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Lights of Life going virtual LEAMINGTON — On Sunday evening, December 6 at 7 pm, everyone is invited to virtually attend the 26th annual Lights of Life at Erie Shores HealthCare.

During the month of November, ESHC Spiritual Care Committee and volunteers gather donations in memory and in honour of loved ones who have passed away at ESHC. Those dedications are collected and the names read at the event followed by a tree lighting display, during which the community traditionally gathered for an evening of song and remembrance. Because of COVID-19, the event now will be streamed on the hospital’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the Celebration Tree.

In 2019, ESHC received a generous donation and installation of over 8500

high efficiency LED lights from Essex Powerlines Corporation.

Now in 2020, as part of the hospital’s long term partnership, Essex Powerlines will be donating an additional 3,500 LED lights to decorate additional trees in front of ESHC facing Talbot street.

Donations for the event have been collected from the Shoppers Drug Mart locations in the Leamington Area with funds raised going to help families in need through the Spiritual Care Committee at Erie Shores HealthCare.

The evening will feature local music, remarks from Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, CEO of ESHC Kristin Kennedy, Chief of Staff of ESHC Dr. Ross Moncur and ESHC Board Chair Jeff Lewis.

The ceremony will be streamed at www.facebook.com/ESHCares.

Windsor-Essex put into Yellow Alert

TORONTO — As COVID numbers soar across the province, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Ontario health team have placed Windsor-Essex into a Yellow Alert effective this past Monday.

Toronto, Peel and other hot-spot regions have been put into a Red Alert and restrictions have been ramped up in those areas.

For this area, restrictions stay relatively the same, but the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit stresses that we must be extra vigilant.

Besides the usual health guidelines, they are asking residents to stick to household members only when visiting and keeping social gatherings to 10 indoors and 25 outdoors.

Windsor-Essex spent the past few weeks with daily numbers in the single digits, but last week they soared well into the thirties.

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A REMEMBRANCE DAY TO REMEMBER KINGSVILLE — The 2020 Remembrance Day services will go down as ones to remember due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but every Legion branch across the nation did their utmost to honour the fallen, despite the restrictions. Here, the colour guard of the Kingsville Legion marches to the cenotaph prior to the November 11 ceremony. Similar sights were seen in Leamington and Wheatley, with reduced crowds in person. Residents were encouraged to observe the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month at home this year. With the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, each of the Legions marked a special moment for that occasion, foregoing original plans to commemorate the anninversary. We have included a pictorial of the three local services on Page 3 of this issue.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus at last year’s Kingsville Santa Claus Parade.

Kingsville’s reverse Santa Claus Parade this weekend KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville is partnering with Ernie’s TV to present this weekend’s Reverse Santa Claus Parade, produced by the Windsor Parade Corporation.

The parade kicks off Saturday, November 21 at 6 pm and will wrap up at 9 pm.

According to Maggie Durocher, the Kingsville parade is the first of three reverse parades being put on by the parade corporation.

“It will be kind of like driving through and looking at Christmas lights,” she said.

“It will be very entertaining for the family.”

Durocher expects 30-35 participants will be stationed along the parade route, which runs along Main Street from Spruce to Division, then south on Division to Herrington. Spectators will drive by the floats to view them.

Watch for inflatables, pipe bands, horses, fire trucks and many newly renovated floats, including, of course, the big float with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Durocher says they are taking every COVID precaution.

“This is the safest and most entertaining option we can find,” she said.

They have worked very closely with the health unit and local officials to follow every guideline to keep spectators safe and entertained.

Yard waste collection continues in Wheatley

WHEATLEY — Chatham-Kent Council, at their meeting on November 9, voted down a recommendation by administration to discontinue yard waste pickup in the municipality.

Before the 1988 amalgamation that brought Wheatley under the Chatham-Kent umbrella, residents had yard waste pickup service provided. The same went for other small communities like Erieau, Tilbury and Bothwell.

Administration wanted to end the service and have the tax levy reduced so that residents were not paying for a service they would no longer receive.

Councillor Mark Authier spoke up at the meeting, saying, “I’m so frustrated right now. I can’t believe that we’re bringing this up. People are paying for it. It’s not costing Chatham-Kent money.”

Councillor Trevor Thompson also spoke out against the idea, citing frustration among taxpayers who never asked for the service to be discontinued.

Councillor Melissa Harrigan agreed with her colleagues.

“It’s important that we engage with the community around this,” she said. “I cannot support the motion.”

In the end, council voted overwhelmingly against the recommendation and Wheatley’s yard waste pickup will continue.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES THROUGH THE LENS

KINGSVILLE/LEAMINGTON/WHEATLEY — Remembrance Day services across the region were different than in past years, as residents were encouraged to remem-

ber from home in all three of our communities. Despite that, between 50 and 60 people showed up in each locale and socially distanced as they watched the

services from afar. This year’s services made mention of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Most wreaths were laid prior to the service to

keep the crowds down. On this page are photos from Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley cenotaphs.

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A War Time Love Story

By Melissa Loeppgy Life Enrichment/Marketing Manager Rosewood Erie Glen

Editor’s note: Melissa recently interviewed Rosewood Erie Glen resident Marion Thompson about being a veteran of the Second World War, where she met her husband Arnold, a Leamington-born farm boy. Here is their story…

Arnold Thompson in his Army uniform.

Marion Thompson in her Army uniform.

Above - Arnold and Marion Thompson celebrating their 60th Anniversary. Arnold passed away in 2017.

Left - Marion Thompson is a current resident of Rosewood Erie Glen in Leamington.

Meet Marion and Arnold Thompson. Marion Leckie grew up in Alberta, and was getting into a little trouble when she decided to enlist in the army. She just knew she had to quit getting into trouble and try something new, so she chose to enlist.

She did her basic training in Vermillion, Alberta. The basic training lasted one month.

During this time, she listened to all commands, and learned route marches — which were rather hard for many women — but Marion caught on fast.

“I also remember it was a very cold winter and we dressed in layers to stay warm,” she said.

In the meantime, her soon to be husband, Arnold Thompson was working on his family farm in Leamington, when he received the call to the army. Families were only allowed one son to stay home and help with the farm so Arnold had no choice — he had to go.

