Southpoint Sun - March 22, 2023

The Giving Spoon returns April 1-2

By Mark Ribble

The Soup Guru says the Giving Spoon will enter its 14th year when the event takes place on April 1 and 2 this year.

Bill Dunn — known in local circles as the Soup Guru — has been spearheading the soup fundraiser since 2009, when he had an idea about making soup for people who needed a hand up.

“We started November 1 and it ran through Christmas,” he told the Sun last week. “We had four pots of soup and it was free to anyone who needed it.”

Dunn, who is long-time Leamington Councillor, says the funds raised early on helped them purchase backpacks for kids, Toys for Tots and adopt

families at the Salvation Army during the holidays.

“When The Bridge opened, that really ramped it up for us,” he says. “The work they do there is wonderful.”

After two years off for COVID, the event returned last year on a smaller scale, but Dunn says they are ready to ramp up again this year, with 16 soups being offered each day of the event.

He says they are grateful for the volunteers and sponsors they’ve accumulated over the years.

“We’re always lookingfor more,” he added.

Oak Farms teams up with Alberto’s Bakery each year to supply the buns and Dunn says that

and other donations get them through with flying colours.

“We have desserts, coffee and soft drinks and always have takeout available,” he said. “We just want to keep bringing awareness to the homelessness plight and we have a great community of wonderful people.”

The Giving Spoon happens Saturday , April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre on Sherk Street in Leamington. Soups served will include Bill’s famous cream of potato bacon, cream of roasted garlic, clam chowder, dill pickle soup, cabbage roll soup and more.

The ladling begins at 11 am and wraps up at 2 pm.

LUCKY ROCK AND ROLL

The Leamington Roma Club was the setting for a St. Patrick’s Day party the likes of which Leamington has seldom seen as the Lucky Rock and Roll fundraiser for the Hospice at Erie Shores took place on Friday, March 17. About 300 people gathered in honour of hospice, enjoying a 50-50 raffle, great food and drink, and dancing to the British Beat 66 band. The event was the brainchild of Linda Enns, who has been raising money for Hospice for thr past few years. Here, the evening’s MC Joe Oswald, left, pauses for a photo with Ester Mastronardi and Dave Hodare. More photos and details are on Page 13. SUN photo

The Bridge President George Bergen, left, and Manager of Operations Greg Wiens stand back as the Soup Guru Bill Dunn (centre) serves up a hot bowl of soup at the 2019 Giving Spoon Fundraiser at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. The event returns to The Bridge on April 1-2, 2023. SUN archives

Teacher, councillor, columnist and grandfather

By Mark Ribble

The community lost one of its more colourful leaders with the passing of Bill Chaplin on March 9.

Bill was a popular teacher at Leamington District Secondary School for many years and then followed up that career with a long career in municipal politics. He sat on council from 1982 to 1997, including a stint as deputy mayor.

Bill was also a regular columnist in the Southpoint Sun, covering council meetings and sharing his thoughts on a regular basis.

He and Liz had attended a few of the Sun’s staff Christmas parties over the years and were always welcome additions to the group.

We knew him to always have a sly smile on his face and he’d drop a funny anecdote or two whenever he came into the office.

My first real interaction with Bill — and Liz — was a card game at the home of Mike and Geri Thibodeau many years ago. His larger-than-life personality certainly perked up an otherwise slow night of euchre.

He also spent many years with the Leamington Kinsmen, logging many hours of community service.

I last spoke to Bill at the swearing in of the new council last November and although he didn’t look like the Bill of old, that sense of humour still shone through in our brief conversation.

I am old enough to be able to say I knew of him as a teacher at LDSS when I went there from 1976-79, but never had the fortune of having him as one of my teachers during that four-year span.

Often regarded as the ‘cool teacher’ by many students of that era, Bill was always considered firm, fair and very knowledgeable — not only in his field of science — but in other worldly endeavours too. His sense of humour was worked into pretty much every lesson he taught.

He had opinions about local politics that he wasn’t afraid to share and brought a breath of fresh air to the columns he wrote — and he knew his stuff.

He was one of only a handful of people that I knew who found such things as drainage and bylaw amendments exciting fodder for the paper.

Bill’s daughter Heather Latam — herself a Leamington councillor — said she remembers going with Bill to municipal events as a young adult and getting the municipal bug at that time.

“He had an absolutely brilliant mind,” she said.

“and a wicked sense of humour.”

Heather said that she never had Bill as a teacher and was happy for that because his ‘homework help’ was often over her head.

“He would start explaining things that I couldn’t even comprehend,” she said.

Mostly, though, she’s grateful for his relationship with his grandchildren.

“The grandkids became a huge part of his life,” she said. “It was something to see. It was pretty amazing.”

Bill’s hobby of woodworking helped those grandkids when he made several pieces, including dressers for all of them.

And of course, his heart was always with that big round sphere that sits in Leamington’s uptown. The Big Tomato welcomed Bill when he made his way to Leamington as a young man and he talked in his final weeks about how it needed to be preserved.

Donations can be made at town hall in Bill’s name which will go directly to the Big Tomato renovation fund. Anything donated over $20 will garner a tax

receipt.

When Bill’s memorial service takes place at Reid’s this Saturday morning, there will be plenty of stories, laughs and probably a few tears too, but gratefulness for a life well lived.

Here at the Sun, our collective hats are off to our old friend Bill Chaplin, who spent many late

nights taking notes and writing reports to meet our deadlines at the paper, long after the rest of us had retired to bed for the evening.

To his family, we offer our condolences for a man who served his community well and brought positive change to that same community through those years of service.

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Bill Chaplin teaching a science class at LDSS in 1975.

Bill Chaplin’s popular columns in the Southpoint Sun over the past few years showcased his sense of humour, his sense of community and his tendency to ‘tell it like it is.’

Half Century President gives much to community

By Mark Ribble

This article is part of our monthly highlight of sensational seniors in our three communities — Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley.

Cliff Hartwick’s whole life has been about serving — whether he was serving the community as

a police officer or farmer, or now as a community volunteer.

Born in Mersea Township, Cliff attended the one-room school SS#15 on Mersea Road C — the road he grew up on.

“I quit school in Grade 10 to help dad on the

farm,” he said last week. “Took several jobs along the way.”

Cliff, soon-to-be 79, worked a bit at the local tobacco factory, a couple of smaller shops and also at Heinz.

It wasn’t until Leonard Campbell spoke to him

about becoming a policeman that he found his calling.

He caught on with the Mersea Township Police and stayed there until 1979, when he took a policing job in Kingsville.

“Chief Boldt from Kingsville asked me to come there,” he said. “That’s where I finished my policing career.”

Cliff had been part of starting the area’s first bicycle rodeos, teaching youngsters the rules of the road and lots of bicycle safety.

In Kingsville, he took it one step further and got heavily involved in the V.I.P. program for Grade 6 students, teaching them aspects of life that they wouldn’t necessarily learn in school.

“I have some great memories of those young people,” he says. “They called me Constable Cliff and many of them still do.”

Even though he’d taken over the family farm, Cliff retired from policing on his 50th birthday and jumped right into yet an-

other career, going back to school to become a certified bus training professional.

At one point, he was the only person in Essex County who could issue an air brake license.

