Southpoint Sun - March 29, 2023

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Kingsville opts for modified Open Streets schedule

By Mark Ribble

After lengthy discussion and a couple failed motions, Open Streets will return to Kingsville this summer — albeit modified from the original plan.

The plan recommended by administration originally had seven Saturdays in Kingsville and one in Cottam where the roads would be closed to allow the event to take place.

Councillor Sheri Lowrie spoke up first, asking for the date of Saturday, August 12 to be removed from the plan as it conflicted with the annual Greenway Jam music festival. She also wondered if the streets — scheduled to close at 4 pm for a 5 pm event — should be closed an hour earlier to give vendors and restaurant patios time to set up.

Councillor Thomas Neufeld was concerned about the August 5 date in Cottam as it would compete with the Hogs for Hospice event going on in

Leamington.

“It looks like Cottam’s playing second fiddle,” he said. “Why have it that weekend with a competing event?”

Neufeld recommended that the schedule be cut back to two in July and two in August, based on what he’d heard from members of the business community.

“A letter from a long-standing business really opened my eyes,” he said. “Residents on the side streets have had to deal with lots of increased traffic. It makes me a little hesitant to approve this.”

According to Kingsville’s Manager of Recreation and Special Events Karen Loney, the reaction throughout town has been mixed with some businesses loving it and others, not so much.

“We reached out to the BIA, which is a representative of the businesses, asking for concrete feedback,” she said. “Had they said that Open Streets is

not beneficial, we would have seen a very different report tonight.”

Council and administration agreed that the residents and businesses were split on the benefit from Open Streets as the conversation progressed.

Economic Development and Tourism Officer Sue Rice stated that response has been mixed when asked about any feedback she’s received.

that we get feedback,” he said. “There are 200 businesses in the BIA. We’re not getting true data. I don’t mind supporting some Open Streets, but I think this (the recommendation) is a little heavy.”

Deputy Mayor Kim Deyong said the Open Streets original intent was to help a particular industry that was affected by the pandemic (restuarants), which evolved into a great community event, but she said they were at a crossroads.

“In order to please everyone, we’re not pleasing anyone,” she said.

night. What do we want this event to be? Let’s own it and make it something great.”

Councillor Larry Patterson put forth a motion to hold off a year and collect some data but the motion died on the floor.

Mayor Dennis Rogers suggested moving forward with the recommendation with a high priority on collecting data from all parties involved.

Neufeld suggested that maybe the event has run its course.

“Maybe we should dial it back a little bit,” he said.

Councillor Tony Gaffan asked about true data with regard to feedback.

“It’s always important

DeYong felt that reducing the number of days would not benefit the restaurants, who were the original beneficiary of the event. She felt there were two choices — go big as recommended or don’t have it at all.

Lowrie agreed, saying, “This is a top 100 festival. It’s all about the memories and what to do in your town on a Saturday

After Councillor Lowrie’s motion failed to close the streets earlier, a new motion was put forth by Councillor Tony Gaffan to hold the event on July 8, 15, 29 and August 19 and 26, while “highly advertising the dates that we are not having it.”

In the end, council voted 4-3 in favour of Gaffan’s motion.

With that, it was decided that Canada Day celebrations would be held at the arena and that Cottam would have an Open Streets event of their own on Saturday, July 22.

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) fire crew member and conservation area technician Tim Baxter gets ready with his fire suppression backpack as flames climb through the air at Hillman Marsh on Tuesday, March 21. ERCA was on hand to perform a prescribed controlled burn of the 12-acre prairie grass field on the conservation area property. The prescribed burns are necesarry from time-to-time to allow vegetation and other species to rejuvenate in a natural environment. A full story and more photos are on page 9. SUN photo

“Maybe we should dial it back a little bit.”

— Thomas Neufeld

Everyone wins at Rotary Club competition

By Paul Forman

The Bank Theatre hosted this year’s Tackling Mental Health for Youth Pitch Competition put on by the Rotary Club of Leamington as three applicants vied for the $10,000 prize for the best initiative to help local youth dealing with mental health issues.

The March 22 event was adjudicated by five Rotary members as they heard proposals from Tapping and Drumming for Youth, South Essex Community Council (SECC) and the Youth Wellness Hub of Windsor-Essex.

South Essex Community Council was judged to be the winner of the competition and will use the funds to add another

weekly day of programming that specifically seeks to develop emotional literacy in children aged 10 to 14.

Devon Edh, a youth worker with SECC, was ecstatic with the new funding coming their way saying, “It’s amazing, we will be able to give our youth new opportunities and their mental health will be taken seriously.”

The local Rotarians dropped a big surprise on the applicants and the audience as they announced unexpectedly that Tapping and Drumming for Youth and the Youth Wellness Hub of Windsor-Essex would also be receiving $5,000 dollars each from the Rotary Club.

Rotary Club President

Wendy Parsons indicated that this year’s theme addresses a big need in the local area and challenges other service clubs to match the Rotarians funding for youth mental health initiatives.

Sponsors that assisted in the Youth Pitch Competition included Libro Credit Union, Gabriele Furniture, Reid Funeral Home, the Municipality of Leamington, Leamington BIA, The Bank Theatre, Insight Advantage, Cody Krause Realtor and Southern Logistics.

The Rotarians look forward to their next big fundraising event as they host Walk, Wine and Dine taking place in Leamington’s urban core on June 15.

South Essex Community Council received the $10,000 cheque from the Rotary Club of Leamington for winning the Tackling Mental Health for Youth Pitch Competition. Pictured from the left, Rotary past president Charlene Houle, SECC executive director Carolyn Warkentin, Vicki Noland, Hailey Toth and Rotary president Wendy Parsons.

On left, Janice Founk and Linda Collard spoke about the mental benefits for young people during their Tapping and Drumming for Youth presentation.

Operations Manager Michelle Rocheleau of the Youth Wellness Hub of Windsor-Essex described how her organization was seeking competition funds to offer holistic supports and care for youth in Leamington.

Community Centre is hub of activity in Kingsville

By Mark Ribble

Tuesdays and Thursdays are filled with lots of activity at the Kingsville Community Centre on Division Road.

Housed inside the Kingsville Community Church, the centre includes a café and internet kiosk, and plenty of folks doing their favourite activities at different locations throughout the building.

The Tai Chi classes have become very popular and Centre Program Director Kim DeYong says it’s their most attended class. The Tai Chi classes run every Tuesday

and Thursday at 10 am, filled with gentle physical exercises and stretches. A Do-In class is also held on Thursdays where they teach pressure points, stretching and self-massage.

The Kingsville Community Centre is also starting a new collaboration with the Town of Kingsville, offering Tai Chi at Lakeside Pavillion for a 10-week trial beginning April 17.

The centre also features crafts, sewing, knitting and groups dealing with counselling and other social issues.

Thursdays are game

day at the centre and those games range from board games to crokinole and cornhole.

“It’s a real community hub,” says DeYong. “We’ve seen lots of new people too.”

The centre is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, but is temporarily closed for renovations until April 4.

Kim DeYong hopes that will allow them to jump right into spring as they lead up to their Seniors’ Expo on April 13.

The centre is located at 1860 Division Rd. North in Kingsville. Check out their Facebook page for schedules.

Crokinole has recently been introduced at the Kingsville Community Centre. Here, Marg Renaud attempts a shot on her opponent’s disk. SUN photos

About 30 people took part in Tai Chi class.

Bob Aho and Trixie Reitsma enjoy a game of cornhole at the centre.

A rousing game of Rummikub is being played by, clockwise from top left, Justine Pereira, Leanne Roth, Vanessa Young, Natasha Mrkalj, Rita Coste and Rhea Dupuis.

Cottam Cubs help out Street Angels with fundraiser

By Deanna Bertrand

The 2nd Cottam Cub Scouts were out Sunday morning, March 26, at the Cottam Esso station gathering donations and supplies as part of a mission called Bunny Basketeers.

The youngsters were raising money to purchase hygiene and snack items, along with outdoor clothing, for the dropin centre Street Angels Leamington which provides a safe warm place for people aged 16 and older who are experiencing homelessness.

The Cub Scouts hoped to fill about 30 Easter

baskets, according to Scouts group commissioner Ryan Alice, who is also a co-ordinator with Street Angels. He said that number 30 coincides with the average number of people in need at the centre.

With the money raised Sunday, along with $170 collected from another fundraising event held March 12, the Cub Scouts hope to purchase items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, gloves, hats, Chapstick, sunscreen, water bottles and more.

