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Construction well underway for new K-12 Kingsville school By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — Greater Essex County District School Board Director of Education Erin Kelly summed it up best when she said, “It is indeed a wonderful day.” Kelly was speaking from the podium at the ceremony held to officially announce ground-breaking, even though the actual breaking of the ground had occurred a couple of weeks earlier. According to Kelly, the Kindergarten to Grade 12 school being built on Jasperson Lane is the largest of many school projects being constructed across the province. When complete, the school will be over 2,000 square feet and hold more than 1,800 students, integrating high school and elementary students from Kingsville High School, Kingsville Public School, Jack Miner Public School and Harrow Public School. Cost of the build comes in at about $60 million. The Fortis Group is the contractor charged with creating the school from hundreds of hours of hard work by trustees, planners, engineers and municipal officials over the past three years. The announcement was made in 2019 with the school expected to open in 2023, but delays in planning and funding have pushed back the opening date. It’s hoped that the school will open in the fall of 2024. Among those speaking at the cere-
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mony were two Grade 9 students from Kingsviile District High School — Ottavio Ruggirello and Kinsey Kendrick. “I can imagine a future where high school students can be a guiding light to elementary students,” said Ottavio. “The future will definitely shine even brighter than the greenhouse lights.” “The wait will be well worth it,” added Kinsey. “When one door closes, another one opens and I for one am looking forward to walking through the doors of the new school.” Both Ottavio and Kinsey expect to be in the first graduating class of 2025 at the new school. With heavy machinery operating in the background, school board trustee Alicia Higgison spoke about how the many hours spent planning have been worth it. “The design had to be appropriate, sustainable and yes, affordable,” she said. “I believe when this school opens in a couple of years, it will be worth the wait — and then some.”
ENJOYING THE EASTER REWARDS
The principals of the four schools that will feed the new K-12 school in Kingsville took part in the shovel turning ceremony. From left are Mike Huggard (Jack Miner Public School), Rob Kapetanov (Kingsville Public School), Chris Pillon (Harrow Public School) and Bill Toews (Kingsville High School). SUN photos
KINGSVILLE — The Easter Bunny was very busy Saturday morning, April 16 at Lakeside Park in Kingsville for the Mayor’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Mayor Nelson Santos estimated there were 500 children in attendance for the first hunt and another 300 children in the second, older age group. The free community event ran from 10 a.m. to noon and included many activities, from a scavenger hunt to several craft making stations inside the pavilion. Here, two-and-a-half-year-old Alex Bradd wasted no time in tasting one of her chocolate eggs following the egg hunt. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
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South end traffic study okayed by council LEAMINGTON — A traffic study of the Erie South, Oak, Sherk and Seacliff area has been completed and Leamington Council heard recommendations for the area at the April 12 council meeting. The study was undertaken by McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers to identify transportation-related issues and opportunities throughout the study area and recommend a set of practical solutions that adhere to local and provincial guid-
ing principles. According to the study, growth and development are projected to continue in the area through 2031 and it is important to recognize active transportation gaps within the area. Two public engagement virtual events were held, with the first one in January 2021 and the second in September 2021. The installation of bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, as well as connecting the multi-use paths from east to west, were major players in the plan-
ning recommendations. The study involved three scenarios: Do Nothing, Road Diet and Ultimate Condition. With the Do Nothing scenario, there would be no future changes to the existing network of traffic and pathways. The Road Diet scenario would call for a reduction of Erie Street to three lanes from four, with the addition of curbside bicycle lanes. The Ultimate Condition would encompass inter-parcel connections between various blocks,
no lane reductions and adjustments to signal timings. The study concluded that the Do Nothing and Road Diet scenarios were not feasible options for implementation, settling on the Ultimate Condition solution as the recommendation going forward. That portion of the study pinpointed about 21 areas which to improve connectivity in accordance with Leamington’s Active Transportation Plan — including a pedestrian connection between the County Fair Mall and Canadian Tire across Pulford Avenue and a vehicle connection between Canadian Tire and Walmart. Another recommendation calls for a roadway to be installed between Walmart/Food Basics parking lot and Seacliff Drive to alleviate traffic on Erie Street South. A traffic signal is also part of the recommendation at Ellison and Sherk. Councillor John Hammond thought the comprehensive report was very promising. “How long before we
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get 80-90 per cent of these changes made?” he asked. Leamington’s Engineering Project Manager Alex Del Brocco indicated that some of the plans were already in the works, especially with a sewer separation project planned for 2023. Councillor Tim Wilkinson was anxious to see some of the new connections take place, such as the multi-use pathways. “Some of these are priorities, like interconnecting Canadian Tire to
Seacliff Drive and Westmoreland to Maxon,” he said. Council voted to receive and adopt the traffic study report, and to approve in principle, as the basis for future infrastructure improvement, property acquisition, road sidewalk, trail and cycling facilities and traffic operations in the study area. The recommendation was approved unanimously.
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LEAMINGTON – The Municipality of Leamington has discontinued its temporary outdoor patio program as a result of the provincial government lifting capacity limits in all indoor public settings. The program was launched in 2020 and continued in 2021 to support the local business community through COVID-19 economic recovery. The program allowed business owners to extend or establish a new temporary outdoor patio on private or public property to accommodate dine-in services safely during the height of the pandemic. Uptown business owners looking to operate a patio on municipally-owned sidewalks can still apply through the Sidewalk Patio By-law. For more information go to leamington.ca/patios Business owners who wish to operate a new patio or expand an existing patio on private property will require site plan approval. More information is available at leamington.ca/ siteplan.
