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LEAMINGTON – The long-awaited assessment of police services in Leamington by a neutral party has arrived on the municipality’s doorstep.

Mike Mitchell of MPM Consulting presented the results of his study in person to Leamington council during its Tuesday, Feb. 11 meeting. Early on in his presentation to council, Mitchell explained that in many respects, the study he conducted to garner the information he sought was “frustrating.”

“I think council experienced that in November when the OPP made a presentation here,” he explained.

Mitchell continued by noting that he spent about an hour asking questions to local OPP representatives after the November meeting.

“I didn’t get any answers to any questions within the hour,” he stated.

Afterwards, Mitchell emailed a list of questions to the OPP. He explained that several of the answers he received — as included in the report given to council — were “vague.” Referring to the contract initiated between Leamington and the OPP in 2010, Mitchell explained that staffing numbers were made more readily available in comparison to the renewed contract of (Continued on Page 3)

Highbury Canco co-owner and president Sam Diab, joined by Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Melanie Joly, discusses the significance of a $3.6 million funding announcement in support of the latest expansion project at Highbury Canco, bringing along with it another 170 full time jobs. Also attending the Thursday, Feb. 13 announcement were Highbury Canco director and co-owner Pradeep Sood (far left) and chairman and co-owner Surjit Babra (right of Joly).

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Highbury Canco receives $3.6M expansion funds

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Leamington’s biggest employer is now slightly larger, thanks in part to support from the federal level.

Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Melanie Joly paid a visit to Highbury Canco Thursday, Feb. 13, where she officially declared $3.6 million in funding to the local food processing facility through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario — known as FedDev Ontario. Joly and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Kate Young were offered a tour of

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2.1 square million foot factory prior to greeting about 100 employees to make the funding announcement.

The expansion, which began roughly one year ago and is now being completed, has paved the way for 170 new full time jobs at Highbury Canco for a population of 650 full time workers — nearing the total employed

by Heinz as of its June, 2014 shutdown in Leamington — along with 200 seasonal staff.

“It’s companies like Highbury Canco that helped to diversify the economy and create jobs and bring new ideas to the forefront each and every day,” said Young before introducing Joly.

The Minister explained

that funds allocated to Highbury Canco’s recent expansion was one of three investments totalling about $7

“Today’s a celebration of the last five years, but it’s also the start of the next five years.”

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million via FedDev Ontario.

The day prior to her visit to Leamington, Joly appeared in Windsor — where 42 new jobs are being generated — and made a trek to Sarnia.

“I’m very much aware, as Economy Development Minister, that there is anxi-

ety and angst out there,” Joly explained to the gathering of Highbury workers. “My word to you is that we’ve got your back, we’re with you and we’re making the right investments to make sure that you have access to the right jobs… we believe in the potential of Leamington.”

Joly also explained that working on a new NAFTA deal will also bode well for Highbury Canco, noting that Mexico and the United States have ratified the agreement.

“We know that many of your products here are exported to the U.S. and we need to keep that access to the American market open,” she continued.

In total, $16.8 million (Continued on Page 2)

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Economic Development Minister announces $3.6M to Highbury Canco

(Continued from Front) has been invested into Highbury’s latest expansion that includes new high speed bottling lines that support the production of pasta and salsa brands. The facility now produces 11 new products in total, supported through two new lines. Highbury Canco president and co-owner Sam Diab later explained that the company is hoping to expand further by including beverage production of items including juices, sports drinks and energy drinks. The changes at the Leamington facility have also increased energy efficiency by 50 per cent while reducing waste. The investment’s impact, Joly also noted, will allow for increased local supply chain spending that will translate to 155 tonnes of tomatoes purchased from local growers by 2022 — compared to the current 135 tonnes.

“This is quite an announcement, with the support we’ve received from all levels of government,” Diab stated. “From the federal government — stepping in and believing in our story to grow this facility, to add jobs and stabilize this site — it’s been quite an experience.

Today’s a celebration of the last five years, but it’s also the start of the next five years. We’ve been able to provide solutions to customers that have solidified our future in this facility.

The Minister and her team were extremely engaged, very interested in our story thus far and even more interested in our story ahead of us and what’s coming forward in the future.”

Earlier that day, Minister Joly paid a visit to Mayor Hilda MacDonald at the municipal office on Erie Street North, where the two discussed topics including the new North Trunk Sewer, greenhouse and other agricultural industry issues and tourism investments.

Before departing for Sarnia, Joly and her team paid a visit to Christine’s Bake Shop, owned by recent Reinvent This Space winner Christine Dundas.

“This municipality stands nose to nose with its people, so this was a smart political move on their part,” MacDonald said of the Minister and her group’s visit to Leamington.

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LEAMINGTON – Two Senior Kindergarten students from Centennial Central Public School, Comber decided to brighten up Valentine’s Day for patients at Erie Shores HealthCare. The two five-year-old best friends decided to make Valentines for nurses to hand out to patients at the Leamington hospital. The idea came from a similar school project where students in the girls’ class made Christmas cards. They decided to do it again for Valentine’s Day. Pictured from left to right are Lily Mayhew, Lauren Meadows, Tamara Khaowoorn, RN, Angie Fraser, RN, Lindsay Pentland, RPN, and Kasey Tir, clerk. “We want to help people and share love,” said Lauren Meadows.

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Lack of information from police frustrates Council

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2015, when a new billing model was introduced.

“It’s very difficult, not knowing how many staff are working in your community, to figure out what level of service you’re getting,” he said.

The study conducted for Leamington indicated that an average of 20 calls for police service are made per day, with less than one pertaining to violent incidents. As a comparator, Mitchell explained that a three-year interim contract between the OPP and Orangeville worked out to $160,000 per year per policing staff member. Comparing that rate to Leamington’s 2020 OPP billing of $5.4 million, he explained, would mean that Leamington is paying for a staff of about 35. Based on his previous knowledge with smaller community police services, Mitchell stated that the breakdown of 35 staff would include 11 supervisory/specialized police and civilian support, leaving 24 for “normal platoon activity” or a sergeant and five constables per platoon.

“That should provide you with sufficient staffing at the platoon level, providing at least three on duty at all times in every platoon — more likely four,” he said to council. “The problem that I ran into with respect to defining the level of service is that the criteria you would normally use for police service are not applicable to the OPP.” The consultant also explained that response times are an effective indicator on the level of service being delivered by a police force, but noted that such information is not provided by the OPP. “It seems to me — from what I’ve seen here at council with the OPP, how they’ve responded to my questions, what I saw in documentation that I’ve read — that they have an inability or an unwillingness to customize service to the priorities of the client,” Mitchell summarized.

Many of council’s comments and concerns in response to the report were based on the number of patrolling officers in Leamington — a statistic that Mayor Hilda MacDonald and councillors described as difficult to come by.

“The frustration is that we don’t get the answers we’re looking for,” said councillor Paul Tiessen, later adding that a request for more officers has been denied in the past. “Unless they answer the questions, how do we know? A police presence is often enough of a deterrent to get rid of some of our problems.”

“One of the hottest topics going into the election last year

was that people want that sense of security in their little home town again,” added councillor Tim Wilkinson, who also stated that attaining response time information from EMS and firefighting services have not been problematic in Leamington. “I’ve never seen a group so out of touch. It doesn’t go back to our police on the ground — we’ve got great officers out there who care very much about this community. We’re unhappy with the leadership and their unwillingness to adjust to our needs.”

MacDonald, who stressed the fact that she was speaking as Mayor rather than the chair of Leamington’s Police Services Board, explained that sentiments of dissatisfaction with police presence in the community were frequently voiced during a recent open coffee chat with the public at the local library. Like others during the February 11 council meeting, she expressed frustration with the lack of information offered on staffing numbers deployed in Leamington.

“When people don’t give you numbers, there’s a reason they don’t give you numbers — they don’t want to be accountable,” MacDonald said.

The Mayor also noted that while speaking face to face with officers, she was told that the number of police on patrol at any given time have been as low as one or two.

“I’m not pulling these numbers out of a hat,” MacDonald said.

Councillor Bill Dunn asked Mitchell if he had experienced difficulty in acquiring similar data for any of his previous reports on policing services in other communities.

“Never,” Mitchell answered.

To start 2020, Leamington council agreed upon a threeyear agreement with the OPP with the understanding that the contract could be terminated following a full year’s notice. Following Mitchell’s report, members of council agreed that the next priority should be taking direction on how to rectify the situation. Councillor John Hammond — who explained that the absence of answers on staffing numbers were frequently explained by the OPP as a confidentiality matter — made a motion requesting Administration to present a series of policing options to council, which was approved unanimously. MacDonald later explained that when asked if creating a joint policing arrangement between communities was discussed, mayors in both Windsor and Chatham-Kent expressed interest in the idea.

Property to stay on Heritage Register

KINGSVILLE – Kingsville Council voted unanimously Monday, Feb. 10 at its regular meeting to keep the property at 183 Main St. E. on the Kingsville Heritage Registery. The vote was in answer to a request from the property owners, Brotto Family Holdings, to have it removed from the registry. Brotto Family Holdings Ltd. has applied for a zoning bylaw amendment to demolish the existing house and garage to build two four-storey apartment buildings. The house at 183 Main St. E. is 95 years old and is believed to have historical significance to the town. There are 346 properties on Kingsville’s Heritage Registry, but only 37 of those have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Being on the registry does not mean it will be designated. In November of 2019, a Kingsville Planning Committee meeting was filled with 200 residents who let the Planning Committee know they opposed the rezoning application of Brotto Family Holdings Ltd. (Southpoint Sun File Photo)

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Kingsville finalizes 1.4% increase for 2020 budget

KINGSVILLE – Kingsville residents will be paying 1.4% more on the municipal levy of their tax bills.

“This budget delivers on the Town’s strategic goals to increase funding for infrastructure renewal, enhances parks and recreational opportunities, while at the same time providing our residents with stable, predictable tax rates,” said Director of Financial Services Ryan McLeod.

A municipal tax rate increase of 1.4% was approved. When combined with the county and education rates, the overall tax rate increase is 0.5%.

Some of the approved 2020 capital projects include: replacement of Fire Engine 216, reconstruction of Jasperson Drive, reconstruction of Main Street West, a new playground at Millbrook Park, an E-send Project that will allow residents to receive their tax and water bills by email, the addition of Water Bottle Refill Stations at several Town facilities and parks, floating docks at the Cedar Island Boat Launch and more.

“There was considerable thought and review that went into this year’s budget and it showed,” stated Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos.

“There are some monumental capital works set for this year that will serve as key infrastructure investments that will strengthen our communities across the municipality.”

Over the past six years, the Town has steadily increased its investment in infrastructure and other capital spending, and in 2020 it will invest $5-million from current year taxation into capital projects that directly contribute to the long-term health of the Town and enhance the quality of life of its residents.

