Southpoint Sun - March 15, 2023

Highbury Canco workers back on job after 23 days

By Mark Ribble

After 23 days, the 400 unionized employees at Highbury Canco went back to work last week as the UFCW and Highbury were able to come to an agreement on Tuesday, March 7.

The deal was reached after the two sides came together and agreed to put the new offer to a vote, which the UFCW Local 175 workers voted 52.8 per cent in favour of accepting.

The deal allows for a 28 per cent increase in wages over the four-year collective agreement, which is front loaded with the majority of the raise occurring in the first year.

According to UFCW Local 175 Union Steward Scott Jackson, it was time to get the employees back to work.

“We were happy to get everybody back on the job,” he said.

Jackson said that the new contract has a $2.00 per hour raise in the first year, adding 15 cents in year two, 20 cents in year three and 35 cents in year four.

The $17.60 starting base union rate is now $19.60 per hour, according to Jackson and he says they are happy with that.

“That puts us in the ballpark with other companies in the field,” he said. “They’ve also added a 40-cent shift premium for afternoons and 75 cents for midnights.”

Jackson said new improved language surrounding job descriptions and double time, four weeks paid vacation after 12 years and a .25 per cent increase in pensions across the board are also included in the new contract.

The strike began on February 13 when the two sides broke off talks and the union voted 99 per cent in favour of striking.

Dunn raises question

MARCH SNOW BRINGS OUT TOBOGGANS

Town exploring speed cameras in problem areas

Leamington Council has requested a report from administration on the possible future use of automated speed enforcement cameras in some of Leamington’s more traveled roadways.

Councillor Bill Dunn brought forth a motion asking for the consideration of the speed cameras along known problem areas such as Robson Road, Forest Avenue and Deer Run Road.

“We’ve all had many complaints about speeding in our community,” said Dunn. “What really hit me was when I was

standing on someone’s front lawn near the soccer fields and saw a truck travelling 80-100 mph in a populated area.”

Dunn said that he felt that installing cameras

would be more economical than traffic calming construction measures along those roads or hiring an additional OPP officer to specifically target the speeding issue.

Dunn felt that the OPP have more important things to do with their time than to sit and wait for speeders along certain roads on a full-time basis.

Rob Sharon, Director of Infrastructure Services at the Municipality of Leamington, said that the issue is currently being discussed by administration and a report will be forthcoming.

He said that he wanted to speak to the issue to manage council’s expectations of what the report might contain, explaining that there are many things to take into consideration when exploring the idea of automated speed enforcement cameras.

“The concept of speed cameras sounds pretty simple and straight forward,” said Sharon. “Regulation is very tight, cameras are very expensive. You require a certain processing of these tickets that right now only the city of Toronto is capable of doing that processing.”

Sharon explained that everyone in Ontario who has the cameras is using Toronto to process their tickets and that is creating a backlog. Due process also comes into the equation, as the regulatory environment in Ontario is different than other provinces.

“We have to take a look at the cost versus the expected revenue from tickets issued,” said Sharon.

The motion by Councillor Dunn to have a report created was passed and Sharon promised a full report in the coming weeks.

A fresh blanket of snow on Friday, March 10 produced some winter fun for many of the youngsters enjoying their snow day in the Sun Parlour. Seacliff Hill in Leamington, Healey Hill at Two Creeks in Wheatley and Kingsville’s Lakeside Park were all busy with snow lovers hoping to take advantage of what could be winter’s last blast. This group of five enjoyed countless rides down Seacliff Hill late Friday morning. From front to back are Sophia Driedger, Karis Driedger, Maisie Washburn (in pink), Abigail Washburn and Zoey Driedger.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

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Kingsville awards tenders for road repairs

Kingsville Council voted last week to award the tender for their urban road program to GIP Paving Inc. in the amount of $493,809 plus HST and also awarded the rural road program tender to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $2,425,171 plus HST.

Leamington ice storm update: Branches to curb by March 20

The Municipality of Leamington is nearing completion of its first round of curbside collection of downed branches that fell during the February 22 ice storm.

There will be a second and final collection for all Leamington urban and rural neighbourhoods. To guarantee branch collection, residents must have their branches placed curbside by Monday, March 20. Do not place branches curbside after this date.

Leamington residents can place small branches curbside for collection. Please do not block roads, sidewalks, or driveways. Do not bundle or place branches in a yard waste bag or container, as municipal staff will be using a chipper to shred branches. Note that municipal staff will not enter private property to clean up trees or branches.

If you can manage your branches on your own, they can be brought to the EWSWA Transfer Station #2 at 2021 Albuna Townline (County Rd. 31). Stumps/ branches under 18” in diameter and less than 48” long are accepted free of charge. Stumps/branches over 18” in diameter but less than 36” in diameter and less than 48” long are accepted but regular tipping fees apply.

Weekly yard waste collection in the urban area begins April 5 and continues through to November 24. Branches remaining at the roadside in April will have to be cut and tied in bundles not to exceed 48” long and 24” in diameter.

Refer to the 2023 Collection Calendar for additional details at leamington.ca/garbage.

With regard to the rural road program, council voted to change the program by opting to make minor repairs on Road 8 West instead of resurfacing.

They also added the resurfacing of Road 8 East from Graham Sideroad to County Rd. 31, resurfac-

ing of Road 5 East from Graham Sideroad to Olinda Sideroad and resurfacing of North Talbot Rd. from Cameron Sideroad to Road 10.

In addition, an upset limit of $300,000 from Roads Lifecycle Reserves were approved to cover an expected deficit with

the rural road resurfacing program.

At the same meeting, council approved an agreement to execute the Active Transportation Fund for grant funding to create a multi-use path on Road 2 East.

The cast and organizers of the play Boogie Down To Bethlehem, joined by Michelle Fortier, Manager and Publicist of The Bank Theatre (far right), recently presented a cheque to Krista Rempel (centre), Executive Director of The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. More than $3,000 was raised through the play’s three performances this past December at The Bank Theatre that will benefit the programs and services offered at The Bridge. Boogie Down To Bethlehem was a partnership between Faith Mennonite Church and The Bank Theatre. SUN photo

Female brewers develop new beer for Women’s Day collaboration

By Mark Ribble

An International Women’s Day collaboration between several female brewers, distillers and winemakers will bring a new beer to The Grover Brewing Company in Kingsville.

Called the Women’s Day Beer Collab, The Grove’s brewer Tammy Joho hosted the event at The Grove on Friday, March 10.

“We did this last year with just three of us, so this year we opened it up to winemakers and distillers as well,” said Joho. “It’s exciting to see so many women in this

industry.”

The ladies present all agreed that females in the industry have grown in numbers over the past few years and are quite common now in a field that was once exclusively males.

The event, held in support of the Pink Boots Society of Canada, began at 9:30 am with the milling of the malt and continued throughout the day until the beer got into the fermenter.

The Pink Boots Society’s mission statement says it all: The Pink Boots Society aims to assist, inspire and encourage

women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education.

Members of the Pink Boots Society of Canada are considered movers and shakers in the industry.

For every bag of hops purchased, the company makes a donation to the society and the same occurs once the beer is canned and poured on draught.

The name of the beer will be ‘Maizanic’, which was chosen to honour Saint Hildegard of Bin-

gen, a German Benedictine nun, who was the first person to advocate for hops in beer.

The beer will be a German style lager, which will take a few weeks to come to fruition.

“We’re looking at sometime in May,” said Joho about when the beer will be available.

For those in attendance, the opportunity to collaborate with other female brewers, distillers and winemakers was a chance to share ideas and see how each other work through the process.

Tanya Mitchell, who is the owner and winemaker at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery near Amherstburg, says the chance for winemakers to incorporate some of the beer-making process into their product is exciting and she’s happy to see the female numbers growing across the industry.

“There are definitely more women brewers than before,” she said. “It’s good to see.”

Aislin Henrickson, who is the head distiller at Cottage Springs Distillery in Muskoka, made the drive to Kingsville and says that 10-15 years ago, there were very few

female distillers.

The group included Joho, Mitchell and Henrickson along with brewer Ellie Gurdebeke from Bearded Dog Brewing Company in Harrow, brewer Alex Mullaly

from Northwinds Brewery in Collingwood/Blue Mountains and brewer Vanessa Pillon from Kingsville Brewery. A representative from Colio Estate Winery was unable to attend.

