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By Paul Forman Bundled-up families lined the streets in Kingsville on Saturday, November 18 to enjoy the annual Santa Claus Parade and then ventured down to Lakeside Park for the Fantasy of Lights opening ceremony.

The parade featured pipers, skippers, nutcrackers, festive floats and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as a grand finale. Carols filled the air at the pavilion at Lakeside Park and revellers ate gingerbread cookies just before the kids pulled the switch to turn the beautiful light displays on in the park.

A new addition to the festivities this year was ‘Christmas at the Carnegie’, which was held just prior to the parade passing through the downtown area. Presented by the Kingsville BIA, children had an opportunity to engage in outdoor activities to the south of the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, while creating Christmas crafts was the focus inside the Centre.

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Top photo: Arabella Pryce, right, was excited to meet the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who at Christmas at the Carnegie.

At left: These lucky children had the honour of pulling the light switch to turn on the park displays, while Santa, Mrs. Claus and Mayor Dennis Rogers provided encouragement.

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The five hospitals affected by the October 23 cyberattack held a Zoom-based media scrum on Friday, November 17 to update local media outlets on the current situation.

Participating were CEO of Bluewater Health, Paul Reaume-Zimmer, President and CEO of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Lori Marshall, President and CEO of Hotel Dieu Grace HealthCare Bill Marra, President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare Kristin Kennedy and CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital David Musyj.

The group explained how the restoration process was going for each of their hospitals and what the public could expect over the next few weeks.

Paula Reaume-Zimmer talked about the 20,000 people affected under the umbrella of Bluewater Health and how it has affected care at its two hospitals in Sarnia and Petrolia.

“I want to acknowledge the effect this attack has had on our patients and sincerely apologize for this happening to you,” she said.

Reaume-Zimmer said that the group made the difficult decision to not pay the ransom demanded by the perpetrators.

Lori Marshall told the media that it has taken a few weeks, but they had to secure their environment and that restoration efforts had begun.

“Backed up, restored, scanned and protected by a new firewall,” she said. “I want to thank the Chatham-Kent community and our organization for their patience and understanding. Team C-K always displays resilience.”

Marshall said that about 1,400 employees and former employees were affected by the stolen employee database.

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Lions Club presents cheque for new playground in Kingsville The Kingsville Lions Club recently raised over $85,000 from the community through their Play It Forward campaign and they presented the cheque to the Town of Kingsville officials on Friday, November 17.

The money — along with a $35,000 grant from the Windsor Essex Community Foundation through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative — has been used to fund the construction of Kingsville’s first and only inclusive and accessible playground.

A soft opening of the playground will take place soon.

Mayor Dennis Rogers was excited to accept the cheque.

“This is a very exciting day as the Lions Club continues to lead this community,” he said. “Kingsville’s only all-inclusive playground. Thank you very much for all that you do.”

He then accepted the cheque from Lions Club representative Joan Cope.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Hospital CEOs continued from page 1 Those affected had their names, addresses, social insurance numbers and date of birth published on the dark web.

Erie Shores CEO Kristin Kennedy said the greatest impact at Erie Shores was on diagnostic imaging such as mammography, x-ray and CT scans, putting appointments on hold for a couple of weeks and backing up the system. She assured the public that steps are being taken to restore the system and says they are getting close.

Surgeries were not affected.

“I want to begin by expressing our profound gratitude to the community for understanding and an equally heartfelt thanks to our staff,” she said. “We expect to be back to normal by mid-December.

Kennedy also said that Transform — the company that handles their web security and programs — has the full confidence of the CEO group

as they work through this.

“They are working around the clock to fix this,” she said. “We have full confidence in Transform. We are assured we will be in a place of security moving forward.”

About 300 people were staff members affected by the breach, all of whom worked at the hospital between June, 2019 and January, 2020.

Musyj said that cancer patients were affected most at Windsor Regional, with curative radiation put on hold for a couple of weeks, but he said they’ve been able to resume full operation in recent days.

Marra said Hotel Dieu Grace had just under 1,400 employees affected by the breach, mostly with social insurance numbers and the like being published.

Anyone who was affected has been offered two years of monitoring to ensure that they don’t have their identities stolen.

Municipality of Leamington seeking input on Official Plan Gathered for the cheque presentation from the Lions Club to the Town of Kingsville are, standing from left, Lion Fred Cross, Councillor Sheri Lowrie, Lions President Larry Badders, Lion Len Bickford, Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, Lion Cathy Mastronardi, Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Lion Gail Palmer and Lion Debbie Cross. Sitting are Lion Joe Gibson, Mayor Dennis Rogers and Lion Joan Cope.

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The Municipality of Leamington is reviewing its Official Plan, “Shaping Tomorrow, Together,” to guide the community’s growth for the next 30 years. The new plan will build on the current plan that was established in 2009 and will incorprate new goals and policies to address the evolving local needs.

The public can provide feedback through an online survey located at leamington.ca/OfficialPlan until noon on Thursday, December 7, 2023 and a public open house will be held on Thursday, November 30th from 5pm - 7pm at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

St. John’s Bible makes stop in Kingsville

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By Deanna Bertrand A heritage edition of the Saint John’s Bible was on display at the Kingsville First Baptist Church (FBK) Wednesday, Nov. 14, as part of an ongoing celebration of the church’s 200th anniversary.

Volume 7; Letters and Revelation, of The Heritage Edition is one of 299 fine art editions ever produced and is the only one that goes on tour, according to Brian Craig, a retired pastor who is hired by the Diocese of Hamilton (the Bible’s permanent home) to be a Docent of the Saint John’s Bible and retell its unique story.

The original manuscript, he said, resides at Saint John’s University, while the fine art versions were created to inspire hope around the world.

The Saint John’s Bible was the first illuminated, handwritten Bible of monumental size to be commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in more than 500 years, he told fellow pastors and educators Wednesday morning at the church on Division Street North, prior to a public showing that evening.

“It was commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and university and created by Donald Jackson, Senior Scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Crown Office,” he said, and was the work of six calligraphers and eight artists with 14 advisors in total from monks to professors at Saint John’s Abbey.

Co-Pastors of FBK Rev. David Page and Rev. Marlee Page said they approached Craig at a pastors’ conference he was at with the edition of the Saint John’s Bible and asked if he could bring it here for the special 200th anniversary of the church.

The husband and wife Pastoral team said they were excited for it to be able to come and share with the whole community along with celebrating the church’s anniversary and history.

The Kingsville First Baptist Church is one of the oldest churches in the area with the current location replacing an older building in 1975 on donated land from the Augustine family, said Rev. David Page.

Rev. Page said the history begins with one man — Elder Richard Herrington.

Left to right: Rev. David Page of FBK; Rev. Florence Dekker, Faith Reform Kingsville; John Cappucci, PhD, Assumption University; Rev. Marlee Page, FBK; and Brian Craig, Docent for the Heritage edition of the Saint John’s Bible owned by the Diocese of Hamilton. Inset: A page from the Heritage edition of the Saint John’s Bible Volume 7; Letters and Revelation, displaying work of six calligraphers and page written with 14 different languages.

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“He was a horseback pastor,” he explained, “so he rode a horse from Detroit to St. Thomas and planted 50 churches along the way.”

“The original church that he planted would actually be in Lake Erie right now,” he said. “That church became a hub for a bunch of other churches, inside of what today would be the Canadian Baptist of Ontario and Quebec Western Association.”

