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Leamington’s Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre was filled with families on Monday, February 19 for a Family Day Fun Day sponsored by LakePoint Family Church and Loving Leamington. There was everything from skating, swimming, inflatables, 360 Photo Booth, prizes, refreshments and guest appearance by Gru and his minion and Paw Patrol’s Skye. In the photo on the left, eight-year-old Rise Keane makes his way down the inflatable slide. In the photo on the right, two-year-old Cooper Hutchins looks on as big sister Sophie, 6, is greeted with a hug by Skye of Paw Patrol. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
David Kim surprised with Hellmuth full scholarship
By Deanna Bertrand It was all smiles with some added excitement for his future for David Kim on Wednesday, February 7. The Grade 12 Leam-
ington District Secondary School (LDSS) student was surprised by representatives from Huron University at Western with a prestigious Hellmuth full scholarship —
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one of only 10 scholarships given nationally. “We know David is going to do great things,” said Nicki Gleason, computer science teacher, just prior to David being called to the office from class to be given the award. According to his teacher Lisa Jeffery, David was kept in the dark about the award, but his classmates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program all knew and carefully followed behind him to witness the presentation and his surprise. He was awarded the scholarship in front of the main office with his fellow classmates and teachers looking on. Representatives from Huron were on hand, as well as his parents MJay and Soo Kim. “We have approximately 100 students who apply
each year and we award 10 Canadian students,” said Huron recruiter Linea Strong-Dacosta of the selection process. “We are not only looking at academic achievement,” she said, “but a student who is a positive role model and involved in their community.” “We are really impressed with the difference you have made in the community and school, so we wanted to congratulate you personally,” said Ben Bryan, of the Huron Recruitment team, handing Kim an official Huron tie to welcome him into his future in his business studies. “Part of the Hellmuth scholarship is that you get your top pick for residence room too,” added Strong-Dacosta. A very happy, humble Kim said he felt overwhelmed and excited
by the surprise and was looking forward to visiting the school again. Kim’s father said he and his mother were happy for their son and honoured that he has chosen to follow his own career path of business. “You can probably tell that David is loved at this school,” Jeffery said to the Huron recruitment team. “Everyone knows him.” “I was with David when he delivered a financial literacy workshop for a local youth organization. I was just kind of his sidekick and it was so funny because one of the kids came in and said, I am just here for whatever David Kim is doing,” she laughed. “Where he leads, they will follow.” SEE SCHOLARSHIP ON PAGE 2
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SCHOLARSHIP — From Page 1 much, and you wouldn’t know it because he is so humble.” David is involved in volunteering at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre and is also an advocate for youth poverty and mental well-being. The Hellmuth Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with a mid-year average of 90% or higher (as calculated by Huron) and an exceptional record of extracurricular and community involvement, as well as a demonstrated passion for student life through
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Congratulations to Adam Howe, the $10,000 winner of the 50/50 draw in support of the Veterans Banner Replacement Project. To show respect for the passing of Beth Clements and her family, the general meeting on February 21 is cancelled and will be held March 20. Beth was a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary and a long-time Legion Executive member who was well respected at
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“When I started getting involved in the community, I started to realize there is a lot of help you can do to make an impact,” said David, who is also involved with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. “We are very proud of David here at Leamington,” said Vice Principal Dan Grey. “He is the Prime Minister of the school and one of our biggest school leaders, who puts other students first. I think humble is a great word for him because he has accomplished so
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By Mark Ribble When the lights go out and the door is locked behind them for the final time at Kingsville’s Chuckwagon Restaurant on Sunday, February 25, Julia and Ron Mucci will be saying ‘so long’ to a world they’ve known for
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Triferis — had owned the Chuckwagon since 1987, but the restaurant dates back to about 1970. Julia spent many years working in the business and as her father prepared to retire, she and husband Ron took over around 2010. “It’s not just a meal here,” said Julia. “It’s an experience. People connect over what they’re eating.” Ron says there are regular customers who come in every day to enjoy a meal, coffee or the atmosphere inside the spacious restaurant. The restaurant has had less than five owners over a 53-year span and Julia’s family has been involved for the majority of those. It’s like a second home to her. When Sunday rolls around, it will surely be bittersweet as the couple says goodbye to their long-time staff and customers. “We have a great staff who’ve been with us — and loyal — for years,” said Julia. “They have all stuck with us.” Even through the COVID pandemic, the
Muccis thought so highly of their staff that they continued to pay them and keep them on the payroll. “They are too valuable to replace, so we made a decision to keep them on,” said Ron. They are grateful to a community that has always been there as well, many of whom come once a week to get their regular order. “We even have a family that loves our lasagna and they have pre-ordered a large order to freeze it for when we are no longer here,” said Julia. The relationship between customers and owners is an important one and Julia says they have thrived on that familiarity with their regulars, plus many customers they haven’t seen for 20 years. “Even after a long time, I may not remember their name, but I’ll remember what on our menu they like,” she said. “Our menu hasn’t changed much in 30-plus years.” All of those old favourites are a staple when ordering from the Chuckwagon and people come from out of town when
visiting their parents just to get a taste of that hometown comfort food. When the deal closes at the end of the month, the Chuckwagon will be turned over to the new owners, who coincidentally will be Chuck’s Roadhouse, which will reopen as such in the near future. As for Julia and Ron, they are ready to have some time to themselves. “It’s time for us,” she says, although she indicated that she’s too young to completely retire. “I may just turn up somewhere around town and try to put some love back into
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The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic will expand into Kingsville in the near future. The Ontario government has earmarked almost $425,000 to expand the clinic’s services in Essex County.
The announcement was made by Essex MPP Anthony Leardi on Thursday, February 15 at the TMC Urgent Care Clinic on Main Street East. The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) has had a Nurse Practitioner at
the clinic in Kingsville for several weeks as they prepared for this announcement. Laura Levesque, Executive Director of ECNPLC, says they can begin rostering patients soon, now that the announcement has been made.
“We’ve all heard about the issues with healthcare,” she said. “We’re here to bridge the gap and very excited to expand our services.” Levesque says that the clinic will provide full primary care and will be rostering patients soon.
The TMC Clinic building will be undergoing an expansion with plans for the Practitioner -Led Clinic to have a permanent home. Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers was excited about the announcement. “We sat down just over a year ago,” he said. “We brought Amanda (Toth, Nurse Practitioner) to Kingsville for one day a week. Now we’re ready to expand this.”
Rogers was thankful to the greater community for all their help in getting the funding approved. “My dad always said, it takes a village, but we stand here today because it took a region,” he said. The ECNPLC currently has three locations in the region with sites in Essex, Amherstburg and Windsor. Kingsville — when complete — will be the fourth such location.