Despite the snow in the air, the mash tun at The Grove Brewing company in Kingsville, served as the perfect setting for these six industry leaders to gather for a photo on Friday, March 10. From left to right are Tanya Mitchell (Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery), Aislin Henrickson (Cottage Springs Distillery), Tammy Joho (The Grove Brewing Company), Alex Mullaly (Northwinds Brewery), Vanessa Pillon (Kingsville Brewery) and Ellie Gurdebeke (Bearded Dog Brewing Company. SUN photo

Malt is loaded into the mill by Ellie Gurdebeke of Bearded Dog Brewing Company while Vanessa Pillon of Kingsville Brewery, left, talks to Tammy Joho of The Grove Brewing Company. SUN photo

DOCTORS AT ERIE SHORES HEALTHCARE

With International Women’s Day taking place on Wednesday, March 8, three of Erie Shores Health Care’s female physicians were highlighted by the hospital. The hospital wanted to take an opportunity to highlight some of the women at Erie Shores HealthCare whose commitment to excellence drives the future of health care forward. In the photo, from left to right, are Dr. Sarah Finlay, Chief of Family and Hospitalist Medicine, Dr. Alexandrea Gow and Hospitalist Dr. Alexis Taylor.

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SNOWY RIDES ON WHEATLEY HILL

The snowy conditions on Friday March 10 made for some short-lived great conditions on Healey Hill at Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley. Here, Hillary and Ryan just finished a trip down the hill and prepare for another. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

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Symphony and friends bring Broadway to Uni-Fab

By Mark Ribble

The sold-out performance by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra last April at Uni-Fab in Leamington prompted a promise to return and the orchestra did just that last Friday, March 10, and they brought friends.

The full symphony assembled at the east end of Uni-Fab’s main fabricat-

ing department after Abe and Mary Fehr’s crew spent the afternoon clearing out tons of machinery and material to facilitate the concert.

Maestro Robert Franz told The Sun that the WSO is glad to be back at Uni-Fab and the unique acoustics it offers.

In addition to the symphony, the audience of

just under 200 welcomed standout Canadian vocalist Charlotte Knight and the St. Clair College Musical Theatre troupe.

The theme of the evening was “Charlotte Knight Sings Broadway” and the symphony opened with the overture from South Pacific after a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday played for

symphony music director Maestro Robert Franz.

After the overture, the vocalists jumped on the South Pacific bandwagon with renditions of There’s Nothin’ Like a Dame (St. Clair male singers), Bali Ha’i (St. Clair soloist Sahiba Arora) and headline vocalist Charlotte Knight performing A Cockeyed Optimist.

The evening continued with songs from The Music Man, Company, The Baker’s Wife and more,

bringing the audience back to some of those Broadway musicals of yesteryear.

Male singers from St. Clair College’s Musical Theatre troupe perform There’s Nothin’ Like a Dame on Friday, March 10 at Uni-Fab. SUN photos

Maestro Robert Franz bows graciously to thank his orchestra who surprised him with their rendition of Happy Birthday.

Canadian vocalist Charlotte Knight performs A Cockeyed Optimist from South Pacific Friday night at Uni-Fab.

Sahiba Arora performs Bali Ha’i from South Pacific on Friday, March 10 at Uni-Fab.

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Remembering the old days of the Oscars

I must admit that I only watched about a half hour of the Academy Awards on Sunday night and the opening monologue by Jimmy Kimmel was decent considering the academy had set restrictions on him with regard to picking on anyone.

Last year’s slap heard ‘round the world’ set the bar for just how much anyone was going to put up with, I guess.

And considering that the Oscars were without a host for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 ceremonies, we should consider ourselves lucky that they did have an actual host.

It made me curious as to who had hosted the Oscars more than anyone else.

Well that answer is Bob Hope, who hosted a total of 19 times.

The second-place person, Billy Crystal, hosted the awards nine times.

Johnny Carson, Jack Lemmon and Jerry Lewis are in the top ten list too.

There are three names that are synonymous with Holly-

wood and bring back a lot of memories for a movie buff like myself.

As for Johnny Carson, his Tonight Show was always funny and my mom used to let me stay up to watch him way back in the day. Those segments where animal guys Jack Hanna and Jim Fowler brought in those animals, prompting Carson to get all jumpy, were the best.

And as good as Kimmel is as a talk show host, he’s not Johnny Carson. Letterman came close but I think those days are gone.

There are people younger than I who only know of comedy greats like Bob Hope, Jack Benny and Sid Caesar by hearing about them.

As a kid I was amazed by these people who were still alive and entertaining the millions of fans.

My fandom of Martin and Lewis began when I was pretty young, since they were favourites of my mother, who scanned that old TV Guide for Martin and Lewis, Laurel and

Hardy and Don Knotts movies.

She did not like Abbott and Costello so I had to get my Bud and Lou fix on Sunday mornings when she was busy doing something else.

The internet has its issues and often provides us with too much information on so many things.

But one thing it does is provide us with great moments in entertainment history that we may not necessarily remember — but moments that everyone should see.

If you get a chance, Google Charlie Chaplin’s honourary Oscar in 1972.

I was just about to turn 12 when that aired and I can’t say that I remember it — in fact when I saw the footage a few years ago I was amazed that Chaplin was still alive during my lifetime.

Anyway, to watch what many people consider to be the top comedic actor of the motion picture era come on stage to a standing ovation, tear up and speak from his heart is pretty moving over 50 years

other musings

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

later.

Another old piece of footage involved Moe Howard of the Three Stooges and his 1973 appearance on The Mike Douglas Show. Moe was a frequent guest of Mike Douglas and died in 1975 — the last of the Stooges to leave this world.

I can vaguely remember Bob Hope hosting the Oscars and think back to those golden years and the who’s who of Hollywood like George Burns, Liz Taylor, Charlton Heston, Kirk Douglas and Mickey Rooney all gracing the stage as presenters.

I remember the controversy when Marlon Brando refused the Oscar for The Godfather and sent Sacheen Littlefeather up on the stage to scold the Hollywood establishment for the treatment of native people in the film industry. That was 1973, and in 2022 the academy issued an apology to Miss Littlefeather for how she was treated after that.

I heard that John Wayne flipped out on her backstage after the speech.

1929 DeSoto coupe at water’s edge

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

This photo was taken in 1945 at Cherry Beach in Toronto. Jack Morton is gripping the steering wheel of a friend’s 1929 DeSoto while another friend tries pushing it out of the water.

Every Saturday after-

noon they drove through the trees to the beach and kept going with gas pedal to the floor. Sand would fly all over until the car reached the lake. Then they would push it back into the trees and start all over.

The car was built in Windsor as a coupe but the top was hacked off to turn it into a roadster. A

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Mark Ribble

So last year was not the first time the Oscars got heated.

There were some other memorable moments like Jack Palace doing one-armed pushups in 1992 at the age of 73 and Tatum O’Neil beating out Linda Blair for the Best Supporting Actress in 1974.

O’Neil, daughter of actor Ryan O’Neil, had a really short speech, saying she only wanted to thank her director Peter Bogdanovich and her dad, then walked off the stage.

For her role in Paper Moon, she remains the youngest ever to win an Oscar at the age of 10, while Linda Blair had just turned 15 and her role in the Exorcist was the talk of the entire globe.

I was a mere 13 years old at the time. O’Neil was about to hit the screen again in Bad News Bears, solidifying her as a child star.

Blair would eventually break away from typecasting in Roller Boogie, at which time I became a fan for life.

bed rail had to be welded between the two windshield posts to keep the body from falling apart. Later that summer, Jack and his friends brush-painted the black DeSoto a bright red, making the car more conspicuous to everyone, including the police who pulled them over one night. The hydraulic brakes were defective, plus other things

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on the car, and the plates were removed on the spot. The car was sold to Queen City Auto Wreckers on Queen Street. About six months later, Jack walked past and saw the old DeSoto still sitting there. The rain had washed off all the red paint, making the car the original black once more.

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Having fun with a ’29 DeSoto.

Kingsville clothing swap a success

A few days prior to International Women’s Day, over 100 participated in the Kingsville Community Centre’s Clothing Swap Saturday, March 4 located at 1860 Division Road North at the rear of the Kingsville Community Church. This is the second clothing swap the centre has held. Last August they held their first swap for children’s clothing.

