Southpoint Sun - Wednesday, January 18

Missing Santa makes its way back home

Santa has found his way home, thanks to a few good Samaritans who saw the story in last week’s Southpoint Sun.

As reported in the January 11 edition of the Sun, a large plywood Santa went missing from Regatta Drive in Leamington sometime after Christmas Day and the owners were hoping for its safe return, or at least help locating the long-time family decoration.

That help came in the form of a couple of attentive residents who take their morning walks along Robson Road.

Tom Mercer contacted Loretta and Albert Vriesacker last Wednesday morning after seeing the wayward Santa on his morning walk past the Leamington Lakeside

Marina.

Janet Arthurs, who also walks that route, contacted the Sun on Thursday to say she had seen the Santa at the marina as well.

The Vriesackers drove to the marina on Wednesday and picked Santa up and tucked him safely into storage until next Christmas.

“He was in pretty good shape but had some graffiti on him,” said a happy Loretta on Thursday. “Albert cleaned it off and he’s good to go. We are so thankful to Tom, Janet and everyone who helped, including the Southpoint Sun.”

Loretta says she was glad she contacted the paper about the missing jolly old elf, which paid dividends quite quickly.

Road 5 East gets speed reduction vote

Kingsville Council has voted to reduce the speed limit on a section of Road 5 East to 70 kmh after a recommendation from administration for a 60 kmh reduction.

The stretch of Road 5 between Longlee Lane and County Rd. 31 (Albuna Townline) has been an 80 kmh zone and residents came to council last year asking for a reduction to 60 kmh.

A homeowner delegation led by resident Bill Bennett pushed hard for the 60 kmh limit, citing dangerous traffic along a populated stretch of Road 5 East.

At a previous council meeting, Councillor Tony Gaffan had made a motion to change it from 80 kmh to 70 kmh as a compromise and that motion was deferred until the January 9 meeting.

Mr. Bennett, a 25-year resident on Road 5, asked council to follow administration’s original recommendation and reduce the speed limit to 60.

Mr. Gaffan elected to keep his motion at 70 kmh after talking to residents, drivers and other involved parties, saying it was a good situation for a compromise.

Council then voted and narrowly passed the reduction to 70 kmh by a 4-3 vote.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Police still searching for missing Kingsville woman

A young Kingsville woman has been missing since late November and her family is concerned for her well-being.

Essex County OPP have issued a plea for help from the public in locating 21-year-old Marielle Digweed, who was last seen in Leamington on November 23.

She is described as 5’4” tall, medium build with shoulder length blonde hair, freckles and blue eyes.

If you have any infor-

mation on Digweed’s whereabouts, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

C-K budget deliberations underway

The 2023 Municipality of Chatham-Kent budget process got underway on Wednesday, January 11 when the draft municipal budget was presented to Council.

This marked the beginning of a political review process that will include opportunities for public comment.

All budget meetings will be broadcast live on YourTV as well as live

streamed on the YourTV YouTube channel, and will also be held in-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre.

Community consultations will be broadcast on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Facebook Live feed only.

The draft budget was tabled opening night and is available to the public at www.chatham-kent. ca/localgovernment/

POTATOES

budget/Pages/Our-Municipal-Budgets.aspx

An opportunity for public input will take place on Chatham-Kent’s Facebook page on Thursday, January 19 from 7-8 p.m.

Those wishing to ask a question are encouraged to submit the question prior to the sessions and email the question to ckcommunications@chatham-kent.ca.

Budget Committee deliberations are January 25, 26 and 31 from 6-10 p.m. If more time is required, February 1 and 2 have also been set aside. Written deputations of up to three minutes in length are welcome each evening. Submissions must be made by email to ckfps@chatham-kent. ca before 12:00 noon each day.

Comments can also be made by telephone by calling 519-360-1998 or by mail to Budget & Performance Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King St. W., P.O. Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8

MARIELLE DIGWEED

Caldwell First Nation provides update on gas bar, marina, reserve

As part of their ceremony and announcement on the co-management of Ojibway National Urban Park near Windsor, Caldwell First Nation recently provided an update on projects ongoing within the urban reserve in the Leamington area.

A release issued on January 11 outlined the plans for the reserve going forward.

An urban reserve is land within or adjacent to an urban municipality that has been set apart by the federal crown for the use and benefit of a First Nation.

Caldwell First Nation purchased 34 parcels of land in Leamington and the surrounding area and on November 10, 2020, one parcel (198 acres) received a Ministerial Order designating reserve status to Caldwell.

To date Land Use Planning has been done, a community concept has been complete which contemplates 120 residences, beginning with 28 residential units on the new reserve that has been funded through CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative.

All infrastructure and engineering required to support not only the

homes (Phase 1) but also the future community development for the First Nation Administration, recreational, educational, commercial, residential building is near completion with projected shovel-in-ground beginning in fall of 2023.

Caldwell First Nation representatives are working in collaboration with Leamington, Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario First Nations Technical Services and Baird AE, a local Architect and Engineering firm.

Targeting March 2023, Caldwell First Nation will celebrate the opening of a new Gas Bar and Variety store, one of the largest operations in southwestern Ontario.

They are also making progress in developing their marina at Sturgeon Creek with kayaking and boat launches, as well as constructing a new boardwalk on the marina land.

“This is an exciting year for our First Nation and others in the region,” stated the release. “Major businesses and governments are stepping up to invest in clean energy projects to power southwestern Ontario. Other major investments are

happening in electric vehicle manufacturing, necessary infrastructure, and hospitals and health care facilities. The government of Ontario has partnered with our First Nations to establish the Three Fires Nations – Ontario Southwestern Ontario Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities Table.”

This new joint table is advancing billions of dollars in critical infrastructure, transformational investments, and clean energy projects in the region. Caldwell First Nation and other Three Fires Treaty Nations are stepping up as investment partners to help bolster the booming business ecosystem, and drive investments and new projects at the speed of business.

“Our First Nations are preparing to invest well over $1 billion dollars in new clean energy projects, including five new transmission lines, and a major

new energy storage systems table will advance billions of dollars in critical infrastructure, transformational investments, and clean energy projects

in the region,” added the release. “We are proud to be major drivers of southwestern Ontario’s future clean, green and healthy economy.”

The boardwalk currently being built on the southern edge of Sturgeon Creek.

Leamington awards janitorial contract to Mississauga firm

Leamington Council will enter into a contract with a company out of Mississauga for its complete janitorial services for the next three years.

At the council meeting of January 10, SQM Janitorial Services Inc. was presented as the lowest bidder to provide the service and administration recommended entering

into a contract with the company.

In November 2020, council approved the administration recommendation to hire Cheena Janitorial Services out of Caledon, Ontario — the lowest of six bidders to submit proposals. The company could not come to terms on the contract and the janitorial services

were eventually awarded to local company M&S Janitorial.

