine, Sari ( Jason) Dunn, Dan (Amie) Grieve, Kathleen (Adam Howe) Dundas, Mark Grieve. Awesome Papa to Daniella, Brayden, Dylan, Zachary, Owen, Aubree, Evelyn, Cameron, and his fur grandbabies Gage, Jango, Rae. Loving big brother to Pam ( John Chordash) Dundas, Roger (Merri-Lynn) Dundas, Karin (Dave) Thomas, Lisa Dundas, Barbara (Ken Reynolds) Dundas. Chris will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws Carol (late Ken), Donna (Bob), Sandy (late Rick), Jim ( Joe), Bill (Patty), Don (Bev), George (Cheryle), Terry, Val, Pat (Ken), Don (Dale), Joan (late Andy), Linda (Terry), Sue (Tony).

Predeceased by brother-in-law Gary (late Janet). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Chris was predeceased by his parents Joyce and Howard Dundas and his late wife Marie (Dierckens).

Chris spent his life with a love of agriculture, family, sports, music, photography. Always one for adventure, Chris enjoyed travel with his wife Darlene and attending any of the grandchildren’s events, whether it be hockey, cheerleading, dance, live music, baseball, you name it, he was there. Throughout his years, he was a coach and mentor to many.

Chris’ family would like to extend a special thank you to Erie Shores Hospice, the nurses and doctors at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Special thank you to Madeline Shanks for your support and guidance through his journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to Erie Shores Hospice (Hospice Erie Shores Campus) or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.

Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday September 7 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at Reid Funeral Home on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

The family invites you to join them at the Comber Legion at 12:30 following the service to share your memories and toast Chris with a dram of scotch.

Update on Wheatley mitigation work Work on the coring of cemented in bedrock. the conductor pipe on the Once the casing is inAPEC 1 well in Wheatley stalled, cement will fill started last week with the the space between the installation of a new case conductor and casing inside the conductor pipe. pipes.

The casing is to replace Testing of this portion the old casing and will be of workto was slated to beProof of obituary run

gin September 6.

Once that is completed, work crews will undertake geophysical tests to ensure the site is ready for the next phase of plugging the well with cement.

There has been no gas emission at the site since July 6.

If at any time residents detect the smell of gas, they are asked to immediately call 9-1-1.

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AnyWheatley changes please email if anything attended the It is unknown sun@southpointsun.ca Arena regarding a break was taken at press time.

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If you have information that could aid in this investigation, contact Constable Zachary Butler at zacharyb@chatham-kent.

ca. Anonymous callers can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.

New chief librarian for Essex County Library The Essex County Library has announced that Adam Craig is the new Chief Librarian.

Craig, a lifelong resident of Essex County, comes to the Essex County Library from the Windsor Public Library, where he has worked as the Manager of Public Services since 2015, with direct supervision of more than 60 employees and the Book Buddy and Adult Literacy programs.

He is well acquainted

with the Essex County Library system, having worked as the Supervisor of the Ruthven Branch from August, 2011 to September 2012, and as a Virtual Public Services Librarian from September, 2012 to July 2015.

While there, he expanded the Essex County Library’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and worked to develop the library’s visual identity.

“I am thrilled that our

new Chief Librarian has such an extensive knowledge of our local library system and such deep roots in the Essex County community,” said Kristie Cronin, Acting CEO for the Essex County Library.

“He is a passionate, versatile leader who will bring out the best in his employees while providing Essex County residents a library system in which they can all be proud.”

Craig earned his Honours Bachelor of Arts

in Philosophy from the University of Windsor in 2006 and completed his Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario in 2011. He also completed a program at the Northern Exposure to Leadership Institute in 2017.

He officially takes over his new duties September 12.

Vulnerable Person Registry Proof of obituary to run provides critical information to police Did you know that the feel that someone under Chatham-Kent Police Ser- their care is at a risk due September vice has a Vulnerable Per- to7,a2022 physical, medical, or Southpoint Sun health condition. son Registry? mental The registry is an online In the=event $200 plus $26 HST $226 of an emertool that allows caregivers gency, police will have and family members to quick access to this vital Any changes please emailallowing ofsubmit vital information information sun@southpointsun.ca to the police should they ficers to respond quickly

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and effectively.

The registry provides critical information such as a person’s physical description, routines, medical or particular needs, and emergency contact information.

Families and caregivers are also

encouraged to submit a digital photo should their loved one get lost or go missing.

For more information, go to https://ckpolice. c o m / v u l n e r a b l e - p e rsons-registry/

Kingsville Fire Fest at Ridgeview Park Fire Fest returns to the Town of Kingsville on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Celebrate the Kingsville Fire Department and see the equipment used

in the past and today to keep us all safe.

Kids will love seeing all the trucks and meeting emergency service personnel from Kingsville’s

very own Fire and Rescue.

At Ridgeview Park, 124 Fox Street, in Cottam there will be a Firefighter Fundraiser Breakfast

Take care — it’s school bus time Motorists are reminded about the increase in traffic and pedestrians as

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Leamington hosting safety and crime prevention walk As part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, the Municipality of Leamington is partnering with Windsor Police, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Crime Stoppers Windsor & Essex County, and Youth Diversion Essex County on a Safety and Crime Prevention Walk in uptown Leamington.

Leamington residents and business owners are

invited to the community walk to learn how to prevent opportunities for crime, change the way they see and walk through their neighbourhoods, and learn personal safety tips.

Individuals will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion and ask questions to officials along the way.

The Safety and Crime Prevention Walk will take

place on Sunday, September 18 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Participants will meet at Dieppe Park (Legion Park), located on Princess Street in Leamington. Members of the Municipality of Leamington, including members of the By-law Enforcement Department, Windsor Police, the OPP, Crime Stoppers, and Youth Diversion will guide a round-trip walk (approx-

Two charged with impaired The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two drivers recently with alcohol related driving offences.