“Our Kids’ Clothing Swap was so successful that it seemed a natural progression to hold a La

dies’ Clothing Swap as a follow-up,” said Kimberly DeYong, the Kingsville Community Centre’s program director. “Kingsville does not have a thrift store, most ladies have clothing they no longer wear and everyone likes to add new items to their wardrobe.”

The Kingsville Community Centre charged $5 to enter the swap and participants could take as much as they wanted. Funds collected will go towards

free community programs and events.

DeYong and a dozen volunteers collected and organized donations of thousands of pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories. Everyone walked away with bags full of items, and the leftovers were donated to the new Essex County Homelessness Hub and the Thrift on Mill store to further help locals in the community.

“I am not surprised by the success of this cloth-

ing swap. We have a very generous and engaged community,” DeYong said. “We have already been receiving messages asking for when the next one will be held and we are looking forward to hosting even more great events such as our upcoming Seniors’ Expo on April 13, 9am-noon.

For more information contact Kimberly DeYong at kim@KingsvilleCentre.com or 226-773-5830 or visit KingsvilleCentre. com.

Kyra Cole named to Top 40 Under 40 list

Business Elite Awards have published their 2023 list of Top 40 Under 40 leaders in Canada, and Leamington-based CEO and entrepreneur Kyra Cole has been named an awardee. Award ceremo nies will take place in To ronto, Las Vegas and Paris later this year.

Cole is the owner and CEO of KLB Consulting, an economic development consulting firm that works with municipalities, First Nation communities and global brands. KLB Con sulting is entering its third year of business and has already brought millions of dollars of funding to its clients. She is also one of

and colleagues that we have the honour of working with on a daily basis,” she said. “The work we do is truly in service of others and I’m honoured to be included amongst the list of incredible folks doing great work across the country.”

economic landscape was a key motivator for going into business for herself.

“I believe that regenerative practices are the path forward to achieving equitability, justice, and success in economic development,” she said. “This starts with elevating the voices of underrepresented people, which is where I want to focus my work now and in the future.”

which I love to work, and I could not do it without the incredible roster of clients

Prior to starting her own businesses, Cole had already worked in the field of economic development for over a decade, where she learned about the vast financial opportunities that are available, but sometimes inaccessible, to historically excluded people. Creating a business based on equity, inclusion, and diversification of the

Cole will add the award of Top 40 Under 40 to a long list of achievements, including being named one of Ontario’s Top 10 Economic Development Professionals by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario

LEAMINGTON, ON - Business Elite Awards have published their 2023 list of Top 40 Under 40 leaders in Canada, and Leamington-based CEO and Entrepreneur, Kyra Cole, has been named an awardee Award ceremonies will take place in Toronto, Las Vegas, and Paris later this year

Kyra is the owner and CEO of KLB Consulting, an economic development consulting firm that works with municipalities, First Nation communities, and global brands KLB Consulting is entering its fifth year of business and has already brought tens of millions of dollars in funding and revenues to its clients She is also one of the region's most active experiential tourism development coaches

Kyra said that she was honoured to have been named a 2023 awardee of the Business Elite Awards' Top 40 Under 40 "I am grateful for recognition in this industry in which I love to work, and I could not do it without the incredible roster of clients and colleagues that we have the honour of supporting on a daily basis The work we do is truly in service of others and I'm thankful to be included amongst the list of incredible folks doing great work across the country "

Prior to starting her own business, Cole had already worked in the field of economic development for over a decade, where she learned about the vast financial opportunities that are available, but sometimes inaccessible, to historically excluded people Creating a business based on equity, inclusion, and diversification of the economic landscape was a key motivator for going into business for herself

“I believe that regenerative practices are the path forward to achieving equity, justice, and inclusivity in economic development,” she said “This starts with elevating the voices of underrepresented people, which is where I want to focus my work now and in the future ”

Cole will add the award of Top 40 Under 40 to a long list of achievements, including being named one of Ontario's "Top 10 Economic Development Professionals" by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario in 2021

The Top 40 Under 40 by Business Elite Awards is a prestigious award given to top business leaders from around the world Visit businesseliteawards com to learn more

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From left are Lauren DeYong, Morgan DeYong and Meghan Upcott. These volunteers worked the door and collected the entry fee at the Ladies’ Clothing Swap held March 4 at the Kingsville Community Centre. Submitted

KYRA COLE

ElderCollege registration opens March 16

By Lloyd Brown-John

ElderCollege will launch its Spring 2023 series of short and often entertaining courses on March 20.

Registration for ElderCollege courses will open on March 16, online or by telephone. Some courses are free to ElderCollege members (membership $15 annually).

Courses will be offered in several locations in Windsor and Essex County, including Kingsville and Leamington. Course fees are the same for 2023 as they were when ElderCollege was founded in 2011 ($25+ for many courses).

ElderCollege is resuming in-class courses, although some will be online from distant locations. In-class means opportunities to socialize over tea, coffee and cookies while enjoying a learning experience — no tests, no assignments, no exams — just pleasant learning.

Courses for spring 2023 in Leamington include lawn bowling, an

A HUGE

Thank You

to all participants, volunteers and donors that helped us raise $13,500 and collect 1,322 items for the Leamington

Salvation Army Food Bank & the Kingsville Community Food Bank at our recent 10th Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament. It was a record breaking event with 52 teams participating and we couldn’t have done it without the community support.

Tournament Organizers:

Karen Repko

Leasa Barkovsky

Ryan Whittle

Kristine Verbeek

introduction to Gleaners, a guide to preparing your own nature journal at Point Pelee National Park, and the ever-popular guided spring walk in Kopegaron Woods. Kingsville Library will host a course on the ornate Moorish balconies of Lima, Peru, with some Spanish history included.

Thank you! BUD COULTER

The family of the late Bedford “Bud” Coulter would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food and donations in his memory. He will be missed.

Elfa, Carolyn, Dee-Ann, Linda & families

There will also be a course on olive oils and other goodies.

Over 50 courses will be available throughout Windsor and Essex County. You can learn about jewellery making or the art of quilling. How about a major course on Baroque art or

Spanish art in Europe, My Life in an Italian Village or the story of the Tepperman family?

Plenty of history courses such as booze battles in the Great Lakes and Canada’s experience in World War II at the fall of Hong Kong. Learn about a fabulous train engine, The Spirit of Windsor or

Happy 90th Birthday HENRY DRIEDGER

March 19, 2023

how to be a real bureaucrat faced with a complex in-basket, and a special course on Canada and Poland.

Interested in the history of the auto industry or the theory of flight?

ElderCollege even has a distinguished lecture on how your skin ages.

All ElderCollege courses are offered by volunteers seeking to share their knowledge and hobbies with you. Ever tried bell ringing as a musical option?

Courses will be posted

on ElderCollege’s website at www.eldercollege.ca where you may also register after March 16.

If you would like to talk with ElderCollege’s manager, contact Catherine Fettes at Canterbury College (University of Windsor) at 519-253-3000 ext. 4901.

Many courses have limited numbers and many tend to fill up rather rapidly, so take a few moments and see how ElderCollege can add some fun to your life.

IN MEMORIAM RACHEL NICOLE CORNIES

March 16, 1999 - June 12, 2000

WhenatnightIgotosleep

Love

70 th Platinum Anniversary

March 14, 2023

GLEN & VIVIAN (CHURCHILL) COLLARD

celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary with their family at the Talbot Trail Golf Course in Wheatley.

They were married March 14, 1953 at the Leamington United Church. The groom’s brother, Joe Collard, was best man and the bride’s sister, Eeda (Churchill) Bradt, was maid of honour.

The happy couple have four children, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

~ Cheers to 70 Years! ~

In Loving Memory of RobeRt W. Johnston

In Loving Memory of Ed Lindsay

January 14, 1936 - March 20, 2020

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. It’s just the pain of losing you that never goes away.

Love You Forever Shirley & Family

May 30,1933 - March 19, 2019

Missed by family and friends, Bob exemplified these words he kept on his bedside table.

