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Residents asked to keep vaccinations up-to-date Local healthcare leaders have banded together to express their concern about the uptick in illness across Windsor-Essex, according to a news release issued last Thursday. “As local healthcare leaders, we are united in our concern about the trend of respiratory illnesses in Windsor and Essex County,” says the release. “Relative to previous years, the seasonal flu virus is spreading more quickly and aggressively, and our COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to lag behind the provincial average.” “Compounding these factors are systemic pressures that continue to strain institutional capacity,” the release continued. “As we enter flu season — and continue to experience illness and hospitalization tied to COVID-19 — the importance of taking preventative measures against the spread of these illnesses cannot be overstated.” The healthcare professionals state that they are observing the impact of these illnesses on the local health care system on a daily basis. Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and getting your annual flu shot are simple and effective ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 and influenza to ensure that emergency services, hospitals, urgent care centres, and other health care organizations continue to be responsive and efficient when you need them. The flu shot is now available for Ontarians six months and older through pharmacies and healthcare providers. More information on influenza and this vaccine can be found at wechu. org/flu. For most people over the age of five, this vaccine can be administered at the same time as your next COVID-19 shot. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines or to find a clinic, visit www. wevax.ca.

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Unseasonably warm weather makes for perfect outdoor activities for local youngsters as the local fall leaf clean-up continues. Six-year-old Lila Ribble of Wheatley dives into a massive pile on Matier Avenue in Wheatley over the weekend. Residents are reminded to check with their local municipalities for information on leaf clean-up procedures. They also require leaves to be kept clear of road gutters and catch basins in order to allow for proper drainage in case of wet weather. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Remembrance Day services get back to tradition By Mark Ribble The three local Remembrance Day services will all take place simultaneously on Friday, November 11, with full traditional ceremonies in Wheatley, Leamington and Kingsville. In the village of Wheatley, Branch 324 Royal Canadian Legion leads the way with their march to the cenotaph from Wheatley United Church at 10:30 am. The service will begin at 10:45 am at the cenotaph with two minutes of silence observed at 11 am sharp. With the 80th Anniversary of Operation Jubilee occurring, Wheatley Branch 324 will commemorate that

anniversary during their service. With the Wheatley Legion building still within the evacuation zone from the 2021 explosion, fellowship will follow at Talbot Trail Golf Club. In Leamington, the service will return to tradition with the involvement of OPP, Fire and EMS, as well as local organizations and schools. Leamington District Secondary School will have students involved in the march, which will begin at 10:40 sharp in front of Thrift on Mill and proceed down Mill Street to the Cenotaph, where the service will begin at 10:45 sharp. Any veterans who would like to participate in the march are asked

to arrive in front of Thrift on Mill by 10:30 am. Fellowship will be held at Talbot Trail Golf Club in Wheatley. Over in Kingsville, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 is holding their traditional Remembrance Day Service with a march by the Colour Guard at 10:30 am from Kendrick Funeral Home on Division Street South, to the Legion, for an 11:00 am service. Following the service, fellowship will be offered inside the Legion. A 6:00 pm dinner is also being held at the Legion Friday evening. Tickets are available by calling the legion at 519-733-5162. Veterans will be offered tickets at no charge.

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Pictured left to right are local educational assistants Teresa Longo and Dorothy Gillett (Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School) and Charlotte McQueen (St. Louis Catholic Elementary School). SUN photo by Paul Forman

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By Paul Forman There was a sea of purple t-shirts and plenty of horns honking outside of MPP Trevor Jones’ Leamington constituency office on Friday, November 4 as the Canadian Union of Public Employees, (CUPE) members engaged in a ‘political protest’ in response to the passing of Bill 28, the Keeping Students in Class Act 2022, by the provincial legislature. Over a hundred CUPE members, including support staff, ECEs, child and youth workers, custodians, educational assistants, secretaries and librarians, among others, walked up and down Erie Street North holding signs promoting ‘student success and good jobs’. Walking along with CUPE members were also some parents and teachers from local area school boards. Bill 28 imposes a fouryear contract on over 5,5000 Ontario educational support workers making it illegal for them to strike. The unprecedented use of the not-

withstanding clause for this purpose allows the government to override certain portions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Human Rights Code for a five-year time period. The use of this clause has been sharply criticized by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “wrong and inappropriate.” “This is something all Canadians who value the freedoms, the rights, the opportunities that Canada gives them and gives us all, should be standing up to be very concerned about,” Trudeau told reporters during a news conference in North York on Friday morning. Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce claims the government had no choice but to proceed with its legislation to avert a strike and keep students in classrooms after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for the past few years. However, it should be noted that Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and other educational support workers

worked in-person with special needs students in the schools throughout the pandemic, while others worked remotely. Local school boards are affected differently by the protest since different groups of employees are represented by CUPE. Schools remained open Friday for the Greater Essex County District School Board as well as the French Public Board, Conseil Scolaire Viamomde, whereas they were closed to in-person learning with classes pivoting online for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, the Lambton Kent District School Board, and the Providence Catholic School Board. UPDATE: On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a news conference and then offered to repeal Bill 28, which is the law that bans them from striking. CUPE then followed up with a news conference of their own, offering to end protests beginning Tuesday and returning to the bargaining table.

