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LEAMINGTON — A proposed by-law for greenhouse light abatement in Leamington will have to wait a little longer. Administration brought two options with them to the council meeting of October 27. Option 1 included a deferral of enacting the by-law so they could gather public input and make a better-informed decision. Option 2 called for the by-law to be enacted without public consultation. The municipality’s Legal Services Director, Ruth Orton, explained the background behind the proposed by-law, letting council know that administration had met with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Agri-Food Canada in recent years. Orton explained that The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) recommended light abatement from 11pm to 6 am, back in 2019. Meanwhile, OMAFRA continues to work on solutions for light abatement, but according to Orton, it may be awhile. “We don’t expect results of that until the fall of 2023,” she said. “And we feel the residents here can’t afford to wait that long.” Light abatement can be achieved through sidewall, endwall and ceiling blackout curtains, and it’s estimated by OGVG that the cost to do that is about $50,000 per acre. The by-law on the table calls for 100 per cent of light emitting from greenhouses to be eliminated at certain times of the day — specifically, for sidewall and endwall light to be eliminated from one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise. For the ceiling curtains, they must be closed from 10 pm to 7 am each day. Enforcement of these rules commence six months after the enactment of the by-law for the side and end walls, and one year after enactment for the ceiling curtains. Mayor Hilda MacDonald asked about greenhouses that don’t emit light. “If an owner chooses to just not turn on his lights at night, can we allow for that?” she asked. Orton explained that if the lights were not turned on, the intent of the by-law was met and there would be no reason for by-law enforcement to visit. Councillor Paul Tiessen questioned the timeline with regard to the hours of darkness. “Other jurisdictions are using sunset to midnight,” he said. The by-law, when enacted, will apply to both existABATEMENT — Page 2

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ABATEMENT — From Page 1 ing and new site plans. Citizen Dan Kahraman, who lived here previously, but has now returned for his retirement, wants the plan expedited. “I cannot enjoy my retirement property at all,” he said. The Rd. 11 resident says that the quality of his night sky has declined since he moved back. “In the time I’ve been here, the problem has mushroomed,” he said. Justine Taylor, Joe Sbrocchi and Glen Snoek of the OGVG came on as a delegation and spoke to the logistic issues surrounding light abatement. The 7th Annual Wheatley Tiny Tots Halloween Parade took place Friday October 30 at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Among the tots who had a great time were, Haddie (top let), Myra (top right) and Everly (bottom photo). Sun photos

Tiny tots brave temps for treats WHEATLEY — Despite the cold temperatures and intermittent sprinkles, the 7th Annual Halloween Tiny Tots Parade in Wheatley went on as planned. This year’s event was held outdoors at the Two Creeks Conservation Area pavilion, where about 15 ‘treat stations’ were set up, all provided by local businesses. The kids paraded through the stations collecting treats at each stop.

There were several witches, a couple of firemen and numerous other inventive costumes. The Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary partnered with about 30 local businesses to make the event a success and keep all of those little ones smiling. Organizer Jami-Lee Church estimated that about 60 children showed up to trick-or-treat.

“We are working hard on finding a solution to achieving 100 per cent abatement,” said Taylor. She also explained that, during the fall and winter months, ceiling curtains must be open to some extent to properly vent the greenhouses. After much discussion, council voted to accept Option 2, which will allow for public input over the next few weeks, hoping to get some resolution before the holidays. If you’d like to make your opinion known, visit leamington.ca/greenhouselight and state your case.

Political trailblazer Margaret Birch was born in Leamington SCARBOROUGH — The death of Margaret Birch last Thursday made the news all over Canada, but particularly hit home in Leamington, as the once prominent Conservative MPP was born and raised here. Born Margaret Stewart on June 13, 1921, she settled in Scarborough in 1957 with her husband Guy Birch, where they raised two children. She became Chair of the Scarborough Board of Health in 1963 and was instrumental in the building of the Scarborough Centenary Hospital in 1967. She was named Scarborough’s Citizen of the Year in 1970, and that momentum carried her to victory in the 1971 Provincial Election, where she won the PC seat for the riding of Scarborough East. She

retained that seat through four elections, until 1981. In 1973, Margaret was appointed Minister without Portfolio under Ontario Premier Bill Davis and with that, became Ontario’s first-ever female cabinet minister. In 1974, she was appointed as the Provincial Secretary for Social Development. She retired from politics in 1985. Although her life took her to such lofty positions, she never forgot her roots in Leamington, often returning to visit family. She enjoyed life on Pelee Island, where she and her family owned a second home. As her 99th birthday approached, Margaret’s health began to fail in March of this year. She passed away October 29.

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Fire department reminds us to check carbon monoxide alarms LEAMINGTON — Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1-7, and the Municipality of Leamington is reminding residents to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in their home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than

65 per cent of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Leamington Fire Chief Andrew Baird. “We want to make sure everyone is safe from CO. Get all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a registered contractor.” The Municipality also reminds you to install CO alarms in your home

if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles. “You must have a working CO alarm adjacent to

Leamington firefighters, from left, Arthur Lazdins, Lt. Scott McCallum, Derick Mastromatteo and Todd Stahl, display CO alarms at the fire station on Monday, November 2. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Sun photo

each sleeping area of the home if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage,” said Chief Baird. “For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.” If you live in a condo or apartment building with a service room, CO alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the service room. CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices such as furnaces, gas or wood fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators and vehicles. Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected annually. Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked.

Gas and charcoal barbecues should only be used outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbecues inside garages, even if the garage doors are open. Portable fuel-burning generators should only be used outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings. Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are vented properly, according to manufacturer’s instructions. Never use the stove or oven to heat your home. Open the flue before using a fireplace for ade-

quate ventilation. Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death. If your CO alarm sounds, and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number from outside the building.

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Tales of Remembrance

B.C. history buff memorializes popular Leamington pilot

By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — A British Columbia insurance executive has a keen interest in a Leamington pilot who died over the skies of Normandy in 1944. Tom Barnes has ‘adopted’ Harry Fenwick and memorializes him annually in this paper and others across Canada. The late Jack Greswell wrote a weekly column in the Leamington Post for many years. One of his regular subjects to write about was his late friend, Harry Fenwick, who had been shot down in the Second World War. Harry Fenwick wasn’t born in Leamington. In fact, he was born near Winnipeg, Manitoba and came to Leamington with his family at the start of high school. He attended Leamington District High School and made quick friends with Jack Greswell and others who remembered him for years after. He had been a standout second baseman with the Leamington Barons and Greswell often wrote of Harry’s prowess on the ball diamonds of Leamington. He also worked two summers at the Heinz plant. After high school, Harry made a trip to Windsor and enlisted in the RCAF, which was 80 years ago, in November, 1940. After two years overseas, he was considered one of the aces of the RCAF and one of the top fighter pilots in the North African Campaign, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), an honour bestowed upon the best pilots in the forces. He was shot down twice but survived both times. Harry arrived back in Leamington in September of 1943, but after about six months at home, he longed for the thrill of the European theatre and re-enlisted in the