Strikes against education cuts continue

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) held a rotating strike within the Greater Essex County District School Board on Wednesday, February 12 at Kingsville District High School. Elementary support staff are also represented by OSSTF. Pictured here from Kingsville Public School are, left to right,Robin Arner, Child Youth Worker; Stacy McCracken, Educational Assistant; and Diane Buksa, Educational Assistant. A province-wide strike involving all school boards is scheduled for Friday, February 21.

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Kingsville firefighters recognized

KINGSVILLE – Members of the Kingsville Fire Department were recognized at the Monday, Feb. 10 regular meeting of Kingsville Council. Chief Chuck Parsons presented the federal and provincial Exemplary Service Medals to long-serving members. Pictured from left to right are: Jeff (J.J.) Wilson (20 years); Essex Member of Parliament Chris Lewis; Jeff Kartye (25 years); Kingsville Chief Parsons; North Station Chief Gary Shepley; Deputy Chief Jeff Dean (20 years); Tom Melton (30 years); North Station Captain Derek Lloyd; and Bryan Girling (20 years). Absent from the photo were Richard Reive (30 years) and Ken Vegh (20 years). Derek Lloyd was recognized for his recent promotion to Captain at the North Station.

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LEAMINGTON – On Wednesday, Feb. 12, in response to an ongoing investigation of illicit drug trafficking in Leamington, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Robson Road.

The following items were seized: approximately one kilogram of cocaine; approximately $20,000 in Canadian and U.S. currency; approximately 90 grams of methamphetamine; and approximately $50,000 of suspected proceeds of crime including a 2019 vehicle, high-end electronics and clothing.

A 29-year-old Leamington man was charged with: Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine; Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine; and with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000.

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Continued high lake levels concerning Lake Erie 12 inches higher than last year

Annie Neufeld, left, and Louise Ross share a laugh among some of the old class photos at UMEI during the kickoff social for the 75th anniversary of the school. Elsie Kroeker, Gerda Driedger, Elsie Neufeld, Louise Ross, Annie Neufeld, Lottie (Charlotte) Sharp were among the community members celebrating UMEI Christian High School’s celebrating 75 years.

UMEI Christian High School celebrating 75 years

By Sonya Bedal, UMEI Principal

LEAMINGTON – The supporting community of UMEI Christian High School gathered for a lunch and service on Sunday, January 26 to kick off their 75th Anniversary celebrations.

The small school on the 6th Concession of Leamington has been providing quality academics in a Christian environment since 1945. The decision to build a school many years ago was driven by much more than just education.

The school would provide that, but it would also provide a place for community, fellowship, leadership skills and faith development to generations of young people.

“This school has been a part of our lives in countless ways. Many of us have been here for, not only school, but weddings, funerals, family gatherings and church picnics.

UMEI has never been just a school. It was a vision made real of a place that would bring together people from the community to celebrate life, family and faith,” said Board Chair Steve Enns.

“We are inviting our alumni and very supportive community to celebrate with us as we embark on a series of five 75th anniversary-themed events. Each is aimed at highlight-

ing one aspect of UMEI’s identity, like the arts or our strong community. The idea is to help alumni and the community to remember, return and reconnect with UMEI Christian High School,” said Sarah Parsons, Director of Advancement at UMEI. The next event, the 75th Anniversary Coffee House, will be held Saturday, March 7 at The Bank Theatre. Music and art flowed through UMEI. Alumni will recall the many coffee house performances and the four years of choir, band and dramatic arts. Call up your old singing group and get ready to make a comeback. If you would like to perform, please email office@umei.ca • May 2 there will be a 75th Anniversary Alumni Volleyball Tournament.

• June 6 there will be a 75th Anniversary Community Family Fun Day and Yard Sale.

• July 5 is the Pancake Breakfast and Service of Thanksgiving to close the 75th Anniversary celebrations.

For more details and a list of upcoming events, go to the website set up specifically for the 75 anniversary celebrations at umei75th.ca

ESSEX COUNTY/CHATHAM-KENT – Officials with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) continue to be gravely concerned about the persistent high lake levels throughout the winter months.

“Previous high lake water cycles have occurred and once peak levels were hit, would typically decline,” explained Tim Byrne, ERCA’s Director of Watershed Management. “The current peak level occurred in late July of 2019, but the elevated conditions continue.”

The problems caused by these elevated lake levels are compounded significantly this year due to lack of ice cover, increased nearshore water depths, wave action pummeling the shorelines, and a January storm event that measured more than 50mm (nearly two inches) of rain in a 48-hour period. This is equivalent to the total precipitation in all of January 2019.

Lake Erie is currently 12 inches higher than it measured last February, while Lake St. Clair is 17 inches higher.

“Considering the normal or typical rise in levels annually observed, it is highly likely that the record lake levels hit last year will be exceeded,” Byrne added.

ERCA staff has actively advised all local municipal administration, first responders and other emergency response personnel of the ongoing threat and has assisted in emergency response plan preparation and updating.

ERCA staff are also inspecting flood and erosion control structures constructed historically and are advising the affected municipality of the condition of these structures.

As recommended by the provincially appointed Flood Advisor Douglas McNeil and at the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, ERCA is working with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and municipalities to develop a coordinated short- and long-term strategy to address the existing and expected impacts to Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex and Pelee Island as a result of current and future water levels, flood and erosion hazards and climate change.

Disney Day at St. Louis

LEAMINGTON – On Thursday, February 13, Student Council hosted Disney Day at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School. Students and staff celebrated by dressing as their favourite Disney characters. Pictured from left to right are Jorja Obeid, Salvatore Caradonna, Haley Moniz, Mr. McMahon (principal), Brian Palmer, Lucas Grilo.

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A lot on our plate

A lot of people will tell you that the number of wrinkles on your face or the count of grey hairs sprouting out of your head are by no means all-telling indicators of how quickly you’re aging.

I tend to agree. I remember an era when all the rock radio stations used to declare “if it’s too loud, you’re too old!” Can’t say I disagree with that either.

Sometimes I believe that the most accurate measuring stick with which to get a feel for how quickly you’re aging is how you adjust to change.

Bryan Jessop If there’s any merit to that, I’m a 110-year-old trapped in a 45-year-old’s body.

Last week, I was maneuvering my way through the grocery store parking lot, eager to get the milk in the fridge and the fish sticks in the freezer. Something about a vehicle turning into the lot’s laneway caught my eye. Being a minivan, it certainly wasn’t the make and/or model. It was the license plate.

“That’s weird, I didn’t think Michigan vehicles required a plate on the front end,” I thought to myself.

As the driver was moving at a snail’s pace, I was able to catch a glimpse of the letters on the front. It wasn’t from the Great Lakes State. Nope, it was a new Ontario plate, based on a dark blue background with a medium-blue stripe zig-zagging through the middle. Below the seven white numbers/letters, a new slogan — “A place to grow.”

To quote Mr. Horse from the Ren and Stimpy cartoons I loved (and still love) so much in high school: “No sir… I don’t like it.”

Apparently, the old “Yours to Discover” motto hung in there for 37 years. I always thought it was a decent, straight to the point tourism pitch. I don’t much care for “A place to grow.” Alert, NWT is also a place to grow, but I wouldn’t recommend raising your kids there. Sooner or later, the province’s biggest smartasses are going to start scratching the word “pot” between the word “grow” and the lower right slot for the plate’s mounting screws. I suppose “Well what were we supposed to do, re-elect Wynne?!” would become a bit dated a few years down the road (no pun intended). Perhaps “You can’t hate us anymore ’cause we’re broke too now” is a bit lengthy.

Also, the little crown (now in the bottom right corner) that once separated the letters from the numbers is now a trillium. Okay, I don’t mind that change quite so much. Still, I suspect the same vandals that’ll add “pot” to the slogan will find sheets of perfectly-sized marijuana leaf stickers to cover said trillium. That’ll be a real knee slapper.

After spotting another set of the new plates near the Oak/Sherk intersection, it suddenly dawned on me that the downward-bent, medium-blue line jutting through the dark blue background is supposed to be a close-up image of the corner from one of the trillium logo’s petals (the top right one). To be honest, that made me hate the overall change a little bit less.

It’s also been brought to my attention that commercial vehicles in Ontario will receive freshened up licence plates of a different sort. On those, the catch phrase will read “Open for business.” Oh well. At least it’s not as open to creative vandalism. Remember the restaurant and retail store hand dryers in the washrooms? Some comedian always scratched

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Salem School Graduates - Grade 8 Graduates at Salem School (SS #9, Gosfield South) from 1952.

Back row, left to right: M Johnson, B Reive, F Taggart, D Bailey, C Johnson, N Taylor, J Ford, J Miner; Middle row, left to right: J Kissner, A Taggart, D Ulch, W Kennedy, M Lyon, J Reive (Williamson); L Driedger; H Johnson (Gregg); S Rollo (Stevenson); Front row, left to right: B Barnett, T Reive, A Lyon, C Reive, R Wacchaus, M Kissner, S Davenport, P Leslie (Allsop). Graduates of the previous ten years were invited to attend the Graduation.

Clippings from Leamington’s Heritage 1874-1974

At Memorial Park, NE corner of Princess and Mill St., 1939-40. Front row - Dr. H. R. Nicklin, Major W.G. Gidley, Captain Carter, The Rev. Canon A.S.H. Cree, unknown from Tilbury, Eric Atcherley - zone commander legion, Captain Sidney Wilson, Captain Marshall, Lieutenant De Bonneville. Back row Fred Tapping, Dick Edmonson, unknown, Edwin (Tommy) Whitesell, unknown, unknown.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, February 2000

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1st place – Full Contact Trivia

The defending champions – Full Contact Trivia – topped the scoreboard with 105 correct answers out of the 120 questions.

Pictured from left to right are Jack Ramieri, Leisa Gignac, William Donnelly and Stan Chacko.

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Top Secondary School Team - Canadian Geeks

Canadian Geeks had 61 out of a possible 120 correct answers.

Lenore Douglas (Gr. 7 at Glenwood Public School) and Albert Douglas (Gr. 9 at Vincent Massey S.S.) held their own against their adult competitors.

2nd place – Dream Warriors

Coming in a close second place was the team of Dream Warriors with 102 correct answers. Pictured from left to right are Ram Sridhar, Heather Landry, Noe Lucier and Jody Carnevale.

3rd place – Taking Care of Quizness

The third place team with a total of 100 correct answers was Taking Care of Quizness. Pictured from left are Jim Dittmer, Andrea Dittmer, Lisa Campagna and Mark Broadbent.

LDMBA Trivia Night fun returned

By Sheila McBrayne

LEAMINGTON – After a one-year absence, 48 teams competed in the Leamington and District Minor Baseball Association Trivia Night held at the Leamington Portuguese Club on Wednesday, February 12.

Quiz Master Mark Ribble tested everyone’s knowledge of politics, history, sports, geography and a myriad of random trivia.

The evening consisted of 12 rounds of 10 questions for a possible 120 correct answers. Topping the scoreboard with 105 correct answers was the team Full Contact Trivia. The Windsor team included Jack Ramieri, William Donnelly, Stan Chacko and Leisa Gignac. First place took home $400.

In a close second place, the Dream Warriors ended the evening with 102 points.

