The Southpoint Sun - December 7, 2022

SPECIAL ARRIVAL IN WHEATLEY

New council gets board and committee appointments

At the November 29 meeting of Leamington Council, several board and committee appointments were made, with council members each accepting and approving these ap pointments.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Councillor Tim Wilkinson have been appointed to the Leamington Police Services Board.

The Leamington Committee of Adjustment will have Councillor Paul Tiessen and Councillor Wilkin son aboard.

Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke and Councillor Anthony Abraham have been appointed to the Essex Region Conservation Authority.

The Lower Thames Valley Con servation Authority will have Councillor Tiessen representing Leamington.

The Leamington Uptown BIA will welcome Mayor MacDonald and Councillor Abraham to their board as representatives of the mu nicipality.

Mayor MacDonald, Deputy Mayor Verbeke and Councillors Bill Dunn, Abraham, Tiessen and Wilkinson have been appointed to the Union Water Joint Board of Management and Councillor Heather Latam was appointed as an alternate.

The Leamington Accessibility Advisory Committee will welcome Councillor Abraham to their com mittee.

Deputy Mayor Verbeke and Councillors Abraham, Dunn, Lat am and Tiessen have been appoint ed to the Court of Revision (Drain age Act).

The Committee of Revision for Local Improvements welcomes Deputy Mayor Verbeke and Coun cillors Abraham, Dunn, Latam and Tiessen.

Councillors Latam and Wilkin son have been appointed to the Erie Shores Community Transit board.

Mayor MacDonald has been ap pointed to the Board of Directors to

the Essex Power Corporation.

Deputy Mayor Verbeke will rep resent the municipality with the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce.

Leamington Non-Profit Housing will welcome Councillor Dunn to its board.

Councillor Dunn will also con tinue to represent the municipality with the Migrant Worker Commu nity Program.

South Essex Community Council will welcome Mayor MacDonald as the municipality’s representative.

Councillor Wilkinson will sit on the Board of Directors for The Bank Theatre and Sun Parlour Players.

Councillor Wilkinson will also continue on with the South Essex Arts Association.

Councillor Latam and Mayor MacDonald have been appointed to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Com mittee.

After some discussion, all ap pointments were approved.

ESHC opens COVID, Flu and Cold Clinic

Rising numbers of re spiratory illness and COVID cases are prompt ing Erie Shores Health Care to launch the COVID Cold & Flu Care Clinic.

The Clinic will treat in dividuals suffering from moderate cold, flu or COVID-like symptoms.

The Clinic, an ex pansion of the former COVID Clinical Assess ment Centre, will allow patients who pre-book an appointment to meet with a physician or nurse practitioner and receive a health assessment and treatment plan.

The Clinic can also do certain types of tests, in cluding COVID-19 PCR testing for eligible pa tients.

The COVID Cold & Flu Care Clinic is part of a province-wide initia tive from Ontario Health to reduce inappropriate Emergency Department visits for common respi ratory ailments.

Local primary care pro viders should continue to be the first option, where possible.

To book an appoint ment at the Erie Shores HealthCare COVID Cold & Flu Care Clinic, visit the link here: https:// erieshoreshealthcare.ca/ covidcoldandflu.

You can also call 519326-2373 ext. 4263.

Appointments will be available 7 days a week from 12 pm to 5 pm.

The annual Wheatley Santa Claus Parade returned to the village on Saturday, December 3, this time with a nighttime kickoff, which attracted hundreds out to the streets of downtown to see all of the lights and floats. Here, Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in style as they wave to families anxiously awaiting their arrival. More photos on page A9. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Talking over Turkey returns on Saturday

success.

Mike and Deanna Diab believe we should, and 60 to 70 of their well-orga nized volunteers whole heartedly agree.

The annual Talking Over Turkey grocery box giveaway, initiated by the Diabs in 2016, took on a different form during the past two years, but they are happy to get back to business, offering families in need everything they need for a true Christmas dinner.

In 2017, they organized a 300-turkey giveaway and felt that was a huge

This year, they will have between 600 and 700 turkeys to give away, complete with all the trimmings.

Mike Diab says the gro cery boxes will contain a frozen turkey, two-pound bags of onions and car rots, canned goods, a box of stuffing mix, fivepound of potatoes, a loaf of bread and a package of pasta and sauce. In ad dition, they’ve got fresh produce in clamshells from Sunset Produce and Mucci Farms to add to the equation.

The giveaway is open to anyone who feels they

need help in putting on a Christmas dinner for their family.

“We’re not here to judge, we’ve never been that way and never will,” Diab said.

The turkeys and many of the groceries are be ing purchased at the Real Canadian Superstore in Leamington, where man ager Tonya Ridley has been gracious enough to work out a great deal for the popular local initia tive.

“We are so thankful for people like Tonya,” says Mike. “We’ve got so many people, companies and organizations that

The Diabs are grateful to everyone who has do nated, including those who’ve donated mone tarily to help purchase many of the items.

Mike and his hardy group of volunteers will set up Saturday, Decem ber 10 at the Highbury Canco lot just north of the Recreation Complex, where there will be lots of parking, camaraderie and refreshments to keep you

warm while you wait in line.

“McDonalds are sup plying coffee and treats and The Bridge is bring ing their popular Com munity Donuts,” he says. “It’s all about being to gether and trying to re build that human connec tion.”

And for Mike and Deanna Diab, that’s in deed what it’s all about — people helping people get what they need to have a wonderful Christmas

with their family.

“It’s so nice to be able to be back together to do this,” adds Mike. “We’ve missed seeing those fac es.”

The giveaway is of fered on a first come-first served basis with the first box being handed out at 11 am and going until they are gone.

Volunteers will be on hand to direct people where to park and where to get in line.

Tonya Ridley, manager of the Real Canadian Superstore in Leamington, poses with Mike and Deanna Diab who are holding a sample box of groceries for Saturday’s Talking Over Turkey giveaway. SUN photo

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Christine Lehn, Executive Director of the Leamington Half Century Centre, was recently presented with an Award of Merit for her leadership role at the club by the Older Adults Cen tres Association of Ontario. Lehn was thrilled with the award and is happy to see her hard work come to fruition. She was nominated for the award by the folks at the Goderich Senior Centre for her leadership and significant contribution to the field of older adults in Ontario.

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28th Lights of Life event

By Mark Ribble

St. John’s offering free Christmas Dinner

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Erie Shores

Health Care 28th annual Lights of Life ceremony — hon ouring loved ones lost in the past year — was held on Sunday evening, December 4 outside the main entrance to the hos pital.

About 100 people showed up from various families to honour their loved ones in the event coordinated by the ESHC Spiritual and Religious Care Committee.

Special musical guest Justin Latam kicked off the service in windy and

cold conditions with his rendition of Here Comes The Sun and followed up during the service with another Beatles classic, In My Life. He wrapped up the ceremony playing Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World.

As families huddled in the cold holding bat tery-operated candles, several representatives of the Spiritual and Re ligious Care Committee read the names one-byone of those who were lost, with prayers, poems and readings in between. The event was emceed

by Reverend Victoria Mouck and a special wel come was given by ESHC CEO Kristin Kennedy.

Doris Schroeder, Rever end Andrew Wilson, Rev erend Sylvia Swiatoschik and Reverend Glenn Sel lick took turns at the mi crophone presenting the names of the lost.

The ceremony conclud ed with Michael Hicks performing Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, followed by a moment of silence and the lighting of the tree.

The Church of St. John the Evange list (Anglican) in Leamington is invit ing those who will be alone or those who will go without to enjoy Christ mas Dinner on Sunday, December 25.

Dinner will be available for pickup between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. on Christ mas Day at the church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

Call 519-326-3111 to register by noon on December 24. Registration is re quired for pick-up and delivery. De livery is available to shut-ins in the Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville area only.

There is no cost or obligation to par take of the Christmas Dinner.

The crowd gathered at Sunday’s Lights of Life Ceremony at Erie Shores HealthCare.

SANTA VISITS JACK MINER HOUSE

Kingsville passes curfew for Lions Park

In one of their first acts of the new term, Kings ville council voted to amend a by-law enacting a defined curfew for Lions

Park at their meeting on Monday, November 28.

The curfew will run from 6 pm to 8 am daily during the months of No

vember, December Janu ary, February, March and April. The curfew will switch over to between 9 pm and 6 am during May, June, July, August, Sep tember and October.

The curfew was brought in to help curb vandalism and other nighttime hap penings that have been occurring in the park in recent months.

“This new curfew will help address some concerns expressed by neighbours,” said Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong. “Lion’s Park will soon be getting new play equip ment which will attract more families and young er children. It’s a great community space that needs to be safe and ac cessible for all to enjoy.”

Soli Deo Gloria Singers to present ‘Moving Forward in Hope’

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers are busy preparing for their upcoming concert “Moving Forward in Hope”.

Unfortunately director Nancy Dyck has had to step back because of health concerns, but the group is thankful to Ann Dresser, who is leading the choir for the concert with Helen Brown accompanying. The group is also very happy to be back singing after a three-year absence due to COVID.

The concert opens with the rousing South African Anthem of ‘Tshotsholoza’, followed by three favourite spiritual hymns including ‘River in Judea’. Also in the program are the beautiful hymns ‘On Eagles’ Wings’ and ‘Wait My Soul, With Patience’.

Special feature is soprano Emily Houchen, who will sing the beautiful ‘Bist Du Bei Mir’ by Bach and two Mozart arias.

Also featured is the men’s choir singing ‘Joys are Flowing’ and ‘The Holy City’.

During this Advent season the choir will share three Christmas carols, ‘A Celtic Christmas’, ‘Patapan’ and Come Follow That Star’.

Rounding out and ending the concert is the exuber ant ‘Bound for the Promised Land’ with a four-hand piano accompaniment.

There will be only one performance this year on Sun day, December 11 at 3 p.m. at Leamington United Men nonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Everyone is welcome and a $15 donation is suggested at the door.

Kingsville Friendly Club

There was a good turnout on Tuesday, November 29 at the Kingsville Friendly Club.

Winning scores were, Bridge: Roy Trowell 3800, Alta VanVliet 3030, Jean Kuipers 2830. Euchre: Jane Ann Callow 110, Dave Patterson 92, Marie Geeves 91. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 6. Pepper: Sally Bell 262, Mario Floreno 222, Eileen Salter 201. Most peppers: Mario Floreno 3.

Friday, December 2 results were, Bridge: Roy Trow ell 3200, Jean Kuipers 3140, Alta VanVliet 2880. Euchre: Jane Ann Callow 86, Dave Patterson 79, Willy Fittler 78. Most lone hands: Sharie Blythe 3. Pepper: Sue Girardin 235, Annette Cranston and Bill Fielding tied with 216 each, Bob Cranston 213. Most peppers Anne Burrell 7.

