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Four-year-old Joslyn Epp of Leamington was thrilled to meet Santa in the woods at the Green Heart Christmas Market in Kingsville on Saturday, December 16, where she politely asked for a Gabby doll. More details and photos on the market are on page 2.

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Leamington passes 2024 budget with 3.8% increase

By Mark Ribble Leamington council decided to adopt the draft budget as presented last week during 2024 budget deliberations.

Town administration — led by CAO Peter Neufeld and Director of Finance and Business Services Laura Rauch — presented a draft budget that called for an increase of about 3.8 per cent.

That translates to an average home in Leamington assessed at $190,000 being subjected to an annual increase of approximately $93.89.

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Neufeld said the usual budgetary pressures presented challenges but, in the end, he said he was proud of the admin team who worked for months to get the draft budget ready.

“A plan is really just a wish until you put finances and human resources into achieving it,” he said.

“Thanks to the staff and administration for treating the municipality as a community, and also thanks to council for leading us through this.”

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“I think the public needs to know we work well together and I think they appreciate the fact that we have such good working relationships.”

The budget features about $109 million in total spending for 2024 and an operating expense of about $48 million. The budget also includes about $77.1 million in reserves for 2024.

Several special events were approved within the

budget, including Wings Over Water, which will take place in late September featuring the Canadian Snowbirds.

Also on tap for 2024 is the Leamington 150th Birthday Celebration.

While no date has been settled on, a committee is in early planning stages to celebrate Leamington’s birthday.

Mill Street Markets will also return, as will the Music on the 42 Series by The Bank Theatre.

Also included is a $50,000 expenditure for refurbishing or replacing

the town’s Big Tomato.

The budget also called for a major project to be pushed back. The Erie Streetscape project will be pushed back a couple of years so as not to interfere with plans for the 150th birthday events.

Among the new projects included in the budget are the Audrey, Margaret and Claire Street sewer separation and repaving, Phase 3-4 of the Seacliff Drive reconstruction and road resurfacing.

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Christmas Market big hit in Kingsville

By Paul Forman Families flocked to the great outdoors at the second annual Green Heart Christmas Market on McCain Side Road in Kingsville on December 16.

A dozen vendors were on site, the Colin Gronert Trio created a jazzy Christmas groove with their music and a tasty chili warmed up those in attendance.

Children eagerly took part in the outdoor scavenger hunt, but the highlight of the day was venturing down a path through the woods to meet Santa.

Patrons of the event gave generously as many canned goods were collected for the Kingsville Community Food Bank.

Megan Miinch and her daughter Sophie Gosnell were busy in the forest at Green Heart Farms and were proud to have completed the scavenger hunt for items found in the woods at the Christmas Market.

Artist Carolyn Hardy, on the left, along with her mom Kathy, was one of many vendors providing potential gifts to put under the Christmas tree.

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CK Council approves 5.53% budget increase

Following two online community consultations and three Budget Deliberation meetings, on Thursday, November 30, Chatham-Kent Council passed its first multi-year municipal budget.

The budget increase of 5.53% for 2024 includes significant investments in Chatham-Kent’s Police Services and Municipal infrastructure with 1.14% and 3.11% of the 2024 budget increase being allocated to these services, respectively. The remaining budget increase provides

investments in affordable housing, increased service levels for libraries, splash pads and sustainable investments in municipal services.

The budget being allocated to Police Services will allow for the addition of 43 new personnel over the next four years, bringing Chatham-Kent closer to the provincial average of officers per person. The overall budget increase represents a tax impact of approximately $185 on an average home assessment (January 1, 2016 value) of

$176,200.

“Our multi-year budget represents the reality of where Chatham-Kent is now and enables Council to implement a multiyear vision that focuses on achieving longer term plans,” said Michael Duben, Chief Administrative Officer. “Through discussions with elected Council and residents, it is clear that we want to build a community that reflects the ideals of those who call Chatham-Kent home.”

“Municipalities across Ontario are battling infla-

tion, and Chatham-Kent is no different,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “We passed a budget at 5.53%, despite 4.0% of that being inflationary costs.

This budget includes no service cuts and features much needed additions to our police force and infrastructure, which will put more police officers on the streets, help maintain and improve our extensive infrastructure, and help address the need for affordable housing in our community.”

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Among the projects carried over from 2023 are Mersea Park and Rick Atkin Park renewals, watermain replacement on Wigle, Orange, Setterington and Mill streets, upgrades at the Pollution Control Centre, Marina Parking

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The budget was presented over two days (Wednesday-Thursday) last week and unanimously approved on Thursday, December 14.

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Passing the torch — a Goodfellows Christmas legacy

By Mark Ribble The Leamington Mersea Goodfellows have been partnering with Leamington District Secondary School students since 1978 for their annual Christmas can drive and this year was no exception.

According to long-time volunteer organizer Henry Hildebrandt, the idea came about when three LDSS teachers were playing hockey at Wheatley Arena in 1978.

“They would stop in at the Legion after hockey and got talking about doing a can drive,” he said.

“The rest is history.”

Those three teachers were Bob Lee, Chuck Ives and the late Jake Unger.

Mr. Hildebrandt — a fellow teacher at LDSS — was recruited by the group and has spent every late November and early December since, helping to coordinate the annual collection and distribution of canned food donations.

The original group convened at Armstrong Produce across from the old high school on Talbot Street West in those early years and then spent the past 20 years on Industrial Drive at Westmoreland Sales and Topline.

The late Don Nichol-

son was the driving force behind the Leamington Goodfellows at the time and the group grew with volunteers coming forth under the leadership of those original members.

“We’ve done this every year since 1978 except for one,” says Henry. “That was because of COVID.” With last weekend’s delivery of the annual Goodfellows Christmas baskets behind them, Henry is ready to pass the torch on to a younger group and take a step back.

Last year, a new group of volunteer members came aboard, and this year they spent some time shadowing the veteran group to ensure a seamless transition.

Bill Slater, who is the Goodfellows president, says that volunteers like Henry are invaluable to an organization like the Goodfellows.

“It’s always great having Henry around, said Slater, who’s been involved for about 18 years.

“He knows everybody.

He’s taught everybody.”

That initial group of teachers – Lee, Ives and Unge – brought an idea to fruition and all continued to coordinate for years.

Mr. Lee and Mr. Ives

have stepped back in recent years and Mr. Unger passed away several years ago.

Slater says the new group is very well organized and ready to carry on in the tradition set up

by Hildebrandt and his contemporaries.

“Every one of them are wonderful volunteers,” he said. “It feels good to see it all happen.”