Harry Fenwick as a member of the 1939 Leamington Barons. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection

Fenwick’s grave in Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Normandy, France. Tom Barnes photo

air force, where he was responsible for training other pilots. At some point, he was pulled back into service and died flying over Normandy on June 21, 1944. His father, Harry Sr., had already moved from Leamington, to Sioux Lookout, Ontario, where he set up a family practice as a physician. Fast forward to 2003, when history buff Tom Barnes and his wife Patti took a trip to Amsterdam. Barnes’ mother had recently passed away and they were looking to travel. The plan was to stay in Belgium, but they took a side trip to Vimy, where so many Canadian war dead are buried. “I couldn’t help but think about Pierre Berton’s book, Vimy, where he asked a poignant question at the end,” said Barnes. “Was it all worth it? Of course not.” Despite winning the battle, over 3500 Canadians died and another 7,000 were wounded. “Our best and brightest lost their lives over there,” says Barnes. “We will never know what more they could have accomplished.” In 2008, Barnes and his wife returned to Europe and visited Normandy with some American friends.

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“As you walk through these cemeteries, you get a sense of these soldiers,” he said. It was there, in Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery, that he happened upon the grave of one Harry E. Fenwick, DFC, Pilot, RCAF. “My first thought was, how did a 23-year-old already have a Distinguished Flying Cross?” he said. “And how did he wind up here?” That prompted Barnes to ‘adopt’ Harry Fenwick and thus began a quest to learn as much as he could about the late Leamington pilot. For the past several years, he has been placing a memoriam in the Sioux Lookout Bulletin, on Remembrance Day week. Once he discovered Harry’s strong connection to Leamington, he also contacted the Southpoint Sun to place a memoriam here as well. That memoriam has run in the Sun for the past few years and will run in next week’s edition. Barnes has discovered more information on Fenwick as time has passed. One of the more intriguing stories is that his mother abandoned the family when Harry was young, which was quite unusual for that time. Barnes says there is also a lake in the Northwest Territories named for Fenwick, just north of Yellowknife. Barnes and his wife hope to get to Leamington someday for Remembrance Day, as he is usually in Toronto for business this time of year. Although he won’t be able to accomplish that in 2020, there is always hope he can visit the area in the future.

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Drive Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament totalled $6700 The first annual Drive Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament took place on Sunday, October 18 at Talbot Trail Golf Course. The proceeds from that event totalled $6700, which was promptly donated to ESHF for their Care Happens Here Campaign – mammography program. For Monica Couto, who organized the event, it’s personal. Her mother was diagnosed back in April of this year with breast cancer. “What better way to help than having a golf tournament,” she said. Being employed at Talbot Trail Golf Course, it was the perfect fit. So Monica and Talbot Trail Manager, Jennifer Dawson, decided to jump in and see how it went. “The team pitched in and we Paul Couto and Jamie Thomas face off on Hole #9. Golfers were challenged to putt using a hockey stick. made it happen,” said Dawson. “Monica was really the driving With help from a lot of friends, spirit behind the tournament.” family and local businesses, the golf tournament went off without a hitch on October 18. About 24 raffle prizes were donated and they were able to develop a few games and challenges within the tournament to make it fun and exciting. A little rain dampened things a bit, but they all carried on to get the tournament in the books for the first year. Taylor Fisheries stepped up with pink tickets for every golfer, which entitled them to a meal at their Paul Couto and Monica Couto (tournament organizer) wearing their breast fish trailer. Course Superintendent, cancer awareness shirts. Derek Brown, had pink flags and golfers and Couto was happy with Foundation trying to raise $7 cup-liners ordered. million to construct a state-of-the“We managed to have a safe that. “I want to say a big thank you to art diagnostic imaging department and fun time,” said Dawson. “At everyone who came out,” she said. to accommodate the best that the same time, we were able to Above, Bill “Sky” Howe participates Meanwhile, the money raised medicine can offer. support those in the community in one of the many themed “mini goes to a great cause at Erie affected by breast cancer.” challenges” golfers were met with The tournament attracted 155 Shores HealthCare, with the throughout the course.

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, November 4, 2020owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing the time for stories has almost come toa luncheon an end, as more and more veterans aremenu. Speed boat rides leaving this world. were available My uncle Bob Sovie is 94. He was afrom the Cedar Leading Seaman aboard the HMCS Hu-Beach Drug ron during the Korean Conflict and he isStore for 50 cents a ride also a veteran offor summer WWII. He hasn’tvisitors renting shared a lot ofa cabin or for stories aboutcottagers not owning a boat. when he was staThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This tioned in Japan photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in in the 1950s but the late 1940s or early 1950s.

In honour of our vets

Being on the cusp of being considered a baby boomer, I can honestly say that I personally knew several veterans of the Second World War, which ended some 75 years ago. My children’s generation will also be able to say they personally knew a veteran of the war, or maybe even the Korean Conflict. My grandchildren will not really have Mark Ribble any first hand knowledge or stories about those great wars, and so it is important that we relay those stories told to us so many years ago. My maternal grandfather, Clarence Sovie, was a veteran of both world wars. The funny thing is — during the Second World War in England — he ran into my father, who was also stationed there. They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, but didn’t spend a lot of time together as family there. My dad would have turned 100 this past Sunday and he was a proud veteran, but didn’t talk much about his time in the Canadian Army. The only proof he was there, are a few small black and white pictures and the Air Mail love letters he sent to my mom each and every day that he was in England. My oldest son, Chris, has them tucked away in his basement. There’s a letter for each day of almost two years, so it’s approaching 700 letters, all written on that thin, blue paper in ink. Years have worn away the edges on most of them. They each start with ‘To my dearest darling wife.’ It was humbling to talk to my dad about the war, and it’s always a privilege to talk to any vets about their time serving their country. I fully realize that

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once in awhile, he spins a tale. He is my only living relative who is a veteran of those times. I have two great nephews, Luc and Connor Ribble, who are currently both in the U.S. military, so they carry on a tradition that comes from both sides of their family. There are few veterans of these great wars still with us today, so it’s always nice to honour them and even better to sit for awhile and listen to what they have to say. No matter what we are going through this year, it pales in comparison. Someone summed it up nicely when they put a meme on Facebook talking about the hardships that we endure when faced with wearing a mask into a store. Beside it was a photo of the Dieppe raid and it asked us to compare the inconvenience of wearing a mask to what our soldiers endured, landing on the beach that day during Operation Jubilee. Let’s face it — Remembrance Day will be different this year. But we have it within ourselves to find a way to honour these men and women who went before us, so that we can live our lives the way we want to. Let’s honour them by doing the right thing. Lest we forget.