After cards, everyone enjoyed cake and ice cream to celebrate December birthdays.

Christmas arrived early at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctu ary as Santa paid a festive visit this past Friday, December 2. Pictured with Santa is 11-month-old Wallace Campbell along with his cousins, Nora Fortin, five years old, and Jack Fortin, two years old — all from Kingsville. Wallace loves to listen to stories and is hoping for some brand new books.

Nora is a big fan of the TV show Gabby’s Dollhouse and asked Santa for a dollhouse of her own. Jack has an interest in Paw Patrol and would love to have a Paw Patrol toy arrive at his house on Christmas Day. Since all three are on Santa’s Nice List, surely their wishes will come true.

SUN photo by Paul Forman

The Soli Deo Gloria Singers rehearing for their upcom ing performance. Photo submitted

Village Resource Centre has lots to offer

By Mark Ribble

The Wheatley Village Resource Centre is bus tling with activity and eager to serve the local community.

After the August 2021 explosion, the Resource Centre was set up to house the Wheatley Area Food Bank, and then blos somed into the central hub for those displaced to find the help they needed with municipal and gov ernment services.

Resource Centre found er and CEO Susan Fulmer says that there is a lot more to the centre than meets the eye.

“We have lots to offer and we want people to take advantage of that,” she said.

Currently, the Resource Centre hosts the pay-itforward Village Pantry, the Wheatley Baptist Church’s Food Bank, the weekly Harvest Market, a couple of municipal/ government resource of fices and an internet café. They also rent out meet ing space to local organi zations.

The Food Bank operates on an appointment basis, where families in need can come and get basic groceries to help them

through tough times.

Fulmer says they cur rently work with about 35-40 families a week.

“The need has grown over the past few months,” she says. “That number is substantial to where we were two-anda-half years ago.”

They still accept non-perishable and cash donations as well.

The pantry itself is where families can come to pay a suggested dona tion price for those same basic groceries, which has a built-in donation to food bank, allowing Ful mer and her crew to pur

chase more goods.

The Harvest Market is held on Saturdays from 10-2 and they offer fresh produce for a $5 mini mum donation, which again goes to cover the cost of the goods they of fer. Extra donation money goes to the food bank.

“We’ve had a great re sponse to the Harvest Market,” says Fulmer. “People are getting some great deals on produce and many are donating more than the minimum.”

The internet café is something that most don’t know about, according to Fulmer. They are set up with four computers and a printing station that anyone can come in to use — whether you need to print out something or look something up, the technology is there for the community to use.

Meeting rooms and boardroom space is avail able for any organization or service club to rent for their meetings and gath erings.

“We’re a really good central location,” she said. “People can come here and we can connect them to services.”

Fulmer says some so cial services from Cha tham-Kent still use the Resource Centre to offer

their services to folks from Wheatley and sur rounding area who have been displaced. South Es sex Community Council also has a job coach pres ent on certain days.

The Resource Centre runs on about 12 regular volunteers, who Fulmer says are invaluable to the cause.

The centre is located at 108 Talbot Road East, di rectly across from Bow man Feeds in Wheatley, and is open Monday through Friday from 9-6 and Saturday from 10-2. The internet café is open whenever the centre is open.

The Village Pantry is open Tuesdays from 4-8 pm, Thursdays from

noon-4 pm and Saturdays from 10-2.

The Harvest Market will have fresh produce available on Saturdays from 10-2.

You can visit the cen tre’s Facebook page or go directly to their website at villageresourcecentre.ca or give them a call at 226484-1004.

If you want to help out, donations can be made during regular hours by cash or cheque and you can also e-transfer.

Fulmer says that all donations are greatly ap preciated and the centre wouldn’t be where it is today without the gener osity of those donors.

It truly does take a vil lage.

Village Resource Centre CEO and founder, Susan Fulmer, poses in the Village Pantry on Saturday, December 3. SUN photo

Baskets of fruit and vegetables line the counter at the Harvest Market on Saturday, December 3. SUN photo

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

I guess I missed my calling.

Watching the news and see ing that Justin Verlander just signed a contract for $43 mil lion a year, I have to shake my head.

There are things I think I’m good at in this world, but noth ing close to one million, let alone 43.

Have professional sports contracts gotten out of hand?

As a kid, it was a dream of mine to pitch for the Baltimore Orioles.

Countless hours at the side of the house throwing that baseball against the concrete block foundation, imagining striking out Johnny Bench and Davey Concepcion.

The crowd noises in my head. Taking the set position with a runner on.

Thinking, “What would Jim Palmer throw in this situa tion?”

After about 1970, most of the residents of Point Pelee Na

tional Park had moved out of the park and it left me without close neighbour kids to play with, so I honed my baseball skills against that wall.

I think I wrote before about busting out the siding on the house after a few errant fast balls missed the mark and my dad chasing me across two vacant properties to give me what we used to call a ‘lickin’.

All in a day’s work for a future major league baseball player, I’d say.

As I grew older and the imaginary crowd noises faded, I realized that I wasn’t as good in real life as I was in that yard by myself.

When girls began to catch my eye, baseball took a back seat to my new interest.

I turned out to be an average ball player who never really got to sniff any sort of profes sional contract. I wasn’t big enough for one thing.

And my often-practiced fast

ball couldn’t get enough ve locity to break anything more than a few dry boards on the side of that old house.

The average salary in 1970 for a major league player was about $29,000. By 1980, that av erage rose to just over $140,000 a year.

Never in my wildest dreams would I think someone would get paid $43 million to play a game.

On top of that, a pitcher only plays in a quarter of his team’s games — and that’s being gen erous.

My last year of slo-pitch last summer was non-eventful. We finished second in our wind up tournament and I gave the speech I gave the year before about it being my last year.

Only thing was, this time I meant it. The body just won’t do the things it used to do.

I knew that going in and vowed to let the young guys play the vast majority of the

weekend. I did have to come in when one of our guys got hurt and managed to hit a ball that should have been an in side-the-park homerun, but I managed to stretch it into a triple.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

His resurrection from Tom my John surgery to become yet again a premier pitcher, is nothing short of amazing.

Standing at third base, gasp ing for air as my teammates chided me for not running that extra 70 feet to home plate, I re alized that I had made the right decision to retire.

I’m not sure when Jim Palm er realized his days were num bered, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t make that decision at 61, so for that I’m thankful.

He retired in 1984, after not having swung a bat since 1973 due to the designated hitter rule.

Justin Verlander has man aged a few at-bats over the years and I loved him as a Ti ger.

80 years young in his 1955 Ford

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Born November 19, 1942, Ray Foster of Ruth ven feels like a teenager whenever he slides be hind the wheel of his ’55 Ford because he owned one as a teenager. He bought his first one from Jackson Motors in Leam ington, a ’55 Ford with 272 V-8 and three-speed stick shift. He repaint ed it blue-ice metallic

and add ed light blue seats, scavenger pipes and a Foxcraft threespeed floor shift.

For the next five years, Ray bombed around town and still owned the car when he and Gail were married in 1965. By then, oil leaks and rust prompted Ray to sell his ’55, never dreaming he would own another 33 years later.

Soon after retirement from Heinz, he saw a ’55 Ford near Wheatley

with a “For Sale” sign. He bought it and drove it home in April 1998, but it needed work. Luckily, it was virtually rust-free but the engine and trans mission had to be rebuilt plus a new interior.

Juliana Sherk (my daughter) took the photo at the Leamington dock car show Oct. 1st hosted by Gino DelCiancio as a fundraiser for the Miss Lizzy Foundation. The tray on Ray’s ’55 reminds him of going to the El Rancho Drive-in in his first ’55 Ford.

Always looking for sto ries. Email billtsherk@sym patico.ca

He and Max Scherzer — another former Tiger — will make a combined $86 million next season. The two highest paid players in the game, both playing for the New York Mets.

That combined salary is $5 million over the current NHL salary cap for an entire team.

The often-ridiculed Leafs spend $81 million on their en tire roster.

People often say that Mitch Marner’s $11 million a year is outrageous.

I guess looking at what the Mets are paying a soon-to-be 40-year-old pitcher, Marner is worth every penny.

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Ray Foster’s second 1955 Ford.

Rising from the rubble

By Greg Coulter

“We’re back,” a jubilant Tracey Declerk beamed at the re-opening of her downtown Wheatley Bri ar Patch Studio this past Saturday, December 3.

It was 462 days ago that she locked the door to close on a Friday after noon. Shortly thereafter, the now infamous gas ex plosion across the street shuttered numerous busi nesses and left countless residents scrambling for living accommodations.

For Tracey and her hus band Jeff, many sleepless

nights and gut-wrenching decisions played on their minds daily. Open again? Where? How? Would it be worth it?

While they did receive insurance assistance with repairs, it was taking a considerable amount of time and they found that to open sooner rather than later, it was neces sary to do many repairs to the old building them selves.

“This is day one, we’re open and look to the fu ture” Tracey said. She was thrilled with the customer

support on opening day and remained open Sat urday night as the Christ mas parade made its way past their door.

Briar Patch will be open Tuesday to Thurs day from 10-5, Friday and Saturday from 10-7, Sunday from 10-3, and closed Monday. Contact by phone 519-916-9407 or email Briarpatchwheat ley@gmail.com.

The store is packed with numerous unique gifts, puzzles and sports items. You’ll also see a beaming store owner.

Local PhD student awarded Vanier Scholarship

By Sarah Sacheli

Vulnerable populations such as older adults or people with disabilities will have fewer challeng es in their day-to-day lives, thanks to the re search of Leamington na tive Fallon Mitchell.

Mitchell, a PhD student at the University of Wind sor, has been awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to continue her research into barriers — both physical and at titudinal — faced by spe cial populations.

Mitchell has made UWindsor history in winning the prize, being the first student from the Faculty of Human Kinet ics to be named a Vanier Scholar.

“I am incredibly grate ful to have been selected for this scholarship,” said Mitchell. “For me, it’s val idation that my research is important, especially in terms of improving the quality of life for vulnera ble populations.”

The scholarship, named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada, is val ued at $150,000 – $50,000 a year for three years. The award is designed to help Canadian universities at tract and retain outstand ing doctoral students.

Vanier scholars must prove academic excel lence, research potential and leadership. Mitchell has all three in spades, said kinesiology professor Paula van Wyk, Mitchell’s research supervisor.

Van Wyk called Mitch ell a “top-tier doctoral tal ent.”

“I am incredibly proud of her and know that this scholarship will help her continue to flourish.”

Mitchell earned her Master’s in Human Ki netics with a cumulative average of 96.75 per cent, top of the class.