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On hand for the announcement were Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald, ECNPLC Executive Director Laura Levesque, Essex MPP Anthony Leardi and Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. SUN photo
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Leamington gearing up for sesquicentennial celebration The Municipality of Leamington has announced Leamington’s 150th anniversary celebration, marking a century-and-a-half of community, culture and progress. This year-long festivity
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Spring is on the way — I think! Well, we’ve made it two thirds of the way through February. Baseball spring training begins in earnest this week and the NHL is closing in on the final third of its schedule. Many of the local house league and travel hockey teams are already in playdowns or awaiting the start of them. It’s all a reminder that time stands still for nobody. It wasn’t that long ago we were in the throes of the holiday season and not too long before that, I was in a cabin in Northern Ontario enjoying the smell of the wood burning stove — all the while trying to keep 10 guys fed and also keep
the beer cold. Super Bowl has come and gone, and our biggest snow event of the season amounted to more ice than snow — so far. Robins have been spotted in and around our readership area which raises the question — did they ever really leave? The same with the swans at Point Pelee, which is usually a spring arrival. We saw them there a few weeks back. It won’t be long before the noises of spring and summer are truly upon us. Boats leaving the harbour, the horn of departure and arrival from the MV Pelee
1931 Chrysler in same family 66 years! In 1958, Leamington resident Bill Willms bought a 1931 Chrysler sedan in Kitchener for $30, a whole week’s pay with the H.J. Heinz Company. The car was missing a piston, so Bill towed it home and then got it running. His Chrysler was the fancy version of the CM series with dual side mounts and a detachable trunk on a rack at the back. It was also one of the first cars to have a grille in front of the radiator.
Unlike the way he drove his hot-rodded ’48 Mercury, Bill drove his Chrysler with Bill Sherk the care and In 2016, Bill gave his respect it decar to his daughter Naserved. In 1995, after driving talie and son-in-law Gil it for 37 years, Bill took in Belle River, who keep it to Carmen Paglione’s it in a climate-controlled shop for body work and garage. This summer, paint. By next spring, the their 1931 Chrysler car was back on the road might visit Leamingwith dark blue body, ton to take part in our black fenders, and cream town’s 150th birthday spoke wheels and pin- parade! striping.
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Islander II, and the music that faintly wafts across the breeze if it’s blowing in the right direction. The sounds of little kids in the playgrounds and the smell of someone barbecuing a nice T-bone — memories that are not far away as time flies. Of course, there is also the revving of engines and the back-firing of mufflers as the spring weather arrives. The new community safety zone down in south Leamington is supposed to help the speeding along Robson Road, Cherry Lane and Park Street, so we’ll see if that makes a difference. Yes, we did similar things and we should temper any anger for these young people by remembering that we weren’t angels ourselves. I remember cruising the dock and making that loop out onto the dock and back up Erie Street when I was a teenager. My brother had a Corvette convertible when I was 16 or 17 and he let me take the car out a couple of times, so my goto route was down Erie, out on the dock and back up Erie. And yes, there was plenty of power under that hood and the exhaust made a little noise, not including the gears I was grinding as my inexperienced feet tried to work the clutch in unison with the shifter. As teens, many of us cruised the dock and I’m sure that’s just what teenagers do. But the area wasn’t nearly as busy or populated as it is now. There was no marina, just an open field with rock piles along the lake.
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RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble I lived on Bruce Avenue back then and there were not many people taking their evening stroll along Robson Road, which had no sidewalks at the time. So I see both sides of this issue — but the safety and quality of life of the residents in the area needs to take precedence over anything else. The safety zone is a good start. Okay, that’s enough of the controversial stuff. Let’s look forward to spring planting and activities that will lure us outside into the sun, because before too long, we’ll be getting out on a regular basis. Fishing, boating, hiking and outdoor sports will all come to the forefront as the weather warms and of course, many of us will be out in our gardens. Soon the robins will be hatching, the hummingbirds hovering, and the songbirds will return to the Sun Parlor. That will pave the way for the cheering parents at local soccer pitches, the ‘ping’ of aluminum baseball bats at the ball diamonds, the Highland Games, the Leamington Fair, Leamington’s 150th Birthday, Wheatley Fish Festival and Hogs for Hospice. And those are just a few of the things you can catch this summer locally. But, here we are in February, hoping that Mother Nature is good to us for the next few weeks, just so we can get to those numerous spring and summer things.
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Bill Willms with ’31 Chrysler bought in 1958.
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Now that the British Invasion was rolling along in 1964 in its attempt to keep up with the Beatles, or to simply sell some songs that were as strong or catchy as the Lennon-McCartney compositions flooding the airways, let’s look at one of the first competitors from Tottenham, England, to follow the Beatles here. Called the Dave Clark 5, this fivesome was led by Dave Clark on drums, Mike Smith on vocals and keyboards, Lenny Davidson on lead guitar, Denis Payton on saxophone, second guitar and harmonica, and Rick Huxley on bass. The DC5, as they were often called, had a very punchy and booming style that was, to their credit, much different than the Beatles and many other acts coming along. They were also the second act of the British Invasion to play on the Ed Sullivan Show for two weeks in March following the Beatles’ three weeks in February. In fact, over the years
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they made 18 appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show. As a with 12-year-old, Chuck Reynolds I noticed that than the Motown version. their hair styling was different than It’s still one of my favouthat of the Beatles. Most- rite songs. They followed ly combed across their that up with another great scalp and packed down, upbeat number called it didn’t look the same “Can’t You See That She’s as the Beatles or the Roll- Mine” that reached #4. It ing Stones, which was was followed by a sumnaturally softer looking mertime hit ballad called and longer. Remember “Because” that got to #3. After five non-hit rehow the Fab Four used to shake their mops about? leases in the spring of The DC5 couldn’t do that. 1965, they rebounded On the other hand, with three top ten songs there’s no denying that in the summer and fall of “Glad All Over” was a ’65 that included “I Like powerful and cool song. It Like That”, “Catch Us And so was their next If You Can” and their only number, “Bit and Pieces”. #1 hit “Over and Over”. After seven more songs However, the DC5’s third song, “I Knew it All the outside the top 10, the Time”, tanked at 53 on the Dave Clark Five had a top 7 hit, “You Got What It Billboard Hot 100. Their next number that Takes”, in the late spring came out in May of 1964 of 1967 before they diswas a Motown song by banded. They were inducted Berry Gordy called “Do You Love Me” and Mike into the Rock & Roll Hall Smith’s powerful vocals of Fame on March 10, 2008 gave it far more power by Tom Hanks.
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New Squadron Commander
Changing in guard for 535 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron By Paul Forman Always looking to bring in a new member for the team, the local air cadets — 535 Archer Squadron — have started at the top as Captain Garnet Eskritt took over the Commanding Officer post at a cadet meeting on February 14 at the Leamington Fairgrounds’ Janette Mulholland Activity Centre.
Captain Eskritt – a social worker by day– has 40 years of military experience, seven as a cadet and 33 with the Canadian Reserves. The new Commanding Officer oversees the training programs, promotes the development of leadership skills and works with the sponsoring committee to raise funds for the organiza-
tion. “I will try to breed new life into this program, attempt to bring about a greater diversity in our membership and establish a new home for our squadron,” Eskritt said. The squadron has been very active as they have participated in a number of sporting events and have completed
Commanding Officer Captain Garnet Eskritt, Warrant Officer 2nd Class Olivia Girardin and Captain Vicki Eskritt are pictured in the foreground along with members of 535 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.