Team members included Ram Sridhar, Heather Landry, Jody Carnevale and Noe Lucier. The second place take home was $300.

In third spot was Taking Care of Quizness, consisting of Jim Dittmer, Andrea Dittmer, Lisa Campagna and Mark Broadbent. This team took home $100.

Canadian Geeks was the only two-member team and the top school team with 61 correct answers. Team members were Albert Douglas (Grade 9 at Vincent Massey

Secondary School) and Lenore Douglas (Grade 7, Glenwood Public School).

The students took home $100 in prize money.

With team registrations, sponsors and the 50/50 draw, approximately $3,700 was raised to support the minor baseball program.

Terry Misener, who had been one of the main orga-

nizers of Trivia Night for 18 years, was present to volunteer at Trivia Night 20.

His sudden illness last year caused the event to be cancelled in 2019.

“It was great to have Terry involved again this year, and we leaned on him, as well as Maureen and Jeff Lamotte, to guide us through the process,” said Ribble.

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out a couple letters to create a statement about preventing “owl litter.” A true gut buster if there ever was one.

I always thought it was kind of cool that Ontario used to alternate between ‘blue and white’ and ‘white and blue’ plates every 12 months with the year stamped into the top of the pate in smaller numbers… plates for odd-numbered years were primarily blue while plates from evened-numbered years were predominantly white. I believe the practice ended after 1979 or so, by which point the MTO started the corner sticker renewal process that is now obscenely expensive (Happy Birthday, Ontario motorist! That’ll be $120 [$60 in the north], please!).

A less noticeable change is the surface of the plate itself. It’s flat now, rather than having the stamped, raised lettering. To me, it makes them look cheap, as if they’d fall apart like cardboard if/when they get wet. If the letters/numbers peel off THESE plates, they’ll be undecipherable from any distance.

Anyway, I might just live long enough to one day hear people say “hey look, one of the old white and blue plates!,” kind of like the old white and red Ontario health cards that are now being phased out of existence.

Maybe the white and blue plates will soon be unique enough to be nailed to the walls of local bar and grill establishments, right next to a NWT plate that’s shaped like a polar bear.

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Ag Day honoured locally

OPP conclude investigation into human remains found at Point Pelee

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – A nationwide day to recognize those who put food on our tables was celebrated in communities from Lethbridge to Leamington.

The annual Canadian Agriculture Day held Tuesday, Feb. 11 included two visual promotions in Essex County this year, including one at Zehr’s in LaSalle and the other at the Leamington Real Canadian Super Store.

At the latter, literature and a display were set up by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) and lead organization the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA). From 9 a.m. to approximately noon, representatives of the two local organizations handed out 200 free long English cucumbers and 200 loaves of Weston bread, courtesy of the OGVG and ECFA, respectively. Additionally, Real Canadian Super Store customers were given handouts including ‘Buy Local’ maps from the ECFA and

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Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) stakeholder relations coordinator Frank Coppola, Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) director Scott Douglas and OGVG accounting coordinator Kathy Reeb hand out free loaves of bread and cucumbers the the Leamington Real Canadian Super Store Tuesday, Feb. 11 as part of Canada’s Agricultural Day. That morning, 200 long English cucumbers and 200 loaves of Weston bread were handed out to Super Store customers courtesy of OGVG and the ECFA, respectively.

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cucumber recipe cards from the OGVG. This year marks the first Canadian Agriculture Day with involvement from the OGVG, which was invited by members of the ECFA to participate in the promotion of the nation’s agricultural industry. Last year, the Federation held similar events in Belle River, Essex and Windsor.

“We’re promoting ‘Buy Local’ and spreading awareness on agriculture and what goes on in our own back yards,” explained OGVG accounting coordinator Kathy Reeb.

Reeb attended the Leamington site along with OGVG shareholder relations coordinator Frank

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Coppola and ECFA president Lyle Hall and director Scott Douglas. Later, the ECFA’s Moe Chauvin also attended.

“It’s been very positive,” Douglas said of the public’s reaction to Agriculture Day promotions past and present. “Promoting agriculture this way is working.”

Canadian Agriculture

Day began in 2016 as a celebration of the country’s farmers.

The ECFA has actively participated in the yearly occasion since its inception, beginning with food bank contributions in the first few years.

For this year, the local organization approached Leamington’s Real Canadian Super Store to serve as a site for the promotion. Nationally, the event is a promotion from within Farm Credit Canada’s Ag More Tham Ever campaign.

For more information on Agriculture Day — recognized with different strategies in communities across Canada — visit the website www.CdnAgDay.ca

LEAMINGTON – On February 5 at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the 1100 block of Point Pelee Drive after human remains were discovered by an excavation crew working in the area.

The scene was secured and the OPP worked in conjunction with the Regional Coroners Office and a Physical Anthropologist to determine there was no evidence of foul play and that the human remains were of an archeological interest. The OPP has since released the scene.

Any further inquiries relating to this matter should be directed to Parks Canada.

News of the pews

WHEATLEY – Pastor John Cats’ recent messages have focused on scripture from Genesis, the story of Joseph’s relationship with God, and how trust and hope are the anchors needed when waiting on God’s provision.

Congregants at Wheatley United are happy that the mild winter weather has not kept them from coming together on Sunday morning but they are missing many of their friends who have gone south to spend a few weeks or months in warmer climates. If we believe Wiarton Willie, spring is just around the corner!

The church hall was ready for Suppertime on February 13 with Valentine favours on all the tables. Despite the snowy evening, 50 people came out to enjoy a turkey casserole meal. Thank you volunteers for providing this opportunity for community to gather.

Ash Wednesday, February 26, marks the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days reflecting the 40 days of fasting Jesus undertook in the desert.

Shrove Tuesday, the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, is a day celebrating the last day before the Lenten fast. There will be a Pancake Supper at Wheatley United on February 25, serving from 5-7 p.m. A freewill offering is requested with proceeds going to the United Church Mission and Service.

Wheatley United Church contact information: office 519-825-4157, email wheatleyunited@bellnet.ca, website www.wheatleyunitedchurch.com

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Standoff in Leamington ends without incident

LEAMINGTON – On February 13 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a barricaded person possessing an edged weapon inside a motor vehicle on Clark Street West in Leamington.

Negotiations with the adult Leamington resident continued throughout the night in an attempt to persuade the individual to surrender to police.

Clark Street West between Elliott Street and Queens Avenue was closed for approximately nine hours as the OPP contained and defused the situation.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., police took the male into custody without incident.

No charges will be laid in relation to this incident.

Chilifest is February 26

LEAMINGTON – South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) Chilifest is Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. This year’s event will feature over two dozen chilis, baked potatoes, nachos, vegetables, cake and raffle prizes, all donated by local businesses and community groups.

The event raises money for SECC’S transportation services which provide accessible and affordable transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Advance tickets are $8, available at SECC’s office or at the door the day of the event for $10. You can also purchase tickets online at www.secc.on.ca/chilifest for $10. Takeouts are available. Workplaces are encouraged to pre-order takeout by calling 519-326-8629.

Public information Centre on drainage LEAMINGTON – The Municipality of Leamington has retained Dillon Consulting Limited to undertake a study to improve municipal drainage infrastructure in Southwest Leamington to support development in the area.

The study is considering current drainage challenges, upgrades required and new infrastructure. A combined sanitary and storm water sewer currently collects both household sewage and rainfall runoff within the existing developed area.

This study is also evaluating the potential to separate the sewers, which has a number of environmental and cost benefits.

Public consultation is important to the success of the study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to provide stakeholders and the public an opportunity to obtain background information, meet the project team, and provide feedback.

The PIC will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. (drop-in/open house format) at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk Street.

For further information, or to be added to the study mailing list, contact the study team at southwestleamington@dillon. ca or visit the municipality’s website throughout the study for project updates at www.leamington.ca/southwestleamington.

Break and enter in Wheatley

WHEATLEY – On Sunday, February 16, Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a break and enter on Matier Avenue in Wheatley.

Unknown persons the garage of the residence and stole a Cannondale mountain bicycle, black and yellow in colour.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Cst. Adam Van Kesteren at adamv@ chatham-kent.ca.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Legion meeting this week

WHEATLEY – Among the 18 players who shot Fun Darts on February 7 at Wheatley Legion, three teams tied for first place with five wins each – Mike Simpson and Peter VanZetten – Terri Taylor and Jim McClellan – Julie Reid, Sherry DeCaluwe WHEATLEY and Tracey Bruner. LEGION NEWS Three teams also BRANCH 324 tied with three Jan Watson wins each – April Simpson and Gord Crook – Jean Crook and Steve Clements – Velma Hope, Charlie Wimperis and Terry Taylor. And, also tied with two wins, were Nikole Clements and Garry Hope – Rosemary Duquette and Gerry Soulliere. Ladies who doubled out were Sherry, April, Velma and Nikole.

Join the Fun Darts players on Fridays. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.

Members – we would love to see you at the General Meeting being held this Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This is your Branch and we would love to hear your input and ideas.

There is still room to sign up for the Seniors Dinner being held this Thursday, Feb. 20 at noon. Please call as soon as possible at 519-825-4161 to enjoy ham, scalloped potatoes and more.

Join us on Saturdays at the Meat Draws for your chance to win great quality meat. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m.

If you wish to meet with the Service Bureau Officer who will be in the area from March 11 to 13, call the Branch 519-825-4161 no later than this Thursday and leave your name and phone number so that a meeting time can be set up for you.

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

GeorGe Helmer

August 17, 1937 – February 19, 2014

You were someone very special who can never be replaced.

Your memory in my daily life can never be erased.

You gave me many things in life, gifts both great and small.

But most of all you gave me love, the greatest gift of all.

Time cannot steal the memories I carry in my heart Or take away the happy years of which you were a part.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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Southwestern Ontario Gleaners in Leamington is scheduling a new shift for volunteers to inspect and cut vegetables – Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Are you looking to volunteer? Are afternoons better for your schedule? This new shift at SWO Gleaners is perfect for retirees, parents with children in school or anyone who has some free time on Tuesday afternoons.

SWO Gleaners needs volunteers age 15 years and older to make this shift work. Time of arrival and dismissal can be flexible. Organizers are hoping to start the new shift on March 3.

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Employment Positions: • Programming & Community Engagement Coordinator • Programming & Development Coordinator • Visitor Services & Gallery Attendant Volunteer Positions: • Docent & Administrative Assistants • Events & Facility Assistants Position details and how to apply available on our website ARTS @ THE MARINA: June 27 & 28 Exhibitor Applicaitions NOW AVAILABLE, online or at LAC. SPONSORS, we need your support! Many sponsorship and advertisting opportunities, monetary and in-kind welcome.

FREE ADMISSION! Visiting: Wed - Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Sun 12-4 Generous Supporters: Southpoint Sun & the Municipality of Leamington

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE - Friday, February 28. Doors 6:30 pm - Show 7:00 pm. Admission - pass the hat. UPCOMING DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE Mar. 20, Apr. 24, May 29.

