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Hogs raffle winner has plans for winnings By Paul Forman Usually the third time’s a charm, but for Jane Whiteman, first time’s a charm as the former resident of Kingsville won the grand prize of $170,525 in the Hogs for Hospice Holiday 50-50 Raffle this past New Year’s Eve. Jane, a retiree from her work with Community Living, commented about her first time purchase. “I just saw the tickets for the draw online,” she said. “Every year we give to a different organization, like Brentwood or the Downtown Mission, and we thought we will get tickets for this draw this year. We never win, we just thought it would be a donation to Hospice.”
Whiteman was surpsised by the phone call she got from Joe Oswald. “When I got the call, I was at my youngest daughter’s house. I never usually answer the phone if I don’t recognize the name,” she said. “When I answered, the man on the other end said that this is Joe from Hogs for Hospice. I said you’re joking. No, he said. I started shaking and crying.” Speaking on behalf of the Hogs for Hospice board of directors, Joe Oswald provided his own take on the call that they love to give. “Every ticket that is bought supports the cause and it’s an opportunity to win some life-changing money,” he said. “When
I told Jane about her win, there were a few pauses and a lot of emotion. What I love about this family is the first thing out of their mouths was how they could help other family members, extended family, as well as friends. It was all about everyone else, except for themselves. It speaks to the character of this family, and it mirrors our vision.” To date, Hogs for Hospice has held eight 50-50 draws, and assisted by the generous sponsorship of Double Diamond Farms, has been able to generate a staggering 1.8 million dollars that has been used towards the operating expenses of the Erie Shores Hospice and
has provided another 1.8 million dollars via splits on their 50-50 draws for deserving families. Whiteman was asked as to how she was going to spend her winnings and gave a very altruistic answer that Oswald alluded to. “We are going to pay for a furnace that my eldest daughter just put in, my youngest daughter has some debt that we will help with and one of my daughter’s mother-in-law has been unemployed for a few years and we will give some money to her,” she said. “We also will send some money back to England to help my sister and her family.” Jane wanted to offer some parting advice, say-
Council votes to support cemetery resolution Leamington Council has voted to support a resolution by Tay Township (near Midland, Ontario) to request the province make changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act of 2002. The act currently states
that when an application is made to declare a cemetery abandoned, the local municipality where the land is located shall be responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery until the application is disposed of. In effect, the cemetery
becomes the responsibility of the municipality, which is what occurred with Fairview Cemetery in Wheatley. Because the cemetery lies within the geographical boundaries of Leamington, Fairview Cemetery has effectively
become the property of the municipality. Matt Todd, Leamington’s Director of Legal and Legislative Services, reported that the takeover of Fairview Cemetery has been challenging. “Records at the cemetery are, at best, in-
ing, “If I can win, anyone can win. We’ve always had bad luck and I know it is the luck of the draw, but if you’re going to donate, donate to something worthy.” Oswald was asked about what comes next for his powerhouse group, saying “Our summer event is in full swing — all the bands are booked and our previous partners are on board. The entire weekend is ready to go. Our next 50/50 draw will be launched in July to support our local hospice. There will be some new surprises and we are bringing on a few new partners,” he said. “Get ready, get set, lots of surprises ahead.”
complete, and at worst, non-existent or inaccurate,” he said. “This has led to many challenges. It’s additional work for staff that are already burdened.” SEE CEMETERY PAGE 2
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Local author launches his tenth book in Kingsville By Paul Forman Fascinated by the rich music scene in Kingsville, author Robert Lynch premiered his latest book, ‘Surfside 3’, at Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre on Saturday, January 13. This book chronicles the popular dance and live music acts that graced Lakeside Park in the late ’60s and early ’70s, including legends like The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Michigan’s Bob Seger. Lynch shared, “We had every top name from Motown on stage in Kingsville. The DJs at CKLW were a driving force in getting the acts down here” Lynch was asked about the challenges of putting this particular book together and indicated that all of the details found in the book rely on oral accounts from local residents. “There are no records, none. I got a lot of my information from Gunther Funkenhauser and Ned
Cossom,” said Lynch. Interestingly, Lynch indicated that pertinent information from that era was inadvertently lost. “The venue files were in a cabinet in IGA and the store was closing. New ownership threw away the file cabinets and the records disappeared into the dumpster,” said Lynch. Always in writing mode, Lynch is kicking around a new idea for his next book involving ‘our guardian angels’ and also plans to create other books that pertain to specific genres of music that have been a part of Kingsville’s musical history. Surfside 3 can be purchased at Kingsville’s Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre for $10 and the
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Cemetery - From Page 1 After some discussion about record keeping and plot ownership and how plots can be passed down through families if done through the proper channels, council decided to write a letter of support of the Tay Township resolution. The Township of Tay has asked the province to amend the act to move the responsibility from municipalities for abandoned cemeteries to the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. Todd said that they are asking council to support the resolution by sending a letter of support. “Fairview has been a real challenge, but at the same time, you’re dealing with very sensitive issues,” he said. He added that under the act, no cemetery operator (in this case, the municipality) is permitted to inter human remains in a plot other than the owner of that plot. They are required by law to get written consent to inter someone other than the owner. “It’s a sensitive issue and time frame,” he said. He told council that it’s important to pass down your cemetery plot rights in your will so that you pass the ownership down to future generations. “We don’t want to knowingly or unknowingly put people in the wrong resting place,” he said. “It’s a very delicate situation.” Council voted to draft a letter of support for Tay Township’s resolution and send it to the proper authorities.
