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Council okays EV charging stations By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — With an eye to the future, members of Leamington Council and administration ushered in something completely new and different at the Tuesday, March 22 regular council meeting. A report to council from administration recommended that council approve an application to ‘Charge Up Windsor-Essex County’ for the installation of four electric vehicle charging stations in the municipality. Recent studies have indicated that by 2025, 10 per cent of light vehicles will be electric and by 2030, that figure will rise to 30 per cent. The total projected cost of the project is $116,200, with the municipality contributing $100,000 through the Provincial Modernization Grant. The recommendation included installing the four stations at the town’s municipal building at 111 Erie Street North.
Each station would have two ‘heads’, allowing for simultaneous charging of two electric vehicles (EVs), for a total of eight EVs all together. This type of infrastructure needs to be in place before council can consider the replacing of municipal fleet vehicles with electric ones. The report — by Essex Energy — outlined the reasons to develop short and long-term strategies to transition to zero-emission vehicles. As expected, council members had many questions on this new technology. “Will some of this equipment become obsolete like we’ve seen with new technology over the years?” asked Councillor Bill Dunn. Councillor Paul Tiessen wondered if there is enough power in the community to support 30 per cent of vehicles being electric in the future. SEE EV STATIONS — Page 2
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Councillor Trevor Jones was concerned about the location at the town hall. “I’m wondering about the site location,” said Jones. “We have no electric vehicles currently in our fleet. I just don’t want to see these stations left idle.” Jones proposed that perhaps the recreation complex might be a better fit, seeing that visitors who may come to the complex, may get some use out of the stations. “I think 249 Sherk would be a better location with lots of potential for exposure,” he said. Rob Sharon, Leamington’s manager of infrastructure, said it had been considered. “We weighed many options, including the complex, Seacliff Park and Mersea Park,” said Sharon. “But the town hall choice was
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based on having municipal vehicles there to be charged.” Sharon explained that the bulk of the cost isn’t in the charging stations themselves, but in the preparation and installation of the infrastructure. “The cost would rise substantially to connect to panels and run conduit at other sites,” he said. In addition to location considerations, administration also explained the difference between the three levels of charging stations available, with the Level 1 station taking the longest to charge at 120 volts. Level 2 would be a 240-volt station with a slightly higher cost, and Level 3 is the top level charger which charges vehicles very quickly. The Level 3 charger is currently considered to be cost prohibitive. The recommendation from administration is for the charging stations to be Level 2 chargers and for council to consider future uses for them, such as offering ‘free’ charging to residents and visitors or charging a nominal fee similar to a parking meter. All members of council were happy to discuss the possibilities. “When I went to Europe in 2006, I was in awe of those charging stations,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “This is good for the future and we are doing our part.” “I think we lead by example and start introducing this technology around town,” said Councillor Tim Wilkinson. “I’m all for giving this a try.” In the end, the vote said it all. The motion was carried unanimously.
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SECC group cooks for youth LEAMINGTON — The Newcomer Youth Group at South Essex Community Council (SECC) recently spent three sessions cooking cultural dishes for their peers who live or attend programming at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. The Newcomer Youth Group is planning, preparing and cooking the community meal that is offered nightly at The Bridge for youth ages 14-24. Their motto is “When we foster the youth’s ideas, we are promoting their sense of belonging, building community and building up their self-confidence.” The sessions have also helped the
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LEAMINGTON — The winds of change are blowing through the halls of Southpoint Publishing. The Southpoint Sun was launched in 2010 by Jim Heyens and Sheila McBrayne. Heyens had originally purchased his hometown paper, the Wheatley Journal, before introducing the Sun to Leamington. Over the years, the River Town Times in Amherstburg was also added into the fold. The community newspaper business is a challenging one and the Southpoint Sun continues to flourish in an industry that has seen many changes over the years. We are grateful to our readers and advertisers for that. With that, we are announcing some changes at the Southpoint Sun. Effective Monday, March 28, Melissa Hopper took the reins as the new Publisher of the Southpoint Sun and its specialty publications. Melissa has been with Southpoint Publishing for 11 years, starting out in advertising, then becoming the office manager and most recently serving as Creative Director where she oversees
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Pierogies for Peace sales to help Ukraine By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — What started as an idea among friends, grew into a sold out fundraising effort involving more than 50 local volunteers cooking, forming and packaging pierogies. The Pierogies for Peace project began with Carrie Izsak, Shirley Driedger and Brenda Fischer, and
blossomed beyond their friends group to others in the community as about 35 volunteers showed up to prep, cook and distribute authentic pierogies from the kitchen at UMEI Christian High School. Adding to that, there were no out-of-pocket expenses as Bradt’s Butchers Block, Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, Zehrs
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The stage at The Bank Theatre is busy with final rehearsals this week as the cast and crew prepare for opening night on Friday, April 1. The production — Brighton Beach Memoirs — is a story set in the 1930s Brooklyn, based on the early life of award-winning playwright Neil Simon. The play was made into a movie in 1986. The cast of local actors, directed by Joel Lewsaw, have been rehearsing since the new year and
have their parts — and New York accents — down pat. Brett Hallick’s Eugene will keep you laughing through the entire performance. Brett’s performance is complimented by veteran actor Laurie Niefer as Eugene’s mother, a Jewish New York mom in the 1930s. Eric Miinch, as Eugene’s brother Stanley, and Ray Silvius as father Jack both have great roles as well. Eugene’s asthmatic Aunt Blanche is played
by Melinda Lewsaw and cousins Laurie and Nora are played by Juliet Lewsaw and Avery Thomas, respectively. The relationship between young Laurie and her mother is portrayed comically by the Lewsaws, as young Laurie also has a heart condition. Eugene’s secret crush on his older cousin Nora keeps the comedic content rolling along as Hallick and Thomas pull off that awkward teenage rapport with the flair of veteran actors. Based on the rehearsals,
The Jerome family sits at the dinner table. From left are Ray Silvius (Jack), Avery Thomas (Nora), Juliet Lewsaw (Laurie), Melinda Lewsaw (Blanche), Laurie Niefer (Kate) and Eric Miinch (Stanley).
Brighton Beach Memoirs will offer an enjoyable, funny look at a time gone by and should be a popular choice for local theatre-goers. Director Joel Lewsaw and assistant director/ stage manager Cyndy Silvius had their actors perform on the new set for the first time on Sunday, March 27. Some tweaking of stage positions and small set adjustments are being done this week in anticipation for opening night. Tickets for the show are $20 with runs of Friday and Saturday on April 1 and 2 and April 8 and 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are April 3 and April 10. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the show is at 2:30 p.m. The Leamington All Access Arts Pass, developed with the participation of the LAC, is welcome at the box office for admission. To purchase tickets advance and online, visit https://banktheatre. com/project/brighton-beach-memoirs/ or email banktheatre@gmail. com or call 519-326-8805.
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Brett Hallick as Eugene Jerome in Brighton Beach Memoirs. SUN photos
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Ode to an old sailor: A long life well lived With the death of my last remaining uncle recently, my family got yet a little smaller than it was a week ago. My uncle Bob Sovie, known to some as ‘Doc’, to others as ‘Spoons’, was one of those guys who quietly went about his business and he exited this world just as quietly. He was less than two months short of his 96th birthday, so he lived a very full life. We always said he had nine lives, actually. He travelled around the world twice as a sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy, serving a stint in the Second World War and another during the Korean Conflict. Bob was a year younger than my mother, who was the oldest of the Sovie children. Three boys and four girls were born to my grandparents and raised in a number of different neighbourhoods. I remember my mom talking about living on Chestnut Street, Poplar Street, inside Point Pelee, Point Pelee Drive and other locations where my grandfather was able to obtain housing for the growing family. To say they had a tumultuous childhood would be an understatement, but with that came a lot of stories — mostly from the lips of my late mother.