“Anything we can pack

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into an Easter basket,” Alice said.

He said the project was created by Cub Scouts working towards earning some of the highest awards.

Runner Cubs Harper Azia, Finnegan Cornell and Ruby Chartier will earn their North Star Award

after completing 5x Outdoor Adventure Skills and 5x Community Service hours.

Howler Cubs Logan and Trevor Sayers, Myah Schraeder and Jamison Heinrichs will earn their Seeonee Award after completing

10x Outdoor Adventure Skills and 15x Community Service hours. Alice says the Cub Scouts plan to distribute the baskets just prior to Easter.

Wheatley Legion wraps up meat draws for season

A good crowd of players were out on March 24 to play Wheatley Legion Friday Night Fun Darts, hosted by Kingsville Legion. It was good to have Garry Hope join the dart players again.

Posting six wins were Lynn Scott, Neil Handspiker and Doug Stevenson. Other wins were: Sue Breen, Larry Evoy and Alex Whimperis (4); Sherry Chambers, Char-

lie Whimperis and Ben Balter (4); Julie Reid, Jo Anne Smith and Jim McClellan (3); Sherry DeCaluwe, Dave Leili and Garry Hope (3); Marie DeCaluwe, Mike MaCarthy and Kookie Klooster (2); Bonnie Evoy, Laura Smith and Brad Breen (1). Lady doublers were Sherry and Bonnie.

Saturday, March 25 was Wheatley Legion’s final meat draw of the season

as Talbot Trail Golf Course gears up for its own summer season.

In addition to the regular draws for meat, there were several draws for gift certificates from local businesses. The winners were Beth Clements (Lil Hil’s), Dave Rivard (Briar Patch), Dar Dundas (Talbot Trail), Ann Maydan (Taylor Fish), Donna Corlett (Loop Fisheries) and Judy Pickle (Cellar Door Wines).

The meat draw win-

ners were Mike McCarthy, Jim McClellan (2), Crystal Broadbent, Nicole Vanderveer, Jessica Coulter, Diane Howe, Craig Howe and George Church. Bruno Langeman won the Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw.

Wheatley Legion would like to express a big thank you to Talbot Trail Golf Course for allowing the Branch to hold its weekly meat draw at their facility for the second year.

The 2nd Cottam Scouts enjoyed perfect weather on Sunday for their Bunny Basketeers program. Pictured from left in the back are Fay Lawn (Sunshine), Nicole Chartier (Raksha), Crystal Heinrichs (Bubbles), Jamison Heinrichs, Ava Schraeder, Trevor Sayers, Lucas Candido, Logan Sayers, Ryan Alice (Hathi). In the front are Myah Schraeder, Ruby Chartier and Sierra Crisford. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Meals on Wheels highlighted throughout March

One of the South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) most popular programs is Meals on Wheels and the month of March was highlighted as March for Meals.

Various companies throughout the Leamington area were asked to supply an employee to volunteer for one route

during the month to help with the Meals on Wheels program.

The Southpoint Publishing office was no exception to this request and offered to send Editor Mark Ribble off on a Meals on Wheels adventure on March 22.

Mark met with the route’s usual driver, Ma-

rie Pepin, at the rear of the SECC building and agreed to do a ride-along on her regular Wednesday delivery route.

Meals on Wheels is supported by numerous volunteer drivers and Marie said she’d been doing the Wednesday route for a little over three years.

“I love doing it,” she

said. “It gets me out and gives me a sense of community.”

Marie’s rapport with her delivery clients was evident on the very first stop, where a very happy gentleman appeared on his porch to collect his Wednesday meal.

Mark accompanied Marie to the door during most of the stops and the general theme of thankfulness seemed to be universal at every stop.

Stephen Uzun was in his driveway when Marie

and Mark arrived with his meal and was thankful for the service.

“I love getting this,” he said. “I’ll often eat the soup at lunch and the entrée for dinner.”

For Marie herself, she says that SECC is very accommodating and helpful with her schedule and when she picks up the food, it’s already packed in order of the stops along her route.

“They make things much easier,” she said. “They are a great organi-

zation to work with.”

The March for Meals initiative is developed to allow “celebrity” delivery volunteers an opportunity to get involved in their community and increase awareness and community engagement with Meals on Wheels providers.

If you are interested in volunteering for Meals on Wheels, or interested in the service, please call the SECC at 519-326-8629.

Meals on Wheels volunteer Marie Pepin with one of her happy clients, Stephen Uzun. Sun photo

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It was just my imagination ...

Do you often wonder where we’d be without the modern technology we enjoy today?

As I sit here on the couch typing this column on my iPhone, I can’t help but wonder what our ancestors might think.

When I watch my grandchildren navigate their way around their tablets, I’m amazed at what they can do at such a young age.

Countless hours of video games and YouTube videos have essentially replaced the things we all did with our spare time at that age.

I grew up on a steady diet of sports and television shows. If I wasn’t watching TV, I was either outside throwing a ball or upstairs pretending I was the captain of the Maple Leafs, shooting any object I could around the bedroom with a shortened Hespeler.

And by any object I mean pretty much anything, and this is where having a good imagi-

nation comes in.

I was thrilled whenever I found a plastic ball to stick handle across the upper level of our old two-storey house inside Point Pelee, but usually had to settle for something less attractive.

My scientific mind often came up with a solution that included pilfering a plastic lid off one of my mom’s aerosol hairspray cans and filling it with crumpled newspaper for weight and then wrapping it in scotch tape.

Those makeshift pucks would last a week or two before the plastic just couldn’t take my high velocity wristers against the old plaster walls.

Being seven years younger than my closest sibling meant that I had to entertain myself quite often. After school, I usually had that upstairs in the old house to myself and in those make-believe games, I starred as me, my teammates and my

opponents all at once.

And funny enough, my teammates weren’t the stars I saw on Hockey Night in Canada. I didn’t imagine lining up for a faceoff alongside Dave Keon and Ron Ellis. Instead, I lined up alongside friends like Tracy Wiper and Dennis Ouellette. The whole lineup, announced before every game, consisted of my childhood friends and classmates.

Those I liked and admired were on the Leafs with me. Those I wasn’t real fond of had their spot on the St. Louis Blues — my usual opponent in the Stanley Cup final.

Hours were spent bashing those plastic lids around and multiple Stanley Cups were won by the Leafs (now you KNOW it’s make-believe). I would always score or assist on the cup winning goal in game seven, time after time.

My brothers used to tease me about hearing the fake cheer-

His and hers 1937 Ford coupe

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Larry and Shirley Pennell of Bowmanville are posing with their 1937 Ford coupe that Larry bought in 2012 and spent the next four years rebuilding the car.

The “Racing Red” paint job harmonizes nicely with the black tuck-and-roll on interior seat, door panels, headliner and trunk. Electric wipers take the place of

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the original vacuum wipers that slowed down or stopped completely just when you needed them the most.

A GM tilt steering column with leather and aluminum polished banjo steering wheel keeps company with turn signals and fourway stop lights. When this car was new, your arm was the only way you could signal: straight out for left turn, upright for right turn, and straight down for slowing down. This car also has seat belts, unheard of for cars in 1937.

The original 221 cubic inch flat-

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RIB’S RAMBLINGS

ing and play-by-play coming from upstairs when they walked in the door.

Mark Ribble

Life was simpler then. If you had a TV show you liked, you’d better be in front of the television set to watch it in its time slot, or you were out of luck. We were still 15-20 years away from being able to record anything that was on TV.

When your favourite show wasn’t on, you spent time doing other things. Now, we can record multiple shows while we watch another. Deb and I spend more time ‘catching up’ on certain shows than we do watching anything in its actual time slot. Another sign of the times.

I often hear my grandkids pretending to be someone or something when they’re outside running with each other and it takes me back to those long-gone days.

It’s good to see them use

head V8 has been replaced with a 350 Chevy V8, giving this car an extra 129 cubic inches. The original “buggy springs” are now replaced with coil over adjustable suspension and Mustang II front end with power disc brakes.

This ’37 Ford coupe was a styling sensation when new with headlights in front fenders, a steel roof, slanted two-piece windshield and one-piece “alligator” hood.

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their imagination, and as much as the modern devices we enjoy make our lives easier and entertain us for hours on end, a good imagination is a bonus.

