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More enforcement, more charges. That’s the end result of the 20232024 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region.

West Region’s 13 detachments conducted impaired driving checkpoints at locations across Southwestern Ontario, which began on November 16, 2023 and concluded January 1, 2024. The number of vehicles that drove through a RIDE event was 13,197.

Here are West Region’s final Festive RIDE campaign numbers, with the 2022 campaign results in

parentheses: impaired driving charges 353 (278); warn-range suspensions 55 (35); RIDE events 2,446 (1804).

Locally, Essex County OPP also laid a number of charges during its 247 RIDE events, including 59 impaired driving charges.

This number is up significantly from the 16 impaired driving charges in 2022. There were also 7 warn range suspensions.

Province-wide, the OPP stopped 42,464 drivers during 11,421 RIDE initiatives. They laid 1,472 impaired driving charges, 220 warn range suspensions and 17 zero tolerance suspensions.

LOOKING FOR WINTER LUNCH This raptor patiently waits for the first snowfall of the year to end at Northwest Beach in Point Pelee National Park, all the while eyeing prospective lunch options.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

100th birthday proves special for Bill Hutchinson

By Mark Ribble Leamington’s newest centenarian celebrated in style with an open house for family and friends on Sunday, January 7.

That’s the day that Bill Hutchinson turned 100 and those who gathered at Chartwell Leamington to celebrate were thrilled to be there for cake, candles and plenty of stories.

Bill — a WWII veteran and retired from the Municipality of Leamington – was visited by Mayor Hilda MacDonald and a number of other area residents who helped his family celebrate the milestone.

Bill greeted each and every person and had a short chat with them.

Among the attendees were several members of the Leamington Kiwanis Club, who were on hand to honour Bill’s 68 years in Kiwanis.

He was a founding member of the Kiwanis Camp on Seacliff Drive — which opened in 1958 — and spent many hours at the camp helping to maintain the building and grounds.

His now-grown children fondly recalled spending lots of time there as kids.

In addition to the birthday celebrations, Kiwanis president Jamie Wiper had a special presentation planned for the occasion and he needed Bill Hutchinson’s participation to pull it off.

A surprise presentation was made to Kiwanis members James and Maryanne Ives, who have looked after the camp for the past 18 years.

Wiper talked about the dedication that the Ives family has shown in taking care of the camp over the years and

Bill Hutchinson also expressed his gratitude for their hard work in carrying on his passion.

The newly minted plaque that was presented to the Ives family is called the Bill Hutchinson Award, which honours the recipient and also pays homage to Bill and the 68 years he’s put into Kiwanis.

Among Bill’s photos and certificates on display was a 65-year Kiwanis Certificate and Kiwanis Division 3 Lieutenant Governor Richard Felton was on hand to honour the long-time Kiwanian as well.

And of course, Bill’s community involvement didn’t stop at Kiwanis.

He was also a founding member of the Sun Parlour Players and along with his late wife Audrian, was active in the local theatre scene for many

Bill Hutchinson, sitting left, with his family, including his sister, sitting right, who made the trip to Leamington for the momentous occasion.

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years.

Bill and Audrian put their hard work and support into The Bank Theatre in recent years, back

when the theatre was a mere vision and seeing it develop into the state-ofthe-art venue it is now.

Over those early years,

Bill could often be seen with a hammer, shovel or drill as the theatre began to take shape while under construction.

Members of the Leamington Kiwanis Club on hand for Bill Hutchinson’s 100th birthday celebration included, back row from left, Ed Kudroch, Richard Felton, Jamie Wiper, Maryanne Ives. Standing in front are Laurie Edh, Tracy Bergen, while Bill Hutchinson is seated and James Ives is kneeling.

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Bill Hutchinson (seated), presents the Bill Hutchinson Award to Maryanne Ives, left and James Ives, kneeling, while Kiwanis President Jamie Wiper looks on.

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Carnegie libraries popular a century ago

By C. Scott Holland A little over a century ago, Southern Ontario had a rich history and fascination with books.

Certainly, the population of Essex and Kent counties at that time were immersed in literature and evidence of that can be seen via the Carnegie libraries which were erected in the region.

In 1901, Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world. After his retirement, the philanthropist donated more than $350 million in support of education and libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Between 1903 and 1922, Carnegie used his money

to build 125 libraries in Canada, and of that total 111 were situated in Ontario.

Essex and Kent counties had nine Carnegie libraries, with Windsor’s being the first in all of Canada to receive a Carnegie grant on February 13, 1901.

Windsor’s Carnegie Library opened in 1903 and was razed in 1960. Very few of the architecturally distinctive buildings remain today, and even fewer are still used as libraries. The one in Dresden, which opened in November 1906, is the only one still operating as a library in Chatham-Kent.

Essex County boasted

four other Carnegie libraries besides the one in Windsor. They were situated in Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville and Leamington.

Leamington’s Carnegie Library was a landmark on Erie St. North, just opposite the former town hall. A Carnegie grant of $10,000 was given in March 1910 for its construction. Kingsville received a $5,000 grant a year later.

John Alexander Maycock, a popular Leamington architect, designed the original Leamington library, while William Austin Mahoney designed the one in Kingsville and another one in

Port Hope.

The Leamington library was 2,600 square feet when it opened in 1912 and supported a population of 3,000. By 1958 it was overflowing with books and could barely keep up with the demands of Leamington’s 8,500 citizens. An addition, used as a children’s library, was built and opened by 1959.

The first Leamington library met its demise after a fierce battle spanning two years (1972-74).

That battle was waged between the library board and town council, with the citizens of Leamington and Mersea Township forming a third party. De-

ciding its future was a drawn-out process – keep the old one or build a new one?

By the spring of 1974, it was decided a new structure would be the best solution. At the end of September of that year, the original building fell to the wrecking ball. Despite the loss of the original building, the library remained an integral part of Leamington and Mersea’s culture until January 1999 when it became part of the Essex County Library system.

A few years ago the second edition of the library received a makeover and stands on the same spot

the original library was built.

Only a handful of original Carnegie library buildings remain in existence today. The one in Dresden is a designated landmark and one of the extremely few in all of Canada that has been kept as a library.

Leamington’s beloved first two library buildings may be gone, but like the books and other publications that the current structure holds, the memories of both buildings remain vivid in the minds of the thousands of citizens who stepped foot in them.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

New Kingsville K-12 school forms fundraising committee

By Lynn McLaughlin Special to the Sun A historical moment was witnessed on April 13th, 2022, as the groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the commencement of construction for the eagerly awaited new school. Setting sights on

September 2024, a grand celebration awaits the unveiling of the long-anticipated K-12 school, bidding farewell to Kingsville Public, Jack Miner, and KDHS. Funding for new school construction adheres to specific priorities, with budgets under strict con-

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trol. Communities can play a pivotal role in providing extra amenities beyond basic budgets. Behind the scenes, several initiatives are underway, including the refurbishment of existing shop equipment at St. Clair College. A fundraising committee is taking shape within the school.

