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Residents in Leamington and Kingsville have been pressing for more restrictions on lighting and odour issues regarding greenhouse operations. Here, the Kingsville sky is lit up in the early morning of October 26, just hours before Kingsville passed their new by-law. Sun photo

Kingsville passes lighting and odour by-law By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville wants their dark night skies back and Kingsville Council took a big step in that direction Monday night, when they voted unanimously to pass a by-law regulating lighting and odours. The bright lights from greenhouses have been a contentious issue for the past few years in this area and despite some protest from greenhouse operators themselves, council went ahead with the vote. The odours, particularly from cannabis growing greenhouses, have also been a hot topic of late. George Dekker and Bert Mucci, representing Mucci Farms, spoke as a delegation to council prior to the by-law decision. Dekker urged council to defer the by-law to allow growers to have some dialogue with the municipality about language within the by-law. He also suggested the by-law be broken into two separate by-laws — one for light and one for odour.

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According to Mucci, they have spent $1.5 million on curtains so far, and another $2.5 million on odour control. He invited councillors to come out and see for themselves. Councillor Laura Lucier expressed her gratitude to Mucci for getting out ahead of the problem. “Thank you for complying with a large portion of your greenhouses,” she said. “If all greenhouses were at 90 per cent, we’d be happy to defer, but given what we are seeing, I believe we have to move forward.” And move forward, they did. In the end, council voted to pass the by-law, which will now prohibit and regulate odours and lighting from greenhouse operations within the municipality. To facilitate that, they also approved an additional $25,000 in overtime and $25,000 in legal enforcement costs. The maximum fine for corporations is $50,000 for the first offence and $100,000 for any subsequent offence. Leamington Council was to meet Tuesday to discuss a similar by-law proposal.

Mucci explained that they have 95 acres of greenhouses that are lit, with 75 of those acres employing blackout curtains already. Curtains are on order for the remaining greenhouses. He also compared the Kingsville operations to those that they have in Ohio, where local government there mandated early on that the lighting be controlled. The Ohio locations are allowed to have 10 per cent of the light exposed to the outside world, which Mucci says is not very much. “Over there, it’s no brighter than the local parking lots or ball diamonds,” he said. While Mucci Farms has been ahead of the curve when it comes to blackout curtains, he feels that growers are all being lumped in together. “Kingsville and Leamington dropped the ball on this,” he said. “In Ohio, the by-law was set in 30-50 days. The by-law here should have been in place before the season started.” Councillor Kim DeYong agreed with Mucci. “I couldn’t agree more that it should have been in place already,” she said.

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LDSS IB Program producing some amazing results

Hima Patel displays her mural creation, ‘The Colours of Pride’ in the LDSS atrium.

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a series of highlights of the LDSS IB Program. LEAMINGTON — Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Leamington District Secondary School have been busy with projects geared toward creativity, activity and service. The IB program requires students to deal with global issues and have a broader look at the

world through the three main strands — creativity, activity and service. These are mandatory core components of the IB program, which is in many high schools across Ontario. Hima Patel led a team that included Anna Dawson, Lily Macleod, Ryan Ciliska and Heidi Janzen, among others. Her team consisted of eight students who decided to tackle social awareness issues. “I found it was beneficial to students who weren’t aware of the issues,” she said. “It was good to raise awareness.” Among the issues they tackled were five main strains: racial injustice, sexual harassment, religious discrimination, mental health and climate awareness. The students were made up mostly of members of the Social Justice League at the school.

Over the course of the project, which began last school year, Hima said lots of change took place. “We had to change things quite a bit,” she said. “We switched to online and held a campaign the first week of June.” They did posters and held meetings and campaigned through social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat. Through all of that, lessons were learned. “We discovered that nobody is born hateful,” she said. Hima herself, created a mural that will hang in the school atrium, which is called ‘The Colours of Pride’, which combines the theme of many of the social awareness issues with the school’s longtime nickname, Lions. “I’m thankful to Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Klemens and all of the students on the committee,” said Hima.

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Legions outline Remembrance plans as poppy campaign kicks off By Mark Ribble L E A M I N G TO N / K I N G S V I L L E / WHEATLEY — The Royal Canadian Legion branches at Wheatley and Kingsville have similar plans when it comes to Remembrance Day this year. The annual poppy campaign kicks off this Friday, October 30 and according to Kingsville Branch 188 President, Lynne Crawford, they will be getting poppy boxes out to stores. “We will be putting our poppy boxes in local stores that will allow to do so starting Friday,” she said. The Kingsville Legion will be distributing poppies on November 6 and 7 at local stores and will be following strict social distancing criteria. In Wheatley, the campaign kicked off with Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Mayor Darrin Canniff stopping in at Branch 324 to accept the ‘first poppies’ of the 2020 campaign. Poppy co-chair Bill Robertson said that the Wheatley and Leamington Legion members would be distributing poppies through the boxes as well as attending a few stores and offering poppies with social distancing. As for Remembrance Day ceremonies, both Legions are holding services, but are not encouraging the public to attend. Kingsville has cancelled their church parade and they will not be participating in any school services this year. The

modified version of the service will include wreaths being pre-placed on the cenotaph and be held at the usual 11:00 am time. The public is encouraged to view the wreaths after the ceremony. There will be no parade to the cenotaph, other than parading the officers to their posts. No cadets will be present. Their after-service luncheon is also cancelled for this year. “We are working as hard as possible to make this a memorable day, as always, and hope that our veterans and community will understand and accept the changes that have been made,” said Crawford. The Remembrance service in Leamington will take place at 11 am, not at 12 noon, as previously reported. Wheatley’s will take place at 11:00 am as well, as it has in the past. They will not have a parade and are asking residents of both communities to observe the Remembrance from home. No cadets will be present and wreaths will be laid ahead of the service at both Leamington and Wheatley cenotaphs. Robertson hopes that the service will be memorable, even though there are restrictions. “The importance of a live ceremony honouring our veterans and their sacrifices is considered paramount,” he said. “Especially during the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.”

