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MRI project ‘breaks ground’ at Erie Shores Health Care By Mark Ribble While the official ground-breaking for the Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) new MRI suite was actually a wall-breaking, the action nevertheless kick-started the project and got the ball rolling toward the much-needed facility’s completion. On Tuesday, February 13, hospital officials met with representatives of the Iacobelli family, who were on hand to announce a $1 million donation to the project. “Today marks a pivotal moment for Erie Shores HealthCare,” said ESHC President and CEO Kristin Kennedy. “For too long, the residents of Essex County have faced long wait times for diagnostics.” “This initiative marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art healthcare services,” she added. “The addition of the MRI Suite at Erie Shores HealthCare is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the community, ensuring access to critical diagnostic services right here at home. Kennedy said that there are currently wait times of up to 380 days for non-priority MRI imaging across the region — a number that she says will improve once the suite here is up and running. They expect to be able to do 1,000 to 1,500 MRIs a year at Erie Shores, which will also lighten the burden on other area hospitals in Windsor, Chatham and Sarnia. Penny Bellhouse, Executive Director of the Erie Shores Health Foundation, was grateful to the Iacobelli family and also to the community as
a whole, who have also been generous so far. “The extraordinary generosity of Unico, Primo Foods and the Iacobelli family serves as a beacon of hope for our community,” she said. “The gift lays the foundation for bringing this project to fruition.” Bellhouse and Kennedy then donned hard hats along with Mathew Iacobelli and Sandra Macera — both representing the Iacobelli family — as they picked up sledge hammers for symbolic swings at a wall that will come down during construction. “From a community perspective, it’s nice to see the hospital doing these things,” said Iacobelli. “The community needs this hospital — we see that day in and day out.” “Mom and dad are always happy to give back to the community,” added Macera, the daughter of Lina and Henry Iacobelli — Mathew’s grandparents. The new MRI suite is expected to be complete by the end of 2024, while ESHC is bringing in a temporary mobile MRI unit that will be set up on hospital property this spring. It’s expected to be operational by May. The MRI equipment purchase and facility upgrade are a $5 million commitment by the hospital to provide diagnostic imaging to a region of about 150,000 residents. That $5 million — of which they’ve raised about $2 million — will solely be funded by the generosity of the community. The $850,000 operating costs annually for the MRI suite will be paid for by the Ontario government.
At the ready — from left are Sandra Macera, Kristin Kennedy, Penny Bellhouse and Mathew Iacobelli. SUN photos
Kristin Kennedy, left, swings her sledgehammer with help from Penny Bellhouse.
Sandra Macera and Mathew Iacobelli wind up for their turn at the wall.
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THE BRIDGE FARMERS MARKET WELL ATTENDED The Bridge Youth Resource Centre held its first annual Valentine’s Day Farmers Market on Thursday, February 8 at their location on Sherk Street in Leamington. The market was held to give young entrepreneurs — ages 14-24 — a venue to offer their goods for sale. The Bella’s Bites food truck was on hand to provide nourishment and was very busy all evening. Inside the vendor tent, seven young vendors offered their goods for sale. In the photo at top left, Lindsay, Alistair and Paul enjoy tacos from Bella’s Bites, while in the photo above, Gabi Brown, left, sells her handmade stuffies and keyrings with the help of her friend Trista Peters. The event was part of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce regular Business After Hours Program. SUN photos
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Little Bear Café offers breakfast in Kingsville
Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, left, joins Councillor Larry Patterson, Councillor Sheri Lowrie, Ursa Major member Joseph Taylor, Councillor Thomas Neufeld and MPP Anthony Leardi’s Constituency Assistant Ethan Wuerch at the Little Bear Café opening on February 12. SUN photos
By Mark Ribble As part of their ongoing skills programs, Ursa Major Day Support Program has launched their weekly Little Bear Café inside the Kingsville Community Centre. The Little Bear Café — run by Ursa Major members — serves coffee, tea and light breakfast items on Monday mornings (except for holidays) from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Every cup of coffee is brewed with care and every snack is served with a smile and the entire
community is welcome to stop in for some hospitality. “We’ve been anxious and the group has been very excited,” said Ursa Major Executive Director Vanessa Young-Tome. “We want to show the community we’re here. They (the members) run the whole thing and we are simply assistants for the day.” The grand opening on Monday, February 12 was busy with local patrons dropping in for a fresh coffee and snack.
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CKFR hires new assistant chief Dan Parent has accepted the position of Assistant Fire Chief with Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue following the retirement of Assistant Chief John Praill. Parent was selected from candidates who applied from across North America. Parent has dedicated himself to both EMS and fire for over 30 years, starting in 1991 as a paramedic with Chatham & District Ambulance Service out of Wallaceburg. Parent became a firefighter in 1993 when he was hired as a volunteer with the Wallaceburg Fire
Department. In 1995 he became a career firefighter with Wallaceburg Fire Department, which became Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue. Since then Parent has moved through the ranks, being promoted to Captain in January 2020 and qualified as a Senior Captain that September. “We are looking forward to having Dan join our senior management team,” says Fire Chief Chris Case. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience serving our community in a multifaceted manner for many years.”
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Dancing at the Grovedale Date Night raises funds for Story Walk By Paul Forman As a warmup to Valentine’s Day, couples donned their boogie shoes on Friday, February 9 at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre to support an initiative brought forward by Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom committee. The committee is in the
process of bringing a storybook trail made up of five-to-six stops to Kingsville’s Lakeside Park. Janet Willoughby, a volunteer with the town’s Communities in Bloom organization, indicated that the proposed walk would be based on a book by Carol Pasternak that is titled 5
Butterflies. “We searched around to find something that would appeal to both kids and adults. The book is about monarch butterflies and it’s important that we help them to survive,” said Willoughby. A theme that was front and centre throughout the evening was termed
‘Let Your Garden Sleep In’. “We are trying to get people to not clean up their gardens so early in the spring,” Willoughby shared. “ Bees and insects are resting in that ‘mess’. By cleaning things up too early, you are harming them.”
This couple were the first ones on the dance floor as they moved to the live music of Amigos Duo.