“The other thing I think that is really neat about that story is you think about a little wood-framed church,” he said of the log cabins built in that time period. “And he built a church to seat 300 people in 1823.”

“And it was full,” added Rev. Marlee Page.

Today’s church still pays homage to its founder with the naming of Herrington Hall where numerous events, gatherings and community dinners are served.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Concerned Citizens meeting report Submitted by Rick Taves

Approximately 30 people attended the meeting of the Wheatley Concerned Citizens on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Wheatley Resource Centre.

Lauren Anderson, Ward 1 councillor for Chatham-Kent, and Mike Untch of the BIA and the Wheatley Task Force attended.

Councillor Anderson informed the group that the west side of Erie will be demolished by mid-December. The municipality is negotiating the purchase of the properties on the east side. Demolition is expected to begin in the new year.

She also informed the meeting that the water treatment plant requires complete remediation, which will take some time.

Chatham-Kent plans to make the Wheatley Arena more accessible and various options are being considered.

Regarding the Talbot Trail closure between Coatsworth Rd. and Stevenson Rd., questions were raised about the reason building permits were granted to a greenhouse operation when environmental studies had discouraged all development in this troubled zone. Anderson said that Chatham-Kent had no choice because the area is zoned agricultural.

Mike Untch told the meeting that $400,000 has been allocated for the hiring of a project manager charged with developing a plan for the downtown. Questions included: when the buildings are razed, will the area be deemed safe and insurable? Will it be a public park? Residents are invited to visit the office of the project manager to share their ideas.

The next Concerned Citizens meeting is Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wheatley Resource Centre.

Jack Miner Foundation Executive Director Tom Coke, left, and Director of Education and Community Engagement Matthew Oleweski, right, talk to Windsor Essex Community Foundation Community Investments Coordinator Ajsela Murselovic as she tries her hand at feeding a goose.

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Leamington welcomes new Director of Community and Development Services The Municipality of Leamington has appointed Kari Myers as the new Director of Community and Development Services.

Kari is set to begin her role with the municipality on December 4, 2023.

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Kari holds a distinguished academic portfolio, grounded in the specialized discipline of civil engineering, comple-

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“We are pleased to welcome Kari to our team,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer.

“Her leadership experience and diverse skill set make her an excellent fit for the Director of Community and Development Services role. We look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to our community.”

Kari will be succeeding the outgoing director, Paul Barnable, as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement.

Jack Miner Foundation gets grant for programs

By Mark Ribble The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the Windsor Essex Community Foundation toward their educational programs.

On Thursday, November 16, Foundation Executive Director Tom Coke and Director of Education and Community Engagement, Matthew Olewski, met with W-E Community Foundation’ Community Investments Coordinator Ajsela Murselovic.

Ajsela was at the sanctuary to speak with Coke and Olewski about the programs and learn about the grounds.

The pair took her on a tour of the grounds, including the Learning Centre, the Stadium, museum and of course the famous waterfowl pond.

Olewski said that they’ve welcomed about 1,000 students (K-8) since school began in September and had welcomed about the same amount last spring.

The Learning Centre and stadium give students an opportunity to learn hands-on about conservation and the relationship between water, animals and plants.

The educational programs at Jack Miner are curriculum-based and line up with what is being taught in science class.

The grant will go toward expanding the programs even further to include high school kids in the near future.

Murselovic was thrilled with the tour and even took her turn at hand-feeding some Canada Geese.

“This is amazing,” she said. “For the kids to be able to learn like this, is great.”

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Public meeting outlines solutions for Talbot Trail closure east of Wheatley

By Greg Coulter Talbot Trail highway east of Wheatley has been closed since July 10, 2019, but residents and business owners impacted by this closure were offered a glimmer of hope at a public consultation hosted by the Municipality of Chatham Kent on November 14 at the Tilbury Arena.

A detailed presentation, with municipal and engineering officials on hand, outlined five scenarios ranging from doing nothing to outlining a technically preferred option, allowing a new roadway to be created just north of the existing closure.

The new 750-metre road would require accessing .91 HA of land from Hacienda Farms and .82 HA from the century farm originally inhabited by the late Grover and Helen Coatsworth. Margot Gillespie, granddaughter of the Coatsworths, was on hand to view the proposed new road. The farm originally consisted of 150 acres on both sides of the old Highway 3 but over the years the lake has eroded close to 30 acres on the south side.

The creation of the new road corridor would then allow for the existing closed road to be naturalized with native vegetation. Possible long-term use would see this area developed as a rest stop overlooking Lake Erie.

This new proposed option is a significant change from the original new roadway proposal offered by the municipality. A concerned committee of residents from east and west of the closure – Kim Van Deven, Kim Klassen, Kevin Geddes, John Mann, Lucy and John Glenn and Henry Regts – has been instrumental in encouraging Chatham-Kent to review and alter the first reroute option. Kim van Deven credited Edward Soldo, P.Eng. Chatham Kent General Manager, Engineering and Infrastructure Services, with being very receptive and engaging with the committee in finding a resolution to this issue.

The information presented at the meeting is available at letstalkchatham-kent.ca.

Going forward, a review of the recommendations and any public comments will be undertaken. It is anticipated that the preferred route will be presented to council for approval in February 2024 with possible construction underway by year’s end. 2025 is a target date for the road re-opening.

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Leamington Christmas Parade this Saturday

Leamington’s Community Christmas Parade is this Saturday, November 25 starting at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater.

The parade will depart Erie Street South and Georgia Avenue at 6 pm and continue north on Erie Street to the Fairgrounds. Erie Street from Georgia Avenue at the south end of town to Wilkinson Drive at the north end will be closed for the duration of the parade.

Warming stations and washroom facilities will be available at The Bank Theatre and St. John’s Anglican Church, with the church serving hot chocolate and cookies as well.

The guests of honour, Santa and Mrs. Claus, will be aboard the last float in the parade, waving to all the children!

Toys 4 Tots will be collecting along the parade route Toys 4 Tots will be collecting new, unwrapped toys along the parade route once again this year to be donated to local families and they will also be collecting canned goods for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

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We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following: • Clergy and others for their participation in the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

• 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.

• Leamington Air Cadet Squadron 535 and student volunteers for their participation in the Poppy Campaign.

• Special thanks to the Leamington Remembrance Day Committee Jerry Ribble, Mark Ribble, Butch Rickeard, Dina Riccio and Greg McIntosh for organizing and leading the service in Leamington.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

and other musings

Do we need a little Christmas, right this very minute?

With Remembrance Day in the rearview mirror, the Christmas season is ramping up throughout the region.

I always looked for that Norelco commercial in past years that usually indicated to me that Christmas season had begun.

I don’t think they use that commercial anymore, but I remember being fascinated as a kid by Santa Claus sledding down a hill on an electric shaver.

Don’t ask me why.

That makes me think about all of the old holiday shows and commercials we used to see back in the day.

From Sammy Davis Junior in that Alka-Seltzer commercial where they all sing an Alka Seltzer version of Deck the Halls, to the Christmas version of “I’d like to buy the world a Coke”, to Kodak Film and camera commercials and of course all of the fast food places and their Christmas jingles.

I believe my generation was blessed with the best music and movies of all time, but most people will proba-

bly say that. I also believe we had the best Christmas shows and movies back then.

Rudolph and the Grinch lead the way for me when it comes to Christmas specials and my siblings would attest to the excitement I showed as the weeks counted down to their annual television appearance each year.

Back then, if you weren’t home to watch those annual shows, you were out of luck until next year. They played once and we had no way to record them.