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By Mark Ribble “After the event, they’ll get a post-race ESSEX — The 26th Annual Jingle Bell package, which will include a medal for Run, Walk and Wheel is going virtual finishing.” this year, but organizers are hoping for Different challenges are being created a great response from the community to to make things a little more interesting, help support Community Living Essex such as corporate challenges between County. certain sectors of the business commu“We were quite pleased with the re- nity. sults of our virtual Apple Festival,” said According to DeSantis, this entire year Tony DeSantis, Manager of Community has caused Community Living to re-adRelations for Community Living Essex just their plans for fundraising. County. “So we’re hoping people can get They have cancelled their annual on board with the Jingle Bell Run too.” giftwrapping fundraiser at Devonshire DeSantis is grateful to the folks at Ken Mall due to COVID. “That’s a $25,000 Knapp Ford, who have taken the lead fundraiser,” he said. in creating this year’s run as a virtual They are looking at alternative methevent. ods to replace that lost revenue. “James Knapp has become a friend “We had to pivot with the Apple Fesand colleague,” DeSantis said. “His peo- tival and the Jingle Bell Run,” he said. ple have been working hard to keep this “We’re hoping that the Jingle Bell Run going.” will be a success.” The dealership’s involvement is due If you’re not in shape, there are no to the long-time support of the late Bob worries, according to DeSantis. Blair, who was the chair of the event for “Ryan at Rec Health and Fitness has many years and an employee at Ken developed a couch-to-5K training seKnapp Ford. ries,” he said. “So people can get pre“They’ve taken this and ‘run’ with it,” pared.” said DeSantis. “In honour of Bob.” Anyone wishing to enter the virtual For James Knapp and his crew, they event and raise money for the worthy are working on making the virtual event cause, should visit www.raceroster.com as spectacular as they can make it. and search for the event there. This will “We want to build as much enthusi- allow you to register and get started on asm and excitement as we can,” said your virtual race experience. Knapp. “We don’t want to stop that tradition.” The people at Ken Knapp Ford are busy working on registration for the virtual event, which has typically drawn about 350 competitors to the run in Essex. This year, you can run, walk, or wheel, anywhere and anytime between December 4 and 7. Organizers are encouraging participants to dress up in their best Christmas garb and take selfies and post them on the Jingle Bell Run social media. “We’ve got prizes for best selfie and best costume,” said Knapp. He explained that the live event usually provides entrants with food, drinks and swag bags, so there was a challenge of trying to recreate that with the virtual run. “Once they register, Two of last year’s participants enjoy the Jingle Bell Run, they will receive a pre- Walk and Wheel in Essex. This year’s event will be done race package,” he said. virtually. Sun photo ERY DELIVABLE L I A AV

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Take precautions for Halloween this year C H AT H A M - K E N T — Halloween may look different this year in Chatham-Kent, but if done safely, can still be fun for your family. “We need to be realistic and allow some normality, while still following public health guidance this Halloween,” says Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health. “COVID-19 does not hide or go away on holidays, and we as a community must remain vigilant,” adds Dr. Colby. Public health officials ask that you consider the following recommendations before celebrating Halloween this year: • Trick-or-treat outside with your household in your community only – Stay with your household while trick or treating, limit the number of houses you visit and stay within your neighbourhood to avoid large potential COVID-19 exposure. • Trick-or-treat at a distance – While trickor-treating with your household, ensure that you physically distance (2 metres) from others while collecting treats. • Wear a face covering – Everyone who is trick-ortreating or handing out treats should wear a face covering. A costume mask is not designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, and may prevent you from being able to see or breathe. Consider building your face covering into your costume! • Practice proper hand hygiene – Carry hand sanitizer while trick-ortreating, and wash your hands before going out and when coming home. If you are handing out treats, wash hands often! • Use non-touch methods for handing out treats: Do not use self-serve candy bowls: consider using a fun, not touch delivery method for candy such as a slide, catapult, candy bags or tongs. • Check treats before eating – Before eating or investigating your treats, have a trusted adult (who has washed their hands) inspect them first. • Avoid parties and gatherings – Parties and gatherings have the po-

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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, October 28, 2020owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing producing actual mini-sized bars specif-a luncheon ically for Halloween. menu. Speed Once in awhile, I’d get an Eat More, orboat rides Charleston Chew, or Oh! Henry bar, butwere available not very often. My mom’s favourite wasfrom the Cedar Beach Drug the Sweet Marie bar. I don’t think theyStore for 50 make those anymore but I recall themcents a ride being similar tofor summer today’s Mr. Big. visitors renting I started mya cabin or for trick-or-treatingcottagers not career with theowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This classic large plasphotograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in tic pumpkin as the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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Editor’s note: After last week’s column about vintage candy, I received a nice gift, courtesy of Danny Ouellette, who delivered an entire tin of Black Jack chewing gum to my office. I love it when readers bring me candy. Halloween looms this week, with COVID-19 hanging over our heads. If I remember correctly, last year’s Halloween trick-or-treating was curtailed by the weather, which got so bad Mark Ribble that cities like Montreal actually postponed their Halloween until the next day. Locally, a brave few went out in the blustery wind and rain to gather all of those goodies. I’m suspecting those same brave ghouls and goblins will venture out this year too. I heard about someone who had developed a Halloween candy delivery system for their home, where they constructed a long PVC tube that would reach from their upper window to the sidewalk down below. They would put the candy in and let it slide into the hands of the waiting trick-or-treater. That’s social distancing at its finest. We miss giving out candy on Halloween. Living in a two-storey building set back from the road, the opportunity to hand out goodies just does not present itself. The first Halloween that we lived there, Deb and I went out front and sat in lawn chairs, but only had a handful of kids. The upside, of course, was that I had a lot of leftover candy. We normally hand out the ‘fun size’ chocolate bars. Now there’s a misnomer. What’s so fun about a chocolate bar the size of a domino? Put six of them together and you have a good treat. I vaguely remember getting a smattering of chocolate bars when I was a kid. This was long before the candy companies realized the money to be made in

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my ‘treat collector.’ Those were the days when the old ‘razor blade’ rumours were going around the world, so a lot of my candy was ruined by my mother poking and prodding each and every piece. My favourites, then and now, were Halloween kisses. I have an affinity to anything containing molasses. It’s an acquired taste, I know. I have the same issue with black licorice, which I referred to in my last column. So, the old plastic pumpkin would be full of kisses, those chalky rolls of Rockets, a few mojos, a couple apples and some peanut brittle, courtesy of the late Mrs. Edith Knight. I believe someone down at Point Pelee also gave out popcorn balls and candy apples were often given but you couldn’t put them in with the rest of the stuff. I think when I wrapped up my trickor-treating career around the age of 14, Sweettarts, Pop Rocks, Smarties and lots of those once cent suckers, in all flavours. I think everyone I knew, kept the suckers until the very last. I remember hearing about some kids being dropped off at one end of Danforth and picked up at the other end, with pillowcases full of candy. One thing’s for sure — this year, it’s unlikely anyone will be filling a pillowcase, unless they’re willing to walk for hours. There’s always next year.

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A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland 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.

Oct. 1985 - Horned Owl - It will never fly again but this horned owl was able to spread its wings to show a gathering of 100 St. Michael’s School students at the Leamington Library. Jim Loviseh of the Royal Ontario Museum showed the children a variety of different animals.

