Southpoint Sun - March 27, 2024

Clark and Wright to play Seacliff Park on Canada Day

Canadian country music icons Terri Clark and Michelle Wright will be in Leamington on Canada Day to help celebrate Leamington’s sesquicentennial.

The pair will be on the Sunset Amphitheatre stage on Monday, July 1 for a free un-ticketed community concert, followed by Canada Day fireworks off Seacliff Beach.

Clark was born in Montreal and has enjoyed great success across Canada and the U.S. with such hits as Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Emotional Girl and You’re Easy on the Eyes. She will be the headliner and hit the stage at 8:30 pm, with Michelle Wright — who is from just up the road in Merlin — set to open up at 6:30 pm.

Wright’s success goes back to her mega-hits Take It Like a Man and Nobody’s Girl. She played the amphitheatre three summers ago as part of the Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series.

Both are inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

The concert is brought to you by the Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee and The Bank Theatre.

“As we gather to celebrate this significant milestone in Leamington’s history, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee for their dedication and hard work,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “It’s through their efforts that we’re able to bring our community together for such a magnificent celebration. This event is a testament to the vibrant spirit of Leamington and its people, and I invite everyone to join us in this historic celebration.”

“We are absolutely thrilled that yet another country legend will grace the Sunset Amphitheatre stage in Leamington,” said John Moran, Chair of the Leamington 150 Anniversary Committee. “Terri Clark has been on our radar for some time, and we know country music fans will be over the moon about this concert. Add to that Michelle Wright opening, plus a surprise ending, and it’s all icing on the cake in celebration of Leamington’s 150th Anniversary.”

Additional events and the full lineup for the Leamington 150th Anniversary Celebration/Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series will be announced soon.

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available by contacting leamington150@gmail.com.

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TERRI CLARK

MICHELLE WRIGHT

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Christian High School fundraising volleyball tournament took place

with 16 teams taking part. The Rec division played their games at UMEI, while the Competitive division played their games at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School. According to organizers Karlee Driedger and Darcy Bults, about 100 volleyball enthusiasts took part in the tournament, raising funds for UMEI programs. In the photo above, one of the Rec Division players goes up for a spike, while his opponents attempt to block the shot.

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Local Canadian Foodgrains Bank meeting addresses world hunger

By Paul Forman

Leamington’s United Mennonite Church on Oak Street held a gathering of donors on Monday, March 25 to hear about the vitally important work done recently by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Through a non-denominational partnership between 15 Canadian churches and the federal government, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank provides international food assistance in emergency situations, works on long-term responses to improve household food security and attempts to engage Canadians and governments to work towards meaningful social change.

Henry Klassen played the role of facilitator for the local meeting, while guest speakers includ-

ed Henry Reinders who serves as the Ontario Regional Representative for the bank and Maya Van der woerd, the bank’s digital media and communications officer.

Reinders highlighted the impact that the organization is having on the increasing issue of food security, stating that they provided almost $80 million in assistance for 1.1 million people in 36 countries around the world in 2023.

Of particular note, Reinders described how the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is having an immediate impact in Gaza as their food assistance is beginning to trickle in to help those dealing with need that now sits at an unprecedented, catastrophic level.

Van der woerd provided a first-person

perspective in her presentation as she spoke about her recent trips to Kenya and Burundi and how her organization is working on projects that create lasting change by providing knowledge about best practices that will increase local agricultural yields in these unique environments.

Bringing a local flavour to the gathering, Henry Klassen provided information about the corn and soybeans that are grown on a 10-acre plot at the Tiessen ranch for the grains bank that act as a way for local farmers to make a contribution towards combating the world hunger crisis.

On a final note, Klassen is encouraging others to support this worthy program by attending or contributing to a fundraiser at the Tiessen ranch on June 23 that will help to offset the input costs associated with growing the crops for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Pictured, from left, Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Digital Media and Communications Officer Maya Van der woerd, Chatham-Kent-Leamington Member of Parliament Dave Epp, Henry Klassen and Ontario Regional Representative for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Henry Reinders stand behind a promotion for a quilt raffle that will help provide further funding for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

SUN photo by Paul Forman

Caldwell and Parks Canada reach agreement over Ojibway Urban Park

Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada have signed an historic agreement that will demonstrate reconciliation in action and the ability to come together.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Parks Canada’s Senior Project Leader Maria Papoulias and Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth on Monday,

March 25.

A ceremony of drums, music and sacred fire preceded the signing, with food and celebratory cake following.

The Memorandum of Understanding will explore a shared governance and collaborative management of the proposed Ojibway National Urban Park in Windsor.

The agreement was signed at Northwest Beach inside Point Pelee, since it holds special meaning to the Caldwells and to Parks Canada.

The Memorandum of Understanding is the result of almost two years of discussions between Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada and

is considered a significant achievement for the Caldwell First Nation.

“Our mother is sending a message we all need to listen to right now,” said Chief Duckworth. “The message is that we as human beings are not being responsible for our mother who provides everything we need. As First Nations in Southwestern Ontario, we were never given the opportunity to contribute our ways of know-

ing, being and doing. We will honour and protect all our relations now. We look forward to collaborating with Parks Canada on creating a First Nations approach to shared governance of the proposed Ojibway National Urban Park.”

“Parks Canada is working closely with Caldwell First Nation and other rights-holding First Nations and partners to ensure the proposed national urban

park in the Windsor area promotes First Nations stewardships, elevates First Nations voices and stories, and offers opportunities for connections to lands and eaters based on First Nation knowledge and values,” said Papoulias. “We are honoured to have worked together to create a Memorandum of Understanding which truly exemplifies our commitment to collaboration.”

Maria Papoulias of Parks Canada, left, signs the agreement with Caldwell Chief Mary Duckworth. SUN photo

Imaginations stoked at Gore Hill’s Love of Reading event

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The event, put on by the Gore Hill School Council, not only stressed the importance of reading but also served as a fundraiser for the purchase of new books for the school’s learning commons.

Authors that shared their work included Matt Bhanks (Master

Defenders series), Martha Martin (River Traffic and Mayan Murder) and David Garlick (The Principal Chronicles), while retired Gore Hill principal Bill Cervini displayed his read-aloud chops as a guest reader for the younger students.

Gore Hill’s principal Beth Adlam shared some

of her thoughts on the annual reading event, saying, “It’s important to have our community members come into the school to show our students how literacy is connected to real lives. Having real authors come in is really good for the kids as it further engages them with reading.”

Pictured, from left, are Cedar Hutchins, Aviane Martin and Emiliano Baclig from Madame Youssef’s class. They enjoyed the opportunity at the event to read a favourite book in Gore Hill’s learning commons.

Windsor author Matt Bhanks reading from one of his Master Defenders books as students in Mr. Ligotino’s class listened attentively. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Every little bit counts for Kingsville Community Food Bank

By Mark Ribble

The Kingsville Community Food Bank is grateful for cash and food donations recently made by the 2nd Cottam Scouting group.

Coordinators Meghan Bolton and Heather Pillon were on hand at Cottam United Church, where they met with Scout leaders, Beavers,

Cubs and Scouts and spent a few moments explaining how the food bank process works.

The two coordinators said that they fed about 7,353 people in 2023 through their food bank programs and about 200 people per week are able to get necessary foods.