Alex Walling came aboard a few years ago after being recruited by the late Ron Haley to take over some of his many duties. Ron passed away in 2021. Alex is now the treasurer and says she is sure that the previous executive would be proud of the continuing hard work of the board.

Along the way, volunteers such as Richard Stockwell, Ron Regehr and a flurry of others have put in many years as well.

The current committee of seven people includes Slater, Walling, Martin Rahn, Cheryl Klemens, Dan Braun, Lisa Jeffery and Mary Kay Gabert.

Most of them are active or retired school teachers, so the tradition of having teachers involved continues.

Mary Kay Gabert —

who is the daughter of original can drive coordinator Bob Lee — is happy to step up for the cause.

“It’s an honour to carry on the service that this tireless group of volunteers has dedicated themselves to,” she says. “I feel so much pride in the work they accomplished and hope to continue this tradition for years to come.”

Martin Rahn, who has taken over the coordination of volunteers and distribution, is thankful that they’ve shared their knowledge.

“The opportunity to be mentored by the ones who put this in place is a unique privilege,” he says.

The flurry of activity on Saturday, December 16 at Topline’s warehouse on Industrial Drive was a testament to the work those in the past have put in to streamline the process of gathering, sorting and distributing, and a further testament to the dedication of the new board in carrying on this long-standing community tradition.

Dozens of volunteers worked like a well-oiled machine to get over 800 baskets into the vehicles of dozens more volunteer drivers.

Long-time Goodfellows volunteer John Braun, left, helps Henry Hildebrandt get a load to one of the dozens of volunteer drivers for delivery on Saturday, December 16.

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“This generous group of founding members should be recognized for their many years of service and goodwill to the community,” said Cheryl Klemens. “It’s important this story is shared as part of their legacy.”

Dan Braun — whose father John is a long-time volunteer — has taken on the task of coordinating the students for the collection and packing of the donations and he’s happy to be working alongside his wife and daughters, who are also now involved. Dan himself has been involved for the past several years.

“I have been privileged to be a part of Goodfel-

lows for many years in different roles,” he said. “I am constantly impressed by the generosity, effort and time that many people contribute to make this endeavour possible. Many hands make light work.”

Although the shoes to be filled are quite large, the new group of board members are all experienced ambitious volunteers who appear to be more than up for the task.

Slater says they all have a skill set which allows them to run a smooth operation.

And for that, Henry Hildebrandt is grateful.

“It’s easy to step back and watch these new people emerging,” he added.

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Firefighters spread donations to area charity groups

By Paul Forman Coming off a very successful boot drive earlier this month, the Leamington Firefighters’ Association was proud to provide some of their proceeds to two worthy charities on Thursday, The Salvation Army and Toys 4 Tots.

Cheques were presented to both organizations just prior to the puck drop at the Flyers/Chargers game December 14 at Highbury Arena, with Salvation Army Leam-

ington receiving $15,000 and Toys 4 Tots receiving $3,000.

Asked why these charities were chosen by the Firefighters Association, Captain Roger Elliott said, “They are local and give us the best bang for the buck.”

Lorne Bradt of Toys 4 Tots indicated that the monies would be used towards gifts for teens as this age group doesn’t receive as many donations from the public as com-

pared to what is received for younger kids.

Bradt, a former Leamington firefighter, was part of a group that started collecting for Toys 4 Tots in 1989 and wanted to give out a big “thank you” for the funds.

Jerry Sleiman, a former captain with the Leamington Fire Department, accepted the cheque on behalf of the Salvation Army as they were busy manning the Christmas kettles around town.

Sleiman shared that the money will all stay local and will help stock the food bank over the next

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Bridge Youth Resource Centre ($1,000) and Leamington Crisis Unit ($1,000).

Leamington Fire Department Captain Roger Elliott, on the left, is pictured with Firefighter Mahlia Rosati, Lee Ann Bradt of Toys 4 Tots, Firefighter Iman Dominguez and Firefighter Eric Wright.

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Pictured, from left to right, Captain Roger Elliott of the Leamington Fire Department, Firefighter Mahlia Rosati, Retired Captain Jerry Sleiman representing The Salvation Army, Firefighter Iman Dominguez and Firefighter Eric Wright.

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Do you see what I see?

There are snowflakes in the air as I type out this column and for a short time anyway, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Of course, by the time this paper hits your driveway, all signs of a white Christmas will be gone.

It’s the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year for most of us, while we head into Festivus for the rest of us.

The little ones are getting excited around the globe. Some countries in turmoil are busy trying to survive and it makes you wonder — do they know it’s Christmas?

In the First World War, there was the famous Christmas truce, where enemy soldiers laid down their weapons for Christmas and shook hands on the front lines. Mary’s little boy-child himself

would have been happy with that. After all, peace on earth is what David Bowie sang when he shared a hit with Bing Crosby on The Little Drummer Boy. While Brenda Lee was Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree, those of us old enough to remember were decorating real trees with silver and gold and sometimes even popcorn strung together on a silent night of reflection.

We’d deck the halls and believe that the 12 days of Christmas would bring joy to the world and happy holidays to all of our friends and family.

Whether it was a winter wonderland or the greens and browns of a warm December, it was a holly jolly Christmas.

The Feldman’s Santa knocked on the windowpane at the four corners of Leamington, bringing that old time feel of Christmases past. If you listened to

My grandpa’s Model T Ford THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk Many years ago, my Aunt Florence told me the story of her dad’s Model T Ford. He lived on a farm north of Leamington and his Model T had a big hole in the windshield on the passenger side. Whenever he crank-started the car to drive into town, his dog Rusty jumped in and sat beside him

on the front seat.

Once they got moving, Rusty would jump through the hole in the windshield and stand on the hood. When the engine heated up, the hood got hot and Rusty began lifting one paw after another. Finally he would jump back through the hole to rejoin Grandpa on the front seat and that’s when Grandpa knew the engine was up to full operating temperature. His dog was his temperature gauge!

The photo of a 1908 Model T Ford (first year they were built) was sent to me by Scott Holland (“Mr. Leamington”). Over 16 million were built worldwide until replaced by the Model A Ford in 1927. If cars could talk, those Model T Fords could have told us 16 million stories. I’m glad my Aunt Florence shared this one with me.

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that knocking Santa long enough, those jingling silver bells of little St. Nick wouldn’t be far behind. Do you hear what I hear?

The sounds and sights of Christmas don’t compare to the smells that emanate from Christmas kitchens worldwide. Whether you say Mele Kalikimaka, Feliz Navidad or Joyeux Noel, those smells don’t differ much the world over.

Fresh baked goods have permeat-

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RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble ed Christmas homes since Good King Wenceslas went out on the Feast of Stephen.