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Province announces social services relief funding CHATHAM – The Ontario government has announced that it is providing municipalities and indigenous community partners with over $241 million to help protect the province’s most vulnerable from COVID-19, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington, announced that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will receive $761,289, and the City of Windsor will receive $4,475,031 in social services relief funding. The funds for Chatham-Kent will help to continue operating emergency shelters, provide rent

Easter Seals launches modern angel program WINDSOR-ESSEX — Easter Seals Ontario (Windsor-Essex) has launched its modernized Angel Contributor program in support of its 38th Annual Telethon, presented by The Toldo Foundation. The Telethon will air on CTV Windsor over two days — Saturday, October 31 and Saturday, November 7, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The Angel Contributor program, supported and presented by The Solcz Family Foundation, provides a unique opportunity for individuals in the community to ‘Become an Angel’ for a donation of $150, in support of kids with physical disabilities in need of essential mobility and accessibility equipment. “Utilizing a mix of traditional and online me-

dia, we’re exploring new ways to engage donors at the grassroots level,” says Jeremy Renaud, Development Officer, Easter Seals Ontario Windsor-Essex. “To date, nearly two dozen realtors throughout the communities of Windsor and Essex County have stepped on board to help build a foundation for making this year’s program a success.” For a contribution of $150, donors to the Angel Contributor program will receive name or company recognition on the telethon’s ‘Angel Board’, name or company online recognition through social media groups, and a charitable tax receipt for their gift. “We are extremely grateful for support from The Solcz Family Foundation that has already been

directed to our Equipment Funding program,” says Renaud. “Our goal is to raise an additional $5,000 from this program in 2020.” Anyone interested in becoming a donor can contact Renaud via email to jrenaud@easterseals. org. Easter Seals Ontario has been a champion of children and youth with physical disabilities from all ethnic and religious backgrounds within the communities of Windsor-Essex and across the province for the past 98 years. Its roots emerged from Rotary locally who spearheaded the founding organization, The Ontario Society for Crippled Children (November 28, 1922).

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relief, increase cleaning in community housing, and support community outreach. The funds for Windsor will fund emergency shelters, isolation and recovery RICK NICHOLLS centres, new homelessness day programs, and the food bank network, as well as support renovation to existing buildings to create affordable rental units and emergency shelter for single men. “Our government is investing in important projects like this to help protect our most vulnerable citizens from COVID-19,” said MPP Nicholls. “We’re working hand-in-hand with our partners to make sure they have the tools and flexibility they need to keep people safe.” The provincial funding is part of the government’s $510 million investment

On-street parking by-law changes Nov. 1 LEAMINGTON — Beginning November 1, 2020, on-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM until March 31, 2021, within the Municipality of Leamington. Applications for on-street parking permits are available on the Municipality of Leamington’s website: www.leam-

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at this time every other Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary TOT WALK. Meet at Two Creeks under the pavilion at 10:00 a.m.

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to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people. Funding will be delivered through the Social Services Relief Fund and will go towards protecting and supporting homeless shelter staff and residents, creating or renovating over 1,500 housing units, expanding rent support programs and creating longer-term housing solutions. “We know that our municipal and indigenous partners are facing extraordinary challenges, which is why these significant investments are so important,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark. “Our investments are helping to build longer term solutions as well as meet ongoing, immediate needs related to COVID-19.” The Social Services Relief Fund is part of the up to $4 billion being provided to Ontario municipalities under the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement. It will help municipalities protect the health and well-being of the people of Ontario while delivering critical public services, such as public transit and shelters, as the province continues down the path of economic recovery.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary BAKE SALE downtstairs at the Legion at 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 6:30 pm - Join Essex Branch, Ontario Ancestors online to learn about DNA painter & using it in family history research. Visit essex.ogs.on.ca/meetings to preregister. Free & open to everyone. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS is having a SPECIAL ONLINE OPEN HOUSE. Everyone is welcome. Hear transformational speakers. Meet friendly members and have some fun! The Open House starts

at 6:00 pm. For more meeting information including the link to this Zoom meeting Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo. com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or visit our website ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONEʼS DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-7907739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THATʼS YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesnʼt pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and conﬁdential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and conﬁdential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519-326-3821. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE is open Tuesdays only for the time being. Programs and events may change wihtout notice. All programs are offered at NO COST! Kingsville Community Centre follows all COVID_19 guidelines issued by The Windsor Essex County Health Unit. You will be asked to wear a mask, sanitize your hands & observe social distancing of 2m while at the Centre. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Kingsville Community Centre Cafe - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon. Advocacy Services & Community Resource Assistance - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon. Computer Kiosk - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon. Tai Chi - All Ages & Skill Levels - It is being offered on Tuesdays, until further notice 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

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Quiring, Nature Fresh honoured by Windsor Downtown Mission

Peter Quiring, left, President and CEO of Nature Fresh Farms and South Essex Fabricating, accepts a plaque of appreciation from Ron Dunn, Executive Director of the Windsor Downtown Mission, on Monday, October 26. Sun photo

LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The team from the Downtown Windsor Mission was in Leamington on Monday, October 26 to present Peter Quiring, President and CEO of Nature Fresh Farms and South Essex Fabricating, with a recognition award to express its appreciation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Fresh has long been a great supporter of the Downtown Mission,â&#x20AC;? said Mission Executive Director Ron Dunn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

are so grateful for all that they have done over the years.â&#x20AC;? When the Mission began in 1972, they were feeding about 28 men a week, who would come in for free coffee and day old donuts. Today, they are helping over 1100 people, and much of that help is done through donors such as Nature Fresh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an amazing team of volunteers,â&#x20AC;? said Dunn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we remain

largely unfunded by all three levels of government.â&#x20AC;? They have collected and redistributed a million-and-a-half pounds

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of produce in 2020 and that produce is shared with food banks, shelters and schools across the region. Over 67,000 pounds of that produce has come from Nature Fresh. The Missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FRESH Program is a food rescue service. The organization picks up healthy food from greenhouses, grocery stores and food wholesalers that would otherwise go to waste. The food is sorted, packaged and redistributed to over 64 schools and agencies that provide food security to people in the Windsor-Essex community. Last year around this time, they were looking at shutting down the FRESH Program, due to lack of funding. Dunn went looking to see who would help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a difficult call to make,â&#x20AC;? said Dunn.

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Migration Community Hall has been proudly operating as a not-for-profit registered charity in the Town of Kingsville for twenty-six years. Over the years, the stage at Migration Hall has played host to countless amateur and professional artists, as well as hosted many community organization events and fundraisers, sports practices and tournaments. Located on the grounds of Kingsville District High School - Migration Hall is also a heavily utilized secondary teaching facility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; welcoming students and staff on a daily basis. The Migration Hall Board of Directors is composed of community members representing all interested parties including the Greater Essex County District School Board, Kingsville District High School, the Town of Kingsville, and of course, our Community as a whole. This board represents the interests of the community within the building, the overall business of running the organization, board governance, and future planning. The Migration Hall Board of Directors invites you to join them on Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00 pm for their Annual General Meeting. Please contact Kimberly Heaton, Migration Hall Manager, at 519-7336200 or email migrationhallmanager@gmail.com to announce your interest in attending. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions all guests must pre-register and will be meeting virtually - a code will be provided by email once registered.