Bolton and Pillon are also asking for anyone

who may have reasonable space for rent to let them know as they are in the process of looking for an alternative location in the Kingsville area. If you have a property for rent with lots of space to accommodate the food bank, they’d like to hear from you at 519-7338591.

Once the questions

were all answered, Group Commissioner Doug Potier presented a cheque to the food bank coordinators for $150.

That was in addition to a table full of non-perishable food that was donated alongside that cheque.

The youth from 2nd Cottam Scouting hosted a movie matinee at the church on February 17,

with admission by donation of a non-perishable food item. Cash was also earned by selling refreshments.

Cottam United Church member Rick Mayea suggested that the Scouts could support the Kingsville Community Food Bank, and the youth and fundraising team felt it was a great idea.

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Cub Scouter from 2nd Cottam, Trevor Gieb, said he was grateful for the work that the food bank does and also grateful to the community of Cottam businesses (Longacre Stables, Zaccagnini Meats and OG Pizza) who helped greatly with donations of pop, water, pizza and hotdogs, as well as the church for its ongoing support.

The entire group of 2nd Cottam Scouts was present at the donation presentation, along with Meghan Bolton and Heather Pillon from the Kingsville Community Food Bank. SUN photo

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

We just want to watch the World Series, Nurse Ratched

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

It’s likely no secret among those who know me that I’ve immersed myself in the Bank Theatre’s upcoming production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

It’s also likely no secret that I’ve never acted before.

But the experience itself and the fascinating process in which about 20 people have come together for a common cause, has proven to be quite enjoyable.

I’ve long been a fan of the 1975 Jack

Nicholson film but it wasn’t until I got my script that I realized that there was first a novel and then a broadway play that were both quite successful in their own right.

I’m told that author Ken Kesey once worked in a men’s mental institution in the northwest United States in the 1950s.

He drew on his experiences there when writing the book in 1962.

I also learned that Kirk Douglas played the lead character — Randle Patrick McMurphy —when the novel was rewritten as a stage production a year later, and Douglas held the movie rights after that.

When the movie finally got made in 1975, Kirk Douglas had aged out of his

Don Cleghorn’s 1955 Studebaker

In the 1950s, Hugh Cleghorn was the minister at the Leamington Presbyterian Church on Erie Street South. He and his wife had five children, and Don was the eldest.

As a teenager, Don displayed a great interest in cars, and his father permitted him to restyle the family car, a 1954 Ford four-door sedan. Don customized the grille, shaved the rear deck, installed a cable inside the car to open the trunk, and added dual exhausts with

Hollywood mufflers. This meant that every Sunday morning, Reverend Cleghorn would roll into the church parking lot with mufflers rumbling. We all thought he was the coolest dad in town!

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Don’s first car was a tomato-red 1952 Ford convertible with a flathead V8, but he was hungry for more horsepower. His next car gave him the horsepower he wanted: a low-slung 1955 Stude-

baker Starlight Coupe with a 259 cubic inch V-8 under the hood.

Don installed a ’55 Chev grille and repainted the car silver blue with aluminum moon wheel covers. It was one of the sharpest cars in town, especially when parked at the El Rancho drivein restaurant!

former role and his son Michael Douglas co-produced the film, casting a relatively unknown Jack Nicholson in the leading male role.

And of course, we all remember Louise Fletcher’s Oscar winning performance as Nurse Ratched – one of the most famous movie villains to ever grace the big screen.

To say I’ve learned a lot over these past several weeks would be an understatement.

Our director, Corey Robertson, has put together quite a diverse cast with veterans acting alongside a few rookies like myself.

The learning of the lines of course is an important part of taking on such a role and when Corey offered me the part of the play’s only indigenous character, I remembered the movie and knew that my character only said a handful of words, so I jumped right in.

Well, of course the play is different from the movie and is actually told from the “Chief’s” point of view, so I’ve got a lot more involvement than I expected.

But that’s okay. I’m having fun with it and have met some great people who are sharing the stage with me and learning a lot from those who have been on the stage before.

We’re a little more than two weeks away from opening night and our set is taking shape as the two Als – Gradwell and Sabelli – have been erecting walls and doors and windows for the past several days. It’ll all soon come together to look like a northwestern mental ward

from the 1950s.

We’ll soon add the lighting and sound and spend the week leading up to opening night — known as ‘tech week’ — in full costume, I suspect.

My castmates range in age from teenagers to senior citizens and we have students, musicians, retirees, teachers and even a doctor in our midst, to name a few. I think I’m the only newspaper editor, though.

The fascinating part has been the progress made from everyone receiving a book (script) in January to everyone now knowing their cues, entrances and dialogue that all comes together to form a story.

The Bank Theatre’s own Queen Mum Penny Gil is the producer and is also spearheading the costumes and stage props. She works tirelessly to make sure we all look the part, as do many others who are helping out with this play.

Of course the nerves will set in for a lot of us as opening night — April 12 — approaches, but I think we will be fine. The veterans of the group look at it as an exciting time while us rookies feel a little apprehension, along with our excitement.

Time will tell if this is something I want to jump into again. It’s a lot of work and has taken me away from family stuff on occasion, but it’s something to cross off the bucket list and I can honestly say it’s been a very positive experience so far.

And hopefully, the friendships made along the way will be some that will last for a long time down the road.

Billy Joel song was lesson in history

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 34 years since “We Didn’t Start the Fire” entered the Top 40 charts on September 18, 1989.

Written and sung by Billy Joel, it was inspired by a conversation he had at a recording studio in 1989 with the late John Lennon’s son, Sean Lennon, who sighed, “It was a terrible time to be 21.”

As you can imagine, Joel was a bit surprised hearing that from Lennon, considering he recalls when he was 21 he thought it was “really an awful time, with the Vietnam war, drug problems and civil rights issues.”

Sean replied, “Yeah, but it’s different for you. You were a kid in the ’50s and everybody knows that nothing happened in the ’50s.”

Really Sean?

Billy Joel butted in again, reminding Lennon Junior, “Didn’t you ever hear of the Korean War or the Suez Canal Crisis?”

Joel said that it was these very headlines

and issues that formed the general framework for the song. While many critics panned his song as being too long and repetitious, it was a great overview of American and world history. In teaching this with the music and Billy Joel’s lyrics, it really helps liven up the history classes in high school or university.

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The first verse is mostly a mixed bag starting in the ’50s, mentioning President Harry Truman, actor and singer Doris Day, Communist Red China, singer Johnnie Ray, South Pacific movie, newscaster and gossip journalist Walter Winchell, baseball star Joe DiMaggio, Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television, North Korea, South Korea and Marilyn Monroe. It’s followed with more names, places and everything in between in the next nine verses.

Although in 1989 I was 15 years removed

from my grade 13 history class at Richmond Hill High School in 1974, I called my former history teacher Dan Linton and suggested he could do a whole year’s course (or more) based on the American and world history touched upon in this song.

The success of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” was impressive as it was Joel’s third and last #1 hit on the American Billboard charts, holding down the top spot for two weeks.

On the other hand, even though it was a big hit, many listeners and most people I know didn’t think much of it.

Really, it was a novelty song but a great learning tool in studying American and world history.