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Mixed emotions as Wheatley residents return home
By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY —While workers were busy disassembling the fencing that has kept the streets closed down, many Wheatley residents spent Wednesday, April 13 entering their homes and assessing the damage stemming from last August’s explosion. Those residents who returned to their homes were greeted with varying degrees of damage and dishevelment. For Reija and Joe Gruber, the damage to their
home was minimal at first glance. “Surprisingly it’s not bad,” said Reija. “We knew from previous visits that it would better than expected.” Her husband Joe was all smiles as the couple turned the key to the home purchased just three weeks before the explosion last August. A few things have come off the walls but overall, their house is in pretty good shape. “Now we can finally think about all of those
Joe and Reija Gruber outside their Wheatley home. SUN photo
things we wanted to do when we moved in,” said Reija. “It’s good to be home,” added a smiling Joe, who had a hard time hiding his excitement, acknowledging that they aren’t allowed to live there until all proper inspections and approvals are done. “We’re hoping for the end of the month,” said Reija, who said that other than losing their fridge and freezer, most everything else inside the house is fine. Directly across the street from the Grubers, Bugsy and Becky Lamb are not as fortunate. They had been inside their home in December and saw the moldy outcome of having a basement full of sewer water. On Wednesday, their situation hadn’t changed. A sanitation company was there Wednesday morning and pumped 8,400 gallons of sewage out of their basement. “It was awful,” said Becky. “Our home is ruined.” Bugsy remembers cooking some chicken for dinner on August 26, 2021 when suddenly the blast blew out two windows in
the back of the house and another out front. “That was the start of our nightmare,” he said. Becky was just arriving in town from work in Leamington and saw the blast from her car. She pulled in the driveway and yelled for her husband, who hadn’t seen the debris in the air. “I thought a truck had hit a tree or something,” said Bugsy. The next few months would be the most frustrating months of their lives together as they moved from temporary home to temporary home — four in all. “We were fortunate to be able to find places to live, but meanwhile none of our furnishings are salvageable,” said Becky. In fact they don’t even know if their home is salvageable at this point. “The restoration people say they can perform miracles,” said Becky. “We’ll see what they say.” Thankfully, the Lamb’s insurance company has been on top of things, so they are hoping for the best possible outcome. Meanwhile, they can sit in their garage and spend time in the yard as spring
Becky and Bugsy Lamb at their front door.
gardening season approaches. From the outside, you would never know there was anything wrong. But all you have to do is open the front door and get hit with the strongest wave of mildew smell you’ve ever experienced to know what the Lambs are dealing with. Anyone entering the house has to don a hazmat suit and respirator. The mold covers almost every square inch of everything in the house including the walls, floors
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and ceilings. The basement is a total loss. “But, we’re home,” said Becky Lamb. “After eight months of being displaced, we can finally say we’re home.” Reija Gruber and Becky Lamb met in the middle of the street on Wednesday, sharing a hug, but also sharing a bond far greater than a regular neighbourhood friendship. They’ve got something in common for the rest of their lives, and that something is resilience.
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LDSS students serving up plant-based food LEAMINGTON — As part of their International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a couple of Grade
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Matthew Kenney, left, with Nicolas Lougheed and culinary teacher Joe Youssef. Photo submitted
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LEAMINGTON — At the April 12 meeting of Leamington Council, CAO Peter Neufeld presented a plan for the Music On the 42 Summer Concert Series at the Sunset Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park. In 2019, the municipality partnered with The Bank Theatre to bring several live summer concerts to the stage at Seacliff Park. “It’s important for residents, tourists and neighbouring communities to see what a wonderful
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Very superstitious — writing’s on the wall As I sit and write this week’s column, snow is falling at a very heavy pace. If I were writing this in February, I wouldn’t give it a second thought. Checking the calendar and seeing the 18th of April makes me wonder. When I saw the forecast and ‘special weather advisory’ on Sunday, I immediately went to social media and apologized for what I had done. What I had done was — when I cleaned out the car on Saturday, I put the snow scraper away for the summer. My jinxing ways continue. A couple of years ago, I pre-wrote my column prior to my November trip to deer camp and lamented that Mike Babcock was not the right fit for the Maple Leafs. He got fired while I was gone, prompting texts from some of my regular readers back home. While that turned out to be a good jinx, I’ve jinxed the Leafs, Tigers and Blue Jays a number of times over the life of this column, so now I try my best to stay away from praising any of them here. It makes me wonder how I became
such a superstitious person. I know there are certain things I do at home simply because that’s the way I’ve always done them and I would never change them. Some people have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and while I can say I’ve not progressed to that, I do have certain things I like to do a certain way. In my hockey days, I put on my equipment in a certain order and if I missed something, I would literally have to take everything off and start over. This became a considerable problem on the rare occasion when Mother Nature called during games. I’ve also found that certain songs in my head produce a better result when playing sports. That stems from the 1979-80 OMHA finals when I played for the Leamington Ardiel Bulldog Juveniles. That was back in the very beginning of teams playing music during warmups and stoppages in play. Down here in Leamington, it was yet unheard of. The Streetsville team had adopted Chi-
na Grove by the Doobie Brothers as their warm-up song and it got in our heads as we skated around the ice that first time. We lost that first game and eventually lost the series and although I love that song, every time I hear it, I think of that first game in Streetsville. From there on, I tried to jam different songs into my head to ward off the Doobie Brothers curse and eventually settled on Fat Bottom Girls by Queen. Don’t ask me why, but it seemed — at least to me — that if I went on the ice humming Fat Bottom Girls to myself, I’d have a better game. I guess that’s how a superstition is born. I know NHL players all have superstitions, like being the first or last onto the ice for warmups, taping their stick a certain way or tapping the goalie on the pads — all things I’ve done that did not get me a look by any scouts whatsoever, by the way. At the tender age of 61, I’m venturing
RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble back out on the ball diamonds again this summer, and I’ll take with me a few little oddities that are mine alone, like swinging two bats while in the on-deck circle, and putting my ball bag in a certain place on the bench. I also like to do a series of stretches if time permits. Last year on opening day, I got there late and skipped those stretches, which cost me an achilles injury that is still tender a year later. That’s not a jinx, though. That’s just not properly preparing my old brittle body for the punishment it’s about to endure. So again, I’m sorry for taking that snow scraper and putting it in the back of the closet. It’s now firmly placed in the back seat of my car — likely until August.