I remember missing Rudolph one year and being extremely disappointed about that. Now, it’s on TV several times a week on one channel or another and also available on DVD and streaming channels.

Other shows had me watching on occasion, but they didn’t hold a candle to Rudolph or the Grinch.

The Little Drummer Boy was another marionette-style animation that was cool to watch and of course A Charlie

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Brown Christmas was an annual favourite too. Frosty The Snowman, to a lesser extent, was another popular animated holiday special — thank you Jimmy Durante.

As for movies, Babes in Toyland was made in 1961 — the year I was born.

I don’t remember a whole lot about it, except that Ray Bolger — the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz — was in it.

There weren’t a lot of exceptional Christmas movies made in the 1960s, but us 1960s kids enjoyed so many good ones from the past.

Miracle on 34th Street comes to mind first, along with White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life.

Heidi — the one with Shirley Temple — was always one of my favourites and I’ve tried to get the grandchildren to watch it with me to no avail. They can’t quite grasp the black-and-white concept.

As the 60s gave way to the 70s and the 70s rolled into the 80s, we started to get some instant classics pop up at

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble Christmas time.

A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation and Gremlins all came out with a bang, and while some would argue that movies like Gremlins and Die Hard are not Christmas movies, they certainly have that Christmas feel.

Nowadays, we have the updated Jim Carrey version of the Grinch, and other great Christmas movies like Four Christmases, Elf, The Santa Clause, Home Alone and Polar Express to name a few.

Any way you slice it, there will be an onslaught of Christmas stuff to watch over the coming weeks.

Grab a nice cup of eggnog and sit back. It’ll all be over before you know it.

Blockbusters of the early ’60s didn’t include Elvis Last column we looked at American actress and singer Shelley Fabares, who started off her singing career with a number one single “Johnny Angel” in 1962. Although she had four more singles released in the next 13 months, none of them broke the top 20. However, she did have quite a successful career as an actress and even starred in three Elvis Presley movies.

But the winds of change were not moving in Elvis’s favour. His song “Good Luck Charm” was his second last single to ever reach #1 on Billboard. That happened in the spring of 1962 in the weeks of April 21 and 28.

What is so hard to believe is that not one of his next 58 songs released from 1962 until late 1969, including favourites like “Return to Sender”, “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise”, “Crying in The Chapel” and “In the Ghetto” ever reached number one.

Elvis would have to wait several years later until November 1, 1969 when “Suspicious Minds” was #1.

What was the problem? Well, even before the Beatles arrived in 1964, there were many newer acts in 1962 and 63 who charted very well and many reached #1 for multiple weeks. That included the Shirelles with “Soldier Boy” and Ray Charles with his blockbuster “I Can’t Stop Loving You”. Bobby Vinton followed with “Roses Are Red” that was on the top for four weeks.

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By mid-September, the Four Seasons were on top for five weeks with “Sherry”. Bobby (Boris) Picket took the last two weeks of October with the “Monster Mash”. Then a couple of weeks after the Crystals’ “He’s a Rebel” hit the top, in the middle of November the Four Seasons were back with “Big Girls Don’t Cry” for five straight weeks.

Even the instrumental band, the Tornadoes, topped the charts for three weeks with “Telstar” right into January of 1963. Many more new acts were to follow, including the Rooftop Singers, Paul & Paula, Chiffons, Lesley Gore, Jan & Dean, Little Stevie Wonder, The Angels, Jimmy Gilmer, The Singing Nun and Bobby Vinton again for another four weeks leading up February 1, 1964.

Then some new act from Liverpool called the Beatles went #1 for the next seven weeks with “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, followed for the next two weeks by “She Loves You”. That was followed by “Can’t Buy Me Love” which held down #1 for the next five weeks. Imagine that! Fourteen consecutive weeks by this British group from Liverpool. More on them next time.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Several charitable organizations need your help this holiday season

While there may be a shortage of donations from time-to-time, there is not a shortage of places accepting donations this holiday season — donations that will certainly help fellow human beings.

From food to clothing to monetary donations, the charitable readers of this newspaper will be looking for somewhere to make a donation this year to help those less fortunate.

Area food banks, resource centres and other charitable organizations are all ready to accept your donations.

Starting with your friendly neighbourhood Goodfellows, the Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows accept cash donations in the box at the Leamington Post Office or cheque mailed to Box 242, Leamington N8H 3W2. They will be participating in the annual LDSS can drive in the coming weeks, which will also allow you to donate canned goods via pickup by the students.

Over in Kingsville, the Goodfellows have teamed up with Toys for Tots for their annual Toy Drive. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy before Monday, December 11 at the Kingsville South Fire Station, Tamar, Freshco, Chapman, Sanger and Associates, Heritage Village, Libro Credit Union, Red Apple, Bank of Montreal, Dr. Mark Olivito, Southgate Village or TD Canada Trust Kingsville. Due to allergies, they ask you to not drop off stuffed toys. The Goodfellows also appreciate financial support, which can be sent to P.O. Box 173 Kingsville N9Y 2E9.

The Wheatley Community Chest will accept donations dropped off at the Village Resource Centre and of course, the Resource Centre itself operates the Food Assistance Program, which is also accepting donations.

According to Resource Centre CEO Susan Fulmer, they can use non-perishable food items (unopened, with labels, without dents and not past the best before or expiry date), and financial donations that are used to purchase perishable food items.

Always in demand are protein sources, juice, canned fruit and personal care products. They have an updated list on their website at villageresourcecentre.ca. They are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

The Village Pantry in the Resource Centre has basic pantry items for sale at great savings, which also helps your neighbours by supporting the centre.

St. Vincent de Paul in Leamington is located at St. Michael’s Church at 29 Elliott Street and they will accept donations of dry goods, canned goods and grocery bags and can be dropped off at the church. Baskets for donations are located inside the front door of the church.

The Kingsville Community Food Bank is accepting donations of canned goods, dry goods, toilet paper, feminine products and personal hygiene items at their location at 18 Division Street North. They are open Tuesdays 9 am to 12:45 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm, Wednesdays 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursdays 9 am to 12:45 pm.

At the Leamington Community Hope Centre, located at the old Knox Presbyterian Church on Erie Street South, they are accepting donations of juice boxes, cases of water, deodorant, travel Kleenex packs, feminine hygiene products, new under-

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS YARD & BAKE SALE for Erie Wildlife Rescue from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Indoors at 11168 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor.

Jewelry, games, toys, knickknacks, housewares, books, Christmas décor & bake table. Debit available. Support of this event contribute to purchase of food, caging, medical supplies & services for local wildlife in need of care. More info: 519-735-3919.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES during Leamington Christmas Parade at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

Courtesy of Community Meals & Pantries. Everyone welcome.

Washroom facilities will be available.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 SOLI DEO GLORI SINGERS CHORAL CONCERT “Like a Mighty Stream” - 3:00 pm at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington. Suggested donation $15 at the door.

Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 POOR BOY LUNCHEON hosted by Leamington Air Cadets 535 Archer Squadron from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 194 Erie St. N (Activity Centre)., Leamington. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. Silent auction. Come out and support local Air Cadets and Toys for Tots.

Tickets: 519-535-1185 or www.facebook.com/535archer/

ONGOING ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Fall meeting dates are Nov. 22 and Dec. 6 & 20 Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE CENTRE - 108 Talbot Road East, Wheatley, is hosting: Erin's Yoga for Living each Tuesday 7:00-7:50 pm, $12 Drop-in - No registration. ADULT CHRISTMAS PAINT CLASS - Tuesday, November 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Contact Bear Foot Studios to register 519-990-5048 or https://www.bearfootstudios. net/book-online.