“Be generous, be hopeful, be confident, be joyful, be creative, be honest, be forgiving, be compassionate, be adventurous, be spunky, be peaceful, be fearless, be glad... and be delightful you! “

Author unknown Bob was considered by all who knew him to be: “One of the good guys.”

In loving memory, his wife, Maeve.

Fourteenangelswatchdokeep. Twomyheadareguarding, Twomyfeetareguiding, Twoareonmyrighthand, Twoareonmylefthand. Twowhowarmlycover Two who o’er me hover. Twotowhom‘tisgiven ToguidemystepstoHeaven. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear Rachel, That we do not think of you.

Lovingly remembered by Daddy, Oma and Opa Cornies, uncles, aunts and cousins. “A breath away’s not far to where you are”.

There Was A Boy

This is your picture I hold in my hand

Your smile, your dreams, your love of animals

A mind full of future plans in a magical place

This is your picture I hold in my hand

As tears sneak up on me and flow

You were a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy

You became a man who loved To sing, to dance, to cook, to write You were a boy, a man who loved To garden, cultivate, make new friends

Treasure old by lighting candles, celebrating life

This is your picture I hold in my head

I see you lighting stars instead of candles

Dancing on clouds, flying here and there Making new friends, revisiting old

Finally meeting Him, “Dolphin” (as you called Him) Jumping clouds, landing triples, sliding down rainbows

Mending gowns, replacing feathers, healing hearts

Singing with the greatest choir of all

This is your picture I hold in my heart

Believing you love and are loved

“There was a boy, a very sweet enchanted boy”

Mom

Maeve Omstead-Johnston

In Memory of Fred Omstead

March 26, 1962 - June 18, 2004

We all miss you so very much, Fred

Letter to Editor

In support of the Big Tomato

Dear Editor:

Once again I’m sending clippings from the Sun to various friends and relatives.

This time one is going to a lady in Florida who says that she’ll come back to Leamington if the Big Tomato is fixed and

re-dedicated.

I think this shows that this bit of nostalgia is one that can draw tourists to the downtown area where they’ll spend money, hopefully in our restaurants.

I’m glad Rib’s Ramblings mentioned the Big

Kingsville Friendly Club

There were 35 out to play cards on Friday, March 3 at the Kingsville Friendly Club. Bridge: Roy Trowell 4180, Carolyn Brown 3200, Mandy Hric 2840. Euchre: Rene Everaert 95, John Gerhardt 91, Willy Fittler 85. Most lone hands: Lila Withers, Jim Hickmott and Dave Patterson 3. Pepper: Moe Hansen 260, Annette Cranston 259, Ken Salter 241. Most peppers: Annette Cranston 7.

It was Birthday Cake Day from Zehr’s honouring Jane Ann Callow, Charlene Floreno, Elsie Ring and Darlene Trombley.

The club welcomed 32 members out to play cards on Tuesday, March 7. Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 3910, Jean Kuipers and Roy Trowell 3250. Euchre: Willy Fittler 90, Jane Ann Callow and John Gerhardt

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Tomato and I am a bit more optimistic that it will see new life!

Maybe even add a bit of new technology that could be interactive.

Susie Knight, Leamington

89, Elsie Ring and Rene Everaert 83. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 4. Pepper: Glen Bryan 237, Carolyn Brown 216, Ken Salter 211. Most peppers Carolyn Brown and Ken Salter 4. Snacks were supplied by Alta Van Vliet, Jean Kuipers and Clare Shaw to enjoy with Coffee & Conversation. There were 27 out to play cards on Friday, March 10. Bridge: Jean Kuipers 4250, Alta Van Vliet 2850, Corrine Ingall 2220. Euchre: Willy Fittler 90, Nancy Taylor 89, Carrie Schultz and Robert Boose 87. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 4. Pepper: Mario Floreno 312, Bob Cranston 305, Ken Salter 254. Most peppers: Bob Cranston 7. Snacks to enjoy with Coffee & Conversation were donated by Bob and Annette Cranston.

Wheatley Legion News

There were 13 players who came out on March 10 for Wheatley Legion Friday Night Fun Darts, hosted by Kingsville Legion.

Posting five wins were: Julie Reid, Neil Handspiker and Tim Paquin; Laura Smith and Jim McClellan; and JoAnne Smith and Dave Leili. Four wins: Ben Balter and Larry Evoy. One win: Amy Ken-

dall and Mike McCarthy; Bonnie Evoy and Cookie Klooster. Lady doublers were Julie, Laura, JoAnne and Amy.

Fun darts is cancelled this Friday, March 17 as Kingsville Legion is hosting a St. Patrick’s Dinner.

On Saturday, March 11 the meat draw winners were Rick Phillips, John Anscombe, Howard Nussey, Bill Howe, Sue

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) is calling for nominations for the CK Senior Achievement Awards.

The awards are an opportunity to thank older adults and celebrate their achievements during Seniors Month in June.

The purpose of the Senior Achievement Awards is to recognize and honour older adults aged 60+ who have achieved significant goals and made outstanding contributions as volunteers within Chatham-Kent.

The senior awards are a tradition that goes back to

the 1980s. Since that time, more than 1,000 seniors have been honoured for their contributions to the community.

Nomination forms will be available at all Chatham-Kent Municipal Centres, public libraries and all 11 seniors centres in the municipality. A PDF version can also be requested by emailing ckmayor@chatham-kent.ca.

The 2023 Senior of the Year will be announced during the broadcast of the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on June 1, on Facebook and YourTV. All nomi-

nees will be recognized during this virtual event. Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is Wednesday, April 5, 2023. An impartial selection committee, endorsed by Mayor Canniff, selects the Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year.

For more information, contact the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults committee Co-Chairs, Clare Latimer at 519-358-6705, Councillor Marjorie Crew at 519436-3218 or the Mayor’s Office at 519-360-1998 ext. 3001.

Arts Centre looking for community feedback

In developing its three-year Strategic and COVID Recovery Plan, the Leamington Arts Centre is currently seeking feedback from community members, artists, vendors and other stakeholders on ways in which the centre can be improved.

The LAC is moving towards a more sustainable structure to ensure that it

remains a hub for the Leamington arts community and beyond.

This survey aims to acquire feedback and incorporate it into its Strategic Plan, shaping the future of the LAC for years to come.

To participate, go to leamingtonartscentre.com and click on Community Feedback Survey.

Ramon (2), Nancy Harris (3), Norma Dunmore and Tracey Kervolen. The Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw winner was Ryan Butler.

Don’t forget to come out to the annual Turk ’n Beaup St. Patrick’s Day meat draw on Saturday, March 18 starting at 3 p.m. at Talbot Trail Golf Club. The draws will be run by Roberta Dibbley and Sandy Wolfe. Don the “green” and join in for a fun day with lots of prizes and surprises!

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THE HENRY COLLECTION: Municipality of Leamington SPRING STUDIO CLEAR OUT: Group Exhibit

THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY SO FAR: Michael Mastronadi

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MARCH BREAK ART CAMP

March 13-17. Various sessions for ages 4-8 & 9-14. Register online today at leamingtonartscentre.com/youth-learning

JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

Open to all Secondary Students from across Essex County with NO ENTRY FEE. $2000 in CASH PRIZES across 8 categories. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Leamington & Kiwanis Club.

Deadline: Sunday, March 26, 3pm

ARTS @ the MARINA: call for exhibitors + sponsors July 1 & 2. Be part of one of the regions oldest and most widely acclaimed fine arts & crafts shows. Open to all forms of arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors. Spots fill up quickly, apply today on our website at leamingtonartscentre.com/ arts-at-the-marina

Geoff Laughton

It’s really hard losing someone you’ve known for as long as you’ve known a parent or a sibling. Our father and brother, Geoff Laughton, was the middle child born to loving and caring parents, Rose and Don, arriving after Chris and before Pete. We grew up in suburban Ottawa, a very idyllic way for a kid to get their hands dirty experiencing wide open fields on a chopped-down Honda 55, exploring houses under construction, and setting off cannon crackers without losing any fingers.

Of the three boys, Geoff excelled in high school academics and gymnastics, while Pete was known for standing on his head, and Chris for appearing on Saturday TV dance shows. Soon, the bright lights of Ottawa weren’t enough for Geoff, and he was off spending a summer in the Junior Forest Rangers, mining in Sudbury, and checking out the hippie lifestyle in San Francisco.