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the first phase of their marksmanship training. Upcoming events for the cadets include a second marksmanship phase and a camp that focuses on survival training. “We want to elevate our level of training to entice more young people to join and I have a goal of increasing our squadron size from its current 18 members to
50 members by year’s end,” Eskritt said. Captain Eskritt is also hoping that adults in the local community will step up as volunteers to assist in the many endeavours that encompass the cadet program. The air cadet squadron was excited to receive charitable status last month and is reaching out for help as they
continue to seek funding to establish a permanent home on the fairgrounds, including their historically significant H-hut building. Letters will be going out to businesses asking for financial assistance as part of a campaign to overcome the $250,000 shortfall that exists for renovations and new infrastructure.
Commanding Officer Captain Garnet Eskritt conducts a class with a small group of cadets.
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The winner accepts his big cheque. From left are Wheatley Legion President Dick Whittle, Legion executive Craig Howe, Legion executive Sarah Simpson and 50-50 winner Adam Howe. Photo courtesy of Jami-Lee Church
Legion 50-50 will fund banner replacement
By Mark Ribble The much-anticipated sold-out 50-50 draw put on by the Wheatley Legion Branch 324 for the Hometown Heroes banner project took place on Monday, February 19 — Family Day — at Ivan Coulter Park. There were about 150 people present all hoping their ticket would be the lucky one that was pulled. That stroke of luck belongs to Adam Howe of Wheatley, who took home the top prize of $10,000. The real winners were the families of the Wheatley Hometown Heroes who don’t have to open their wallets to fund a restoration of their loved ones’ banners. Legion spokesman Craig Howe addressed those in attendance with an emotional thank-you to all who bought tickets, all who sold tickets, and all the retail outlets who
allowed tickets to be sold at their places of business. “We can proudly announce that the $10,000 raised through this draw will pay for every banner to be replaced,” he said. “That’s a testament to what a great community this is.” Howe said that Wheatley resident Pat Coggans has taken on the task of re-printing the vinyl banners. The work on those banners will begin in the coming weeks. Free hotdogs, pop, hot chocolate and coffee were available for anyone who braved the chilly afternoon to come out for the draw. Legion president Dick Whittle had the honour of pulling the ticket from the cage which turned out to be Adam Howe’s ticket. After some time, the winner made his way to the park for a quick handshake and acceptance of the big cheque.
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VALENTINE SERENADE The Essex Vocal Express was busy bringing Valentine joy to local residents on Valentine’s Day. One of their stops was at the Leamington Mennonite Home, where they sang a pair of songs for lucky recipient Linda Barnett, who was serenaded by the crew on behalf of her son, John. Linda was thrilled with the songs and the single stem rose they also brought with them. The Essex Vocal Express offers the Valentine service as a fundraiser. With Linda in front, group members are, from left, Eric Best (baritone), Andy McCann (bass), Ron McDermott (lead), Lou Muzzin (tenor). SUN photo
It’s been 10 years... In Loving Memory of
GeorGe Helmer August 17, 1937 - February 19, 2014
To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk to you a while. To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today. Love Raili, Karen & John, Wayne & Tina, Jennifer & Justin, Curtis, Jordan & Shannon, Austin & Sarah, Katie & Mike, Dale, Johnathan, Julianna, Lucas & Aleaha Spend time with those you love for one of these days you will either say “I wish I had” or “I’m glad I did”.
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Colleen BiCkford October 11, 1959 – February 24, 2023
Until we meet again... Lennard, Dave, Kait, the girls & Red Baron In Loving Memory of
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BoB Loop
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The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memories of you, Shall never pass away. Love Ann, Doug and Benny
In Loving Memory of
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Cardinals appear when loved ones are near. Love Irene
He Is Not Dead I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you – oh you, who the wildest yearn For an old-time step, and the glad return, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Think of him still as the same. I say, “He is not dead – he is just away.” – James Whitcomb Riley
Forever In Our Hearts, Mom Sharon and Family
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Pictured at the cornhole workshop in Cottam, from left, Brent Bonnevie who led the workshop, participant Candice Heinrichs, Rotary Club of Cottam President Crystal Heinrichs, and participant Jamison Heinrichs. SUN photos by Paul Forman
The Bellhouse family of Kingsville are pictured after assembling and putting a coat of primer on their cornhole boards. From left is dad Jeff, Jacob, Hailey, Nathan and mom Penny.
By Paul Forman Busy hands made for a great day at Ridgeview Park in Cottam as local families took part in a guided workshop put on by the Rotary Club of Cottam on Sunday, February 18. The idea for the workshop originated with Brent Bonnevie, a student teacher in the accelerated program at the Universi-
building sessions that were offered and each family assembled a cornhole board and later primed and painted the boards with a design focusing on family pride. The Rotary Club of Cottam was grateful to Kingsville’s Truax Timber Mart and Kingsville Home Hardware Building Centre for their contributions of materials for
Cottam Rotary hosts Family Day weekend craft workshop ty of Windsor’s Faculty of Education. Bonnevie is seeking a teaching position at the secondary level and his collaboration with the Rotary Club served as a service learning project for his teacher education degree. Rotary Club of Cottam President Crystal Heinrichs indicated that her club attempts to provide a wide variety of fami-
ly-oriented events and that this workshop was perfect in that ideas for winter events are few and far between. “Brent approached our club with his proposal and we jumped on board as the workshop was a great activity for the community,” Heinrichs said enthusiastically. Six families participated in each of the two
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Roland John “Rollie” Imeson, 86 years, passed away peacefully at home in Wheatley, surrounded by his loving family and best friend Drake, on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (2010). Loving father of Rosemary Dama and the late Don Lambier, Tim and Janice Imeson, George and Lianne Imeson. Proud grandfather of Justin (Krislyn), David (Chelsey), Dylan (Amanda), Jessica (Chuck), Kyle (Maddie) and Jillian (Ryan). Adored greatgrandfather of Cashton and Liam. Dear brother of the late Elva Sheldon, the late Duaine Imeson, and Linda and Murray Cowan. Brother-in-law of the late Barb Skinner, the late Jean Cunningham, the late Jack Cook (Mary Ann) and Bill Cook (Ruth). Loving Uncle Rollie to his many nieces and nephews. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Rollie’s life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley, to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Wheatley Sharks Junior C hockey program would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Robert Stanley Gillan
