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By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — Reija and Joe Gruber took possession of their ‘dream home’ in Wheatley about three weeks before the explosion that rocked the downtown area last August.

Now approaching six months since they were evacuated, the young couple is growing frustrated by the time it has taken to see any light on the horizon.

“We’ve had many sleepless nights,” said Joe last week from their Kingsville-based rental unit.

“We’re feeling completely abandoned.”

The couple spent months searching for the perfect spot to start their lives together and when they settled on the home at the corner of Julian and Foster Streets, they were welcomed into the neighbourhood with open arms.

“We moved into the perfect community there,” said Joe. “It literally blew up in our face.”

The majority of their frustration comes from the lack of communication and what they feel is a lack of support by both the province and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

“They both share the burden here in our eyes,” said Reija. “There’s a complete lack of communication.”

The couple watched the November 3 community meeting at the golf course via the internet

and watched again on Saturday, February 5 as a virtual meeting was held between officials and residents.

It didn’t make it any easier for them, with many of their questions still unanswered.

“I feel like we’re getting talked down to like we won’t understand,” says Joe. “You’re telling us the evacuation area is safe, but also telling us we can’t go home.”

Their house is literally on the very edge of the evacuation zone, with their side and back yards not fenced off by barriers.

“If we had been facing Julian instead of Foster, we’d still be there,” says Joe. For Reija, her frustration also comes from the funding allowed by the province and how it is being allocated.

“Our insurance company — Essex-Kent — has been great,” she said. “They paid for six months rent for us to have another place to live.”

But they cautioned that that funding will soon come to an end.

The couple was able to take advantage of the lump sum payment that everyone got from the government, but they’ve recently been denied any additional funding because they have insurance.

At the February 5 meet-

Joe and Reija Gruber in 2018.

ing, Helen Collins, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, said that phase of funding is extra assistance for those not covered by insurance and she indicated that anyone who received insurance money would have that money deducted from any funds in the program.

“Disaster assistance programs across Canada are all set up this way,” she said.

Collins did indicate that they understand there may be some exceptions and that the program is scheduled to wrap up on March 31, so they are actively looking at that.

“We feel that’s unfair,” said Reija. “Trying to afford a mortgage and now having to pay rent has

“We’re feeling completely abandoned.”

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caused so much stress.”

Joe is currently in school full time and Reija’s part time nursing job comprises all of the couple’s current income.

“It just seems like there’s no end in sight,” said Reija. “Last November they told us up to six months. Well, the six months is nearly up and now they are saying another 14 weeks.”

“None of the people dealing with this has actually been affected,” said Joe, referring to the municipal and provincial officials. “They all still have their homes.”

For Joe, it has an emotional aspect as well. His mother Tammy passed away in January 2020 and they were able to sell her property to help with the purchase of their first home.

“We spent months dealing with my mom’s will,” said Joe. “We got through that and now we’re dealing with this.”

Joe says his mom’s ashes are still sitting on the mantle inside their house, waiting to be spread.

“We should have been able to do that by now,” he said.

The couple says their house has been deemed structurally sound and they are ready to go home — if not for that steel fence that surrounds their front yard.

“There is no damage,” says Reija. “It’s a matter of getting a new fridge and freezer and we’re good to

go.”

They are hoping that the municipality will adjust the evacuation zone and have asked at several levels, but have been rebuffed every time.

“Wouldn’t it make more sense — and less money — to let us back in?” asked Reija.

They’d like to see each case treated individually, because they know there are others in the same boat, while neighbours less than 10 feet away have been able to stay in their homes throughout the whole situation.

For now, they just want some answers — something they don’t feel they can get at community virtual meetings. They’ve been pretty quiet up until now — in spite of their frustration — but they both say it’s time to make some noise.

“It’s time to be the squeaky wheel and maybe we’ll get some oil,” says Reija.

For Joe, he wants an end to the sleepless nights and for the municipality to care.

“I just want some help,” he says. “Or let us back into our home. This should be our choice. We are broke as broke can be.”

Another in-person community meeting is on the horizon in Wheatley in the coming weeks.

The Grubers hope that, by then, they will have more answers to their plight.

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By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — On the evening of August 26, 2021, there were 14 diners and four staff enjoying dinner time at the Car Barn Restaurant in Wheatley.

Firefighters arrived to evacuate the building just before the explosion went off, sending customers and staff running out the front door onto Talbot Street.

Almost six months later, those meals and everything else inside the Car Barn still sit where they were when the explosion rocked the former Pogue Pub less than 30 feet away from the Car Barn’s back door.

For restaurant owner Barry Broadbent, the process of recovery has been a slow, but necessary one.

For someone used to working 12-hour days, seven days a week, Broadbent says his life has changed dramatically as he contemplates what the future will hold.

“The biggest frustration is, that without some sort of end date, we can’t sit down and make a plan to move forward,” he told the Sun last week. “It’s so discouraging for me.”

Broadbent is also discouraged by the pace at which things are getting done and the fact that his insurance adjuster has yet to access the building.

“I haven’t seen a nickel from the insurance companies,” he said.

His insurance company has also informed him that, as of February 27, he’ll no longer be insured.

“They basically said to find someone else,” he said.

The Car Barn sustained damage in the explosion that has yet to be assessed, and although he’s been able to gain access once for an hour, Broadbent used that time to collect his files, computers and point-of-sale equipment.

“The other equipment is all compromised,” he said.

“Plus there’s a giant hole in the roof.”

He didn’t venture near the walk-in Barry Broadbent in front of the cooler, which has not Car Barn Restaurant in June, had hydro since the 2021.

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“These poor folks are “I have 2,500 pieces of chicken in that cool- out of their homes,” he er,” he says. “It’s very says. “I’m fortunate in that I still have my home.” bad.”

As for the future of The Car Barn employed 14-16 people be- the Car Barn, Broadbent fore COVID, and was hopes to pick up some operating with just over catering in the spring, but 10 employees during the says the restaurant is in pandemic, which was al- limbo until some answers ready causing issues for are given.

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“It was one thing to building is structurally deal with COVID, but good and can’t make any then we get this thing plans until we know what thrown at us on top of the we’re dealing with.” he plate, that’s a different said. “It will take months, story,” said Broadbent. even after they solve the “There has been a lot of gas issue.”