If only I had become a history teacher like Dan Linton instead of a DJ.

Don and his wife Alyce with their 1955 Studebaker.

Effort to rescind school name fails at March 19 meeting

By Mark Ribble

Although several attemps were made at the March 19 Greater Essex County District School Board meeting, efforts to re-open the naming process for Kingsville’s new school were shot down.

Student Trustee Colin Pyne stated that he felt the resolution that took place at the last meeting — naming the school Erie Migration Academy — was in violation of the board’s naming policy.

“It states in our policy that we should be following and vetting all names,” he said. “Unless anyone can tell me differently, this name was not vetted — just the words that make up the name.”

Pyne’s comments come on the heels of a community backlash in Kingsville to the board’s decision to

forego the naming committee’s two suggestions — Kingsville District Academy and Greater Kingsville Academy — for the less-popular Erie Migration Academy.

Pyne put forth the motion that was seconded by Trustee Nancy Armstrong and it was put to a vote, with Pyne, Armstrong, Linda Qin and Cathy Cooke voting in favour. The motion failed.

Delegations of students and adults were then allowed five minutes each to speak to the issue, which came as part of the adoption of the minutes from the February 20 board meeting.

At that meeting, trustee Julia Burgess put forth the EMA name and it was approved by the board by a 6-2 vote.

Among the delegates

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were Kingsville District High School (KDHS) students Emmerson Jadischke and Kinsey Kendrick, who both spoke to the board about the school naming issue.

“If you could go back and vote again, would you make a different choice now knowing that this name was not supported by the community or naming committee,” asked Emmerson. “It has invoked an emotional response and disapproval from much of our community.”

The students request-

ed a notice of motion for the board to consider the name Kingsville Lakeside District School, but despite rousing applause from the gallery, the request was denied.

Kingsville Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, spoke as a parent and alumni of KDHS, citing that of the 660 names suggested by the public undertaking, only six had the words Erie or Migration in them — which amounts to about one percent. In contrast, the word Kingsville was present in more than 50 percent of the sugges-

tions from the community.

“Kingsville is a name we can be proud of,” she said. “Please reconsider and use Kingsville in our new school’s name.”

There was some discussion about assurances made eight years ago when Harrow High School was closed. Those assurances included the new school not having a name that contained any portion of the feeder schools’ names. However, none of the trustees could confirm if that assurance was ever made or recorded.

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Thank you!

Maxine Hartley and family would like to express their thanks and appreciation for the many expressions of support and sympathy shared during Denise’s illness and recent passing.

Thank you to those who were able to attend the funeral on Friday, March 15 and also to those who reached out in other ways: sending cards, messages and condolences to the family.

Thank you to Denise’s former classmates, colleagues, fellow choir members, dragon boat paddlers and nature enthusiasts for sharing your memories of Denise with all of us. Our stories and memories of Dee sustain us and we were so pleased to hear from so many of her dear friends.

Sincerest heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Windsor Regional Hospital (Met and Ouellette), Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, as well as Home Care Nurses, Therapists and the Palliative Care Team at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. The care you provided was exceptional and we are eternally grateful for the professionalism, kindness and compassion shown.

Special thanks to Reid Funeral Home and to Kelly and Cecilia for the precious words you shared.

With gratitude,

The Family of Denise Lea Hartley

Happy Heavenly Birthday

DaD, NoNNo Mario

As you celebrate among the stars, know that you are deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

Ti Amo… Love You, Tony, Joanne, Jessica, Thomas, Danica and Dina, Mike, and Stella

Thank you!

The family of Richard “Kamala” Youssef would like to thank family, friends, neighbours, school staff and coworkers for all of their support in the way of flowers, food, cards, donations, visits and the kindness in their hearts. The generosity of our community has truly been remarkable.

We would also like to thank Melissa and Christie and the rest of the staff at Reid Funeral Home and the Leamington Lebanese Club for going above and beyond for us.

Richard was an amazing human and he will never be forgotten.

With gratitude, Ryanne, Charlotte, Sophie, Marshall & Mack

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Mortar shell on roadway closes Deer Run Rd.

On Tuesday, March 19, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members from the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Deer Run Road between Mersea Roads 19 and 21 in the Municipality of Leamington.

A passerby contacted police after they observed a metal object in the middle of the road. Officers arrived on scene and closed Deer Run Road as a precaution.

OPP contacted the Department of National Defence (DND) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. Members from the Canadian Forces

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If you see something that looks like a military ordinance, there are safety procedures you can follow to stay safe.

Don’t touch it, note the location and leave the area, call 911 or local police.

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Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie Dawson

Linda Wigfield welcomed everyone to the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on Wednesday, March 20.

Thanks to Earlene Gould who provided the delicious dessert for the afternoon. Helen Clark will provide it for the next Bingo, which will be on April 3 at 1 pm.

The Bingo winners were Dorothy Bailey, Pat Matier, Doreen Armstrong, Barb Siddall, Linda Niehus, Pat Churchill Heather McKee, Earlene Gould,

Robert Lapsa, Bob McKee and Mary Hairsine. Thanks to Janet Hewett and Pauline Sample for running the Bingo.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Barb Siddall and Pat Churchill.

Upcoming events: Please see sign-up sheets in the hall for Zoom programs, Beginners Watercolour classes and Yoga classes.

Regular activities include: Quilting on Mondays and Thursdays 9 am-3 pm, Bingo on first and third Wednesdays

of the month at 1 pm for $2, Euchre on Tuesdays 1-4 pm for $2, Pepper on Thursdays 1-4 pm for $2.

Exercise Room, Billiards, Darts and Corn Hole are available at a cost of $2.

Contact information: email wheatleyfriendship@gmail.com or call 519-825-4870.

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please use the suggestion box which is opened at the executive meetings. Until next time…

Congratulations & Best Wishes With lots of love from all your family.

LINCK CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORTS (LINCK) SEEKS INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Do you have the passion and interest to sit as a volunteer member on a non-profit Board dedicated to the wellbeing of children and youth, and strengthening community capacities? We are currently recruiting Board members who can bring leadership in governance with skills and experience in the following:

• Finance

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• Strategic Planning

• Quality Assurance

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Our Board of Directors provides a high-level leadership and governance for the Agency by providing oversight of the strategic plan, policies and performance outcomes.

Linck is committed to advancing Truth and Reconciliation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and we invite interest from diverse communities.

To learn more about the Linck visit us at: www.linck.org

To request an application form please email: board@linck.org

Application forms along with your resume can be emailed to: board@linck.org

Our Mission STRONG CONNECTIONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

March 27, 2024

My Baby Girl (Charlene)

You’re my every day, My once in a lifetime And my forever!

Hope we have another 34 years.

Happy Anniversary.

Love your husband Jeffrey

In Support of Linck, Child, Youth and Family Supports CHATHAM-KENT INTEGRATED CHILDREN’S SERVICES FOUNDATION SEEKS INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE

FOUNDATION BOARD

Do you have the passion and interest to sit as a volunteer member on a non-profit Board dedicated to helping children and youth, and strengthening community capacities? We are currently recruiting community members who can bring leadership, skills and experience in the following:

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The Chatham-Kent Integrated Children’s Services Foundation is a corporation whose purpose is to raise funds through endowments, and/or public campaigns to assist Linck, Child, Youth and Family Supports.