JUSTIN LATAM AND THE STRIDE CD RELEASE CONCERT - Sunday, March 1.

Doors 1:30 pm. Show 2:30 pm. Tickets $20 Online, Box Office or at the door. www.banktheatre.com LEAMINGTON DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE BANK THEATRE PARTNER FOR BUSINESS FEUD! - Tuesday, March 3 - Appetizers 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Show 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Audience Participation Requested - Tickets $20. Ticket link - https://ldccbanktheatergamenight.eventbrite.ca. Sponsorship Opportunities available contact Leamington Chamber 519-326-2721. A FUNdraising “Business After Hours” event supporting The Bank Theatre & Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. Event Sponsor - Libro Credit Union.

THE WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BANK THEATRE “A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC” - Friday, March 6 - Doors 6:00 pm. Show 7:00 pm. Tickets Adult Advance $20 / Door $25. Student Advance $12 / Door $15. Online or during Box Office hours.

UMEI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BANK THEATRE PARTNER FOR UMEI’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI COFFEE HOUSE! Saturday, March 7 at The Bank Theatre. 6:30 pm doors open, 7:30 pm show begins. Tickets at UMEI Christian High School, The Bank Theatre, or online. $17 Adult advance $15 student $20 door. www.banktheatre.com or www.UMEI75th.ca AUDITION CALL FIVE ALARM by Kristen Da Silva - Directed by David Light THURSDAY, FEB. 27 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM SATURDAY, FEB. 29 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Download Audition Package at www.banktheatre.com STAY IN THE KNOW! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Email banktheatre@gmail.com Visit BankTheatre.com 10 ERIE ST. S., P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

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Marianne Neufeld Mom, I’ll always love you. You’re in my heart forever.

I miss you now – so much more than ever.

Marianne Neufeld passed away comfortably at Leamington’s Erie Shores Hospice on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Loving wife of the late Henry (Hank). Mother of Terry Cowan. Grandmother of Penny Cowan-McLean, Andrew and Michael Cowan. Great-grandmother to four girls.

A heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors at 2nd Floor Leamington Hospital and all the staff at Hospice.

A very special thank you to Monte Holland, a friend to Marianne since their teenage years.

Bruce Riley

Bruce Albert Riley, 93 years, passed away at home in Leamington on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 with his family at his side.

Loving husband of 60 years to the late Mary Riley (2008) (nee Haas). Dear father of Linda Dippong (Joseph), William Riley (Debra) and Mary Elizabeth Meade (Ron). Loving grandfather of six grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

At Bruce’s request, cremation has taken place. No visitation or service will be forthcoming.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Kingsville) 519-254-2585 Online condolences and cherished memories may be made with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

JoAnne Fillimore

May 12, 1920 – February 5, 2020 JoAnne Fillimore slipped away very peacefully at Chartwell Royal Oak in Kingsville.

JoAnne (nee Burkholder) was married to the late Percy Fillimore (1998) for 56 years. For her children, Barry Fillimore (the late Kaoru), Donna Zuschlag (John) and Janet Hender (Stephen), she set an example of how to live life enthusiastically, with service and, always, with good manners and a hat. She was very proud of her grandchildren, Erin (Matt), Anna, Colin (Minako), Phil, Jenna (Daniel), Erich and Micah, and her six great-grandchildren. JoAnne is also survived by her sister, Suzanne Jeffrey of Markham.

JoAnne touched the lives of so many people through her work with the United Church of Canada, CJSP radio station, Welcome Wagon, the South Essex Community Council, the Ontario Advisory Council on Senior Citizens, Windsor-Essex County Council on Aging, United Way of Windsor-Essex County, Community Coalition, Ontario Breast Screening Program, and South Essex Arts Association. For her community service, she was honoured to receive The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the care given to JoAnne by the Royal Oak staff.

Arrangements for cremation and a private family graveside at a later date have been entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Amanda Walsh

1977 – 2020 Amanda Jane Walsh (Driedger) passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Survived by her husband, Breton. Daughter of Linda Driedger and the late Rudy (2010). Dear brother Cayle and wife Beatrice. Dear niece Kianna and nephew Cole, many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Amanda grew up on the family farm near Leamington.

She attended Mount Carmel Public School, Leamington District Secondary School and St. Clair College, Chatham.

Amanda enjoyed working as a candy striper at the Leamington Mennonite Home where her Grandpa Koop was a resident. She also enjoyed spending time with her Omas and Opas, including many sleepovers.

Amanda was baptized on Confession of Faith at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, May 25, 1997. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1999 and began working in the Social Work Field.

In 2010, Amanda and Breton Walsh were married in Salt Lake Church.

Over the past many years, while working for Psychiatric and Behavior Solutions, she has made lifelong co-workers and many clients. Her soft touch was guided by a firm hand that was always steadfast for the betterment of her clients that needed this care.

A celebration of life took place on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Federal Court House in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To keep Amanda’s passion for caring for others alive, a scholarship has been set up for clients who excel in the program set up for each of them.

In lieu of flowers, to contribute to the scholarship in Amanda’s name and keep her passion alive, please email Linda Driedger to obtain the link at linda7ruth@gmail.com

William (Bill) Neufeld

With his family surrounding him, William (Bill) Neufeld passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on February 15, 2020.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 58 years Evelyn Neufeld (nee Peters). Loved dearly by his children Timothy and Patricia Neufeld, Daniel Neufeld and Louise Neufeld; his three grandsons Jordan, Justin, and Bailey (Kristen).

Predeceased by his parents Henry and Agnes (Warkentin) Neufeld. Dear brother to late Jake (Annie), John (late Elizabeth), Henry (late Elna), Anna (Dick) Neufeld, late Agnes (Peter) Nickel and David (Sue).

Brother-in-law to late Ernest and Helen Peters, Mary and Bill Horton. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Bill and Evelyn were lifelong farmers from Albuna on the family farm for over 80 years. Bill was a councilman for Gosfield North Township in the 1960s and co-chair of United Way campaign in 1983.

The family would like to thank the staff at Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Bill and his family.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Road 6 on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

A private family interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery will occur.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to North Leamington United Mennonite Church or Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Ricky Joseph Siddall

Ricky Joseph Siddall, born on January 2, 1957 and passed away on February 11, 2020 at the age of 63.

Dear son of the late Roy “Bob” Siddall (1961) and Amelia Lounsbury (nee Collard) (late Al) (2013). Father of Cassandra (Dave) and grandfather of Cadence. Dear brother of Gary (2019), Allan (2018), Margaret (Frank), Carl (late Dilly) (2018) and Darl (Carolyn).

Rick lived in Essex for many years but truly lived for the time he spent with all his friends in Mexico. He loved the sun, the ocean and his long walks. He will be dearly missed.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N., Essex.

You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

Katharina Goerzen

Katharina Goerzen (nee Woelk), born January 4, 1916, passed away peacefully at Leamington Mennonite Home on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 104 years.

Beloved wife of the late Jakob Goerzen (1942). Loving mother of Katharina (Katie) Froese (Guenter), Elfriede Schartner (late John 1998), late Jakob Goerzen (2015) (Helen Stewart), Annie Schroeder (late Wolfgang 2005). Cherished Oma of numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. Dear sister of late Maria Wall and late Jakob Woelk.

Katharina was a longtime resident of Wheatley and retired from Omstead Foods after 35 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Leamington United Mennonite Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Leamington Mennonite Home for their care and compassion.

Following Katharina’s wishes, a private celebration of her life will take place.

If desired, memorial donations made to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Festival of Nations at Gore Hill

LEAMINGTON – As a culmination to their Geography unit, Intermediate students at Gore Hill Public School created a Festival of Nations display. Groups of students researched a country of their choice and provided interesting facts and information about it. Some students also included sampling of ethnic foods and artifacts manufactured in these countries. As an added visual effect, student Lauryn Dewhurst created a cardboard costume of the Flag of Scotland as part of her display. Pictured with Lauryn is classmate Liam Pilbeam.

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1029 MERSEA ROAD 6 LEAMINGTON

226.347.2909 44 CONSERVATION BOULEVARD, KINGSVILLE

$519,900

Move-in Ready Ranch with Saltwater Pool in Golfside Village. MLS #19029488 | Main floor has 3 beds, 2 full baths & laundry (currently utilized as pantry, 2nd laundry in basement). Master bed with ensuite bath & walk-in closet. Features include inground saltwater heated pool, ceramic & engineered hardwood flooring, granite counters, fenced yard + 2-car garage. Full basement (wired, rooms & closets framed, roughed-in bath) awaiting your finishing touches. Close to dog park, golf course, public beach & marina/yacht club.

• $439,000 • 2.5 Acres • 3 homes

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FULL BRICK RANCH

IT’S TEA TIME!

Custom brick Ranch in Kingsville. This home shows pride of ownership with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and an open concept living with a new roof.

Complete with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Attached double garage, and full basement.

In-ground heated saltwater pool with outdoor shower and brick pool house. You’ll love this house for summer 2020. Call today!

This brilliantly appointed traditionally modern tea house & restaurant can be yours! The charm, ambiance, menu, and service keep many loyal patrons visiting.

Nestled among wineries, golf courses, parks, beaches, and tourism galore, you will find this established and profitable business. Make the dream a reality. Call today!

The building can be sold separately from the business.

WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY

LIVING THE DREAM

Welcome to the country on this half acre lot with 4-5 bedrooms, 3 full baths with a completely finished basement. The open concept kitchen and living areas allow natural light to flood in. The eating area offers patio doors to your private covered deck with tiers for entertaining! Enjoy the master bedroom with its own walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Two other main floor bedrooms, one designed with a custom built-in desk at the moment used as an office. Two other large bedrooms in the lower level with high ceilings and large windows allowing for a bright space as well. Living room/games room area has a gas fireplace and lots of room for family gatherings.

The attached double car garage is great but, you will find many uses for the 30x50 outbuilding or barn with hydro and cement floor. Roof done 6 yrs ago. Call today and get packing!

1.5 acres of privacy minutes from town? Nature, peace, and tranquility with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, country style kitchen with beautiful wrap around breakfast bar, eating area + proper dining room. The 2 living spaces upstairs are perfect for large or small gatherings. Executive master suite has an en-suite fit for Kings & Queens custom built walk-in closet, private sitting room or office with direct access to back covered deck. The fully finished basement will leave you in awe! Entertainers dream of backyards like this one - lounge poolside, or in one of the multiple covered sitting areas, wood-burning fireplace, pool house w/ bath and change room. Call today!

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18 CARTER, LEAMINGTON OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1:00 - 3:00 PM Just listed - 3 plus 1 bedroom in Sandy Lakes Estate. Movein condition with many updates. Finished top to bottom.

Situated on large lot. Come out on Sunday to see!

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37 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE

Newly designed 1759 square foot bi-level situated on a 60 x 118 ft lot. Home features living room w/fireplace, kitchen w/ large island & granite counter tops, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Master w/walk-in closet & 5 pc ensuite. Includes additional upgraded features such as cove ceilings w/recessed lighting & bathrooms with body-jet shower systems. $494,000.

