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Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren has served the riding for 13 years since 2006, but is not seeking re-election this term. Leamington farmer Dave Epp is the Conservative candidate for the riding.

Liberal candidate Katie Omstead, a teacher, ran in the 2015 Federal Election and finished a close second behind the incumbent Van Kesteren by only 2,300 votes.

Tony Walsh, an investment specialist with CIBC in Chatham, has been elected to represent the NDP in the 2019 Federal Election. Walsh also ran in the 2015 election, finishing third, approximately 10,000 votes behind Omstead.

The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) has named John Paul Balagtas as the Chatham-Kent Leamington candidate.

Rounding out the ballot for ChathamKent Leamington this year is returning Green candidate Mark Vercouteren, who works in the agriculture industry.

Vercouteren placed fourth with 1,347 votes in 2015.

Joining Billy Raffoul on stage Sunday night, Sept. 1, were his brother Peter, left, and father Jody, right.

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Essex The riding of Essex includes the municipalities of LaSalle, Amherstburg, Essex and Kingsville.

Incumbent NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey has served the riding since 2015 when she defeated Conservative Jeff Watson by approximately 3,500 votes.

The new federal Conservative candidate is a familiar face from the provincial election last year, Chris Lewis, who finished 2,711 votes behind NDP incumbent Taras Natyshak. Lewis, 43, is a businessman, a retired Kingsville firefighter and former Kingsville councillor.

Audrey Festeryga was acclaimed on August 30 to represent the Liberals in the Essex riding.

The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) has named Bill Capes as the Essex candidate.

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Hundreds of patrons came to see the newly renovated The Bank Theatre. Following an extensive $1.2 million renovation, The Bank Theatre reopened its doors for a Grand Reveal weekend Friday, August 30 with Russell deCarle and his band, Saturday, August 31, an intimate performance by Sean McCann, and an up-close sold out performance with Billy Raffoul on Sunday, September 1. With funding support from the Municipality of Leamington, the community and stakeholders, The Bank Theatre added new retractable seating, refurbished lobby and bar, box office and accessible washrooms. “I’m so proud of everyone. It’s been a group effort by all the volunteers and our stakeholders,” said Bank Theatre Board President Ursula Tiessen. The 212-seat theatre is a showpiece in uptown Leamington.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Pigeon bylaw passed in Leamington

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Relief is in sight for Leamington’s urban property dwellers who can’t take any more youknow-what from one of the community’s most unwelcome birds.

Acting upon the request from one of multiple urban residents who has voiced frustration on the matter, municipal council has agreed to create a bylaw restricting the keeping

and breeding of pigeons. The resident explained to council that a neighbouring renter’s pigeons have caused problems including defecating on his property. He also noted that he has found multiple dead birds on his property from the nearby breeder.

A report prepared by director of legal and legislative services Ruth Orton highlighted the fact that six complaints have been received by the municipality over the past two years regarding the keeping of pigeons and other birds. The

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A denturist treats far more than just teeth.

Think about it: We use our smiles to express affection, greet new and old friends, and otherwise make connections with people around us.

In a way, a healthy, vibrant smile functions as a gateway between a person’s inner being and the outside world.

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We meet many patients who have lived for years with weak, broken, or missing teeth. Some common themes tend to emerge in this population. People with significant oral health problems tend to withdraw from their friends and families. They avoid situations in which they will have to eat in front of others in an attempt to preserve their dignity and hide their embarrassment. That’s no way to live.

Our experience tells us that securing a new smile often leads to meaningful social and psychological breakthroughs for denture wearers.

The effects of poor oral health on mental health is something we should talk more about. We’re not psychiatrists, but we do know that mental wellness has become an increasingly audible topic of discussion in recent years. And for good reason: According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem. By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have—or have had—a mental illness. Moreover, we know now that mental and physical health are linked in important ways.

Earlier this year, we met a very unique patient in our office who provides a perfect example of how missing and damaged teeth can significantly impede a person’s quality of life. At only 25

years of age, Andrea was missing most of her teeth due to a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disorder and complications from fibromyalgia.

She had suffered from agonizing pain and recurrent infections in her mouth for several years.

Naturally, Andrea’s complicated oral health situation interfered significantly with her ability to eat many of her favourite foods, and it had affected her mental health and self-concept profoundly.

For Andrea, even a task as straightforward as running errands around town or going to the mall became a frightening, anxiety-inducing ordeal. An interaction with a cashier that you or I might not give a second thought was incredibly stressful, as Andrea feared revealing her teeth by opening her mouth to speak.

At times, she refused to leave her home, at all, which affected not only her but also her young children.

With her new smile, Andrea has achieved a level of confidence she’d previously assumed was impossible. Today, she is clearly happy, confident, and motivated. No longer fearful of how others will react to her when she opens her mouth, Andrea is finally able to focus on her career, her children, and her own quality of life.

“My new teeth gave my confidence and happiness the likes of which I haven’t felt in years,” Andrea told us in an interview. “It’s genuinely just amazing to feel so much love from everybody. I just want to enjoy my life and find out who I really am—not the person who was always scared of bringing herself out.”

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new bylaw will include regulations on the keeping of pigeons and other birds to alleviate associated nuisances that include droppings, frightening children and the need to remove dead birds.

Although the municipality’s zoning bylaw regulates keeping livestock and poultry, the defined breeds of animals the legislation pertains to has not included pigeons and other birds. The complaints regarding pigeon breeding have been from urban areas.

Despite being given the option of declining the request for new regulations, council voted unanimously in favour of the pigeon bylaw.

“I’ve seen what he’s (the resident requesting the bylaw) talking about first hand and I feel bad for him,” explained Councillor Tim Wilkinson.

“They shouldn’t be kept in urban areas. I’m in agreement with this and I support it,” added Councillor Bill Dunn.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald explained that the Leamington BIA has had to spend considerable amounts of money to erect ‘roof spikes’ to discourage wild pigeons from gathering and creating public nuisances, while Councillor John Hammond noted that The Bank Theatre has spent about $1,000 to do the same.

Municipalities throughout Ontario have enacted similar bylaws to regulate the keeping of pigeons, including limits on where and how many of the birds can be kept, the types of enclosures that can be used to house the birds, hours of the day bred pigeons are permitted to be outside their enclosures and where they are permitted to roam. Many bylaws restrict keeping and breeding of pigeons to residents using them for sport or show.

20th annual Poor Boy Lunch Sept. 11 LEAMINGTON – The 20th annual Poor Boy Luncheon is Wednesday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Tickets to the event are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Southwestern Ontario Gleaners (40 Industrial Rd.) and Century 21 (150 Talbot St. E.) in Leamington.

Proceeds from this worthwhile event will to toward Southwestern Ontario Gleaners and Leamington & Area Toys 4 Tots.

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Leamington launches BizPaL, strengthening local businesses LEAMINGTON – Starting and running a business in Leamington just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, and Mayor Hilda MacDonald announced the implementation of BizPaL in the Municipality of Leamington.

“The BizPaL service will make it easier for small businesses in Leamington to access the information they need from all levels of government,” said Mayor MacDonald. “As a previous small business owner, I “The BizPaL service will make it easier for know how challenging it can be to navigate permit small businesses in requirements and processes, and BizPaL walks you Leamington to access through it step by step. I’m very pleased that we’re the information they able to offer this service to our community.” need from all levels of “Small businesses are the backbone of our econgovernment.” omy and employ millions of hardworking Canadians – Mayor Hilda from coast to coast to coast,” said Ng. “Our governMacDonald ment is helping small businesses start up, scale up and access new markets and making it easier for them to do business. Small business owners will tell you that few things are as valuable as time and that’s why services like BizPaL, that provide customized lists of what permits and licences a small business need, are so essential.”

This free online application is a directory of the permits and licences required to start or run a business. BizPaL saves business people time searching for information and, as a result, helps them meet their obligations more easily. The BizPaL program is the result of a unique partnership among federal, provincial, territorial and local governments.

Leamington continues to recognize the importance of small business to the local economy and this new tool aligns with the recently launched Reinvent This Space program. Reinvent This Space is a competition that invites local entrepreneurs to submit their business ideas for a chance to win a $15,000 grant to help them start their business in Leamington.

Leamington’s signing on to the BizPaL program brings the total number of Ontario’s local governments involved in the service to 154. The Municipality of Leamington joins over 1,000 other Canadian cities, towns, regional districts and First Nations participating in this online information service.

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LEAMINGTON – Delilah Heide, 10, and her brother Samuel, 8, were selling lemonade and some baked treats on Thursday, August 29 at their Bruner Road house to help raise money for the Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) clean water project. Delilah attended Camp Explore at UMEI Christian High School, which opened her eyes to social justice projects at home and around the world. Last year she raised $184 with her lemonade stand and this year she was aiming for $250 and ended up with $505! One in 10 people around the world do not have clean, safe water. Women and girls spend hours every day walking to collect water to drink and for cooking. MCC works with local partnerships to make sure people have access to clean water. As little as $25 can provide clean water at schools, $50 can help build a rainwater catchment system, and $100 can help dig a well. Delilah and Samuel, children of Lisa and Herman Heide, look forward to returning to school this week at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School.

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Legion to reopen on Mondays WHEATLEY – Gord Crook, April Simpson and Larry Evoy led the Fun Darts players on August 23 with six wins. Velma Hope, Richard Howe and Charkie Wimperis, with five wins, tied with Nikole Clements, Jim McClellan and Peter Van Zetten.

Patricia Suy, Garry Hope, WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS Mike Simpson and Julie BRANCH 324 Reid won three games.

Jan Watson Also tied, with a win each, were Steve Clements, Rosemary Duquette and Jean Crook – Sherry DeCaluwe, Gerry Soulliere and Bonnie Evoy. Julie and April were the ladies who doubled out.

Everyone is welcome to join the Fun Darts players on Friday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. Never played darts before? Come out, borrow some darts and give it a try.

You never know – you may like it!

Yours truly ran the Meat Draws again on August 24 and, I’m happy to say, my luck finally changed – I won two trays of meat and a fishery gift certificate. Jane Pursel won twice and the other winners were Murray Loop, Lynn Feher, Brenda Wallace, Terry Stevenson, Bill Derbyshire and Chris Dundas. Larry Foster won the 50/50 draw.

Coming up… Monday September 9 – the Legion will reopen on Mondays.

Free support services available CommUnity Partnership (CUP) Windsor-Essex offers free support services for adults age 18 and over.

• Coping with Anger is an open group for adults (18+) that can help individuals learn how anger affects their life and to identify trigger events. It also teaches relaxation techniques and how to practice positive and assertive communication methods. Individual sessions are also available and appointments can be made by calling 226-348-4548. These sessions take place at Erie Shores HealthCare in Room 108, 1st Floor, 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington.

• The Day-By-Day Support Group is for adults (18+) coping with depression and anxiety. The group provides opportunities for self care and self compassion. It allows members to develop a network of peer support and teaches coping and relaxation techniques. The Day-By-Day group meets the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at the Leamington & Area Family Health Team, 197 Talbot St. W. To register or learn more, call 226-348-4548.

• Out of the Blue is a psycho-educational group for adults (18+) coping with a new diagnosis of depression and anxiety. Explore managing emotional dynamics of depression. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10-11:15 a.m. for six weeks starting September 24 at the Leaminton Area Family Health Team, 197 Talbot St. W. To register or learn more, call 226-348-4548.

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The free clothing tables at The Salvation Army during the backpack distribution day held Wednesday, August 28 were very popular.

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Captains Phoungern and Oudaovanh Sombounkhanh, with the many volunteers from Deer Run Church as well as The Salvation Army, helped with the distribution of free backpacks.

Back-to-school Backpacks program very popular

By Sheila McBrayne

LEAMINGTON – Volunteers from Deer Run Church, The Salvation Army and Staples Canada came together on Wednesday, August 28 to organize a backto-school day at the Salvation Army location on Setterington Street, Leamington.

