Southpoint Sun - April 19, 2023

CONCENTRATING ON THE TASK AT HAND

Air show gets stamp of approval from Leamington council

The Wings Over Windsor Beach Edition has been given the go-ahead — and some financial assistance — by Leamington Council.

At the council meeting of April 11, a recommendation was brought forward by administration for council to approve spending $5,170 in relief support for the event being held August 25-27, 2023.

Wings Over Windsor founder and CEO, Brad Krewench, was on hand to field questions from

council and outline plans for the weekend.

“We’re excited to bring back a real community event,” said Krewench. “This is Canada’s only beach air show.”

The show will benefit three local charities in Transition to Betterness, Fight Like Mason Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House of Windsor-Essex County.

The group was seeking some financial relief from the municipality to cover the cost of the use of amphitheatre, volleyball

courts and rental fencing.

Seacliff Park, the entire Seacliff Beach and the Leamington Dock will all be closed for the duration of the shows.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have committed to performing, as well as the B-17 Flying Fortress, the MiG-17F fighter jets and the C-47 Skytrain, with many more to come. There will also be non-aviation performances to be announced soon.

Councillor Bill Dunn spoke in favour of the show and is looking for-

ward to the skies being filled with the sights and sounds of an air show once again.

“I love this idea,” he said. “I think it’s a great event to bring to this area.”

Krewench said that boats going in and out of the Lakeside Marina would be restricted during the showtimes and a rectangular restricted area in the lake would be off-limits to boaters running from east of the marina to approximately Bell’s Point.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald also spoke in favour of approving the motion.

“I’m looking forward to this,” she said. “It’s an awesome opportunity. To me, this is an investment for our community and the businesses who will benefit.”

Council voted unanimously to approve the air show. Tickets are $31.99 for adults and $15.99 for kids 5-12. Kids under five are free.

Tickets are available at wingsoverwindsor.com.

Kelly McIntyre of Crafty Candles, left, helps Anirudh Tallapally, 9, shape a ball of wax to make a goose candle at one of the activities for kids at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, April 15. The sanctuary held a number of activities over the course of National Wildlife Week last week on the Miner grounds on Road 3 West in KIngsville. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Army reserves practice emergency and disaster skills

By Greg Coulter

Over the past weekend, municipalities across Chatham-Kent were the sites for training of roughly 600 members of the 31 Canadian Brigade Group (CBG), an Army Reserve Formation of the 4th Canadian Division, headquartered out of London.

The Brigade’s area of responsibility reaches from Hamilton to Windsor and north to Owen Sound and Barrie. The Brigade has nearly 2,500 members, the vast majority of whom are part-time Reserve soldiers.

In recent years, the Brigade has deployed hundreds of soldiers on overseas operations in Afghanistan and to other theatres such as Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Eastern Europe. The 31 CBG has also deployed many soldiers on domestic operations, including flood control operations and providing soldiers to Operation PROVISION for the support of Syrian refugees in 2015-16.

Annually, soldiers from across 31 CBG deploy on northern sovereignty exercises in the Canadian Arctic.

Many of the Brigade members have full-time employment, regular day jobs, and take part in the reserve as necessary, with training sessions normally one weekend per month and possibly some nights and day weekend sessions. The Brigade is made up of 12 units, locally the Windsor Regiment, the Essex and Kent Scottish and the 31 Service Battalion.

Wheatley Arena complex served as a home base for 200 of these members. They arrived late Friday night, setting up makeshift sleeping quarters on the arena floor before heading out for various training duties on Saturday. They spent Saturday night back at the arena before departing for home on Sunday.

The primary task for those that remained in Wheatley involved doorto-door mock disaster

wellness checks of the residents. Groups of six or seven would meticulously explain their duties to homeowners and what residents may expect in event of an emergency disaster, such as fires, floods, ice storms, explosion and even chemical attacks, where specialized personal protective equipment is required.

This program is patterned like the Hurricane Katrina disaster where records were kept of accounted-for residents, non-responding residences or those in immediate need of assistance, whether it be medical, physical or evacuation requirements.

Members of the Brigade also took part in firearm drills and an obstacle course training at Cedar Springs.

Members on patrol were eager to explain their duties in hopes of being completely prepared in the event they are called to an actual emergency.

An Army vehicle makes its way down Erie Street South in Wheatley on Saturday, April 15. The 31 Canadian Brigade was in Chatham-Kent for the weekend practicing emergency preparedness. SUN photos by Greg Coulter

Alyssa McTavish with children Rowan and Titus and family pet Rex were enjoying a summer-like walk when they met up with members of the 31 Canadian Brigade performing their mock disaster wellness checks of Wheatley residents. Private basic Tracey Gauley, Georgian Unit — based out of Barrie — enthusiastically explained the aims and duties of her unit in the event of a disaster and what assistance residents can rely on from members of the brigade.

Juried Student Art Show wrapping up at LAC

By Paul Forman

The annual Juried Student Art Show made a return for its 25th year at the Leamington Arts Centre as a record 456 exhibits by high school students from around the county adorned the walls of the galleries.

The April 13th event was generously sponsored through a joint effort of the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, and handed out $2,000 in prizes to the top recipients.

Participants entered in a variety of categories, including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture, film and new media.

Students were judged for visual impact, technical qualities/skills, composition and creativity.

Following are the outstanding pieces that won for each category: Painting, The Art of Eye Contact by Marissa Muegge of St. Thomas of Villanova; Drawing, Blinding by Mack Lamb of Riverside Secondary School; Mixed Media, The Other Perspective by Kenzie Shoemaker of Sandwich Secondary School; Photography, Out of Reach by Emily Mills of Sandwich Secondary School; Printmaking, Heron by Sarah Riddle of Tecumseh Vista Academy; Sculpture, Oni Dragon by Grace Prior

of Sandwich Secondary School; Film, Ray of Hope by Luke Colenutt of Essex District High School; New Media, Ancestral Land by Jake Oliver of Sandwich Secondary School.

Local students from Leamington District Secondary School also did well in the competition, including Emery by Chadyn Gerard, third in the Drawing category. Emery also placed third in the Photography category for her piece Station Number. Flowers and Bees by Kate Krueger received Honourable Mention in the Printmaking category. Falling Leaves by Hector Orozpe was third in the Printmaking category; Do

Not Eat by Makaya Teichroeb was third in the Sculpture category; Will it Always be This Way by Melody Dueck received Honourable Mention in the New Media category.

Melody Dueck was the recipient of the Future Artist Award to honour the late Marg Ross and Don Ross. Dueck has been involved in many community art events at LDSS, is a contributing artist for the school yearbook and is the Minister of Arts on Student Council. She plans on attending Brock University in the fall to pursue her passion in the Studio Fine Arts program.

The public still has an

opportunity to view the exhibit featuring these talented students until April

23 and can cast a vote for the People Choice Award.

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Pictured are first place winners, from left, Kenzie Shoemaker, Grace Prior, Emily Mills and Jake Oliver. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Recipient of the Future Artist Award, Melody Dueck, along with Council representative for the Leamington Arts Centre, Tim Wilkinson.

The judges for the Juried Student Art Show were Lisa Bastien and Stephen Gibb.

Chadyn Gerard of LDSS placed third in both drawing and photography. She is pictured here with her drawing of her cousin Emery, which she drew at Emery’s birthday party.

Caldwells officially open gas bar

By Mark Ribble Sunny

blue skies and the sounds of traditional ancient drums welcomed visitors, dignitaries and customers to the Grand Opening of the Caldwell Gas and Variety store on Mersea Road 1 on Saturday, April 15.

The recently opened location has had a brisk business in the past couple of weeks and Saturday’s lineup for gas indicated that would continue.

Caldwell First Nation Chief Administrative Officer Allen Deleary acted as emcee for the event, which also featured Ojibwe Big Drum and Nishnebeg singers and Sugar Bear Drum.

A slate of local community leaders looked on as several speakers took to the podium to express their gratitude and hap-

piness for the opening of Caldwell’s first business on their land.

“Today, you are standing on the land set aside for us, on this new day and the beginning of a new business,” said Caldwell First Nation Youth Advisory representative Melia Thibeault. “My people have lived, hunted, loved and been in the care of our Mother Earth and all of the species for thousands of years.”

National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne Archibald, was unable to make the opening but sent representative Kamryn Whiteye to present a beautiful framed scroll commemorating the occasion.

Also on hand was Grand Chief of the Association of Iroquois and Allied First Nations,

Joel Abram, who gave a speech and congratulated the Caldwells on their opening.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald gave Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth a hug and vowed the municipality’s continued support.

“We will continue to be your partners, your friends, your neighbours going forward,” said MacDonald.

“We are now generating income and independence as a sovereign First Nation,” said Chief Duckworth. “We are getting ready to build a beautiful new community with Passivhaus homes, a cultural and youth centre and retirement home to meet the needs of our members and their ancestors who struggled and triumphed against assimilation.”

The Caldwell First Na-

convenience store

tion Gas Bar is one of the largest gas facilities in Southwestern Ontario with 16 full-service gas pumps alongside a convenience store featuring snacks, drinks, t-shirts, hats, traditional First Nation gift items, open seven days a week from 7 am to 8 pm.