THE SALVATION ARMY is looking for volunteers to help with the Christmas Kettles this year which runs from November 17 to December 23. Locations available throughout Leamington and Kingsville. To volunteer, contact Veronica Costa, Volunteer Coordinator at 519-999-2108. .

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 JINGLE BELL BAKE SALE & LUNCHEON - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Faith Refromred Church, 1115 Sacliff Dr. Kingsville (at Graham Side Road).

WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 FREE! - HOLIDAY SKATE! - All welcome. At Wheatley arena 1:30 - 2:30 pm. First 20 skaters get a free hot chocolate. Please bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank. For more information call 519-437-8381.

SAT. DEC. 9 & SUN., DEC. 10 THE COUNTY CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS “WINTER WITH YOU”, Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 pm. Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Suggested donation: $15.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE ALONE OR WHO WILL GO WITHOUT - at St. John’s the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Dine-in 12 noon. Takeout 1:00 p.m. Delivery available for shut-ins in Leamington, Wheatley & Kingsville only. Call 519-326-311 by Dec. 24 at noon to register.

Registration required for pickup and delivery also. No cost or obligation.

THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.

KINGSVILLE HISTORY WITH VERONICA BROWN at Union Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. Wed. Nov. 8 at 10 am is the History of Kingsville’s Main Street; Wed. Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. is History of Kingsville’s King Family. Admission by donation, refreshments available.

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

wear and non-perishable snacks like granola bars and fruit cups. Donations can be dropped off at the Setterington Street parking lot (ring the doorbell) on Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. They will also accept monetary donations online through their donation form on their website as well as by e-transfer and cheque. For more information, visit leamingtonhopecentre.ca/donate.

The Salvation Army Leamington is also running their Christmas Gift Angel program which allows families to come in and pick out gifts for their children. Donations for that program are open until December 7. They are accepting gifts for children in various age groups with a $25 value. On the food bank side, they are looking for donations of toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, crackers, cereal, peanut butter, condiments (ketchup, mayo, etc.), pasta and rice. The Salvation Army is located at 88 Setterington Street and donations can be dropped off during business hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am-12 noon, and Tuesday from 9 am-3 pm.

Realtor Patricia Pedreira and Mortgage Agent Troy Dutot have also teamed up for the annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive, which will run through December 17. New unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 320 Erie Street South in Leamington on Saturdays and Sundays from November 26 to December 17, 12-4 pm.

Wherever you choose to donate, know that many needy people in the region will benefit from your generosity.

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Small and medium business facing echo pandemic Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee and community mental health as a result of what experts are calling the mental health “echo pandemic.”

Recently, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Mind the Gap: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions “Echo Pandemic” in Ontario, a policy brief examining the interconnected impacts of the mental health and addictions crisis on SMEs, communities and the provincial health care system. The brief provides recommendations for both industry and government, calling for more comprehensive solutions and practical tools to improve mental health outcomes on a regional level.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health challenges and demand for services as lockdowns, gathering restrictions, and financial stress intensified feelings of social isolation, loneliness and anxiety. This disproportionately impacted frontline workers, marginalized communities, and SMEs. “We have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of the mental health ‘echo pandemic’ on our commu-

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nity. Our businesses are still in the process of recovering from the economic strains brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we face the added challenge of declining employee and community mental health,” said Wendy Parsons, General Manager of Leamington District Chamber of Commerce.

“The interconnected impacts of this crisis have been substantial, affecting not only employees and businesses but the community at large.”

Key recommendations include: • Support SME capacity to offer wellness and mental health resources to employees through increased awareness of existing tools and resources, accelerated delivery of the portable benefits strategy and the introduction of tax incentives.

• Take a whole-of-government approach to addressing mental health and addiction challenges by ensuring that all government policies and initiatives are designed in a way that considers the interconnected impacts of mental health and addictions on SMEs, the health care system and communities.

• Approach mental health and addictions work

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through a lens of inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and co-creation by involving people with lived experience in the design and continued implementation of the Roadmap to Wellness, which should account for and reflect the post-pandemic realities and the needs of Ontarians.

• Build upon existing efforts to improve the mental health and addictions service delivery system by leveraging data to improve patient outcomes, scaling up evidence-based solutions, and boosting funding for community and mental health providers, supportive housing and mental health research and innovation.

“People are at the centre of all business, and when our employees and communities are struggling, businesses feel these challenges as well,” said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, OCC. “There is a role for both the private and the public sector to work together to improve mental health outcomes across the province.

SMEs continue to be on the frontlines of a crisis they are ill-equipped to tackle, facing compounding issues and often operating under resource and capacity constraints when compared to larger enterprises.”

In Loving Memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,

In Memory of a Dear Friend

Margaret SaMple

Ferne A. StephenS

November 25, 2005

Sept. 14, 1910 - Nov. 12, 1992

Pieter Danes and Mary Ann Secord were married on November 24, 1973 at Trinity United Church, Windsor.

They will celebrate their day with a family dinner.

They have two daughters and twin granddaughters.

Happy 80th Birthday Bella!

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We love you!!!

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Of all the special gifts in life However great or small, To have you as a friend Was one of the greatest gifts of all.

May the wind of love blow softly And whisper in your ear, “We love and miss your friendship And wish that you were here.”

A silent thought, a secret tear Keeps memories always near.

Thirty-one years have passed since that sad day.

We think about all the times we spent with you and all the great things you did for us.

We have so many memories that are deep in our hearts, where they will always stay.

We love and miss you.

Your daughter Marlene, son-in-law Henry, grandson Stephen, granddaughter-in-law Laurie and great-grandchildren Christopher and Danielle Slingerland

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October 1, 1949 – November 24, 1999 Remember him with a smile today, he was not one for tears.

Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way he spoke, and all the things he said.

His strength, his stance, the way he walked - remember this instead.

The good advice he’d give us, his eyes that shone with laughter.

So much of him will never die, but live on forever after.

Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts.

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Kingsville Santa Claus Parade and Fantasy of Lights Photos by Paul Forman

Isla, Crystal and Aria Wabishewich dressed up before stepping into the Rose City 360 photo booth outside of the Arts Centre.

Pipers adorned in their favourite hockey jerseys marched down Main Street East.

James Deneweth, Atlas Chortos and Charleigh Prepolec had a great time looking at the gorgeous light displays at Lakeside Park.

The Noah Homes float lit up Main Street East in Kingsville.

Ursa Major’s giant bear wished all a Merry Christmas.

Decorated greenery was on display on Ruthven Nursery’s float.

Kristle Darbison is pictured with baby Bennett who was enjoying the Fantasy of Lights display for the first time.

Let It Snow - the Mucci Farm’s float was all dressed up in white.

Adorable Christmas characters thrilled the youngsters while marching in the parade.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus delighted the kids with their waves to the crowd.

Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums played Christmas songs for the onlookers.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wheatley Legion news

Kraig Stevenson

August 15, 1994 – November 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected loss of Kraig Robert Stevenson on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the young age of 29.

Beloved son of Carrie Bigley (Dickson) and Chris Colasanti and his other dad Dave Bigley. Dear brother to Kirstin Stevenson, Kelsie Freele (Brandon) and Spencer Bigley. Dear stepbrother to Vanessa Colasanti (Derrick Epp) and Andrew Colasanti (Robie-lynn Jackson).