When my parents were kids, they didn’t have television. They would gather around the radio and listen to shows like Amos and Andy or Fibber McGee and Molly, where you were forced to use your imagination to follow along.

And some of the more popular radio shows graduated to television when that medium became popular, ushering in a whole new fan base, like my generation.

Now almost 100 years later, our modern contraptions can go back in time and allow us to listen to or watch those programs just like we were back in the golden era.

Imagine that!

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Larry and Shirley Pennell with their 1937 Ford coupe.

Canadian songwriter persisted with ‘bubble gum’ song that became a hit FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

You know, many times over the years I’ve been asked if there’s any special song and artist in particular that stood out as being the biggest success with a song that was a huge hit for no special reason. In fact, I present a song that was sung by a make-believe group.

But to clarify things, it was a song by a Canadian singer/songwriter — born December 5, 1946 in Montreal — who wrote it for a group that was not real. They were popular with teenagers worldwide but were considered no more than cartoon characters.

By the way, the song was written in 10 minutes by

he and his co-writer Jeff Barry. The writer loved it and felt it was a natural hit but realized he would have to go into a real studio to record it at some point, where he felt the gig might be up.

So off to the RCA recording studio he went and recorded it onto his cassette player instead to make it seem more like the sound coming out of a transistor radio which, for many listeners at that time, was where they heard their music. Smart thinking indeed.

Then he’d have to go into this major radio station in L.A. and try to get it played by a cynical music

programmer. That could be very difficult. So instead, the better way to approach it was to take a cassette recording of it in and just play the song — which wowed the program manager.

Of course, the manager wanted to know who the artists were. When told it was The Archies, he flat out said, “We can’t play that! Not The Archies!”

Now in case you still didn’t know who that gentleman talking to the manager was, it was Canadian singer and songwriter Andy Kim who said, “Why not?”

The programmer then replied, “We can’t play

that bubble gum music here by a cartoon group.”

Andy then suggested, “Just play the song once with no introduction or mention of the group’s name. Let the listeners hear it and see how they respond to it.”

So they did just that and the phone lines started lighting up like a Christmas tree with all kinds of positive calls.

And there you go. That song would go on to be a massive hit.

In fact, ‘Sugar Sugar’ was the number one record of the year in the U.S. in 1969, holding down the #1 spot for four weeks and also selling millions of

Kingsville Friendly Club card results

Kingsville Friendly Club President Bob Bell welcomed 33 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, March 21.

Scores in Bridge: Bert Patrick 3470, Alta Van Vliet 3100, Jean Kuipers 2970. Euchre: Robert Boose 92, John Gerhardt 90, David Snider 82. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 6. Pepper: Bill Fielding 223, Sue Girardin 186, Gillian Pinkney 184. Most

peppers: Bill Fielding, Bob Bell and Mario Floreno tied at 5. The group enjoyed leftovers with their Coffee & Conversation. Thanks to all of the generous members.

President Bob Bell welcomed 38 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, March 24. Bob reminded the group that April birthdays will be celebrated March 31 as the hall will

be closed the first Friday of April for Good Friday.

Scores in Bridge: Mac Stanley (first time out!) 3290, Bob Bell 3160, Carolyn Brown 3060. Euchre: Dave Patterson 85, Willy Fittler 83, Sharie Blythe 79. Most lone hands; Dave Patterson 6. Pepper: Cliff Trombley 253, Leighton Horner 234;,Maggie Hansen 217. Most peppers: Cliff Trombley 8. Snacks were donated by

’80s on Ice Saturday in Wheatley

Skate Wheatley will present their annual skating carnival on Saturday, April 1 with two shows.

This year’s theme is ’80s On Ice and the club’s skaters will present shows at 2 pm and 7 pm at Wheatley Area Arena.

Elsie Ring, Sally Bell and TimBits thanks to Ken Salter to enjoy with Coffee & Conversation. Cards are played every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 12:45 p.m. If you are over 50 and want to meet new people, come on out. Get there early to play your game of choice!

copies worldwide. It was the first of four big hits for The Archies and sealed the career for Andy Kim, who would go on to have another #1 hit, ‘Rock Me Gently’, in the summer of 1974.

Although he changed his name to Barry Longfellow in 1978, he eventually

went back to using Andy Kim again in the 1990s and has done many shows in recent years to promote charities like the Children’s Aid Foundation.

In 2018, he was inducted into the Canada’s Walk of Fame and in 2019 he joined the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Golden Years mini golf report

March 23rd saw 51 golfers sink 70 holes-in-one at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens mini golf course.

It seemed the golfers were not rusty after a one week break as the ace parade was led by Andy

Orsini with 6, followed closely by Randy Nash with 5. Debbie Clinton, Lloyd Symons and Rob-

AllAn FAst

March 27, 1954 - May 26, 1995

John

FAst

Sept. 10, 1956 - March 12, 2019

Two sons and brothers - always in our hearts.

In Memory of our Loving Husband, Dad, Papa & Great-Papa Jim Young

Who passed away on March 31, 2013

Death leaves heartache, no one can heal, Memories are treasures, no one can steal. Some may forget you, now that you are gone, But we will remember, no matter how long. You will always stay loved and remembered, In every way. No tears, no verse, can ever say, How much we miss you every day.

During these past 10 years we have felt your presence during the many happy times in our family. Three of our beautiful grandchildren were married, along with five sweet little great-grandchildren being added to our family. You will forever be with us.

Your Loving Family

in Cournoyea all sank 4 aces with Debbie scoring 3 of hers on 3 consecutive holes! Bill Ward scored 3 holes-in-one, followed by Nancy Springthorpe, Shran Collins, Gary Wilson, Bob Springthorpe, Tom Hyatt, Danielle Kovac, Linda Chiasson, Ann Peters, Jack Bostin, Barb Haas, guest Billy, Ray Foster and Ron Fick with 2. Single aces were

In Loving Memory of Our Mom Mary (LiLy) ELizabEth (Darigan) Martin

December 28, 1923 - March 30, 2011

Missing You Mom

There are no words to tell you, Mom, What losing you has meant, But now each day brings memories Of happy years we spent. You’d want us all to smile again, And that’s just what we do, Every time we reminisce With loving thoughts of you. You’re with us when each new day dawns, And when we say good night, Our guardian angel here on earth And Heaven’s shining light.

Love You Forever. Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen & Families.

recorded by Bill Mayville, Tom Bondy, Jamie Arquette, Allan M., John Murphy, David Tonks, Linda Lavender, Carol

Hylton, Julia Kos, Chuck McKenzie, Laurie Hylton, Colleen Pearse, Mavis Rutter, Betty McManus, Theresa Decaluwe, Donna Bileti, Barry Sweet and Joanne Law.

Top scores over 18 holes were Andy Orsi-

ni with 35 and 39, Jamie Arquette with 35 and 36, Randy Nash with 36 and 36, Debbie Clinton with 36, Laurie Hylton with 37, and Tom Bondy, Ron Fick, Robin Cournoyea, Lloyd Symons, Tom Hyatt and Bill Ward all with 38.

The 36-hole leaders were Jamie Arquette with a sizzling 71 and Randy Nash hot on his heels with 72. Andy Orsini scored 74, while Bill Ward and Laurie Hylton had 78, and Debbie Clinton, Lloyd Symons and Tom Hyatt had 79.

In Loving Memory of Dean Capogna

January 22, 1959 - April 3, 2016

Always Loved... Never Forgotten... Forever missed Love Mary & Family

First place went to Team 2 (Ray Foster, Ron Fick, Randy Nash) with a team score of 238. Second place was awarded to Team 16 (Tom Bondy, Jamie Arquette, Allan M.) with 243. Third place was a tie between Team Kings (Shran Collins, Andy Orsini, David Tonks) and Team 10 (Chuck McKenzie, Laurie Hylton, Colleen Pearse) with a score of 244.

Play continues Thursday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s.

Family and residents of the Meadows of Wheatley celebrated the 101st Birthday of Mrs. Iva Metcalfe this week with music and refreshments. Iva, daughter of Ken and Myrtle (Pulley) Wilkinson, was born March 27, 1922. Many good wishes are extended to Iva on the achievement of this happy moment in her life.

Controlled burn maintains prairie at Hillman Marsh

By Mark Ribble

Fire is a powerful force and, if used properly, can be a benefit to ecosystems throughout the world. Such is the case at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, where a prescribed and controlled burn was performed by Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) staff on Tuesday, March 21.