One of my mom’s stories centered around when they lived on Point Pelee Drive in a lean-to on the beach in the winter. She always described it as an abandoned chicken coop and that the spaces between the outer boards were so big that Bob would be covered in snow when they woke some mornings. He’d get up, brush himself off and get ready to walk the two miles to school. She also talked about an incident involving a pea shooter. When he was a young boy, Bob was running down the front steps of the house with a metal pea shooter in his mouth. Of course, he tripped and fell, driving the pea shooter through the roof of his mouth, where it became stuck. I asked him about that a couple of years ago and he talked about the doctor coming over and removing it and how much blood there was. I think he probably came close to dying that day and just didn’t realize it. Some of those things we did as kids were certainly ill-advised, but we did them anyway and most of us are here to talk about it. Bob joined the Navy as soon as he was of age and sailed the seas. His lifelong love of the navy was evident if you
asked him any questions about it. That’s when you saw his eyes light up, even in the last few months when it was evident his body was growing weaker. His room at Franklin Gardens was adorned with pictures and his Vet- Mark Ribble eran’s Banner, which he was quite proud of. down and talk to them. I know I didn’t In fact, Bob was the inspiration behind those banners that you see hang- sit down with any of my uncles to talk ing in Leamington in November. My about the old days much and now it’s nephew Jerry Ribble spoke to Bob at a too late. I’m sure my two remaining family gathering a few years back and aunts — one on the Ribble side, one on came up with the idea to create a banner the Sovie side — have lots of stories, but program for Leamington, similar to what they are both getting up there too. I see one of them quite often, but only Wheatley and Kingsville were doing. I don’t remember Bob ever sitting see the other one at funerals. Being a history guy who is interested down and telling a bunch of navy stories, but if you asked him a question, in family trees and stuff like that, I know that time for gathering stories and inforhe’d answer without hesitation. He reached the rank of leading seaman mation is running out with each passing on the HMCS Huron, spending time in day. Eventually, it’ll be my time to tell Tokyo and Korea along the way. Those stories, I guess. I hope my grandkids will stories of leave, laughter, libations and ask me about some of my stories when maybe even love, will never be told now the time comes. When we gather in a couple weeks to that he’s gone, and few have actually raise a glass of vodka-and-seven to my ever asked him about them. And that’s the point of today’s column. uncle Bob, I’m sure some stories will If you have that senior in your life be exchanged, and that’s what life is all who’s experienced so much in life, sit about.
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In 1991, Helen and Gord Vokey of Toronto purchased a 1965 Mustang convertible from a man in Atlanta, Georgia, who bought the car new. It was driven a lot and Gord spent many hundreds of hours in restoring it back to original condition. They drove it to cruise nights in the Toronto area and enjoyed the car for 30 years. But in the fall of 2021, they began to discuss the possible sale of the car as they were ad-
vancing in years and no longer able to properly maintain it. And then as if by magic, the phone rang! It was the man in Atlanta who had sold the car to them 30 years earlier. He was calling to say his daughter and her husband were on a vacation in Canada and just happened to be in Toronto. Could they drop by and see the car that she remembers from when she was growing up? They came to the
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Arts Centre dedicates Susan Ross kitchenette
LEAMINGTON — Another long-time local patron of the arts is being honoured by the Leamington Arts Centre with the sponsoring and naming of the Susan Ross Kitchenette on the main floor of the centre. In January of 2022, renovations began on the LAC’s main floor kitchenette, a small space just off the ART ALIVE! gallery that is of vital use when hosting receptions, special events, and venue rentals. “These facilities are essential to the success of the LAC and the renovation of such have greatly increased the practical use of the space,” says Arts Centre Curator and Director Chad Riley. “Through the donation of $5,000 by long-time
supporter of the Leamington Arts Centre, Susan Ross, and the workmanship of Peter Sawatsky and team, the kitchenette underwent an impressive transformation.” A full-sized fridge and double basin sink were added to better serve staff and volunteers during events, and new cupboards greatly increased much needed storage space. New sleek swinging doors were also added (previously did not have doors) to better partition the space and improve the overall aesthetics of the adjacent gallery. “I am pleased to see the LAC doing so well and continuing to grow,” said Susan Ross. “It was my pleasure to support this initiative and I look
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forward to using the new space and volunteering at events and programs.” “The main floor kitchenette was over 30 years old and in much need of an uplift,” added Riley. “The generous funds gifted from Susan not only make this space look fantastic, but it adds so much more functionality with its new design and features. We look forward to more efficiently serving our guests.” The Susan Ross Kitchenette is now operational for all upcoming events, venue rentals, and receptions, which have resumed after a long hiatus due to health and safety measures associated with COVID-19. Established in 1971, the LAC is a not-for-profit community arts organiza-
TUES. APRIL 5 & FRI. APRIL 8 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet Tuesday, April 5 and Friday, April 8, 1:30 p.m. both days, 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. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 ESSEX COUNTY, ONTARIO ANCESTORS ONLINE PRESENTATION: Learned During Lockdown Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Debra Honor shares new steps she gained in family history research. Free & open to everyone! Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 VICTROLA & GRAMOPHONE DEMONSTRATION - with Steve Phillips of Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village 10 am. Join us for a stroll Up and Down History’s Musical Scale. Free Admission Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Register: kim@kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 SENIOR HORMONE HEALTH with Karen Edgerton - 11am to noon. We will learn
FRI., APRIL 22 & SAT. APRIL 23 RUMMAGE SALE at Leamington United Church, 9 John St, on Friday, April 22 from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Stop in and browse - we have something for everyone!
MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. 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
ed by Aiden Marietti, a grade 11 student at WHEATLEY Riverside and grand- LEGION NEWS son of Jim Ciliska, was BRANCH 324 made to Wheatley Le- Jan Watson gion on Saturday. Two handcrafted Canadian Election of Officers for an flags, one measures 17 our Executive this year. x 35 inches and the other We have many young one 7.25 x 13 inches. They members who, I’m sure, are beautifully done, and have not only have lots of I am thrilled to say that energy but also new ideas I won them. We extend a to attract and add to our heartfelt thanks to Aiden membership. Any quesfor his thoughtfulness, his tions, feel free to call me talent and his very gener- at 226-248-0355 or 226ous donation to us. 348-7815. We are planning to hold
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MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com 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 519326-2388. Everyone welcome. 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, 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.
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how to naturally help our body and the hormone insulin. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. and live streamed on YouTube at Kingsville Community Centre. Free Admission. Register: kim@kingsvillecentre. com or 226-773-5830.
ONGOING COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 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.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 5 HISTORY TALK SERIES with Veronica Brown, 11am to 12 noon. 15 decades of built heritage on Kingsville’s Division Street South. In-person at Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd N and live streamed on YouTube at Kingsville Community Centre. Free admission. Register: kim@kingsvillecentre. com or 226-773-5830.