Mitchell mentors un dergraduate students on research projects, she represented the Depart ment of Kinesiology on the University’s Graduate Student Society, she vol unteered with the Wind sor-Essex Compassion Care Communities, and she has been a youth ac cessibility leader for the Connections Early Years Family Centre. She is also involved with a variety of local organizations, in cluding Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario.

She conducted research into how graduate stu dents on campus were coping during the pan demic and she lobbied for the installation of the crosswalk in front of the

Faculty of Human Kinet ics building.

Fallon has an incredible research record, van Wyk said.

“Upon finishing a Mas ter’s, the norm is to have maybe one publication and one conference pre sentation. Fallon current ly has five publications, four conference presenta tions, two text interviews and a community report, with many more in prog ress.”

Van Wyk said it’s im portant to note that Mitchell has excelled in her academic career, in her research, and in her leadership roles despite battling mental health issues that were at times debilitating.

Mitchell said she is open about those issues in the hope she can help others.

Gold Coast properties being cleared

Leamington council heard a report on the recent acquisition of 50 Gold Coast Road and upcoming demolition and clearing of the property as part of Leam ington’s Waterfront Master Plan.

The municipality already owned 34 Gold Coast Road and recently closed the purchase of 50 Gold Coast Road.

on either property. Administration also asked to proceed outside of the pur chasing policy and obtain quotes for the demolition rather than go through the usual tender or RFP process.

CELEBRATING ADVENT

The cottages at 50 Gold Coast Road are vacant and will be demolished after a study confirmed they can not be feasi bly relocated.

The recommendation asked that council authorize the demolition of the cottages and clear any brush and trees

The financial impact is expected to be well within the previously estimat ed $200,000 cost and will be funded through the contingency reserve.

After councillor questions and some discussion, council approved the rec ommendation unanimously and demo lition is expected to begin in the coming weeks.

FALLON MITCHELL

This past weekend, Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes (ESSCFP) hosted Alle luia, It’s Advent! The family event had over 120 attendees. Participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast and then a variety of crafts and games. From left, Anna Hind, Iris Evon and Alina Van Roie complete their gingerbread Nativity scenes. Photo submitted

Tracey Declerk (left) welcomes Joe and Reija Gruber to her grand re-opening of Briar Patch Studio in Wheatley. The Grubers were also impacted by the 2021 gas ex plosion and were left scrambling to find living accommodations before finally being allowed to return home.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Boogie Down To Bethlehem at the Bank Theatre

If you’re looking for something to put you in the Christmas spirit, boo gie down to The Bank Theatre in Leamington, where adult and youth performers from the com munity will be presenting “Boogie Down To Bethle hem.”

Annually, The Bank Theatre and Faith Men nonite Church partner to bring a Christmas pro duction to the theatre.

“The show contains toe-tapping songs that are guaranteed to put a Christmas smile on your face,” said director Linda Collard. “It is a multi-gen erational Christmas musi cal. We know all ages will love it!”

Linda is joined by musi cal director Janice Founk.

“We’re delighted to continue our long-stand

ing partnership with Faith Mennonite Church producing theatre for children,” said Corey Robertson, chair of The atre Programming. “Chil dren’s theatre is more important than ever as it provides young people with an alternative form of entertainment, social ization and education. We hope this wonderful play brings the Christmas spirit closer to you as we celebrate these amazing young people and adults on our stage.”

Patrons are also asked to bring donations of canned, paper and hy gienic goods for The Bank Theatre annual food bank drive to show the love for the needy in the commu nity.

Boogie Down To Beth lehem runs this Friday,

December 9 and Saturday, December 10, beginning at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Decem ber 11 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Admission is by free will ‘pass the hat’ donation

during the show. Patrons are asked to RSVP for tickets by calling 519-326-8805 during Box Office hours Thurs day-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or online at www.bank theatre.com.

Happy 85th Birthday Antonina Minaudo

In Loving Memory of Dean William Tiessen

October 20, 1967 - December 7, 2013

As time goes on without you, And days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And many silent tears. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Loved and Remembered Always Mom & Dad, Jason & Josey, Mykayla & Kassidy

In Loving Memory of Jeffrey frances Lambe

August 17, 1943 – December 7, 2012

It’s been ten years and we miss our walks, our talks, your big bear hugs, full belly laughs, and passion for life. Your ability to see the beauty in the world is in your photography, and your spirit lives on in those you left behind. We remember to move beyond fear and into the light of love.

Always remembered. Sadly missed.

Eternally in our hearts. Your family and friends.

In Loving Memory of Mark Peter Darowski

November 25, 1966 – December 11, 2013

In Loving Memory of Earl DunmorE

August 7, 1935 - December 13, 2019

Should you go first and I remain To walk the road alone, I’ll live in memory’s garden, dear, With happy days we’ve known.

In Spring I’ll wait for roses red, When fades the lilac blue.

In early Fall, when brown leaves call I’ll catch a glimpse of you.

In Loving Memory of Dean William Tiessen

October 20, 1967 - December 7, 2013

A loving thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here. Loved and remembered always.

Jenn, Julianne, Rachelle, Josh and Cian Mom and Ralph, Karen and Dennis and family, Todd and Joan and family.

Nine years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, God took him home – it was His will, Within our hearts Mark liveth still. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Mom (Irene), Ken & Marisa Christine & Ron

Should you go first and I remain, One thing I’d have you do: Walk slowly down that long, long path, For soon I’ll follow you.

I’ll want to know each step you take That I may walk the same, For someday down that long, long road You’ll hear me call your name.

Always in our hearts.

Norma,

Bradley, Cheryl, Michael & Families & Friends

With much love and affection, Pietro, Ida, Elise and Daesa

Megan Sawatzky, John Harder and Kimberley Kroeker per form as angels in Boogie Down To Bethlehem.

At centre, Mary (Hanna Heinrichs) and Joseph (Anthony Hernandez) sit with baby Jesus, sur rounded by onlookers.

Marisa Iler (left) as Stella and Julianne Wiens (right) as Joy. Sun photos

Wheatley proves stronger than ever with Santa Claus Parade

By Greg Coulter

If you didn’t make it to the Wheatley Christmas Parade Saturday night, December 3, you may have missed one of the best parades ever held in the village.

The streets were lined with onlookers as up to 45 floats passed by.

Heading north on Erie Street, in stark contrast, it passed by the fenced off

explosion area of Talbot Street East offering the residents some much de served Christmas cheer.

The business communi ty really stepped up with some amazing float deco rations.

Renny’s Mike Renwick and family — still shut down from the explo sion — took time to offer Christmas greetings with a float.

The Wheatley Sharks players, executive and families and Skate Wheat ley participated while the U13 Southpoint Stars col lected food items along the parade route.

Social media comments lit up with accolades for the float participants and the parade committee, consisting of Sarah Ste venson, Jamie Lee Church, Ricki-Lee Scratch, Jodi

Mummery, Heidi Om stead, Jocelyn Jones, and Hilary Hodgson.

A straw poll suggest ed that Gerhard Taves’ decked out massive com bine was the overwhelm ing float favourite by young and old alike.

On behalf of the com mittee, Hilary Hodgson said, “It truly does take a village. Many local businesses, clubs and in

dividuals came together to bring Wheatley a very special Christmas Pa rade. Our town may be broken but the people of our community are here to remind everyone that we’re strong and together we can overcome all ob stacles.”

She added more com ments of thanks on her Facebook page highlight ing, “Most of all, thank

you to every single spec tator. Hundreds of people lined the parade route to watch the floats go by. It was so magical and beau tiful!”

The Wheatley Fish Fest committee sponsored the parade and is actively working on this year’s Fish Fest along with next year’s Christmas Parade.

PHOTOS BY GREG COULTER

Two Creeks was repesented by Gerry Soulliere on a 4x4.

Skate Wheatley members walked along the parade route.

The Wheatley Horticultural Society’s float. King Siddall and Barb Siddall both enjoyed the parade.

The Jr. C Wheatley Omstead Sharks were well-represented.

The Southpoint Klite Festival had a float complete with dancing fairies.

Neil “Casey” Impens

April 28, 1944 – December 1, 2022

Neil “Casey” Impens passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 78.

Beloved father of the late Steve (2021) (Kelly), Tim (Irene) and Sandra Price (Brad). Cherished grandpa of Taylor, Derek, Cade, Dane and Aliya. He will be fondly remembered by his ex-wife and good friend Evelyn Impens (nee Marentette). Reunited with his siblings Gary, Denice, Eddy and Ricky, and parents Casey and Marion (nee Moody). He will be missed by his many family members and friends.

Casey retired from Chrysler after 35 years. He loved playing, coaching, managing and watching hockey, especially the Montreal Canadiens.

We would like to thank everyone who made his journey much easier. Hospice is truly a gift, and we are so grateful that he spent his last days there, surrounded by love.

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

As per Casey’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street (519-326-2631), Leamington, on Sunday December 4, 2022 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. Online condolences and cherished memories can be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lois Madeline Duncan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Lois Madeline Duncan (née de Montmorency) in Leamington on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Predeceased in October of this year by Tony Duncan, her husband of 71 years, she is survived by her sons Howard (Anne Newlands) and Christopher, grandchildren David, Caroline, Cassandra and Cameron, and great-grandchildren Amelia and Freya.

Lois was born and grew up in a rural area of Oxford County, Ontario, near Burgessville, and started her career as a reporter at the Woodstock Sentinel Review where she met Tony, who was also a reporter there. They were married in Burgessville and later moved to Leamington in 1955 where they raised their sons and where they remained for the rest of their lives. Although Lois retired from journalism to raise their children, she led an active life as a volunteer in many capacities, patiently training their Newfoundland dog (“Stormy”) for shows, playing competitive bridge, and, in the winter months, taking on competitive curling as a member of the Sun Parlor Curling Club where she not only won numerous bonspiels but served on their Executive Board for many years.

Lois’ great passion for over 60 years of her life was painting in oils, acrylics, and watercolours. She was highly skilled at drawing as well as an accomplished painter, always modest to excess, refusing to even sign her works unless relentlessly encouraged by her family to do so. Her art adorns the walls of all of her family in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Lois and Tony travelled to many parts of the globe, in recent years enjoying cruises to Europe and the Caribbean. She was especially keen on exploring Ireland, the homeland of her father, and took an avid interest in the history of her family, on both her mother’s and her father’s side.

Lois will be remembered for her devotion to her family, the enthusiasm she brought to her life, her love of laughter, and her appreciation of beauty, especially the every-changing beauty of Lake Erie on the shores of which she spent most of her adult life.

Dwain J. Wiper

Glen Edward Sellon

May 1, 1931 – November 30, 2022

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Dwain J. Wiper, at age 91, passed peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Beloved husband of the late Betty Wiper (July 2022) for 70 years.

