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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — If a proposed concept plan for the former Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) property comes to fruition, the municipality will have affordable and attainable housing for almost 300 additional families. The initial concept plan, developed by Dillon Associates, was presented to Leamington Council at their meeting on Tuesday, January 25. It calls for three mid-rise apartment buildings (six floors each) near the front of the property where the school now stands, as well as 53 townhouses behind them and another 24 small multi-residential units at the back of the property. The plan for the 13-acre Talbot Street West site would also allow for the possibility of a small commercial building near the roadway, which could house a medical office, legal office or other commercial entity. Across the road where the original high school was built in the early 20th century, the LDSS parking lot — a 1.75 acre lot — could be sold off or retained by the municipality, with suggestion of a grocery store to service the 293 families. Of course, this is all preliminary and acts as a launching point for council to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the property, and there are a number of hoops to jump through, but Mayor Hilda MacDonald is excited to see it unfold. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to offer something to people,” she said. “We’re very happy to be moving this project forward.” One of the stumbling blocks involves the Leamington 535 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. The squadron sent a delegation to the meeting (virtually) to remind council that their building has been active on the property for a long time. According to spokesperson Jonathan Azzopardi, the squadron has been part of the community since 1958. The Air Cadet building at the back of the LDSS property was relocated to that spot from the Windsor Airport, where it had been used in the Second World War as a training facility. Azzopardi said that the cadets are opposed to the removal of their building, which holds historical significance in the community, and feels they were informed of the plan much too late into the process. “The cadet movement was started to help our country out of dark times,” said Azzopardi. “Not unlike what we are going through now.” Azzopardi did say that the squadron leadership is willing to sit down with town officials to come to a solution and council responded in kind, hoping to set up a meeting to iron out the details. The recommendation put forth by town administration was to go ahead with the conceptual drawings SEE HIGH SCHOOL — Page 2
The proposed ‘concept plan’ for the former LDSS property on Talbot Street West in Leamington. In the top graphic, the plan for the property on the north side of the road. In the bottom graphic, the plan for the former LDSS parking lot on the south side of the road.
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COTTAM — The Cottam Rotary Park pond is a nice place to picnic in the summer, but the pond takes on a life of its own during winter months. Through the efforts of neighbour Graham Murray, the ice remains skateable as long as weather allows. Mr. Murray has been shoveling the ice for several years so that neighbours, friends and strangers can benefit from the skating surface. He’s reached out to the Town of Kingsville to see if they would consider taking over the snow
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plan, and then tweak it as needed when zoning amendment meetings are held. One of the concerns by council was the 1.2 parking spaces per unit that the plan allows. “I’d really like to see that at 1.5 spaces,” said Councillor Tim Wilkinson, acknowledging that it may reduce the number of housing units on the property. Many council members spoke in support of the cadets and Councillor John Hammond offered a possiJOHN HAMMOND ble solution. “Perhaps we can explore them using the basement of the complex and allowing meeting and classroom space upstairs,” he said. “They are definitely a valuable part of the community,” said Mayor MacDonald. It was decided to amend the recommendation, adding a clause that states the municipality will seek legal advice as to the cadet building before moving forward. The recommendation was then put to a vote, and unanimously passed. “We’re hoping for several applicants to the RFP,” said Mayor MacDonald. “It needs to be very inclusive and not just for one element of the population.” The matter will return to council during zoning discussions once there are applicants for the RFP, where changes and tweaks can be made to the concept plan. RFP applicants can also present their own design ideas. If all goes well, construction will begin in the spring of 2023.
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LEAMINGTON — Five Leamington neighbourhood park playgrounds are going to be getting much-needed facelifts in the spring of 2022. In December, Leamington Council approved the concepts and budget for Scout Memorial, Kinsmen Baseball Park, Eastside Park, Henry Park and Pearl Park to receive the upgrades. Leamington has 14 neighbourhood parks plus Seacliff and Mersea Parks. Public Works Manager Ken Brown told council at the meeting that these five parks would leave just Wilhelm, Mersea and Rick Atkin Park as the remaining parks needing a playground upgrade. Budgets were set at between $75,000 and $85,000 per playground and were approved as such. Requests for Proposal were issued and council’s December vote awarded the job to five different suppliers.
Scout Memorial Park, off St. Joseph Street, will have a playground supplied by Henderson Recreation Equipment. The Kinsmen Baseball playground will receive equipment supplied by Open Space Solutions. The Eastside Park upgrade was awarded to Blue Imp Recreation. Henry Park upgrades will be done by ABC Recreation and Pearl Street Park will be supplied by Park N Play. Brown said all five playgrounds were treated separately and that five different suppliers getting the nod was a coincidence. Mayor Hilda MacDonald thought awarding five different companies could prove to be beneficial. “This will give each park its own identity,” she said. “I love these designs.” You can have your say on these designs by visiting letstalkleamington. com.
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Arts Centre photo contest attracts 196 entries LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Arts Centre’s annual 8x10 photo contest attracted about 200 entries this year and although the gallery was closed for much of the contest’s duration, it was presented virtually and was very well received. The contest, sponsored by Framing by Anna and Speedprint, celebrated its 19th year with this event. The exhibit had its debut in 2004 and has been a fan favourite with patrons throughout the years. Last year’s event attracted 149 entries, so this year’s 196 shows quite a
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Burst pipe at ESHC forces patient moves, cancellations
LEAMINGTON – Flooding in portions of Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) forced patients to be moved and some services to be cancelled. Around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, a pipe burst in a second-floor obstetric patient’s room, causing flooding in several hospital areas, including patient rooms, surgical clinic areas, ambulatory care clinic areas and the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, which sterilizes medical instruments for the hospital.
Efforts by staff from across the hospital helped mitigate the impact on patient care. Several patients were quickly moved when the burst pipe was discovered. They were transferred to other areas of the hospital. The burst pipe also caused water to be shut off to a large portion of the hospital while the maintenance team repaired the waterline. Infrastructure repairs continued throughout the weekend.