Deer Run Church came up with the idea to give away 300 backpacks to children who needed them. The program was brought to The Salvation Army for distribution.

Captains Phoungern and Oudaovanh Sombounkhanh were overwhelmed by the success. “People were very happy; they were very excited,” said Phoungern.

Wednesday was chosen as a distribution day because it is also Food Bank day and they thought it would tie in.

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The Food Bank opened at 9 a.m. and lines formed soon after for the clothes and backpack distribution, which started at 11 a.m.

The back to school backpack program, in partnership with Staples, distributed backpacks filled with school supplies for Leamington-area families in need. The 300 backpacks were stocked with supplies for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

Money donated at the local Staples was used for the purchase of items for the backpacks. “So, thank you to the community as well,” said Phoungern.

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Band — don’t ban — together It’s coming.

Like it or not, it’ll be here before you know it.

No, this is not Part II of bemoaning the fact that The Summer of 2019 is circling the drain.

It’s the next federal election, now a mere month-and-a-half or so away. One of the hot topics making its way to the surface is Quebec’s Bill 21. Some think it’s great, others see it as an indisputable sucker punch to one of democracy’s most valuable assets — the freedom of expression.

This proverbial coin, like all others, has two sides. On one lies an effort to curb denominational tension that has on many occasions led to bloodshed. While it’s centuries too late to nip that one in the bud, I can’t criticize efforts to avoid the next holy war. On the other, it seems we’re now facing a direct threat to TWO basic human rights — the freedom of both expression and religion.

To me, Bill 21 might be trying to put out a Bryan Jessop fire with gasoline. Taking away an Islamic woman’s burka or the crucifix a Christian man wears around his neck is NOT going to put an end to social unrest. Deeply religious individuals in Quebec’s public service sector are not going to suddenly embrace the followers of other denominations because they’re no longer wearing attire traditional to their faith. Many are going to be even more resentful towards other religions, blaming them for the recent loss of rights that were very near and dear to them. I can definitely support some rules of the sort — such as the Royal Canadian Legions’ request for visitors to remove headwear when entering one of its branches — but all encompassing bans won’t do much to curb prejudice.

When I was living/working in Wallaceburg, a co-worker told me about a year he spent in Scotland. There, soccer to many is more a way of life than it is a mere sport. Rivalries often spill into the confines of pubs where fans of hosting and visiting teams are known to exchange more than a few punches.

The situation, apparently, prompted many pub managers to post “No Colours” signs on both interior and exterior walls. In other words, wearing a replica of your favourite team’s uniform in these watering holes is strictly forbidden. Imagine, if you will, walking into a local bar and then getting the bum’s rush because you’re wearing a Red Wings, Habs or Maple Leafs jersey. It’s unthinkable around here, but across the pond, it’s a reality.

Have those signs put an end to soccer-inspired brawls in the UK? I’m going to go out on a limb and say “no.” I’d be willing to bet that many diehards only became more vocal about their allegiance to specific teams. So… do you put two rowdy fans of rival teams within earshot of one another, sell them each one pint too many and then expect them to stand side by side with arms around one another’s shoulders while they sing “The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lamond” because they’re not wearing their respective “colours?”

Don’t get your hopes up.

Funny how the word “strife” sounds like a layman’s term for a nasty disease. If there’s a cure for strife, it doesn’t likely lie within banning religious, ethnic or national symbols. Yes, the swastika has been a disturbing logo for hatred and intolerance for nearly a century now.

The real stumbling block between humanity and tolerance lies within the minds who think that banning it will rid the world of racism. Sorry folks, good intentions are there, but it’s going to take a lot more effort than that.

The solution? We’ve seen it in our own back yard. Christians standing up for Islam’s right to prayer at St. John’s Anglican Church. Representatives of SEVERAL different religions and ethnic backgrounds picnicking together at Seacliff Park. Muslims in Windsor welcoming anyone and everyone to a mosque for a leisurely Q&A session.

With some encouragement, these exceptional events could one day be the norm.

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SEPTEMBER 1988 - The groundbreaking took place for a new factory in Leamington, auto parts manufacturer Bauerhin. Among the dignitaries in attendance were company vice-president Matt Baumgarter, Leamington Mayor John Penner and MP Jim Caldwell.

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ERCA GM surprised by request to “wind down”

By Ron Giofu

The Hon. Karina Gould (left), Burlington MP, attended the ribbon cutting that marked the official opening of Katie Omstead’s (right) Campaign Office in Chatham.

Omstead officially opens campaign office CHATHAM-KENT-LEAMINGTON – Supporters gathered outside 103 King Street West in Chatham for the official opening of Katie Omstead’s Campaign Office. The rainy weather held off for a ribbon cutting and supportive words from the Honourable Karina Gould, MP for Burlington.

Katie Omstead, who ran in 2015 and nearly defeated the conservative incumbent, will represent the Liberal Party of Canada in Chatham-Kent-Leamington in the October 21 federal election.

Born and raised in Wheatley, Katie and her husband have settled in Leamington to raise their family. Omstead is a devoted public school educator and community volunteer. She is the co-founder of ONE, a community organization dedicated to the prevention of sexual exploitation, and Leamington Stands Strong, a movement focused on growing the local economy. Katie has held various local, national and international positions on boards and councils ranging from credit unions, to labour, to human rights.

Omstead and her team have been present at community events and knocking on doors to connect with voters.

Welcoming supporters to the opening, she stated, “We have been hearing a lot of positive things at the door.

People are ready for a change. They’re ready for a strong voice. They want to keep moving forward. I’m hoping to be part of that change in Chatham-Kent-Leamington.”

The Hon. Karina Gould highlighted the successes of the current federal Liberal government.

“We promised real change for Canadians and we delivered. We have the lowest unemployment rate in Canadian history. We’ve put measures in place like the Canada Child Benefit which has lifted 300,000 Canadian children out of poverty. I don’t know what’s more real change than that. That’s pretty amazing.”

Detailed information regarding a full bio, volunteer information and more can be found at katieomstead.ca

ESSEX COUNTY – A request from the Ontario government for conservation authorities to “wind down” programs not directly related to their core mandates has left local officials surprised and disappointed.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) received the letter from Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on Friday, Aug. 16 and ERCA general manager Richard Wyma said “there is not a lot of clarity yet” as to what the exact programs are that could be cut.

“It was very surprising to get that letter,” Wyma stated.

Wyma noted that there are many programs offered

by ERCA that are done in partnership with local municipalities. There are questions as to whether those programs will be impacted, even though much of those programs are not offered through provincial funding.

Other programs are also funded through grants and via other funding sources,

he noted.

Cutting the provincial deficit will not happen by cutting these programs, he said.

“These programs winding down will not have any impact on that at all,” said Wyma.

There are still “lots of things up in the air,” he added. A number of programs currently being offered assist farmers, battle climate change, deal with flooding and monitor the blue-green algae in the western basin of Lake Erie.

It has also been made clear, Wyma added, that conservation areas are not to raise levies or fees to cover costs of programs offered.

“That adds an additional level of challenge,” said Wyma.

The ERCA general manager added they will continue doing what they are doing, and the efforts being done as a region and supporting those efforts as clarity continues to be sought from the province.

“We’re going to continue the great work that needs to be done,” he said.

The “core mandate” of conservation areas has been tweaked over the years but, Wyma added, it has remained largely the same since 1946. There are programs being offered only by ERCA, he stated.

“This is confusing and extremely disappointing,” said Conservation Ontario general manager Kim Gavine in a press release.

Gavine noted that conservation authorities provide a “wide variety of watershed management programs in partnership with all levels of government” and those programs help reduce or prevent flood damage, protect water resources, help reduce pollution and support health watersheds.

“We’ve been caught completely by surprise,” said Gavine. “We’ve been working for months in good faith with the government to make a number of planning and development approvals streamlining changes to support their agenda to

eliminate the deficit and implement the Housing Strategy.”

The press release stated there was no consultation with Conservation Ontario or conservation authorities about the letter.

“I can only assume they are trying to avoid criticism about downloading conservation authorities’ programs and services to municipalities,” said Gavine.

Gavine added: “The changes being proposed by the government to the Conservation Authorities Act haven’t even been proclaimed and we are only starting discussions about the regulations that go with the legislation which will specify which actual programs and services are mandatory.”

Gavine called the issuing of the letter “a very pre-emptive move that disregards the process and relationship that conservation authorities and municipalities have together.”

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Grant received for Shotten Parkette upgrades

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – When it comes to support toward the beautification of uptown Leamington, one good donation deserves another.

During it’s Tuesday, July 23 meeting, municipal council was informed of a second donation from the Honey Family Foundation Endowment Fund earmarked for aesthetic improvements to Shotten Parkette along the south side of Talbot Street West. About half way between the Leamington Arts Centre and Erie/Talbot intersection, the parkette will receive an additional $8,000 towards its beautification project, taking place as a partnership between the municipality, Leamington Horticultural Society and Leamington’s Communities In Bloom committee.

In late June of last year, council received a $10,000 contribution from the Honey Family Foundation. Following discussions with

the Horticultural Society and Communities In Bloom group, Shotten Parkette was selected from among the potential projects to be approached with the new funding. Just under a year later, representatives of the three groups met at the site and agreed on a new garden concept for the area that would compliment the recent modifications completed along nearby Mill Street West.

The landscaped garden, now backed by a combined sum of $18,000 in funding from the Honey Family Foundation, is scheduled for completion at some point during the autumn of this year. The donor’s second contribution came with a request that it be added to the first as a means of improving the appearance of Shotten Parkette.

As defined by the Income Tax Act, the municipality stands as a ‘qualified donee’ and is therefore eligible to

receive gifts from registered charities and issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes. Acting as an intermediary, funds from the Honey Family Foundation must remain in control of the municipality until invoices for the project are provided.

Last year’s $10,000 contribution remains in the municipality’s parks reserve and will be complimented by the more recent $8,000 offering.

The money must be used for landscaping/beautification projects or be returned to the Honey Family Foundation, which has officially accepted Shotten Parkette as an acceptable use of the donations. The three parties involved with the project will also share the responsibility of reporting to the donor and the Windsor Essex Community Foundation on the progress of upgrades.

The cost of the upgrades is not to exceed the two donations set aside for the project.

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Leamington could get two new buses

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – If an application to a federal program is successful, Leamington’s public transit system could welcome two brand new buses at a fraction of their actual cost.

Director of infrastructure services Rob Sharon presented council with a report suggesting an application be filed to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Public Transit Stream to help finance the purchase of two new low floor conventional transit buses. If successful, the funds would help purchase the two vehicles to replace Leamington Transit’s two current ‘cutaway’ style buses, which are described as nearing the end of their useful lifecycles.

Earlier, the municipality was notified that if it qualifies, its Public Transit Stream allocation would be $472,645. Eligible applicants must achieve a funding objective of improved capacity of its public transit infrastructure, better quality and/or safety of current or future transit systems or improved accessibility to those services.

In total, the federal government is distributing $8.3 billion for municipalities and urban centres across Canada. The maximum ideal cost sharing ratio for the program is 40 per cent federal, 33.33 per cent provincial and 26.6.7 municipal. In Ontario, the Ministry of Transportation will inform each applicant community whether or not it has qualified for PTS funding.

The program’s funding can be spent on new construction, restoration or the replacement of eligible infrastructure services. In Leamington, plans had previously been considered to replace the two cutaway buses at a cost of about $400,000. The price tag affixed to two low floor conventional transit buses is an estimated $880,000 after outfitting. A successful Public Transit Stream application in Leamington would account for 54 per cent of the costlier ‘low floor’ buses in addition to the municipality’s 26.67 per cent or $171,900.

Two options being considered by the municipality are 9 or 10.5 metre buses, with the latter being an extra $10,000 each. The shorter of the two offers 18 seats and two wheelchair positions while the 10.5 metre version seats 24 along with two wheelchairs. Leamington’s existing cutaway buses seat 14 plus two wheelchairs. In the event that the two 9-metre buses are selected, the municipality would pay an additional $235,455 in addition to its $171,900 share of the PTS program for a combined sum of $407,355.