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ARTboard A SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS: indoor artist market $UWLVDQV ZLOO EH DVVLJQHG Ă RRU DQG ZDOO VSDFH IW wide in the LAC galleries to set up, display and sell their works in a large â&#x20AC;&#x153;gift shopâ&#x20AC;? style month-long exhibition. All forms of arts and crafts welcome! Entry deadline is Nov 22 or until spaces are full. Visit our website or stop in the LAC to grab the entry form with more details. 8x10: AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Drop off your best 8Ă&#x2014;10â&#x20AC;? printed photos in the categories of: Abstract, Weather, Architecture. Prizes in each category! As part of the entry fee, photos will be professionally matted and displayed in the gallery in January. Entry deadline Fri Dec 18, 4pm. Sponsored by Framing by ANNA and SPEEDPRINT.

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KINGSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Town of Kingsville will hold their annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21 in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;reverseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fashion, just as others in the area have announced recently. The parade floats will be stationary, while spectators can enjoy the lights and action from the comfort of their own vehicle. The event will happen from 6pm to 8pm. The location has yet to be announced.

LEAMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On October 17 at approximately 11:30 pm, a member of OPP Leamington Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Talbot Street West for a Highway Traffic Act offence. During the traffic stop, the officer observed a large quantity of marijuana in the back seat of the vehicle. As a result the driver

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and the passenger were arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Distribution contrary to section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act. Police seized 200 pounds of marijuana. A 32-year-old and a 26-year-old from Toronto have been charged and are scheduled to appear in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice November 19, 2020.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Fresh and South Essex Fabricating have already donated so much.â&#x20AC;? Not only did Quiring jump into action to help, Nature Fresh and South Essex Fabricating donated enough to cover the Missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire operational costs for 2020. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in addition to donating quality produce to the cause, along with other donors from this area. Quiring was humbled by the acknowledgment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I admire Ron Dunn and his team,â&#x20AC;? said Quiring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do great work.

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Kingsville author releases second book

By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — Lynn McLaughlin’s new book ‘Jackson’ has launched on Amazon.ca and other platforms this week and the Kingsville author is happy for the response so far. Last Wednesday, a Facebook Live virtual launch party saw some 500 people tune in as McLaughlin co-hosted the event with local authors Jenn Sadai and Melissa Lyons. Jackson is McLaughlin’s second book and it took about a year to write and prepare for publication. Friesen Press published the book and McLaughlin expected it to be available on Amazon.ca Monday, in hardcover and paperback, with e-book and audiobook soon to follow. The book will also be available at Chapters, Indigo and other bookstores. McLaughlin has been a Kingsville resident for over 20 years and has retired from the Greater Essex County District School Board as a superintendent. Originally from McGregor, she graduated from Essex High School and was a principal at many area elementary schools, including Margaret D. Bennie Public School in Leamington. Jackson follows the lives of the principle character, Jackson, and his mother, June, who is desperate to save her son from his mental illness battles and a life of drugs and alcohol. The 25-yearold Jackson gives his perspective in the book as he battles the pitfalls that come with the illness. Although the book is a fictional story, it’s based on the lives of many different people that McLaughlin has encountered throughout her career. “June tries so hard to

save him, much to her own detriment,” says the author. “In the end it’s about hope, love and promise.” McLaughlin sees a lot of that hope, love and promise in her weekly podcast ‘Taking the Helm’, which is about people who have experienced trauma in their lives and have been able to turn things around.

Her previous book, ‘Steering Through It’, was an award-winning autobiography about her experience with a life-threatening illness, which she published in 2019. You can visit her website at www.lynnmclaughlin.com for more information on her books, podcast and other ventures she has going.

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Where your poppy donations are spent... The intention of the Poppy Campaign is to remind Canadians of the sacrifice of the 117,000 Canadians who died in the military, Merchant Navy and Ferry Command in two World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan and other theatres globally. Donations received from the Poppy Campaign are put into trust accounts. Through donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.

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October is pharmacist month Editor’s note: This article is the first installment in a series of monthly submissions from the Leamington Area Family Health Team. Your pharmacist has a wealth of information to share about your medications. Taking your medications properly can be a challenge. Often, there are several different names for the same or similar medication, and those names often have many syllables. Whether you have been taking a steadily increasing number of meds over the years, or have just started on a ‘handful of pills’ after a cardiac event,

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managing your medication can be easier if you know what to ask. Use the five questions below when you are attending a doctor’s appointment (e.g., family physician or specialist, dentist, optometrist), interacting with a community pharmacist at a local pharmacy, leaving the hospital to go home, or visited by home care services. CHANGES - Have any medications for me been added, stopped, or changed, and why? Did you have a side effect that couldn’t be managed, or maybe the drug didn’t have the desired results? Was it not covered on your drug plan? If

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Crocifissa (Christina) Alongi. Born in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy on April 4th, 1934. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her close family on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020. Devoted wife of Pietro. Loving mother of Enza Peraino (Tony), and Steve (Sylvia). Adored nonna of Vito Peraino ( Jessica), Peter Peraino (Abby), Catherine Couture (Michael), Bianca, Racquel, and Shaunacy Alongi. Great nonna of Luca and Oliver Peraino, and Zayden Couture. Dearest sister of Paola Barraco (the late Girolamo) and sister-in-law of Angela Alongi (Carmelo). Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special and best friend of Maria and Nick Rubino. Predeceased by her parents Andrea Coppola and Maria Badalucco and her brothers Francesco (Crocifissa), Antonino (Maria), Vincenzo (Rosa), Girolamo (Vincenza), Giuseppe (Giuseppina), and Cristoforo (Antonina). Crocifissa was loved by many. She cared deeply for her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her world. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. She will be greatly missed and will forever remain in our hearts. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 2- 5 pm. and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate Christina’s life at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 am. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Hospital For Sick Children. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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a dose has been changed, such as “take only half of your blood pressure pill,” or “double up on that diabetes pill,” make sure to get a new prescription so the directions on the next vial will be updated and accurate. CONTINUE – What meds do I need to keep taking and why? If you get a new medication, is it an add-on or a replacement to a previous medication? Will you need refills, and who will authorize them? PROPER USE – How do I take my meds and for how long? Is there a best time of day to take it? Should I take it on an empty stomach, or with food, and does it matter?