Kingsville approves budget, 2.3% bump
At a meeting on Wednesday, January 26, Kingsville Council approved the 2022 Municipal Budget. The budget deliberations were split into three meetings over the past three weeks. As a result of this new budget, the municipal tax increase is $40.27 a year for a home assessed at $250,000. Assessments are based on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) 2016 assessment valuations, not current market value. According to MPAC’s 2016 assessment, the average home in Kingsville is $239,000. During the budget meetings, there were many projects and improvements given priority, including the reconstruction of Cedar Island Park Laneway and resurfacing of Cedar Island Subdivision, replacing the Sumac Pedestrian Bridge, resurfacing Road 11 from Graham Side-
road to Albuna, and engineering work for the West Side Collector Road. Phase three of the Lions Park Development Project, including installation of an accessible playground, is also on the agenda, along with the refurbishing of the Kingsville range light, as well as consultation work for the Main Street Strategy and some baseball diamond improvements at Ridgeview Park in Cottam. Council also approved grants to support a number of community groups. “Council has given administration a fiscally conservative budget that allows us to further council’s top 15 strategic priorities in 2022,” said Kingsville’s Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. The full budget is available on the town’s website at kingsville.ca/budget.
FIVE GENERATIONS CELEBRATE 101 YEARS
LEAMINGTON — Dorothy Hyland (foreground) celebrated her 101st birthday on January 21, 2022 from her room inside Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home, while four more generations of family members gathered outside her window to help celebrate her milestone. Outside the window are, from left, Dorothy’s daughter Dawn Jarvis, great-grandson-in-law Mike Redekop, great-granddaughter Shyla Redekop (Chausse), granddaughter Debby Chausse (Jarvis), great-granddaughter Saydee Lansue (Chausse) and great-great-grandson Jack Lansue (seven months old). Photo submitted
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We’re grateful for a dozen years This issue of the Southpoint Sun begins the 13th year of the paper being in existence. The Sun published its first issue on February 3, 2010 and today’s issue marks 12 years. I came a little late to the party, since I began this column from the comfort of my own home in March of 2013. I didn’t actually work for this paper until May, 2015, when I joined full time as an advertising sales rep. Through all of that I continued the column, and have always enjoyed running into people who have read my ramblings. And that’s what they are — ramblings. I make no claims of being someone who knows everything about everything. I do consider myself fairly adept at trivia, cribbage and baking, but I don’t
claim to be an expert in any of them. The ramblings you read here each week are meant to entertain and provoke some thought. Perhaps a memory of days gone by, or a thought about the goings on in this area. I try not to get political, so if it’s politics you’re looking for, you’re reading the wrong column. My role at the Sun changed drastically in March of 2020, as did the rest of the world. Unrelated to the pandemic, I had agreed to take on the editor’s position when Sheila McBrayne decided to hang up the reporter’s cap. The pandemic hit the very week I took over the position from Sheila. To say it’s been a challenge to come up with news that is not COVID-related for the past 22 months would be an under-
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statement. And as I grow older, it’s also a challenge to come up with a colMark Ribble umn each week, and at the same time, try to make sure I’m not reevery week. peating myself excessively. Your readership allows the advertisSometimes, I’ll be in the middle of ers who pay to run their ads in the paper writing a column and think, “hey, I to get the most out of their advertising wrote about this already,” and then I’ll have to search back through the 500-or- dollar. Without their dedicated loyalty, we so columns to make sure I haven’t. wouldn’t be able to afford to print a paIt’s a bugger being 60 — soon to be 61. per, so it’s always important to keep the Despite the challenges, we keep on producing a newspaper to make sure readership up. And that’s our goal — to keep you our loyal readers (that’s you) have reading and to build the readership as somewhere familiar to get their news. we go along. And we’ll keep doing it for as long as And for that, we’re grateful for the you’ll have us. past 12 years. We have a small, compact team of people dedicated to bringing you an interesting, current newspaper each and
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plant in Windsor and this car was built three years before the Ford plant moved from Windsor to Oakville. Ford of Canada introduced the Meteor in 1949 to give the Mercury-Lincoln dealers a car to sell in the low price field. The Meteor was built only in Canada. Over 23,000 were sold in its first year and over 26,000 in 1950. It was basically a Ford with Mercury grille and Meteor trim. Two models of Meteor were available: Deluxe
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REGIONAL — The new monoclonal antibody therapy and the new Pfizer COVID pill have both made their way into the region and a news conference last week by Windsor Regional Hospital spelled out the criteria for getting the drugs. Paxlovid is an anti-viral pill for high risk patients with mild to moderate COVID symptoms, while Sotrovimab is an IV antibody infusion for patients in that same category. They are both outpatient treatments and are not available or effective for in-patients. The region has limited supply of both drugs and it is not known how much will be available in the near future. For now, the criteria set out by the Ontario Science Table calls for patients to be at high risk for severe illness, such as immunocompromised individuals aged 18 and over regardless of vaccine status,
unvaccinated individuals aged 60 and over, unvaccinated First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals aged 50 and over, or unvaccinated individuals aged 50 and over with one or more risk factors. Treatment with either drug must be done within five days of symptom onset to be effective. Medical officials stress that this is not an alternative to getting vaccinated. If you believe you qualify for the above therapies, you should book an appointment at the WRH Ouellette Campus Clinical Assessment Centre and bring a list of your medications and any important medical conditions to share with health care providers. To book an appointment online visit wrh.on.ca/OnlineBooking. You can also book an appointment by calling 519-973-4443. Phones are answered Monday - Friday, between 8 am and 4 pm.