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Gleaners keep up production despite COVID challenges LEAMINGTON — The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners continue to see good production despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Year to date, the SWO Gleaners have donated 2.2 million servings of dehydrated vegetable mix to other charitable organizations locally, nationally and internationally. This is down slightly from last year’s numbers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. General Manager, Joel Epp says that COVID has affected this year’s numbers. “COVID-19 forced us to close for 12 weeks in the spring. It also has forced us to change our shifts,” he said. “We eliminated the Tuesday afternoon shift and made two shorter shifts in the morning instead of one each day to allow for less people in the building at one time.” The goal is to eventually change back to the normal shifts, but that will depend on the pandemic. Since re-opening in June, the SWO Gleaners have operated with new safety guidelines for their staff and volunteers. Volunteers are spread out over two shifts with maximum 15 persons per shift. Shifts are now 8 am - 10 am and 10 am - 12 noon. Social distancing and increased PPE have become the norm. Volunteers are required to wear masks and faceshields along with their normal gloves and hairnets. “The added PPE is the last defense in our safety protocol to stop the virus from spreading if it were to be in our building,” said Epp. “Social distancing, extra cleaning and eliminating break-time are the main safety measures that we had to implement. The health and

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and conﬁdential support - 519-3260612. 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 226-7735830 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 - *This is the same wellness program that usually runs on Thursdays. It is being offered on Tuesdays, until further notice 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Device Advice - Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Yarn Social Time - Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Counselling Services with Diane OʼBrien - Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon, by appointment. Individual Addictions Counselling Services with Dale Richardson by appointment; call or email the Community Centre.

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Trick-or-treaters enjoy decent weather for social distanced Halloween L E A M I N G TO N / K I N G S V I L L E / WHEATLEY — Usually, trick-or-treaters in the area have to fight cold temperatures, wind, rain or even snow on Halloween night, but this year, the only foe was COVID-19.

It seems those that went out made the best of the situation and managed to have a good trick-or-treating experience, followed by some delicious candy consumption afterwards.

More trick-or-treat fun on Alderton Street in Leamington

One of the more popular stops in Leamington was at the corner of Hayward and Danforth, where the homeowners there had decorations set up for everyone to enjoy.

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ARmstRong Sunshine passes, shadows fall. Love’s remembrance outlasts all, And though the years be many few, They are filled with remembrance of you. It’s been 25 years. Love Ken xx/oo

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Trick-or-treaters take a break in Leamington during Halloween festivities.

Happy 65tH BirtHday MoM

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I wish you were home so I could tell you in person how amazing, supportive, and loving you are. I am very fortunate and proud to say you are my Mom. Constantly thinking about you. Love you, Stacey XOXOX

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Congratulations Mom & Dad on your 50th Wedding Anniversary!

In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather

VICTOR PAGLIONE April 1, 1933 – November 3, 2019

It’s hard to believe that 1 year has passed since you left us. You are sadly missed but memories of your smile, kindness, sense of humour and unconditional love will always be remembered. Loving you always, Mary, Antonia, Richard, Lucy, Kirk, Angelo, Debbie, Jaclyne, Mackenzie, Samantha and Nicholas

It was your love that united you all those years ago and continues today. We love you so much and may God continue to bless you with a long and healthy life together so you may enjoy each other, your family, and friends for many more years to come. Love: Garry, Kristyn, Olivia & Cameron Terry, Andrea, Grant & Rachel

Wishing you both all the happiness in the coming years! Love Janet & Leonard, Ken & Brenda, Jerry & Nadine All your grandchildren and great-grandchildren!!!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Victory in Europe May 8, 1945

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. As we pause to remember those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice, let us also take a moment to remember the comrades who came home but are no longer with us. Many had been wounded or suffered mental wounds that they carried with them all of their days. Murray Hostine, of Leamington, related that when he heard the war was over while in Holland, nobody celebrated; everyone was relieved that finally the horror was over and they could go home. Shown below is one of the most iconic pictures of Wheatley men during the war. Bill Tait, an MP with the Provost Corps, was stationed in London, England, and he knew when local boys had leave. He arranged for the four of them to meet up and this photo was taken May 8th, 1945 (V.E. Day) at Trafalgar Square (note Big Ben in the background). Gord Liddle was an RCAF bomber pilot with 30 missions, Rae Bell served as a sergeant with the Essex-Scottish in Europe, and Allan Jackson was an RCAF fighter pilot. They were surely counting the days until they once again set foot back in uptown Wheatley.

Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget – lest we forget!

Remembrance Day Services at the Cenotaph 10:50 a.m. in Wheatley and Leamington

Please note: • There will not be a parade to the Cenotaph this year. • All wreaths will be laid prior to the Remembrance Day Service. Anyone who wishes to lay their own wreath may do so after the Legion Service is dismissed. • The Royal Canadian Legion discourages public gathering this year due to COVID-19. Those who wish to attend regardless are asked to please adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. • Residents are encouraged to step outside, wherever they are, and observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

This year we honour the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe, marking the end of the Second World War. May 8, 1945

NAMES OF THOSE WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE Wheatley Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) William W. Frew David Aikin Don Dawson Grant Fitzpatrick Sidney Atkinson John Aikin Edward Dawson Wilbert Latimer George Dundas Ernest Spooner Albert Radmore Percy Wiper Russell Willan Newell Vickers Orley Mills Frederick Foster Edwin Willan Mervin Fox Sampson Dodge Clifford Willan Henry Warner Harry Sampson Leamington Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) John Aitken Mark Eversfield Ernest F. Livingstone John Slaney Arthur E. Beatty John Everton George Ludlam Samuel Spargo Thomas W. Beatty George Freeland Jack Leverton Clarence Tisdale Robert Bennie William Freeman James Miller John Truax Audley M. Bell Charles Giddy Ernest Moncton Charles Truman John A. Bell Wilfred Gascoyne Ray Morris Fern Warner George S. Bolt Charles Hillman Earl Norry Russel H. Willan Abner Bridgestock William E. King P. Perry Edwin Willan George Chance Arthur Killingback P. Piper Clifford Willan John Coutts Lorne G. Lane G. Peterson Chester N. Willey George Ellis Wilfred M. Lane David Robinson Elmer England Samuel Lenton George Reid Wheatley Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) Frederick Slade Houston Francis John Matier Donald Wellington Chippewa Earl R. Tilson Ernest Little Simpson Charles Wharram John James Imeson Donovan Derbyshire Andrew Lennox Robert E. Crewe Roy Hyatt Gordon Craig Roy Walker Glen Horton Healey Edwin Milton Hooker Carlyle Smith Alvin Ray McCracken Vern Reid Leamington Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) L.A. Allen Raymond French Harold E. Martin N. James Stanley Lloyd Bailey John D. Godfrey Everett McCormick Arthur W. Storey C. Robert Bee Donald A. Gunning Lee McCormick Bruce Taylor John H. Brown John F. Harris Robert Mills Thomas J. Thomas Lloyd Brown E. Stewart Hawkes Charles Mabbett Ronald K. Towle Woodrow Campbell Lloyd Hawkes Robert Offler Donald J. Turnbull Donald Chippewa Ross Hutchins William H. Offler Thomas Twardorski Walter Cook Donald Imeson Frank K. Reed George Van Every Ray E. Countess J.J. Imeson Edwin Rivait G. Benson Wigle Murray O. Cowan Herbert Knight F. Roach Wilfred Winterbottom Robert E. Crewe Douglas Kinlock Donald E. Scratch Murray L. Wiper W. Robert Duncan Donald Kennedy L.B. Setterington Loris Walters Harry Fenwick Deuel Lloyd L. Smith C. Wilkinson Harry Fox Keith Matlock Gerald Sovie