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Grandpa of 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Dwain owned/operated Dwain J. Wiper & Sons Esso Farm Dealership for most of his working career. He enjoyed following his children’s sports, and volunteered with Leamington Minor Baseball and Hockey programs. Dwain loved spending time at the Pelee Cottage with Betty for approximately 40 years. He especially loved Wiper Family Reunions at the farm. Dwain enjoyed retirement for 26 years.

Special thanks to Rosewood/Erie Glen, Erie Shores HealthCare, 2nd Floor North, and Erie Shores Hospice for their exceptional care.

At Dwain’s request, cremation has taken place and a family funeral service will be held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Wednesday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Erie Shores Hospice or Hillman United Church.

Doreen Lamotte Dech

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December 9, 1935 – November 27, 2022

December 7,

Peacefully, with family by her side, Doreen Lamotte Dech (nee MacVicar) passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She is predeceased by her infant brother, Larry (1941), parents Lillian (Coulson) and Russell MacVicar, grandparents Mae and Duncan MacVicar and Beatrice and Charles Coulson.

Doreen was the beloved wife of Henry Lamotte (deceased 1982) and Jacob Dech (deceased 2018). Doreen leaves her sons Kevin Lamotte (Cynthia), Jamie Dech (Ina) and the late David Dech. Doreen was the proud grandmother of Henry (Sarina), Kate (Nic), Anne (Sam) and Charlotte Lamotte, Jeffery (Sofia), Josh (Cait), Joel (Toni), Jonathan (Marisa) Dech, and three greatgrandchildren, Emelia, Ian and Elysia Dech. She also leaves her dear aunt, sister and brother-in-law, cousins, nieces (each one of them, her favorite) and nephews from the MacVicar, Lamotte and Dech families.

On our way out the door, Doreen would say: “Make it a good day,” often adding, “for you and someone else!” Words that she lived by.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, Ontario.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service with interment at Evergreen Memorial Park will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Doreen’s honour to the Canadian Lung Association or a charity of your choice.

Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.com

Glen Edward Sellon of Leamington passed away at Erie Shores HealthCare on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia, sons Ron (Val), Brian (Sylvia), and predeceased by his son Greg (November 11, 2022) (Jill).

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Dear grandfather of Aaron (Erin), Ryan (Laura), Adam (Danielle), Nathan (Chantelle), Cody (Heather), Dylan (Nicole), and great-grandfather of Harper, Tyler, Lucy, Poppy, Braxton, Caylin, Elery, Avery, and predeceased by Carter and Adley. Brother of the late Donald Sellon (1997) (Alva) and Dorothy Sellon.

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Family was Dad’s most cherished love, spending numerous hours watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Glen was a respected and successful local businessman in Essex County. Glen and Sylvia spent many winters in Florida and countless summers at their cottage on Pelee Island, which was their home away from home where dad and Sylvia spent many hours on their front porch.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Seacliff Manor for their care when most needed.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631).

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

John N. Driedger

John N. Driedger, 91 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

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Beloved husband of Marion for 65 years. Dear father of Jane Klassen (late John) (Rod Deneau), Len Driedger (Caroline Hamm), Pete Driedger (Jennifer) (late Sandra DerksenDriedger). Loving Grandpa of Melissa (Jason), Amy (Jon), Jenny (Santino), Shauna, Zoe, Andrea (Luke), Shae (Noah), Camden, Nicholas, and Great-Grandpa of Olivia, Hailey, Stella and Ava. Dear brother of late Cornelius (late Anne), Agatha Neufeld (late J.C.), late Margaret Braun (late John), Abe Driedger (late Helga), and brother-in-law of Gerda Driedger (Henry), Ken Enns (Rita), Dennis Enns (Helga), late Dave Enns (Linda).

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John had a lifelong passion for his family, farming, sports and coaching.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate John’s life will be held at North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 625 Mersea Road 6, on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the UMEI or Leamington Mennonite Home.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Middle-schoolers excel at robotics competition

By Mark Ribble Grade 7 and 8 stu

dents

at Cardinal Carter

Catholic Middle School have spent the past three months designing and building robots aimed at innovative solutions to modern problems with an eye on energy.

A total of 18 teams formed since the begin ning of the school year and at the end of the com petition, they all deserved

a big round of applause for their innovation, cre ativity and work ethic.

The Cougar Botics com petition was held in as sociation with First Lego League, which introduces students to real-world en gineering challenges.

The event itself was held over two days — No vember 28 and 29, with the closing ceremonies in the gym on the afternoon of November 29.

Finalists in two catego ries — Core Values and Innovation — were asked to present their projects and also compete in a ro botics table.

Ideas such as a mobile truck-based EV charger, a downspout and gut ter clogging solution, a hat that cools you while you work out, and back up float valve to prevent basement flooding were all innovative ideas that can be used in the real world and the students came up with creative solutions for real prob lems.

Marjorie Earline Newton

Marjorie Earline Newton left this world on Monday, November 21, 2022 to join her beloved predeceased family in heaven with her friend Rhonda by her side.

Marjorie was born on November 29, 1928 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, to parents Reta Newton of Leamington and Durham Newton, formerly of Casar, North Carolina.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Leamington until it closed in 2005 and then became a member Shaw’s Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Surviving relatives are sister Patricia Brunet and nine nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her very special friend Rhonda who got her to all appointments and church and any errands she requested, and also giving Aunt Marge’s cat Buddy his new home with her. Two sisters, Barbara Fast and Irene Gibson, predeceased her.

She had a home built in Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, in 1961 and lived there until retiring to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 1988.

Her employment was in the personnel field, first with Gelatin Products Co. in Detroit, Michigan. She was a personnel supervisor there, and lastly with Manpower Inc. as a sales and customer relations representative.

In Detroit, she was a member of the Women’s Economic Club. In Hendersonville, NC, she was active in or a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #61, the Elk’s Lodge, Women of the Moose Lodge of Asheville, NC, League of Property Owners, League of Women Voter Women’s Republican Club, VFW Ladies Aux #5206, lifetime member of Blue Ridge Community College, Lifetime Learning, YMCA. As a member of the League of Women’s Voters she served as an observer in both district and superior courts. She was a member of the Michigan Club. She volunteered with the Big Sister-Big Brothers programs. With the foster parent program she was a respite foster parent with MainStay (a safe haven for abused women and their children). Also, in Hendersonville she volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce and then worked for a time as a salesperson with Reality World. She was a member of the local chapter of AARP and of the national AARP, and a member of Friends of the Library.

In 1978 she purchased a four-plex apartment building in Cape Coral, Florida (Newton Apartments). Her parents had a winter home in Cape Coral.

Her many interests were being involved with children and pets, visiting with family and friends, working with her gardens, landscaping and flowers, dancing, and she always had a pet in her home.

Visitation and funeral service was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, December 5, 2022. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Windsor/Essex Humane Society would be appreciated.

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

When the dust settled, awards were given to winners in each of three categories — Innovation, Core Values and Robotics and then first-and-second place overall to two lucky teams who went on to represent Cardinal Carter at the regional competi tion at St. Clair College December 3.

The Innovation winners were the Electric Charged team for their mobile charging truck idea.

The Core Values winner was the Magnetic Millers, who came up with a more efficient way of making flour with a magnetic grist mill idea.

The Robotics winner was Rainy Leaves, who did very well on the ro botics table and also pre sented their newly de signed ‘spotless spout’ idea to help with gutter clogging problems.

Overall, second place was taken by Torrent Turners, who designed a new float valve backup for flooding basements.

The overall winner was the Rainy Leaves team for their combination of their innovative solution and their dominance on the robotics table.

The competition had support from Canadian Tire Leamington and the Leamington Rotary Club.

The Rainy Leaves took top spot in Robotics and also were the overall winners of the Cougar Botic competition.

Torrent Turners took second overall with their float valve invention.

Magnetic Millers took top prize in the Core Values category for their magnetic grist mill idea.

Electric Charged took top spot in Innovation with their mobile charging truck.

OLIVE BRANCH ON MAIN

LEGACY AUCTIONS AND RETAIL

There were smiles all around at the

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Paul Mastronardi honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Greenhouse pioneer Paul Mastronardi, Presi dent and CEO of Mastr onardi Produce, received a Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, No vember 18 at the Ontario Produce Marketing As sociation (OPMA) 31st Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.

The prestigious award recognizes an individu al that has demonstrat ed tireless efforts over many years to improve the quality and distribu tion of fruits and vegeta bles marketed within and outside Ontario through innovation, cooperation, and hard work.

“This award is an in

credible honor for me and my family. I am sincerely humbled to be among the ranks of past recipients of this award, including my father Don,” said Mastr onardi. “I was born into this industry and had the great fortune of learning from the legacy of three generations before me. I feel a great sense of pride and privilege to carry that on.”

The OPMA Gala & Award Ceremony was held at the Blue Moun tain Village Conference Centre. Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award was former Exec utive Director of the On tario Greenhouse Vegeta ble Growers, Joe Sbrocchi, who highlighted some of the major mile stones in Paul’s career. Notably, Joe reminded the audience of Paul’s marketing virtuosity, hav ing introduced the world’s first branded tomato – the award-win ning Campari cocktail tomato – and the pleth ora of market ing accomplish ments to follow which were game-changing for the industry.

Joe also de

scribed Paul’s hard work and innovative spirit, having launched the pro duce industry’s first 100% traceability program, becoming the first fresh produce company to re ceive Non-GMO Project verification, and pioneer ing high-tech greenhouse strawberry growing back in 2003.

Minister of Agriculture Lisa Thompson attend ed the event to honor this year’s OPMA award recipients. “Congratula tions to all of the award recipients this year. I ap preciate your hard work and dedication in mar keting nutritious On tario produce!” said the Minister. “Ontarians are looking for and choosing fresh fruits and vegeta bles grown right here at home. Your marketing ef forts are making a differ ence in creating a greater awareness of Ontario pro duce and are also driving a sense of pride in our provincial agri-food in dustry.”

Thanking his family and “larger family of Fla vor Nation employees across the Mastronardi Produce brands,” Paul emphasized his inspira tion from the collective efforts of the produce industry and pledged to continue advocating for the industry for many more years.