Kingsville offers new online permits KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville has announced the launch of a new cloud-based permitting system known as Cloudpermit, which allows residents and builders to apply for a building permit online, anytime and from anywhere. “This is one more way Kingsville is streamlining and digitizing our processes to provide residents with a more user-friendly experience that keeps the informa-
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Essex County, Ontario Ancestors February Virtual Presentation, Mon. Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. - Loyalist Heroes. Speaker Ruth Nicholson discusses loyalist ancestors in early Essex County. Free and open to everyone. Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register. 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 2 and 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 ChathamKent 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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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
ROBERT DAWSON ~ February 4th, 1932 ~
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
CK closes three municipal offices again CHATHAM-KENT – Municipal Service Centres in Tilbury, Ridgetown and Dresden reopened January 27 but were closed again almost immediately due to high levels of staff under COVID-19 protocol. The centres had been closed since January 12. A press release on January 26 stated that they were set to reopen Thursday, January 27. On Friday, January 28 a new press release stated that all three were being closed again effective Monday, January 31 for another two-week
period. Cathy Hoffman, Chatham-Kent’s General Manager of Human Resources and Organizational Development and Chief Human Resources Officer, said the high transmissibility of Omicron variant means staff availability can change rapidly. “Our first responsibility is to maximize the safety of our employees and the community,” she said. “We are reassessing our capabilities on a daily basis and we have to be
ready to react to the realities of the situation.” Hoffman said that citizens are encouraged to utilize municipal digital service offerings whenever possible, which includes dog tag licence renewals at pawr.org/ product-category/dog-tags/ due by March 31, property tax interim payments at www.chatham-kent. ca/paypropertytaxes due by March 1, and www.ck311.ca for general information and service request inquiries.
Enjoy Your Special Day All our love. Mary and Family. IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Danny abDul-Massih
William (Bill) manley
June 9, 1980 – February 3, 2011
April 26, 1921 - February 5, 2020
The day that God called your name, it broke our hearts in two, But Heaven needed an Angel, and the one He picked was you. I just wish He could have waited, and let you stay with us, But you have left memories in our hearts, and that’s where they’ll always be. I just wish I could rewind the clock, or make it go real slow, I would have hugged you one more time, before you had to go. No matter how much time will pass, we will miss you every day, Keep shining bright in Heaven, as you light our way. Always and Forever in our hearts, Your Loving Family
In Loving Memory of
James armstrong (DaD) February 2, 2021
We missed you today, we will miss you tomorrow, Tears in our eyes, and hearts full of sorrow. We hold on to the memories of the great times we had, We grieve for what we lost, but are grateful for what we had. Love Ken & Cheryl XOXO
Always loved and missed by the Burdett and Howe families.
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NAME THAT TUNE
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH We will give you the lyrics to the classic song. You provide the title. Good luck. Answers at bottom of page. 1. “And I need you now tonight, and I need you more than ever.” 2. “If you wanted the sky, I would write across the sky in letters.” 3. “He’s got a custom Continental, he’s got an Eldorado too.” 4. “If you want to find all the cops, they’re hangin’ out in the donut shops.” 5. “I want...a girl....to call.... my own.” 6. “Why she had to go, I don’t know, she wouldn’t say.” 7. “They said you was high-classed, well that was just a lie.” 8. “We are all just prisoners here of our own device.” 9. “Yes I am wise, but it’s wisdom born of pain.” 10. “There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood.” 11. “They told him don’t you ever come around here.” 12. “Tommy used to work on the docks.” 13. “Big wheels keep on turnin’, carry me home to see my kin.” 14. “When a man comes on the radio, he’s telling me more and more.” 15. “Open your eyes and look at the day, you’ll see things in a different way.”
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1. Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler 2. To Sir With Love - Lulu 3. Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce 4. Walk Like an Egyptian - The Banlges
5. Dream Lover - Bobby Darin 6. Yesterday - The Beatles 7. Hound Dog - Elvis Presley 8. Hotel California - The Eagles
9. I Am Woman - Helen Reddy 10. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry 11. Beat It - Michael Jackson 12. Livin’ On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
13. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard 14. Satisfaction - Rolling Stones 15. Don’t Stop - Fleetwood Mac
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United Way event promotes activity ESSEX COUNTY – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County wants the community to get up, get moving and challenge themselves to be physically active as part of the second annual virtual fundraiser, called iMove for United Way, focused on supporting youth mental health. Registration opened Monday, January 24. The pandemic has been particularly hard on young people, with children reporting some of the largest declines in mental health compared to other populations. iMove for United Way is a virtual fundraising event that focuses on the importance of physical activity and mental health, inviting people to set achievable fitness goals, like moving for 200 minutes or more The event team hopes that while being active and collecting pledges
to support local mental health and wellness programming for children and youth across Windsor-Essex, participants will experience improvement in their own mental health as well. This event is for everyone. Whether you run, walk your dog, practice your yoga moves or dance in your living room, the goal is to get moving for mental health. Activities can be done solo or with family or friends in your ‘bubble’, with pandemic protocols in mind. Physical activity, whether indoors or outdoors, is still encouraged, even under current COVID-19 restrictions. iMove for United Way participants can connect through a virtual platform that can be used for fitness tracking and fundraising. Follow the hashtag #iMove4UnitedWay to see who is involved.
Registration is open at www.weareunited.com/ imove. To participate, make a minimum donation – $25 for adults, $5 for elementary and high school students, $10 for post-secondary students. Everyone is encouraged to fundraise more than the minimum and reach out and challenge others once they’re registered. Event pledges will be collected until March 6, 2022. The goal is to raise $40,000 to support local mental health programs and services. Mental health supports are delivered through United Way’s On Track to Success, mentoring and outof-school programs, and family counselling programs delivered through Family Services Windsor-Essex. iMove’s promotional video can be found on YouTube: https://youtu. be/CIY1-p9Xym8.
Hospice hosting vaccine clinic for the Friday morning slots, call the scheduling hotline at 226-348-0768 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. The clinic is open to individuals aged five and older for first and second shots and for those eligible for third doses. Fourth doses will be offered to those who are immunocompromised
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1 year old, Male - Hiya! My name is Iron Man. I am an independent and timid feline. I need sometime to trust strangers and settle into new environments. I love to lounge around during the day and hide out in cardboard boxes for bedtime. I enjoy being pet once I’ve gotten to know you a bit and especially adore having my chin scratched for me. I am curious about catnip toys and often like to do my own thing. I value my peace and quiet and love to relaxed as much as possible. I will need some time to fully open up but with a patient loving adopter I am sure to blossom in no time. Visit windsorhumane.org today to apply to adopt me!