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A recent new addition at Two Creeks Conservation Area will be available for rental when the new season begins next spring. With a $10,000 grant from the Community Partnership Fund, help from Romney Wind Farm, ongoing donations and lots of volunteer hours, the new ‘wedding gazebo’ has become a reality. Affordable Framing and Sons erected the structure and Unique Concrete poured the cement pad, while the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority helped with the engineering. The project took approximately one month to build and some finishing touches still need to be added. If you are interested in renting the gazebo for an upcoming event, visit twocreeks.ca. Above, project manager Joe Pinsonneault, left, and Two Creeks president Gerry Soulliere stand in the gazebo on Saturday, November 5. SUN photo

Kingsville Friendly Club The Friendly Club meets every Tuesday and Friday to socialize and play cards. On November l the winning scores were Bridge: Alta VanVliet 5640, Bert Patrick 4380, Roy Trowell 3920. Euchre: David Snider 93, John Gerhardt 91, Sharie Blythe 79. Most lone hands: John

Gerhardt, Jim Hickmott and David Snider tied at 3 each. Pepper: Eileen Salter 291, Ken Salter 273, Cliff Trombley 233. Scores for November 4, Bridge: Jean Kuipers 4210, Bert Patrick 4120, Alta VanVliet 3680. Euchre: John Gerhardt and Jim Hickmott tied with 88, Willy Fittler 79, Clare

The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (Complex) will be taking donations of pajamas throughout the month of November for those in need. Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project has branched out to Leamington and has a goal of reaching 1,600 pairs of pajamas donated. They are looking for new pajamas in child, youth and adult sizes. It all started with a grandfather (Martin Denonville) writing a story for his granddaughter — Lola Sulyok — on her

Shaw and Dave Patterson tied at 72. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 3. Pepper: Sally Bell 274, Annette Cranston 264, Moe Hansen: 253. Most peppers: Maggie Hansen 6. After cards, the group enjoyed cake and ice cream to celebrate November birthdays. There will be no cards on Friday, November 11.

first Christmas. Along with the story — Janice The Pajama Fairy — Lola received a pair of warm and cozy pajamas. The project has now grown into something they never could’ve imagined. Armed with the belief that everyone should receive a pair of warm and cozy pajamas for Christmas, the Windsor and Essex County Pajama Fairies are hard at work. In 2017, they were able to collect about 200 pairs of pajamas and that number has grown each year. Last year’s total of 1,573

allowed them to set their goal at 1,600 for 2022. At the end of November, the pajamas will be sorted and delivered to several charities across Windsor and Essex County. The drop-off at the complex is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.

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Remembering Dieppe sex-Scottish had suffered over 550 war dead and 2,500 casualties, the most of any Canadian unit of World War Two. From Wheatley, killed in action at Dieppe were Sgt. Andrew Lennox, Pte. Ronald Kendrick Towle, and Pte. Roy Alexander Walker (Royal Regiment). From Leamington, the men killed in action at Dieppe were Pte. Jack George Godfrey, Pte. William Donald Kennedy, Pte. Everett Russere McCormick, Pte. Gerald Garth Sauve (Sovie), and Pte. Wilfred Winterbottom. Leamington men who were captured or wounded were Sgt. Jack Camp-

scribed. From Kingsville, Lt. Col. Fred Jasperson was captured at Dieppe. The Kingsville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is named for him. Also from Kingsville, Captain Dr. D. Wesley Clare of the Royal Cana-

bell, Pte. Martin Gibson, Pte. Harvey Hyatt, Pte. Edison Kemp, Pte. John Kitt, Pte. Donald Knight, Pte. Harold Knight, Pte. Robert Large, Pte. Milton Malott, Tpr. Douglas Scratch, Pte. John Wilkinson, and Sgt. Maurice Snook. Sgt. Russell Burdick, Essex-Scottish, of Leamington, was one of the few who returned to England. He met a girl and married there, but was later killed in action July 29, 1944 at Caen, age 24. He is Mentioned in Despatches, an official report in recognition of bravery or distinguished service where meritorious action in the face of the enemy is de-

Dear Editor: The first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross was Alexander Roberts Dunn. Dunn was also the first black recipient to receive this highest award for bravery among troops in the British Empire. Dunn was born in Upper Canada which is now To-

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ronto, Ontario in 1833. He was the son of John Henry Dunn, Receiver General of Upper Canada, and studied at Upper Canada College. When his family returned to England, he attended Harrow School. In 1852 at the age of 19, he purchased a commission in a cavalry regiment in the British Army, the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert’s Own). Dunn was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War on 25 October 1854. Lieutenant Dunn was actively engaged in the battle, leading his troops in the futile attempts to capture the Russian artillery. When the retreat was finally called, he saw that one of his troopers, Sergeant Robert Bentley, was in trouble. Bentley’s horse was badly wounded. Russian lancers had picked Bentley out as a straggler and were attacking him,

trying to knock him out of the saddle. Dunn wheeled his horse and returned to Bentley’s aid. He killed two or three of the Russian soldiers, lifted Bentley back up on his horse, and slapped its rear to get it moving back to safety. Dunn then noticed that another soldier from his troop, Private Harvey Levett, had been dismounted and was being attacked by a Russian hussar. Dunn came to Levett’s aid, killing the Russian hussar with his lengthy sabre.For placing his life in jeopardy to save the life of two others, Dunn was awarded the Victoria Cross. Dunn was killed after the war in a hunting accident that occurred at the town of Senafe in Abyssinia, which is now Eritrea in Africa. He was buried in a local cemetery in Senafe. There is a memorial plaque dedicated to Dunn at Clarence Square in Toronto, near where Dunn was born. Bruce Medcalf Warrant Officer (Rtd) Leamington