Returning to Ottawa, Geoff worked for a while in the roofing business, discovered what would be a lifelong love of carpentry and working with wood, and drove a taxi, perhaps recklessly (he was known as “The Cowboy Driving 49”). Though Geoff always kept busy, he always made time to come to come to the rescue of any family member or friend who needed help.

While still a young (ish) man, Geoff met Susan Cornell, and from that point on they were inseparable, together for 44 years until Sue’s untimely passing one year ago. They moved from Ottawa to Alberta with Sue’s young daughter Jennifer, settling in rural Ardrossan and building two homes by themselves, from the ground up (Jenn still shivers remembering that first winter spent in a drafty Airstream trailer). Jessica was born soon after. They all loved Alberta and the endless summers, their Bouvier dogs Wilma and Reuben, and Sunday morning pancakes with Gordon Lightfoot on the stereo singing “I’m on my second cup of coffee, and I still can’t face the day”.

Geoff worked as a general contractor for a good many years, building and renovating homes in the Edmonton area. When that business started to feel the pinch of a tough economy, Geoff shifted gears and became a real estate agent specializing in acreages. We coined the name “The Acreage Expert”, and his business really took off. Sue began working with Geoff full time and was largely responsible for the business’s success. Jenn and Jessie grew up as strong, independent, whip-smart and successful young women (and no, that was not written by them).

In more recent years, Geoff and Sue moved to Leamington, Ontario, Geoff bought a portable sawmill and began yet another career working with neighbours and friends in the area. Ajax the dog found his way into their lives.

Sue, meanwhile, had taken ill, and Geoff cared for her, waiting on her hand and foot for over a year. Geoff was never really the same after Sue’s passing and soon developed severe health problems, was hospitalized for some months, and just a few days ago was discharged into home hospice care. His good friend and neighbour Terry, and Terry’s girlfriend Amber cared for him lovingly and selflessly. The family would also like to thank all the neighbours who brought food over and helped out with chores.

Geoff’s hospital bed was placed in the kitchen, beside the wood stove, and his favourite music was playing as he slipped away the morning of Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

We already miss our father, brother and friend, deeply and profoundly. Thank-you to everyone who brought joy, happiness and comfort into Geoff’s life, including his Leamington community, along with the caring staff at Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188.

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

Essex County Library reaches tentative agreement with staff

The Essex County Library has reached a tentative three-year agreement with staff represented by CUPE Local 2318.

The agreement would go into effect April 1, 2023, when the current collective agreement expires. Details of the agreement are not being released until it has been ratified by members of the local and the Essex County Library board.

“Essex County Library staff have shown outstanding commitment and imagination in providing our users the best experience possible. We

have worked hard with the union to craft a tentative agreement we feel is fair and equitable,” said Adam Craig, CEO and Chief Librarian.

CUPE Local 2318 represents more than 50 Essex County library resource assistants and other staff.

“The bargaining team and I are happy to be able to bring to our membership a collective agreement that is a testament to the positive working relationship between the employer and the union,” said CUPE Local 2318 president Laura Wilkin-

son. Kristie Cronin, Director, Human Resources, for the County of Essex, gave both sides credit for reaching a tentative agreement in a timely manner.

“It has been heartening to see the professionalism and determination shown by both management and CUPE Local 2318 to find the best possible path forward,” said Cronin.

The union membership will hold a ratification vote soon and the agreement will then go to the Essex County Library board for approval.

St. Clair honouring six grads of distinction

The 2023 recipients of St. Clair College’s Alumni of Distinction come from diverse backgrounds, but they have all reached great success in their chosen fields.

The honorees for St. Clair College’s 30th Alumni of Distinction Awards are the following:

program. She is being honoured in the category of Nursing/Health Sciences.

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• Bob Bellacicco, Reporter, Bell Media/CTV News Windsor, graduated in 1994 from the Business Advertising program. He is being honoured in the category of Business & I.T.

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• Fil Grado, Advance Projects Technical Lead, Stellantis, graduated in 1997 from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. He is being honoured in the category of Technology/Engineering.

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• Christine Knights, Owner/Registered Dental Hygienist, Bright Smiles, graduated in 2006 from the Dental Hygiene

• Dan Janisse, Photojournalist, Windsor Star, graduated in 1989 from the Journalism program. He is being honoured in the category of Creative Arts (Media, Art & Design).

• Julia Lane, Canadian Award-Winning, MultiSport Athlete, graduated

William “Bill” Chaplin

William “Bill” Chaplin, 74 years, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved husband of the late Liz (2019). Survived by Darlene Pursel (the late Ian Tate) and Heather Latam (Justin). Cherished Papa of Jordan, Jamie, Joelly, Joon, Duncan, Heath and Harley. Dear brother of John Chaplin (Lynda) and Jim Chaplin.

Bill was a well respected teacher at Leamington District Secondary School. Bill proudly served his community as a Town Councillor and Deputy Mayor. He was a member of the Kinsmen Club, K40, a golfer and avid card player. During his retirement, Bill reported on municipal affairs for the Southpoint Sun.

As per Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

If desired, donations made to the refurbishment of the Leamington Tomato (cheques made payable to the Municipality of Leamington) would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

in 2022 from the Community Integration through Cooperative Education program. She is being honoured as a Recent Grad.

• Cheryl Sprague, Executive Director/Founder, Delta Chi Beta ECE Centres, graduated in 1978 from the Early Childhood Education program. She is being honoured in the category of Community Studies.

This year’s list of honourees will bring a total of 131 graduates recognized by the college since 1992.

St. Clair College President Dr. Patti France said the award recipients will be asked to be guest speakers at convocation ceremonies in 2023-2024.

“Nothing epitomizes the importance of St. Clair’s role in the community quite as clearly as the Alumni of Distinction program,” said College President Dr. Patti France.

“Over the years, it has honoured graduates who have used their St. Clair educations to make truly exceptional contributions to the technological, economic, social and medical well-being of southwestern Ontario. The fact that many of our local honou-

rees have subsequently gone on to be recognized with Premier’s Awards attests to the impact of a St. Clair education at the provincial, national and international levels. We’ll be celebrating all of that as we gather for the 30th annual banquet on April 15, 2023.”

“For 30 years, St. Clair has celebrated exemplary graduates who have been recognized for their groundbreaking achievements in a variety of industries,” says John Feldman, President St. Clair College Alumni Board of Directors. “Entrepreneurship, research or public service: no matter where they land on that spectrum, these Alumni of Distinction are trailblazers who effect positive change across our community!”

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This year’s Alumni of Distinction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Alumni Skyline room at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts in downtown Windsor.

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Tickets are available by calling 519-972-2747 or visiting www.stclairalumni.com for more information.

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Leamington Bridge Club

Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre.

Mar. 6: North/South1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Pauline Mikolash

and Roger Cote, 3rd Case Mulder and Marie Ellwood, 4th JC Leeson and Bob Lee. East/West - 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 4th Buddy Ellwood and Al Morrison.

Essex County Library and library staff have reached a tentative three-year agreement, with the union membership soon to hold a ratification vote before the agreement goes back to the library board for approval.

Pictured, Laura Wilkinson, president of CUPE Local 2318, and Adam Craig, CEO and Chief Librarian of the Essex County Library. Submitted photo

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Time to book your new home. Beautiful house plan design and open concept. 1735 sq/ft main floor with 3 car garage, covered back patio, large master bdrm with large 4-piece ensuite with ceramic tile shower & soaker tub. Generous kitchen cabinets & flooring allowance, full basement, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, main floor laundry. Must see this plan. Contact Camille 519-796-2453.

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Brand New - 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, immediate possession, 2 furnaces and granite countertop. Asking $209,000. Must to see. Buy today, move in tomorrow. Call Camille 519-796-2453 or Chantelle 519-819-4290.

Quality At Its Best - 3 car garage, approx. 4,200 sq/ft. Finished living spaces up and down, open concept Florida room, 4 + 2 bdrms + full baths and main floor laundry room, gas fireplace new roof, pie-shaped lot, very beautiful setting, triple driveway. Call Camille 519-796-2453 or Chantelle 519-819-4290.

