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Local mayors have eye on the future By Mark Ribble The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce held their annual Breakfast with the Mayors Trifecta event on Friday, January 19 with 200 people attending at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. About 65 local businesses were represented at the event, where the mayors of Kingsville, Leamington and Pelee Island spoke about the past year and what is planned for 2024. Chamber President Chad Robinson welcomed guests and dignitaries and briefly spoke about the optimism in the region. “Our region is poised to lead more than just our local area,” he said. Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers was up first and spoke of the challenges of his first year as Mayor and the triumphs they’ve had along the way. “I stand before you older, wiser and greyer,” he said. Rogers referenced three large storm events that occurred in 2023 and how they made for a challenging year. “I’m a firm believer that 10 percent is what happens to you and 90 percent is how you react to that,” he said. “One thing we did learn is that we have the team for anything thrown at us.” Rogers touched on the town’s long-term strategic plan which was approved in December and the work done by the town during 2023,
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ENJOYING WINTER FUN The Sun Parlour enjoyed its first significant snowfall of the season this past weekend and local hills were filled with fun seekers looking for a thrill. Conveniently, Friday, January 19 was a P.A. day for local schools, which made the hills that much busier. Here, nine-year-old Denell Tetreault takes a ride down Seacliff Park hill in Leamington on Friday morning. SUN photo
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150th birthday, the mayor also looked to the future. “We celebrate the future and look forward with hope and optimism,” she said, “keeping in mind the people that we serve.” Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller spoke next about the challenges faced by residents and visitors alike to the Township of Pelee. And while she said they have a plan for the rest of the term, they are a little more focused on what is immediately in front of them. “Our school got a boost this year,” she said. “We have two new students!” That brought a chuckle from the audience as Mayor Miller spoke to growth in the middle of Lake Erie and how that
presents challenges, but optimism prevails. “If we create a space for good actors, we can grow,” she said. The past year allowed Pelee Island to mark a new chapter with law enforcement and health care providers. “We’re in the planning stages of a new OPP de-
tachment on the island,” she said. Miller spoke of how the Victorian Order of Nurses said goodbye to the island in 2023, which left a gap in healthcare service in August, but how it created a new relationship between the island and Erie Shores HealthCare. “Pelee Island is now
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HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA — WHEATLEY STYLE The west branch of Two Creeks in Wheatley was a hub of pond hockey Saturday afternoon, January 30, with 30 or more locals on hand for some shinny hockey, music and a gathering fire pit. Ideal conditions aided by clear skies and very little wind made for a perfect winter setting. Two Creeks west branch rink rats Wayne Gradwell (second from left) and Tim Epplett (right rear) took to the task of clearing the playing surface after the recent snowfall to find near perfect ice conditions. They were joined by Kennedy Hodgson, Kelsey Almasi and Chelsea Hickson, part of the crew maintaining snow removal as needed. The gang is hoping that the upcoming anticipated thaw will be temporary and more skating will be possible over the balance of the winter. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
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By Rick Taves The January 11 meeting of the Concerned Citizens of Wheatley had about 30 in attendance. Chad Wiper represented the Wheatley Task Force and local Chatham-Kent Ward One councillor Lauren Anderson was in attendance. Terry Lobzun and Rick Taves co-chaired. The municipality intends to make improvements to Wheatley Arena by addressing mobility issues with getting access to the second floor. Some $750K will be devoted to the project. The water treatment plant is getting supplemental water for its reservoir from Leamington and Erieau. Concerns were raised about the water supply if greenhouses are built. Councillor Anderson assured the group that greenhouses would access lake water directly and do their own water treatment. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is looking to attract 5,000 acres of greenhouse development. The group was assured that bylaws are in place to prevent the light pollution seen in Leamington and Kingsville. There will be no survey regarding residents’ views of the industry. Wiper informed the meeting that the Wheatley Task Force is about to appoint a project manager to plan and implement a development plan for Wheatley. This consultant will have an office in Wheatley and will welcome input from members of the community. He also said that a survey about a new Legion building had received 150 responses and plans were proceeding to build a new building between the library and Lil Hil’s. Three lots on Erie North on the west side have sold to an unkown purchaser. Concerns were raised about the safety of residents walking by the remaining structure. Wayne King, a member of the Task Force studying the western basin of Lake Erie and Hillman Marsh, informed the meeting that Wheatley and its harbour are included in the study. There was some discussion about reopening the restructuring and amalgamation decision of the 1990s. Some feel that the present unicity structure is unwieldy and that Ward One should be its own municipality. There was doubt that this conversation should be had. The next meeting will be held on February 8 at the Wheatley Village Resource Centre.
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Looking Back Over 150 Years in Leamington
By C. Scott Holland It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago Leamington celebrated its centennial year. Land on what is now the four corners was first settled by Alexander Wilkinson and John McGaw who owned the land. Wilkinson’s property was all the land north of what would become Talbot Road and Erie Street, while McGaw owned the land south of Talbot. The nearest neighbor was Thomas Quick, whose farm was to the east of these two. Circa 1835, ‘Uncle’ Leonard Wigle opened a hotel known as Wigle’s Tavern and would build a larger building on the site in 1850. Though it has seen many modifications, that building still stands on Talbot Street East. It became a focal point for the early settlers and by the 1840s a general store and mills were erected to serve the small settlement. Originally known as Wilkinson’s Corners, circa 1854 Warren Kimball became the postmaster and the name chosen for the town was Gainesville but government authorities wanted the name changed due to another post office
having that name. Ralph Foster, Mersea Township’s first reeve, gave the name of Leamington for its namesake Royal Leamington Spa in England. Foster served Mersea and Leamington as the first Mersea Reeve of the Western District (Essex, Kent and Lambton Counties) and sat on many of the first councils Mersea. He and first Leamington mayor George Russell would be influential in the development of the area. Along with MP, MPP and Mayor Lewis Wigle, Leamington and Mersea would grow to become one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions. Even today, Leamington still revolves around and thrives via its agriculture. While life in early Leamington centered around horse and buggies, by the 1880s the increase in railways would form another key ingredient to Leamington’s growth. The Pere Marquette and Leamington to Comber lines would be laid and opened. In 1909, an electric railway line connecting southern Windsor to Essex, Kingsville and Leamington would pave the way for people
to move easily within the county. Leamington would make one of its most important decisions in late 1908. Its citizens voted to sell the Ward Tobacco building to the H.J. Heinz Co. and that move would boost its economy. By 1910, ketchup was being created at the factory and tomatoes would become a familiar symbol for the town. Heinz remained a corporate citizen until it closed operations here in 2014. But all was not lost, as a new company called Highbury Canco took over and kept the plant producing food products for several companies. One cannot ignore Leamington’s waterfront either. Lake Erie’s abundant fishing has allowed many fisheries to thrive. Forty years ago, Leamington built its marina and it, combined with Point Pelee as one of Canada’s national parks, has aided in Leamington’s modern growth. More recently, Seacliff Park has undergone several changes including a fine amphitheatre. Leamington had a grand centennial celebration, and while it hits its 150th birthday we can
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 WILD GAME DINNER, hosted by Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven. Doors open 5:00 p.m. Buffet-style, cash bar, raffles, silent auction. Menu includes Elk Stew, Water Buffalo Curry, Wild Boar Spaghetti & Meatballs, Rabbit Cacciatore, Crocodile Bites, Broasted Chicken and much much more. For tickets and to view full menu, go to catchcrooks.com under “Events” and click on “Wild Game Dinner”. ONGOING ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com
WESTOVER - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Pretreatment 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. 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) 3268629 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: Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr 3 at 10 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. 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 226-3407233, 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. 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, 9am-1pm & 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, walkins 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. 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. CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
look throughout its years of history and culture. It has gone from a small hamlet to quaint town to being on the verge of a modern city. It is always
changing and seeking ways to improve itself. Its past can be used as a template of wrong turns and successes to steer ahead for its future ride, which
no doubt will have its ups and downs. May its next 50 years be as bright as its last half century and its 150 years overall.
On New Year’s Eve 1973, Leamington Mayor Ralph Nicol and Centennial chairman Jim Reid lit Leamington’s Centennial torch in front of town hall. The torch remained lit for the entire year of 1974. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection
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I’d rather fight than switch! I’m a non-smoker. Sure, I tried it a bit in my teen years, but consciously settled on not smoking long before I was a full-grown adult. As the youngest boy of two chain-smoking parents, I was probably subjected to more second-hand smoke than anyone else, but I can still recall the smell and look of those old cigarette brands. In my earliest years, my parents both smoked Export Plain, those nasty unfiltered cigarettes that had my dad spitting out little pieces of tobacco everywhere.