He’s looked into other hard work from a lot of locations and hasn’t been people over the years.”

Broadbent says he un- successful in finding anyderstands that the experts thing suitable to open a are trying to come to a restaurant in. “There are permanent solution rath- no buildings available in er than placing a band-aid town,” he said.

That leaves the Car Barn on the problem, but it’s still frustrating to be no Restaurant — a place that further ahead six months Barry Broadbent has operated for the last 34 years later.

But, he says, he feels — out in the cold.

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At about 10 pm, a call came in from a pair of snowmobilers who had gone through the ice in Hillman Marsh, quite a distance from shore. Thankfully, they were able to use their phones to call 9-11- and direct emergency services to their location.

First on scene, an OPP officer was able to shine a light on the victims until fire crews and EMS arrived. One snowmobiler was able to get out and walk to shore.

The Leamington Fire Duty Officer activated Mutual Aid protocols with Kingsville Fire and requested their ice rescue team to respond. The U.S. Coast Guard also activated a helicopter to assist with the rescue, but was cancelled

once the Kingsville crew was able to reach the remaining person.

Leamington Fire set up a command post and lighting to prepare the scene for Kingsville Rescue to arrive.

The Ice Rescue team set up in a very proficient manner and went out onto the ice and into the water to rescue the snowmobiler.

“Outstanding work by all crews,” said Leamington Fire Chief Andrew Baird.

“We would like to thank Leamington OPP, Essex County EMS, Kingsville Fire, JRCC and US Coast Guard for the quick and professional response. We don’t always get to work as a large team, but it is good to know when we need to, everything works seamlessly.”

Both snowmobilers were transported to Erie Shores HealthCare for further evaluation.

According to OPP, one of the rescued drivers was issued a three-day driving suspension after being administered roadside screening.

Rescue squads get ready to head onto the ice at Hillman Marsh on Sunday, February 13. Photo courtesy of Lreamington Fire Services

CK main vaccination clinic changes location

CHATHAM-KENT – On Wednesday, February 23, Chatham-Kent Public Health (CKPH) will run its final COVID-19 vaccination clinic out of the Bradley Centre site in Chatham. The vaccination clinic will then be relocating to 730 Richmond St., also in Chatham.

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CK Public Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Chatham-Kent EMS, together with their dedicated staff and volunteers, have been oper-

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First, second and booster doses will be available to residents aged 18+, while first and second doses will be available to those aged 5+. A parent or guardian must be present for children under 12 years of age.

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Province easing some mandates this week, others March 1 PROVINCIAL — With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.

“Given how well Ontario has done in the Omicron wave, we are able to fast track our reopening plan,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This is great news and a sign of just how far we’ve come together in our fight against the virus. While we aren’t out of the woods just yet, we are moving in the right direction.”

Last month, Ontario released its plan to follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health and workplace safety measures if health indicators continued to remain stable and improve.

Positivity rates have fallen and new admissions to hospital and ICU have been declining week over week, signalling that the Omicron peak is behind us. Over the coming days and weeks, these trends are expected to continue, allowing the province to safely accelerate its timelines.

“Thanks to the province’s high vaccination rates and the continued sacrifices of Ontarians, we are now in a position where we can move forward in our plan earlier than anticipated,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “With hospitalizations and ICU admissions continuing to decline, we are committed to maintaining a gradual and cautious approach to protect our hospital capacity and ensure patients can access the care they need when they need it.”

Effective Thursday morning, February 17, Ontario will further ease public health measures, including, but not limited to: • Increasing social gathering limits to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

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• Increasing indoor capacity limits to 25 per cent in the remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required, including nightclubs, restaurants where there is dancing, as well as bathhouses and sex clubs • Increasing capacity limits for indoor weddings, funerals or religious services, rites, or ceremonies to the number of people who can maintain two metres physical distance. Capacity limits are removed if the location opts-in to use proof of vaccination or if the service, rite, or ceremony is occurring outdoors.

• Capacity limits in other indoor public settings, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, retail and shopping malls, will be maintained at, or increased to, the number of people who can maintain two metres physical distance.

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Those old sayings always get recycled RIB’S RAMBLINGS The more time I spend with my grandkids, the more I find myself sounding like my dad.

He grew up in the Hillman Marsh area of Mersea Township and it was like those township families had their own dialect, but some of the sayings my parents used to utter are very likely ones that were uttered by other parents in town just as well.

My grandson visiting the other day, bumped his head with his brother and that immediately brought back memories of my dad saying, “did you crack a louse?”

Most of my childhood, being an accident-prone little kid, I heard that saying quite often.

My mom would use, “did you bump your noggin?” but my dad often said the crack-a-louse thing.

Now, in 2022, it reminds me so much of whack-a-mole that I chuckle when I think of it.

Were lice so rampant when he was

a kid that everyone cracked a louse when they hit their head on something?

And did they really make that noise?

Sounds gross, like stepping on June bugs.

At least my mom’s bump-a-noggin saying had a little bit better sound.

If I bled, mom would then get out her basket of mercurochrome, iodine and peroxide, the ‘holy trinity’ of curealls back then.

My parents were full of those old ‘Americana’ type classic sayings that probably originated many years before they came along.

My mother, in particular, came up with a lot of odd sayings and I swear sometimes she made them up on the spot.

Anytime I emerged from the bath as little kid, all spiffy and cleaned up, I’d get a comparison to Little Lord Fauntleroy. If I came in dirty from playing in the mud, I was called Clem

Kadiddlehopper.

Some days, I could be both of these. It was only later that I realized that Clem was a Red Skelton character and Fauntleroy was a literary character known to be conceited and snobby.

How about, “two shakes of a lamb’s tail?” That’s a popular one from back in the day.

As I’ve mentioned before in this column, my mother also liked to use “Jesus wept and Moses crept” quite often.

She had more colourful language in her vocabulary too, but I won’t mention some of those here.

Of course, when I was in trouble I often heard, “shut up or I’ll give you something to cry about!” or “don’t make me stop this car.”

I was threatened with “I’ll give you a backhander” in the car more times than I can count, but never did receive said backhander. My dad was a big teddy

Mark Ribble bear, so these backhander threats eventually had no substance behind them.

The always popular, “pot calling the kettle black” reared its head quite often in our house, as did “don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.”