“The low floor buses will offer twice the useful life, provide more comfort for users and be an overall better experience,” Sharon explained. “They would be a huge benefit to our transit service. Exceeding one million kilometers (per low floor bus) is not outside the realm of possibilities.”

“We’ve been looking to make our busing system more convenient — now would be a good time for it,” added mayor Hilda MacDoanld.

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20TH ANNUAL POOR BOY LUNCHEON Wednesday, September 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Leamington Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at door. Available at SWO Gleaners, 40 Industrial Rd. and Century 21, 150 Talbot St. E. Proceeds to SWO Gleaners and Leamington & Area Toys 4 Tots.

JUMP INTO STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m. All ages welcome for Storytime fun!

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PHY CLUB meets Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Kingsville Arena, 2nd Floor, Room B. Photo 101 for beginners is 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting 7:00 p.m.

BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MEETING - Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. Speaker: Ruth Nicholson UE.

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ESSENTIAL OILS WORKSHOP at Wheatley Library, Thursday, September 5 at 4:15 p.m.

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WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays from 10:00 -10:30 a.m.

September 16. Ages 0-4. Sing songs, short stories, rhymes and more.

WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOC. MEETS Thursday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Wheatley Legion. All welcome. Membership $5.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 KINGSVILLE GOSFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY MEETING - Monday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church (use back door), Kingsville. Speaker Michael LaForet. Topic: MHS Detroit and General Hunter ships. Also a display of model ships. Everyone welcome.

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ONTARIO ANCESTORS, ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH, MEETS Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Art Rhyno. Topic: Digitized Essex County Newspapers. Maryvale Community Rm, Prince Rd & College Ave, Windsor. All welcome. Info: https://essex. ogs.on.ca

EARLYON BABY WEIGH-IN AND POP-UP STATION on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at Wheatley Library. An hour of fun activities.

Have your baby weighed, ask nurse questions about your child/baby.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays from 10:00 -10:30 a.m.

September 23. Ages 0-4. Sing songs, short stories, rhymes and more.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 OUT OF THE BLUE – FREE psycho-educational group for adults (18+) coping with a new diagnosis of depression and anxiety.

Explore managing emotional dynamics of depression. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., for 6 weeks starting September 24 at Leamington Area Family Health Team, 197 Talbot St. W., Leamington. Register at Community Partnership 226-348-4548.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP MEETS Wednesday, September 25 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Cactus room, 6:30 p.m. Learn about Lyme and other tickborne diseases. Everyone welcome.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 WEE READERS STORYTIME at Wheatley Library, Mondays from 10:00 -10:30 a.m.

September 30. Ages 0-4. Sing songs, short stories, rhymes and more.

ONGOING ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS in Leamington and surrounding areas. You can volunteer in a school for as little as one hour a week or in the community for a few hours a week, a few times a month.

Program information at www.bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca or call 519-945-6232.

SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB MEETS the second Tuesday of every month in the upstairs hall of the Wheatley Legion starting at 7:00 p.m.

CAREER CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE at St. John Anglican Church Angel Cupboard for anyone who requires professional clothing to attend job interviews or for starting a new position.

Call 519-326-3111 and leave a message for Charlotte to set up an appointment.

ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS now running at St. John the Evangelist, Erie Street.

Mondays at 6:30 p.m. - Westover After Care.

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - SMART Recovery.

Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Cocaine Anonymous.

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Two Creeks concerts wrap up this Sunday

WHEATLEY – The Summer Concert Series at Two Creeks Conservation Area is coming to a close this coming Sunday, September 8. The season has been extended to bring back the first act, which was unfortunately rained out at the beginning of the season. The Wednesdays will be bringing their unique blend of pop and country to the Weil Stage.

The music starts at 6 p.m. with special opening guest artist Ray Whaling from Chatham. The Wednesdays take the stage at 6:30 p.m.

This is a free event; however, there is a “pass the hat” for donations to help offset the cost of the performers and the maintenance of this beautiful natural amphitheatre, park and trail system.

Wheatley Two Creeks Association would like to thank the wonderful audiences, performers and the many volunteers who have made this a truly special concert season.

Two Creeks Conservation Area is located on Kent Rd. 1 just one km north of Wheatley.

False 911 calls on the rise again

ESSEX COUNTY – The Essex County OPP has seen an increase in accidental (false) 911 calls in recent months, prompting a reminder about the importance of proper use of this emergency system. In one month alone, accidental or non-emergency use resulted in a 26% increase in calls, including pocket dials and calls with no valid callback number.

Police have to investigate the source of every 911 call and confirm the caller is okay. Each time there is an accidental 911 call, it consumes the time of the communications centre call-taker, a dispatcher and usually two officers, hampering their ability to attend real emergencies. It also takes these officers away from potential life-saving activities such as traffic control and enforcement during high volume traffic times.

Parents are encouraged to educate their children on the proper use of 911 and remind all users that a cell phone is not a toy. Even if you remove a SIM card from a cell phone, it still has the ability to call 911.

Police also suggest all cell phone users review their phone’s functions and learn how to effectively lock the device to prevent accidental 911 pocket dials.

By following these simple recommendations, police officers will be able to focus on other duties more efficiently to help keep the community safe.

If you do have an emergency, call 911. If you require police assistance in a non-emergent situation in OPP patrolled areas, the OPP non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122.

Pollution Control Centre blowers to be replaced

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – A case of unfortunate timing has triggered the need for machinery replacement at the Leamington Pollution Control Centre.

A report prepared and submitted to council by manager of environmental services Shannon Belleau recommended upgrades made to the blower system at the LPCC, citing inefficiencies and maintenance challenges as motivation behind the replacement project.

Council voted unanimously in favour of recruiting AECOM for blower upgrade engineering services to the tune of just under $80,000 in accordance with a proposal dated June 28 of this year.

The LPCC on Seacliff Drive East utilizes five centrifugal blowers to deliver a supply of air to two aeration tanks — three 500 horsepower units and two others rated at 200 horsepower apiece. All five components of the system were installed as phases three to five of an upgrade project in 2009 and have been functional since 2011.

At that time, Leamington’s Heinz factory was in operation — a major consideration in determining the size and output of the blowers to be installed at the time. Since Heinz closed in 2014, the blower system has been inefficient for its significantly reduced needs.

Although Highbury Canco’s flow and loading requirements to function have increased consistently each year since moving into the

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former Heinz facilities, its needs remain lower than peak Heinz levels.

“The blower system over aerates now. It’s not efficient anymore,” Belleau explained.

In 2017, Environmental and Power Solutions Inc. completed a study in response to the LPCC’s request for identifying strategies for improved energy efficiencies. The report the company submitted pinpointed the blowers as a “key area of inefficiency.”

Jacobs Engineering Group — the same firm that designed the Phases 3-5 upgrade design — was hired to evaluate the current system and provide alternatives.

Of the six options provided, it was determined that one existing blower continue to serve the system for backup purposes only while two new High Speed SOUTHPOINT

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Presented by the Municipality of Leamington in conjunction with Leamington BIA, Leamington Arts Centre and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Friday, September 6 - Music 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Performances Produced by The Bank Theatre. Entertainment - DJ Datsunn.

Support the LAC, attend this great event and enjoy local wine and wine spritzers at the LAC tent. Plus visit the LAC gallery inside to beat the heat, check out the the new exhibit opening receptions, the gift shop, art supply store, wine bar, food and other refreshements.

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“The blower system over aerates now. It’s not efficient anymore.”

— Shannon Belleau

$178,000 of the 2019 capital budget for energy upgrades’ $450,000 has been spent, including the costs for AECOM’s blower upgrade engineering services and an estimated $50,000 for manufacturing drawings required to complete a

detailed design for construction and tendering. Estimated capital costs for next year are $1 million. The $271,926 left over from 2019’s budget will bring the proposed 2020 budget to just over $728,000.

Administration expects the project will be eligible for a rebate through the Independent Electricity System Operator to an estimated $137,000. It is anticipated that the capital budget’s impact will be lessened further by an approximate annual electricity cost savings of $140,000.

Tender and construction for the new project are anticipated to take place in the spring and summer of next year.

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Tax-free maternity benefits welcomed Dear Editor, Many Canadian families spend over $10,000 or more on their baby’s first year alone. Surprised by how quickly the costs add up – diapers, car seat, crib, clothing and food – new parents are often confronted with a tough reality. The costs are compounded even more when your child has special needs of any kind.

Andrew Scheer, as Prime Minister with a new Conservative government, says he will make maternity benefits tax-free. This is great news for new parents.

We just want to focus on caring for our newborns and enjoying that precious time without worrying about the bottom line.

Scheer announced last week that he would remove the federal income tax from employment insurance (EI) maternity and paternal benefits. This means a Canadian whose salary is $50,000 would receive about $4,000 back from the government.

With the promise to get rid of the Carbon Tax, as well as removing the GST from home heating, this momma sees hope on the horizon for my family budget.

As a mom of five, I’m thankful that Andrew Scheer understands and has a plan to help families get ahead and keep more of their hardearned money.

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John C. Gillies John C. Gillies C.A.E. succumbed to Leukemia on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 with his beloved wife of 52 years, Wendy (Crump) Gillies, at his side. Survived as well by daughters Tia Hall (late Kevin) of Collingwood and Jory Winter (Chris) of Whistler, BC, and son Ian Gillies (Kelsi) of Coquitlam, BC, five darling grandchildren and sisters Mary Margaret Gillies and Danna Fitton (Ron) of Scarborough.

John was born in Wheatley, Ontario, and spent his early years there participating in a family business until he and Wendy moved to Toronto where he became the Registrar of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for a few years and then spent the rest of his working days as the Executive Director of the Ontario Dental Association.

In 1975 he was one of the first to be awarded Certified Association Executive status by the Canadian Society of Association Executives and was actively involved with that organization throughout his career. He took particular interest in assisting officers of voluntary associations to become effective leaders and to meet the needs of their members. He was the recipient of a number of awards and honours for this.

John was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed much time in the woods and on the water with his children as well as lifelong friends. He and Wendy spent many summer hours on Georgian Bay, first on their boat, the Tianjor, and for the past 20 summers at their treasured family cottage on Moon Island.

John led his family to follow his father Dan’s passion for the family’s Scottish heritage by participating as Lifetime Member and Guardian of the Clan MacPherson Association. He was active in the leadership of the association, serving as Canadian Branch Chairman for several years. Proudly maintaining lifelong friendships that were started by Dan, John fondly hosted Clan Chief Cluny and his partner Hillary at many events, including weekends at the Cottage. A highlight for John was carrying his father’s cromag as he led the Clan’s march to open the Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland.

John was very much a family man, enjoying special relationships with each of his grandchildren, whether local or on the other side of the country, and all family members knew they could always count on “Big John” to be the voice of reason and provide sound advice, whether or not it was wanted. His larger-than-life presence and sharp wit will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

There will be visitation at Chatterson Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood (705.445.4700) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5th and a funeral service at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street, on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception in the church hall to follow. Internment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley, at a later date.

Donations made to HGT-Hospice Campbell House in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family. www.chattersonfuneralhome.com

To place an obituary notice in the Southpoint Sun, please contact your Funeral Director or call our office at 519-398-9098.

John Friesen It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Peter Friesen on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 76 years.

John is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years Trudy Friesen (nee Pimiskern), his loving son David Michael Friesen and niece Paula Pimiskern who was like their third daughter. Also survived by his sisters Hilda (Peter Sawatsky), Rita (Rudy Penner) and Mary (Ernie Koop). Predeceased by his daughters Suzanne (2013), Sandra (2018) and parents Peter and Marie Friesen.

Many nieces and nephews, colleagues and friends will sorely miss him.

John grew up in Leamington on his parents’ farm.