WHEATLEY – A very small crowd attended the Meat Draws that were held last Saturday, March 26 and were run by Gerry Soulliere. Winners were Jim McClellan (3), Marie Andrews, Nancy Williamson (2), Julie Reid, Jan Watson, June Epplett, Jerry McCormick and Carol Balestieri. June Epplett won the 50/50 draw. Meat draws will continue until the end of April at the Talbot Trail Golf Course. An extra draw, donat-
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association is sponsoring a TALK ON THE UKRAINE BY ANDREW STEBELSKY, a local history teacher with Ukrainian roots, on April 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East. Donations for Ukrainian relief will be collected. Everyone welcome. Masks required.
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LEAMINGTON — Ella Riccio-Durocher, a Grade 12 student at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, was surprised in class by Huron University College President, Dr. Barry Craig, on Friday, March 25. Ella was named recipient of the Hellmuth Scholarship, valued at $100,000 and awarded to only 10 high school students each year. Huron University College is a Liberal Arts College located at Western University in London. Ella says she’s been dreaming of this scholarship for awhile, and is hoping to garner a double major in government leadership and ethics. She hopes to pursue law school. Her English teacher, Lisa Jacobs, described Ella as a remarkable young woman who is wise beyond her years. Photo submitted
LEAMINGTON – The announcement of an outbreak on an inpatient unit at Erie Shores HealthCare shows the need for continued visitor restrictions and PPE requirements. The outbreak stems from two patients who tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, 2022. It’s believed those patients were infected by a visitor to the unit who had tested negative on a hospital-administered rapid-antigen test prior to the visit but later tested positive for the virus. The outbreak declared by the Windsor and Es-
sex County Health Unit (WECHU) on Friday is the first at Erie Shores HealthCare since the beginning of the pandemic. The outbreak is impacting the 2-Centre inpatient unit. Until it is rescinded, visitors will not be permitted on the unit unless it is to visit a patient receiving palliative care. The decision by WECHU to declare an outbreak emphasizes the need for ongoing visitor restrictions and full PPE use at the hospital. Currently, an inpatient is permitted two visitors, with one allowed at
the bedside at a time. All visitors must also pass a rapid-antigen test each day they visit and wear a mask and eye protection in all areas of the hospital. These protections will remain in place to keep patients and staff safe. CARD OF THANKS
Thanku! yo Dorothy Hyland (Jarvis)
Jan. 21, 1921 - Feb. 28, 2022
The family of the late Dorothy Hyland would like to thank the staff of Bracondale Apartments, Toronto, Gramma lived there for over 30 years, Runnymede Healthcare for their help bringing Gramma to Essex County, as well as the LIHN staff. Also, thank you to Franklin Gardens LTC home as they were awesome to Gramma for the last years of her life, and to A. Roy Miller Funeral home for all their help.
In Loving Memory of our Mom
Mary (LiLy) ELizabEth (Darigan) Martin December 28, 1923 - March 30, 2011
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In Loving Memory of
Dean Capogna January 22, 1959 - April 3, 2016
Always Loved... Never Forgotten... Forever missed
Al & JAne Wigle Wigle
October 26, 1919 – August 1998
March 28, 1926 – March 2012
Treasured happy family times are held tightly in my heart and mind. I appreciate you more with each day passing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM Love Sandi
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Happy 100 Birthday Iva Metcalfe! th
Residents of the Meadows of Wheatley recently celebrated the 100th Birthday of Mrs. Iva Metcalfe with a special dinner hosted by the Gerald Armstrong family. Iva, daughter of Ken and Myrtle (Pulley) Wilkinson, was born March 27, 1922 at home in the house at the corner of the 5th Conc. and Union Sideroad, Leamington. She attended school and worked on the farm. Iva remembered times were tough during the depression. In 1941, Iva married the late Arnold Metcalfe (2002) in the Wheatley Parsonage and settled into farming in Romney Twp. One daughter, Linda, was born to the couple in 1950. Family and friends extend many good wishes to Iva on the achievement of this happy moment in her life.
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather,
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Who passed away April 3, 2020 (August 13, 1931 - April 3, 2020)
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. Love you and miss you, Rose, Rosemary & Ken, David & Mary, Brent, and grandchildren.
When we lose someone we love We must learn, not to live without them.... but to live with the LOVE they left behind. We think of you every day. Loving you always, Patricia, Maureen, Michael, Linda, Karen, Dennis, Eileen, our spouses, children & grandchildren.
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. Your Loving Family
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Drilling work being done in Wheatley this week WHEATLEY — An oil and gas drilling contractor is anticipated to begin redrilling the Tait Well, located in the APEC 2 area in Wheatley on Wednesday morning. Residents in the areas adjacent to the evacuation zone may hear and see things that are unfamiliar to them but are perfectly normal for an oil and gas drilling operation. Residents can expect to see a variety of large equipment onsite, including a drilling rig, storage tanks and a flare stack. Workers will be wearing a variety of personal protective equipment in-
cluding, at times, breathing apparatus to prevent exposure to any harmful gases. During several phases of the work, the drill rig will be using a series of air horn blasts to communicate information to workers. Controlled gas releases through the flare stack are to be anticipated. During drilling, if gas is encountered, the flare stack will ignite to protect workers onsite and the community. It is possible that residents may notice odours in the air similar to previous gas releases that have
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parking lot, on the perimeter of the evacuation zone and on mobile units. Residents must stay outside of the evacuation zone at all times for their safety.
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Robert Sovie
Robert Arthur Sovie, 95 years, passed away peacefully at Franklin Gardens in Leamington on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bob was the second oldest of seven children of Elsie and Clarence Sovie. He will be sorely missed by his only surviving sister Jane Pursel (Murray Loop). Predeceased by three sisters, Betty Ribble, Joyce Kirst and Pauline Gow, and two brothers, Dewar (Sonny) Sovie and Jerry Sovie. Bob is survived by several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Bob was one of this area’s last surviving veterans of World War II. He spent several years in the Canadian Navy and was active in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a leading seaman on the HMCS Huron. Bob spent his civilian life back in Leamington as an accomplished house painter, often alongside his brothers. In later years he enjoyed stopping in at the Roma Club and Portuguese Club for the occasional refreshment. Bob was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 and was always active in Remembrance Day services. The family would like to thank Delia and the crew at the Portuguese Club for welcoming “Spoons” into their midst with open arms, and also thanks to the staff of Franklin Gardens for their exceptional and compassionate care over Bob’s final months. As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a family gathering celebrating his life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Friends and family are encouraged to leave condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Paola “Lina” Barraco
Paola “Lina” Barraco, 91 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home at Seacliff Manor in Leamington on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Girolamo ( Jim) Barraco (1968). Predeceased by her parents Andrea Coppola and Maria Badalucco. Lina is the last of eight siblings, predeceased by many brothers and sisters-in-law and survived by one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law. Loving mother of Tony (Chris), Anna (Ken) (late Keith), Mary (late Dean), Martha (Richard), and Andy (Tracy). Cherished Nonna of Stephanie (Peter), Anthony (Meagan), Josephine (William), Paula, Taylor ( Jacqueline), Mitchell (Megan), Kayla (Tate), James, Christina (Greg), Devin (Katelyn), Dakota, Chloe (Derek), Tori (Quinten), Dalton and Baylee, and 12 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Mom loved and was loved by all her nieces and nephews. Having lost her husband at a young age, Mom was dedicated to working hard to provide for her five children. She was a devoted mother to a large family which was her greatest joy, as well as being a fierce friend to many. You could always find her cooking in the kitchen, hoping to feed anyone willing or even those not willing. A special thank you to Dr. Simpson and all the staff at the Seacliff Manor and Bayshore for their care and compassion. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Lina’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LEAMINGTON – A new online scheduling tool will allow Essex County residents to schedule their own x-ray appointments at the Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Diagnostic Imaging Department. The new tool allows patients to schedule their x-ray conveniently, with same-day appointments available Monday
through Saturday. In order to book an appointment, the patient is required to have a paper requisition form from a physician or nurse practitioner. The booking is quick and simple and is available at https://erieshoreshealthcare.ca/xray. The tool was previously used by the ESHC
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COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre and was adopted this winter to include x-ray tests. In the upcoming months, booking of other tests at ESHC will be made available to enhance patients’ convenience. The new tool is part of a continued strategy at Erie Shores HealthCare to provide an enhanced patient
care experience in Essex County as the hospital shifts its focus to pandemic recovery. Other initiatives include the launch of the ESHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre, Community Response and Stabilization Team, and partnerships with the Windsor and Essex County Hospice.