And being a country bumpkin, my dad always said “zink” instead of sink, and always referred to the guy down the road as “ole watchcalm” (old what you call him).

“Maybe on Sayerdee (Saturday), we’ll take a ride down to see Ole Watchcalm,” he’d say.

There are so many that come flooding back and yes, I find myself using them around the little ones.

No backhanders for them, though.

Elton John - the quintessential entertainer

When I first heard Elton John sing, I thought, what a smooth vocalist and great delivery he had to a wonderfully written love song.

It was sometime in mid-December of 1970 on 1050 Chum in Toronto.

As a teenager growing up north of the city in the town of Richmond Hill, that was the radio station I mostly listened to since 1963 until I moved down here to Leamington in September of 1977.

Back then, I used to collect Chum’s weekly radio charts whenever I could get one at the local record shop. I liked following the music on the radio

through the charts, along with buying 45 rpm records and albums. I even daydreamed occasionally that, maybe, someday I might get a job in radio as a DJ announcer. Funny, eh?

Anyhow, back to December 1970. I remember being incredibly impressed by this gentle, mid-tempo love ballad called ‘Your Song’, with a beautiful piano arrangement throughout and accompanied in the latter part of the song with some very lush but simple orchestral strings, compliments of Paul Buckmaster who eventually would work over the years on

some of Elton John’s 52 hit songs.

But honestly, it was really Elton’s perfectly soft and gentle vocals that explains why this song was a hit and also making it on so many easy listening radio stations too.

It was what they’d called a pure crossover hit, which was sort of ironic as producer Gus Dudgeon later said, in a Mix magazine interview, that “the album wasn’t actually intended to launch him as an artist, but rather as a collection of demos for other artists to consider recording Elton and co-writer Bernie Taupin’s songs”.

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Another one of Elton and Bernie’s songs that was recorded elsewhere was ‘Border Song’ by Aretha Franklin and it reached 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and number 5 on the R&B charts.

But from then on, the hits just kept on coming. Elton and his lyrics co-writer, Bernie Taupin (and occasionally other lyric writers like Gary Osborne or Tim Rice) killed it, time and time again, with monster hits like ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Honky Cat’, ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘Daniel’ and countless others too numerous to

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Elton’s biggest hit, ‘Something About the Way You Look Tonight’, released in October 1997 was a double-sided hit with its flip-side being one of the top four selling (non-seasonal) pop singles of all time.

‘Candle in the Wind’ (1997) was a touching tribute to Princess Diana that sold over 33 million copies during the 42 weeks it was on the charts.

His most recent hit was his duet with Dua Lipa called ‘Cold Heart’ that

reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 last month and #1 on the dance charts, and has had over 500 million streams on Spotify worldwide.

Looking at his entire career, Elton has had 57 top 40 hits in the U.S., leaving him second only to Elvis Presley in total.

Of these songs, 27 have reached the top 10 and nine have made it to number one.

Part two of Elton John will take a look at the amazing success he has had over the years with his album releases.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Hydrogen Sulphide emission during Wheatley drilling

WHEATLEY — Contractors drilling a monitoring well near the APEC 2 site in Wheatley struck a pocket of hydrogen sulphide gas 85 feet below the surface at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, February 13.

Safety measures worked as designed, the site was evacuated and there were no injuries.

A loud hissing noise accompanied the emission, which lasted until 11:20 a.m.

Thomas Kelly, Chatham-Kent’s General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, said a mobile vent stack system at the site of the well drilling was successfully deployed, which allowed the gas to vent into the atmosphere without incident.

Drilling was stopped and the crew moved out

of the hot zone after connecting the well to the prepared vent system to dissipate the gas.

Work resumed later in the afternoon.

Fire and Emergency Service Chief Chris Case credited a well-designed and practiced safety plan with ensuring the incident was handled successfully.

“As part of our response plan, we have firefighters 24/7 on site.

They are supported by th Wheatley firefighters who were called. We do not use lights/sirens so as not to cause stress to the local community,” he said.

Additional Chief Officers and Medics deployed on standby as the engineering team continued their work.

On-site hazmat and technicians moved in to check that the area was

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safe while fire crews and technicians began mobile monitoring around the area.

Kelly said the APEC 2 monitoring well is the first of two monitoring wells to be installed. One well will reside inside the investigation area and the second just outside the evacuation zone.

These wells will allow the investigation team to obtain groundwater and gas samples to support the chemical modelling work.

Case said the incident demonstrates the unpredictable and potentially dangerous conditions that can occur and supports the cautious approach taken by authorities to only allow access to properties when work is not underway.

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Arts Centre opens newly renovated gallery LEAMINGTON — Being closed for the month of January due to COVID restrictions was probably a blessing in disguise for the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), giving them time to renovate the upstairs space and create a whole new gallery.

The new gallery carries the name of the Honey Family Foundation and the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation (WECF), who are sponsors of the gallery and meeting space.

At an outdoor announcement by the Municipality of Leamington in August 2021, the LAC was presented with a gift of $15,000 from the Honey Family Foundation through WECF. These funds, along with an in-

vestment from the Arts Centre itself, were used to fully renovate the second floor community gallery and meeting space throughout January 2022.

This space, previously the Erie Quest Shipwreck Museum, was repurposed as a gallery and meeting space after Erie Quest came to a close late 2017 and a demand for more exhibition and meeting space at the LAC grew.

Since that time, the space has become a vital and integral part of the LAC’s community programing. It is a multiuse space serving as an exhibition space for local artists and a space for hosting many regular community gatherings by groups such as the Ro-

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tary Club of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and many more, including the LAC’s own Board of Director’s meetings.

With Honey Family Foundation/WECF funding and the workmanship of Peter Sawatzky and team, the space underwent an extensive transformation. The entire ceiling was removed and replaced, all new energy efficient LED lighting was installed to upgrade older florescent lighting, and all new LED track lighting installed to illuminate the artwork on exhibition, which the room previously did not feature.

The final touches included a sponsor recog-

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Love Samantha, Luciano, Gabriella and Adriana

nition plaque, repainting and refurnishing of the space.

The new Honey Family Foundation/WECF Community Gallery and Meeting Space is now open to the public and currently features the works of Windsor-based artist Rosalyn Raymont in her first solo exhibit, appropriately titled A New Beginning.