George Windsor’s 1962 Pontiac at Point Pelee With warm weather returning, many people will head for Point Pelee National Park, the southernmost tip of mainland Canada, where George Windsor served as the RCMP officer 60 years ago. George was born and raised in New Brunswick. When old enough, he headed to Ottawa to begin his RCMP training. Once fully trained, he was stationed at various locations around Ontario.
He first came to Point Pelee for the summer of 1961. “My detachment vehicle was a 1959 Harley-Davidson Police Edition motorcycle that had been used during Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Visit to Canada in 1959,” he said. “A difficult vehicle to work with if having to make arrests or seize articles, but useful for traffic control.” George returned to Point Pelee the following summer, this time with
a 1962 Pontiac patrol car with a 283 V8 under the hood. The size of that engine tells us the car was built in Oshawa with the same V8 engine for Chevrolet. My first contact with George was by telephone when he called to tell me he had served at Point Pelee in the summer of 1961 when I worked there as a lifeguard. We never met and exchanged names, but we must have passed each other several times on the road that
runs through the park, with George on his Harley and me driving the 1937 McLaughlin-Buick sedan my brother John and I bought for $50. Small world!
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Puppy perishes in fire LEAMINGTON — A young couple is without a home and without their puppy after a fire at a Leamington service sta-
tion last Tuesday. On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 12, Leamington Fire Services received a call from staff
utes, and upon arrival there was smoke visible from both floors of the building. Staff advised the firefighters that the fire was in the storage room and office area. Fire crews quickly knocked down the majority of the fire and then conducted a search of the apartment on the second floor, where they found a deceased puppy, which had perished from smoke inhalation. There were working smoke alarms in both apartments and the damage on the second floor was limited to smoke damage only. The tenants were not home when the fire occurred. Police and fire had Seacliff Drive closed for a couple of hours to keep traffic away from the scene.
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Firefighters wrapping up their response at Parkdale Service and Convenience on Tuesday, April 12. SUN photo
Kingsville Friendly Club report KINGSVILLE – On Friday, April 8, members of the Kingsville Friendly Club enjoyed pizza for lunch and cards afterwards. Scores for Bridge were: Roy Trowell 4840, Bert Patrick 3510, Alta VanVliet 2620. Euchre: Verilee Lizotte 92, Sharie
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EASTER EGG FUN AT TWO CREEKS WHEATLEY — Despite the Wheatley Legion being unavailable, the Ladies Auxiliary remains active and continued with a long-standing tradition at Two Creeks Conservation Area on Saturday, April 16 with their annual Easter Egg Hunt. A multitude of youngsters scurried about the park that was separated into two distinct areas for younger and older kids. Under sunny skies, the grounds were picked clean in no time and more than one parent was seen
snacking on the chocolate treasures. In the photo on the left, young Hailey Hyatt is ready for the cool morning. The middle photo shows some of the kids descending the toboggan hill in search of eggs. In the photo on the right, Rory, Teagan and Chloe assisted the younger hunters. SUN photos by Greg Coulter
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KINGSVILLE — More Easter Egg Hunt fun as the Mayor’s Annual Easte Egg Hunt went off at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park on Saturday, April 16. Here, Jason, 3, Jake, 6, and dad Mike Taylor pose for a photo after the boys received a rabbit balloon from the main bunny himself. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
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Murray Mills
August 21, 1945 – April 17, 2022
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Murray Ellwood Mills, suddenly on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Murray leaves behind his special friend, Susan Beleutz. Loving father of Candy Glover (Dave) and Shawn Mills, and stepfather of Thomas Ogilwy (Mariko) and Jill Wales (Doug). Proud Papa of Mindy (Geoff ), Deanna, Kira ( Jerell), Kailee (Trust), DJ (Kayla), Crystal (Brad) and Emma. Murray was able to welcome his first greatgrandson, Summit. Survived by his brother, Garry Mills, several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Mills, his parents Lloyd Mills and Dorothy Mills (nee Hyatt), a brother Ken Mills, and two infant sons. In following Murray’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home - Wheatley Celebration Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Community Living Essex County, 372 Talbot St. N., Essex, ON N8M 2W4. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Derksen
May 11, 1926 – April 15, 2022
Elizabeth Derksen passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare, one month before her 96th birthday. She was born in Reesor, Ontario, moved to Pelee Island in her youth, and lived the rest of her life in Leamington. She was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Henry Derksen (2011), her daughter Judy (2003), her son Larry (2022), and all of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter Janet Woelk (Ben), her grandchildren Stephanie Kauffman (Brad), Matthew Woelk ( Juliet), Cole, Kyle and Christopher Derkson (and their mother Vicky), and her great-grandchildren Caleb, Kadin, Jacob and Adella Kauffman, her loving sisters-inlaw Edith Wiens, Ruth Derksen, Catherine Heinrichs, her brother-in-law John Wiens, and many nieces and nephews. Mom was tiny, but she was mighty, surviving several tragedies in her life. She will forever be remembered as the sweetest, most loving, and always generous Mom, Oma, and Uhr Oma that any family could ever have. We will miss her dearly, but we’re very happy that she is now in heaven with her Lord and Saviour. We’d like to thank the nurse at Erie Shores HealthCare and the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their tender loving care. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ida Perciballi