March 30, 2022 Southpoint Sun NO CHARGE FOR THIS OBIT Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks. February 16, 1942 – March 23, 2022
Ann Elizabeth Vossen It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Elizabeth Vossen (nee Carpeneto) of Wheatley, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 23, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank Vossen for 52 wonderful years. Dearest sister of Anthony Carpeneto, James Carpeneto (Karen Scott) and Mary (Robert) Hall-Brooks and sister-in-law to John (Shelley) Vossen. Cherished aunt to David, Kate, Angela, Tess, Drew, Paula, Chris, and their families. She will also be dearly missed by many cousins and friends. Ann’s passion for quilting and gardening were just a small piece of the amazing woman she was. All who knew Ann knew that her love of animals, specifically her dogs and cats over the years, was unparalleled. As per Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Ann’s life can be directed to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Pet and Wildlife (PAW) Rescue of Chatham, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Leamington), 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
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Michael Cabral March 30, 2022
Michael Cabral, 41 years, it’s with heavy hearts weSouthpoint announce theSun $200, HST = $226 sudden and tragicplus passing$26 of our beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle on Sunday, March 13, Any changes please email 2022. Dear son sun@southpointsun.ca of Isabel and Len Cabral. Loving brotherThanks. of Joey (Kristin), Bobby and Samantha. Special uncle to Demi Cabral (Daniel Richie) and their children Kohn, Scarlette, Ashton and Landon, Dylan Cabral (Zoie Piche). Michael will always be remembered and never forgotten for his purist heart by his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Middleton Line, Wheatley, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 am. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley, to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are encouraged to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Larry Derkson
Larry Derkson, 64 years, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Henry Derkson. Survived by Vicky (Stephen) and their three sons Cole, Kyle and Proof Christopher. of Always obituary to run remembered by his dear friend Paula Devito. Dear brother of Janet Woelk (Ben)March and the 30, late 2022 Judy Derkson. Special uncle SouthpointofSun Stephanie Kauffman (Brad), $200, plus $26Matthew HST = $226 Woelk ( Juliet). Larry will never be forgotten by his many relatives and friends from the Stephens family. Any changes Visiting was at Reid Funeral please Home & email Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) sun@southpointsun.ca on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Thanks. Funeral service that celebrated Larry’s life was held at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11 a.m. Cremation followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Teen Challenge or the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Maria Gerhardt
Maria Gerhardt, 94 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Konrad Gerhardt (2002). Loving mother of Rosemarie Purr (Ernie), Willie Gerhardt (Marilyn), late Rob Gerhardt Proof of obituary to (2017) run (Barb). Cherished Oma of Renate Maynard (Ryan), Anthony Purr30, (Alyssa), March 2022Jacqueline Ingratta ( Jamie), Britney Southpoint SunGerhardt (Rodney Anton), Stephanie Bradley (Brian). $200, of plus $26Greyson, HST =Charlotte, $226 Taylor, Proud great-Oma Avery, Rocco, Serena, Renzo and Beau. Dear sister of Anton Resch (Elsa). Predeceased by siblingsplease Johan Resch, Frank Resch Any changes email (Gloria), Willie Resch (Mary), Julia Emili (Franz). Special sun@southpointsun.ca aunt to many nieces and nephews. Thanks. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m, and on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Erie Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Michael’s Parish, Erie Shores Hospice or the Sun Parlor Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Zumba group helps fight IBD
By Deanna Bertrand KINGSVILLE — When Zumba instructor Bonita Humber heard that fellow personal trainer Dante Fantin was on a mission to bring awareness and raise funds for a disease that affects him, she wanted a creative fun way to help him out. With that in mind, she pitched her idea to other Howe Fit staff and it was the birth of a one-hour — by donation — Zumba class offered in partner-
ship with the Kingsville gym, with all donations going to support Dante Fantin’s team “The Dookie Crew” and for the Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis on June 5. “I thought it was a good way to help out a friend,” she said at the gym prior to the class on Saturday, March 26. About 24 members and non-members of the gym filled the dance studio, ready to get their “gutsy” moves on, to popular
Dante Fantin and Bonita Humber.
hip-swaying, booty-shaking, Zumba music, including this year’s 2022 local Windsor Honorary Chair of the Gutsy Walk, Dante Fantin. Fantin, now 23, grew up in the Woodslee area, and says that as early as seven-years old he remembers spending many hours in pain and having frequent bathroom trips a couple hours after meals. “For a period in my life, it was like clockwork,” he said. “I’d eat food, and within three hours I was lying on the bathroom floor in extreme agony, just wishing for the pain to stop.” It took many years — and doctor’s visits — to figure out what was causing his discomfort, which was taking time away from him enjoying many social activities. A diagnosis came when he was 11, and he says that gave him the renewed hope and determination to live a good life and not let anything stand in his way. Crohn’s and Colitis are autoimmune diseases that cause the body to attack itself, leading to inflammation of all or part of
the gastrointestinal tract. People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) endure abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating, fatigue, frequent and urgent bowel movements, internal bleeding, and unintended weight loss. Over 300,000 Canadians are living with Crohn’s or Colitis, which does not yet have a cure, according to the Canadian Crohn’s and Colitis website. Fantin said that a local body builder, John Almasi, inspired him to start working out. “He was a big guy and I was a little guy, and thought it would be cool to be like that,” he said at the gym Saturday. “One of the best courses of action I took to counter my disease was my pursuit of health and fitness. Getting active, weight training, eating right, and making a positive change to my mindset was an incredible help to monitoring and managing my symptoms” he said. “There will always be bad days, but there will always be good days.” “If you want to feel at the top of your game, you must take care of your
Edward Neufeld 1930 – 2022
Carrie Steeman Jacqueline “Jackie” Steeman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Carrie and Jackie Steeman on Friday, March 18, 2022. Devoted wife of 31 years and daughter of Theodore Steeman. Loving mother and sister of Samantha ( Jeryn), Sara and Zachary. Adoring grandma and fun aunt to Sydney, Noah, Zoey, the late Landen and the late Ava. Dear mother-in-law and partner of Danielle. Adored daughter and granddaughter to Steven and the late Beverley Trealout (2019) and the late George (2013), and the late Sedina Steeman (2015). Dear sister and niece to Scott (Theresa), Delani (Kevin), Michael ( Jeannine), Theresa (Ian), Christina (Chris), Derek (Rebecca), Stephen II and Kayla (Ryan). Sister-in-law and niece of Ariana and Henry (Sue). Carrie and Jackie will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Forever in our hearts. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection is at Visitation Parish (Comber) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in Carrie and Jackie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Hospice of Windsor. Share memories or make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Edward Neufeld passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Monday, March 28, 2022. Beloved husband of Elfrieda. Dear father of Kathy Neufeld (Ron Shutler) and John Neufeld. Loving stepfather to Kevin Tiessen (Marian Bonus), Pam Wells (Layne) and Janet Welsh (Steve). A dear grandfather to Steven,Proof Allison, of Jacobobituary and Jessica, to run and great-grandfather to Sierra. A caring brother to his sister Hilda (Walt) Enns. Edward was March 30, 2022 predeceased by his first wife Eleanor, his brother Alfred Southpoint Sun Jutzi. Edward will (Elsie) Neufeld and sister Anita (Doug) plus and $26nephews. HST = $226 be missed by$200, many nieces The family thanks the wonderful staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home and at the Windsor Regional Hospital Any changes please email for their care of him in his final days. Edward wassun@southpointsun.ca a farmer all his life. He was fortunate to truly enjoy his vocation.Thanks. He was a faithful member of the North Leamington United Mennonite Church and served there as a deacon. In his retirement he did volunteer work, particularly at Thrift on Mill. He loved to sing and added his rich bass voice to several choirs. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Edward’s life will be held at North Leamington United Mennonite Church on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10 a.m. As per the requirement of the church, please wear a mask at the funeral. The funeral will be livestreamed at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home or Mennonite Central Committee are appreciated. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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body and your mind,” he added. Fantin has set a personal fundraising goal of $10,000 and a team goal of $20,000 by the Sunday, June 5 Gutsy Walk in Windsor. He was a quarter of the way to his personal goal after $500 was donated from the Zumba class. The 5 km walk will be held in many communities across the country to raise funds and awareness for IBD research and patient programs through Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. “This is for the future of those select few kids and