Later they’d switch to Export A to get the ‘health benefits’ of the filtered version. Then, near the end of their smoking careers, they switched to Player’s Light, which again, was supposed to be less harmful. My dad quit in 1985 after he had a stroke. Cold turkey after smoking for over 50 years. But he endured my mom’s second-hand smoke until she got sick in 2001. She was forced to quit while she was in the hospital, but passed away before she could fully resume her bait.
1948 Dodge on the dock THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk While searching through some back issues of the local paper at the Leamington Public Library several years ago, I came across an ad from May 4, 1950: “1948 Dodge Custom convertible for sale or trade, radio, heater, spotlight, whitewall tires and fluid drive. See Bill Losonski,
Ruthven.” Could that be the same Bill Losonski who had coffee each morning at Tim Hortons on Erie Street South? I asked him if he was the one who placed the ad. Yes, he did, and supplied the photo you see here. Bill bought the car second-hand in 1949 from Murray Myles, the local Mercury-Lincoln-Meteor dealer on Talbot Street East and owned it for one year. He and a bud-
dy had their photo taken on the Leamington dock along with three lady friends. In addition to the features mentioned in the ad, note also the fog lights in front of the grille, swan hood ornament and Buick-style portholes on the front fenders. This yellow convertible was one of 9,500 Dodge Custom convertibles built between 1946 and 1948 and only a few have survived. It is possible that Bill’s car is still around? Stay tuned!
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RIB’S RAMBLINGS I remember I had an aunt who
smoked Rothman’s and a cousin who smoked those long Benson and Hedges cigarettes. A few years back, all of the popular brands disappeared from the shelves and I don’t know if this was government-mandated or if the tobacco companies just decided to no longer have recognizable brands. Export A, Rothman’s, DuMaurier and the like are no longer on the shelves. Those were all very recognizable brands — as was Player’s, which I think is the only brand that’s even visible on store shelves now — in a much different looking package. When my parents owned their variety store on Mill Street East in the mid1980s, they carried dozens of brands of smokes. While cigarette ads were banned from TV in 1971, those old slogans still stick with those of us who are old enough to remember them. And we were inundated with American cigarette commercials, either in print or on TV. “I’d rather fight than switch”, “Winston tastes good like a cigarette should”, “I’d walk a mile for a Camel” — those were all famous American cigarette slo-
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gans that live on in infamy. In magazines, full-page ads were dedicated to smoking. Of course, the Marlboro Man was famous for his ads, but a lot of other brands were made famous by mere ads in magazines. Benson and Hedges had a menthol version and those smokes were extra-long and slender to appeal to female smokers. Newport and Salem, as well as the aptly-named Kools were all menthol-flavoured cigarettes. In fact, most of the major brands had a menthol version as well as their regular nicotine flavour. My boss at the old Leamington IGA — Steve Holke — smoked Craven Menthol and always had a menthol Halls in his mouth when smoking. I guess he didn’t like the taste of the tobacco after all. Occasionally, I’ll look at the brands available at the local convenience store and see Canadian Blue and Canadian Silver and John Player. Hardly the glamourous brands of yesteryear, but then again, they’re trying to dissuade people from taking up the habit.
Maybe Dolly is a rocker after all Dolly Parton’s latest album, “Rockstar”, that came out two months ago, is quite a ‘rocking’ affair with many big hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It comes in two CDs and, for the most part, is enjoyable to listen to while cruising in your car. If you don’t like rock, simply turn the volume down. Why the rock songs? The reason for recording these 30 songs is that Dolly was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 and she felt it important to take the time to release a double CD album containing songs that pay respect to Rock and Roll and its Hall of Fame. I didn’t think I’d be crazy about it but there are many songs recorded (15 apiece on each of the two CDs) that aren’t really heavy rockers. And then there’s nothing wrong with the rockers that are there, but having Dolly singing — or occasionally screaming on a few of them — just didn’t seem like her style and approach. However, to pay tribute to rock and roll and
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show her respect for these, she’s done with an admi- Chuck Reynolds rable job. Listening The Champions/We Will through all 30 songs Rock You” (Dolly Parton several times, there are solo), “What’s Up? with many that I feel deserve Linda Perry, “You’re No a tip of the hat to rock Good” with Emmylou and roll and to Dolly’s Harris and Sheryl Crow, impression of it. “Heart Breaker” with However, in my opin- Pat Benatar, “I Dreamed ion, the best songs or About Elvis” with Ronduets with Dolly on nie McDowell, “Let It Be” the first CD are The Po- with Paul McCartney, lice’s “Every Breath You Ringo Starr, Peter FrampTake” featuring Sting, ton and Mick Fleetwood, Journey’s “Open Arms” “Free Bird” with Lynyrd featuring Steve Perry, Skynyrd and special “Magic Man” featuring guests Artimus Pyle and Ann Wilson, “Purple The Artimus Pyle Band. Rain”, “Baby I Love Your Twenty-one out of 30 Way” with Peter Framp- songs is a pretty good ton, “Night Moves” with deal. The others are fine Chris Stapleton, “(I Can’t too, they just aren’t my Get No) Satisfaction” cup of tea. with Pink and Brandi By the way, Dolly ParCarlile. ton originally rejected the On the second CD, the nomination to the Rock best songs or duets in- and Roll Hall of Fame clude “Keep on Loving but when they went You” with Kevin Cro- ahead and nominated nin, “Heart of Glass” her she put this two-CD with Debbie Harry, collection together, and “Don’t Let The Sun Go with the help of some of Down On Me” with El- the best artists and muton John, “Stairway To sicians in the business, Heaven” with Lizzo and she’s scored a wonderful Sasha Flute, “We Are collection. Bravo!
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The Municipality of Leamington will turn 150 this year and the Southpoint Sun will publish photos from time-to-time of the 1974 Centennial celebration. In the top photo, participants from the 1974 centennial beard-growing contest react to emcee Bill Hammond with the newly crowned Miss Leamington — Cindy Gillett — looking on. In the bottom photo, Miss Leamington presents a prize to one of the winners. Photos courtesy of the Municipality of Leamington
Earlier this school year, the current principal of UMEI Christian High School in Leamington, Sonya Bedal, announced her retirement effective June 2024. Mrs. Bedal has served the UMEI community for 26 years, with the last 14 as principal. She is known for her tireless support of students and staff, and her ability to approach challenges and opportunities with warmth, compassion and a positive attitude. The UMEI community is beyond grateful for her dedication and hard work. With this news, the UMEI Board of Directors has announced Mr. Darcy Bults as UMEI’s new principal beginning September 2024. Mr. Bults has taught at UMEI for over 12 years, with these past two years serving as vice-principal. He has a proven track record of leadership and a passion for creating an enriching and supportive learning environment and a dedication to Christian education. “We are confident that Mr. Bults will bring fresh perspectives, energy, and innovative ideas to lead
UMEI into the next chapter of its journey,” says Board Chair Mat Suta. “We look forward to a new era of growth under his capable leadership, and the further impact that this growth will have on student success and outreach in the wider community.” Mr. Bults has a strong
vision for the future of UMEI. “I’m looking forward to the future of our school and commit to working hard to create an environment that challenges students academically to better prepare them for post-secondary education,” says Mr. Bults.