The Foundation is committed to full inclusion, and we invite interest from diverse communities.

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GORE HILL P.S. HOLDS ROCK YOUR SOCKS DAY

The staff and students at Gore Hill Public School held Rock Your Socks Day as a way of showing support and raising awareness for World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, March 21 by rocking their brightly coloured, crazy or mismatched socks. Mme Clark’s JK/ SK and Mme Petrino and Mme Isabella’s 5/6 French Immersion classes worked together to create posters to promote World Down Syndrome Day to display around the school. Every day for one week, staff and students listened to announcements that helped educate and raise awareness about Down Syndrome. Together they are raising awareness and creating an accepting community for all. Pictured are just some of the students who proudly rocked their socks, showing their dedication to inclusion at Gore Hill.

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Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Bridge lessons are available. If interested, call 519-738-4939.

Bridge games will not be played Friday, March 29 or Monday, April 1.

March 22: 1st Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee,

3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash.

March 25: North/ South - 1st Marie Ellwood and Remi Fournier, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote. East/West - 1st Agnes Fraser and Al Morrison, 2nd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 3rd Tracy Mitchell-Robinet and Monique Sadler.

Robert “Shorty” Wallace

Robert “Shorty” Wallace passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 92 years of age.

Reunited with his loving wife Brenda with whom he shared 65 years of marriage and his only son David Robert. Cherished father of Lee Anne Liddle and Becky Wallace. Dear brother of Joye Walling and Judy Bloeman, and uncle of Graydon, Britt, Michael and late Lori and their wives. He will also be missed by his fur babies.

Shorty served as an Army man with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in Korea. He enjoyed many years of hockey, baseball and motorcycle rides. He was proud to ride in Hogs for Hospice up until 91 years of age. He will be missed by many.

At Shorty’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Canada Day in Shorty’s backyard.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home Ltd., 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631.

In memory of Shorty, memorial donations can be made to Hogs for Hospice.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Wheatley Concerned Citizens meet

By Rick Taves

The Concerned Citizens of Wheatley met Thursday, March 21 at the Village Resource Centre.

The meeting was chaired by Terry Lobzun with assistance from Tracey DeClerk and Rick Taves with 24 community members in attendance.

Most of the meeting involved members of the Wheatley Task Force. Howard Gabert reported on the hiring of Kyra Knapp as Wheatley’s Economic Development Manager. She will meet with all of Wheatley’s stakeholders and submit a final report in two years. $450k has been devoted to her position.

Chatham-Kent Council is in the process of pur-

chasing the properties on Talbot East that are in the enclosure zone. Dana Taylor, also from the Task Force, explained that $22M has been spent on the project. Terry referred to statements that said the figure was $37M. The citizens would like clarification about the numbers. Also, they would like a breakdown on how that money has been spent. The ratepayers of Chatham-Kent have a right to this information.

Rick asked about the Danger H2S signs on the fence. People are asking if it is dangerous to walk on the sidewalk.

Terry asked about the condition of the Wheatley water tower. It was built in 1963. Two built in the

Kingsville Friendly Club report

President Bob Bell welcomed 34 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, March 19.

Scores in Bridge: Bert Patrick 3580, Case Mulder 3250, Mac Stanley 2720. Euchre: Ken Salter 76, Brenda Anger, Carrie Schultz and Dawn Tizzard tied at 75, Robert Boose 74. Most lone hands: Carrie Schultz and Robert Boose with 5 each. Cribbage: Carolyn Brown 573, Marie Geeves 561, Sue Girardin 502.

Door prize winners were Mandy Hric, Margaret Fielding and Kathleen

1990s in Wallaceburg and Mitchell’s Bay are getting attention. The tower is an important reference point for people on land and on sea approaching Wheatley.

Property has been acquired for greenhouse operations on the Zion Road and on County 1 at Goodreau Line. Rick queried whether Chatham-Kent should have public consultations about this before moving forward.

Elections were held for chair and vice-chair. Randy Loxton is the new chair, and Chad Wiper is vice-chair.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11 at the Village Resource Centre at 7 pm.

Wigfield. The club supplied snacks to go with coffee and conversation. There were 48 out to play cards on Friday, March 22.

Scores in Bridge: Carolyn Brown 4270, Roy Trowell 2930, Shirley Morel. Euchre: Carrie Schultz 87, Ed Fraser 83, Dave Patterson 79. Most lone hands: Ed Fraser 5. Pepper: Sue Girardin 294, Barbara Boston 275, Annette Cranston 256. Most peppers: Ken Martinuik 7.

Door prize winners were Jean Kuipers, Bert

Patrick and Della Dyck. Delicious snacks were provided by Carolyn Brown and Shirley Morel from the Bridge group. There will be no cards played on Friday, March 29, as it is Good Friday. The membership and attendance continue to grow. Cribbage, euchre and bridge are played on Tuesdays starting at 12:45, and bridge, euchre and pepper on Fridays at 12:45 at the Unico Centre, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. New players are always welcome. Doors open at noon both days.

CLOSED Friday, March 29 due to the Good Friday Holiday Deadline for display ads will be Thursday, March 28th at 4:30 p.m. for the April 3rd issue

Have a Happy Easter!

Wheatley Swans make donation to Fish Festival

The Wheatley Swans Club recently made a $500 donation to Wheatley’s Fish Festival Committee.

This is just one of the many organizations that the Wheatley Swans donate to and if this is something you might want to join to become involved in your community, contact wheatleyswans@gmail. com.

The Fish Fest this year is taking place between June

28 to June 30. It is going to be a three-day event.

On Friday, June 28, there will be events at Two Creeks Conservation Area which include activities for children as well as live music, food and beverages.

On Saturday, June 29, activities will be taking place at the Wheatley Harbour which will include family events, food and beverages. On Saturday

Kingsville egg hunt this Saturday

The Town of Kingsville is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at Lakeside Park.

The day kicks off at 10 am with crafts, scavenger hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny, while the egg hunt for 1-4 year-olds begins at 11 am. The egg

hunt for those aged 5-8 begins at 11:30 am.

The town is also offering a sensory-friendly event. Particiants must pre-register for the sensory-friendly portion by emailing specialevents@ kingsville.ca.

In addition, Kingsville offers a Dog Easter Egg

night there will be a fish dinner at the Wheatley Arena including live music, dancing and drinks.

The Fish Fest concludes on Sunday, June 30 with a car show, a parade and fireworks at night.

Anyone who can assist/ support with the Fish Fest should contact the Wheatley Fish Fest Committee at wheatleyfishfestcommittee@gmail.com.

Hunt at Linden Beach Dog Park beginning at 1:30 pm.

The doggie event will feature a pet marketplace and two separate hunts for large dogs and small dogs.

Cost is $10 per dog and you must pre-register at kingsville.ca.