adults alike, who carry themselves through life. Not knowing why they don’t feel quite right,” he said. “Things do get better, through a proper diet, and medication if needed.” The Gutsy Walk has raised over $48 million for research and programs since 1996. For more information on Crohn’s and Colitis, the Gutsy Walk or to make a donation go to crohnsandcolitis.ca, or gutsywalk.ca to aid Fantin in meeting his personal goal, donate to team “The Dookie Crew” in Windsor.
Jean Arthurs
Jean Arthurs, 98 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved wife of the late Art (1990). Dear mother of Dave Arthurs (Carol), Diane Moody (late Larry), Dennis Arthurs ( Janet), Danny Arthurs (Sandy). Loving Grandma of Sandra Symons (Mike), Sharon Pepper (Bill), Jeff Moody ( Jan), Steven Moody, Ryan Arthurs (Sian), Chris Arthurs, Jenn Arthurs and Mark Arthurs, and loving Nana of 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of late Joan Mellow (Ralph), Joyce Mellow (late Murray), Marlene Roach (Bill). Jean will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visiting was at the First Baptist Church, 3 Fox Street, Leamington, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life at 11 a.m. Private family interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Treasurer’s Fund, or the charity of your choice. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Maureen Symes
Proof of obituary to run Maureen Symes passed away at Erie
Shores30,HealthCare on Monday, March 2022 March 28, 2022 surrounded by Southpoint Sun her family. $200, plus $26 HST mother = $226of Debbie Loving Wiper (Ted), Linda Macchio
(Steven), Pam Kucharski Any changes please email (Craig) and Richard Symes. sun@southpointsun.ca Cherished grandma of Marcie Thanks. Nussio (Mark), Matthew Wiper
(Anna), Kevin Macchio, Brett Macchio, Derek Wiper, Brooke Spineti (Steve Mastronardi), Brittany Kucharski, Shane Symes and Eric Symes. Great-grandma of Brianna, Hailey, Braeden and Malia, and great-great-grandma of Jase. Dear sister of Scot Pratt (Shelley). For many years, Maureen worked in administration with the Town of Leamington and she was well known for her involvement in the Kirk Bowman Hockey School. Maureen was an avid sports fan, especially of the Windsor Spitfires, Detroit Red Wings and Tigers, and NASCAR racing. Cremation has taken place as per Maureen’s wishes. Memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Lakepoint Family Church, 285 Talbot Rd. E., Leamington, ON, from 12 noon until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Maureen’s life at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores HealthCare in Maureen’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington), 519-398-9188. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.cremationfirst.ca
Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives 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. 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 brick home was located west of St John de Brebeuf Church and was purchased by the church in 1948 for use as a home and office for the parish priest. After some controversy, it wasAdemolished 1989 to make way for a courtesy new parish centre an expanded parking lot. Look at inLeamington’ s Past of C.andScott Holland kingsvillearchives@gmail.com
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection 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.
March 30, 1993 - New members of the Leamington Kinette Club were photographed at the initiation dinner. The new members were: Charlotte McLellan, Anne Carnevale, Marlene Alderson and Madalene Ingratta. Absent were Darlene Stymiest and Lori Melnick.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
March 1992 - The-grade threerose classfoot fromafter East Mersea Public School organized evening a Used Toy Sale. Submarine cycling Ditches foot following the Thursday rainfall Students and teachers donated their toys. The school raised over one hundred dollars. With the help and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. ofIf a donation from our Home and School, Mrs. A. Maceyovski and principal Mr. T. Rounds are presenting nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! a cheque for $150.10 to Mrs. Decaluwe for the Wheatley Community Chest.
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From the Leamington Post March 28, 1984 Leamington Council held no promises but eventually agreed to re-examine the problem of finding a home for the local teenage program. At Monday’s meeting, program coordinator Pat Nyssen said the recent eviction from the basement of the centre on Queens Avenue happened so fast they are without a home and have no time or resources to find anything. She was supported by about 30 teenagers in attendance. Councillor Tom Dickson suggested she consider a room at the arena, although the site was originally deemed not conducive to teenage gatherings. —— The Leamington Police Department has found that one crime can spur others to take precautions. In 1982, an employee of a local business was robbed while making a night bank deposit. The result was a burgeoning demand for ‘money escorts’ in 1983, reported police chief Bruce Cowan in his annual report. A total of 1,324 money escorts were made in 1983, compared to 610 in 1982 and only 30 in 1981. —— June 25, 1983 is a night that neither Bob Oswald or Jack Pickett will soon forget. If not for Pickett’s quick reaction, Oswald admitted that he would not be alive today. At Oswald’s recommendation, Pickett was awarded with a St. John’s Ambulance Certificate of Commendation by Remo Mancini, Essex South MPP. Oswald, the former Bank of Commerce Manager here, was driving vehicle east on County Rd. 12 with bank employee Dennis Lipskie as his passenger. A vehicle coming in the opposite direction lost control and struck Oswald’s car, right in front of the home of Pickett, bursting into flames on impact. Pickett grabbed a fire extinguisher and managed to pull Oswald — half conscious — from the burning car. Lipskie was rescued by the driver of the other car. Oswald suffered a dislocated hip, broken arm and ribs. —— A member of the Leamington Flyers received one of the top awards from the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League last week. At the league banquet in Mooretown, Flyers goaltender Dave Wiper was named the league’s most valuable player for the 1983-84 season. He was the only Flyer to garner an award this year. From the Kingsville Reporter March 28, 1984 Several local Kingsville residents tuned into CBC radio on Sunday to hear local author Michael Bliss be interviewed by Peter Gzowski about his latest book: Banting – A Biography. The book about the private life of Edward Banting will be featured at a book party honouring Michael Bliss at Memorial Hall on Saturday June 2 at 1:30 pm. —— The Kingsville District High School girls curling team remained undefeat-
ed as they captured the E.C.S.A. curling title once again. The rink, comprised of skip Julie McMullin, vice-skip Mary Jill Brennan, second Michelle Predhomme and lead Chris Predhomme, will head to the OFSSA championship next week. Last Thursday, the banquet room at Guido’s Steak House and Tavern was packed with Conservatives as John Miner announced he would seek the nomination for the Progressive Conservative Party for the Essex Kent riding, where his main opposition is thought to be former Leamington Mayor Sterling Welch. —— The annual banquet and scouting report was held at the Rose Garden Hall last week. After the meeting, live entertainment was supplied by Neil Fotheringham and his band. A group of Venturers that travelled to Camp Kananaskis in Alberta for last year’s jamboree were on hand to share their stories. That group included Brent Miller, Peter Crovisier, Pat Kelly, Lorne Miller, Neil Fotheringham, John Scratch, Larry King, Peter Wakely and Doug Millen.