Chief Duckworth welcomed all visitors to stay for a hamburger barbecue, while the band Deuces Wild played some rock and roll for the hundreds in attendance.

“The economic reconciliation and return to trade that has always been a part of our nation will

not only help our community rebuild and heal but also contributes to the economic development of the entire region,” said Chief Duckworth, prior to cutting the ribbon to officially open the store and gas bar. “I’m very proud of what has been done.”

The lineup for gas was long on Saturday morning at the Caldwell Gas Bar and Variety.

Caldwell Council received a gift from the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations at the ceremony. From left are Caldwell Youth Advisory member Melia Thibeault, Caldwell Councillor Nikki Van Oirschot, Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth, Caldwell Councillor Doug Heil, Caldwell Councillor Larry Johnson, Caldwell Councillor Ian Duckworth. SUN photos

Members of Caldwell First Nation — joined by local dignitaries — cut the ribbon to officially open the Caldwell Gas Bar and Variety Saturday on Mersea Rd. 1, east of the Bevel Line.

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

Where did the summer go?

What a difference a day makes.

In fact, the temperature drop over a few hours Sunday evening was quite noticeable.

Stormy weather rolled in along the country roads quicker than you could say baby it’s cold outside.

It went from heat wave and sunshine on Sunday to cold as ice on Monday. Monday was unforgettable in its own right as we saw changes from early morning rain to snow to sleet

with windy gusts that continued all through the night.

It’s not unusual in the springtime to get such a fluctuation, sending the thermometers up and down like a yo-yo.

After all, we do live in an area where it’s not against all odds to have all four seasons, blowing four strong winds in a short period of time.

I can’t explain — nor can I complain— about the last eight days. A week or so later and we’re seeing a cool

change.

But tomorrow never knows and we could be back in the saddle again before you know it.

The warmth of the sun does bring up the noise factor down in the boondocks, with every little deuce coupe in the area cruising and grooving and trying to listen to the music.

Whether it’s rock and roll music, silly love songs or classical, gas is being burned by the gallon while they turn

Windsor-built 1947 Ford for $60

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Paul Calderone was born in Toronto in 1945 and bought his first car at age 15: a 1947 Ford two-door sedan in running condition for $60! But Paul had only $40. The folks selling it delivered it to his parents’ drive-

way, jacked it up, removed all four wheels and tires, and kept them at their shop.

Each tire and wheel was $5, and each time Paul had $5, he and a friend picked up a wheel and tire and rolled it 19 blocks along the sidewalk and attached it to his car.

When he had all four wheels and tires paid for, he began driving his car without a license. The police kept pulling him over and fined him for driving

without a license. He paid the $10 fine and kept driving.

One day driving south on a busy street, a truck going the other way passed too close to Paul and ripped off his left rear fender. Paul climbed out, threw his fender into the back seat, and drove home with three fenders still on the car to reattach the one that fell off.

The car is gone but the memories live on.

up the radio where the streets have no name.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

Soon enough it’ll be summer in the city. We’ll put out our patio lanterns, do a boot scootin’ boogie and all those festivals will have us dancing in the streets, but until those sunny days are here to stay we’ll have to keep on keeping on.

We all know the waiting is the hardest part, but keep the faith, people.

Talented studio musician led a troubled life

Just a few weeks ago, on March 23, at the age of 77, well-known session drummer and musician Jim Gordon died of natural causes at the California Medical Facility, a medical and psychiatric prison in Vacaville, California, where he has been since 1983.

Born in Los Angeles, Jim was an incredibly talented drummer who, instead of taking a full university scholarship to UCLA, decided to follow his dreams of being a full-time musician while

he was just a teenager. At 17 years of age, one of his first jobs was touring the United Kingdom as a drummer for the Everly Brothers.

While Gordon’s story ended up later being a very tragic one for both him and his mother, it started off on a much happier note back in the ’60s and ’70s when, as a member of the famed Wrecking Crew that featured some of the best studio musicians in L.A., he played on many different records by acts such

as the Everly Brothers, the Beach Boys, Carly Simon, Albert Hammond and Harry Nilsson. Hired in the recording studios for various acts in the ’70s like Delany & Bonnie, he was also a member of Eric Clapton’s group, Derek and the Dominos, where he cowrote ‘Layla’ with Clapton. And while Gordon was especially noted for writing the piano coda for ‘Layla’, apparently it was actually composed by his ex-girlfriend, Rita Coolidge.

I still remember Jim Gordon also being one of the drummers on George Harrison’s triple LP, ‘All Things Must Pass’ in 1970, along with ‘Living in the Material World’ and ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’. He also played on John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ album, along with other songs like Steely Dan’s ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’ and Glen Campbell’s ‘Wichita Lineman’.

In fact, he played on hundreds of songs for other artists that, among

others, included Burton Cummings, Neil Diamond, Jackson Brown and Barbra Streisand.

Try, if you will, to keep the fire burning for a few more days.

It’ll all be over soon. Any day now.

Okay, so I’ve done my best to hide 52 song titles in this week’s ramblings — one for every week of the year. Can you find them?

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

However, while he was still actively playing until 1980, on June 3, 1983, Gordon attacked and murdered his 71-year-old mother, claiming that a voice told him to do it.

After he was arrested, he was diagnosed with acute schizophrenia.

At his trial, the court

accepted that and on July 10, 1984 he was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison at the California Medical Facility.

Although he was first eligible for parole seven years later, he failed to show up then or at any future parole hearings afterwards.

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Is this 1947 Ford still around? Not likely.

Take Your Shot youth competition continues to grow

This year, The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington is hosting its third annual Take Your Shot event.

Youth between the ages of 17-24 in Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent are eligible to apply for ei-

ther the entrepreneurial business or bursary competition. Prizes for both streams are upwards of $20,000 for a total of approximately $95,000 being given away to local youth.

There are two new bur-

Leamington Bridge scores

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

April 3: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 4th Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 5th Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 6th Agnes Fraser and Case Mulder.

April 10: North/South

- 1st Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 3rd JC Leeson and Sue Duransky, 4th Cathie Ribble and Frank Duransky, 5th Case Mulder and Marie Ellwood.

East/West - 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 4th Bob Bell and Sally Bell, 5th Gail

Grant and Remi Fournier.

April 14: North/South

- 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Moira Escott and Margaret Foster, 3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 4th Cathie Ribble and Frank Duransky, 5th Marie Ellwood and Marilyn Rob-

saries this year, including a partnership with the University of Windsor with a bursary focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.

For the entrepreneurial stream, youth need to have an idea for a busi-

bins.

East/West - 1st Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 2nd Case Mulder and Agnes Fraser, 3rd Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 4th Cathy Mitchell and Pat Rivait, 5th Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood.

ness they’d like to open or already have a business operation. For the education stream, additional eligibility criteria are outlined depending on which bursary youth are applying for. Applications for both are open until April 28, 2023. Visit https://thebridgeyouth. ca/take-your-shot/ for all competition details.

The first year’s winner, Sarah Haefling, had this to say about her experience with the Take Your Shot event: “Since participating in the Take Your

Shot event, I have been able to take my business full-time, allowing me to really focus on growing Elevate Podcast Co. I have been able to implement additional revenue streams and the future business opportunities I had outlined in my pitch deck for the competition with the winnings from the event. Thanks to the feedback from the judges, my business coach and from the workshops provided, I was able to set my business up for success and gain valu-

able guidance on creating a sustainable business. I highly recommend this event to any aspiring entrepreneurs and appreciate all of the support from The Bridge!”

The Bridge’s vision is that every youth reaches their potential and this initiative supports the organization’s program goals to provide education and job services directly or through collaborative partnership support.

Libro Coaches are caring investment experts who work with you every step of the way, so you always feel confident with your plan and decisions. Is

OPP charge lawn tractor operator with impaired after drive-thru visit

On Sunday, April 16 at approximately 1:22 a.m., an officer from the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol

when they observed a riding lawnmower exiting a restaurant drive-thru on Talbot Street West in the Municipality of Leamington.

While speaking with the operator, the officer determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were

Happy 65th Birthday LARRY VERBEKE

April 23, 2023

Love From Marg, James, Cassie, Julie, Mike, Roman and Violet LUTTMAB!

Happy 90 th Birthday

Frances Beniuk

Frances Beniuk celebrated her 90th Birthday on March 26, 2023 with family and friends. Thanks to all who passed along good wishes.

subsequently arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old

Leamington man was charged with operation while impaired (alcohol and drugs), operation while impaired (blood alcohol concentration).

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 3, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor.

In Loving Memory of

May the winds of heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Never a day goes by where we don’t think of you. Forever in Our Hearts, Bill & Sharon

CAPTURING NATURE

Thank you!

In Loving Memory of DonalD ClifforD

BroDie

September 28, 1936 - April 22, 2002

Don’s smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. Don had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Someday we hope to meet Don, someday we know not when. To clasp Don’s hand in the better land never to part again. Sadly missed by wife Jean, daughter Julie, Brenda and grandchildren

In Loving Memory of

RichaRd dyck

November 10, 1926 - April 17, 2020

Thank you to the community for the generous donations, beautiful flowers, cards, many prayers, and for the meals sent to our family on the passing of Herm W. Dick.