Recently, the Wheatley Fish Fest Committee received a $500 donation from the Wheatley Swans Club. Front row, left to right: Fish Fest co-chair Hilary Hodgson, Swan Judy Mallott, Swan Beth McCready, Swan Pauline Sample and Fish Fest committee member Bobby Cabral. Back row: Swans club president Geri Vary, Swan Cathy Neroda, Swan Marjorie Jackson, Swan Dale Dierkens and Swan Joyce Mahovlich. Absent from photo: Fish Fest co-chair Jocelyn Jones. Photo submitted

Good advice for the upcoming total solar eclipse

By Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer

Less than two weeks from now, on April 8th, the long-anticipated total solar eclipse will be upon us. Standing on a specific 185-kilometre-wide path will result in witnessing the moon completely cover the sun.

Along the centre of this

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path will result in a maximum of three to four minutes of totality. This path starts in Mexico and then continues over the border through Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont, ending in Maine.

In Canada, residents in parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, P.E.I.

and Newfoundland will also witness this amazing event.

For the rest of Canada and the United States, only a partial eclipse will be seen. Although favoured in the east, even Vancouver will see 17% of the sun covered at the maximum.

place a filter behind the eyepiece as the concentrated solar beam acts as a laser and melts the filter and unfortunately your eye. You will also damage or melt your camera or smartphone sensor.

through telescopes and learn about the sun.

the filter before the bright sun emerges from behind the moon.

With the above-mentioned safety precautions and a little luck in the weather, this will be a moment in time that you will never forget. Feel free to email me your questions via my website.

Never look at the sun without a solar filter. When purchasing certified eclipse glasses, always buy from a reputable source but many are selling out of stock. Never use a do-it-yourself hack seen online as this could be a recipe for eye damage, if not blindness. Sunglasses are great when driving, walking, etc., but should never be used to look directly at the sun. If eclipse glasses cannot be found, a piece of number 14 welder’s glass can also be used.

When using a telescope, binoculars or camera, always place the filter in front to reduce the sun’s glare before it is magnified or imaged. Never

If a solar filter or welder’s glass is not available, you can use a simple spaghetti or vegetable strainer or virtually anything with small round holes. Hold the kitchen tool about a foot off the ground and look at the projection of numerous semi-circles as the moon moves in front of the sun. You can then take a picture of the projection safely as you are not looking directly at the bright solar disk. A pinhole camera made from a cereal box is a great project with children. Plans can be found online.

Many public viewing events with dedicated astronomers using solar telescopes are planned, so check your area for these gatherings. This is a great opportunity to look

Only once the moon completely covers the sun along the eclipse path will it be safe to look at. Even though solar filters and solar telescopes are designed to examine the surface of our daytime star, the outer corona is only observed with human eyes during totality. This will appear as a halo around the sun. Look for the bright planet Jupiter up at the 11 o’clock position and Venus down at five o’clock. Be aware of how long the totality is listed for your area to know when to hold up

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker, former monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, as well as a STEM educator. Follow him on Facebook and his website www.wondersofastronomy. com

A homemade eclipse viewer using a spaghetti strainer.

The life and times of Stewie Tomato — a nostalgic look

By Judy Kroeker

Editor’s note: This article is a work of fiction based on some actual events that took place in Leamington, written by former resident Judy Kroeker. Judy’s family owned a grocery store in uptown Leamington for many years. The story will be divided into three parts, so stay tuned next week for the ongoing saga of Stewie Tomato and his family.

Stewie Tomato saw his family as being an important part of the community and he thought they would always be in the core area of Leamington. Faithfully, they represented the community, as they loyally greeted visitors to their ancestral homeland.

Sometimes BarbieQ Tomato and JR (Just Ripe) Tomato saw themselves as celebrities while visitors posed with them for selfies.

Whatta Tomato, while keeping her kids in line, knew her job was to put a smile on people’s faces as they stopped in at the famous visitor centre, The Big Tomato.

Why a ‘Big Tomato’?

Stewie will let you know that it goes back over sixty years, which was long before his time, back to the time when his ancestors were carefully hand-picked and placed in a hamper, then stacked — pyramid style — on a flatbed, to be driven down Sherk Street to the processing plant.

So I’m Stewie, and I want you to know that Leamington, originally known as Wilkinson’s Corners, became incorporated as a village in 1874. Do you realize that makes my town 150 years old?

The fertile land in the area produced abundant

crops and this was an important feature for H.J. Heinz. They accepted the incentive-based offer, in 1908, to settle in Leamington, ensuring the importance and continuation of my extended tomato family.

But The Big Tomato did not rise up until 1961 after being designed and built collaboratively by H.J. Heinz and the Town of Leamington. Standing 14’ high and 20’ wide, near what is now the Leamington Arts Centre, formerly known as the Federal Building, the Tomato was the Tourist Information Centre. We became the ‘Tomato Capital of Canada’. This was during the height of the Heinz Company Picnic, which eventually ceased but was reworked in 1984, as a Tomato Festival.

In 1994, my family and I were brought in to help promote the area alongside the helpful and kind volunteers that served in The Big Tomato. They had been doing a great job, but we were to freshen things up a little. For the most part, it was fun: watching birders as they stopped by with their binoculars and took out their cameras to snap pictures with us before heading to Point Pelee; hearing kids squeal with anticipation as parents gathered information regarding the beaches; and being in the parade and living it up at the Tomato Festival.

But every once in a while, some dog would come along and yellow coat BarbieQ’s shoes, or kids would lean too heavily onto Whatta and she’d end up doing a face plant. As tractors laden with tomatoes, drove into town,

I relished in the rich scent of fresh tomatoes, but then we would see our relatives spilling out onto the pavement.

For us, the safe and welcoming location of The Big Tomato made it home. We did not have to worry about homelessness or being squashed on the roadside as some of our kind were, as they had hoped to meet the needs of ketchup and tomato juice lovers near and far. That was the higher calling of the local tomato.

CONTINUED NEXT WEEK

Stewie, Whatta and their children, JR and BarbieQ in happier times.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to agriculture.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, communication with a spouse or a loved one is vital this week; otherwise, you risk arguments for no reason at all. Sit down and have some frank conversations about your needs.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, when you face adversity you should rest assured that you can handle anything that is thrown at you. Although, you may need a little help from some close friends or family.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, others may not understand who you are and could make assumptions that are inaccurate. They may just need some more information to get a clearer picture.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, many elements of your life are starting to level out this week. That can be a comfort to you because you seemingly have been running around for some time and could use a break.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, others have nothing but good things to say to you this week. Bask in their kind words and adoration, and use this as motivation for future endeavors.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

With no big events on the horizon, you may want to manufacture one to have a reason to party, Virgo. Start planning your guest list and come up with a fun theme to get behind.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, while you should be mindful of your goals, you also can support those around you as they pursue their own. Serve as inspiration to people in your life right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, this is a good time to start tackling some projects around the house that have been put off for some time. Redecorating and remodeling can be an inspiration right now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Take a step back and reevaluate your approach to a situation because the way you have been doing it just hasn’t yielded the results you expected, Sagittarius. Take suggestions and tips.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, high energy may have you swinging at the fences every time you try to tackle something. You may want to dial things back and take a more measured approach.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Various transitions in your life could temporarily disrupt your daily activities, Aquarius. You’ll find a new groove soon enough that will feel comfortable and provide you with what you need.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t take stock of what all the naysayers have been dishing out, Pisces. You know yourself better than others and recognize what you are able to accomplish. Get started on plans.