Robert Stanley Gillan, born December 7, 1936, with family by his side peacefully entered his heavenly home the morning of Saturday, February 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Gloria Gillan. Loving father of Kelly Doan (Brian), Alisha Lieb (Dave), Paul Bonnema (Shelley), Timothy Bonnema, Ruth Cercel (Sorin). Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of 16 and one on the way. Dear brother of late Helen Maisonville (late Micheal), late David (Theresa), Bruce (Anne Marie), Doug (Patti), Elaine Bezaire (Doug). Dear brother-in-law of Joseph Leibold (Alice), Barry Leibold (Marie), Bonnie Chartrand (Pat), John Leibold ( Joan Stevens), late David Leibold. Predeceased by his father and mother, Angus and Flossie Gillan, as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law Norman and June Leibold. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Robert loved being a truck driver. He retired at 65 but continued driving part-time well into his senior years. He was a great man of faith. Both he and his wife Gloria were very involved at Kingsville Community Church as well as New Song Church in Windsor. A man who spent countless hours willing to offer a helping hand to those in need around him. He loved maintaining a beautiful garden alongside his wife at his home in Harrow. You could usually find him busy in his garage, cutting grass, fixing things or tidying up outside. He also loved chatting with people no matter where he was and would offer words of wisdom and encouragement. A very special thank you to the staff of The Village at St. Clair LTC Home who lovingly looked after him since December 2023. Visitation will be held at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home (197 King Street W., Harrow) on Wednesday, February 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Harrow Baptist Church (2548 Co. Rd. 20 E., Harrow) on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. Burial at Colchester Memorial Gardens will follow at 2 p.m. If you wish, donations in memory of Bob would be appreciated to Alzheimer’s Association International, 900 895 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1W3, in hopes that one day a cure for dementia can be found. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.geraldasmith.ca
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Ruth Elaine Hickmott
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passed away peacefully at Erie Shores HealthCare on Saturday, February February 17,21, 20242024 with her favourite nurse, her granddaughter Kaitlyn, by Southpoint Sun her side. Born September 26, NO CHARGE 1934 to the late Arthur and Any changesChristina pleaseStockford. email sun@southpointsun.ca She will be sorely missed by her husband of 70 years, Murray Thanks. Hickmott. Devoted mother of Cheryl Janik (Robert Ivy) and Jan Hickmott (Nina). Predeceased by son-in-law Larry Janik (2004). Dearest Grandma of Kaitlyn McDonald (Chad), Ian Janik ( Jennifer), Colton Hickmott (Breianna) and Hayley Sawatzky (Markus). Proudest Great-Grandma of Nathan, Madison and Ryan McDonald, Brooks Hickmott and Ottillie Janik. Predeceased by brother Leland Stockford, sister Marilyn Malley and brother William Stockford. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Floyd and Myrtle Hickmott and sister-in-law of the late Marjorie and Jack Reive. She will be missed by her special friend Veronica Brown, whose devotion and care never went unnoticed. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Cremation followed. Donations, if desired, to Erie Shores HealthCare MRI machine. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Elizabeth “Beth” Clements, 71 years, passed away peacefully, February 21, 2024 with her family by her side, at Southpoint Erie Shores Hospice on Friday, Sun February 16,$200 2024. plus $26 HST = $226 Beloved wife of the late Louis Clements (2003). Any changes please email Dearest mother of Louis (Lisa) Clements Jr., sun@southpointsun.ca late infant son Frankie, Laura ( Jamie) Simpson Thanks. and Steve (Nikole) Clements. Cherished grandmother of Corey Doan, Raven (Nick) Sennema, Rachel Simpson (Cam Canton), Erika Simpson (Colin Harris), Kaylan Clements (Andrew Best), Brendan Clements, Kaleb Dyck and Autumn Dyck (Luke Ladouceur). Predeceased by her parents Tom and Helen (nee Forsythe) Chute. Beth is survived by her siblings Cliff Chute and Janet (Doug) Armstrong. Very special friend to Gerry and Sandra Clements and family. Special thanks to the staff at Rosewood Erie Glen Retirement Home for the wonderful care she received during her time there. Beth was a long-time member of the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion Branch #324 and was the past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a past member of the Eastern Star. Beth loved to fish, play darts, cards, and her favorite was being at the racetrack watching her boys race. She was an avid Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Legion Service will commence at 6 p.m. Funeral service to be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley. Donations in Beth’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1200 – 2300 Younge St., Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4) or the Canadian Cancer Society (500 – 55 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7). As Beth always said, “Come as you are.”
Broadleaf Plantain are By Jan Fisher Bob Verkoeyen shared useful for many purposes. his knowledge of the me- It can be made into a tea dicinal properties of plants to soothe sore throats and to a large group of guests relieve coughing. It acts and members of the Hor- as an expectorant which ticultural Society at the helps to clear mucus from the chest. This plant is also meeting on Feb. 15. Bob’s grandmother lit used to draw out poisons, a passion in Bob for gar- treat bee stings, spider dening, nature and forests. bites and snake bites. A He became a self-taught handy plant to have close learner as he experiment- by! Most of us have seen ed and read many books and articles on everything the brilliant red flower heads of Sumac along the to do with plants. Bob and his family cre- highway or county roads. ProofTinctures of obituary I knewtoit run had a lemony ate condensed and Oils for their person- scent as I have purchased al use and also sell to the it for my spice cabinet February and2024 use it on fish. Since it public. Bob clearly noted 21, that any information in his is costly, Southpoint Sun and I have new presentations is not to re- knowledge from Bob, I $200 plus $26 HST = $226 may harvest my own next place a doctor’s advice. So, how is a tincture dif- fall! Other than ground as a spice, ferent fromAny an oil? Tinc- please changes emaila poultice of Sumac is useful for treattures are alcohol based so sun@southpointsun.ca they may not be appropri- ing skin rashes. It can be Thanks. ate for some people. All of chewed for sore gums and Bob’s oils are made with rubbed on sore lips. Extra Virgin Olive oil. Bob and his wife make Many plants that we la- a sumac-ade drink which bel ‘weeds’, have medic- guests were able to taste. inal properties. Common This pleasant drink helps Mullein can treat ear infec- the Verkoeyen family pretions and eczema. You can vent colds in the winter. boil the leaves and inhale Note: If you are allergic the steam to help with si- to mangoes, cashews or nus and throat irritations. pistachios, you may be alComfrey, also called lergic to sumac as they are Bone-set, can actually help from the same family. set broken bones and help This article is just a samnew skin cells grow. This pling of the information pollinator’s root is quite the group learned from deep so it pulls in many Bob. If you are curious for nutrients from the soil. more, you can have a read Comfrey is only to be used on their Facebook page externally! Bob and Elle’s Acre HomeThe seed and leaves of stead.
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Roger Lewis Van Every 21, 2024 February passed away, surrounded Southpoint Sun by his loving family $200onplus $26 HST = $226 and friends, Monday, February 12, 2024 atAny the agechanges please email of 58. sun@southpointsun.ca Reunited with the love of his life Thanks. Debra Dame (2019) with whom he shared 30 wonderful years. Cherished Dad of Brandy, Crystal Khaoworn ( Johnny) and Cassandra (Kevin). Best Grandpa Roger to Nia, Kayden and Ryu. Dear son of the late Bruce (1993) and Shirley (1999) Van Every. Predeceased by his brothers Rick (1974), Randy (2017) and Rian (2013). Survived by his brother Royce. Special brother-in-law of Bonnie Van Every. Uncle of Vicki and Ricky ( Jorden) Van Every. Dear loving friend of Becky Wallace. Roger will be deeply missed by many friends and extended family. In keeping with Roger’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home (14 Russell Street, Leamington). Donations can be made in Roger’s memory to Erie Shores Hospice. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca All Roger wanted was to do right by people and to see others be happy.