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Some recent studies show added benefits in taking most blood pressure meds at bedtime. Some medications can interrupt your sleep, and changing the time you take it may help. MONITOR – How will I know if my medication is working, and what side effects should I watch for? Should you be keeping a log of blood pressure reading, or sugar level, or a diary of the frequency and level of your pain? Sometimes, medications will cause side effects, like an upset stomach, or some temporary dizziness or drowsiness while your body adjusts to a new

67 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 2020 October 22, 2020. Beloved28, husband of the late Laura Southpoint (2012), his LadySun in Red. Cherished father of Anthony, MIA and Laurie Tannous $100, plus $13 hst = $113 and adored Jido of Zachary and Nicholas Furtado. Dear son of Hanne and the late Antonios. Dear brother of Fr. changes pleaseElias, email Bakhos, Fr.Any Joseph, Mohsen (Sonia), Michel (Anna) and Marie (Gilbert). Sam is also survived by his mother-insun@southpointsun.ca law Shirley Jabbour, many brothers and sisters in law, as well Thanks. as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sam founded Sam’s Shell and Used Cars in Kingsville in 1986, which over the years has grown into the Sam’s Group of Companies. “IN A JAM, CALL SAM”. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Charbel’s Maronite Catholic Church, Highway 3 , Windsor on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11 a.m., please arrive at 10:30 a.m. to be screened prior to mass. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and Mass are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask and social distance from the family and those around them. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lebanese Red Cross at www.redcross.org.lb or to www. banincharity.org. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

medication. Be patient, and ask your pharmacist if there’s a way to manage it. If the side effects persist, contact your doctor or nurse practitioner. FOLLOW UP – Do I need any tests, and when do I book my next visit? Ask for an update with your pharmacist. At your drugstore, your pharmacist can do a MedsCheck to review all of your medications. At the Family Health Team, you can ask for Med Map, which is an updated list of your meds. For further information, visit safemedicationuse.ca

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October 21, 2020 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Beloved wife of the October 28,Petrucci 2020 (2002). Dear late Mario mother of Jerry Petrucci Southpoint Sun (Cathy). Dear sister of the late Giuseppe Gabriele Victoria), Maria $100, plus $13 hst(late = $113 Mastronardi (late Beato). Michelina will be missed by many nieces and nephews and her extended family in Italy and UnitedAny States.changes Visiting atplease the Reidemail Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. sun@southpointsun.ca Mass of the ResurrectionThanks. at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Monday, October 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and Mass is limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online atwww.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Leamington flyer forever linked to famous bomber By Mark Ribble BELGIUM — In the early morning hours of May 13, 1944, a Canadian Halifax Bomber was shot down over Belgium by Luftwaffe fighter ace Martin Drewes. Leamington’s Fred Roach was the tail gunner on that ill-fated flight, as it crashed into a swamp in rural Belgium, about 40 km south of Brussels. The LW682 Halifax and its crew of eight, was part of a 120-aircraft raid being conducted by the Allies over railyards at Louvain, Belgium. As German forces arrived at the crash site, only five of the eight crewmen’s bodies were recovered. The aircraft sank in the mud, taking 25-year-old Pilot Officer Fred Roach and two of his comrades with it. Wib Bentz, from Penticton B.C. was the pilot of the craft, while Jack Summerhayes from Brantford was the mid-upper gunner. The three were lost and listed as missing in action until 1997, when the plane was recovered 20 feet down below the marshy bog where it had crashed that fateful night. Fred Roach had been a Leamington farm boy, who could have easily qualified for a farm-work-

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er exemption from military service, but chose to join the air force like his buddies. His half sister, Marjorie Wyse, was 14 years younger than Fred and remembered the day he left for overseas. “I remember being excited that I got his bedroom,” she said in an interview in 2012. She remembered Fred as an exceptional big brother and a standout baseball player in the Leamington sports community. “I rode my bike to school one day and for some reason, I rode it home at lunch time,” she said. “The family was all sitting around crying and they showed me the tele-

graph.” The telegraph had informed the family that Fred’s bomber had been shot down and he was ‘missing in action.’ Fast forward to 1984, when Pilot Bentz’ nephew decided he’d look into the mystery surrounding his uncle’s death. He was eventually put in touch with the Vice President of the Halifax Aircraft Association, Karl Kjarsgaard, who joined the search for the bomber. Finally in September of 1997, with cooperation from many agencies — including the Department of Canadian Heritage — the crash site was excavated and the aircraft recovered, along with the remains of the three air-

men, all still sitting at their stations. Some 25 descendants of the bomber crew were invited that November to a joint funeral for the three airmen with full military honours. Marjorie Wyse was able to touch her brother’s casket and say goodbye. She was given his watch and cigarette lighter, which were recovered with his body. She also got to meet Martin Drewes, the man responsible for shooting down the bomber. “He hugged me but I didn’t hug him back,” she said in 2012. Meanwhile, the aluminium from the

Halifax LW682 was extracted and melted down into ingots for future use. One of those uses was to contribute to the material for the RAF Bomber Command in London, England. The roof of the memorial was constructed using aluminium from those ingots. In 2017, the RCAF replaced their gold coloured ‘wings’ worn on their uniforms, with silver ones. Each badge has a portion of aluminium alloy in it from LW682, preserving the memory of Fred Roach and his seven comrades forever.

Karl Kjarsgaard loads aluminum ingots from the LW682 bomber for transport to England, where they were used in the construction of the RAF bomber Command Memorial, which opened in 2012.

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Leamington-born tail-gunner Fred Roach in a photo published by the RCAF.

Turkey Dinner The Half Century Centre partnering with Rosewood Erie Glen will be serving a turkey dinner for seniors complete will all the fixings on Friday, November 13. Take out only.

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Local farm delivers 26,000 food boxes to Windsor-Essex KINGSVILLE The COVID-19 pandemic has led hundreds of Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent families away from the grocery store — instead relying on the home delivery of locally grown fruits and vegetables. This week, Lee & Maria’s On-Farm Market Delivery Service will deliver the 26,000th subscription box of the 2020 season. During the pandemic’s height, in April and May, the service delivered over 1,100 subscription boxes weekly. “We are unbelievably proud of our team,” said Jennifer Perciballi, Vice President of Delivery Services. “Like everyone, 2020 was a challenge. We had to relearn how to build and pack deliveries during a time when the elimination of cross-contamina-

tion became the most important part of our business.” The amount of produce delivered in 2020 from Lee & Maria’s farm and other surrounding farms and businesses is significant. The top 10 crops for the year include: 30,680 beefsteak tomatoes 26,041 cucumbers 25,680.5 pounds of new potatoes 20,716 foil potatoes 20,028 ears of sweet corn 19,451 heads of lettuce 17,018 pints grape tomatoes 15,694 packs of mushrooms 13,044 bunches of broccoli 11,955 bunches of green onions. “Along with our own 40 acres of crops, we sourced produce from nearly 20 different farms across Essex and Kent Coun-

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ties,” said Kathy Mastronardi, Vice President Market and Wholesale Sales, who oversees buying. “It was a challenge at times because of the volume of produce we require.” Along with produce, the box also contained products from 32 local producers, including items from restaurants and small businesses impacted significantly by the pandemic. “It was great to be able to provide those businesses who saw a slowdown in business with an additional outlet for their products,” said Mastronardi. Since the beginning of 2020, Lee & Maria’s has hired nearly 15 additional full-time and part-time staff. The jobs were created during the early days of the pandemic when most businesses in the region were laying off staff.

IN MEMORIAM

In memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother

ROBERTA METZ

In Loving Memory of My Son

Lovingly remembered by Ron, Rick & Jan and family, Brent & Linda and family. IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

RobeRt John oRsini October 28th, 1988

February 17, 1938 - October 24, 2011

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we never forget.