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Ida Perciballi (Fratarcangeli), born October 23, 1930 in Boville, Ernica, April 20, 2022 Italy. Passed away peacefully Southpoint Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Erie Sun Shores Hospice Leamington. $200inplus $26 HST = $226 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our please email mamma, Any nonna changes and bisnonna, sun@southpointsun.ca surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife to the Thanks. late Stefano for 68 years. Loving mother to Henry (Mary), Gino (Connie) and John (Fiorella). Nonna to Steven (Sandra), Paolo ( Jen), John Michael (Bridgette), Fabrizio ( Justine), Sergio (Sidi) and Alexandria (Trevor). Bisnonna to Alessia, Lorenzo, Eliana, Carina, Milan and Gianluca. Dear sister to many brothers and sisters. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews throughout Canada, Italy and the United States. Many thanks to Dr. Burgess and the staff at Erie Shores Hospice for their care, many thanks to Dr. Snider and staff at the Windsor/Essex Cancer Clinic and many thanks to Dr. Magee at Victoria Hospital in London, and special thanks to our family doctor, Dr. Moncur. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens followed. As an expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Pieternella “Nellie” Verbeek December 20, 1926 – April 10, 2022
With her passing it closes the book on life of Nellie to Verbeek. Proof of the obituary run She was the inspiration and push to immigrate from Holland a young Aprilas20, 2022wife with husband, Hendrik (Hank, 1997), and Southpoint Sun two young boys to make a life $200 plus $26 HST They = $226 in Canada. arrived in May of 1953, to of all places, an island in the please middle ofemail Lake Erie – Pelee Any changes Island. sun@southpointsun.ca With hard work, dedication and the Thanks. aid of friends, she enjoyed a wonderful, fulfilled life. Her friends included Ohio visitors, wives of the Pioneer HiBred Corn family and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Many of these friends as well as family members possess one of her unique quilts, which were endlessly being created in her sewing room. Sadly, her memories were robbed by dementia. She leaves behind her sons, Martin (Mary), and Henry (Barb), as well as her grandchildren, Heidi Charles ( John), Kristine Verbeek and Stephen Verbeek, also her greatgrandchildren, Natalie, Emma and Justin Charles. We wish to extend thanks to the owners and staff of New Beginnings Rest Home in Leamington for providing a wonderful home for Nellie. The administration and caregivers at Franklin Gardens in Leamington need to be appreciated and thanked for their care and professionalism during trying times. Honouring her wishes, there will be no visitation after cremation. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date in Kingsville. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 519-326-2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
March 13. At about 7:57 pm on Sunday, March 13, a lone vehicle traveling on Mersea Rd. 8 left the roadway and struck a bridge abutment and caught fire. Leamington Fire and Essex-Windsor EMS attended the scene and
found three deceased persons inside the vehicle. The three occupants have now been identified as Alexander Beleutz, 40, of Leamington, Michael Cabral, 41, of Chatham-Kent, and Kamila Lenart, 41, of Wheatley.
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James Ernest “Jim”of Jensen, 85 years, to run Proof obituary passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Erie Shores Hospice on Wednesday, AprilApril 20, 2022 13, 2022. Southpoint Sun Loving husband of Shirley $200 (White) for 66 plus years. $26 DearHST = $226 father of Tim (Mary) of North Carolina, Any Randychanges (Sandy) please of email Sebright, Ontario. Beloved uncle to sun@southpointsun.ca several adored nieces and nephews. Thanks. Jim was past President of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, a local business owner, and later in life a supervisor with H.J. Heinz Co. Jim was a proud member of the Kinsmen, the Masonic Lodge, and he enjoyed several hobbies. In honouring Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating Jim’s life was held at Olinda Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Street, Ruthven, on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Olinda Ruthven United Church may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Charles Ciliska
Charles Robert Ciliska, 93 years, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Sun Parlor Home. Formerly of Staples. Beloved husband of the late Thelma (2012). Dear father of Bob (Susan), Carol Tennant, Joan Fisher (Mel). Loving grandfather of Brian Ciliska (Colette), Jennifer Leigh Ciliska, Steven Tennant (Amy), Amy Tennant, Scott Tennant, late Dennis Proof of obituary to run Fisher (2016), Denise Sauve. Great-grandfather of Matthew and Ryan Ciliska, Ethan and Mia Tennant, Brittany Playford, Teri Fisher ( Jamie April 20,Macrow), 2021 Jack Fisher, Dale, Josie and Bree Sauve. Great-great-grandfather of Dez and Southpoint Sun Bexley Macrow. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Dear brother of Mildred Nussey. Brother-in-law of Shirley Affleck and Bob Kelly. changesby please email Charlie Any was predeceased his parents Frank (1992), Gladys Crozier (1935) and Evelyn Wolfe (1998), brother sun@southpointsun.ca Raymond (2002), sister-in-law Frances (1993), brother Thanks. Ralph (2004), sister-in-law Rosie (2002). Special thank you to the staff of 3 West at the Sun Parlor Home and the staff at Rosewood for their wonderful care given to Charlie. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family service followed on Tuesday. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sun Parlor Home or Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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CHATHAM-KENT – The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has secured a contractor (Clarke Construction) for the rehabilitation of the Wheatley Road Bridge over Government Drain No.4, and the rehabilitation of the Wheatley Road Bridge over the Burgess Drain, in the Community of Romney. Commencing Monday, May 2, the intersection of Wheatley Road and