Loving uncle to Landon Leili, Gavin Leili, River Epp, Roman Colasanti and Jack Freele. Adored father to Carter and Ryder. He will be greatly missed by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Kraig had a passion for cooking and music, and enjoyed creating unique fashion statements. Kraig is known for his quirky sense of humour and heart of gold.

Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home in Leamington on Friday, November 24 from 12-2 p.m., with a service at 2 p.m. The celebration of Kraig’s life will follow at the Leamington Lebanese Club.

In memory of Kraig, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Wayne Robert Brownlee

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Fernanda Cabral, 86 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with her son Jerry Cabral and his wife Catherine by her side.

She is predeceased by her husband Proof Gilbert Cabral and of obituary to run her parents Antonio Franco and Angelina Franco, and November stepmother Gloria Franco. She22, 2023 is survived by her Southpoint sisters Zenaide Sun DaSilva (late Fernando), Lucy $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Branco (Ernie), Elaine Turner (Brian), Zeila Morton (Randy), Alice McIntyre (Brian) and her AnyFranco. changes email brother Frank Manyplease nieces and nephews also survive. sun@southpointsun.ca Fernanda loved birds. Expressions of sympathy in the Thanks. form of flowers or memorial contri-butions to a wild bird sanctuary are equally welcome.

Post-cremation visitation took place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, Ontario, Canada N8H 3M4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass celebrating Fernanda’s life followed.

Please send words of condolence to www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Saturday Meat Draws are back! Wheatley Legion will host the Meat Draws at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop, 13 Talbot St. West starting Saturday, December 2. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws to follow every half hour from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come early, as capacity is limited.

On December 2 and 9, bring in an unwrapped gift and receive your meat draw tickets free. Gifts and proceeds go to Wheatley Community Chest.

This year, any drop-offs for the Community Chest can be taken to the Village Resource Centre on Talbot St. East.

The 50/50 draw for the Wheatley Legion Hometown Heroes banner project is February 19. Up to $10,000 can be won. Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffeeof Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Proof obituary to run Sun office in Leamington, or any executive member.

Anyone interested in selling tickets can contact Craig November 22, 2023 Howe at 519-995-4185.

Results of Nov.Southpoint 17 Friday Night Sun Fun Darts are as follows. Five$200 wins:plus Karin Kingswood and Neil Hand$26 HST = $226 spiker; Laura Smith and Karl Bartelt. Four wins: Jean Teylouni and Dave Leili. Three wins: Julie Reid, Larry AnyBartelt; changes please Evoy and Karl Bonnie Evoy,email Gord Crook and Jim McClellan.

One win: JoAnne Smith, Dennis Kiss sun@southpointsun.ca and Ben Baltzer. LadyThanks. doublers were Karin, Laura, Jean, Bonnie and Julie. Bonnie doubled out on her hubby and Larry walked the walk of shame. Good going Bonnie!

Randy H. Getty

January 10, 1942 – November 16, 2023

April 26, 1950 – November 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wayne Robert Brownlee. Wayne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare, at the age of 81.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Sylvia (nee Lafreniere), his two sons Kevin (Annmarie Montreuil) and Steve (Paula Rocha), his brother Brad ( Johanna), and grandsons Andrew, Mitchell, Colin and Alexander. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Marion.

Wayne was employed for more than 40 years in the lumber and building materials industry, first as General Manager at Matthew’s Lumber in Windsor and then holding the same position at Bennie Lumber in Leamington. He was an active Rotarian for many years first in Windsor and then Leamington where he served as President.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Please remember Wayne during Festivus, as it was truly his favourite holiday.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Erie Shores HealthCare.

Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca

Randy H. Getty passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

Born in Leamington, son of the late Harold (1996) and Millie (2001). Much loved brother Proof of obituary to run of late Doug (2001) (Marie), Mel (Crys), late Connie Ware (2022) (Larry Bembridge), and 22, 2023 November Terry Johnston (Rob). Survived Southpoint Sun by several nieces and nephews, $200 plus $26 HST as well as several great-nieces and = $226 great-nephews.

Mel remembers many enjoyable times when three rascally Any changes please email brothers roamed the countryside around Ruthven doing sun@southpointsun.ca things their mother told them not to. The little house on Hwy 3 was “base camp”Thanks. in the ’50s and early ’60s. Randy lived his life the way he wanted. He had a restless soul travelling the North American highways in an 18-wheeler like a modern-day cowboy. He always expressed an interest in the well-being of his nieces and nephews, showing up with Jersey Milk chocolate bars at each visit. Randy loved home-cooked meals, soups, stews, etc., with lots and lots of onions. He remembered to call his siblings on birthdays, Christmas, and Mother’s and Father’s Day. He was a good friend to many.

As per Randy’s request, there will be no visitation or service.

Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Health Foundation by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

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E.L.K., in partnership with Entegrus who is prosun@southpointsun.ca viding management services, has been working diligently to increaseThanks. proactive projects within the communities they service.

“Pole trussing (or bracing) is a cost-effective alternative method aimed at extending the lifespan of poles by 15 to 20 years,” said Farooq Hyder, Manager, Engineering and Operations. “Additionally, according to both the manufacturer and the contractor, this approach is capable of restoring pole strength to 95%.”

Pole trussing is a relatively new technique in Ontario but has been successfully implemented in other provinces for several years. In Ontario, Hydro One has adopted this method for pole restoration.

Infrastructure Ontario has recommended utilities consider employing this cost-effective method, where feasible.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

St. Louis Catholic Elementary School staff – Team McMahon – have partnered with students and the parent community to raise money for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Grown On Windsor campaign.

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St. Louis raises funds for Grow On campaign St. Louis Catholic Elementary School’s Crusader staff, students and parent community have been raising funds for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation ever since their beloved principal, Joal McMahon, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in August 2022.

Joal has been named as one of the Ambassadors of 2023 Grown On Windsor, a signature campaign of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. His story can be found at windsorcancerfoundation. org/grow-on-windsor/ Joal’s journey has seen him benefit from the Windsor Cancer Foundation where the doctors and nurses have been top-notch in his cancer treatment. Joal credits having the love, support and being close to family as being part of his positive attitude and perseverance in fighting this disease.

For the month of November, the St. Louis school community has been holding weekly lunches and are having an upcoming family dinner night at Crave. They have purchased Grow On apparel, Joal’s Journey bracelets, and are having a basket raffle at the end of the month to raise monies for Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

To date, the school community has raised over $4,500 for the Grown On campaign and the figure will grow on in the next two weeks.

Joal’s personal fundraising goal was $10,000, which he has surpassed.

St. Louis School’s fundraising will generously help bring a Stem Cell Transplant Program to the community so cancer patients can receive worldclass cancer care close to home instead of travelling the 401 for cancer treatments.

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Performance at Wheatley United Church Canadian singer-songwriter Martha Renaud, accompanied

by John Takle, performed at the Wheatley United Church on Sunday, Nov. 19 as part of the Two Creeks Indoor Concert Series. The event was well attended and the community is invited to enjoy the vocals of Karen Morand with Bosco on Sunday, January 21.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Kingsville Friendly Club

Soli Deo Gloria Singers to perform fall concert

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers are preparing for their fall concert, under the direction of Ann Dresser with accompanist Helen Brown.