As this week comes to a close, we are eternally grateful for your readership and while the office will be closed next week and I’ll be home for Christmas, Boxing Day and a few that follow, be sure to catch our yearin-review section next week.

We wish you a merry Christmas, just like last Christmas and the one before that.

We hope it’s a wonderful Christmastime for all of you and you get a little white stuff up on the housetop just to give you that feeling.

After all, we need a little Christmas in our lives.

Okay, there are 30 Christmas song titles in this column. Can you find them?

How are we supposed to live without Michael Bolton?

If you haven’t heard, American pop singer Michael Bolton is coming to perform at Caesar’s Windsor on February 17. Bolton has had with an incredible career, having sold Chuck Reynolds over 75 million records worldwide and some 28 million in the While his gravelly-tempered vocals U.S. alone.

Back in the mid-’80s, over a four- carried his popularity well into the year period, Bolton had released three early ’90s with more hits like “Love albums but it wasn’t until 1989, when Is a Wonderful Thing”, “When A Man he recorded “Soul Provider” that the Loves a Woman”, “To Love Somefloodgates opened. His first hit sin- body” and “Said I Loved You… But gle, “That’s What Love Is All About”, I Lied”, his popularity waned a bit reached #3 on the Adult Contempo- by the latter ’90s. Still, “Sexual Healrary Charts and “Sittin’ on The Dock ing” and “Only a Woman Like You” of the Bay” reached #11 on the Top 40 did well on the Adult Contemporary Charts.

Charts.

Bolton’s power ballad, “How Am Michael has played and worked I Supposed to Live Without You”, with many great musical stars over the hit #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 years including Luciano Pavarotti, BB Chart and the Adult Contemporary King, Placido Domingo, Ray Charles Chart in 1989. In fact, back in my and Bob Dylan. While there were apDJ days, whether I was on the air at parently some issues with his health CHYR Radio or I was playing at wed- this past summer, he’s now back on dings and parties, this was one of the tour and ready to go. most requested songs to play for sure.

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THOSE ELUSIVE CHRISTMAS SONGS Here are those 30 Christmas songs that Mark mentioned in his column: 1. It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, 2. White Christmas, 3. It’s The Holiday Season, 4. The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, 5. Do They Know It’s Christmas?, 6.

Mary’s Little Boy Child, 7. Peace On Earth, 8. The Little Drummer Boy, 9. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, 10. Silver and Gold, 11. Silent Night, 12. Deck The Halls, 13. Believe, 14. The 12 Days of Christmas, 15. Joy To The World, 16. Happy Holidays, 17. Winter Wonderland, 18. Holly Jolly Christmas, 19. Silver Bells, 20. Little St. Nick, 21. Do you Hear What I Hear?, 22. Mele Kalikimaka, 23. Feliz Navidad, 24. Good King Wenceslas, 25. I’ll Be Home For Christmas, 26. We Wish You a Merry Christmas, 27. Last Christmas, 28. Wonderful Christmastime, 29. Up On The Housetop, 30. We Need a Little Christmas.

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Apple Festival meeting reveals total raised to be $77,000 Members of the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee gathered at the Kingsville Library on Monday, December 18 to wrap up the year and talk about the 44th annual event that was held the last weekend of September.

The festival, which directly benefits clients of Community Living Essex County (CLEC), returned to its physical form after three years of virtual events due to the pandemic and attendees flocked to the festival on a perfect weekend.

CLEC Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, Tony DeSantis, led the meeting prior to revealing the amount raised at this year’s Apple Festival.

In an ode to days gone by, DeSantis talked about the legacy left behind by those who organized the first Apple Festivals in the early 1980s and how their dedication and hard work planted the roots for the organization and the festival for years to come.

“We’re back to the days when we gathered around a table like this and counted the money and shared stories about the festival,” he said.

CLEC Executive Director Karen Bolger was on hand for the meeting and said she was thrilled with the 2023 festival results.

“It was such a fantastic weekend,” she said. “In whatever role you played, everyone’s contributions and commitment were so

valuable.”

As the committee gets set to start planning the 45th Apple Festival, they welcomed new volunteers and paid homage to those who are no longer with us, but played a big part in the festival’s history.

After those poignant moments, the big cheque was revealed to show that the 44th annual Ruthven Apple Festival raised $77,000 for Community Living Essex County — the most it’s ever raised.

DeSantis said that the generosity of the community shone through and the new donation entry table brought in $26,000 itself.

“Very giving, very kind,” he said. “They love this festival.”

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THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.

KINGSVILLE HISTORY WITH VERONICA BROWN at Union Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. Wed. Nov. 8 at 10 am is the History of Kingsville’s Main Street; Wed. Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. is History of Kingsville’s King Family. Admission by donation, refreshments available.

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

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 pm. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. 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.

COOKING WITH CHARTWELL - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd.; 3rd Thursday of every month. Step by step cooking class with Chef Henry. Samples served. Spots are limited. Register kim@kingsvillecentre.com.

THE PET PANTRY at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church stocks (as available) dog and cat food for struggling pet owners. Take as needed or add pet food to share with others. Monetary donations are gladly accepted and appreciated on Wednesday mornings from 9am-noon or by calling 519-326-3966 and leave a message.

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 pm. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 pm. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388.

Everyone welcome.

MEMORY CAFE - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays join the Alzheimer's Society for a FREE gathering place for people living with dementia, their care partners, families, and friends to relax, and enjoy refreshments. It provides socialization, discussions, and entertainment all in a coffee shop environment.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Snow brings reminders for drivers This area has received its first taste of winter and drivers are reminded to adjust their speed with changing conditions.

Motorists are asked to

be patient when travelling behind a plow and give operators plenty of room.

Plows typically operate at 40 kilometres per

hour. Following too close to a snowplow can lead to poor visibility, and vehicles risk being hit by thrown snow or debris.

ERIE STREET NORTH BUILDINGS DOWN Over the past week, demolition crews were able to raze the buildings at 12, 14 and 20 Erie Street North in Wheatley, leaving one building standing on the west side of the street.

The demolition is part of Chatham-Kent’s plan to level the blast area from the August 2021 explosion. Buildings on the east side of the street are still standing as well.

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A recent Chatham-Kent Council meeting saw the approval for the hiring of an Economical Development Officer for the Village of Wheatley.

The province’s commitment to helping with the restoration of the downtown area has opened up the position, which will

be for a two-year term at a cost of about $225,000.

In August, the Ontario government announced an $11 million boost to Chatham-Kent specifically to deal with the Wheatley rebuilding, with about $7 million in emergency funding finding its way to affected Wheatley busi-

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In Loving Memory of a dear son, brother & uncle

STEVEN “STEVIE” YOUNG March 16, 1971 - December 27, 2003

Twenty years of missing your great smile and frequent phone calls.