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Thinking of buying or selling a home? We are here to help. LOUIE SAAD, P.Eng. Broker/Owner 519-919-7223
BECKY SAAD
CONRAD BABKIRK
Sales Representative/Owner Sales Representative 519-919-7223 519-818-4435
ED REGEHR
Sales Representative 519-322-8643
GARRY CRANSTON
Sales Representative 519-818-4393
KEVIN BABKIRK Broker of Record 519-818-4432
LISA FOULON
Sales Representative 519-817-4348
BILL BAIRD
Broker 519-564-6515
TWYLA CARDER
Sales Representative 519-257-0207
75 & 81 ERIE ST. S, LEAMINGTON
$2,998,000 - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! Two High profile buildings in the Heart of Downtown Leamington. 3 storey office building w/ multiple tenants, great road profile, modern updated finishes, tar and gravel roof, on-site parking & reliable cash flow. 2nd building is 2 storey with commercial units on the main and 2 residential units on the upper floor.
CALL LOUIE OR BECKY @ 519-322-2233
132 ELLIOTT ST., LEAMINGTON FOR LEASE
You’ve been waiting for!
Luxurious 1 & 2 Bedroom Condominiums Available For Sale & For Lease
FOR LEASE - Look no further! One location for your warehouse and business needs! State of the art dry and refrigerated, food grade storage available. Up to approx. 9,994 sq ft in warehouse space. Loading docks, clear heights ranging from 9’ up to 30’. Approx. 30,000 sq ft of full concrete mezzanine and production office space. Additional professional office space available. Approx. 5800 sq ft including large boardroom, kitchenette, meeting room, main floor bullpen area with private office, second floor boasts 2 large areas with multiple cubicle space, 13 finished private offices and 2nd kitchenette.
For Sale From $469,900 (incl. HST) For Lease From $1,895 Per Month
LAKESHORE RD 309, LAKESHORE
With an incredible location offering a small-town feel and a high-quality of life, Kingstown Commons is one of the most walkable communities in the region. Located at 190 & 224 Main Street East in Kingsville, Kingstown Commons is within walking distance to numerous amenities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, medical services, banks, boutique shopping and dining experiences.
CALL LOUIE OR BECKY @ 519-322-2233
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50 Acres excellent Light Clay located 1.8 km east of Essex Rd. 37. Tiled at one ROD all plastic. Seller has previously grown tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and sweet corn. Now share cropped in grain. Land has been laser leveled and has been very well cared for.
CALL GARRY FOR MORE DETAILS @ 519-322-2233
55 ERIE ST. N., LEAMINGTON
285 GILES BLVD. E, WINDSOR
FOR LEASE
Weekly Open House Hours Tuesday & Thursday 1-5pm Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm
Professional office space available, High visibility, Municipal parking, shared common areas with a high volume real estate office. Ideal for mortgage broker, insurance, lawyer and much more! Up to 1200 sq. ft. at $10/ sq. ft.
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CALL BECKY @ 519-919-7223
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SAT. FEB. 24 & SUN. FEB. 25 • 1-3 PM 17 Acre Farm • 12 Acres Workable • 5 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a measure of controversy has found its way into your life, but you may want to avoid letting others know your feelings. Keep conversations to trivial topics this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Advice about how to handle a confusing financial matter may not be resonating right now, Taurus. You may need to review the data a few different times. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, consider another’s perspective more closely in the days to come. A different point of view may help you to more clearly define your own outlook.
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Setting boundaries right now could be difficult for you, Cancer. You are always caring for others and that may affect how involved you get in another person’s issues.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Share your light and vitality with another person this week, Leo. You can boost this person’s mood or even change his or her perspective dramatically if you so desire. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, heated emotions between you and a family member could drive a wedge in your relationship for some time. It is best to carefully weigh your words before speaking. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, pursuing the truth about a situation may seem very important to you and even urgent. But will having all of the answers really change much right now? SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, be careful not to take everything that people say to you at face value right now. You need to vet all information for yourself before you make decisions about anything. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be feeling sorry for someone even if they didn’t ask you to weigh in on a situation, Sagittarius. You simply can’t help getting involved, but remember to listen. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a quiet and practical approach is the way to sort through a confusing situation that arises this week. Your detailed-oriented nature will help you go through all the facts. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may not be happy with the direction a family member, friend or even your larger community is moving at the current moment, Aquarius. Consider ways you can help. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may be feeling pulled by the demands of a few different people in your life right now, Pisces. It’s probably best to give things more thought before making any decisions. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 18 - John Travolta, Actor (70) FEBRUARY 19 - Millie Bobby Brown, Actress (20) FEBRUARY 20 - Rihanna, Singer (36) FEBRUARY 21 - Sophie Turner, Actress (28) FEBRUARY 22 - Julie Walters, Actress (74) FEBRUARY 23 - Dakota Fanning, Actress (30) FEBRUARY 24 - Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Boxer (47)
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Community Calendar
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, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Freewill offering. Includes coleslaw, garlic bread, dessert. Takeout available. 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”. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB WILL MEET at 7:30 pm at Point Pelee National Park. Topic: Soar Into the Canopy: the Southern Flying Squirrel Monitoring Program at the park. A hands-on presentation of the captivating world of Southern Flying Squirrels and the ways Point Pelee National Park has monitored their population since their re-introduction to the park in 1993 and 1994. All are welcome. Free to public. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 FIRST YARD AND BAKE SALE for Erie Wildlife Rescue! ONE DAY ONLY from 10 am to 3 pm. All indoors @ 11168 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON. Great selection of dishes, glassware, artwork, books, games, toys, knickknacks, jewelry and Easter décor and bake sale. Your support of this event will contribute to the purchase of food, caging, medical supplies and services for local wildlife in need of care.
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. 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. 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: March 6 and April 3 at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium All welcome, no RSVP required. URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major 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. 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 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. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net. INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
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WEDDING RING WITH DIAMONDS - lost on Sat. Feb. 10 between 11 am and 3 pm at either The Bank Theatre, Shoppers, Lakeside Bakery or Subway. If found call 416-884-9669. Reward fe14-21 offered.
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PRAYER TO ST. JUDE: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, help for the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, maker of miracles, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, and by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. B.M. fe7-mr6
For SENIORS by A SENIOR - Maintenance & organizing for Leamington & area. 40+ years experience. Very prompt & affordable. To discuss details call Jerry fe21-28 519-982-2169.
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Now taking consignments for: Fishing Gear, Hunting Gear, Firearms and Knives, Sports Gear, Decoys, Artwork and more.