We would like to express special thanks to Dr. F. Sabga, Vanessa Cervini RN, Care Coordinator for HCCSS, the staff at Erie Shores Family Health Team, Dr. T. Burgess and team of Windsor Essex Hospice, Hospice nurse Heidi, the Personal Support Workers from St. Elizabeth Health Care, Paramed for their Respite Care, Dr. Holloway and ALL of the staff at Leamington Mennonite Home, and Reid Funeral Home for the personal and compassionate care that Herm received.

We are also thankful for the delicious meal graciously prepared and served by the Roma Club after the Funeral.

Sincerely, The Family of Herm W. Dick

In Loving Memory of a dear and loving son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle Kevin Henry Slingerland

April 17, 1968 – July 23, 1996

A special smile, a special face and in our hearts a special place.

Dearly missed and loved by wife Irene, daughters and husbands Linda and Hugo, Dora and Tom, Eleanor and Michael, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kevin, if memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Happy 55th Birthday, Kevin.

Lovingly missed and forever remembered by your loving family, Mom & Dad, Stephen, Laurie, Christopher & Danielle

Sandra Ellis of Windsor-Essex County Plein Air Artists works on a painting in the observatory at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary April 15, as part of National Wildlife Week. The grounds at the sanctuary were bustling all week, including lots of activities for young and old alike.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Plenty of local activity coming up

The return of warmer weather means more people outdoors more often and there’s no shortage of things to do in the area in the coming weeks.

Beginning this weekend, Southpoint Minor Hockey is hosting the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 championship at the Nature Fresh Farms Cen-

tre from Friday through Sunday.

Sunday morning, April 23, the Southern Footprints race will be held at Point Pelee National Park, which will include the always popular mascot race involving up to a dozen local mascots from Windsor and Essex County.

William “Bill” Conn

September 2, 1941 – April 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William “Bill” Conn, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the age of 81.

Loving husband of Beth for 11 years.

Cherished father of Sheri (Tom) Hunt, Tim (Tanya), and stepfather of John E. (Ashley). Proud grandpa of Mathew, Colton, Peyton and Elysa. He will be sincerely missed by his extended family and friends.

Bill retired from Ford Motor Company after over 30 years of service. He loved to travel, golf and was an avid member at Erie Shores Golf Club.

As per Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

In kindness, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funereal Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

Hazel Marguerite Steer

March 8, 1926 – April 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Hazel Marguerite Steer (nee Ives) at home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 with her family by her side.

Loving wife of Victor for 57 wonderful years. Predeceased by her first husband, Gerald Moore (1955). Cherished mother of Terrance and the late Timothy (2020) Moore, Heather and Daphne Steer. Precious grandmother and great-grandmother to her many beautiful grandchildren. Daughter of the late W. Glen and Stella (nee Derbyshire) Ives. Hazel is the second of nine children. She will be missed by her sister Lila (Ron) MacVicar, brother Charles (Carol) Ives and their families. Predeceased by her siblings, the late Betty, Robert, Donna, Laura, Eleanor and David.

We would like to thank Dr. Burgess and his staff, our nurse Heidi, PSW Martha and PSW Nicole for the kindness, care and compassion they showed to Hazel and her family.

Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington, ON, on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.

In kindness, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

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

Point Pelee’s Festival of Birds will begin May 1 and will run through the month of May.

The annual Erie Shores Health Foundation Run and Roll half marathon run, bike, walk event will be held on Sunday, May 7 starting from the Erie Shores Hospice parking lot.

The first ever Leamington Renaissance Festival will take place at the Leamington Fairgrounds on May 13-14, followed two weeks later by the 175th Leamington Fair which is slated to run May 25-28. Check social media and website for more details.

Patricia “Pat” Paley

It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of the best Wife, Mom, Grandma, Grams and Miss Pat to many.

Patricia “Pat” Paley, 76 years, passed away with her family by her side at Erie Shores Hospice on Friday, April 14, 2023.

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Beloved wife of Steve Paley. Dear mother of Michael Wales and Christie Reid (Kevin). Loving Grandma of Erin (Alex), Alissa (Liam), Kiel and Kavan. Dear sister of the late Lee Selwood (2018) (Tonie), Jim Selwood (Theresa) and sister-in-law of Stan Paley (Val), Joyce Paley, Rosanne Kroslak (John). Pat will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Pat’s greatest hobby was her grandkids. She loved to spoil them and cherished the time they spent together. She especially loved taking them camping, baking with them, watching their sporting activities, and filling their hearts with many memories for years to come.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Pat’s life at 11 a.m. Cremation followed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

December 18, 1951 – April 12, 2023

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The summer-like weather last weekend brought out lots of motorists and pedestrians and young Stevie Jones of Kingsville was Stevie-on-the-spot, serving tropical lemonade to passers-by on Saturday, April 15. SUN photo by Keira Janisse

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Kingsville Friendly Club

There were 31 members out to play cards on Tuesday, April 11 at the Kingsville Friendly Club.

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Thirty-nine members played cards on Friday, April 14.

Bridge scores: Roy Trowell 3600, Alta Van Vliet 3330, Jean Kuipers 3260. Euchre: Dave Patterson 97, John Gerhardt 89, Moe Hansen 88. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 7. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 272, Bill Fielding 252, Cliff Trombley 251. Most peppers: Winnie Moore 9. Thanks to Bob and Sally’s kids for serving daughter Kim’s Mocha Torte to all those present. Everyone enjoyed the treat to go with coffee and conversation.

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Bridge scores: Bob Bell 4100, Alta Van Vliet 2950, Carolyn Brown 2390. Euchre: Sally Bell 105, Carrie Schultz 90, David Snider and Rene Everaert 86. Most lone hands: Sally Bell 7. Pepper: Ken Salter 255, Cliff Trombley 241, Kathy Hedge 222. Most peppers: Darlene Trombley 6. Thanks to Nancy Taylor and Jane Ann Callow from the Euchre group for delicious tarts and cookies to have with coffee and conversation.

Prudy Fenton (nee David) passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

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Predeceased by husbands Greg Mason (1973) and Bryan Fenton (2009). Loved by sons Chris (Gisele), Bryan and Chad Fenton. Dear sister to Peggy Bareham (the late Doug, 2012), the late Richard David (2023) (Margaret), and Judy Miller (the late Jim, 1999). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren, the late Marinia (1998), Breeze, Terri-Lynn, Griffin, Braedyn and Ryder. Already missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

She loved her yard-saling, playing poker and watching tennis. We will miss her homemade cooking.

As per Prudy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, ON.

Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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

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~December 2022~ & KEN PRYKE

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~February 2021~ Cremation has occurred, and joint burial has been completed prior to the service.

The family wishes to take this opportunity to gather friends and family for a final farewell to Kay & Ken.

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Nurse Practitioner-led clinic opening in Wheatley

By Mark Ribble

After four months without a family doctor in Wheatley, the community is getting a Nurse Practitioner-led clinic in the village.

Work has been going on behind the scenes for the past several months, with the announcement made at their new location in Wheatley on Thursday, April 13.

The new location will be at the old Hub Insurance building on Erie Street South, which will also double as the new location of Guardian Drugs.

“This has been a work in progress for some time,”

said MPP Trevor Jones. “It shows our resilience and determination. Wheatley is a precious rural-based community.”

Jones credited many of the people behindthe-scenes for starting the movement toward the opening of the clinic, from Dr. Eaton’s office to Wheatley area residents who fought hard to make this happen.

“Everyone knows our beloved Dr. Eaton has stayed long past his expected retirement date,” he said. “We can have professional health care right here in Wheatley.”

The clinic will be part

of the Thamesview Family Health Team and their Executive Director Denis Waddick explained that the goal was to be up and running by the end of April.

“Provided construction is complete, we hope to be open by the end of the month,” she said.

Waddick explained that the clinic would be open to anyone who currently does not have a primary care provider, including patients of Dr. Eaton who had yet to catch on with a new doctor.

The clinic will have access to pharmacists, dieticians, registered nurses

Adamson’s pharmacy building razed

By Greg Coulter

Many Wheatley residents felt another gut punch on Wednesday April 12 with the demolition of Adamson Guardian Pharmacy – which is possibly the village’s oldest commercial building – due to damage from the August 2021 explosion.

Ironically enough, advertisements from the 1926

Wheatley Journal reveal that Hanson’s store on Erie Street North was Wheatley’s oldest business. The Hanson block was destroyed by the gas explosion of 1936.

While there are varying accounts of its history, written notes and conversations with village elders suggest the site was built in the mid 1850s with the

first business operated by Lewis White.

The downtown core has been no stranger to disaster, as it suffered three devastating fires in 1890, 1901 and 1903. Each time the residents and business owners rallied and began rebuilding as soon as possible.

Notable business owners at the northwest corner

and social workers as with any other office from the Family Health Team.

Chatham-Kent Councillor Lauren Anderson was quick to give credit to members of the community who have stepped up to make this happen.