Call Vince 519-322-7653 or Frank 519-322-6536.

Newly designed 1765 square foot bl-level on a 67.98 x 118.11 foot corner lot. Main level features spacious living room w/ fireplace, modern kitchen w/ large island & corian countertops, dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Master has walk-in closet & 5 pc ensuite. Finished lower level includes family room w/ grade entrance, 4th bedroom, 4 pc bath & laundry. Additional features include cement driveway. tray ceilings & body-jet shower systems in all 3 bathrooms. $549,900.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

189 SUMAC DRIVE, KINGSVILLE

OAKGLEN LOTS, KINGSVILLE

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23 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE

Brand new 1350 square foot twin villa featuring modern kitchen w/island & granite countertops, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Master includes 4 pc ensuite & walk-in closet. Includes upgrades such as cove ceilings with crown molding & recessed lighting, body-jet shower systems in both baths, grade entrance in basement, double garage, cement driveway & sodded lot. $399,900.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

1905 HERITAGE, KINGSVILLE

ONLY 3 LOTS LEFT!

Unique 4000 sq. ft. 2 storey with ully finished walkout basement leading to a gentle rolling ravine backyard. 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 kitchens w/ breakfast areas, 2 dining rooms, 2 family rooms w/ gas fireplaces & 2 laundry rooms. All complimented by a large 2 car garage, in groundsprinkler system and 3 spacious patios & decks overlooking a picturesque backyard. $749,800.

Prime residential building lots ranging from 0.57 to 0.81 acres in size. Oakglen`s picturesque country setting is an ideal location for your custom built dream home.

This unique cul-de-sac development is nestled among mature oak & maple treees on Oakglen Drive & Kenyon Point. Ravine lots available.

474 SEACLIFF WEST, LEAMINGTON

337 & 367-369 TALBOT W., LEAMINGTON

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

Two storey home situated on approx. 3.78 acres of residential land w/roughly 134 feet fronting on Seacliff West. Value is strictly in the land. Call for showings. This property can be purchased along with the neighbouring property at 468 Seacliff West.

Call Vince 519-322-7653 or Frank 519-322-6536.

Call Frank at 519-322-6536 or Vince at 519-322-7653.

6 acre greenhouse operation on approx 10.83 acres of land. 337 Talbot West has 3 acres of plastic greenhouses on 5.54 acres of land &includes 2 boilers, Priva computer system, 10,316 square foot packing shed w/ 2 loading docks and one bungalow home. 367-369 Talbot West has 3 acres of glass greenhouses on 5.29 acres of land and includes 2 boilers, Argus computer system & 4 bedroom brick ranch. $5,200,000.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

Desirable waterfront home on a picturesque 1.54 acre lot surrounded by mature trees. Main level offers approximately 2600 sq ft w/ beautiful lake views from almost every room! Features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room w/ stone fireplace, family room, large kitchen, dining room & finished basement. This property has its own beach, 2.5 car garage, circular driveway, 2-tiered deck, above ground pool, tankless hot water system & more! $1,595,000.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

337 SEACLIFF WEST, LEAMINGTON

Well maintained brick & stone ranch on 8.33 acres of land. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living rm, kitchen, dining rm & finished basement w/2nd kitchen & family rm. Entire roof redone in 2010 including trusses, plywood, insulation & shingles. Other updates incl windows, furnace & a/c.

Property complete w/extra large driveway, single car garage & storage shed w/hydro. $679,000.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653.

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$144,900

Brand new move-in ready mobile with 1 bed,1 bath + cozy office & brand new appliances

191 STEVEN, ESSEX

$529,900

Beautifully maintained 3+1 beds & 3 baths; finished basement, landscaped + fenced

51 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE

$429,900

Vacant land to build private dream home on 25 acres with 453’ frontage; close to amenities

$999,000

$7.00/SQFT/ One in a YEAR million: 3 beds, 2.5 baths on 48-acres (cash crop, fruit trees, wetlands + bush)

10875 CONC. 10, ESSEX

$599,900

Beautiful 1,700 sqft lakehouse with 3+1 beds & 2 baths on ~3-acres with 278’ frontage

4206 TALBOT TRAIL, CHATHAM-KENT

13,000 sq ft, zoned C1 available to lease or buy ($949,900), ability to subdivide

38 ERIE ST. N, LEAMINGTON

$189,900

Lakefront property with 3 beds & 3 baths requiring some TLC & a breakwall

238 COTTERIE PARK, WHEATLEY

VL MERSEA RD. 21, LEAMINGTON $569,900

$1,975/ MONTH

STARTING AT

$444,900 $134,900

$359,900

Enjoy space & seclusion with 3+1 beds, 2.5 baths + 2 outbuildings (concrete & hydro)

$519,900

59 TRACEY, ESSEX To be built: 2 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course

103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE

Move-in ready ranch with 3 beds, 2 baths & heated saltwater pool in Golfside Village Executive ranch with 5 beds & 4 baths; full finished basement & fenced backyard

52 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE Brand new 2 storey home with 4 beds, 3 baths, concrete drive + sod & sprinkler system

127 GOLFVIEW, KINGSVILLE

$2,150/ MONTH

For Lease: ~3,200 sq ft of office/retail/ commercial space, zoned C1 in high traffic location

Updated mobile with 2 beds & 1 bath on quiet dead-end street in Viscount Estates

To be built: 1-floor living in this affordable 1,100 sq ft semi with 2 beds & 1 bath

1021 A OAK, KINGSVILLE

$519,900 $349,900

$599,900

94 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

A rare gem!

Meticulously updated bungalow with 2+2 beds & 2 baths & fully finished lower level

2038 COUNTY RD. 27, WOODSLEE

Beautiful 2-storey home with 3 beds & 3.5 baths, lanscaped + in-ground sprinklers

252 RD. 7 E, RUTHVEN

$119,900

$429,900

44 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE

144 HERITAGE, KINGSVILLE

$499,900

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$999,900

~ 88 acres of land located on the west branch of Two Creeks.

Potential for upscale lots.

371 & 436 CONC. 1, WHEATLEY

$429,000

205-6 PARK, KINGSVILLE

$22,500

Business oppurtunity; well established food service for sale in the heart of town (32 Arthur Ave)

THE ORGANIC JUICERY, ESSEX

Stunning 2 $1,300,000 beds, 2 baths lakefront home with quality workmanship throughout

72 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON

For Lease: 2 beds & 2 baths condo with private balcony + parking at Lakeside Park Place

$554,900

229 BERNATH, KINGSVILLE

STARTING Luxury & @ $134,900 elegance meets modern functionality in this stunning 4 bed & 3.5 bath home

30 EMILY, KINGSVILLE

To Be Built: Custom home with high-end finishes; 3 beds, 2 baths in the heart of town

Vacant lots for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes

KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT

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V/L MERSEA RD 5, LEAMINGTON

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• 2 ½ acre treed lot on the corner of Mersea Rd 5 & Highway 77 • Offers many possibilities, zoned commercial-septic to be installed • Municipality to approve any site plan and usage of site

• Location, location, location! Approx 28 acres-corner of Hwy 77 & Cty Rd 18 • In the center of commercial properties, ready for manufacturing, warehouse, etc • 2 deeds (20 & 8 acres), sandy soilbuyer must verify mineral rights

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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Atom Minor A Capitals in quarter finals

Cardinal Carter’s Tarez Raheb and Holy Names’ Taya Grubisich race through the corner to the left of the Knights’ goal for possession of the puck during a WECSSAA Tier II girls hockey game Monday, Feb. 10 at Unico Arena. Raheb had a goal and an assist in the Cougars’ 3-1 win.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

The Cougars Rylee Strohm picks up the puck from between the boards behind the Holy Names’ net and the Knights’ Briarlynn Dufault during the third period of a WECSSAA Tier II girls’ hockey game at Unico Arena Monday, Feb. 10. Cardinal Carter won the game 3-1 to finish the regular season with a record to two wins, one loss and five ties.

By Bryan Jessop

wrist shot past Arianna Quenneville and into the right side of the Cougars’ goal at knee height. Milana Butera eased the tension less than five minutes later, taking a feed from Lexy Iacobelli and maneuvering through Knights defenders to score on an ice level shot from a sharp angle.

Sturdy Cardinal Carter defense and a curfew buzzer at the 2:34 point “We had better put an end to Holy passing, better Names’ hopes of a awareness of where comeback. everyone else is and “It was a more more shots on net.” determined effort — Lisa Hedges today,” Cougars head coach Lisa Hedges said in comparison to the previous week’s 1-1 stalemate against the General Amherst Bulldogs. “We had better passing, better awareness of where everyone else is and more shots on net.”

The victory secured fifth place in the WECSSAA Tier II nine-team division, where the Cougars were one of only two 1A schools. The 1A-2A quarterfinals will include a Wednesday, Feb. 19 game for the Cougars against the L’Essor Aigles at Tecumseh Arena. The game will start at 2:30 p.m.The four quarterfinal winners will play in a double knockout tournament at the WFCU Centre in Windsor for the WECSSAA girls’ title.

Cougars finish with a win

Despite having suffered only a single loss, the Cardinal Carter girls’ hockey team played most of the 2019-’20 regular season unable to climb above the .500 mark.

That statistic ended with their eighth and final game.

The Cougars hosted the Holy Names Knights Monday, Feb. 10 for their final pre-playoff contest and with a 3-1 victory, finished at 2-1-5 to extend their point streak to seven games. Cardinal Carter’s season-opening 1-0 loss to the Essex Red Raiders on November 19 stood as their only loss and was followed by four consecutive ties.

The February 10 contest remained scoreless until just over 10 minutes had expired from the first period. Then, Paige Derbyshire tapped a rebound past Abby Kavanaugh after the Holy Names goalie made the initial save off a Tarez Raheb shot. From the right side of the net, Derbyshire sent the loose puck over the goal line through the short side for a 1-0 lead that stood until the final minute of the second period.

Cardinal Carter’s attack continued through most of the middle stanza until a Knights’ power play disrupted the flow of puck control for the host team’s forwards. Raheb, however, took control of a successful clearing attempt that bounced to centre ice and with a Holy Names defender on her heels, rushed to the visitors’ net before sending a backhand shot that struck Kavanaugh and trickled slowly over the goal line. The assist was earned by Lily DiLaudo.

The Knights cut the lead in half early in the third period during a power play when Briarlynn Dufault fired a quick

The Southpoint Point Pelee Karting Atom Minor A Capitals opened their OMHA quarter final series on the road with a pair of games against the Welland Tigers.

On Saturday afternoon, the Caps seemed to come out a little sluggish and as a result, Welland scored on a short angle shot only a minute into the game. Southpoint, sensing they had not brought their A game, knew that they would have to battle to get back even. Five minutes into the middle period while on one of their few power plays, Owen Derksen held the puck in at the line. Brayden Foster scooped it up and fired on net. Sloan Smith found and buried the rebound to even the score.