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By Bill Siddall This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the Second World War’s Dieppe Raid. On August 19, 1942 the local Essex-Scottish Regiment took part in a raid on the French seaport of Dieppe, along with several other regiments of the Canadian Army. At dawn, 553 members of the Essex-Scottish landed on Red Beach, located in front of the town of Dieppe. By 6:30 a.m. the battle was effectively over for them, and the withdrawal was ordered at 11 a.m. They suffered 121 fatal casualties. Only 53 returned to England, the rest being captured. By war’s end, the Es-

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Why Wear A Poppy? By Don Crawford “Please wear a Poppy,” the lady said, And held one forth, but I shook my head, Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there, And her face was old and lined with care; But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on carefree feet, His smile was full of joy and fun: “Lady,” said he, “May I have one?” When she pinned it on he turned to say, “Why do we wear a poppy today?” The lady smiled in her wistful way, And answered, “This is Remembrance Day, And the poppy there is a symbol for The gallant ones who died in war, And because they did, you and I are free, That’s why we wear the poppy, you see. I had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout, Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew, And became a man – as you will, too.

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But the war went on and he had to stay, And all I could do was wait and pray. His letters told of the dreadful plight, (I can see it still in my dreams at night) With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire. Till at last, at last, the war was won – And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.” The small boy turned as if to go, Then said, “Thanks lady, I’m glad to know, That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son – did he come back all right?” A tear rolled down each faded cheek: She shook her head but didn’t speak. I slunk away in a sort of shame, And if you were me you’d have done the same, For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed Though our freedom was bought And thousands paid. And so when we see a poppy worn, Let us reflect on the burden borne, By those who gave their very all, When asked to answer their country’s call. That we at home in peace might live. Then wear a poppy, Remember And give.

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Wheatley - Service at 10:45 a.m.

All Legion members and any groups or organization that will be marching in the parade to the Cenotaph are asked to meet at Wheatley United Church at 10:15 a.m. The parade will form up in the church parking lot at 10:30 a.m. then proceed to the Cenotaph on Talbot St. W. for the service.

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All Legion members, groups or organization who will be marching in the parade to the Cenotaph are asked to form up by 10:30 am at the corner of Fox St. and Mill St. W. The parade will then proceed east on Mill St. W. to the Cenotaph at Princess and Mill for the service.

This year we honour the 80th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid August 19, 1942

Operation Jubilee led to tremendous sacrifice. Of the 5,000 Canadians who came ashore that morning on the heavily defended French coast, there were 3,367 casualties including 1,946 prisoners of war; 916 Canadians lost their lives.

NAMES OF THOSE WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE Wheatley Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) William W. Frew David Aikin Don Dawson Grant Fitzpatrick Sidney Atkinson John Aikin Edward Dawson Wilbert Latimer George Dundas Ernest Spooner Albert Radmore Percy Wiper Russell Willan Newell Vickers Orley Mills Frederick Foster Edwin Willan Mervin Fox Sampson Dodge Clifford Willan Henry Warner Harry Sampson Leamington Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) John Aitken Mark Eversfield Ernest F. Livingstone John Slaney Arthur E. Beatty John Everton George Ludlam Samuel Spargo Thomas W. Beatty George Freeland Jack Leverton Clarence Tisdale Robert Bennie William Freeman James Miller John Truax Audley M. Bell Charles Giddy Ernest Moncton Charles Truman John A. Bell Wilfred Gascoyne Ray Morris Fern Warner George S. Bolt Charles Hillman Earl Norry Russel H. Willan Abner Bridgestock William E. King P. Perry Edwin Willan George Chance Arthur Killingback P. Piper Clifford Willan John Coutts Lorne G. Lane G. Peterson Chester N. Willey George Ellis Wilfred M. Lane David Robinson Elmer England Samuel Lenton George Reid Wheatley Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) Frederick Slade Houston Francis John Matier Donald Wellington Vern Reid Ernest Little Simpson Charles Wharram Chippewa Earl R. Tilson Andrew Lennox Robert E. Crewe John James Imeson Donovan Derbyshire Roy Walker Glen Horton Healey Roy Hyatt Gordon Craig Carlyle Smith Alvin Ray McCracken Edwin Milton Hooker Leamington Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) L.A. Allen Raymond French Harold E. Martin N. James Stanley Lloyd Bailey John D. Godfrey Everett McCormick Arthur W. Storey C. Robert Bee Donald A. Gunning Lee McCormick Bruce Taylor John H. Brown John F. Harris Robert Mills Thomas J. Thomas Lloyd Brown E. Stewart Hawkes Charles Mabbett Ronald K. Towle Woodrow Campbell Lloyd Hawkes Robert Offler Donald J. Turnbull Donald Chippewa Ross Hutchins William H. Offler Thomas Twardorski Walter Cook Donald Imeson Frank K. Reed George Van Every Ray E. Countess J.J. Imeson Edwin Rivait G. Benson Wigle Murray O. Cowan Herbert Knight F. Roach Wilfred Winterbottom Robert E. Crewe Douglas Kinlock Donald E. Scratch Murray L. Wiper W. Robert Duncan Donald Kennedy L.B. Setterington Loris Walters Harry Fenwick Deuel Lloyd L. Smith C. Wilkinson Harry Fox Keith Matlock Gerald Sovie