“I worked for the Arthurs family teaching bus drivers defensive driving and also did some work for the Towles up in Amherstburg,” he fondly recalls.

And all through those careers, the farming kept going until 2005, when he gave that up too.

Along the way, he picked up some expertise in grief counselling through his friend Jim Cudmore and got involved in Griefshare classes.

It was 2010 when Cliff lost his wife Janette and her loss brought him out to the Leamington Half Century Centre where he’s been president multiple times.

He and Janette had one daughter (Julie) and one granddaughter (Lily), whom he adores. In fact, Lily has spent time volunteering at the Half Century Centre and has inherited that sense of community service from her grandfather.

Cliff keeps busy at the Half Century Centre, although he has also spent

time volunteering at hospice, Meals on Wheels and helping former MP Dave Van Kesteren at passport clinics.

He’s been a big part of the mural on the side of the Half Century Centre building as well as upgrades to the parking lot and runs the pepper games there every week.

“I’ve immersed myself into the work at the club,” he says, “I enjoy every second I am helping out here.”

With regard to the Griefshare classes, he feels that his great relationship with God helps with his outlook on grief.

“I’ve always been involved in the church and have lived a God-led life,” he says.

He’s also been tasked with performing clergical duties at local funerals.

He’s a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal — something he’s very proud of — as well as a pin honouring his work with the V.I.P. program.

Cliff is a regular fixture at the Half Century Centre and would be happy to welcome other seniors and show them around the club.

“I enjoy the people,” he says. “I know them all by name and I’m happy to be here.”

Plans for Wildlife Week, Jack Miner’s birthday

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is hosting a week’s worth of activities, which will kick off with Jack Miner’s Birthday Celebration on Monday, April 10.

The birthday party — complete with cupcakes and cider — will take place on the grounds from 1-3 pm, where all buildings will be open and kids activities abound.

From Tuesday, April 11 to Friday, April 14 there will be a Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Speaking Series nightly at 6:30 pm. Topics include native plants, banding, pawpaw trees, monarchs, and pollinators. Please register by emailing molewski@jackminer.com

The week wraps up with open doors across the grounds on Saturday, April 15 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sunday, April 16 from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be a Hunting and Fishing Yard Sale as well as three shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.

Cliff Hartwick, right, enjoyed getting the Half Century Centre ready for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Friday, March 17. He is assisting Senior Social Worker Kayla Simpson with the decorations. SUN photo

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Bobby Orr turns 75 — What?

As if being stiff and sore as I roll out of bed every morning wasn’t enough, I am now seeing that Bobby Orr turned 75 on Monday.

Seeing all the posts on social media about Orr’s birthday took me directly back to the schoolyard at Gore Hill Public School, circa 1970.

I was nine when the Bruins won the Stanley Cup that year and everyone knows the iconic photo of Orr sailing through the air as he scored the cup winning goal.

He was the first — and only – defenceman to lead the NHL in scoring during that 1969-70 campaign and he did it again in the 1974-75 season.

He was revolutionizing the position, whether I liked it or not.

As a child of that age, I was not a fan of Bobby. I despised the Bruins, probably because they took the limelight away

from my beloved Maple Leafs, who finished last in the East.

My childhood classmate Steve Faucette was a Bobby Orr fan and was crazy about the Boston Bruins.

It seemed all he talked about for those three or four years in the early seventies and although he was one of my closest school friends, I resented his love of the Bruins and couldn’t figure out why a Canadian boy would not want to be a fan of the Leafs.

Then I started to read about Orr in the Hockey News and other publications and as the 1972-73 season began, my brother began playing for the Oshawa Generals — the OHA Junior A team that was once the junior team of one Robert Gordon Orr.

We made plenty of trips to Oshawa over the 72-73 and 73-74 seasons and I had lots of programs, all of which con-

tained lots of references to “hockey’s greatest player.”

Wayne Gretzky was still only 13 years old and was being talked about in minor hockey circles, but his greaness would not be realized for a few years yet.

I think the reason I had despised Orr up until that point was because that’s all we heard all of the time was how great he was and how unbeatable the Big Bad Bruins were.

Of course, my team had gone past its expiration date and wouldn’t be a good team again for another 20 years and then again for another 30, and even now as the Leafs head into the playoffs, the Bruins are lurking in the darkness ready to strike.

As time went on, I grew to appreciate Bobby Orr’s talent and overall effect on the game.

I fancied myself an offensive defenceman and dreamed about making those rink long

and other musings

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

rushes that culminated in me slipping the puck past an unsuspecting goalie. It didn’t happen very often in real life but a kid can dream.

Mark Ribble

When Bobby left Boston for Chicago in 1976, the whole world was shocked. Little did the Blackhawks know, they wouldn’t have his services for very long as a nagging knee injury put him out of the game in 1978.

If the medical technology that is available now would have been available back then, Orr may have had a good 10year run with the Blackhawks.

My brother Pat was traded to Chicago in 1979, but by that time Bobby had been forced to hang up the skates. They never skated as teammates but became friends.

My own brush with Bobby Orr came back in the late 1990s

1926 McLaughlin-Buick 66 years ago

In 1957, Bill Barrick saw an Oshawa-built 1926 McLaughlin-Buick sedan for sale at a gas station in Toronto, bought it, and began driving it. By standing on the running board for his photo, he gives us a good look at the front of his car.

Those headlights look original but were not as effective as sealed beams, which arrived industry-wide around

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1940. When Bill drove at night, he had to be extra cautious. And when his car was new, flat tires were an everyday (and every night) occurrence because the roads in 1926 were still littered with horseshoe nails.

Bill’s car had spoke wheels made of wood. These spokes were varnished at the factory to protect them from drying out. But as the years rolled by, the varnish

when someone managed to get Bobby to come to Leamington to conduct a coach’s seminar. He was a great speaker and down-to-earth guy. I realized that I didn’t hate this man after all.

Actually, I had realized it years before but the coach’s seminar really solidified my thoughts on the great number 4.

Bobby Orr turning 75 just makes me feel ancient. The spring in my step has become a rusty one.

And with my own playing days behind me, I can only watch from the stands as my grandchildren take the field, the ice, the court and have their own dreams.

And I’m okay with that. Happy Birthday Bobby.

would wear off and the spokes would start to dry out. When this happened, they would start to shrink and the driver would notice a vibration as the wheels began to wobble. A cheap remedy was to park your car in a shallow stream for a couple of hours, giving the wooden

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

spokes a chance to absorb some water and swell up, making them as good as new again! And if the car was dirty, that was a good time to wash it.

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COVID-19 assessment centres to close as of April 1

Another milestone in the fight against COVID-19 — as of April 1, 2023, COVID-19 Assessment Centres at

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) and Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) will be closing their doors.

The decision comes following a significant drop in the number of patients accessing the centres as COVID-19 numbers

Jenkins statue going up in June

Chatham-Kent residents and visitors soon won’t have to drive to Wrigley Field to see a statue of Canadian baseball legend and Chatham-Kent native Fergie Jenkins.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff announced that a full-size replica of the bronze statue of Jenkins that sits outside of the Chicago Cubs’ home stadium has been gifted to Chatham-Kent and is being unveiled at a celebration of Jenkins and his career on Saturday, June 10.

Everyone is invited to watch as Jenkins is honoured, and those expected to attend the ceremony include MLB ballplayers, Chicago Cubs Organization members, and other celebrities.