Two minutes later, Derksen let go a slap shot from the line then Tyler Thomas swiped at the rebound knocking it across the crease to Foster who poked it in from the blue paint to take the lead. With 18 seconds remaining in the middle frame, Jonathan Recker grabbed the puck from just outside his zone and weaved through players end to end, finishing by deking the goalie and sliding it in past the sprawled netminder to go up by a pair.

As the third period wore on, Southpoint just did not have the jump and will to win as they normally do. Two and a (Continued on Page 20)

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Pickelball champions

Ladies doubles win silver

Local pickleball players participated in the 50+ Michigan Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament on February 9 in Rochester Hills. Jill Jakob (left) and Sylvia Lutsch won silver in the Ladies Doubles 50-54 age category.

(Submitted Photo)

Nick Smith of the Flyers races between Brayden Hislop and Joe Mazur of the Lincolns in a sprint for the puck in the first period.

Leamington went on to win 6-3.

(Southpoint Sun Photo)

Lincolns wrecked by Flyers

By Bryan Jessop

Silver for men’s doubles team

Local pickleball players Dan Tamburo (left) and Chin Tan won silver in the 65-70 age division at the 50+ Michigan Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament on February 9 in Rochester Hills.

(Submitted Photo)

Leamington Minor Baseball would like to thank all of those who contributed to the success of Trivia Night 20 on Wednesday, February 12.

Although first place is out of reach and second place is secure, the Leamington Flyers decided to continue wracking up points in the final stretch of the regular season.

The Flyers doubled the visiting St. Marys Lincolns in a 6-3 decision at Highbury Canco Arena Thursday, Feb. 13, marking the third time in the past six matches where they’ve scored six goals.

The first period was the most uneventful of the three, where despite stringing numerous scoring chances together, the Flyers repeatedly missed against goalkeeper Cyrus Martin. At the other end of the Highbury rink, Leamington’s defense kept St. Marys mostly at bay to keep the score at 0-0 by the time the buzzer reported the end of 20 minutes.

The scoring floodgates flew open in the second frame, where the Flyers potted five tallies compared to two from the Lincolns. Wyatt O’Neil and Adam Jeffery each scored on the power play for a 2-0 after being set up by Griffin Robinson and Zach Taylor and then Jaydon Fetter and Kade McKibbin, respectively. Brock Trichilo cut the lead in half 30 seconds after the Jeffery goal, but Josh King re-established the two-goal spread while Leamington was shorthanded after benefiting by helpers from Blake McConville and Taylor. Dylan Weston added to the lead with the hosts’ first even strength goal before Ryan Burke replied for St. Marys on the man advantage. With 23 seconds left in the period, Jacob Kalandyk got the goal back for Leamington, assisted by Maddux Rychel and McConville.

Trichilo buried his second of the game precisely five minutes into the third for the Lincs, but Robinson brought the home team back into a three-goal lead 28 seconds later, assisted by Rychel and McConville. The game’s final goal

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• Leamington Kinsmen Club • Reid Funeral Home • Southpoint Publishing/ Southpoint Printing • Chuck Reynolds DJ Service • Leamington Source for Sports • Johnston Net & Twine and the following for their donation of door prizes: CAA Leamington Gabriele Furniture & Flooring Dr. Steve Schiefer Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

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Additional thanks to the Portuguese Club for their always great hospitality, the volunteers who all converged to make this run smoothly, and of course, the 48 teams who participated that night!

was the Flyers’ 200th of the season.

Special teams proved effective for the Flyers on the evening, as St. Marys was held to one goal on six power plays while the hosts were a perfect two for two with the man advantage. The Flyers outshot the Lincolns by a convincing 34-19 margin.

“It was nice to see our power play clicking a little bit,” explained Flyers head “It was nice to see our power play coach Cam Crowder. “It clicking a little bit. It gave us a two-goal lead and gave us a two-goal lead we were able to run with it and we were from there. They’re a good able to run with it defensive team, so to fire 34 from there.” shots and hold them to 19 — Cam Crowder shows a good effort and a good win for us.”

On Saturday, Leamington visited the Sarnia Legionnaires and came home with a 9-1 win. Flyers goals were scored by Nick Smith with a natural hattrick, Kalandyk, Rychel (2), O’Neil and Robinson (2).

In a rare Monday game, Leamington took on Komoka in another road game where they won in a score of 5-2 against the Kings. The Flyers were backed by tallies from Robinson, O’Neil, Smith, Rychel and Smith on the powerplay. Either the Legionnaires or the Kings will likely be the Flyers’ first round opponents in the Western quarterfinals.

“It doesn’t really matter who we play. We just want to be sure we’re playing well going into it (the playoffs),” Crowder said.

Leamington’s final regular season home game will be played Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:10 p.m. when they take on the Chatham Maroons.

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Maranatha The UMEI Lightning’s Derek Bedal keeps the ball in play as a trailing Maranatha player falls to the court’s surface during the second quarter of a WECSSAA senior boys basketball 1A quarterfinal game Wednesday, Feb. 12 at UMEI. The Lightning led 15-9 after the first quarter and 29-20 at the half-time break. Through the second half, the hosts held on for a 50-44 victory as Jadischke led the way with 16 points.

For the semifinals, the Lightning will host Lamothe-Cadillac Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.

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UMEI at Cardinal Carter senior girls volleyball playoff

Avery Hodgson of the Cougars goes airborne to spike the ball over the net and towards Lightning blockers Erin Kuipers and Tara Tiessen during a WECSSAA 1A senior girls volleyball quarterfinal match at Cardinal Carter Monday, Feb. 10. UMEI won the first set in the best of five series 25-18, but the hosting Cougars replied with three straight wins of 25-18, 25-15 and 25-21 to advance to the semi-finals at Lajeunesse Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Royals won the series in scores of 25-8, 25-8 and 25-5.

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Drew Denomey of the Sharks chases Essex defenseman Keegan MacVoy as he carried the puck behind his own net in a clearing attempt during the first period of Game 4 in the Stobbs Division quarterfinals at Wheatley Area Arena Sunday, Feb. 16. The 73’s tied the series at 2-2 with a 4-1 victory.

(Southpoint Sun Photos) Several players get involved in a scrum inside the Essex crease after a stoppage of play in the first period of Game 4 in the Stobbs Division quarterfinals between the Sharks and 73’s Sunday, Feb.16.

Sharks, 73’s even after four playoff games

By Bryan Jessop

To start the playoffs, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks picked up where they left off in the regular season against the Essex 73’s, but ran into an offensive roadblock shortly afterwards.

Round One began with a pair of wins for a commanding 2-0 series lead for the Sharks, who then scored only a goal in the next two games to allow the 73’s to tie the best-ofseven quarter finals 2-2.

Game 1 in Essex featured a goaltending clinic at both ends of the ice, as the Sharks struggled to solve Connor Meyerink while the 73’s had similar trouble finding a way through Kyle Metson in a 2-1 double overtime win for the visitors. Wheatley struck first just before to the midway mark of the opening period when Braedon Caetano found the back of the net after being set up by Ryan Wall and Alixe Saliba.

Three former Leamington Flyers factored in on the home team’s tying goal in the second period, where Josh PopeFerguson registered his team’s first tally of the post season on feeds from Preston Corp and Jack Sanko. The 73’s doubled the Sharks 12-6 on the shot counter in the third period, but neither team could produce a tiebreaker in regulation.

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Finally, 92 minutes and 56 seconds after the first faceoff, Drew Denomey potted the sudden death winner for Wheatley on “They’re going to be an unassisted play. The determined to defend Sharks outshot the hosts home ice and we have 42-35 as both teams were to be ready for that.” held to an ineffective zero — Josh Carnevale for seven on the power play.

The 73’s struck first in Game 2 with the only tally of the first period, but Wheatley replied with five of the next seven to secure the 5-3 win and a 2-0 series lead. Alex Demers beat Metson after nearly 18 minutes of play in a conservatively played first frame where each team mustered only five shots on net. Caetano potted two in the middle stanza — including one on the power play — with a marker by Corp in between for a 2-2 draw after 40 minutes.

The Sharks took over in the final period, where Lucas Poisson, Saliba and Jordan Gualtieri beat Jax Dhondt in a trio of even-strength efforts. Liam Hall replied for Essex with an even four minutes remaining to wrap up the scoring.

The two sides were a dead even 28 shots apiece as Essex was one for five and Wheatley one for four with the man advantage.

Ian Faubert filled in for Josh Carnevale as head coach for the first two games of the series, with general manager Thomas Grubb also taking a position behind the bench. Although Carnevale couldn’t attend Games 1 and 2, he kept

in touch with his fellow coaches until he was able to return for Game 3.

“It sounds like we had a good start to the series,” he noted. “We’ve really got to be ready for the next games, though. They’re going to be determined to defend home ice and we have to be ready for that.”

Carnevale’s prediction turned out to be all too accurate for Game 3, where the 73’s posted a 1-0 victory despite being outshot 30-18. Liam Hall scored the game’s only goal with about eight minutes left in the second period.

Game 4 brought the teams back to The Shark Tank Sunday, Feb.16. Essex jumped back into the series and tied it 2-2 with a 4-1 victory despite being held scoreless for the first 35 minutes.

Wheatley struck first less than five-and-a-half minutes after the opening faceoff. On an offensive rush, Denomey tapped a Poisson pass beyond the reach of Connor Meyerink and into the right corner of the net at ice level. Jordan Gualtieri was credited with the second assist.

Riley Meyerik evened the score for Essex on a power play in within the final five minutes of the second period.

The middle frame continued to plague the hosts as Corp brought the 73’s into a 2-1 lead less than a minute-and-ahalf after the tying goal.

Essex did more damage in the third, where Curtis Jackson made it 3-1 while the Sharks continued struggling to stay out of the penalty box. Quinn Fazekas put the game away with a power play marker with about four minutes to go. The 73’s outshot the hosts by a slim 32-31 margin and went two for six on the power play while the Sharks came up empty handed on three opportunities.

Game 5 brought the teams back to Essex Tuesday, Feb. 18. Results were not available by press deadline. Game 6 is scheduled to take place in Wheatley Friday, Feb. 21 with an 8 p.m. start while Game 7, if necessary, will bring the teams back to Essex Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m.

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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES & HAM SUPPER - Tuesday, February 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley United Church. Freewill offering with proceeds going to United Church Mission and Service.

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ANNUAL PANCAKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. Adults $6, children (6-9) $3, children 5 & under free. Takeout available.

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The phone rang. Paul Wilson was calling from Port Blandsford, NL, with another great old car story. Paul lived in Kitchener until he moved to Newfoundland in 2014. A neighbour in Kitchener was Larry Crabtree, who often walked his dog past Paul’s place.

Larry owned a rare 1949 Dodge Wayfarer Roadster, one of only 5420 built. He belonged to the Historical Automobile Society of Canada (HASC) and sold his Model A roadster to buy the Dodge.

It has only one bench seat under the manually operated convertible top, and a huge trunk. This Dodge body style was built only in ’49 and ’50.