From the Wheatley Journal March 28, 1984 After 33 years attached to the Canadian network of mail delivery, 64-year-old Larry Ross is clearing his files as he gets ready for retirement. Ross applied for the position of Wheatley Postmaster in 1951, and after a year’s probation was officially appointed Postmaster on February 24, 1952. He will retire on March 30. —— The Wheatley Juveniles Hockey Club finished their 1983-84 season with many good memories. Brad Patchett led the team with 33 points, followed closely by Brian Jackson with 32, while Tim Ford and Ron Gillanders each tabbed 30. Ford’s 19 goals topped the team in that category. Meanwhile, Mean Terry Taylor was the penalty minute leader with 76 minutes in the sin-bin, while Jumpin’ George Imeson followed closely behind with 70. —— The Wheatley Omsteads have advanced to the South Essex Hockey League finals defeating the heavily favoured Leamington Datsun team three straight games. The final game was a 4-1 win in front of a packed house in Wheatley, as Mike McDonald, Terry Jackson, Moe Elsley and Rob Willan scored for the winners. The Omsteads will face the winner of the Essex-Harrow series in the final. —— The Wheatley Elevator Bantams released their year-end stats last week and Mike Wales was the big offensive force for Wheatley this year, with 59 points. Runner-up in the points category was Tim Robinson with 42. The penalty minute leader was Bill Quinn with 138 penalty minutes. The team’s plus-minus leader was Wales with a plus-40. Dale Brown and Neil Dundas shared the goaltending chores, sporting a combined 3.71 GAA.
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Cannabis seized, four charged LEAMINGTON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in Leamington and the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), in partnership with Municipality of Leamington by-law, executed a warrant in the
100 block of Mersea Road 5 on March 24. Officers located approximately 7,600 cannabis plants in various stages of growth, 500 pounds of processed cannabis and various grow equipment, with a total value of approximately $4,418,490.
Wheatley Friendship Club to resume meetings
By Bonnie Dawson WHEATLEY – Attention members of the Friendship Club! After two long years, the Wheatley Friendship Club is starting up again on Wednesday, April 6. At 1 p.m. there will be registration for membership, which remains at $10 per year) and at 2 p.m. there will be Bingo. This meeting will be held downstairs in what used to be the Ceramic Room, since the main meeting room is now occupied by Adamson Guardian Pharmacy. For those who wish a drink, please bring your own and also a mask. Although the mask mandate has been lifted, the pandemic isn’t over and as seniors it’s important that we keep vigilant with social distancing, mask wearing and hand sanitizing. For those interested in playing cards, the dates and times have yet to be decided but will be held during the day. So, if you’re ready to join fellow Friendship Club members for an entertaining social afternoon again, please attend on April 6.
Four people were arrested: a 64 year old and a 58 year old, both of Scarborough; a 58 year old from Aurora; and a 66 year old from Markham. All were charged with cultivating, propagating or harvesting more than four cannabis plants, contrary to the Cannabis Act of Canada. They will appear in a Windsor court at a later date.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Heavy or sensitive issues could weigh on you, Aries. However, things are likely better than you think, so find a silver lining or someone with whom you can share your struggles. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Don’t underestimate the power of positivity, Taurus. You can evoke more change than you may expect if you channel all of your confidence. Others will feed off your energy. The townhouses being built in Wheatley.
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By Greg Coulter WHEATLEY — Wheatley community pride has always risen to unique challenges. The downtown gas explosion of August 2021 will be remembered as one of the greatest obstacles to this village’s survival. Born out of concern, hope, the unknown and at times overwhelming frustration, a core of residents have banded together to set forth a guiding committee known as the ‘Wheatley Community Task Force’ with a focus on a strategy to shape the future for residents and businesses of the community. As testing continues at the scene of the disaster, the initial purpose of the group is to create a community focused collective for the exchange of ideas related to future development opportunities in the residential and commercial sectors. The focus of this group will be to develop an ongoing strategy for the future. It is certainly apparent that decisions and choices will be determined by results submitted by the testing contractors. There will be many ‘what-ifs’ for the foreseeable future, but it is the focus of this task force to have some workable options explored that may be implemented as soon as possible. The committee will be comprised of 10 elected members and is looking for a commitment of community volunteers and local advisors to assist the committee when available to give feedback and insight into areas of concern such as recre-
ation, tourism, and urban planning along with other ideas as they may be presented. The task force is not being formed to deal with the ongoing day-to-day issues being experienced by those impacted by the explosion. The Active Citizens of Wheatley group continues to work with the municipality on those issues. Funding is available in association with the BIA and Chatham Kent to help put this initiative in place. Terry Lobzun, lifelong Wheatley resident and community activist, looks for a light at the end of the tunnel after this disaster. “It is extremely important that all stakeholders, residents, locally owned small business, big corporations, insurance companies, the municipality and the province become active in this process,” he says. Prior to the downtown disaster, the community continued to grow and prosper. The downtown core boasted excellent restaurants, several unique shops, and a thriving Legion membership, while the surrounding area includes fresh fish retail markets, a thriving motorcycle dealership, fresh baked goods and grocery market . The area is home to a first-class recreational facility which includes an ice pad, lighted ball diamond, tennis courts, splash pad, newly expanded soccer fields and a professionally-built skate park. Other recreation opportunities include a perfectly manicured golf course, sport fishing, camping at Wheatley Provincial Park,
Holiday Harbour, Campers Cove and Lakeside Park, as well as numerous seasonal cottage rentals and bed and breakfast units. The area has abundant natural watershed lands perfect for bird watching, including Point Pelee National Park. New home construction continues to expand with a multi-unit townhouse project underway close to the downtown core. Business opportunities in the area include a multi million-dollar commercial fishing industry, ship-building, four major food processing plants and pallet manufacturing. With the recent announcements of the expanded auto industry opportunities, the ongoing bridge construction, new high schools and the new mega hospital, construction employment will remain steady. Wheatley can be poised to become an ideal bedroom community or a relaxing day trip excursion destination. With Wheatley’s official birthday just around the corner on May 1, it is hoped to have the committee in place prior to that time. Applications and an outline of the proposed committee are available online through the Active Citizens of Wheatley Facebook page. Committee openings for Wheatley residents and business owners are being accepted until April 1 and there will be a public vote on April 19-22. Ballots will be available at Talbot Trail Golf Club and Bowman Feeds.