“Denise has been a pioneer for this model of health care and this collaboration has been wonderful,” she said. “Everyone involved has shown that Wheatley doesn’t take no for an answer. We will rise from the ashes.”

Anyone in the Wheatley area who is in need of primary care can contact the Thamesview Family

of Talbot W. (road built in 1820) and Erie N. included Ernest Parson drug store 1893, C.E.Parsons, chemist and druggist 1895, Dr. T.A. Mccormick, physician and druggist 1896, sold in 1903 to C. Perry of London, then sold to A.F. Stewart, druggist and optician 1905.

In 1913, Dr. R.W. Leader purchased the business and A.C. Wilson took over from him in 1924. The site was known as Baeker Drugs sometime in the mid 1940s, with Neil Adamson starting his career there in 1960. Prior to the expansion of the drug store, the west half of the

building was home to Alf Whaley’s barber shop in the 1950s and ’60s.

Current owner Mike Untch has been operating the drug store out of the Friendship Club on Erie

Street N. He and his staff are awaiting renovation completion and occupancy approval of their new location on Erie Street South, just steps away from their demolished building.

On hand to announce the new Nurse Practitioner-led clinic in Wheatley were Chatham-Kent Councillor Lauren Anderson, Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones and Thamesview Family Health Team Executive Director Denise Waddick. SUN photo

Health Team at 226-4840124 to begin the process of getting on their roster.

A Jones excavator operator skillfully dismantles the two-story Adamson Guardian Pharmacy building on Wednesday, April 12. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

BOLLARDS SLOWING TRAFFIC ON ROBSON RD.

In response to the large volume of complaints from area residents about speeding in Leamington’s waterfront district, the Municipality of Leamington installed flexible bollards recently on Robson Road as a temporary traffic calming measure. The bollards are spaced approximately 3 meters/10 feet apart and can easily accommodate any legal vehicle width in Ontario. Oversized loads require a provincial permit and would be accommodated by the municipality through the permit process. The temporary bollards will be removed by the municipality in late fall prior to winter control operations and will be re-installed in the early spring. Later this year, plans are in place by the Municipality to move the entrance to the Leamington Marina to the east of the parking lot and opposite Cherry Lane. This adjustment will provide boaters with easy access to the Marina from Cherry Lane. SUN photo

Former LDSS parking lot gets green light

At their April 11 meeting, Leamington Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to clear the way for the former Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) parking lot at 126 Talbot Street West to be developed.

The gravel parking lot, situated opposite the old high school on the south side of Talbot Street West, is being repurposed for commercial use, which

may include a grocery store.

The land on the north side of the road — where the old high school stands — was re-zoned last fall to accommodate the development of a subdivision in the future.

Administration sought amendments to the Official Plan and zoning By-Laws to change the property on the south side to ‘western’ commercial from industrial and institutional.

Studies will be conducted that show that the development of the land has no impact on the abutting property to the east, which includes the old railway building — designated a heritage building.

Administration suggested that the property be placed in a holding zone,

so that any developer would have to prepare a heritage report to determine the impact of their proposal on the heritage property next door.

The new zoning would permit a grocery store, professional services or medical offices, tailored to meet the needs of the neighbourhood.

One resident spoke to the amendments and said that he welcomes the development but asked council to consider the additional traffic using the MCR-to-Askew intersection and the effects that may have on the neighbourhood — adding that an additional stop sign would be beneficial at the intersection.

After short discussion, council voted to pass the amendments.

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By Mark Ribble

Despite a split vote, Leamington Council has voted in favour of installing a rainbow crossing at the foot of Erie Street near the Leamington Dock.

The plan to install a pedestrian crosswalk (PXO) at the small island near the entrance to the pier has been budgeted since last year — a budget amount that has risen in cost over time.

When first approved, the cost of the pedestrian crosswalk was estimated at $195,000, which was included in the 2022 budget. Now, with rising costs and the addition of a rainbow crosswalk included, the cost has escalated to $254,978.

The PXO was not a stumbling block for council, but the rainbow crosswalk garnered a great deal of discussion among council members.

The $25,000 to create the rainbow effect on the ground is included in the $254,978.

The tender was sent out last year and has come back with the new price tag.

The recommendation by administration was that the installation include a rainbow crossing as an expression of solidarity with the LGBTQ+2S community.

After consulting with paint suppliers, Director of Infrastrucure Services Rob Sharon said that it is recommended they proceed using the Ruby Lake Colourize Road Demarcation system, which installs beads of glass into the paint to create a nonslip surface.

“What’s the wear factor for this,” asked Councillor Bill Dunn. “It may look great but what’s the life cycle?”

Sharon said that the paint system is designed for this specific purpose and other communities are using it.

“I’m just concerned how long it will last,” said Dunn. “It’s a big investment to have to turn around and do it again on a regular basis.”

Councillor Heather Latam spoke up in favour of the crosswalk.

“We definitely need the crosswalk down there,” she said. “Watching children walk from the parking lot to the ice cream store (Burgess). Also, really glad we are finally putting in a rainbow crosswalk.”

Councillor Paul Tiessen agreed there needs to be a crosswalk, but questioned whether a rainbow pattern goes against the municipality’s proclamation policy.

“A crossing is definitely needed down in that area,” he said. “I’m very surprised at the $25,000 price tag. If we’re putting in a flag for one segment of the community and the others come, are we treading into an area where we have to change our proclamation policy to allow this?”

Tiessen was referring to the municipality’s policy to not allow flags of any special interest groups to fly on town property, so as to not appear to be favouring one group over the others.

“I know that we need to promote inclusivity,”

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he said. “But inclusivity is also done in different ways, not just by painting colours on the asphalt. And really, just by everybody treating each other with respect and dignity.”

Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked about the PXO itself and if it would provide some traffic-slowing effect to the area.

“We get a lot of complaints about the traffic at the south end,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke asked if this was taxpayers’ money that was being used and said he was okay with the crosswalk, but not the way it is proposed.

“If we take the rainbow out and put in a regular crossing, what’s the savings?” he asked.

Councillor Anthony Abraham said he was kind of on the fence, due to the cost.

“The money part is bugging me,” he said. “Realistically, taxpayer money should not be used to promote of any sort. Aesthetics come with surplus and things. Not with taxpayer dollars.”

Councillor Latam made her position well-known in the moments that followed.

“This flag isn’t promoting anything,” she said. “It is talking about bringing a backbone to what we say we stand for. We stand for inclusivity. That’s what we talk about all of the time.”

Latam said that she was voting for the rainbow, whether the cost was $25,000 or $0.

“Having a crosswalk that is painted in a rainbow reminds us — the people in power — what it is like for those who struggle,” she said. “We are supposed to be a community that is forward thinking and everyone is arguing about $25,000 because it’s a rainbow.”

Mayor Hilda MacDonald had the final words.

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Fri April 21, 7-9pm. Tickets are $65 and include 2 drink tickets, a personal charcuterie plate, all painting materials and guided instruction! Register groups of 4 or more for only $60ea. Still spaces available, purchase tickets online. Sponsored by the Uptown Leamington BIA & Cured Craft Brewing/Bradt's Butcher.

“I do side with Councillor Latam on this,” she said. “I think it takes a courageous decision and I’m willing to stand up and lead by example. I think it’s time that we acknowledge that not only are we diverse in ethnicity, culture, language and religion, we’re also diverse in other ways.”

The vote was then called and the motion passed by a slim 4-3 margin.

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Gosfield North Communications announces fibre service

Gosfield North Communication has announced that it is planning to bring true fibre service to its members by 2025, with construction already underway in Cottam.

The announcement was made during an event attended by Mayor Dennis Rogers, Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, Councillor Larry Patterson, and Sue Rice, Economic Development and Tourism Office for the Town of Kingsville.

Gosfield Communications is a long-standing local co-operative that has been providing telecommunication services to Cottam and the communities of Woodslee,

Comber and Belle River for over a century. The co-operative offers telephone, television, and internet services to over 3,000 homes directly connected and an additional 2,000 homes indirectly connected.

Once fibre is connected, personalized plans for speeds ranging from 60MB to 1GB will be offered.

Construction has already begun on County Rd. 34 West, and notifications have been sent out to members.

In the coming months, construction will commence on County Rd. 27 West, William/Clark/ Lyle/Francis, and Road 11/North Talbot (west

of Cameron), with completion expected by mid-summer of 2023.

In Cottam, construction will also begin on Laird, Fox, Delmer, Hill, Klundert, Elwood and Stockwell, with completion in the same year.

The construction plan for 2024 includes the remainder of County Rd. 34 West (civic #100-242 and 290-394), County Rd. 34 East (civic #100-211 & 260-374), County Rd. 27 East, and Cameron Sideroad East. Additionally, in Cottam, Greenwood, King, and Victoria streets will be completed in 2024.

The final construction plan will begin in the spring of 2025, with County Rd. 14, Road 6/

Road 7/Road 8 East, North Talbot, Road 6 West, South Talbot, Division Rd. and County Rd. 8 set to undergo construc-

tion.

Once construction is completed, 1,100 homes will be added to the existing fibre network, bring-

ing 100% of the co-operative’s customers onto fibre in the communities it serves.