Seniors’ expo at Kingsville Community Centre KINGSVILLE — The Kingsville Community Centre is hosting a Seniors’ Expo on Thursday, April 28 from 9am to 12 noon at the centre. Displays on health, lifestyle, nutrition, leisure and active living are among the expected exhibitors. The Kingsville Community Centre is located at 1860 Division Road North, at the rear of the Kingsville Community Church. Call 226-773-5830 for detailed information.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 21 EATING HEALTHY with Cheryl Pedler - 11am to noon. Learn how to eat healthy for anti-inflammatory. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. and live streamed on YouTube at Kingsville Community Centre. Free Admission Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association will be hosting a talk on the GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY, THEN AND NOW, presented by Ken Enns. It will be held Friday April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Heritage Centre, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington. Free will donation. All welcome.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
FRI., APRIL 22 & SAT. APRIL 23 RUMMAGE SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St, on Friday, April 22 from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Stop in and browse - we have something for everyone! SATURDAY, APRIL 23 SENIOR EXPO 9:00 am to noon at Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Over 30 exhibitors for health, lifestyle and active living. Free admission. First 50 visitors get a goodie bag. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 WE ARE BACK! THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. will have its first meeting on Saturday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 Cty. Rd. 34, Ruthven. ALL welcome. Masks optional. More info: Paul 519-738-3476. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 COFFEE HOUSE WITH JOE PERRY - 6:30 - 8:30 Musicians, singers, poets, story tellers and all are welcome for a fun free evening with friends. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Free admission. ONGOING COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net. MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-3262388. Everyone welcome.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are April 27, May 11 and May 25. 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. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t 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 519682-2580. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE MILK BAG CREATIONS - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon, Free drop-in program Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more for those in need. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. 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.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
ThisAisLook an interesting photograph ofsJack Miner and his wife, (Wigle). Date of photo is at Leamington’ Past courtesy of Laona C. Scott Holland unknown. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
April 18, 1989 - Non-profit housing units begin to take shape. The first phase of the new housing project was expected to be completed in June and the second phase to be finished by early fall.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
April 2002 - A youthful group of talented Wheatley United Church performers presented
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From the Leamington Post April 23, 1975 Dr. J.A. Shotton, a family physician in Leamington for 37 years, treated his last patient on Friday after announcing his retirement a month ago. Born in Kamloops, Dr. Shotton graduated in 1928 from McGill University in Montreal. He first practiced in Armstrong, B.C., before moving to Leamington and starting his practice in the late 1930s. —— Wind-driven waves surged into the Wheatley harbour Saturday morning, causing a collision between two fishing tugs moored inside. Mersea Police reported damage to the P and E, owned by Antonio Causarano of Leamington, and the H and A Stewart, owned by Salvatore Rubino of Leamington. —— Anderdon Township Deputy Reeve Remo Mancini is the second man to announce a bid for the provincial Liberal nomination as a candidate in the Essex South riding. Harrow Liberal Gerald Pouget announced his intention to run last week. Essex South Liberal MPP Donald Paterson of Leamington has announced he will not seek another term. The 24-year-old Mancini is single and a joint owner of Uncle Tony’s Restaurant in Amherstburg. —— Jill Jackson and Chris Frederick, of Leamington District Secondary School, teamed up Saturday to capture the mixed doubles championship at the Southwestern Ontario Secondary Schools Badminton Championship in Chatham. The pair will compete in the Ontario championships this Friday. —— Ricky Schmidtgall was the leading scorer for the Leamington Johnston Beavers during the 1974-75 hockey season. Schmidtgall paced the novice club with 50 goals and 25 assists for 75 points. Richard Clifford was the runner-up with 38 goals and 24 assists. The goaltending tandem of Marcel Pillon and Corrie Harrison sported a combined 2.24 Goals Against Average. The team bad boy was Paul Vlodarchyk, who spent 28 minutes in the sin bin. —— Billy Wheeler was the scoring leader for the Leamington Legion Major Midgets for the 1974-75 season, finishing the season with 49 goals and 28 assists for 77 points. Runner-up was Dale Ribble, who counted 69 points on 29 goals and 40 assists. The team penalty minutes leader was Dale Towle, who sat for 135 minutes in the penalty box. From the Kingsville Reporter April 23, 1975 Two local Girl Guides, Karen Miinch and Cindy Lethbridge, have been chosen to participate in the program ‘Guiding on the Move’ in August of this year.
The pair will be among a group of 40 Guides who will take part from as far away as Zambia, South Africa. Both Karen and Cindy received Canadian Cords recently — the highest award in guiding. Wheatley’s Janet Drummond has also been chosen to take part. —— About 200 students took part in a protest last Friday at Kingsville District High School. The students gathered in the school and sat-in for about an hour in protest of the cancellation of the Leamington-Kingsville Fun Day, which was to take place on May 9. Five of the students met with Principal L.E. Goyette and the group disbanded. Vice Principal George Meuser said there was some misunderstanding and confusion regarding the scheduled day and it would have meant busing 900 students to Leamington. It was decided that the fun day would go forward next year. —— The annual dinner and ladies night of the Kingsville and Gosfield South Chamber of Commerce will be held next Monday at the Lakeshore Terrace Hotel. President Don Loop states there will be election of officers and the guest speaker will be Robert Daudlin, recently elected M.P. of the Essex-Kent riding.