The dynamic duo, Leigh Ann Mastronardi and Rachel Grover, have assumed the roles of Chair and CoChair of this remarkable committee. When asked about their passion for the project, Leigh Ann expressed, “I went to KDHS, and there was always such a family feel. If there was a party, everyone was there.

There’s something special about the Cavalier spirit. That is why our children go there. We want to make sure that any future students in the school get

the best experience possible. By doing these extra things, we can offer more opportunities to a child, which might ignite that spark, and they will soar.”

An invitation is extended to anyone interested in joining the committee or supporting this critical work. As Rachel puts it, they need “boots on the ground.” Whether you have experience in a specialty area like event planning or a few hours to spare for a special occasion, your contribution is valued. The committee represents all elementary feeder schools, a crucial aspect of their vision. Current members include Heidi Skinner, Haley Rogers, and Corine Ross, with Lily Grover and Teya Mastronardi serving as student representatives. Student voices will drive fund-

raiser planning and decision-making.

Stay tuned for upcoming articles where the committee will unveil a detailed list of fundraising goals and event highlights.

Rachel shared, “I want to make it better for everyone. This school brings a fresh start and a new opportunity for children from JK on. It’s a gift and a new beginning. I’ve always tried to be involved in this community. Four years is a critical and very

short time for our kids.

Everything we do pours hope into the community and the future of our children.

For inquiries or to lend your support, reach out directly to Leigh Ann, the committee chair, at cavslegacyfund@gmail. com.

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Eat, Drink, Dine Kingsville achieves fundraising milestone for local schools Eat, Drink, Dine Kingsville (EDDK), an association of local food-focused businesses, has announced a significant fundraising achievement in its ongoing commitment to supporting local education.

Since 2017, the non-profit association has contributed over $150,000 to Kingsville-area schools.

This year’s fundraising efforts culminated in a substantial donation of $24,368 to four local schools: Kingsville Public School, Jack Miner Public School, St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School and Gosfield North Public School.

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It appears winter is on our doorstep, RIB’S RAMBLINGS but not like those we remember Mark Ribble Well this week’s weather forecast called for a good whack of snow but as I write this we are getting nothing but rain.

I ventured out to the tip of Point Pelee for the first time in a long time last Friday and I don’t know as I’ve ever seen the tip so long.

Fresh off a busy holiday season, I braved the cool weather to walk all the way out there to snap a picture.

I was thinking it would be cool to walk a mile and a half on a winter’s day — all the while humming California Dreamin’. After all, the leaves were brown and the sky was grey.

Thankfully, it was nicer than I expected and I got back to the vehicle unscathed.

I snapped a few photos while I was out there because the tip wasn’t just unusually long, it was also unusual that you could walk the beaches of Point Pelee during the first week of January without a snowflake or sheet of ice impeding your journey. In fact, the shale ice that usually congregates along the shoreline hadn’t even begun to form.

The east side was crystal clear and as smooth as glass while the west side had some wave action, but nothing too serious. All made for a perfect walk in the sand in my dress shoes. What was I thinking?

I remember those old days when that east beach parking lot was teeming with cars and people in the heat of

summer.

Sikkema’s concession stand had the hot dogs and french fries and all of that good stuff. “You could almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell.” What’s with all of the songs getting in my head?

Later on, after they forced the private concession stands out, the park owned small round trailers that were painted to look like Pepsi cans and they sold some concessions out of those at all the beaches. Then it all came to a screeching halt as they removed that giant parking lot and rendered the area unrecognizable to those of us who grew up with it there. Now, you’d never know that whole area ever existed. It’s all grown back to nature.

Meanwhile, the Will-O-Freez left Mersea Park for good, leaving us all longing for a loose-meat chicken burger and Boston cooler. Those were certainly the days.

While winter-time was relatively quiet in that little neck of the woods, springtime brought the birders and smelters, summer brought the beach goers and campers, and fall carried the boom boom of the duck hunters through the air.

But winter — it was different. The serenity of the fresh fallen snow brought some peace to an otherwise busy Point Pelee and surrounding areas. I’d be off into the woods across from our house to enjoy a toboggan

ride or two down some of the small hills back in the bush on the west side of the road. We could actually put our skates on inside the back door of the house, walk through the snow in them and skate our way through the marsh behind the house to the boardwalk for some shinny.

To say winters were lonely down that way wouldn’t be accurate though.

I had friends on every Mersea concession back then, so it would be nothing to spend the odd snow day climbing those giant hills of precipitation. And drives into town became a bit of an adventure.

Along Point Pelee Drive alone I had several classmates — most of whom took the brunt of any and all winter storms.

The Stubberts lived just outside the park gates, while the Tetzlaffs were right in the thick of things along Point Pelee Drive. I remember the Lange family and a girl by the name of Stephanie Myers — American kids who spent time at Gore Hill — also living along the narrows between Noble Sideroad and the Park gates. They endured some big storms in that area.

And there were some doozies, let me tell you.

When I tell my grandchildren about snow drifts as high as the telephone poles, they really don’t get it.

First of all, they ask why telephones would need a pole. Secondly, a threefoot high snowdrift in their driveway

would be snowmagedden for them and would definitely constitute a snow day, based on today’s standards.

For those that wonder about climate change and the whole global warming thing, all they have to do is think back to the snowstorms we endured up until the 1980s.

Once or twice a winter, we see a storm come through that impedes our travel for a few hours but nothing compares to those big storms we used to get.

People were stranded for days.

Women in labour were being rushed to the hospital on snowmobiles. Cars were abandoned and completely buried on the roadside. Toast and coffee were breakfast, lunch and dinner, unless your dad was like mine and had a muskrat carcass or two lurking in the bottom of the freezer — then you feasted.

That was a normal winter in the Sun Parlour of Canada.

Not that I’m complaining. I’m no longer a fan of the white stuff. Age and the small bit of wisdom I’ve collected over the years have made me rethink the whole snow infatuation thing.

But those of us of a certain vintage will remember those days when we looked out the window and decided that we probably weren’t going anywhere for a few days.

And we were okay with that.

“Cuddle Buggy” at local high school

THE Many years ago, I had northwest of town. he would have to pay $7 to drive, Ab was given his wife Betty OLD CAR the pleasure of meeting Ab’s grandfather for commercial plates in- the Model T and drove it owned a 1951 DETECTIVE the late Albert (“Ab”) owned a late ’26 or early stead of $2 for car plates. to school. Ab nicknamed Nash Canadian Ives, a Leamington resident who was born in 1924. As a teenager, Ab attended the Leamington High School while living on the Third Concession

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Wheatley Legion news

The mural on the front of the Wheatley Legion building was taken down and it’s the first step toward the eventual razing of the Branch 324, a result of the Aug. 26, 2021 explosion. The mural is now in storage and will be hung at the new home of Wheatley Legion, which hopefully is not too far away in the future.