Local pharmacist gives travel tips to help you avoid illness

By Anisha Nayar, Leamington Pharmacist

Forty-one percent (2 in 5) Canadians are planning to travel in the next six months to sunny locales and tropical resorts, and relaxation is at the top of their itinerary. But what’s not on the itinerary is how a case of traveller’s diarrhea could impact their relaxing beach vacation.

Spring travel season is here and it’s no surprise that after the last few years, Leamington residents have a case of the travel bug. While many are stressed about the thought of lost luggage and flight delays, these frustrating elements of travel are ultimately out of our control.

As a pharmacist, I’m here to remind my community about the one thing you can control when it comes to travel, and that’s protecting yourself against common travel illnesses, like traveller’s diarrhea.

Here are my best tips for travellers to keep in mind when vacationing this spring:

Keep the risks in mind: Consuming contaminated water or food is one of the top ways Canadians contract illnesses like traveller’s diarrhea, the most common travel-related illness.

To avoid illness on your vacation, be mindful of where you are swimming and bathing. Contaminated water could expose

you to different types of bacteria that can lead to traveller’s diarrhea.

Many travellers don’t realize that ice could contain bacteria if the water source is contaminated. Hold on the ice and you’ll reduce your risk for contracting traveller’s diarrhea as well as Hepatitis

A.

It’s also good to think twice about eating raw vegetables or at salad bars, where food could be contaminated during preparation with germs and bacteria that can’t be washed off with water alone. Consider opting for cooked vegetables to be on the safe side.

Speak with an expert: Whether you’re travelling to an overseas adventure or tropical beach location, your local pharmacist can provide you with a personalized travel health consultation to help you navigate potential risks that may be prevalent in your destination. Based on your travel health consultation, your local pharmacist is also able to administer vaccines and dispense medications to prevent certain health issues while traveling. If available, book a personalized travel health consultation at your local pharmacy to ensure you and your family have a safe and healthy vacation.

What a travel health consultation includes: The consultation is a personalized risk-assessment

specific to you and your travel itinerary, conducted by your local pharmacist. The pharmacist can provide education on potential health risks and can discuss any recommended precautions, including preventative travel medications and vaccines. Your local pharmacist can administer the recommended vaccines, dispense the preventative medications, and fill any other prescriptions you may have to make it a truly convenient experience. The pharmacist can also suggest a range of other travel-related items to put on your packing list such as first aid supplies, overthe-counter medications, travel-sized essentials and more.

Preparing for your travel consultation: Once you have booked your appointment, you will be asked to complete a travel consult form online, which should be completed before your appointment. On the day of your appointment, bring a list of any medications you are currently taking and medications you have received in the past 10 years, as well as your health card and benefits card (if you have one).

Do your research and plan ahead: Do some digging into your destination – whether you’re at a beach in Dominican Republic or a wellness retreat in Mexico, it’s not only important to know

about the sights you’ll see but also any potential health risks. Your pharmacist can advise you on what common pharmacy items to include in your

packing list.

While there are many aspects of travel stress that we cannot control, your health is one thing you can. Make sure you’re

informed and know the risks when planning a vacation so that all you will come home with are good memories.

Interest-free loans for students

On Friday, March 31, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced the permanent elimination of interest for Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program.

This significant action will reduce the financial burden on young Canadians as they start their careers.

As of April 1, 2023, this change benefits more than 1.2 million post-secondary graduates in Canada each year. The elimination of interest will save an average student loan borrower $520 per year, based on current interest rates.

For current students, Budget 2023 proposes enhancements to financial assistance for the school year starting August 1, 2023. It proposes to: increase Canada Student Grants by 40%, to provide up to $4,200 for full-time students; raise the interest-free Canada Student Loan limit from $210 to

$300 per week of study; and waive the requirement for mature students, aged 22 years or older, to undergo credit screening in order to qualify for federal student grants and loans for the first time.

This change has an esti-

mated cost of $2.7 billion over five years and $556.3 million ongoing. Students will continue to be responsible to pay any interest that may have accrued on their loan before April 1, 2023.

TOASTMASTERS HOST OPEN

On Wednesday, April 12, Erie Shores Toastmasters hosted an open house at the Leamington Public Library. Guest speaker Sherry Stahl (pictured) engaged the audience with personal stories and humour as she shared valuable tips on becoming a more confident public speaker. Visit a Toastmasters meeting to ‘find your voice’. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Leamington Library. Photo submitted

Frozen Jr. presented by Little Tomato Children’s Theatre

Little Tomato Children’s Theatre’s (LCTT) production of Frozen Jr. will be performed this weekend at the Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School auditorium.

It’s been a long journey for the Little Tomatoes to finally arrive at their destination, the magical kingdom of Arendelle, where this enchanting adventure about the unshakable bond between sisters Anna and Elsa takes place.

Following several years of performing at Migration Hall in Kingsville, LTCT had planned to return to Leamington to perform Frozen Jr. in the spring of 2020. Unfortunately, however, after rehearsing for months, the show was abruptly cancelled just a few weeks shy of opening night due to the pandemic.

Without the ability to secure rehearsal space or a venue because of restrictions placed on community rentals of schools, it was necessary to put Frozen Jr. on ice for two years.

Once things opened up again in September 2022, with a new creative team in place, including seasoned director and performer Ruth Brown, choir and music director Nola

McQueen, and educator, performer, choreographer — as well as a former Little Tomato herself, Hope Forman — a new round of auditions were held.

The show was cast with a fresh group of talented children ranging in age from 5-18 from all over Leamington, Kingsville, Essex and Kent counties.

They have been busy rehears-

ing twice weekly for seven months now, in order to bring this show to life and very soon their dream will become a reality. The musical includes all of the favourite memorable songs such as “Let it Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and features the beloved characters from the animated film such as the goofy loveable snowman Olaf

and the furry, charming reindeer Sven.

Frozen Jr. will be performed through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee.

The show runs April 21-23 at Cardinal Carter Catholic Sec-

ondary School Auditorium, 120 Ellison Ave., Leamington, with performances on Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are General Admission $20, children 12 and under $10. Tickets should be available at the door.

For more information visit LTCT on Facebook or Instagram.

St. Clair College Seeks Community Representatives for the Board of Governors

Sun. Apr. 30 at 3:00 pm at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington; and Sat. May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Harrow United Church, 45 Munger Ave., Harrow. Admission by donation in lieu of tickets. More info: www. countyclassicchorale.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m., Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speakers: Juliette and Albert St. Pierre. Topic: Orchids. All welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. Info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

ESSEX, ONTARIO ANCESTORS APRIL

WEBINAR at 7:00 p.m. Topic: British Home Children in Essex County. Speaker: Jayne Foster. Free and open to everyone. Go to https://essex. ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO GLEANERS

SPRING FUNDRAISING BANQUET - starting at 5:30 p.m., Leamington Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. W. Tickets $75 per person through Gleaners office 519-326-7687. Proceeds from dinner and auction go directly to the work of the Gleaners in their fight to eradicate hunger locally and internationally.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETS at 9:00 a.m., Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. A great way to learn about these amazing birds. An active martin colony will be used to demonstrate martins and some housing options. All are welcome. More info: Paul 519-738-3476.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

THE SOLI DEO GLORIA SINGERS SPRING CONCERT, “We Are Not Alone”, will be presented at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington, at 3:00 p.m. Suggested donation $15 at the door.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE'S COFFEE HOUSE - 1860 Division Rd. N. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fun, free, family friendly evening of music. Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

FRI. APRIL 28 & SAT. APRIL 29

INDOOR YARD SALE / RUMMAGE SALEFriday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots of bargains for everyone!

THURSDAY, MAY 4

MENOPAUSE! WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME? - with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Karen Taylor Edgerton. 7:00 pm, Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Learn what your hormones need and want using a functional balanced approach. Free presentation with giveaways and more. Registration required, email: Kim@kingsvillecentre.com

FRIDAY, MAY 5 CELEBRATE! CINCO DE MAYO LUNCHEON - hosted by Order of the Eastern Star at Parvaim Central Masonic Lodge, 30 Laird Ave., Essex. Cold lunch & a touch of Mexico. Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $20 per person. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM 30TH

ANNIVERSARY DINNER - 145 Divison St.

S. Speaker Barbara Porter, Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Presentation: WWI No. 2 Construction Battalion. Museum open 4:00 - 5:00 pm, cocktails 4:30 - 5:30, dinner at Kingsville Legion Banquet Hall at 5:30. Silent Auction. Tickets $20 at the museum or call 519-733-2803. Fundraiser for museum expansion.

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

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.

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE at 108 Talbot St. E. In Wheatley is hosting free one-on-one Tech Support sessions each Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your phones, tablets, iPads and questions!

INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in

Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

Community Calendar Community Calendar

ANTI-STRESS PRACTICE - (called Do-In)Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays 11:00 am to 12 noon. Learn to use pressure, tapping, breathing, stretching and self-massage for vital organ functions and better health. Free program. For more info email Kim@ kingsvillecentre.com.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING

in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: March 29 and April 12, 26. 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.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, 145 Division St. S., Kingsville, open Tues. to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12 noon. 519-733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 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.