“It was a difficult time to hire ber 30. The on-farm market will a team, but we were excited remain open through the year that we could provide jobs to and provides online ordering those left without work,” said for curbside pickup and local delivery. Mastronardi. Lee & Maria’s is a 40-year old family farm at 692 Seacliff Dr. in Kingsville. Since the beginning, the farm has operated an on-farm market and began delivering orders to people’s homes across the region in 2012. The 8th delivery season comes to an Kathy Mastronardi, left and Jennifer Perciballi of end on Octo- Lee and Maria’s Market.

RogeR J. WaRe October 28, 2009 Always in my heart. Forever loved and remembered. Mom & Family

This date in October comes once a year. It’s not one we want to see come. Because that’s the day we lost you. You were just 20 years old. We thought you had a long life to live and share with your family. But on that day you were taken from us. Rob, you live on in our minds and hearts. You are never far, always near, always a part of us. Our love for you son, could not be stronger. Missing you so much. The need to have and to hold you never goes away. Love you forever. Your family, Dad, Mom, Sandra, Paul, Alex, Blake & Hope

IN MEMORIAM

Happy 90th Birthday Barbara J Cowan ~ October 30,2020 ~

Love always, your family Rick, Patti & Mike, Cathy & Brian Nicole & Damon, Chris, Michelle & Scott, Claire & Henry Bridget, Danny, Garrett, James & Ali

Happy 90th Birthday Mario Cappelli •October 29 •

In Loving Memory of

EFFIE (BOWMAN) ROACH October 25,2019

Mom - it’s hard to believe that 1 year has passed since you left us. You are sadly missed but will always be remembered for your smiles, kindness, beauty inside and out, sense of humour, Christmas baking which you so generously shared, and for your unconditional love. Love Always, Your Family and Friends ♥

In Loving Memory of our dear parents, grandparents and great-grandparents

SHIRLEY ROACH (PINCH) & GERALD M. ROACH October 8, 1926 - November 3, 2015

September 6, 1925 - October 19, 1997

Beautiful memories dearer than gold, Of our mother and father Whose worth can never be told, There’s a place in our hearts no one can fill, We miss you Mom and Dad, and always will.

Love Richard, Janice, and family

We don’t often catch you sitting as you are always on the go. Here is to many more healthy years on this earth, Salute. Love, Your Family.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There are many things happening around you, and it is best to focus on the positives even in the most hectic times. Immerse yourself in your favorite hobbies.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, allow friends to lavish attention on you. You deserve a little more time in the limelight because of all the hard work you have been putting in.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Being in tune with your feelings is a very good thing this week, Sagittarius. It can help you focus on goals that will make you happy and avoid situations that make you upset.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, by making yourself more vulnerable, you can show others how you are compassionate and in tune with your softer side. This may help create alliances. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try a new and interesting hobby that aligns with your current interests. Don’t worry if it has nothing to do with your profession. It’s okay to branch out. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Make some changes to your wellness routine, Virgo. Changes could help you feel better in your daily life and set the course for many positive things in the future. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is always good knowing someone has your back, Virgo. This can be a best friend, a romantic partner, a family member, or even a colleague. It is a relief to have support. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a pleasant routine is essential for improving your mood and outlook. It’s easier to handle stressful situations when you make smart choices. Note: answers may use American spelling

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GORE HILL LEXIA CHAMPS

MASKS ON DISPLAY

LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill staﬀ rewarded students who continue to work hard on the Lexia program at home. Lexia is an language-based application that helps students develop critical literacy skills in the areas of decoding and phonetics. From left are Gabriel Unger, Ryker Friesen and Chloe Janzen, proudly displaying their achievement in this program. Photo submitted

LEAMINGTON — The Gore Hill Principal Council sponsored the ﬁrst school-wide contest. Students were asked to decorate a mask template as if they were attending a masquerade ball. Over 80 entries were submitted. From left, are Sloane Sweet, Vivienne Fittler, Aiden Guenther, Jovan Wilson and Lauren Wiebe. Photo submitted

WHEATLEY LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324

Jan Watson

Bake Sale/Tot Walk this weekend

Terry Church, with help from Judy Pickle and Chris Dundas, ran the Meat Draws last Saturday, the 24th. Winners were Penny Hyatt, Charles Hyatt, Julie Reid, Mike Simpson, Doug Miller, Ed Nevills, Sara Colenutt, Kay Shaw, Becky Wallace, Judy Pickle and Bill Robertson. Mike Simpson won the 50/50 draw. Join us on Saturday afternoons for the Meat Draws. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m. Anyone, up to a total of 50 including staﬀ, are welcome. Starting this week our doors will open for service at 1:00 p.m. – Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Anyone wishing to purchase a wreath for Remembrance Day must do so by this Saturday October 31. Call the Branch during open hours or Bill Robertson at 519-792-3326 to place your order. On Friday, October 30, the Auxiliary will host a Tot Walk starting at 10 a.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area. All tots and their caregivers are welcome. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale this Saturday, October 31 starting at 2 pm. Let the ladies make the treats and stop in to pick some up for you and your family. Volume #7 of the Military Service Recognition book is now available at the Branch. These books are free and, if you would like one, stop in during the above hours to pick one up. They are now working on Volume 8 and, if you would like to make a submission, an information/fact sheet is at the Branch. These books are a reminder of the contributions our servicemen made toward the creation of our nation and the freedoms we enjoy today. Submission forms are also at the Branch or you can download them at: http://www.on.legion.ca This year’s Christmas Gift Campaign for those in our community who are in need will be held from November 28 to December 12. Keep this in mind while you are shopping that items are needed for anyone from newborn to elderly.

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Municipality of Leamington Leaf/Yard Waste Collection Information for 2020 Residential fall yard waste/leaf collection begins Monday, November 2, 2020. Residents must place their leaves in an acceptable yard waste container (plastic bags will not be accepted). Leamington residents who live in the urban sector may: • bag fallen leaves for pick-up on your regular yard waste collection date; or • rake fallen leaves onto the grass boulevard adjacent to the curb in front of your property for pick-up (Note: yard waste collection ends the last week in November) The Municipality will be picking up leaves from the boulevards during the month of November as follows: All streets north of Talbot (including Talbot): November 2, 3, 13, 16 All streets between Talbot and Oak (including Oak): November 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19 All streets south of Oak, including Wilhelm Subdivision, Sandy Lakes Subdivision, Erie View and Robson Road: November 9, 10, 12, 20, 23, 24 Leamington residents who live along County Road 20 and Adjacent Subdivisions: The Municipality will be collecting leaves on the following streets commencing Tuesday, November 17, 2020: Longbeach Lathrop Lane James Court Helen Crescent

Lombardy Lane Kenneth Drive Mark Crescent Grandview Crescent

Beth Crescent Oakwoods Drive Bayshore Drive Fisher Crescent

Paglione Avenue Branton Drive Lyon Avenue Westpark

Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the edge of the roadway to be collected by a vacuum machine. The vacuum machine will not take bagged leaves or branches and vine. Bagged leaves will be picked up on your regular yard waste collection day by GFL Environmental. Please note there is a four-bag limit per household. Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, residents along County Road 20, with deep front yards are encouraged to rake leaves to the edge of their driveway or pile leaves to a central area not to exceed half the distance of the depth of the front yard. Residents must call the Leamington Municipal Office at 519-326-5761 to be placed on a list for leaf collection. Residents along County Road 20 with short front yards are encouraged to rake leaves within 3 to 4 feet from the edge of the road. Paper bags/containers and tied branches and vines are to be set at the curb to be picked up on their regular yard waste collection day. Do not sweep leaves from your property onto the street. This is unlawful and dangerous.