Your presence will remain forever in our hearts.

When a parent loses a son, it is a long and emotional process.

It starts on the day the son passes away and only ends when the parent joins them. There is no greater loss.

In Loving Memory of

Ken LesLie

Who passed away 20 years ago on December 21, 2003

Deep in the heart lies a picture Of a loved one laid to rest, In memory’s frame we shall keep it Because he was one of the best.

Missing you more today than yesterday.

Love always, Mom and family

We miss you.

Brenda, Bill and family.

In Loving Memory of a dear mother

In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and friend

Marilyn laMb

Who passed away December 22, 1983 Forty years have come and gone since you passed.

You are such a special person in our lives.

We love and miss you every day Mom. Love Sharlyn, Darrick & Darryn P.S. Merry Christmas Grandma.

Love Jessica, Kerstyn, Brennan, Emily, Jordan, Dylan, Dustin, Austin, Alyssa, Alexis, Mason, Ben, Kallum & Kynlee

NelsoN D. Rutt December 21, 2018 A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, The laughter, the songs, The good life lived while I was strong.”

Always in our hearts and missed beyond words, June, Nelson, Cathie, Gary, Jessica, Caity-Beth & Evan

The family of Nola Sylvia Lamotte would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all for your support through this difficult time. Whether it was flowers, food, cards, kind words, prayers, donations, visits or shared memories, we want you to know it is all greatly appreciated. We would like to give a special thank you to Reid Funeral Home for their compassion, making us feel at ease, and attention to every detail, to St. Michael’s Church and CWL for their services during the funeral and luncheon, to Mary Keller for the beautiful flower arrangements. Thank you.

Laurie, Chris, Wendy, Jeff and families

nesses and other organizations so far.

The August 26, 2021 explosion destroyed several businesses and left 23 nearby homes empty — some for as long as two years.

The new EDO will provide project management oversight to the Wheatley Task Force and direction to the projects defined by the funding agreement between the Municipality and the Province of Ontario.

The EDO will also provide ongoing support to residents, businesses and not-for-profits in Wheatley, while identifying opportunities for economic growth and taking action to improve the local business environment.

The Wheatley Task Force was originally established in May 2022 as a grassroots committee of volunteers to help the community recover from the explosion. Six people sit on the Task Force with Howard Gabert acting as chair.

In Loving Memory of

Naida Zuk December 21, 2008

Dear Mom and Baba: God made a wonderful mother, a mother who never grows old, He made her smile of the sunshine, and He molded her heart of pure gold.

In her eyes, He placed bright shining stars, in her cheeks, fair roses you see, God made a wonderful mother, and He gave that dear mother to me.

Loving You and Missing You...

Mary Jane, Pattie, Jim and Derrick. XOXO And please give Sandra a hug and kiss from all of us. XOXO

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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Santa visits Wheatley Firehall for annual meet-and-greet Not all heroes wear capes and it was clear on Sunday, December 17 as many of those heroes gathered at Wheatley Fire

Station 20 to welcome another hero — Santa Claus.

Santa set up his chair and greeted hundreds of area kids and family

members while the Station 20 crew offered fire truck tours, demonstrations and hot chocolate with marshmallows.

The rainy day didn’t stop families from showing up and keeping the firehall busy for about four hours and all the

kids walked away with a smile on their face and shiny new fire hat.

The annual event has been going on for about

15 years and is always popular with the younger set.

Above, the Wheatley Station 20 firefighters on site Sunday, December 17 were more than happy to oblige for a photo with the big guy. About 15 of them were there to help kids up into the fire trucks, do some demonstrations and show them around the firehall.

Left, four-year-old Oliver Biekx of Wheatley is happy to be sitting on Santa’s knee at St. Nick’s annual visit to Fire Station 20 in Wheatley on Sunday, December 17.

On the left, two-and-a-half-year-old William Stevenson gets some help from his dad Mitch as he tries out the fire extinguisher demonstration at Wheatley Firehall on Sunday, December 17. On the right, six-year-old Ayden Stubbert shows a steady hand as his father — firefighter Joran Stubbert — supervises.

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by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey.

Directed by Corey Robertson. Auditions Wed. Jan. 3 & Thurs. Jan. 4, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Callbacks Saturday, January 6th, 1:00-4:00 pm. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals. com. Audition info at banktheatre.com.

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Friendship Club enjoys Christmas dinner

By Bonnie Dawson On Wednesday, Dec. 13 the Wheatley & District Friendship Club held its Christmas dinner. Members enjoyed a veritable feast of broasted chicken, assorted salads, potatoes and other veggies, rolls and a variety of delectable desserts. Thanks to everyone who helped set up and who helped in the

clean-up.

Many door prizes were handed out and they went to Carol Mady, Dianne Lenarduzzi, Earlene Gould, Janet Hewett, Jean Church, Pat Matier and Linda Scuck.

There also was a special draw for a beautiful needlepoint picture of bluebirds and sunflowers by Elaine Hancock. It was

Sandra Venor

Sandra Venor (nee Brown), born November 19, 1943 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and moved to Leamington in July 2002. She passed peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 80 years of age.

Loving mother of Jonquil Belanger (Frank) and Jolene Rhyno (Paul).

Treasured grandmother of Kierra, Rain and Tor. Dear sister of Norma Chalat.

Sandra worked in offices in Thunder Bay, retiring from Old Dutch Food Co. She was treasurer of St. John’s Anglican Church Women for many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice or Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated by the family.

Cremation was held and a Memorial Service has taken place.

Erie Shores Hospice or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Lois Charlton

June 13, 1929 – December 16, 2023 Lois Charlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the age of 94.

Cherished wife of the late Robert James Charlton (1995). Loving mother of Sheila (late Kenneth) Elliott (Greg Brown) and the late William ( Joyce) Charlton.

Proud grandmother of Christine (Brad) Humber, Barry Charlton (Shaina), Michael Elliott (Sophie), late Kendra (1986) and Steven Elliott (Selena), and great-grandmother of Zachary and Ryan Humber and Donna Charlton. Caring sister of Marjorie, and predeceased by her siblings Irene, Gerald, Ray, Donna and Robert.

A special thank you to the staff at Meadows Manor and Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion.

Visitation is at Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley, on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11 a.m. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois can be made to Erie Shores Hospice (197 Talbot St. West, Suite 701, Leamington, ON N8H 1N8) or Wheatley United Church (59 Talbot Rd. West, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0).