Throughout history, fire has been nature’s method

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of revitalizing and maintaining tall grass prairie ecosystems, keeping them open and free of shrubbery, allowing rare plants and animals to flourish. Periodic prescribed burns provide the same benefits but in a very controlled fashion.

ERCA Biologist and burn boss Dan Lebedyk conducted a briefing for the fire crews and media prior to the burn, which

was performed on a 12acre prairie field at Hillman on Tuesday afternoon.

“Fire is a natural maintenance method and necessary for prairies to survive,” he said. “With rain in the forecast, we only have this one-day window to perform the burn.”

Lebedeyk set a plan in motion, taking wind direction and patterns into consideration which was executed perfectly, minimizing smoke and mitigating any chance of injury for those involved.

Lebedyk went over safety issues, with a stepby-step burn process.

The burn began with drip torches igniting the northern edge of the field along the gravel pathway that leads back into the marsh area from the parking lot.

That ignition acted as a barrier to flames and created a ‘back-burn’, where the burn begins to creep into the field at a pace of about one metre per minute, despite being against the wind.

Swaths were then made at about 10-metre inter-

vals as fire crews ignited the field in sections, progressing across the field in a southerly fashion. Smoke stayed low to the ground for the majority of the operation and Lebedyk said errant embers were not an issue.

“This type of prairie grass does not create embers,” he said. “It’s an ecosystem that’s not very common in Essex County.”

The same field had been burned three times before by ERCA — 2006, 2016 and 2018 — and Lebedyk was involved in all three.

“That 2006 burn was my first,” he said. “And this one is my last.”

Lebedyk will retire at the end of the year and the burn boss job will be passed on to one of the crew — Kate Arthur, who is a restoration biologist with ERCA.

The team of six from ERCA was joined by Eric Peters of Caldwell First Nation, who was on hand to learn the methods employed by the crew and gain some experience to take back to the community.

ERCA Fire Boss Dan Lebedyk outlines the plan prior to the controlled burn on March 21 at Hillman Marsh.

ERCA restoration biologist Kate Arthur trails the wick torch along the northern end of the prairie field to begin the back-burn process.

Eric Peters from the Caldwell First Nation (CFN) applies water to the edge of the fire as a means of suppression during the controlled burn at Hillman Marsh on March 21. Peters was on hand to observe and participate on behalf of the CFN. SUN photos

Pamela Jean “Pam” Bailey

June 28, 1961 – March 5, 2023

KHS learns about edible landscaping

By Jan Fisher

On Monday, March 20, the members and guests of the Kingsville Horticultural Society heard about edible landscaping from Brandi Bechard.

and install gardens which often feature edible landscaping.

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Brandi is a very busy person who teaches landscape horticulture at St. Clair College and has a company called Ground Culture. She and her business partner design

Survived by loving husband David Bailey and adoring daughter Julie West (Bart). Dear daughter of John Peterson and the late Marilyn Peterson, and beloved sister of Dennis Peterson (Maria) and cherished aunt of nephews Ethan Peterson and Simon Peterson. Fondly remembered by many other extended family members and friends.

Pamela Jean Bailey was born on June 28, 1961, as an independent farm girl, a trait which stood her well for the rest of her life. She enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa next door, lots of attention from Mimi and Gramps and her parents, and was able to tolerate her older brother, at least some of the time.

Due to a change in circumstances and after a brief stint in Florida, Pamela and her family moved from the farm to Kingsville where Pamela kept old friends, made new ones and enjoyed her teenage years. When it came time for college, Pamela began a new life as a student and young adult in Toronto. The world was opened up and she became a fine young woman.

In her early 20s she suffered the unfortunate passing of her mother. She decided that it was time to go back to her roots and return to Kingsville. This was a new beginning for her which led to obtaining degrees in psychology and social work and meeting the man of her dreams and husband, David, with the most important outcome being mother to David’s lovely and talented daughter, Julie.

Career opportunities arose and the young family moved to Toronto where they quickly enjoyed their new city which became their cherished home. Even a work posting for David in Hong Kong was not sufficient to eliminate the desire to return to their Toronto home.

Pamela worked in her chosen field of social work in both Kingsville and Toronto which brought her much professional satisfaction.

Eventually her pride and joy, Julie, obtained a university degree and commenced her professional career, and Dave retired from a very successful career as an executive. This was perfect timing for a number of winters in Mexico with new friends and new experiences.

We were all very saddened with her untimely cancer diagnosis and we greatly respected the attentive care during her illness by her most dedicated David and Julie.

Pamela was a character. Outspoken and insightful, expressing conviction and understanding, humorous and an observer of life, and cherished by all, Pamela is in our hearts.

Forever Loved, Forever Remembered

To the living I am gone

To the sorrowful I will never return

To the angry I was cheated

But to the happy, I am at peace

And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak but I can listen,

I cannot be seen but I can be heard

So as you stand gazing at the stars, Remember me…

Remember me in your heart and in your thoughts

The memories of the times we loved

The memories of the time we shared.

For if you always think of me, I will never be truly gone.

~ Margaret Mead ~

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in the memory of Pamela may be made to www.uhn.ca/ PrincessMargaret and www.hennickbridgepointhospital. ca/en/foundation/foundation.asp.

The process of mixing food crops with ornamentals goes far back to the days of Babylon, the Romans, Aztecs, WW I and British cottage gardens.

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Edible landscaping just makes sense! Since we live in Essex County, we can grow a great variety of trees, shrubs, vines,

etc., that bear fruits, berries and nuts. Vegetable plants, herbs and ground covers will complete the garden.

roses (not sure how this will affect the smell!).

Herbs, such as, parsley, basil, pineapple sage and lavender can fill in empty spaces in the garden while providing interest and great seasonings for your food. Thyme, oregano and other clumping herbs make good ground cover.

Domenico Fratarcangeli

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Domenico Fratarcangeli, 86 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Leamington on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Beloved husband of Giuseppina “Josephine” for 67 wonderful years. Predeceased by his parents Fisia and Luigi Fratarcangeli. Loving father of Archie, Sandy (Margaret), Lisa Vandenham (Jim) and Gina Mucci. Adored nonno of Brandon, Kyle (Lisa), Taylor (Justine), Alyssa (David), Alex (Hannah), Joshua (Natasha), Corey, Diandra, Dennica. Proud great-nonno of Avalina, Brooklyn, Ally, Mason and one on the way. Dear brother of Fetina Silvestri (Raniero), the late Elio (Vincenza). Always remembered by his nieces and nephews.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 pm. Catholic Women’s Prayers Wednesday at 3 pm.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Ron “Wally” Willms

Ron “Wally” Willms, 69 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved husband of Janet (Flaming) for 38 years. Dear father of Justin Willms (Jessica), Amber Hill (Chris), and Kelsey Sekhon (Param). Loving Opa of Ajinn, Janessa, Mckenna and Adler. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Irene Willms, and his in-laws Jake and Elfrieda Flaming. Dear brother of Richard Howard-Willms (Peppy), Jamie Willms (Cindy), and brother-in-law of Harold Flaming (Karen), Marlene Epp (Karl), Linda Enns (late David), Leonard Flaming (Janet), Dennis Flaming (Jana). Ron will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ron started his working career delivering pop and chips. In his latter years, he enjoyed driving coach bus to sporting events and various tours. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed spending time with his family and travelling.

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

Visiting was at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, on Monday, March 27 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Memorial Service was held at Leamington United Mennonite Church on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Transition to Betterness.

Edible landscaping creates a multi-functional garden. It adds colour and texture, provides us with food and beauty, and can help repel pests. The flowers attract beneficial insects and bees who do their jobs spreading pollen which will increase your yield of veggies. A win-win!

When preparing your garden, remember to look for plants that have the same needs with respect to sun/shade, water and soil requirements.

Companion gardening works to keep harmful insects at bay. A few suggestions from gardeningknowhow.com are: plant marigolds around tomato plants to fend off snails; petunias with beans will help repel bean beetles; onions deter aphids on

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A challenge for you. Take a good look at your garden. Perhaps you have a plot in your front yard with a tree in the middle. Instead of using flowers under the tree, why not create a border with colourful chives or strawberry plants? How about replacing a section of lawn with fruit-bearing shrubs like blueberries or currants? They could form a hedge and provide fruit.

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There are many ways to add edible landscaping to your yard. A big project or a tiny one will benefit everyone. Give it a try!