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Wheatley Legion news
COFFEE WITH DAVE Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp made his rounds throughout the riding on Wednesday, January 17 and one of those stops was a ‘Coffee With Dave’ session at the Wheatley Resource Centre. Half a dozen people showed up to discuss a number of subjects including climate change and carbon tax, healthcare, immigration, the upcoming federal election and pension and pay increases for Members of Parliament. SUN photo
There were 17 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on Jan. 19. The following are the results. Seven wins: Virginia Bartelt, Dave Leili and Glenn Brooker. Four wins: Shirley Baltzer, Karl Bartelt and Tim Butt. Three wins: JoAnn Smith and Neil Handspiker; Amy Kendall, Barry Bartelt and Ben Baltzer. Two wins: Laura Smith, Denis Kiss and Cookie Klooster; Karin Kingswood, Julie Reid and Jim McClellan. Lady doublers were
UMEI robotics teams off to provincials After several months of long hours building their robots, UMEI Christian High School’s two Robotics teams, The Thunderbirds and Ablaze, competed against other high schools in Ontario in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). FTC is a world-recognized program which unveils a new competition challenge each September. After designing, building and coding their robot to complete the requirements, Robotics teams from across the globe meet at events where they put their robots to the test in round robin competition. This year’s task was to load small hexagon pixels from the ground and place them on a slanted board as quickly as possible within two minutes and 30 seconds. To add more complexity to the
game, robots that had the ability to launch a drone out of the 12 foot by 12 foot stadium scored bonus points. As well, robots that could suspend themselves off the ground from a horizontal pole at the end of the game achieved 20 points. “The game keeps getting more complex every year,” commented coach John Fittler. “Our students wanted to build robots that could do all the tasks, and through hard work, they did.” At the Windsor district event held at St. Clair College on December 16, both UMEI teams made it to the championship while competing against 12 teams from across Ontario. Unfortunately, they lost in the finals against two teams from Richmond Hill who hold the current world record for points in this challenge.
The Thunderbirds were recognized with the Motivate Award and Ablaze was awarded the Think Award for their engineering design and notebook. In talking about their robot, lead builders from Team Ablaze, Christina Janzen and Sharon Latam, said, “We wanted to build a reliable functional robot that could take a hit, but also one that could win over the crowds with our climbing ability.” On January 13, both teams competed in the Kingston District tournament where 17 teams entered. The Thunderbirds and Ablaze again made it to the championship as an alliance against their archrivals from Richmond Hill. They fell short of their winning goal but were highly recognized with first and second place finishes with
the Connect Award. This award recognizes teams who promote Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
JoAnn and Laura. Meat Draw winners on January 20 were Samantha Corless (2), Julie Reid, Pennie Hyatt (3), Ashley Resendes, Sly Meredith, Hilary Hodgson (2) and Tommy Brown. The L.A. 50/50 draw was won by
Sandy Simpson. The next Meat Draw is Sat. Jan. 27 at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws starting at 3:30. 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. Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun office in Leamington, or any executive member.
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cial Championships in Kingston on February 10, hoping for a berth in the World Championship in Houston, Texas, in April.
Two UMEI Robotics teams, The Thunderbirds and Ablaze, will be competing in the Provincial Championships in Kingston in February. From left to right are coach John Fittler, Peter Martens, Tayler Wiens, Tyler Brisbin, Shannon Douglas, Christina Janzen, Sharon Latam, Ben Recker, Nathan Ribble, Aidan Brown, Jocelyn Giroux, Cole Baptista. Photo submitted
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GALA 27 wows attendees with fire and ice
Gala 27 Project Passion committee members, left to right: Nadia Ingratta, Deborah Bonfiglio, Cindy Ware, Gloria Cavenago, Deanna Bavetta, Krissy Thiessen, Jessica Wharram, Tanya Mastronardi (chair), Andrea Mastronardi, and Natalie Moracci.
Representing the Erie Shores Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, from left, Jeff Lewis (chair), Carmelo Digrandi, Kristin Kennedy (President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare), Michelle Boutros and Nicole Anderson.
Two Gala greeters, Madison Moracci, left and Carys D’Alimonte.
Server Addisun Rossi with some hors d’oeuvres.
By Deanna Bertrand Erie Shores Health Foundation rolled out the red carpet Saturday night, January 20, at the Roma Club for Gala 27 Project Passion — one of the the foundation’s annual signature fundraisers. Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne and an evening of fine dining including some fire-handling entertainment, but what may have actually been the real highlight of the evening was the sold-out crowd of passionate supportive people ready to raise the funds needed for Project Passion — a campaign to bring advance diagnostic imaging technology to Erie Shores HealthCare, starting with its very first MRI machine. “Gala27 Project Passion was an incredible success thanks to our amazing and dedicated organizing committee and wonderful group of volunteers,” said Erie Shores Health Foundation Development and Events Officer Gloria Cavenago. “Words cannot express our gratitude to all our sponsors and supporters in raising valuable funds towards bringing MRI home!” Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Penny Bellhouse was equally as pleased. “The inspiration behind Project Passion was the goal of bringing leading Diagnostic Imaging equipment home, beginning with the purchase of Erie Shores HealthCare’s very first MRI machine, to improve the patient experience for our loved ones,” she said. “I am truly blown away by the unity and support of this vision from our Gala27 committee members, team members, volunteers and sponsors. “ An update on how much was raised should be available for next week’s Sun.
Photos by Deanna Bertrand
Attendees were greeted upon arrival by a trio of fire performers from Hoop U, who also entertained indoors after everyone was seated.
Natalie Moracci, Danielle Tartaro, Stephanie Prantera.
Champagne hostess Em-Mylee Poisson.
The Tilray group enjoyed Gala 27.
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Kingsville Horticultural Society news
By Jan Fisher At the recent Kingsville Horticultural Society (KHS) meeting, new President Annette Cooper introduced herself and the Officers and Directors for 2024. Everyone is looking forward to a year filled with garden related activities for, with, and in, the community. Members in attendance were treated to a slideshow presentation by one of the young gardeners who took part in the Junior Gardener Program run by KHS director Mik-
los Galata. Students from Kingsville, Ruthven and Cottam are educated on how to build a raised garden bed and given a variety of seeds to plant. It is hoped that their gardens will thrive and provide them, and their families, with some tasty veggies. Tyson Spitse, a nineyear-old from Cottam, was one of the students who took up the challenge. He worked very hard building a raised bed in his grandparents’ backyard.
Tyson was a little surprised at how many screws he had to drill into the frame. Once that job was finished, Tyson had to fill it with soil. He soon learned that a 4 foot by 8 foot bed needs a lot of soil. Tyson tended his garden with care and was rewarded with a bounty of lettuce, beans and tomatoes. His radishes looked to be about the size of racquetballs. For his efforts and his success, Tyson was awarded a silver medal
County approves 2024 budget and a plaque. He proudly showed these to members at the meeting. The society is sure that he will continue to participate in the Junior Gardeners Program in the future. If you know a young person who is interested in gardening, watch for information that will come out later in the Spring. Come and join the KHS at their next meeting on Thursday, February 15 at 7:00p.m. All meetings are held at the Unico Centre on Main Street.
Kenneth Carlyle Bruner
On January 16th, 2024, Ken Bruner peacefully slipped into eternal sleep with his daughters, Hillary Bruner and Kerry Bruner by his side. Ken was born on February 13, 1942 to Carlyle and Ruby Bruner (nee Terry) in Chatham, Ontario, but grew up in Windsor and Olinda with his brother Edward Bruner and late sisters, Ella May Faulkner (Vic) and Joanne Serdowich. Ken later moved to Ruthven where he spent many of his 81 years frequenting Canadian Tire and Ford dealerships in the area as he was an avid lover of cars and trucks, especially his Mustang. Hillary and Kerry can remember many rip-roaring Sunday trips to Windsor when Ken was late to attend the service at the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Ken’s faith was important to him and he did everything he could to support his church and its members, including risking a speeding ticket. Employed by Ford Motor Company for 36 years, most recently as a tool grinder at the Essex Engine Plant, Ken was a loyal Ford man. He once bought a Chrysler minivan and couldn’t sleep that night so he promptly returned it to the dealer the next morning. Josie Tregenza, Clark Tregenza and Kai Bruner Doucet will forever remember their beloved ‘Bumpa’ because he always showed up with pizza. Todd Tregenza and Lee Doucet will miss their father-in-law’s unsolicited advice, take charge initiative and unwavering ability to ruin movies by telling you the ending. Ken enjoyed travelling to London on weekends to visit his sister Ella May and her family, and never forgot to stop at Shaw’s Ice Cream. ‘Uncle Ken’ will be lovingly remembered by Sandy Stevens (Ken) of Haliburton, Barb De Simon (Al) and Brian Faulkner (Isabel) of Windsor, and all their children, Paul, Luke, Joel, Jessica, Jeremy, Gabriel, Jonathan, Kim and Emily. Ken showed his love for others through his actions. In the winter he could be found plowing neighbourhood driveways on his tractor and in warmer months he enjoyed working on Hillary and Todd’s horse farm, Low Wood Stables. When the girls were young, Ken would trailer their horses to Pony Club horse shows and was always ready to lend a helping hand. Ken had an affinity for cats whether they were his or someone else’s. Over the years, he took care of many animals that needed a home. Pinery Provincial Park was a favourite camping place for Ken and the girls, and he welcomed Hillary and Kerry’s stepbrother, Jim Bunn, to join them on their yearly trip. Much love and appreciation to Sari and Walter Bunn for their love and support. Thank you to Blake and the team at Lally Southpoint Ford for their care and concern during this difficult time, as well Leo at Ken Knapp Ford. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 pm at Reid Funeral Home in Leamington (14 Russell Street). Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Coffee, tea and light snacks will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Windsor Humane Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Ken. And finally, on Ken’s behalf, a reminder to keep your stick on the ice.