Not knowing each other yet, Marion and Arnold took the long journey by boat and trains and ended up in England for their service in World War II. Marion worked on the top floor of the Canadian Military Headquarters, where when she looked outside the window, she would see a giant hole in the ground where a bomb landed prior to her arrival.

She worked in the office where she put out Part 1 and Part 2 work orders and then eventually went to the detention barracks to oversee the day-to-day there.

Arnold, on the other hand, wanted to fly planes but didn’t qualify due to issues with one of his eyes, so instead became a Corporal in the army, driving a tank.

Arnold did everything in that tank. His job was to get soldiers back and forth safely.

Arnold saw a lot of combat, while Marion did not witness any combat. Neither of them lost anyone close

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 and Ladies Auxiliary would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Wheatley and Leamington and the surrounding area for the generous show of support received during the 2020 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day Service.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following: • Clergy and others for their participation in the Remembrance Day ceremony • Those who sponsored wreaths • Local schools, businesses, churches, groups and individuals for their Remembrance Day tributes and programs • The groups, businesses and individuals who made donations to the Poppy Trust Fund • All who displayed Poppy Boxes at their facilities

to them during the war but they did both lose people they met through their experiences.

“Arn doesn’t like to talk about his time in the war. It wasn’t pleasant,” says Marion.

In the meantime, Marion met a girl named Lena.

They roomed together and became great friends.

“We did a lot together and had a blast. Those were some great times,” she said.

Marion and some friends joined the track teams, where she excelled and earned mostly first place ribbons with one second place ribbon.

“It should’ve been a first, “she laughs.

Her favorite was long jump. High jump was harder, but she could do it and do it well. She hoped to do pole vault but women were not allowed. She loved doing track every week.

During some of their free time, Marion and Lena would go out dancing and eventually, she went on a double date with Lena and met Arnold. This handsome man was Lena’s brother.

“That was one of the best days of my life,” she smiles. They hit it off and started writing letters back and forth. You had to watch what you wrote in those letters as they were all screened and blacked out if the government didn’t like it.

As time went on, Marion kept working in the office and Arnold travelled all over from England to France, Holland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. They continued writing letters.

“I remember one time Arn got in a lot of trouble with a woman for stealing a chicken and eggs. He wanted some real food, not the dry food he only had in the tank,” she laughs.

There are lots of funny stories for sure. But Arnold’s life was a lot different from Marion’s. She lived in huts that were well designed, with four girls per cubicle and very decent food — unlike what Arnold had in his tank.

Neither of them were ever prisoners of war. Marion earned lots of stripes while Arnold earned medals.

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Erie Shores Health Foundation Raising funds for Erie Shores HealthCare and The Hospice Erie Shores Campus

Greeting card campaign under way for the Hospice Erie Shores Campus

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Linda Enns displaying her newest fundraising campaign.

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“Anyone blessed to have crossed paths with Linda knows that, unbeknownst to her, she has a true gift that makes you want to be a better person,” added ESHF Donor Relations Coordinator Tracy Oswald.

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This campaign is called Cards for a Cause and she already has her two retailers on board with this idea.

“I’ve found my passion,” she said. “It’s calming and peaceful.”

The greeting cards are blank inside, allowing purchasers to write whatever they’d like in them.

On the outside, they are adorned with one of Linda’s photos.

Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Christine Colautti, is thrilled with Linda’s commitment.

“Linda’s pictures, along with her spirit, are beautiful,” she said.

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A Leamington woman has turned her hobby into a fundraiser for the Hospice Erie Shores Campus.

“I want to give back what my family received from the hospice,” says Linda Enns.

Linda’s husband Dave fell ill during the fall of 2015 and passed away at the Hospice Erie Shores Campus in June of 2016, only three weeks after the hospice opened.

“It was a compassionate, caring, loving and heart-warming experience,” said Linda.

She took a year to get ready and then began volunteering at the hospice.

“I wanted families to have what we had — such a caring experience,” she added.

What started out as a peaceful hobby of taking sunset photos locally, began to turn into something more.

She began getting up early in the morning to capture sunrises with her lens, too.

“I’m not an early riser,” she said.

“So this was an adjustment.”

Eventually, Linda’s photography began to encompass pictures of nature and animals and, eventually, she had a lot of photos.

So, she decided to make a calendar.

“I thought, what better way to use my pictures,” she said.

She produced a full colour 2021 calendar and printed 500 of them, not knowing what to expect.

What she did know, was that all of the proceeds were going to go to the Hospice Erie Shores Campus.

And those proceeds totalled a whopping $13,000.

She sold them at Peanut Centre Nursery and Cindy’s Garden and they sold out quickly.

With the success of the calendars, Linda decided to venture out a little more into the fundraising side and has now

7 different sets of greeting cards are available for purchase.

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Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington Memories of... and Wheatley Photos Kingsville, from Kingsville-GosfieldLeamington Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time and Wheatley

Cedar Beach Drug Store,

Wednesday, November 18, 2020owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar is a great rock and roll song, but has anBeach Drug offensive word in it. The same goes forStore for 50 Pink Floyd’s ‘Money’. Steve Miller gotcents a ride for summer into the act with ‘Jet Airliner’ too. visitors renting In the same era, we can’t forget Thea cabin or for Who, as they managed to use the ‘F’cottagers not word in ‘Whoowning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Are You.’ photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in These songs the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Time to hear those offensive Christmas songs

The weather outside is frightful.

Actually, I don’t know if it is or if it isn’t.

You see, I wrote this column ahead because I’m away this week.

With Christmas music starting on the radio some time ago, I can’t help but wonder if we will hear ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ this year at all. Mark Ribble Not that it’s a favourite of mine, but I really shake my head when a song like that gets banned, but Cardi B’s new song about the female anatomy gets airplay.

It seems there’s a double standard in the radio industry, but I suppose if we put a techno beat to ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, it would get airplay.

Because apparently in the world of pop music, you can say anything you want as long as it’s catchy.

Over the years, there have been songs that have pushed the envelope, but I never considered a Christmas song to be in that category.