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GREENHOUSE WORKER SEASONAL & part-time leading to full-time positions available. 60-65 hrs/week. Physically demanding, repetitive tasks, bending, hot conditions and must be able to lift 50 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, cluster pruning, de-leafing, suckering. Wage $14.25 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to Moretto Ingratta Farms Inc. 341 Morse Road, Leamington ON N8H 3V5 or FAX oct21-ja20 519-326-1082. _____________________________

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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.25/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf

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APARTMENT MANAGERS REQUIRED - Full time, must live on sight to manage and maintain apartment building. Janitorial and handyman duties required. Position includes apartment and salary. Please forward information about yourself to: P.O. Box 431, Leamington, ON N8H 3W5.

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October 1983 revisited This week’s sports flashbacks are from October 1983. Sherman Station beats Colasanti’s in flag football In the Leamington Flag Football League, Sherman Station beat Colasanti’s 24-18 to pull the two teams into a tie for first place. Sherman quarterback Pat Misener started the scoring, rushing in from five yards for the touchdown. Joe Mullen then pulled in a Mike Mullen pass to tie the game for Colasanti’s before Misener hit Mike MacKinnon with a 65-yard pass and run. He then followed up with a lateral to Brian Roach, who scampered into the end zone. That left Sherman’s leading 18-6 at the half. Mike Mullen then opened the second half with a 40-yard TD throw to Roger White and followed with a 10-yard strike to Joe Mullen to tie the game. The winning touchdown was scored when Misener hit tight end Dave Lightfoot with a pass, who then lateralled to Roach, who ran in for the win. Sherman lineman Bob Gabriele sacked Mullen six times in the contest. Abbey Stingers win Ladies title The Abbey Stingers capped off a successful summer with their Leamington Ladies Lobball League title recently. They also won one tournament, and finished second in two others. Team members are coaches Stu Gibbons and Tim Moore, Pat Vorkapich, Nelly Whittle, Donnie Silliker, Ingrid Pouliot, Barb McKibbon, Ev Impens, Brenda Lambe, Linda Ives, Doris Ausman, MaryJane Whittle, Debbie Fehr and Jodie White. Lionettes drop two games The Leamington Lionettes lost a close game to the Assumption Raiders and then dropped another to Kennedy Clippers in the annual University of Windsor Invitational. Leamington lost game one 48-45 as top scorers Millicent Vorkapich and Jeannie Mikhail produced 18 and 11 points respectively. In game two, the Lionettes fell behind early and lost to Kennedy 52-39. Vorkapich and Evelin Reidl led Leamington with 17 and 10 points respectively. Midgets outlast Wheatley 10-6 The Leamington Quick’s Auto Wreckers Midgets built a 7-0 lead against their neighbours on Friday night, and held on for the 10-6 win. Tim Sherk and Mark Weil each scored a pair for Leamington. Singles went to John Ferguson, Dave Hildebrandt, Chad Kos, Tim Cincurak, Mike Nassif and Frank Palombo. Chuck Rhoads had a hattrick for Wheatley, with singles to Gary Malott, Jeff Vanderbeek and Rob Harris. Major Peewees trounce Ridgetown The Leamington Roma Club Rams crushed Ridgetown in an exhibition game on Saturday night in Leamington, by a 9-4 score. Four players each scored twice for the Rams, Chris Colasanti, Steve Zuidema, Shane Jeffery and Darren McCarty. Jason Wuerch got the other goal.

Stonebridge Sting, with Gene Piroski in the bike, cruises to victory in the second race at Leamington Raceway this past Sunday, October 25. Windsong Leopold put pressure on the winner at the wire but couldn’t quite get there as Piroski guided his horse to victory. With 11 races on the card, that wrapped up the 2020 season for Leamington Raceway. Sun photo

Harness season ends on a high note LEAMINGTON — The Lakeshore Horesman’s Association wrapped up their annual harness racing schedule at the Leamington Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 25 with 11 races on tap. The 2020 racing schedule started on Sunday, August 9 and began with no spectators allowed. When this area reach Stage 2 of the province’s plan to re-open in late August, up to 100 spectators were allowed to attend.

On Sunday, October 25, the grandstand had a few people sitting and many more were down on ground level, braving the cool temperatures and watching the races. The total betting handle for the day was $38,662, which was a huge improvement over the first few weeks of the season. It’s expected that Leamington will vie for up to 15 race dates in 2021, and officials are hoping that spectators will be allowed to freely move about the

track area without restrictions. The raceway sits on the Leamington Fairgounds property. The Leamington District Agricultural Society took a double hit from the COVID-19 pandemic when they were forced to cancel the annual Leamington Fair and then were unable to fully open their canteen on harness racing days, both of which led to large losses in expected revenue.

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The 1992-93 Bennie Lumber Atoms won the annual Windsor Christmas Tournament. Back row: assistant coach Tom Ruston, coach Larry Ukrainyc, GM Jim Sullivan. Third row: Nick Vlasic, Gilbert Desjardins, Ryan Burger, Tom Neufeld, Eric Lepp, Charles Ruston, Pat Cliiska. Second row: Trevor Wickham, Kyle Dietrich, Adam Steinhoff, Matt Miller, Matt Marshall. Front row : Jesse Ukrainyc, Ryan Dittus, Kyle Sullivan. Photo from C. Scott Holland Collection

Atom team easily won Windsor tournament By C. Scott Holland In December 1992, the Leamington Minor Hockey Association’s Bennie Lumber team was entered into the Windsor Minor Hockey Association’s Christmas tournament. The Leamington entry powered their way to capture the Atom championship by dominating their opposition in all five contests they played. Along the way the Bennie Lum-

ber squad totaled 46 goals and allowed just three. To further show how good that team was, the host organization named Leamington goalie Jesse Ukrainyc the tournament MVP as he posted three shutouts, including in the championship game. In the opening contest, Bennie whitewashed South Windsor 11-0, then took Bell Canada 4-2. Game three was no contest as