Being the youngest and only son, he learned at an early age the meaning of responsibility and hard work. After graduating from Leamington District Secondary School, he pursued his post-secondary education at the Western Ontario Institute of Technology and graduated in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This turned out to be a natural calling, as John possessed a logical and brilliant mind. This was first evident when at age four he dismantled his bicycle and was tasked with quickly reassembling it before his father returned home. This was not a problem for young John.

“Piece a Cake,” as John would say.

Shortly after graduating, John married Trudy and together they had three children close in age. He continued his work in the field of hydraulics and pneumatics as a businessman and co-owner in Cole Hydraulics with his partners. Raising three children along with running a successful business was challenging, but with the support of a wonderful wife and family, he managed to achieve a rewarding and successful career.

John eventually retired to live happily on the shores of Lake Erie at Sturgeon Cove Yacht Club, which he maintained and co-owned with nephew Walt.

John was no ordinary man. He was a multifaceted character, enigmatic and cryptic in his nature. He was tenacious, persistent, stubborn and subscribed to the principle that “failure was not an option”. He lived by his own rules. Yet at the same time he was generous, loyal, fun-loving and would be the first to lend a hand or miraculously construct some gizmo that would fix whatever needed fixing or improving. His memory was without parallel and he had a mind for detail that was equally amazing.

John was also well known for his unique sense of humor and his equally hearty laugh.

“Johnisms”, as they became known as, were quips he used frequently and that his friends and family use to this day. Some of his favourites were “switching channels” when he wanted to change the subject, and if you heard him refer to you as “Babycakes”, you could be certain that you had invoked his ire in some fashion. “Piece a Cake” was not only the name of his boat, but a saying when a solution seemed to be obvious. “Carry on”, “Whatever”, and “Toodles” were staples. John also loved dogs and had many over his lifetime. He enjoyed boating with friends and family, loved his truck, his tools and garage, and was a loyal Detroit sports fan - they will win sooner or later… “piece a cake”.

Years of heavy physical work took its toll on John. Back surgery and multiple health problems culminated in a series of events which eventually resulted in admission to the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. This was a difficult transition for John, but true to form he managed to control his life without missing a beat. Over the five years at the home his health deteriorated, but John was always unfazed and firm in his course. Facing an urgent and daunting procedure at the hospital emergency room, he gave his consent, as only he could, by quipping with a thumbs up, “Let’s shoot the rapids.” A new “Johnism” was instantly born.

However, still marching to the beat of his own drum, John returned to Sun Parlor for his final days, choosing to control his own destiny. This was the man his family and friends loved, admired and respected. He lived and died a proud man with integrity and dignity. For John Friesen, the words “I did it my way” will forever ring true.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home for their ongoing patience, understanding, compassion and kindness to John and the support for his family. Special thanks to those friends, family and folks who visited and helped enhance the quality of John’s life. And finally, as per John and his family’s wishes, a big thank you to the road crew, first responders and WRH who helped to save his life July10, 2019.

In lieu of a funeral, cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Choice Cremation Centre (519-254-2585) and the family has chosen to honour John’s life with a Legacy Gift that will enhance the lives of others.

Donations can be made to the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, 40 Industrial Dr., Leamington N8H 4W4, swogleaners.ca Condolences and memories may be left for the family at simplechoicecremation.ca

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Larry McCormick Larry Everette McCormick, born February 29, 1956 and passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Loving son of Theresa and the late Everette McCormick (1998). Larry will be sadly missed by his siblings Lou-Ann and husband Don, Eddie and wife Cathie, Bill and wife Mary, David and wife Liz. Godchild of Gerald Blain and Myrt Varga. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

Larry was a longtime dedicated employee (37 years) at the H.J. Heinz Co., who was very well respected by his friends and co-workers in the Cook Room. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed watching the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers.

Memorial visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Graveside Service at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Dottie Ball Dottie Ball, 79 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Beloved wife of Allan Ball for 37 years. Loving mother of Michael Hart (late Darree), Kim Findley (Jay), Destiny Hart, Mickey Jessee, Samantha Jessee (Michael).

Cherished Grannie of Ben, Jake, Zak (Janet), Jason, Bryan (Krissi), Cameron, Cody, Ashlee, Kyndahl, Garrett, Erica (Allen), Mariah, and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Alice Faye Chance (2019) (Hugh) and John W. Coley. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Dottie had a love for family and gardening. She was Grannie to everyone. She will be missed by her fur babies.

The family wishes to thank her PSWs, especially Veronica, and her nurses Amber and Cheryl.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Dottie’s life was held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10 a.m. from the funeral home. Cremation followed.

In lieu of flowers, donations made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Windsor-Essex would be appreciated.

Share words of condolence at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Marie MacVoy With heavy hearts and sadness, Marie Belle MacVoy (Johnston) passed away at 97 years, peacefully, on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London, Ontario.

Predeceased by her husband Everett MacVoy, April 1988, and survived by sister Daisy Troutman of Clinton Township, Michigan.

Marie leaves four sons, Charles, Dennis, Thomas and Joseph and spouses, twelve grandchildren (Peter deceased), 10 greatgrandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She will be missed by all, with a special mention of the Chelsey Park Nursing Home staff for their care and consideration over the past 15 years.

A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2019 - Gravesite Section W. 556. Funeral director will lead autos from office to W. 556.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the Alzheimer Society London-Middlesex.

Condolences may be left at woodlandcemeterydirectcremationcompany.ca

Wheatley Car Show – Saturday, August 31 Visitors peruse the gathering of classic and custom cars and trucks during the second annual Wheatley Classic Car Show hosted by Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop, Complete Vehicle Detailing and iScreams along the north side of Talbot Street West in Wheatley Saturday, Aug. 31. Compo Auto Sales also allowed the use of its space for vehicles. About 50 vehicles from local owners were on display during the three-hour event, which raised funds for the 2020 Wheatley Fish Festival through a silent auction, barbecue held by Lil Hil’s and the raffling of a new barbecue complete with utensils. The silent auction, made up of 14 items donated by local businesses, vendors, groups and families, raised close to $900. Totals from the barbecue raffle and barbecued lunch items were not available by press deadline. Plans for next year’s Fish Festival include the return of a baseball tournament including an alumni game. For the third annual edition of the car show, organizers hope to have the nearby section of Talbot Street closed off from regular traffic to provide more space for the event’s classic entries.

(Southpoint Sun Photos)

– The MacVoy Family

Jerry Sovie Jerry “Sov” Sovie, 78 years, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 peacefully, with his family at his side, at Erie Shores Hospice.

Loving husband of Bernice Sovie. Dear father of the late Scott Sovie (2013). Dear stepfather of Dale Woodhouse (Laura), Diane Beresh (John).

Cherished grandfather of Natasha Eldridge (Brian), Deny Beresh (Melissa), Miranda Appleyard (Ryan), Jenna Woodhouse, Karlea Beresh. Great grandfather of Tanner, Carter and Gabriella Eldridge; Nash and Kassidy Appleyard; Jack Beresh. Son of the late Elsie Sovie. Dear brother of Bob Sovie, the late Betty Ribble, late Joyce Kirst, late Pauline Gow, late Sonny Sovie, Jane Pursel.

He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Jerry had a love of outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, playing hockey, boating and spending time with his family and friends. Jerry was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 Wheatley.

The family wants to thank the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service to celebrate Jerry’s life held from the funeral home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Chatham-Kent Leamington Farmers to receive cost-share funding ONTARIO – The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ernie Hardeman, recently announced a commitment of up to $10.8 million in cost-share funding to eligible farmers and agri-food businesses to complete more than 740 projects to enhance their businesses.

Included among these are 22 projects in Chatham-Kent Leamington. These local projects will see investments of up to $534,168.45.

“The innovations in Ontario agriculture are a huge part of why Chatham-Kent Leamington are successful and attracting new families,” said Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls. “This funding recognizes a natural

development and seeks to grow it.”

Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), these initiatives will support improvements such as enhancing traceability systems, upgrades to animalhandling equipment and stepped-up bio-security measures.

Some examples of projects supported through this programming include: building or using new technologies to improve housing of farm animals; developing new products to support retaining, growing or finding new markets for farm commodities; improving the food safety-traceability systems on farms to meet or exceed international certification standards.

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TD Reading Program concludes in Wheatley

By Bryan Jessop

An annual youth literacy program ended with a ‘pop’ in Wheatley this year.

The TD Summer Reading Club programs hosted by the Wheatley branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library wrapped up with The Bubbleology Show, a presentation offered by a Cambridgebased group at Wheatley Area Arena. The finale was attended by 158 youths and 84 adults for an audience of 242 — one of the most well-attended Reading Club programs in recent memory.

The summer-long program itself proved “It went great a popular atthis year. The traction this year, bringing number of kids in an averreally jumped up.” age of about — Amy 25 youths per Osborne gathering. At times, up to between 35 and 40 participants joined the series of activities and lessons.

“It went great this year. The number of kids really jumped up,” explained Chatham-Kent Public Library branch head for Tilbury and Wheatley Amy Osborne.

In Wheatley, TD Summer Reading Club events included Library on the Lawn, It’s All in the Rings, Roll with the Rocks and I Survived a Volcano in July for a combination of leisurely and educational gatherings. In August, participating youths learned to identify the noises made by

various animals across Canada, attended a lesson on birds and then the Bubbleology Show.

Throughout the program, participating youths were able to check out books without late fines and after reading specific numbers of books and stories, had their names entered into ballots to win one of 15 different prizes drawn after the Bubbleology presentation.

This year’s activities, events and prizes were sponsored by the estate of former Chatham librarian Louise Schryver, the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion, Wheatley Lions and Lioness Clubs and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop.

Coming soon to the Tilbury and Wheatley branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library will be FIRST Lego League Junior, an interactive program designed to introduce youths to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts. Lego League Junior is a program developed for youths ages six to 10, engaging them in problem solving challenges using Lego blocks and systems. The program will run weekly for a span of eight to 10 weeks.

Osborne explained that she hopes to see a minimum of six youths register per location. For the program to be available at the two nearby libraries, adult volunteers will be required while teen volunteers will also be recruited. Funding is being provided through the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, although adult volunteers to assist with the program are required for FIRST Lego League Junior to be introduced.

For more information on the program as it becomes available, contact the Wheatley Library at 519-825-7131 or Tilbury branch at 519-6820100.

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The event drew 158 youths and 84 adults for an audience of 242 as the final event of this year’s TD Summer Reading Club program hosted by the Wheatley branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library.

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Friendship Club enjoys rounds of Bingo

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WHEATLEY – The Wheatley & District Friendship Club meeting of August 21 began with the singing of O Canada led by Lena Janik with Doreen Armstrong on piano, followed by grace.

Thanks to Doreen Armstrong and Nancy Roach who were on lunch and for the other helping hands that helped with the cleanup.

The 50/50 draw winners were Mary Hairsine and Bob McKee. Bingo was the entertainment for the afternoon. Thanks to Heather McKee who called the numbers until the jackpot round. Thanks to Linda Wigfield who checked the numbers and handed out prizes, and took over for Heather in the last round. The Bingo winners were Mary Hairsine, Nancy Roach, Doreen Armstrong, Jr. Churchill, Barb Siddall, Judy Harris, Robert Lapsa, Carol Roach and Lena Janik.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Dorothy and Richard will be the musical guests.

Someone will need to take on lunch duties.

On Monday, Sept. 9 there will be collections at 8:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 11 there will be an executive meeting at 8:30 a.m.

The meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. will feature donuts and Bingo.

The Friendship Club will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Help will be needed and members will need to provide baked goods for the bake table.

The meeting closed with the benediction.

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10’ height ceilings and 9’ doors throughout, large beautiful kitchen with island and granite counters. Open concept, large master with ensuite, Florida room, gas fireplace, full finished basement, 2+2 bedrooms + 3 baths grade entrance & covered patio. Call Camille at 519-796-2453.

2 storey home, 2.5 baths updated, + updated kitchen, roof & siding 6 years, full basement with lots of storage, picturesque back yard. Must be seen, horseshoe driveway, lots of parking. 16 X 26 garage mancave + large shed. Walk-in closets. Call Camille at 519-796-2453.