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Three friendly faces greeted guests as they arrived for the festivities. Pictured, from left, Town of Kingsville volunteer Katy Ellis, Communities in Bloom volunteer Janet Willoughby and Alan Batke from the Kingsville Horticultural Society. SUN photos by Paul Forman
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Can’t buy me love.... or can you? Let’s talk about love this week. Love is a many splendoured thing and can range from a one-night love affair to an endless love that leaves you in the sweetest love hangover. My funny Valentine wish for all of our readers is to love yourself before you can begin to love somebody else. Okay now I sound like some sort of expert, which I’m not. A witch doctor? Ooh Eee Ooh Ah Ah.
The love of my life has shown me that she’ll stand by me no matter what may come. Together we shall overcome anything life may throw at us. That crazy little thing called love can also cause us to do crazy things. God only knows what is possible when a man loves a woman. It must have been love when Adam ate the apple and when Romeo and Juliet realized their love story would
The Dodge that dodged a deer The recent celebration of Leamington resident Bill Hutchinson’s 100th birthday on January 7 reminded me of a story he gave me over 10 years ago. Born in 1924, Bill grew up in North Toronto in a family of eight. The family car was a ’27 or ’28 Dodge two-door sedan with big steel disc wheels and a big wooden steering wheel. That car took the whole family up north to cottage country many
times. Bill got his driver’s license in Gravenhurst near the family cottage and Bill Sherk part of the deer jumped out of the test required him to drive halfway up woods directly in front a steep hill, turn off the of their car. Bill swerved engine, start it up again, and narrowly missed and continue up the hill. hitting the frightened He passed with flying co- animal. Dad said: “No wonder you were able lours! Bill was driving the to dodge that deer. The Dodge near the family nameplate on the front cottage one day with his of the car says Dodge Dad when a big buck Brothers!”
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have a tragic end. Faithfully, they found love in the first degree. The kiss of life became the kiss of death but this kiss was definitely the last kiss. Mark Ribble As time goes by, love hurts the people you love most. For what it’s worth, love could cause Sometimes you can’t help falling in you to begin dancing in the streets or love. Sometimes when we touch some- even ride naked through town like body’s heart, we’ve found someone to Lady Godiva. love for the rest of our lives. I would do anything for love, but I As your paczkis find their way to won’t do that. your waistline this week and you’ll Happy Valentine’s Day. need to get physical in order to shake In honour of my parents’ 80th wedit off, don’t forget that love will keep us ding anniversary, February 14, 1944, I together as a society and that’s all that challenge you to find 44 songs in this matters. We are the world, after all. love-riddled column.
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She had a brand new pair of roller skates So sad to hear that Melanie Anne Safka (who always went by the mononym “Melanie”) passed away on January 23 at the age of 76. Like many male teenagers, I certainly had a crush on her of sorts in the early ’70s when I was in high school and followed her songs on the charts. Born on February 3, 1947, in Queens, New York City, Melanie started in show business when she was just four years old. Her mother, Pauline “Polly” Altomare, was a jazz singer of Italian heritage while her father, Frederick Safka, was of Ukrainian ancestry. She made her first singing appearance on the radio show Live Like a Millionaire where she sang “Gimme a Little Kiss”. When Melanie finished high school in 1966, she studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. While there, she also began singing in the folk clubs of Greenwich Village and soon signed her first recording contract
FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds with Columbia Records. Not too long afterwards, Melanie signed with Buddah Records and had a hit in Europe in 1969 with “Bobo’s Party”, which ended up in top spot in France. After having another hit, “Beautiful People” in the Netherlands, she made her way back to the U.S. where she was one of only three females performing at the Woodstock Festival. Her song “Lay Down (Candles in The Rain)” was like a jolt to the crowd and many of them started lighting candles during her powerful presentation. It was her second biggest hit ever, backed by the powerful vocals of the Edwin Hawkins Singers and reached #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Her biggest hit, “Brand New Key”, came out a year and a half later in the fall of 1970, reach-
ing #1 on December 25. It didn’t have the same jolt of power that “Lay Down” had but it was her biggest hit ever, holding down top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 for three weeks from December 25, 1971 through January 14, 1972. After that, it was #2 for another three weeks behind American Pie and eventually sold over 3,000,000 copies. In 1989, Melanie won an Emmy for writing the lyrics to “The First Time I Loved Forever”, which was the theme song for the TV series Beauty and the Beast. With one exception, her albums were all produced by her husband, Peter Schekeryk, who died suddenly in 2010. Her three children – Leilah, Jeordie and BeauJarred – are also musicians, and Beau-Jarred, as a guitarist, had accompanied his mother on tour.
44 songs from Rib’s ramblings
Let’s Talk About Love, Love Is A Many Spendoured Thing, One-Night Love Affair, Endless Love, Love Hangover, My Funny Valentine, Love Yourself, To Love Somebody, Witch Doctor, Love of My Life, Stand By Me, No Matter What, Come Together, We Shall Overcome, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Crazy, God Only Knows, When A Man Loves A Woman, It Must Have Been Love, Romeo and Juliet, Love Story, Faithfully, Love In The First Degree, The Kiss of Life, The Kiss of Death, This Kiss, The Last Kiss, As Time Goes By, Love Hurts, People, Can’t Help Falling In Love, Sometimes When We Touch, Someone To Love, The Rest of Our Lives, Physical, Shake It Off, Love Will Keep Us Together, All That Matters, We Are The World, After All, For What It’s Worth, Dancing In The Streets, Lady Godiva, I Would do Anything For Love.
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Salvation Army kettle totals released By Mark Ribble Salvation Army Leamington has tallied up their kettle campaign donations from the 2023 Christmas season and have released the total taken in locally as $104,405.37. The total this year fell short of their targeted budget ($125,000), according to Major Judi Wickens. “We believe we would have hit that budget if we had been able to get enough volunteers,” she said. “We’re forever grateful to those who did volunteer their time to tend to the kettles.”
Volunteer Coordinator for Salvation Army Leamington — Veronica Costa — says that approximately 75 people helped with the kettles this year, collecting funds from patrons at local stores. Groups such as the First Baptist Church, Lakepoint Church and the Knights of Columbus all helped tremendously in filling those shifts. “We’re so thankful to those who donated time and money to this year’s campaign,” said Costa. “The community really supported us with toys
this year as well.”