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MARCH 28 Vince Vaughn, Actor (54)

MARCH 29 - Leah Williamson, Athlete (27)

MARCH 30 Celine Dion, Singer (56)

LATE BREAKING SPORTS

EIGHTH IN ONTARIO

Leamington Skating Club’s Dash Sheeler finished eighth in Ontario in STAR 5 Men’s (013) at the Cassie Campbell Community Centre in Brampton this past weekend for the 2024 Skate Ontario Provincial Championships. The 15-year-old Leamington District Secondary Student was the only local skater to compete in the provincials and was ranked 9th in all of Ontario for his division prior to the event. Sheeler was out for a final practice on the Unico ice rink on March 21 with coach Laurie Horne-Klassen. Sheeler, who started skating seven years ago, is now 6 feet 3 inches tall without skates on, and according to his coach he has been working through, and adjusting to, some growth spurts this past year. But when asked, he said his strongest move and also his favourite move to perform is a Flying Camel.

CURLING CLUB HOLDS SPECIAL ‘SPIELS’

On Saturday, March 16, Sun Parlour Curling Club turned off the rink lights and held their Annual Glow Spiel, which was a full two draws with almost half of the teams from out of town. Teams from as far south as Ohio to as far east as Mississauga joined the illuminating spiel. In the top left photo, winners of the early draw of Sun Parlour Curling Club’s Glow Spiel were The Rockroaches out of Sun Parlour Curling Club, from left, Meghan Pouget, Asia, Matthew Pouget and Zach Paine. Top right photo, winners of the late draw were Team Clark from Detroit Curling Club, from left, Jay Clark, Paul Mokotoff, Greg Jorgensen, Sean Silver. In the bottom photo, on Saturday, March 23, Sun Parlour Curling Club hosted their annual Cash Spiel. With eight teams, including one from Detroit, the teams played three six-end games where the winner of each game took half of the losing team’s pot. After the games were all played and all the dollars were tallied, it was Team Pearce who reigned supreme with a grand total of $212.50. From left are Nathan Hamilton, Nancy Neufeld, Michelle Pearce and Ian Pearce. Photos submitted

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post March 28, 1989

This year’s response to the annual Kinsmen Easter Egg hunt at Seacliff Park was almost overwhelming. An estimated 1,000 youngsters, most with parents in tow, turned out for the hunt at Seacliff, and you had to be quick to find the straws that were turned in for eggs hidden around the park. Over 2,500 eggs were hidden.

Mersea Township Council last week refused to become involved in an application for a Wintario grant to help finance the installation of playground equipment at Queen of Peace Separate School. It was the second time in a month that councillors had turned down a request for support from the school’s Parent Advisory Committee.

The Frank T Sherk Recreation Complex in Leamington lost about $250,000 on its 1988 operations. This figure was reported to Mersea Township Council last week by Councillor Robert Schmidt, a member of the Leamington Recreation Advisory Committee.

Plans to establish a funeral home on Victoria Street in Wheatley have fallen through, due in part to opposition from area residents. Plans included the renovation of the existing building — a two-storey residence — to accommodate the funeral home and a private residential dwelling on the second floor. Tim Smith of Kincardine and his wife Barb say they will take the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

A late third-period lapse was costly as the Leamington Rhine Danube Raider Bantams fell 4-3 to Belle River in exhibition play on Saturday. The Raiders led 3-1 after two periods, but Belle River stormed back to win. Scott Augustine, Kevin Gale and Matt Belluz scored for the Raiders.

The Leamington Johnston Beavers thrashed Couture Construction 11-6 in a free-scoring exhibition hockey game Saturday at the Leamington arena. The Novice travel team opened up a 4-1 first-period lead over the LDMHA Atom House league crew and cruised to victory from there. A hattrick by Bobby Grundner powered the Beavers’ assault. Tony Brum and Jeff Robinson each scored twice and singles went to Chris Garraway, Jeff Hammond, Darby Cerovski and Kevin Tiessen. Couture got a fine four-goal performance from Kenny Paglione. Brent Cerovski picked up the other two tallies.

From the Kingsville Reporter March 28, 1989

Staff members at Kingsville District High School have recently been researching the possibility of building a second gymnasium for the school. The idea for a new gym was brought up at a staff meeting in January of this year when several staff members voiced their

concerns regarding the current gymnasium. During school hours, the gym is used for physical education classes. After school, it is used for a practice area for various sports teams as well as games. The problem lies in the fact that currently, the school has midget, junior and senior basketball teams as well as junior and senior volleyball teams, all needing space and time for practice. There are also girls’ sports to consider as well as an interest shown in having a wrestling team.

The Kingsville District High School swim team recently competed in the OFSSA All /Ontario Swim Meet in Etobicoke, the largest high school swim meet in North America. The team’s coach is Pat Fisher and team members include Kristin Bondy, Jenn Johnson, Christyn Cianfarani, Richelle Lauzon, Jodi Wood and Rae-Anne Lauzon.

The Maxwell Maze Atom hockey team came from way back to win the Atom championship 8-7 over Rino’s, with Joe Frei scoring the winning goal — his fifth of the game — with 14 seconds left. Frei’s five-goal performance was the game’s highlight, with singles going to Derick Wigle, Edmond Schmidt and Dan Murdock. Jeff Nantais had a hat trick for Rino’s, with Willy Krahn scoring twice. Wes Dewhurst and Eric Liles had singles in a losing cause.

From The Wheatley Journal

The following are snippets from past issues of The Wheatley Journal, taken from the booklet Random Samplings which was published in 1995 to commemorate The Journal’s 100th anniversary.

Nov. 6, 1906: A number of villagers are able to be around again after being confined to their beds for a few weeks with typhoid fever.

May 9, 1907: Romney Telephone Association is pushing construction work and expect to make connections with “central” next week.

January 1916: Highest prices paid for Beef Hides, Horse Hides, Sheep Skins and all kinds of Raw Fur at McGregor’s Harness Shop, Wheatley, Ont.

1916: Campbell and Derbyshire took from their nets the largest sturgeon caught in this vicinity for some time. The fish measured six feet six inches long and weighed 151 pounds.

Sept. 7, 1939: No attempt to recover the treasure that possibly remains with the schooner New Brunswick which lies at the bottom of Lake Erie four miles out from Wheatley where it sank 80 years ago will be made this year, according to Capt. Herb Goodison, pilot of the Goodison Fisheries tug Beverly R. Goodison, who conducted the search for the old boat.

The schooner split open and sank with the loss of one life and over $100,000 worth of walnut squared timbers. Two years later its spars broke away with the ice and since then the wreck could never be located until found by the Goodison boats.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

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

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

March 1994 - The Wheatley Oldtimer Hockey team brought home the gold from the Windsor Ambassador Cup Hockey tournament last weekend by earning 3 wins and 1 tie. This was the sixth time the team made it to the championship game in as many tournaments and the third championship victory.

Proudly wearing their “Championship Gold Medal” team jackets are

Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a

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

team members, back row - Paul Child, George Toews, Larry McDonald, Andy Herring, Bob Whittle, Bruce King, John Turner (coach), Paul Reid, Rick Dibbley, and Dennis Jackson. Front row - Jim Simpson, Grant Bowman and grandson Kalin Ricci (team prospect), Rick Thompson, Alex Crane, Chuck Turner and Barry Thompson.