Large raised ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful town of Wheatley. This home is absolutely gorgeous, perfect for a large family. Features 5 large bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite, large 2.5 car garage, very clean, well maintained, ready to move in. Call Neil Friesen 519-919-3604.

5150 SMITH, ESSEX

4835 QUEENS LINE

TO BE BUILT IN HARROW

176 STURGEON MEADOWS

24 acre horse farm; riding arena & track, 13 paddocks, 2 pump houses for water and work area; 2 storey, 2 bdrm house w/natural woodwork; recently updated bathroom, kitchen, new heat pump furnace with a/c. Call Neil Friesen 519-919-3604.

Rare find residential building lot. Loads and loads of dirt brought in to use after house is built. Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot on main highway. Location is ideal for anyone who wants to be a couple miles from 401 Hwy, Tilbury & 15 minutes to Chatham on a major paved road. There used to be a house here that had burned down. Call Neil Friesen 519-919-3604.

Lot size 53 x198, approx. 1260 sq. ft. main floor 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths including ensuite full basement, double garage. Still chance to choose your brick, kitchen flooring. Price $349,000. Including lot, house and H.S.T. Call Camille now to view plan 519-796-2453.

Executive 4000 sq. ft., 5 bdrm, 4 bath house, 2 bdrm w/ensuite and walk-in closets. Lower level fam rm w/infloor heating, wood burning fp. Unique sunroom overlooks the 16 X 32 inground heated salt water pool (2018); 2.5 car heated garage and much more. Call Neil Friesen 519-919-3604.

TO BE BUILT IN HARROW

TO BE BUILT

BUYING OR SELLING A HOME?

LET ANY ONE OF THESE PROFESSIONALS HELP YOU TODAY!

Patty Elters

Broker of Record

519-919-2494

Camille Elters

Sales Representative

519-796-2453

Chantelle Elters

Helen Featherstone

Gary Featherstone Sr.

Brenda Shilson

519-819-4290

519-324-5774

519-324-2221

519-981-1051

Sales Representative

Broker

Sales Representative

Broker

Neil Friesen

Sales Representative

519-919-3604

George Tawil

Sales Representative

519-791-1985

Trina Margos

Sales Representative

226-346-4322

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEANS FALL IS COMING! PRIVATE YEAR-ROUND LAKEFRONT RETREAT

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MLS #19022251

MLS #19023162

This modernized 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home boasts open concept living area with panoramic views of Lake Erie. Enjoy sunny days lounging on the deck surrounding the above-ground heated pool with new liner installed & cool evenings on the sandy beach. Complete interior redone with tile & slate backsplash in the modern kitchen featuring a stone wrap-around island overlooking the spacious living room with stone wall VXUURXQG JDV À UHSODFH IRU WKRVH FR]\ ZLQWHU HYHQLQJV 5HÀ QLVKHG KDUGZRRG à RRULQJ IXOO\ renovated bathrooms with custom glass shower in ensuite. Sale includes 120` x 50` vacant parcel across the road with access to cedar creek. Ideal for additional parking.

$249,900

You will not believe your eyes! Totally remodeled

by Silver Edge Homes from top to bottom, this 4 bdrm 2 bthrm family home is situated on D WHUULÀ F VWUHHW FORVH WR DOO DPHQLWLHV 2SHQ FRQFHSW NLWFKHQ OLYLQJ UP Z JDV ZDOO À UHSODFH DOO QHZ à U FRYHULQJV 7KH OLVW LV WRR ORQJ WR mention all. Vacant & ready for immediate possession before the new school year.

Custom built, 3 year old high-end home loaded w/upgrades. App 2300 sq. ft., open concept w/ vaulted ceilings & tons of natural light. This home is immaculately kept & has neutral decor throughout.

Home features: open concept kitchen with walk-in pantry, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry.

Lower lvl family room with wood fireplace, wet bar r/in, walkout basement, sprinkler system, in-ground pool.

136 BENNIE, LEAMINGTON

A great townhome in beautiful leamington on a great street, home features: 2+1 bedroom 2 full bathroom fully finished lower. Updated open concept kitchen & din rm w/high ceilings and skylight. Living rm w/gas fireplace. Patio doors that leads you to the deck, patio and your lovely rear yard. New roof (2017), furnace & ac (2018) call today to schedule your own private viewing.

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MLS #19021703

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MLS #19022623

Build your dream home on one of these fantastic estate style building lots in quiet Pleasant Valley area just a short drive to Essex, Kingsville, Harrow & Windsor. These rarely offered properties each feature mature wooded areas with oak, hickory & maple. The 9.4 acre lot borders two waterways at the rear, the 9.3 acre lot borders one waterway at rear of property. Hydro, natural gas available at lot lines. Water line is located on McCormick Rd. Building permit may require ERCA approval.

Beautiful brick raised ranch on great country lot w/ mature trees. Well cared for by original owner. Great for entertaining w/the lrg kitchen & dining area. 3+2 bdrms, finished bsmt can accommodate everything the kids bring! 2 car attached garage. Nice size work shop and storage shed, no rear neighbours, perfect location to raise your children.

$369,900

1692 MUCCI DRIVE

Located in Sun Valley Estates. Newest subdivision in Ruthven with no rear neighbours! Custom designed built by Noah Homes. Approx 1600 sq. ft. This home has everything you’re looking for. Quality high end finishes. Gorgeous kitchen with large island & granite counters open to dining rm & family rm, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, stunning master ensuite, spacious covered rear porch, grade entrance leads to entertainment room w/stone fireplace.

$499,900

TASHA SLATER Sales Representative

tasha@jumprealty.ca 519-796-3102 DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE!

YOU DESERVE THE BEST!

418 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

Looking for county living but still want to be close to town, then this is the home you’re looking for. Home features: 3 bdrms, 1 bath, brand new septic tank installed. Barn 40’ x 30’, plus another detached garage in backyard w/pizza oven. Over 2 acres. Call today to view.

Please allow 24 hrs notice for all showings.

$189,900

Move into this end unit is fully customized w/ 3 bedrms, 2 full baths.

Enjoy the outdoor patio with the custom awning. The master suite offers a two-way gas fireplace into the livening room, walk-in closet & door to the main bath; the basement is fully finished, with 3rd bedroom, living room w/gas fireplace and walk-out basement to the fully fenced and well maintained rear yard. Hardwood floors, and ceramics throughout. A gorgeous kitchen with natural light is great for entertaining. Live in Luxury! Call Today!

The best of space, nature, peace and tranquility you can find in the county! This prime location minutes away from town and wine country offering 1.5 acres offers the epitome of privacy. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, beautiful country style kitchen with 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 ensuite 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, full wood burning fireplace, pool house w/ bath and change room. Call Today!

IT’S TEA TIME!

CUSTOM HOME, NO PLANNING!

Be your own Boss & transport yourself back in time, in this brilliantly appointed traditionally modern tea house & restaurant. Own your own business without any of the planning or start up costs. The charm, ambiance, phenomenal food, and service keep many loyal patrons visiting from local regions, London, Chatham, Detroit, Windsor & Ohio! Nestled among wineries, golf courses, parks, beaches and tourism galore, you will find this established and profitable business.

Make your dream a reality, Call today! Building + Business included!

Welcome home! This custom-built ranch has a wonderful floor plan. The high ceilings in the foyer and great room and the spacious open concept kitchen and living room.

Excellent finishes and extras included in this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Full finished basement with living room/ games room, bath and bedroom. Your fully fenced yard is complete with an in-ground heated pool, pool house, and an outdoor shower making the backyard its own oasis.

Want for nothing when you buy this property! Call Today!

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D L O S 68 MILL STREET, LEAMINGTON

Attention investors! Great opportunity for extra income!

This duplex offers 2 bdrms in the upper unit & 2 bdrms in the main flr unit. Tenants are willing to stay. Roof is 2 yrs old. Garage roof is brand new. Pls allow 24 hrs for showings.

198 LAKESHORE, LEAMINGTON

This waterfront estate has the wow factor! Endless potential for weekly renting, would make an amazing b&b or lush private spa, shoreline protected, 264’ of frontage site area approx 1.5 acres that is treed, gorgeous perennial gardens, incredible ground lvl water access for swimming & water sports, 1.5 sty home has had a total designer make over, main flr 2 bdrms, 3pc bath, 3 sitting & lounging areas w/amazing waterview.

$449,000

61 SANDY LAKE, LEAMINGTON

Beautiful 18 year old r-ranch, full brick, wonderful family home with impressive entertainment spaces for gathering with family and friends. Home features: 3+1 bedrooms, 3 full baths, master bedroom w/ensuite.

Fully finished basement. Professionally lndscpd, I/gr sprinklers, c/vac, storage shed, 12x12, wonderful location. Show and sell. Covered deck.

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$329,900

Meticulously kept & thoughtfully maintained home; 3 beds, 2 baths & finished basement

312 KELLY, ESSEX $499,900

Completely renovated & fully furnished lakefront home with 3 beds & 2.5 baths

20826 CEMETERY, WHEATLEY $824,900

7,600 sq ft multi-use property, zoned M1 industrial, w/ 3 phase power in prime location

$499,900

$384,900 Lovely 2 beds, 3 baths, lakefront home + vacant lot (148.99’ protected frontage total)

Timeless, yet updated, ranch with 3 beds & 2 baths on halfacre private county lot

$519,900

To be built: lovely 2 storey home in Golfside Village with 3 beds, 2.5 baths

127 GOLFVIEW, KINGSVILLE

$949,900

13,000 sq. ft., zoned C1 available to buy or lease ($7.00/sq. ft./ year), ability to subdivide

38 ERIE ST. N, LEAMINGTON

LAKESIDE PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUMS

$2,200/ MONTH

Picturesque 45-acre horse farm with 3 beds, 2 baths & cash crop potential

1014 4TH CONC, CHATHAM-KENT STARTING AT

$134,900

$425,000 $349,900

$489,900

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Newly built 2 beds & 2 baths townhome with lovely details & finishes throughout

Completely renovated home with 3 beds & 1 bath; on 1.49 acres + 28’ x 40’ pole barn

(519) 890-9143 $274,900

Beautiful Victorian home with 3 beds & 2 baths with many updates throughout

53 ORANGE, LEAMINGTON Beautiful 2,500 sq ft country home with 4 beds & 2 baths on 1.9 acres

441 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON

(519) 322-7105 $499,900

Entertainer’s dream, inside & out: Stunning 4 bed, 4 bath home with in-ground pool

21432 LYNN, WHEATLEY $4,566,500

~182.66 acres of workable farmland + mature bush; possibility for future development

1618 McCAIN SIDE RD, KINGSVILLE

Beautifully updated & landscaped family home; 4 beds & 3.5 baths on quiet street

14 IVY, KINGSVILLE $299,900

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Vacant lots $549,900 for sale in final stage of premier development featuring upscale homes

KLONDYKE LOTS, CHATHAM-KENT

34 PULLEY, LEAMINGTON

629 TALBOT ST. E, LEAMINGTON

94 TALBOT E, LEAMINGTON $999,900

Just move-in: fully furnished lakefront home with 3 beds, 1 bath on Lake Erie

98 HOUGHTON, ESSEX

To be built: 3 beds & 2 baths family home in Golfside Village near park & golf course

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

$259,900

$389,900

For Lease: brand new 18,000 sq ft, well-insulated warehouse, zoned M1

103 CONSERVATION, KINGSVILLE

Luxury & elegance meets modern functionality in this stunning 4 bed & 3.5 bath home

30 EMILY, KINGSVILLE

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1593 COUNTY RD. 34, KINGSVILLE $409,900

$1,300,000

692 & 696 POINT PELEE, LEAMINGTON 2404 COUNTY RD. 27, WOODSLEE

1964 RD. 3 E, KINGSVILLE $9.00/SQFT/ YEAR

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Perfect home for growing family, 3 beds, 1 bath & many improvements throughout

360 ERIE ST. N, WHEATLEY $999,999

Custom-built home on 1.5 acres with breathtaking lakeviews & 170’ of sandy beach

20910 CEMETERY, WHEATLEY $539,900

Enjoy old world charm at the lake: stunning 6 beds, 2 baths mostly furnished home

1782 CLARKE, WHEATLEY

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JOHN WoELK

Office Centurion® 2002 - 2018

PANORAMIC WATERFRONT VIEWS

Sales Representative • Centurion Producer

519•791•2868

38 ACRES M1 ZONING - Contact me today about this industrial piece of property zoned M1 for truck terminal, storage, nursery, etc.