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Franklin Richard Dick
Franklin Richard Dick, born in Leamington on November 11, 1933. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 90 at Erie Shores Hospice. Loving husband of Loretta (Handrigan). Dear father of Matthew (Anne), Timothy ( Janice) and Andrew (Lisa). Opa to Katie, Kristyn, Lynda, Karly and Kyle. Loving great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren. Loving brother to Victor Dick and Martha Klassen. Very special uncle to Jim Lariviere and Susan Patten, Jerry Dick and Janice Cole, Andrea Orsini and Heather Klassen. Frank retired from greenhouse and orchard farming in 2002. He held various positions on the Board of Management of St. John’s Anglican Church. He enjoyed golf as a member of Erie Shores Golf Course. His Olinda hunting group graduated to the Colasanti’s coffee klatch. His favourite pastime was watching his kids and grandkids sporting events as their biggest fan. Special thanks to Dr. Horen, Dr. Burgess and all of the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church or Erie Shores Hospice. Visitation will be at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Service at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington, at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
At their meeting on tional $200,000 for reWednesday, January 17, newal of aging affordable Essex County Council housing stock, bringing approved a 2024 budget this year’s contribution that is fiscally responsi- to $2.05 million. ble and maintains serThe $93.8-million road vice levels despite infla- construction capital tionary pressures, while program for 2024 puts making substantial in- $58.2 million into capacvestments in frontline ity expansion and anhealth care, affordable other $28.3 million into housing and infrastruc- rehabilitation projects ture to accommodate spanning more than 35 growth and improve the kilometres. There is also quality of life for resi- a $5.68-million investdents. ment in the County Wide “We are preparing for Active Transportation growth by investing in System, including more services that will en- than 17 kilometres of sure residents and busi- paved shoulder projects nesses continue to find that make county roads Essex County a great safer for cyclists, pedesplace with a bright fu- trians and motorists. ture,” said Warden HilKey infrastructure da MacDonald. “Thanks projects planned for 2024 to careful planning, the include road improve2024 Budget maintains ments and a roundthe county’s prudent ap- about at the intersecproach and strong finan- tion of County Road 42 cial position.” and County Road 43, a The budget invests in roundabout at County frontline healthcare and Road 46 at Rochester puts more ambulanc- Town Line and improvees and resources on the ments to County Road road. It includes funding 19 from County Road 22 for 12 additional full- to just south of Jamsyl time paramedics, on top Drive. of four new full-time The budget also expositions approved by tends hours at the Essex Essex County Council in County Library’s HarNovember, for a total in- row branch and increascrease of 16. The budget es staffing hours at Sun also includes funding for Parlor Home to ensure the replacement of eight each resident will reambulances, three early ceive at least four hours response vehicles, one of care per day by March district chief vehicle and 31, 2025. 44 automated CPR deEssex County will have vices. set aside just over half of The 2024 Budget in- the $100 million it has vests significantly in the committed for the new expansion of affordable regional hospital with a and supportive housing $6.36-million addition to in Essex County, where its reserve fund in 2024. the need continues to Further supporting hosgrow. This includes tak- pital care in the region, ing $1 million from re- the budget begins a 10serves this year and next year commitment to conto support the construc- tribute $200,000 annually tion of 36 tiny homes in to upgrade equipment Proof of obituary to run partnership with The and infrastructure at Erie Bridge in Leamington Shores HealthCare in and continuing January a 20-year 24, Leamington. 2024 commitment to provide “County of Essex staff Southpoint Sun $48,000 annually to The from all departments are $200 plus $26 HST $226 Bridge to operate 12 supto be = commended for the portive housing units. effort they put into makContinued is please ing sure the 2024 Budget Anyfunding changes email included for the drop-in addresses the needs and sun@southpointsun.ca Homelessness Hub in expectations of residents Leamington, whichThanks. re- and local municipalities corded 2,208 visits from while strategically deter336 individuals in its first mining how every dollar year of operation and can be spent as effectivewhich is currently op- ly as possible,” said CAO erating as an overnight Sandra Zwiers. warming shelter. The 2024 Budget The budget also sup- of $132,282,190 repports the hiring of a resents a levy increase community services co- of $8,682,960. That transordinator to help oversee lates into $25.55 per 10 supportive housing $100,000 of assessment facilities with a total of or $63.88 for a home as228 beds. sessed at $250,000. It provides an addi-
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Dusting off the memories Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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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 Whittle, Ewald Dobetsberger and Tonyand souvenirs for sale as well Palazzi. The Flames were tagged withas providing four of the 15 penalties handed out,a luncheon menu. Speed which included game misconducts toboat rides Leamington’s Mike Dibbley and Maid-were available from the Cedar stone’s John Deehan. Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride From the Kingsville Reporter for summer January 24, 1979 visitors renting The Kingsville Horticultural Soci-a cabin or for ety held its annual meeting on Thurs-cottagers not day, January 11 in the Kingsville Publicowning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This School with President Mrs. M.G. Hardy,photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. presiding.
Looking back ... From the Leamington Post January 24, 1979 MP Bob Daudlin has deemed three options for Point Pelee National Park as “proposals to reduce people.” The federal member recently said he will make application that the park begin its review process again. He said he’s against all three proposals suggested for the park, which have been open for public display and comment since December. Daudlin said that the park is for people and the planning is being done by those who don’t know the park, citing that all three proposals seek to limit the number of people in the park. He is drafting a letter to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs. —— About 35 of Leamington’s core area merchants wanted some finer details, but overall voiced approval of improvement plans for the downtown business area. Chairman of the Business Improvement Area, Brad Brownlee, said that the Leamington application for $150,000 for improvements has been approved. It’s expected that about 100 trees and 52 new light standards will be the highlight of the improvements to the downtown look. —— The future of the South Essex Arts Association now hinges on the findings of an interim board of directors. At its annual meeting Wednesday, attended by 15 people, there was little reaction to the call for new board members, but most indicated they did not want the organization to fall by the wayside. Among the main concerns was finding another facility to replace the current gallery on Queen Street. The gallery is a former church which is now owned by the town, but it’s been hinted that the town may soon require the property to add more parking for Loblaw’s. Mayor Sterling Welch has offered the association facilities at Selkirk School, but the board said it wasn’t satisfactory. —— Leamington’s Ardiel Bulldogs crushed Essex 7-3 Friday night in an Essex County Juvenile Hockey League game at the Essex Arena. The Leamington crew led 1-0 after one but exploded for five second-period goals to put the game out of reach. Howard Forsyth sparked the winners with two tallies. Singles went to Mike Wladarski, Bruce Berthelot, Ron Martin, Lionel Collison and Tracy Wiper. Bernie Fuerth, Brian Blair and Ken Armstrong scored for Essex. Paul Unrau got the win in goal. —— The Leamington Roma Club Flames took an early lead but fell behind Maidstone, coming out on the short end of an 8-5 score in Essex County Juvenile Hockey play on Friday at Essex Arena. Brad Dunmore led the Flames with three goals, while singles went to Jack
—— A zoning by-law which will allow a controversial subdivision to proceed in Gosfield South Township has been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. The 11 single-family lot subdivision covering 4.5 acres has been planned by Kingbeat Developments Ltd. of Kingsville since late 1978. About five residents along Wigle Grove Road objected to the zoning by-law in a last-ditch effort to stop the subdivision which they claim will cause erosion along Lake Erie shoreline and possibly undermine their homes. —— Melton Marina tied their game 2-2 with Boyd Construction in Novice house league hockey play last week. Both of Melton’s goals were scored by Ryan Merritt. Jamie Farias, Mark Harris and Shawn Renaud drew assists. Boyd’s goals were scored by Dave Farias and Carl Wigle with assists going to Derek Lane and Ryan Ribble.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Ice boats at Linden Beach, January 1999. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance to January 20, 1988 - One2-1 of the win the Midget three hard maple trees along trophy. Talbot St. Westhockey which had been At left is captain cut down by the town due to its Dick who poor conditionKen because of age. scored both The town was attempting to lessen with coach structural and goals personal injuries Randy Critchlow.