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The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Jan. 12: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Case Mulder and Derek Parry. Jan. 15: North/South - 1st Remi Fournier and Frank Duransky, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash. East/West - 1st Shirley Morel and Al Morrison, 2nd Mac Stanley and Rowe Deans, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Sue Duransky.
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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. InPerson 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 519-728-2138. 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. Buffetstyle, 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. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. For those who
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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. 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 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 am. The warming Cross at St.
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By Mark Ribble The chilly temperatures didn’t stop the chili lovers from making their way to the Leamington Half Century Centre on Saturday, January 13 for the annual Chili Cook-off. Five entries adorned this year’s chili table as celebrity ladlers dished out robust cups of the popular winter meal to about 40 brave patrons, complete with rolls and dessert. Among the ladlers were Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Leamington Fire Inspector Derrick Clark,
Chartwell Leamington’s Nadia DiDomenico and Half Century Centre’s Gail Turk. Chili was featured from five kitchens, with a panel of judges set up in the back of the hall to judge them on flavour, heat and overall quality. The chili origins were not revealed until after all voting took place. The three judges — Gary Hiller, Paul Tiessen and Kyle Sayers — had a tough time ranking the five chili offerings but eventually came up with a definite winner. That winning chili was from Bradt’s Butch-
er Block, edging out the Half Century Centre, which came in second for the judges’ palates. Rosewood Erie Glen was a close third, followed by the Leamington Fire Department and Chartwell. The patrons also chose a People’s Choice winner — also Bradt’s Butcher Block, with the secret being revealed after voting that Bradt’s used smoked chilis in their recipe. This set the chili apart from the others, according to the esteemed panel of judges. The money raised at the event goes toward a new carpet for the centre.
Leamington Fire Inspector Derrick Clark, right, serves up some nice hot chili to Bob Read, who has his plate filled with a sampling from each of the five chilis at the annual Half Century Centre Chili Cook-off.
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Leamington Half Century Centre Executive Director Christine Lehn, left, with Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald (accepting on behalf of Bradt’s Butcher Block) and Chris Lehn, who made the runner-up chili for the Half Century Centre. SUN photos
The second phase of the Point Pelee National Park deer reduction will get underway January 19. To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction in the park between January 19 and January 26, inclusive. “Public safety is of the utmost importance and therefore, Point Pelee Na-
tional Park will be closed to visitors during this time,” said a news release. “The park will reopen on January 27.” This year, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation decided that to ensure better success, the deer population reduction would take place in two parts. The first took place during November, 2023. Parks Canada is responsible for maintaining and restoring ecological health in national parks.
Caldwell First Nation’s traditional territory encompasses the park. A high population (hyperabundance) of whitetailed deer in Point Pelee National Park is a serious threat to forest and savannah health and the species that depend on these habitats. It is estimated that the current deer herd population is two to three times higher than what the ecosystem can support.
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Local denturist takes a bite out of retirement By Mark Ribble James Bennett’s road to retirement has seen many
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James Bennett, DD, with his many degrees and certificates upon the wall of The Denture Center. Bennett officially retired December 22. Photo submitted
sights on more leisurely activities, he’s grateful for the customers and people he’s met along the way. The popular Leamington denturist officially retired on December 22, but did return to the office after the holidays to put the finishing touches on the last set of dentures on January 5. His career began back in 1971 when he came aboard as an apprentice dental technician for his father — a denture therapist with a busy practice in Leamington. After spending three years at George Brown College, Bennett was in the first graduating class of denturists in Ontario. Prior to that, they were referred to as technicians or denture therapists. “When I started, there were no implants. Now implants are very commonplace,” he says, referring to the types of dentures available today as compared to years ago. In those days, you had to be in an office with a dentist to do even partial dentures. When his father retired,
Bennett took over that practice on John Street and eventually relocated to 156 Talbot Street West. After being in private practice for 45 years, he sold to Windsor denturist Eric Kukucka DD, who was operating The Denture Center. Bennett stayed on with The Denture Center as they opened their Leamington location in the Princess Centre and has been working about three days a week there. “I stayed on because I
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really wasn’t ready to retire,” he said. “It worked out well. We all get along and I was always welcome to stay as long as I wanted.” Now, having just turned 70 in October, he felt it was time to let go. “I promised myself that I’d pack it in before my health got bad,” he said. “Now I can spend more time with family.” Grant Thompson DD has been welcomed aboard by The Denture Center and is looking for-
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In the photo above, waves lash at the entrance to Sturgeon Creek Harbour on Saturday, January 13. In the photo on the right, town work crews clear an evergreen tree toppled by strong winds off the lake on Robson Road Saturday morning. Photos by Paul Forman and Mark Ribble
Winter storm stirs up Lake Erie, causes havoc on local roadways By Paul Forman The rage of Lake Erie was on full display this past weekend, culminating in displays of crystallized splendour along the southwestern shoreline of Essex County. The lake — which had virtually no visible ice prior to January 12 — became a cauldron of frozen froth with the high winds and plummeting temperatures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The shoreline along
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Didn’t I just write about how warm it was? RIB’S Well, what a difference a week makes. Hot off my column last week that talked about climate change and how unusual it was for Lake Erie to have no ice and local yards to have no snow, it appears the Ribble jinx is still intact. Sorry about that, dear readers. I really didn’t think the forecast would play out that way but here we are in a deep freeze —at least for this week. All of those things that I didn’t like about winter — driving in bad conditions, shovelling and walking in a winter wonderland — have come to the
forefront without too much warning and not much of an end in sight. I’ve picked up a shovel three times this week already and expect to do more reps with it before the week is over. My car is a 2022 and appeared to be a little sluggish upon starting on Monday morning as the temperature gauge blared 2 degrees Fahrenheit at me. While it brings back a lot of childhood memories, the polar vortex that we’re currently in the middle of is not my idea of a good time anymore.