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LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Lions Club recently made a donation of $600 to the Leamington Salvation Army. The club raises funds through Chances Gaming Lounge. Here, Major Judi Wickens of the Salvation Army accepts the cheque from the Lions Club’s Dennis Edmonson. Photo submitted
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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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, Henry Washington “Old toiletries, china Wash,” was a well-known and souvenirs citizen of Kingsville until for sale as well his death in 1916 at well as providing a luncheon over one hundred years menu. Speed old. He was an escaped boat rides slave from Kentucky were available who made his perilous from the Cedar way to Kingsville in the Beach Drug mid-1800s. Once in Store for 50 cents a ride Essex County, he worked for summer at various odd jobs and visitors renting eventually owned several a cabin or for pieces of property, the cottagers not last one being where owning a boat. “RedofApple” storeThis is The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougherthe waters Lake Erie. located. Telling photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was fortunes taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. for a small amount of
money was his specialty.
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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. 18, 1992 - Prosser Moran (left), a familiar face in local Scouting, receives a 50 year pin in honour of his (57) years with the Scouting organization. Presenting the pin is Essex District Commander Judi Wijingaarden and Vice-President Eugene Barna.
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February 2002 - Top Cribbage Team - The cribbage team comprised of local seniors; Tom
Submarine cyclingPaine, - Ditches rose foot after and footElmer following the Thursday evening rainfall Pinch, Blanche Alma Edsall, Mildred Frederisy, captured the Essex Retirees and these young lads Wheatley wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. tournament to have Friendship Club as the first name engraved on the new trophy.If nothing else, it’splayers a quick way to in wash a ten-speed bicycle! Forty-eight took part the event.
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From the Leamington Post February 4, 1965 Gary Dyck of Leamington District Secondary School and Johnny Newland of Ridge Public School were both winners in the annual Legion Public Speaking contest held Friday night. Young Mr. Dyck took the honors in the Grades 9-10 division with his speech on Dieppe. Young Mr. Newland won the top prize in the Grades 1-6 with his speech on the brain. A highlight of the evening was the appearance of Peggy Meuser, who won the provincial competition last year. —— Mersea Council still hasn’t made up its mind about the development of a pleasure craft boat harbour in the mouth of Sturgeon Creek. Clayton Maxwell, past president of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, supports the notion of a harbour at Sturgeon Creek and said that Mersea Township had funds currently available to build a permanent opening between the creek and Lake Erie. His argument was supported by two landowners adjacent to Sturgeon Creek — William Krause and C.J. Casper. —— Mersea Township Council has learned that the Ontario Water Resources Commission had recommended plugging abandoned natural gas wells in the East Beach area between Concessions A and B, which were found to be contaminating drainage systems in the area. A recent survey revealed that three of the wells were discharging polluted water into the lake. It said 10 wells had been checked and seven of them were dormant. The wells were drilled about 65 years ago at the turn of the century. —— Membership in the First Baptist Church in Leamington reached the 800 mark last year. Total enrollment at Sunday School was 488 children with an average attendance of 317 kids. Rev. L.F. O’Neil paid tribute to the work of all volunteers in 1964 and he says more work is ahead. Rev. O’Neil performed 26 marriages in 1964 and also noted that 16 church members had died during the year. Honorary Life Deacons were named in the persons of E. McKenzie, P. Ferriss, A. Goodburn and F. Mitton.
From the Kingsville Reporter February 4, 1965 Circle Tuesday, February 9 on your calendar. On that evening at 8 pm, Dusty Miller from the Ontario Department of Education will be the guest speaker at a special meeting sponsored by the Kingsville Amateur Athletic Association. Mr. Miller will speak on community centres and recreation programming. Sam Scranton, director of the Essex Arena, will also be on the agenda. The Kingsville Athletic Association is pushing hard to have a community and recreation centre built in the town. The meeting will be held at the Lakeshore Hotel. —— At the Blenheim Golden Acres Curling Club Bonspiel held on Saturday, a mixed team from Kingsville took top
honours. The team consisted of skip Ken Ponsford, Mrs. Wilf Parker, Mr. Parker and Mrs. Ponsford. —— The Kingsville Horticultural Society held its annual meeting last week where they observed the retirement of their president, Mrs. C. McVaugh. After a short business meeting, Mrs. McVaugh thanked all who helped make her year pleasant and successful. The society then elected Stafford Kratz the new president, with Clara McKee being named vice president. Mrs. Jane Wigle will be second vice president, while John Tomkins will serve as secretary. The treasurer position will be held by Scott Putman. Other board members include Mrs. Mae Tomkins, Mrs. Anne Riddiford, Mrs. Mamie Wigle, Mrs. Jean Fagan and Henry McKee. —— Scout Committee Chairman Gord McLean told members of the Kingsville Lions Club of the urgent need for money for the Kingsville Scouts at their annual meeting last week. Some discussion ensued with regard to the Scout auditorium, and Lion President Len Howe closed the meeting by telling the members that Kingsville’s record is second to none in District 1-A. 30 years later From the Wheatley Journal February 8, 1995 On January 27, the Wheatley Kinettes presented a cheque for $3,375 to Gwen Pinch, a Wheatley resident of the Sun Parlor Home, to help her purchase an electric chair. The total cost of the chair was $12,066.84, which was partially funded by the government. Kinette President Kim Brissette and Vice President Polly Johnston were on hand to present the cheque to Gwen. —— The February 2 meeting of the Wheatley Area Heritage Society was well attended with Vice President Sam Hill in charge. Reports were read by Treasurer Dorothy Bailey and Secretary Rita Lobzun. Donations to the museum include a large family photo from the early 1900s featuring the Dales, Pinch, Mosey and Getty families. —— The OPP are investigating four occurances on the same night and believed to be related. At 3:30 am Friday, a break, enter and theft at Bowman Feeds resulted in three Stihl chainsaws going missing. An attempted break and enter was also reported at Bennie Buildall and Loop’s Fish Market. According to OPP, the fourth occurrence was at the Let’s Eat Fish Store where a counter scale was taken. —— Roller blade in-line hockey could be a reality this summer. What is required is a community group of interested parents that would like to see this new program become available. An organizational meeting is being planned for Wednesday, February 15 at 8 pm at Wheatley Area Arena. Anyone wanting more information should call Steve Price.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Vaccination site relocating to Kingsville