Four Wheatley men met up in Trafalgar Square on V.E. Day, May 8, 1945. From left to right: Flight Lieutenant Gord Liddle, RCAF Bomber Command; Sergeant Rae Bell, Essex-Scottish; Military Police Bill Tait, Provost Corps; Pilot Officer Allan Jackson, RCAF Fighter Command.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going Down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Lest We Forget

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Complex re-opens renovated fitness room By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre has announced the re-opening of their weight room after closing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They used the downtime to completely renovate and re-create the weight room space at the complex. Complex manager, Terry Symons and his staff gave a tour last week to

a few members of council and other interested parties. Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke and Councillor John Jacobs joined CAO Peter Neufeld on the tour. The track and gym area has been completely painted, reflecting a more modern look. The gym is currently being rented to user groups every night of the week. The track is open with some restrictions in place.

As for the swimming pool, users are using designated lanes in the pool and there are many change room restrictions in place. Anyone wanting to enter the pool, gym, track or fitness areas, are asked to use the Sherk Street doors, which haven’t been used as a main entrance since the ice rinks opened in 2000. Aquafit classes are due to start this week.

The area where the most change is noticeable is the weight room. New flooring, walls, windows and a modern checkplate lower wall make the machinery standout to those using it. The vast majority of the work was done in-house by complex maintenance staff. “These guys have done a great job,” said Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld. “There is so

much involved in keeping our people safe.” Symons was quick to credit his staff with getting things looking the way they do. “They had a hand in all of it,” he said, referring to the fitness staff. “From decorating to placement of the equipment.” Anyone wanting to use the facility is asked to go online to pre-register and

fill out their COVID questionnaires, to help expedite the process once they arrive at the complex. Once in the door, you’ll be asked to sign in and then directed to your designated area for your allotted time. If you visit www.leamington.ca and click on Recreation, you’ll be guided to the proper place to pre-register for your workout.

The newly renovated fitness room at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex. Sun photo

Dearie, Thomas “Tom”

Leamington’s Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke flexes his muscles with a new composite weight. Members of council were provided a tour of the newly renovated weight and fitness rooms at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex on Friday, October 30. Sun photo

Deziel, Karen Elizabeth (Ward) 66 years, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Royal Oak Long Term Care. Dear mother of Shanda Deziel (Ohad), Carly Deziel (Andrew). Loving grandma of Eliot and Ari. Dear sister of Peggy Ward Delaney, Michael Ward (Barb), Dave Ward (April), Joanne Ward, twin sister Kathy Lucas (Kevin). Karen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Karen had limitless energy and was always the life of the party - a storyteller who lived to make her friends and family laugh. A life-long exercise buff, she started Karen Deziel’s shapeup classes in the 1980s and went on to teach aerobics and yoga to many generations of Leamington residents. She was a competitive mountain bike racer and co-founder (along with her former husband Chris Deziel) of Leamington’s popular Fat Tire Tomato Tour. She was always happiest on her bike or on the dance floor. She was loved by many and will be forever missed. Karen has been cremated and there will be no service at this time. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leamington Councillor John Jacobs tries his luck on a fitness machine in the newly renovated weight and fitness rooms at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex on Friday, October 30. Sun photo

Leslie, James “Jim”

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October 24, 2020 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus with his wife and November 4, 2020 daughters by his side. Beloved husband of Sun Betty (Wilkinson).Southpoint Dear father Kim Rahm (Chris), JoAnn King (Mike).$100, Lovingplus Papa $13 Jim of Luke, Ty (Dayna), and hst = $113 Tara Rahm, Rylee Prebeg (Chris), Regan King(Brandyn). Dear brother of Marian Milsom (Richard). Predeceased Any changes please email by his parents, Bill and Nina Leslie. Jim will be missed by many in-laws,sun@southpointsun.ca nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim worked at Setterington’sThanks. Fertilizer for 39 years. He loved fishing, chopping wood in the bush, boating and endless hours of teaching his grandchildren how to ski at the family cottage. A Private Family Graveside Service was held at McDowell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). In Lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, please honour Jim’s life by performing any act, large or small, to make the world a better place. Donate your time to someone in need, listen rather than speak, guide rather than push, love without condition. Be loyal and true. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Passed away unexpectedly at home, on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Jill for 61 years. Loving Dad of Tom Dearie and wife Susan and Kim Newman and husband Dan. Proud Granda of Kale Ambrose, Owen Ambrose, Isabella Lauzon-Zelney and Carley Newman (Mike Yeboah) and their son Kingston. Dearest son of the late Ina and Thomas Dearie. Survived by his brother Gordon Dearie and predeceased by his siblings, Marion Cowan and James Dearie. Tom retired from teaching at W.D. Lowe Secondary School after years of dedication to his students. He was a member of the Teutonia Soccer Club for many years both as a player and a coach. Tom was also an avid curler in the local curling community. In following Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date with a party and a “Scotch Toast” in his honour. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Windsor Essex County by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Abraham4, passed November 2020 away suddenly at the Windsor Southpoint SunRegional Hospital - Ouellette Campus on Sunday, $100, plus $13 1,hst = $113 November 2020 at the age of 80.

He was born in The Netherlands and

the son ofplease the late Jan and Maria (van Anywas changes email Zwam) De Waal. Beloved husband of Hilda sun@southpointsun.ca (Bormann) De Waal. Loving father of Rose and Jim Quick and Gerry Thanks. and Jo Anne De Waal. Sadly missed by grandchildren,

Michelle & Christine Quick, Jennifer De Waal, and greatgrandchildren, Dallas and Victoria. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Abraham to the ALS Society of Canada and the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kendrick Funeral Home - Wheatley Celebration Centre, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

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Student grows and donates hydroponic lettuce By Mark Ribble 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. For Nickolai Dam, what started out as an opportunity to help feed fellow students, morphed into a way to help feed the community at large. “Originally, the idea was to create a salad bar for students,” he said. “Then the COVID shutdown came along and we had to change plans.”