“Having this statue unveiled in my hometown will be very special,” said Jenkins. “I’m very proud

to be from Chatham, it is a great town and I’m excited for everyone to get a chance to see it. Thank you to Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts for allowing us to cast the exact same statue that sits outside of Wrigley Field.”

The statue dedication will take place at 3 pm in front of the Civic Centre and is open to the public.

The sculpture is the work of artist Lou Cella and is being donated anonymously as a gift to the residents of Chatham-Kent with support of community partner FirstOntario Credit Union. All costs associated with the sculpture, delivery and installation will be covered by the donor.

FirstOntario’s support will also cover the costs of the ceremony in honour of Fergie Jenkins, and later the same day the credit union will host the FirstOntario Family Fun

Zone community celebration.

Jenkins had a legendary career with the Cubs, which includes winning a Cy Young Award and a record six straight 20win seasons in Chicago.

He is one of two Canadian-born Hall of Famers and was Canada’s first Major League Baseball player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He pitched 18 seasons in the majors and tallied more than 3,000 strikeouts.

“Fergie embodies a lot of the great qualities we see throughout Chatham-Kent: tenacity, kindness, hard work, and a will to succeed,” says Mayor Canniff. “For many years to come, this statue will serve as a great reminder of what Jenkins has done both for the game of baseball and for the community of Chatham-Kent.”

continue to trend down. The hospitals have now reached a point where volumes are too low to necessitate continued funding of the assessment centres.

“The decision to close the clinics is based on a significant decrease in the number of patients seeking treatment,” said ESHC President and CEO Kristin Kennedy. “It is important to note that COVID is still prevalent in our community, and we urge anyone who feels unwell to continue taking

precautions to help limit the spread of respiratory ailments.”

Opened in March 2020 to relieve pressure on emergency departments, the ESHC assessment centre treated almost 64,000 patients, while the assessment centre at WRH saw nearly 191,000.

Patients can still receive care for COVID-19 symptoms from local Family Health Team physicians and nurse practitioner led clinics, as well as primary health providers and walk-in and urgent care

clinics in the community. Before you are approved for antiviral treatment, an appropriate health care provider, often a pharmacist, will determine if you qualify. If you are deemed to qualify for oral antiviral treatment with Paxlovid, a health care provider and pharmacist will review your current medications and determine if any changes to your other medications are necessary to safely take Paxlovid.

person. Everyone welcome.

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 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 by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

T.O.P.S - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.

PUZZLES AND GAMES - Thursdays - Rummikub Club 10 am - 12 pm. Puzzle station 9 am - 12 pm. Scrabble, checkers and more. At Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N.

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB

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

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL

KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-3989645 for more info.

CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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

Wheatley egg hunt April 7

Mark Good Friday on your calendars for Wheatley’s Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place at Two Creeks Conserva-

tion Area at 10 am and is sponsored and hosted by the Wheatley Legion Branch 324 Ladies Auxiliary.

Students escape injury in bus crash

The Wheatley Legion has donated several new bicycles to be given away at the hunt.

Leamington Bridge Club scores

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

Mar. 13: North/South

Remi Fournier.

Mar. 17: North/South

In Loving Memory of Lina Barraco

March 21, 2022

Not a single moment passes when you’re not missed by us.

With love from Tony, Anna, Mary, Martha, Andy and Families

- 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd George Hildebrandt and JC Leeson, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 4th Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder. East/West - 1st Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 2nd Sally Bell and Bob Bell, 3rd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 4th Agnes Fraser and

- 1st Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Marilyn Robbins, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 4th Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky. East/West - 1st Case Mulder and Dale Smith, 2nd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 3rd Remi Fournier and Gail Grant, 4th Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood.

On Monday, March 20, at 8:06 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus along County Road 34 near County Road 31 in the Municipality of Leamington.

Officers arrived to find

that the school bus was struck from behind.

There were 35 students on board at the time, but there were no injuries reported at the scene.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was treated for minor injuries.

A 32-year-old resident of Lakeshore was charged with Careless Driving.

Anyone with information regarding this

incident is asked to call Leamington OPP at 1-888310-1122.

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

Kingsville egg hunt April 8

Mayor Dennis Rogers will host the Kingsville Mayor’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 at Lakeside Park from 10 am until noon.

Kids can enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny,

crafts and egg hunts for kids ages 1-8.

There will also be an inflatable sports centre for older children. Admission is free with no pre-registration required.

Kingsville will also host

an Easter Egg Hunt for Fur Babies on the same day at Linden Beach Dog Park from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. More details are available on the town’s website at www.kingsville.ca.

Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & great-great-grandmother, who departed this life one year ago.

Thinking of you every day, Forever missed by your family

In Loving Memory of Tony AllAin

1947 - 2019

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

With Love from Meta & Family

In Loving Memory of Jake klassen

January 4, 1940 – March 22, 2021

Thanks for the sweet memories which are tucked safely and lovingly in our hearts forever. Love Martha & Family

Thank you!

The Families of Herb Reid would like to thank Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Hamm, the staff at Met Hospital, Erie Shores HealthCare Hospital and Leamington Hospice for their prompt and caring attention that Herb received. Also, to the friends and family support during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed by his families and many friends. Any donations can go to Erie Shores Hospice (Leamington) and the Cancer Society.

Sincerely, The Families of Herb Reid

In memory of my loving husband and best friend Dave

Cooper (Coop)

Who passed away 13 years ago March 25, 2010 A smile for all and a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, A beautiful memory he left behind. Always on my mind. Forever in my heart. Love Dorothy and Family

In Loving Memory of Edward dErksEn

July 2,1941 - March 28, 2005

We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again!. Love and miss you so very much!

Your family xoxo

ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN THE SUN PARLOUR

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The Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums spent St. Patrick’s Day in Kingsville, entertaining in several establishments throughout the afternoon. Standing from left are Doug Plumb, Walter Meixner, Jerry Harris, Randy Matheson, Mike Hicks, Robert Stafford. In front are Darryl Wiznuk, Robert Carnahan, Janice Bechard, Kyle Wallace. From SP Pipes and Drums Facebook

Chatham-Kent Leamington Member of Provincial Parliament Trevor Jones, middle, spent the afternoon at Seacliff Heights in Leamington, where he met and shared stories with residents like Gord Ellis, left, and Chuck Masse.

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Sandy Wolf (left) and Roberta Dibbley hosted Wheatley Legion’s Turk & Beaup St. Patrick’s Day meat draws on Saturday at Talbot Trail Golf Course with plenty of extra draws for Irish-themed prizes. Photo submitted

The International Hotel in Leamington had a great turnout as indicated by these happy revelers. From left, Lee Liddle, Becky Wallace, Bonnie Alber and Cindy Myles hold onto Andre Alber.

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RCMP Musical Ride returning in September

The RCMP Musical Ride will return to Leamington this fall.

The Leamington Agricultural Society has secured the troupe for September 14 through 18 with a couple of shows planned as well as visits to long term care facili-

ties. The venue will be the fairgrounds grandstand and racetrack area in line with the Agricultural Society’s 175th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of the Musical Ride.

Stay tuned to the Ag Society’s website www.