Since the theme of their concert is “Like a Mighty Stream”, several of their songs focus around water, like “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Come to the Water” and “Like a Mighty Stream” by Moses Hogan. Many of their songs use upbeat, tricky rhythms like “Unclouded Day”, the African favourite “Baba Yetu” with soloist Steve Enns, and “Let Everything That Hath Breath” in which the UMEI choir, directed by Erin Armstrong, will be joining the Soli Deo Gloria Singers. As usual, this concert includes spirituals like “My Soul’s Been Anchored In The Lord” and “I’m Gonna Sing ‘Til the Spirit Moves in my Heart”, both by Moses Hogan. As a quieter, more soulful sound, the choir will sing the beautiful “Let My Love Be Heard”, “Loch Lomond” with Roger Epp as soloist, a new arrangement of “Nearer My God to Thee” with Bill Cervini as soloist, and “Homeward Bound” accompanied by Anita Leschied on the harp. Anita will also accompany Sam Dyck and Erin Armstrong as soloists for two Christmas carols. To round out the program, the choir will be singing two Christmas carols, “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol” and “Donkey Carol”, both by John Rutter.

The concert will take place at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 26. Everyone is welcome and a suggested donation of $15 would be appreciated.

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie Dawson

There was a large turn-out for Bingo at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on Nov. 15.

Thanks to Earlene Gould for the tasty refreshments and to Pauline Sample and Linda Wigfield for running the Bingo.

The Bingo winners were Dorothy Bailey, Doreen Armstrong, Lynn Hairsine, Helen Clark, Pat Matier, Pat Churchill, Barb Siddall, Rose Hatt, Mary Hairsine and Karen Deyell.

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p.m. at a cost of $2. Ruth Ann Snively and Rose Hatt will provide the refreshments.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Linda Niehus and Helen Clark.

On Friday, Nov.24 and Friday, Dec. 1 from 10-11 a.m., the Friendship Club will be offering Beginning Watercolour Classes to club members by Sally LePla. All materials are provided. The cost is $5. Please sign up if you’re interested.

Just a reminder to sign up for the club’s Christmas Dinner on Dec. 13 at noon. The cost is $15.

The next Zoom meeting, “Healing Plants”, is on Friday, Nov. 24, presented by the Royal Botanical Gardens at 11:30. Please use the sign-up sheet of email wheatleyfriendship@gmail.com.

Regular activities include Quilting on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Euchre on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at a cost of $2, and Pepper on Thursdays from 1:30-4:00 p.m., also $2.

Until next time…

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Hours beginning: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Every Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 PM Applications will NOT be accepted after November 30, 2023

Physically disabled ONLY phone 226-401-1753 Those applying will be asked for two pieces of identification and also asked for a voluntary statement of monthly income and expenses.

Anyone wishing to volunteer, please call 226-401-1753 Donations may be placed in the box at the Leamington Post Office, or mail to: Leamington Goodfellows Box 242 Leamington N8H 3W2.

Official tax receipts will be issued.

President Bob Bell welcomed 24 Kingsville Friendly Club members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Scores in Bridge: Case Muder 3540, Jean Kuipers 3320, Bob Bell 3110. Euchre: Ken Salter 92, Kathy Hedge and Willy Fittler 86, Dave Patterson and Robert Boose 85. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Cribbage: Stuart Wheelton 828, Laurie Case 804, Marie Geeves 790.

There were 38 out to play cards on Friday, Nov. 17.

It was the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers for 2024. President Bob Bell, Treasurer Brenda Anger and Secretary Sally Bell were all acclaimed to their offices, with Dave Patterson elected as the new Vice President.

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 3820, Bert Patrick 3680, Jean Kuipers and Corrinne Ingall 2630. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 95, Norma Meloche 92, Dave Snider 91. Most lone hands: John Bigley 6. Pepper: Sandi Campbell 281, Maggie Hansen 238, Ken Salter 230. Most peppers: Cliff Trombley and Winnie Moore 6.

It was a sad week for the Kingsville Friendly Club with the passing of two members. Life Member Gwen Rock passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the age of 100.

Her mother, Mrs. Sanders, was an original member of the club and lived to be 103. Gwen played cribbage and pepper. Eileen Salter passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14 after celebrating her 88th birthday on Sunday.

She and husband Ken celebrated their 68th anniversary in April and have lived a long active life. Eileen played pepper and euchre. Members have enjoyed many games played and will miss both of these ladies.

Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre.

Nov. 13: North/South - 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 3rd Remi Fournier and Marie Ellwood. East/West - 1st Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Ross Macintosh and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Bob Bell and Sally Bell.

Nov. 17: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s important to pay attention to your physical health this week, Aries. It’s key to give your body plenty of rest and healthy foods to strengthen your immune system.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Something out of the ordinary may happen to you this week, Taurus. You don’t know what to expect, but be aware of your surroundings and the people you meet.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This is a perfect time to review your goals or to-do list, Gemini. If you don’t have things jotted down, brainstorm with friends on what you may want to accomplish, then make plans.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not turn anyone away if they come to you looking for assistance. Someone in need is likely to seek you out in the days to come and you should be ready.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 There is no shame in taking a day off or slowing down for a breather, Leo. Spend the day in bed or lounging on the couch if you desire. Give yourself a break if you’ve been running around.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 If emotions are high, Virgo, you might need to figure out a way to relieve some stress. Turn on the music loudly and dance around in your home while singing along.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you could feel sluggish a few days this week. Once some friends urge you to get out and do something, you’ll quickly feel reenergized and ready to have a good time.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, failure can be a tough pill to swallow, but if you don’t succeed at something you have to get back up and simply try again. Don’t let one setback eat at you for long.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t let your pride get in the way of rekindling a friendship Sagittarius.

Rather than drum up old news, talk about the things you look forward to doing together.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, things may work out if you give them another chance. Don’t throw in the towel on your ideas just yet. Figure out a new angle and then get started on a new course.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Take the blinders or rose-colored glasses off, Aquarius. You can’t adequately handle a situation unless you know all of the facts and have a clear grasp of reality.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 If things are starting to feel boring, it might be time for a change of pace, Pisces. Simple things like changing around the furniture or taking a new route home can help.

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Memories of...

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Dusting off the memories

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing switch to illuminate the displays as Fes-a luncheon tival Committee Chairman Greg Simsmenu. Speed boat rides watched the spectacle unfold. were available —— from the Cedar News of the imminent closure ofBeach Drug for 50 Cottam’s only banking institutionStore cents a ride spread through Gosfield North Town-for summer ship. Reeve and recently elected Mayorvisitors renting Lyle Miller is looking for answers. Thea cabin or for cottagers not township, which directly deals with theowning a boat.

CIBC branch, has threatened to pullThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This their account from CIBC if the closurephotograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post November 22, 1994

Mersea Deputy Reeve Dave Wilkinson doesn’t want a recount in the Mersea mayor’s race. He said last week that he’s not interested in a recount. Reeve Robert Schmidt edged out Wilkinson by 12 votes. Schmidt praised the work done by Wilkinson and outgoing council member Anita Thiessen, who didn’t seek re-election because of an increasing workload through the family business.

—— Leamington’s bylaw that keeps bicyclists off the sidewalks is under fire on two counts. And last night, council agreed to look for options that might ease the restrictions. The town has received a petition from students of a local high school seeking revisions to the law. About 10 students from Margaret D. Bennie School also requested changes. MD Bennie spokesperson Daniel Woods Whalen said bicycles are at risk on town streets.

—— It isn’t a big project in comparison to others on the Leamington waterfront.

But it will provide a vital link when completed. The project is the festival plaza area of lockstone brick and other improvements between the townowned parking lot and a new ferry dock construction.