He had already applied for a grant to help offset costs associated with creating the salad bar and had teachers and students buzzing with anticipation. His vertical hydroponic growing tower was supplied to him through a pilot project from the Ontario Student Nutrition Program. He started off growing leeks and a few herbs, but eventually settled on leaf lettuce. With initial help collaborating with the MAPS students from the school, Nickolai germinated his first crop and nursed them through to harvest, all the while planning to create the salad bar. Seeds were donated by Rijk Zwaan, a local farmer. When it was announced that schools were shutting down, Nickolai, with help from his teachers, got his tower into his car and took it home to see the project through. He learned a few things along the way with regard to growing hydroponically. “It’s better for the environment,” he said. “And being vertical, it doesn’t take up the ground space that a greenhouse or traditional farm would.” He also noticed something when summer came along and he took his tower outside. “The natural light seemed to make the lettuce better,” he said. “It turned red and had a better taste.”

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Nickolai has been able to produce about 210 lettuce plants so far and has donated them on a regular basis, to St. Vincent De Paul Society Food Bank in Leamington. He has no plans to stop growing and donating the lettuce. “I’ve seen first-hand, how the shelves are full and then empty at the food bank,” he said. “So I believe there is a need.”

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KINGSVILLE’S THIRD ANNUAL PUMPKIN PARADE

KINGSVILLE - Over 400 carved pumpkins lined the walkway of Lakeside Park on Sunday evening for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Parade. In the photo on the left, residents were asked to once again drop off used pumpkins in the afternoon, while Kingsville Communities in Bloom members displayed them around the park’s pathways with battery operated candles. On the right, residents were then invited back for the parade of pumpkins from 6-8 p.m. Photos by Deanna Bertrand

Remember our fallen at home this year The Poppy Campaign will not see WHEATLEY anyone on the streets distributing poppies LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324 this year. Poppy boxes have been placed in Jan Watson businesses in Leamognize those fought and ington and Wheatley. Income from poppy dis- those who died for the tribution helps the many freedoms we enjoy today. veterans who are in need. Also we regret that the Remembrance Day, Branch will not be open this year, will differ from for fellowship following past years. There will not the service. Lori Gouin ran the be a parade to the Cenotaph. Due to space limita- Meat Draws on Octotions the general public ber 31. Joyce Epplett and is asked to not attend; Judy Pickle each won however, if you wish to twice and the other winlay a wreath you may ners were Linda Niehus, do so any time before Bernie Niehus, Sue Sythe service. Any Legion mons, Bill Hyatt, Karen member who is attending Chadwick, Jim McClellan must wear a mask and and Sandy Simpson. Julie practice social distancing. Reid won the 50/50 draw. Don’t forget those in This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the end our community who are of World War II and we in need when you are encourage our citizens shopping. Our Annual to go out to your porch Christmas Gift Campaign at 11 a.m. to observe a for our local Communiminute of silence to rec- ty Chest will run from

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Santos. “Council moved this by-law to mitigate nuisances affecting overall enjoyment of property for residents, and our enforcement officers are setting short timelines to give growers the opportunity to comply, or provide proof compliance is imminent, before tickets are issued.” The Town will be further inviting area growers and operators to an information session in the near future to go over the by-law requirements and expectations for both lighting and odour offences. For any questions or if you would like to submit a by-law enforcement request, visit www.kingsville.ca/reportit or call (519) 733-2305 EXT. 0.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

WFCU garners new workplace honour

WINDSOR — Recently, WFCU Credit Union announced that they have been named to the 2020 list of Best WorkplacesTM in Financial Services and Insurance. Great Place to Work announced in April 2020, that WFCU Credit Union had been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named 24th on the year’s Best WorkplacesTM in Canada list for businesses with 100-999 employees — and announced in August 2020 that WFCU Credit Union had been named to the 2020 list of Best Workplaces for Giving back. This most recent designation comes as an extension to these achievements.

“In order to have been considered for this recent designation within our sector, we must have first been successful in achieving the Great Place to Work® certification,” explains Eddie Francis, President and CEO, WFCU Credit Union. “Our staff provided their feedback and opinions on our company and our culture and because of them we achieved these distinct designations. Knowing that our staff feel appreciated, enjoy coming to work every day, and consider WFCU Credit Union a great place to work is extremely important to myself, the executive and management teams and the Board of Directors.” WFCU Credit Union received this

recent honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. This list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work®. The data has a 90% confidence and a plus or minus 5% margin of error. To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year and work primarily in the Financial Services and Insurance sector. Great Place to Work® determined the best based on employee responses to their Trust Index Survey. “Continuing to receive designations which highlight WFCU Credit Union as

a great place to work is evidence to the fact that we take our philosophy of hiring the best, treating them well and seeing them stay, very seriously,” said Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Credit Union. Through WFCU Credit Union’s leading compensation and benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, and top-rated wellness program we continue to put our staff at the forefront of our business model; understanding that our credit union’s success is a direct representation of our employees’ success and satisfaction.

Kniaziew Optometry Dresden expansion adds fourth Chatham-Kent location DRESDEN — Kniaziew Optometry is adding their fourth location in Chatham-Kent, with a recent expansion at 434 St. George Street, Dresden. On November 6, the existing practice, owned by Dr. Ray D’Hondt, will be taken on by Kniaziew Optometry. Dr. D’Hondt will remain with the team over the next several months to help with a smooth transition. “Dr. D’Hondt has been a consistent presence offering the residents of Dresden eye health care over the past number of decades. Our team takes great pride in continuing his excellent tradition,” said Dr. Richard Kniaziew, Founder and President of Kniaziew Optometry.

“The Dresden location will be a full-service practice and include pre-testing, comprehensive eye examinations, and a dispensing area. Our in-house lab ensures patients get both timely and quality service,” continues Dr. Kniaziew. “In addition, our environmentally sustainable wooden frames by Jordan, an exclusive, luxury fashion brand only available at Kniaziew Optometry, will also be featured here.” The Dresden location will be Kniaziew Optometry’s eighth location in Southwestern Ontario. The importance of eye exams extends beyond the simple need for glasses to improve vision. Annual eye exams are also instrumental in detecting other serious health prob-

lems including glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer. Kniaziew Optometry has been serving patients’ eye health care needs in Southwestern Ontario for over four decades with practices in Tecumseh, Essex, Leamington, Blenheim, Chatham, Dresden, Wallaceburg, and Petrolia. Kniaziew Optometry offers a wide range of Optometry services and eye care products; including eyeglasses, specialty eyewear, frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses. For more information about Kniaziew Optometry, visit them online at www.kniaziewoptometry.com.