1939 Plymouth family car THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk In 1947, the Shuster family in Leamington had a maroon 1939 Plymouth sedan with built-in trunk and a fancy ringed bumper guard at the front. The car was dressed up with metal whitewalls because real whitewalls were difficult to get just after the war.
The absence of a front license plate was owing to wartime metal shortages. No front plates were issued in Ontario from 1943 to 1947, and the ’44 “plate” was a sticker on the windshield. The headlights were mounted in the front fenders, a new styling feature for Plymouth in 1939. Earlier Plymouths had headlights mounted in metal buckets on either side of the narrow
hood. Hyatt Motors was the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership for many years on the northwest corner of Princess and Mill (“Try it at Hyatt and you’ll buy it!”). Right next door, beginning in 1947, was Ray Young with his brand new Pontiac-Buick dealership. He also had a slogan designed to sell cars: “Don’t drive an old car. Drive a Young car!” Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca
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My 62-year-old creaky bones and muscles do not like it in a house. They do not like it with a mouse. They do not like it here or there. Mark Ribble They do not like it anywhere. longer a toboggan hill but part of a goat Now that Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham won’t leave your head for farm, it looks tiny compared to some the next few hours, I suggest curling others I’ve experienced in more recent up with a good book, or grabbing that years. When I lived in Tecumseh and the remote and binge-watch a good TV sekids were teenagers, we went a couple ries about beaches and sunshine. of times to what they called Suicide Hill Of course, my fond memories of winter — pond hockey, tobogganing and in the Little River corridor and even a ice fishing — are always in the back of couple of times to the Blue Heron Hill my mind too, but it’ll be a while before off Banwell Road. Those hills kind of the lake is frozen over enough for fish- make Seacliff and Lakeside Park look ing and the ponds are few and far be- like small bumps in the roadway. Suicide Hill is no longer called that tween anymore. — it’s now called Hope Hill for obviI’m sure there will be tobogganing ous reasons. on local hills for those who can brave Anyway, for the most part, my body the frigid temperatures for any length is well past prime tobogganing days, of time. When I was a kid, we’d venture to so I will just watch the grandchildren Seacliff Park and try to avoid the ce- make their way down the hill now and ment culvert at the bottom of the hill, live vicariously through them. And as for last week’s jinx column, I or use it as a launch pad and get airdo apologize. borne if you had the guts to do so. Now, if the Maple Leafs would only On a couple of occasions, my parents took me to the ridge hill, which looked jettison their coach, my jinxing season very daunting in those days. Now, no would be complete.
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Oh my, look who is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023. It is the talented and very smart Taylor Swift, who reportedly has now made over $1 billion dollars through her record sales. Quite a career indeed. But let’s go back several years ago, to June 6 of 2009, when she was playing on the same bill as headliner Keith Urban at the Palace of Auburn Hills. It was a great double-bill for my wife Margaret and I and our daughters Emily and Heather to see, as both Swift and Urban put on great shows. Interestingly, Taylor’s “Fearless” album, released that previous November, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart, selling 592,000 copies in its first week. Topping that off, it ended up being the best-selling album of 2009. When she returned to the Palace less than a year later, finally all on her own, with opening support acts Gloriana and Kellie Pickler ahead
FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds of her, one night was not enough for her and all her fans. By then Taylor was only 20 years old. Just two months earlier, her album “Fearless” won the Album of the Year Award and Taylor also received three more Grammy Awards for it. Millions upon millions of her first six albums were sold over the next nine years. However, by late 2019, Swift had a major dispute with Big Machine Records, the group led by founder Scott Borchetta that released all of her previous albums. Her deal with Big Machine Records allowed them to keep the ownership of the masters, although she wanted to have ownership of her music. So, wisely, with legal assistance from her law-
yers, Taylor learned that the only way around that would be for her to re-record all those original six albums again, note for note, and release them all with the album title followed by, in brackets, (Taylor’s Version). In other words, “Fearless”, as with the other five albums, had its album title now listed as “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”. Being as exceptionally discussed and promoted by Taylor Swift and her record marketing team and fans alike, many fans have purchased the redone versions that Taylor owns the rights to. And now she is one of the wealthiest singers in the business today, having sold over 114 million albums.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Mill Street Markets approved for 2024 Four Mill Street Night Markets will take place in Leamington in 2024. Leamington Council approved the expense in budget deliberations in December and finalized plans in conjunction with the South Essex Arts Association at their regular council meeting January 9. According to the report, $52,000 was approved last year for three market events, which had attendance of over 3,000 people at each and generated about $19,000 in revenue for the Arts Association. The 2024 budget included a $55,000 expense to cover four market events, plus an additional $8,000 in public works expenses. The events will cost a total of about $90,000 with the municipality’s portion covering about 60 percent. Sales and rentals at each market will make up the rest and hopefully provide about a 20 per cent profit. The 2024 Mill Street Markets will be held on the first Friday of each month, starting in June and wrapping up in September. Council and administration acknowl-
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edged that there is a financial risk due to the possibility of inclement weather and administration recommended that the Arts Association would not be left with out-of-pocket expenses. Councillor Bill Dunn spoke in favour of the markets. “I think this is an excellent investment,” he said. “We always have a great turnout.” Dunn then asked Arts Centre curator and director Chad Riley if they had plans to do anything toward Leamington’s 150th birthday celebration. “We have a few plans we are working on in conjunction with the 150th for Leamington,” he said. Riley added that he’d update council at a later date as plans firmed up. Riley also outlined that they are ready to go with four events this year and had made some equipment investments last year to make things easier going forward. Councillor Anthony Abraham commended Riley and his staff for being able to put on four events for roughly the same cost as last year’s three events. “Kudos to you guys for getting the game plan and sticking to it,” he said. “I’m glad you guys made those investments.” Riley indicated that the annual Arts at the Marina event will be moved to late July from the Canada Day weekend, which will also help with volunteers and staffing for the Mill Street Market events. “We’re also not competing with other long weekend events,” he said of the Marina event. “I think it will work out well.” It’s expected that the 150th birthday celebrations will fall in line with the July Mill Street Market, although the 150th committee is in the preliminary planning stages at this point.