during high winds. In a recent case a car was demolished by a large limb falling on it.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
From the Wheatley Journal July 13, 1890, The Great Fire: Nearly all the businesses on the Mersea side January 1994 - Not one, but of the village were destroyed with the two giant cranes were required exception of the two hotels. The fire beto hoist the Miss Vanessa off the gan in a barn on the north side of Talbot bottom of Wheatley Harbour. The belonging to the Thompson House and boat owned by Saco Fisheries occupied as a livery stable by Beecher sank where it was moored in the Coulson and Underwood. Businesses harbour sometime during the destroyed included Lightfoot’s Hardnight. Cobby Marine and Moir Crane service were employed to ware owned by Harry Scott who also raise the fishing vessel. The task lost his adjoining general store, William was not an easy one and the McLean’s butcher shop, the post office cranes were on the job until late in and telegraph office, Eastman’s Dry the afternoon. Goods Store in the Lewis Wigle building and the barns at Erie House. Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall —— and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Jan. 28, 1897: Messrs. James and J. nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! Watson are going to erect a large icehouse at the lake, about 40 x 80 feet. MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... They will supply ice daily to the hotels, and to residences. The cold weather has started ice-cutters to work. Gardner Bros., who run a handle factory here, report that they have bought enough logs and bolts from the farmers near Leamington to enable them to run full time next season. They have also bought 2,000 acres of timber land 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON in Romney. Last week they received an 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 order from a Winnipeg man for seven www.leamingtonchrysler.com carloads of handles.
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is actively seeking a Clubhouse Manager If you are an outgoing, self-driven individual with golf course aspirations, we want you! We are a small, dynamic 9-hole golf course. Our spacious clubhouse, with glass-lined views of the Wheatley Provincial Park backdrop, offers one of the best landscapes in Chatham-Kent. Our Superintendent and grounds crew keep our golf course in immaculate condition all season long. Guests who visit our beautiful course are always amazed by how great the property is manicured and maintained. If you desire to make a career in the fast-paced, dynamic golf industry, we want to hear from you. The job description is vast and wide ranging. Qualifying assets: • Golf Course Operations experience • Previous Food and Beverage/Bar Management experience • Strong communication and decision making skills • Accounting, Marketing and Advertising knowledge/experience • Previous supervisory experience • Strong computer and Point of Sale operating experience • Successful applicant must possess strong multitasking and prioritizing skills • Current Smart Serve and Food Handlers Certification Basic Job Description: • Report to the Board of Directors • Successful applicant may be required to work long hours and weekends • Handle daily account receivables/payables working closely with the club accountant • Manage annual dues and maintain a list of members in good standing • Applicant will be involved in all employment aspects of club house staff • Prepare monthly reports for the Board to review • Coordinate and assist with leagues, tournaments and volunteers, etc. • Responsible for all annual renewals - insurance, liquor license, business license, etc. • Apply for annual grant funding requisitions • Club House Operations (see website for full details) • Staffing Supervision and Scheduling Coverage (see website) For full posting details visit talbottrailgolfclub.com
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MNP LTD. IN ITS CAPACITY AS COURT APPROVED RECEIVER OF CRYSTAL FARMS LTD. “CFL” HAS INSTRUCTED CURTIS BABULA AUCTIONEERING SERVICE TO SELL CERTAIN OF CFL’S MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, ROLLING STOCK AND INVENTORY BY UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION Sale Site: 1434 Mersea Road D, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4 Directions: Follow Hwy 401 to exit #48 Comber “Truck Stop” and follow Hwy #77 to Leamington #3 -bypass then left to end “Seacliffe Drive”, turn right & follow to “Bevel Line” (1st Road on left) then follow to Mersea Rd “D” then left to 1434 Sale Site – Big Red building “Tatomir on Shed” or Crystal Farms Ltd. The sale begins to open Monday February 12th, 2024 at 7:00 am EST and begins to close Monday February 19th, 2024 at 4:30 pm EST-SOFT CLOSE Viewing Dates: Monday February 5th, through Saturday February 10th, 2024 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time or by appointment. Agricultural & Tractors: JD 7800-MFWD, Power Quad transmission, 20.8x38 rears, & 420/85/28” fronts, front fenders, R&P axles, 3 remotes, 9326 hours, SN:RW7800H004197, tires are bald-“SMOOTH’, “NO TREAD AT ALL,” needs cab interior, “RUNS GOOD” ; JD 1830- 8 speed trans, ROPS, R&P rears, 32085R38 tires, SN:121478-rear axle needs pinion & axle bearing; JD 2130, 8 speed trans, 11.2x38 rears, R&P axles, ROPS, SN:137399L; MF 50 Gas Tractor, SN:519192, 6 speed, drawbar missing, 12.4x38 PS rears, cracked rear housing; Cleveland “Model 140” Tiling Machine on tracks, Detroit Diesel, Unique, “AS IS.”;MF 50 Gas Tractor, SN:524832, 6 speed-low profile; MF 50 Gas Tractor, SN:521217, NO P.S; D6-CAT Dozer, pup start, 9’ Blade, “NON RUNNER”-SELLS “AS IS”; IHC-175 B-Crawler Loader c/w Clam bucket, “NON RUNNER”- SELLS“AS IS.”; JD 9510 Combine, 2WD, Mauer Big Top, 30.5LX32 drives, chaff spreaders, chopper, 3300 separator hrs., recent feeder house chain replacement, SN:9510X680912-appears straight, personally seen harvesting 02/23; JD 625F Grain Head, dura cut knife c/w AWS Air Reel, SN:H00625F721055, Head sells on JD homebuilt header wagon, Sells as Package; JD 643 low tin, oil bath corn head, SN:76066, on homebuilt header wagon-“Unit.”; JD 7000-6X30 planter, dry fertilizer, leak in hyds; Case IH 5100-21 Run Grain drill, grain only, hyd markers & press wheels; JD 215-44 plate wheel disc, @19” blades, 9” spacing, front gang needs repair; Penta Model 200-hi-clear, 28’-“S” Tine Cultivator, c/w DRH & Cast-iron points, low acres, “NICE.”; JD Model 230 Wheel disc, 9” spacings, plate-needs gang repair; JD 1517 Bat Wing style mower, needs tire repair & 1 pto drive shaft to gear box, wing replaced, 1000 pto main shaft. Needs to be replaced-bent; RJ @ 28’ hyd fold crowfoot flat fold packer. Trucks & Forklifts: 2007 Black GMC Sierra, V8, VIN:1GTEK14J377523964, parts or salvage Value, “AS IS.”; 2005 Black GMC, 4 door, SLE, VIN:2GTEK13T551375177, parts or salvage Value, “AS IS.”; 1997 Peterbilt, VIN:1XPSDR9XXVN416922, black in color, partial recent paint- still in pieces, frame blasted and repainted, fenders & hood panels repainted-truck in restoration mode. “PRE-DEF.”; 1990 Mack, Maxidyn, tandem axle dump truck, 425/65R22.5 fronts & 11R.22.5 rear drives, Eaton 8 speed with lo-lo trans, Model RB6905, straight old unit, last license expired 21-hoist leaking, VIN:2M2AM20C76001430, “AS IS.”; 1973 Ford F350, Red, c/w 9’6-12 Volt electric over hyd hoist, VIN: F35YCS21731, straight unit, “AS IS.”; 1971 Yellow GMC, Single Axle gas-Hi-way Tractor, 427- engine, VIN: CE6132147464, “AS IS.”; 1993 Ford F150, Yellow, flat deck, VIN:2FTEF15N4PCA47677, “AS IS.”; DROTT 403EC, hyd Hoe on tracks, Detroit Engine, 54” bucket, tracks & undercarriage appear fair condition, needs track adjuster, SN:1583“TOUGH”; Nissan MDL 18 Forklift-pneumatic, yard truck c/w duals, 3 stage, dual fuel, side shift, 4468 hrs., SN: ALZPJ01A18, “Running,” “AS IS,” NOT Certified; Electric OX Fork Truck, Walk Behind, “AS IS.”; Clark Gas Yard Truck, c/w rotator, NOT Running, “AS IS.”; Langman Gas Yard Fork Truck on 8.25x20 rubber, “AS IS.” Miscellaneous: 540-3pt Spinner Ditcher; Homebuilt Onion Harvester, Green Cab, c/w Detroit engine-JD Cab, parts or Salvage- SELLS “AS IS”; Homebuilt Onion Harvester, Yellow Cab, IHC Engine-Salvage, running engine; IHC TD6 Dozer, PTO, running ??, “AS IS.”; 28- 225 Model, Turnco & RJ Hoppers on Martin @ 9T gears, 11L15 Tires, some require seam repairs; UFT Model DR60-Chopper-Defoliator, SN:1401. 