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

John Douglas Stanley Clarke

John Douglas “Doug” Stanley Clarke, age 79, died peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born in Toronto, the son of Marjorie (nee Swartz) and John Arthur Beecher Stanley Clarke.

Doug graduated from U of T BA, B Ed, M Ed Wayne State. He taught high school for five years at Chatham Collegiate. He went to study business at the University of Windsor where he graduated with a B Comm and MBA. He taught at the Business School at the University of Windsor before continuing to study for JD Michigan State and LLM Wayne State. He practiced law in Leamington for two years before teaching Business Law at Ryerson University, now called Toronto Metropolitan University. He was a man of many interests, a voracious reader and lover of classical music.

Survived by his beloved wife Lorna of 53 years. Also survived by sister Joan Mattes (Ken) of Calgary, AB, niece Lori Mattis (Bruce) and nephews Brian Mattis, David McKay, Jesper Lindeberg and Morten Jann Jasperson.

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Visitation took place at St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 a.m.

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Pamela Jean “Pam” Bailey (nee Peterson) at Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, age 61 years.

M.D. Bennie holds afternoon of arts

On Wednesday, March 8, the M.D. Bennie community enjoyed an afternoon of the arts.

Mrs. Jeffery’s grade 6 class and grade 1 teacher Mr. Westlake put together an art show for the school to enjoy. The grade sixes are currently studying the IB unit “How we express ourselves.” Their central idea is “artists express their beliefs through their crafts.”

To tie in with their IB unit, they decided to create a way for M.D. Bennie

students to express themselves.

Mr. Westlake and Mrs. Jeffery transformed the gym into a stunning art gallery. There was artwork from multiple classes in the school, recorded dances from the grades 6 and 7 class, a recording of the sixth-grade recorder team, and live performances from the school band. Students also got to show off their art skills by decorating a sugar cookie baked by the students in Leamington District Sec-

ondary School’s hospitality program.

Each student in Mrs. Jeffery’s class also made an art board that reflected themselves. It included a pencil sketch, a couplet or sonnet about themselves, a poem, wire art, a quote that speaks to them, and a few other pieces of art.

The art show was an enjoyable event, and it is estimated that 34 M.D. Bennie families came out. It was a big hit and they are hoping to do it again next year.

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Amina Alaliwi, Joanna Wall and Fatima Al Amin helping to decorate cookies.

Logan Epp with his artboard.

Grade 8 artwork. Photos submitted

Leamington businessman earns fourth NHWA accreditation

and Essex County, and has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry as a business owner, master plumber, and general contractor of new construction and renovations. He is a critical thinker and problem solver, with a focus on customer care. He can visually inspect a property and quickly identify concerns, which saves clients time and money.

NICK DINIRO

A Leamington business, Eyes On Site 4 U, has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) for the fourth year.

Owner and director Nick Diniro established Eyes On Site 4 U more than five years ago. He identified a need for people who had no one they could trust to watch their homes while away.

Eyes on Site 4 U elimi-

nates the stress and worry for Diniro’s clients by protecting their single largest investment. It is a full-service, licensed, insured and bonded Home Watch and renovation company. If there has been a flood, fire or tragic event within the home where repair and remedy are required, Eyes on Site 4 U manages the project.

Nick was born, raised and educated in Windsor

Eyes On Site 4 U serves Windsor and all of Essex County. For more information go to www.eyesonsite4u.com.

The NHWA maintains the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout Canada and the United States. All principals of NHWA Accredited Member companies are background-checked, insured and bonded.

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Optometrists reach agreement with province

On Tuesday, March 21, members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) ratified a new four-year funding agreement with the Government of Ontario.

The changes in this agreement are based on the best available clinical evidence and expert opinion for providing people appropriate eye care, as well as the expert advice of the OAO provided over months of bilateral discussions with the Ministry of Health.

“I am pleased to announce that we were able to work through a new historic four-year funding agreement,” said Dr. Josephine Pepe, President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists. “We will be working together to ensure optometrists can continue providing the high-quality access to care that Ontarians deserve, both now and for future generations.”

Beginning April 1, 2023, payments to optometrists will increase for some OHIP insured optometry services and for eye exams provided to social assistance recipients.

On September 1, 2023, changes included in the

agreement will begin to help increase access to care for people with chronic diseases such as glaucoma and ocular complications due to diabetes.

Seniors diagnosed with an eligible medical condition requiring ongoing monitoring will continue to receive an OHIP-insured annual eye exam as well as two follow-up minor assessments.

Seniors who do not have an eligible medical condition, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetes, will continue to receive preventative eye care through an OHIP-insured eye exam every 18 months, as well as two additional follow-up minor assessments.

There are no changes under this agreement to eligibility coverage for children or Ontarians receiving social assistance.

Changes for Seniors (aged 65 years or older), effective September 1, 2023

Annual Eye Exams

Current: One exam every 12 months for all seniors aged 65 years or older.

Change: Seniors with el-

igible medical conditions affecting their eyes such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetes will continue to receive one exam every 12 months. Seniors without an eligible medical condition will receive one exam every 18 months.

Minor Follow-Up Assessments

Current: Seniors aged 65 and older are eligible to receive an unlimited number of minor follow-up assessments following the annual eye exam.

Change: Seniors with eligible medical conditions affecting their eyes can receive two minor follow-up assessment exams every 12 months following the annual eye exam. Seniors without an eligible medical condition can receive two minor follow-up assessment exams every 18 months following the annual eye exam.

Changes to Coverage for Eligible Medical Conditions, effective September 1, 2023

Amblyopia and Strabismus

Current: Adults aged 20 to 64 with amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (misaligned eyes) are eli-

gible to receive OHIP insured eye exams.

Change: Adults aged 20 to 64 who have sudden onset of strabismus will continue to be insured. Monitoring children with these conditions will continue to be insured. Adults aged 20 to 64 with either of these conditions will continue to be able to seek medical care from a primary care provider in response to any complications or acute concerns.

Diabetes

Current: Documented history of diabetes is required in order to be eligible to receive an insured eye exam.

Change: Optometrists can clinically assess and verify whether a patient has diabetes in order to receive an insured eye exam.

Cataracts

Current: Eye exams are insured by OHIP for people with cataracts, even when they do not experience decreased vision that impacts their daily life.

Change: Eye exams will continue to be insured for adults with cataracts that have clinically significant decreased vision that impacts their daily life, or when a surgery referral is

made.

Uveitis

Current: Only people with uveitis (inflammation inside your eye) that is reoccurring receive an insured eye exam, regardless if it is currently inflamed or not.

Change: OHIP will insure an eye exam for any person if uveitis is currently inflamed (whether it is reoccurring or not).

This change is informed by clinical evidence and expert advice from the OAO that identifying and treating uveitis when it is active is the most effective way of treating the condition. Monitoring of this condition does not reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

Retinal Eye Disease, Corneal Disease and Optic Pathway Disease

Current: People with these conditions, regardless of it being active or not, are eligible for an insured eye exam at any time.

Change: People with active cases of these conditions will be insured under OHIP.

Visual Field Assessments

Current: Visual field assessments, which are tests to measure the ex-

tent of what the eye sees in any direction without movement, are available to all OHIP patients even if they don’t have a condition that would benefit from the test.

Change: People who benefit from this assessment, including those who are diagnosed with retinal disease, glaucoma, active optic pathway disease, acquired cranial nerve palsy causing strabismus, and those who require ocular drug toxicity screening, will be eligible for an OHIP-insured visual field assessment.

Changes to Eye Exam Referral Forms, effective September 1, 2023

Current: People can obtain a referral letter from their primary care provider to receive an OHIP-insured eye exam from an optometrist.

Change: People with an eligible medical condition will be able to receive an insured eye exam from an optometrist without a referral letter.

People with eligible medical conditions will continue to receive the appropriate level of OHIP insured care based on clinical evidence.

The first annual Jump Awards were held recently at Ambassador Golf Course and these five recipients from the Leamington office were photographed on the red carpet at the event. There are approximately 159 Jump agents. Gold and beyond represent some of the Top 10 per cent producers. Pictured are the award recipients from the Leamington office at 313 Erie St. N., Leamington. From left are Mary Del Ciancio (Crystal Award), Stacey DiNiro (Gold Award), Crystal Collard (Silver Award), Shannon Matheson (Silver Award) and Darian Slater (Topaz Award).

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Southern Footprints set for April 23

By Mark Ribble David Campbell re-

members the first Southern Footprints race as an idea that came to fruition at the old Pelee Days Inn on Bevel Line some 20 years ago.