GETTING CRAFTY IN KINGSVILLE

THOMPSON MANOR OPENS

Legacy Auctions ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, December

The long-time Leamington business opened their doors at their new location at 219 Talbot Street West, along with Windblown and Weathered — all under the same roof. The businesses are open seven days a week. Enjoying the ribbon cutting are, from left, Ur sula Tiessen (Leamington Disctrict Chamber of Commerce), Carol Branco (Legacy), Susan Dupont Baptista (Windblown and Weathered), Andreas Baptista (Windblown and Weathered), Wendy Parsons (Leamington District Chamber of Commerce), Liz McCormick (Legacy), Dave McCormick (Legacy), Noele Baptista (Windblown and Weathered). SUN photo

Clean, unprocessed food products are the flavour of the day at Kingsville’s Olive Branch On Main as owner Karen Edgerton (pictured) is excited to offer a wide variety of specialty oils, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Edgerton brings her holistic nutri tion background into play as the store’s offerings attempt to promote gut and hormone health. Olive Branch On Main makes use of exclusive suppliers and will be a local source of the popular Dressed by an Olive Food Company line. The Olive Branch can be found at 21 Main Street West in Kingsville (in Capri Pizza plaza) and holiday hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sundays 11 am to 4 pm.

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Kingsville’s fine dining scene only got better as Joann (left) and Chris Thompson have opened a restaurant inspired by their recent trips to Europe. This is the couple’s second culinary ven ture as they also own the Thompson House in Windsor. Locally sourced, fresh food made from scratch, along with impeccable service, is what patrons can expect when they visit Thompson Manor, which can be found at 76 Main Street East in Kingsville. Check out their website at thompson-manor.ca for hours of operation and to make reservations. Lunch time hours are planned for the near future.

SUN photo by Paul Forman

Art enthusiasts young and old have a brand new destination to make social connections and tickle their creative side. The Crafty Nest Studio is a DIY arts and craft studio where ‘craftiness is happiness’. Owner Lisa Arner opened up her first Kingsville craft studio on King Street back in 2019 and has now relocated to a larger space at 14 Division Street South in Kingsville, made up of a crafting area along with an adjoining retail area. Craft classes for children are available Monday through Thursday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm, while adult craft class offerings are best accessed through craftyneststudio.com and generally run from 7 pm to 9 pm. The retail store hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm.

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LASALLE FARM

2681 Front Road - 23.9 Acres of residential and farmland located in Lasalle with some of the best soil in Essex County. The property has an acre of bush that could be cut down to generate more income from the wood. 1 1/2 storey country home with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a short distance to the marina. It is currently tenanted for $750/month + utilities with an additional income of $1500 a year from the farmland. Dont miss out on this opportunity of owning

to purchase furnished. This home is perfect for anyone looking for low maintenance, tranquil lakefront living.

This stunning new model is situated on a 68.89 x 118’

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plastic greenhouses, a 10,316 square foot packing shed & one bungalow home. 367-369 Talbot west has 3 acres of glass greenhouses & 4 bedroom brick ranch. Priva computer system updated december 2020. New plastic installed 2020/2021.

Call Frank 519-322-6536 or Vince 519-322-7653

corner lot. Open-concept main level features living room w/fireplace, modern kitchen w/ island & quartz countertops,

Ford 7710 MFWD w/cab, 2 remotes, front weights (8715hrs, one owner); Ford 7710 2WD w/cab, 2 remotes (7583hrs)

Forklift: Clark 5000lb propane forklift

Implements: CIH 2500 5-shank Ecolo-Till; CIH 3900 20ft disc; IH 735 6F vari-width semi-mt plow; IH 710 4F semi-mt plow; Kongskilde 30ft cultivator w/double rolling baskets; RJ 26ft land leveller; Turnco 14ft crowfoot packer; Marchand 3pth PTO ditcher; Tufline 3pth single shank ripper; 3pth potato plow; Willmar tandem fertilizer spreader; 2-275bu gravity wagons w/ tarps and augers; 2-Turnco 225 gravity wagons; 12ft 3pth brush rake; 500 and 750 gallon nurse tank trailers; 20ft x 8ft steel flat rack wagon; 3-nurse wagons with poly tanks and pumps; horizontal woodsplitter; 12 1/2ft land leveller; 10ft offset mower w/hyd. transport

Tomato Equipment: Pikrite 190 tomato harvester; RJ 6R tomato planter; Pikrite 2R vine trainer on Blackweld chassis w/JD 4-cyl diesel; PDF High Horse corn detassler; several pairs of tomato wagons; Badalini 3R 3pth PTO roto-tiller w/crowfoot packers; 3R tomato bedder; 3pth 2R bed ripper; 3R minibander; various tomato cultivators and parts; various spraying equipment; tandem axle plug tray trailer w/curtain sides

Irrigation: Cadman 3600 XL-B traveller w/gun and approx. 2200ft of pipe, blowout compressor, Honda motor; Cadman 4000SA traveller w/gun and approx. 1200ft of pipe, Honda motor; pipe trailer w/30-30ft x 6in pipes; sand filters on trailers; irrigation guns; 2-Caprari PTO pumps; Novati T250E PTO pump; large quantity of 3 and 4in layflat hose; large quantity of 3 and 4in drip header hose; 4in electric valves; various irrigation fittings Misc: GMC Topkick w/Cat diesel, 18ft flat rack (as is, not roadworthy); Carolina 55 ton hyd. shop press; Carolina 5000 engine hoist; perforated and non-perforated tile; various ag tires; several saddle tanks; large variety of parts related to tomato equipment; Craftsman floor model drill press; wooden picking crates; diamond harrows; 3-Badalini roto-tiller heads; and more Auctioneers Note: A good offering as the Dick’s are getting out of tomato production. Preview: Sat. Dec. 3 and Sat. Dec. 10 from 10AM until 3PM.

SERVICES

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. ja6-tf

COMING UP

INDOOR YARD SALE / RUMMAGE SALE - on Fri., Dec. 9, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Sat. Dec. 10 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots to choose from – come and check it out! no30-de7

FOR SALE

MACHINERY FOR SALE13 prong Glencoe Soil Saver and tile trench cover closer. Call 519-995-4450. de7-28

LOT FOR SALE - on corner of Graham & County Rd. 8, 215 x 214. Gas, water on tree lot. Call 519-982-4826 or 519-995-4450. de7-28

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FIREARMS

COLLECTOR LOOKING TO purchase unwanted firearms. Fully licensed and professional. Give me a call and let’s make a deal! 519796-6591. eow

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TWO BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE - on large lot, large shed, on County Rd. 31, south of County Rd. 8, 2744. Call 519-995-4450 or 519-982-4826. de7-28

Leamington Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Seeking Committee Members

The Municipality of Leamington is looking for committed individuals between the ages of 13 and 18 who want to get involved and give back to the community of Leamington, showcasing their voice as a youth.

The Municipality of Leamington’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) will provide a structured opportunity for youth to voice their opinions in Leamington by providing a two-way channel for communication with Council on important recreational and social issues concerning the Municipality’s youth population. The MYAC will also organize community events for the youth of Leamington throughout the year in order to encourage community involvement, as well as volunteering within the community and encouraging other youth to do the same.

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will meet monthly at the call of the Committee Chair.

For more information about the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, please visit the municipal website at leamington.ca/MYAC.

Application forms are available on the Municipality’s website: leamington.ca/ MYAC or you may contact a Customer Service Representative at 519-3265761 during regular business hours to have an application mailed to you.

For further information about the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee or the appointment process, please contact the Clerk’s Department or by email at: clerks@leamington.ca

The application deadline is December 16, 2022.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.50 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

SUNDAY, DECEMBER

We are seeking GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $15.00/hour

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

• No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

SUTTON PLACE APARTMENTS, Leamington, beside County Fair Mall, looking for someone to do snow removal and saltingsidewalks only. Call or text 519-791-6751. de7-tfn

KINGSVILLE SENIOR LOOKING FOR HELP with odd jobs around the home and rides to appointments and shopping. Call 519-7129743. de7-14

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. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com No experience or education required.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

FRI. DEC. 9 & SAT. DEC. 10

INDOOR YARD SALE / RUMMAGE SALE on Fri. Dec. 9 from 9:00 am-10:00 pm and Sat. Dec. 10 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots to choose from – come and check it out!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

SOLI DEO GLORIA SINGERS CHORAL CONCERT “Moving Forward in Hope”, 3:00 p.m. at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. Suggested donation $15 at the door. Everyone welcome.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

THE LEAMINGTON CAROLERS WILL BE PERFORMING CHRISTMAS CAROLS on Monday, December 19. Performances are at 7:00 p.m. in front of Great Canadian Superstore and 7:30-8:30 p.m. from the Library through the Mill St. area. No cost.

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FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE ALONE OR WHO WILL GO WITHOUT - Pickup from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Registration required by noon Dec. 24 by calling 519-326-3111.

Delivery available4 to shut-ins in the Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville area only. There is no cost or obligation.

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.

SUNDAY MEALS EVERY SUNDAY from noon to 1:30 pm at Princess Centre parking lot, 33 Princess St., Leamington. Info: shelterhelpersleamington@gmail.com or 226-784-1609.

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!

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: December 7 & 21.

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.

CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

MILK BAG CREATIONS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 10:00 am to noon. Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more to be used by those in need. We have a spare crochet hook and the time to teach you how to use it. Join us!

YARN SOCIAL TIME - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Bring your project and enjoy time with others! Get tips and tricks, show off your work, share patterns and more.

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.

RUMMIKUB CLUB - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 10:00 am. Come learn and play this fun game for 2-4 players that combines rummy and mahjong. No registration required.

GUITAR WELLNESS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Guitar

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTSEvery Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS - appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 519326-3111 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.

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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Group session. No registration required.

Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post December 8, 1966

Thirty-five acres of greenhouse glass in the Leamington area may be diverted from tomatoes to cucumbers because of bacterial canker. The estimate was an nounced Tuesday by Vern Toews, presi dent of Essex County Associated Grow ers. Speaking at the session of the 16th annual convention in Leamington, Mr. Toews said that if the estimate was cor rect, the greenhouse industry would be faced with an unpleasant situation.

Mersea Township Clerk Lynn Fos ter was in charge of his first municipal election on Monday. He was seen at the board, checking the results along with Councillor Clint Tofflemire and school trustee Robert Hatt, who led the polls for their respective offices.

Several changes in the executive of the Leamington District Chamber of Com merce were announced at Tuesday’s meeting of the organization. Douglas Fletcher, first vice-president of the cham ber, was advanced to the presidency to succeed George Shipley, manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

A 13-year-old minor hockey player suf fered severe facial lacerations in a game at the Leamington Arena Friday afternoon. It took more than an hour on the oper ating table and 57 stitches to close the wounds. Friday’s incident serves to illus trate a deficiency at the arena here which has concerned more than a few parents whose youngsters play in the Leaming ton District Minor Hockey League. First aid suppliers are practically non-existent. A handkerchief applied to the pressure points was all anyone could do for the lad. The first aid room was locked tight ly and even if someone could have got through the door, they would have had to break open the cupboard containing the supplies.