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Leamington addresses light issues The Municipality of Leamington has responded to community concerns about light pollution from greenhouses to assure residents that they are actively implementing and enforcing the Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law 41-22, to reduce light pollution and enhance the quality of life for residents. According to a release from the municipality this week, By-law 41-22 is designed to address the issue of light emissions from greenhouses at night. While it aims to create periods of near ‘dark sky’ to reduce light pollution, it’s important to note that these periods are not constant. “Greenhouse operations are considered farming operations,” says the release. “As farming operations, they are permitted to engage in normal farm practices. The imposition of a complete “dark sky” by-law would be subject to challenge In Loving Memory of our Dear Dad and Geed
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before the Normal Farm Practices and Protection Board.” The by-law sets out specific requirements for greenhouse owners to control light emissions, ensuring reduced light pollution while also considering the operational needs of the greenhouses. Key requirements include: Curtain Installation: Greenhouse owners must install and maintain curtains on sidewalls, end walls and ceilings, blocking 99% of light. Curtain Operation Times: Curtains must be fully closed from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am. Exceptions: From 5 pm10 pm and 2 am-8 am, curtains should be at least 90% closed. Alternative Plans: For greenhouses with unique operational requirements, usually due to the age of the greenhouses, the by-law provides for an Alternative Compliance Plan allowing for tailored solutions. This enables the municipality to work closely with these greenhouses on an achievable light reduction plan. Compliance Deadlines: Immediate compliance is required for new greenhouses, while existing operations are allowed a phased approach. The release indicates that the municipality is constantly monitoring the situation. “The Municipality is
vigilant in monitoring greenhouse lighting and will enforce penalties for violations,” says the release. “It is important to note that there has been a substantial increase in compliance compared to previous years. We recognize that some greenhouses are not yet compliant and are working through legal avenues to rectify this. These processes can be both time-consuming and lengthy.” They also understand the public’s frustration when it comes to light pollution, according to the release. “We understand and take seriously the public’s concerns regarding greenhouse light pollution,” it says. “Our efforts are focused on effectively and justly resolving these issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards a balanced solution that respects both community needs and greenhouse industry challenges.” If you suspect a greenhouse is not complying with the by-law, they encourage you to report it online at leamington.ca/ reportanissue or by calling 519-326-5761. This will enable the Municipality to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. For more information and to review the by-law in its entirety, visit leamington.ca/lights.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Province moves to prevent repeat and violent offenders in Chatham-Kent
The Ontario government is providing $1.2 million over a three-year span ($400,000/year) to Chatham-Kent Police Service to help prevent repeat and violent offenders from committing serious crimes while out on bail. The funding is part of the province’s plan to help protect communities, support victims of crime and keep people safe. “It is unacceptable for violent offenders to commit serious crimes while out on bail,” says MPP Trevor Jones, Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “Our government strives to provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to track and apprehend those who violate their bail conditions, contributing to making Ontario one of the safest jurisdictions in Canada.” Through the Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension (BCWA) Grant Program, the government is investing $24 million across the province to help establish dedicated bail compliance and/or warrant apprehension teams to monitor high-risk individuals. The funding is being delivered over three years and will also support new tech-
nology for a province-wide bail compliance monitoring system. The BCWA grant is part of a $112 million investment to strengthen the province’s bail system and ensure repeat and violent offenders comply with their bail and court-ordered conditions. Other initiatives include: The creation of a Bail Compliance Unit within the OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad. The establishment of Intensive Serious Violent Crime Bail Teams within the court system. A new province-wide bail compliance dashboard to help monitor highrisk offenders with the most accurate data possible. “The Chatham-Kent Police Service was tremendously pleased to receive such generous grant funding from the provincial government in respect to the Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension Grant,” says Chief Gary Conn, Chatham-Kent Police. The BCWA Grant program will support 17 municipal police services, four First Nations police services and 12 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services.
C-K Police Chief Gary Conn, left, with Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones. Photo submitted
Love and miss you Dad, Mary Ann and Larry Rose and Herman Theresa and Wayne Jon and all your grandkids In Loving Memory of
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Photography contest ongoing at Leamington Arts Centre
The annual amateur photo contest at the Leamington Arts Centre attracted 90 entries this year with awards given in three categories: Mother Nature, Ar-
chitecture and Photomanipulation. There were 40 photographers who participated in this year’s contest, which was sponsored by Speedprint and Fram-
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Wheatley Legion News
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 existing 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. General Meeting dates for 2024 are February 21, May 15 (Nominations, Elections and Installation of Officers), June 19, September 18 and November 20. All meetings will take place at the Wheatley Friendship Club at 7:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to please try to attend.