The 50/50 draw for the Wheatley Legion Hometown Heroes banner project will be held February 19 at Coulter Park. Up to $10,000 can be won.

Funds raised will go toward replacing the exist-

ing banners that are/were hanging on Erie and Talbot. Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun office in Leamington, or any executive member.

Results of the January 5 Friday Night Fun Darts are as follows. Five wins: Virginia Barlet, Tim Butt and John Balkwill.

Four wins: Ben Baltzer, Cookie Klooster and Jean Teyiouni; Karl Bartley, Gord Crook and Jo Anne Smith. Three wins: Larry Evoy, Karin Kingswood and Dennis Kiss; Dave Leili, Barry Bartley, Julie

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Two wins: Jim McClellan, Neil Handspiker, Bonnie Evoy and Amy Kendall.

Ladies who doubled out were Amy, Karin and Jo Anneit.

Anyone interested in playing fun darts is welcome to come on out to Kingsville Legion on Friday nights at 7 pm and organizers will be glad to put you on a team. It is luck of the draw and always makes for a fun night out.

Meat Draw winners on January 6 were Marilyn Lyons, Steven Wenzler, Sherry Chambers (2), Julie Reid (2), Samantha Corless, Doug Miller, Cathy Cabral, Dick Whittle and Hilary Hodgson. Hilary also won the Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw.

Wheatley Legion’s next Meat Draw is Sat. Jan. 13 at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop, 13 Talbot St. West. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws to follow every half hour from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come early, as capacity is limited.

Members looking to pay their dues ($45) can contact Membership Chair Laura Simpson at simpson445@hotmail.com or send by mail to Wheatley Legion, Box 729, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0. You can also renew online at portal.legion.ca.

The murals came down at the Wheatley Legion on January 3.

Wheatley Legion building salvage ongoing

By Greg Coulter With the anticipated key turnover of Wheatley Legion’s building on Erie Street North to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the Legion executive is preparing to salvage what they can in hopes of items making their way to a permanent new home.

Generously, Bubba Jones’ Bark Busters equipment and crew, as well as volunteers from Wheatley Legion, were on hand January 3 to remove the sign and professional murals that have graced the facade for the last 15 years.

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purchased the materials for the murals and then commissioned Wes Siddall and Cindy Baxter, who donated their time to design and paint the scenes depicting those who have fought for Canada.

There are a few more items inside the building that will be retrieved as time allows.

An architect has been hired to design a new Le-

gion building as negotiations continue to secure a suitable location to build on.

In the meantime, Lil Hil’s on Talbot St. West is serving as the weekly venue for the popular meat draws on Saturday afternoons.

The Legion executive continues to remain active in the community despite having no home base.

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Rush: the three-man band from Willowdale FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

Thanks to my nextdoor neighbours, I receive copies of Zoomer magazine every so often. The latest January edition has a four-page spread on the great but retired Canadian rock band Rush, featuring interesting notes and stories from lead singer Geddy Lee. What I remember most is seeing them in Toronto at the Piccadilly Tube on Yonge Street in March of 1974. It’s a long time ago, but I remember it was a very cold night and the place was jam-packed.

I’d been there a few times before to see the Beatles tribute band, Liverpool, but this was an entirely different act that was incredibly loud and playing mostly Led Zeppelin songs.

Originally formed in 1968, the three-man band from the Toronto suburb of Willowdale (just south of Thornhill) went on to

they came from, Rush also made a point of having Canadian bands like Max Webster, Streetheart, April Wine, Payola$, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider and Chilliwack open for them on tour, along with many U.S. and British artists.

It’s hard to believe that this three-man band has made 30 different albums that have sold over 43 million copies internationally.

Rush’s best selling album from 1981, called “Moving Pictures”, has sold over four million copies in the U.S. alone. They’ve also won many awards in Canada, including Juno’s for Best New Band in 1975 and Group of the Year in 1978 and 1979.

Internationally, after

selling 40 million albums worldwide and performing in front of millions, Rush finally became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Their overall sales place them only behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for having the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock group in the U.S. Rush officially disbanded in August of 2015 as Neil Peart wanted to stay home in L.A. with his second wife Carrie and

daughter Olivia. Tragically, Neil lost his 19-yearold daughter, Selena, in a car crash in 1997 and his first wife, Jackie, died

of cancer less than a year later.

Sadly, Neil Peart also died of cancer four years ago on January 7, 2020.

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have a very successful career. With a drummer change in 1974, the group’s final threesome consisted of singer and base player Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart.

Things picked up quickly for Rush in the mid-’70s, as they signed a record deal with Mercury and went on a U.S. tour in late 1974. From then until 1976 they opened for hard-rock bands like Kiss and Aerosmith. After that, they began headlining their own concerts throughout North America and, eventually, around the world.

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CK Reads announces 2024 title choice Chatham-Kent Public Library has announced the 2024 CK Reads book title. CK Reads is a com-

munity-wide book club where everyone in Chatham-Kent is invited to read the same book.

Thank You! The family of the late Joe Coulter would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. Thank you to Kendrick Funeral Home and Pastor John Cats for your compassion and the beautiful service. Thank you to Wheatley United Church and all the volunteers for the wonderful luncheon. A very special thank you to Madeline Shanks and the staff at the Meadows of Wheatley for all your help and for making us feel at ease.

Sue Coulter, Cindy Stevenson, Pam Wright, Jody Bulbeck and families.

In Loving Memory of

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The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day.

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Peggy Mae HillMan January 4, 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.

We miss you and will always love you, Larry, Penny, Tim, Laurie, Vickie & families

The CK Reads book title is “In the Upper Country” by Kai Thomas. “Sweeping along the path of the Underground Railroad from Virginia to Michigan, from the Indigenous nations around the Great Lakes, to the Black refugee communities of Canada, ‘In the Upper Country’ weaves together unlikely stories of love, survival, and familial upheaval that map the interconnected history of the peoples of North America in an entirely new and resonant way.” (from Penguin Random House Canada) “In the Upper Country” recently won the Atwood Gibson Writers Trust

Award and was shortlisted for both the Governor General’s Fiction Award and the Amazon Canada First Novel Award.

Reserve your copy by calling or visiting your local CKPL branch or by searching “In the Upper Country” at search.ckpl. ca.

The 2024 CK Reads program will conclude at the end of April with an author visit from Kai Thomas.

Kai Thomas is a writer, carpenter and land steward. He was born and raised in Ottawa, descended from Trinidad and the British Isles. “In the Upper Country” is his first novel.