REGIONAL — The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and partners are relocating the mass vaccination site currently located at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington, with the final doses being administered at the site on Saturday, February 5. The location reopened its doors on January 5 to
enhance access to booster doses in response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. To date, the site has provided over 5,000 total doses. Effective Tuesday, February 8, the county-based mass vaccination clinic will be relocated to the Grovedale House Community Hall located at 103
Park Street in Kingsville. The clinic will continue to operate from Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with pre-booked or walk-in appointments. “I want to thank the Municipality of Leamington for opening their doors a second time to set up a mass vaccination clinic at their recreation centre. We look forward
to working with the Town of Kingsville to continue providing this service to residents of the county,” said Nicole Dupuis, CEO for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be available through local participating pharmacies, the Devonshire Mall and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Lake Erie Challenge up for ECO award
REGIONAL — The Lake Erie Challenge, a local event that brings together athletes, residents and businesses, has been announced as a finalist for ECO Canada’s Community Impact Award. The Lake Erie Challenge is hosted annually by the Canadian Freshwater Alliance to protect Lake Erie from threats like toxic algal blooms and the
2021 challenge involved local paddle boarders, canoeists and wingfoilers. ECO Canada’s Community Impact Award recognizes groups and communities that continuously show their dedication to Canada’s environmental growth and make a positive impact on the environmental workforce through their actions. The Freshwater Alliance’s
event is one of six finalists for this people’s choice award. The winner will be selected based on votes received by day’s end on February 2nd. Every summer, the Lake Erie Challenge brings together a wide range of volunteers. Pelee Island Winery, Caldwell First Nation, Pelee Wings Nature Store
OPP investigate death in Leamington LEAMINGTON – On Thursday, January 27 at 4:56 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment responded to a wellbeing check at a residence on Sturgeon Mead-
ows Avenue in Leamington. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a deceased person inside the residence. The Essex County OPP Crime Unit and the OPP
Frank Ehrenreich
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Frank Ehrenreich on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at age 94. Cherished husband of Maria for 70 wonderful years. Predeceased by his parents Nikolaus and Magdelena Ehrenreich. Loving father of Frank (Marie), Sonja (Brian), Nik, and Annette ( John). Proud and caring Opa of David (Emily), Matthew (Connie), Crissa (Kyle), Jeremy, Justin, and Great-Opa of Leni. Dear brother of Klaus Ehrenreich (Chrissy), Madi Yellig (Bill) and the late Katie Semrau (Reinhold and Valentina). He will be sorrowfully missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Frank retired from Chrysler Canada after 40 years, where he loved his career as a skilled tradesman. He was a longtime dedicated member of the Rhine Danube Club. As per Frank’s wishes, a private funeral has taken place. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Frank are asked to consider Erie Shores Health Foundation, Erie Shores Hospice or St. Michael’s Parish by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Forensic Identification Services (FIS) investigated the incident with the assistance of the OPP West Region K9 and members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT).
and athletes from across the watershed, were part of a diverse team that worked together over several months in 2021 to organize, educate, train and raise funds. On August 28, the athletes covered over 100 km on Lake Erie via wingfoil, canoe and stand-up paddle boards for the event. “This event is driven by a strong and diverse
As a result of the investigation, a post-mortem ordered by the coroner concluded that the cause of death is not believed to be suspicious.
Adrian Semeniuk
February 19, 1947 – January 30, 2022
Welcome home, my Child, my Son Adrian; your work on earth has been well done. Adrian Semeniuk was taken to his new home on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the age of 74. Proof of obituary to run Cherished husband of Diane with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. February 2, 2022Loving father of Andrea (Rodger) Villeneuve, Sheila Southpoint Sun (Patrick) Malloy, April Lepp, Shawn $200, plus $26 (Nicole) HST = Ferguson. $226 Beloved (Linda) Ferguson, and Scott grandfather and uncle. Son of the late John and Agnes Semeniuk.Any changes please email Adrian will be remembered for his total faith in the Lord sun@southpointsun.ca Jesus and his humble way of helping others as often as God Thanks. required of him. He became a Pastor on his 70th birthday with a huge open and welcoming heart. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service officiated by Pastor David Bretzlaff at 11 a.m. Burial at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the funeral service are 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. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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mass vaccination sites, through participating healthcare providers, and at community pop-up clinics. For more information on vaccine clinics, eligibility, or to book an appointment, visit wevax.ca. Appointments can also be made by calling the booking line at 226-7732200.
Please do not attend your appointment or a vaccination clinic if you are sick or have been asked to self-isolate. If you do not have a health card, you can still get a vaccine by presenting another form of government-issued photo identification.
community who loves and cares for Lake Erie,” said Raj Gill, Great Lakes Program Director with the Canadian Freshwater Alliance. “The athletes, local businesses and community groups, youth and council members from Caldwell First Nation, the Pelee Island community, they all made the 2021 Lake Erie Challenge the
success that it was, and we are thrilled that their dedication is being recognized.” Voting is open to the public now until end-ofday on February 2 at: https://ecoimpact. ca/community-impact/ eco-community-impact-award-2022-finalists-en/.