The LAC is open Wednesday through Sunday for visiting this and all the gallery spaces. This space can also be rented after hours for corporate, group and private meetings and gatherings.

“This work is a major enhancement and beautification undertaking for the facility that will improve visitor experience,”

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said Director/Curator Chad Riley. “The addition of the track lighting to properly display the artwork was a major component of this project which really completes this room as a gallery space.

The LED pot lights will help conserve energy and funds, while also providing better quality lighting for meetings.”

Riley says he’s grateful for the donation which helped create the space.

“The improved look

of the ceiling and overall room will hopefully create a more inviting space and attract groups to rent this space, helping to support the LAC,” he says.

“We are all very thankful for this funding and excited to share the space with the community.”

To learn more, visit the LAC website or contact the Director/Curator today to discuss how you can build a legacy and support the arts in the Windsor-Essex region.

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Kenneth epp

September 22, 1962 - February 16, 2010

Death leaves a heartache No one can heal.

Love leaves a memory No one can steal.

Forever in our Hearts.

Mom & Family.

From top, before, during and after renovations.

IN MEMORIAM

We Miss You In loving memory of a dear Husband, Dad, Pip, Brother and Friend who passed away 2 years ago February 14th, 2020.

Victor riVest When evening shades are falling, And we sit in quiet alone, To our hearts comes a longing, If only he could be home.

Friends may think we have forgotten, When at times they see us smile, But little do they know the heartache, Our smiles hide all the while.

Love Elaine & Don, Kevin & Christie, Erin & Alex, Alissa & Liam, Kiel, and Brian.

Love You Always, Pat, Chris, Ryan Jolanta, Sophie and Nathan

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Dad,

Maurice (Mike) Martin December 14, 1919 – February 17, 1992

Our minds still talk to you.

Our hearts still look for you.

Our souls know you are at peace.

Forever in our hearts, all our love Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen & Families

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Hospital eases visitor restrictions

LEAMINGTON – Erie Shores HealthCare has eased visitor restrictions.

As of Friday, February 11, one designated caregiver identified by the patient can visit COVID negative inpatients between 8 am and 8 pm daily.

In addition, COVID negative patients in the Emergency Department will also be permitted one designated caregiver.

This replaces the “no visitor” policy implemented at ESHC on December 30, 2021, at the height of the Omicron wave.

For palliative or end-oflife patients, an unlimited number of visitors will be permitted; however, only two may be at the patient’s

bedside at any given time.

Essential visitors or designated caregivers who are visiting inpatients, palliative care/end-of-life patients, or patients in the Emergency Department must be age 18 or older, provide documented proof of their COVID-19 vaccination and must test negative on a hospital-administered rapid antigen test.

The hospital is not able to allow essential caregivers to visit patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

Not all situations are the same, and Erie Shores HealthCare understands that. The hospital will give special visiting consider-

ations for one designated support person who is visiting a woman in labour, or parent/guardian of an ill newborn, youth or child, or a support person for a patient with dementia/cognitive impairment with management approval.

Visitors will be allowed for COVID-19 negative patients in the ICU in some specific circumstances. Family members who have a patient that isn’t permitted visitors can expect to be contacted by a Patient-Family Liaison to book a virtual visit.

More specific details can be found on the hospital’s website.

Ortaliza named finalist for tourism award KINGSVILLE — Ortaliza Urban Farms of Kingsville has been named a finalist in the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation’s 2021 Innovation Awards, to be presented March 8-9 in London.

The Innovation Awards recognize businesses, organizations, leaders, meaningful experiences, events or programming within Ontario’s Southwest that are telling stories, building the tourism industry with purpose and passion and moving towards sustain-

able tourism.

The 2021 Sustainability Trailblazer of the Year Award finalists include Ortaliza Urban Farms and Ottercreek Woodworks Inc. Ortaliza Urban Farms is located in the heart of downtown Kingsville.

Owners Carina Biacchi and Alvaro Fernandes specialize in micro-greens, which are considered a super food.

“Just to be recognized as one of the Sustainability Trailblazers of the Year is a win on its own,” said

Carina. “This new award celebrates businesses or individuals that are working towards sustainable tourism in our region and that have innovative strategies that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals - and that we do.

“A big part of what we work for is to improve nutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, ensure healthy lives, and promote well-being - those are just a few examples of our aligned work to sustainable development,” she said.

SKATE WHEATLEY SWEETHEART SHOWCASE

WHEATLEY — To the delight of parents and grandparents this past weekend, Skate Wheatley hosted its 11th annual Sweetheart Showcase. A raffle was held with donated items, and admission was also by donation. Skate Wheatley offers programs for all ages, from beginners at age three to competitive, with older skaters assisting the younger skaters. Skate Wheatley has 147 skaters in the fold. In the top photo, youngsters gather for the program. In the bottom photo, from left are board members Jennifer Mastronardi, Stacey Ford, Nicole Demant and Kim Williams. The skating season will wrap up April 1-2 with the annual carnival.

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An email arrived from former Leamington resident Bert Jansen now living in Beachville, Ontario: “Hi Bill. I was born in January ’45 and the first car I remember riding in was a Hillman. Not sure the year but here is a picture of it.

“It belonged to our landlord when we arrived in Canada in August 1953 and he would take us around, all five of us. It was a bit crowded.

Seen here is my mother Jo Jansen, Martin Tulen, my sister Elly in front and myself. My dad Gerard took the picture.”

The signal light was on the door post. It swung

out to signal a turn and retracted after the turn.

These were known as “trafficators.”

Under the hood was a flathead four-cylinder engine and inside were seats covered in real leather.

The car was named after William Hillman of England, who built bicycles before building his first car in 1907.

The Hillman Minx name first appeared in 1932 and these cars were given full width bodywork in 1949, as shown by the car in the photo.

This style continued until

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

1954. The Hillman Minx of the early ’50s was very popular in Canada.

I recall a Leamington man who owned a rusty Hillman. A rear fender fell off while driving his mother home from work.

He took a blanket from the trunk, wrapped it around the fender, slammed the trunk shut, and drove the car home in one piece!