9’ (108”)- 3pt Blade, “HD”, Green; 11’-3pt Blade, “HD”, Yellow; Global Front Mount fork attachment, 55” Forks; 4-Creekbank Welding 30’ flat racks on Horst Double reach, tandem rear axle gears; Westfield 100-36 Auger, c/w swing out, SN274962, “NICE.” nice clean unit; 2000 Doepker Hopper bottom trailer, VIN: 2DGB5Z3XY1012026, good paint & rubber, Certified Nov ’22; 2012 CIMC 53’ Reefer, Tridem, VIN:527SR5332EM02777, Safety expired; Thermo King Reefer Model SB230, wrapped, good rear doors, needs rubber all around, “AS IS,” – DO NOT know if Reefer runs; 1998 Wabash Tridem, Reefer, VIN:1JJVS33W6XL549114, #44, “Reefer still on front,” Salvage-Storage; 19’ Plug Trailer, “AS IS,” NOT Certified; 21’ Plug Trailer, “AS IS,” NOT Certified; 2- Cadman 3600 XLB Irrigation reels, 6.8 Litre JD Diesel, SN16904013600XLB & SN19406053600XLB; 2-Briggs Irrigation Booms, MDL RG405/LA/ RS, only 1 Serial Number visible, 5250703, both require some boom maintenance; @ 190 Pieces-6”X30’ Aluminum Wade Rain irrigation pipes@ 50 Pieces-6” X 40’ Aluminum Wade Rain Irrigation pipes,@ 220 Pieces-5” X 30’ Aluminum Wade Rain Irrigation pipes; 4-4’ x 10’- Single Axle Trailers ;Quantity of Irrigation fittings, flat line hose, couplers, etc. Cadman Power Pack Irrigation Pump, c/w Caprari Pump & 6.8 Litre JD engine pump Type MEC MGS100/09, 09/09 MFG, SN 2305 03CM G1002A; 2 Wheel-Yellow-Irrigation pump, c/w Detroit Diesel-not running, has a Caprari pump, 4” & 4” out, pump has been replaced, engine apparently has faults, Type MEC153-80A SN MBOA 3804, “AS IS.”; Yellow-Homebuilt Onion Bulb Planter, basically redundant, workable; @700 Hardwood-46x50 Vegetable Tote boxes, sold in lots of 50; Maschio 10’-3pt, 540 PTO roto-tiller, needs knives; Baldini 2 & 3 row pto row tillers-3pt plastic fertilizer pto spreader. Lime Spreader; Cardale 16” Intake X 12” Discharge, Drainage Pump, “PTO driven”- 22’ long, hyd tilt, no pto shaft; JD # 38?? Forage Harvester; MF 24 -2x38 Corn head; Adapt A Ramp-adjustable, portable loading ramp, approximate length 34’o/a; 8 front suitcase weights; 6-front suitcase weights & brackets;9 T Martin Running Gear with bent reach; 6’-3pt Howse Rotary Cutter; 10’ Maschio Roto tiller-bent knives; 18.4-16.1 Turf Style Tire on 6 hole rim; 23.1-26 tires on MF 700 Series Combine Rims, 1- Flat 1- with air; 3 Lots of 4” Perforated Tile with sock, 250’ Rolls; 2 Full & 1 Partial roll of 4” Perforated Tile with sock; 1- 450mm, BLD 90 degree elbow- used; 40’ x 8” Suction pipe, 38’ x8” Suction Pipe, 31’ x 6” Black Push Hose; 4- S/A Homebuilt 4’Wx10’L Irrigation Fitting/Pipe Trailers; Quantity of 5” & 6” Discharges Hoses on skids; Tote of O rings & Wade Rain/Travis Clamps; Quantity of 5” & 6” Wade Rain Fittings on Skids; Quantity of Inline Fittings for Nelson Guns on Skids; Large Quantity of counted 30’ & 40’ - 5” & 6” Wade Rain Irrigation Pipe on trailers- trailers not road worthy;14.9x24 on rims-cracked; Goodyear 15.5x38 “T” Rails, @50% tread c/w hardware; 13.6x24 “T” Rails c/w hardware, @25% tread (fair);20.8x38 “T” Rails, 4 hooks each (fair) hardware only; 15.5x38, 20% tread loaded on rims; 16.9x28 “T” Rails, hardware, @25% tread; 20.8x38 Titan “T” Rail Duals c/w hardware, @75% tread, (good duals); 9’-3pt Drynck Blade; 2- Plastic Tote Seed Boxes; 1987 Corvette, Maroon in color, MDL CVT, VIN: 1G1YY2189H5109969, SELLS “AS IS”- smells moldy inside, sat in garage and not driven; JD LT 155 Lawnmower, “AS IS”; Electric bin dumper. Spraying: 1064 Rogator Sprayer, 1000-gallon tank foamer, c/w VF380/90R46 Spray bib tires, 20’ spacings-@90’ Boom, 54 nozzles, spent $20,000 c/w new ECM, engine has engine leak, needs front oil seal ; 500 Gallon Calsa Sprayer, hyd fold booms, diaphragm pump, “AS IS.”; Gregson 1000 gallon-2pt sprayer,10603890H905, SN 202027 c/w Zeta MDL 350TS23, diaphragm pump, @90’ boom, 10” spacings, NEEDS TLC- “NOT USED Recently”; Set of tracks off Gregson Sprayer;20’ Folding Market weed wick; Quantity of 22’ & 2-Sets of 24’ Galvanized Greenhouse Hoops sold by the bin - not counted & no hardware. Harvesters: Univerco-3pt-1 row carrot harvester, electric controls, PTO driven, pull type unit, c/w electric over hyd controls-last used in ’21, appears to be in fair condition, has top gears updated cost $19K; Grimme PT,pto, Onion Harvester; Univerco-3pt-PTO Driven Harvester. Planters: RJ 8 row plug transplanter, Twin row, 1000-gal water tank, starter tank & Canopy; RJ 10 Row Plug transplanter, 1600 litre water tank, 110 litre starter tank, Camera equipped & Canopy; Simco MTI Inc Custom Built-6 row carrot or onion seed planter, c/w power driven seed bed firmer, adjustable, 6-Stanhay Pro-air seed unit’s c/w assorted seed plates, (AS NEW) acreage counters show 28-30; Stanhay 12 row-3pt planter c/w 12 Stanhay Mdl 870 Units, 2 Units broken off; Baldini-4 Row Onion Transplanter. HAINES GRADING LINE & PACKING PIECES SOLD INDIVIDUALLY •Haines Incline Feed Conveyor •343 Grading Section •351 Conveyor •365 Incline feed conveyor •96- 340 Belt Conveyor •344 Discharge •345 Conveyor •PBI – Electric 4 head produce bagger •96- 341 Brusher •350 Sizer •352 Elevator •8-hole mechanical bagger. •342 Blower ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES BY FRIDAY MARCH 8TH,2024 AT 4:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME. WE DO NOT OFFER SHIPPING FOR THIS SALE. NO TRESPASSING OR VIEWING UNTIL VIEWING DATES LISTED ABOVE - “ NO EXCEPTIONS” PLEASE WATCH OUR HIBID SITE FOR UPDATES. PLEASE NOTE: Equipment Repairs are being made daily so this is a guide only. ABSOLUTELY NO PICK-UP DAY OF SALE. CURTIS BABULA AUCTIONEERING SERVICE ACT AS SELLING AGENTS ONLY!! WE DO NOT EXCEPT CREDIT CARD AS METHOD OF PAYMENT. Sale Conducted & Sold By: Curtis Babula Auctioneering Service 584 Oil Heritage Rd R.R. # 4 Dresden, ON N0P 1M0 • 519-692-4049 Cell: 519-359-4762 Email: ckbauct@ciaccess.com • Website: www.cbabulaauctions.com
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
U16A Blazers win tournament in Oakville The U16A Talbot Trail Blazers hockey team took home the championship in a thrilling tournament final in Oakville this past weekend. The Blazers scored in overtime to beat the Whitby Wildcats 2-1 in the final. The team’s first game saw them facing off against Stoney Creek Warriors, and they emerged victorious with a 5-0 win. Earning the first shutout of the tournament was Marshall Rocheleau. The goals were scored by Braeden Cavanagh, Mason Ginter, Ethan Malott, Cade Smith and Sean Wilson. In their second game against Welland Tigers, the Blazers battled hard, putting up a fierce fight right from the start that led them to a 3-0 win with Reed Vandervecht earning the shutout. Goal scorers in this one were Sean Wilson, Cade Smith and Owen Sadler. The third game against Oakville Rangers was very exciting. The game went back and forth and
seemed evenly matched, ending in a 2-2 tie. Cade Smith and Owen Sadler scored the goals. The fourth game against Oshawa Generals proved once again to be victorious with another 3-0 victory and a second shutout for Vandervecht. Smith, Braeden Cavanagh
and Wilson lit the lamp. The semi-finals against Ottawa Golden Knights was an exciting 2-0 victory, thanks to a strong defence and a shutout by Rocheleau. Ryan Reid and Smith tallied singles. That victory set up the final against Whitby. Fans were on edge to witness
the intense match, which saw the team emerge victorious against their toughest opponents yet. The final game began with both teams displaying a strong defence, making it difficult for the opposing team to score. The Blazers broke the deadlock in the third peri-
od, thanks to a well-timed assist by Carson Koehler and a blistering shot by Owen Sadler. The Wildcats came back later in the third to tie it up. In a nail-biting finish, the game went into overtime, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until
the very end. Finally, after several heart-stopping minutes of play, Cade Smith managed to break through the Wildcats defence and got a shot on net, which left a beautiful rebound for Braeden Cavanagh to score the game-winning goal.