20 Years Later From the Wheatley Journal April 26, 1995 The Wheatley Friendship Club held their line dancing sessions last week and are now working on ‘Cajun Slap’ and doing very well at it. The group will be doing a couple of performances at the Fish Fry and at the Franklin Nursing Home later in the summer. The club welcomed Terry Misener, who visited last week. Terry is the Nutritional Support coordinator for the South Essex Community Council. He informed the members that services for seniors are threatened in South Essex and invited them to a luncheon to discuss the issue. —— Local artists Harold Burton and Ruth Mitchell have donated various works of art to the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The artwork is now displayed in the hospital’s front lobby. —— Jerry Sovie entered a top-notch group of hockey players into the recent Legion tournament. The Sovie Group earned bragging rights when they edged out the Wheatley Legion team in the toughest match of the tournament before coasting to victory over their next opponent. Mr. Sovie, always a gentleman on and off the ice, told the Journal that he graciously thanked Bill “Sky” Howe’s Wheatley team for the warm-up game. He also admitted that the Wheatley boys are getting closer every year. To encourage Mr. Howe and the local squad, Jerry let them touch the trophy.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Year of the Garden event KINGSVILLE – The Town of Kingsville has announced “Celebrate 2022 – The Year of the Garden” with a free community event on Sunday, May 1. Organized by the town’s Communities in Bloom Committee, this family-friendly event honours Kingsville’s rich natural heritage, promotes environmental stewardship, and highlights the love of garden-
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ing. In June 2021, the federal government declared 2022 the Year of the Garden. Earlier this year, Kingsville joined 48 other municipalities – from Victoria, B.C., to Torbay, NL – proclaiming 2022 as the Year of the Garden. The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association initiated the concept as a centennial celebration of Canada’s ornamental
horticultural sector. The intention is to commemorate Canada’s rich garden heritage, celebrate today’s vibrant garden culture, and create important legacies for a sustainable future. Several municipalities are planning to celebrate the Year of the Garden with a local project or event to acknowledge the benefits that gardens and gardening provide. Kingsville’s project in-
cludes a full day of activities on Sunday, May 1. “Kingsville is so fortunate. As Canada’s most southern town, we enjoy a mild climate perfect for gardening, and our citizens are very enviro-conscious,” said Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Chair of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee. “We wanted to celebrate these attributes with a day of fun and learning along themes of gardening, love of nature, and care for the environment that will appeal to the
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whole family.” Starting at 10:00 a.m. at Lakeside Park’s Pavilion, exhibitors and vendors will offer hands-on craft workshops using natural and recycled materials. Workshops continue throughout the day, and the 2nd Kingsville Scouts are providing refreshments and a barbecue. There will also be a series of short presentations on diverse topics, such as: forest bathing; soil enhancement techniques; how to grow your own microgreens; and the
trees of Lakeside Park. A guided nature walk to identify the trees within the park will follow, and the Arts Society of Kingsville (ASK) has organized a Plein Air Painting demonstration by local artists. The event is free to attend. All are invited to come out and help Celebrate the Year of the Garden. See other upcoming initiatives of the Communities in Bloom Committee at www.kingsville.ca/cib.
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
NOTICE
NOTICE
Kingsville Memorial Gardens has requested a change to their by-laws. They are subject to approval from the Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
Municipal Election Information Session
If you wish to read the new by-laws, please contact us at 519-564-6506 and a copy will be provided to you.
Windsor and Essex County residents who are considering running in October's Municipal Election are invited to attend a free, virtual session to learn about the process and ask questions of experts.
When: Thursday, April 28th at 6 p.m. Registration is required so participants can ask questions and seek information in virtual breakout rooms specific to their municipality. To learn more and register, visit: countyofessex.ca/wevote2022
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Election Notice Notice of Nomination for Office
Avis d’élection Avis de nomination de candidature
Nominations for the Municipality of Leamington, 2022 Municipal Election may be filed beginning Monday, May 2, 2022.
Les candidatures pour la municipalité de Leamington, élection municipale de 2022, peuvent être déposées à partir du lundi 2 mai 2022.
Positions include Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors as well as Trustee for the following school boards: Greater Essex County District School Board, WindsorEssex Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique Providence.
Les postes comprennent le maire, le maire adjoint et les conseillers, ainsi que le conseil scolaire des conseils scolaires suivants: Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique Providence.
The term of office is from November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026.
La durée du mandat est du 15 novembre 2022 au 14 novembre 2026.
Every person who proposes to be a candidate in the 2022 Municipal Election must file, in the prescribed forms, a Nomination Form accompanied by a Declaration of Qualification and pay the prescribed filing fee of $200.00 for the Office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. In the case of a nomination for Council, the nomination must be endorsed by at least 25 eligible voters and accompany the nomination in its prescribed form, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
Toute personne qui se propose d’être candidate à l’élection municipale de 2022 doit déposer, dans les formulaires prescrits, un formulaire de mise en candidature accompagné d’une déclaration de qualification et payer les frais de dépôt prescrits de 200.00$ pour le poste de maire et de 100.00$ pour tous les autres postes. Dans le cas d’une candidature au conseil, la candidature doit être appuyée par au moins 25 électeurs éligibles et accompagner la candidature dans sa forme prescrite, conformément à la Loi de 1996 sur les élections municipales (Municipal Elections Act).
Nomination forms must be filed in person with the Municipal Clerk at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, during the nomination period, which is: 1. Monday, May 2, 2022, to Thursday, August 19, 2022, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding weekends and holidays); and 2. Nomination Day: Friday, August 19, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Les formulaires de mise en candidature doivent être déposés en personne auprès de la greffière municipale à l’édifice municipal de Leamington situé au 111, rue Erie Nord, Leamington, pendant la période de mise en candidature, qui est : 1. Du lundi 2 mai 2022 au jeudi 19 août 2022, de 8h30 à 16h30 (hors week-end et jours fériés); et 2. Jour de nomination : vendredi 19 août 2022 de 9h00 à 14h00
An appointment is required with the Municipal Clerk to file nomination forms. To book an appointment, please call 519-326-5761.
Un rendez-vous est requis avec la greffière municipale pour déposer les formulaires de mise en candidature. Pour prendre rendez-vous, veuillez composer le 519-326-5761.