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MISSING DIAMOND WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT ring set. Could have been left in women’s washroom at Reid Funeral Home on Sunday Feb. 4. If you have any information please contact 226-345-6910. fe21 Reward to be offered. _____________________________
RENOVATIONS
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GOLD SILVER JEWELRY ALL COINS Buying Thursday, February 29 Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Kingsville 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Top Prices Paid for ALL Gold + Silver JEWELRY, even some costume. Any Gold (even teeth) **OLD COINS; Canada, USA, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mint sets, Old paper money. Free Estimates. **Locally Owned** 57 Years of satisfied customers - not expensive colored brochures. House calls available for larger amounts Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519fe21-28 818-1805.
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $16.55/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacleacres.com
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LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS
Upscale and affordable apartments for rent in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park. Minutes from the beach. Amenities include: •Library and social rooms •Coin-less Laundry •Beautiful lobby •Underground parking available •Outdoor balconies with water or city views •FREE utilities •Secured access and 24-7 onsite management Call Mike & Kevin for leasing information 519-326-8819 or visit www.ska-apartmentrentals.com
INCOME TAX C O N F I D E N T I A L PREPARATION OF personal, senior and farm income tax returns. Regular or E-filing. Pickup and delivery as well as contact-free service available. Over 35 years’ experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414.
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• Immaculate 2-storey • 2,300 sq. ft. • 4 bedrooms • 2.5 baths • Peaceful neighbourhood • Furnace, A/C, HWH (2023) • Impeccable craftsmanship • Listed at $799,000
Secured Building Fridge & Stove Utilities Included. For viewing please call
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PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything, and who show me the way to reach my ideal, you who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Persons may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. After the third day, your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favour has been granted. B.M. fe7-mr6 _____________________________
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ZEN PETS GROOMING CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 15 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & mr1-tfn compliant. _____________________________
IRWIN PLUMBING Residential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf _____________________________
ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-322-8625. tf ____________________________
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 12:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
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NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca requests@kingsville.ca
GREATER ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TO APPLY IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND TOWNSHIP OF PELEE
2024 Interim Property Tax Bills were mailed January 30, 2024 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2024 interim tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS To be held at Greater Essex County District School Board Board Room, Second Floor 451 Park Street West, Windsor, Ontario
February 29, 2024
FIRST MEETING – POLICY REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING – TUESDAY MARCH 19, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. TAKE NOTICE that on March 19, 2024, the Greater Essex County District School Board will hold a public meeting pursuant to Section 257.60 of the Education Act. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the current education development charge policies of the Board and to solicit public input. Information concerning the policy review for the Board’s current education development charge by-law will be available on or before March 4, 2024, at the Board’s administrative offices during regular office hours and on the Board’s website at www.publicboard.ca. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY SECOND MEETING – SUCCESSOR BY-LAW PUBLIC MEETING – TUESDAY MARCH 19, 2024 @ 7:15 P.M. TAKE NOTICE that on March 19, 2024, the Greater Essex County District School Board will hold a second public meeting pursuant to Section 257.63 of the Education Act. The purpose of the second public meeting is to consider the continued imposition of education development charges in the County of Essex and the Township of Pelee and a successor by-law, and to inform the public generally about the Board’s education development charge proposal. The education development charge background study required under Section 257.61 of the Education Act (including the proposed EDC by-law) setting out the Board’s education development charge proposal will be available on or before March 4, 2024, at the Board’s administrative offices during regular office hours and on the Board’s website at www.publicboard.ca. THIRD PUBLIC MEETING – IN CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAW ADOPTION – APRIL 2, 2024 @ 7:00 PM TAKE NOTICE that on April 2, 2024, the Greater Essex County District School Board will hold a third public meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the enactment of a successor education development charges by-law that will apply in the County of Essex and the Township of Pelee. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meetings. Details on how to observe the meetings virtually will be available on the Board’s website, www.publicboard.ca. Any person who attends the meeting(s) may make a representation to the Board in respect of these matters. The Board will also consider any written submissions. All submissions received in writing and those expressed at the public meetings will be considered prior to the enactment of an education development charge by-law. The Board would appreciate receiving written submissions one week prior to the public meetings, so that they may be distributed to Trustees prior to the meetings. Submissions and requests to address the Board as a delegation should be submitted to: Melissa LeBeouf Office of the Director of Education Greater Essex County District School Board 451 Park Street West, Windsor, Ontario Telephone: 519-255-3200, Ext. 10259 Email: Melissa.LeBeouf@publicboard.ca
May 31, 2024 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early or online through your bank. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Road North.
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Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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Dusting off the memories
Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
A Look at Leamington’ Past courtesy C. Scott Holland The Church of the EpiphanysParish Hall, in Kingsville,of under reconstruction, 1991.
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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.
Fire 1883 - One of Leamington’s most devastating fires broke out on May 14, 1883 as a strong wind helped fuel a blaze that spread quickly throughout what was the entire downtown core. The original municpal building on Erie St. N. and the Big Busy store (centre of this photo and still standing today as a sub shop at Erie St. and Talbot St.) plus the Deming House Hotel (left). This photo taken on the north side of Talbot St. E. looks westward and captures much of the southern part of Leamington’s downtown area.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
February 1994 - The annual drug awareness poster contest sponsored by the Wheatley Lions Club added an extra benefit for the winners this year. A pizza party was added to Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall the $25 each winner received. Awaiting their first delivery of pizza are left to right: Lion and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Francis Armstrong, Jesse Wright, Wesley Cronheimer, Kris Klassen, Lion Jack Glover, Lisa nothing it’s aMaydan quick way wash a ten-speed bicycle! Epp,else, Breanna andtoKatherine Dyck.