Nazareth’s ‘Hair of the Dog’ was something that got a good chuckle from us teens when it came out. The funny thing was — it was a very good rock song.

I remember when Chuck Berry’s ‘My Dingaling’ came out and some people were appalled, while others were amused. The same with ‘The Streak’ by Ray Stevens.

‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits

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obviously got bleeped on air, at least on the AM side.

But if you had the album, you could hear those words clear as day.

We won’t mention a certain Nine Inch Nails song, for those young enough to know what I’m referring to.

It’s a different world.

I remember when the Rolling Stones had to change ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together to ‘Let’s Spend Some Time Together’ just to make Ed Sullivan happy.

Ed was famous for making musical acts change things up, like he tried to do to The Doors in 1967. Ed thought ‘Light My Fire’ had too many sexual innuendos and ordered the band to alter the lyrics. Well, the rest is history, as Jim Morrison sang the lyrics as they were written. They never played the Ed Sullivan Show again.

Now, if Mr. Sullivan was alive and kicking today, I think he’d have a problem with the amount of offensive stuff there is out there. I can see Cardi B taking his stage and busting out her new graphic song, and good old Ed keeling over — never to be heard from again.

This is an interesting photograph of the Essex County House of Refuge, which has been replaced by theASun Parlour for Senior Citizens in Leamington.

This was many of Holland our old and/or sick Look atHome Leamington’ s Past courtesy ofwhere C. Scott ancestors lived out their days if they had no family members able to care for them.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April Nov. 19,1973: 1980 - It Buckingham was a very special Estate dayReal on Nov. 12 as edged Gulliver Donald Campbell Insurance 2-1 to (right), a resident of win the Midget the Leamington District hockey trophy.

Memorial Hospital’s At left is captain special care unit, Ken Dick who celebrated his 100th scored both birthday.

Helping cut goals with coach theRandy cake is Critchlow.

R.N. Ruth Tiessen. Campbell was born in Parry Sound and worked a number of years in the lumber industry as well as delivering coal and ice.

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Repko, John

John passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020, in his 87th year.

Devoted husband of Carole (King) for 65 years. Supportive father of Robert, Karen, and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Zuzi, sister Kay (Victor) Barnett (2009), and brother Andy (2011). Survived by in-laws Louie and Joyce King, Allan and Jackie King, Sister-in-law Sandra Repko, 5 nieces, 4 nephews, and numerous lifelong dear friends.

John started school at the Albertville schoolhouse. When classes began in the basement of the current St John de Brebeuf Church, he attended school there, until the new elementary school was built across the street. He completed one year of high school then left school to help his father in the fields. He continued to farm for the rest of his life.

He started with tobacco and was proficient at climbing the rafters in the kiln. He then moved into growing handpicked tomatoes and pickles for Heinz. Meanwhile, he also grew acres of corn, wheat and soybeans. For several years, he also grew a small patch of pumpkins that were sold at the roadside. He was thrilled when he could afford to buy an Allis-Chalmers tractor that had a cab with air conditioning and AM/FM radio. In the “off season”, John enjoyed hunting and fishing. The family always included a dog and a cat. His love for the outdoors has been passed onto his children. John was able to enjoy decades-long friendships with several schoolmates, church friends, hunting friends, and neighbours. Saturday evenings were spent attending church and then playing cards with his in-laws.

Cremation has occurred. Visitation will take place at Kendrick Funeral Home (Kingsville) on November 18 3-5pm and 6-8pm. Those wishing to attend visitation are asked to visit www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com to book an appointment under John’s name. Only those with an appointment will be allowed to visit with the family and masks are mandatory. Funeral Memorial mass at St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church on November 19 at 10am. Interment entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home at Kingsville Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

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Receives 60-Year Membership Recognition

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WHEATLEY – On November 11, Comrade Robert McKee (left) of Leamington was presented with a 60-year pin in recognition of his years of membership in the Royal Canadian Legion. He was presented with the pin by Wheatley Legion Past President Bill Robertson (right). McKee, a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, currently serves on the Executive of Wheatley Legion and is the Branch’s Poppy Chair, as well as Zone A2 Chair. McKee is Past President of Leamington Legion and held several offices at Branch level. He is also Past Zone A2 Commander and is a Legion Life Member.

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Chamber of Commerce responds to budget LEAMINGTON –Last Thursday, the Ontario government released their 2020 budget called Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover.

Leamington District Chamber of Commerce General Manager, Wendy Parsons, followed that with a statement from the Leamington Chamber and Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

“The Ontario Chamber Network and Ontario’s business community welcome today’s budget. It is an impactful and thoughtful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and demonstrates the beginning of a long-term plan for economic growth,” said Parsons. “We believe that when business prospers, communities prosper across the province.”

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce have long advo-

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cated for greater investment in broadband and cellular infrastructure, reforming taxes to enhance business competitiveness, developing new skills training opportunities, and lowering the cost of electricity for industry, all of which are priorities in Budget 2020.

“This Budget addresses many of the actions we, on behalf of Ontario’s business community, have been asking for. We are particularly pleased to hear the government talk about addressing ‘profit insensitive’ costs to business; those expenses that remain the same regardless of if a company is bringing in revenue,” added Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “Outlays such as property taxes and electricity rates have imposed considerable stress on business, especially small business, throughout the pandemic.”

Continued from page 4 “ One medal was even taken away from Arn for getting into trouble,” she laughs.

In their free time, they would go dancing and Arnold would go to the pubs, but really there wasn’t a lot of free time.

“Our lives were the war,” says Marion.

In January of 1946, Arnold’s service ended and he went back home. He bought a peach farm from a neighbour with the help of his father and began his own farming life.

Marion was relieved of duty in June of 1946. The two were happily reunited and married soon after. Marion was 26 and Arnold was 25. They resided at the peach farm. Unable to have children of their own, they adopted two wonderful boys, Doug and Ronald. “ They are good boys,” she says with a big smile.

They all just went on with life as they knew best. Marion continued writing letters to friends she met in the war for many years. Arnold was not a writer and as Marion said over and over, “Arn does not like to talk about the war.”