Spring Open House Salvation Army Leamington’s next big project is nearing completion as they prepare to cut the ribbon on their new pavilion, community gardens and prayer garden on May 25. Costa says they will need plenty of volunteers for that day and the days leading up to it as well. The public will be invited for free hot dogs and refreshments with lots of activity surrounding the special day. A graphic from the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles website.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION - The Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee invites seniors out to the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. East, for a Valentine’s Day celebration at 10:00 a.m. A prize draw will also be held for putting suggestions into the suggestion box. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB WILL MEET at 7:30 p.m. at Ojibway Centre, 5200 Matchette Rd. Speaker: Cameron Chevalier. Topic: Summary of 2023 record-breaking year in bird records for Essex County. Free to the public - all are welcome to come and find out what the group is all about. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 12:30 and 7:00 p.m. at St John the Evangelist, 60 Erie St N. Leamington 519-326-3111. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 INDOOR CONCERT AT WHEATLEY UNITED CHURCH from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Jazzinfluenced tunes from Tom Lockwood and Friends (Danielle Lembke, Chris Borshuk, Ryan Fontaine). Hosted by Two Creeks Conservation Area. Admission by donation at the door.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 MOVIE STUDY “THE WAR ROOM” Starts Tuesday February 20 at 6:30 p.m. - running for 6 weeks. All are welcome. St John the Evangelist 60 Erie St N. Leamington 519-3263111. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Speaker: Russ Jones. Topic: Establishing gardens with Biodiversity. All welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Jo-Anne Smith 519-322-8809. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER for Cuba from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church,
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 WILD GAME DINNER, hosted by Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven. Doors open 5:00 p.m. Buffet-style, cash bar, raffles, silent auction. Menu includes Elk Stew, Water Buffalo Curry, Wild Boar Spaghetti & Meatballs, Rabbit Cacciatore, Crocodile Bites, Broasted Chicken and much much more. For tickets and to view full menu, go to catchcrooks.com under “Events” and click on “Wild Game Dinner”. ONGOING ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Pre-treatment or after-care program for substance misuse. Do you, a friend or family member struggle with substance misuse? Come learn about the solution process. Dropin group session. No registration required.
Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship. For more details, visit www.UMLSC.org or email contact@umlsc.org. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org. 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. WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc. on.ca.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates: Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr 3 at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium All welcome, no RSVP required.
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.
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P.A.S.S. GETS DONATION The Greater Essex County District School Board’s Public Alternative Secondary School (PASS) recently received a donation from Desjardins Insurance of $1,564 to help fund a vegetable grow tower at the school. The grow tower will arrive soon and is expected to be ready for growing season in March. In the photo, local Desjardins agent Dave Charlton, left, presents the cheque to PASS principal Butch Rickeard. Photo submitted
Recently, the Southpoint Sun asked readers to write in their best memories of Leamington to help celebrate the upcoming 150th birthday celebration. As the replies roll in, they will be published where space permits. If you’d like to be included, please visit our website at southpointsun.ca/ memories-of-leamington. I was born and raised in Leamington. Lived my first 29 years in Leamington. Got married to a Leamington Hospital nurse who didn’t grow up there. I have many good memories of baseball, hockey and golf in Leamington. Was a very lucky kid who applied for a summer job at Erie Shores at the right time and had five
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ington people, especially working a part-time retirement gig at golf shop in St. Thomas, and even run into an old Erie Shores member at my golf club in Brights Grove and he has been a member there for three years. Who knows who you will run into at any given time? We still come to Leamington when we can to visit family, but I have been away since 1989 and things are going to change in this fast world. Paul Unrau, St. Thomas
February 8 saw 64 golfers record 97 holes-in-one at Colasanti’s mini-golf course. Bill Mayville led the way with 5 aces, while Grant Raymond, Nancy Springthorpe, Barb Fick, Linda Chiasson, Patty Hopper, Joanne Law, Anne Marie Wszol, Bill Taylor, Linda Walsh, Greg Broome, and Andy Orsini all had 3. Two aces were scored by Denise Munson, Jamie Arquette, Mike Mouseau, Bill Edwards, Lloyd Symons, Theresa Decaluwe, Gisele Lapointe, Lorraine Mousseau, Monique Benoit, Dave Tonks, Mary Binder, Debbie Clinton, Linda Lavender, Jack Bostin, Bill Gough, Bryon Walker, Donna Bileti, Armand Decaluwe, Laurie Hylton and Paul Harrison. Single holes-in-one were recorded by Bob Springthorpe, Randy Nash, Robin Cournoyea, Kaz Wszol, Ray Foster, John Murphy, Penny McMurphy, Shran Collins, Ed Middleton, Erle Nash, Kathy Klym, Moe Sweet, Carolyn Dufour, Ron Fick, Zena Raymond, Rosemary Heisler, Betty McManus, Mike Binder and Bill Ward. Top scores over 18 holes were Debbie Clinton 36 and 38, Jamie Arquette 36 and 38, Laurie Hylton 36 and 39, Bill Edwards 37, Betty McManus 37, Carol Hylton 38, Bill Mayville 38 and 39, Bill Ward 38 and 39, Randy Nash 39 and39, Linda Walsh 39 and 39, Roger Shires 39, and Dave Tonks 39. Leading the way over 36 holes were Debbie Clinton and Jamie Arquette with 74, Laurie Hylton 75, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Bill Edwards with 77, Randy Nash and Linda Walsh 78, and Dave Tonks, Linda Chiasson and Theresa Decaluwe with 79. First place with a team score of 233 was Team Aces (Tom Bondy, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward, Dave Tonks). Second place was Team 16 (Denise Munson, Bob Springthorpe, Roger Shires, Randy Nash) with 241. Third place was Team Queens (Tom Hyatt, Lloyd Symons, Nancy Springthorpe, Carol Hylton), also scoring 241.