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Looking back ... 100 Years Ago From the Leamington Post February 21, 1924 Edwin Harold Dresser, 4th Concession, Mersea, sustained injuries Monday in a cave-in at the 5th Concession gravel pit, which resulted in his death Wednesday evening. Together with other men, he was working at the pit when an avalanche of gravel came down. Mr. Dresser sustained severe internal injuries. He was 25 years old and the son of Mr. Thomas Dresser of the 4th Concession. He is survived by his wife, Cletta (Russell). —— Between 600 and 700 people listened with manifest delight to one of the finest of high-class musical programs, provided by Ruthven McDonald and his Adanac Quartette of Toronto, at the Methodist Church last Monday. Mrs. E. Latimer, organist for the church, was accompanist for the evening and added much by her particularly artistic and sympathetic interpretation. —— Miss Sarah Gibney, the well-known actress, who recently closed an engagement in Chicago as star of J. Hartley Manner’s famous comedy “Peg O’ My Heart”, has been engaged by the St. Michael’s Church Dramatic Club to present their Little Theatre Players in the same production at the Patricia Theatre on March 17-18. Miss Gibney is a young actress gifted with exceptional dramatic talent. —— Fall wheat is well covered with snow at present and the general impression is that the crop is safe so far, according to a report from the Ontario Department of Agriculture. The Better Livestock Campaign will send out some scrub bulls next month and bring in several more good bulls, mostly Holsteins. A number of farmers are expecting to buy bulls from the Better Livestock Train, which stops in Essex on March 10-11. —— Sealed tenders endorsed Tenders for the extension to west wharf at Pelee Island Ont. will be received at the Department of Public Works office until 12 o’clock noon on Friday, February 29, 1924, for the construction of an extension to the west wharf at Pelee Island. Plans and forms of contract can be seen and specifications obtained at the Public Works Department. From the Kingsville Reporter February 21, 1924 Results of the combined field crop and seed corn competition conducted annually by the Essex County Agricultural Society have been announced. The winners are: first prize Joseph Totten (Woodslee), second Christian Johnson (Kingsville), third W.C. Sellars (Amherstburg), fourth Wilfred Hedrick (Woodslee), fifth W.A. Markett (Woodslee). —— The reports in Detroit and Windsor
papers concerning a wholesale cut in wages at all the tobacco factories here have been investigated and like many stories sent out by correspondents lately, are found to be untrue and entirely misleading. —— The wild turkey is a native of North America and years ago ranged from Canada to Mexico, and throughout the vast forests that extended thence to the Northwest, along the courses of the Mississippi and the Missouri, and to the Rocky Mountains. As civilization advanced and population increased, the wild turkeys receded and decreased until now they are gradually becoming extinct. —— The comparative values of powdered skim milk and powdered buttermilk as pig feed were found to be about equal in experiments carried on at the Ontario Agricultural College recently. The average total gains per pig were 121.6 lbs for those fed on the skim milk powder and 122.8 lbs for those on the buttermilk powder. —— The W. Henderschot Company held a grand sale at the Conklin Building on the weekend with specials featuring boys rubber boots for $1.25 a pair, men’s work trousers for $1.75 each, dress shirts for 98 cents each and flannelette blankets for $2.48 (double bed size). On the grocery side, 100 lb. bag of pure granular sugar was available for $10.95 and a 98 lb bag of Five Roses flour was on sale for $3.60. From the Wheatley Journal Sept. 25, 1924 - Just To Fill Up: Newspaper men, as a rule, have but two things to sell, space and subscription; and it would be just as consistent to ask your grocer for a dozen oranges “just to fill up”, as to ask an editor for a dozen lines in his paper to boost business or some project whereby the promoters will realize a revenue, with the idea that you are doing a kindness in helping to “fill up” space. Try getting a free dinner at the hotel or restaurants “just to fill up.” —— Oct. 23, 1924: On October 23, 1924, the Province of Ontario held a plebiscite on the issue of Prohibition. The wording on the ballot was: 1. Are you in favour of the continuance of the Ontario Temperance Act? or 2. Are you in favour of the sale as a beverage of beer and spirituous liquor in sealed packages under Government control? It was reported in the October 30, 1924 issue of The Wheatley Journal that for the sixth time in 30 years the people of Ontario voted on the question and contrary to the expectations of many, and to the satisfaction of more, the people have said again with considerable emphasis that they do not want any loosening of the restrictions of the sale of liquors for beverage purposes. Wheatley gave a dry majority of 178 and Romney 200.
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Trail Blazers 14UA take Simcoe tournament The Talbot Trail Blazers U14A hockey team recently travelled north to compete in the South Simcoe Storm AA Hockey Tournament, coming home with the gold medal. On Friday morning, the Blazers faced off with the host team and skated away with a 3-1 win. Brayden Foster, Lucas O’Neil and Tyler Thomas netted the goals. Later that day the squad played the London Jr. Knights (White) and again came out victorious, claiming a 4-3 victory. Owen Derksen notched a pair, while Kelton McCabe and Ben Liebrock added singles. Saturday morning saw the Blazers take on the Orangeville Flyers and earn another win. Jonathan Recker paced the attack scoring two, while Liebrock and O’Neil chipped in one apiece in the 4-2 win. Saturday night saw the Collingwood Jr. Blues as the next challenge. In a chippy affair, Talbot Trail skated away with a 4-0 win. Austin Goudie fired
in two, while JoJo McLeod and Thomas added singles. Kevin Ondic earned the shutout in net. This set up a Sunday semi-final with the same Collingwood Blues team, and although they tried, the Blues could not change the end result as the Blazers cruised to a 4-1 victory. Liebrock fired in a pair, while Recker and Maxim Pyne added one each in the win. Trent Chevalier stood tall in net making key saves. The tournament final saw TTB face off with a strong London Jr. Knights (Green) team. The Blazers came out flat and looked overwhelmed as the Knights built a 2-0 lead midway through the first. But the fight and determination of the Blazers became evident as the game progressed. Halfway through the second, Goudie, behind the net, fed Recker who slipped it out to Liebrock and he beat the goalie high blocker. Four minutes later, O’Neil tied up his man
off the draw and Thomas swooped in and onetimed his shot past the goalie to even the score. Two minutes later, while short-handed, Liebrock grabbed the puck, made a move around the defence and finished by
rifling his shot home. London showed no quit and evened the score early in the third and took the lead with 3:33 remaining. But 45 seconds later, Isaiah Georges kept the puck in at the line to Recker, who shot on net. Austin
Goudie quickly banged in the rebound to even the score. That set the stage for a 3-on-3 overtime. With 3:52 left in overtime, Recker dumped the puck and outworked and outmuscled three Knights
in the net, making two saves in just under 10 minutes of work. On Saturday, February 17, the Sharks hosted the first-place Essex 73s at Wheatley Arena, dropping a 5-3 decision in front of a decent crowd of 429. Even though they outshot Essex 42-27, three third-period goals made the difference in the game. Ethan Hamelin, Madden Drouillard and Kyle Bleau scored for Wheatley, which held a 3-2 lead heading into the third
defenders, sending a pass out front in the slot to Goudie, who went bar down to seal the win. Ondic, between the pipes, earned the huge victory in net for his team.
The 14UA Talbot Trail Blazers after yet another tournament victory. Back row, from left, trainer Jamie Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Isaiah Georges, Owen Derksen, JoJo McLeod, Maxim Pyne, Jonathan Recker, coach Ryan Derksen, Kelton McCabe, Ben Liebrock, Luca Gaultieri, Austin Goudie, coach Tony Youssef. Middle row, kneeling, from left, AJ Youssef, Nash Fuerth, Lucas O’Neil, Brayden Foster. In front are goalies Trent Chevalier and Kevin Ondic. Photo submitted
Sharks beat Walpole and Blenheim, drop close game to 73s Valentine’s Day proved extra sweet for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks as they drubbed the lastplace Walpole Island Wild by a 7-1 score at home on February 14. Braedon Caetano led the Sharks with a pair of goals and an assist, while Brady Drouillard potted two goals to help the cause. Singles went to Kyle Bleau, Braydin Metcalfe and Vito Alfano. Ethan Handley started in goal and got the win on the strength of 22 saves. Ethan Davis finished up
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period. Handley took the loss in goal, stopping 22 of 27 shots. The Sharks then went on the road and took out their frustrations on the Blenheim Blades at Blenheim Memorial Arena on Sunday, February 18, winning by an 8-4 score. The Sharks out-shot the Blades 50-48 in a high-chances affair and led 6-2 after two. Ethan Hamelin’s hattrick led the way, as he also added an assist. Vito Alfano potted a pair, while Bleau, Caetano
and Shannon Olson each notched a single. Handley
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tonight (Wednesday) to host the Dresden Kings.