Manuel Barros

Manuel Barros passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 89 years of age.

Loving husband of Ricardina (nee Gomes) with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Adored and devoted Pai of Jose Barros and Christina Caetano and husband Jamie. Cherished Vovo of Dustin, Michael, Braedon and Madison. Predeceased by his loving parents Jose and Maria Barros.

Dear brother of Rosa Araujo (late Edwardo), the late Augusto Barros (late Maria Joaquina), the late Teresa Caruco (late Anibal), Anibal Barros (late Maria), Anna Morais (late Joao), Edwardo Barros (Aurora), the late Antonio Barros (Augusta) and Aurora Pires (Manuel). Dear brother-in-law of the late Joao Gomes (Elvira) and Maria Bernardes (late Antonio). He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends around the world.

In October of 1959, Manuel and Ricardina moved to Canada to start a new life. In 1967, together, they purchased their farm and dedicated their lives to providing for themselves and their family.

Manuel was a founding member of the Leamington Portuguese Club, a pillar of the Leamington community and a devout Catholic. He will always be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family.

A special thank you to the entire team at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care for the outstanding care and compassion given to Manuel over the past five years.

Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631 on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

On Friday, January 12, 2024, relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Michael’s Parish for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franklin Gardens Long Term Care - Family Council Fund or to Parkinson Canada.

Online condolences may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

For assistance in placing an obituary, please call our office at 519-398-9098

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

OPP conducted holiday shoplifting blitz

The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the support of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), conducted a proactive holiday retail shoplifting blitz across Essex County between December 6 and 14.

OPP CSCU members coordinated with various retailers, including loss prevention officers, from businesses within OPP-patrolled communities in Essex County. Surveillance was conducted to identify active shoplifters who were then arrested by uniform officers.

As a result, nine individuals were arrested and charged with a total of 24 criminal charges.

A total of $2,085 in stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to retailers over the course of the blitz. Some of the items recovered included electronics, alcohol, clothing and cosmetics.

These are not victimless crimes. They have the potential to pose a significant risk to the safety of the community, including employees in the retail sector and consumers who may be present when these crimes occur.

Donald “Chad” Eric McKinnon

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Donald “Chad” Eric McKinnon on Saturday, December 30, Proof obituary to run 2023 at the age of 48of years.

Beloved son of Patricia and late Chuck (2020). He will 10, 2024 be missed by his January brother Steve (Kerri) and nieces and nephews.

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Gerald “Joe” Coulter

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Joe Coulter, on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home at the age of 88 years.

Loving husband of 66 years to Sue Coulter. Dear father of Cindy (Terry) Stevenson, Pam (Wes) Wright and Jody ( Jerry) Bulbeck. Grandpa of Sherry (Tim), Shannon ( Jason), Jeff (Ashley), Jamie (Nicole), Wesley (Mallory), Jesse (Carly), Stephanie (Calum), Sarah (Rick) and Kristie (Dan), and 17 great-grandchildren. Brother of Iva ( Jack) Groggins, brother-in-law of Edith Coulter and Helen Featherston. Predeceased by his parents Glen and Jean Coulter, his siblings Arley (late Dorothy), Milo and Clinton (late Jeanette). Joe will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home Ltd., Wheatley.

If you wish, memorial donations in memory of Joe would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400-522 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2R5, or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

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Polar Dip coming to Seacliff Beach

United Way Centraide of Windsor-Essex County is planning a Polar Dip for Saturday, February 3.

Entrants are encouraged to collect donations and form teams to compete against each other as they take the plunge at Seacliff Beach.

Dive into icy Lake Erie to help local kids break the cycle of poverty. Enjoy a unique experience, build camaraderie and collect pledges for a chance to win cool swag and prizes.

The Polar Dip begins with registration at the Roma Club at 9:30 a.m, with transportation provided to get dippers to Seacliff Beach. A luncheon will follow at the Roma Club to help participants warm up and share stories.

Organizers are encouraging companies to take the challenge, creating a unique experience for their employees while they break free from their comfort zone and embrace the exhilaration of dipping into frigid waters. Great memories can be made and shared by all who attend and chances to win awards and prizes make it even more exciting.

You can register your Polar Dip team at weareunited.com/polardip or give them a call at 519-259-6166.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 CONCERNED CITIZENS WHEATLEY WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Resource Centre, 108 Talbot St. East. Join other concerned citizens for this open public forum to hear about the latest plans and progress for Wheatley and surrounding area. It’s your opportunity to share thoughts and ideas with fellow residents, business owners and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 pm. New meeting location is St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N. Speaker: Master Gardner Barbara Morden. Topic: house plant care & orchids. All are welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Jo-Anne Smith 519-322-8809.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 ESSEX COUNTY, ONTARIO ANCESTORS SPECIAL EVENT from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. In-Person Meet & Greet at the French Research Centre, 940 Prince Rd., Windsor. Free & open to everyone!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY will meet at 1:30 pm, and on the 3rd Sunday of the month till May, at St Stephen's Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave. Refreshments served. New members and visitors welcome.

Check them out on Facebook.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 GOOD NEIGHBOUR SENIORS CLUB DINNER/DANCE 2:00 pm, dinner at 5:30, 272 St. Paul St., Belle River. Featuring DJ Kim Owens (disco theme, no lasers or strobe lights). Bar available.

All welcome. Tickets $17. Reserve your spot by Jan. 18 by calling 519728-2138.

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. Drop-in group session. No registration required.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. For those who enjoy morning coffee/tea over conversation, you are welcome at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the church auditorium. Upcoming dates: Jan. 10. All welcome, no formal RSVP required.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 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.

be an important concern for all Canadians, including children, who understand how it can provide them with a safe place to study, pursue their dreams and build a better life.

Every local student who enters the contest will help Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex build safe and affordable homes by earning a $10

donation.

Across Canada, three grand prize winners will also receive a $30,000 grant to help their local Habitat for Humanity build homes for families in need of affordable housing. In addition, nine runners-up will receive a $10,000 grant for their local Habitat for Humanity.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB WILL MEET at 7:30 p.m. at Ojibway Centre, 5200 Matchette Rd. Speaker Russ Jones.

Topic: Naturalized Yard, a photo tour of a true biodiversity hotspot in an average suburban back yard, right here in Essex County. All are welcome.

Free to the public.

ing of Home Contest, P.O. Box 31, Station C, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 3M7) postmarked no later than Feb. 23 and received no later than Mar. 1, 2024 or online at meaningofhome.ca until Feb. 23, 2024.

This year, Habitat’s goal is to receive 15,000 student submissions across Canada.

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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.

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

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

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

nounced the implementation of a new call-handling solution to enhance emergency response services in preparation for the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-11).