The 2023 submission process had 11 companies attending the mandatory on-site inspection and six submitted proposals. SQM submitted the lowest bid.

Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke asked about the reliability of out-of-town

companies.

“Is there an out clause for this?” he asked. “We all know what happened the last time we contracted from out of town.”

According to Leamington’s Director of Community and Development Services Paul Barnable, the municipality is legally bound through the public tendering act to accept the

lowest bid.

“Have they worked in this community before?” asked Verbeke. “Were any references given?”

Councillor Bill Dunn asked about the last bidder who was eventually replaced.

“I’m just curious how it went with the last successful bidder that didn’t fulfill their duties,” he said.

Pharmacists can now treat 13 common ailments

Ontario is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by allowing pharmacists to treat and prescribe medications for 13 of the most common medical ailments.

This new service is in addition to pharmacists being able to renew prescriptions for most medications, such as blood pressure, diabetes and asthma medication.

Since the beginning of the year, almost half of Ontario’s 4,700 pharmacies across the province have already started offering this service and more are expected to start participating in the coming weeks and months.

As with visiting a family physician or walk-in clinic, there is no extra cost for receiving a prescription from a pharmacist for common ailments when showing an Ontario health card. The cost of the medication being prescribed will continue to be paid for by people directly or through their drug benefits plan.

Pharmacists can now offer prescriptions for: hay fever (allergic rhinitis); oral thrush (candidal stomatitis); pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral); dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact); menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea); acid reflux

(gastroesophageal reflux disease - GERD); hemorrhoids; cold sores (herpes labialis); impetigo; insect bites and hives; tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease); sprains and strains (musculoskeletal); and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Individuals should speak to their pharmacist about whether they are able to renew other medications. Depending on their policy, pharmacies may charge a fee for this service.

With a large, provincewide footprint, pharmacist prescribing and renewals is helping to increase access to care in ru-

ral parts of Ontario.

This will also help freeup doctors’ time to pro-

vide care for more complex needs, helping to reduce wait times in pri-

Barnable assured council that the previous successful bidder (Cheena) was unable to come to terms with the municipality on the contract in 2021 and therefore they brought in the next lowest bidder.

After the discussion, a vote was taken and council approved the recommendation.

mary care settings, walkin clinics and emergency departments.

Local photographer auctioning prints for charity on January 20

Self-proclaimed “hobby photographer” Donny Moore is raising funds for three Windsor-Essex charities by auctioning off prints from local photographers.

“I have some gallery space and we have been able to use that to create a display,” says Moore.

Hosted by The Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre at 28 Division St.

South in Kingsville, the auction will take place on Friday, January 20 starting at 6 pm.

Attendees can register for free during the event and bidding is optional.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Street Angels – a program by Feeding Windsor-Essex , the Kingsville Food Bank, and The Art Society of Kingsville.

The event is free to attend, and with over 45 prints up for auction there is sure to be something for everyone.

When asked if there will be entertainment at the auction, Moore noted, “The auction is kind of the actual entertainment.

If people are bidding, that can be fun.”

‘BLUE MONDAY’ CAPTURED AT LEAMINGTON HARBOUR

Monday, January 16 was Blue Monday and Sun photographer Deanna Bertrand was out nice and early — just before sunrise — to capture the scene at the Leamington lakefront during ‘blue hour.’ While the saddest day of the year is more of a myth than a reality, the winter blues are real and can involve sadness or unhappiness attributed to the dark and cold weather. According to a recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association, two in five Canadians say their mental health has deteriorated since the onset of the pandemic. Blue Monday is traditionally thought of as the saddest day of the year due to stressors such as post-holiday blues, weight gain, cold dark days, failure to stick to New Year’s resolutions and the arrival of holiday bills. Physical activity is proven to release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine – ultimately improving one’s mood. Within five minutes after moderate exercise, you are likely to experience a mood-enhancing effect. Other mental health benefits of physical activity include improving sleep, relieving muscle tension, serving as a distraction from stress and calming the autonomic nervous system that regulates our bodily function. Visit windsoressex.cmha.ca for more information.

Council renames street after Gaffan

Kingsville council has voted unanimously to rename an extension of Peachwood Drive east of Jasperson to Gaffan Drive to honour long-time council member, business owner and community leader Jim Gaffan Sr.

Gaffan, who served two terms as deputy mayor and two terms as mayor in Kingsville, also ran a four-generation barbershop, drove school bus and raised a family of seven children in the community.

Mayor Dennis Rogers gave up the chair for a few moments to speak on his motion and spoke passionately of Mr. Gaffan’s community involvement.

Councillor Tony Gaffan declared a pecuniary interest and excluded himself from the discussion and vote. His fellow councillors all voted in favour of the motion.

The street is part of the new Branco Estates subdivision.

Leamington Mennonite Home

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

What’s with all the flashbacks in movies?

I have a bit of a bone to pick with movie makers of today.

It seems almost every movie (and TV series, for that matter), is full of flashbacks and misplaced back-stories these days.

Whatever happened to the story starting at the beginning and running through to the end?

I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this new-fangled way of telling a story, but I’d rather watch something where I don’t have to wonder if it’s happening in present day, 20 years ago, or a month before.

As a 15-year-old, I went to the theatre to see Rocky. The opening scene — as I recall — was an unknown Rocky Balboa fighting some guy in a smoky athletic club in the very beginning of the story. It then progressed how it should — with Rocky eventually battling Apollo Creed for the world title.

We all know how that story unfolded, with sequel after sequel following Balboa’s story in chronological order.

Imagine for a minute if you will — the story beginning with Rocky’s exhibition match against ThunderLips (Hulk Hogan) in Rocky III and then flashing back and forth from there.

That’s how I feel when I watch most of the movies of today.

We just finished binge watching The Royals on Netflix and my wife is a big fan of a series called Ginny and Georgia. Both good stories, but both employ a lot of ‘flashbackery’. We have to constantly ask each other if that scene is present day or from weeks, months or years prior.

Last summer, we saw Baz Luhrmann’s epic Elvis movie and it was a nice exception to the modern rule. The movie began with Elvis as a young kid and ended with his death in 1977.

Lurhmann gets criticized for his lavish theatrical methods but at least the movie ran in chronological order, which made it a joy to watch.

Deb and I have picked movies out on Netflix or Prime that we thought

looked interesting — and many are — but I would say 80 per cent of them employ the flashback method, which sometimes just makes it confusing for us old folks.

I know, it’s the way of the world and we probably need to get with the program, but whatever happened to the good old-fashioned story-telling movie that introduces the characters one-byone and sets up the story from the beginning?