They played cards and went dancing. Arnold joined the Legion but didn’t drink that much so he didn’t go often.

“Life was just too busy, but our life was good,” she says.

Rosewood Erie Glen would like to take a moment to thank Marion and Arnold Thompson for their time served for Canada in World War II, as well as all our past and present Veterans. May you never be forgotten.

Friday deadline for parade entries LEAMINGTON — The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce Reverse Santa Claus Parade is still a couple of weeks away, but you have only until Friday, November 20 to get your entry signed up.

If your company, family or organization wants to be a part of Leamington’s first virtual night-time parade, contact the chamber office at 519-326-2721.

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All I Want For Christmas Is a #1 Hit EDITOR’S NOTE: After completing a radio broadcasting course in Toronto, Paul Bunnett- Jones came to Leamington in September 1977 to take over the all-night radio show at CHYR AM. The first thing he learned when he entered the building was that his radio name was going to be ‘Chuck Reynolds’ and he was told to never use his real name again while on the air or in the community of Leamington and Essex County. So for the next 22 years, Chuck Reynolds became well known in the community and Essex County as an announcer and DJ, supporter and active member of many organizations and community activities. Over those years, and since, he has also compiled an enormous collection of records,CDs, books and articles on the Beatles and pop, rock and country music. Each month, we will feature articles he with has written focusing on different aspects of pop- Chuck Reynolds ular music from the past.

With Christmas just over five weeks away and several radio stations and other music channels already pumping out many of the seasonal holiday hits from the last 60 plus years, this may be the perfect time to examine one of the most endearing contemporary Christmas classics that has been getting plenty of airplay for the past 26 years.

“All I Want For Christmas is You”, first released in 1994 by Mariah Carey when it reached #12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in December, has become a radio favourite and often makes big headway annually – having charted eight more times from then until 2015, where it reached its highest point of #11.

But since then, North American music buyers have gone crazy over “All I Want For Christmas is You”. It jumped up to #3 in 2016, #9 in 2017, back up to #3 again in 2018 and finally hit the top spot last year on December 16th. That gave Mariah Carey a total of 19 number one hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 and just one shy of the all-time leaders — The Beatles — who racked up an incredible 20 number one songs in just seven years from 1964 through 1970.

Will Mariah tie the Beatles record this year with another first place finisher for “All I Want For Christmas is You”?

Maybe. At this point she hasn’t reached it yet, but there’s still five weeks to go.

That being said, as far as # 1 hits go, some Beatles fans may argue that if you add up all the other 16 number one songs that the four ex-Beatles had over the course of the 70s and 80s as solo artists (Paul McCartney leads the way with nine, George Harrison three, John Lennon two and Ringo Starr two), it really is no contest.

But whatever one feels about this, we should also acknowledge two other artists who have made their mark on getting to the top of the charts.

There’s the ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Presley, who was the third highest of all time for number one hits, having a total of 18, while the contemporary artist Rihanna is next in fourth spot with her impressive record of 14 chart toppers on Billboard’s Hot 100.

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Park Ecologist Rachel Windsor examines a patch of Japanese Chaff-flower.

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Aggressive plant species on Middle Island LEAMINGTON — It was supposed to be a routine plant survey on Middle Island, the most southern land in Canada and an extended part of Point Pelee National Park.

On June 8, 2018, a small team of Point Pelee National Park’s Resource Conservation staff disembarked on Middle Island, whose fragile Carolinian ecosystem is one of the protected areas under the care of Parks Canada.

The team was tasked with conducting a survey of a rare and beautiful flower, the Wild Hyacinth, whose Canadian range is limited to just a few of the Lake Erie islands.

Park ecologist, Tammy Dobbie, was doing a quick survey of an area on the west side of the island, when she stumbled upon a small cluster of plants she didn’t recognize. Tammy was puzzled.

After many years of monitoring work, she considered herself familiar with the entire inventory of plant species growing on the island.

Tammy snapped a few photographs.

Later she would try to unravel clues to the plant’s identity back at the office, but with no luck. Without flowers, a confirmation was difficult.

Later that fall, Tammy received a fateful call from botanist James Kamstra, who had visited the island later in the growing season. He had successfully

identified the plant, confirming the first apparent case of its existence in Canada.

In the weeks that followed, this ominous discovery would have rippling effects through the scientific community as the implications became painfully clear.

The plant in question is Achyranthes japonica, known commonly as Japanese Chaff-flower. With the plant’s origins literally rooted in East Asia, this was a startling revelation.

How did it get here? Why is this deeply concerning to ecologists and why should Canadians take notice – and action?

Japanese Chaff-flower is an invasive perennial in the Amaranth Family and was first reported in North America in 1981 in Kentucky. Within 15 years, it had spread over 500 km along the Ohio River valley from West Virginia to Illinois, effectively covering riverbanks and displacing native flora.

It can only be speculated, but its appearance on Middle Island can likely be attributed to the dispersal of seeds by migratory birds nesting on the island – evidence to date suggests double-crested cormorants as a likely carrier.

What’s worrisome for ecologists is not only Japanese Chaff-flower’s capacity to spread and choke out native and desirable flora, but also its hardiness - it can thrive in a variety of soil conditions in six different ecological zones, giving

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it the potential to spread far and wide throughout Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada’s national plant protection authority, is in the process of conducting a full risk analysis of the Japanese Chaff-flower to determine the scope of its threat and a strategy to contain it.

At Point Pelee National Park, control and eradication efforts are already underway. Within just a year after Tammy’s initial discovery, Japanese Chaff-flower reproduced and increased in number to more than ten thousand plants on Middle Island. That year, the park concentrated efforts on hand-pulling small plants and applying herbicide to larger ones.

In 2020, these efforts continued as part of the park’s Integrated Vegetation Management Plan, which seeks to promote the persistence of a mosaic of native plant communities within the park, the species at risk that depend on them, and the natural processes that sustain them.