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great summers there as a kid then later as an adult member. Many fond memories of Leamington Arena and was sad they tore it down. It also was sad when I heard of the Heinz closure. My father worked there for 40 years and I did for two years until we made a difficult decision to move closer to my wife’s family in the St. Thomas area. The memories of my Leamington sports and good friends have never left me. The great thing about Facebook is I have reconnected with a lot of them. Always run into Leam-
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October 25, 1984 – February 15, 2023 Loving you is easy, we do it every day, Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses him more than us. And when old times we oft recall, That’s when we miss him most of all. Forever Loved, Your Family
Maurice (Mike) Martin December 14, 1919 – February 17, 1992 Special thoughts of you today, Hold memories none can take away. Though from our life you may have gone, Inside our hearts you still live on. All our love forever, Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen And all of our families💙💙♥
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St. Clair College to honour six alumni with Awards of Distinction The 31st Annual Alumni of Distinction Awards will honour six St. Clair College alumni who have made outstanding professional and community contributions in their fields and community service. All 2024 honourees will empower present students and graduates to make a difference. The 2024 recipients of St. Clair College’s Alumni of Distinction come from diverse backgrounds, but they have all reached great success in their chosen fields. This year’s list of honourees will bring a total of 137 graduates recognized by the college since 1992. “What is always heart-warming about our Alumni of Distinction isn’t just the phenomenal success they’ve enjoyed in their professional lives, but how they’ve passed along their knowledge and skills as mentors to
foster the success of others and given invaluable service to their communities in ways unrelated to their occupations,” said St. Clair College President Dr. Patti France. “They truly are the best ambassadors of Saints Nation and all that it stands for, academically and in terms of service to the community.” The honourees for St. Clair College’s 31st Alumni of Distinction Awards are: • Ursell Arends, Vice Prime Minister of Aruba. Graduated in 2005 from the International Business Program and is being honoured as a graduate of Business and IT. • David Cassidy, President of Unifor 444, Windsor. Graduated in 1991 from the Electrician Construction Maintenance Program. He is being honoured as a graduate of the College’s Appren-
Richard “Kamala” Youssef
It is with broken hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Richard, with his loving wife at his side, on February 8, 2024 at 45 years of age. Loving son of Charbel and Warde Youssef. Cherished and devoted husband of Ryanne Johns with whom he shared 16 years of love and friendship. Adored Daddy of Charlotte, Sophie, Marshall and McCallum. Much loved son-in-law of Wayne and Lynne Johns. Dear brother of Pierre and Steven Youssef and brother-in-law of Nathan (Ashley) Johns. Special Uncle of Keyleigh, the late Landon and late Liam and Reese and Rylee. He will also be missed by grandpa Bob (Gayle), many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Richard was a dedicated Director at Mastronardi Produce and will be missed dearly by his co-workers. He will always be remembered for his love of sports and regular get together’s with his friends. Above all, his unwavering love and devotion to his family, especially his children, will never be forgotten. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631, on Sunday February 11, 2024 from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life was held at Reid Funeral Home on Monday February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by cheque to an Education Trust Fund for Richard’s children. Cheques may be made payable to Ryanne Johns. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
ticeship Program. • Larry Delaey, President and CEO Aarkel Group in Wallaceburg. He graduated in 1989 from the Mold Making Technician Program. He is being honoured as a graduate of Technology / Engineering. • Chaouki Hamka, Community Leader Windsor – Essex (MADD). Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Correctional Officer Southwest Detention Centre, Windsor. Graduated in 2009 from the Law and Security Administration Program and is being honoured as a graduate of Community Studies. • Dan MacDonald, Radio Host at CKLW Radio - Bell Media, Windsor. He graduated in 2002 from the Journalism Program and is being honoured as a graduate of Media Art and Design. • Bhupinder Singh,
Professional TNA Wrestler, Windsor. He graduated in 2018 from the Human Resources and in 2019 from the Event Management Program and is being honoured as a recent graduate (past five years) of the college. “This year, we celebrate six outstanding graduates who exemplify the spirit of excellence, embodying the values and ideals of our esteemed institution. These remarkable individuals have not only achieved remarkable success in their respective careers but have also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to community service,” said Belinda Bulhoes, President of the St. Clair College Alumni Association. “Their impact extends far beyond the confines of our campus, as they have made excellent ambassadors for our Nation… Saints Nation!”
Barbara Carol Symes
With great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Carol Symes on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Sun Parlor Home, Leamington, at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by her parents, William Laura Symes Proof of obituaryand to run of Wheatley. Dear sister of Douglas Symes (Christine) of February 2024 Orillia,14, ON. Aunt of Jessie Symes Nieuwpoort and Southpoint SunNathan Symes, and great-aunt of Kristen and Savana Symes and Sawyer and Rhys Nieuwpoort. Barb will also be missed Any changes please email by many extended family and friends. sun@southpointsun.ca For 40 years, Barb was a dedicated employee of the Royal Bank. She enjoyed her sports, playing golf and baseball and watching the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Thanks. Leafs. A special thank you to all of Barb’s caregivers at the Sun Parlor Home, Leamington, and Bill and Ruth Cook for their friendship and assistance in Barb’s later years. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life, followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley, will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca
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Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island is holding their annual Best of Windsor Essex vote with voting open up until March 3 at 11:59 pm. They recently named their finalists and many local hot spots and popular retailers are among the finalists. You can vote for your local favourites at bestofwindsoressex.ca/vote. Winners will be announced on April 4.
Multi-gas alarm distribution begins in Wheatley Next week, Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue will begin their campaign to make 1,000 multi-gas alarms available to residents of Wheatley and the surrounding area. These multi-gas alarms are multi-functional carbon monoxide, propane and natural gas alarms capable of providing continuous monitoring for their lifespan of seven years. They plug into the wall and come with battery backup (battery included). The multi-gas alarms will be distributed door-todoor to residents in the evacuation zone starting on February 20 and continuing for the remainder of the week. For residents outside the evacuation zone, they will be available for pick-up at the Wheatley Resource Centre, open Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm located at 108 Talbot Road East. “This reassurance campaign continues our proactive and protective measures to the community of Wheatley as we continue to bring stability to the area affected by releases of gas,” said Fire Chief Chris Case. The alarms are being paid for using a provincial grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, which provided $280,000 in funding to implement local priority projects to enhance emergency preparedness within its communities and prevent petroleum-related emergencies. If you detect or suspect gas in your home, call 911 immediately.