Kingsville Brewing Co. announces cancer fundraiser KINGSVILLE — Kingsville Brewing Company has announced the #StoutSeason campaign during the

month of November in support of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. This is the month to focus on raising awareness for prostate cancer research. In harmony with the theme of ‘Grow On Windsor’, Kingsville Brewing Co. will donate a percentage of sales from the #StoutSeason branded merchandise. Kingsville Brewing Co. will also donate $5 from the sale of each case of Barrel Aged Stout, and the award winning Light Eh! Lager as well as $1 from the sale of every stout draft sold at the Kingsville Brewery Taphouse. They will also promote awareness for prostate cancer by highlighting #StoutStashes on social media, encouraging people to create a ‘Beer Moustache’ and share the picture on all social media platforms. There will be giveaways all month long, offering beer prizes every week. At the end of the month, there will be a grand prize giveaway to one lucky participant of the #StoutSeason Campaign. Photo courtesy of Kingsville Brewing Company’s Instagram account. Upon completion of the campaign, a

cheque will be presented to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. “Kingsville Brewing Company is proud to announce our #StoutSeason campaign as it involves three pillars that our company prides itself in,” says Marty Turco, CEO of Kingsville Brewing Company. “First and foremost, raising awareness in regards to the needs of our communities. Secondly, making and sharing memories with our fantastic lineup of beers. Being stout season, we are really excited for beer lovers to try our unrivaled Barrel Aged Stout. And lastly, have fun. I can’t wait to see all the images from this delightful campaign we are about to embark on.” Kingsville Brewing Co. was founded by Mark Muzzin and Marty Turco, cousins who fell in love with the taste of craft beer. With a desire to strive for excellence, they worked hard to transform their ideas and passions into a successful reality. Their beer is brewed for the wild, for the untamed traveler, and for places unseen. The flavour is inspired by memories of playing hockey on a mirrored frozen lake, fishing in secluded, secretive spots and cooking by the campfire under the stars. With 110 Beer Store locations, 55 Bar/Restaurants, 68 LCBOs and 54 Grocery stores in Ontario and 94 locations in Texas, USA, this company is growing beyond two cousins’ imaginations. Visit kingsvillebrewery.ca for more information.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Be prepared for some news at work, Aries. There may be a change in the hierarchy or another management change. Stay calm, as this could bode well. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, someone new may come into your life and you could be completely enamored. This may be a romantic interest, or someone who simply understands your way of thinking. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 While technology already is ever-present in your life, this week you may be introduced to a new form technology in your home or place of work. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may find yourself drawn into online activities or a new hobby that you never previously considered. This may awaken a new interest in you and liven things up. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a few moments this week to examine your finances. Spend time looking at recurring payments and where you can cut. Opt for a new form of recordkeeping. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Strange developments may infiltrate your normally ordered schedule, Virgo. Even though situations may be outside of your wheelhouse, keep an open mind about all possibilities.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a greater interest in movies, music or entertainment, Libra. It is always good to broaden your horizons. Plus, this will give you new subject matter for conversations.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may have a strong urge to do something exciting or adventurous. You might want to book a spontaneous trip or ride a roller coaster. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 An unexpected career opportunity could be coming your way, Sagittarius. It’s okay to be nervous, but focus more on the possibilities for advancement and excitement. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 New interests may capture your attention, Capricorn. Study different countries and their cultures to learn more about the world. Then plan future trips to an inspiring locale. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be at a crossroads in your life that has you wondering what the next step may be. Take advantage of increased online educational possibilities. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you have been pondering a reason to move, now may be the time to really put a plan into action. Start researching neighborhoods. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 1 - Penn Badgley, Actor (34) NOVEMBER 2 - Nelly, Rapper (46) NOVEMBER 3 - Kendall Jenner, Model (25) NOVEMBER 4 - Matthew McConaughey, Actor (51) NOVEMBER 5 - Sal Vulcano, Comic (44) NOVEMBER 6 - Emma Stone, Actress (32) NOVEMBER 7 - David Guetta, DJ (53) ANSWERS ON PAGE 20

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E-mail, call or drop off your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 noon. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington Employment Opportunity Planning and Development Services Assistant The Planning and Development Services Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to both the Planning Services and Development Services divisions, provide excellent customer service, preparation of agendas and minutes, coordination of activities, and providing initial support and review on planning and development applications or matters as required. For complete position details, visit our website at www.leamington.ca/careers. Application deadline: 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2020.

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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. _____________________________

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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GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fastpaced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, handeye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.25 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf

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The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 Notice of Adoption of a Municipally Initiated Official Plan Amendment and an Amendment to the Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Plan Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington passed By-law No.74-20 and By-law No. 75-20 on the 20th day of October, 2020 under the provisions of Sections 17 and 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13. Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Plan (2020) The purpose and effect of the amendment to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) was to designate additional properties within an expanded Community Improvement Area. The expanded area is shown on the map below and on Schedule ‘A’ to By-law No. 75-20. The amendment to the CIP also includes changes to the text of the plan with respect to eligibility criteria, the establishment of an application intake system and committee and provides for financial updates to the Action Plan of the CIP. A copy of the Uptown Leamington CIP 2020 is available online at www.leamington.ca. And take notice that any person or public body may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect to By-law No. 75-20 by filing, no later than 4:30 PM, on the 23rd day of November, 2020, a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, which must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the prescribed appeal fee required by the Tribunal. The appeal must also be accompanied by the completed Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) appeal form. If you wish to appeal to the LPAT, a copy of an appeal form is available from the LPAT website at www.elto.gov.on.ca. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a bylaw to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. The amendments to the CIP are exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The decision of Council is final pending receipt of appeals by the Clerk on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal. Official Plan Amendment No. 11 The purpose of Official Plan Amendment No. 11 is to remove Schedule ‘D’ Community Improvement Areas from the Municipality of Leamington Official Plan (2008) (OP) and to consider revisions to Section 6 Community Improvement Policies which have been prepared as part of the Official Plan update. The revisions to Section 6 assist Council to effectively address many of the challenges faced by businesses and property owners during this time of restricted operations. The revisions create general goals and eligibility criteria which can be applied to any area of the Municipality. The revisions to Section 6 add eligible costs for Community Improvement Plans which conform to The Planning Act, and reflect key aspects of Council’s Strategic Plan. It is the intent of the CIP to address the availability of effective and efficient infrastructure, the provision of public and private amenities that improve quality of life and sense of place and creating opportunities for sustainable economic development. The amendment will apply to all areas of the Municipality. And take notice that any person or public body will be entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority (County of Essex) if a written request to be notified of the decision (including the person’s or public body’s address) is made to the approval authority. A written request to be notified of the decision of the approval authority shall be submitted to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services, County of Essex 360 Fairview Avenue, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6. A copy of the OPA No. 11 is available online at www.leamington.ca. Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this 4th day of November, 2020. Brenda M. Percy, Clerk Municipality of Leamington

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CKPL romance book club

WHEATLEY — Chatham-Kent Public Library invites you to join them for a Romance Readers Virtual Book Club. Virtual book clubs provide an opportunity to remain connected while physical distancing by using the power of reading. CKPL will be hosting a Romance Readers: Check ‘em Out Virtual

Book Club on Thursday, November 19 at 3:00 pm through Zoom. Choose your favourite Nora Roberts book and join the discussion. Registration and email address are required. Please contact 519.354.2940 or go to search.ckpl.ca and search “Romance Readers” to register.

Toastmasters holding open house on Zoom

KINGSVILLE/LEAMINGTON — The Erie Shores Toastmasters Club will hold a free public live event on Wednesday, November 11 from 6-7:30 pm on Zoom. The Open House will feature guest speaker Chris Forman, who is a member of the club and also recently published his book entiltled ‘A New Way to Live – Humanity’s Opportunity in a Post Covid19 World’. Everyone is welcome. For more information, email ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com.