Julia Chalmers

Julia Chalmers, born on August 20, 1929 and passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Predeceased by her dear husband Delbert, daughter Judy (Chalmers) Marchand (1996), great-grandson Bailey (2017) and sister Barbara Davie. Proud mother of Gary (Yvette), Linda (Paul) Schmenk, Robert (Maria). Loving grandma of Michael Marchand, Marie Marchand, Kim Carrier, Bryan Chalmers, Jason Schmenk, Jennifer Marr, Daniel Chalmers and Angela Chalmers. Great-grandma of Kyle, Megan, Marc, Madeleine, Evelyn and Lake. Greatgreat grandma of Bailey. Survived by brother Bob Fetter (Dorothy).

After retiring from H.J Heinz after 25 years of service, Julia dedicated her time to her grandchildren and her dog Maggie.

As per Julia’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service has been held. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, N8H 1T8.

Cherished memories and words of comfort can be shared online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Josip “Joe” Smisek

April 4, 1940 – March 16, 2023

Josip “Joe” Smisek, born in Yugoslavia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 82, in Leamington.

Missing him with all her heart is his beloved wife and soulmate, Mary, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Also missing him deeply are his loving children Bess (Randy) and Jerry. He is the proud papa of Matthew (Lauren) and Stephanie (Agustin), and Deda (greatgrandpa) to Zack, Layla and Naia. Cherished brother to the late Steve (Katarina), John (Marian) and Karl (Susan). Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and was predeceased by his parents Juliana and Peter Smisek.

Visitation took place at Kendrick Funeral Home (91 Division St. S., Kingsville) on Monday, March 20 from 4-8 p.m.

A celebration of Joe’s life was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 11am. Burial followed at Kingsville Memorial Gardens.

In memory of Joe, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice (197 Talbot St. W., Suite 701, Leamington, ON N8H 1N8) or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation (2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 2X3).

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The Musical Ride last appeared in Leamington in June 2018.

The event follows a full summer for the Ag Society, with their summer season kicking off May

Maria Bonyai

13-14 hosting the first Leamington Renaissance Festival, followed by the Leamington Fair May 2528 and the Ribfest July 21-23.

Harness racing also returns to the Leamington Raceway track on Sunday, August 6.

Leta Mildred Morgan

September 11, 1935 – March 16, 2023

Maria Bonyai, 86 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Steven (1986). Loving mother of Bob Bonyai, Steven Bonyai, Edward Bonyai (Charlene) and Mary Ann Bonyai. Dear sister of Terry, Barbara, Paul and Joe, all of Hungary.

A very special thank you to Rose Foldesi for standing by her side for many years.

Maria escaped the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 and emigrated to Leamington. She loved her flower gardens, knitting and cooking.

A private family service was held at her request with interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.

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Konstantin Schachowskoj

March 22, 2023

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Leta Mildren Morgan (nee Vince) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 87. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Robert (2012). She is the cherished mother of Dwain (Carol), Vaughn (Danielle), Lloyd, Maureen, late Michelle, Melody, Jan (Lisa) and Dale (Annette). She is the loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special Nana to Hope Eaton. Sister of Alma Babula (late George), Elwin Vince (Linda), Tom Vince (Sue), Henry Vince (late Bev) and the late Cliff Vince (Betty), late Jean (Bill), late Mary (late Ray) and late Ruth (late Ray). Leta was predeceased by her parents, Janet and Alger Vince, and grandson Bryce Morgan. Also remembered by sisters-in-law Marjorie Burke and Lois Charlton, several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Konstantin “Stan” Schachowskoj passed peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and is now reunited with his loving wife Margaret Schachowskoj (June 29, 2022).

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Cookies, pies, cakes and more, Leta’s talent for baking is one that will be forever missed. The only thing sweeter than the things she baked was her voice; Leta loved music and her passion for singing led her to sing in the choir for many years. She will always be remembered for exactly that – just how sweet she was.

Visiting will take place at Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley (17 Little St. S., Wheatley), on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Erie Cemetery.

In memory of Leta, donations may be made to Kidney Foundation (880 - 5160 Boul Decarie, Montreal, QC H3X 2H9) or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Herbert Henry Reid

January 12, 1953 – February 22, 2023

Predeceased by his parents, Wsevolod and Anna Schachowskoj. Dearest brother of late Arnold (late Elizabeth), Kurt (Erna), Edith Bergen (late Ron), Hedie Tiessen (Arthur) and Edward (Mary Ann). Stan was very proud of his many nieces and nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. To family, Stan was known as the Renaissance Man, having many talents and passions. He was also extremely giving to his family and his community.

Visiting took place at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Tuesday March 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service to celebrate Stan’s life at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Lee Kendrick Ryersee

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Herbert Henry Reid passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Widower of Elizabeth T. Reid (Schaudenecker) (2007) and partner to Mary E. Hrabets (Hillier).

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Dear father to Tracy Armstrong (Reid) and husband Cale Armstrong. Father of Steven Reid and wife Aysia Reid (Hayes). Loving grandfather to Paightyn, Lauren, Shyann, Dallas, Josh and Jackson. Great-grandfather to Nico Lapossie.

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Cherished brother to Brenda (Reid) and husband Murray Shilson, Marlene (Reid) and husband Dave Wilkinson. Also loved by in-laws John and Linda Schaudenecker and Jack and Ann Schaudenecker. Predeceased by his parents Emerson Reid and Frances Reid (Whaley). Blessed with ten nieces and nephews. Remembered fondly by Nikki Hrabets (Wiens) and John Hrabets.

A very private ceremony was previously held by the family.

If you wish to show respects to Herbert Reid, he will be resting in a columbarium at Erie Memorial Gardens on Erie St. S., Leamington.

Donations can be made to Leamington Hospice and the Cancer Society.

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March 22, 2023

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With broken hearts we say goodbye. On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in his 96th year, Lee Kendrick Ryersee leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Joyce (Hooper) Ryersee. Loving father to Harvey and Colleen Ryersee, Jill and Terry Hamill, and Stanley and late wife Pam Ryersee. Grandfather to Adam and Lisa, Shawn and Cassie, Amber and James, Tyler and Hailey, Deanna and Dave, and the joy of his life, his great-grandchildren Matthew, Ben, Brandi, Maven and Leeland. His brothers Carl (late Byrdie), Bob (Patricia), Paul (late Lucille), Earl (Betty) and Lyle (Louise). Proceeded in death by his parents, Lorne and Bertha (Reiger) Ryersee, his sister Iris (Milton) Patrick, brothers Francis (Muriel) and Bill (Nancy). Many nieces and nephews also mourn his passing.

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Lee was a proud Pelee Island farmer for his working life and retired to Leamington in his later years.

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of your choice may be made by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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Jones speaks on bail reform

Ontario’s Standing Committee on Bail Reform released a report on Monday, March 20 and MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington spoke on the report.

Trevor Jones is a member of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.

“The report released today by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy clearly outlines that immediate action by the

federal government must be taken on bail reform,” says Jones. “As law enforcement experts have put it, the justice system is no longer just a revolving door for repeat violent offenders – the door is now wide open.”

“Testimony heard by the committee from experts and front line heroes in policing from across the province had a consistent and concern-

ing theme: serious violent offenders, offenders previously convicted for intimate partner violence, repeat violent criminals, and offenders caught with illegal guns are being released back onto the streets due to the dysfunction of Canada’s bail system,” he continued.