Move In Tomorrow - Approx. 2,000 sq/ft ranch, brick to roof, large bush lot. House is totally renovated, new furnace & new central air, new windows & blinds, 1½ car garage, 3 bdroms & 2 full baths. Must to see. Asking $849,000. Call Camille 519-796-2453 or Chantelle 519-819-4290.

DOMINION – WINDSOR

A Must To See - This totally renovated raised ranch, over 3,000 sq/ft of living space, 5 bdrms, 2 baths, jacuzzi, fireplace, 2-car garage, fenced large lot, walking distance to Mosque and nearby schools. New roof, new furnace, new cupboards and new granite countertop. To view call Camille 519-796-2453.

103 ELLIOTT ST.

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Great Location - This is 4+ acres. Move in to this beautiful brick ranch with 5 bdrms & 2 full baths, country location. Run your business with over 4,500 sq/ft of shop & large parking lot. Fits over 20 trucks, 3 phase + hydro zoning A3. Must to see. Call Camille 519-796-2453.

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Remembering Gary Rossington

So sad to note that Gary Rossington — Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last remaining original member — passed away on March 5 at the age of 71.

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With Gary’s passing, this will most likely close the book on this very popular southern rock band, where he played lead and rhythm guitar.

Although the cause of death was not mentioned, Gary had heart problems over the past 19 years, including a quintuple bypass in 2003 along with a heart attack in October of 2015 and emergency heart surgery in July of 2021.

Looking back it was actually Rossington’s love of baseball that indirectly led to the formation of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the summer of 1964.

He became friends with Ronnie Van Zant and Bob Burns while playing on rival baseball teams and the trio decided to jam together later one afternoon after Burns was injured by a ball hit by Van Zant.

Other friends and schoolmates who soon joined them were Larry Junstrom and Allen Collins.

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Because of that, Gary quit school for good and the band took on the more unique spelling of Lynyrd Skynyrd by 1970.

Over the years, Lynyrd Skynyrd was known for being a great concert act in North America and had tremendous success with their debut hit, Sweet Home Alabama which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1974.

The song sent a message loud and clear to Neil Young’s anti-southern songs Alabama and Southern Man.

Their follow-up song Free Bird — a tribute to Duane Allman in late 1974 — was written by Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant. It became their third biggest hit.

six of the 24 passengers and crew including band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines, along with assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray.

Rossington later recalled waking sometime later on the ground with the plane’s door on top of him. It wasn’t until days later in the hospital that his mother told him of Van Zant and the other members who were killed.

I must say I remember the night of the crash very well as I was on the air working the all-night show at CHYR radio when the BN news wire machine started urgently beeping around 12:15 am.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET 7:00 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Rachel Windsor from Point Pelee. Topic: plants, invasives and restoration. All are welcome for an evening or horticultural fun and fellowship. Info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

ESSEX COUNTY ONTARIO ANCESTORS

WEBINAR - 7:00 p.m. Barton Breen: Irish ancestors from Armagh to Comber. Free and open to everyone. Go to https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

THE ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION

WILL MEET on at 9:00 am at Heritage Village (Canadian Transportation Museum), Arner Townline. All welcome to come out and learn about this beloved bird that will be arriving in the next few weeks. More info: Paul 519-738-3476.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETS at 1:30 p.m. for a Restrepia Workshop. Hands-on experience with a choice of plant to mount ($5 for supplies) at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle. Refreshments served. Visitors and new members welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

ROAST BEEF DINNER - from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, New California, 1005 Rd 2 W, Kingsville. $25 per meal - takeout only. Pick up is curbside at the church. Call 519-733-2020 to order and reserve pickup time. LAST DAY TO ORDER IS MARCH 21.

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 519-816-5449.

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.

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!

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.

DO-IN - Join us for this lovely gentle practice with Anne Robinson, Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. Learn to use pressure, tapping, breathing, stretching and self-massage for vital organ functions and better health. At Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING

in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: March 15, 29 and April 12, 26. 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.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, 145 Division St. S., Kingsville, open Tues. to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 12 noon. 519-733-2803. Collection of military items from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Afghanistan War.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING

CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments 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.

CORNHOLE - Drop in Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m. At Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. No fee. No registration.

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.

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

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

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

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided

Originally called The Noble Five and later The One Percent, it wasn’t until 1969 that they renamed themselves Leonard Skinner after a very strict and rule-enforcing high school gym teacher who hassled Rossington about his long hair.

Their second biggest song came in 1977 when What’s Your Name was released just two months after the horrible plane crash just outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi, on October 20.

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The Convair CV-240 they were travelling in had run out of fuel and fell from the sky, striking trees in the woods on its landing attempt, killing

I went into the newsroom and pulled off the story causing all the commotion and went on the air shortly afterwards and gave the terrible news of the plane crash that had happened just over fourand-a-half hours before.

As you can imagine, I received a number of calls over the next several hours from distraught listeners.

NEXT LIVE AUCTION IS APRIL 29TH

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IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf

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NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GENEVIEVE VIRGINIA STEVENSON

All persons having claims against Genevieve Virginia Stevenson, late of the Municipality of Leamington, in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 10th day of November, 2021, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of April, 2023 with full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Estate Trustees will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice.

DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 8thday of March 2023.

RICCI, ENNS, ROLLIER & SETTERINGTON LLP 60 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario

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Solicitors for the Estate Trustees

Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society

Dusting off the memories

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.

1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post March 15, 1945

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.

View of Main Street West looking towards the Four Corners. Quick’s Store and the King’s Hotel can be seen on the left side of the street, while the Wigle Block and Conklin Building can be seen on the right. Around 1920. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

Gasoline thieves who lit a match to see how they were progressing, touched off a blaze at the Jersey Dairy that brought out the Leamington Fire Department about 10 on Tuesday night. The blaze was first noticed by Herbert Dawson, Leamington butcher, who was passing Jersey Dairy on Setterington Street. He ran into the dairy garage and attempted to quell the blaze but had to turn in the alarm.

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

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

March 1989 - In 1988 Petro Canada ran a lube sale program to help raise money for 4-H clubs. Chorbrda of Petro Canada Wheatley raised $360 and was awarded a certificate. Here Steve Chorbrda (right) accepts a certificate from Bob Mckim.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Another of Leamington’s long-absent residents arrived home the first of the week in the person of Sgt. Neil Lamarsh, R.C.A.F., who has been granted a 30-day furlough after a lengthy period of overseas service. Neil is a son of Robert W. Lamarsh of this town and is well-known in Leamington.

Action brought about to set up a new high school area to include Leamington, Mersea Township and other points in the district was set in motion at the regular meeting of the Leamington town council here Monday evening. County Public School Inspector, G.L. Duffin made the recommendations to council.

Residents of this town were shocked last Monday to learn of the death of S. Ewart Hunter, well-known Leamington dairyman, who passed away in Metropolitan Hospital following a two-week illness. The late Mr. Hunter was 56 years of age. He was the owner of Hunter’s Dairy and had been a resident here for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Viola Gordner and two sons, Ross of Leamington and Roy serving overseas. Also survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lynn Grim and Mrs. Mitchell Langlois, both of Detroit and Joyce, Beverly and Marilyn at home.

March 1993 - Alfred Whaley, right foreground, and OPP

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 ten-speed bicycle!

When Charles Hyatt of Leamington went about planting the hybrid corn on his 50-acre farm last spring, he did so to the best of his ability, applying the best cultural practices learned in his lifetime of farming. His actual yield was determined to be 108.08 bushels per acres, which won him the title of 1944 DeKalb Dominion Corn Growing Champion.

From the Kingsville Reporter March 15, 1945

Homer Hageners, popular local Belgian, states that his home in Belgium has been recently liberated by the Canadian Army. The town — Stekene — which has a population of about 7,000, has not a window left in it, according to word received from his family who

all survived four and a half years of German occupation. It is the first word received from his family in over four years. His mother, father and brother are all doing well, although one brother was killed in 1940.

A very quiet wedding was solemnized in Central United Church, Windsor, on Thursday, March 8, when Miss Phyllis Pope, youngest daughter of Mrs. F. Pope of Kingsville, was united in marriage to Mr. Alvin Stockwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stockwell of Ruthven.

A party was held last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allen, honouring their son, Sgt. Ray Allen, R.C.A.F, of Moncton B.C. Those present were Jena Malott, Audrey Heaton, Betty June Long, Tillie Kunsch, Alva Fick, Jack Sherman, Willard Sherman, Stuart Laurie, Lloyd Bailey and Harold Allen.