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SOUTHPOINT ALUMNI GIVE BACK
LEAMINGTON — The Southpoint Hockey Alumni group made a presentation of $10,000 to Southpoint Minor Hockey during their wind-up weekend on Saturday, March 26. The Alumni group holds an annual golf tournament to raise funds to help offset costs for kids playing hockey. Southpoint Minor Hockey then paid it forward by giving $100 per player to parents as they walked in on Saturday morning. Standing, from left are Jim Chopchik
(Southpoint Minor Hockey), alumni members Ron Sellon, Sue Kudroch, Ralph Warkentin and Brian Turner, Greg Liebrock from Southpoint Minor Hockey, Ward Hutchins from the Alumni Group, along with his grandson Nathan Hutchins. In the front row are U7 players Theo Wright, Lucca Ribble, Marcus Charlito and Lila Flaming. Absent were alumni members Steve Tuffin, Rick Feltz and Dave White. SUN photo
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Local gymnasts do well in Pickering REGIONAL — Rose City Gymnastics sent 38 athletes to their second gymnastics qualifying competition in Pickering over the weekend of March 25-27 and came away with plenty of awards. For some of the athletes, this was their first competition in two years. Locally, three athletes from Kingsville and two each from Leamington and Essex competed at the meet. Kingsville’s Julia McInnis took all-around first place in the 12-yearold Level 4 division, with standout
performances on the bars and beam. Morgan Audet was fifth overall in the 11-year-old Level 4 division, garnering a first-place finish in the beam. In the six-year-old Level 1 division, Peyton Maket was second on the beam. Leamington’s Alessandra Mastronardi took first overall in the eight-year-old Level 1 division, on the strength of a sweep of all events. Gabriella George was fourth in the 11-year-old Excel Bronze division on the strength of a second-place
bars routine. Alyvvea Beemer of Essex took third overall in the 11-year-old Level 3 division, with seconds in bars, beam and floor. Edda Rivest, in the nine-year-old Excel Bronze division, placed third overall with a third place finish on the vault. Athletes nine years old and over (Level 3 and 4) who placed in the top 32 in their age category will now go on to compete at the Ontario championships in June in Alliston.
TILBURY — The Southwest Outdoors Club will be holding its 2022 annual Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show on Saturday, April 23 at the Tilbury Arena. The show is co-sponsored by the Tilbury Auto Mall. Among the featured events are the F.R.O.W. scoring of buck racks, moose racks, bear skulls, turkey beards and sheds, along with a kids’ trout fishing pond, indoor archery range, a taxidermy demonstration, vendors and numerous raffles and giveaways. Bring your racks in Friday from noon to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm./ Doors open to general public at 10 am Saturday with a $5 admission. Kids 12 and under are admitted free.
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Flyers run win streak to eight games By C. Scott Holland Playing back-to-back games versus tough opponents is never easy, and for the Leamington Flyers it was a case of two rallies in two nights to gain two important victories. On Wednesday night the Flyers were in LaSalle, down 2-0 after one frame, but chipped away and beat the Vipers 4-2. On Thursday night at home in front of the season’s largest crowd (870), they once again fell behind 2-0 to Chatham by the contest’s midway point and narrowed it to
2-1 before having a strong third. They took a 3-2 lead but Chatham tied it, thanks to a late penalty and extra attacker. The Flyers won that game in overtime. “They scored on their chances in the first,” said head coach Dale Mitchell about LaSalle. “We knew they were going to come out hard. We made some adjustments after the first and held them to 14 shots the rest of the game.” The rally in LaSalle began when Jason Daraiche lined a right lane shot
past starter Kyle Downey eight minutes into the second. Near the midway point of the third, Jack Cotter ripped a left lane shot that handcuffed Downey to tie the game. With less than five left, Kale Couvillon notched the go-ahead goal and the Flyers’ defense shut down the Vipers the rest of the way. Connor MacPherson netted an empty-net goal after the Vipers pulled Downey for an extra attacker during the final two minutes. At home against the
Chatham Maroons on Thursday, both teams engaged in an end-to-end battle. Chatham struck first with a goal that appeared to ping pong off a skate boot. It was credited to Lucas Fancy at 17:08 of the first. There was plenty of checking and some good opportunities by both teams. Things remained close until the Maroons Connor Paronuzzi gave Chatham a 2-0 cushion at 11:03 of the second. “Thursday we started well again. They scored a goal off a lucky bounce. We knew from the night before if we kept pressing we could battle back,” Mitchell said. “We put ourselves down 2-0. But no one panicked and with the maturity these guys have they stuck with it and battled back into the game.” At 13:28 of the second, Wyatt O’Neil put the Flyers on the board to cut
the margin. Jack Cotter slipped Koen Taves the puck at 16:54, and Taves, who was on the doorstep, tipped it up and over starter Nolan DeKoning. With the score knotted 2-2, the third period became a tug of war as the Flyers and Maroons jockeyed for the next important goal. Several golden opportunities slipped away for the Flyers until Kale Couvillon and Gabe Piccolo hooked passes with Connor McCracken who whipped the puck past DeKoning at 13:04. The Flyers clung to that precious lead until the Maroons lifted their goalie for an extra attacker with just under two minutes remaining and at the same time as a Flyers’ penalty. The Flyers killed off nearly a minute of the powerplay before a left lane screen shot eluded starter Ryan Polidori and the game was suddenly
tied 3-3. The ensuing three-onthree was short lived. The Flyers puck possession enabled Colton O’Brien to slip it to Gavin Grundner just inside the Chatham blueline. Grundner weaved towards the net and the speedy Flyers’ forward deftly came around and stuffed the puck past DeKoning left pad for the game winner at 44 seconds and a very loud Highbury Canco arena erupting in cheers. On Saturday the Flyers played at Sarnia and with Boe Piroski in net shutout the Legionnaires 4-0. Piroski halted 20 shots for his third shutout of the season. Scoring for the Flyers were Blake McNally, Connor MacPherson, Gabe Piccolo and Wyatt O’Neil. Schedule: Thursday, March 31 versus Strathroy Rockets at 7:10 pm.