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Capacity crowd attends final Kingsville K-12 school naming session By Paul Forman What began as 600 submissions was narrowed down to eight contenders for consideration at the final naming session for Kingsville’s upcoming K-12 school. The meeting — held at Kingsville District High School School on February 12 — brought forward the following possibilities: Greater Kingsville Lakeside Academy, Kingsville Migration Academy, Lakeside Academy, Lakeview Academy, Greater Kingsville District Academy, Erie District Academy, Southern Great Lakes Academy and Lake Erie Migration Academy. Focus groups comprised of representatives from all amalgamating schools had the difficult task of narrowing the choices down to two finalists. The suggested names will be put to a final vote at an upcoming meeting of the Greater Essex County District School Board trustees.
A group made up of current and former KDHS students gathered outside just prior to the board meeting. Adorned in their gold and purple gear, the group staged a sit-in with a goal of ensuring that Kingsville be included in the school’s new name. KDHS alumnist Kristyne Jadischke participated in the sit-in and was passionate about having the name Kingsville be included in the final choice. “We’re a small town, a lot of the same families have continued to live in Kingsville,” she said. “Kingsville is more than just a name, there are roots here and including Kingsville in the new school’s name is important to a lot of people in this community.” At the end of the night, the two choices made were variations of names on the original list — Kingsville District Academy and Greater Kingsville Academy.
Concerned citizens hoping for the inclusion of the name Kingsville for the new K-12 school gathered in the hallways of KDHS on Monday, February 12. SUN photos by Paul Forman
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Kingsville Friendly Club news
TWO CREEKS INDOORS SUNDAY Two Creeks Indoors will present the Tom Lockwood Trio with Danielle featuring Tom on jazz/blues guitar, pianist Chris Borchuk, bassist Ryan Fontane and vocalist Danielle Lemke. All are welcome to enjoy classic pop tunes from the American Songbook with a jazz spin on Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. at Wheatley United Church, Talbot West. Admission is by donation. Photo submitted
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President Bob Bell welcomed 33 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, February 6. Scores in Bridge: Mac Stanley 4710, Shirley Morel 2680, Carolyn Brown 2510. Euchre: Willie Fittler and Sally Bell tied for first with 77, Doreen Hillier 76, Robert Boose 74. Most lone hands: Dawn Tizzard and Willie Fittler 4 each. Cribbage: Case Mulder 949, Dan Kir and Jeri Marentette tied with
923, Nancy Cassels 915. Door prizes winners were Jean Kuipers, Lila Withers and Carolyn Brown. The club welcomed 44 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, February 9, including first-timers Ken Martinuik and Dave Malley and newest members Ed Fraser and Darlene Trombley. Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 3670, Mac Stan-
ley 2810, Alta Van Vliet 2580. Euchre: Willy Fittler 89, Dawn Tizzard 83, Rene Everaert 82. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Pepper: Ken Salter 247, Sandi Campbell 236, Sue Girardin 231. Most peppers: Mandy Hric 9. Door prize winners were Maggie Hansen, Marie Geeves and Verlee Adams. Thanks to Brenda Anger and Robert Boose for the delicious snacks.
Leamington Bridge Club report The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Feb. 9: 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Derek Parry and Case Mulder, 3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash. Feb. 12: North/South - 1st Bob Lee
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VALENTINE’S ACTIVITY NIGHT CREATES MEMORIES Family love filled Kingsville’s Canadian Transportation Museum at Heritage Village on February 12 as patrons took part in Creative Crew’s Valentine’s Day Activity Night. Children, moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas laid down hearts in Cupid’s Bingo, wandered about in a Sweetheart Scavenger Hunt, and created Valentine crafts, cards and bracelets. Valentine drinks and treats topped off the evening of affection. In the photo on the left, four-year-old Pennie Cipkar enjoyed her time at the craft table with her mom Jessica. Pennie was busy making hearts to give to her mom. In the photo on the right, Brooklyn Taylor and her brother Davis engaged Realtor ® in some friendly competition while playing Cupid’s Bingo.
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Wheatley Legion news
PRODUCTION RAISES MONEY FOR COMMUNITY The annual Christmas collaboration between The Bank Theatre, Faith Mennonite Church and the local community that produced 2023’s Community Christmas musical in December raised $2,200 for The Bank Theatre and $2,200 for the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank. Here, the cast and crew present Major Judi Wickens with a cheque for $2200 on February 4. Pictured, front row from left: Owen Gould, Archer Gould, Grace Diemer, Everleigh Wiens, Megan Sawatzky, Isla Cornies, Jonah Cornies, Bohdi Cornies and Maisie Hamilton. Second row: Director Linda Collard, Percussion Coach Mary Kraus, Captain Judy Wickens (pink sweater), Marisa Braga, Julianne Wiens, Sara Braga, Sonya Cornies, Pearl Hamilton, Musical Director Janice Founk. Back row: Patrick Adams, John Harder and Sara Garnet (Faith Mennonite Church). Absent from photo are Penny Gil and Michelle Fortier of The Bank Theatre, Lee Heinrichs, Chloe Dyck, Laura Tiessen, Shelby Foster, Molly Foster, Claire Maceyovski, Cecilia Overton, Anthony Hernandez, James Hernandez, Delilah Hernandez, Hanna Heinrichs, Fred Dr, Linda Driedger, Lisa-Renee Knight, Kali Kraus, Michael Kraus, Quinn Kraus and Gray Wick. Photo courtesy of Ruth Boehm
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Last day to purchase tickets for the 50/50 draw in support of the Veterans Banner Replacement Project is Feb. 17. Don’t miss your chance to win up to $10,000. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize! E-transfer is available. The draw will be held Family Day – Mon. Feb. 19 – at 4:30 p.m. at Ivan Coulter Park. Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun office in Leamington, or by contacting Craig Howe at 519-995-4185. There were 24 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on Feb. 9. Marking six wins were Jean Teylouni, Karl Bartelt and Jim McClellan; Lynn Scott, Barry Bartelt and Daryl Newman. Five wins: Julie Reid, John Balk and Denis Kiss. Four wins: Virginia Bartelt, Bonnie Evoy and Brad Lutz; Velma Hope, Neil Handspiker and Ben Baltzer. One win: Karin Kingswood, Tim Butt and Gord Crook; Laura Smith, Doug Stevenson and Grag Croshew; Sherry Chambers, Larry Evoy and Dave Leili. Lady doublers were Lynn, Virginia and Bonnie. Thank you to Amy for her donation to Wheatley Legion. All are welcome to join the fun on Friday night at Kingsville Legion. Sign-up is at 7 p.m. and play starts at 7:15. Meat Draw winners on Feb. 10 were Chris Ouellette, Cathy Bell, Sandy Simpson (2), Andrew Mizon, Julie Reid (2), Brooke Hyatt, June Epplett, Carol Lotsberg and Mendez Peart. Valentine gift baskets were won by Cathy Bell, Chris Ouellette, Ricky Simpson and Brad Kirkpatrick. The L.A. 50/50 winner was Alyssa Beleutz. The next Meat Draw is Saturday, Feb. 17 at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws starting at 3:30.