Sharks at home versus Walpole on February 14.
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Flyers beat Mississauga, Georgetown By C. Scott Holland For 20 minutes last Thursday night, Feb. 15, the Leamington Flyers and visiting Mississauga Chargers engaged in a close battle. But during the game’s final two periods it was all Leamington as the Flyers’ offense pumped shot after shot at the Chargers, making the game feel like a combination of Valentine’s Day, Christmas and perhaps a birthday as 913 fans watched Leamington win 10-2. With the exception of Nathan Leek, Marquise Brown and goalie Carson Barnes, every Flyer had at least one point in the contest. Barnes got the victory by stopping 26 of 28 shots he faced, while Chargers counterpart Sebastien Moncada halted 45 of 55. “It was a good game by the boys,” head coach Dale Mitchell said postgame. “It’s not easy playing against teams already
out of the playoffs. Our players stepped up and did the job.” Much of the game was back-and-forth and the 12th place Chargers put up a good effort until just after the midway point, when the Flyers notched three goals in a short span to take a commanding lead. The Flyers’ fireworks kicked off early as Landon Bernard and Jason Daraiche hooked up with Brayden Degelas who drove to the net, deked and potted the Flyers first tally 25 seconds into the game. However, the Chargers battled hard and knotted it near the five-minute mark. Late in the opening frame, Cade Bell went left to right and unleashed a shot from the slot that handcuffed Moncada and made it 3-1 for the Flyers. In the second, Leamington made it 4-1 when Mat-
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thew Thomas and Alex Cunningham moved the puck from left to right before Cayden Faust ripped it past Moncada. On the heels of that goal, Daraiche and Degelas worked the puck from the corner and out to Ashton Darocy for a left wing bullet. At that juncture, Mississauga called a timeout but it didn’t seem to help their cause very much. Finishing off the three quick Flyers goals was Adrian Bosev, who converted Darian Anderson’s feed as he one-timed it into the top of the net. Flyers’ fans were certainly enjoying the contest at that point and the show wasn’t anywhere close to being over. Nick Mahy and Alex Cunningham laid the groundwork for Anthony Ciaramitaro, who blasted a shot from just inside the Chargers’ blueline and it found its way to the back of the net for a 7-2 Flyers’ lead. More Flyers’ sweetness was heaped onto the scoreboard at the beginning of the third when Cameron Arquette found Alex Cunningham, who drilled the puck past Moncada 25 seconds into the frame.
At 17:09, Jason Davenport scored the Flyers’ ninth goal and then Degelas hammered home Brady Hamlin’s feed with 40 seconds left in the game. At Georgetown on Saturday night, the Flyers built a 6-1 lead before allowing the Raiders to close the gap in the final six minutes. The Flyers hung on to win 6-5 as Darian Anderson, Cam Arquette, Jason
Davenport, Griffin Grundner, Marquise Brown and Chris O’Flaherty tabbed one goal each. NOTES: Flyers’ newcomer Ashton Darocy (#3) hails from LaSalle and played most of the season with Windsor AAA Jr. Spitfires and had three games with the Chatham Maroons. Ashton made some great plays throughout the game and looked comfortable in his role... It was great seeing former
Flyers’ Jr. C head coach Reg Mulholland out to watch an OJHL game... The Flyers have only three home games left - this Thurs. Feb. 22 vs Buffalo at 7:10 pm, Sun. Feb. 25 vs Oakville at 7:10 pm and Thurs. Feb. 29 vs Wellington at 7:10 pm. They will also play three games on the road - Burlington (Feb. 23), St. Michaels (Mar. 1) and Brantford (Mar. 3).
It’s too late for Mississauga goalie Sebastien Moncada as he reaches back for a puck that Flyer Adrian Bosev (#71) has just netted, as teammate Chris O’Flaherty (#25) watches. Scott Holland photo
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The Ladies Division 1 final between Laramie’s Ladies (white) and Here for Beer (black).
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By Sara and Lisa Driedger Another exciting week of sports at Leamington District Secondary School. Leamington’s varsity co-ed curling team continues their strong season, while the senior boys basketball season came to an end. Leamington’s varsity co-ed curling team played three games last week — two of which they won. On Monday, they took on Sandwich curling team and won 12-5. The next
Best scores over 36 holes were recorded by Keith Hopper with a terrific 69, Bill Ward 74, Randy Nash and Bill Edwards 75, Laurie Hylton 76, Jamie Arquette 77, Ron Fick 78 and Andy Orsini and Bill Mayville 79. First place with a score of 245 went to Team 4 (Laurie Hylton, Tom Hyatt, Carol Hylton). Second place was Team 14 (Shran Collins, Keith Hopper, Betty McManus) with a score of 246. Third place was team 6 (Al Munson, Roger Shires, Linda Lavender), also scoring 246. Play continues on February 22 at 10:30 am at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
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Thursday, February 15 saw 91 holes-in-one scored by 67 golfers at Colasanti’s. Leading the way with 6 aces were Keith Hopper and Penny McMurphy, followed by Bill Edwards and Bill Ward with 5 each. Sinking 3 were Monique Benfield, Ray Foster, Joanne Law, Kaz Wszol, Al Munson, Mike Binder, Armand Decaluwe, Denise Munson and Randy Nash, while Nancy Springthorpe, Shran Collins, Tony Hudvagner, Jack Bostin, Linda Walsh, Barb Fick, Greg Broome, Walt Balsam, Andy Orsini, Ron Fick and Tom Hyatt scored 2 each. A single ace was recorded by Bill Gough, Lloyd Symons, Bob Springthorpe, Ed
President Bob Bell welcomed 38 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with newcomers Ken Bachmeier and Sheila Bachmeier. Scores in Bridge: Case Mulder 3670, Alta Van Vliet 3150, Roy Trowell 3130. Euchre: Bill Fielding 88, Willy Fittler 83, Lila Withers 82. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 4. Cribbage: Ken Martinuik 949, Ed Fraser and Dan Kir tied with 924, Sue Girardin 869. Door prizes were won by Bob Bell, Clare Shaw and Sue Girardin.
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President Bob Bell welcomed 45 card players on Friday, February 16, welcoming Gordon and Rhoda Earl who were out for the first time. Scores in Bridge: Mandy Hric 3780, Mac Stanley 3460, Alta Van Vliet 3390. Euchre: Dave Patterson 84, Ed Fraser 82,
but fell short, losing 5542. The team had an excellent season, going undefeated for the majority of the season. They never gave up and worked hard in practice and on the court. Two players, Andy Groening and Abdul Adam Yahya, were named to the All-Star team. The senior team for next year shows great promise and will hopefully go on to achieve great things.
Lila Withers 79. Most lone hands: Sally Bell 5. Pepper: Bill Fielding 276, Rhoda Earl 234, Bob Bell 218. Most peppers: Rhoda Earl 6. Door prize winners were Kathleen Wigfield, Bert Patrick and Elsie Ring. Snacks were supplied by Mandy Hric and Roy Trowell.
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