In 2011, Larry died and his Dodge sat in the family garage for several years. Then this summer, Larry’s daughter phoned Paul to say her mother was in a retirement home and her house had to be sold. Could Paul help her find a buyer for the Dodge?

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Wayne Churchill of Innisfil owned a ’62 Rambler and ’71 Charger and sold both to move to Newfoundland, where 2021 Division Road North he has been helping Paul conKingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 struct his ’37 Willys street rod.

519-733-2305 When Paul told Wayne about www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca the ’49 Dodge for sale, Wayne bought it two days later. He rented a U-Haul trailer and NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO several of Paul’s car buddies FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW from Kitchener helped load the BUILDING SERVICES FEES BY-LAW Dodge onto the trailer for its trip to “the Rock.”

WATER AND SEWAGE RATE BY-LAW The car had not been driven since before 2011. Wayne TAKE NOTICE that The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider drained the tank, added fresh amendments to the following By-laws: gas and a new battery, poured

• Fees and Charges By-law 28-2019 some gas into the carb and it

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• Water and Sewage Rate By-law 34-2019 certified it and with its new NL plates, it’s on the road again. at its Regular Meeting to be held on: This Dodge has its original 230 cubic inch flathead six Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. with 103 hp. It also has an oilat Kingsville Council Chambers, bath air cleaner, three-on-the2021 Division Road North, Kingsville tree standard shift, a two-speed A Summary of the Proposed Amendments will be available online at www.kingsville.ca/fees or heater and radio. The car is mafor pick-up at the Municipal Office Reception Counter on Friday, February 28th. Any written roon with tan interior and tan comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Comments which convertible top. The windows are made at the meeting become part of the public record which is available for anyone to roll up and down, unlike older view on the Town of Kingsville website. roadsters with side curtains.

The paperwork that came DATED at Kingsville, this 13th day of February, 2020. with the car goes back to 1977, leaving its first 28 years still a Ryan McLeod, Director of Financial Services mystery. Was this car sold new The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville in Canada? We hope someone 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 who reads this story will be www.kingsville.ca able to shed light on this car’s Y ONL earlier history. Stay tuned!

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Atom Minor A Capitals in quarter finals

(Continued from Page 15) a half into the third on one of their many power plays Welland scored on a tip in to get within one.

Finally, with 1:06 to go and their goalie pulled for the extra attacker, the Tigers were able to notch the equalizer in a goal mouth scramble.

Ten minutes of overtime solved nothing as the two teams split the two points. Karly Franklin, in net for the Capitals, stood tall making many saves to help keep her squad in the game.

On Sunday, both teams were back at it trying to get a win to help give their team the advantage. On this day the Caps came out stronger and generated early chances before Owen Derksen had the puck at the point and ripped his shot in through traffic to take the lead three minutes in.

The game went back and forth until four minutes into the second when AJ Youssef won the faceoff back to Kayden Cook who fired in his wrister glove side to go up by two. Midway through the middle frame, while on the power play, Ben Liebrock sent a cross ice pass to Cook who stepped in over the line and wired his shot in bar down to go up by three.

In the third period it seemed like the Caps were back to chasing the game. Four minutes in Welland scored on a rebound. With 4:37 left Southpoint couldn’t clear the puck and it wound up in the back of the net. Then with 1:41 to go, with their goalie on the bench again, Southpoint failed to clear and Welland scored with a wrister through a screen.

The Caps had a few early chances in overtime but were unable to seal the deal before Welland, with a little over seven minutes to play, notched the winner after a scramble. Christian Papp made numerous saves in his return to the lineup and deserved a much better result.

Southpoint now trails the 6 point series 3-1 as they head back to Leamington to play Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Come on out and cheer the Capitals to victory.

County Bridge results Leamington Half Century Centre, Feb. 10: North/South - 1st Helen Preyde and Bill Chaplin, 2nd Roy Trowell and Gail Grant, 3rd Vi Major and Pauline Mikolash.

East/West - 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Jim Perkes and Roger Cote, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and George Hildebrandt.

Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and

new members are welcome.

Kingsville Bridge Club, Feb. 12: North/South - 1st Ernie Jackiw and Vi Major, 2nd Peggy and Pat DeNapoli, 3rd Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder.

East/West - 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Chris Brennan and Bill Chaplin, 3rd Row Deans and Shirley Morel.

Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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Terms: cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium.

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ANNUAL PANCAKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER on Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. Adults $6, children (6-9) $3, children 5 & under free. Takeout available. fe19 _____________________________

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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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SOUTHPOINT PRINT: Envelopes, invoices, flyers, postcards, brochures, booklets, drivers logs, tickets, and many other custom print jobs.

Call Mallory 519-398-9098 or mallory@southpointsun.ca.

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TAX NOTICES 2020 Interim Property Tax Bills were mailed January 31, 2020 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2020 interim tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:

February 28, 2020 May 29, 2020

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Public Notice 2020 Spay/Neuter Voucher Program for Cats The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with veterinary hospitals/clinics in the Windsor-Essex area, is pleased to launch a Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program beginning March 2, 2020. This program is available to eligible residents of the Municipality of Leamington.

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In an effort to reduce the number of stray cats in the Municipality, vouchers will be issued to spay and neuter cats. The Municipality of Leamington will provide 80 vouchers to qualifying residents. Vouchers will be released on a first come, first served basis.

Vouchers for owned cats are reserved for low-income families. Documentation confirming household income will be required. A maximum of three (3) vouchers per household will be issued where the cats are owned.

For feral cat caregivers, a maximum of three (3) vouchers per household will be issued to Leamington residents, with no income restrictions.

Applications for the 2020 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program will be available at the Leamington Municipal Building starting on March 2, 2020, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or on the Municipality’s website. Those who meet the eligibility criteria will be issued a voucher(s).

For program details, visit the Municipality’s website www.leamington.ca or call 519-326-5761.

Deadline for Classified Advertising in the Southpoint Sun is Friday at 12 noon.

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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COOK WANTED Southwest Leamington Storm Water Management Environmental Assessment and Design Notice of Public Information Centre

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The Municipality of Leamington has retained Dillon Consulting Limited to undertake a study to improve municipal drainage infrastructure in Southwest Leamington to support development in the area. The study is considering current drainage challenges, upgrades required and new infrastructure. A combined sanitary and stormwater sewer currently collects both household sewage and rainfall runoff within the existing developed area. This study is also evaluating the potential to separate the sewers, which has a number of environmental and cost benefits.

Public consultation is important to the success of the study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to provide stakeholders and the public an opportunity to obtain background information, meet the project team, and provide feedback. The PIC will be held as follows: Date:

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Time:

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Drop in/Open House format)

Location:

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex 249 Sherk Street Leamington, Ontario

TACOS TONY 52 Erie Street South

SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority has openings for summer student labourers at the Regional Landfill located in Essex and at the Public Drop Off Depot located in Windsor.

DUTIES INCLUDE: General physical labour JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Valid class “G” driver’s license • Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions • Able to work Saturdays WAGE RATE: $16.10 per hour (40 hour work week) For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca no later than February 28, 2020.

We are seeking

GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

SUDOKU ANSWERS

The study is following the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (2000, as amended in 2015) process for a Schedule B activity. A report documenting the process will be available for review at the end of the study.

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• Compensation is $14.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.

Please apply at: careers@aphria.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

For further information, or to be added to the study mailing list, please contact the study team at southwestleamington@dillon.ca or visit the Municipality’s website throughout the study for project updates: www.leamington.ca/southwestleamington

Alex Del Brocco, C.E.T. Engineering Project Manager Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington, ON, N8H 2Z9 Tel: 519.326.5761 ext. 1369 adelbrocco@leamington.ca

SCRAMBLE ANSWER

Robert Molliconi, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager Dillon Consulting Limited 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 608 Windsor, ON, N8W 5K8 Tel: 519.948.4243 ext. 3218 southwestleamington@dillon.ca

SUDOKU ANSWERS

PANCAKE

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. $14.18 per hour. Will train the right candidate.

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

Reliable and dependable.

Must have own transportation.

No educational requirements needed.

SUDOKU ANSWERS

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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ASSISTANT GREENHOUSE VEGETABLE GROWER Greenhouse operation that grows peppers.

Position Summary: The Assistant Greenhouse Vegetable Grower will coordinate all aspects of the produce development and applied plant science based on production in our 47 acre greenhouse for Bell Pepper production.

Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Oversee 47 acres of Belle Pepper production. • Determine nutrient and watering moisture requirements. • Control pests by implementing integrated pest management (IPM). • Control environmental conditions by regulating humidity, ventilation and temperature utilizing climate control system. • Communicates cultural or plant issues to Grower. • Responsible for recognizing crop issues and diagnose issues. • Maintain records of crop activities and observations, including pesticide applications and growth records. • Know specifications for the crop. • Develop growing schedules for Pepper production. • Help top troubleshoot greenhouse mechanical environmental control system. • Delegate set routines and aid in the training of greenhouse workers. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Grower. • Operate and maintain equipment used in greenhouse operations including irrigation, fertilization, weed and pest monitoring etc. • Work efficiently and independently within a team environment. • Maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism and lead team to success.

Knowledge and Skills: • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Grower Assistant within a high-tech greenhouse environment. • Familiarity with computer environmental system. • Must have a strong understanding of plant growth, plant physiology and interaction with varying environmental conditions and requirements. • Must be familiar with horticulture nomenclature. • Ability to communicate effectively ( written, oral and speech) in English and ( Spanish) would be an asset. • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent Education and experience.

Physical Abilities: Candidate must be physically fit and able to lift heavy material (up to 50 lbs.). There is a requirement to bend, climb, stand, sit, walk and kneel for prolonged periods of time.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined and other duties.

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 / year depending on experience.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M6

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.18/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.

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The Erie North Shore Storm and Windsor Yellow Jackets scramble for control of the puck near the Storm net during a tyke game as part of the Breakaway Winter Classic.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

Breakaway Winter Classic

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An annual gathering for the region’s youngest hockey players didn’t let a busy holiday weekend slow it down.

Valentine’s Day and Family Day were two of the four days required to host the third annual Breakaway Winter Classic, an expansion of Southpoint Minor Hockey Association’s Tyke Jamboree that was launched in 2018. This year’s fourday event brought in 86 teams from across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton and communities further north including Aylmer, St. Marys, Kincardine, Pelham, Woodstock, London, Kitchener and Lucan. To accomodate the 86 teams — a gathering of more than 1,000 players from birth years 2011 to 2014 — both rinks at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex were utilized as well as Wheatley Area Arena for the first two games on Thursday evening as well as surfaces in both Kingsville and Essex.

“It’s growing and doing well,” noted SMHA member and tournament director Darryl Glasier. This year’s annual event marks the first for a Novice Rep tournament, which welcomed 28 entries. The travel group kicked off the schedule on Thursday evening at Wheatley Area Arena, where the hosting Southpoint Capitals defeated their Erie North Shore rivals 7-2 and the Tecumseh Eagles won 6-1 against the Riverside Rangers.