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By Rick Taves Howard Gabert, member of the Wheatley Task Force, reported that interviews for the position of planner for Wheatley were almost complete. The selected candidate will have an office in the village and be available for input from residents of the community. It was noted that $32M has been expended so far on Wheatley’s disaster. Many wish the results were more obvious. The decision of Chatham-Kent Council to buy the Sears complex in Chatham’s downtown was discussed. The numerous deputations that appeared before council all opposed the move. The intention is to move the civic government, the library and the
museum to the complex. The sorry state of the Wheatley water tower was discussed. Towers built in the 1990s are being renewed. The Wheatley tower dates from 1964. People in Wheatley need something beautiful in the village. There is no progress to announce on the Talbot Trail at Coatsworth. The question of the growth of the greenhouse industry in Chatham-Kent was raised. A number of attendees did not think this question was appropriate for the Concerned Citizens The next meeting is Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Village Resource Centre.
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Wheatley Friendship Club news By Bonnie Dawson A good crowd showed up for Bingo at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Linda Wigfield welcomed everyone and made the announcements. Thanks to Doreen Armstrong who provided the delicious refreshments and to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample who ran the Bingo. The Bingo winners for the afternoon were Heather McKee, Pat Churchill, Doreen Armstrong, Barb Siddall,
Earlene Gould, Dorothy Bailey, Pat Matier, Mary Hairsine, Bob McKee and Rose Hatt. The next Bingo will be Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. for $2. The winners of the 50/50 draws were Heather McKee and Bob McKee. Quilting is on Mondays and Thursdays 9 am-3 pm. Euchre is on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00 pm for $2, and Pepper is on Thursdays from 1:304:00 pm, also for $2. Chair yoga is on Thursday afternoons at 4:15
for $5. More participants would be good. The Friendship Club needs new members for the executive. Members who have been on the executive for a long time feel it’s time to pass the torch to a new group. Applications are in the hall. To be a member of the executive you must have been a member of the Friendship Club for at least one year. It’s time to renew club memberships. The cost is $10 for the year. Until next time…
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SENIORS COMMITTEE NAMES NEW CHAIR A passing of the torch took place recently as Karen Jones, right, took over the chair of the Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee. Karen succeeds Linda Thiessen-Belch, left, who has chaired the committee for the past year. The Seniors Advisory Committee has a mandate to serve in an advisory capacity to Council and staff on matters that impact the quality of lives of older adults in the Municipality of Leamington. The Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee advises Council on a variety of subjects as they relate to the quality of lives of older adults in the Municipality of Leamington. They also hold events throughout the year, which include concerts, educational meetings and other events that seniors may be interested in. If you are interested in contacting the committee, email Abbie Marchildon at the municipality at amarchildon@leamington.ca. SUN photo
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china person the opportunity for personaland souvenirs growth and leadership training throughfor sale as well providing community service. What Jaycees real-as a luncheon ly means is that they are in the peoplemenu. Speed February 1950 fire. business. The product is people andboat rides This home was situated their strength is people. It is with antici-were available from the Cedar on the east side of pation that people like John Kubis, Keith Beach Drug Division South where the Clayton, John Kearn and Doug Laird areStore for 50 organizing the Jaycees for young mencents a ride Royal Canadian Legion for summer between the ages of 18 and 39. is now located. It was visitors renting —— built by JH Smart. A three-year contract giving 120 mem-a cabin or for cottagers not bers of Local 1769 UAW an 8—cents-owning a boat. per-hour increase, has been ratified atThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Freedland Industries Ltd. Local Presi-photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in dent Keith Clayton said the old contractthe late 1940s or early 1950s.