With the ever-increasing call volumes, CKPS has recognized the need for an efficient call queue management system to ensure that every call is answered promptly. The new system will enable callers to stay on the line

and receive a message assuring them that their call will be answered as soon as possible.

To further optimize call management, CKPS has introduced a new map feature that identifies and prioritizes calls unrelated to significant incidents. This feature ensures that emergency lines are available for critical situations, preventing any potential tie-ups that may hinder immediate response.

When calling the non-emergency line, callers will be transferred to the Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) with a customized message. However, it is essential to note that callers are requested not to hang up, but if their call is an emergency, to hang up and dial 9-1-1 directly. This prioritization ensures that 9-1-1 calls receive immediate attention and are prioritized in the call queue.

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TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches.

Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, is open Tuesday to Friday, 9am1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm, 145 Division St. S. (in Legion parking lot).

Closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Displays include medals from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and much more. Admission by donation. More info: kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca 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 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS - appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment.

All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 pm, at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage.

Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

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Tips to help you keep your home clean during renovations (NC) Are you planning on renovating or sprucing up a room? Living through it can be messy. Here are some tips to help keep your home in good shape during a reno: 1. Take down decorations.

Before starting a project, remove decorations, light fixtures and extra furniture from the room and organize into bins. Removing any household goods that are not needed will help prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged during the process.

2. Keep dust at bay.

Dust can build up quickly while remodelling and can settle throughout your home, even outside the space you’re updating. For dust in the air, try an air purifier that traps microscopic dust and other airborne particles.

3. Isolate the area.

While the renovation is in full swing, try to keep it isolated from other parts of your home. Hang a plastic sheet between rooms to help contain some of the dust and debris. If you’re kicking up a lot of dust, close your floor vents to help reduce the amount of dust that travels to the rest of the house.

4. Vacuum up high, down below and in between.

Despite your best precautions, it’s inevitable that debris from the renovated area will spill into other rooms. Take time to vacuum regularly to keep your other living spaces free of dirt and dust. Use a lightweight cord-free vacuum that has different attachments to reach on top of window panes, under furniture, in between upholstery and on stairs.

5. Be aware of chemicals in the air.

A fresh coat of paint can transform the look and feel of a room, but it can also emit volatile organic compounds into the air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, VOCs may have short and long-term adverse health effects.

Some cool purifying fans have a sensor that detects and captures VOCs and emits cleaner air into the room.

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Dusting off the memories

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs spoke to a large crowd of members.for sale as well Miss Clark and Mrs. Robert Wigle wereas providing appointed jointly as superintendents ofa luncheon Speed fruit, flowers and delicacy department. menu. boat rides —— were available Canada’s per capita consumption offrom the Cedar spirits is decreasing sharply, but that ofBeach Drug beer, wines and tobacco has remainedStore for 50 cents a ride fairly constant, according to the latestfor summer report from the department of customsvisitors renting and excise. In 1869, the earliest figuresa cabin or for available, the per capita consumptioncottagers not of spirits was 1,124 gallons. The highestowning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This mark was reached in 1874 with 1,994photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in gallons. the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post January 10, 1924 The annual presentation of the handsome silver trophy, emblematic of the Essex County Amateur Baseball League — won in 1923 by the Leamington team — took place at 7 o’clock Monday evening at the Arc. A splendid chicken supper was served by several Leamington ladies who number among the best baseball fans of the local team and if the brand of baseball in Leamington is always as good as the supper, there will be no complaint from local fans. The guests at the banquet table were Hon. George P. Graham, Minister of Railways, the entire Leamington team, as well as several members of the Amherstburg and Belle River teams. After dinner, Mr. Graham presented the trophy to the Leamington team.

—— The vote in town Monday on the two hydro by-laws — one to enable the corporation to purchase power from Ontario Hydro Electric Commission, and the other authorizing the issue of debentures to the amount of $48,000 for the purchase of the local hydro distributing system, resulted in a majority of 369 for each by-law.

—— In the municipal election for Mersea Township Monday, there was a full slate of candidates. The Reeveship was between C.E. Lambier and T.J. Willan. Lambier defeated Mr. Willan by 83 votes. The Deputy Reeveship was between M.H. Swatman and Ezra Whittle, the latter winning by a 219 majority.

Norman A. Simpson, Jas. Gillanders and Chas. Baker took the three council seats.

—— Some of the provisions of the new Highway Traffic Act, passed at the last session of the Ontario Legislature, included a few new features but speed limits in the province remain as before — 25 miles an hour in the country and 20 miles an hour in the cities, towns and villages. Limits of 10 miles an hour and 12.5 miles an hour remain in corporations and in the country where intersections are obscured. Anyone who drives a motor vehicle recklessly or negligently in a manner dangerous to the public is liable to a maximum penalty of $200, shall be liable to an imprisonment of up to 60 days and may have the permit for their car cancelled for a period not greater than six months. Tail lamps shall be of at least four-candle power.

From the Kingsville Reporter January 10, 1924 The largest vote ever polled here was out on Monday last in both the town and township. W.M. Webb handily defeated challenger Jesse Sherman to win the mayor’s race, while the Reeveship was won by William Poulter over Jud Scratch. In Gosfield South, Mr. Clifford defeated Mr. Stephens for the Reeve ship, while Mr. Rogers defeated Mr. Dawson for the Deputy Reeve seat.

—— The monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Loop. The President, Miss Ritchie, was in the chair and

—— Mr. Jack Miner, the celebrated bird man, is the author of a fascinating book giving his life and experience with birds.

It is handsomely printed and profusely illustrated with half tones. Only a limited edition has been published and the book is finally a ready sale. Among the purchasers last week were Edsel Ford of the Ford Motor Company, Sir Adam Beck, Chairman for the Ontario Hydro Commission, Colonel Birks of Henry Birks and Son, and Albert Gray of GrayDort Motor Company. The book, titled ‘Jack Miner and the Birds’, is available for $3.00 per copy from Manley Miner of Kingsville, son of the great outdoorsman.

A great photograph of the CottamsBoys andcourtesy Girls Band, around 1949. If you know who any A Look at Leamington’ Past of C. Scott Holland of these band members are, please contact the Kingsville Archives at 226-348-6377, or kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

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

From the Wheatley Journal The following are some news items that appeared on the pages of the first Wheatley Journal, December 12, 1895.

The excerpts are taken from the JourJanuary 1986 - Some of the action from a Sun Parlour Players’ production of “Bousille and the Just” which began its run at the Leamington arena auditorium. Pictured left to right is Liam nal’s 100th anniversary booklet, RanKiermann, Bob Godden and Richard Taves. The French-Canadian play had a six-night run dom Samplings, which was a fundraiser over two weekends. to help the Wheatley & Area Heritage Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Society purchase a photocopier.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal • Municipal Elections, Township of Romney.