Imagine the shark in Jaws taking that oxygen tank in the mouth at the beginning of the movie and being blown to bits, with the rest of the story told in flashbacks. It just wouldn’t have happened that way.

Imagine Dorothy meeting the scarecrow in full living colour and then flashing back to the black and white tornado scene. It kind of loses its effect.

And I don’t mind flashbacks if they are properly set up.

For instance, put something along the bottom of the screen to let us know

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

that it’s a scene that has already occurred in the story.

We are watching the Jack Ryan series right now on Prime and there are quite a few flashbacks in that, but they are pretty good about typing something on the screen to indicate a time and place so we don’t have to think so much.

And that’s all I want. I want to be entertained when I watch a movie or series. I don’t want to be pressured into doing a logic problem in my head, trying to figure out who is who and when it happened in relation to the story.

I’m a guy who loves to look back. This column is built around looking back at things and places of the past, but I want to do it in an order that makes sense to me and not be forced into figuring out who is who in each scene.

Toronto’s first car in 1893 was electric

With cars now switching to electricity, it’s interesting to note that the first car in Toronto was electric and built in 1893, three years before Henry Ford drove his first gas-powered car on the streets of Detroit.

A Toronto electrician named William Still devised a light and very efficient battery and motor and approached a Toronto attorney for a patent. The attorney was so impressed, he used Still’s battery and motor to have a smooth, silent, high-quality horseless carriage built for himself by the J. Dixon Carriage

Works in downtown Toronto.

The finished product had many features years ahead of their time, including electric lights, pneumatic tires, and a folding top.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

motor show in Toronto in 1912. Only one was built and what became of it remains a mystery.

For over 15 years, the proud owner drove his silent and smooth automobile around the city. The 700-pound vehicle could travel at 15 miles an hour for up to an hour. The car was featured at the first Toronto Motor Show in 1906 and at a

Electric cars back then were clean, quiet, and easy to start but ran out of power too quickly. When the electric starter for gasoline cars arrived in 1911, electric cars were doomed until now!

Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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Toronto’s first car was clean, smooth, and quiet.

LDSS plays first games of 2023

By Brooke Dominguez

Last Tuesday, January 10, the Leamington Lions hosted the Cardinal Carter Cougars at home for senior and junior boys’ basketball. Despite their roaring efforts, both prides of Lions lost to the Cougars in two eccentric games.

The juniors kicked off the afternoon by playing a fierce defence, overwhelming the opposing team by creating turnovers and playing aggressively. There were quite a few standout performers with Zakary Augustine blocking multiple shots and Abdullatif Adam Yahya making strong drives

down the court. Unfortunately, the Lions couldn’t catch up with the Cougars and lost 42-32.

The senior boys played an intensely close game, but also couldn’t pull through for the win. Leamington started the game strong, winning the first jump ball and scoring the game’s first basket.

Cardinal Carter was feeling the pressure and was struggling with passes and communication, but they almost never missed a three-point shot.

With two seconds left in the first quarter, Andy Groening scored for three, getting his team closer to

the lead.

The whole game was back-and-forth, with the crowd roaring for their team and encouraging them the whole way. As Brady Knelsen shot the ball from the three-point line in the second quarter, his teammates yelled, “All day!” from the bench, and surely enough, the ball swished as it went through the net. Though it was a strong effort from both teams, Cardinal Carter pulled away right at the end to win 41-38.

Due to the foggy weather last Thursday, the boys’ basketball and girls’ volleyball games were cancelled.

Junior boys basketball action

Brooke Dominguez photo

Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post January 23, 1969

The greenhouse tomato industry in Canada’s Sun Parlour may be overwhelmed by an avalanche of imported tomatoes from Mexico. Deep concern over the future of the greenhouse industry was voiced on Monday by Harold Danforth, MP for Kent, Essex, who recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Mexico. Danforth reported that 60 per cent of the Mexican tomato crop has been blocked from the United States market and there is no other outlet for it, but Canada.

Mersea Township Council decided to make an on-the-spot inspection of the site of a proposed subdivision on Lake Erie south of Wheatley before approving the project. Congress Construction of Windsor wants to develop property with some 3,300 feet of frontage along the lake just south of Concession 2 on the East Beach. It’s expected there will be 81 building lots, each measuring 75 feet by 250 feet. Councillor Minto Noble said that the municipality could take no responsibility for protecting the subdivision from the ravages of Lake Erie. Contractor L.M. Rosen said there seems to be no erosion at all in this area.

Four young people will advance to the Zone competition in the annual public speaking contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. Winners of the Branch 84 event were Cindy James (Mt. Carmel, Grades 1-6), Wilfred Grolman (Ridge, Grades 7-8), John Newland (LDSS, Grades 9-10) and Corrine Holton (LDSS, Grades 11-13).

A rink skipped by George Adamson won the Lakeside Jersey Dairy Trophy for the second event in the mixed curling league at the Sun Parlour Curling Club. Skip Adamson was joined by Grade Adamson and Wilda and Tom Mitchell.

The Leamington Legion Midgets overpowered Wallaceburg 8-4 in a Sunday night Bluewater League game at Wallaceburg Arena. It was the eighth victory of the season for Leamington, against only two losses. Mike Klym and Doug Freeland paced the winners with two goals each. Singles went to Doug Bowman, Rich Will, Randy Garant and Art Hickson. Colin Wood contributed three assists, with Steve Smith getting the win in goal.

From the Kingsville Reporter January 23, 1969

Irven Carson was installed as the W.M. of St. George’s Masonic Lodge on January 2. The installing Master was W. Bro. T.O. Fairbairn, with approximately 125 Windsor and District brethren in attendance.

The United States has a new president and many people are optimistic for the future with Mr. Nixon as president. Nonetheless, we have admired Mr. Johnson. Under his administration the country has made great strides for all classes of people. It is possible he would have gone down in history as a great president had he not inherited the Vietnam War from the Kennedy administration.

John Bloomer, 28, an Essex County Highways employee from Kingsville, narrowly escaped death at 10 am yesterday morning when the nine-ton gravel truck he was operating was demolished by a Penn Central Railways passenger train at South Woodslee. Mr. Bloomer was thrown to safety when the train hit the truck. He was travelling north on Belle River Rd. at the time of the collision. The train was proceeding from Windsor to St. Thomas, incurring minor damage in the incident. Mr. Bloomer walked away but was taken by ambulance to Windsor hospital for observation.

Essex Cable TV has launched in Kingsville. The first-ever cable TV service in the town promises 12 action packed TV channels, the ultimate in TV programming. They are offering TV stations from distant areas never before attainable through your antenna.

The Jack Miner O.B.E. Chapter I.O.D.E. met at the home of Mrs. Jack Loop on January 15 with the Regent, Mrs. Mac Simmons, presiding and opening with a verse emphasizing the need of each members and of a good year to come.