Girl Guides Elinor Covell (Mrs. Morley Higgins) and Margaret Lucas, 1954.

Ainslie Mill, Comber - The Ainslie Saw Mill in Comber began in the 1870s and was one of the Comber area’s biggest producers of lumber. Wood from the mill was shipped via Albertville (Union) to many foreign countries during its heyday, which lasted until about 1920. In this late 1880s shot, one can see the massive number of logs waiting to be processed.

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Notice of aPublic Meeting to Consider a Zoning By-law Amendment

Take notice that the Municipality of Leamington is undertaking a municipally initiated HousekeepingZoning By-law AmendmentZBA No. 303to be considered by Council under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13.

And further that Council will hold a public meeting to consider the application which applies to landsin the Municipality of Leamington.

Date:

Time:

Location:

Theapplication will be heard by Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 PM

Leamington MunicipalBuilding,CouncilChambers,111 Erie Street North, Leamington, OntarioN8H 2Z9

You may view the meeting on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/live.

The purpose ofZBA No. 303 is to addressmultiple items in Zoning By-law 890-09,as amended.Theyare as follows:

The barrier-free parking requirementsin Subsection4.38 Parking Area Requirements will be amended to unify local requirements with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

A definition for Donation Centre will be added to the list of Definitions and as a permitted use in the Commercial Uptown Zone (C1).

A definition for Commercial Deck will be added to the list of Definitions.

A definition for Food Truck will be added to the list of Definitions, and the permitted zones where Food Trucks are permitted will be made consistent with Municipal By-law 05-19,which is a by-law to provide for licensing and regulating businessesin the Municipality of Leamington. Minor administrative errors will be corrected.

Zones will have further permitted uses added to meet the community's needs and bring Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended, into line with other municipal by-laws. Definitions will be added to define terms identified in Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended, that do not currently have definitions associated with them.

Any person may make written and/or verbal comments either in support of or in opposition to the amendment.

Please note that the Municipality of Leamington has transitioned its Council meetings to a hybrid meeting with a mix of in-person attendees and remote meeting participants. Members of the public now have the option of participating in Council meetings either inperson at the Leamington Municipal Building or electronically via Zoom.

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hold a public meeting to consider the application which applies to landsin the Municipality of Leamington.

Theapplication will be heard by Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024

6:00 PM

Location:

Leamington MunicipalBuilding,CouncilChambers,111 Erie Street North, Leamington, OntarioN8H 2Z9

You may view the meeting on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/live.

The purpose ofZBA No. 302 is to create zone provisions for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) on parcels ofurban residential land as permitted by the Planning Act; by adding anew subsection to Section 4 –GeneralProvisions of Zoning By-law 890-09,as amended called 4.1.1Additional Dwelling Units. ZBANo.302 will also add definitions to Section 3–DefinitionsofZoning By-law 890-09, as amended to define the term Parcel of Urban ResidentialLandand other terms thatwill be added inSection 4.1.1.

Any person maymake written and/or verbalcommentseither in supportofor in opposition tothe amendment.

Please note that the Municipality of Leamington has transitioned its Council meetings to a hybrid meeting with a mix of in-person attendees and remote meeting participants. Members of the public now have the option of participating in Council meetings either inperson at the Leamington Municipal Building or electronically via Zoom.

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Flyers and Milton split first two games of series

By C. Scott Holland

After a close season series, the Leamington Flyers and Milton Menace continue their challenge, battling for a spot in the West Conference finals.

The Flyers have proven they belong in the Ontario Junior Hockey League while the Menace are a seasoned veteran squad whose talent and ability have risen during the last few seasons.

The action of the first two contests was fast paced and it was the visiting team that claimed the victories as Leamington won 4-3 in the second overtime of the opener on Friday before Milton took a 3-1 regulation win here on Sunday.

Head coach Dale Mitchell reflected on the two contests. “I really liked our game in Milton. We battled back from being down two goals and I thought we created a lot of chances,” he said. “In game two, we started too slow and tried to play catch up, which doesn’t work in playoffs.”

In game one on Fri-

day night, March 22, the two-goal deficit occurred quickly as the Menace scored twice from a nearly identical spot as two shots from the right faceoff circle beat Sebastian Gatto in a span of eight seconds.

Before the period ended, the Flyers cut the score to 2-1 when Cayden Faust netted a rebound and beat Milton goalie Forbes Anderson.

In the second period, while on a powerplay, Landon Bernard was parked by Anderson’s right post and intercepted a puck coming from behind the net before slipping it into the open side.

With the contest tied at 2-2, Cam Arquette benefited from his own hard work as he forced the puck to pop out in front of Anderson from behind the net and caught Anderson off guard to give the Flyers a 3-2 lead.

That lead didn’t last long as the Menace tied it on a powerplay of their own less than one minute later.

During the next 35 minutes, both teams jockeyed to score but neither was successful until 3:08 of the second overtime when Brayden Degelas picked off a low pass from behind the Milton net and drilled the game-winner.

Sunday, March 24, in front of 1,170 fans here, the Flyers faltered in the

opening period as Milton tabbed two goals and made that margin stand until the third when the Flyers finally scored. A giveaway allowed Connor Driscoll a goal just 57 seconds into the game. A second giveaway created another Milton goal midway through the period.

The Flyers’ lone tally came when Nathan Leek

exited the penalty box and went on a breakaway, drilling a shot past Milton starter Glen Crandall. Down 2-1 and with starter Sebastian Gatto lifted for an extra attacker in the final minutes, Leamington surrendered an empty-net goal to Milton which sealed the outcome at 3-1.

Game three was being

played Tuesday night in Milton, well after press time for the paper.

Schedule: Game 4 Thurs. Mar. 28 vs Milton at 7:10 pm; Game 5 Sat. Mar. 30 at Milton at 6:30 pm; Game 6 Mon. Apr. 1 vs Milton at 7:10 pm (if necessary); Game 7 Wed. Apr. 3 at Milton at 7 pm (if necessary).

U15C Trail Blazers clinch OMHA berth

The Talbot Trail Blazers U15C squad capped off a 5-1 round-robin Bluewater League playoff record with a dominating fivepoints-to-one final series win over Windsor last Thursday night in Windsor.

The game finished 4-1 and that also wrapped up the series as Southpoint finished the four-point final with a tie and two wins over their arch-rivals from the city.

Windsor had been the

only team to beat the Blazers during the round-robin and were the top seed going into the final.

Head coach Jay Ottley was thrilled with his team’s effort — not only in the final — but throughout the whole hockey season.

“It was a total team effort,” he said. “The boys played hard all year. Solid defence, high-scoring forwards and excellent goaltending. I’m proud of their hard work.”

Ottley was happy to have had two top-notch goaltenders — Nicholas DiMilo and Connor Leroux — to depend on.

The team travels to Halton Hills this coming weekend with their first game on Good Friday and the finals scheduled for Easter Sunday.

Ottley’s coaching staff includes Warren Laybolt, Jim Chopchik, Mark DiMilo and manager Ron Alvar.