139 TALBOT WEST BUSINESS & PROPERTY FOR SALE Licensed for 110 patrons, great high traffic location.

Call for details.

This massive townhome is a must see. Large enough for the family, with maintenance free exterior. 3 finished levels with 3 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Call to book your private tour with Stacey 519-796-3891.

ERIE SHORES REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently Owned & Operated

$160,000

636 POINT PELEE BUSINESS FOR SALE - Unique opportunity to own your own business while enjoying nature, online store as well, contact me today.

LAKEFRONT

110 LAKESHORE DRIVE LEAMINGTON - Lakefront home at the end of Fox Run, high and dry crawl space, well protected with newer breakwall, 3 plus bedrooms, hardwood floors, deck and more.

Office 519•326•8661

BUSINESS FOR SALE - Thriving pet store in Leamington, owner operated since 2000.

Lots of prkg for ease of loading & unloading, on high traffic street. Owner willing to train.

THINKING OF SELLING...

I HAVE BUYERS WAITING, GIVE ME A CALL TODAY!

HIGH ABOVE LAKE ERIE

D L SO

1.3 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL LAND

With Stunning views of the water. This 4 bedroom home has a large main floor master suite. Formal dining room and an eat in kitchen. Located in a quiet neighbourhood with a ravine to the west.

Minutes from sought after downtown Kingsville. Call Stacey for a private tour today. 519-796-3891.

This 3 bedroom home has mature ttrees rees and a small barn. A great ccountry ountry home to raise a family.

Call Stacey before it’s gone. 519796-3891.

Stacey Diniro Sales Representative

519.796.3891 Office 519.997.2320

Website: www.century21.ca/john.woelk

Do you need professional unbiased mortgage advice?

CRITCHLOW

R.A. REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

519-326-6154

Randall A. Critchlow, Broker of Record, F.R.I., C.R.A. • Bradley Reiter, MA, Broker

20 Mill Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1S8 Office 519-326-6154 • Fax 519-326-6955 Website: www.critchlowrealty.com • Email: critch@mnsi.net

GREAT STARTER HOME!

PLENTY OF ROOM!

Super tidy starter home in wonderful condition, loaded with upgrades and you can move in right away.

Don’t wait call us to see it today!

Custom built brick ranch featuring an open concept layout on a mature tree lined street. This house is ideal for a family that needs lots of space.

Loaded with quality extras including a covered deck off dining area and a large pantry in the kitchen. Lower level completely finished to the same high standard. Close to Two Creeks Conservation Area and Wheatley Provincial Park. Call the listing broker to book a showing today!

GREAT LOCATION! - Beautiful 2 storey home in Kingsville.

Extensively renovated including a gourmet kitchen, a spacious master suite with a luxurious ensuite bath. Overall the home features generous room sizes and plenty of space for a growing family. Heated garage has an epoxy floor.

LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE? - Tidy 2 bedroom brick bungalow on a mature tree lined street in the heart of Leamington. Walking distance to Leamington Hospital and the local Health Clinic. Bright and spacious with good room sizes. Lots of original hardwood and character in this well cared for home. Detached garage and partially fenced rear yard.

• Quick approvals • Purchase • Debt consolidation • Low rates

• First time home buyer • Renewal • Self-employed • Difficult or unique situations

Call me for a FREE consultation

TRANG HARDER, BCom Mortgage Agent

519.984.6214

trang.harder@migroup.ca or apply online at www.tranghardermortgages.com

Brokerage number #10428

99 Talbot St. E., #4, Leamington

Vince

Frank

MASTRONARDI

MASTRONARDI

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

322-6536 Office: (519) 733-6581 email: frankfm@mnsi.net

www.FrankMastronardi.com

468 SEACLIFF WEST, LEAMINGTON

Immaculate 4 level side-split w/ 227 feet fronting on Seacliff. Home has 4 bedrooms & 3 baths, including master w/ 4 pc bath & walk-in closet. Main level renovated in 2016 & features living rm/dining rm area, kitchen w/ granite countertops, eating area & master bedroom. 2 more family rooms on lower levels. Landscaped lot, in-ground sprinklers, cement circular driveway, alarm system & central vac.

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

25 WOODLAND, KINGSVILLE

322-7653 Office: (519) 944-5955

Direct: (519)

Direct: (519)

www.VinceMastronardi.com email: mastronardiv@hotmail.com

1493FULLER FULLER DR., 1493 DR,KINGSVILLE KINGSVILLE OPEN HOUSE • SUN., SEPT. 8 • 2-4 PM

Spacious 1738 sq ft ranch on a large 70.01 x 182.94 ft lot. Complimented by a wood deck, 2 car garage & cement double driveway. Main floor family room w/fireplace, kitchen w/eating area, dining room, living room & 3 bedrooms. Basement is finished w/ 2nd family room, office & updated bathroom.

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

189 SUMAC, KINGSVILLE

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.

62 HAZEL, 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. $479,900.

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

Unique 4000 sq ft 2 storey with full brick exterior & fully finished walkout basement leading to a gentle rolling ravine backyard. Features 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 2 family rooms w/ gas fireplaces & 2 laundry rooms. All complimented by a large 2 car garage, inground sprinkler system & 3 spacious patios & decks overlooking a picturesque yard with mature trees & creek. $749,800.

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

New 1475 square foot ranch twin villas currently under construction in Kingsville. Features covered front porch, large living room with stone veneer electric fireplace, spacious kitchen w/granite counter tops, dining room, main floor laundry, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Master bedroom includes walk-in closet and 3-piece ensuite. Other upgrades include cove ceilings w/recessed lighting & crown molding, body-jet shower systems in both baths, cement driveway & sodded lot. $369,900.

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

118 ALBUNA, LEAMINGTON

OAKGLEN LOTS, KINGSVILLE

74 SHAWNEE, LEAMINGTON

Custom brick ranch on a 104 x 225 ft corner lot. Main level is 2400 sq ft & features living room w/ cathedral ceiling, kitchen w/ granite countertops & island, dining room, 2nd kitchen, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Finished basement includes family room, rec room, office & 3rd bath. Property complete w/ video surveillance, central vac, covered porch, in-ground sprinklers & extra large driveway. $743,000.

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

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. Some ravine lots available.

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

Immaculate California raised ranch on a 64.99 x 140 ft lot near the Leamington Marina & Lake Erie. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, finished basement, covered back deck, in-ground sprinklers & fenced-in yard. New furnace & ac (2018) & new laminate floors in upper bedrooms & basement family room (2017). $419,800.

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Our Lady of Lebanon Festival another success

By Bryan Jessop

LEAMINGTON – Not all religious journeys take their faithful followers to the other side of the world.

One in particular brings guests of various ethnic and religious backgrounds right here to Leamington.

The annual Our Lady of Lebanon Festival Leamington took place Friday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 11 and once again served as a meeting place for thousands of visitors. Organizers, representing St. Anthony’s parish in Leamington, estimated a combined three-day total of between 8,000 and 10,000 guests attended either one, two or all three days of this year’s celebration. The services and festivities again featured a theme of “United in Love and Faith” and again drew worshippers from across Southwestern Ontario as well as from neighbouring American states.

“We got some very nice weather this year,” explained Father Namatallah Eid of St. Anthony’s parish.

“It was great, especially Friday. There were even more people there than last year.

It was wonderful to see so many different nationalities

at one mass.”

This year’s festival again offered a multilingual Mass in languages that included Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Italian. The schedule also included a Blessing of the Candles followed by the traditional Mother Mary Procession with Leamington’s Our Lady of Lebanon shrine at 449 Highway 77 as the event’s focal point. Each of the three days also offered a food court while Friday and Saturday featured DJ PJ Dance Parties. Live musical performances featured Remon Eskander and Salim Barakat on Saturday and a repeat series by Remon and an event-closing set by Elias Eskander on Sunday.

“It was wonderful to see so many different nationalities at one mass.”

— Father Namatallah Eid

Each year, visitors make the pilgrimage to Leamington’s Our Lady of Lebanon shrine — a replica of the original built in Harissa, Lebanon — from areas up

Murchadha House now has a roof

The Mother Mary Procession begins at the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine along Highway 77 in Leamington as part of this year’s Our Lady of Lebanon Leamington Festival. This year’s festival took place Friday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 11 and drew combined crowds of thousands for multilingual masses, blessings of candles and Mother Mary processions, a DJ PJ Dance Party, food and live music.

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to hundreds of kilometres away including Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Some travellers arrive at the shrine by the bus load to take part in the festival, which is presented under the patronage of His Excellency Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet of the Maronite Eparchy of Canada.

For others, the journey is a much shorter trip, as members of St. Michael’s in Leamington as well as the Portuguese Club and Roma Club also attend. Other

guests included Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Chatham-Kent Leamington federal Conservative candidate David Epp and the same riding’s Liberal candidate Katie Omstead. The festival also draws members of the Muslim faith.

The number of visitors has increased steadily since the celebration of the Assumption Feast began in 1983 — the year construction of the 42-foot high local shrine was completed. Stations of the Cross were added to the

outside of the shrine in 1999 and about six years ago, the Leamington Lebanese Club donated it and its surrounding lands to the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Maron in Montreal.

The Our Lady of Lebanon Leamington Festival is held during the second week of August each year over the closest weekend prior to August 15 – the fest day marking the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

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COTTAM – Murchadha House for those with exceptional needs is building its first fully accessible house in Cottam for people with intellectual disabilities. Construction started in June and the house now has a roof, thanks to Kingsville Roofing of Cottam. The company donated the roof in support of this important project.

Murchadha House is also the recipient of a $10,000 donation from 100 Women Who Care as well as an additional generous donation from The O’Neil Foundation. These donations are essential to completing the construction of the house.

Murchadha House is a registered non-profit charity that builds houses for people with intellectual disabilities who require support in their daily living.

The Windsor-Essex County area has a shortage of supported living housing for these individuals. Murchadha House is trying to shorten and eliminate the long waiting list by building fully accessible houses in the area. The group believes that people with exceptional needs deserve the opportunity to live as independently as possible, with support, within their community.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, be careful with your words so they are not taken the wrong way in the coming days. If you practice what you plan to say, others will see your words for the kind gesture they are.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there’s no need to apologize if you want to stay close to home this week.

Invite some friends over to join in the fun.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Expect to work in a group setting this week, Gemini. Doing so will require you to carefully manage your time so everything can be done efficiently. Embrace others’ input and the collaborative effort CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Start this week with high energy, Cancer.

You can ride that momentum through the weekend when you may need an extra boost. Find friends who can help you along.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t be so modest that you won’t share your recent accomplishments with those you love the most. It is okay to brag about yourself once in a while.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, many people are willing to lend you a helping hand, so take them up on their offers. You will be able to repay them in time if you feel the need to reciprocate.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Join a group of people who share the same goals as you, Libra. It can be a work group or a social movement if you so desire. Either way, socialize along the way.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Being outdoors has much appeal for you this week, Scorpio. Be sure to get outside and enjoy it as much as possible over the next several days.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 There is a fine line between being flexible and standing firm when you believe in your point of view, Sagittarius. Speak up if you feel strongly about your position.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Make a concerted effort to ensure a certain situation is not blown out of proportion, Capricorn. Carefully examine things before offering your input.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Try to add more exercise to your routine, Aquarius. Not only will it make you feel better physically, it can clear your head and allow for alone time to do some thinking.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your life may be a little hectic over the next few days as a deadline draws near. Eventually things will return to normal.