20 Years Later From the Wheatley Journal January 18, 1989

Using water to fight a fire isn’t always the best method. Certain types of fires, such as oil, require the aid of foam. With the development of oil fields in areas such as Hillman field in Mersea and Dover field in Romney, the question of fire protection looms larger than ever for use of the foam. Fire Chief Don Harris was more than aware of the potential problems that area fire departments would face if a major oil fire occurred in the district. He gathered his troops together at the Renwick Battery on the Zion Sideroad last week to demonstrate.

The January meeting of the Wheatley Area Heritage Society was held on the 5th with Past President Vivian Overholt presiding. The new slate of officers includes President Dorothy Bell, Vice President Jean Shuttleworth, Treasurer Shirley Whittle and Recording Secretary Anne Imeson.

The first game of the round robin OMHA playoffs brought us face to face with our archrivals, Harrow. The Wheatley boys came out of the dressing room like a house on fire. Wheatley took game one by a 7-4 score. Jeff Simpson’s hat trick led the winners with Kip Reid scoring twice. Singles went to David Bradley and Greg Price.

Last Tuesday, the Prime Seed Atoms came from behind to nip a strong Sunbrite team from Leamington. Ryan Tiessen scored twice and Anthony Grossi once to put Sunbrite ahead 3-0 after one. Midway through the second, Charles Ives got Wheatley on the board and then goals by Nathan Moody and Matt Cornies evened the score. In the last minute of play, Scott Colenutt buried a pass from Moody behind the Sunbrite goalie for the win.

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland

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

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection

January 1989 - Dr. Frank Kelly (left) indicates the name of the local power squadron on a flag celebrating 50 years of power squadrons in Canada. Kelly and Norm Sonneberg (right) are both past commanders of the Erie Shores West squadron which received its ‘warrant’ in 1977. At the time (1989) there were 176 power squadrons with over 76,000 members across Canada.

Kingsville Public School, 5th Class, 1914. No special order – Jack Lee, Beulah Townsend, ? Hendershot, Etta Kratz, Cecil Palmer, Maggie Fox, Esther Scratch, Leland Peterson, Thelma ? If you have information about these students, please contact the Kingsville Archives at 226348-6377 or Kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

January 1993 - Senior girls win volleyball medals. Rear row - Mrs. Hamlin, Meghan Herring, Julia Geddes, Debbie Penner, Christina Gould, Vanessa Jones, Teri Church. Front row - Laura Wiper, Samantha Shanks, Jenny Harvey, Shannon Wright, Jennifer Tiborcz, Devon Derbyshire, Cheri Church.

Tyson was one of Canada’s top songwriters FLASHBACK RADIO

in 1977 to begin my career as an all-night radio announcer at CHYR, each morning

farm when he was a teenager and became a rodeo rider when he was 18 years old.

Sadly, Ian Tyson recently passed away on December 29, at the age of 89, at his ranch near Longview, Alberta.

Canada was truly fortunate to have him around for so many years as notably “Canada’s singing cowboy”, although many of his songs went on to be recorded by non-country artists.

Funny though, when I was much younger I thought of that title as being a bit demeaning. Of course, as a teenager growing up so close to the big city of Toronto, primarily listening to top 40 and rock and roll, being called a cowboy wasn’t really considered complimentary.

However, when I moved to Leamington

I played a halfhour syndicated radio show, which we aired at 5:30 am, called “Big Country” that featured Toronto’s Bill Anderson as the host.

Bill was an impressive announcer and his presentation was smooth and articulate. Certainly not like the “Hee Haw” show on TV which featured Buck Owens and Roy Clark acting like yahoos – all in fun, of course. So, my attitude towards country music quickly began changing when I listened to Bill Anderson’s “Big Country” show.

Now getting back to Ian Tyson, born in 1933, whom I came to also admire over the years in radio. He learned to ride horses on his parents’

Call it luck or call it fate, but he broke his ankle while horse riding in his early 20s and ended up in the hospital where, while recuperating, he took up playing a guitar and started listening to country artists like Wilf Carter, who apparently was a big influence for him.

After graduating in 1958 from the Vancouver School of Art, Tyson moved to Toronto where he got a job as a commercial artist and played at local night clubs parttime with Sylvia Fricker.

By 1961, as Ian and Sylvia they played full-time and were married in 1964. In 1969, with additional musicians, they formed the group The Great Speckled Bird and began playing all over the world and recorded 13 albums of country and folk music.

Although Ian and Sylvia ended their marriage in 1975, they remained friends over the years. In 1983 Ian released his notable and well-respected country and cowboy music album, “Old Corrals and Sagebrush”. In 1989, Tyson was inducted in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Noting just a few of the other awards he received include becoming a Member of the Order of Canada in 1994 and receiving the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2003.

His most famous song, “Four Strong Winds”, sung by Neil Young, was named the greatest Canadian song of all time by CBC Radio One in 2005.

Over the years, many of Ian’s songs have been recorded by other wellknown artists like Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, The Band, Nicolette Larson and Suzy Bogguss.

Kingsville Friendly Club weekly report

President Bob Bell welcomed 32 members out to play cards on Tuesday, Jan. 10 with the following results.

Bridge: Bert Patrick 6270, Alta Van Vliet 3950, Roy Trowell 3870. Euchre: John Gerhardt 96, Mac Stanley 94, Brenda Anger 78. Most Lone Hands: John Gerhardt 5. Pepper: Bob Bell 318, Darlene Trombley 276, Sue Girardin 271. Most Peppers:

Bill Fielding 5. Two visitors joining the card players - Barb Hoflick and Nancy Nelson. Members hope they return. Everyone enjoyed coffee and conversation after cards and treats baked by Brenda Anger.

President Bob Bell welcomed 30 members out to play cards on Friday, Jan. 13. Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 4400, Bert Patrick 3350, Jean Kuipers 3090.

Euchre: Sharie Blyth and John Gerhardt tied at 88, Robert Boose 82, Jane Ann Callow 81. Most Lone Hands: Willy Fittler 5. Pepper: Winnie Moore 295, Cliff Trombley 251, Annette Cranston 243. Most Peppers: Cliff Trombley 6.

Coffee and conversation were again enjoyed, with treats supplied by the Bridge Group. Thanks Jean and Alta.

William (Bill) myronyk

Who passed away January 23, 1996 Good-bye Dad, we had to say, Twenty-seven years ago today, Remembering the good times, Trying not to be sad, But saying good-bye, Still hurts so bad. We miss you more that we can express, Our love for you has never grown less, We will always cherish, Those good times we had, And remember the man, Our wonderful Dad.

Always in Our Hearts, Mary Ann & Larry, Rose & Herman, Theresa & Wayne, Jon, and their families

Releasing over 17 albums and 39 singles, Ian Tyson will always be remembered for his

wonderful talent and for being one of Canada’s favourite composers and performers.