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From the Leamington Post February 12, 1975 Several members of an eight-member staff undertaking a property numbering system in Mersea Township gathered this week to study a map outlining their progress. Rosemary Hutchins is the supervisor of the group, which also includes Lee Homeniuk, Gordon Beal and Martha Beck and others. Road crews are presently doing the legwork for the project, figuring out what numbers should correspond with individual properties. —— Mersea Township will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year since its incorporation as a municipality. Reeve Clint Tofflemire suggested his council consider an appropriate way to commemorate the events, saying it shouldn’t be anything fancy because they can’t afford it. The first Mersea Township Council took office in January of 1850 with Ralph Foster as Reeve. The township’s anniversary follows the 100th anniversary of Leamington’s incorporation which was celebrated last summer. —— Operator of Leamington’s only poolhall, Armand King, appeared before Town Council Monday night to protest the granting of any more pool table licenses in the community. He was reacting to an application for such a table at the Arcade on John Street, which is now under review by Police Chief Murray Whittle. Mr. King said there once were 37 pool tables in three Leamington establishments and now there are only seven at his premises, Vogue Billiards, on Talbot Street East. —— Town Council went on record Monday night as favouring the death penalty for all premeditated murders except where clemency is recommended by a jury. Councillor John Penner urged support of demands by police departments across Canada for a return to capital punishment. —— Four Leamington residents will be among a 1,000-man Canadian contingent attending the World Scout Jamboree near Oslo, Norway, this summer. Scout Master Prosser Moran and three members of the 2nd Leamington troop — Terry Moran, Randy Campbell and Charles Spettigue — will spend about a month in Europe. —— The Leamington P-459 Major Atoms defeated Wallaceburg 7-3 in OMHA first-round playdowns at the Leamington Arena Friday night. Tyler Verhaehghe scored twice to lead Leamington, with singles to Steve Haas, Robert Ford, David Jackson, Larry Johnston and Andy Cook. Ford scored what proved to be the winning goal just 29 seconds into the final frame. David Wiper got the win in goal. From the Kingsville Reporter February 13, 1975 In a few weeks’ time, the municipality of Kingsville will once again have a Jaycees organization. Kingsville held a planning meeting on February 6 to set the wheels in motion for the ‘Kingsville Jaycees’. Jaycees are often described as an organization which offers a young
expired in November and all increases kingsvillearchives@gmail.com are retroactive. The firm stamps out car A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland bumpers and plate wheel discs. —— For the past eight years, the Kinette Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection Club of Kingsville has sponsored the Canadian Heart Fund Drive, and they April 1973: are doing it again this year. This year’s Buckingham chairman is Mrs. Caroline Pickard, with Real Estate Mrs. Julia Scott as co-chairman. The edged Gulliver drive starts next Monday. Captains for Insurance 2-1 to this area are Mrs. Brenda Geauvreau, win the Midget Mrs. Rode Del Brocco, Mrs. Eva Lewis, hockey trophy. Mrs. Betty Ceman, Mrs. Ruth Ann SetAt left is captain terington, Mrs. Marion Simmers, Mrs. Ken Dick who Sandy Campbell, Mrs. Dianne White, scored both Mrs. Isabel Sanford and Mrs. Ola Ware. goals with coach From the Wheatley Journal Randy Critchlow. December 1939 Fishermen along the shore received word that the fishing season, which normally closes on Dec. 20, had been extended for 10 days more. Most of the pound nets are out of the lake, and only the gillLyric Theatre - The Lyric Theatre was built by Harry Link and opened in 1909 and would net fishermen are operating. While the thrive until the 1930s when its upper level was razed and the lower level converted into two first part of this season was not very enbusinesses. Mastronardi’s Barbershop occupies one of those businesses today. couraging, the past few weeks has seen Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 a run of whitefish greater than ever remembered by the oldest fishermen. This Clippings from the Wheatley Journal brings the 1939 season up among the best in the past 20 years. —— Wheatley must be a popular Gretna Green, for 24 young couples were married here in 1939. There were also 13 births and 10 deaths in the year. In Romney Township there were 20 births, 3 marriages and 16 deaths. The general health of the residents of both municipalities has been good. There was one violent death, caused by a motor accident on the 7th Concession, Romney, but the death was registered at Chatham where the injured man was taken and died at a hospital there. —— February 1994 - The Romney Central School Junior Girls’ Volleyball team has enjoyed The Country Side – The Happenings a very successful season capturing the 1994 Junior Girls K.C.E.S.S.A. Area 1 and Area around us as told by a Staff of Clever Re-Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall B championships. Team members pictured are, front row: Jillian Garant, Heather Malott, porters: and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Kelly Shanks, Angela Bell, Krystal Adams. Back row: coach Mrs. Fletcher, Erin Shanks Zion – Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wharramnothing else, it’s a quick Cori-Anne way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!and Sarah Thibeault. Meredith Shepherd, Recker, Angie Seili-Zack were hosts to the following visitors on Christmas Day: Mr. and Mrs. Chester OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ... Wharram and family, Mrs. L.J. SadlerMEMORIES MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... and Leslie, J.E. Wright of Wheatley, the Misses Florence and Helen Whaley of Trinity, and Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Metcalfe and Tom. Trinity – Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Price and Bobby Pickle of London, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Riach, Mr. and Mrs. John Getty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jackson and Sandra, Mr. Leonard Pickle, Mr. Burns 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON Mills and Mr. Wilmot Reid of Rodney 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 spent Christmas at the home of Mr. And www.leamingtonchrysler.com Mrs. Ross Middleton, 4th Line Romney.
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Flyers drub North York and Brantford, edge Canucks By C. Scott Holland With 832 fans in attendance on Thursday, February 8, the Flyers put on a show of puck control and scoring throughout the majority of the contest. Surprisingly, the visiting Brantford 99ers made the Flyers work hard for the first period and the opening minutes of the second, but after that Leamington took command and skated to an 8-2 victory. The Flyers then won both their road games on the weekend, winning 4-3 over Niagara Falls and 8-0 over North York, and are now tied for second place with Milton. Thursday’s performance was reflected in head coach Dale Mitchell’s post-game comments. “It’s a good win for us,” he said. “They beat us the last time (here) and we knew we had to come out with a better effort.” “More importantly we played the right way,” he added. “We executed on special teams and did the little things right. We must continue playing that way going into playoffs.” It didn’t take long for the Flyers to get on the scoreboard. At 3:48 of the first, Marquis Brown slotted a right lane screen shot after the groundwork of Cade Bell and Darian Anderson had set him up. But the 99ers evened the score midway through the first frame thanks to a shorthanded marker. On the heels of that the Flyers’ Landon Bernard worked the puck to Matthew Thomas whose long shot from the top of