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Deer Run Church made a donation of $10,000 to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. From left to right are: Ike Unger, Lead Pastor, Deer Run Church; Krista Remple, Executive, Director, The Bridge; Greg Wiens, Operations, The Bridge; and Ben Dyck, Missions Team Leader, Deer Run Church.

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Deer Run Church supports The Bridge LEAMINGTON – Deer Run Church is involved in many missions throughout the Leamington community and is intentional about making an impact for Christ both locally and globally.

Their generosity has been seen through the Feed the Pride breakfast program at Leamington District Secondary School, breakfast club at Queen Elizabeth Public School and volunteering for Meals on Wheels, among others.

Deer Run Church has also turned its attention to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington, becoming involved at many levels and most recently through their staff, supporting the Sleeping OUT at The Bridge event, as well as making a significant donation of $10,000 to the organization.

“The Bible commands us to go to the ends of the earth, yet sometimes we forget about the needs in our own community,” said Deer Run’s Lead Pastor Ike Unger. “The Bridge is a great way for local churches to express the love of Jesus right here in Leamington.”

The Bridge offers services to youth ages 14-24, including access to basic needs such as a daily hot meal, shower and laundry facilities, as well as various programs and services such as employment connections and life and coping skills.

Deer Run Church focuses on leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. The church is located at 1408 Deer Run Road in Leamington. Visit https://deerrun. church/home for more information.

Individuals or groups/organizations interested in donating to The Bridge can visit www.thebridgeyouth.ca to make an online donation or email info@thebridgeyouth.ca to learn about other donation opportunities.

Screw-top versus good old cork I hear a lot of comments at the LCBO and at wineries from people questioning the popularity of the screw-top (technically a Stelvin closure) versus the good old reliable cork.

While there is no doubt that the tried and true natural cork adds a certain romantic flair to opening a bottle of wine, the reality is that the Cork Oak tree, which is most commonly found in Portugal, Spain and a few other areas around the Mediterranean, can produce only a limited supply of cork. Interesting note: the Cork Oak is an evergreen variety, unlike the French or Carmen Danner American Oak we know and love.

The Cork Oak itself is a remarkable specimen. It has two layers of bark; the outer being the one that is harvested and the purpose of which is to protect the inner bark from the harsh weather that the forests around the Mediterranean can encounter, such as drought, brush fires and severe temperature fluctuations. The bark can only be harvested once the tree is 25 years old, and then only every 10 to 12 years after that for the life of the tree, which can be up to 150 years.

The cork has to be removed manually, being careful to not damage the inner layer of bark.

If the inner bark is damaged, the outer bark will not regrow.

The cork bark is possibly the most unique material found in nature: it is lightweight, resistant to rot, fire and termites, impermeable to gas and other liquids, soft and buoyant.

Therein, unfortunately, lies its potential downfall. As a natural material, the cork bark must be sanitized before it can be used for bottling. The chemical used to sanitize the cork can contaminate the very wine that it is meant to protect, resulting in a moldy, bland taste that is completely lacking in flavour or aroma, making the wine undrinkable.

Studies indicate that anywhere from 5% to 10% of all wine available for purchase in which a natural cork is used is contaminated, or “corked” (yes, that actually is the technical term).

We saw synthetic corks for a while… they were made from plastic and are being phased out as they have proven ineffective at keeping oxygen out of the bottle, which decreases a wine’s shelf life and virtually eliminates any hope of ageing a wine in your cellar.

Enter the screw cap, technically known as a Stelvin closure. Yes, I agree, the romance of removing a cork is non-existent. When it comes to consistency of flavour, aroma and ageing potential, however, there is no better solution for the wine industry – regardless of the grapes, the terroir, the winemaker or the country of origin. Don’t expect to see a screw cap on a bottle of your favourite local sparkling wine anytime soon, however, so pop away and let those bubbles flow!

Please help keep this column current and relevant. Let me know what you would like to hear about and submit your questions to me at carmen.s.danner@gmail.com

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Farm Machinery Auction Sale Low Hours JD 7230, Case IH 7120 Tractors

For Ed & Linda Regehr of Regehr Farms Ltd. at 673 Mersea Rd 12, Leamington, ON

Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 am

No Reserve. Farms are Rented.

This is a well cared for, always stored inside line of farm equipment.

Tractors (5) loader selling separate: JD 7230 Premium dsl purchased new by Mr Regehr in 2008, 945 hrs, FWA, 18.4R-42 rear tires, 3 outlets, has new batteries, PIN-RW7230K011941, this was Ed’s planting tractor & is in excellent condition; Case IH 7120 dsl, 4200 hrs, has been repainted, sharp & clean, FWA, 18.4-42 radials on back, 16.9-28 front, 3 outlets, two PTO shafts, new muffler & sells w/like new rear & front duals & front end weights as a complete package; McCormick Farmall 806 dsl repainted, good tin, new fenders, new seat, 2 PTO shafts, 18.4-38 rear tires; Int. 886 dsl, approx. 7000 hrs w/cab, will need a clutch in the near future; note Case IH model 2350 front end loader will sell separate following sale of this tractor; Int. 966 dsl, open station, sells w/front end weights, TA doesn’t work; Planting: JD model 1560 – 15’ Notil drill w/ Marchand markers, Market fill auger, 2 point hitch & scale, has planted 500 acres since update; Kearney Super 8 seed corn planter w/3 interplant rows, dry fert, hydr. markers, 30” rows; JD 3 row interplant seed corn planter; four JD planting units will sell separate; Wagons: two RJ 500 bu. gravity wagons, large single tires, roll tarps & lights; three RJ 500 bu gravity wagons, duals all around w/roll tarps; one good Kilbros 350 gravity wagon; two Kilbros model 350 wagons that have been used for fert., one with auger; Hydraulic Dump Grain Wagon & Trailer: 750 bu., 18’ length, 5 ½’ sides, all steel hydraulic dump grain trailer w/duals on front, dual axel duals in rear, a very well made unit; 14’ hydraulic dump trailer, single front axle, duals in rear, steel floor, wood sides, well made; Tillage & Rotary Hoe: Case IH 25’ model 3900 side fold wheel disc, approx. 17 ½” blades; Case IH 25’ model 365 spring tooth cultivator w/rollers on back; RJ 25’ crowfoot packer, 20” packer wheels w/overhead hitch; Case IH model 6650 – 10 tooth Conser-Till chisel plow, 12’, very low hrs on this unit; Low acre Case IH model 181MT 21’- 3 ph rotary hoe; 6’crowfoot packer; Side Mower, Ditcher, Scraper Blade, Etc: Bush Hog model SM60 side ditch mower; AMCO model PD4 PTO ditcher; 10’ all hydr. 3 ph scraper blade; 6’ - 3 ph chopper; 16’ dual axle homemade trailer does not have license; 500 gal water tank on chassis w/transfer pump & hose; IH 8 row 3 ph seed corn cult; Pallet fork; small 3 ph sprayer; Westfield W80-46 PTO auger; two wheel mobile fruit stand; Bin Augers: 8’ sweep auger; auger w/motor on small wheel cart, both for 16’ bin; Lawnmower: JD model 585 – 4WD lawnmower, 60” cut; A Few Misc. Items: Case IH MX240 pedal tractor; some steel for workshop; washer, dryer, & few misc. items.

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

Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.

Lunch by Wendy`s Sunflower Country Store from Blytheswood.

Proprietor: Regehr Farms Ltd, Ed & Linda Regehr, 519-322-8643 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

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VEGETABLE FARM FOREMAN/WOMAN Greenhouse operation that grows peppers Job requirements: Languages English Wage: $17.25 per hour and 44-51 hours per week.

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience Will train Specific Skills: Organize and direct greenhouse and nursery operations; Order materials and stock; Maintain financial and personnel records; Establish and maintain required environment; Establish work schedules; Determine type and quantity of stock to grow; Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying; Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems.

Additional Skills: Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work reccrds and logs; Hire and train staff.

Area of Specialization: Agricultural crop service.

Type of Farm Operations: Fruit and vegetable combination farming.

Type of Crops: Bell peppers.

Work Site Environment: Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, physically demanding, attention to detail, combination of sitting, standing, walking; light deadlines, ability to Supervise more than 20 people.

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.

Personal Suitability: Team player How to apply: By email: inf o@ssgh.ca By fax: 519-326-1643 By mail: 1746 Seacliff Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M6 In person: 1746 Seacliff Kingsville, ON N9Y 2M6 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

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No education or experience required. Send resume to: (Moretto) Ingratta Farms, 341 Morse Rd., Leamington, ON N8H 3V5 or fax 519-326jl10-se25 1082. _____________________________

GENERAL GREENHOUSE LABOUR Full time and part time positions available. 40-48 hours per week, weekends/holidays.

Wage $14/hour. Physically demanding work, load lifting required, hot humid environment. Duties include planting, pruning, suckering, harvesting, and other duties as assigned. No experience/ no education required.

Apply to IPR Farms Ltd. by fax 519-712-8675 or email hriprfms@gmail.com. jl17-se4 _____________________________

GREENHOUSE WORKER 15 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Job duties include such crop as work, winding , pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplant crops, sort, pack and stack produce, detect disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned.

Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. No experience or education required.

Salary - $14 per hour, minimum 48 hours/week including weekends and holidays.

Permanent full time seasonal position. Beginning January 1, 2020. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca au21-se18 _____________________________

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.00/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation.

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

Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education se4-25 required. _____________________________

GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required.

No experience required.

Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). se4-oc2 _____________________________

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

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

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

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Aug. 15: Ted Cobby 237, Maggie Hansen 234, Lena Janik 233.

Aug. 22: Lena Janike 248, Moe Hansen 246, Lillian Wells and Phil Humphries 233.

Aug. 29: Mavis Rutter 221, Ted Cobby 219, Linda Humphries 216.

Pepper is played at the Wheatley Friendship Club, 171 Erie St. N., every Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

1966 Chevy II Nova SS on the road again John Walsh of Harrow and his son Steve have just completed an 8-year restoration of their Oshawa-built 1966 Chevy II Nova SS. John has been a GM man all his life. His first car THE was a ’66 Impala and he worked for 30 years at the OLD CAR GM Transmission plant in Windsor, where his dad and DETECTIVE brothers and sister worked. Now retired, he has time Bill Sherk to have fun with old cars. His Nova SS is 53 years old this year!

The ’66 Nova SS has been in John’s family since 1978. During the ’80s, it saw action as a drag car complete with roll cage at London and Grand Bend drag strips. John’s brother inherited the car in 2007 but soon afterwards passed away. John’s son Steve then inherited the car and father and son set to work to restore it to its former glory.

The body was rough and required all new quarter panels and hood and trunk. Aftermarket parts were available but care had to be taken to get parts of proper quality. All glass has been replaced and all stainless trim has been repaired and polished to a dazzling gleam.

Under the hood is a GM crate motor with 383 cubic inches bolted to an M22 4-speed on the floor with overdrive for highway driving. The interior features a Grant steering wheel and the rear tires are each 18” wide, making it necessary to eliminate the back seat. The car is finished in Kona Blue, a Ford Mustang colour.

The drag racing years are now in the past as John and Steve enjoy driving their awesome street machine to the weekly cruise-ins every Thursday evening at the Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line (519-776-6909). They also enjoy going to car shows, including Amherstburg on July 28, where from over 600 cars they won Best of Show! In this hobby, the fun never ends.

GM introduced the Chevy II in 1962 to compete against Ford’s compact Falcon. The Chevy II Nova SS arrived in 1964, and by 1966 was available with a 327 V8 cranking out 300 horsepower. These cars were hot then and still hot today.

Senior golfers play Wolf Plus Low Net The senior men’s league played a game of Wolf Plus Low Net on August 26 at Erie Shores Golf Club.