Pamela Lynne Malott
The world has lost one of its brightest and warmest lights. Pamela Lynne “Pam” Malott (nee Setterington) passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 21, 2022 after a long illness. To those who loved her, Pam’s absence is a wound that will never truly heal, because her presence always uplifted and enriched the people she cared about. Pam was born in Leamington, Ontario, on August 11, 1961. With her mother Norma (née Kolibaba) and father Derrick Tassey working to support the family, Pam spent much of her youth caring for her siblings Wendy (Montie), Drew (Sharon) and Christopher (Loyce), and all three fondly remember their big sister as a fierce (if sometimes mischievous) protector. Also fondly remembered by her stepsister Kerry Steptoe (Gerald). Pam gave birth to her only child, Matthew Keith Malott, on July 30, 1983. She was an incredibly devoted mother and would prioritize supporting and nurturing her son for the rest of her life, helping him become the first member of the family to go to law school in 2013. In 1997, Pam met Richard Philip, who would remain her spouse and cherished confidant until her death. With little more than sharp organizational skills and an unyielding work ethic, Pam began working for the Town of Leamington as an administrative clerk in the early ’80s. While working and caring for young Matthew, she put herself through night school, becoming an expert in municipal Pam eventually distinguished Prooftaxation. of obituary to run herself as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Amherstberg, with the Libro Centre Arena being planned, built, and openedFebruary under her leadership. 2, 2022 Despite her demanding career, the centre of Pam’s Southpoint Sun or otherwise). She life was always family (whether furry plusand $26 HST = $226 always held$200, time, space love for those she cared about. Whether it was old friends from teenage years like Victor – the one-time MacDonalds comrade whose writing Pam Any– changes please email dearly admired or the newest additions to the family like Matthew’s partner Anna, Pam’s dedication to nurturing sun@southpointsun.ca the relationships in herThanks. life was never eroded by distance or time, and her loss will be felt in many corners of the world among the many people she’s touched. To Christopher’s son Alexander, she was the most affectionate and loving aunt. To her best friend Csop, a lifelong compatriot and kindred spirit. To her beloved cockapoo Holly, a most caring and unshakeable mummy. To her grand-kitten Winston, the source of the world’s finest afternoon cuddles. Pam was an irreplaceable and unique woman, and the legacy she leaves behind is one of unrelenting care, of zealous determination, and of a deep-seated loyalty to her friends and family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Windsor Chapel (Banwell Chapel). Cremation has taken place. Online condolence and cherished memories may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com
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A great investment opportunity in beautiful Leamington! This building has approx 900 square feet of commercial space on the main level. Situated in the downtown core of Leamington, it will not disappoint as there is so much potential to open up your own restaurant, clothing store, office, and so much more! Or purchase the business at an additional cost.
Custom built lakefront home built to ERCA standards. Spacious 2 storey open concept kitchen, living room, eating area & foyer complete w/ a floating staircase. Everything is top of the line. 3 fireplaces, 1 gas, 2 steam. Covered lakefront patio, oversize garage complete w/dog wash. Wonderful location, close to marina, golf course & Point Pelee National Park.
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Greenview Aviaries Park & Zoo MLS #22000120/0122 | Home to over 450 mammals, birds & reptiles, this thriving familyowned & operated business is looking for new ownership! Well known throughout Southwestern Ontario, Greenview Aviaries’ 50-acre zoo includes a souvenir shop, Duffy’s Bar & Grill, water gardens, a picnic & play area, jungle villages, splash pad, basketball courts, ziplines & picnic tables plus 3 pavilions that can seat 150+ for outdoor gatherings & much more!
Fully finished end unit townhouse with open concept living. Features include 2+2 bedrooms, jack & jill bathroom, living room with fireplace, master bedroom with walk-in closet, lower level family room w/ fireplace, newer roof & a/c. Located close to schools, shopping and all amenities. Call Patricia today to view. $499,000.
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2 br bungalow, great for retirees, starter home, or cottage getaway. Home features main floor with open concept living/dining room, eat-in kitchen & enclosed front porch. Located across from Lake Erie on the Erie Shores wine route. Close to all amenities the area has to offer, fine dining, golf courses, beaches & shopping. This home is awaiting your personal touch. $389,000.
Fully finished 3 bedroom semi in the heart of Leamington. 2+1 br, 2 bath charmer with gleaming hardwood floors & ceramic throughout. Open concept living/dining area, cozy kitchen with island, family room with gas fireplace, & tons of storage. This home is what you have been looking for, all you have to do is move in!! $399,000.
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A great opportunity to build your dream home in Kingsville’s Timbercreek Estates! Measuring ~ 97.60 X 164.01, the oversized lot is fully serviced and ready to build!
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Build your dream home on this ~23acre parcel of land! With ~10 acres of buildable land, this lot is private and is perfect for water recreation/hunting.
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PAINTED PORTRAITS Give a unique, personal gift! Birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day! Will paint people, animals, special places. Starting at 11x14, up to two subjects. $175. Send me your photo and I’ll do the rest. Check my website. http://www.ruthdriedger. com. Contact: rad019@ yahoo.com or 519-325ja26-mr16 0933.
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ALL GOLD SILVER JEWELRY + ALL COINS. Thurs Feb10 at Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive Kingsville, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. All Gold+Silver Jewelry + All coins, paper, Mint sets + loose coins, windup watches, Military, guitars, sterling flatware. All gold (even teeth). Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 54 years experince. House calls now available - 519-818-1805.