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Leamington Flyers’ players come together to celebrate a goal against the Chatham Maroons here on Thursday. The Flyers came from behind to beat the Maroons in overtime and with that, stayed five points ahead of second-place London in the standings. The Flyers host the Strathroy Rockets Thursday here at 7:10 pm. Scott Holland photo
REGIONAL — The Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team continued their Bluewater League playoffs with a pair of round robin games beginning Thursday night, March 24, when they defeated the Tecumseh Eagles 11-1. Derek Dunn, Kayden Cook, and Lucas O’Neil each potted a pair, with single goals going to Austin Goudie, Owen Derksen, AJ Youssef, Isaiah Georges and Maxim Pyne. On Friday night the squad hosted the Erie North Shore Storm and
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handily defeated them 7-1. Nash Fuerth and Jonathan Recker led the team with two each, while Tyler Thomas, Ben Liebrock and Dunn chipped in one apiece. This win put the team in first place in their pool and earned them a berth in the semifinals the next day. On Saturday, the Ravens faced off against a tough Kent Cobras team. After a scoreless first period, Kent scored midway through the second. But shortly after, while on a two-man advantage, O’Neil passed to Fuerth, who sent the puck out to Dunn, who banged in his own rebound. With 10 seconds to go in the period, Recker turned in his own zone and threw a long pass up ice to Goudie, who went in alone and fired his shot in low glove to take the lead. Halfway through the final frame, Youssef found Cook at the blue line. He took a slap shot, and Goudie found and banged in the rebound. Ben Liebrock then took advantage of a giveaway and went in alone, jamming it home to increase the lead. Brayden Foster and O’Neil sent the puck back to Cook, who
one-timed his slap shot past the goalie to finish the scoring at 5-1. Kevin Ondic stopped everything thrown his way to earn the win. On Sunday morning in the Bluewater League finals, the Ravens faced off with the Belle River Canadiens. Early in the first, O’Neil scored shorthanded on a failed clearing attempt. In the second period, Fuerth dug the puck out and sent it back to Cook at the line, whose hard wrister beat the goalie low glove to increase the lead to 2-0. Three minutes later, Georges kept the puck in at the line to Fuerth, who turned and found a wideopen Youssef who ripped his shot past a stunned goaltender. Foster then chipped the puck to O’Neil, who skated in wide and slid a pass out front to Goudie, who one-timed his shot in to go up 4-0. Trent Chevalier, though not tested often, made two highlight reel saves late to preserve his shutout in the 4-0 win and made the Ravens the Bluewater League playoff champions.
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Hodgson’s trip to ‘the show’ makes for exciting week back home
By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — It was a whirlwind week in the Hodgson household last week. What began as a regular day on Monday, March 21, got a little more exciting when Hayden Hodgson called his parents to tell them he had signed his first NHL contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. That news delighted the family back home in Leamington, but the best was yet to come. On Wednesday, Hayden texted his parents that he’d been called up from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers had instructed him to meet the team in St. Louis and expect to suit up for their Thursday game against the Blues. It gets better…. Shortly after Hayden’s text, Todd got a text from a number he didn’t recognize, which turned out to be a Flyers team official informing him that the team was flying he and his wife Christine to Thursday’s game. Todd asked about their daughter Kennedy, who
eagerly wanted to see her brother’s debut and the Flyers didn’t hesitate to include Kennedy too. The trio got to St. Louis in plenty of time to settle in at the Four Seasons, where their room overlooked the famous St. Louis Arch. “It all happened so fast,” said Christine from their Leamington home on Sunday. “All of a sudden we were in St. Louis watching him take warmups.” Hayden has plied his trade in the East Coast Hockey League for half a dozen seasons before catching on with Lehigh this season. It was a big step up into the American Hockey League but it turned out to be the most important step of his entire hockey career. He started scoring goals for the Phantoms and soon became coach Ian Laperriere’s go-to guy. Laperriere said in January that he thought Hayden had what it took to go even higher and get
a shot at playing in the NHL. As warm-ups concluded, Todd, Christine and Kennedy had to pinch themselves watching Hayden shoot the puck around with such NHL stars as James Van Riemsdyk and Travis Konecny. They were extra thrilled when the starting lineup was announced and Hayden was the right winger on the starting line. It gets even better … Just like it was written in a novel and meant to be, Hayden Hodgson grabbed an assist on Konecny’s goal just barely six minutes into the game. The cherry on top of the sundae for Hayden Hodgson —and his family and friends — came in the third period when he slammed a rebound home for his first NHL goal. Dozens of friends and family watched from Leamington, including his grandparents — Roger and Lorraine Hodgson
“His work ethic got him there.” — Todd Hodgson
Senior league playoffs begin By C. Scott Holland Gillett 6 Chrysler 3 It was a good battle until the final period when Gillett scored the game winner and added insurance. Chrysler’s offense was spearheaded by Jake Marchildon who fired two, while Curtis Anderson planted one. Gillett was behind until they tied it 3-all and then surged ahead to take
the lead and stay ahead. Mitch Prudence gunned three while Spencer Neufeld, Calyn Kir and Eric Prudence netted one each. Reid 4 Gualtieri 2 This contest was back and forth but Gualtieri just couldn’t find the target. Reid’s offense opened up a 2-0 lead and expanded it to 4-1 after two. Jordan Hooker was the hero
as he drilled two, while Cale Phibbs and Cody Cabral cranked single goals. The Gualtieri squad broke the shutout bid in the second when Scott Florence scored. Ian Faubert lined one in the third. Gualtieri pulled goalie Adam Howe for an extra attacker but just couldn’t inch any closer in the final 90 seconds.
their support,” says Todd. and Sharon Loop — who him back down. Hodgson joins an elite were all super excited to As for Hayden, he’s see his debut and ecstatic very grateful to the fans group of Floyd Hillman, at his first goal. back home who have sup- Brad Selwood, Randy Christine’s father, the ported his long and un- Manery, Kirk Bowman, late Ken Loop, was one conventional journey to Pat Ribble, Kris Manery, Tim Hrynewich and Darof Hayden’s biggest fans, the NHL. “He told me to make ren McCarty as Leambut passed away a year ago before seeing Hayden sure I thanked everyone ington hockey players to on his behalf for all of make it to the NHL. realize his dream. But Christine thinks Ken was there in spirit. “The day we got the call about the trip, a huge rainbow appeared over my dad’s truck parked in our driveway,” she said. “That was definitely a sign.” Whatever the future holds for Hayden Hodgson, one thing is for sure. His parents are very proud of the hard work he’s done to get to that level. “His work ethic got him there,” says Todd. “It would be great if it kept him there too.” They know there are no guarantees, but if Hayden’s first game is any indication of Hayden Hodgson takes warmups at the Enterprise Center what’s to come, the in St. Louis as his Philadelphia Flyers were getting set to take Flyers will have a on the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, March 24. Photo courtesy of the Hodgson family hard time sending
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Liam Sinasac celebrates his game-winning goal in the game four 5-0 Sharks victory. SUN photo by Greg Coulter
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
SEASON WINDS UP LEAMINGTON — The U7 Developmental group took to the ice for their final weekend of the season on Saturday, March 26. Here the red team and blue team battle for the puck, which is just off camera to the left. SUN photo
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By Greg Coulter The Wheatley Omstead Sharks roared back to life in a must-win game Sunday afternoon, March 27, at home with a decisive 5-0 shutout victory over Lakeshore. The opposition’s iron clad defence finally succumbed to a sustained Sharks attack while goaltender Ethan Handley continued his stellar play, earning the shutout. He was especially sharp in a wide-open second period, turning aside 16 shots, many while the Sharks were shorthanded. Liam Sinasac notched the game winner midway through the first, with Braedon Caetano adding a marker late in the second to allow a 2-0 lead into the third. The Sharks killed off a crucial double minor starting the third and put
the game away with three goals in a three-minute span midway through the period. Caetano added a second goal, with singles going to Dallas Anderson and Matt Carvalho. The Sharks offence was stonewalled in the first three games of the series, falling by scores of 2-0, 3-1 and 5-1. They played solid defensively with Ethan Handley continuing to stand on his head in net. Matt Thomas in game two and Sinasac in game three were the only players to find the back of the net. With Sunday’s victory, coach Josh Carnevale said, “We need to bring the same game plan Tuesday night, just tighten up a bit defensively. The guys proved to themselves today that they can grind out another victory and return home Wednesday night for game six.”
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