K OF C FEED HOMELESS

LEAMINGTON — The St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus Council 4501 is helping to feed Leamington’s homeless population. Over the past three months, over 240 nutritious meals have been prepared and distributed to needy individuals in the community. Pictured are some of the members as they prepare food. From left to right are Dean Sardinha, Herman DeGoey, Don Bedore and Luis Sardinha. Photo submitted

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ONGOING MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519326-2388. Everyone welcome.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday.

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment.

Next meeting is February 16. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.

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

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234.

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 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10 am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves.

10 am to 11 am. Self Defence — All ages and skill levels. Greg kicks it up a notch with karate style moves. 10 am to 11 am. Tutoring with Jennifer — Math and language tutoring for children in primary/junior grades. Contact the centre to reserve. 4 pm.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington

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Deborah Malley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debi” Jane Malley (nee Switzer) on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 68 years.

Loving wife of David Malley for 32 years. Beloved daughter of the late Reg and Lorna Switzer.

Cherished sister of Rhonda and Lee Johnson, Melissa and Wade Chausse, and the late Dru Switzer.

Treasured aunt of Graeme, Josclyn and Rachit, Scott, Jenna and Tom, Wendel and Megan, Rachel, Jen and Cory, Matt and Jessica, Shannon, Alyssa and Christopher, and Devin. Also remembered by her inlaws Brian Malley and Paula and Roger Bos. Predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Malley and Marilyn Malley. Survived by Aunt Pat and many dear cousins.

Debi participated in multiple social activities and will be deeply missed by those who knew her, including special friend Marie Bailey. Debi taught for over 30 years for the GECDSB where many dear lifelong friendships developed.

Her role as teacher inspired many, both in the classroom and in life.

Debi always planned and prepared, whether her favourite “Medieval Times” at school or family games nights and pool parties. She will always be remembered for her organized fun and most especially her joy of togetherness. She taught us to never underestimate the power of a plan; the knowledge was absorbed and filtered through her students back into the world, just like the love she poured into her family, which will continue to flow back out into the world that so desperately needs more love.

A memorial visitation will take place at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 3 to 7 p.m.

In following Covid restrictions, you must RSVP to attend the visitation as numbers are limited. Masks are mandatory for all who enter the funeral home.

A private family graveside service will be held at Greenhill Cemetery.

If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 300-55 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Brenda Moody

Brenda Moody, 53 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved wife of George Rivest.

Dear stepmother of Paul and Nicole. Dear daughter of Emma Moody and the late George (1976). Dear sister of Janet Proof of obituary to run Watkins (Paul), late Casey Moody (Debbie and Dave).

Loving of Rebecca. Brenda February 16,aunt 2022 will be missed by her aunts and many Southpoint Sun cousins and friends.

HSTand=golf. $226 Brenda$200, enjoyedplus music,$26 traveling A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Windsor Any Cancer Clinic, please Saint Elizabeth changes email Healthcare and Erie Shores Hospice for your exemplary care and compassionsun@southpointsun.ca given to Brenda. The family wishes to express Thanks. their thanks and gratitude to the personal support workers, friends and family who supported Brenda on this difficult journey over the last few years. Special thanks to Jamie and Cheryl for their daily home visits and special care.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A private Family Service will be held.

Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, Erie Shores Hospice or charity of your choice.

Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

If you require assistance in placing an obituary, please contact your funeral director or give us a call at 519-398-9098

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February 28, 2022 May 31, 2022 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early or online through your bank.

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Public Notice - Water Services Tampering Fee Licensed operators must manage the water network and unauthorized tampering with the municipal water system is not permitted. Customers found to be tampering with their water meter will be subject to a minimum $400 fee. Leamington Council has waived this fee until March 1, 2022; however, after that time the fee will be imposed for each tampering event.

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

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

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

This photo shows a streetcar, in the early 1900s, stopped near the Ticket Office where passengers be picked up and dropped off. The Pastorius (now The Grove) is in A Lookwould at Leamington’ s Past courtesy of C. Hotel Scott Holland the background. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Feb. 14, 1989 - A look at a busy Bob Sherman as he supervises things at his popular restaurant Sherman’s Station.

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February 2002 - A large gathering of parents and relatives looked on as the Wheatley Optimists presented plaquesrose during annual Appreciation Night.evening Front row: John Submarine cycling - Ditches foottheir after foot Youth following the Thursday rainfall Fehr, Margaret Enns,wasted Josh Quick, Kaylainventing O’Grady, aBen Dyck, Robyn“submarine Warkentin. cycling”. If and these young lads no time new game, Back row: Mrs. Tina Bolt, Mr. Aaron Blatz, Mrs. Tara Brown, Mr. Dave Wharram, Mr. Glen nothing else,Mrs. it’s aRuth quick way to and wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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From the Leamington Post February 20, 1985 Jim Dittus was honoured by the Leamington Fire Department at the Rhine Danube Club last Thursday as friends, family and fellow firefighters gathered to pay tribute to the retired fireman’s 26 years on the job. Dittus recalled two fires that stand out in his memory. The first occurred at Leamington Fairgrounds in 1959 when a horse barn was ablaze. He recalled thinking they wouldn’t be able to get the fire out, but in the end they saved all but one barn. The other fire he recalled was the 1967 downtown Leamington blaze that destroyed several businesses in an icy mess. Dittus was given a plaque commemorating his service by Chief Murray Cascadden. Former Fire Chief Archie Sanford was also in attendance.

—— Town council will wait for a report from its police department before placing a crossing guard at Talbot Street East in front of St. Louis School. Council turned down the same request last year, but parents have once again petitioned the town for the service. The town currently has three crossing guards: Oak and Maxon, Sherk and Oak, and Elliott and Talbot West.

—— Town council initially wanted one man at the top to direct its recreational services, but a move last week means at least two people will be added to staff.

Council has approved the hire of a manager for the soon-to-be-completed Frank T. Sherk Recreation Complex and is also looking for a Director of Community Services. The motion made at council indicated that they should hire the director first, and that person should then be hiring the manager of the complex.

Councillor Tom Dickson, himself a former Recreation Director, questioned why it would be done that way. Mayor John Penner then replied that if something went wrong, the director would know who to blame. In the end, the motion was denied and council agreed that administrative staff would make both hires.