Over the years, the event has grown into one of the top running events in the area and then COVID hit.

Last year, a return to racing at Point Pelee National Park drew

about 355 participants and Campbell is hoping they’ll break 400 people this year.

The event will take place on Sunday, April 23 from the Visitor Centre inside Point Pelee.

Campbell is thankful for the volunteers and sponsors that make the event fun and easy to run.

“We’ve had a lot of really good sponsors who have never left us,” he said. “And a group of volunteers led by Denise Gaffan and Jenn Johns, who are fantastic.”

Last year’s event raised $3,500 for Crime Stoppers and that group has once again taken on the organizing of the Southpoint Sun sponsored mascot dash.

A total of 13 area mascots participated in that event last year, which brings lots of laughs and cheering from those in attendance. It was won

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handily by the Windsor Warlocks’ Dragon, who seemed to have a handle on the footing needed to get to the finish line.

A Kids’ Dash will follow the mascot race, followed by the Pure Flavour 5k, the Leamington Chrysler 10k and a 15k race, which will all be timed.

The park entry fee is covered for the duration of the morning, so Campbell is thankful for the cooperation from the park staff.

“Point Pelee really bought into this,” he said. “We’re happy to have this place to use for our event.”

The mascot race will go off at 8:45 am.

For more information on the Southern Footprints races or to register, visit raceroster.com and search for Southern Footprints.

Hockey Hall of Fame in Leamington April 22-23

In conjunction with the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 championships being held at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre on the weekend of April 21-23, Southpoint Minor Hockey has partnered with Meteor Systems, Southern Logistics Inc. and Leamington Food Outlet to bring the Hockey Hall of Fame to Leamington.

The mobile Hall of Fame exhibit will be set up in the complex gym-

nasium from 9 am to 8 pm on Saturday, April 22 and from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday, April 23.

Visitors will be able to see some of the NHL’s most iconic moments up close and personal with over 20 themed showcases, including the original six and an NHL legends display.

Activities for the young and young-at-heart will include an electronic hockey net, radar cage, goalie challenge and a

mini rink zone, along with bubble hockey games to play.

Women’s hockey, aboriginal hockey and all of the Team Canada photos and information will also be included.

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MONDAY, APRIL 17 MONARCH CAFE

Nashville style in the round music series! Doors 6:30 pm Show 7:00 pm - tickets $15.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE

New and emerging musicians! Doors 6:30 pm Show 7:00 pmpass the hat.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

IMPROV NITE

Laugh with local and not-so-local comedians! Doors 6:30 pm Show 7:00 pm - tickets $15.

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Community Calendar

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE'S

Admission is $10 per person and tickets are available at the door. All players and coaches from Southpoint Minor Hockey will receive free admission to the event.

SENIORS' EXPO - 1860 Division Rd. N. 9:00 am to noon. Over 40 exhibitors, free to enter, interactive displays and give-aways. Learn about supportive services, active & healthy living, mental & social well-being programs and more!.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

ESSEX, ONTARIO ANCESTORS APRIL

WEBINAR at 7:00 p.m. Topic: British Home Children in Essex County. Speaker: Jayne Foster. Free and open to everyone. Go to https://essex. ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE'S COFFEE HOUSE - 1860 Division Rd. N. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fun, free, family friendly evening of music. Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

THURSDAY, MAY 4

MENOPAUSE! WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME? - with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Karen Taylor Edgerton. 7:00 pm, Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Learn what your hormones need and want using a functional balanced approach. Free presentation with giveaways and more. Registration required, email: Kim@kingsvillecentre.com

FRIDAY, MAY 5

CELEBRATE! CINCO DE MAYO LUNCHEON - hosted by Order of the Eastern Star at Parvaim Central Masonic Lodge, 30 Laird Ave., Essex. Cold lunch & a touch of Mexico. Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $20 per 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 2:004:00 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 519984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

ANTI-STRESS PRACTICE - (called Do-In)Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays 11:00 am to 12 noon. Learn to use pressure, tapping, breathing, stretching and self-massage for vital organ functions and better

health. Free program. For more info email Kim@ kingsvillecentre.com.

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 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.

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. Free program.

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

JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB

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

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

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.

Young competitor Rowan Cairns is helped to the finish line in the kids 1k dash by her mom, Dawn, during last year’s Southern Footprints Kids’ Dash. SUN archives

Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

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

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.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post March 31, 1955

Three champions were selected at the Canadian Legion Public Speaking Contest conducted last Wednesday night before a large audience at the Legion Hall. They are Dorothy Young (senior high school), Gloria Robertson (junior high school) and Mary Jane Bigley (elementary school). Miss Young edged Rosalene Bostwick in the senior final, while Miss Robertson beat out Elwood Manery in the junior division. Miss Bigley edged out Susan Hurley in the elementary class.

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

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

March 27, 1978

April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Leamington District Secondary School students did well recently in a Respond to Editorial contest sponsored by CBC. Winners (l-r back): Victor Dwyer, 1st, grade 13; Vickie (last name unknown), 3rd, grade 13; Debbie Harris, 2nd, grade 11. Front row: Fred Dundas, honorable mention; Mary Lou Cranston, 2nd, grade 13.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

A new agreement which provides for a five-cent hourly wage increase to all employees has been signed by officials of the H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. And the United Packing Workers of America. The agreement was reached within 11 days of the expiration of the recent contract.

A plan to renovate the Leamington Fire Hall so it can house all four vehicles operated by the town’s fire department was the subject of a mild debate at the regular Public Utilities Commission meeting last Thursday. P.U.C. chairman Lawrence Graham, who several weeks ago suggested the town should start looking for a new fire hall location, indicated he was still unconvinced that some planning should not be considered along this line. The building is jointly used by the P.U.C. and the fire department.

Leamington Falcons, in command all the way, won the 1955 Ontario Amateur Basketball Association Intermediate B championship Saturday night at the Leamington High School by whipping Trenton Insurance Men 93-53. Neil Paterson’s Falcons captured the two-game total-points title series 183-125. It was Leamington’s third title in the last four years. Stan Jackson paced Leamington with 28 points, while Doug McCallum put up 16. Other point-getters were Irwin, Robinson, Gow, Kimmerly, Slater, Wigle and Potter.

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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!

From the Kingsville Reporter March 31, 1955

With only about 10 per cent recovery of nets, loss to the Kingsville fishing fleet will run into hundreds of thousands of dollars after a massive storm wiped out 90 per cent of the local fishing nets in the western Lake Erie basin last week.

Angus Baltzer, veteran Kingsville fisherman who has fished Lake Erie for the past 55 years, could only recall one storm that was worse — in the fall of 1919. Mr. Balzter estimated his loss in last week’s storm topped $8,000.

Cowbells, bugles, whistles and rattles

provided a noisy background for Kingsville’s 5-3 victory over the Leamington Jets in the first game of their best-ofthree series for the championship of the South Essex Hockey League. Reg Switzer and Jack Rumble scored two goals each, with Rudy Thiessen scoring the single. Ron Hatch, Gerry Cole and Don Brown scored for Leamington.

Although 1,500 geese stayed at the Jack Miner Sanctuary all winter, several thousand have joined them on their way to their nesting grounds in Hudson and James Bay districts. During the next 10 days the flight will be at its peak and visitors are made welcome every day except Sunday. The best time to be there is at 6 pm to see the evening flight as the birds come in from the lake to feed and spend the night on the ponds.

30 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

March 27, 1985

The Cap Goelands was launched on Monday and it marked the completion of a new breed of ship to be manufactured at Hike Metal Products in Wheatley. The firm has made fish boats, cruise boats, tug boats and several designs in between, but this is the first boat that was designed to be swamped and then righted in the water. The new Coast Guard ship was trailered and then transported to the Omstead Foods scales for a weight check before it was launched for the water tests.

The Essex Division of the Girl Guides of Canada annual dinner was hosted by the Wheatley Guiders at the United Church on Monday evening. Over 125 members of the Guiding movement, civic officials and retired leaders were in attendance. This year’s dinner meeting marked the 75th anniversary of guiding in Canada. The highlight was a fashion show featuring Guide uniforms through the 75-year history.

The March meeting of the Wheatley Friendship Club took the form of St. Patrick last week with poems, songs and readings featuring the Patron Saint of Ireland. The members of the ceramic class had the opportunity of beginning and ending the program with the parading of McNamara’s Band.