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Broadband internet coming to rural areas TILBURY- The provincial and federal governments have announced a commitment to an improved, modern broadband network in Southwestern Ontario. On Friday, October 30, a media conference was held in Tilbury to make the announcement. The province announced that all contracts are signed in Essex County through the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project, ensuring that construction of more than $19 million in broadband infrastructure will now move forward. When complete, these projects will connect approximately 5,173 more homes and businesses in the area to fast, reliable internet. The contracts to expand high-

with community partners, our government is connecting families in Southwestern Ontario so they can stay in touch with their loved ones, work or study from home and access essential services.” “Thanks to the funding provided by the Government of Ontario, thousands of residences within my riding will be getting access to much needed high-speed internet,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent—Leamington. The federal and provincial governments are each contributing more than $63 million to SWIFT through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund of the Investing in Canada plan.

speed fibre-optic broadband services in Essex County were awarded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc, a not-for-profit corporation initiated by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario. “Access to reliable high-speed internet is critical for families and businesses, and the challenge of not having good quality internet service has been amplified during the pandemic,” said Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development. “Through our investments and collaboration

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The power of body language Dear Editor: As a volunteer tutor for newcomers to Canada, provided by the South Essex Community Council’s English as a Second Language classes, I recently had an amazing experience that can be described as an example of the ‘power of body language.’ It happened two weeks ago when I did my monthly banking in person. Normally, once I complete my banking, I take a shortcut by walking through two parking lots, then walk home using the walkway from Seacliff Drive to Oak Street. Because the weather was a glorious fall day, I decided to take a longer route to extend my enjoyment of the sun on my face. As I did this, I passed a house of

one of my ‘students’ and wondered how she and her extended family were coping during the cancellation of all classes due to the pandemic. Her home has a large screened porch across the front of it and I hope that she may be sitting on the porch and might see me. But this did not happen, so I continued to walk past her house and enjoyed the glorious day. A few minutes later, I heard someone shouting “Teacher, teacher!” When I turned around, my student came out of her house and started to wave her hands while her face lit up with a priceless smile. What followed can be described as a prime example of the power of

body language — Or how to give and receive a COVID hug. After the exchange of waves and smiles, I gave myself a big hug and then pointed to her. This grandmother immediately understood me by hugging herself and laughing. Here we were — two grandmothers — who cannot speak each other’s language, communicating across four lanes of traffic on Erie Street. I will always cherish this moment. I am really looking forward to the day when this valuable program will resume, because of the mutual feelings of gratitude that students and teachers share. Sincerely, Lorraine Gibson

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Sports flashbacks are from November 1960

This week’s flashbacks are from 60 years ago, in November of 1960. Flyers beat Kings in overtime The Leamington Flyers opened their Border Cities League season with a 6-5 overtime victory over the Dresden Kings at Leamington Arena on Saturday night. The Flyers fell behind 4-0 in the first period but roared back on the strength of Art Verhaeghe’s hattrick, which also included the overtime winner. Clair Sherk, Max Riediger and Fred McDermott each had single goals. Flyers goalie Paul Burgess was sensational during the overtime to preserve the victory. Omsteads hammer Honkers The Wheatley Omsteads remained undefeated with a 10-4 win over the Kingsville Honkers on Monday at Leamington Arena as the South Essex Hockey League continued their season. John Gillespie, Terry Jackson and Don Robinson each scored twice for the Omsteads, with singles to Jerry Liddle, Jim Elsley, Bruce Hodgson and Bob Goetz. Max Riediger managed a hattrick for the Honkers, with a single goal to Reg Switzer. Jaycees beat Team 3 in midget action Despite the efforts of Team 3 netminder David Enns, the Jaycees shut them out 4-0. Bruce Knight scored twice, with singles to Mike Sherman and Harry Scratch. In other midget action, Team 2 beat Team 1 by a 6-3 score. Larry Mayhew scored twice for the winners. Single goals went to Johnny Weisz, Bob Van Tieghan, Dick Ura and Bruce King. Dennis Jackson, Henry Patkau and John Enns scored for Team 1. Wheatley shuts out Mersea 5-0 The powerful Wheatley Squirt house league team whitewashed Mersea by a 5-0 score. Wheatley was led by five different scorers in Doug Lamb, Bruce Baker, Larry Hyatt, Jim Lougheed and Doug Coulter. Seacliff Merchants win big in Juvenile play The Seacliff Merchants trounced the Knights of Columbus in Juvenile hockey play at the Leamington Arena, by a score of 7-1. Paul Child had two goals to lead the Seacliff team, with singles going to Bob Van Teighan, Danny Vickery, Barry Thompson, Dave Prpich and Haggith. Harold Konrad and Ernie Banyai each picked up a pair of assists. Jack Slaney was peppered with shots in the Knights’ net, but held them off the best he could. The Knights’ lone goal was scored by David Cole. Edwards TV Peewees kick off season The newly named Edwards TV Leamington Peewees beat Riverside twice on the weekend, with 4-1 and 2-1 scores. On Friday, Leamington was led by Dave Hewett, Dave Ginter, Wayne Pye and Dick Neufeld, who each scored once. On Saturday, the local boys edged their rivals 2-1, with goals from Bill Wright and John McCarron. Goaltender Danny Coulter got the win in game one, and Randy MacKenzie took the honours in game two.

Leamington Flyers forward Jacob Kalandyk turns away from a St. Marys defender during the Flyers final playoff game on Thursday, March 12 at the Highbury Canco Arena. The GOJHL cancelled the playoffs at the conclusion of this game and suspended the 2019-20 season. The Flyers are tentatively set to kick off their 2020-21 regular season on December 4, if all health guidelines fall into place. Sun photo

GOJHL issues ‘return to play’ guidelines By C. Scott Holland With time winding down before the Greater Ontario Jr. Hockey League is set to resume playing —- if granted permission to do so by various health units and the Ontario government — basic spectator guidelines have been issued. It has been known for some time that the league is capping attendance at 30 per cent of an arena’s capacity. Each facility will have some type of assigned seating available and where an arena does not have that available, a maximum of 150 spectators are allowed.

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within two metres of the player’s entrance or exit to the ice surface or the dressing rooms. Spectator visiting, moving around, and congregating is strongly discouraged. All spectators must wear a face mask. All players, coaches, team officials and spectators are strongly urged to use the Government of Canada proximity app. Approval must granted by all local public health officials. If all goes well in the next couple of weeks, the league will be prepared to begin a new and somewhat different season.