Glasier led the organization of the tournament along with Terry Symons, Greg Liebrock and a team of approximately 30 volunteers made up of SMHA board members, Novice Rep parents and local youths who shovelled ‘snow’ off the ice surfaces between games.

In total, 12 teams participated from the hosting SMHA organization while six more made the short trip from neighbouring Erie North Shore.

Leamington’s Breakaway gas station on Talbot Street West again served as the event’s feature sponsor.

This year’s tournament/jamboree was also supported by

a memorial donation made by family members in memory of Garry Musson, who passed away on February 20 of last year.

An Erie North Shores player falls to the ice while battling a Windsor Yellow Jackets opponent during a tyke game as part of the Breakaway Winter Classic.

A Southpoint player is surrounded by three opponents from the Windsor Orange Crush during a tyke game as part of the third annual Breakaway Winter Classic.

The Capitals’ Judah Raffoul tries to prevent the Storm’s Cash Robert from clearing the puck out of the Erie North Shore zone during the first game of the 2020 Breakaway Winter Classic Thursday, Feb. 13.

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3 things you need to know for RRSP season (NC) A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is one of today’s most commonly used savings vehicles, in large part because contributions are tax-deductible and the product is designed specifically for retirement.

You’ll have until March 2, 2020 to contribute to your RRSP and claim the amount on your 2019 tax return. Any contributions made after this deadline will count towards the 2020 tax year.

RRSP season is a great opportunity to review your finances and decide if you want to make any adjustments or set up automatic contributions for the upcoming year.

With the 2019 deadline fast approaching, here are some tips from: New year, new rules: Every year, there are new

contribution limits, deadlines and other changes.

For example, in 2020, firsttime homebuyers can now withdraw up to $35,000 (or $70,000 per couple) from an RRSP to finance a down payment on a home, subject to eligibility and conditions.

This withdrawal is tax-free but must be repaid into the RRSP within 15 years. Before taking out any money, speak to an advisor or financial planner to see if this program is appropriate for you.

Contribute carefully: Understanding how much to contribute can be confusing. In 2019, each Canadian has a personal RRSP contribution limit of up to 18 per cent of their earned income, up to a maximum of $26,500 plus any unused contribution room from past years.

However, those belonging and contributing to an em-

ployer’s pension plan may have reduced limits for their RRSP. It’s important to keep track of all your contributions to ensure you stay within your annual limit.

Withdraw wisely: RRSPs are typically set up to support long-term savings and retirement. Since RRSPs are designed for long-term saving, withdrawals are subject to tax.

However, under the Home Buyers’ Plan, first-time homebuyers can withdraw up to $35,000 (or $70,000 for a couple) to finance a down payment, subject to eligibility and conditions.

The withdrawal is taxfree but must be paid back into your RRSP within 15 years. Speak with an advisor or financial planner before withdrawing any funds to ensure you understand the implications.

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David Wiens* CFP®

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Are you missing out on these tax benefit payments?

(NC) Filing your taxes isn’t fun, but the upside is it’s the only way to receive benefits and credits that can help you pay for things like groceries, your kids’ activities or even a dream vacation.

You only need to apply for benefits and credits once, but you do need to do your taxes on time every year to continue getting your payments without interruption. You also need to keep your personal information — like your address and marital status — up to date.

Make sure to keep all the information you needed to do your taxes for at least six years, in case the CRA asks for it.

Here are some tips to help make sure you’re getting the benefits and credits you’re entitled to: 1. Do your taxes. Even if you don’t have any income to report for 2019 or your income is tax exempt, you can still claim helpful tax credits and get benefit payments. You just have to do your taxes by April 30, 2020.

2. If you have children under 18 in your care, you could get Canada child benefit payments every month. You need to apply (if you haven’t already); then, make sure you do your taxes on time every year so you can continue to receive it without interruption. You can also get past payments for up to 10 years prior.

3. If you have a disability, you may be eligible for the disability tax credit. And, if your child is eligible for the disability tax credit, you could get child disability benefit payments.

4. If you work but earn a modest income, you could get the Canada workers benefit (formerly the working income tax benefit) every three months. You can also apply for advance payments of this benefit.

5. Sign up for direct deposit to get your benefit payments deposited directly into your account. That way, you’ll still get your payments no matter where you are.

6. If you stopped getting benefits and credits, call the CRA as soon as possible and they’ll help you figure out why your payments were stopped and tell you what you need to do to keep getting them.

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Tips to help you take charge of your finances (NC) If you struggle with your finances, you’re not alone. While many of us manage to keep up with bills and payments, a substantial portion of us face significant financial pressures.

According to the first national survey of financial well-being conducted by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, more than half of Canadians do not regularly save money to cover unexpected expenses. Moreover, one in seven often use credit to purchase basic necessities like food because their money has run out.

These statistics are a cause for concern for many reasons. Money worries can negatively impact a person’s mental and physical health, as well as their workplace productivity.

So, if you’re looking to improve your financial well-being, here are some tips to get you started.

Make a budget: A budget is the foundation of financial well-being. It’s a simple and time-tested way of making sure you live within your means. If you don’t know where to begin, try the new budget planner from the FCAC. This free interactive tool has tips and suggestions to improve your financial situation and allows you to create a personalized budget. It generates charts showing where your money goes and compares your spending habits with others in similar situations. You can save and update your budget online at anytime, or simply download an interactive spreadsheet.

Set up a debt repayment plan: Once you have a budget, make a plan to pay down your debts and avoid taking on more. Include a list of all your debts, from the lowest to the highest. For each debt, track the amount due, the interest rate, as well as the minimum monthly payment required.

Have a savings plan: Research shows that people who actively save have better financial well-being than those who don’t – regardless of income level. To create a savings plan, start by identifying your financial goals. They should include short-term goals like saving for a vacation, and medium-term goals like buying a house.

And don’t forget about those goals that may seem far off in the distance, like retirement. When it comes to retirement planning, the earlier you start, the better.

Be an informed consumer: Another important step is to select financial products and services that best meet your needs. Shopping around is important, as is doing your research. This will help you make informed decisions. Look for bank account and credit card comparison tools that can help you choose carefully.

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Financial well-being depends more on behaviour than on income (NC) The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada recently released a report entitled Findings from Canada’s Financial Well-being Survey, which indicates that our financial well-being depends more on good money management than on income.

This is striking because many of us believe that higher incomes guarantee better financial well-being.

But this is not the case. Income is important, but behaviour is even more so.

For example, the study shows that Canadians who regularly save money have a higher level of financial well-being than those with similar incomes who do not contribute to their savings. It also showed that those who avoid borrowing to cover daily expenses have a higher level of financial well-being than those who borrow regularly, regardless of income.

It is encouraging to realize that, even if you cannot increase your income or change your employment status, you can definitely improve your financial wellbeing by changing behaviours to adopt sound management of your personal finances.

Here are some examples of simple steps you can take to achieve or improve your

financial well-being: Make a budget.

A budget allows you to estimate your monthly income and expenses. This can help you determine needs, prioritize purchases and commit to a realistic spending plan.

Set up an emergency fund.

Save regularly and set up an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. In doing this, set a goal to cover a minimum of three to six months of living expenses.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly your savings can grow through such small acts as: starting with – and

saving – a realistic amount each week, eliminating non-essential spending, automating your savings and increasing your weekly savings if you can.

Avoid borrowing to pay for everyday expenses.

Living within your means is not always easy, but it is the best way to avoid excessive debt. Borrowing more money puts you at risk of no longer being able to manage your debt. You might hit your credit card limit or have trouble making bigger payments if your mortgage interest rates rise.

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INVESTING WITH LIBRO IS A 3-STEP APPROACH:

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To achieve your financial goals, you need to be intentional about your investments. How do you do that? Sit down with a Libro Coach today to create an investment plan for you.

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Protecting your financial information

Know the risks of financial apps

(NC) No one wants to wake up and find out that money has disappeared from their bank account, or that their credit card has been used for purchases they did not make.

But, this is a reality that many Canadians have experienced.

An ill-intentioned person can steal your identity and access your personal finances. There are a variety of ways they might do this, whether by accessing your information online, by phone, by mail or other means.

Fraudsters are especially looking for personal information such as your name, address, bank or social insurance account number, date of birth or personal identification number (PIN). To prevent identity theft and fraud, keep your personal information in a safe place by taking steps such as: • Avoid opening e-mails or clicking on links that you find suspicious.

• Shred your mail and documents containing your personal or financial information before throwing them out.

• If you change your address, inform your financial institution and the post office. You can also redirect your mail to your new address to make sure that your change of address works.

• Do not save your credit card numbers and passwords online.

If you think you’ve been scammed and suspect that you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, or you have unwittingly provided your personal or financial information to a fraudster: • Change your passwords immediately and replace them with secure passwords.

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• Regularly review your bank account and credit card statements to make sure there are no suspicious transactions. If in doubt, contact your financial institution.

• Order and carefully examine your credit report and check for anything unusual.

An individual with access to your accounts can, among other things, steal your money, apply for a personal loan, order a credit card, open a line of credit, and even apply for a mortgage in your name. Each of these possibilities could have a negative impact on your reputation with lenders.

If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud • Contact your financial institution and your credit card company.

• Contact Canada’s two credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion, and ask them to place a fraud alert on your credit report file.

• Report the fraud to your local police and file a report on the incident.

• Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

(NC) Financial technology helps us to keep track of our finances, but it’s important to know the risks related to new digital banking options.

Fintech refers to any kind of technological innovation used to support or provide financial services, such as online transactions through your tablet or smartphone.

These innovations are bringing about major changes in the financial industry and giving rise to a range of new business models, applications, processes and products.

Although these apps can give you easy access to your personal finances, there are also some risks involved. For instance, your banking information — such as your debit or credit card number, username or personal identification number (PIN) — could be stolen.

That’s why it’s important to be very careful about sharing your personal and banking information online.

In fact, did you know that by providing your banking or credit card information, you may risk violating your financial institution’s user agreement?

This means that no matter what security features an app has in place, your financial institution may hold you responsible if your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge or approval.

Here are a few tips to help you protect your personal, banking and credit card information when using fintech apps: • Check your bank’s user agreement before you share your personal, banking or credit card information.

• Check your financial institution’s fraud protection policy to confirm who is responsible for any unauthorized transactions.

• Make sure you understand what security measures are in place and how your personal information may be used.

• Check your credit report regularly for any applications for credit or transactions you did not make. You can have a fraud alert placed on your credit report file to tell lenders to contact you and confirm your identity before they approve any applications for credit.

If you suspect that your information has been compromised, change your passwords immediately. Review your bank account and credit card statements and look for anomalies, and immediately report any unauthorized transactions to your financial institution.

Building your financial future – together As a Financial Planner, I can work with you to discover what’s truly important to you and develop a financial plan to help get you where you want to be.

Debbie Kobayashi TD Wealth Financial Planning 274 Erie Street S Leamington 519-324-9838 Debbie.Kobayashi@td.com

Contact me today to get started.

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