Jones says that without drastic and immediate reform to the Criminal Code of Canada, the dan-

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ger facing our communities will continue to grow out of control.

“For the safety of the people of Ontario and for the people whose job it is to keep them safe, we need action now,” he says. “It is our hope that the federal government listens to the recommendations outlined in this report and moves on them quickly.”

Mary Chalmers

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Silvino Pereira on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to heaven.

Beloved husband and best friend of Maria (Branco) for 60 years. Loving and adored father of Nelson Pereira, MaryAnn Clement (Mike) and Paul Pereira (Elena).

Cherished Vavo of Dylan Pereira (Savanah), Dallas Pereira (Mariah), Dane Pereira (Marissa), Kirstin, Kiara and Lucas Clement, Julien, Marcus, Ava, and Alexa Pereira. Proud Great-Vavo of Estelle Pereira. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Lisa Pereira. Dear brother of the late John (late Hilda), late Manuel (Lucy), Tony (late Armenia), Joe (late Dorvalina), Concecao Mederios (late Tony), late identical twin brother Louis (late Evelina), Evangelina Soares (late Joe). He will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Silvino was born in the Azores Island of Sao Miguel, Portugal, and came to Canada at the age of 20. He married the love of his life, Maria, in September 1962. He was blessed with three children, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service.

Silvino was very proud of his Portuguese heritage and also embraced the Canadian way of life. He taught himself how to read and write English, which enabled him to help other Portuguese immigrants in the community. Silvino was actively involved with St. Michael’s Church as a Eucharistic Minister and very involved in the Christ in Others (COR) Youth Retreats. He was a dedicated president of Banda Lira de Nossa Senhora de Fatima for almost ten years.

Silvino was a man of great faith and integrity who radiated positivity and laughter wherever he went. He was a great friend to many, loved by his wife and a great role model to his children and grandchildren. We feel very blessed and grateful for the time we had with him and know that he is no longer suffering.

Silvino’s family would like to thank all the PSWs involved with his care, especially Marcia and Nancy. Thank you to Nurse Heidi and Dr. Burgess for their superb support and home care that was given to him.

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

Mass of the Resurrection is on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County (https://alzheimer.ca/windsoressex/en) or the Erie Shores Hospice (https://www.eshf.ca/donations/erieshores-health-foundation/).

Mary Chalmers was born on November 5, 1922 and passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023 at 100 years of age.

The Spring Seed Library returned to Chatham-Kent Public Library on March 20.

Residents can “borrow” seeds from all 11 library branch locations in the municipality.

CKPL Grows Seed Library will offer a variety of vegetable, herb and flower seeds at each branch. Last year over 5,000 seed packages were distributed across Chatham-Kent.

CKPL Grows Seed Library provides an opportunity for residents of Chatham-Kent to grow healthy gardens, have access to affordable food, and create beautiful spaces in their own backyards and local communities. Library patrons can “borrow” seeds for free, save the seeds they grow, and return some of those seeds back to the library at the end of the growing season.

All CK Public Library locations are currently accepting seed donations of any variety. Donors are asked to fill out a donation form with information on the seed name, variety and how to grow the seed.

OPP add in-car cameras

The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now installed and activated the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera (ICC) systems in all patrol vehicles.

As a result of investments made by government in the OPP and municipal police services in the province, the OPP is introducing ICC video recording equipment with an integrated ALPR functionality to all its frontline police vehicles at detachments across Ontario.

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the integrated ALPR functionality will dramatically enhance the ability of an officer to detect licence plates that are linked with criminal or traffic offences. Examples would include plates associated with wanted or missing people, stolen vehicles, stolen or unattached licence plates, suspended and prohibited drivers and with other emergent situations like Amber Alerts.

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Beloved wife of the late Lawrence (2001). Loving mother of Louanne and Al Tempich and Larry Quick and the late Audrey. Adored Grandma of Terry Quick (Annie), Dwayne Quick (Cindy), Maegan Johnson (Mark), Matthew Tempich (Richelle), Courtney Milanovich (Danny), and G.G. of Kevin, Josephine, Ryan, Alyssa, Reese, Rylee, Colbie, Caylah, Pierce, Laurence Grace. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Gladys Quick and her siblings Thomas, Walterine Klym, Roy, William, Douglas and her Chalmers in-laws. Survived by her sisters Betty Washburn, Patricia White and her sister-in-law Joan Quick. Mary will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

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The Essex County Detachment continues to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered plates. Although vehicle owners are not required to purchase a validation sticker for their vehicle, licence plates are still required to be renewed annually or bi-annually.

Laurel Lee Franklin

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For the last four years she resided at Franklin Gardens where she enjoyed bingo, music, her exercises and many of the social events. Mary turned 100 on November 5th, that was celebrated with friends and family. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter and numerous memories. She spent many an afternoon with her dearest friend, Betty Jones, at the south end sunroom. Mary was sugar and spice and everything nice. She was a determined lady who had an inner strength and never complained. She especially enjoyed and loved her facetime appointments with her family, never missing one.

Mary you have run the race, you ran it well. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Franklin Gardens who cared for Mary. We knew they loved her as much as we did when they never let us shed our tears alone.

All are welcome for visitation at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. Family memories will be shared at 8:00 p.m.

If desired, memorial donations made to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Laurel Lee Franklin (nee Epplett) passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

Beloved wife of Jack Franklin for 39 years. Loving Mom of Steve Weaver and his wife Sue, Tracey Mastronardi and her husband Rino. Proud and devoted Grandma of Makenna Weaver. Adored sister of Rob Epplett (June), Mike Epplett (Joyce) and Tim Epplett (Trish). Dear sister-in-law of Mac and Karen Franklin. Lee will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and lifelong friend Kathy Epp. Missing her also will be her cherished fur babies Oreo, Wheezie and George. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Dorothy Epplett and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Lorne and Esther Franklin.

Lee spent many late nights and travelled many miles with Jack going near and far to car races. When she wasn’t at a car race, she loved to watch movies and was a big fan of horror flicks. She could also be found at the local arena where she loved to watch her granddaughter figure skate. Lee will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity to everyone she knew and loved.

Family would like to give a special thank you to the staff on Medicine A at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for their kindness and compassionate care of mom during her illness.

As per Lee’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family service will be held at a later date.

If desired, in lieu of flowers Lee requested donations be made to the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society in her memory.

Silvino Pereira

Fulmer honoured with prestigious award

The Wheatley Lions Club made a special presentation at their March meeting held at the Village Resource Centre.

Special guests at the meeting were Region Chair Lion Bill Finlay, as well as Susan and Todd Fulmer from the Village Resource Centre and Foodbank.

Past District Governor George Vary spoke highly of the recipient of the prestigious Helen Keller Fellowship he was presenting.

The award was presented to Susan Fulmer of Wheatley for her ongoing dedication to her community, especially after the gas explosion that was experienced in August 2021.

She was instrumental in managing the Resource Centre, collecting and distributing food, clothing and household items to the many evacuees who were displaced from their homes.

“She was an angel to many as she helped them navigate through the system to get the help they needed. Susan, along with her husband Todd, spent countless hours at the centre running the Village Pantry and Foodbank as well as the Saturday morning market for fresh vegetables,” said Vary. “Our community is fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers who make our community such a great place to live.”