Wild Hyacinth is a federally-listed species at risk and endangered species that only grows on the Lake Erie Islands in Canada. With the arrival of the Japanese Chaff-flower, it now faces a new threat to its existence. Time will tell whether or not it’s possible to prevent the spread of Japanese Chaff-flower into southern Ontario and beyond. Control, research, vigilance, and eradication efforts will play a large role in its containment.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Future is FROZEN! – M&M Food Market Franchise Opportunities M&M Food Market is an iconic and trusted Canadian brand well known for its high-quality foods.

Since the first store opened in Kitchener, Ontario in 1980, M&M Food Market has become Canada’s leading retailer of frozen foods with more than 1500 locations across the country.

A lot has changed over the past 40 years, and M&M Food Market has had to adapt and respond to economic downturns, changing consumer tastes, and an increasingly competitive retail environment.

It’s these experiences and lessons that have positioned M&M Food Market as a strong and resilient franchise opportunity even as the future remains uncertain and volatile for many businesses.

If you’ve been looking to invest in a customer-centric, and proven brand, now is the time to consider an M&M Food Market franchise in Leamington.

Adapting to a Changing Market to Better Serve Canadians The most recent changes to M&M Food Market started with a significant rebranding and repositioning campaign in 2016. After updating the name to reflect the wider range of products, M&M Food Market introduced a modern store design, new packaging, eCommerce and online ordering functionality, and newly trained in-store Meal Advisors to provide better customer service.

These changes make it easier and more convenient for customers come into the store, discover new products, and make fast, delicious, home-cooked meals for their families after a busy day.

They also revamped their entire food portfolio, becoming the only national food retailer in Canada with absolutely no artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners in any of their more than 450 products.

A Commitment to a Safe and Comfortable Shopping Experience This long history of adapting to change meant that M&M Food Market was well-positioned to respond to the sudden and rapid impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential service, M&M Food Market has remained open and operating in local communities across Canada, providing an alternative to restaurants as Canadians cook more meals at home and look for other ways to celebrate with family and friends.

From the beginning, M&M Food Market has implemented strict national cleaning and sanitization procedures at all stores. Physical distancing, protective shields, curbside pick up and other measures have also been implemented at all locations so customers can shop in a safe, comfortable, and consistent envi-

ronment no matter which location they visit.

The last year has also seen a rapid increase in the use of online services such as pick up and delivery.

In response, M&M Food Market continued to optimize online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services.

Delivery is now offered in more than two-thirds of locations and will continue to be rolled out across the country so that Canadians can choose the option that’s best for them.

In support of franchise partners, M&M Food Market has taken steps to ensure the safe and consistent supply of products to their stores across the country. They are working with supply chain partners to meet increased demand and minimize disruption to inventory so that stores are well-stocked and products are available when customers come through the door.

Through it all, M&M Food Market has remained an active member of the communities they operate in. Franchise Partners are working with local charities and community groups, and during the pandemic M&M Food Market worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada and HelpAge Canada to help those most affected by the pandemic.

GORE HILL REMEMBRANCE LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill Public School conducted a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11. Students from Grade 7/8 led the presentation that included student poetry and other selected readings. Each class then sent a representative to lay a wreath created for the ceremony. In the top photo, Grade 7/8 students, Ethan Barnewall and Caden Coppola place their class wreath among others created for Gore Hill’s virtual ceremony. In the bottom photo, Mackenzie Froese, left, and Elena Holland display the wreath made by the Grade 1/2 class for the ceremony.

MD BENNIE REMEMBRANCE As part of their Remembrance Day ceremonies, students at Margaret D. Bennie Public School painted memory rocks in honour of local veterans. Students placed their rocks in a memory garden in the front of the school.

A Franchise Opportunity Well Positioned for the Future While the past year has seen a lot of economic uncertainty, M&M Food Market remains a strong, stable, and resilient opportunity for Franchise Partners.

As a recognized brand that offers an essential service to millions of Canadians, M&M Food Market Franchise Partners have been able to make it through the downturn and come out the other side stronger and better positioned for the future.

Real Food for Real Life. A Real Opportunity!

Please contact Liz Riley (lizr@mmfoodmarket.com or 905-814-2420) to inquire further about the opportunity to own the M&M Food Market store in Leamington.

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Caldwell First Nation has first grape harvest LEAMINGTON — Caldwell First Nation has recently announced the first-ever harvest of the Nation’s grapes as part of the development of one of Canada’s few, and Ontario’s first Indigenous-owned winery.

The winery was identified in the Nation’s Economic Development Plan (voted on in January 2020) after the Nation discovered that one of its purchased properties contained approximately 2 acres of grapes.

The Director of Operations, Nikki van Oirschot identified an opportunity for Economic Development and with support from Tecumseh Community Development Corporation, secured funding to conduct a feasibility study. Market research showed a gap in Indigenous-owned and operated wineries, which made the de-

cision one worth exploring for Caldwell Council and Administration.

The Economic Development Officer, Kyra Cole, and Culinary Advisor, Chef Billy Alexander from Caldwell, teamed up with renowned wine experts, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling, and in conjunction with a relationship with Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard, conducted the feasibility study and the first harvest of Caldwell grapes in fall 2020.

Subsequent years will involve planting a larger vineyard, licensing, and developing the wine production facility and winery infrastructure.

This year’s harvest will produce two rare and trendy varieties- the naturally fermented and sparkling pét-net, and an orange wine, which despite what the name suggests, does

not contain the citrus fruit, but is rather a process by which white wine grapes are processed with the skins on. The Nation will also produce a Riesling under its Three Fires brand.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity of Caldwell being the first Indigenous community in Ontario to own a winery.” stated Caldwell Council. In fact, the winery will be one of only two fully Indigenous owned and operated wineries in Canada. “We know that this development will go a long way towards not only enhancing the wine scene in the EPIC wine region, but will also progress our goal of becoming a national gold standard in Indigenous tourism. This opens many doors for future partnerships, tourism, and creating jobs for Caldwell members and the

Tourism mentorship program launched, seeking applicants WINDSOR-ESSEX – incorporate sustainability, After a successful pilot connect with technology, in 2018, a second round and showcase our diverse of the Ontario Tourism communities, history and Innovation Lab’s ‘Spark’ people.

Mentorship & Grants ProApplications are being gram has been launched accepted until November in Windsor-Essex to en- 30 at tourisminnovation. courage individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new tourism ideas for the region.