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com

won by Bonnie Dawson.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Earlene Gould and Pat Beattie.

After the meal, Bingo was played. Many who came for the meal didn’t stay for the Bingo, so Linda had all the draws for door prizes and 50/50 taken care before Bingo began. The Bingo winners

were Helen Clark, Robert Lapsa, Pat Churchill, Ruth Ann Snively, Carol Mady, Pat Matier, Bonnie Dawson, Jean Church, Dianne Lenarduzzi and Earlene Gould.

Thanks to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for running the Bingo.

The next Bingo will be Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m.

Jean Malott

August 11, 1930 – December 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jean Malott, with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 93.

Reunited with her husband Proof of obituary to Loving run mother Jack (2012). to John (Loraine). Proud grandma December 20, 2023to Justin and Miranda. Predeceased by her Southpoint sisters Sun Gladys Younger and $200 plus $26 HST = $226Jean will be Edna Whiting. sincerely missed by her nieces, nephews, extended Any changes please emailfamily and many friends. sun@southpointsun.ca In kindness, donations may be made to the Salvation Thanks.

Army or War Amps of Canada.

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

Memorial visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, ON 519-326-2631 on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 6-9 p.m.

Visitation will continue at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, on Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date.

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

Ronald Hamm

Ron Hamm passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Erie Shores Hospice on Sunday, Proof of obituaryDecember to run17, 2023, at the age of 66.

Dear husband to December 20, 2023 Laurie (Badz) for 23 Southpoint Sun years. Beloved Daddy Ron= to Cory (Nate), $200 plus $26 HST $226 Holly and Jessica (Gary).

Loving Papa to Cayus, Haiden Any changes please email and Emery. Cherished brother-in-law to Randy and Sherry sun@southpointsun.ca Badz, and Dale Badz. Uncle to Mitch (Cait) and Deryck (Erin). He will be missed by his family and friends in Thanks.

Leamington, Dunnville and in Florida.

Ron enjoyed fishing with his grandkids, riding his motorcycle with his Honey, and sharing “one more, no more” with his loved ones.

Visitation was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Ron’s life held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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

Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Kingsville receives boost for community initiatives

The Town of Kingsville was the recipient of a holiday gift from Entegrus, the company providing Management Services for E.L.K., receiving $10,000 to support the arts, BIA and seniors’ initiatives.

“We recognize the transformative power the arts and business community have in building stronger and more vibrant communities,” said Jim Hogan, President & CEO of Entegrus. “We also recognize the invaluable contribution of seniors and are pleased to support initiatives in these areas.”

The following organizations are slated to benefit from the funds provided: • Kingsville BIA, in the amount of $3,000, for the continued growth and enhancement of Kingsville’s business district.

• Kingsville Community Centre, in the amount of $3,000, to support the collaboration of the Kingsville Community Centre and the Town of Kingsville to offer free seniors programming.

• Arts Society of Kingsville, in the amount of $2,000, dedicated to their continued organizing and facilitation of arts workshops, ensuring accessibility and encouraging community and tourist participation in artistic endeavors.

• Music Society of Kingsville, in the amount of $2,000 for sustaining top-notch community conProof of obituary to run certs, ensuring a continuation of shared cultural experiences for all.

December 20, 2023 Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226

Donald Davie

September 10, 1925 –please December 16, 2023 Any changes email

Donald Davie passed sun@southpointsun.ca away on Saturday, Thanks.

December 16, 2023.

Father to three sons, late Ken (2022) and his wife June, Ron and his wife Yvonne, and John. Proud Grandad of Jamie, Kristy, Janice, Tom, Jessica, Amy and Julia. Great-Grandad of Kaitlin, Matthew, Alexandra, Victoria, Katrina, Aria, Luka, Izak, Leo, Ava, Sophie, Tristan, Alice, Millicent, and great-great Grandad of Matteo and Cecilia. Predeceased by his father, John Wood Proudfoot Davie (1951), and his mother, Mary Ann Davie (nee Lockley) (1977). Also predeceased by his siblings Jessie, Irene, Mary and Bob. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

Don was born in Leamington and lived there most of his life. He was a dedicated long-term employee of H.J. Heinz Co. for 41½ years and retired for 41 years. Don spent his personal time relaxing and maintaining his large garden and enjoying family gatherings and dinners. He enjoyed winning Proof of obituary to run countless games of Cribbage with his sons.

Don volunteered for the Armed Forces Duty (Navy) from 1944-1946.

He was an active member of the Royal December 20, 2023 Canadian Legion until his passing.

Southpoint Sunyears living at the Don spent two of his last three plusResidence $26 HST $226 Chartwell $200 Retirement in =Leamington and his last year at Royal Oak Longterm Care in Kingsville. He was very appreciative of the assistance and email care he received by Any changes please the staff at both facilities.

Visiting atsun@southpointsun.ca Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Thanks.

Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Southpoint Sun - A11

Real Estate

Holiday Deadlines

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Merry Christmas

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may be interested in unusual art forms or creative things in nature, Aries.

Therefore, try to enjoy outings that may bring you to exhibits by local artists or craft shows.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, an old friend may come to visit for the holidays and you can rekindle your relationship after many years. Even though it’s been some time, you’ll be glad to see one another.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 An unexpected invitation comes your way, Gemini. It may include a short trip to visit someone or a brief vacation to a place you’ve always wanted to see.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 New career opportunities are available to reawaken your ambition, Cancer. You might come across some possibilities this week that you hadn’t imagined.

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Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas & All The Best in 2024

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The excitement of making arrangements for a journey may actually excite you more than the trip itself. However, once you get to the destination, your enthusiasm will grow.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 After a visit from a friend or family member who you haven’t seen in a while, long-forgotten memories are recalled. This will be an interesting trip down memory lane.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This week you may learn something new that you never realized about your spouse or current partner, Libra. It can be exciting realizing wonderful things about the one you love.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, exciting new developments will arise in your career. A solution may come to light or plans you’ve been making will suddenly come to fruition.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your desire to travel may have awakened a new interest in you, Sagittarius. This could inspire you to make plans to visit far off lands in the year to come.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Welcomed, but unexpected communications from a close friend could come your way, Capricorn. This may segue into a journey or some social occasion.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may desire to keep your distance from certain individuals, but they manage to find you anyway. Keep things cordial until you can once again move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You are receptive to new ideas, Pisces, and that may mean you could relocate for a new and promising career. Keep all of your options open.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

High-speed internet for Essex County

The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing over $5.3 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 3,587 families, farms and businesses in Essex County.

“Bringing high-speed internet to underserved

areas in Essex County is an investment that will bring new opportunities, allow families to connect, help students finish their homework, and create potential for growth,” said Anthony Leardi, MPP for Essex. “I am very pleased

our government is expanding high-speed internet throughout rural Ontario.”