CORNHOLE - Drop in Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m. At Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. No fee. No registration.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

GUITAR WELLNESS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Group session. No registration required. Free program.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT

SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

St. Clair College’s Vision is “Excellence in All We Do”. This is demonstrated through our diploma and new degree programs, as well as our student services, dedicated faculty and staff, and our new state-of-the-art facilities in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. We enable our students to “Rise Above the Ordinary”. St. Clair College is seeking applications for the Board of Governors, for a tSt. Clair College is seeking applications for the Board of Governors, for a threeyear term beginning on September 1, 2023. The College Board is comprised of 17 members, including 12 appointed from the community, the College President and an additional four members who are elected from the College’s student, faculty, support and administrative groups.

Board responsibilities include policy setting and contributing to the College’s Strategic Directions. Board members are required to attend monthly Board meetings (normally scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of the month) between September and June, with meetings beginning at 5:30 p.m. Additional meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis. Board members are also asked to participate in College and community events.

St. Clair College serves the Windsor and Essex County areas as well as the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Community representatives are drawn from this region. St. Clair College welcomes applications from representatives of the diverse multicultural communities that surround and enrich the College. St. Clair College serves over 15,000 full-time students and part-time learners.

Potential candidates are welcomed from a broad and diverse spectrum of industries and community segments. Experience on community boards and/ or knowledge of governance processes will be considered as important assets. Interested individuals are asked to send a resume, emphasizing their strengths in these asset areas, by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023.

St. Clair College values Diversity, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect and is committed to ensure the dignity and uniqueness of each individual and to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of the College community.

Ms. Kristen Adams, Secretary, Board of Governors

2000 Talbot Road West (Box 30)

Windsor, Ontario N9A 6S4

Fax: 519-966-3763

email: kadams@stclaircollege.ca

For additional information call 519-972-2704

Morgan DeYong (Olaf), Grace Sonoski (Elsa), Lauren DeYong (Anna) and Malia Afonso (Kristoff). Photos submitted

Snowflake Dancers dreaming of summer. Kneeling, left to right: Andrea Hunt, Lily Livingston, Delilah Heide. Standing, from left: Morgan Dyck, Karis Driedger, Ella Rutgers.

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APARTMENTS

Upscale and affordable apartments for rent in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park.

Minutes from the beach. Amenities include:

•Library and social rooms

•Coin-less Laundry

•Beautiful lobby

•Underground parking available

•Outdoor balconies with water or city views

•FREE utilities

•Secured access and 24-7 onsite management

Call Mike & Kevin for leasing information 519-326-8819 or visit www.ska-apartmentrentals.com

ITEMS FOR SALE

ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR, 1 regular walker and 1 four-wheel walker with seat & basket, and two commodes. Call 519-3258603 anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ap12-19

YARD SALE

INDOOR YARD SALE / RUMMAGE SALE - Friday, April 28 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots of bargains for everyone! ap19-26

SERVICES

CARBIDE SAW BLADES cleaned and sharpened in Leamington, 25¢ per tooth. Usually same day drop-off and pick-up. Also can weld broken bandsaw blades. Call 519-992-4467. ap19

IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-322-8625. tf

ZEN PETS GROOMINGCPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 14 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & compliant. mr1-tfn

PUPPIES FOR SALE COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES

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HELP WANTED

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15.50/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. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com de4-tf

2078 Talbot Road, Kingsville

NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS

Seasonal Full Time & Seasonal Part Time STARTING END OF APRIL Flexible Hours.

Positions 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.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You don’t want to have mundane tasks hanging over your head, Aries. Try to check as many of them off your to-do list this week as you can. This will free up a lot of free time.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may be planning a much-needed vacation at the present time. Figure out a place you’ve never been and then fill your itinerary with plenty of fun things.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You likely will have to devote a lot of attention to practical matters in the days to come, Gemini. This includes taking a hard look at your spending and making cuts.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, the coming week will be a busy time for social opportunities. Other people will want to be around you as you can be the life of the party when you come out of your shell.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Don’t be surprised if your energy level is high this week, Leo. This leads to you feeling restless at home and even at work. This could be a fine time to take up a hobby.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may be looking forward to an evening out with a romantic partner or close friends. Try to narrow down a day this week or next. Have a few restaurants at the ready.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Take advantage of some free time to get things done around the house, Libra. Cleaning or other home improvements should be a priority.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

There’s a lot of activity expected close to home, Scorpio. A new business may open or there could be a movie star who is spotted in town. Maybe you’ll get new neighbors.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

The thought of financial prosperity has you scouring the recruitment sites this week, Sagittarius. Speak to others about the pros and cons of leaving your current job.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you are surrounded by positive energy and eager to be out and about with friends this week. Start exploring all of the possibilities around you.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

This may be a good week to devote a large chunk of time to being alone Some time with just your thoughts and a little silence could be everything you need.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, discussions at work could get a bit heated. It’s best to distance yourself from these situations as best as you can.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

APRIL 16 - Akon, Singer (50)

APRIL 17 - Jennifer Garner, Actress (51)

APRIL 18 - Chloe Bennet, Actress (31)

APRIL 19 - Hayden Christensen, Actor (42)

APRIL 20 - Miranda Kerr, Model (40)

APRIL 21 - James McAvoy, Actor (44)

APRIL 22 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Actor (57)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to soy.

Kingsville Seniors Expo well attended

By Deanna Bertrand

Well over 300 people attended the second Seniors Expo held at the Kingsville Community Centre (KCC) April 13.

Exhibitors from all over Essex County were on hand to showcase services available to seniors in the community.

There was everything on display, from health care services and in-home services to recreational resources, clubs to join and volunteer opportunities.

Kimberly DeYong, Program Director at the KCC said the idea was to have everything accessible in one spot at the centre, which is currently being used primarily by seniors.

More than 30 booths included Service Canada, Town of Kingsville, OPP, The Arts Society of Kingsville, URSA Major, Hear Canada, Brain Injury Association, Alzheimer’s

Society, Home Instead, Children’s Aid, volunteer opportunities, the Mobile Health Clinic, South Essex Community Council, Green Heart, Lions Club, dieticians, Olive Branch and more.

Seniors had opportunities to view a demonstration of Tai Chi which is offered at the centre, along with getting their blood pressure checked and enjoying some social time with a beverage and snack.

The first 50 visitors received goodie bags, and many more gifts from various donors were raffled off.

For more information on

events and activities at the community centre, go to kingsvillecentre.com or visit their Facebook page. The KCC is located at 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville.

ENJOYING A GAME OF ‘PARACHUTE’

The recent move by the South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) Adult Day Program is paying dividends for clients and staff alike. At the beginning of February, the Adult Day Program moved from the confines of the SECC building on Talbot Street East to the basement of the Faith Mennonite Church on Sherk Street. The program runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 am to 3:30 pm., according to Wellness Worker Sydney Hildebrandt. The clients get breakfast, snacks and a Green Heart Lunch Club lunch provided, as well as the services of two PSWs. Crafts, games, music and exercise for both the brain and the body are regular activities run by the program, as you can see by the photo above. The program is open to adults 55+ who have a developmental disability or are dealing with dementia, giving respite to caregivers at home. The program itself has been ongoing for over 30 years and Hildebrandt hopes to get the clients outside soon where they can participate in even more activities. If you are in need of respite for an adult who may enjoy the Adult Day Program, call SECC at 519-326-8629. SUN photo

Left to right, Kathy Harnadek, Kathy Badlan, Linda Bishop and Suzanne Charbonneau weave together milk bags to create mats and bags, which are then donated to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington, Street Help in Windsor and other non-profit organizations supporting the homeless and at-risk youth. The ladies were on hand at the Seniors Expo at Kingsville Community Centre April 13 drumming up volunteers and awareness of the need for used milk bags. Milk bags and yarn can be donated at the Kingsville Community Centre.

Volunteers Gail Phillips and Marg Renaud greet visitors at the Kingsville Community Centre Seniors Expo held April 13. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand

Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington

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

Dusting off the memories

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

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Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post April 23, 1975

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.

An agreement has been reached between the two bargaining units of the office and technical employees and the factory office and quality control employees represented by the Canadian Food and Allied Workers and the HJ Heinz Company of Canada. The agreement includes a lump sum payment of $100 per employee and new wage schedules effective January 1, 1975.

Baseball tryouts for Kingsville Tyke, Peewee, Bantam and Midget travelling baseball teams will be held this Saturday. Tyke manager will be Ken Burger. Peewees are being handled by Doug Sellars. The Bantam team is led by Garnet Arner and the Midgets have Rance Larabee at the helm.

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

Second photo of three. Solomon Wigle’s home in a neglected state. Date unknown. This home was located on the side of Seacliffe Drive, between Emily Dr and Wigle Grove and was demolished in Spring of 1979. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection

Three new members have been appointed to the 12-man board of directors of the South Essex Community Council. Richard Wiens and Donald Ross of Leamington, along with Philip Cowell of Kingsville, have been named to fill the vacancies caused by the departure from the area of Miss Pat McGee, John Wiebe and Bill Simpson.

