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Three-way race for Mayor in Leamington; Two vying for Deputy Mayor Ted Wigfield filed his nomination papers last week for the position of Mayor. He joins John Paterson and John Adams in the three-way race for the municipality’s top seat. Incumbent Deputy Mayor Rob Schmidt has competition for his seat. Charlie Wright has put his name forward for the second-incommand position. The list of Leamington councillor candidates grew again last week with the addition of Ron Haley. This brings the total to 11 vying for the five Councillor seats. Candidates include: Rick Atkin, Carol Bell, Rick Cowan, John Crump, Ron Haley, John Jacobs, Keith Klassen, Hilda MacDonald, Bruce Peacock, Dan Santos and Larry Verbeke. Of the 11 candidates only two are incumbents – Carol Bell and Hilda MacDonald. Only one candidate has filed for the position of Trustee for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (English) for Leamington, Essex, Kingsville, Pelee Township – Mary DiMenna. Nomination papers must be filed by Friday, September 10 and nomination papers are available at the clerk’s office. A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements: be a resident of or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Leamington or the spouse of such a person; be a Canadian citizen; be at least eighteen (18) years old; not be legally prohibited from voting; and not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office. A candidate, if nominated, must remain qualified throughout the election and, if elected, throughout the term of office.
Our Lady of Lebanon Festival attracts thousands In its 28th year, Leamington’s Our Lady of Lebanon Festival continues to grow. Over the weekend, August 13, 14 and 15, between 8,000 to 9,000 people visited the Highway #77 location of the Leamington Lebanese Club. The festival featured food, dancing, music, rides for children and religious programs. Sam Elias Sr. explained some of the cultural history of Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine that thousands come to worship. Years ago, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Club travelled to Ottawa, Montreal, Detroit and as far away as Venezuela for donations for the shrine. Year after year the ladies make traditional Lebanese dishes to sell, the proceeds of which go to the upkeep of the shrine and to people in need. (Sun Photo)
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