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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. au18-tfn com
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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan tf Bailey. 519-825-7698. ____________________________
FOR RENT LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Tilbury West, Municipality of Lakeshore. OWNER: Jeannine Bernard
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ACCOUNTANT PROPERTY: This property is vacant and has frontage on a paved road, with access to municipal water and natural gas. LOCATION: The premises are situate on the south side of Lakeshore Road 302, east of the Rochester Townline, and will be identified by signage on the property. TERMS OF TENDER: Sealed tenders, which need only identify the parcel for which the tender is being submitted, the tendered price and contact information, will be received by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on February 25, 2022, with the highest, or any, tender, not necessarily accepted. No deposit is required with the tender, but the successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale without conditions, except as to title, BARRISTERS by March 4, 2022, and submit a deposit of $10,000.00 at that time. Transaction to close on or before March 25, 2022, with vacant possession on that date. The property is SOLICITOR being sold in all respects in anBARRISTER• “as is” condition. NOTARY PUBLIC
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m.. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE at Ridge Farms in Leamington - Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $15 per hour, minimum 48 - 60 hours/ week including weekends. Permanent full time seasonal position. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@ sympatico.ca. de15-tfn _____________________________
LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ fe2-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf
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We are seeking
Executive Director of The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation The Board of Directors of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation in Kingsville, ON is seeking an Executive Director. This full-time position has broad responsibilities and is a challenging and high-profile leadership opportunity to grow one of Canada’s oldest charities. Strong education credentials, an excellent track record managing a complex organization (including managing: financial resources, fund development, programs and services, volunteers and staff, facilities); passion for and knowledge of wildlife conservation, land husbandry, local history; strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills; a record of success in working effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors, is required. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application to recruitment@jackminer.ca. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2022
Ground Maintenance Assistant for The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Kingsville, ON is seeking a Ground Maintenance Assistant. This full-time position will assistANSWERS the Director of Parks and SUDOKU Recreation and has many responsibilities to help maintain and beautify one of the oldest migratory waterfowl sanctuaries. Post-secondary education is required. Knowledge of wildlife conservation, land husbandry, woodworking, landscape work and equipment repair considered an asset. Must be able to work in variable extreme weather conditions, available weekdays, weekends, and nights. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application to recruitment@jackminer.ca. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2022
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GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE
• Compensation is $15.00/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
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Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.00 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to slow down a little, Aries. Even you cannot keep up a hectic pace for very long. Invest time in relaxing pursuits like yoga or reading to unwind your brain. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may feel it necessary to prove your point at all costs. Stubbornness will get you nowhere right now. Listen to what others have to say. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There are two sides to every story, Gemini. It is best not to attach yourself to one version of the tale just yet. Hear everyone out and then come to an informed conclusion. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 There is no time like the present to turn over a new leaf, Cancer. Think about the areas of your life that can use some improvement and focus on the steps to get there this week. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Someone from the past comes back into your life and you will not know how to react, Leo. First assess what this person wants and how you left off years ago. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it might be time to accept the help or advice that someone is offering to you. You don’t always have to forge new paths to prove your worth. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you are thinking about making a major lifestyle change in the near future, start fleshing out the plans this Note: answers may use American spelling
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week. Gather feedback from the ones you love. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, past mistakes provide opportunities to learn. Continue to forge a new path. Recognize that others have made mistakes and can provide support. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A big idea is blooming, but you need to get a handle on how you can finance this endeavor, Sagittarius. It may be worth seeking investors. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is time to mend fences that were broken a few years ago, Capricorn. Holding on to past issues will not prove fruitful. Sit down and work through your issues. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You certainly catch more flies with honey than vinegar, Aquarius. Focus on being warm and welcoming in conversation and your points will be well-received. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Something regarding your health may be on your mind, Pisces. Schedule an annual physical and discuss your concerns. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 31 - Justin Timberlake, Singer (41) FEBRUARY 1 - Harry Styles, Singer (28) FEBRUARY 2 - Duane Chapman, Reality Star (69) FEBRUARY 3 - Isla, Fisher, Actress (46) FEBRUARY 4 - Hunter Biden, Lawyer (52) FEBRUARY 5 - Darren Criss, Actor (35) FEBRUARY 6 - Rick Astley, Singer (56)
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WORTHY OPPONENTS
WHEATLEY — On December 19, several members of the Wheatley Omstead Sharks went up against tough opposition in the form of the Southpoint U9 Capitals. The exhibition game was a highlight of the year for the Capitals as they got to play against their idols from the Sharks. Pictured are Sharks Ethan Carlone, Ryan Cronheimer, Devin St. Pierre, Brett Thomas, Braydon Davis, Mason Gow, Matt Carvalho, Dallas Anderson, Ashton Anderson and
Sam VanGellecum. Caps coaches Jeff Bailey, Steve Bradley, Jeff Reid and helpers Zach and Landen Bradley. In front are the Capitals, Myla Walker-Smith, Logan Heide, Mason Reid, Jace Lalonde, Luke Enns, Easton Flaming, Balokia Raffoul, Bryce Bailey, Dax Glasier, Oliver Ingratta, Nolan Bradley, Rowan Wall. Photo submitted
Flyers announce partnership with Panthers
LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Flyers recently announced a new partnership with the Sun County Panthers AAA minor hockey organization. The partnership is another step in what has been a blossoming relationship between the two programs and it creates a pipeline for young players in the area who are
looking for development experience throughout their hockey careers. By entering into this agreement, the Flyers and Panthers are equally committed to attracting and retaining top athletes throughout Essex County and beyond. “The Flyers are committed to developing young, local players as it only leads to great things
for our organization,” said Flyers’ General Manager Justin Solcz. “The
more local players we assist with development, the better our teams will
be in the future.” Sun County President Ryan Coristine agrees. “We are committed to both player and coach development, and assisting both groups in movement beyond minor hockey,” said Coristine. “This type of relationship further enhances the potential for those opportunities, and we’re excited to be a part of it.”
Eight Sun County graduates are currently on the Flyers’ roster: Koen Taves, Ryan MacPherson, Connor MacPherson, Connor McCracken, Nolan McKibbin, Boe Piroski, Seth Martineau and Colton O’Brien. The Flyers return to the ice tonight (Feb. 2) in London then back home to host the Maroons in Leamington on Thursday.