—— Leamington’s police service is looking to hire two officers through a pilot joint hiring project now underway between county municipalities and the Windsor Police Service. It is the first time the 10 municipal police services, including those of Mersea Township and Leamington, have tried such an initiative. Chief John MacKinnon said it looked like a good thing. Staff Sgt. Mike MacKinnon has been assigned to work on the project full-time.

—— About 250 friends, family and colleagues turned out Friday evening to honour Leamington’s retiring Fire Chief, Murray Cascadden. Mr. Cascadden was presented with a special plaque from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office. He’s been with the fire department for 28 years.

—— Four students from Mill Street School were honoured and presented with $100 for their pumpkin carving skills recently at Western Secondary School.

Those talented carvers were John Klassen, John Fehr, Janka Bovdis and Susana Paethkau.

—— From the Kingsville Reporter November 22, 1994

Santa Claus once again paid a special early visit to Kingsville this year as he helped light up the night at Lakeside Park on Sunday for the 2nd Annual Fantasy of Lights. Santa flicked the

proceeds. After more than 70 years in operation, the Cottam branch is scheduled to close on March 10, 1995.

—— The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary commissioned Joe Miller and Ernie Chapman of Chapman Signs to design and erect a new sign directing travellers to Kingsville. Kirk Miner believes that many travellers, nature and tour groups, after leaving the sanctuary, go east on Rd. 3 and directly to Colasanti’s or to Leamington — totally bypassing Kingsville. The very colourful sign depicts a Canada Goose in full flight against the background of a setting sun and blue skies.

—— Four local Grade 12 students from Kingsville District High School learned to prevent alcohol and risk-related trauma in youth as part of their special trip to Hotel Dieu Hospital in Windsor last week. Teacher John Zuschlag joined students Joe Bickford, Cherie Mihoren, April Glover and Crista Dowling.

—— From the Wheatley Journal November 23, 1994

W.E. & L.S. (Windsor, Essex & Lakeshore Rapid Railway) accident which took place at the Sexton Sideroad, Kingsville, in November of 1923. The cars involved were #306 and #312. Motorman Orley A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Wigle was killed in the righthand car. The motorman in the lefthand car was a Mr. MacEwan. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

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

November 1975 - Members of the Leamington Choral Society, under the direction of Helen Law (left), practice for their annual Christmas Concert which was held at the Faith Mennonite Church on Dec. 6th and 7th.

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

The United Way campaign in South Essex received a tremendous boost when employees at Omstead Foods presented $13,292 to Executive Director for Windsor and Essex County, Hilary Payne. The donation from the company employees was a 1000% increase from last year to help put the South Essex Campaign 34% above their objective.

—— The Essex/Kent Canadian Club held an inaugural meeting on Thursday, November 17 at Wheatley United Church Hall. About 104 members and guests November 1993 - Members of Sun’s Tae Kwon Do school from Wheatley recently asserted themselves in were welcomed by Rev. Lloyd Brown. an open martial arts- competition.

The tournament at St. Clair The students all made a Submarine cycling Ditches rose foot after was footheld following theCollege.

Thursday evening rainfall Rev. Olav Kitchen blessed the food, folgood impression with their skills. Amy McClellan, left, won a trophy for placing first in her division. Jenny young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If lowed by the singing of O Canada andand these Stein, right, placed a respectable 4th in the challenge in Women’s Advanced Belt division. Instructor nothing else, it’s centre, a quick way washinaSparring ten-speed bicycle!

Mike Heyens, took topto honours and Forms Competition, Men’s Black Belt division. a toast to the Queen.

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study To Provide Peaking Capacity for the Union Water Supply System THE STUDY The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is owned by the Towns of Kingsville and Essex, the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington, and is managed by the UWSS Joint Board of Management. UWSS has initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to provide additional peaking capacity for the water system. The results of a recently completed water infrastructure needs assessment identified water system capacity limitations that are constraining growth and development. As such, additional peaking capacity of the UWSS is recommended to meet current and projected water demands.

The purpose of the Class EA Study is to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to provide additional water system peaking capacity. One of the alternative solutions reviewed will include expansion of the existing Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (WTP) within the existing property limits (located at 1615 Union Avenue, Kingsville).

Subsequently, the study will identify and evaluate alternative concepts for the preferred solution identified in the first phase of the study. The Class EA Study will follow a comprehensive, sound and open planning process to ensure the study objectives are met, and impacts to the protection of the environment, as well as public health and safety, are considered.

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Consultation with stakeholders is a key component of the Study process and input will be sought throughout the Study. There will be two Public Consultation Centre (PCC) events. The first is scheduled for November 22nd and will share information about the alternative solutions. The second PCC will be held in January 2024 and will share information about the alternative concepts for the preferred solution to providing peaking capacity for the water system. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available for final public review and comment.

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The Knights of Columbus 4501 Council exemplified the giving spirit as Christmas approaches. They presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Leamington Salvation Army on Monday, November 20. Half of the donation will be utilized in the Salvation Army food bank, while the other half will go to the Community Gardens Project which is currently in construction just to the west of the Salvation Army building on Setterington Street. Knight Ron McCracken indicated that this year’s donation was larger than in past years because of the greater need in the local community and the effects of current food inflation. From left to right are: Deacon John Vezina, Knight Ron McCracken, Major Judy Wickens, Major Ron Wickens, Knight Luis Sardinha and Knight Nick Lutsch.

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Popular Kingsville Christmas House Tour well attended

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The den at 570 Seacliff Drive was decorated in the theme of the iconic Christmas Story movie theme.

by Deanna Bertrand The Migration Hall’s annual Kingsville Christmas House Tour 2023 proved to be another successful fundraising event with over 400 people attending the first day. Organizers expected that number would more than double by the end of the weekend.

The two-day event, held November 18 and 19, showcased eight local homes around the Kingsville area, all decorated with décor from various local businesses.

Proceeds from the event will go toward improving and maintaining Migration Hall.

The Christmas House Tour is now in its third decade with the inaugural fundraiser starting in 1991 to raise funds to build Migration Hall. Silent auction items were also up for grabs, including a weekend getaway, gift baskets, seasonal décor and more.

230 Queen Street was a popular stop on this year’s Christmas house tour with the festively decorated front porch leading into the contemporary ranch-styled home. The home was decorated by owners Aime Delaronde and Dan Chevalier along with Flower Fashions on King and additional décor provided by Wendy Musselman of WM of Kingsville.

Another stop on the tour was at a heritage home at 570 Seacliff Drive that was built in 1926 and has gone through many renovations over the past 14 years, giving it a mix of modern lifestyle while keeping the old charm and woodwork of the Tudor Revival-style house.

Lindsey Atherton and family’s home was decorated for Christmas by Lisa McCracken of the Crafty Nest, Alice Nohra and Carol Sittler.

Attached to the home is a “Grandparent Flat” above a new garage constructed six years ago. It is a place designed for modern retirees who want a small home close to family and their community, according to the tour brochure. This home was festively decorated by Sue Atherton with florals and planters by Anna’s Flowers.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Santa’s mailbox returns to Leamington

The Uptown Leamington BIA’s Santa mailbox has returned for another holiday season. The mailbox is located at Centennial Park in Leamington, near the Leamington branch of the Essex County Library at 1 John Street. The mailbox will remain there until December 14th for children wishing to drop off a letter.

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The 2024 Conservation Awards will honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving the natural environment. The annual awards will be presented to individuals or organizations in four categories: Youth Award, Education Award, Volunteer Award and Environmental Achievement Award.