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Take time to remember them Well, another Remembrance Day is upon us and as each one passes, our veteran numbers dwindle. Since our last Remembrance Day, our family lost its last remaining veteran of the Second World War in my uncle Bob Sovie. He made it to the ripe old age of 96 but his tired body just couldn’t go on any longer. I guess we often forget there are veterans of all conflicts and even peace time who deserve our gratitude all year round. Remembrance Day is a day

to remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice and the local area had plenty of those soldiers, seamen and airmen who waved goodbye to their families and never returned. I think back to my own father’s time overseas and wonder how things could have been so much different. I think of my great-uncle Gerald Sovie who was mortally wounded on the beach at Dieppe and died a few days later in POW encampment. The Sovie brothers all went off to war at the same time and all

returned except him. This played out in families all across Canada, with the Leamington-Kingsville-Wheatley area losing well over 100 of those bright-eyed kids who never got to be wise old souls. A total of 84 local veterans are honoured in Leamington’s uptown with Hometown Hero banners. Many more veterans are honoured throughout the streets of Kingsville and Wheatley — and for that matter — small towns across the country. I invite you to take a walk, in

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RIB’S whichever municipal- RAMBLINGS ity you live, enjoy this unseasonable weather Mark and pause to read these banners. Take a close look. Many of them returned home and carved out a life for themselves and their families. Others made that supreme sacrifice for their country and for us so that we may never have to face the tragedies of sending our younger generation off to war again. I consider myself lucky to be the son of a veteran who returned from WWII and proud

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of the way he served his country. And it gives me pause to think of all of the people my age who do not exist because their fathers never got the chance to wed and raise a family in the world they protected from fascism. The least we can do on Friday is take another pause — for two minutes — and remember. Lest we forget.

1947 Buick bought new 75 years ago Seventy-five years ago this week, Buick dealer Ray A. Young in Leam- THE ington sold this 1947 Buick RoadmasOLD CAR ter two-door fastback to Joseph Stewart Robinson on Saturday, November 8, DETECTIVE 1947. Mr. Robinson passed away in 1974 and ownership of the Buick passed to his wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Robinson. At some point after that, the car was purchased by Jake Pietersen of Simcoe, and he passed the above information to me after we met at an antique car flea market in Virgil in 1992. He contacted me again on November 25, 2009, to let me know he sold the Buick in 2001 for health reasons and that the car is still around in the St. Catharines area. We hope to find who owns it today. The 1947 Buicks were among the best-looking Buicks ever built with

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their bold chrome grille and “airfoil” front fenders that swept all the way to the rear fenders. Under the one-piece hood (which opened from both sides) was Buick’s legendary overhead-valve straight eight engine. The Roadmaster had the big straight eight of 320 cubic inches cranking out 144 horsepower, a very impressive output for that time. In his 64 years selling cars for GM, Ray Young had a slogan that brought in lots of business: “Don’t drive an old car. Drive a Young car!”

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

We can all find time to remember

By Greg McIntosh Special to the Sun A few years ago, I was traveling home from London, England, after a work conference. My flight back to Canada was on November 11th. As I sat waiting for my connecting flight home that morning, I was amazed at the shear volume of people at London’s Heathrow airport; it is the busiest airport in Europe and second busiest in the world. There were thousands of weary travellers that day, hustling and bustling and rushing around through four active terminals. Some were killing time by window-shopping, some

why bother? There is no way this place can pay the proper respects that Remembrance Day deserves.” At exactly 11:00 a.m., another announcement: everyone was asked “to now stop and observe one minute of silence for our soldiers past and present, who saved and currently protect our freedom.” I was shocked at what happened next: - people who were sitting down, stood up; many bowed their heads. - those who were frantically rushing around, stood still. - those who were talking, went silent.

sleeping on benches or chairs, some sitting lost in the screens of their phone or tablet. Many were running to make their flights after prolonged, arduous waits trying to clear security. There was an audible buzz in the air from conversations in dozens of different languages, only interrupted by the sound of gate announcements and the occasional person snoring. At 10:55 a.m., an announcement was made over the airport loudspeaker that the entire airport will be observing a moment of silence in five minutes. I thought to myself, “Yeah right,

- the sleepers woke up. EVERYONE stopped what they were doing and put their busy lives and stressful travels on hold to remain still and silent for a full two minutes. There were no babies crying, no coughing, no screeching of plastic wheels on the bottom of suitcases, no clanging of plates or dishes from nearby food spots, just total silence. It was incredible to witness all those preoccupied people – consumed with getting from A to B – stop and remember those who made (make) sacrifices for them. The focus was now on honouring

Police warn drivers not to veer for deer After investigating several vehicle collisions involving deer, police are urging motorists not to veer for deer and to be alert and aware of their surroundings. Deer-vehicle collision rates increase significantly 1½ hours on either side of sunset and sunrise. Although there is often signage to warn motorists of higher deer-travelled areas, motorists need to be aware in all areas. Deer don’t limit their activity on rural roads. The animals have been known to cross the busy roadways as well. “If you suddenly have a deer in your path, we encourage drivers to stay in control, reduce as much speed as possible, and whatever you do, steer straight,” says Constable Steven Duguay of the Essex County OPP. “Don’t

veer for the deer. By changing your direction quickly, you increase the risk of losing control, running off the roadway and rolling your vehicle. This increases the likelihood of sustaining greater damage to your vehicle and serious injury.” Some other helpful hints

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those who keep the rest of us safe and allow us to live as we do, not on their destination. I became overwhelmed with emotion and welled up at this amazing sight (and silence). Even if I were not a veteran, I think I would have been touched by what was portrayed in front of me. I still get emotional retelling this event years later. The spectacle was one of those life changing moments that gave me a renewed appreciation for the human spirit. This year, if you take time to attend a parade/ memorial service, support your local Legion,