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By Scott Holland Under new rules and Covid protocols, the Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League began their 41st season last week. Using only five teams of 11 players plus a goalie and no contact, no faceoff rules, four of the five squads adjusted to four-on-four hockey. Generally, play was fast and with running time and few stoppages, only a couple of penalty shots resulted from what would have been minor penalties. In the opening contest, Leamington Chrysler walloped Gillett Roofing 11-1 while in the second game, Gabriele’s Home & Floor rallied to tie Gualtieri Farms 5-5. Chrysler 11 Gillett 1 As both teams adjusted to the new rules, it became apparent that Chrysler is going to be a tough squad to compete with. The Chrysler offense got off to a good start and easily handled Gillett. For Gillett, it looks like Kyle Kudroch will have to conjure up some offense to help him out. Kudroch’s solo tally accounted for the lone Gillett marker. The Chrysler crew was led by Andy Anthony, who flicked four of the 11 goals while teammate Curtis Anderson netted a hattrick, which included scoring on a penalty shot. Derek Pugh potted two goals, while Derek Clark and Jason Haynes fired one apiece. Gualtieri Farms 5 Gabriele’s 5 The GF squad built a good lead and it looked like they would get the win, but Gabriele’s mounted a comeback in the final 10 minutes to gain a tie. Gualtieri vet Dylan Montague ripped a hattrick and missed a fourth tally when his penalty shot attempt was blocked. Tyler Dominato and Greg Mastronardi pumped single goals. Gabriele’s amazing rally was spearheaded by Dylan Impens, who gunned a hattrick and added an assist. The prolonged Gabriele’s attack came close several times to actually winning this contest. Future Schedule: Nov. 2 - 7 pm: Gabriel vs Reid; 8 pm: Gillett vs Gualtieri; week off: Chrysler

Atom house league hockey into second week The second week of play saw teams still adjusting to the new rules and formats, but it is still hockey. With 22 minute halves and no stoppage in play, the pace is fast — even at the Atom level. Community Trophies Grey and Southpoint Blue raced up and down the ice — taking advantage of opportunities given to them, to fire shots on net. On numerous occasions, Blue team’s Gavin Butineillo and Nic Magri carried the puck into the offensive end and took some hard shots on Grey’s goalie Ty Gould. Some of those shots found the back of the net. Evan Albrecht mimicked Gavin and Nic — only he was slicing his way through the opposing team using the middle of the ice. Ty Gould faced a lot of shots but made some excellent saves. Landon Carlini and Andrew DeGoey helped Grey out offensively. Landon scored a few times on rushes down the ice and made some good passes. Andrew was on the receiving end of passes and scored twice as a result of those. It was a good matchup with the players putting in a lot of effort.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Letter to the Editor

Homemade suet cakes offer comfort to winter birds Dear Editor: Its that time of year again when a selection of northern, wintering birds return to our region, especially jays, cardinals and many species of woodpeckers. Last year we saw downy and hairy woodpeckers, and a beautiful red bellied woodpecker on our feeder. I usually wait until the large flocks of jays and starlings pass and it is near freezing before putting out the first batch of suet. Otherwise a few suet cakes can disappear in a day. There are plenty of excellent suet recipes on the Web. I use a “low melt” recipe that has wheat and corn flour, just in case we get those warm, sunny days late fall or early spring. Ingredients can be purchased in precise amounts (bulk) or in commercial packaging, and if you have left over nuts, seeds, or dried fruit, bag and freeze it for later use. I use a variety of ingredients such as quick or steel cut oats, unbleached flour, cornmeal, millet, peanuts, peanut butter, vegetable or animal fat, nuts, dried cranberries or currents, bird seed and small sunflower seeds. As long as the ingredients are fresh and safe for birds, you can be creative with your recipe. If the recipe calls for nut butters, you can select either natural 100% nut butter, or a commercial brand. The difference is in the price and that natural butters can be softer, whereas the commercial ones already have hardened vegetable oils to help hold the cake’s shape. I use commercial vegetable oil lard in the natural butters to stiffen them up. Which ever

combo you use, melt the nut butter and fat together and mix it into the dry ingredients. Firmly pack the mixture into containers, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, stack and freeze the cakes in a freezer bag. I collect small, commercial, plastic suet containers from friends during the year, and also 227 g dip containers with lids. Any container will do as long as the finished, frozen suet cakes fit nicely into your suet feeder. A squirrel baffle is an excellent (durable) investment (approx $30-$40), a rain/snow dome is also a good idea, and placing the feeder away from trees and fences helps to keep the critters from leaping onto feeders. Rain domes and squirrel baffles are expensive, but last for years. You can re-hardware the dome fasteners if the original hardware breaks. Take the dome into your local hardware store for assistance. Our region is world famous for bird watching, and with Point Pelee National Park so close, the back yard bird watching here is amazing. This is an excellent weekend project to teach kids the importance and beauty of our wild birds by helping the birds stay healthy during the cold winter months. These frozen cakes make great, small Christmas gifts for your bird loving friends. If you give them as gifts, make sure the cakes remain frozen to stay fresh until used. Signed, Kate Partridge Leamington

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Morris Minor station wagon: love at first sight! THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Andy Halmay grew up near Leamington, Ontario. In 1954, he sold his 1940 Ford and headed for New York City. “In New York, I went without a car for six years. In 1960, I moved to Boston and rented a house in the suburbs where I had to have a car, although I often commuted by rail to New York for film production. “On 57th Street, I saw a Morris Minor station wagon in a showroom window. Love at first sight! A 1960 model, it retailed for $2,200 but they had used it as a PR car and put 500 miles on it. “I said to the sales manager: ‘I have no trade-in. What’s your best price?’ He said: ‘$1200.’ Then I remembered I no longer had a license and needed to get the car up to Boston. “He said he’d have a youngster drive it up for $50 and we could split that. So I paid him $1175 for the car and then paid the kid $50 when he delivered it. “My wife named the car ‘Puddy.’ And Puddy took us all around New England, up to Maine, and down to Philadelphia. We moved back to New York and drove it to beaches on Long Island, and to Chicago and eventually back to Toronto. “Some ten years later, I took it in for an oil change and when the mechanic had it up on the lift, I noticed the tubular frame was pretty rusty. I poked at it with my index finger and my finger made a hole in the frame. “The mechanic said: ‘I can’t let you drive out in this.’ We lived less than two miles from the service station and I assured him that would be the last time I drove it. “I put it up on blocks in the back yard. A friend suggested I fill it with earth and use it as a planter. Eventually I gave it to a neighbour’s kid who was taking a car mechanics course. “A few years later, I found a beautifully restored one at a car show in California. I should have kept mine and had it rebuilt. Might be worth $50,000 today!” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympactico.ca.

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Atom team easily won Windsor tournament

Senior Men's League kicks off 41st season

Harness season ends on a high note

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Local farm delivers 26,000 food boxes to Windsor-Essex

Leamington flyer forever linked to famous bomber

October is pharmacist month

Kingsville author releases second book

Knights of Columbus award bursaries

Kingsville to hold 'reverse' Santa Parade

Quiring, Nature Fresh honoured by Windsor Downtown Mission

On-street parking by-law changes Nov 1

Easter Seals launch modern angel program

Province announces social services relief funding

Take precautions for Halloween this year

Jingle Bell Run going virtual

Legions outline Remembrance plans as poppy campaign kicks off

LDSS IB Program producing some amazing results

Kingsville passes lighting and odour by-law