Red barns and greenhouses

This article is in response to some questions I have received so far from you. Keep them coming!

Just so you know, my articles are monthly instead of weekly. I am not sure how I wrote a weekly article for 19 years while working full-time and pastoring part-time. Are there more hours in a day when we are working?

Why are the old wooden barns always red in colour? New England settlers didn’t have enough money to paint their farms. So, they needed a cheap way to protect the barn’s wood, which was a protective varnish. The varnish usually contained some mixture of linseed oil, lime, or iron oxide, which, under the sun, would then turn to the red ochre hue that we have become so familiar with.

Some mixed skimmed milk, lime and red iron oxide to make a red, plastic-like coating. The coating protected the wood and kept barns warmer in the winter.

The iron in rust is what helps protect the wood from decay. We have iron’s ability to deter moss and mold to thank for iconic red barns. Red barns likely began in Sweden, and settlers then carried their knowledge with them to North America.

Greenhouse production in Chatham-Kent: CK has around 600 acres of greenhouse crops, which are mostly peppers and tomatoes. This represents over 10% of the total vegetable greenhouse acres in Ontario. Greenhouse acreage in Chatham-Kent has increased over 50% in the last seven years.

So why don’t we see a lot of these

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local greenhouse crops in our local stores? The main reason is all the greenhouse companies work through various marketing groups, and these groups, depending on which large retailers they have connections with, determine where the vegetables will go to. When I was working, over 80% of our greenhouse crops went to the U.S. and I am sure that number is still valid.

Rice production in Chatham-Kent: A few years ago, I was involved in determining whether rice could be a viable crop in Chatham-Kent. I worked with a Chinese company, and we met with researchers at Ridgetown Campus and officials from Tahgahoning Enterprises, which is the First Nation-owned farming business on Walpole Island, which grew wild rice years ago.

I saw the preparation of growing seedlings, the planting and the harvesting of the rice crop. The yields were average, but I could not fully get behind this project, as so much of our valuable land was dug up and put under water. The planting and harvesting machines really mucked up the ground. I felt our farmers would not fully support this type of farming on their land. As of now, there are no rice fields in Chatham-Kent.

This has been Kim Cooper, the retired Ag Guy.

The Wheatley Lions gather to present Susan Fulmer with the Helen Keller Award. From left are Lion Geri Vary, Past District Governor George Vary, Helen Keller recipient Susan Fulmer, Region Chair Lion Bill Finlay and Club President Bob Springthorpe.

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The wearin’ o’ the green raises funds for hospice

Green was the order of the day on Friday, March 17 as the Lucky Rock and Roll fundraiser for the Hospice at Erie Shores was held at the Roma Club in Leamington.

The main hall was decked out in green accents as about 300 people gathered for the party.

Event host Linda Enns and Event Chair Don St. Denis were at the front door to greet every attendee as they arrived, putting a personal touch to the evening.

Emcee Joe Oswald, member of the Hogs for Hospice Board, spoke to the crowd about the importance of being involved in the community and how Linda Enns has gone above and beyond in her personal quest to raise money for hospice.

Linda and Don took the podium and thanked everyone for coming, saying they were amazed and overwhelmed by the turnout.

“It’s a cause that everybody supports,” she said. “When I went into that big room and saw all those people, I was overwhelmed.”

After a delicious Roma Club meal, the British Beat 66 Band took the stage and the dance floor filled up quickly.

The presenting sponsor was Local Home Team Century 21, with the dinner sponsor being Windsor Honda and the band sponsors were Reid Funeral Home and Piroli Developments. Several other local companies pitched in with varying sponsorships.

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Melanie and Ronan Oliver came ready for the party. British Beat 66 performing their rendition of Doo-Wah-Diddy-Diddy.

Ready to celebrate were Sherry Fleming, Lynda Walker, Jim Fleming and Wendy Parsons. The Flemings came all the way from Fergus, Ontario to be part of the event.

As the dancing began, these four were toasting the evening. From left are Gary Hillier, Nancy Hillier, Al Matthews and Sue Matthews.

Local celebrity Al Antoniuk caught up with Leprechaun Ronan Oliver in this photo.

The Roma Club was decked out in green and filled with ticket-buyers who were ready to support the Hospice at Erie Shores.

Event host Linda Enns and event chair Don St. Denis greeted participants at the front door of the Roma Club.

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Dusting off the memories

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post March 23, 1988

Angry ratepayers may ask the Ontario Drainage Tribunal to rule on controversial repair work undertaken in the East Marsh Drain. A dozen of them appeared before Mersea Township Council last week to complain about a $2,100 project authorized by township drainage superintendent Bud Chambers.

A series of coincidences on Pelee Island led to a happy ending, but could have resulted in the second tragedy in as many days. Pelee Island resident Muriel Pierce and her dog were pulled from the icy Lake Erie waters at 2 pm Friday. Pierce had been walking with her dogs and two neighbouring children, Dara and Donald Smith, noticed one of Pierce’s dogs go through the ice and alerted her. Mrs. Pierce asked the children to get another neighbour and then went onto the ice and fell through.

Lyle Geauvreau returned with the children and got her out along with her dog, Sass.

Mersea Police are seeking the assailant of a farm worker during a robbery last week. Rudolph Slik, 41, was stabbed in the abdomen when he came to the aid of his employer, Ed Tyhurst. Slik was reported in stable condition in Leamington hospital the day after the attack. Mersea Police Chief Dean Gow says a man entered Tyhurst’s residence about 6:20 pm and demanded money, threatening Tyhurst with a six-inch hunting knife. Slik entered the apartment at that point and was stabbed by the assailant, described as a white male age 25-30, five-foot ten and weighing about 165180 lbs.

Mersea Township officials have processed some unusual claims under the Livestock and Poultry Protection Act over the years, but it took council awhile last week to come to grips with a claim submitted by Mrs. Lulu Trusetter on Highway 3 East, who lost 18 exotic fowl to dogs recently. She estimated the damage to be $322.50. Council agreed to pay the expense, but heard a recommendation from Reeve Clair Cowan that a policy should be established for future claims.

From the Kingsville Reporter March 22, 1988

Watch out Elizabeth Manley. Here comes Erica Vanderbeek. At age 14, Erica is a very successful young skater. She has won 38 medals and was named the O.P.P. Skater of the Year this year. She’s done a lot but her dreams are still for bigger and better things. The Grade 8 student at Ruthven Public School practices her skating three to four hours

daily, six days a week. She started skating at five and has been on the ice ever since. She has a lot of aspirations and she’s very hopeful about her future.

The expansion of the Kingsville-Gosfield South Fire Department was discussed at a recent meeting. Chief Neil Sunderland addressed the members and stated that presently there are 13 full-time firemen, four captains and four auxiliary. He said he would like to replace the vacancy created by the retirement of the Fire Chief by moving up at least one, if not all four auxiliary firemen into full-time position and then obtain four new auxiliary. In the past, 20 firemen, including captains, was the optimum number set by the fire committee. Deputy Fire chief Bob Kissner Jr. indicated that now may be the time to consider expanding the force.