For Reeve – F.J. Fox, son of ex-Reeve J.M. Fox, and Thos. Robinson, nephew of the present Reeve.

For Councillors, Polling Subdivision No. 1: H. Shanks, J. Vipond, J. Renwick.

Polling Subdivision No. 2 – K. Mackenzie, W.A. Robertson, O. Lamarsh, F. Overholt, J.D. Greaves and W.C. Lounsbury.

Things will be “hot” when K. Mackenzie and O. Lamarsh start talking for votes. Kenneth has not been seen in his blacksmith shop for the last two weeks, and chances are that you will not see January 1994 - Just before Christmas the ground was firm enough at Two Creeks Conservation Area him there until after the polls are closed to allow the placing of the steel bridge donated by Talbot Trail Golf Course. Richard Taves noted that on election day. I.R. Hodgson says times in addition to the generous support of the golf club, Cobby Marine-Spinks Crane service donated the are good in the livery business, owing toSubmarine equipment and manpower to set the foot span after in place. is confident more improvements as a cycling - Ditches rose footTaves following the Thursday eveningsuch rainfall the daily trips a certain candidate takesand these picnic area and new trails will make the parcel of land a popular spot for birders and those who young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”.justIf want to enjoy an outing. The young helpers at the bridge are volunteers from the local scouts; Scott out of town “talking election”. nothing else, it’sleft, a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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Local youngster gets up close and personal with Lions

When Leamington’s Gracie Wachhaus opened a youth account at the local WFCU Credit Union branch in September, she had no idea that she’d be spending time on the sidelines at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ final regular season game on Sunday, January 7.

The story behind the opening of the account holds a special meaning for Gracie and her family.

Her grandparents — Ken and Sharon Post — wanted the kids to get some of their inheritance early so they could watch them enjoy it, which turned into a bit of a blessing.

“We didn’t want them carrying around that much money,” said Gracie’s mom Cheri. “So we opened accounts for them.

Lo and behold, we lost my mom on November 11.”

While Sharon’s sudden illness and passing was diffcult to deal with,

about a month later, the family got the news that Gracie’s entry into the WFCU’s Kickoff Kid contest was a winner.

That meant that she received four tickets to the Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings, a parking pass, a Lions jersey and the opportunity to run out onto the field and pick up the kickoff tee when the Lions kicked off.

So her mom, dad and sister Peyton joined her Sunday at Ford Field for the big game — something her mom says thrilled them all — especially dad.

“He’s a huge Lions fan,” she said before the game. “We are all looking forward to this.”

The family made the trip on Sunday to watch the Lions defeat the Vikings 30-20.

“It was amazing,” said mom Cheri. “The whole experience was jaw-dropping.”

Spending time on the field prior to the game and enjoying the competition from their seats was

a special highlight, all made possible by a generous gesture from Gracie’s grandparents.

For Cheri, it was special for another reason.

She could feel her mom’s presence.

and give them a lead.

In the final minutes of the second, Jack Rimmer fired the third marker and that was all Collingwood would need, although they did add one early in the third to finish the scoring.

The Flyers were limited to five shots on net in the first and second periods and doubled that to 10 in the third, but couldn’t get any pucks past Blues’ starting goalie Colton Drillen-Roach who made 20 saves.

They were plagued by powerplays too as they did not score on six opportunities, while Collingwood cashed in two on their five chances.

Flyers netminder Gatto was besieged with a high number of quality shots, facing 41 in total and making 37 saves.

In Oakville, the Blades opened the scoring late in the first period with a shorthanded marker. A minute later the Flyers cashed in seconds after their powerplay chance expired.

Jason Davenport and Anthony Ciaramitaro

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Standing from left are Cheri, Gracie and Kurt Wachhaus, while sister Peyton kneels in front.

Flyers start new year on the road with split

By C. Scott Holland Playing back-to-back road games to kick off the 2024 portion of their OJHL schedule, the Leamington Flyers made the long trip to Collingwood last Friday night, Jan. 5, and then played in Oakville the following evening.

Neither game was easy, but they did manage to come home with a split.

In Collingwood, after a very good opening period, the Blues dominated and blanked the Flyers 4-0 as goalie Sebastian Gatto was victimized initially by two powerplay goals, even though he played well.

On Saturday night, Jan. 6 in Oakville, it was a close game until a re-energized Flyers team surged ahead in the third period to break a 2-2 deadlock and eventually win 6-4.

At Collingwood, after the opening 20 minutes, it appeared it would be another low-scoring contest between the two Western Conference teams. But the Blues’ Cameron Eke notched two powerplay goals midway through the second to break the ice

“We truly felt her blessing and love througout all of this,” she said.

drew the helpers on Nathan Leek’s rebound tapin while standing near the goal post.

Knotted at 1-1, Oakville took a 2-1 edge 80 seconds into the middle frame. But at 17:39 after a long blast

by Alex Cunningham, Cayden Faust flipped the rebound into the net to knot the contest.

In the third, the Flyers’ offense came to life while their defense played strongly down the stretch.

Cunningham provided the most damage as he notched a natural hattrick in a span of 5:20. He went to work at 5:16 while closing in and unleashed a blast that handcuffed the Oakville tender. At 9:31 — while on a powerplay — Cunningham served up goal number two as he redirected a shot while screening the goalie. Nearly one minute later while on yet another powerplay, Cunningham plucked a loose rebound and slipped it into the open side of the net.

Oakville had added one goal earlier and then made it a 5-4 game on a powerplay, keeping the

score close.

However, Leek drilled a screen shot from the left lane at 14:34 which gave Leamington a 6-4 lead.

The Flyers defense and offense had no intentions of relinquishing that lead and played solidly down the stretch.

During the holidays the Flyers made several moves to add players to their lineup. Forward Trey Wandall was sent to the Kemptville 73s of the CCHL. The Flyers added forward Jason Daraiche — a Leamington native who played on the 2021-22 Jr. B Flyers. He is back with the team after being with Mississauga (OJHL) earlier this season. Daraiche is a 20-year-old who is 6’, 180

lbs. and wears #11. Also new to the lineup is #25, Chris O’Flaherty— a Chicago, Illinois, native who is 18 years old, 6’1” and 200 lbs. Both players made their Flyers’ debut in the two weekend games. Mat-

thew Thomas — a Wheatley native — wore #2 for the Flyers Saturday night in Oakville.

The Flyers next home game is Thursday, Jan. 11 vs Lindsay Muskies 7:10 pm.

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Finn Wickham, age10, of Kingsville, is poised with broom.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Little Rocks program popular with local kids

By Deanna Bertrand Sunday afternoons at the Sun Parlour Curling Club are reserved for youth between the ages of 8 to 16, or the “Little Rocks” Jr. Program.