Sunday’s game-two highlight for Flyers’ fans came when Nathan Leek exited the penalty box and went on a breakaway and scored the Flyers’ lone marker. Scott Holland photo

The Talbot Trail Blazers U15C squad after their victory over Windsor for the Bluewater League playoff title. Photo submitted

ALUMNI GROUP HELPS YOUNGEST PLAYERS

The Southpoint Alumni Group had representatives on hand for the wind-up day for the U8 division of Southpoint Minor Hockey on Saturday, March 23. The Alumni Group pledges at least $10,000 per season to the development of the youngest players in the program, and this year brought along a cheque of $10,500, which allows a rebate of $100 per player to be issued to all first or second-year players in the program. The Alumni Group also sponsored the U7 program this year, purchasing the jerseys worn by the players. In the photo are the U7 players along with coaches, SPMHA representatives and Alumni Group representatives. SUN photo

REFEREES GET HELP FROM ALUMNI TOO

In addition to helping the youngest players in the system, the Alumni Group also refunded the fees of three first-year referees, who decided to take the refereeing course and work games for Southpoint Minor Hockey. In the photo above are Ron Sellon from the Southpoint Alumni Group, referee Andrew Demant, referee Ethan Barnewall and Southpoint Alumni Group’s Ralph Warkentin. Referee Zach Liebrock was absent for the photo.

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Blazers U14 move on to OMHA championships

The Talbot Trail Blazers U14 hockey team faced off with the Erie North Shore Storm in a four-point series to see who would be crowned the Bluewater League Champions last week.

On Monday night, March 18, the Blazers hosted the Storm in Essex. With 8:10 left in the second period, off a faceoff win by Lucas O’Neil, JoJo McLeod fired his shot on net with Brayden Foster deftly tipping it past the goalie to open the scoring. With 5:36 left, Foster sent the puck deep to O’Neil, who tapped it back to Tyler Thomas, who onetimed his slapshot home. A minute into the third, McLeod kept the puck in at the line and ripped his shot on net where Austin Goudie tipped it past a

stunned goalie to increase the lead.

With 1:48 remaining, O’Neil lofted a pass to Jonathan Recker, who easily slipped the puck into an empty net. Only 28 seconds later, Maxim Pyne found Recker deep and he went cross-crease to O’Neil and he made no mistake snapping his shot past a sprawled goaltender. Finally, with 40 seconds left, Thomas saucered a pass through the D to a streaking Foster who finished the scoring by going five-hole to complete the scoring in a 6-0 win.

Trent Chevalier, though not tested often, made some key saves late to secure the shutout in his team’s victory.

The next night, March 19, the Blazers traveled to Kingsville to face off in game 2 and came out flying. Eleven seconds in, Erie tried clearing the puck from behind the net but it was knocked down with Goudie and Recker banging at it before Ben Liebrock eventually jammed it in. Goudie skated the

puck in deep and sent a pass out to the slot where Nash Fuerth made no mistake and snapped it home. With seven minutes remaining in the first, Recker fed Nathan Mariuz out front and he rifled in his shot to increase the lead. Goudie then worked the puck from behind the net to Liebrock and he easily backhanded his shot over an outstretched tender to go up by four. With 1:46 left in the opening period, while on the power play, Goudie and Liebrock jammed at a goalmouth rebound off of a Fuerth shot, with Goudie finally poking it in to complete the first-period five-goal onslaught.

The Storm scored one in the second, but the damage was done as the Blazers easily skated to a 5-1 victory. Kevin Ondic, between the pipes, secured the series with the win for his squad.

The Blazers will compete in the OMHA championship tournament in Whitby on Easter weekend.

IP PROGRAM WIND-UP

Southpoint Minor Hockey — with the support of the Southpoint Alumni Group — actively supports the Hockey Canada Initiation Program (IP) to encourage and develop a fun, safe and positive experience for hockey beginners. Over 50 players, age six and under, took part this year with the program windup on March 23 at the Highbury rink. Cross-ice and half-ice programs offer more opportunity to experience puck handling, shooting and decision-making as players develop their skills. Greg Coulter photo

55 golfers produce 82 aces in mini-golf league

Fifty-five golfers scored 82 holes-in-one on March 21 at Colasanti’s course.

The ace parade was led by Shran Collins and Keith Hopper with 5 each, followed by Mary Binder with 4. Three holes-in-one were scored by Bill Taylor, Greg Broome, Penny McMurphy, Jack Bos-

tin, Jamie Arquette and Debbie Clinton, while 2 aces went in for Tom Bondy, Laurie Hylton, Kaz Wszol, Andy Orsini, Armand Decaluwe, Al Munson, Lloyd Symons, Mike Binder, Pam Piccinato, Linda Walsh, Ed Middleton, Kathy Bechard, Grant Raymond, Moe Sweet, Ray Foster and Bill Ward. A

single ace was recorded by Betty McManus, Anne Marie Wszol, Theresa Decaluwe, Heather James, Bill Gough, Monique Benfield, Bryon Walker, Bob Springthorpe, Carolyn Dufour, Bill Edwards, Roger Shires, Dave Tonks, Denise Munson, Zena Raymond, Bill Mayville, Randy Nash, Perpetua

Hildrop and Julia Kos.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL - ADULT

DAY PROGRAM - Join us at Faith Mennonite for a day service providing social, recreational and personal support to clients and respite. For more information or to register, call SECC at 519-326-8629 or visit our website at secc.on.ca.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. East, for those who enjoy morning coffee/tea and conversation, the first Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates: April 3 at 10:00 a.m. in church auditorium. All welcome, no RSVP required.

URSA MAJOR’S LITTLE BEAR CAFE

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every Monday (except holidays), 1860 Division Rd. North, Kingsville. Ursa Major Day Support Program’s community breakfast awaits with free coffee, tea, and simple eats — available while supplies last. Open to the whole community. We welcome everyone to join in the good food and fellowship.

For more details, visit www.UMLSC.org or email contact@umlsc.org. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:30 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group.

WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St.

E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited. com

THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.

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

OMMUNITY 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. 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.

INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

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

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.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, is open Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm, 145 Division St. S. (in Legion parking lot). Closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Displays include medals from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and much more. Admission by donation. More info: kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca

The 36-hole leaders were Bill Ward and Keith Hopper with 73, Theresa Decaluwe, Laurie Hylton and Debbie Clinton 77, Bill Taylor 78, Bill Mayville and Julia Kos 79.

First place went to Team 9 (Mary Binder, Ron Fick, Keith Hopper)

Top scores over 18 holes were Bill Ward and Keith Hopper with terrific rounds of 35 and 38, Theresa Decaluwe 36, Debbie Clinton and Paul Harrison 37, 38 by Bill Mayville, Grant Raymond, Jack Bostin and Laurie Hylton (also with 39), Ray Foster, Jamie Arquette, Barb Fick, Al Munson, Julia Kos and Lloyd Symons 39.

with a team score of 236. Second place was Team 18 (Betty McManus, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward) also with 236, and third place was Team 2 (Barb Fick, Laurie Hylton, Jack Bostin) with 240.

Play continues at 10:30 am Thursday, March 28.

Brooklyn, Logan & Blake Wright

Ethan Gouin

Lucca, Elliana & Beckett Ribble

Bradley & Hayden Ribble

Austin Warwick

Olivia Gouin

Russell Dresser

Sloane & KJ Hopper