Insurance 2-1 to

At left is captain goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Dr. J.A. Shotton, a family physician in Leamington for 37 years, treated his last patient on Friday. Born in Kamloops, B.C., Dr. Shotton graduated in 1928 from McGill University school of medicine in Montreal. He practiced in Armstrong, B.C., before coming to Leamington in the mid-1930s. He will continue to reside here.

Wind-driven waves surged into the Wheatley Harbour Saturday morning, causing a collision between two fishing tugs. Mersea police reported damage to the P and E, owned by Antonio Causarano, and the H and A Stewart, owned by Salvatore Rubino.

Billy Wheeler was the individual scoring leader for the Leamington Legion Major Midgets during the 1974-75 hockey season. Wheeler collected 49 goals and 28 assists for 77 points. Dale Ribble was the runner-up with 69 points on 29 goals and 40 assists. Leading the way to the penalty box was Dale Towle, who spent 135 minutes in the sin-bin.

From the Kingsville Reporter

April 23, 1975

Two local Girl Guides, Karen Miinch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miinch, and Cindy Lethbridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lethbridge, have been chosen to participate in the provincial program ‘Guiding on the Move’ in August. Approximately 40 Girl Guides will have the opportunity of enjoying the various planned activities scheduled for the two week program.

At about 11:30 last Friday, about 200 Kingsville District High School students staged an hour strike on the premises due to the cancellation of the Leamington-Kingsville Fun Day, which was to be held on May 9.

20 Years later

From the Wheatley Journal

April 19, 1995

A well attended meeting of the Wheatley Area Heritage Society was held on April 6 with Vice President Sam Hill presiding. Treasurer Dorothy Bailey gave the financial report. Sam volunteered to attend the April 13 meeting of the Fish Festival Committee and the April 20 meeting of the Wheatley Community Association. Guest speaker was Tom Willett, a well-known area resident, who gave an interesting talk on the life of his father, Reg Willet, who operated the Willett Dairy for many years.

Wheatley’s Niki Coulter and Lindsay Walker teamed up to win the ECSSAA Senior Doubles badminton crown on Tuesday, April 11 at the University of Windsor. The students of LDSS swept aside all opposition, going 5-0 to win the county tournament.

April 2003

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

Fire Chief Wilfred Wigle reports four fires during the past week. The Kingsville and Gosfield South Fire Department answered a call at 6 am Thursday at the local dock when a small stove exploded in the Bill Kennedy fishing boat in the harbour. A 4 pm the same day, a grass fire was extinguished at the home of Mrs. Dean on the Arner Townline. On Saturday morning a truck from Essex caught fire on the Third Concession and then Monday the department was called to Freedland Industries on Wigle Avenue where a dust collector system caught fire.

The Southpoint Capitals Wheatley Fishermen Novice Majors captured the Bluewater League Championship on April 2 by defeating LaSalle 5-4. Team members include Daniel Eichel, Shawn Williams, Jeric Agosta, Kyle Atkinson, Jamie Gillett, Michael Sleiman, Ryan Leslie, Stephen Feltz, Michael Ferreira, Matt Reid, Nathan Moody, Chris Simpson, Bradley McKeen, Michael Maydan and Adam Hatt. The coaching staff included trainer Mike Simpson, coach Dave Drummond, coach Mike Reynaert and manager Jerry Hatt.

- Mildred Van Damme, District 33 Chatham-Kent Senior Games co-ordinator, is shown with local cribbage players among the twelve tables competing in the district cribbage event held in Wheatley. Seated left to right; Bea Robertson, Tom Pinch, Bea Plato and Alta Snider.

April 1987- The owner of a local Mac’s store had his idea pay off. His suggestion to name an idea program, “IdeaMac”, earned him $500. Pictured are zone manager Bill Martin, operations manager for western Ontario, Chuck Van Der Lee, Bill Casimer whose idea won the money, franchise dealer Richard Merrill and personel director Dennis Low.

Flyers split first two round-robin contests; three teams tied at 1-1

By C. Scott Holland

As of Sunday, the Sutherland Cup roundrobin series has seen some twists and turns.

The home teams have yet to win a game and that includes the Flyers, who faltered on Sunday in front of 1,172 fans cheering for both the Flyers and the visiting Hamilton Kilty B’s.

The stage had been set on Friday night when the Flyers beat the Stratford Warriors 6-1 in Stratford.

But on Sunday night they returned home and presented local fans with a rather untypical effort. The sharpness of their defense had vanished and Hamilton outlasted the Flyers to win 5-4. All three teams now have a 1-1 record.

In Stratford, the fireworks began eight min-

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utes into the contest when Hayden Reid and Billy Van Sumeren set up Trevor LaRue’s left side bullet. Towards the end of the first period, the Flyers jumped out to a 2-0 lead when Van Sumeren lifted a shot past Stratford starter Owen Willmore while on the doorstep.

In the second period the Flyers doubled their output with two powerplay tallies while Stratford notched their lone goal on a powerplay late in the frame. Connor MacPherson tipped in the third goal and Ryan MacPherson connected on a left side screen shot at 16:53.

The Flyers’ third period was much like the second and began with Connor MacPherson doing a powerplay tap at 4:44.

At 18:13, Hayden Reid launched a right lane

rocket shot that sailed past Willmore to make it a 6-1 final.

Heading into Sunday’s game, head coach Dale Mitchell said, “I am really happy with how we played (in Stratford.) We knew they had a great home record and it would be tough to play somewhere we are not accustomed to. Our players came out and executed the game plan we drew up. Everyone played their role and stepped up when we needed them. Everyone is buying into the process we set out before playoffs and we are just taking it one game at a time.”

Sunday’s contest featured some offside calls that were anything but — much to the dismay of Flyers’ fans.

The Hamilton Kilty

B’s appeared hungry for a win, which they got as they defeated the Flyers 5-4.

Hamilton struck first at 1:49 as call-up Tyler Hopkins received a gift of an open side of the Flyers’ net and starter Bryce Walcarius down on the play.

The Flyers managed to even the score at 1-1 when Ryan MacPherson found brother Connor, who jammed the puck past Hamilton starter David Egorov.

In the second, the Kilty B’s bounced back into the lead as they netted a powerplay goal at 4:46 but the resilient Flyers knotted the game with one minute left to play in the middle stanza when Trevor LaRue used a scramble in front of Egorov to beat the netminder.

A strange play end-

ed with Hamilton going ahead once more. A cross-ice pass from near a corner was deflected past Walcarius by Justin Montieth and Hamilton regained the edge.

Despite the Flyers’ offense struggling to generate good scoring chances, at 12:06, while on a powerplay Griffin Grundner and Connor MacPherson hooked up with Cody Brekke who drilled a shot from the top of the slot past Egorov and gave the Flyers new life.

But that life was snuffed quickly as the Flyers allowed Nathan Omeri to skate into their end and completely circle the net then head to the right of the slot and unleash a shot that evaded Walcarius.

With nearly two minutes left in the third, Walcarius was lifted for an

extra attacker but Dawson McKinney got an empty-net goal for a 5-3 lead. On an ensuing powerplay opportunity, the Flyers’ Colin Holmes rifled a goal from the top of the slot to narrow the lead to 5-4. Despite having 40 seconds to obtain the equalizer, the Flyers could not get the marker they needed.

The Flyers will host Stratford on Thursday, April 20 at 7:10 pm and visit Hamilton for the final round-robin game Sunday, April 23 at 5:10 pm.

After Sunday’s game the Sutherland Cup round-robin standings were as follows:

Flyer forward Cody Brekke’s shot eludes Hamilton goalie David Egorov to tie the game at 3-3 midway through the third period on Sunday night in Leamington. Hamilton marched down and regained the lead moments later. The Flyers lost the game 5-4 before 1,172 fans and sit at 1-1 going into Thursday’s home game versus Stratford. SUN photo

ESP U16 squad wins Ontario title

The Essex-Southpoint (ESP) U16 hockey club competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s Championship Weekend in Whitby over the Easter break, bringing home the Gold medal and Red Hat as tournament champions.

Fighting through the grueling Bluewater League regular season, ESP finished fourth in the overall standings and first in the A division playoffs.

After closing out the six-point series against rival Riverside Rangers, the stage was set for a return to the OMHA tournament and a chance to surpass their quarter-final finish last year.

The two-game round robin play began Friday afternoon. Essex-Southpoint took on the Woolwich Wildcats in an exciting back and forth game. Woolwich opened the scoring late in the final seconds of the first period.

Trailing 1-0, ESP stepped up their presence in the opposing zone, rallying for three unanswered goals in the second period, winning the opening game with a strong 3-1 showing.

Friday night’s game was against the Peterborough Petes Team One. The opponent once again grabbed a 1-0 lead a few

minutes into the first period, but that would be it for the game. An Essex-Southpoint goal in the final few minutes of the first period was followed by a second goal late in the second. To seal the deal, ESP, on the penalty kill, sailed the puck down the ice for an empty-net, short-handed goal with less than two minutes left to play. The 3-1 win put them in top spot in their division, giving them a bye to the Saturday afternoon quarter-finals.