On August 28, 2022, just after 2:00 a.m., members of the Lakeshore OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 46 at County Road 23 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. As a result of an investigation, a 22-year-old from Essex was charged with Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).

That evening, on August 28, just before 7:45 p.m., members of the Leamington OPP responded to a collision involving a single vehicle that struck an empty tomato wagon in the 200 block of Sherk Street in Leamington.

As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old from Chatham-Kent was charged with Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs and Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspen-

sion (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to

imately 0.65 km distance) through Uptown Leamington from Dieppe Park to Shotton Parkette and back. All are welcome to attend.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Registration is free.

Please complete the online registration form at w w w. l e a m i n g t o n . c a / SafetyWalk and be sure to provide any questions you may have for officials.

remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

LDSS CLASS OF 1972 & FRIENDS

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The Grade 12 and 13 Classes of 1972 are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our high school graduation. We would like to extend an invitation to all our fellow classmates who graduated the year before and the year after 1972, as well as spouses, partners and guests to help us celebrate our memories of Leamington District Secondary School.

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71 CHEYENNE CRT, LEAMINGTON OPEN HOUSE SUN. SEPT. 11•2- 4 PM

137 DIVISION N. #8, KINGSVILLE Millcreek Townhomes is a welcoming community of executive condos. This unit features stunning kitchen with updated cabinetry, granite countertops & island. Main level also includes living room w/fireplace, cathedral ceilings, sunroom overlooking a picturesque treed ravine, 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Primary bedroom includes walk-in closet and 3 piece ensuite bath. Lower level features 3rd bedroom, bath, & family room with grade entrance leading to rear sundeck.

Frank Mastronardi

Vince Mastronardi

Sales Representative

Broker

519.322.6536

519.322.7653

$639,900 - Lovingly cared for family home with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths featuring approx 2600 sqft of finished space! Updates include: new A/C, new flooring, new windows, new fireplace, new deck and gazebo! Steps away from Leamingtons’ Marina and Seacliff Beach! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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MIKE GARGANTA

DEVIN GARGANTA

519.890.1198

519.919.0126

226.347.8610

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LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

Enjoy the wonderful sunsets on this lakefront property located in a desirable area close to Point Pelee National Park and Leamington’s marina & promenade. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has an updated furnace & a/c and a recently upgraded 100 amp hydro service.

Property is protected by a steel breakwall. Don’t wait call us today!

Custom built lakefront home built to ERCA standards.

You will love this spacious 2 storey open concept kitchen, living room, eating area & foyer complete w/ a floating staircase. Everything is top of the line. 3 fireplaces, 1 gas, 2 steam. Covered lakefront patio, oversize garage complete w/dog wash.

Wonderful location, close to marina, golf course & Point Pelee National Park.

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519.982.2474

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183 BENNIE, LEAMINGTON

•$459,000 •Spacious Townhome •2+1 Bedroom •2 Baths •Covered Deck with Retractable Roof Call Anthony Fehr for details (Cell) 519-324-2750

123 TALBOT ST. EAST, LEAMINGTON

369 COUNTY ROAD 2, LAKESHORE

•$869,900 •3+3 Bedrooms •2 Baths • Open Concept • Stunning Finishes Call Anthony J (Cell) 519-992-3984 or Jim B (Cell) 519-791-4319

384 EAST PUCE ROAD LAKESHORE

1405 MERSEA RD 2, LEAMINGTON

•$1,150,000 •1.6 Acre Lot •4+2 Bedrooms •3.5 Baths Call Anthony Jraige for details (Cell) 519-992-3984

431 SEACLIFF, LEAMINGTON

1998 ROCKPORT, WINDSOR

•$729,900 •3+2 Bedrooms •2 Baths •Large Deck for Entertainment Call Anthony Jraige for details (Cell) 519-992-3984

4 HAYWARD, LEAMINGTON

•2+1 Bedrooms •2 Baths •2 Kitchens •Spacious Semi-Detached Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

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50 WORCHESTER, LEAMINGTON

17 HAYWARD, LEAMINGTON

•2+2 Bedrooms •2.5 Baths •2 Kitchens •Grade Entrance Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

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NEW PRIC E!

•Investment Property •3+2 Bedrooms •2 Baths Call Adriana for details (Cell) 519-325-8393

•$669,500 •3+1 Bedrooms •2 Baths •3 Car Garage •Raised Ranch Call Trina for details (Cell) 226-346-4322

•$499,999 •3+2 Bedrooms •2 Baths •Potential in law suite Call Trina for details (Cell) 226-346-4322

•$749,900 •3+1 Bedrooms •3 Baths •32 x 40 Workshop •1.25 Acre lot Call Bill for details (Cell) 519-325-8123

•$599,900 •2+1 Bedroom •2.5 Baths •2nd Kitchen Call Bill for details (Cell) 519-325-8123

•$429,000 •Large Lot •1+3 Bedrooms •1 Bath •Workshop 20 x 30 heated with lift Call Trina for details (Cell) 226-346-4322

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Featured 125 listing county road 14, of the Week leamington 125 county road 14, leamington

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unit b - v/l jasperson, kingsville

729,900

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Incredible 2-storey home with 4 beds, 3.5 baths, fireplace, 22’ ceilings, indoor 2nd floor balcony, pool, hot tub, 25.81 acre property & business included!

Custom executive home with 4 beds, 3.5 baths, living room w/ fireplace & skylights, all appliances, attached 2-car garage w/rear bay door & no rear neighbours.

Semi-detached with 2 beds and 2 full baths to be built!

Featuring an open floorplan, stunning primary bedroom, fireplace, 2-car garage & more!

1515 mersea road 2, leamington

619,900

30 sutton, Leamington

599,900

69 conservation, kingsville

999,900

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Gorgeous home on .5-acre with 3+1 beds, 2 baths, openconcept main floor, finished lower-level, grade entrance, detatched 2.5-car garage & more!