According to Neil Gilbert, SPCC director of the junior program, they have 25 youth currently learning to curl this season at the club located at 55 Seacliff Dr. East.

He said the curling season will continue Sundays from 1-3 p.m. through March, ending with a fun Glowspiel wrap-up event on the 18th.

The Little Rock pro-

gram — which started in November — offers youth a chance to learn skills at their own pace while learning about the game of curling on the pebbled ice surface of one of four curling sheets at the club.

Gilbert said he has some high school students who have gone through the program and have now come back to help out with the youth and earn their community service hours for school.

Gilbert said helmets are required for new curlers and the club does offer sliders and grippers too.

Pet of the Week

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Paxon means ‘shy and understanding’.

I was found as a stray and no one came to claim me so here I am looking for a new home. I am definately shy and quite nervous here in shelter. I don’t really like all of the noise here but once I’m in a quieter area I come out of my shell a little. I take some time to warm up but once I know you I am super playful. I enjoy walks and am really good on them. I dont seem to know a lot of commands but that may be different once I get into a quieter home.

I am looking for someone willing to take in a big silly boy like me who will also be patient when I’m a little nervous of new things.

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The Sun Parlour Curling Club has a long history in Leamington dating back to 1959, and currently has a membership of around 200.

This Saturday the club is hosting an adult fun night, open to everyone to come out and learn to curl, he said.

It starts at 6:30 and offers an instruction session and then teams are put together for some fun games. Cost is $10 and includes curling and pizza.

The club also hosts many other events including a Senior Mixed Bonspiel February 10 and the SPCC Ladies One Day Bonspiel February 25.

For more information on the club go to sunparlourcurling.com or check out their Facebook page.

Sharks Shannon Olson (22) drives home a cross feed from Brayden Metcalfe (20) as Issa Legood gets ready to swarm the crease. Despite the great play, the Sharks could not find the back of the net.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Sharks blanked at home by 73’s

By Greg Coulter Despite matching Essex on the shot clock, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks were stymied at home last week en route to a 3-0 loss.

After falling behind 2-0 after one, the turning point and possible swing of momentum really came early in the second period. An improved forecheck had Essex on their heels and this resulted in a twoman powerplay for the locals. They controlled the puck for most of the advantage but could not capitalize with some missed glorious opportunities. The game settled into a fast back and forth with a strong

LEAMINGTON MINOR SOCCER would like to Thank the following for their support in the 2023 Season.

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Fehr Car Wash Policella Farms Roma Club Lebo Farms Vine Fresh Acres Ltd. OG Pizza Dj’s Auto Spa & Detailing Trang Harder - Mortgage Intelligence Policella Plumbing, Heating & A C Talbot Trail Ltd. Canadian Tire Gas Bar

Special Thanks goes to Tim Hortons Canada for providing uniforms for all of our U5 and U7 players. We are currently preparing for our 2024 Season and looking forward to everyone from participants to supporters coming together to make it another successful year.

LEAMINGTON MINOR SOCCER HOUSE LEAGUE 2024 REGISTRATION

Register Online before March 18 or Register In Person at the Nature Fresh Complex Jan. 27, Feb. 10 & 24 • 9 am - 1 pm U5 2019-2020 $60 U7-U18 2006-2018 $80 A late registration fee will be charged for registrations after March 18.

Apply for Subsidies at the Nature Fresh Complex, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:00 p.m.

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defensive effort by both teams. Essex would add the clincher early in the third.

Ethan Handley again put in a great effort when called upon in taking the loss.

“The kids played well enough to deserve wins in our last two games against the league powerhouses,” said head

coach Josh Carnevale.

“They make us pay for even the smallest errors.

With 14 games left in the regular season, we will continue to strive for good habits and be ready for the playoffs.”

Sharks return home to face Dresden on January 10 with puck drop at 7:30 p.m.

Provincial Junior Hockey League West Stobbs Division Standings

Team Lakeshore Essex Blenheim Wheatley Mooretown Dresden Amherstburg Walpole Island

GP 28 28 32 28 29 28 28 27

W 25 22 22 18 9 6 5 4

L 3 3 9 8 13 21 23 23

OTL 0 1 0 1 5 1 0 0

T 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 0

Thank You

PTS 50 47 45 38 25 13 10 8

Happy New Year from the Wheatley Community Chest!

We had a very successful year and were able to give many people and families a special Christmas, thanks to the support of so many businesses and individuals.

Thank you to Leonard Omstead, Nancy Plumb, Jack and Mike Liddle, Donna and Scott Makey, Julie Reid, Karin Thomas, Chelle Chatterton, Sheila Cabral, Tracy Sample, Lianne Imeson and her many friends who contribute by adopting many families over the years, Kim Robinson, Janis Willan, Lucy Oliveira, Wanda Derikx, Dave and Natalie Bilham for making the birdhouses and donating the apples, Tim and Stephany Mercer, Jen and Ken Dawson, Wes Brouwer, Jami-Lee Church, Rob and Kim Brissette.

Thank you to the groups and clubs who made a donation, including the Wheatley Legion Br. 324, Wheatley Firefighters, Friday Night Fun Darts, Wheatley Lions Club, Wheatley Swans, Wheatley Optimist Club and Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Thank you to all the businesses, including Romney Wind, H&H Wood Products, Simmons Fishery, Kelly Malott (Manulife Securities), Johnston Net & Twine, Shannon Matheson (Jump Realty), Wendy Brown (Dillon Consulting, Chatham), John O Foods which donated all of the packing boxes, Talbot Street United Church, Wheatley United Church and Loop Fisheries.

A big thank you goes out to Troy Dutot and Patricia Pedreira for organizing the Toy Drive for the Community Chest, the ladies at the Wheatley Post Office, Adamson Guardian Pharmacy, The Wheatley Market and the ladies at the Wheatley Royal Bank.

We would also like to give a BIG shout-out to Wheatley Area Public School, Old Colony Christian Academy, East Mersea Public School and the Wheatley Village Resource Centre (Todd and Susan Fulmer) for the many things they both helped out with. We could not have done it without them.

Thank you to the wonderful delivery crew: Ken Dawson, Scott Makey, Frank Vossen, Tim Matier, Rick Woelk, Terry Taylor, Bill Fehr, Howard Gabert, Luke Gabert, Thomas Matier, Tyler Lamb, Mackenzie Loop, Tyler Clark, Rick Reh, Lori Heyens, Erica Cassidy, Mitchell Prudence and Dave Dent.

Thank you also to the organizers and packers: Kim Brissette, Sherry Soulliere, Julie Reid, Donna Matier, Sue Prout, Beth McCready, Gloria Sheldon, Debbie Lamb and Ashton Loop.

Our apologies if we forgot to mention anyone who gave their time.

Thank you again to everyone who helps, donates and supports the Wheatley Community Chest year after year.