The McDonald-Epplett Novices played Belle River Thursday night in Belle River. Wheatley had Belle River wondering if this was the same team they had been beating all year. Wheatley skated to a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Danny Martin and Noah Epp. Belle River worked hard to tie it and scored twice in the third period to end the game in a tie.

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.

This aerial photo shows the Kingsville streetcar turning north from Main Street East onto Division North, around 1907. A familiar hotel is in the background. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com.

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Notice of Public Meeting to Consider:

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

• Housing

Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

• Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios



• Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider amendments to the Chatham-Kent Official Plan and Zoning By-law, under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

And Take Further Notice that the proposed amendments will be considered on the date, and at the time and place shown below:

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council Chambers

Address: 315 King Street West, Chatham ON Housing

An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to achieve compliance with Provincial legislation and modify certain regulations to encourage all types of housing is proposed. The amendments would bring Chatham-Kent’s Zoning By-law into conformity with amendments made to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022; fulfil a number of recommendations to facilitate the construction of affordable housing; and, achieve consistency between the Zoning By-law and Chatham-Kent’s Development Standards Manual.

It is proposed that the amendment would:

 •Enable the gentle densification of existing neighbourhoods and developments.

 •Reduce barriers for the construction of accessory dwellings commonly referred to as ‘basement suites’, ‘secondary suites’ or ‘garden suites’.

 •Streamline the document by simplifying definitions and eliminating redundancies between the Zoning By-law and other regulatory documents (i.e. Ontario Building Code)

Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions is proposed to introduce a new regulation under Section 4.32 – Outdoor Patio, to allow the operation of Temporary Outdoor Patios for a maximum of eight months per calendar year.

Effective January 1, 2023, the Government of Ontario has amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 establishing a new framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios). These changes impact liquor sales license holders and manufacturer by-the-glass endorsement holders.

As a result of this change Chatham-Kent has new authorities and responsibilities, including: 

• Chatham-Kent has the authority to approve temporary patios for up to eight months total in a calendar year (does not need to be eight consecutive months) for liquor sales licensees and by-the-glass endorsement holders. 

• Chatham-Kent has the option to approve for less than eight months, if it wishes. 

• Chatham-Kent has the authority to specify conditions on the approval.

Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to the regulation of Large Scale Greenhouses in proximity to Urban Areas is proposed that would introduce a new regulation under Section 4.11 – Greenhouse Farms (Large Scale). The amendment would introduce new land use regulation applicable to greenhouses over 5 acres in area proposed to be located between 300 meters and 1,500 metres from urban residential zones.

It is proposed that the regulated area for all large-scale greenhouse farm buildings and structures from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Residential High Density (RH) Zones shall be 1,500 m.

The regulated area for all large-scale greenhouse farm buildings and structures from all other Residential and Deferred Development Zones shall continue to be 300 m.

Information and Providing Comment

For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Greg Houston, Planner I, Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or ckplanning@chatham-kent. ca. A full copy of the proposed amendments are available at www.chatham-kent.ca. Mail should be directed to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Planning Services, 315 King Street West, Box 640, Chatham ON N7M 5K8.

Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 29th day of March, 2023.

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Greenway Jam gets approval from council

Last year’s successful Greenway Jam has been given the green light from Kingsville Council to return for the next four years, with a slight change of venue.

The main concert venue will be Mettawas Park and the entire festival will centre around Mettawas Park and the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre on Kingsville’s Lakefront.

The recommendation in front of council on Monday night was for the town to enter into an agreement with the Kings-

ville Music Society to provide them with $25,000 per year for the four-year term of council.

Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong said she remembers when John and Michele Law came into a church basement meeting years ago with the idea to hold a music festival in Kingsville.

“I thought they were crazy,” she said. “But I saw the passion. I will support this.”

Councillor Thomas Neufeld agreed.

“This is a great event for

our community and surrounding area,” he said. “Mettawas Park really lends itself to a music festival.”

Mayor Dennis Rogers was the last to speak before the vote and supported the motion.

“A $25,000 per year investment for the town turns into a $300,000 return to this community,” he said. “To me, that’s a Yea every single time.” Council voted on the motion and it was carried unanimously.

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MD BENNIE HOLDS BASKETBALL EVENT

Buckets were raining down in the Margaret D. Bennie gymnasium on March 21 as the school held its annual Hot Shots basketball competition, pitting student duos against teacher twosomes. A teacher team made up of Madame Dias and Mrs. Jeffrey took the overall title this year, besting the student team of Arnold Unger and Chris Resendes. In the top photo are the student champions. The middle photo shows Arnold Unger on the left and his teammate Chris Resendes on the right, readying to grab a rebound. In the bottom photo are a trio of boys that led the student body in a halftime dance, from the left,

Nate Durham, Ehtaku Moo and Mohamad Al Amin. SUN photos by Paul Forman

SOUTHPOINT ALUMNI GIVES BACK

The Southpoint Alumni Group — an organization made up of former Southpoint Minor Hockey board members — raised $12,000 in their fundraising efforts this past year and donated that amount back to Southpoint Minor Hockey. On Saturday, March 25 the alumni group presented a cheque for $12,000 to members of the Southpoint Minor Hockey board, who in turn gave $100 out to each player enrolled in the development programs for the U6 and U7 divisions. The money donated also allowed a referee from Southpoint Minor Hockey to achieve accreditation without any cost to themselves for their clinic fees. The alumni group has been holding their annual golf tournament for the past several years and earmarks the funds for this worthwhile project. Back row, standing, from left, are Greg Liebrock (SPMHA), Ward Hutchins (Alumni), Ralph Warkentin (Alumni), Brian Turner (Alumni), Chad Recker (SPMHA), Ron Sellon (Alumni). Middle row players, standing, from left, are Marlowe Stasko, Liam Toth, Brody Renwick, Alex Epplett, Tripp Charette, Jack Beresh. In the front row, sitting, are Jeff Reid (SPMHA), Wells Stasko, Ayden Stubbert, Wynton Hall, Brady Gomer, Nate Hutchins, Tristen Anthony and Michelle Reid (SPMHA).

Lots of hockey still to be played Sharks, Flyers continue in playoff hunt

By Greg Coulter

With the Leamington Flyers and Wheatley Sharks dominating the local hockey news, the Sun readership area is teeming with local minor hockey teams heading to their respective provincial championships.

Essex/Southpoint (ESP) is sending the U11 and U13 teams to Whitby on March 31 to April 2. The U12 and U16 teams will

compete at the same venue April 7-9.

The U13BB will compete in Windsor starting March 31.

Erie North Shore (Kingsville/ Harrow) will see U11 and U15 in Whitby March 31, with U10 and U21 at the same venue the following week.

Leamington will host the U13 OHF Championship, featuring the champions of all Ontario hock-

ey associations from April 21 to 23.

Leamington/Sun County will also host the U15 AAA Alliance hockey association championship March 31 to April 2 at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

The Sun County U16 AAA team will play in the OHL Cup featuring the 20 top-rated teams in the province on March 28 to April 3 in Toronto.

With hockey season winding down for the younger skaters throughout the area, the Leamington Flyers and Wheatley Omstead Sharks are both still alive in their respective playoff campaigns. At press time, the Flyers were awaiting the start of their series against St. Marys on Thursday, with the Sharks playing Game 5 of their best-of-seven

series in Lakeshore on Tuesday with Game 6 in Wheatley on Wednesday.

FLYERS SCHEDULE

Game 1: Thursday March 30 at Leamington.

Game 2: Friday, March 31 at St. Marys.

Game 3: Sunday, April 2 at Leamington.

Game 4: Tuesday, April 4 at St Marys.

Game 5: Thursday, April 6 at Leamington, if

necessary.

Game 6: Friday, April 7 at St Marys, if necessary.

Game 7: Monday April 10 at Leamington, if necessary.

SHARKS SCHEDULE

Game 5: Tuesday, March 28 in Lakeshore.

Game 6: Wednesday, March 29 in Wheatley.

Game 7: Friday, March 31 in Lakeshore, if necessary.