The federal and provincial governments have partnered with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc.

to provide residents in the communities of Edgars, Gesto, Marshfield, Pleasant Valley, Arner, East Harrow, Ambassador Beach, Levergood Beach, Belcreft Beach, Comet, Seymour Beach, Lypps Beach, Mount Car-

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mel, Wigle, Blytheswood, Oakland and Staples with access to broadband infrastructure that will enable high-speed internet service.

This announcement marks the completion of two more projects under SWIFT and builds on the Ontario government’s plan to get the right infra-

structure in the right places – ensuring people can live, work and farm where they want.

The contracts to expand broadband services in Essex County were awarded

by SWIFT, a not-for-profit corporation initiated by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario.

KINSMEN MAKE DONATION The Leamington Kinsmen Club recently made a large donation to the local Toys 4 Tots campaign heading into this last week before Christmas. Kinsmen Club representative Wayne Jeffery, left, presented Toys 4 Tots organizer Lorne Bradt with a cheque for $5,000 last week.

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Notice of Completion – Design and Construction Report #1 Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Highway 3 Widening Project – Essex to Leamington 1.2 km East of Essex Road 23 Easterly to 1.1 km East of Essex Road 34, Essex County The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) retained GIP Hwy 3 Inc. (GIP) to complete the Design-Build-Finance (DBF) Contract for the widening of Highway 3 from 1.2 km east of Essex Road 23 easterly to 1.1 km east of Essex Road 34, in Essex County. The DBF Contract includes the Class Environmental Assessment (EA), Detail Design, and Construction of the project, which includes the following key improvements: • Widening to a new 4-lane cross-section with a median • Closure of Cameron Side Road/Concession Road 9, Marsh Road/Concession Road 8, Inman Side Road/South Talbot Road and Upcott Side Road; subject to an Ontario Land Tribunal decision • Concession Road 8 and McCain Side Road connection and intersection removal • Traffic signal replacements at Division Road (Essex Road 29) and Union Avenue (Essex Road 34) • New traffic signals at Belle River Road (Essex Road 27), Essex Road 18, and Graham Side Road • Realignment of South Talbot Road at Belle River Road (Essex Road 27) and at Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Realignment and extension of a portion of Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Realignment of Essex Road 18 at Highway 3 • New noise barrier along the south side of Highway 3, west of Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Drainage improvements, including abandonment/extension/rehabilitation/replacement of culverts It is anticipated that, subject to approvals, construction will begin in early 2024 and will be complete in early 2027.

The Highway 3 Widening Project was completed in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) as a Group ‘B’ undertaking. Two (2) Design and Construction Reports (DCRs) will be prepared to document the detailed design, public and agency consultation completed and environmental mitigation measures that will be in place during construction.

DCR #1 documents the majority of the project, while DCR #2 will document additional drainage improvements requiring additional time to secure approvals.

DCR #1 will be available for a 30-day comment period between December 22, 2023 and January 24, 2024, at the project website: www.hwy3essex.com.

We encourage you to review DCR #1 and provide any comments to the project team by January 24, 2024 using the comment form on the project website, or by contacting one of the project team members listed below. A hard copy of DCR #1 will not be provided at public review locations. If you wish to review DCR #1 and require an alternate format, you may contact the project team member listed below to discuss review options.

Dillon Consulting Limited Jeff Matthews, P.Eng. Design Manager 130 Dufferin Avenue Suite 1400 London, ON N6A 5R2 tel: 519-251-3980 e-mail: hwy3essex@dillon.ca

Ministry of Transportation Kyle Saulnier, P.Eng. Area Manager Construction (Acting) Construction Area Chatham West 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 437-771-6787 e-mail: Kyle.Saulnier@ontario.ca

SECTION 16 ORDER (ABORIGINAL AND TREATY RIGHTS) In addition, a request may be made to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive EA), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy those potential adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to begin reviewing the request efficiently.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to both of the following MECP contacts, copying the project team members listed above: Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 e-mail: minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 e-mail: EABDirector@ontario.ca

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have accessibility requirements to participate in this project, please contact one of the team members listed above.

THIS NOTICE ISSUED DECEMBER 20, 2023.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news

Wheatley Legion is still working hard for the community even though the Branch is currently without a building. Last week, a $1,000 cheque was presented to the Wheatley Community Chest as well as a $500 donation on behalf of the Friday Night Darts league.

Craig Howe and Brandon Fuller recently placed first in doubles at Zone Darts. Brandon also placed third in singles.

The Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed their annual Christmas Party on Dec. 6 at the Village Resource Centre.

Great food and fellowship were enjoyed by all.

The Ladies Auxiliary hosted a very successful bake sale at the Resource Centre on Sat. Dec. 16. Thank you to all for your support.

Youth Education Chair Sarah Simpson has finalized the details of the annual National Youth Remembrance Contest. Prizes have been given out to 16 winners, with the first-place winners receiving $25 from the Branch.

Each first, second and third-place winner also received a Legion bracelet, pin and certificate.

There were 20 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on Dec. 15. Posting five wins were Karin Kingswood, John Balkwill, Amy Kendall and Ben Baltzer; Laura Smith, Cookie Klooster, Bonnie Envoy and Gord Crook. Four wins: Jean Teylouni, Barry Bartelt and Dennis Kiss. Three wins: Lynn Scott , Larry Evoy and Jim McClellan; Julie Reid, Neil Handspiker and Tim Butt; Jo Anne Smith, Karl Bartelt and Dave Levi. Lady doublers were Karin, Lynn and Jean.

Winners of the Dec. 16 meat draws were Wes Wright, Julie Reid, Jo Ann Smith, Cathy Bell, Judy Pickle, Jan Watson, Tom Terron, Jaimie Tellier, Sue Adamson and Allison Ingelbrecht. Wine baskets were won by Linda Niehus and Doug Miller. Meat draws will resume in January.

The 50/50 draw for the Wheatley Legion Hometown Heroes banner project is February 19. Up to $10,000 can be won. A great Christmas gift idea! Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun office in Leamington, or any executive member.

Grants available for tree planting and best management practices The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants of up to 90% for projects that help protect the environment.

Interested landowners should contact ERCA soon to plan for spring projects.

As well, landowners interested in planting trees or creating prairie habitat on their property this spring should also be in touch.

“Planting trees on your property not only helps the environment, but can improve property value, reduce heating and cooling costs and improve the aesthetics of your land,” said Paul Giroux, ERCA’s Forester. “Some species are only available in very limited quantities, so we would recommend that if you are interested to place your orders as soon as possible.”