50 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

March 15, 1995

Local entertainment favourite, Bobby Ray of R.R. 1 Wheatley, will present his premier Nashville style show at a record release party in Windsor at Leone’s Music World on March 17. Country Magic featuring Bobby Ray is a full show that plays and performs at premier establishments as well as numerous fairs and festivals. Country Magic has now recorded three albums with international release on two of these. Special effects and a remote cordless microphone allow this entertaining show to captivate audiences of all sizes.

The Southpoint Atom Major P-459 Packers won the annual Grampa Kirk tournament on the weekend, defeating Belle River 2-1 in the final. The Packers had beaten Amherstburg 5-2, Cooksville 8-4 and Tillsonburg 5-1 on their way to the championship game. In that final, Kris Gabriele came up big in the local net, with goals from Stephen O’Neil and Kyle Dietrich. Tournament MVP went to Jason Penner.

Prior to last weekend’s tournament, the Wheatley Oldtimers decided to dedicate the Windsor Ambassador Cup to Bob McLean’s mom and then they came up big, winning all four of their games. McLean played a vital part in getting the game-winning goal to get the Oldtimers to the final, where they beat the Windsor Vikings 4-1. In that final, George Toews, Gary Elder, Alex Crane and Max Riediger scored the goals with Chuck Turner getting the win in goal. Turner and Riediger were named tournament co-MVPs.

officers discuss the damage done to Mr. Whaley’s 1993 pickup after it was hauled out of the Wheatley Harbour and placed on the trailer used by Myers Towing to haul the vehicle away. The left side door was caved in and the left window on the truck cap was smashed. The pickup was stolen last Tuesday.

Sharks sweep Admirals with decisive win

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Omstead

Sharks combined a ferocious forecheck, a stifling

defence and rock-solid goaltending to sweep their opening round playoff against Amherstburg.

This sets the stage for a rematch of last year’s semifinals against Lakeshore who quickly dis-

posed of Dresden.

The Sharks struck first in each game and only trailed for a total of 11

minutes in the first period of the series. They never trailed at the end of any period.

They opened at home with a 7-0 shutout, 24 hours later a 42 save performance by Ethan Handley secured a 5-2 away win.

Saturday night at home, Amherstburg refused to quit and twice fought back from two goal deficits only to surrender two third period goals, suffering a 6-5 setback.

The final blow came Sunday night as the Sharks turned up the heat in the final two periods and closed out the series with a 6-2 victory.

Braedon Caetano, the PJHL January player of the month led all scorers with three goals and six assists. Kyle Greene added five goals and one assist including a natural hattrick in game three. Rookie Jak Thiessen and captain Matt Carvalho lit the lamp four times, adding one and two assists each. Kristian Pelling

with two goals and one assist and Devin St. Pierre with two goals also contributed. Single goals were notched by Sylvain Lessard plus five assists, Shannon Olson plus five assists, and Blake McNally plus four helpers. The defence core holding down the blue line also chipped in with 14 assists.

Coach Josh Carnevale credits his players for “digging in and tightening up our game after game one. Amherstburg pushed us in the next three games but we were able to step up to another level when we needed to,” he said. “Looking ahead, Lakeshore will be ready to defend their Schmaltz Cup and we are looking for redemption from last year’s tough series loss in six games. We’ll be ready for a battle.”

Teams are waiting on Blenheim/Mooretown to finish so the next round schedule was not available at press time. Keep up to date on the Sharks Facebook page.

Flyers sweep Sarnia, host Vipers here on Thursday

By C. Scott Holland

It was a convincing 9-1 win in game four of the Flyers’ first round series against Sarnia as Leamington swept the Legionnaires to advance to the second round with the LaSalle Vipers as their next opponent.

By the time the final buzzer sounded, 11 Flyers had points and Connor MacPherson had collected five (four goals, one assist), while Trev-

or LaRue had four (two goals, two assists).

The offensive barrage a week ago Tuesday in Sarnia began in the opening period as the Flyers fired five goals past starter Tyler Richardson with Connor MacPherson triggering a hattrick in the span of 11 minutes.

Among MacPherson’s tallies was a bullet to the top left corner on a breakaway that started the offense at 7:19 and a

highlight reel shot from the slot. Adding fuel to the Flyers’ fire were Kale Couvillon and Trevor LaRue. Richardson’s night ended after 20 minutes and he finished with 22 saves on 27 shots.

In the second frame, Sarnia backup goalie Ethan Everaert replaced Richardson but by that time Sarnia had no chance to recover.

Connor MacPherson continued his fireworks

show as he notched his fourth of the game at 8:09 while on the edge of the crease.

Ryan MacPherson found the five-hole from the right side at 13:17 to make it a comfortable 7-0 game after two periods.

The lone blemish against Flyers’ starting goalie Bryce Walcarius came in the opening minutes of the third while the Flyers were killing a penalty. Jaxon Priddle’s

right lane blast spoiled the shutout bid.

The Legionnaires managed to get only three shots on Walcarius in the final frame as the Flyers kept puck control for the remainder of the game.

At 4:50 LaRue jammed in a rebound to make it 8-1 and the final salvo was delivered by Jack Cotter at 17:22.

Everaert made 37 saves

in his two periods, while Walcarius stopped 20 of 21 shots.

The Flyers will host the LaSalle Vipers at home on Thurs. Mar. 16 at 7:10 pm.

The Vipers are fresh off a come-from-behind 6-3 victory over the Chatham Maroons on Saturday that garnered them a first-round five-game series win.

Sharks goaltender Ethan Handley readies himself for a scoring attempt as defenceman Luka Milosevic clears the front of the net in game one of the playoffs against Amherstburg. Handley handled 33 shots handily as the Sharks posted a dominating 7-0 home ice victory. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Ruthven curler wins bronze medal with Team Ontario

By Mark Ribble

A local curler has captured a bronze medal at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island that ended on March 5.

Dylan Stockton, 16, of Ruthven, began curling about six years ago when the Kingsville Curling Club offered youth curling to students of area schools. He is a student at Cardinal Carter Secondary School and member at the Sun Parlour Curling Club.

He has turned his love for the game into a place on the national stage as his team — Team Stratton — represented Ontario in

the Under-18 Men’s Division.

One of his teammates — Skip Kyle Stratton — is from Harrow and is also a member at Sun Parlour Curling Club. The two met while youth curling at Kingsville several years ago. Dylan is the son of Ruthven’s Brian and Diane Stockton.

Dylan says that curling on that level has been quite an experience for he and his teammates and hopes that more curling at this level is in his future.

He has one more year left at the U18 level before moving up to U20 and

then on to the adult competitions.

The team is currently in Ottawa competing in the U21 Provincials and he says the scouts are watching.

“The scouts for the Youth Olympics are watching, and I may have a chance to compete there,” he says.

Dylan says the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. brought them some challenges and they went in hoping to medal in the competition.

“We were pretty sure we would medal,” he said. “Of course, we were hoping for gold, but the

bronze is awesome too.”

Team Stratton compiled a 4-1 record in the round-robin portion of the games with their only round-robin loss to a strong Alberta team. They beat Newfoundland 6-3 in the quarterfinals before coming up against eventual gold medallist Nova Scotia in the semi-final match, where they lost 7-1.

“Nova Scotia was really strong,” he said. “We had some issues with the ice surface, which was a little dirty and gave us some trouble with the rocks.”

In the bronze medal match, they edged Alberta 7-6 on the strength of a three-point first end and two single points in the seventh and eighth ends.

Dylan was happy to hear of all of the local

support they received while in P.E.I., with the Wheatley Facebook pages — his father Brian grew up in Wheatley — providing updates as the games were played and links to the livestreams were also posted.

Team Stratton curls out of the London Curling Club where they are coached by Tim Lindsay.

Pet of the Week

THOR

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If you think your home will be the perfect place for Thor, visit the Dogs & Puppies page of our website, www.windsorhumane.org to fill in the online adoption application. If you do not see Katniss’ picture, she has been adopted! Please consider one of her friends who are still looking for their loving forever homes.