—— The Leamington Rhine Danube Raiders have advanced to the second round of the OMHA Major Bantam A playdowns as they ousted Sarnia Township on the weekend. The Raiders won the deciding game of the best-of-three series by a 4-3 score. Leamington had won the series opener 4-3, then lost game two by a 6-2 count last week. The deciding game featured the Raiders coming back from an early 2-0 deficit to win. Derek Klassen scored twice for Leamington, with singles going to Sammy Raffoul and Gary Quenneville.

From the Kingsville Reporter February 20, 1985 On Monday evening, about 40 merchants and resident were present at Lions Hall for a public meeting regarding parking meters in downtown Kingsville.

Mayor Pat O’Neil stated that council was approached by the BIA about removing

parking meters from the town. The total revenue in 1984 from parking meters was almost $11,000.

—— Stacy Wigle of Kingsville Public School won the Junior Division of the area’s Public Speaking Competition held in Essex, for her speech on the Jacksons Victory Tour. The Grade 6 student is the first in the history of K.P.S. to win this award.

—— Gosfield South Council has renewed its contract with the OPP for policing in the township for 1985. The contract is identical to the contract of 1984, except the mileage rate, which has increased from 21 cents per km to 25 cents per km.

The total contract will cost the township approximately $213,000 for the year.

—— The defending OMHA CC champs, the Kingsville Kinsmen Peewees, continued their pursuit of another title with a 3-0 shutout of Petrolia in the opener of their best-of-three OMHA series last week. Ryan Merritt scored twice for the Kinsmen, while Shawn Renaud got the opening goal of the game, which turned out to be the game winner. Chris Bishop was sharp in goal when he needed to be to earn the shutout.

From the Wheatley Journal February 20, 1985 A giant white Whistler swan made a stop at Bowman Feeds last week, exhausted from battling the stormy weather and carrying enough ice on its wings to prevent it from flying. The swan wandered into Bowman’s lot from the nearby creek. Jeff Bowman and Chris Dawson spotted the swan and lured it to the edge of the road with some corn. They telephoned Franklin Net and Twine, who sent out Dave Sheldon to help. The trio captured the bird in a net and took it to Wheatley Animal Clinic where it was examined and turned over to wildlife authorities.

—— After nearly two years of study, Wheatley Council agreed to support the purchase of property on the west end of the village as the site for a new fire hall. The fire department facilities are to house the Mersea-Romney-Wheatley Fire Department, which is currently housed in a small building behind the cenotaph.

Chairman of the fire and police committee, Bob Smith, proposed that council recommend to Mersea and Romney that the property be purchased from Featherstone Real Estate for a sum of $37,500.

—— The Wheatley Omsteads completely dominated the Marathon Ford Chiefs in South Essex Hockey League play on Sunday night at Wheatley Arena. In the night’s opening game, Wheatley outshot Marathon 52-19 and outscored them 131. Duff McDonald and Chris Dawson each had hattricks for Wheatley, while Moe Elsley and Tom Drummond each scored twice. Single goals went to Tim Oliphant, Randy Hyatt and Terry Jackson. Rob Batke scored the only goal for Marathon.

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Flyers continue to roll; beat London and Chatham

By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — It was a battle for first place last Thursday night as a three-way tie for the top spot featured London, Leamington and Chatham.

With Leamington topping London 3-1 Thursday, they vaulted into sole possession of first.

On Saturday afternoon, Leamington followed that up with a 4-2 win in Chatham, opening up a four point first-place lead.

On Thursday, with 235 spectators present, goaltenders Ryan Polidori (Flyers) and Owen Flores (London) engaged in a supreme battle.

“It was a big win for us.

We didn’t have a good first period,” said Flyers head coach Dale Mitchell. “We weren’t making passes or creating much in the offensive zone, and we were lucky to get out of the period tied 0-0.

That is a big credit to our goalie (Ryan) Polidori.”

After the opening period ended scoreless, Flyers’ fans might have felt a bit bleak since the Nationals had dominated the majority of the stanza. London starter Flores stopped seven chances, while Polidori shone by halting 12 Nats’ attempts.

Each side had one powerplay chance, but the defence and goaltending kept the slate clean.

“We adjusted in the second period and plenty of credit goes to the players,” said Mitchell.

“They came out and set the pace. We capitalized on our powerplay, which

was important.”

At the start of the second, it was like the Flyers had flipped a switch.

In the opening couple of minutes, Noah Prudhomme and Blake McNally laid the groundwork on a powerplay for Gavin Grundner’s right lane wrist shot that sailed past Flores on his blocker side. That tally not only put the Flyers ahead, but gave Leamington the momentum to press London during the remainder of the second.

At 11:15, Darby Lemieux and Gabe Piccolo gave Wyatt O’Neil a chance to shoot on net from the right lane.

O’Neil’s innocent long shot skipped off the ice and past Flores who wasn’t expecting to handle the puck, and as quickly as the shot came, it was behind Flores .

A critical juncture for the Flyers occurred at 15:41 on a play behind the London net when two Flyers – Noah Prudhomme and Gabe Piccolo – were sidelined with minor penalties, while London received only one to Logan Pace-Roth.

The Flyers ensuing penalty kill was superb and Leamington had more shots on net shorthanded than the Nats did during that two-minute man advantage.

In the third, London’s offense kept trying to penetrate the Flyers’ zone and get pucks past Polidori. They outshot the Flyers 14-5 in that frame but were thwarted.

Three minutes into the

It’s a scramble around the London net as Flyers Jack Cotter (18), Connor McCracken (16) and Andrew Uturo (7) eye a loose puck. C. Scott Holland photo

final stanza, frustration led to a dandy fight between Leamington’s Jack Cotter and London’s Kurtis Heggie. The two combatants were allowed to exchange some punches for about a minute before the tussle was halted.

At 17:45, the Nats pulled Flores for an extra attacker and initially they were denied a couple of times before they got a puck past Polidori with 1:31 left. Daniel Torrealba notched the Nats’ goal.

Flores re-entered the contest for the faceoff but was again yanked for the extra man. The Flyers iced the 3-1 victory at 19:39 when Ryan Clark flipped

the puck high off the glass and down the ice where Ryan MacPherson collected it then deposited an empty-net insurance goal.

Final saves were 25 by Flores and 31 for Polidori.

The Saturday matinee in Chatham was as crucial to win as the one against London.