The U16A Blazers, top row from left, coach Joe Diemer, Landon Pollett, Owen Sadler, Ryan Reid, Carson Koehler, Gavin Pyne, Ethan Malott, Ben Fuerth, Cade Smith, Hudson Diemer, coach Jamie Lafaive, coach Jeff Sadler. Bottom from left, coach Josh Malott, Sean Wilson, Caleb Cavanagh, Mason Ginter, Jesse Chadwick, Logan Lefaive, Braeden Cavanagh. The goalies are Reed Vandervecht, left, and Marshall Rocheleau. Photo submitted
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 General malaise may have you wondering if you are sick. It’s likely nothing more than stress and fatigue. Keep an eye on symptoms moving forward.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have an artistic talent that you haven’t explored yet. Events this week may spur you on to try something new because inspiration is high for you right now. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your household may not agree on which remodeling changes to make. Unless you come up with a compromise, nothing will get done at all. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A miscommunication with a loved one could have you trying to make amends soon enough, Gemini. Don’t worry, you will easily resolve your differences in time. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you might be asked for assistance by a close friend having financial troubles. Be careful about lending out money at this juncture because you don’t want to cause issues for yourself. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week you may have a hard time integrating yourself into a group, Leo. Make a concerted effort to be supportive of others. This can be an effective way to get back into the group’s good graces. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Speaking with friends this week could help to address a number of things you’re wrestling with, Virgo. Don’t hesitate to lean on this support network.
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WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to bathroom safety.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when you discover a mutual interest with someone you consider a friend, your bond may grow even deeper. Have fun spending time together. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, something important to you doesn’t seem to be moving along at the pace you had hoped it would. You might have to be a little more patient in this situation.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a romantic encounter you have been counting on may not pan out this week, or it may be less exciting than you imagined. Wait a few days before reevaluating things. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t put all of your trust in new information this week, Aquarius. It is likely unreliable, so take everything that is said with a grain of salt. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Your imagination is riding high this week, Pisces. Don’t hinder it in any way so you can explore all of the creativity that is flowing out of you right now. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 21 - Emma Bunton, Singer (48) JANUARY 22 - Logic, Rapper (34) JANUARY 23 - Tiffani Thiessen, Actress (50) JANUARY 24 - Matthew Lillard, Actor (54) JANUARY 25 - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Leader (46) JANUARY 26- Kirk Franklin, Songwriter (54) JANUARY 27 - Bailey Zimmerman, Singer (24)
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Flyers rock Pickering, beat Stouffville and Caledon By C. Scott Holland With 705 fans in attendance on Thursday January 18, the Leamington Flyers made sure that very few of them left their standing spots or seats as the Leamington offense outshot, outscored and muscled the visiting 10th place Pickering Panthers into a 10-2 submission. A total of eight Flyers shared the scoring and overall 14 Flyers collected at least one point. On Saturday night in Stouffville, the Flyers rallied to tie the game and then won it in overtime 4-3. Next, in a rare Sunday home game, they downed the Caledon Admirals 5-1. The Flyers’ offensive explosion was rather quiet in the opening period as both teams jockeyed for a lead. It was a fairly even frame as Pickering held a 12-11 shot advantage but the Flyers held a 2-0 lead. The scoring parade got going midway through the period when Cayden Faust and Landon Bernard neatly moved the puck to Alex Cunningham who was anchored in the slot. Cunningham ripped a shot that loudly bounced off a post and into the Panthers’ net. At 12:26, defenseman Landon Bernard took the passwork of Cameron Arquette and Matthew Thomas and blasted a screen shot from near the left faceoff circle to make it 2-0. Penalty problems haunted Pickering in the
second frame as the Flyers added two of their four powerplay goals of the night. Darian Anderson and Nathan Leek were part of a goalmouth scramble at 8:27 that ended with Cade Bell jamming the puck into the net. Pickering bounced back immediately though, as Charlie Key tabbed their first goal. The Bell-Leek-Anderson combo struck again at 11:57 during a powerplay drive via a right to left pass which Bell gunned past Panthers’ starter Ethan Beattie. Less than a minute later, Marquise Brown and Nick Mahy set up Max Anderson’s shot, which bounded off Beattie’s glove. Late in the frame Faust and Arquette tried jamming the puck past Beattie before Alex Cunningham reaped the goal on a third attempt. Ahead 6-1 going into the third, Pickering’s frustrations began to show. An early scuffle behind the Flyers’ net resulted in offsetting penalties and another powerplay chance on which Jason Davenport pumped the seventh marker from the top of the slot. With a win already assured, Arquette and Davenport set up Jason Daraiche’s rebound goal from in close at 13:33. Pickering added a tally to their side near the 16-minute mark before one of the best Flyers’ goals of the night. Goalie Carson Barnes passed to Matthew
One of the slickest goals from last Thursday night’s 10-2 win over Pickering came from Anthony Ciaramitaro who in this shot reaches for a loose puck from Griffin Grundner’s (right side) shot while Cade Bell is impeded in front of the Pickering net.
Thomas, who connected with Anthony Ciaramitaro, who wove his way around several defenders and up ice into the slot. From there he unleashed a cannon that baffled Beattie. Capping the scoring outburst was Cayden Faust, whose shot caromed off Beattie’s goal stick and into the twine. Pickering goalie Ethan Beattie ended with 42 saves, while Flyers’ Carson Barnes stopped 27 of 29. Both the 10 goals and four powerplay tallies are Leamington records since joining the OJHL.
Saturday in Stouffville, Cam Arquette and Darian Anderson made it a 2-2 contest in the first and Cade Bell knotted it in the third. The Flyers beat the Spirit on an overtime powerplay goal by Matthew Thomas. Leamington outshot Stouffvile 3422. Sebastian Gatto got the victory. Sunday’s game was watched by 589 fans and was scoreless for 20 minutes before the Flyers went ahead 4-1. Nathan Leek paced the Flyers with a hattrick. Cam Arquette and Max Ander-
son added one goal each. Starting goalie Carson Barnes set a new Flyers’ record for fewest saves in a game with 13 and got the win which put the
Flyers two points behind second-place Milton. The Flyers host the Toronto Patriots on Thursday, January 25 at 7:10 pm.