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Robert Charles Martin

With heavy hearts the family of Robert Charles Martin announces his passing on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 67.

Cherished husband of 32 years to Debra Martin. Proud father to Robert “Bobby” Martin. Forever remembered by his siblings Diane Martin and Jerry Martin (Sandy), and brothers-in-law Robert Wright and Allen Wright (Trudy). Robert is reunited with his mother Eleanor (2019), his father Gilbert (1997), siblings Paul Martin (1993), James Herb Martin (2016), Judy Impens (2017, survived by Pat), Wayne (2022, survived by Bonnie), brother-in-law Dennis Ouellette (1999, survived by Debbie), and mother-in-law Isabell Irwin. Robert will also be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues, and friends.

With his lifelong love for the trucking industry, Bob owned and operated his own trucking company for many years and worked for various others as dispatcher/ management.

As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral service will be held.

If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer society would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Leamington), 519-254-2585.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

It is with great sadness that the family of John Grundner announce his passing at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Beloved husband of Kathe Grundner (deceased November 18, 2022). They were married 74 years. Loving father of Heidi Kokott (deceased May 9, 2022), Martha Berze (Frank) and Herbert Grundner (Linda). Proud Opa of Sascha Kokott (deceased December 12, 2019), Bob Grundner (Sue) and Allan Grundner (Ashley). He will live on in his great-grandchildren Jonathan, Kylie, Reginald, Basil and will meet Sydney. Predeceased by his brother Adam Grundner (deceased December 4, 2020). The Grundner family in Hungary will miss their uncle.

We would like to express appreciation for the excellent care and compassion of the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home and his caregiver Kim Gaier.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society can be considered. Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) is entrusted with his care.

A private service for the immediate family was held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. A celebration of life is to follow at a later date.

Friends and family may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Timothy Lloyd Stevenson

It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s peaceful passing on Monday, January 9, 2023 with his family by his side.

Golden Years mini golf weekly report

Forty-six golfers opened the second half of the season at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Thursday, January 12. For some, the rust was evident after the Christmas break, while others demonstrated their hole-in-one ability only improved.

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He was the cherished husband and best friend of Sharon (née Clement) with whom he shared 47 years. Dearly loved father of Jillian and husband William Atherton, Ashley and husband Allan Grundner. Loving grandfather of Eric, Mara, Reginald and Basil. Tim is met in Heaven by his granddaughter Sydney Grundner, his parents Lloyd and Dorothy Stevenson, and father-in-law Reginald Clement. Tim was the dear brother of Terry and Cindy Stevenson, Todd Stevenson and Rhonda Johnson, beloved son-in-law of Marion Clement, and brother-in-law to John and Deanna Clement, Darlene and Henry Penner, Doug and Margaret Clement, Mike and Mary Ann Clement.

Tim was a lifetime resident of Wheatley and retired in 2019 from the City of Windsor. He was a long-time member and volunteer at the Sun Parlour Curling Club, and greatly enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and regular trips to Pelee Island. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visiting was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, January 15 from 2-5 p.m.

A memorial service presided by Pastor John Cats was held at the funeral home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery, 515 Erie St South, Wheatley, ON.

Memorial donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lulu Robinson

Lulu Robinson, 97 years, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Loving wife to James Edgar Brown (1984) and Lorne Robinson (2000). Dear mother to Jane Unrau (John) and the late Jim Brown. Beloved grandma to Jennifer Ledgley (Neal) and the late Michael Brown. Greatgrandmother to Lauren and Evan. Went to be with her parents Theodore and Anna Close. Survived by her sister Mary Gough. Predeceased by five sisters and four brothers. Lulu will be missed by her nieces, nephews and cousins.

A special thank you to Ann and John Russell.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral to celebrate Lulu’s life was held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed.

If desired, memorial donations made to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Windsor/Essex County Humane Society would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

The ace parade was led by Barry Sweet with 7, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward with 5, Nick Penzari, Debbie Clinton and Tom Bondy with 4, Ron Fick, Mavis Rutter, Bill Taylor, Bob Springthorpe, Laurie Hylton and Tony Hudvagner with 3, Theresa Decaluwe, Glen Bryan, Tom Hyatt, Bryon Walker, Erle Nash, Randy Nash, Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam and Colleen Pearse with 2, and Linda Chiasson, David Tonks, Gloria Smith, Betty McManus, Donna Bileti, Armand Decaluwe, Moe Sweet, Dave Labonte, Barb Haas, Bill Mayville, Ruth Samson, Kathy Bechard, Paul Harrison, Ray Foster and guest Ann all with one.

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Top scores over 18 holes were recorded by Bill Ward with two rounds of 36, and Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam, Barry Sweet, Laurie Hylton, Debbie Clinton and Mavis Rutter all with a 38.

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Leading the pack over 36 holes were Bill Ward with 72, Laurie Hylton with 77, Mavis Rutter with 78, and Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam and Andy Orsini with 79.

First place was awarded to Team Queens – Andy Orsini, Nick Penzari, Mavis Rutter – with a score of 238. Second place went to Team 10 – Tom Hyatt, Bryon Walker and Bob Springthorpe – who scored 245. Third place went to Team 2 – Laurie Hylton, Tom Bondy and Tony Hudvagner with 247.

Play continues Thursday, January 19 at 10:30 am at Colasanti’s.

Stefanie “Stella” Kryschuk

The family of Stefanie “Stella” Kryschuk (née Luter) is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

Beloved wife of 55 years to her late husband John (2007). Predeceased by daughter Vera McIntosh (2014) and sister Anne Kowal (2011). She is survived by her daughter Marjorie (Karl) Reidl and son-in-law Jim McIntosh, grandchildren Shelley McIntosh, Jon (Amreeta) McIntosh, Chris (Lynne) Reidl, Melissa (Matthew) Maceyovski, and greatgrandchildren Devin, Jay, Luke and Claire. Dearest sister to Leo Luter and Margaret (late Danny 2012) Adams. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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Stella loved preparing large family meals from scratch, especially for holiday gatherings. She, along with her husband, John, worked together at H.J. Heinz in Leamington for many years while having strong involvement with the former St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church.

A special thank you to all the staff at the Leamington Sun Parlor Home for their care and compassion.

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A private family funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church in Leamington followed by interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street (519-326-2631).

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Happy New Year!! Here’s to the good news: We finished the year with an average sale price UP by 11.69% compared to 2021!!! It’s been a roller coaster ride and it seems like we are still in that free fall feeling! Let’s take a look at what December looked like.