Fifteen players braved the weather to come out for Friday Night Fun Darts on Jan. 12. The following are the results. Five wins: Karin Kingswood and Ben Beltzer. Four wins: JoAnn Smith, Doug Stevenson and Barry Bartelt; Laura Smith and Neil Handspiker. Three wins: Sherry Chambers and John Balwill; Lynn Scott, Tim Butt and Jim McClellan. Two wins: Virginia Bartelt, Karl Bartelt and Dave Leili. Lady doublers were Karin (4), JoAnn (3), Laura (2), Sherry and Lynn. Meat Draw winners on January 13 were Matt Reid (3), Sue Breen (2), Tim Livingston, Jan Watson, Hilary Hodgson, Linda Neihus, Carol Lotsberg, Terry Stevenson. The L.A. 50/50 draw was won by Linda Niehus.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
County Classic Chorale welcomes new artistic director
FIRE DESTROYS VACANT HOUSE IN WHEATLEY Firefighters from Wheatley Station 20 and Tilbury Station 19 were dispatched to a fully engulfed structure fire Thursday, January 11 at 11:10 p.m. at 21104 Erie St. South in Wheatley. Upon arrival crews took a defensive attack, extinguishing the fire in the vacant house. An excavator was also brought to the scene to assist. There were no injuries. The cause is undetermined and the loss is estimated at $50,000. Photo courtesy of C-K Fire
Sun looking for your memories of Leamington The Southpoint Sun is planning a ‘Memories of Leamington’ feature in upcoming issues as we march toward Leamington’s 150th birthday celebrations this summer. We’re asking readers to send us their memories in roughly 200 words or less. We’d like you to share
stories of family, work, shopping, recreation and all the things that have made it satisfying for you to live and thrive in the Tomato Capital of Canada. Please keep it non-political and positive in spirit. This feature will be about celebrating our collective 150th birthday and
Madeline Elaine Butler
Madeline Elaine Butler(nee Bruner), born in Kingsville June 13, 1929, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 94 at Erie Shores Hospice. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph in 2012. Dear mother of Blair (Denise), Ottawa; Jay (Betty), Harrow; Dale ( Judy), Abbotsford, BC. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Sulienne), Carly Verheyen (Adam), Tian (Nichola), Shannon and Ashley Coady. Loving great-grandmother to six greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Red (Ruth) and Bud (Harriett) Bruner, and her parents Glen and Rosie Bruner. Madeline enjoyed working at Kingsville hydro office, Leamington Treasure Ship china shop, and the HJ Heinz Company into her 70s. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for many years. She enjoyed bowling and mini golf with seniors at Colasanti’s. Madeline was very active in the community, volunteering at the Leamington hospital gift shop and the Leamington Art Gallery with Ralph. Special thanks to all of her caregivers at Southgate Residence, Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice. Memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the Memorial Service to celebrate Madeline’s life at 11 a.m. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
reflecting on those past 150 years. Send your memories to sun@southpointsun.ca or type them into our website at southpointsun.ca/ memories-of-leamington. Please provide your name and how long you lived in Leamington.
The County Classic Chorale has announced that Dr. Adam Adler has accepted the position of Artistic Director. Dr. Adler (PhD, MMus, BEd, BMA) is an Associate Professor of Music Education at Nipissing University and Sessional Instructor in the Faculty of Education and School of Creative Arts at the University of Windsor. He previously served on fulltime faculty at the University of Windsor and in the Crane School Music at SUNY Potsdam. His research interests
include male gender issues and boys’ involvement in choral singing and music education, choral community and sustainability, music teacher preparation, music curriculum policy, voice and identity. Dr. Adler has conducted youth and adult choirs in school, church, community, and university contexts, and he is active as a clinician, adjudicator, composer, and arranger. He has served as conductor for the Ford Motor Company Chorus (Dearborn), Crane Men’s
Ensemble and Crane Chorus (SUNY Potsdam), Just Singers (Toronto), University of Toronto Hart House Singers, and the Choir of Centenary United Church (Hamilton).
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New BIA coordinator for Leamington
The Board of Directors of the Leamington BIA has hired a new Coordinator. The search began in December with interviews taking place before the holidays. Nicole Mastronardi of Leamington has taken the position and began her new role on January 2. She replaces former coordinator Jill Nicholson, who has retired. “Nicole Mastronardi brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the uptown core and was select-
Betty Wigfield
Betty Wigfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, just one week before her 91st birthday. Beloved wife of the late Evan Wigfield (2007). Loving mother of the late Donna Walton (2023) and Joan Higgins. Cherished grandmother of Valerie Walton Proof of obituary to run (Kerry), Ron Higgins (Olivia), Ridge Higgins (Miriam). Adored great-grandmother January 17, 2024 of three greatgrandsons. Daughter of the late David Southpoint Sun and Jennie Imeson. Dear sister of Noreen, and predeceased $200 plus $26and HST $226 by Clara, Jean, Marie, Harry Don.=Betty will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of Leamington Any changes please United emailChurch. She was a hairdresser in Leamington for many years. Betty loved sun@southpointsun.ca to bake and cook for her family. Thanks. The family would like to thank the Erie Shores LHIN, St. Elizabeth Health Care, Erie Shores HealthCare and Erie Shores Hospice. A private funeral service has taken place with interment at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to Leamington United Church would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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ed from a strong group of applicants,” said Chad Robinson, Chair of the BIA Board of Directors. “Nicole has shown a great passion for her community and a willingness to visit businesses to assist in their development, which in turn strengthens our uptown core.” Mastronardi said she is ready to begin. “I am very excited to offer support to the Uptown Leamington business owners. I am looking forward to developing plans to promote and continue beautification efforts in Uptown Leamington,” she said. “In the next few weeks, I will begin visiting businesses to meet all of you. Office
hours will soon be set for drop-in or scheduling an on-site meeting.” The Uptown Leamington BIA office is located at 72 Talbot St. W., Suite 203 in Leamington. Nicole can be contacted through email at coordinator@ leamingtonbia.com.