One Year Later

From the Wheatley Journal

March 22, 1989

The Wheatley Area Public School Senior Girls basketball squad took top honours in the Kent County Area 1 playoffs recently. The Area 1 champions also showed well at the Invitational against other schools from across Essex County. The team captured the consolation title at the LDSS Invitational last week. Team members include Lindsay Gibbons, Heather McClellan, Brook Dales, Shannon Ferguson, Tina Guenther, Tara Omstead, Pauline Church, Amy McClellan, Nettie Neufeld, Roxanne Dibbley, Stacey Goodison, Dawn Glover and Aimee-Sue Omstead. Coach was Bob Myers.

The 1989 basketball season has been a productive one for the Wheatley Area Public School Senior Boys team. They emerged as the Area 1 champions in Kent County and captured the consolation title March 4 in Dresden. Team members include Frank Bergen, John Teichroeb, Craig Oliver, Tim Fischer, Jeremy Steel, Aaron Matthews, Shadd Dales, Kevin Cook, Jake Neufeld and David Bradley. The team is coached by Ken Koehler.

The Wheatley Omstead Midgets wrapped up their season and have released their playoff statistics. Jeff Thomas led all scorers with 22 points on the strength of 12 goals and 10 assists. Chris Franklin was a close second with 21 points on 13 goals and eight assists. The penalty minute leaders were Rich Schroeder and Ken Gillanders, who each had 26 minutes. The team played 12 playoff games. Brian Stockton and Kirt Pulley shared the netminding duties for Wheatley.

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

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.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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.

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

Photo of the B A (British American) gas station which was located on the south side of Main Street East, west of the St John de Brebeuf Manse. The gas station was owned by Norm Pettit, and photo was taken shortly before demolition of the old building and construction of a new one, around 1964. (see next week for more) kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

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!

March 1993 - In the Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest held at East Mersea School the champion speakers were: Erin Maceyovski (3rd), Kyle Mills (1st), and Angie Vollans (2nd). Kyle spoke of his trip to Cedar Point, Angie entertained her audience with ‘Life’s Embarrassing Moments’, and Erin chose the topic of the Human Brain. Congratulations to all!

March 14, 1989 - South Essex Community Council was operating an Outreach For Seniors program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Here a friendly euchre game is played by (l-r) Ella Latulip, Lalathea Reid, program coordinator Chris Chopchik,and Anna Starks.

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Taurus, people you encounter this week may be exceptionally stubborn, so you may need to avoid confrontations. Keep your emotions in check as best as you can.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, the weather may not be suitable for getting much done outdoors, but you can certainly stay busy inside the house with any projects you have been putting off.

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Leo, do not worry about the small stuff that you feel could be holding you back. If you step away from the situation, you may find that everything is working out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, there are plenty of opportunities open to you, but you may not realize they are so close by. A friend may need to guide your way on this for the time being.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be ready to give your life an overhaul. That may amount to you changing careers in the weeks to come. Do your research before you put in notice.

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Do not go up against managers or superiors this week, Aquarius. Doing so likely won’t go in your favor. Just keep out of the spotlight for a little while longer.

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You may be building the blocks of a major life project, Pisces. Use all of the resources at your disposal in the days to come.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

Flyers on verge of another sweep

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington Flyers are poised to sweep yet another series as they sit up 3-0 versus the LaSalle Vipers in the battle of Essex County second-round playoff series.

A crowd of 1,176 filled the Highbury Canco arena last Thursday night to watch the opening game of round two as the Flyers hosted the LaSalle Vipers. It was an even contest for 20 minutes then the Flyers offense tabbed four unanswered second period goals enroute to an 8-2 win.

“It was a pretty good first period,” commented head coach Dale Mitchell post-game Thursday.

“I thought it could go either way. It was a great atmosphere right from the start.”

“We took advantage of some misplayed pucks and were able to capitalize in the second,” he added. “As much as we will enjoy this one it’s just one game. It’s still a long series and we need to be ready when we head there Saturday.”

Both teams were gunning for an edge right from the drop of the puck. The Vipers applied some early pressure to the Flyers in the first minutes but as the teams became comfortable, the bodychecks and end-to-end action increased.

LaSalle was nailed with the first of many penalties to both sides that occurred throughout the contest. Owen Findlay was handed a two-minute check-from-behind when he slammed Connor MacPherson heavily into the boards behind the Viper net.

On the ensuing powerplay, Koen Taves and Ryan MacPherson set up Griffin Grundner’s screen shot from the right lane which eluded LaSalle starter Ian Michelone. But later in the period LaSalle notched a powerplay goal on Flyers’ starter Bryce Walcarius to even the score.

For Flyers’ fans the joy began about one minute into the period when Billy Van Sumeren rushed down the right lane on

Michelone then got the puck past the Vipers’ goalie. At 5:40 the Flyers’ went on a two-man breakaway with Jack Cotter slipping the puck to Trevor LaRue, who blasted the puck into the net from the left lane.

Ryan MacPherson won an O-zone faceoff and drew the puck back to Nolan McKibbin, who unleashed a cannon that sailed past everyone and it was a 4-1 contest. The second period goal splurge was capped when Adrian Bosev took the handiwork of James Sigmon and drilled his shot into the cage, sending Michelone to the showers.

Tre Altiman replaced him for the remainder.

Flyers’ forward Owen

Holmes got in on the parade in the third as he potted a powerplay marker when Kale Couvillon set him up at 4:02. A minute later Holmes added his second of the night from the right lane.

LaSalle’s second tally came on a powerplay near the eight-minute mark, but that was all they would get. The rest of the way the Flyers’ defense shutdown the Vipers especially during a four minute head contact penalty given to Kale Couvillon. The final salvo was an individual effort by Hayden Reid at 18:27 during a loose puck scramble around the Vipers’ net.

What was expected by

many to be a long series has turned into a complete Flyers domination. The Flyers subdued the LaSalle Vipers 5-2 in Saturday night’s game two contest with a large crowd of 1,152 in attendance, then the ‘Red Brigade’ rolled to a 6-1 victory here on Sunday night in front of 951 fans.

In LaSalle, it was tied 1-1 after 20 minutes then the Flyers had a 2-1 lead going into the third and add three for a 5-2 win.

It was a much harder fought game than last Thursday night featuring plenty of hitting, passing and shooting by both teams. Goalies Bryce Walcarius (Leamington)

and Ian Michelone (LaSalle) were busy stopping pucks. Walcarius halted 36 of 38 while Michelone stopped 38 of 42. Scoring for the Flyers on Saturday were Ryan MacPherson (2), Trevor LaRue, Anthony Ciaramitaro and Gabe Piccolo.

Sunday here, the Flyers grabbed a 2-0 first period lead and made it 3-0 before the third started.

A major powerplay enabled Leamington to add two more and then tack on one final tally before LaSalle broke Walcarius’ shutout bid in the final minutes while on a powerplay. LaSalle goalie Tre Altiman suffered the loss stopping 27 of 33. Walcari-

us halted 27.

Much of the game was rife with penalties but also featured some good scoring plays and plenty of bodychecking.

Leamington’s offensive barrage was led by Ryan MacPherson and Billy VanSumeren, who each netted two while Owen Holmes and Anthony Ciaramitaro fired one each.

Schedule

Wed. Mar. 22 - at LaSalle

7 pm.

Thurs. Mar. 23 at Leamington 7:10 pm (if necessary).

Sat. Mar. 25 at LaSalle 7 pm (if necessary).