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Memories of Minor Hockey wind-up day By C. Scott Holland Many former Leamington District Minor Hockey Association players, coaches, fans and friends will recall the many annual wind-up banquets. In the 60s and 70s, it was a huge affair attended by all the players and held on the arena floor usually in late April or sometime in May. The fare was usually hot dogs and beans with food fights often occurring. By the late 1970s, that format ended and nearly a decade passed before it was revived in the form of ‘Mrs. Pep’s Wind-Up Dinner and Dance’, held on the final evening of minor hockey house league play. The event was a huge success at the former arena and it wasn’t unusual to have a packed auditorium. In 1993, the Leamington District Minor Hockey Association re-instated many of the awards which had been sitting dormant in the display case. Along with refurbishing them, many were given new names to honour Leamington’s grads who made it to the NHL. The new format also maintained the trophies honoring some of the gifted athletes who passed away at far too young an age. The work was spearheaded by the awards committee, headed by Ron Sellon and Mark Ribble. Besides restoring the trophies that year, the committee also introduced some new awards. Among the throng of award recipients that year were House League Coach of the Year, Ron Lapos, and Travel Coach of the Year, (Major Pee Wee) Max Raffoul. Raffoul would go on to help found, manage and coach the Jr. C Wheatley Sharks. The Mothers’ Auxiliary presented the Referee of the Year award to Joey Silva. The award was a symbol of excellence and promise of being a dedicated, unbiased official. Finally, the highlight of nearly every year up to that point was the Mr. Hockey award, named after the late Joe Cross. In 1992-93, it was won by LDMHA secretary

Some of the top award winners of the LDMHA 1992-93 banquet, from left, Ron Lapos (House League Coach of the Year), Rick Sudds (Mr. Hockey), Max Raffoul (Travel Coach of the Year) and Joey Silva (Referee of the Year). That season, the LDMHA refurbished their old awards as well as initiated some new ones. Many of the awards honoured LDMHA grads who made it to the NHL, such as Darren McCarty, Kris Manery, Pat Ribble, Kirk Bowman, Brad Selwood, Tim Hyrnewich and Randy Manery.

Rick Sudds. It wouldn’t be long before the ‘Mrs. Pep’ award would soon be added to the list of coveted awards

and that one would become as honoured as the others. Those were certainly good times and great days.

Atom hockey going strong in Southpoint house leagues This week, Southpoint Grey played against Southpoint Orange. The Orange team played a solid game, especially considering they had only one sub on the bench. For Orange, Taylor Lefaive had a good two-way game, bringing the puck into the Grey zone and scoring some goals and then getting back to put an end to some of the Grey team’s offense. Teammate Sebastian Belanger had the opposing defense tied up in knots as he wormed his way in on Grey’s goalie to score. The Grey team had a number of players scoring goals. Landon Carlini, London Hildebrand, Andrew DeGoey and Connor Rumble-Anastacio all scored for Grey.

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GORE HILL DRESS-UP DAY Dress Up Day at Gore Hill Public School was spearheaded by the Principal’s Council and the theme was to dress as your favourite hero. These Grade 2/3 characters were happy to get their photos taken. From left are teacher Kayley Hodges (Belle) and some of her students, Valeria Del Valle Garcia (Witch), Elena Wickham (Tiger), Aidan Vlodarchyk (Albert Einstein), Savanah Klassen (Ariel) and Chloe Neufeld (Angel). Photo submitted

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Men’s senior hockey skates into week two By C. Scott Holland With the Reid Funeral Home finally taking to the ice, all five teams have had a chance to adjust to the new format of play in the Leamington Men’s Senior Hockey League. Leamington Chrysler has proven to be the powerhouse, as they racked up 10-plus goals for the second straight week. They topped Gualtieri Farms 12-4, in a game which did not become a blowout until after the midway point. In the second contest, Reid Funeral Home edged Gillett Roofing 5-4. Chrysler 12 Gualtieri 4 Both teams played well until the Chrysler guns came alive and the GF squad looked helpless from that point on. For GF, the highlight was Catlyn Kir, who gunned a hattrick, while Kyle Bowman fired one on a penalty shot. The Chrysler crew was led by Brian Santos, who hammered four of

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1932 Plymouth with a story to tell Drew and Patti Sproat of Lakeshore, Ontario, own a beautiful 1932 Plymouth street rod. Many years ago, when Drew was in the home renovation business, he was making a sales call and his product binder had a picture of his ’32 Plymouth on the cover. Imagine Drew’s surprise when the man he called upon said he had been a previous owner of the car! He told Drew about his time restoring the Plymouth from its drag racing days with no hood or side vents, no interior other than a basic seat, and cheater slicks replacing the rear fenders. The man also showed Drew an old black and white photo of the Plymouth as a drag car in Prince Edward Island. This gentleman also had the original rare flying lady hood ornament and gave it to Drew, who had searched high and low for one. It now sits on Drew’s 1932 beauty. The initials W.P.C. (Walter P. Chrysler) and D.D. (Dodge DeSoto) are on the underside. The lady was applied with Loctite to discourage any sticky fingers from taking her home.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Years later, the Plymouth was transformed into a show car by Drew and his brother in arms, Morris Jackson, earning an invitation to the 2005 Detroit Autorama. On the first day of the show, an older couple approached the car. The woman said to Drew: “This looks like a 1932 Plymouth.” She then said her grandmother had driven her to school every day in a 1932 Plymouth. She returned the next day and gave Drew the original owner’s manual from her grandmother’s car! Also at the Autorama, Drew met the King of Kustomizers, George Barris, and had their photo taken together. Drew’s car was assembled in Windsor in 1932. The original four cylinder engine has now been replaced with a detailed 318 cubic inch Chrysler power plant with a 600 Holley carb and Edelbrock intake

Francine Honey releases new ‘double-single’

LEAMINGTON — Local singer-songwriter, Francine Honey has released a new ‘double-single’, which is availble now. “2020 Vision is a song about what was supposed to happen in 2020,” says Honey. “Can’t Press Reset is a song that summarizes what has actually happened in 2020 and a transformational call to action.” Like all of us, Honey had big plans for this year — some that were decades in the making, as she relates in the soulful piano ballad ‘2020 Vision.’ ““I had all kinds of dreams and plans for what would happen, what I would do when I retired,” she said. Those goals were instantly dashed when the world, the whole year and all our plans went down the tubes, as she chronicles in the gently chugging straight-up Americana folk-rocker “Can’t Press Reset.” Honey’s music has received critical acclaim and sees airplay on CBC, Radio-Canada, BBC, AM800, CTV, SiriusXM, Folk Roots Radio, and more across Canada, the US, and the world. She performs regularly online with her series ‘Honey In Your Coffee’ and streams almost every live venue performance. She is a member of the Americana Music Association, Songwriter’s Association of Canada (SAC), Nashville Songwriter’s Association International, and Canadian Country Music Association, and co-ordinates the SAC’s Leamington & Windsor Regional Writer’s Group, mentoring other songwriters. She continues to co-write with other artists, aiming to have her music recorded by fellow performers and licensed for TV. “If I could get a song on a TV or Netflix series, that would be cool,” she laughs. “But really, I just want to keep going, writing better songs. I’m finally a songwriter and I know I’ll do this the rest of my life.”

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