The winning team with a score of 125 was Ron Tiessen, Bill Stackpoole, Garth Dennerley and Alden Warner. In second place at 126 were Jamie Arquette, Jerry Mallot and Frank Dick. In

third place at 128 were Matt Dick, Gary Alderson, Greg Gare and Dave Wilkinson.

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The draw winners were Peter Harb and Bill Conn.

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Low round for the day was shot by Jamie Arquette at 75. He was the only one to break 80. Way to go, Jamie. Three tied for second place at 80. They were Ron Tiessen, Gary Alderson and Wray Pollock.

Jamie Arquette also led the birdie shooters with three on #4, #5 and #11.

Three golfers had a pair of birds: Greg Gare on #3 and #7, Ed Krahn on #1 and #12, and Wayne Wiseman on #2 and #6. Single birds went to Dave Wilkinson, Richard Reive and Tom Miehl on #2. Jerry Mallott and Heinz Kosempel birdied #3, Ian McIver #4, Norm Beattie #6 and Ray Pollock #7.

The 9th hole was birdied by Matt Dick and Rick Metz.

Ken Luxford had a bird on #11. Alden Warner, Guy McIntyre and Neil Reimer birdied #12. Larry Lucier birdied #13, Gary Gallagher and Dick Segedin #14, and Ron Tiessen finished the birds with his on #18.

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Flyers beat M’s in pre-season play

By Bryan Jessop

Leamington has made it two in a row against neighbouring rivals in their 2019 exhibition schedule.

One week after handing the LaSalle Vipers a 9-3 loss, the Flyers hosted the Chatham Maroons for their third of four pre-season matches.

The visitors bounced back twice to tie the score, but Leamington held on for a 5-3 victory at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex Thursday, Aug. 29.

“We haven’t been implementing systems a lot yet.

We’re just working on getting the message across that we want to build a culture on hard work and dedication,” explained Flyers’ head coach Cam Crowder. “There’s been a lot of turnover and (general manager) Justin (Solcz) has been great at finding guys who can play at this level — that bodes well for us.”

Gabriele Piccolo put the Flyers on the board late in the first on passes from Spencer Lecot and Joey Johnson, beating Chatham goalie Tiago Rocha. The 1-0 score stood until about the two-minute mark of the second, when Johnson found the back of the net after being set up by Lecot and veteran Adam Jeffery. Former Flyer Maddux Rychel pulled the Maroons to within a goal before the game’s midway mark. The two second-period tallies were the only successful power play efforts of the night, as both teams went one for four with the man advantage.

Griffin Robinson, another former Flyer, tied the game for Chatham less than seven minutes into the third. On feeds from Cameron Armstrong and Josh King, Jaydon Fetter brought Leamington back into the lead with about nine minutes to go. Zach Power knotted the score at 3-3 for the guests less than three minutes later.

Former Maroon Thomas Michaud provided the hero-

ics for the Flyers, breaking the deadlock with 4:26 on the clock for the game winner.

Dylan Weston and Drayton Todoroff drew assists. Michaud struck again with 3.3 seconds remaining, this time on a helper by Wyatt O’Neil.

Leamington outshot Chatham 56-34. Matthew Waite stopped 27 of 28 shots through two periods while Ryan Polidori steered aside four of six in 20 minutes.

Leamington’s last pre-season contest was at Chatham Memorial Arena against the Maroons Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Results were not available by press deadline. The regular season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 7 in Pelham with the Showcase Weekend against the St. Catharines Falcons.

The second of two neutral site games will be played against the Waterloo Siskins the following day.

The Flyers home opener will take place Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7:10 p.m. versus the St. Thomas Stars.

Until then, the Leamington squad will work on finding replacements for defensemen Colton O’Brien and Zach Taylor. O’Brien has signed with the Quebec Remparts of the Major Junior A QMJHL while Taylor has joined the Tier II Junior A Collingwood Colts. The most recent addition to the Flyers’ roster is forward Jacob Kalandyk, who spent last year in the

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The Lakers Bantam Selects were undefeated at the Selects Tournament held in Amerstburg Aug. 23-25. Team members are, front row, left to right: Thomas DeSantis, Hunter Quiring, Dane Price, Owen Knelsen, Cornelius Klassen. Back row: Manager Jason Cox, coach Tony DeSantis, Michael Church, Backos Boutros, Zack Martindale, Noah George, Eddie Neufeld, Jack Tiessen, coach Mike Church. (Submitted Photo)

Lakers Bantam Selects undefeated in tourney The Leamington Lakers Bantam Selects participated in the August 23-25 weekend Selects Tournament held in Amherstburg.

A field of six Bantam teams participated in the tournament including, Riverside, Windsor Central, Forest Glade, Woodslee, Amherstburg and Leamington.

The Leamington Bantam Select Lakers not only went North American Hockey League (NAHL).

Crowder explained that his team will likely keep one or two cards upon for the early stages of the 2019-’20 season.

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The Leamington Bantam Selects combined outstanding pitching performances with an overpowering offensive display of hitting and speed while playing solid defense.

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Mosquito Selects on a roll The Leamington Lakers Mosquito Selects have been on a roll, winning a round robin qualifier to gain entry into the provincial OBA championship in addition to capturing the Kingsville Select tournament.

The OBA qualifier kicked off with a 13-9 win against the favoured LaSalle Turtle Club Mosquito Major T2. The dynamic duo of Mason Neufeld and Pancho Giesbrecht combined to pitch six stellar innings. Major offensive contributions came from James Sonoski who reached base four times, driving in three runs, and Lincoln Rempel who broke the game open in the third inning with a grand slam home run.

The win against LaSalle set up a do-or-die game against Belle River. The Lakers scuffled at the plate early on, falling behind 7-1 when a lighting storm hit. The game resumed two nights later with the Lakers having only 30 minutes (time limit) to erase the deficit.

Landon Ford pitched two solid innings to keep the game close. The resilient Lakers came all the way back, tying the game 8-8.

In extra innings, Belle River was set aside three up three down, highlighted by Lakers catcher Tamara Neufeld throwing out the lead-off hitter attempting to steal second. Tamara scored the winning run shortly after charging home on a passed ball and sending the Lakers to the OBAs. The Lakers kicked off the Kingsville tournament a few nights later with an 18-4 win over Kingsville. Lead-off batter Matty Mastromatteo scored in the first and the Lakers did not look back. Anthony Wiebe, Mastromatteo and Carter Neufeld combined to pitch a strong game.

The following day the Lakers defeated LaSalle 7-0, highlighted by Mason Neufeld and Wiebe tossing a combined nohitter. Mason Neufeld and Ford combined to go 5-6 at the plate scoring four runs.

The Lakers next tied Riverside 5-5 in a low scoring affair.

Mason Neufeld had a two RBI triple in the first. The win gave Leamington first place in the pool.

The semi-finals pitted the Lakers against Windsor Central.

Giesbrecht, Wiebe and Mason Neufeld combined to shut out Windsor 7-0. Caiden Fuller was the offensive star when he followed his earlier triple with a mammoth home run in the fifth, putting the game out of reach.

Leamington Lakers Mosquito Selects team members are, front row, left to right: Matthew Mastromatteo, Austin Hamilton, Carter

Neufeld, Anthony Wiebe. Second row: Pancho Giesbrecht, Lincoln Rempel, Landon Ford, James Sonoski, Caidon Fuller, Mason Neufeld, Tamara Neufeld. In back: coaches Derrick Mastromatteo, John Ford, Patrick Sonoski. (Submitted Photo)

The finals saw a rematch with the tough Riverside squad.

The game mirrored the earlier contest at the outset with runs hard to come by. Singles by Carter Neufeld and Tamara Neufeld scored Fuller in the second inning. The game stayed 1-0 until the fifth when Austin Hamilton laid down a perfect squeeze bunt, scoring Rempel. The Lakers scored four more runs in the inning, taking the championship with a 6-1 win.

With contributions from every player, the team was led by its pitchers with Giesbrecht, Wiebe and Mason Neufeld leading the way. Offensively the team was led by Ford and Fuller.

Ford was named tournament MVP with an impressive weekend at the plate, particularly when hits were hard to come by.

The team thanks sponsor UE Enclosures for its continued support.

Wheatley Bridge Club news The following are the Wheatley Bridge Club results from August 27: 1st Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Linda Derbyshire, 3rd Marie Lasi.

Bridge is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. If you enjoy playing euchre or pepper, you’ll love playing bridge. New players are always welcome.

On behalf of Mayor Santos, Members of Council and the Town of Kingsville we would like to express our appreciation to the Kingsville Not for Profit Port Management Corporation, Volunteers, Sponsors, Community Groups and Business’s for their assistance and support of the Kingsville Tall Ships Festival.

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Tai Chi to better health

By Eugene Ryzer

U14 Whitecaps girls fast pitch team manager Terri Koehler (centre) presented awards to, from left, Naomi Georges (Most Dedicated Player), Avery Hopper (Most Sportsmanlike), Amanda Neufeld (Most Improved Player) and Sienna Gale (Most Improved Player). (Submitted Photos)

U16 Whitecaps girls fast pitch coach Chris Tiessen (left) and team manager Tony DeSantis (right) presented awards to Lisa Giesbrecht (Dedication Award), Tara Tiessen (Leadership Award) and Kaitlyn Mastronardi (Most Improved). Absent from photo: Denise Schmitt (Most Sportsmanlike).

Whitecaps celebrate successful seasons In only their second year of play, the Leamington U14 Whitecaps girls fast pitch team made great strides in 2019 and completed a very successful season, becoming a hard working, never give up, competitive team.

The Whitecaps capped off their season by competing in the U14, tier two division of the Grand Championships held in Cambridge where they battled hard but lost in the bronze game.

The inaugural season of the U16 Whitecaps girls fast pitch was also a successful one as they transitioned from playing softball to learning to play fast pitch together and gradually improving with each game.

The first-year U16 Whitecaps competed hard all season against higher level teams, many with established fast pitch programs, and despite the challenges the girls held their own, demonstrating great poise and skills for a first-year team.

Both the Leamington U14 and U16 Whitecaps girls fast pitch teams celebrated their outstanding seasons with a combined wrap-up celebration where awards were presented and players efforts acknowledged.

A few hearty senior men’s league members showed up to play golf on Tuesday morning, August 27 at Talbot Trail Golf Club. However, the rain overnight and the rain that came down earlier Tuesday cancelled the day’s golf.

I want to remind all interested seniors 50+ that they are eligible play in the Doc McLean Senior Invitational which will be held on Wednesday, September 11. There will be different age divisions. If you are interested, contact the golf course for more details at 519-825-4521. Three past founders of the beautiful Talbot Trail golf course will be honoured: Murray McLean, Earl Pinch and Reg Willett.

On Saturday, August 24 the Jack Stein Memorial Tournament was held. Golf course manager Caleb Pratt did a great job at organizing

the tournament. There was a great prize table and Caleb deserves credit for all his work in getting these prizes. Mary Ellen Charko and Patty Hopper did a lot of the registering, skins and scoring. Everyone appreciated all their work. Tom Dunn and Wiz did a terrific job barbecuing the steaks. Caleb’s staff – Miranda, Jack, Kylee, Abbey and Kiera – also did a super job for the tournament. Derek Brown’s outside workers had the course in magnificent condition.

Mike Reynaert did an excellent job as the tournament host. He kept things moving at a superb pace. Congratulations to Tom Dunn, one of the outstanding TT Tuesday morning league players, who captured the senior division championship.

The overall winner of the tournament was Brad Hyatt with his miraculous three under par 69. Brad has won

this tournament many times before. However, this year when he got up to the front, he first said how very special the Jack Stein tournament was to him. He thanked the tournament organizers and the Stein family members – Tom and Lynn Dunn, Pat, Mike and Vic Reynaert. The recent loss of Jack’s son, Keith, was also discussed.

Brad then did something that left me rather speechless (a rarity for me). Instead of claiming his winning prize, Brad asked me to come to the front. After saying many kind words about me, he asked that I select first prize. Unbelievable! With Brad’s urging, I did select a barbecue.

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