Like the previous contest, the Flyers got stellar netminding from starter Boe Piroski, who halted 46 Chatham shots en route to a 4-2 victory.

Getting on board first was one of the keys to winning. Connor McCracken had the honor of slipping the puck into the

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That 4-0 edge lasted until a 90-second defensive lapse late in the period when the Maroons scored their only goals at 17:22 and 18:53.

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With the February 1st date for adding any unsigned players to rosters passing, the Flyers did make two additions.

Adam Jeffery and Kobe Seguin — who both played on the 2019-20 edition of the Flyers – have joined the team. Seguin is expected to start after a couple of practices and Jeffery’s return is unknown at the moment.

The Flyers next home game is February 17 versus St. Marys Lincolns at 7:10 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

ChildCan hockey tournament on tap this weekend

ChildCan 2020 play between the Dirty Dozen and the Stumblebums at Wheatley Arena.

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By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY — The 27th annual ChildCan Hockey Tournament will get underway on Friday evening, as 19 adult teams roll into Wheatley to vie for cash, prizes and bragging rights.

Seven women’s teams will take to the ice start-

ing Friday, February 18 with the championship being contested on Sunday afternoon.

An additional 12 men’s teams will split into three divisions, with each division having its own skill level. The men’s Open division will be joined by an Intermediate division and

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a Recreational division with four teams in each group.

Of course, the real winners from the weekend will be the worthy ChildCan charity and those it serves. ChildCan provides services and assistance to families dealing with childhood cancer.

With the format and schedule all set, organizer Mark Epplett is hoping that fans of hockey will come out to watch.

They had to scrap the usual upstairs bar and entertainment due to COIVID restrictions, but Epplett is confident that the weekend will run smoothly.

“We don’t have enough volunteers to police the numbers to have a bar,” he said. “And I really don’t want to put that onto my volunteers.”

So the decision was

made to forego the bar for this year with hopes of being back to normal when next February rolls around.

One thing that won’t change is the fun competition provided by the hockey being played.

The ChildCan tournament has long been a staple of the Wheatley adulty hockey community and despite this past summer’s disaster and COVID still lingering, Epplett says he’s looking forward to seeing some good hockey.

A realignment of the divisions in 2020 made for a much more exciting event.

The 2020 event raised about $2,500 for the charity, but the 2021 event had to be cancelled due to COVID lockdowns.

The tournament kicks off Friday at 5:45 pm in the Rec Division as Johnston Net and Twine takes on the Firefighters.

Saturday 3:30 pm Int Verns vs Tilbury Saturday 4:30 pm Open Windsor Wings vs Hunt Club Saturday 5:30 pm Int Wheatley vs Mooseknuckles Saturday 6:30 pm Rec Firefighters vs Dirty Dozen Saturday 7:30 pm Women1 Laramie Ladies vs Here for Beer —— Sunday 9:00 am Open Custom Cuts vs Quicks Sunday 10:00 am Women1 Here for Beer vs Stick Figures Sunday 11:00 am Women2 Blenheim vs Brad’s Angels.

Sunday 12 noon Rec Final Sunday 1:15 pm Intermediate Final Sunday 2:30 pm Open Final Sunday 3:45 pm Women’s Final

Southpoint hosts Breakaway Classic LEAMINGTON — The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex will be home to hundreds of young hockey players and their parents this weekend as they prepare to host the Breakaway Winter Classic.

The tournament, for players born in 2014, 2015 and 2016, will get underway Friday morning, February 18 with games wrapping up on Sunday afternoon.

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There will be 44 teams participating, with divisions split into U8 and U7, both Tier 1 (select) and Tier 2 (house league).

Teams from as far away as Ilderton and Woodstock will make the trek to Leamington.

Southpoint will be represented by four U8 teams and five U7 teams.

The games are unique with a 26-minute time limit, played on half ice, with games being played back-to-back. Each team will play eight games in total.

Butineillo’s four goals leads U13 Blue to victory Southpoint’s U13 Blue team took on Essex Blue last week and came away with a 7-3 win.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Sharks fall short against Essex 2-1

By Greg Coulter WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Omstead Sharks prepared for the upcoming playoffs rounding out the schedule with a grueling regular season schedule windup.

Wednesday, with a 1-0 lead entering the third against Essex, they were posed to pull off an upset only to fall short with a 2-1 loss. Shots were even with Ethan Carlone in net and Dallas Anderson getting the lone marker in the first period.

Despite missing their top three scorers Friday in Dresden, the Sharks pummeled the opposition goalie with 45 shots.

Dresden responded with timely shooting and the 3-3 match was sent to overtime.

While holding the opposition to no shots in overtime, Mason Gow notched the winner two minutes in. Brett Thomas potted two powerplay goals with Matt Carvalho rounding out the scoring.

Jackson Ford stood tall in the net as Dresden tried to mount some offensive pressure late in the game.

Superbowl Sunday the Sharks hosted Mooretown. They opened the scoring the first minute and jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead with three goals in a 1.04-minute span midway through the first.

They killed off a five-minute penalty in the second period, and whenever the opposition tried to claw back the Sharks bit right back with ferocity, closing out the game

with three markers in the third en route to an impressive 9-4 victory.

Ford was again solid in net, and the scoring was distributed throughout the roster amassing 23 points on the night.

Shannon Olson and Liam Sinasac potted two, with singles going to Carvalho, Caetano, St. Pierre, D. Anderson and Matt Thomas.

Coach Carnavaele praised the effort of all the players with thanks to call-ups and a shutdown effort by the defence.

“The goaltending has been instrumental in our recent success as we head down the stretch and prepare for the playoffs,” he said.

Play resumes Wednesday at home against Wallaceburg.

The Southpoint Stars U13 girls defeated the Kitchener Lady Rangers to bring home gold at the London Devilettes 31st Annual Tournament Feb. 4-6. Team members, in no particular order, are: Chloe Taylor, Taylor Lefaive, Natalie Edwards, Payton Insley, Isla Thiele, Ava Carreiro, Alexa Thiele, Marla Amaral, Grace Bedard, Selina Gualtieri, Zoey Williams. Coaching staff: Chris Taylor, Whit Thiele, Karen Burgess, Mike Williams, Taylor Insley. Photo submitted

U13 Stars win gold at London tournament LEAMINGTON — The U13 Southpoint Stars girls took part in the London Devilettes 31st Annual Tournament held February 4-6, coming away with gold medals.