To participate in the

program, individuals must own at least one acre of land and purchase a minimum of 100 seedlings or 15 large stock trees. The deadline for ordering trees is January 26, 2024 for seedlings, and March 1 for large stock trees. Prices range from $1.35 for seedlings to $60 for large stock trees.

There are also programs available to landowners wishing to undertake more significant restoration projects such as reforestation, buffer strips or prairie planting, in addition to a variety of agricultural grants.

For more information about ERCA’s farm stewardship, tree planting and restoration programs, visit essexregionconservation.ca/trees or contact Paul Giroux at 519-7765209 ext. 310 for restoration projects.

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

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $16.55/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@ pinnacle-acres.com ____________________________

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

IRWIN PLUMBING Residential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202.

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Due to the Christmas holiday the deadline for classified ads in the December 27 Southpoint Sun is this Thursday, December 21 at 12 noon.

NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca requests@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF PASSING OF HERITAGE DESIGNATION BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, on December 11, 2023, passed By-law 69-2023, being a By-law to designate The Colonel James King House located at 101 Mill Street West, Kingsville, Ontario as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who objects to this By-law may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by notifying the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville in writing within 30 days after the publication of this notice. A notice of appeal must set out the objections to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Ontario Land Tribunal which must be in the form of a certified cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The subject property, known municipally as 101 Mill Street West is a two-storey Octagon dwelling constructed in 1859 and is located on the south side of Mill Street West. The legal description of the property is Part Lots 1 and 2, Concession 1, Western Division, Gosfield, in the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex.

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Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley

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Dusting off the memories

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

Looking back ...

The website that we pull our “Looking Back” stories from, which includes the archives for the Leamington Post and Kingsville Reporter, is having issues this week, so we have pulled a couple of photos from the files of regular reader Carole Dibbley, who has been busy cleaning out her photos. We will continue to publish similar old photos until such time that our archive website is back up and running.

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon Christmas card from the menu. Speed Hazen and Madeline boat rides were available Malott family, date from the Cedar unknown.

Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for kingsvillearchives@gmail.com cottagers not owning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver December 1974 - Leamington Insurance 2-1 to Legion Br. 84 made its 8th win the Midget annual contribution towards hockey trophy. the purchase of toys for At left is captain distribution to patients at the Ken Dick who Leamington scored District both Memorial Hospital’s children’s ward.

Ken goals with coach Bridge (left)Randy presentsCritchlow. a cheque

to pediatrics nurse Chris Sadler as (back l-r) Marge Hastings, Peggy Hall and Carolyn Recker look on.

LEAMINGTON MAJORETTE CORPS 1950s

The Leamington Majorette Corps poses for a Bill Masters’ photo upstairs in the old town hall in the early 1950s. In the front row from left are “unknown”, Dorothy Jackson, Jeannie Milkins, Pat Richards, Beverly Brindley. Middle row are Nancy Thomas, Joan Manchester, Beverly Gould, Linda Kennedy, Dorothy Campbell. In the back row are Rosemary Erich, Carole Knight, Morine Burnfield, Marlene Watson, Roweena ?, Wanda Watson and Jean McCracken.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

December 1993 - The Wheatley Optimist Club recently conducted a successful smoke alarm

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose after footdevices following rainfall campaign distributing dozens of foot the detection withthe the Thursday assistance evening of the Merseaand these young ladsfire wasted no time inventing a left, newgives game, cycling”.

Romney-Wheatley department.

Talmadge Reid, Kim“submarine Hillier her smoke alarm.If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

Chief Terry Harris and fireman Al Maldeis are at right.

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SUN PARLOR PLAYERS – 1970s

The cast of The Hand That Cradles The Rock on stage at the old arena auditorium features, from left, Tim Glidden, Penny Belluz, Milan (Smily) Sivak and Rhonda Wilkins.

Both photos courtesy of Carole Dibbley

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Flyers beat Chargers and Jr. Canadiens, remain third

By C. Scott Holland After a pre-game ceremony where members of the Leamington Fire Department presented cheques to the Salvation Army and Toys For Tots program, the Leamington Flyers decided to do their own giving Thursday, December 14.

The Mississauga Chargers were on the receiving end as the Flyers dished out some good bodychecks and the offense exploded for a 7-1 victory.

Then on Sunday, the Flyers weathered some late pressure to win 3-2 over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens.

It wasn’t as easy at the outset as the Flyers outshot the Chargers 12-7 in the first and held a 2-1 lead before erupting for three in the second and another two in the third to overpower the visitors.

The barrage of goals began when Ray Hamlin fired a shot past Chargers’ starter Cole Scullion seven minutes into the first.

The Chargers knotted the game seven minutes later.

Leamington surged ahead at 17:12 when Darian Anderson and Hamlin gave Nathan Leek a doorstep chance that Leek flipped past Scullion for a 2-1 lead.

In the second, the Flyers’ defense permitted only five shots on starter Carson Barnes while their offense reaped rewards.

At 4:18, Cayden Faust and Marquise Brown laid the groundwork for Brady Hamlin’s blast from the left lane screen shot, which found the target. Two minutes later, Alex Cunningham put a shot from close range into the back of the Mississauga twine. To cap the three-goal second period outburst, Faust shoveled a pass to Anderson, who unleashed a top of the slot screen shot that Scullion had no chance on and it was a 5-1 game.

Mississauga’s frustrations had begun to show late in the second, but in the third period they came out and played clean hockey. Cunningham notched his second of the game at 16:18 after Brown and Ray Hamlin laid the groundwork.

Half a minute elapsed after Cunningham’s tally when Adrian Bosev and Cade Bell dished the puck to Trey Wandall, whose rocket-like blast from the left faceoff circle iced Barnes’ 10th victory of the campaign.

In getting the win,

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PTS 59 50 46 40 40 36 33 32 29 21 16 8

Flyer Griffin Grundner (13) is at the open side of the Mississauga net and ready for a rebound as a linemate tries to score. The Flyers won the contest 7-1 and will play their last home game before the Christmas break on Thursday, December 21 vs the Burlington Cougars.

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Barnes halted 19 of 20 shots while Scullion was inundated by 47 Flyers’ shots.

Sunday night the Flyers traveled to Toronto where they played the Jr. Canadiens. Toronto grabbed a 1-0 first-period lead before Darian Anderson and Cayden Faust netted second-period goals to

take a 2-1 lead heading into the third.

The Canadiens knotted the game near the six-minute mark, but Anderson netted his second of the contest at 7:03 to vault the Flyers into a 3-2 lead. Barnes got his 11th win of the season while making 37 saves.