- Tracy & Tyler Loop -

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Flyers acquire OHL forward; sign two local players

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, watch out because you are hot stuff this week. Coming off the excitement of the holidays, you’re still in the mood to socialize.

The invitations to various social events will still flow.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Hopefully you’ve made progress on the various organizational projects that you have had in mind, Taurus. Now is the time to get those resolutions moving.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, how is your to-do list coming along?

If you haven’t yet gotten moving, a coming slowdown could make the perfect time to get cracking.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, right now you may be feeling like hibernating, especially if the weather is changing.

Don’t burrow under the covers just yet. Find a way to stay busy and socialize.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even if it seems the way to be the most productive, burning the candle at both ends is only going to make you tired and less efficient.

Ask for help if you need it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your innate humility means you’re often content with being behind the scenes and not in the limelight. However, this week you may want a little extra fanfare.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, after a season of partying and letting other tasks fall by the wayside, it is time to get back to focus. You must take out your financial account records and track spending right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take an inventory of the things you want to change about yourself, Scorpio. There is always room for improvement, especially if you feel you have not been your best self lately.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Hopefully you have met your quota of parties and social events because now is the time to take a break, Sagittarius. The invitations will cease, but that can be a good thing for you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s often business as usual for you to burn the midnight oil, Capricorn. But scale back on those late-night interludes. That’s a recipe for burnout that can derail your bigger plans.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are the zodiac’s team player, so you may have to give the troops a pep talk to get everyone working together this week.

Smooth down any ruffled feathers as needed.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 If you have any unfinished business that needs to get wrapped up, Pisces, the clock is ticking.

Make a strong attempt to finish by Wednesday or Thursday.

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The Leamington Flyers have made a trio of moves to start the second half of their season, highlighted by the acquisition of Chris O’Flaherty from the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights.

O’Flaherty was the Windsor Spitfires fourth round pick in 2021 and logged 80 games with the club before being dealt to the Niagara Ice Dogs.

He was traded to London in November 2023 where he’s appeared in six games for the Knights.

The Chicago native has 10 goals and 13 assists in 132 career OHL games.

In a separate move, the Flyers brought back for-

ward Jason Daraiche in a deal with the Mississauga Chargers.

Daraiche played 41 games for Leamington in the 2021-22 season, scoring eight goals and adding 15 assists.

This season with Mississauga, the Leamington native has five goals and 15 assists in 34 games.

Finally, Leamington grabbed Wheatley native Matt Thomas from the Kemptville 73s of the CCHL. The 18-year-old defenseman has four goals and 14 points in 32 games. He played his minor hockey with the Sun County Panthers and attended A21

Hockey Academy before making the jump to the CCHL. “We are excited to bring these guys into the fold before the roster deadline,” said Flyers general manager Justin Solcz.

“They all have a local connection and have the experience of playing at a high level that we expect to make an impact on our lineup right away.”

To set the roster, the Flyers have sent Trey Wandall to Kemptville.

Wandall played 12 games with Leamington, scoring two goals and adding an assist.

Flyers well represented at Hudl-InStat Prospects Game Fans will see plenty of Flyers red and white at the Hudl-Instat Prospects Game this year.

The event, which is part of the 2023-24 OJHL All Star Celebration, presented by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, will take place on Saturday, January 13 in Collingwood.

Leamington is sending six players in total, the most from any team in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Goaltender Sebastian Gatto, forwards Darian Anderson, Griffin Grunder, Cameron Ar-

quette and Max Anderson, and defenseman Jason Davenport will participate for Team West “We are really happy for the guys that made it,” said Flyers head coach Dale Mitchell. “It’s a credit to their hard work and attention to detail. It’s great for our program to see these guys get recognition they deserve.”

All-Star weekend begins with the OJHL Skills Competition on Friday, January 12, followed by the OJHL Alumni game and the Prospects Game on Saturday, January 13.

The OJHL All Star Game will start Saturday at 5 pm.

The Leamington Flyers started the 2024 portion of their schedule on January 5, when they travelled to Collingwood. The Flyers’ next home game is Thursday, January 11 at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre when they host the Lindsay Muskies at 7:10 pm.

More information can be found on the team’s social media channels and www.leamingtonflyers.com

Kingsville Friendly Club

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas break with family and friends.

President Bob Bell welcomed 27 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 19, welcoming Debbie Everaert.

Scores in Bridge: Case Mulder 4510, Alta Van Vliet 4370, Mac Stanley 3870. Euchre: Ken Salter 105, Sally Bell 101, Nancy Taylor 83. Most lone hands: Sally Bell 6. There were no Cribbage players out.

Door prizes were won

by Bert Patrick, Elsie Ring and Clare Shaw.

Thirty-nine came out to play cards on Friday, Dec. 22, welcoming Chris Hamm, Lyle Rumble, Shirley Morel and Carol Spitse.

Scores in Bridge: Bert Patrick 3460, Gillian Pinkney 3400, Alta Van Vliet 3230. Euchre: Dave Patterson 92, Lisa Sabelli 90, Dawn Tizzard 89. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 6. Pepper: Winnie Moore

279, Ken Salter 271, Cliff Trombley 227. Most peppers: Winnie Moore 6.

Door prizes were won

by Brenda Anger, Clare Shaw and Lila Withers.

There were 33 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, Dec. 29, welcoming back Bob and Annette Cranston. Sadly, member Lynne LaFontaine passed away on Dec. 20. She loved to play Pepper.

Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 3490, Alta Van Vliet 3440, Gillian Pinkney 3270. Euchre: Bob Bell 82, Brenda Anger 81, Kathleen Wigfield 78. Most lone hands: Carrie Schultz 5. Pepper: Bill Fielding 246, Annette Cranston 238, Helen Todman 234. Most peppers: four-way tie with 5 went to Anne Burrell, Cliff Trombley, Moe Hansen and Winnie Moore.

Door prizes were won

by Lisa Sabelli, Gillian Pinkney and Kim Hamm.

President Bob Bell wel-

comed 43 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, Jan. 5 for Birthday Cake Day. The cake was baked by new member Kim Hamm for celebrants Allison Bigley, Mario Floreno, Moe Hansen and Alta Van Vliet.

Scores in Bridge: Kim Hamm 3440, Bob Bell 2980, Mac Stanley 2660. Euchre: Lisa Sabelli 89, Kathleen Wigfield 87, Sally Bell 80.

Most lone hands: Robert Boose 6. Pepper: Maggie Hansen 251, Bob Cranston and Moe Hansen tied at 229, Winnie Moore 209.

Most peppers: Annette Cranston 5.

Door prizes were won

by Ken Salter, Annette Cranston and Carrie Schultz.

Several members paid their 2024 membership.

The club hopes to grow again, especially on Tuesdays, whether it be Cribbage or Pepper.

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