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Dusting off the memories Wednesday, January 17, 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 Torell returned to his home at 29 Pearland souvenirs for sale as well Street West after a long workday. Uponas providing his arrival, he believed he could smella luncheon gas. After checking the stove and fur-menu. Speed nace for gas fumes, he was content whenboat rides available both seemed to be in normal workingwere from the Cedar order. Between 1:15 and 1:25 am, whileBeach Drug watching TV, a large booming sound lit-Store for 50 erally knocked Ron off his chair. Uponcents a ride opening the utility room door, he sawfor summer visitors renting that that whole side of the building hada cabin or for been knocked out and he yelled fire,cottagers not quickly evacuating his wife Dorothy,owning a boat. daughter Wendy and son Andrew. TheyThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This went back in to retrieve Tony Carpeneto,photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
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From the Leamington Post January 19, 1983 Mersea Township Council expressed concern Tuesday afternoon about the municipality’s possible loss of representation on the Leamington and District Recreation Committee. Leamington is acting on a recommendation from its committee of the whole that the town form its own recreation committee. Mersea would lose the three members it has named to the committee over the past five or six years. Councillor John Dick pointed out that Mersea council and many residents have contributed extensively over the years to Leamington recreation facilities. —— Consideration is being given to the construction of a new fire hall in Wheatley sometime in the future. Councillor Clair Cowan, Mersea Township’s representative on the Wheatley fire committee, said an $80,000 addition to the existing structure had been proposed. However, committee members favoured the idea of selling the present fire hall and building a new one at another location. —— Visits by American students to Leamington schools are not unique but a school in Lorain, Ohio, is bringing out the best scholastically for its students. In mid-February, an estimated 40 students from Irving Junior High in Lorain will fly to Windsor and bus to Leamington for a quick tour at Mill Street Senior Public School, visit some local sites and have conversations with local students. —— Retailers on Erie Street South have filed an objection to an official plan amendment which would permit the establishment of a new shopping centre on Talbot Street East in Leamington. The opponents cite lack of proper sewers and services to the 13-acre site. If approved, construction would start soon on the mall that would feature a K-Mart, Dominion food market and a number of smaller retail outlets with parking for more than 700 cars. —— Home crowds of 250 fans some nights, a sixth-place team and the Sudbury Wolves bus rattling along Northern Ontario highways the rest of the winter, don’t add up to paradise for Pat Verbeek and Tim Hrynewich. It’s sure not Pittsburgh, New York or Leningrad. Just the same, the Petrolia Connection is determined to make the best of the rest of the OHL season. The two were linemates with the Junior B Petrolia Jets three seasons ago and are now on a line with former Soo Greyhound Hugh Larkin. Verbeek just recently returned from the World Junior Championships via the New Jersey Devils and linemate Hrynewich is playing his third game with the Wolves after spending 30 games with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Both players hope to help the Wolves climb in the standings and put themselves in good standing for another crack at the NHL. From the Kingsville Reporter January 19, 1983 At 10 pm on Monday, January 17, Ron
who lived in a rear apartment but could not find him. It was later discovered that he’d fled to a neighbour’s home. He was then transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The blast originated in Mr. Carpeneto’s apartment. Firefighters spent about five hours fighting the stubborn blaze. —— The 1983 Highland Games planning is well underway with a definite date of July 2. The games are being held in conjunction with the Freedom Festival. Plans are to expand the weekend with ethnic dancers, an arts and crafts show, and doubling the amount of Scottish dancers to approximately 300. They also hope to engage the 82nd Regiment Afoot from Michigan. Gary Wood of the Highland Games Committee says more help is definitely needed and volunteers are always welcome. —— The Lions Club Hall was alive with the sound of music on Friday morning, January 14, as the Merri-Makers filed into the hall to see and hear the newly arrived piano they purchased with their New Horizons grant. The piano, originally valued at $4,596 plus tax, was sold to the group for $3,000. The Baldwin upright was a welcome sight to the group, and it was put to work as the Merri-Makers burst into song with Marjorie Allen tickling the ivories.
Commander Ron Buck, CO of HMCS Restigouche, recognizing Master Seaman Ken (Scott) A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Ware receiving his promotion to the rank of Petty Officer, January 1989. 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.
January 10, 1989 - Harold Douglas was appointed a fence-viewer for a six year term and was re-appointed. His job is to settle disputes where fences divide two properties. Here he stands next to one of the few fences left - on the farm of William Stein just outside of Staples.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
From the Wheatley Journal The following snippets and news items were taken from Ramdom Samplings, a booklet published in 1995 by The Wheatley Journal to commemorate its 100th anniversary. • 1860: Major Thomas M. Fox, already the proprietor of a sawmill, began a flour mill in Wheatley – the first flour mill located there. He continued to operate it until 1890. • 1865: Wheatley Post Office opened January 1994 - Pat Hayes, MPP Essex-Kent, presented a cheque of $213,687 to Al Ascott cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot the treatment Thursdayplant. evening rainfall with William Buchanan, son-in-lawSubmarine as the 13th payment to the Village of Wheatley forfollowing a new water The funding young lads wasted no time a newBud game, “submarine cycling”. of the late Richard Wheatley, actingand these announced on behalf of Environment andinventing Energy Minister Wildman, was made availableIf else, a quick to wash a ten-speed bicycle! as postmaster. A stage route betweennothing under theit’s Direct Grantway Program for municipality sewage and water systems. Windsor, Amherstburg and Chatham carried passengers and mail to the area. MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... • 1895: Lilac Cream at the Wheatley Drug Store. Lilac Cream is soothing and healing. Gentlemen will find Lilac Cream excellent after shaving. • 1897, July 8: The Flying Squadron, Andrew Hartford conductor, made its last trip yesterday. And it may be many years before we have another concern on the roads like that again. Although Mr. Hartford was accommodating and it 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON was handy to some to have the stage, yet 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 it seems so good to receive fresh mail.