the slot flew past Brantford starting goalie Dylan Grover for a 2-1 lead. Three minutes into the second, the 99ers knotted the contest at 2-2 via a slick tip-in by Garret McCabe who was on the edge of Sebastian Gatto’s crease. However, Leamington wasted little time regrouping. From the ensuing faceoff, Brayden Degelas and Matthew Thomas had scoring attempts before Adrian Bosev jumped on a rebound and put it into the Brantford net. Near the five-minute mark, Thomas connected with Cayden Faust who combined with Alex Cunningham on a two-onone breakaway on which Cunningham drilled a left lane bullet past Grover to make it 4-2. The Flyers penetration of the Brantford end zone continued and at 7:21, Jason Daraiche found Darian Anderson who bounced out from behind the 99ers’ net and tucked the Flyers’ fifth marker past Grover. That goal spelled the end of the night for Grover who was replaced by Zach Burleigh who found himself just as busy as Grover, facing 10 Flyers’ shots in the second and another 10 in the third. The Flyers’ offensive thirst wasn’t over either. Matthew Thomas unleashed a long shot that bounded off the end boards and Cam Arquette deftly slipped it into the net to make it a 6-2 contest. In the third, Jason Davenport and Leek hooked passes with Anthony Ciaramitaro, who gunned a
Flyers’ forward Cam Arquette battles for a loose puck behind the Brantford net during last Thursday night’s 8-2 victory over the 99ers. Alex Cunningham (#91) watches from the slot. Scott Holland photo
screen shot from the top of the slot and watched it hit the target. Capping the scoring barrage was Darian Anderson, whose left lane shot zipped past Burleigh at 17:19. On Friday the Flyers played in Niagara Falls. After trailing for one period, Leamington rallied to win 4-3. The Flyers fell behind 2-0 in the opening three minutes. Cam Arquette closed the gap and later added his second — the game winner — in the third. Alex Cunningham and Landon Bernard both
scored powerplay goals in the second. Carson Barnes stopped 28 shots to get the win. Sunday’s matinee game in North York was one for the record books. The Flyers won 8-0 as the Rangers fielded 11 players that included three forwards, six defensemen and two goalies. They led 3-0 then 6-0 as 65 fans watched. Brayden Degelas notched a hattrick and Arquette netted two, while Chris O’Flaherty, Brown and Daraiche fired one each. Degelas and Leek both finished with five points,
while Bosev had four helpers. Gatto halted 19 shots for the shutout win. The Flyers’ next home
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Team Collingwood Milton Leamington Buffalo Georgetown Burlington Oakville Toronto Brantford Niagara Falls Caledon Mississauga
GP 49 47 48 48 48 47 45 49 49 48 49 48
W 43 34 32 27 25 24 24 21 21 14 7 4
L 5 11 10 18 18 16 18 22 25 33 36 41
T 0 2 5 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 0
OTL 1 0 1 3 4 6 2 3 3 1 5 3
PTS 87 70 70 57 55 55 51 48 45 29 20 11
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The Point gets silver at Sr. Games
The Point Hockey Club took part in the final of Ontario Senior Games in Orillia last week. The group, consisting of Essex and Kent County players picked up the silver medal and are now qualified for the National Final 65+ in Quebec City in late August. Team members are, in front, left to right: Bob Clifford, Mark Matheson, Wayne Gillett, Wally McFadden and Bob Newman. Back row: Chippewa Band Chief Ted Williams (host facility), Brian Roach, Tim Schiefer, Rick Stickney, Bruce Scott, Clare Malott, Greg Coulter, Bill Cumming and Dan Newman. Photo submitted
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LDSS sports report By Sara and Lisa Driedger Last week at Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS), both of the girls’ volleyball teams bowed out of the playoffs and the boys’ basketball teams prepared for their playoff runs. On Monday, February 5, the Jr. girls volleyball team played their first playoff game against Cardinal Carter. After taking the first two sets with scores of 25-20 and 25-19, the girls fell behind in the third set, losing with an extremely close score of 24-26. However, the Lions would not let this shake them and fought back even harder, winning the fourth and final set and the chance to move on to the quarterfinals. The girls then moved on to their next playoff game against Kingsville. The Lions fought hard in all five sets but were ultimately unable to bring home the win, taking only two out of five sets. The next day, the Sr. team followed suit and earned their spot to the quarterfinals. The Lions had spectators sitting on the edge of their seats in their first playoff game against Kennedy, with a nail-biting first set of 26-
24. They continued this winning streak and won the next two sets with scores of 25-20, and 25-18. The girls then had their quarterfinal match against Riverside. Though they played well, the Lions lost three straight sets, bringing their season to an end. Both the Sr. and Jr. girls volleyball teams worked exceptionally hard under the excellent coaching of coaches Hicks, Gabert, Cavanagh and Johnson. The Jr. boys basketball team continued their regular season last week playing Massey twice in one week, on February 5 and February 8. They fought hard but were unfortunately unable to win either game. The Sr. boys basketball team also played Massey on Monday, losing by 17-points. The boys didn’t let this loss stop them from winning their next game against Westview Freedom Academy, as the Lions brought home the win with a score of 66-54. Leamington’s co-ed curling team remains undefeated after winning their first game of the new semester against KDHS. After an exciting game with many fantastic shots, the Lions won 6-4, keeping their 3-0 streak intact.
LOCAL CURLERS SILVER MEDALISTS IN ORILLIA Dave and Cathy Moncur of the Sun Parlour Curling Club teamed up with Cal Little of Stoney Point and Lynne Kanters of Lakeshore to win the Silver Medal at the recent Ontario Senior 55+ Winter Games Provincial Championships held in Orillia from February 6-8. They represented Essex County at the event which is held every two years. From left to right are Lynne Kanters, Dave Moncur, Cathy Moncur and Cal Little. Photo submitted
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Sharks split pair of games; win over Kings, lose to Canadiens
By Greg Coulter Last Friday evening, February 9, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks celebrated a decisive 7-1 road victory in Dresden with their dads proudly wearing their jerseys. With coach Josh Carnevale out of town, alumni coach Brad Hyatt assisted on the bench. The Sharks jumped to a commanding 4-0 first-period lead, upped it to 7-0 after two and coasted
across the finish line from there. They carried a 4022 shot advantage, earning Jaxon Drysdale the win. Braedon Caetano led a parade of multiple-point earners with two goals and two assists. Shannon Olson potted a single and added two helpers. Darby Drouillard had a goal and assist, while Angelo Figliomeni, Vito Alfano and Ethan Hamelin all earned two assists each.
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Team Lakeshore Essex Blenheim Wheatley Mooretown Amherstburg Dresden Walpole Island
GP 37 38 40 37 38 39 36 37
W 33 31 28 22 15 8 6 5
L 4 4 10 12 16 31 29 32
OTL 0 1 1 2 5 0 1 0
T 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 0
Evan Cote, Brady Drouillard and Kyle Bleau potted single goals, and Denzil Aguilar, Brendan Pitre and Jaydon Ferguson added one assist each. The game was a nice bounce back after the
PTS 66 65 58 47 37 16 13 10
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