Bright & clean raised ranch with 3+1 beds, 2 baths, open concept main living space, lower-level family room & plenty of space to spare!

Stunning executive home for a growing family! Includes 3+2 beds, 3 baths, office space, incredible ensuite shower and a great location in Kingsville!

985 porrone, kingsville

1,499,900

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579,900

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649,900

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Spacious raised ranch in desirable Kingsville neighbourhood! With 3+2 beds, 3.5 baths, custom features throughout, fireplace, inground pool & outdoor kitchen!

Centrally located in Cottam, this raised ranch home includes 3+1 beds, 2 baths, open-concept floor plan, bright family room & plenty of space to spare!

Beautiful 2-storey home with 1+3 beds, 1.5 baths, sunken living room, gas fireplace, open concept kitchen, over ½ acre lot with 276’ frontage.

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529,900

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A unique chance to own a design/workshop/sales space and take over current business and commercial unit! Building only also available to buy!

Carefree living condo with 2 beds, 2 baths, 9’ ceilings, primary suite, laundry, 2 walk -out patios, allocated parking spot & great location near amenities.

Home on ~1 acre of property in town!

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799,900

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999,900

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Adorable country home on a 303’ lot on the edge of town with 2 beds, 2 baths, stunning features & finishes, fireplace, 24’x 24’ insulated shop & much more!

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Own 200+ acres of unique home and property consisting of farmland, pasture, camping area, large pond, breathtaking wooded areas & manicured paths!

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Thinking of buying or selling a home?

We are here to help.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may need to carve out some alone time to get yourself centered again, Aries. Too many things have been pulling you in different directions lately.

LOUIE SAAD, P.Eng. Broker/Owner 519-919-7223

BECKY SAAD

CONRAD BABKIRK

Sales Representative/Owner Sales Representative 519-919-7223 519-818-4435

155 ABERDEEN ST., MERLIN

ED REGEHR

Sales Representative 519-322-8643

GARRY CRANSTON

Sales Representative 519-818-4393

KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record 519-818-4432

31 ANFRED ST., LEAMINGTON NEW G LISTIN

NEW G LISTIN

CALL RICHARD OR DAN @ 519-607-0311

BILL BAIRD

Broker 519-564-6515

TWYLA CARDER

51 WILKINSON DR., LEAMINGTON

This lovely 3 Bedroom Townhome is in a great location, close to a playground, school & shopping. It is ideal for the First time Buyer or Retirees. It is a well maintained open concept unit w/ vaulted ceilings, newer rear deck & large primary bedroom w/ walk in closet & cheater ensuite. Lower level has a large family room & 3rd bedroom. Home is complete w/ 2 baths & 2 car attached garage. $529,900.

Solid well maintained 2 + 1 bedroom Bungalow with fully fenced rear yard, plus attached deep single car garage. This home has plenty of character with many updates and hardwood floors throughout.

This home has a good sized eat in kitchen plus family room, 2 bedrooms and 4 pc bath on the main floor. Lower level offers a large bedroom, 3 pc bath and large rec room. $424,999.

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

CALL KEVIN @519-818-4432

3 LOTS FOR SALE IN GOLFWOOD LAKES DEVELOPMENT

LOT 30 CYPRESS POINTE IN GOLFWOOD LAKES DEVELOPMENT

55 ERIE N, LEAMINGTON

Executive Building lots for sale in Phase 2 of Golfwood Lakes development. Build your dream home! Call for more info!

Awesome building lot in Golfwood Lakes Development next to Erie Shores Golf. Ideal opportunity to build your dream home!

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435 KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

802 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

CALL CONRAD @ 519-818-4435

295 ROAD 2 W, KINGSVILLE

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FOR LEA

Be your own Boss! Retail Store with convenient corner location between Leamington and Wheatley, many updates, bright and clean storefront with paved parking lot.

CALL BECKY OR LOUIE @ 519-919-7223

119 VICTORIA ST., MERLIN

This home has had many renovations, inside is very bright w/ newer flooring and doors.

Property is nice and deep with a large shed & rear patio. Call Richard Munroe for more information. $428,000.

CALL RICHARD @ 519-607-0311

This 26 acre farm has a Family Home & outbuildings with many possibilities. This all brick Bungalow home has 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths & so much more. $1,500,000.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

D L O S

This 1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home has 4 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms on a double lot right across from Leamington Hospital. Main floor has a large family room w/ gas fireplace, kitchen w/ separate dining room & living room. Give Kevin a call if you want more information. $429,000.

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s easy to get thrown for a loop when so many things are changing rapidly, Libra.

Keep your eye on the prize and you will likely come through on the other side just fine.

CALL BECKY @ 519-919-7223

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the way others see you isn’t who you really are. Keep doing what you are doing if you are pleased, as you don’t have to change your colors to appeal to others.

29 DONALD AVE, LEAMINGTON

D L O S

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Reevaluate your priorities this week, Sagittarius. You don’t need the best or the biggest to be happy. Focus on your health and the little things instead.

ATTENTION Investors & First Time Buyers! This semi-detached Ranch has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Bath & 1 car garage. Also has brand new furnace & air conditioner in 2022. It is walking distance to the Marina & Seacliff Park and Beach and offers so much more. $399,000.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 This is the week to focus on nourishing your spiritual self, Capricorn. If you are religious, attend a service or volunteer for your house of worship; otherwise, meditate at home.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a sense of nervousness may have you acting without thinking things through. Team up with someone you trust to thoroughly vet ideas before diving in.

1901 VILLA CANAL, KINGSVILLE

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be careful what you say to others because you don’t know what that person will repeat. Avoid gossip at all costs.

NEW !

PRICE Welcome to 1901 Villa Canal Dr., Kingsville!

This 1800 sq. ft. Ranch home offers main floor living with a full unfinished basement.

Main floor offers large open concept living, with a family room w/ gas fireplace, dining room leading to patio doors and kitchen with large island and walk in pantry. Large primary bedroom with 3 pc. en-suite and walk in closet, 2 more good sized bedrooms, main floor laundry and another 4 pc. bath.