With only four weeks of play completed in the South Essex Hockey League, Max Riediger of the Blytheswood Mic Macs has already scored eight goals. Max is in the league lead with 11 points, just ahead of teammate Butch Harris, who has eight points, and Ernie Banyai of Leamington and Brian Harris of Blytheswood who each have seven.

The Leamington P-459 Squirts fell 4-2 to Riverside on the weekend. Riverside opened a 3-0 lead before the Leamington crew potted their goals. Mark Gillanders and Billy Hewett scored the Squirt tallies with assists to Towle and Newstead.

From the Kingsville Reporter December 8, 1966

The Kingsville amateur Athletic Asso ciation concluded a successful season last

Saturday with an awards banquet. Mick ey Stahl, star Kingsville Pirate player, was named the batting champion of the Essex County Junior League — the first Kingsville player to win this title. West ern Counties baseball presented crests to the Juniors, Bantams and Tykes, who all won regular season championships.

Monday evening, church boys from Essex County went to the polls to elect a representative for the county to Older Boys’ Parliament. Seven municipalities voted — Olinda, Leamington, Kingsville, Harrow, Cottam, Colchester, Essex and Mount Carmel. The results are as follows: Loris Humber (Olinda United) 56, Milan Milec (Leamington Baptist) 50, Bob Galla gher (Epworth United) 16. Loris will rep resent the county at McMaster University in Hamilton from December 26 to 31.

In the last two years, about 2,000 Amer ican University students have crossed over into Canada to avoid the U.S. draft and what many of them call “the immoral war” in Vietnam. The draft dodgers will face five years in prison if they ever make their way back to the U.S.A. 20 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal December 17, 1986

An early morning fire at the twine shed of Saco Fisheries on Erie Street South left about $36,000 in damages on Monday. Officials of the Fire Marshal’s office and OPP investigators were on hand early Monday morning seeking clues as to how the fire started. Arson has not been ruled out. A large quantity of gill nets were stored in the outbuilding and they were all destroyed.

Wheatley played host to the jolly old elf on Saturday afternoon. Santa paid his visit to the community with a stop at the Royal Bank where he greeted about 100 eager children.

The men and women of Wheatley Branch 324 Royal Canadian Legion have taken on a monumental job. The propose to raise a total of $150,000 to pay for their new Legion hall. And beginning in the new year, the Branch’s fundraising com mittee will be getting into high gear. The necessary $150,000 will be required to pay for the rebuilding of their clubrooms that were destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve 1985.

A successful minor hockey program such as the one operated by Wheatley Mi nor Hockey Association, thrives on vol unteer help. Mr. Doug Jessop, president of the association, admits that costs are rising but says the executive is striving to make the game affordable for all. The association just celebrated its 12th anni versary this week.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

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

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.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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

Dec. 16, 1987 - The International Hotel Pitbulls won the Flag Football league title with a 25-14 decision over Essex. The new champions are (back l-r): Rick Gillett, Rick Riediger, Tim Schiefer, coach Paul Smyth, Ron Robinson, Tim Impens, Captain Kuli. Front row (l-r): John ‘Norton’ Myers, Richard Symes, Jeff Chambers, Rick ‘Ziggy’ Schiefer, and Mike Bordato.

Kingsville District Library Club circa December 1978. Left to right: Jerry Ogle, librarian/teacher, Chuck Gasgoyne, Karen Bailey, Dave Benson. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

December 1992 - NOVICE HOUSELEAGUE EXCELS IN TOURNAMENT - The Hyland Seeds Novice Houseleague team travelled to West Lorne to take part in the Novice Black and Gold Tournament the week of November 21st. After winning two games and tying one the team went up against a tough squad from Dresden in the final. At the end of regulation play the game was tied 1 to 1. A shoot out was required to determine the winners. Dresden scored two goals to Wheatley’s one. Team members are: front row, left to right, Shawn Williams, Adam Hatt, Gary Pinch, Ryan Johnston, Steven Chambers, Nathan Moody. Back row, left to right: Steven Marshall, Chris Simpson, Mike Elliott, Kyle Rempel, David Penner, Denise Howe, David Owens, Daniel Jones.

ESP U13 emerge as champions at Belle River tournament

The Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team participated in the Belle River Memorial Rep Hockey Tournament this past weekend and came away AA Champions.

ESP finished their round robin pool play atop the leaderboard with a record of three wins and a tie.

On Friday, Essex faced off against the Kent Co bras and although they did not have their best

game, they came out on top 4-1. AJ Youssef led his team by scoring a pair.

Nash Fuerth and Kayden Cook added one each.

Friday night, ESP easily took care of the Burling ton Eagles, beating them handily 7-1. Derek Dunn, Kayden Cook and Nathan Mariuz paced the attack scoring two apiece, while Ben Liebrock rounded out the scoring by adding one in a winning cause.

Saturday saw ESP up

Sharks split home and home with Blenheim Blades

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Om stead Sharks closed out a successful November run, losing only once in eight games, with a nail biting 3-2 overtime win over Blenheim last week. With the win, the Sharks pulled into a third-place tie with the Blades with two games in hand.

The teams traded goals in the opening frame. The goaltenders shone in the second period to send the game knotted at one heading to the third.

Blenheim pulled ahead at the 7-minute mark and after a furious onslaught the Sharks tied the game at the 16-minute mark, sending the tilt to over time.

Kyle Greene became a hometown hero when he potted the winner just before six minutes were played.

Ethan Handley came out ahead in the goalten der duel with a 28-save performance. For the first time in over a month the Sharks were held to un der 30 shots at the oppos ing netminder with 27 be ing sent.

Greene added an as sist, Ryan Cronheimer notched his first of the season, and Braedon Caetano rounded out the

scoring. Matt Carvalho contributed three assists with Aiden Hill adding another.

Sunday night in Blen heim the Sharks held a slim 2-1 lead midway through the game but penalty trouble got the best of them as they sur rendered two short-hand ed goals enroute to a 5-2 setback.

Ethan Handley suffered a rare loss despite a stellar performance.

Blake McNally and Kyle Green tallied for the Sharks, with Braedon Caetano adding two as sists in a losing cause.

The opposing netmind er continually stoned the Sharks in the third as they fired 15 shots in trying to mount a comeback.

Despite the loss, the Sharks can still pull ahead of Blenheim in the stand ings with a couple of key wins with games in hand.

“We had our chances the last two games, but couldn’t get the puck into the net,” said head coach Josh Carnevale. “Blein heim is a good team and a good measuring stick for us. We just have to stick with it.”

The Sharks return home Wednesday, December 7 against Dresden at 7:30 pm.

against the Waterloo Wolves, who they de feated 5-2. Derek Dunn notched a pair, while Lu cas O’Neil, Austin Goud ie and Liebrock each chipped in a goal to help the cause.

On Saturday night, ESP faced off against a famil iar foe in the Stratford Warriors.

In a very entertaining contest, scoring was hard to come by but Maxim Pyne fired in a wrist shot over the blocker of the Warriors’ goalie to open the scoring. Stratford evened the score late in the middle frame while on the power play and

although both teams had chances this tilt ended in a 1-1 tie.

On Sunday morning ESP faced off against the fourth place team, the Kent Cobras. Cook led the attack by firing in four goals and Liebrock add ed a pair. Fuerth, Mariuz and O’Neil rounded out the scoring by chipping in a goal each. Kevin On dic, who was between the pipes for every game this tournament, stopped ev ery shot thrown his way to earn the shutout and the win.

This set up a rematch with the Stratford War riors in the final as they

beat Whitby in the oth er semi-final game. This was another battle of two highly skilled teams.

Three minutes into the second Cook, on the rush, passed back to Owen Derksen who rifled his shot through traffic in front to open the scor ing. Stratford evened the score with two to go in the second.

With 3:49 left to play, Youssef found Derksen busting in from the point and his hard wrister beat the goaltender blocker side to gain the lead.

Stratford again tied the game and this is the way it would end in regula

tion, sending it to 3-on-3 overtime, which settled nothing, so it was off to double OT.

Both teams were able to generate scoring chanc es but it wasn’t until Kayden Cook, at the end of his shift, passed to a streaking Goudie.

Goudie skated in oneon-one with the defense man, faking right, then stepped back left ripping his shot low stick side off the post and in to secure the championship for ESP.

Ondic once again stood tall in net while earning the W and helping his team to victory.

Essex Southpoint U13 team came away AA champions at the Belle River Memorial Rep Hock ey Tournament on the weekend. Team members are, front, left to right: Lu cas O’Neil, Owen Derksen, AJ Youssef, Kevin Ondic, Nash Fuerth, Brayden Foster, Derek Dunn. Back row: Kevin Cook, Isaiah Georges, assistant coach Ryan Derksen, Jonathan Recker, Nathan Mariuz, JoJo McLeod, Maxim Pyne, Kayden Cook, Ben Liebrock, assistant coach Dylan Impens, Austin Goudie, head coach Tony Youssef. Submitted photo

Claudia Szynal

Kristin Swayze

Flyers stunned by Vipers then shoot down Stars, Rockets

By C. Scott Holland

What a difference 24 hours can make, and for the Leamington Flyers that difference meant picking up valuable points.

Last Wednesday night in LaSalle, for two peri ods it looked as though the Flyers would gain points. However, a third period defensive lapse allowed the Vipers to tie and eventually win the contest without surren dering any points as they lost 4-3.

The Flyers rectified the

situation by ripping six un answered goals on Thurs day night to down the vis iting St. Thomas Stars 7-2.

“Wednesday’s game was a tough one to swal low,” said Flyers coach Dale Mitchell. “Going into the third we were ahead by two goals. Not coming out with a point is not acceptable. The goals we gave up were not a part of our identity.”

After a scoreless open ing frame in LaSalle, Con nor and Ryan MacPher son laid the groundwork for Ryan Clark, whose

shot wound its way through a sea of bodies and over the glove of starting Vipers’ goalie Ian Michelone at 6:23 of the second.

Late in that peri od, while on a power play, Trevor LaRue and Hayden Reid put shots on net before Gabe Picco lo pounced on a rebound and slipped it into the left side of the Vipers’ cage for a 2-0 lead.

Starting Flyers goalie Bryce Walcarius deserved a better fate, but allowed two Vipers’ goals to knot the game. With just under 10 seconds left in the third and a faceoff in the Fly ers’ end, the Vipers won the faceoff and found an open winger whose right point shot skipped past Walcarius for the Vipers’ victory.

After a solid perfor mance at home, Mitchell stated, “We had a team meeting Thursday before the game about how we need to be better and that the organization expects more. It was really great to see guys like (Billy) VanSumeren step up (and get three goals). They played a great game.”

On Thursday night at home, in front of 823 fans, the Flyers gained a 1-0 lead then allowed the St.