Nominations close on Friday, December 15, 2023. For more information, visit essexregionconservation.ca/ conservation-awards

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LDSS senior boys volleyball team captures SWOSSAA championship

By Paul Forman

Before a raucous home crowd, a perfect season continued as Leamington District Secondary School’s Senior Boys Volleyball team came out victorious in the Southwestern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association AA finals on Wednesday, November 15.

Matched up against Great Lakes Secondary School from Sarnia, the local boys won three straight sets by scores of 25-10, 30-28 and

25-22. The Lions came out swinging as they easily took the first set, while the last two sets were back-andforth affairs with many momentum shifts.

Precision setting from Erick Romero to Brandon Wiebe and Carter Knelsen led to numerous cut shots over the visiting team.

Shaban Alaliwi and Zackary Augustine stood up tall as they shut down the boys from Sarnia with their fearless blocking at the net.

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Asked to describe what makes this team special, Coach Joe Youssef stressed the versatility of his team.

“We have players in all positions that are strong as we returned almost all of our starters from last year. If other teams key in on our middle, we adapt by hitting from the right side or left, and we can hit from the back as well,” said Youssef.

Coach Youssef added, “I am really proud of the guys, they did what they set out to do. They set the tone early and did enough to hang on to win against Great Lakes.”

Carter Knelsen and Shaban Alaliwi, both stand-

outs on the court, shared their thoughts on the SWOSSAA championship.

“It was awesome, very hard fought. The other side had a very good team coming in.

We had a lot of energy in our stands, thanks to the fans for that,” said Knelsen.

Co-captain Alaliwi commented, “We battled hard, we have been working for this for the last two years.

We earned the win, thanks to the supporters, my team and the coaches.”

As far as their upcoming trip to OFFSA in Stratford from November 23-25, Knelsen said, “We are super excited, we are pumped. We

will have lots of energy and we will be ready.”

Alaliwi added, “ I’m a little bit nervous going to OFFSA, it’s my first time going to that

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Flyers winning streak ends, shut out by Milton

By C. Scott Holland

Last Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Leamington Flyers travelled to Buffalo and extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 4-3 win over the Jr. Sabres.

The following night, in front of what was announced as 1,122 fans, the Leamington Flyers’ offense couldn’t fire any pucks past Milton netminder Glen Crandell as they lost 3-0.

Wednesday in Buffalo, the Flyers roared out to a 3-0 lead and went into the second period ahead 3-1.

Landon Bernard netted his first of the campaign at 7:17 before Brayden Degelas and Adrian Bosev scored eight seconds apart. Buffalo tabbed one on starter Carson Barnes to stay in the contest.

Bosev drilled his marker of the night in the third for a 4-1 margin, but the Sabres lifted their goalie and notched two goals to close the gap, thanks to an extra attacker. However, Barnes and the Flyers’ defense held on to get a 4-3 win. Barnes had 35 saves for the win.

In their second contest in 24 hours, the Flyers faced the Milton Menace in a battle for second place. Both teams battled hard, but the Menace showed why they are just a few points ahead of the Flyers. Milton made their shots count while the Flyers had four powerplay opportunities and did not get a goal. During a four minute man-advantage late in the second, they struggled to get a single shot on net. Meanwhile, Milton enjoyed three extra-man chances and scored on two of them.

All three periods featured back-and-forth with short spans where both teams set up offensively. The opening frame ended in a scoreless tie.

Milton took control five minutes into the middle stanza and just seconds before a penalty to Flyer Max Anderson ended, the Menace took a 1-0 lead. Near the 14-minute mark, the Flyers went on a four-minute powerplay but too much passing and not enough shooting left them with only one shot on net during that spell.

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Flyers’ captain Cayden Faust (8) has just fired a shot at Caledon Admirals’ goalie Austin McKillop, which was stopped. The rebound was picked up by a Caledon player during first period action in Sunday’s game here. Leamington won 6-2 and will meet the Collingwood Blues this Thursday at 7:10 pm.

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goalie Sebastian Gatto at 3:21. Nearly five minutes later, Milton notched a second powerplay goal when a screen shot hit Gatto’s goal stick and caromed past him and into the net.

Gatto was pulled for an extra attacker with 3:30 left, but neither the Flyers nor Milton scored and Milton won it 3-0. Gatto halted 26, while Crandall of Milton stopped all 27 he faced.

Notes: Plenty of birthdays last Thursday including long-time supporter Murray Cascadden who turned a youthful 93. Goalie Sebastian Gatto and defenseman Jason Davenport played after having been part of an OJ all-star team playing in the Eastern Canada Cup Monday through Wednesday. Fans did not get to see newcomer Trey Wallander since he was a scratch last Thursday night.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Local Army Cadets looking for members, volunteers

The local Army Cadet Corps — officially known as 2918 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) — is looking to recruit members and volunteers who may have expertise that benefits the organization.

Army Cadets is a free program open to young Canadians between the ages of 12 and 18, teaching skills in outdoor challenges, leadership, marksmanship and other useful skills.

The Army Cadet League of Canada is a civilian non-profit organization that works in partnership with

the Canadian Armed Forces to support the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Program.

The 2918 Corps Support Committee is a local community-based organization that supports the group.

“Generous contributions are vital and beneficial to 2918 RCACC as they help provide additional funds for special events and/or equipment that are not covered by the Department of National Defence, and volunteers also help enhance Army Cadet experiences

within the Corps activities,” says spokesperson Oscar Vicente. “Any person or organization interested in assisting the 2918 Corps Support Committee are encouraged to contact 2918 RCACC.” The 2918 RCACC meets Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm, between September and June, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 in Kingsville. Contact Captain Stefan Miller at 519-817-0997 for more information or email 2918rcac@gmail.com.

Sharks grind out weekend sweep

By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks on back-to-back nights secured two convincing road victories in their battle for second place.

Friday night, Nov. 17 in Essex, in front of 825 fans with a great following of Sharks’ faithful, they came away with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win.

Buoyed by an 18-save first period by Ethan Handley and goals by Braydin Metcalfe and Ethan Hamelin, the Sharks built a 2-0 lead after one, with both teams being scoreless in the second. Essex rallied in the third with an early goal and with 39 seconds left made good on a penalty shot to send the game to overtime.

Captain Braedon Caetano, on a solo effort, closed the door on Essex with a marker at the 37-second mark, securing a 3-2 victory. Caetano and Hamelin also added assists, along with Colm Smith and Isaac Legood. Handley faced 40 shots on the night with the Sharks hammering 23 at McBride.

Coach Josh Carnevale acknowledged the great fan support and the overall effort and pushback by the Sharks after weathering the first-period onslaught by Essex.

Saturday, Nov. 18 in Mooretown, a sluggish start saw the team down 3-1 early in the second period, closing the gap to 4-3 by the end of the frame. A revitalized effort combined with a defensive blanket to start the third was rewarded with an early

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tying goal by Caetano. Veteran Shannon Olson notched the game-winner at nine minutes and rookie Mitchell Hickson notched in his first of the season on a powerplay five minutes later to nail down a hard-fought 6-4 victory.

Other goal scorers included Jake Eaton, Kyle Bleau and Denzil Aguilar. Caetano led the way with three assists, Evan Cote and Jaydon Ferguson had two each, and Olson, Colm Smith and Josh Chauvin added singles. Handley earned a well-deserved rest with always-reliable Jaxon Dysdale securing the win with a 23-save performance.

Mooretown returns to Wheatley this week at 7:30 tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Lakeshore is in Wheatley on Nov. 29.

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