No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur campaign expenses until he or she has filed a Nomination Form.
Aucune personne qui se propose d’être candidate ne peut solliciter ou accepter des contributions à des fins électorales ou engager des dépenses de campagne avant d’avoir déposé un formulaire de mise en candidature.
Election information on the 2022 Municipal Election is available on the municipal website: www.leamington.ca
Les informations électorales sur l’élection municipale de 2022 sont disponibles sur le site web: www.leamington.ca
Election Day is on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Le jour du scrutin est le lundi 24 octobre 2022.
Brenda M. Percy, Returning Officer Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9 Email: bpercy@leamington.ca Website: www.leamington.ca
Brenda M. Percy, directrice du scrutin Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m.. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Kingsville Stamping Limited 1931 Setterington Dr, Kingsville ON N9Y 2E5 www.kingsvillestamping.ca•job@kingsvillestamping.ca • 519-326-6331
General Labourer/Press Operator Run 3 shifts (days, afternoon, midnights), occasionally Satudays, $18.25/hour to start
• Automotive metal stampimg parts - checking operation as per the operator’s instuction. • Pack, sort and stack automotive parts for presses or weld cell machines. • Grinding, reworking parts as per quality instruction. • Check for quality, visual inspection, rework when necessary. • Follow all KSL’s health and safety procedures. • Physical lifting between 5-15 lbs. • Good Housekeeping practice.
Estamos Contratando • Trabajo General / Operadores de Prensa • Turno Rotativo (Dia, Tarde y Nocturno) • Salario $18.25/Hr • Prestaciones de Ley • Y Paquete de Beneficios al pasar Periodo de prueba (3 meses). • Interesados favor de mandar resume a jobs@kingsvillestamping.ca or Fax 519-326-7982
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• Compensation is $15.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
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NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS Seasonal Full Time. Seasonal Part Time – STARTING MAY Flexible Hours. Positons for Class D License. Positions for Class AZ License. Retirees welcome.
Apply by phone 519 326-8840 ext. 3 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
FULL TIME GREENHOUSE MAINTENANCE POSITION
Job duties include, ability to maintain, repair, inspect, install various farm equipment and systems. Assemble and/or move equipment. Troubleshoot and respond to maintenance calls. Maintain inventory and supplies. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to work independently. Some farm experience is preferred. Email: farm@eastsideacres.ca LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@ fe2-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________
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PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/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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FOR RENT LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
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SURE SIGN OF SPRING LEAMINGTON — As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, the area comes alive in anticipation of spring and summer. Boaters, campers and farmers make final preparations with routine maintenance inspections. Ball diamonds, tennis courts and soccer fields are dotted with eager participants. And golfers emerge from their winter hibernation. Area courses are opening as the weather and conditions allow. Wednesday, April 6, numerous Erie Shores golfers were quick to gather at the links as the greens were freshly cut and the flags were placed. With some early morning sunshine warming the air quickly, Tom Miehl was one of the first to enjoy the course. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
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By Fred Groves When he was a young boy, Joe Colasanti would help his family on the farm, and as he grew, would admit to his high school teacher that he would rather be in the field working than in school studying. “Back in the late 1930s and early 1940s, I remember being out in the fields growing corn and tobacco,” recalls Colasanti. He, along with Mark Balkwill, Harold Hall and the late Joe Malenfant, were all inducted into the Essex County Federation of Agriculture’s Hall of Fame Thursday night in Harrow. For Colasanti, it’s much more than farming as he is the owner of one of the most popular tourism destinations in Ontario, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. And, as his presenter Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos noted, a true trendsetter when it comes to economic-tourist development. “I still get up every day and go to work. I enjoy what I do and I’m going
he has spent countless hours dedicating his time and energy to his community. He is one of several second-generation farmers to be inducted into the ECFA Hall of Fame, as his father Clifford is also an inductee. “When I look up there,” said Balkwill, about other members of the hall, “it’s an impressive group of men and women. It’s a pleasure to be up there with my dad.” Malenfant passed away in 2019 but he was very well represented by his family, including his wife Cecile who accepted his induction on behalf of the entire family. Malenfant and his brothers worked nearly 950 acres and he was a director with both the wheat and soybean boards. “In his retirement he was a tireless worker with the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum,” said Gary Strubar, who was pleased to induct Malenfant into the Hall of Fame.
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Flyers sweep Rockets with last second goal
By C. Scott Holland STRATHROY — Game four of the first-round series between the Flyers and Strathroy Rockets proved to be a great battle despite a constant parade to the penalty box for both teams. Starting goalies Boe Piroski (Leamington) and Chazz Nixon (Strathroy) put on a clinic for two periods before either team notched a goal. Piroski halted 19 while Nixon stopped 31. But in the end it was a Flyers goal, which came with 8.9 seconds remaining in regulation to give them the lead and allow them to sweep Strathroy 4-0. The constant penalty parade certainly hampered the two teams to generate any offence, but the Flyers did show a toughness and defensive ability to keep Strathroy from extending the series. The Flyers had eight powerplay opportunities to the Rockets’ six. The Flyers scored on one chance while the Rockets were kept off the board with the extra attackers. While on a powerplay opportunity in the third, Ryan Clark and Connor MacPherson shoveled the puck to Gavin Grundner who moved into the top of the slot and unleashed a screen shot that sailed into the Rockets’ net to open the scoring. The Rockets replied to even the score three minutes later when Caden Faulkner lifted a rebounded over Piroski. With only seconds left on the clock and a faceoff to the left of Strathroy goalie Nixon, Ryan MacPherson got possession of a loose puck and backhanded it out to the slot where Connor MacPherson stood all alone. MacPherson ripped the puck into the top left corner to seal the victory and the series win. The Flyers will now take on the St. Marys Lincolns. Game one is in Leamington on Thursdsay, April 21 at 7:10 pm, with game two Friday in St. Marys. Game three is back here Sunday, April 24 at 2:10 pm. Game four is in St. Marys and game five, if necessary, in Leamington on April 28. Game six is in St. Marys on April 29 and game seven is on May 1 in Leamington at 2:10 pm.