Thomas Stars to go up 2-1 in the second. The Fly ers tied it up and surged ahead several minutes later. It was the start of six unanswered goals to take the Stars 7-2.

The Flyers’ Thursday night scoring parade was mostly supplied by Billy VanSumeren who became a one-man wrecking crew as he whisked a hattrick. VanSumeren’s big night began near the end of the first period when Hayden Reid won a faceoff and VanSumeren put it into the right side of the Stars’ net.

Two Stars goals 26 sec onds apart by newcom ers Seth Huygen and Connor Loerzel gave the Stars a 2-1 lead by the five minute mark. Near the midway point of the sec ond frame, Stars’ goalie Sloetjes raced out of his net to clear a puck that was in the slot. Simul taneously VanSumeren was striding to get to it. Sloetjes lost the race and VanSumeren dashed past him, picked up the loose puck and scored into the vacated net to knot the contest. Half a minute layer Cody Brekke and Connor MacPherson sent Ryan MacPherson deep into the Stars’ zone and Ryan lofted a sharp an

gle shot to the net which eluded Sloetjes and the Flyers had a 3-2 lead.

The fireworks were only just starting as Van Sumeren completed his hattrick on a classic tictac-toe play as Brekke and Reid did the initial set up work.

Holding a 4-2 lead at the start of the third, a long Flyers’ shot from their own zone was casu ally halted and misplayed by Sloetjes as Griffin Grundner appeared out of nowhere on the door step and tapped the puck into the net. Up next in the Flyers scoring parade was Trevor LaRue who ripped Gabe Piccolo’s feed into the net at 7:35. In the final

seconds of play, Adrian Bosev and Kyle Greene went on a two-on-nobody breakaway which ended with Greene tabbing the goal to make it a 7-2 final.

Starting Flyers’ goalie Boe Piroski stopped 24 shots; Sloetjes stopped 28.

On Saturday in Strath roy, the Flyers won 7-3 with newly acquired de fenseman Thomas Gual tieri making his first appearance. Scoring for Leamington were Connor MacPherson and Grif fin Grundner with two each, while Hayden Reid, Bryce Scarlett and Trevor LaRue with one.

Schedule: Thurs. Dec. 8 versus Strathroy Rockets at 7:10 p.m.

Leamington senior men’s hockey

By C. Scott Holland

In recent Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League action, two teams got vital victories. Gillett Sheet Metal outlasted Ga briele Home & Floor 9-7 and Gualtieri Farms up set Leamington Chrysler 7-4.

GUALTIERI 7 CHRYSLER 4

Smokey found herself at the shelter in desperate need of care. She was injured and required quite of bit of tlc to start feeling like herself again. She still needs some time to heal, but is ready to find her furever home. She is shy, but friendly and would require a quite adult only home.

SMOKEY

Leamington Chrys ler got two goals from Ken Paglione, while Andy Anthony and Kev in Sawatzky fired one apiece.

GF was led by Calyn Kir’s natural hattrick. PJ Sonoski gunned two,

while Dylan Impens and Brett Bowman netted one each. Rich Iacobelli want ed an assist for sitting in the sin-bin.

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Gabriele’s Paul Om stead ripped a hattrick, while Spencer Neufeld slipped in two. Craig Da vidson and Jordan Carne vale blasted one apiece.

Gillett was led by Nick Rivait and Mike Simp son, who cranked out two goals apiece, while Brett Babkirk, Brian Simpson, Tyler Clark, Cam Dawson and Al Beausoleil flicked one each.

To see Smokey and other adoptable felines, visit https://windsorhumane.org/cats-kittens

If Smokey’s picture is no longer there, that means she has found her forever home, please consider one of her friends who are still looking for theirs.

Cavaliers take to the ice

By Hayden Nurse

Last week kicked off the high school hockey season. The boys trav elled to the WFCU to take on Riverside and defeated them 5-2. Goal scorers included Quinn Brennan, Owen Grieves, AJ Dickenson, and Colby Cookson made his high school hockey debut with two goals. Looks like it’s going to be a strong year in boys hockey!

On Wednesday, the girls hockey team de feated St. Anne in their home opener. Goals were scored by Teagan Maron tate and Mikayla Axford. Madison Mutterback posted her first shutout of the season for a final score of 2-0. This was a great start to the season for the defending WECS SAA Champions.

In B League Curling action, the two teams of

novice curlers are demon strating great progress in learning the game and having lots of fun. Thanks goes out to sponsor teach ers Mrs. Heil and Mrs. Leadley, as well as the great volunteers at the Sun Parlour Curling Club for sharing their time and expertise. B League wraps up play next week. The WECSSAA A League schedule will commence after Christmas Break.

U8 Blue honing their game

The Southpoint U8 Blue team is three games into their season. They have played against Erie North Shore and Am herstburg. This is a year of transition, where the players start to work as a team and move gradu ally away from swarming the puck. During games, the team is divided into two groups, each playing on half ice against oppo nents from other centers.

Players are being chal lenged to play different positions so they have a better understanding of how the game works.

One constant is goal ie Owen Reid who has been working on his net minding skills since last year. At this point, others

who have volunteered to play net are Nolan Ague da, Cameron Coghill and Sydney Pinsonneault.

As a team U8 Blue has scored quite a few goals. A few of the main goal scorers are Braxton Sel lon, Grady Grubb, Mason Lalonde, Mack Marshall and Nolan Agueda.

Ethan Williams, Xavi er Barrette and Mitch ell Burger are demon strating strong two-way play. James Simpson, Sawyer Pinch, Jackson Meloche-Trealout, Cam eron Coghill, Colton Cobby and Sydney are getting more involved in the play (both offensive ly and defensively) with each game.

Progressing through

the year, coaches will be looking for improve ments in the passing game, communication and of course good team play. This team is a good group of kids, willing to listen and learn so ad vancement will definitely occur.

LDSS basketball season starts

By Brooke Dominguez

Leamington’s senior girls volleyball team beat UMEI last Thursday in their first game of the sea son, three sets to none. Captain Bella Fehr pro vided outstanding lead ership to the brand-new team, bringing them to victory.

Olivia Jeffery, a grade 12 athlete, confidently said, “It was a bit of a rocky start, but the experience really helped us come together and it looks like it’s going to end up being a good season.”

Next, the team will face Walkerville Collegiate Institute on Tuesday, De cember 6th.

Thursday was a busy day for Leamington ath letics, as the senior boys basketball team played at

home against the North Star Wolves. It was a very close and hard-fought game, but unfortunately, the Lions could not pull through and lost 50-46.

In the first half, Leam ington was having trou ble communicating with one another on defence, but their offence kept them going with Sal Mer hi and Jack Tiessen mak ing some long drives and controlled layups.

By the second half, North Star was struggling under the pressure of the Lions’ aggression, but the game stayed neck-andneck. Leamington was down two points with 13 seconds to go, but after their timeout, North Star got two points by making two free throw shots, se curing the game.

The seniors play next in the Essex tournament on December 3.

The junior boys’ bas ketball team managed to win 48-45 against the North Star Wolves. North Star started the game hot, winning the first quarter 14-4, but with the help of Abdull Yahya’s numer ous baskets and stellar communication on the court, the boys were able to grab this win.

Their next game is Monday, December 12th at Maranatha Christian Academy.

In Intramural Volley ball, the Teachers’ Team is undefeated in five games, currently leading the North Division, and the undefeated Latinos Team also leads the South Divi sion.

Golden Years Mini-Golf report

The mini golf course at Colasanti’s was alive with cheers, laughter and a few groans on De cember 1 as 35 golfers, decked out in their ugly Christmas sweaters, scored 56 holes-in-one.

Bill Ward continued his hot streak by record ing 6 aces, followed by Laurie Hylton with 4, and Bill Taylor, Bill May ville, Randy Nash and Walter Balsam with 3 each. Sinking 2 holes-inone were Debbie Clinton, Barb Fick, Barry Sweet, Jamie Arquette, Carol Q., Kathy Bedard, Bryon Walker, Ray Foster, Carol

Gagnon, John Murphy, Ron Fick, Bill Edwards, Lloyd Symons and Lin da Chiasson. Mary Ann Sherman, Theresa De caluwe, Andy Orsini, Tony Hudvagner, Erle Nash and Donna Bileti all recorded a single ace.

Top 18-hole scores were Bill Ward with 32 and 34, Randy Nash with 37, Jamie Arquette with 37 and 38, and also scoring 38 were Laurie Hylton (2), Mary Ann Sherman and Debbie Clinton.

Top scores over 36 holes were Bill Ward with a blistering 66, fol

lowed by Jamie Arquette with 75, Laurie Hylton with 76 and Randy Nash with 79.

First place was award ed to Team 5 - Julia Kos, John Murphy and Randy Nash with a score of 244. Team 7 - Bryon Walker, Ray Foster and Theresa Decaluwe - placed sec ond scoring 248. Team 10 - Barry Sweet, Jamie Ar quette and Carol Hylton - came third with a score of 249.

Golf action continues every Thursday with registration at 10:15 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

KDHS Curlers from left to right: Jennifer Fehr, Olivia Coufal, Celia Costello, Holly Wickham. Hayden Nurse photo

Real Estate

Film fans have their own ideas about the best films to watch during the holidays, but the following movies are some kids and adults can enjoy together:

The Polar Express (2004): A young boy enjoys a magical adventure to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express train. He learns about the true spirit of the holidays and the value of bravery and friendship along the way.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): Charles Dickens’ classic story about a bitter miser might be a little frightening for young children to enjoy in its more theatrical offerings. However, when the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale, the story becomes much more familyfriendly.

A Boy Called Christmas (2021): Based on the book by Matt Haig, this movie is a reimagined take on Father Christmas. It focuses on Nikolas as he goes on an adventure to find a magical town called Elfhelm.

Jack Frost (1998): When a father dies in a car accident, he comes back to life as a snowman in his son’s front yard. Jack learns to keep his promises and make things right with his son - things he wasn’t capable of doing as a human.

Christmas with the Kranks (2004): The Kranks decide to forgo thir annual Christmas party and plan a vacation since their daughter will be out of town. But when said daughter decides to come home after all, chaos sets in as the couple tries to figure out how to put together an extravaganza at the last minute.

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997): The Beast does not favour the holiday season, so Belle must change his mind on the matter in this animated Disney offering.

Elf (2003): As a youngster, Buddy was magically transported to the North Pole and raised by Santa’s elves. As an adult, he’s determined to find his real dad in New York City and uncover a way to fit in.

Santa Hunters (2014): A young boy teams up with his sibling and cousins to try to capture new footage of Santa in action and prove that the man in red truly exists.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018): This is a newer take on the classic Nutcracker tale. This adventure sees Clara defending the Land of Sweets from the evil Mother Ginger.