The ‘Spark’ P ro g r a m matches selected applicants with a mentor and provides a $3,000 grant to help take Graphic courtesy of visitwindsoressex.com their tourism initiatives to the next level of develop- ca/WindsorEssex. ment.

Following a review proThe goal is to find, fos- cess, top applicants will ter and support new tour- be invited to a Finalists’ ism ideas, experiences, Pitch Session, where three and partnerships that will winners will be selected. enhance current offerInnovation in the tourings, address gaps, moti- ism industry is critical vate travel and increase for the region to respond, visits year-round. adapt and recover from Organizers are especial- the significant impacts of ly interested in ideas that the evolving travel land-

scape as the result of the COVID-19 health and economic crises.

“During this pandemic, bringing the Spark Program back to WindsorEssex, acts as a catalyst for causing trailblazers within the industry to come together,” says Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island CEO Gordon Orr. “The end result will be the generation of new ideas and experiences which will shed light on the versatility and opportunities that can be had for visitors and locals alike.”

The Windsor-Essex ‘Spark’ Program is a partnership between the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab and founding partners Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport Tourism & Culture Industries, Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation, and Libro Credit Union.

Leamington community.”

While the winery is in development, Caldwell’s wine will be exclusively sold at Three Fires: An Indigenous Tourism Ex-

perience, the Caldwell-owned restaurant led by Chef Billy Alexander. Three Fires is set to open in early summer 2021.

Nicholls outlines budget highlights C H AT H A M - K E N T- L E A M I N G TON — The Ontario government has appproved $180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism and hospitality sector and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs.

Part of Ontario’s Investment Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover, includes a skilled trades strategy, an additional $100 million of dedicated investments through Employment Ontario for skills training, a redesigned Second Career program, and $59.5 million to acquire in-demand skills.

“COVID-19 has impacted us all, especially when it comes to employment opportunities. Our government is investing in the future of skills training that will support workers and em-

ployers alike.” said MPP Rick Nicholls of Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “This will be extremely beneficial to the long-standing gaps in skills training, which will only help our economy recover faster.”

While there has been a strong recovery in jobs, employment in October remained 287,400 jobs below its pre COVID-19 level and unemployment remained at 9.6 per cent.

“Now is the time to invest in retraining our workers, so they are ready to contribute to the recovery of our province,” said Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance. “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover will help job seekers, particularly those hardest hit by COVID-19, to get the skills they need.”

Nature Fresh releases video about COVID summer LEAMINGTON – Nature Fresh Farms has released a 22-minute documentary offering an inside look at their operations during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The film focuses on the guest workers that have come to Canada for the opportunity to work and provide for their families. The documentary captures the personalities and perspectives of several guest workers, giving them a platform to share their experiences over the past summer, but also speak about their overall time at Nature Fresh Farms.

“People are going to get a lot out of this documentary — no matter how familiar they are with agriculture,” explained John Ketler, Vice President. “Even if you’re familiar with guest workers and how valuable they are to our food sys-

tem, it’s not often that you get to hear from them directly about their experiences and dreams, or their perspectives on the program they’re an integral part of. Their voices deserve to be heard.”

“Transparency is one of our company’s key pillars. Whether we are talking about how we grow our tomatoes, or how we treat our team, we’ve always been an open book,” shared Founder and President, Peter Quiring. “We hope this documentary will help us continue to be fully transparent about who we are and what we stand for, as well as help us share the details of what happened at our farm this summer.”

Visit naturefresh.ca to view the video and gather other information.

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LEAMINGTON — The 2020 Remembrance Day was a little different this year at Cardinal Carter, as there was no school wide Remembrance Day celebration due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. However, the students from Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle and High School participated in a living memorial in front of the school as a thank-you to all who serve and all who have served. Pictured here are students from Mme Marujos’ Grade 8 French Immersion class. From left are Madison Moracci, Adriana West, Air Cadet Corporal Owen Pimentel, Marianna Saad and Abbey Mazzella.

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WHEATLEY — The Tilbury Tots Early Learning Centre preschool room spent some time recently painting these Remembrance stones and the stones were placed at the Wheatley Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 10, just in time for Remembrance Day. Photo submitted

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Both in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex for the purpose of the realignment and construction of Jasperson Drive between Woodycrest Avenue and Road 2 East to the west of the existing alignment of Jasperson Drive.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: The parts of part of Lot 2, Concession 1 Eastern Division Gosfield as in R493905 except Part 3 on Reference Plan 12R-12076, now specifically designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 12R-12R-28405; and The parts of part of Lot 2, Concession 1 Eastern Division Gosfield designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 12R-12076 now specifically designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 12R-28405. both in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex.

Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the publication of the notice;

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Sports flashbacks are from November 1968

After scoring the Flyers’ first goal vs the NHL Oldtimers in a February 1992 charity game played at the former Leamington arena, Todd Hodgson is about to be ambushed and rewarded with a “shaving cream pie” in the face as he gets set up for a photograph. (from Scott Holland collection)

NHL Oldtimers edge Flyers Alumni - 1992

by C. Scott Holland

The names evoked memories of NHL glory days, covering an era spanning the 1960s to 1970s, as they stepped onto the ice at the Leamington arena back in February 1992.

To the older people watching, the players represented their heroes from youth, while the youngsters were thrilled to see the names from the ‘golden era’ of the NHL. But the NHL Legends had to compete with a Leamington Flyers squad, made up of many players from the 1980 championship team and that team itself carried loads of memories for fans.

The pre-game ceremonies were a highlight as Eddie Shack coached the legends and drew tremendous applause, even from his own players.

Leamington Mayor Bruce Crozier

gave the NHL players hats, while Leamington Kinsmen president Ed Bodi gave them Kinsmen pennants.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital chair John Setterington dropped the ceremonial first puck after former Flyer and South Essex star Max Riediger, sang the national anthem.

The NHLers’ smooth, almost flawless style was a challenge for the Flyers Alumni, as Norm Ullman netted a pair while Billy Harris, John Ferguson and Bob Lorimer fired one each against Flyers’ starter Don Campbell.