On a monthly level, the average sale price was $473,642. That’s a 17.67% decrease from this time a year ago and a decrease of 7.36% from the previous month (November 2022 avg price was $511,275). Remax and other Economists believe that we will see a balanced market by the middle to end of this year. What do you think? Give our team a call, text or email and let’s discuss more details or what your forecast is for 2023.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may be in a meditative mood this week, Aries. You may think about mundane things or even complex issues. It’s an ideal time to stay indoors and relax with your thoughts.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Obligations to friends or family could interfere with other things you had intended, such as spending time with your partner. As more people call upon you, step back and consider.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You have a strong desire to clean and organize your home this week, Gemini. Spring cleaning certainly comes early. Conquer that clutter.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

All of that extra work on the job will pay off in the days to come, Cancer. Expect an email or personal meeting from a supervisor to discuss.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Practical matters, such as the household budget, may need your attention this week, Leo. A big purchase is on the horizon, so get your finances sorted out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Giving back to the community can boost your morale, Virgo. Think about offering to shop for an elderly neighbor or volunteer at a food pantry a few days a week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Careful penny pinching may now result in a nice nest egg you can use any way you desire, Libra. Enjoy the fruits of your labor when you can loosen the pursestrings.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, a sense of duty to loved ones may have you taking on tasks that you otherwise may never consider. Your willingness to pitch in won’t go unnoticed.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Don’t be surprised if the people you help this week are willing to go to bat for you in the future. Consider any assistance you provide an investment in friendship.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Some people know exactly which buttons to push to get a rise out of you, Capricorn. Try to be the bigger person and turn the other cheek.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

A momentary loss of confidence may catch you off-guard, Aquarius. Brush these feelings aside and take on any task or challenge that comes your way.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Nostalgia could hit you hard this week Pisces. Enjoy an unexpected trip down Memory Lane. Contact others who might enjoy it as well.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY 15 - Dove Cameron, Actress (27)

JANUARY 16 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Actor (43)

JANUARY 17 - Steve Harvey, Comic (66)

JANUARY 18 - Dave Bautista, Wrestler (54)

JANUARY 19 - Dolly Parton, Singer (77)

JANUARY 20 Skeet Ulrich, Actor (53)

JANUARY 21 - Emma Bunton, Singer (47)

WANTED TO RENT

58 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND CAT - very clean, quiet and kind, looking to move in with an older couple or female in Leamington for $500-$600/ month. Willing to help with cooking, cleaning and yard work. Please call Mona at 418-979-1141 to discuss possibilities. ja18-25

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. ja6-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

GROOMING BY DANIELLE - CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 13 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & compliant. ja11-fe1

OPPORTUNITIES

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.50 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.

Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15.50/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com No experience or education required. de4-tf

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDThe Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. com au18-tfn

Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: Jan. 18, Feb. 1 & 15. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo. com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

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.

MILK BAG CREATIONS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 10:00 am to noon. Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more to be used by those in need. We have a spare crochet hook and the time to teach you how to use it. Join us!

p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. 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.

T.O.P.S - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-3262388. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB MEETING - at 7:30 am at Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchette Rd. Speaker: Laura Foy, well known for her gardening abilities to foster native plants, birds, insects. Topic: Habitat at Home. Meetings are free, the public is welcome.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Essex County Naturalists provide opportunities to observe nature alongside members keen to impart their knowledge at ‘Pop-up’ events. The next popup is at Point Pelee National Park. Meet at the Tip parking lot Sat. Feb. 11, events is 8:30 am to noon. All welcome

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519816-5449.

SUNDAY MEALS EVERY SUNDAY from noon to 1:30 pm at Princess Centre parking lot, 33 Princess St., Leamington. Info: shelterhelpersleamington@ gmail.com or 226-784-1609.

THE VILLAGE RESOURCE at 108 Talbot St. E. In Wheatley is hosting free one-on-one Tech Support sessions each Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your phones, tablets, iPads and questions!

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington.

YARN SOCIAL TIME - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Bring your project and enjoy time with others! Get tips and tricks, show off your work, share patterns and more.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

RUMMIKUB CLUB - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 10:00 am. Come learn and play this fun game for 2-4 players that combines rummy and mahjong. No registration required.

GUITAR WELLNESS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Group session. No registration required.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

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

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS - appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 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.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday.

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

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre. net.

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.

NOTICE

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305

www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW WATER AND SEWAGE RATE BY-LAW

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider amendments to the following By-laws:

• Fees and Charges By-law 3-2022

• Water and Sewage Rate By-law 5-2022

at its Regular Meeting on:

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

A Summary of the Proposed Amendments will be available online at www.kingsville.ca/fees. Please call the Municipal Office if you require a printed copy. Any written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 13, 2023. Comments which are made at the meeting become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

Members of the public can attend Council meeting in person or virtually at www.kingsville.ca/livestream.

DATED at Kingsville, this 16th day of January, 2023

Margaret Schroeder, Manager of Financial Services

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca

The study will document existing conditions, provide population forecasts, complete water, and wastewater modeling, engage key stakeholders, Indigenous Communities, and the general public, and evaluate potential short and longterm alternative water and wastewater servicing strategies over the next 30 years, including high level costs.

Process

The MCEA study will be completed in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and will follow Approach #1 of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA (as amended in 2015) Master Planning process. At the conclusion of the study, a suite of recommended water and wastewater projects will be identified including the MCEA Schedule (Schedule A, A+, B or C) for each project in the study area. This Master Plan will be completed at a broad level of assessment, therefore requiring more detailed investigations at the project specific level for any recommended Schedule B and C projects.

The Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham Kent (PUC) wants anyone with an interest in the study to have an opportunity to provide input, which will help the project team in the decision-making process. Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to provide information and receive feedback. PICs maybe held in a virtual format. We will publish invitation notices to the PICs in local newspapers and on the Municipality’s website www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/chatham-kentwater-and-wastewater-master-plan

For more information or if you want to be placed on our mailing list for updates, please contact us at:

Dhana Niriella, P.Eng

Project Engineer

Chatham-Kent PUC 226-312-2023 x4338 dhanan@chatham-kent.ca

Paul Adams, CPT Environmental Planner AECOM 519-963-5873 Paul.adams2@aecom.com

With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the Study.

This Notice was Issued on January 6, 2023.

Leamington Fire Services Master Plan –Community Survey

The Municipality of Leamington has engaged The Loomex Group to develop a Fire Master Plan for the Municipality.

The Fire Master Plan (Plan) will help to ensure delivery of fire protection and related services keeps pace with development, technology, and continued growth in Leamington.

The Plan will also include a Community Risk Assessment that will paint a picture of local needs and circumstances and will be used to inform decision-making and establish service levels for our fire department.

The Plan will be guided by the following: 1. Public Education and Prevention, 2. Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement, and 3. Emergency Response.