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orn in Transcona, Manitoba December 21, 1920, he attended high school in Leamington Ontario from 1934 to 1940, while working seasonally for H.J. Heinz in 1938 and 1939. He enlisted in Windsor in 1940m where he commenced his ﬂight training in May 1941. Upon graduation he was promoted to Sergeant, transported to England, and assigned to the Royal Air Force.

n the fall of 1942 he joined other Canadians in the RAF’s 81st Squadron in North Africa as a fighter pilot flying Spitfires. He saw considerable combat in the ensuing months. He survived being shot down twice and in February 1943 was awarded the Distinguish Flying Cross. By the fall of Tunis in May 1943 he was an acknowledged “ace” with 5.5 included in his official record.

e was returned to Canada where he established himself as a highly regarded flight instructor. However, in the spring of 1944 the Allies were desperate for experienced fighter pilots as air combat intensified in the build-up to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. As a result, F.O. Fenwick was reassigned to the RCAF’s 401st Squadron in Britain. He survived less than a month in his renewed combat role, being shot down for a third and final time on June 21, 1944 – an apparent victim of “friendly fire”. His family was living in Sioux Lookout, Ontario at the time of his death.

lying Ofﬁcer Fenwick was obviously a brave, determined young man who answered the call with dash and vigour. A lot of life was packed into 23 short years. Although we can’t thank him, we can’t forget him, he did his part to make ours one of the world’s great countries.

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wear the poppy with pride or choose privately to observe and remember those who fought and those who fell in conflicts where Canada has been called to help, I commend you and thank you. I used to accept that sometimes it is tough to prioritize Remembrance Day for some until the fine travellers of London re-opened my eyes. The next time you encounter people who say that they did not have time to observe a moment of silence, remind them that if we really try, we can all find time to remember.

.O. Fenwick was one of the ﬁrst to be buried in the Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery. His gravestone reads: n kind remembrance of one who gave all for his country, you and I and peace.

Flying Officer Harry E. Fenwick DFC

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LAERC to welcome new family By Carolyn Reid On behalf of LAERC The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) finally had an in-person meeting on Wednesday Nov. 2. LAERC is pleased and excited that after a numIn Loving Memory of

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ARmstRong October, 1961 - November 8, 1995 The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you, Shall never pass away.

ber of years of waiting, the group is looking forward to welcoming a Syrian family of seven, the parents and five children. The dad helped his sister (who LAERC sponsored, along with her family, in 2016) when they were fleeing Syria and now she

is helping them with living arrangements in their house. What a story this will be when they are reunited! LAERC is obligated to financially support each family for a year. This is where they really need your help. The cost of liv-

ing has risen and many people are struggling, but if everyone can share a little, LAERC will be able to support this desperate family who lost everything when ISIS attacked their village. You can be a part of the compassion and the op-

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portunities that LAERC shows each family. Bring a smile to the faces of these children finally able to attend school. Bring peace and hope into their lives. Income tax receipts will be given for all donations. Donations may be given through your church or sent to St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church,

60 Erie St. N., Leamington, ON N8H 2Z5. Cheques big or small can be made payable to “St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church for LAERC”. LAERC looks forward to the day they welcome this family at the airport and see all the excitement when the family is reunited.

Take time to remember this Friday WHEATLEY Ken Dawson ran the Meat Draws that resumed last Saturday at Talbot Trail Golf Course. The draws consisted of packages of steaks and chicken. Winners were Rick Dibbley, Bob McLean, Sandy Simpson, Shannon Moore, Dick

Whittle, Joyce Epplett (2), Ann Mayden and Doug Miller. The $30 gift certificates from Loop’s and Taylor’s Fisheries were won by Derek Florence and Rick Dibbley. Please Note: There will NOT be Meat Draws this Saturday, November 12

due to a 90th birthday celebration being held at the golf course. Meat Draws will resume on Saturday, November 19. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. Draws run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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Jan Watson The Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Cenotaph in front of the library this Friday, November 11. Legion

members will form up at Wheatley United Church starting at 10:15 a.m. to proceed to the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.

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~ November 11, 2022 ~ With Love From Your Family

It is the Veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the Veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the Veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the Veteran, who salutes the Flag, It is the Veteran, who serves under the Flag, Eternal rest grant them, and let perpetual light shine upon them. AMEN As always, but especially today, we thank you for the sacrifices made so unselfishly by you and all of our Canadian Veterans many years ago and since. We will never forget your sacrifices and the gifts of freedom that you have given to many abroad and to us here, on Canadian soil. We will always remember, appreciate, and respect these freedoms and those who have made them possible. We love you and we miss you dearly. Mary-Maureen & Jay