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Reid claims spot in senior title game
By C. Scott Holland Reid Funeral Home has grabbed one of the spots in the playoff title contest and now waits to see who their opponent is. RFH got a 4-3 victory over Chrysler in the final seconds last week. Gabriele Home and Floor outlasted Gualtieri Farms 8-5.
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Three locals named to Dodgeball Canada posts WINDSOR — Dodgeball Canada has announced that Windsor’s Jeremy Renaud has been appointed to the role of General Manager for Team Canada. As part of Renaud’s role, he will be responsible for overseeing the team’s participation at Nationals (June 16-19, 2022) and Worlds (August 28 to September 4, 2022), which will take place at the Saville Community Sports Centre (The Uni-
versity of Alberta). “We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy to Dodgeball Canada,” says President Duane Wysynski. “Jeremy has already been playing a dual role on both the national team side and tournament one as Canada prepares to host both events in Edmonton this summer.” Renaud comes from an extensive background in sport at the regional, provincial, national and international level, both as
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a past multi-sport athlete and current sports administrator. Renaud is currently a Professor of Sport and Recreation Management within the Zekelman School of Business & Information Technology at St. Clair College, the Esports Coordinator under Student Success & Leadership Centre at the University of Windsor
and General Manager for Canada’s National Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo. In his spare time, he volunteers in the local area sports community through to the MLSE Foundation. Renaud will also be joined by two local area students, Leamington’s Eric Dominguez and Windsor’s Christian Oomen, both students
participation at both competitions. “It is very exciting for us to provide unique opportunities for these students to gain experience in their fields toward their pursuit of securing meaningful career opportunities as future sports’ administrators,” says Wysynski, who also doubles as President of the World Dodgeball Federation.
100th show for Dale’s Coffee House
LEAMINGTON — Dale’s Friday Coffee House is returning to The Bank Theatre stage on Friday with it’s 100th show and 13th season. The long-running local talent showcase has been a must-play event for performers across the region and is well known in the musical coffee house circuit. The series was started by local musician Dale Butler to help showcase the local musical talent and give music lovers a taste of that talent. John Moran — a good friend of Dale’s and the sound engineer, vice president and chair of pro-
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gramming at The Bank Theatre — is looking forward to the 100th show hitting the stage. “COVID brought about changes, so we held off resuming the show so that our coffee house community can feel safe returning,” said Moran. “Dale’s Friday Coffee House has a very loyal audience who joined us faithfully month after month.” Moran says the show will appeal to a wide variety of music lovers. “There is just something special about Dale’s and there always has been,” said Moran. “You’ll hear seasoned and touring performers, new performers,
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House has given back to the community over the years, giving money to communities all over the world in fact,” said Moran. “That’s how amazing our audience is — they dig deep to show the love, as Dale would say. I’m glad we get to honour Dale in this way even though he can’t be here with us.” Dale is currently spending time with his grandchildren. Doors open at 6:30 on Friday and the show begins at 7:00 pm. There is no cover. As always, it’s a pass-the-hat event with a suggested donation of $10.
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Easter weekend 2022 will be one to remember for 10-year-old Christopher Kok of Leamington and his family. Christopher is a lifelong super fan of Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and his wish of seeing an Oilers game in person came true this past weekend. Since Edmonton is two hours behind us, young Christopher’s issue has always been fighting to stay awake to see his beloved team play but a
few weeks ago, a rare 7 pm Eastern game-time allowed him to actually catch a whole game. “We watched him with all of his memorabilia watching the game and saw how excited he was,” said his father Mike. “We decided then that he needed to get to a game.” So Mike and his wife Marina started looking for flights that would coincide with a Saturday game so they could make their son’s dream come true. They chose the Easter weekend game, which
gave them time to get to Edmonton on Friday and enjoy the atmosphere. It would be Christopher’s first time on a plane. Mike, Marina, Christopher and his sister Addison boarded a flight west on Good Friday morning and arrived in Edmonton Friday afternoon. They attended the game Saturday and watched the Oilers shut out the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0. Christopher was in his glory watching all the excitement at Rogers Place Arena and got to meet Edmonton coach
Jay Woodcroft before the game. A sign saying “I travelled 2,600 kms from Leamington Ontario to see my Oilers” was created and as the family sat in the concourse area, an Oilers PR person noticed it and snapped a photo, which ended up on the Oilers’ Twitter feed. Meanwhile in the rink, the Koks managed to get Christopher’s sign noticed by Oilers forward Zack Kassian, who himself spent time in Leamington as a child. All-in-all it was a whirlwind Easter weekend for the Kok family, but nobody had a bigger smile than Christopher, who got to see his Oilers win in person and that made for a perfect Easter weekend.
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April 22, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in Canada! More than six million Canadians join a billion people in more than 170 countries every year in staging Earth Day events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22) is celebrated worldwide as the birth of the environmental movement. Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers are committed to sustainable growing practices. As a sector we have invested in ways to increase the amount of food we can grow for Ontario families while also looking to ensure our practices keep environmental stewardship at the forefront. A key strategy in combatting climate change worldwide is to find ways to reduce carbon footprint. Plants grown in a greenhouse (like all other plants) consume carbon dioxide as part of the photosynthetic process. Greenhouse farms are also an incredibly
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