Beautiful porcelain tiles and high end preengineered flooring and gorgeous granite countertops. New Price $899,000.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 4 - Beyoncé, Singer (41) SEPTEMBER 5 - Rose McGowan, Actress (49) SEPTEMBER 6 - Idris Elba, Actor (50) SEPTEMBER 7 - Loren Allred, Singer (33) SEPTEMBER 8 - Gaten Matarazzo, Actor (20) SEPTEMBER 9 - Lauren Daigle, Singer (31) SEPTEMBER 10 - Jack Grealish, Athlete (27)

CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

55 Erie St. N., Leamington

322-2233

REALTOR®

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t try to force your way into a situation, Cancer. If things don’t happen organically, you’ll have to try another way or accept things aren’t meant to be.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though there have been some big changes in your life of late, there is room for more modification. You simply have to go with the flow for the time being.

Office space available! High visibility, municipal parking, common areas. Up to 1200 sq ft at $12/sq ft gross lease in a busy real estate office. Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance or lawyer.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some heavy issues may be coming your way and you’ll need to work through them. This may be something that requires collaboration with others.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the novel approach you’ll want to take regarding a situation this week may be met with some opposition. Don’t let that deter you from trying something innovative.

FOR LEA

Realty House

519

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CALL KEVIN @ 519-818-4432

185 TALBOT ST. W, LEAMINGTON

Independently Owned and Operated

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Don’t feel the need to conform to what others expect from you, Taurus. You don’t have to fit into a mold. Figure out what works for you and go with it.

Sales Representative 519-257-0207

NEW G LISTIN

OPEN HOUSE SUN. SEPT. 11• 1-3 PM Move right into this open concept 2 bedroom Bungalow sitting on an extra deep 220’ lot which backs onto an open area. Enjoy the tranquility of the country with the ability to walk to town. This home has been extensively renovated & features large front & rear decks. $349,900.

LISA FOULON

Sales Representative 519-817-4348

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Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley

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Dusting off the memories

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides North - ironically that second locationwere available was almost immediately above theirfrom the Cedar Drug location in 2016. Also, for a short timeBeach Store for 50 in 1933 and 1934, they adjourned in thecents a ride upper part of the Milkins building onfor summer Talbot St. E. and in Council Chambers atvisitors renting a cabin or for Leamington’s original town hall. cottagers not The Legion erected a new clubhouseowning a boat. on Orange St. in 1934 and paid $2,600The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This for the hous, which still stands at that lo-photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back ....

Leamington Legion Branch 84

By C. Scott Holland At Winnipeg in the fall of 1925 the Canadian Legion was founded. It wasn’t long afterward that a drive to form a Leamington branch was held on Oct. 27, 1926 and from a group of Great War Veterans, the names of the following men are on the Leamington Legion Branch 84’s original charter: Riel Hillier, George Sharp, A.E. Bradley, Colin Ross, C.W. Gale, Sinclair Gunn, William Cummings, Robert Gray, Phillip Fader, Frank Briggs, William Matchison, Arthur R. Forest, Ray G. McSween, Alfred Andrews and George Barnard. Barnard was elected its first president after Sinclair Gunn had temporarily held the reigns until the first executive was installed.

The group held meetings from 1926 to 1929 in an old red brick house which sat in the middle of what today is Memorial Park. By 1927, the Legion petitioned Leamington Council to take over the southern half of the Legion’s property and create a Memorial Park. The Legion’s vision was so strong that they foresaw a time when a War Memorial would grace the grounds in the future.

Town council demolished the building and turned the property into a memorial park which had benches and for quite some time had a tank and cannon serving as reminders of the sacrifices local men paid in global conflicts.

The Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary was created in 1928. Many of the original members were wives or close relatives of the men who fought in WW 1.

In February 1929 the Legion was forced to move from the house which served as their clubrooms. From 1929 until 1933 they held their meetings in various locations, including the upper floor of the I.O.O.F. building on Erie St.

cation today. The building had its grand opening in June 1935 and by 1937 they acquired a permit to serve alcohol in the basement.

The modern Legion building was opened in 1951 and served its growing membership well until 2010 when its declining membership decided to sell the structure.

One of the many great fundraising efforts the Legion undertook came in 1939 when its membership raised money for the creation of a proper War Memorial, which at the time was erected in front of the First Baptist Church. Late in the 1980s when Talbot St. West was repaved and realigned, the War Memorial was moved to its current spot in Memorial Park.

For 90 years the Legion and its membership have been a vital part of the community, serving not only as the hosts of the annual Remembrance Day services, but also aiding local war veterans, providing sports sponsorships and events, dances, ceremonial interludes on many occasions. Most of all, the Legion was a place of friendship and meeting for all occasions.

Sadly, declining membership led to its demise but the citizens of Leamington salute its members from the past and present for being a vital part of our community.

A Look atthreshing Leamington’ Past1917. courtesy ofMontgomery C. Scott family Holland This was what was like s around Photo from of Cottam.

kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

August 1987 - Two large ball diamonds were being added to the Kinsmen Sports Field complex (behind the CTC store). Here the work of grading the area is being done. The ball diamonds would last close to 15 years before construction work extended Pulford Ave. to Danforth Ave. and houses were built on the property.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

September 1992 - The Junior Golf League at Talbot Trail enjoyed a great season. A good deal of hard work by volunteers, spearheaded by Mavis Shanks, caused the ranks to swell to 78 juniors in the program. Following a windup barbecue, the awards were presented and trips Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall to the prize table took place. Left to right: representing the Wheatley Hall Farm trophy, Mrs. and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Lloyd McKibbin, Jason Bell, Keith Herring, Steven Marshall, Jennifer Dobson, Kelly Shanks. nothing else, it’s a quick wayNash to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

Jenny Omstead and Erle representing the Nash Tours trophy.

MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ...

MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ...

The original Leamington Legion Branch 84 as it looked circa 1934 after the Legion built the structure on Orange St. Despite interior renovations throughout the years, its facade hasn’t changed much. The modern structure to its south side was erected around 1951.

Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland Collection

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m.. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

WANTED TO BUY

MOVING SALE 71 Cheyenne Court, Leamington, Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9 & 10, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm both days.

Lots of goodies including se7 furniture.

LOCAL COLLECTOR LOOKING TO BUY vintage toys: tin-litho battery or wind-ups, die-cast toys, Hot Wheels, Dinky, Corgi and more. Call Todd for a fair and free estimate 519-982au31-se14 8590.

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LADY’S SALE - weather permitting on Sat. Sept.

10 at 9:00 a.m. All things feminine. Plus size office attire, sleepwear, coats, shoes, purses, jewellery and makeup etc. etc., 26 Emerson Ave., Leamington. se7 ____________________________

GARAGE/DOWNSIZING SALE - 116 Clarence Ave., Leamington. Fri., Sat. & Sun., September 9, 10 & 11, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Love seat, curio cabinet, Swarovski crystal, solid wood bookcase, portable heater, Princess Diana books, music books, storage cupboard, night table, housewares and more. Good condition, se7 good prices.

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698. ____________________________

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RETAIL SHOP OPEN MON-SAT 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM ONLINE AUCTION COMING SOON

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BUYING FOR CASH $$ All Rolex watches + all gold, silver jewellery + all coins.

Friday, Sept. 9 + Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliffe Drive East Leamington, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Private appointments availale - free estimates.

Buying all gold + silver coins, old coins - Canada, USA, World War Medals, Mintsets, pocket + wrist watches, stamp collections.

House calls also available Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 54 years experience, 519-818au24-se7 1805. _____________________________

FOR RENT LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach.

Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

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Quality used furniture, housewares, books, electronics, jewellery & currency.

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ONLINE CLEARING AUCTION

Of Tractors; Combine; Implements; and Misc. items held at 8540 Broderick Road, Lasalle

Auction Begins to Close:

Friday September 9 at 6:00 PM Tractors: JD 4850 2WD w/cab, 3 remotes, axle duals (9689hrs, approx. 300 on total rebuild); AC 185 2WD w/single remote (5778hrs).

Combine: JD 8820 Titan II Diesel, 4WD w/front duals, bin tarp, JD 925 25ft flex head (4026hrs).

Implements: JD 1590 15ft seed drill w/markers; 2-Agrimaster 600bu gravity bins w/tarps on 20T wagons; Bruns 400bu divided gravity wagon w/tarp; smaller gravity wagons; Triple K cultivator; JD 215 disc w/rear hitch and hyd; JD 12ft disc w/packer; Turnco 13ft packer w/2-4ft pups; 20ft harrowgator; McKee 3pth row cultivators; Calsa 300gal sprayers w/30ft booms; 6Rx30in side dresser; wagon gears; 6ft 3pth scraper blade; 3pth dirt scoop.

Misc: Hypertherm Powermax45 plasma cutter; 100ft of 3in BigO; 2-200ft rolls of 3/4in water line; pneumatic floor jack; JD tractor step.

For Catalogue, Full Details and Bidding go to jacobauctions. hibid.com 10% buyer premium (capped at $1000 per item).

Pickup is Saturday September 10 from 10AM until 1PM only.

Proprietor: Tom Broderick 519-734-7655 Auctioneer: David Jacob 519-348-9896

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Auction Begins to Close:

Thursday September 15 at 6:00 PM Steam Engine: 1916 George White 25hp General Purpose (Mr. Repko had been exhibiting at numerous steam shows); 1928 Rumely X 25-40 (Project, wrong rad, lots of parts).

Tractors: McCormick MTX150 MFWD w/cab, 3 remotes, axle duals (3967hrs); Agco LT85 MFWD w/cab, Quicke Q940 loader, grapple bucket; 2 remotes; AC D17 Series IV w/2 remotes; AC WD45 gas, power steering (one owner); AC WC gas (restored); AC WC (parts); AC U (parts); AC RC (parts).

Farm Equipment: Kinze 3500 8/16 planter w/liquid fertilizer, bean and corn meters; Bush Hog SM60 3pth side mount rotary mower; Market 6in x 22ft poly hyd. drive auger on transport; Befco M2 3pth posthole auger; 8ft x 10ft tandem PTO dump trailer; 6ft x 11ft tandem PTO dump trailer; 500gal tandem water trailer; Turnco 150bu gravity bin; 8ft x 20ft steel flat rack wagon; belt drive buzz saw; HLA pallet forks; HLA thumb grapple Trailer: 2019 PJ 21ft tandem tilt deck trailer w/winch.

Sawmill: Norwood LumberPro HD36 portable sawmill w/ Vanguard 23hp motor w/elec. start, autofeed, height control, power log turner, hyd. levellers, log deck, remote control, cover and many extra parts and blades.

Shop Equipment: King PDM-30 milling/drilling machine; 508VS 20in drilling machine; Pro-Point pipe bender; Atlas metal lathe w/36in bed; Millermatic 250X welder; Canadian Oxygen AC/DC TIG/ARC welder; Hypotherm Powermax45 plasma cutter; Rockwell jointer; Global horizontal bandsaw; Powerfist portable sandblaster w/cabinet and spot sander; Pro-Point tool sharpener; Milwaukee 18v tool set; Durex 10in tablesaw; Delta AP400 dust collector; 3T eng. hoist; eng. stand; bench grinders; floor and bottle jacks; toolchests; shelves; 24in anvil on stand; parts racks and cabinets; extensive offering of smaller power and hand tools.