Ontario Junior Hockey League West Conference Standings
Team Collingwood Milton Leamington Buffalo Georgetown Oakville Toronto Burlington Brantford Niagara Falls Caledon Mississauga
GP 43 40 41 42 41 38 41 39 43 39 41 43
W 37 29 27 25 21 21 18 18 19 11 6 4
L 5 9 10 15 16 14 17 15 22 27 29 36
T 0 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0
OTL 1 0 0 2 4 2 3 6 2 1 5 3
PTS 75 60 58 52 46 45 42 42 40 23 18 11
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U of W Lancers women’s hockey gives girls’ hockey a boost By Sarah Sacheli Special to the Sun Southpoint Stars hockey player Emmerson Fischer hadn’t thought much about life after high school until the Lancer women’s hockey team came to town. As part of the Lancers’ Bringing Hockey Home
program, players fanned out to communities in five provinces to help girls’ hockey associations run practices, tryouts and skills clinics, and offer boardroom-based leadership and mentoring sessions. “It was really motivating,” said Fisher, who
plays for the U15 team. “They talked about the university experience and the classes they were taking. We did a lot of passing drills and shooting drills, and I learned a lot.” Bringing Hockey Home was funded by the Calgary Foundation, a charitable organization based
in Alberta. The Lancer women’s hockey team secured a Doc Seaman Amateur Sports Grant, a Calgary Foundation award supporting initiatives that focus on youth and populations needing equal access to sport. With funding from the grant, the women’s hockey team spent its off-season working with 13 girls’ hockey associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, at no cost to the host communities. Lancer women’s hockey coach Deanna Iwanicka said the hockey association and its young players weren’t the only ones who benefited from the program. “Our student athletes
got the opportunity to be exposed to other parts of the game — being on the bench and taking part in player evaluations and other parts of coaching,” she said. “It was an experience that helped them develop as mentors and leaders.” Iwanicka said the program also helped promote U SPORTS, the governing body for university sports in Canada, similar to the NCAA in the United States. “Bringing Hockey Home gave us the opportunity to promote U SPORTS, with the hope of seeing more student-athletes choosing to stay in Canada for their post-secondary education and athletics experience,” she
added. In Leamington, the Lancer women delivered five hours of training in total, on and off the ice, and in the boardroom. “I thought it was fantastic,” said Chris Taylor, director of girls’ hockey for the Southpoint Minor Hockey Association. “We had everyone from our U11s to our U18s on the ice with the university players. The mentoring was fantastic.” Bringing Hockey Home was the first time the Lancer women’s hockey team had partnered with the association. “The girls got so much out of it,” Taylor said. “I’d love to do more.”
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Lancer Women’s Hockey players Jessica Gribbon of Orangeville, Ont., and Mikayla Axford from Kingville, run on-ice training for Southpoint Stars girls hockey players as part of the Univeristy of Windsor’s Bringing Hockey Home program. Photo by Amy Maitre
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Sharks beat Walpole With half dozen regular season home games on the schedule until playoffs, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks will be looking to move into third place in the standings. With games in hand on Blenheim, they will still need to crack into the win column against the league leaders. With a quiet week of only one away game, they are utilizing previous practice time to gel as a unit. Their latest game in
Walpole Island on the heels of a 50-20 shots advantage propelled the visitors to a dominating 5-1 victory. Ethan Hamelin led the way with two goals, while Jake Easton, Denzil Aguilar and Josh Chauvin added singles. Kyle Kelly added two helpers, with Jake Eaton, Braedon Caetano, Issac Legood, Braydon Metcalfe adding singles. Jackson Drysdale helped his own cause in net, also assisting on the
last goal. “With some new faces in the lineup, it’s been helpful to get in some extra practice time,” said head coach Josh Carnevale. “Next week we have two potential playoff opponents so we will have to be at the top of our game.” The Sharks will host Mooretown tonight (Wednesday) and travel to Lakeshore on Friday.
Kingsville Friendly Club news Kingsville Friendly Club welcomed 25 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, Jan. 16, including newest member Jeri Marentette and visitor Marilyn Miles. Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 6430, Gillian Pinkney 3870, Mac Stanley 3520. Euchre: John
Gerhardt 98, Carrie Schultz 95, Willy Fittler 85. Most lone hands: Carrie Schultz 4. Cribbage: Stuart Wheelton, a perfect 605, Sue Girardin 517, Jeri Marentette 467. There were 37 members out to play cards on Friday, Jan. 19, all brave enough to come out in the cold and snow! Kevin Antaya became our newest member. A past member who just returned last Friday, Pat Mattia, passed away on Jan. 17. Our sympathy to his family. Scores in Bridge: Shirley Morel 3300, Mac Stanley 3260, Roy Trowell 2680.
Euchre: Dawn Tizzard 82, Willy Fittler and Robert Boose 79, John Gerhardt 78. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Pepper: Mandy Hric 256, Sue Girardin 254, Anne Burrell 225. Most peppers: Carolyn Brown 7. The group is happy that the membership is growing. The group plays Bridge, Cribbage and Euchre on Tuesdays, and Bridge, Euchre and Pepper on Fridays at the Unico Centre, 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, starting at 12:45. If you are over 50 years of age, you are welcome to join.
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The U11 Southpoint Blues brought home the championship from the Bob Probert Hockey Tournament in Windsor this past weekend, going undefeated for the weekend. This tournament win follows their undefeated Hockey for Hospice title over the holidays. In front is goaltender Hanna Heinrichs. Second row, from left are Nik Sawyer, Ethan Prior, Provincial Junior Hockey League Brantley Thompson, Mila West Stobbs Division Standings Antonios, Ryan HutchinTeam GP W L OTL T PTS game-Lumley. In the third Lakeshore 32 28 4 0 0 56 row are Silas Remigio-Girard, Thomas Fischer, Evan Essex 32 26 3 1 2 55 Wright, Emmitt Rempel, Blenheim 35 24 9 1 1 50 Hunter Chambers, Alex Wheatley 31 20 9 1 1 42 Renwick. In the back row are Mooretown 32 11 14 5 2 29 coaches Jason Chambers, Amherstburg 32 7 25 0 0 14 Jesse Wright, Adam Rempel Dresden 33 6 26 1 0 13 and Justin Renwick. Walpole Island 31 4 27 0 0 8 Photo submitted
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Lions sports resume after holiday break By Lisa and Sara Driedger Sports at Leamington District Secondary School are back after the winter break. Both boys’ basketball and girls’ volleyball players were ready to give it their all at the return of regular season games this past week.
The junior girls volleyball team has been doing well this season with only two losses and four wins. They had a rough start to the season, losing against Cardinal Carter, but came back strong, winning all three sets in their next game against Herman. They then won the W.F.
Herman tournament, defeating Kennedy 2 to 1 in the gold medal match. However, they lost their next game against Assumption, but didn’t let that bring them down when they played, and beat, Tecumseh Vista that same week. After the break they continued to dominate
the competition, winning their next game against Brennan. The team has shown great promise for a strong season, so hopefully they will continue to deliver. The senior girls volleyball team started off the season strong with a 7-0win streak. Unfortunately, they lost this streak
The Leamington Lions senior girls volleyball team at the Red Raiders tournament. Front row, left to right: Emily Sawatzky, Lisa Driedger, Makayla Machado, Sara Driedger. Back row: Melinda Guenter, Olivia Sealy, Emily Garton, Emery Stapleton, Lizzy Loewen, Avery Hopper, Ashley Froese, Kelly Wiebe. Photo submitted
when they played Belle River last week. They started strong in the first set but couldn’t hold the lead, losing all three sets. The next day they were unable to bring it back, losing against Lajeunesse. However, unlike the game the night before they were able to bring it back in the third set and win one out of the three sets. Last Friday the girls tackled the Red Raiders tournament. After a slow start in pool play, they were placed in the bronze tier. They played hard and came home victorious, winning in the finals. Special mention to Emery Stapleton who made the tournament All-Star team. Not unlike the girls volleyball teams, the boys basketball teams are having a well-played season. The junior boys had a rough start, losing against Belle River. They came back strong and won 4324 against Kingsville in a back-and-forth match, secured when Leamington scored three consecutive three-point shots. They were able to get
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a two-game win streak when they played North Star and won 39-31. They then went on to tackle Catholic Central where they fought hard but in the end were unable to maintain their winning streak. They were unable to bring it back when they played their next three games against L’Essor, Assumption and Essex. The senior boys are having an exceptional season this year, starting it off with a three-game win streak. This streak was lost when they played Catholic Central, but they managed to come back with decisive wins in their next games against L’Essor, Assumption and Essex, bringing their win streak back up to 3. Their next game against Cardinal Carter is showing promise of adding to that win streak, as Leamington is higher on the WECSSAA standings than Cardinal Carter. The Lions are excited to see how the girls volleyball and boys basketball seasons are going to play out.
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