The Stars kicked off the tournament Friday afternoon against London Dark Blue and dominated throughout the entire game, scoring four goals in the first period, three goals in the second, and five goals in the third period, resulting in a solid 13-0 victory. Chloe Taylor earned the shutout and the plethora of goals came from Ava Carreiro, Grace Bedard, Zoey Williams and Alexa Thiele.

Friday evening the Stars took on London Sky Blue where Marla Amaral scored first for the Stars and London quickly retaliated. Late in the second period, the Stars defence of Taylor Lefaive, Isla Thiele, Natalie Edwards and Payton Insley stepped it up and held back London as Ava Carreiro popped four goals in

the net to give the Stars a 5-3 victory.

Saturday morning the Stars took to the ice against London Black and dominated again with goals from Selina Gualtieri, Ava Carreiro, Alexa Thiele and Grace Bedard for a 7-1 win.

Later that evening they faced off against London Yellow where Ava Carreiro scored halfway into the first period; however, a few minutes later London tied it up. The Stars pushed forward with their strong offensive plays and landed one goal in the second and two more in the third all from Ava Carreiro to defeat London for the win 4-1.

With four wins behind them, the Stars advanced to the semi-final game early Sunday morning against the Mount Forrest Rams. It was a close matchup and Chloe Taylor stood fierce between the pipes making some key saves. Finally, with five minutes left in the first period, Ava Carreiro

scored to get the Stars on the scoreboard. Midway through the second period the Stars rallied together as the Rams ran out of steam and the Stars walked away with a 6-1 victory. Goals were from Marla Amaral, Ava Carreiro and Alexa Thiele.

In the championship game, the Stars faced off against the Kitchener Lady Rangers. The Stars dominated the entire game. Grace Bedard starting off the scoring with a goal in the first period.

Ava Carreiro and Taylor Lefaive scored three goals in the second period, and Ava Carreiro landed four more in the third period.

The Lady Rangers were able to squeak one by Chloe Taylor with 20 seconds left in the period, but it just wasn’t enough.

The Stars walked away with a 8-1 victory to take home the gold.

The team is coached by Chris Taylor, Whit Thiele, Karen Burgess, Mike Williams and Taylor Insley.

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The U15 Southpoint Stars in a recent photo taken at Wheatley Arena. Back row, from left: Grace Ondracka, Meridith Coulter, Sadie Helgerman, Jacqueline DesRosiers, Jocalin Hastings, Megan Derbyshire, Evelyn Albano, Adriana West, Jaclyn Weston, Cassie Isberg. Front row, from left: Addison Minello, Lily Seal, Elizabeth Arthrell, Brynn Bellmore, Sidney Kelly, Chelsey Benoit and Emily Owen. Team staff (not pictured) are coaches Marc Arthrell, Jack Weston, Craig Owen and Michael Seal, manager Nikki Bellmore and trainers Misty Ondracka and Anna West.

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U15 Stars ranked #15 in province LEAMINGTON — The Southpoint Stars U15 hockey team currently sits in first place in the Southwest ‘A’ Division of the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, while being ranked #15 in Ontario.

The Stars are just wrapping up their regular season and are poised to take on the Chatham-Kent Crush in a two-game playdown to see who moves on to the provincial championships April 8-10.

“Being new to Southpoint, we really didn’t know what to expect,” says head coach Marc Arthrell. “But the association has been extremely accommodating to us.”

The girls have had a successful month so far, with their most recent wins being over Chatham-Kent and Bluewater. They are battling Bluewater for that first place position in the standings.

Even with one of the youngest rosters in the province, the Stars have excelled and are competing very well against

teams with more experienced rosters.

According to Arthrell, they are planning a jump to AA hockey next season.

“We’re very excited about icing an AA team, which is the top tier of hockey in the province,” he said. “We’ve set our goal to be among the top 10 teams in the province next year.”

With the Winter Olympics on the world’s stage right now, the Stars are peaking at just the right time as Canadian hockey fans turn their attention to what the Canadian women’s team is doing.

The OWHA is widely recognized as the best girls’ hockey league in North America and Arthrell is eager to see what his team can do.

“Being a top-10 team in that league is quite an accomplishment for a small association like Southpoint,” he says.

On Saturday, Feb. 12 the Stars skated to a 4-1 win over the London Devilettes U15A Majors.

The locals prevailed

in a very physical game, led by Emily Owen who potted a goal and added two assists. Adriana West scored twice, with the other goal going to Jacqueline DesRosiers.

Grace Ondracka got the win in goal.

On Sunday, Feb. 13 the locals hosted the London Devilettes U15 Minors and came away with a big shutout victory by a 3-0 count. They remain undefeated at home. Brynn Bellmore led the way with two goals, while Megan Derbyshire contributed the single. Cassie Isberg recorded the shutout.

The Stars host Chatham-Kent Crush in Wheatley at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 for game one of their playdowns. A trip to the provincials is on the line.

They will follow that up at Forest Glade Arena on Sunday, Feb 20 as they host Chatham-Kent at 2 p.m.

“We’d love to have you come out and cheer us on,” says Arthrell.

Essex-Southpoint U10 back in action LEAMINGTON — The Essex Southpoint U10 team dove right into OMHA playdowns facing off against Erie North Shore Storm on Saturday, Feb. 5 and the Riverside Rangers on Sunday, Feb. 6.

Zander “Cookie” Cook started off the game against Erie with a goal in the first 30 seconds, followed by Christian Rutgers two minutes later.

The Capitals contin-

ued their strong presence into the second period, scoring three more goals.

Conner Blain tipped in Jordyn Lefaive’s shot to finish the second period up 5-0. Final score was 5-1.

Sunday’s game against Riverside kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

The Capitals came out strong in the first period, scoring three goals from Brody “Churchie” Church, Eddie Zeiba and

Christian Rutgers.

The teams swapped goals back and forth throughout the second and third periods, but ultimately the Capitals held on for a 5-3 win.

The U10 team finished the first weekend of Playdowns up 2-0 and ranked #1 in the province. They will finish Playdowns in a few weeks and then head to the SilverStick Finals in Newmarket over March Break.

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