Misc: Honda GX120 gas pump; Honda EZ2500 generator; Powerfist 13hp gas engine; Powerfist gas transfer pump; Delta VFD-B AC Drive unit; steel fuel tank for truck box; Eskimo ice fishing hut; Kodiak ice fishing sled; hunting blind; gas ice auger; Shelterlogic portable garage (new); fibreglass step ladders; steam whistles; magnetos; oilers; farm primitives; cast iron items; vegetable hampers; 10pc dining room suite; recliner; coffee and end tables; antique sideboard; crocks; oil lamps; and much more.

Auctioneers Note: A very interesting offering! Over 250 lots. For full details, catalogue, and bidding see jacobauctions.hibid.com 10% buyer premium (capped at $1000.00 per item) Preview: Saturday Sept. 10 from 10AM until 3PM or by appointment. For information and viewing call Paul at 519-791-1689.

Proprietor: Estate of the Late Robert Repko Auctioneers: David and Doug Jacob 519-348-9896

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AZ DRIVERS WANTED 65-70¢/mile. Looking for reliable drivers with work availability and good record.

Produce runs on reefer covering USA and CAN lanes. Pay by experience, up to 70¢/mile. Dedicated equipment.

Positions starting ASAP. Send resume to btlrecruiting@zohomail. com or call 519-329-1222 au27-se7 for more info.

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

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

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

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

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

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

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GREENHOUSE FARM LABOURER WANTED - Wages $15 per hour.

Minimum 40+ hours, Monday through Saturday. Repetitive tasks, handling heavy crates 50 lbs, working in hot and humid conditions. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, deleafing and other duties as assigned. No education or experience required. Drop off or send resume to: Mastr Veggies/Mastr Grow Farms, 453 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, Ontario N8H au24-se7 4C9.

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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation.

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

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Employment Opportunity – Accounting Clerk (Temporary Contract 6-Months) The Accounting Clerk is responsible for paying vendors by cheque and electronic funds transfer for the Municipality and Union Water Supply System. This position works in collaboration with the Accounts Payable Clerk and all departments to ensure that proper and sufficient supporting documentation is obtained prior to making payments. In addition, the Accounting Clerk corresponds with vendors and responds to questions.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Services, this position supports internal departments and the Municipality’s suppliers in an efficient and effective manner.

Please note, effective December 16, 2021, the Municipality of Leamington’s health and safety standard requires all employees to have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks prior to entering or attending the workplace

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The Municipality of Leamington will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): Clearview Herbicide (PCP Registration Number 29752), containing active ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, which will be used in combination with Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant (PCP Registration Number 28277), containing active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil).

Pesticide applications will begin (weather permitting) on September 14, 2022 and end on October 21, 2022 The pesticide application will be conducted by a Licenced Applicator and only applied to grass roadside areas that appear to be visually unkept and where there is evidence of noxious weeds.

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Vampire zombie apocalypse coming soon(ish) to a theatre near you!

By Paul Forman Two local filmmakers, Alex Forman and Jakob Skrzypa, are hoping their latest and biggest collaborative endeavour, a feature length movie, will be hitting theatres and

streaming services late next year.

The pair of graduates from Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary and the University of Windsor have been working together, writing, produc-

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ing, editing, filming, and even sometimes acting in films, since they were in their young teens. Their current project, Vampire Zombies… From Space, which they describe as “an over-the-top R-rated comedy which satirizes and pays homage to drive-in, creature-feature horror films of the 1950s,” is now being shot at various locations across Windsor and Essex County.

Filming began earlier this month here in Leamington at the Pazur Farm on Country Road 7 and has moved on to other locations including Heritage Village in Kingsville, the Essex United Church and the Essex Railroad Station.

Veteran filmmaker and University of Windsor professor, Mike Stasko, who is directing, was approached by the creative duo in late 2018 in the hopes of resurrecting an idea they had as classmates 14 years ago back when the two were in grade 10. Over the years, Forman and Skrzypa have been involved in numerous filmmaking projects including producing critically acclaimed shorts

Leamington native and actress, Catherine Valle Taylor, at the Pazur Farm in Leamington, filming a scene as other actors look on.

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which have been featured in many short film festivals around the world.

However, this feature film is their most ambitious project to date.

Having been involved in creating award winning films here in Windsor-Essex such at The Birder featuring Fred

Willard (Anchorman) and Boys vs. Girls featuring Colin Mochrie (Who’s Line is it Anyway?), Forman and Skryzpa knew Stasko would be the perfect collaborator to help bring their newest project to fruition by once again utilizing local talents, proving Windsor-Essex a

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TAKE WHAT YOU NEED - KIDS ONLY from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free back to school supplies for children and youth, hosted by St. John the Evangelist’s Community Clothing Angel Cupboard, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, 519-326-3111. Covid-19 precautions please (masks, social distancing).

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 ESSEX-ONTARIO ANCESTORS SEPTEMBER ZOOM PRESENTATION. Speakers from Heritage Colchester and their Schoolhouse Project.

Free and open to everyone. Visit https://essex.ogs. on.ca for link to register.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Visitation Church Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Rd., Comber. Homemade baked goods (sugarfree, gluten-free available), vendors with handmade crafts, Penny Sale Raffle and raffles for cash, gas and grocery gift cards to be drawn, plus hourly guest draws. Hosted by Catholic Women’s League Council.

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TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m.

Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. commencing September 9 for 13 weeks at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment.

Next meeting is August 31st and September 14th and 28th. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo. com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 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.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to noon. Free Cookies, coffee & Wifi, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper.

Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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

Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612.

Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. 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.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free program. Bring your knitting or crochet share patterns and more. 1860 Division Kingsville.

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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 WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

Local actor Jet Shields portrays a zombie in the movie.

viable alternative to Toronto filmmaking. A cast of over 90 talented actors, and a crew of over 25 skillful special effects artists, hair and makeup artists, cinematographers, have been carefully compiled from the abundance of talent prevalent in the local arts community.

Filming is expected to wrap up by the end of the month. Postproduction, including editing, sound mixing, marketing and distribution, won’t likely be finished for several months, with the completed project to be released next year.