The Oldtimers horsed around as Jean Guy Talbot took the first penalty and had Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard join him in the sin-bin.

Todd Hodgson would miss on a penalty shot attempt but would atone for it later when he beat NHL goalie Gilles Gilbert by slotting a

Mark Johnston feed and received a pie in the face for his efforts.

The Flyers added a few more in the second as Gary Gayer netted two and Bob Clifford and John Jacobs Jr. found the twine while Clare Gillanders took over the netminding duties. But the NHLers went ahead by one on Yvon Lambert’s tally before the second period ended.

In the final frame, Ullman collected his third and fourth goals before some more hijinks ensued.

Overall the entire evening was a huge success, not only for the charities, but for the fans too. The organizers hoped to get the NHLers back for another game in the future.

The wait wasn’t too long, as within a few short years, the WE Care For Kids program would bring the NHL Oldtimers in for an annual event.

This week’s flashbacks take us back to November of 1968.

Flyers overpower Royal Oak The Leamington Flyers unleashed their powerful offense last Thursday, demolishing Royal Oak Michigan by a 16-3 score. The win moves the Flyers into second place with a 7-1 record in the Border Cities Junior League. The Flyers led 13-0 after two periods.

Don McDermott, Rod Deneau and Rob Johnston all had hattricks for the Flyers. Al Grundner and Tom Barrie each scored twice, with singles to Dave Ginter, Phil Setterington and Charlie Allison. Barrie had five assists to go with his two goals. Jim McFadden made 26 saves in goal.

Bantams squeeze past Detroit 3-2 The Leamington Sertoma Bantams edged Detroit Austin Painting 3-2 Saturday night at Leamington.

Dave Couture, Rick Stickney and Roger Reid all scored for Leamington, while Mike Epplett got the win in goal.

Omsteads upset Indians 7-4 The Wheatley Omsteads overcame a 3-1 deficit and upset the Leamington A&W Indians 7-4 in South Essex Hockey League play last Monday. Marty Derbyshire and Jim Gillanders each scored twice for Wheatley, with George Toews, Jim Gillanders, Mike Martin and Fudd Jackson scoring singles. The Indians were led by Mike Sherman with two. Bob Whittle and Jack Roberts each had one.

Perfect game for Matassa Leamington bowler Lou Matassa bowled a perfect 300 for the first perfect game in this area for the 196869 season. Matassa bowled his game at the Rose Bowl in Windsor. It was the second 12-strike game of his career. The 33-year-old relied on a solid Brooklyn strike in the ninth frame to preserve the perfect score. For his efforts, as is customary, Matassa was awarded $300 for his perfect game by the Essex County Bowling Proprietors Association.

Wheatley Leafs beat Mersea A powerful Wheatley Leafs Squirt team dominated the Mersea squad on Saturday morning with a 5-1 victory. Randy Hyatt, Mark Drummond, Terry Stevenson, Phil Herring and Dave Hillier each scored for Wheatley. Wesley Wright had the lone goal for Mersea.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Emotionally you should be feeling quite well this week, Taurus. It could be a perfect time for spending moments with a sweetheart or relaxing with the kids.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The week ahead certainly will not be boring, Gemini. The adventurous side of you wants to take some risks and try something that is normally off-limits. Move ahead slowly.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It is important to let others have their moments to shine, Cancer. This week, give others their due time, and do not interrupt when someone is offering his or her opinion.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, at some point this week you may find yourself involved in a project that has piqued your interest for some time. As long as it doesn’t consume all of your energy, it can be productive.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Use extra care with your words, Virgo.

Some people may not pick up on your sense of humor. There’s a possibility that people may take things personally.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you may find yourself in the perfect position to meet the right person. This person can be a love interest or a new friend. Invite him or her in with open arms.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 The planets may activate your subconscious mind which could play out in your dreams. Try to pay attention to your dreams this week and log the important details.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Restlessness might be consuming you, Sagittarius. You may be tempted to get outside more often or plan a getaway, but unfortunately tasks at home and at work dominate.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Of course you may want to get everything correct on the first attempt, Capricorn. But that does not always happen. Keep trying because practice makes perfect.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may be feeling a little blue, Aquarius.

Make a few minor changes to shake things up. A little change may be all you need to get over the blues.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Increased pressures at work may strain your nerves a bit, Pisces. Time with your spouse, children and/or friends can help.

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Leamington native Frank Salive back in the mid-1970s as a goalie for the Peterborough Petes

Leamington native Frank Salive gets ready to call a horse race.

Frank Salive still calling races in the United States

By C. Scott Holland The smoothness of his voice is legendary, yet his first career option was in the world of hockey.

Leamington native Frank Salive has vocal skills to rival the best orators and a personality that is as smooth as his horse racing calls. Yet his career really began in 1972 when he was invited for a tryout with the OHL Peterborough Petes.

During his tryout, Petes’ coach Roger Neilson saw the potential and sent Salive to the Pembroke Lumber Kings. But Salive would join the Petes by December and stayed with the team for another two seasons. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 10th round of the 1975 Amateur Draft.

During his time with the Petes, he would suit up with some notable future NHLers including Doug Jarvis, Doug Halward and Stan Jonathan. According to Salive, it was Neilson who instilled his work ethic and the importance of teamwork.

“There were so many ingenious ways Roger motivated us to be better individually and to be better collectively,” he said. “He just made everyone better than they should have been.”

It was during his years with the Petes that his broadcasting career started. He began at CKPT and would do small projects for CHEX-TV. After finishing with the Petes, he moved to St. Catharines, where he worked at CKTB doing radio sports casting during mornings and afternoons. A full-time offer from CTV took him to Sudbury and after an interview with LA Kings’ Dale McCourt, Salive landed back in Windsor doing radio and TV for the CBC. For some time, he appeared on CBC Windsor’s nightly newscast. He also did some assignments for TSN, covering stock car races from Checker Flag Raceway.

RUBY His breakthrough into calling horse races came in 1990 when he auditioned for the vacant track announcer’s job at the Ontario Jockey Club’s Woodbine Raceway — Canada’s largest raceway.