PHOTO ERROR FROM LINDSAY TOURNAMENT

In last week’s edition of the Southpoint Sun, a computer glitch replaced this photo and duplicated another from the same page for those who receive our printed paper. In the annual Keith Lindsay Tournament, Southpoint U15 Ava Carreiro scores her third goal in the championship game against Stoney Creek Sunday afternoon. In goal for Stoney Creek was local goaltender Mallory Gascoyne, who was pressed into action when Stoney Creek did not have a goaltender.

Leamington Sr. Men’s Hockey

By C. Scott Holland Reid Funeral Home

leads the five week round-robin after two weeks of play as they beat Gabriele Home & Floor 7-3 while Gualtieri Farms edged Gillett Roofing 6-4.

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It was a back and forth game for two periods before Gualtieri Farms surged ahead and got the playoff victory.

The Gillett offense rallied to get a 3-3 tie after two frames but fell short in their efforts. Brett Babkirk, Kyle Bowman, Cam Dawson and Tyler Clark notched the Gillett goals.

Gualtieri’s offense was ignited by Brett Bowman’s hattrick, while Kevin Gale, Eric Prudence and Calyn Kir drilled one each.

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It was a different week but the same high-flying Reid Funeral Home team. A four-goal second period gave RFH the win. Gabriele’s did not play that badly but were victimized when two apparent goals were negated. Ian Faubert triggered two for Gabriele’s, while Riley Babkirk fired one.

RFH’s Kyle Quick along with Greg Mastronardi and Cale Phibbs all slammed two goals, while Dawson Iles potted one to pace the RFH attack.

Team Stratton represented Ontario at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island last week, winning the bronze medal. From left are coach Tim Lindsay, lead Owen Nicholls, second Dylan Stockton, vice Liam Tardif and skip Kyle Stratton. Stockton and Stratton are both members of the Sun Parlour Curling Club.

Photo submitted

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Charity volleyball tournament raises $13,500

The 10th Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament was held in Leamington on Saturday, February 25 with 52 teams representing four divisions hitting the hard courts.

The Salvation Army Food Bank was the main recipient for the monies raised and food items collected, which totalled $13,500 plus 1,322 food

bank items.

Games were played at five venues: Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, Leamington District Secondary School, Kingsville District High School, Migration Hall, Cardinal Carter Secondary/Middle Schools and UMEI Christian High School.

The Competitive Division final was an incredi-

ble battle to the end with Sloppy Steaks beating their rivals to take the top spot after a nail-biting third set.

The action in the Intermediate final also did not disappoint, with Vertically Challenged — which included three brothers — came up with the win.

The Recreation Division was divided into two

pools. How I Set Your Mother was the winner of Rec South and Team Friesen came out on top for Rec North.

The Corporate Division had teams representing several companies/organizations in the area, and UE Enclosures 1 dominated the court to take the division title.

The tournament was or-

ganized by Karen Repko, Leasa Barkovsky, Ryan Whittle and Kristine Verbeek. Since gym locations were in both Leamington and Kingsville this year, they felt it was fitting to share a portion with both Food Bank locations.

Lunch was again sponsored by Domino’s Pizza (Leamington), Topline Farms, DelFrescoPure and

ESP U13 tied with Erie North Shore in playdowns

After handily sweeping the Amherstburg Stars in the first round of the OMHA playdowns, the Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team began play against their rival, Erie North Shore Storm this past week.

Game one in the sixpoint series was played in Essex on Wednesday, March 8 and despite having the home crowd, ESP came out flat to start the game.

Erie scored once in the opening period and twice in the second before ESP started to realize they were in a playoff series.

Early in the final frame, Kayden Cook stopped a clearing attempt at the line and fired his shot on net where Austin Goudie tipped it past the goalie to finally get on the board. But two minutes later the Storm scored again. A little over a minute later, Derek Dunn and Brayden Foster

in a battle behind the net, got the puck out to Ben Liebrock and he ripped his snap shot short side to inch closer.

With 2:00 to go and an extra attacker on, Owen Derksen moved the puck cross ice to Cook and his wrist shot beat the goalie to get within one. That was as close as it would be as ENS scored an empty netter to hand ESP a 5-3 loss.

Game two in the se-

ESP to host U13-A OHF championships

Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre will play host to the Ontario Hockey Federation U13-A championships on April 21-23.

The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) umbrella governs all minor hockey associations in Ontario, which includes the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario, the Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association.

Those four organizations will crown a

champion in the coming weeks, and those four champions — plus the host Essex-Southpoint U13s — will compete for hockey supremacy April 21, 22 and 23.

If Essex-Southpoint wins the OMHA U13 A title, the OMHA runner-up will represent the OMHA at the OHF tournament.

All games will be played on Highbury rink ice as the OHF requires all games to be played on the same rink.

A five-team round-robin schedule will be de-

veloped once organizations know which five teams will be representing their associations.

Greg Liebrock, President of Southpoint Minor Hockey, says they’ve been busy organizing the event over the past few weeks and expect things to ramp up in the weeks to come.

They are looking for volunteers for the weekend and could still use some sponsors. If interested in either opportunity, please reach out to Liebrock at gregliebrock@gmail.com.

ries was played the next night in Kingsville and in this game ESP came out to play. They controlled much of the play and with 17 seconds remaining in the first, they were rewarded.

Ben Liebrock scored that one with help from Jojo McLeod. Midway through the second, Maxim Pyne went cross-ice to McLeod and his hard slapper was

stopped but Nash Fuerth pounced on the rebound to increase the lead to 2-0.

A minute later Derek Dunn worked the puck from the corner out to Brayden Foster in the slot who tipped it to Liebrock and he buried his wrister. Foster then moved the puck to Dunn who fed McLeod at the line and he ripped his shot past the tender to go up 4-0.

Golden Years mini golf report

March 9 saw 47 golfers notch 64 holesin-one during Golden Years mini golf play at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

The ace parade was led by Mary Binder with a sparkling 6 holes-in-one! Following Mary were Tom Hyatt, Jack Bostin, Ray Foster and Bob Springthorpe with 4 each, while Walter Balsam sank 3. Sinking 2 aces each were Shran Collins, Chuck McKenzie, Bill Taylor, Perpetua Hildrop, Barb Haas, Dave Labonte, Barry Sweet, Randy Nash, Armand Decaluwe, Gary Wilson, Tom Bondy and Lloyd Symons. Single aces were recorded by Ann Ginter, Joanne Law, Linda Chiasson, Mike Binder, Robin Cournoyea, Mavis Rutter, Freddy Y., Bill Storie, Moe Sweet, Glen Bryan, Batty McManus, Debbie Clinton, Theresa Decaluwe, Jamie Arquette and Laurie Hylton.

Top scores over 18 holes included a terrific 36 by Randy Nash and Tom Hyatt, 37 by Julia Kos and Bob Springthorpe,

Highline Mushrooms. Over 10 years the tournament has raised $65,950 total for 10 local charities, and 6,317 items for the Food Banks. Previous charities included Maryvale Adolescent Services, The Bridge, SECC, War Amps, ACCESS, Friends of Point Pelee, SWO Gleaners and SpEqTRA.

The Storm added one a few minutes later and then with 40 seconds to go, potted another.

Austin Goudie then chased the puck down and sent it over to Dunn who fired it into an empty net to seal the 5-2 victory. Kevin Ondic made numerous saves in net to earn the win. Game three will be in Leamington on Saturday, March 18 at 4:20 p.m.

and 38 by Mary Binder, Walter Balsam, Armand Decaluwe, Perpetua Hildrop, Robin Cournoyea, Bob Springthorpe and Tom Hyatt.

The 36-hole leaders were Tom Hyatt with a remarkable 74, followed closely by Bob Springthorpe with 75 and Randy Nash with 76. Armand Decaluwe scored 77, Julia Kos 78, and Walter Balsam, Jamie Arquette, Perpetua Hildrop and Debbie Clinton 79.

First place went to Team Aces (Tom Bondy, Julia Kos, Mary Binder, Lloyd Symons) with a team score of 240. Team 4 (Bill Mayville, Barry Sweet, Randy Nash) took second with a score of 248, and third place went to Team 6 (Debbie Clinton, Theresa Decaluwe, Colleen Pearse) with a score of 253.

There will be no golf on March 16 due to spring break. The league will resume play at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23 at Colasanti’s mini golf course.

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