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Business Profile

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Evelyn Mae Hodgson

Evelyn Mae Hodgson (nee Stewart) passed away peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 78. Mom was born August 20, 1944 in Harwich Township. She married at the young age of 18, and her and Dad recently celebrated 60 years of marriage in July 2022. Mom leaves behind her husband Bruce, children Fred (Sandra), Wayne (Lisa), Greg (Hilary) and Susan (Steve), seven grandchildren John (Andrea), Jessica (Richard), Kurtis, Korryn, Ashley, Dylan and Makenna, and one great-granddaughter Norah. Missing her also are her sister Nancy Pickering, brothers Paul Stewart and Ron Stewart, and special friends Ty and Chase Gould and Serenity Simpson. Predeceased by her parents Henry (1952) and Ada (1959) Stewart, her sisters Betty Bailey (1997) and Kathy Paine (2018), and brother John Stewart (1988). Mom went to beauty school when she was 17 but never graduated or entered the business. She strung fishing nets for local fisherman for over 50 years. Mom won many competitions for her net stringing abilities and speed. She loved bingo, baking and shopping. She was always baking pies, desserts or some kind of canned treat. She received a devastating diagnosis last year of stage four lung cancer, but she fought with everything she had and never gave up. She was always a fighter and we never once saw her get down or cry. We will miss her and her Irish spunk every day. Our family would like to thank Dr. Eaton, Cindy and Nancy; Dr. Hirmiz and Dr. Gupta and all the staff at the WRCC; the staff at Meadows of Wheatley; and the staff on Medicine A at CKHA for their care throughout Mom’s journey over the last year. As per Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A private graveside family service will be held. An open house luncheon to celebrate Mom’s life will be held at Talbot Trail Golf Club, 790 Talbot Trail, Wheatley, on Saturday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No flowers please. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Meadows of Wheatley in Mom’s honour.

Marion Alberta Thompson

Marion Alberta Thompson (nee Leckie), 102 years, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved wife of the late George Arnold Thompson. Loving mother of Doug Thompson (Angie Myers) and Ron Thompson. Cherished Grandma of Sonia (Don), Aaron (Vigy), Alison ( Jack), Denny, Angela (Kenny), Samantha ( Jesse), and greatgrandmother of Adaire, Bowden, Bruce, Eric and Paige. Daughter of the late John and Isabelle Leckie. Survived by her sister Helen McKain (late Cecil) and her brother Ron Leckie (late Donna). Predeceased by her brother Leslie Leckie (Margaret). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marion was born in High River, Alberta, June 15, 1920. Marion served in World War II from 1942-1946, meeting George in England toward the end of the war. They married October 12, 1946 and worked the family farm in Olinda for many, many years. She was a proud member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda. Visitation is at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2953 Olinda Side Road, on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. until the celebration of Marion’s life at 1:30 p.m. Face masks are required to attend the funeral service. Rebekah Lodge service at 12:30 p.m. Interment at Graceland Cemetery, Olinda. If desired, memorial donations made to the Downtown Mission or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Edith Maria Schweitzer

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Edith Maria Schweitzer on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the age of 82, in Essex. A long-time resident of Kingsville, Edith was born on January 14, 1940 in Austria. She Proof of obituary to run immigrated to Canada at the age of 15. Edith was predeceased by her November 09, 2022 husband, Helmut Schweitzer, and is Southpoint survived by her children, KennethSun Schweitzer ( Julie) and daughter Karen well as=her granddaughters $200Schweitzer, plus $26asHST $226 Cayleigh Schweitzer (Dmitri Kharseev), Holly Schweitzer (Shawn Fisher) and Allyson Schweitzer, and her new greatAnyKharseev. changes please email grandson Arlen Edith wassun@southpointsun.ca a loving stay-at-home mom for many years, before working Thanks. several years for Heaton’s Goalie Equipment. She had a gentle nature and she cherished her time as Oma to her three granddaughters. She loved to attend local dances and play cards with friends and family. She was skilled at knitting, sewing and crocheting, as well as being a phenomenal cook and baker whose favourite recipes continue to be passed down through her family. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Iler Lodge for their care and support over the past several years. A private service and interment have taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Windsor & Essex County.

Kenneth Davie

Ken Davie, 70 years, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Beloved husband of 52 years of June (Mellow). Proud father of Jamie Davie (Terri) and Kristy Barreto (Nelson). Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin, Matthew, Alexandra, Victoria and Katrina, and great-grandfather of Matteo. Son of Donald Davie and the late Barbara. Dear brother of Ron Davie (Yvonne) and John Davie. Dear brother-in-law of Rick Mellow (Rita), Doug Mellow ( Julie), Allan Mellow (Alma). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Ken loved to play baseball in his younger years. He was a past member of RCL Branch 84. Ken retired from H.J. Heinz after 35 years of dedicated service. He loved to spend time at the cottage with friends and family. As per Ken’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Health Foundation by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Joan Elizabeth November 09Crozier

Southpoint Sun Joan Elizabeth Crozier (Banwell), 82 years, passed away on Saturday, $200, plus $26 HST = $226 November 5, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice. please email Beloved Any wife changes of the late sun@southpointsun.ca Bruce E. Crozier (2011). Dear mother of Nancy Thanks. Crozier and David Crozier (Victoria Houle). Loving Grandma of Emma, Adam, Ben, Cowan and Cate. Dear sister of Janet Jackson and the late Wendy Pratt. Joan will be missed by many nieces. Joan was a longtime registered nurse and a member of the Leamington Kinette Club. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Sophie Platsko