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Harrowing plane ride still lingers 50 years later By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — A couple of weeks ago, Scott Holland’s account of the Leamington Flyers winning the Ontario Junior C championship in 1972 told of the playoffs and the tragedy that hit the local hockey community. Greg Coulter was a member of that 1972 championship team and was also on one of the planes that got lost in a snowstorm on April 4, 1972, returning from the Flyers’ game in Bracebridge. Greg’s hockey season had come to an early end with a poorly executed bodycheck in game two of the OHA quarter-final series in New Hamburg on March 19. Attempting to slow down one of the New Hamburg Hahns’ players, he missed his check and fell awkwardly into the boards and broke his left arm. “I spent a couple of days in a Kitchener hospital during March Break,” he says. The Flyers dominated most of that series and went on to eliminate the Hahns with four wins and a tie in the eight-
make it to the game with- one last comment as they out the long bus ride,” boarded the two planes says Coulter. — something that reSo the foursome of mains with Greg Coulter Greg, Gord, Bob and Jerry to this day. took off as planned from He jokingly said, “I’m Windsor. sitting right behind the Local “Mr. Hockey”, Joe pilot. If we crash that’s the Cross, had also chartered safest seat in the plane.” a plane and invited local Under crystal clear fans Harold Derbyshire skies, Rougoor and his and Paul Wilkinson along passengers took off first, for the ride. Their pilot, as they had the slowTim Weatherall, was from er plane of the two. The Windsor. flight plan called for them The trip to Brace- to head toward Owen bridge was S o u n d , uneventful and then and the eight fly south “The snow air travelers t o w a rd suddenly watched the London Flyers take and west stopped and t o w a r d a 2-1 series lead with a Windsor. we were 7-4 win over “Shortly the Bears. staring at the after takeGreg vividoff, things ly remembers runway lights.” b e c a m e getting ready complicatfor the trip — Greg Coulter ed,” says home. C o u l t e r. “The mois“The ground crew at the airport ture off Lake Huron checked the weather and caused a wet snow to betold us we should have a gin falling.” Visibility quickly degood trip home,” he said. “They told us “It’s a bit teriorated to the point windy, but the skies are where they could no clear all the way to Wis- longer see the wing tips and Rougoor was relying consin.” In typical Joe Cross solely on the plane’s comfashion, the big man pass to navigate his way from Leamington made south. Several times, the plane coughed and sputtered from the amount of snow hitting the engines. “It was surprising to see how quickly you could become disoriented in a snowstorm,” says Coulter. With his arm in a cast, the bumpy ride was less-than-comfortable. Through the blinding snow they flew, not knowing if they were over land or lake. Rougoor radioed a mayday and the control tower at Toronto responded, instructing them to head east to London. “So we flew back into the storm,” says Coulter. “Visibility cleared and # $ we realized we were over % $ & " #& # Kitchener.” That’s when the Toron' " ( $ & & to tower told them to turn & & ) west and pick up instruction from the London tower. Somewhere in that mess, Coulter remem bers seeing other airplane lights in the distance and suddenly realized it was ! " # $ the other Windsor-bound plane — a Piper Cherokee carrying Cross, Derbyshire and Wilkinson — which zipped by as quickly as it appeared. Fuel became an issue, and since they had flown past London a couple of times, it was decided that point series. Bracebridge was the next opponent and Coulter remembers the Bracebridge arena not being very welcoming. “It was an intimidating old arena and the games featured a live band at one end,” he says. “Their signature song was Three Blind Mice when the referees took to the ice.” The Bears took the first game by a 5-4 count, despite a late rally by the Flyers. The local squad rebounded with a decisive 9-4 victory back here in game two. Coulter remembers watching his teammates get ready for game three, which was set for Tuesday, April 4, 1972. He chose not to join them on the team bus — Big Red — because he’d have to miss school. Flyer volunteer and executive member, Gord MacDonald, contacted Greg and told him that he had arranged a charter flight with local pilot Jerry Rougoor, who agreed to fly them to Bracebridge out of Windsor Airport. Flyers exec Bob Fox would also be going on the flight. “I saw this as a way to
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London would be the only safe place for either of the planes to land. With the snow blinding their way, the foursome kept in touch with the London tower, who advised they were in the vicinity and the London Knights DC-3 should be visible to them as it circled the airport waiting to land also. Greg Coulter as a member of “We saw a light the Leamington Flyers. ahead and assumed it camp in Huntsville for was the light from the Knight’s plane, but the the team to stay in prior snow suddenly stopped to the upcoming Sunday and we were staring at game five in Bracebridge. the runway lights,” says Coulter jumped back on the team bus for the trip Coulter. Within seconds, the back to Bracebridge on small plane went into a the Saturday. The offer from Epplett dive as Rougoor struggled to keep it in the air. allowed the players to As he righted the plane avoid same day travel and got it back on track, and deal with the trageit was decided that an dy of the week. Executive emergency landing would members travelled with be attempted and that’s the team and looked after all the meals and prewhat they did. Once on the ground, the warmed the cabins. As stranded foursome was they arrived at the camp, grateful and wondered the snow was up to their about the fate of the oth- waist and the bus got ers and if they had made stuck in the driveway. “It was buried really it back to Windsor. Little did they know as deep,” said Coulter. “The they climbed into a cab players all walked in, deheaded for Leamington spite the depth of snow.” Volunteers and coaches that Joe Cross and the others had crashed in a worked tirelessly to dig out the bus and get the field not far away. “We arrived home at players to the arena in daylight and the radio time for Sunday’s game. It was like the Leamwas already reporting ington crew didn’t want that the other plane was to revisit Bracebridge missing,” said Coulter. “It was found on the Thurs- again. They won the Sunday in a field near Shed- day game 6-3 on the back den. There were no survi- of John Moore’s 52-save performance and never vors.” As events unfolded, it looked back. They handiwas learned that the bus ly won the series and preride home for players pared to face off against and coaches was also a the Cobourg Cougars in harrowing experience on the finals. Against Coburg, the the westbound 401, as the surprise snowstorm took outcome of the series was never really in doubt, as everyone off guard. On Thursday night, the the Flyers rolled to the Flyers hosted the Bears in championship in five game four of the series. games. Greg Coulter returned It was a sombre mood as 1,400 fans came to the to the Flyers the followLeamington arena mere ing season, where they hours after the wreckage bowed out of the semi-fiwas found. The Bears won nals to the Caledonia Corthe game 4-1 as the Flyers vairs, led by future NHL struggled to keep their star goaltender Don Edminds on the task at hand. wards. But his memories of The support of the community, the executive and that fateful night in April the leadership of coach 1972 will always be in Jim Butcher, trainer Jim the back of his mind and Bradley and manager Ted now — some 50 years latHannigan would be in- er — just talking about it strumental in the imme- brought those memories surging back. diate future of the team. “I didn’t realize how “Those three really pulled it together for us,” much it affected me then, but talking about it now, says Coulter. Former team owner I can feel everything comand lifelong fan, Fred Ep- ing back like it was yesplett, offered his hunting terday,” he says.