Lori’s Spinach and Apple Salad with Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 2 apples

• A few drops of lemon juice

• 1/4 lb sliced bacon, fried and cut into small pieces

• 1 tblsp Dijon mustard

• 1-2 tblsp balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed and washed

• 12 black olives, pitted and chopped

• 2 eggs, hard-cooked and cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

1. Core and chop apples. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and toss lightly; set aside.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and vinegar, salt and pepper, until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended. Set aside for a few minutes to allow flavours to blend.

3. Place the spinach leaves in a salad bowl. Add the apples, bacon, olives and dressing and toss well. Garnish with the egg wedges and serve.

This omelet can be prepped and put together the night before and then finished off in the oven the next day. An ideal timesaver on Christmas morning!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 cup onion, diced

• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced

• 1 cup ham, diced

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease casserole dish.

2. Beat together eggs and milk. Stir in half the cheese and all remaining ingredients.

3. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

4. Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes.

Keira’s Buffalo Chicken Dip

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1-8oz package cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup Franks Hot Sauce

• 1/2 cup Ranch dressing

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese , divided

DIRECTIONS

Mix chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch & 1/2 cup cheese together in an oven safe dish. Top with remaining cheese & bake for 20 minutes at 350ºF.

Rylee’s Roasted Red Pepper Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 6 red bell peppers

• ½ cup yellow onion, chopped

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 5 cloves garlic

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 tsp hot sauce (if desired)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 1 tsp dried oregano

DIRECTIONS

1. Clean the bell peppers, cut them in half and remove the seeds and membranes.

2. Place them on a baking sheet covered in foil, pressing them down to make them as flat as possible. Place the garlic cloves on the baking sheet among the peppers.

3. Place the baking sheet of peppers and garlic under the broiler in the oven and broil for about 15 minutes until the skins are blackened. Remove from the oven and place the peppers inside a Tupperware container and close the lid. This will allow the steam to soften them more. Keep in there for another 15 minutes.

4. While prepping the bell peppers, in a dutch oven sauté the onions with the olive oil until the onions are soft and translucent.

5. After peppers have cooled enough to touch (about 15 minutes) remove from the Tupperware and peel off the burnt skin. (I only peel the burnt parts that were easily removed and left the skin that was still red and attached.)

6. Place the bell pepper, garlic cloves and onion into dutch oven and add chicken stock, hot sauce (if desired), salt, and pepper. Mix with hand mixer until there are no large chunks left. Bring to a simmer, cover and allow to simmer for another 20 minutes.

7. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream. Place the oregano in your hand and crush it up slightly to release the flavor and to make the pieces smaller, then pour into the pot. Stir until completely combined.

8. Serve with extra sour cream and fresh herbs on top if desired.

Christmas Colouring

Mark’s Pickle Rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 jar large pickles

• 1 pkg egg roll wraps

• 1 pkg cream cheese

• 1 pkg Club House Dip mix

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

• 5 slices cooked bacon, chopped

• Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut pickles in half length-wise and then carefully carve out middles of the pickle halves. This will form a bit of a pickle boat.

2. Mix cream cheese with seasonings and bacon and cheese. Spoon mixture into pickle halves.

3. Pair the pickle halves together to form a whole pickle filled with the cream cheese mixture.

4. Wrap in egg roll wraps and fry in oil until wraps are golden brown. Serve with your favourite hot sauce.

ChristmasCarols

Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la la la la!

See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la!

Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la!

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la!

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la!

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la!

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la!

Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la!

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la!

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing,

“Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.

Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see;

Hail, th’incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings

Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

In a one-horse open sleigh

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold!

Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven’s all gracious King! The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains

They bend on hovering wing.

And ever o’er its Babel sounds

The blessed angels sing. Yet with te woes of sin and strife

The world hath suffered long; Beneath the angel-strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not The love song which they bring: O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the Age of Gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And all the world give back the song Which now the angels sing.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow

On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh

A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright

Was seated by my side;

The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot

We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh

Joy to the World

Joy to The world! the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing Joy to the world! the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love

And wonders of His love And wonder wonders of His love

We Wish You A

Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;

Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer

We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, So bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year!

Away In A Manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting Light

The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth How silently, how silently

The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today

We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

Silent Night

Silent night, holy night

All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

The First Noel

The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

Up on the Housetop

Up on the housetop reindeer pause, Out jumps Good Old Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys

For all the little good girls and boys Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut it’s eyes Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go? Oh, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick

What Child Is This

What Child is this, who laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come peasant, King to own Him The King of Kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Oh, raise, raise a song on high, His mother sings her lullaby.

Joy, oh joy for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary.

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son Of Mary.

What Child is this Who laid To rest On Mary’s lap He is sleeping

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, The Son, Of Mary The Babe, the Son of Mary, The Son of Mary

O Come All Ye

Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels!

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, alleluia, All ye choirs of angels; O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav’n above.

Glory to God in the highest glory!

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv’n; Word of the Father, Now in the flesh appearing, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Festive Centrepiece Ideas

The holiday season is a great time to make any home a bit more merry and bright. While the main living areas tend to get the most decorating attention, the dining room table can also benefit from a festive centrepiece.

Explore these simple ideas to dress up your holiday table:

Frosted pine cones

Take advantage of a crisp winter’s day to venture into the woods or a park that is rich with evergreen trees. Gather pine cones from the ground and, if possible, a few evergreen boughs. Give the pine cones a touch of winter whimsy with a little faux snow in a can or even white paint. Nestle the boughs and pine cones into a wide-mouthed vase or bowl in the centre of the table. Individual pine cones can later be turned into place cards for seating guests.

Freshly cut

Select attractive flowers in vibrant holiday hues from a florist or even the supermarket floral section. Cut the stems and place them into an unusual display container, such as holiday themed mugs or a punch bowl.

Glass baubles

Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass ornaments.

Birch wood

The crisp white colouring of birch bark is right at home with holiday décor. Go stark with pieces of the cut wood in varying heights intermingled with white candles that mimic the shapes and scale of the wood.

Fruit and vegetables

If guests are coming over and the race is on for a fast centrepiece, look no further than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

Holiday thanks

Cut many strips of paper roughly 6 inches in length from various coloured pieces of paper to match the holiday theme. When guests arrive, ask them to write a favourite holiday memory or two, or what they’re thankful for. Twirl the paper strips around a pencil to curl them, and then place the curlicues into a decorative bowl in the centre of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

Holiday Recipes

from the Southpoint Sun Staff

Mackenzie’s Christmas Rice Krispies via lovefromtheoven.com

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 6 cups of mini marshmallows

• 1 tbsp of half-and-half milk

• 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal

• 1 1/2 cups M&M candies (preferably green and red)

• 3 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt butter on low heat in large pot. Add in marshmallows, stirring often, until melted. Mix in half and half milk and remove from heat.

2. Add in the cereal, M&Ms and sprinkles - mix until combined.

3. Press mixture evenly into a dish.

4. Allow to cool completely, then cut into squares with sharp knife.

Tom’s Shortbread Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter softened

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 cups all purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two lightly coloured baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour. (Be sure to fluff your flour before measuring to get an accurate measurement.) Mix slowly until a crumbly dough forms. It will look like crumbs in the stand mixer, but when squeezed together in your hands will hold its shape.

3. Form dough into a ball and roll in between parchment paper to 1/3-1/2-inch thick. Cut into small 3-inch circles (or any shape desired) and place onto prepared baking sheets.

4. Bake 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are barely golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on hot baking trays before transferring to cooling racks.

5. Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.

How To Pet Proof Your Home

The following pet-proofing strategies can ensure holiday decorations and displays aren’t compromised by four-legged friends this season:

Secure the Christmas tree. Pets may be mesmerized by a glowing Christmas tree, and that can pose a significant safety hazard and underscores the importance of using a sturdy stand. Fastening the tree to a wall can also add a further layer of protection from tip-overs.

Block off the base of a live tree. Drinking water from a tree stand could increase the risk of the tree tipping over and the water could upset the stomach of pets if the tree was treated with pesticides prior to being brought home. When decorating with a live tree, make sure the base of the tree where the water will be is blocked off. A small fence around the tree could keep curious pets away. The room where the tree is located should be locked or inaccessible when pets are home alone.

Inspect and conceal light wires. Wires can become frayed over time, and that could pique pets’ curiosity. Lighting wires should always be inspected prior to decorating and frayed or damaged wires should be thrown away, even if it means replacing lights. If wires are still sturdy, conceal them along the base of the wall using a cable concealer, which prevents pets from chewing on them. Avoid lighting candles. Candles should not be lit in homes with pets. Even candles on shelves that are seemingly beyond pets’ reach can be hazardous, as pets, especially cats, have a way of accessing spaces they seemingly shouldn’t be able to reach. Use electric candles in lieu of traditional ones.

Melissa’s Eggnog Latte

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup coffee or 2 shots espresso (hot)

• 1/2 cup eggnog (hot)

• 1/4 cup milk (hot and frothed)

DIRECTIONS

Combine coffee or espresso with eggnog. Top with frothed milk.

Optional: add cinnamon or chocolate shavings on top of froth.

TIPS FOR HOSTING HOLIDAY GUESTS

They’re back! Family, friends and acquaintances are once again taking up residence in guest rooms and on pull-out couches as loved ones gather to celebrate the holiday season. That’s welcome news after many skipped large gatherings the past few years. But hosts must ask themselves: am I ready to host house guests? Here are some strategies to prepare for hosting guests this holiday season:

Discuss plans in advance

Every traveler is different. Some people thrive on making lists and following itineraries while others like to fly by the seat of their pants. It’s reasonable to ask potential house guests how they envision their visit, including if they plan to stay long and if it will include sleeping over. This way you can make accommodations accordingly, particularly if guests request to borrow a vehicle or want to see the sights.

Create some extra privacy

While some homes are equipped to handle guests comfortably, smaller homes may not be equipped with such luxuries. Folding screens can be used to create a barrier and add some privacy in open spaces where guests will be staying.

Ask about food preferences

Ask guests what they typically eat and then fill the pantry and refrigerator with some of the items they mention. Be mindful of any food allergies or preferences your guests may have.

Stash away travel samples

Travel-sized soaps, shampoos and lotions can make guests feel more welcome. Stock up at the grocery store or pharmacy and leave them in the room where guests will be staying.

Stock up on new linens

Treat guests to fresh fluffy towels and new bed linens, especially if it’s been awhile since you have restocked these items.

Be mindful of bedtimes

Consider guests’ preferences about bedtimes. While you may be a night owl, some guests may hit the hay much earlier, particularly older relatives or those with young children. If need be, make an effort to be quiet when kids or early birds are staying over.

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