Have Your Say

In developing the Plan, the Municipality would like to provide residents with an opportunity to voice any concerns and suggestions regarding the emergency and fire services currently delivered in Leamington. Community engagement will offer an invaluable source of information that will assist with ensuring the community’s needs are met today and in the future.

Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through our short online survey available at: www.leamington.ca/FireSurvey

Paper copies of the survey are also available at the Leamington Fire Hall located at 5 Clark Street West, Leamington.

Sharks remain perfect in the new year with three solid wins

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Omstead Sharks, bolstered by superb goaltending and a solid defensive style, racked up three wins in five days last week.

Wednesday at home, Jaxon Drysdale stopped all 25 shots en route to a 6-0 Sharks’ whitewash of Dresden. His teammates fired a whopping 57 the other way, including 24 in the first period.

The Sharks led 3-0 after two and put the game away three goals in two minutes in the final stanza.

Braden Caetano (2), Kyle Kelly and Blake McNally (1 goal,1 assist), Devin St. Pierre and Jak Thiessen dented the twine with two assists each from Ryan Cronheimer, Matt Carvalho, Kyle Greene, and Shannon Olson. Ethan Chittle added a single assist.

Friday in Lakeshore the Sharks found themselves being outshot throughout the game, including a 14-6 disadvantage in the third. Ethan Handley put on another goaltending clinic, handling all 36 shots, and the Sharks rewarded him with a Sylvain Lessard powerplay goal midway through the third period to escape with a 1-0 victory.

Former Lakeshore player Josh Chauvin and Matt Carvalho added assists.

Sunday at Walpole Island, the Sharks jumped out to a 2-0 lead and let their foot off the gas, allowing the home team to gain a short-lived second period tie. But 24 seconds later, Ethan Chittle responded and the Sharks added three more to seal a 6-2 victory. Sharks held a 38-19 shot advantage, garnering Jaxon Drysdale his third straight win.

Rounding out the scoring were Sylvain Lessard and Braedon Caetano with two each. Devin St. Pierre and Blake McNally added singles. Assists were had by Shannon Olson (two), Josh Chauvin, Kyle Greene, Jak Thiessen and Colm Smith.

“Other than a little sluggish at Lakeshore,” Sharks coach Josh Carnevale was happy with “a win is a win.”

Fans are reminded there is no home game this week as the Sharks head to Mooretown Saturday and Blenheim Sunday for a key third-place battle. They round out four games in eight days with back-to-back home games Wednesday 25th and Saturday 28th (4:30 makeup game) against Lakeshore.

Shout out to long-time minor hockey fan Bill Hammond spotted last week at his grandson’s game.

MacPhersons on NHL scouting list

Leamington Flyers forwards Ryan and Connor MacPherson are getting some attention at the highest level.

The 2022-23 NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings have been released and the brothers

are included — the only GOJHL players on the list.

Connor MacPherson is listed at 134th, while Ryan comes in at 223rd.

Connor currently leads the Flyers in scoring with 18 goals and 27 assists for

45 points, while Ryan has 18 goals and 25 helpers for 43 points.

The NHL’s Central Scouting Department has been a scouting service for NHL member clubs since 1975-76.

The 2023 NHL Draft

Leamington Senior Men’s hockey results

REID 7

GILLETT 5

It went down to the wire but Reid won by holding off the Gillett attack.

Gillett was paced by Nick Rivait’s hattrick, while Chad Jeffrey and Zach Halwachs potted one apiece.

The Reid offense was led by Kyle Quick and Jamie Wenzler who each fired two goals. Greg Mastronardi, Dawson Iles and Dustyn Woelk netted

one each.

CHRYSLER 6

GABRIELE 3

Chrysler began the contest with only one line, but eventually got two more players and turned the tables on a rather full Gabriele squad.

Gabriele Home & Floor kept within striking distance until the third. Brian Whaley, Ian Faubert and Jason Ottley notched the goals.

The Chrysler attack was

will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on June 28-29.

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

led by Brian Santos who ripped four goals, while Steve O’Neil and Lucas Raffoul planted one each.

Sharks rookie Jak Thiessen rounds out the scoring with a shorthanded breakaway marker last week at home against Dresden. With his solid play this year, Jak has added five goals and four assists, contributing to the Sharks third place league standings. The water bottle even jumped with excitement. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Flyers win OT thriller over London, roll to first place

By C. Scott Holland

It was quite a 48-hour span for the Leamington Flyers.

Before the trade deadline passed on Tuesday, January 10, the Flyers sent forward Nate Dowling to Chatham and picked up Zander Latreille, who made his debut when the Flyers played the Nationals in London last Wednesday night.

But the Nationals had also made a couple of deals and acquired a few players. Among those deals were the addition of former OHL goalie Joseph Ranger, who faced the Flyers in his first game.

The Flyers won the game at London 1-0 at 2:30 of the three-on-three overtime period when Trevor LaRue scored the decisive goal.

Then on Thursday night, the Flyers hosted the Chatham Maroons, and despite being down 1-0 in the first three minutes, Leamington’s offense gained momentum and rolled to a 7-1 victory, vaulting them into a firstplace tie with London.

Wednesday night’s contest was a battle of the titans as both teams ex-

hibited poise by staying out of the penalty box. There was one penalty handed to each side and that came when London’s Talan Palmer and Leamington’s Thomas Grossi sat out two-minute coincidentals.

Flyers goalie Bryce Walcarius got the shutout and stopped 22 shots, while counterpart Joe Ranger faced 35 shots. Both goalies weathered some quality shots throughout regulation.

In the overtime, Ryan MacPherson initiated a pass to Koen Taves, who sped down the left lane and spotted LaRue, who slipped in alone to Ranger’s left side to end the contest.

Back at home on Thursday night against Chatham, and with 900 fans watching, the Flyers allowed Chatham’s first shot of the game to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. That shot by Connor Paronuzzi came at 31 seconds on Flyers’ starter Boe Piroski, but that was

all Piroski and his defense would allow the Maroons.

It took Leamington until 13:53 of the second to get on the scoreboard, but once they did the goals came in bunches.

The opening salvo came from the stick of none other than Wednesday night’s OT hero Trevor LaRue as he blasted a screen shot past Maroons’ starter Brett Fullerton.

After the Maroons took a tripping penalty, Cody Brekke and Latreille set up Kale Couvillon for a shot from the right point that found the mark.

Two minutes later, Ryan MacPherson and Owen Holmes sailed into the Maroons’ zone on a two-on-one breakaway with Holmes collecting the tally.

Holding a 3-1 lead at the start of the third, the Flyers’ offense wasted little time extending their lead.

Holmes picked up his second of the night as he was perched upon Fullerton’s doorstep near the two-minute mark.

Nearly 90 seconds later, Piroski made the save of the game as he stood his ground and thwarted a

Chatham breakaway attempt by Matthew Cunningham.