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By Sara and Lisa Driedger The senior girls volleyball team is off to a very strong start, going undefeated with a four-game win streak. So far, the Lions have played games against Cardinal Carter, W.F Herman, UMEI and Assumption.

The junior girls have been playing hard, placing first in the Herman tournament and taking all three sets at their game against Herman. Both the junior and senior teams are training hard and preparing for the rest of their upcoming games.

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The junior boys have won two out of four games, beating both North Star and Kingsville.

and players would like to extend wishes for a Merry Christmas to all its fans and supporters. The Flyers will be off until two road games Jan. 5 and 6 and will return home on Jan. 11 to host the Lindsay Muskies.

Next game is Thursday, Dec. 21 vs Burlington Cougars at 7:10 pm.

On another note, after much student and teacher participation and support, both on the court and off, intramural volleyball is coming to a close. Students are excited to see what’s in store next in terms of intramural sports.

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FOUR COUGARS NAMED ALL-STARS Four members of the Cardinal Carter Cougars football team were named to the WECSSAA All-Star team this season.

Pictured along with coaches Andrew George (left) and Chris Church (right) are Steven Mendoza (Offensive Tackle), Evan Tavares (Linebacker), Matthew Neufeld (Quarterback), Matthew Herrera (Wide Receiver).

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By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks put forth a solid road game in Amherstburg Saturday night, December 16, en route to a 4-1 victory.

Veterans Shannon Olson (two goals) and Braedon Caetano (one goal, two assists) continued to add to their points totals

with rookie Vito Alfano rounding out the scoresheet.

Isaac Legood contributed two assists, with Darby Drouillard, Jaydon Ferguson and Tyler Fleming chipping in with singles. Goaltender Ethan Handley backstopped 29 of 30 shots with the Sharks sending 34.

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The Sharks led 2-1 after one and added single markers in each of the last two frames, sealing the victory with a late power play goal.

“We were a little rusty in the first after having a week to rest up,” noted Coach Josh Carnevale.

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Sharks return home Wednesday against Dresden and look to avenge an earlier defeat to Lakeshore on Saturday, December 23 at 4:30 pm.

Golden Years mini-golf report

Forty-eight Golden Years mini golfers sank 62 holes-in-one on December 14 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

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Leading scores over 18 holes were Robin Cournoyea, Tom Hyatt, Randy Nash and Bill Ward with 35, Debbie Clinton with 36, Ron Fick, David Tonks Randy Nash, Bill Ward, Debbie Clinton and Colleen Pearse with 37, Bill Edwards, David Tonks and Laurie Hylton with 38, and Tony Hudvagner, Ray Foster, Bill Mayville, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton and Roger Shires with 39.

Top 36-hole scorers were Randy Nash and Bill Ward with an amazing 72. Debbie Clinton was hot on their heels with 73. Tom Hyatt scored 74,

goals en route to a decisive 10-0 win.

Nash Fuerth led the attack, sniping a hat trick, with JoJo McLeod, Ben Liebrock, Kelton McCabe, AJ Youssef, Jonathan Recker, Luca Gaultieri and Brayden Foster each adding singles to complete the scoring. Trent Chevalier, in net, recorded the shutout win.

On Sunday the Blazers hosted a tough team in the LaSalle Sabres at Essex Arena.

The Blazers controlled the play for most of the game, but goals were a little harder to come by on this day.

Jonathan Recker scored early and AJ Youssef scored late to secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory.

Kevin Ondic, between the pipes, earned the shutout win.

David Tonks 75, Ron Fick and Laurie Hylton 78, and Robin Cournoyea 79.

First place was won by Team 9 (Mary Ann Sherman, Robin Cournoyea, Colleen Pearse) with a team score of 241. Second place went to Team 5 (Patty Hopper, Ron Fick, Laurie Hylton) with a score of 242. Third place was Team 4 (Tony Hudvagner, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor) with a score of 246.

Golfers are reminded the last golf day before Christmas break is Thursday, December 21 and it is Christmas sweater day.

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St. Vincent de Paul delivers over 80 Christmas hampers Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Leamington were busy preparing Christmas hampers for area families in need this past week.

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ity of local merchants and growers, volunteers packed and will distribute over 80 hampers.

The Society will also provide 77 holiday meals in partnership with a local restaurant.

U11 C STARS FINALISTS AT SILVER STICK The intense championship game at the International Silver Stick tournament pitted the Southpoint Stars U11 C team against the eventual winners, the Wingham 86ers. The game remained scoreless with less than two minutes to go, but Wingham pulled out the last-minute win. The team played exceptionally well over the weekend to gain the berth in the finals. Back row, from left, are Head Coach Mark Epplett, Zoey Dales, Alessandra Mastronardi, Milana George, Keira Anthony, Assistant Coach Andy Anthony, Emersyn Beaudoin, Trainer Kaitlin Davidson, Peyton Anthony, Assistant Coach Curtis Anderson. In the front row are Ella Epplett, Mila Epplett, Scarlett Graham, Makayla Pope, Talia Buchenauer, Opal Deneau, Lucy Zaborek, Sarah Beaudoin. Down in front is goaltender Avery Anderson.

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The Kingsville Friendly Club is now into its 56th year. President Bob Bell welcomed 29 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Dec. 12.

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 4350, Jean Kuipers 3540, Carolyn Brown 3480. Euchre: Willy Fittler and David Snider 87, Bill Fieldling 86, Ken Salter 80.

Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 5. Cribbage: Dan Kir 1028, Sue Girardin 959.

Door prizes were won by Mac Stanley, Kathleen Wigfield and Sandi Campbell. Snacks were provided by the club.

There were 40 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Dec. 15, welcoming two new members, Helen Todman and Kim Hamm. Bridge: Bert Patrick 3900, Roy Trowell 3000, Gillian Pinkney 2650.

Euchre: Nancy Taylor and Joe Sabelli 85, Kathleen Wigfield 84, John Gerhardt 79. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Lila Withers 4. Pepper: Barbara Boston 278, Darlene Trombley 277, Cliff Trombley 271. Most peppers: Cliff Trombley 7.

Door prizes were won by Brenda Anger, Bob Bell and Willy Fittler. Delicious snacks were provided

by Nancy Taylor and Lila Withers from the Euchre group.

QUILTERS GUILD DONATION Members of the Erie Shores Quilters Guild (ESQG) recently donated 133 handmade placemats to the South Essex Community Council’s Meals on Wheels and day programs.

Pictured are Paulette Bondy, left, from the ESQG and RaeAnne Scratch from the SECC. The ESQG meets on the third Tuesday of the month from January to November at the Kingsville Arena.

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