Forman says the most exciting part of the process is seeing how their idea is being brought to life through the work of so many dedicated professionals sharing their talents working together.

“What began as some scribbles on a notepad at a Tim Horton’s over coffee, is transforming into a full-length feature film, all with the help of our community,” he said.

Explosion zone breached in Wheatley On September 4, in the early morning hours, Chatham-Kent Police observed a male jumping a fence and gaining access to the area around the gas explosion site in Wheatley.

Police arrested the 20-year-old for trespassing.

The man was intoxicated and unable to care for himself and was transported to CKPS headquarters and held until sober.

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14U Lakers go undefeated to win OBA title

The 2022 Ontario 14U “B” champion Leamington Lakers. In front is Josh Joseph.

Players standing, from left, are Quinton Stevenson, Matthew Geisbrecht, Chris Joseph, Carter Chorba, Kurtis Joseph, Brady Toupin, Grant Symons, Zack Liebrock,

With a perfect record, the Leamington Lakers 14U captured the OBA Championship in St. Thomas over the weekend.

The local squad cruised to two easy victories to start the tournament off on Friday.

Game one saw the Lakers playing the Simcoe Giants.

Chris Joseph got the start for the Lakers on the mound earning the 12-2 win.

The Lakers rallied for four runs in the sixth inning, racking up 10 hits in the game.

Leading the way on offense was Austin Fra-

ser with a clutch performance at the plate.

Zack Liebrock earned the save on the mound giving up only one hit.

Game two on Friday saw Grant Symons pitch a lights-out game striking out seven batters to secure the win under the lights for the Lakers.

The Lakers ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases. Josh Joseph led the team with three stolen bases and four hits to secure an 11-1 victory over the St. Thomas Cardinals.

The Lakers lined up against the Woodslee Orioles in game three. Kurtis Joseph got the ball on the

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mound, going five innings and striking out an amazing 11 Orioles.

The score was tight early on until Holden Wiley singled on a 2-2 count in the third inning which scored three runs, securing another big win for the Lakers over the Orioles, 12-2.

In game four on Saturday, the Lakers played a tough Port Lambton Pirates team but the Lakers bats continued to find the holes to make quick work of the Pirates in only three innings.

With this win the Lakers were the only team left undefeated, sending the Pirates to the losing

Holden Wiley, Pancho Geisbrecht, Austin Fraser. Coaches, from left, are Terry Symons (holding banner), Todd Stevenson, Jason Cox, Tony Joseph.

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side of the draw.

Wiley led the team with four RBIs, while Liebrock, K. Joseph, and Matthew Geisbrecht each had two, resulting in the final score of 21-3.

After four games, the Lakers moved on to Sunday without a loss.

The semi-final saw the Lakers matched up against the LaSalle Titans.

In the bottom of the second inning, the Lakers tied things up at three when Quinton Stevenson singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Both offenses were strong at the plate but Symons had the hot hand, tallying four hits. Geis-

brecht toed the rubber for the Lakers, striking out three Titans in the game, securing the 16-6 victory.

With a win over the Titans, the Lakers secured a berth in the championship final.

The final saw a rematch against the hometown Cardinals.

The Lakers entered the final undefeated, meaning they had to be beaten twice by the Cardinals to be eliminated.

The Lakers opened up the scoring in the first inning on a triple by K. Joseph.

The offense continued with four runs in the sixth inning. The rally was led

by birthday boy Brady Toupin and a double by Fraser.

Carter Chorba got the start on the mound, pitching an outstanding five innings, allowing only five runs on three hits and striking out six Cardinals.

C. Joseph threw one inning of relief out of the bullpen. The Lakers totaled 11 hits in the game.

K. Joseph, Symons and Toupin each had multiple hits to secure a 11-5 win and the title of 2022 Ontario Baseball Association Champions.

A special shoutout to AP and bench boss for the Lakers over the weekend, Pancho Geisbrecht.

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U9 Knights finish second in OBA ‘C’ tournament

By Deanna Bertrand The Kingsville Knights U9 baseball team lost to Dorchester 16-5 in the championship OBA game held late Sunday afternoon in Kingsville.

The team had been undefeated going into Sunday’s games but lost earlier in the day to Listowel, only to have to play them a second time as Dorch-

ster won the draw with all three teams coming out of the tournament with one loss each.

This time the Kingsville team beat Listowel 13-5, earning a spot in the final with Dorchester.

The U9 boys fought hard, and through the rain, but were unable to get the needed runs to bring home the win.

Team members are Evan McLean, Blake Allsop, Cooper Warkentin, Thomas Larson, Caleb Baker, Calvin Klassen, Peyton O’Neil, Jack Lynagh, Hudson Morphet, Coyle McMahon, Odean Olsen, Owen Irvine, Marcus Wiebe.

Coaches: Darren O’ Neil, Kris Klassen, Bret Olsen and Joal McMahon.

Kingsville Knights U9 team members check out their profile pics in a banner hung at the ball diamonds prior to taking on Dorchester in the OBA Championship game Sunday afternoon.

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Erie Shores senior men’s golf results

Erie Shores senior men’s league enjoyed some great games of golf on August 29.

The team winners with a score of +5 were Peter Harb, Cam McKay, Wayne Wiseman and Jo-

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The three low net winners were Bill Slater 65, Dave Binder 65 and Cam McKay 66.

The low round scores were shot by Cam McKay and Kevin Shaften at 79, followed by Dave Binder and Matt Dick at 80.

Birds were hard to come by this day. Dave Binder, Orest Hyrnewich and Ron Tremblay birdied the first hole. Cam McKay birdied #10 and Wayne Wiseman #11. Jerry Mallard got the last bird with his on #15.

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Dorchester takes 10U title in Leamington; Lakers finish 2-2 The Leamington Lakers 10U team won twice and lost twice at the OBA championship tournament in Leamington on the weekend.