Proof of obituary to run Sophie Platsko (Rekuta), born October 29, 1926 in Ukraine DATE, 2022 and passed away peacefully Southpoint Sun on Sunday, October 30, $200 plus $26 HST = $226Gardens in 2022 at Franklin Leamington. wife of the late Any changes Beloved please email Nick Platsko (2009). Sophie sun@southpointsun.ca was the cherished mother of the Thanks. late Elizabeth Platsko, Sydor and Judy Platsko, Patricia and Dr. Robert Stewart, and Tom and Nancy Platsko. Loving grandmother (Bobbie) of Laura and Klaus Bross, Debbie and Jay Durand, Jeremy Stewart, Jennifer and Pete Infelice, and Amber Platsko. Great-grandmother (Bobbie) of Tyler and Benjamin Bross, Alexia and Kylah Durand, Evangeline, Mirabella and Clarayanna Infelice. Dear sister of Lena Janik and sister-in-law Brenda Rekuta. Predeceased by her brothers Luke, Harry, Mervin and sister Polly. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Sophie was a dedicated farmer who loved the outdoors. She was an active member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church for over 60 years and was involved as President of the Ladies Church Group for several years. She brought love, happiness and inspiration to all for 96 well lived years. Special thanks to the staff at Franklin Gardens who provided such wonderful care and compassion. Visiting was at Reid Funeral & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service to celebrate Sophie’s life at 2 p.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to FranklinProof Gardens of Longobituary Term Care ortoa run charity of your choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca November 09, 2022

Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226

Susan Ann Epp

Any changes please email With deep sadness we announce sun@southpointsun.ca the passing of Susan Ann Epp on Thursday, November Thanks. 3, 2022

after her brave battle with cancer. She was the loving daughter of her devoted parents, the late Peter H (2019) and Marie (Peters) Epp. She was cherished by her siblings, the late Daniel (2020), the late Ken (2010) Joan Epp (Mike Reynaert), Ron (Kathy), Edwin ( Jodi), and adored by her nephews and nieces, Matthew, Joshua ( Jacklyn), Mikaele Bryan (Keith), Kevin (Emma), Elyse Betts (Brandon), Jessica, Kody and Braeden, as well as her grands Lauren, Joslyn, Audrey and Miles. She will be dearly missed by many special cousins, close friends and colleagues, caring neighbours and her church communities. Proofloved of obituary to gatherings, run road She absolutely farm and family trips and adventures. Her passion in life involved the education of young learners, first as an ECE and then as a November 09, where 2022 she resided. Sue classroom teacher in London, ON, cared deeply for every student andSun will be remembered for Southpoint her ability to inspire success. $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Many thanks go out to all who visited, called and gave appointment rides to Sue throughout her illness. We are Any changes email ever grateful for the oncologyplease team and staff at Victoria Hospital for their ongoing compassion. sun@southpointsun.ca Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Thanks. Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service to celebrate Susan’s life at 12 noon. Vic Winter officiating. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Red Cross or London Regional Cancer Clinic. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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McNamara honoured at Warden’s Banquet; MacDonald announces run

By Ron Giofu with files from Mark Ribble The County of Essex honoured its warden for the 2018-22 term with the warden hoping to get another four years in the position. The Warden’s Banquet was held Friday, November 4 at the Ciociaro Club where Gary McNamara was honoured for his service in the county’s top political job for the last four years. McNamara also announced his intentions to seek the position again with Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald also stepping up to announce her intentions for the job. McNamara, who was recently acclaimed for another term as Tecumseh mayor, thanked his colleagues for allowing him to serve as warden the last four years. He called it an “honour and privilege” to serve in the role. “Working with Essex County Council and staff has been inspiring and humbling. I could not have asked for a better team to guide and sup-

port me as we navigated a global pandemic and historic flooding challenges, and as we celebrated economic growth and new opportunities,” McNamara stated. Calling the last four years “an incredible and unforgettable roller coaster ride,” McNamara said no one could have seen what was ahead when the term started in late 2018. He pointed out there were the “twin threats” that caused the County of Essex to declare a state of emergency due to rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was an incredibly uncertain time and that declaration was a momentous step,” he said. “Our resolute and united response to those challenges protected our residents and our infrastructure and allowed us to emerge from the emergency stronger and more determined than ever. It showed us just how much we could overcome, just how much we could accomplish, when we worked together for the

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald announces her intent to run for County Warden. Ron Giofu photo

good of our residents.” Regarding the water levels, McNamara stated the county worked with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), local municipalities and emergency responders “to take immediate action during major storms.” He said municipalities and the county focused on planning improvements and infrastructure to help prevent flooding of populated areas. McNamara called the county’s “unified and determined response” to COVID-19 “exemplary and historic,” noting the world changed almost overnight but the county worked to promote the health and safety of the community as well as the regional economy. “Businesses and public places closed. Students moved online and tens of thousands of us worked from home, using new tools like Zoom and phrases like physical distancing. We wore masks. We stopped gathering together and travelling. The border closed. Long-term care homes were overwhelmed and our healthcare workers were pushed to the brink,” he said. “But quickly our region came together to fight the pandemic with support from our provincial and federal partners. We went from setting up field hospitals and deploying paramedics to assist with COVID testing to setting up mass immunization clinics and creating an isolation centre for farm workers.” McNamara also credited Essex-Windsor EMS and the Sun Parlour Home for their “superhuman efforts” during the pandemic, whether it be through testing and im-

Get those letters ready for Santa With the holidays approaching quicker than we’d like to admit, the Uptown Leamington BIA is launching its annual Letters to Santa Claus program on November

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munization efforts to the care of seniors. The county’s financial position is strong, he added, crediting the “pay-asyou go approach,” and McNamara thanked administration for their efforts. County services are also being enhanced as the population grows, he added. “The county is poised for growth and prosperity because of the outstanding teamwork by our seven strong municipalities. I have been fortunate as warden to have had the backing of a dedicated and determined council. It has been a pleasure to work with all of the mayors and deputy mayors who served Essex County

this term. I will miss those who are leaving council to take a break or move on. You have laid important groundwork for those who follow you and your hard work will not be forgotten,” he said. MacDonald credited McNamara’s efforts, including his support and mentorship over the years, but believes it is time for new blood at the head of county council. MacDonald said she has stood shoulder to shoulder with McNamara and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens on regional issues and has also worked on behalf of the county on provincial matters. “Quite frankly, it’s time for change,” said Mac-

Donald. “The north end of the county has been in that chair for 12 years,” MacDonald added. “It’s time this end of the county has some representation.” MacDonald also feels the time is right for female leadership on the county level. “I feel like the voting public showed us they’re ready for women in leadership roles,” she said. “The timing is right.” MacDonald, who sits on the board of directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, feels that she can represent the region well. The members of county council will vote at the meeting on November 23.