At 11:38, Nolin McKibbin and Holmes laid the groundwork for Seth Martineau’s blast which eluded Fullerton.

Next up it was the MacPherson brothers’ turn to shine as Connor passed to Ryan, who potted the Flyers’ sixth marker.

To put the icing on the

victory, Thomas Grossi found Adrian Bosev and sent him into the Maroons’ end where he backhanded a shot past Fullerton at 19:13.

Notes: The Flyers released Bryce Scarlett to Amherstburg this past week and traded Nate Dowling to Chatham. In Thursday night’s contest, Flyers’ forward Gabe Piccolo was injured near the Flyers’ bench door. The

extent of his injury is unknown. With Thursday night’s win, the Flyers are 10-0-1 in their last 11 contests and the Sarnia Legionnaires are 0-15-2 in their last 17. The Legionnaires will play a makeup contest here on Sun. Jan. 22 at 7:10 p.m.

Next games: Thurs. Jan. 19 vs LaSalle Vipers at 7:10 pm, Sun. Jan. 22 vs Sarnia at 7:10 pm.

ESP U13 wins two more

The Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team competed in a pair of Bluewater League hockey games this past weekend, coming away with two wins.

First off they faced off against the Amherstburg Stars where ESP cruised to a 9-2 victory. Nathan Mariuz led the attack scoring twice, while Ben Liebrock, AJ Youssef, Owen Derksen, JoJo McLeod, Jonathon Recker, Brayden Foster and Kayden Cook added singles. Trent Chevalier posted the W in net.

Next up ESP faced off against a stronger team in the Erie North Shore Storm. Essex found themselves down by one after

one, but two minutes into the middle frame Austin Goudie worked the puck behind the net to Lucas O’Neil, who slid a pass out to Brayden Foster in the slot and he went fivehole to even the score.

With 32 seconds left in the second, Foster and O’Neil fought for the puck behind the net, chipping it out to Goudie who jammed it home to go up 2-1.

With 12:08 left in the third, O’Neil hit Goudie behind the net and he slid a pass out front to Foster, who snapped his shot

high blocker to increase the lead to two. A minute later during a scramble, the puck squeaked out to Kayden Cook and he made no mistake and fired it in to go up 4-1.

At 8:12 remaining, Cook stole the puck at the line , skated in and ripped his hard snap shot high blocker making it 5-1.

Erie North Shore scored one late, resulting in a 5-2 final for ESP. Kevin Ondic earned the win between the pipes.

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ESP U11 International Silver Stick champions

The Essex-Southpoint U11 Hockey Club (ESP) travelled to Sarnia January 13-15 to participate in the U11 A International Silver Stick Tournament.

In the U11 ‘A’ division were teams from San Jose, California; Denver, Colorado; Brooklyn, New York; Bowling Green, Ohio; Flint, Michigan; Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie, North York Toronto, Woodstock, Centre Wellington, Sarnia and ESP.

In round robin play, ESP won all four games, defeating San Jose Sharks 7-1, Flint Ice Raiders 9-1, Sault Ste. Marie Bulk Barn 5-0 and North York Knights 6-0.

The tandem of Owen Tavares and Keegan Pope each earned a shutout and allowed only one goal with some awesome work in the nets.

The strong defence of Brady George, Russell Colenutt, Lyle Fleming, Brody Church, Ashton Drozdz and Ada McKeen kept the opposition to the outside and allowed very few shots on net. The ESP forwards dominated the opposition with their tape-to-tape passes, low cycling and constant pressure.

All team members were in on the scoring: Brody Church (6 goals, 5 assists), Conner Blain (5 goals, 5 assists), Christian Rutgers (5 goals), Eddie Zieba (3 goals, 3 assists), Carter Demant (3 goals, 2 assists), Zander Cook (3 goals), Asher Grossi (2 goals, 1 assist), Alex Antonios (5 assists), Drake Pernal (4 assists), Ben MacQuarrie (1 assist), Brady George (1 assist), Russell Colenutt (2 assists), Lyle Fleming (2

assists), Ashton Drozdz (1 assist), Ada McKeen (1 assist).

For Championship Sunday, only the top four of 12 teams advanced. ESP earned eight points, putting them in first place.

In semi-final action, ESP was in a re-match with Flint Ice Raiders.

ESP had a three-goal lead at the end of the first period and added another early in the second for a four-goal lead, but Flint replied with two goals in the second and one more early in the third to make it a 4-3 game.

Twenty seconds later, ESP took back control, scoring two goals in 34 seconds.

On an ESP penalty, Flint scored a power play goal only to be followed by an ESP short-handed goal. Flint gave ESP a hard fought battle for the 7-4 win. Scoring the goals were Blain with a hat trick, Rutgers with three goals, and singles to Church and Grossi. Earning assists were Rutgers, Antonios, Demant (2), Drozdz, McKeen, Grossi, Zieba, Church and Cook. Tavares and Pope each allowed two goals.

In the championship game, ESP was pitted against their biggest rival, Centre Wellington Fusion. Alex Antonios scored early, jamming in a wraparound with assists to Rutgers and Colenutt.

The score remained 1-0 until midway through the third period. Antonios buried a pass from Rutgers and then finished his natural hat trick with a rebound from Grossi and Rutgers.

Centre Wellington scored their only goal five minutes later on a power play. With the goalie pulled, Rutgers put the game away with two empty net short-handed goals.

The final score was 5-1 and ESP are the 2023 In-

ternational Silver Stick Champions as the entire ESP team played an awesome game, winning battles along the boards, making end-to-end rushes and keeping the puck to the outside. Pope stood tall between the pipes, stopping several point-

blank shots.

The coaching staff of Donnie Church, Ryan Rutgers, Kevin Cook, Kevin Gale, goalie coach Jim Quick, manager Dave Demant, owner Lucas George and videographer Chloe Blain have put in hours of effort, and

appreciation was shown by the parents and players for all of their hard work.

The squad will host the Rochester Rattlers in a double-header on Saturday, January 21 with games in Leamington at 3 pm and Essex at 7:30 pm.

Essex-Southpoint U11 defeated Centre Wellington Fusion to win the U11 A International Silver Stick championship. Team members are, front row, left to right: Russell Colenutt, Ada McKeen, Lyle Fleming, Keegan Pope, Owen Tavares, Zander Cook, Drake Pernal, Eddie Zieba. Back row: Manager Dave Demant, Ashton Drozdz, Ben MacQuarrie, Coach Ryan Rutgers, Carter Demant, Conner Blain, Asher Grossi, Brody Church, Alex Antonios, Christian Rutgers, Trainer Kevin Cook Coach Kevin Gale, Coach Donnie Church. Absent: Brady George. Photo submitted