SUN photo

Flyers sweep LaSalle, will face Lincolns in West final

By C. Scott Holland

Few teams have ever advanced to the West Conference finals with an 8-0 record and last Wednesday night the Flyers joined that club. To add to that rarity, their opponent, the St. Marys Lincolns, also carry a per-

fect 8-0 record. It is only the second time in West history that two clubs have met with perfect records heading into the finals. It wasn’t an easy task for the Flyers to accomplish that feat. Last Wednesday night in LaSalle, they fell

behind 2-0 in the opening period before getting one goal back and then allowing the Vipers to grab a 3-1 lead. But that was all Leamington would allow their cross-county rivals. They etched another goal to make it 3-2 heading into the final 20 minutes

where it was the one-man wrecking crew of Connor MacPherson who decided the contest. MacPherson fired a natural hattrick to give the Flyers a 5-3 victory.

The game did not start well for the Flyers and goalie Bryce Walcarius. The Vipers took the lead on a powerpay goal from the right wing. That was followed up by Cole Dais blasting a left lane shot that eluded Walcarius.

Throughout the first period the Flyers’ puck control and accurate shooting were not as prevalent as in previous contests.

That situation was rectified in the second when Owen Holmes was parked on the doorstep and netted Ryan MacPherson’s pass to cut the lead to 2-1.

verted his second of the game while alone in front of Michelone and suddenly the Flyers were only one shot away from tying it before the end of the second.

At one point late in the frame, it did appear as though they had knotted the game but the goal was negated.

In the third, the talent of Connor MacPherson shone brightly as he collected a natural hattrick which tied the contest and gave the Flyers a lead plus an insurance marker as well.

around the Vipers’ net ended with Connor MacPherson shoveling Koen Taves’ feed into the net.

It was a lead they would not relinquish.

Down 4-3, the Vipers lifted starter Ian Michelone for an extra attacker with 2:05 left, but the Flyers’ defense put up a wall and stymied the Vipers’ scoring chances.

Flyers’ forward Zander Latrielle gets taken down in the slot as Kale Couvillon’ watches his shot head toward goalie Tre Altiman during Game 1 of the LaSalle series. The Flyers won that game 8-2 and advanced to round three with a sweep of the Vipers.

A breakaway goal returned the Vipers twogoal lead but also ignited the Flyers into playing better both defensively and offensively.

At 12:15, Holmes con-

MacPherson’s goal splurge began at 2:50 when brother Ryan and Ryan Clark set up Connor, who collected a rebound and backhanded past Michelone to vault the Flyers into their first lead of the contest.

The next few minutes, both teams jockeyed for that all-important goahead goal.

At 5:05, a broken play

With just under a minute left, MacPherson, while just a foot inside his own blueline, banged Gabe Piccolo’s pass into the vacated Vipers’ net to seal the victory and put the Flyers’ Red Brigade into the West Conference finals.

Bryce Walcarius finished the game, stopping 36 of 39 shots while Michelone halted 28 of 34.

Correction: In last week’s Sun, the photo caption contain a wrong sweater for Ryan MacPherson. It should have said #8 instead of #9.

Sharks deadlocked at two wins each with Canadiens

By Greg Coulter

After gaining the upper hand early in their playoff series with two wins, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks have experienced a serious push-back by the Lakeshore Canadiens

and suddenly the semi-final is a best two-out-ofthree.

Last Wednesday night, in game two, a back-andforth battle ensued with the lead changing hand several times.

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After 60 minutes, sudden victory overtime was needed to determine the winner. The Sharks wasted no time ending the game at the 17-second mark of the fourth frame, with Braedon Caetano sending the hometown fans home on a high note.

Jaydon Ferguson opened the scoring with Shannon Olson tying the game at two early in the third. Kyle Greene knotted the potential game winner midway through the third, only to see the visitors pull their goalie and tie the game in the last minute.

Unfortunately the Sharks were unable to capitalize on their chances in game three and four, while Lakeshore convert-

ed on theirs. The results were losses of 5-1 and 6-1.

Only Kyle Greene and Shannon Olson were able to solve the opposition netminder.

Over the four games, Lakeshore maintained a slight advantage in the shots department with Sharks goaltenders Ethan Handley and Jaxon Drysdale holding steadfast while sharing the netminder duties.

Sharks coach Josh Carvalho will regroup his charges and look for better results in their aim to reach the league final.

The Sharks looked to regain their scoring touch when the series resumed Tuesday in Belle River, and again Wednesday at 7:30 in Wheatley.

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Kyle Greene outworks four Lakeshore defenders and slides the biscuit just inside the far post in game two, giving the Sharks a 3-2 third period lead. It would hold up until the last minute with the visitors pulling their netminder to tie the score. SUN photos by Greg Coulter

Craig Howe fires up the crowd between periods in game two with the frozen fish curling slide. In two attempts, he failed to slide his catch into the net.

Scott Holland photo

Cavalier hockey season comes to an end

By Hayden Nurse

The Kingsville District High School Cavaliers boys and girls hockey teams recently partook in the WECSSAA playoffs.

The boys won their quarterfinal matchup

against Lajeunesse with ease. Then they faced a very tough semi-final opponent in the Belle River Nobles. Unfortunately, their season came to an end, losing to the Nobles. The girls finished tied

for first in the league. They also faced a tough Belle River team in the semi-finals. They fought through the whole game, coming back to tie it up with two huge goals from defenseman Leah Brush.

The game went into overtime and the girls unfortunately ended up being knocked out of the playoffs.

Both hockey teams reached great success this season and the future for

Cavalier hockey looks bright.

Congrats to all graduating hockey players and congrats on a great season.

On April 4, the Cavaliers have entered a Jr.

Leamington senior men into fourth week of playoffs

By C. Scott Holland

After three rounds of playoffs, Reid Funeral Home remains unbeaten and Gabriele Home and Floor has emerged as the second seed. Two more

rounds are left before the championship contest.

REID 8 GILLETT 1

It was all Reid as Gillett struggled to generate any offense.

Gillett’s lone offense

was provided by a third period tally by Chad Jeffrey.

Reid’s offense came from the sticks of Kyle Quick, Dylan Montague and Cale Phibbs, who all

had pairs. Jamie Wenzler and Greg Mastronardi potted one goal each.

GABRIELE 6 CHRYSLER 4

It was quite a heated affair and was tied through two frames, but Gabriele’s

tabbed four unanswered goals to break a 3-3 tie.

Chrysler got on the board with Andy Anthony, Steve Peters, Chris Babkirk and Brian Santos firing one goal apiece.

boys and girls tournament in Belle River. More updates to come on how both teams do in future articles. Check back next week.

Gabriele’s Brian Whaley and Spencer Neufeld gunned two goals each, while Riley Babkirk and Ian Faubert netted one apiece.

The Kingsville Cavaliers girls hockey team tied for first place with Belle River in the WECSSA playoffs. Team members are, front row, left to right: Emma Campbell, Teagan Marontate, Leah Brush, Casey Golden, Jyllian Marontate, Mrs. Blair. Back row: Coach Shaw, Sadie Ouellette, Anissa Leili, Sophie Brush, Mikayla Axford, Teagan Handley, Raegan Woodiwiss, Megan Marontate, Peyton Shaw, Addeline Neumiller, Madison Mutterback, Mrs. Riess. Hayden Nurse photo

The Kingsville Cavaliers boys hockey team made it to the WECSSAA playoff semi-finals before losing to the Belle River Nobles. Team members are, front row, left to right: Connor Brown, Owen Barnes, Holden Wiley, Austin Fraser, Gavin Kritzer, AJ Dickinson, Quinn Brennan. Second row: Nico Shaften, Cole Kritzer, Kohen Colenutt, Nick Wright, Charlie Coristine, Ethan Rodrigues, Marshall Champeau, Owen Grieve, Eddie Vigneux, Lucas Delorenzi, Ashton Sim, Brady Toupin. In back: Coach Ash, Coach Kritzer, Tommy Wright, Coach Abbott. Hayden Nurse photo

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Jeff Gates Professional Locksmith

Serving Leamington & Kingsville

519-971-8777

www.essexcountylocksmiths.ca

@EssexCountyLocksmiths

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Jump Realty

Shannon Matheson Sales Representative

519-329-7291

shannon@jumprealty.ca

www.jumprealty.ca

@shannonmathesonrealtor

Real Estate

H. Featherstone Realty Inc.

Brandon Bergen Sales Representative

17 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-566-3333 brandonjbergen98@gmail.com

33 Princess St., Unit 340, Leamington 519-969-6789 info@dewittimmigration.com

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Jump Realty

Raine Schiefer Realtor®

313 Erie St. N. Leamington 226-350-3175

@realtor.raineschiefer

141 Main St. E., Kingsville 519-796-3102

119 Robson Rd, Leamington 519-322-2384