Sun. Mar. 26 at Leamington 7:10 pm (if necessary).

Ryan MacPherson (9) notches the Flyers’ first goal of the game after a set up by Griffin Grundner (13) during Sunday’s Game 3 in Leamington. Teammate Nick Mahy trails on the play. The 6-1 victory gave the Flyers a 3-0 series lead and a chance to end the series on Wednesday in LaSalle. Scott Holland photo

ESP U13s win Bluewater title with series win over Erie North Shore

The Essex Southpoint U13 A hockey team resumed their Bluewater Championship series against the Erie North Shore Storm this past weekend with the winner advancing to the OMHA Championships.

On Saturday afternoon, the ESP team hosted the

Storm in Leamington and less than one minute in, while on the power play, Kayden Cook set up Owen Derksen to open the scoring.

A little over two minutes into the middle frame, Derek Dunn picked up the puck in his own zone and weaved

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end to end beating the goalie low blocker with his wrist shot.

Erie scored shortly afterwards but a minute after that, Derksen kept the puck in at the line and sent it deep to Nathan Mariuz. He hit Tyler Thomas out front and he buried his chance to go

back up 3-1.

With 6:38 remaining in the second, it was Dunn to Ben Liebrock on the half wall and he stepped out and rifled his snapshot low glove to increase the lead.

Dunn then stole the puck outside the line and cut in, firing his shot

top shelf, followed by AJ Youssef who slid a pass to Cook for the final score.

The Storm added a goal late to make it 6-2.

Trent Chevalier earned the W between the pipes.

On Sunday, ESP travelled to Kingsville to face off with the Storm in game four.

With 1:35 left in the opening frame, Nash Fuerth stopped a clearing attempt at the line and fed Youssef down low, who slid a pass across to Lucas O’Neil, who one timed it home to take the lead.

Isaiah Georges and Ty Thomas set up Derek Dunn midway through the second, and then Ben Liebrock worked the puck back to Cook, who rifled it through the goal-

ie to go up 3-0.

Erie scored a goal late in the second and added a power play marker to close the gap to 3-2. With 5:15 remaining in the game, Liebrock hit Cook and he wired a powerplay goal.

Less than a minute later, Youssef fed Fuerth and his shot was deftly tipped in front by O’Neil to increase the lead again.

As time ran out, Nathan Mariuz broke up a rush at the line and sent his shot into the empty net to seal the 6-2 win and book ESP’s ticket to the OMHA tournament as the Bluewater League Champions March 31-April 2 in Whitby. Chevalier again earned the win in net for his squad.

Kingsville Friendly Club

President Bob Bell welcomed 31 members out to the Unico Centre on Tuesday, March 14.

members were wearing their green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

The ESP U13 squad won the Bluewater Hockey League championship on the weekend and advances to represent Bluewater in the OMHA championships later this month. Standing, from left, are trainer Jamie Thomas, Owen Derksen, Isaiah Georges, Austin Goudie, Derek Dunn, Lucas O’Neil, Nash Fuerth, coach Ryan Derksen, Tyler Thomas, Brayden Foster, Ben Liebrock, Max Pyne, AJ Youssef, Nathan Mariuz, JoJo McLeod, Jonathan Recker, Kayden Cook, coach Dylan Impens, coach Tony Youssef. The goaltenders are Trent Chevalier (left) and Kevin Onic (right). In front is team mascot Ethan Liebrock. Photo submitted

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 4000, Mandy Hric 3390, Gillian Pinkney 3100. Scores in Euchre: Lila Withers 95, John Gerhardt 92, Ann Burrell 91. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 5. Scores in Pepper: Ken Salter 239, Cliff Trombley 231, Darlene Trombley 209. Most peppers: Cliff Trombley 6.

The group welcomed Gillian Pinkney as a new member, who is also celebrating her birthday this month. Snacks were baked by Brenda Anger and Robert Boose, and enjoyed by all with Coffee & Conversation.

There were 43 members out to play cards on Friday, March 17. A lot of

Scores in Bridge: Roy Trowell 3980, Bert Patrick 3370, Jean Kuipers 2850.

Scores in Euchre: Robert Boose 86, John Bigley 82, John Gerhardt 79. Most lone hands: Lila Withers, John Bigley and Robert Boose tied with 5. Scores in Pepper: Eileen Salter 270, Bill Fielding 268, Ken Salter 258. Most peppers: Eileen Salter with 6. Thanks to Donna LeGrow and Dave Snider from the Euchre group for the delicious cookies and cheese to enjoy with Coffee & Conversation. There was no heat in the building, so I was surprised how many stayed for hot tea and coffee along with the delicious snacks.

B ank n otes

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

THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY SO FAR: Michael Mastronadi

ARTboard

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

ART CLASSES: for youth & adults Various classes for both youth & adult open for registration now. Visit leamingtonartscentre.com to register today!

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IMPROV NITE

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MARCH BREAK SPORTS CAMP

Onpoint Athletics wrapped up a five-day multi-sports camp at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre March 17 with St. Patrick’s Championship Friday. The camp had 28 participants, ranging in age from 8 to 12, and included daily character development talks as part of the camp’s mandate. Onpoint Athletics looks forward to offering upcoming sessions at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre and at Seacliff Beach in the summer. In the top photo, Survivor Dodgeball was a big hit with the younger campers. From top, Ruthie Cannon, Lowen O’Neil and Eden Mauricio are each winding up with their ball. In the bottom photo, foreground, Adam Loewen readies for a serve while his twin brother Travis Loewen does the same in the background. Thomas Larson awaits a serve from his opponent.

SUN photos by Paul Forman

Sharks draw first blood on the road

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Omstead Sharks opened their semi-final series in Lakeshore on Sunday night and bested the home team with a hard fought 4-1 victory.

An aggressive Lakeshore opening frame was thwarted by goaltender Ethan Handley as they pelted him with 17 shots.

They could only muster one goal, with the Sharks sending 12 shots the other way.

After falling behind midway through the first, Sharks over-ager Kristian Pelling tied the game late in the period.

Both teams tightened up defensively for the remainder of the tilt, but it was the Sharks who were able to make the most of their opportunities.

Pelling lit the light again early in the second and Kyle Green added his sixth of the playoffs as the period wore down.

The back and forth third period saw former Lakeshore forward Josh Chauvin add an insurance marker at the seven-minute mark. The defence shut the home team down the rest of the way.

Handley — a clutch playoff performer — made 36 saves on the night with the Sharks sending 28 shots at the other end. Rounding out the scoresheet, Blake McNally and Jak Thiessen added two assists with Luka Milosevic, Kyle Greene and Trent Amaro adding singles.

“We’re relieved to start the series off on the right foot,” said coach Josh Carnevale. “We know every game will be hard fought. They are a team that doesn’t give you many opportunities to score, but we came out ready to find a way to capitalize when we needed to. We do need work on a couple of things to be better for the rest of the playoffs.”

The March madness best of seven series resumes Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm in Wheatley; Friday, March 24 at 7:00 pm in Lakeshore; Sunday, March 26 at 4:30 pm in Wheatley; Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm in Lakeshore, Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 pm in Wheatley; Friday, March 31 at 7:00 pm in Lakeshore.

The winner will advance to the league final against either Essex or Mooretown.

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