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Along the way, he has Windsor/Essex County announced over 12,000 horse races, including Humane Society ones at Leamington and 519-966-5751 Windsor Raceways, and windsorhumane.org called some of the industry’s biggest races including the Breeders’ Cup, Queen’s Cup and Provincial Cup. Despite being of retirement age, Salive has been in broadcasting for 48 years and his love of rac129 Erie St. S. Dog Coats selection ing is “as strong as ever.”

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The1991-92 Lions Club House League winners. Back row from left, coaches Dennis Tatomir, Derek Mereszak, Gary Smith and Herb Grundner.

Middle row, from left, Justin Coulter, Matt King, Andy Hill, Dennis Shuglo, Wes McDowell, Charles Lacouette, Brian Clement. Front row, from left, Travis Zeray, Tony Brum, Bob Grundner, Graham Coulter, Brad Reiter and Jason Laba. (from Scott Holland collection)

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By C. Scott Holland

With overtime looming, the Leamington Lions Club of the Wheatley-Leamington Minor Hockey house league edged Marcovecchio Construction to claim the 1991-92 title.

The Lion’s Club got the break they needed with only a few minutes left before overtime. The break came after they had built a solid 3-1 lead early and let Marcovecchio rally to tie the contest late in the second.

Mark Mellow opened the game’s scoring as he

put Marcovecchio up 1-0. However the Lion’s Club notched goals to take the lead as Bob Grundner and Jason Laba found the back of the net.

Early in the second, Graham Coulter rifled a goal to put the Lion’s Club up 3-1 but the Marcovecchio team battled and Craig Dutot responded by drilling two markers to even the score. The game was even until the waning minutes of the third when Graham Coulter blasted the go-ahead tally which stood as the eventual winner, giving the Lions the PeeWee crown.

Butera commits to Division 1 school

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Another Leamington-born female hockey player is getting set to make her mark on the hockey world.

Milana Butera, who began her hockey career in the Southpoint Minor Hockey system, has committed to an NCAA Division 1 college to further her career and education.

The Grade 11 Cardinal Carter student will attend Long Island University after she graduates high school.

The Long Island University Sharks are the reigning New England Women’s Hockey Alliance champions.

Milana played for the Chatham Outlaws Bantam ‘A’ team that won the 2018 Lower Lakes championship.

She spent last season as a forward with the PWHL’s Southwest Wildcats.

Milana Butera She is committed to LIU for 2023 and hopes that the COVID situation doesn’t slow things down in that regard.

While undecided on her academic path, she’s partial to the sciences and business.

She credits her parents, Rick and Kellie and her brother Dante, with helping her with her training regimen and always being there to support her.

“I’m thankful to my family, who have all been there and supported me,” she said.

She’s excited about attending LIU, which has close proximity to the ocean and is only 45 minutes outside of New York City.

As she awaits the nod to head to Long Island, she’ll complete her studies at Cardinal Carter and suit up for the Southwest Wildcats whenever the hockey resumes.

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What is this man doing?

On my many visits to old time auto wreckers several years ago, I often took photos of my friends as they searched for parts to help them restore their old cars.

One such photo is reproduced here showing my friend Vern Kipp attempting to dislodge the sending unit for the gas gauge from the trunk of this 1953 Ford slowly rusting away at Elliott’s Auto Parts in Newtonville, Ontario.

I can’t remember if Vern was successful but on many visits to these places, he Bill Sherk and others found many of the parts they needed to help restore their old cars.

We also visited Paul Jackson’s wrecking yard a few miles north of Elliott’s yard where you had to walk up a dirt road into the woods till you reached a clearing, where hundreds of old cars were parked in rows as if their owners had left them there and simply walked away.

I remember seeing the pitiful remains of a 1957 Ford with fenders and doors missing but still displaying the original dealer sticker at the rear of the body: Wood-Larkin Motors, Toronto.

Every car in this yard was at one time brand new and no doubt a source of great pride to the original owner. The person who bought the 1953 Ford that Vern Kipp was checking out had a special medallion in the hub of the steering wheel for the 50th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company.

We looked into many glove compartments hoping to find owner’s manuals but no luck. Other souvenir hunters had gotten there years before we knew this place existed.

Weeds were growing inside the passenger compartments and we even saw a young tree growing straight up through the engine compartment of a 1965 Chevrolet. The engine and hood were gone.

And speaking of hoods, Paul Jackson at one time removed dozens of hoods to make it easier and quicker to sell them, and these hoods were propped up against the trees that grew along the edge of the yard. We commented that “the woods are full of hoods.”

I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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Generous Support During Poppy Campaign Remembrance Day, this year, was unlike any I have attended. The day dawned bright and warm for November. Although we discouraged our public from attending for safety reasons there were a few people standing along the sidelines. We regret that we were not able to open our doors for fellowship after the service but, hopefully, by next year we will WHEATLEY be back to norLEGION NEWS mal.

BRANCH 324 Although PopJan Watson py Days saw no one on the streets we were extremely pleased with the funds raised.

These funds go to helping our veterans who are in need. We also thank our local businesses – L’il Hil’s, The Briar Patch and the Leamington International Hotel for their very generous donations to the poppy fund.

Craig Howe did a great job running the Meat Draws last Saturday. Winners were Jim McClellan, Doug Miller, Carol Lotsberg, Jessica Prudence, Chris Ouellette, Brooke Ouellette, Josh Coulter, Mike Simpson, June Epplett, Dick Whittle and Judy Pickle. Our Mayor, Darin Caniff, was the lucky winner of the Ladies Auxiliary gift basket.

Meat Draws are held every Saturday. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m.

Don’t forget those in our community who are in need when you are shopping. Our Annual Christmas Gift Campaign for our local Community Chest will start a week from Saturday on November 28th and run to December 12. Unwrapped gifts for ages newborn to elderly and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Branch Thursday to Saturday between 1 and 7 p.m.. If you bring in items worth at least $10 to the Meat Draws on Saturdays, you will receive $10 worth of free meat draw tickets. All funds raised at these Meat Draws will be donated to the Community Chest to enable them to purchase anything that is lacking to ensure a Merry Christmas for these families.

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