The Lakers bowed out in the fourth round of the double knockout 12team tournament when they lost a heartbreaker to Simcoe by an 8-4 count.

The Kingsville Knights also participated and also went 2-2 over their four games. They lost to Welland in the fourth round.

Dorchester won the OBA 10U “B” championship with a win over

Simcoe in the final under threatening skies on Sunday afternoon.

For the Lakers, they started the tournament off with an extra innings marathon, eventually losing Friday’s opener to Simcoe 17-16.

Saturday morning in a must-win situation, the Lakers bats didn’t disappoint in a 13-4 thrashing of Beamsville.

They followed that up just two hours later with a 9-6 win over Valley East.

With the total teams now down to eight, the Lakers met up with Simcoe again on Saturday

evening, dropping that 8-4 game and with it came elimination.

The Knights followed a similar path as their Essex County rivals from Leamington.

They beat Kawartha 13-4 on Friday and dropped their Saturday morning game 10-6 to Welland.

In a do-or-die game on Saturday afternoon, the Knights responded with a 14-4 spanking of St. Thomas before heading into a rematch with Welland Saturday evening, a game they lost 14-3.

Leamington Lakers third baseman Zander Cook leaps for a line drive off the bat of a Beamsville player as catcher Alex Brown looks on. The Lakers won the game over Beamsville 13-4 on Saturday morning.

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Kids’ Day at Leamington Raceway proves popular

By Deanna Bertrand The annual Leamington Raceway Kids’ Day proved popular for children of all ages as harness racing fans flocked to the

Leamington Fairgounds on Sunday, September 4.

The Lakeshore Harness Racing Association gave away 29 free bicycles and had several draws, face

painting and a meet-andgreet with horses and drivers.

One lucky race fan, Linda Mulder, had a double win on Sunday afternoon

at the Leamington race track after her name was drawn in a raffle to get a chance to meet a horse, driver and trainer, and then get in on the prize monies if they won their race.

The race horse, Squadron Seelster, outperformed the pack in race six earning a total purse of $4,400 with half the winnings going to the

horse and owner and then ten percent to trainer

Lindsey Kerr and driver Scott Wray and Mulder.

Ari McEldowney, 7, is all smiles after checking out her new unicorn face painting by Cami Moore at Leamington Raceway Sunday afternoon.

Talbot Trail seniors brave weather

Linda Mulder with husband Fred, right, celebrate in winners circle following the win for race horse Squadron Seelster trained by Lindsey Kerr, left, and driven by Scott Wray.

Evy Olsen, 5, Addi Osborne, 8, and Arya Olsen, 8, of South Windsor eye some of the prizes on the raffle table at the Leamington Raceway Kids Day Sunday afternoon.

SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand

By Bob McLean On Tuesday, August 30, there were 34 senior men’s league members and one guest from Australia challenging the Talbot Trail course. Many players decided to sit out last week because of the threatening weather conditions.

The long putt victor was Gerry Becigneul as he drained a spectacular 12-foot putt on #2. Mac Hyatt claimed the CP on #9 by firing a spectacular shot to within four feet of the pin.

The top score was shot

by Kreug who fired a brilliant 37. Arkey earned a terrific 39 to take second place. Excellent 40s were achieved by BW, Rick Thompson and Pearcie.

Nasher and Chuck McKenzie played superbly to score very praiseworthy 41s. Other players who shot scores of 45 or less were Fred Michano, Bobo, Al Zanuttini, Mac Hyatt, Joe Vrtel and Ron McCracken.

Inspiring scores were shot by the 84y+ golfers: Dave la Bonte 47, Andy Orsini 48, Carl Robinson 49 and Gerry Becigneul 52. Noteworthy nifty 50 results went to Dave Chambers, Doug Lan-

glois and Scoop.

Dutchy has played outstanding golf despite enduring considerable hip pain. He’ll get his surgery in the very near future, and members wish him a speedy recovery!

The Doc McLean Senior Men’s Invitational will take place on Wednesday, September 14. It is open

to players 50 and over.

The players will be sorted by their ages for prizes.

Great fun and cash prizes can be won by the golfers whether they’re 50 or 89y+. For more information, call the TTGC at 519825-4521.

See you next week – “Just Have Fun!”

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CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is an ever-changing industry, where efficiencies and productivity are key for success. As technology advances, so does the growing process that our growers use to grow delicious Ontario vegetables, incorporating computer systems to automate fertilizer delivery, or energy curtains that open on a pre-set cycle to let in sunlight and heat. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to GH tech, and as these new products and devices are implemented in the greenhouse, new jobs understanding and upkeeping these technologies become

crucial for success. This can explain the trend towards STEM jobs in the GH industry, as the needs of growers shift from manual labour and physicality, towards knowledge of these more complex systems. The need for engineering, computer science, and IT experts will increase.

The commercialization of automation is also front and center in the greenhouse industry, with many big players investigating how these newly developed technologies could be implemented into their operations.

Ever wonder what goes on within a greenhouse? Ontario grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables!

Many of which are found in one of the highest concentration of greenhouse farms in North America, Essex county. For the bio protection of our plants, and for the safety of our workers, tours are currently prohibited. But what if we could tell you how to tour a greenhouse from the comforts of your own home.

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers presents our Virtual Reality 360 experience! Fly over our greenhouses, cruise down rows of tomato plants, and watch how Ontario’s fresh flavourful greenhouse produce makes it from our farms to your plate! We invite you to try out the experience by scanning the QR code on this page. Scanning is easy! Just open the camera app on your phone and a link should pop up. Click on the link, and get your phone ready, as it is now your eyes and ears inside one of Ontario’s greenhouse farms. Point your phone in different directions and make sure to look around! You can also use your desktop computer by visiting: www.ogvg. com/ogvg-vr-360. High-tech greenhouses are at the forefront of innovation and we hope you will enjoy this experience and take our virtual tour.

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Special Commodity Spotlight:

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

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

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

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