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New-look Flyers romp 6-0 over Lindsay at home By C. Scott Holland The new-look Leamington Flyers unveiled their potent offense last Thursday night and the Lindsay Muskies were on the receiving end of a Flyers’ domination that ended with Leamington winning 6-0. Netminder Sebastian Gatto halted 28 shots for the shutout. There was a buzz in the air as 795 fans turned out to support the Flyers in their opening home game of the 2024 portion of the season. Much of the talk centred around the moves the Flyers had made before the January 10 deadline. Besides acquiring Matthew Thomas, Jason Daraiche and Chris O’Flaherty, Leamington shipped Kyle Kussman to Oakville and Trey Wandall to Kemptville. The three Flyer newcomers’ impact was obvious in a speedy game which had only three minor penalties. The Flyers led 3-0 after 40 minutes. The Leamington offensive fireworks began with Max Anderson sending Chris O’Flaherty on a breakaway. O’Flaherty made his move on Muskies’ goalie Robby DiMaria before he plucked his own rebound and stuffed it into the net. It was his first goal as a Flyers player.
Several minutes later the hard work of Caden Bell and Nathan Leek paid its dividends when Darian Anderson unleashed a screen shot from the slot area to put the Flyers ahead 2-0. The Flyers domination in the opening frame was reflected by the shots on net. The Flyers bombarded Lindsay with 20 total while Gatto handled the seven that came his way. The second period was a quick and even stanza with the Flyers notching the period’s only goal. That tally came at 6:23 when Alex Cunningham and Cameron Arquette had chances around the right post of the Muskies’ net. But it was Cayden Faust who batted the puck into an opening during the scramble. Lindsay applied some pressure in the third, but Gatto and his Flyers’ defense thwarted any serious attempts to break the shutout. The Flyers outshot the Muskies 15-10 in the frame. A few seconds past the one-minute mark, the pass work of Cunningham and Arquette connected with Faust, whose shot from the slot eluded DiMaria and made it 4-0. Max Anderson provided more scoring magic at 8:06 when Adrian Bosev sent
Ontario Junior Hockey League West Conference Standings
Team Collingwood Milton Leamington Buffalo Georgetown Oakville Burlington Toronto Brantford Niagara Falls Caledon Mississauga
GP 40 37 38 39 38 35 37 37 40 38 38 40
W 34 28 24 23 19 19 17 17 16 11 6 4
L 5 7 10 14 15 13 14 16 22 26 26 33
T 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0
OTL 1 0 0 2 4 2 6 2 2 1 5 1
PTS 69 58 52 48 42 41 40 38 34 23 18 11
Anderson and Brayden Degelas on a two-on-one breakaway. Anderson elected to shoot from the right lane instead of passing and his bullet shot sailed into the Lindsay net. Capping the Leamington offensive outburst at 13:31 Bosev hooked up with Max Anderson for the second time. Anderson collected the rebound
and backhanded the sixth marker to complete the scoring. Throughout the contest the three newest Flyers – Jason Daraiche, Matthew Thomas and Chris O’Flaherty – all played superbly and effectively. On Saturday several Flyers participated in the OJHL’s Prospects and All-Star contests held at
Collingwood. Four played for Team West in the Prospects game with Griffin Grundner having no points while Cameron Arquette and Max Anderson had one assist each. Goalie Sebastian Gatto started in net and allowed six goals, while stopping 11 shots in 30 minutes. Cayden Faust was the lone Flyers player
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on the West All-Star squad and he finished as the West’s top scorer with one goal and two assists. Team East won the Prospects game 8-7 and Team East won the All-Star game 7-5. NOTES: The Flyers have three straight home games coming up including this Thursday at 7:10 pm and an off-night contest on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 5:10 pm.
Five Flyers and three Lindsay players all change direction simultaneously as the puck heads down the ice after a flurry of activity around Flyers’ goalie Sebastian Gatto during last Thursday’s 6-0 Flyers win. Scott Holland photo
Golden Years mini golf report
On January 11, 54 golfers sank 85 holes-in-one to kick off a new year, led by Bill Ward with an astonishing 8 aces. Sinking 4 each were John Murphy and Andy Orsini, 3 by Shran Collins, Ed Middleton, Nancy Springthorpe, Bill Mayville, Keith Hopper and Paul Harrison, 2 by Lloyd Symons, Debbie Clinton, Bryon Walker, Roger Shires, Barb Fick, Randy Nash, Rosemary Heisler, Ray Foster, Mike Binder, Linda Chiasson,
Penny McMurphy, Ron Fick, Jamie Arquette, Bob Springthorpe, Bill Gough and Kathy Klym. Single aces were recorded by Jack Bostin, Denise Munson, David Tonks, Joanne Law, Bill Edwards, Maggie Shires, Pam Piccinato, Barry Sweet, Betty McManus, Kathy Bechard, Greg Broome, Ann Marie Wszol, Walter Balsam, Al Munson, Moe Sweet, Armand Decaluwe, Tony Hudvagner, Mary Ann Sherman and Colleen Pearse.