The quarter-final opponent was a strong Quinte West Golden Hawks team, ranked fourth in Ontario. The game was a struggle as ESP focused on trying to limit the Golden Hawks opportunities throughout the three periods. The end of regulation result was a 0-0 tie, but excitement was building as Essex-Southpoint’s offense started to click.

A disallowed ESP goal provided incentive to keep pushing, resulting in a scramble in front of the Quinte West net midway through the overtime, ending in an exciting 1-0 sudden death win for Essex-Southpoint.

In the Sunday morning semi-final match-up against the Milton Winterhawks, ESP jumped out to a two-goal lead in

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the first period. Milton answered with one in the second. Essex-Southpoint added to their lead in the third and closed out the game with an empty net goal, resulting in a 4-1 win to move on to the finals.

As the number two ranked Norfolk Knights

and Essex-Southpoint team lined up for the opening faceoff in the final, the arena rumbled with banging sticks and cheering voices. ESP rode a wave of adrenaline and heart, setting out their best performance of the year for this final game.

The first goal came with

55 seconds left in the first period, followed up 47 seconds later by a second goal for a 2-0 first period lead.

The second period saw the two teams trade goals. ESP scored their third goal, Norfolk their first, then ESP their fourth.

In the third, ESP con-

tinued to control much of the play on the ice, scoring one last goal and winning 5-1.

As the final buzzer sounded, the celebration began. Lots of hard work by both players and coaches resulted in an Ontario championship.

OHF tournament this weekend in Leamington

Minor hockey supremacy for the entire province of Ontario is on the line this weekend as Leamington’s Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will host the U13 ‘A’ Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) championship.

The event is considered the most prestigious tournament in the province and several Ontario communities will be hosting the OHF tournaments this weekend.

Essex-Southpoint (ESP) will be represented by the reigning Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) U13 ‘A’ champions, who won the OMHA title in Whitby April 9.

The team, coached by Tony Youssef, Dylan Impens and Ryan Derksen

and their staff, had a tremendous year and are busy preparing for this weekend’s challenges.

With ESP being both the host and the OMHA champion, it opens up a spot for another OMHA team to compete, which will be Centre-Wellington, who ESP defeated in the OMHA finals in Whitby.

The other three hockey organizations in Ontario — Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) and the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario — have all recently crowned champions to represent them in Leamington.

The GTHL champions are the West Hill Golden Hawks, while the cham-

pions of the NOHA are the Temiskaming Shores Puckhounds and the Alliance champs are the Woodstock Junior Navy Vets.

Action gets underway at 10 am on Friday when Woodstock takes on Centre Wellington. Essex Southpoint will host West Hill at noon.

The official opening ceremonies will take place at 7 pm Friday, followed by the Essex-Southpoint versus Temiskaming Shores game.

The Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit will be in the complex gym as well.

Schedule:

Friday 10 am - Woodstock vs Centre Wellington

Friday 12 pm - ESP vs

West Hill

Friday 3 pm - Temiskaming vs Woodstock

Friday 5 pm - Centre Wellington vs West Hill

Friday 7:30 pm - ESP vs Temiskaming

Saturday 10 am - West Hill vs Woodstock

Saturday 12 pm - ESP vs Centre Wellington

Saturday 3 pmTemiskaming vs West Hill

Saturday 5 pm - Woodstock vs ESP

Saturday 7:30 pm - Centre Willington vs Temiskaming

Sunday 8:30 amsemi-final - second place vs third place

Sunday 10:30 amsemi-final - first place vs fourth place

Sunday 3:30 pm - Championship Game

The ESP U16 team emerged champions at the Ontario Minor Hockey Associations Championship Weekend in Whitby. Team members are, front, left to right: Dom DeZorzi, Tyler Franklin, Colton Selwood, Parker Deshaies, Kadyn Ellis, Nash Driedger, Riley Zanier, Jesse Werstein. Second row: Will Wuerch, Justin Toth, Parker Wuerch, Nick Mastromatteo, Chase Simpson, Ethan Brockman, Jacques Petro, Christian Wuerch, Matt Gillis. In back: Luke Market, Tyler Vriesema, Ethan Dibbley, Dayne DiMilo.

Photo submitted

Golden Years Mini Golf report

Forty golfers sank 73 holes-in-one on April 13 at Colasanti’s mini golf course. The warm weather obviously brought out the best in the golfers as low scores dominated the day.

Leading the ace parade were Tom Hyatt and Andy Orsini with 6 each, followed by Bill Ward with 5 and Chuck McKenzie with 4. Sinking 3 each were Ed Middleton, Debbie Clinton, Bill Edwards, Bill Mayville, Randy Nash, Tom Bondy and Nick Penzari, while Laurie Hylton, Theresa Decaluwe, Carol Hylton, Colleen Pearse, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor, Tony Hudvagner, Dave Labonte, Julia Kos and Betty McManus all sank 2. A single ace was recorded by Danielle Kovac, Kathy Bechard, Ron Fick, Robin Cournoyea, John Murphy, Barb Haas, Walter Balsam, Armand Decaluwe, Jack Bostin, Shran Collins and Mavis Rutter.

Top scores over 18 holes included a sizzling 33 by

Bill Ward and Tom Hyatt, 34 by Debbie Clinton, 36 by Dave Labonte, Chuck McKenzie and Debbie Clinton, 37 by Andy Orsini, Barry Sweet, Randy Nash and Colleen Pearse, and 38 by Nick Penzari, Dave Labonte, Armand Decaluwe (2), Ron Fick and Tom Bondy.

Low scores continued with the best 36 holes recorded by Debbie Clinton with a sparkling 70, Tom Hyatt with 73, Dave Labonte with 74, Chuck McKenzie with 75, and Andy Orsini, Armand Decaluwe, Randy Nash and Barry Sweet with 76.

First place was awarded to Team Aces (Andy Orsini, Betty McManus, Nick Penzari, Bill Ward) with a team score of 230. Team 5 (Walter Balsam, Armand Decaluwe, Tom Hyatt) took second place with a score of 236, and Team 8 (Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor, Randy Nash) scored 238 for third place.

Play continues April 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

LADIES GOLF LEAGUE GETTING READY FOR A NEW SEASON

SWOC Big Buck Show Saturday in Tilbury

More than 2,000 hunting and fishing enthusiasts from across Southwestern Ontario are expected to gather in Tilbury Saturday, April 22 for the Southwest Outdoors Club’s annual Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show, sponsored by the Tilbury Auto Mall.

Held at the Tilbury Arena, hunters bring deer and moose racks, bear skulls and turkey beards to be measured and scored by F.R.O.W., the Foundation for the Recognition of On-

tario Wildlife. Trophies will be presented to the largest in each category that afternoon.

As well, 60 vendors fill the arena floor selling hunting and fishing equipment, camping gear, outdoor apparel and more. There is also an indoor archery shoot for kids, and the ever-popular trout fishing pond set up just outside Ryder Hall.

This year will also include a live birds of prey demonstration, a hands-

on, child-friendly taxidermy display, and demonstrations by the Essex Hunting Retriever Club at 11 am and 1 pm.

With more than 150 members, SWOC is a group of like-minded individuals who share an interest in the environment, conservation and outdoor heritage, which includes hunting and fishing.

As well as hosting the annual Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show, the club supports a wide array of proj-

ects and events such as Youth Outdoor and Safety Education, an annual Kids Fishing Derby and the Big Boyz Fishing Tournament. They also do tree planting, fish stocking, habitat creation and trail building, as well as supervised youth hunts and a variety of other outdoor-related activities.

Admission to the show is $5, while kids 12 and under get in free. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm.

Reid Funeral Home Ladies League executive members are, left to right: Elfie Miehl (past president), Barb Hofflick (event planning), Marianne Wisternoff (president), Hedy Henke (secretary), Karen Leitch (photography/media), Liz Hotz (vice president), Mary Ann Sherman (treasurer), Michele Koop (event planning), Marianne McQueen (events planning), Emily Oldenburg (statistician). Photo submitted

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MBI Financial

Lisa Dominguez, CFP®, CEA, B.Comm

Certified Financial Planner 75 Erie St. S., Unit 305, Leamington 519-322-0245

ldominguez@mbifinancial.com

Immigration Services

de Witt Immigration

Ellen de Witt, RCIC

Immigration Consultant

North Talbot Road, Cottam 519-839-6102

Locksmiths

Essex County Locksmiths

Jeff Gates Professional Locksmith

Serving Leamington & Kingsville

519-971-8777

www.essexcountylocksmiths.ca

@EssexCountyLocksmiths

Real Estate

Jump Realty

Shannon Matheson Sales Representative

519-329-7291

shannon@jumprealty.ca

www.jumprealty.ca

@shannonmathesonrealtor

Real Estate

H. Featherstone Realty Inc.

Brandon Bergen Sales Representative

17 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-566-3333 brandonjbergen98@gmail.com

33 Princess St., Unit 340, Leamington 519-969-6789 info@dewittimmigration.com

Real Estate

Jump Realty

Raine Schiefer Realtor®

313 Erie St. N. Leamington 226-350-3175

@realtor.raineschiefer

141 Main St. E., Kingsville 519-796-3102

119 Robson Rd, Leamington 519-322-2384