Top scores over 18 holes were Bill Ward with 32 and 35, Jamie Arquette with 37 and 39, Randy Nash, Debbie Clinton and Andy Orsini with 37, Bob Springthorpe and Bill Mayville with 38 and 39, Barry Sweet, Ron Fick, Greg Broome and Colleen Pearse with 38, and Bryon Walker, Nancy Springthorpe and Ray Foster with 39. Leading the scores over 36 holes were Bill Ward with 67, Jamie Arquette with 76, Bob Springthorpe,
Randy Nash and Bill Mayville with 77, Debbie Clinton and Colleen Pearse with 78 and Andy Orsini with 79. First place went to Team 2 (Bill Mayville, Keith Hopper, Robin Cournoyea) with 241. Second place was Team 7 (Jamie Arquette, Ed Middleton, Bob Springthorpe) with 243. Third place with 248 was Team 8 (Linda Chiasson, Penny McMurphy, Ron Fick).
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The Southpoint U8 Blues experienced their first ever out-of-town sleepover hockey tournament January 12-13, participating in the annual London Bandits event. The coaching staff went all out to ensure the team and parents enjoyed a full team experience. The halfice tournament saw games using a split squad format with each team having a 22-minute game, then swapping ends to compete in another game. Over the two-day format, a total of four ice allocations resulted in each split squad playing eight 22-minute games for a total of 16 possible outcomes for the Southpoint squad. Even though there were no official scorekeepers, it was quite apparent that the Blues were victorious in 15 of the 16 matches. Team members are, front row, left to right: Lincoln Simpson, Brett Hamilton, Andie Anderson, Marcus Charlito, Harvey Taouil. Second row: Wyatt Burger, Jaxson Kossom, Henry Grassi, Hudson Guenther, Poppy Mulholland, Lucca Ribble, Nolan McRae, Kingston Ibrahim. In back are coaches Matt Hamilton, Curtis Anderson and Ray Grassi. Absent from photo: Nolan Gillanders, Noah Taves, Jameson Stasko and coaching assistants Guy Mulholland, Matt McRae and Greg Coulter. Photo submitted
President Bob Bell welcomed 27 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Jan. 9. Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 4350, Mac Stanley 4030, Mandy Hric 3730. Euchre: Kathleen Wigfield 92, Willy Fittler 85, Bill Fielding and Margaret Fittler tied at 78. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 5. Cribbage: Case Mulder 817, Nancy Cassels 786, Stuart Wheelton 754. Door prizes were won by Margaret Fittler, Brenda Anger and Alta Van Vliet. There were 38 out to play cards Jan. 12. Bridge: Jean Kuipers 3450, Alta Van Vliet 3110, Kim Hamm 2740. Euchre: Willy Fittler 86, Dave Patterson 82, John
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Bigley 80. Most lone hands: Willy Fittler 6. Pepper: Audrey Peterson 303, Sue Girardin 293, Anne Burrell 292. Most peppers: Rose Foldesi 7. Door prize winners were Marie Geeves, Lyle Rumble and Maggie Hansen. Members did some rearranging at the Unico on Thursday and what showed up was a banner that the Friendly Club used to use when they marched in town parades and a board of pictures of members from when they were in the 1st Seniors Expo at the arena. Great memories!
Sun Parlour Curling Club’s Dave and Cathy Moncur captured the 50th Anniversary Westmount Mixed Bonspiel over the weekend with their friends and teammates Jamie and Paula Arnold of Waterloo. Pictured, from the left, are Dave, Cathy Jamie, and Paula. Photo submitted
Sharks split home and away games By Greg Coulter Less than 24 hours after the Wheatley Omstead Sharks were held to a single marker in a tough 4-1 loss in Essex last Tuesday, the scoring floodgates opened at home Wednesday, January 10 in a 9-2 drubbing of Dresden. For the second game in a row, Essex used a smothering defensive strategy while jumping into a quick 2-0 first-period lead. Isaac Legood replied for the Sharks at 19:56 of the second with a short-handed tally but Essex closed out the game with the last two goals. Ethan Handley was busy in net, handling 41 shots as well as adding an assist. Ethan Hamelin
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also assisted. The Sharks scoring parade started slowly at home on Wednesday and despite a commanding 11-5 shot advantage in the first period, the score remained knotted at zeros. A Sharks three-goal outburst in the first 1:47 of the second period saw a lead narrowed to one by Dresden but another twogoal flurry in just over a minute late in the second period set up an insurmountable 5-2 advantage heading into the third. The onslaught continued throughout the third with a 16-4 shot advantage while adding four more markers. Shot total was 45-17 in favour of Wheatley. With the Sharks two leading scorers on the sidelines, their teammates stepped up in an admirable fashion supporting Jaxon Drysdale in net, having to face only 17
shots. Twelve of the 16 skaters compiled points in the victory. Legood led the way with two goals and two assists, with Ethan Hamelin breaking out of a mini-slump with two markers as well. Kyle Bleau, Vito Alfano, Evan Cote, Josh Chauvin and Brady Drouillard added singles. With a couple of new faces in the lineup and no home game this week, Coach Josh Carnevale is pleased to see some nice scoring from the depth players, saying, “We can have a good week to practice, especially with the new faces, and get us ready for the stretch run.” The Sharks visit Walpole on January 18 and return home on Wednesday, January 24 against Mooretown — a possible key playoff opponent.
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