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POPPY DAYS

The annual Legion Poppy Days were held locally on Saturday, November 5, with volunteers out offering poppies for donations at several retail locations across the area. Here, Squadron 535 Air Cadet Milan Berze offers poppies to customers Dale, left, and Dawn at the Real Canadian Superstore in Leamington. SUN photo

Elm Street between Erie Street North and Little Street and Foster Street between Erie Street North and Victoria in Wheatley were scheduled to reopen for traffic Tuesday, November 8. Ryan Brown, Chatham-Kent Director of Public Works, said the provincial drilling contracting firm has completed its work and demobilized from the site, providing the ability to open the roadway. Security personnel will remain at the site of the reduced evacuation zone on a 24-hour basis. The municipality is planning to implement a scrubber system to capture any

H2S gas at the site from the monitoring well during the interim monitoring period of the well. This could lead to a further reduction of the evacuation zone and the reopening of Erie Street North between Elm and Talbot Road. The current flare stack onsite will remain as a backup system for the time being as an additional safety measure. Options to allow pedestrian traffic along the street are being discussed as part of that plan. Brown said reopening the streets will provide a much improved east-west traffic flow through the community.

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MARKET UPDATE Market Update OCTOBER 2022

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE

$542,707 NEW LISTINGS

765

-4.26% Sale Price Change Y/Y

-11.76%

New Listings Change Y/Y

-48.23%

UNITS SOLD

366

Units Sold Change Y/Y

Statistical information provided by Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS (WECAR)

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The trend continues! Another rate hike in October saw rates rise another .5% lower than the expected .75%. Are we nearing the end of the fastest monetary tightening in history? Time will tell. The numbers are in for October and yet again we see a significant drop - worst to date actually in sales, coming in at 48% lower than October of 21. One stat not shown on our graphic is that 21% of sales occurred in the price range of $450,000 - $550,000 meaning that the majority of affordability rests in this range - or lower. Will this become our new average sale price? See above for redundant answer. Are you on the fence about what to do, how to make a move or when the best time might be? Lets discuss options, strategies and let us help direct you to your goals! Call our team and let us start Moving You Forward!

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Two lucky local lottery winners Pasquale Cervini of Leamington is $300,000 richer after winning with Instant Jumbo Cash.

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The Lotto Max odds have shone in favour of Michel Kassas of Leamington. He won a Maxmillions prize worth $1 million in the October 7 Lotto Max draw. He also won $2 on his ENCORE selection, bringing his total winnings to $1,000,002. Michel says he is a new lottery player and has been playing for about one year. “My favourite games are Lotto Max and Lot-

to 6/49,” he said while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up his cheque. Michel, who works in social services, discovered his big win when he received an email from OLG saying he won. “I logged into my OLG account and I couldn’t believe it. I told my mom that we won $1 million, and she was so happy, she cried,” he said. “My heart feels so full. This win fills me with hope.”

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The following are the scores of recent bridge games at the Half Century Centre. Oct. 28: 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Shirley Morel and Case Mulder, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 4th Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 5th Buddy Ellwood and Al Morrison, 6th Marie Elwood and Marilyn Robbins. Oct. 31: 1st George Hildebrandt and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire, 4th Al Morrison and

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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 Here is a young man in military a luncheon uniform (date unknown) menu. Speed boat rides connected to the Heaton, were available Peterson and/or Wigle families. from the Cedar If you have any information Beach Drug Store for 50 about him, please contact the cents a ride Kingsville Archives at for summer visitors renting 226-348-6377, or a cabin or for kingsvillearchives@gmail.com. cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out intoPhoto the rougher watersofofthe Lake Erie. This courtesy photograph of an unidentiﬁed family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in Kingsville Archives. the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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

The Leamington Legion Band is seen marching past Leamington’s Carnegie Library during the annual Remembrance Day parade circa 1972. The library would be razed nearly two years later.

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Looking back ... From the Leamington Post November 14, 1957 Town council has been asked to consider doubling its grant to the fair board (from $500 to $1,000) this year to help the board establish the Leamington Fairgrounds as a winter training centre for harness horses. Council heard last Thursday that 30 horses had trained here last winter and chances were this number could double and perhaps triple if the necessary facilities could be provided. Trainers here last year said the conditions at Leamington were better than anywhere else in the province. —— A special committee will be appointed by town council in an effort to determine how to put the Leamington Airport back into business again. Talks were called upon following suspension of the airport license by the Department of Transport on October 2. Since then, the operators of the Leamington-Pelee Island airline service have been flying out of Windsor. Mayor Grace McFarland assured the Pelee delegation present that Leamington definitely wants to see the airport remain in operation. —— The fate of the Leamington Flyers was expected to be decided one way or another at an emergency meeting in Riverside last night at which representatives of teams in the Southwestern Ontario Hockey Association were to confer with Lloyd Pollock, area OHA representative. Bill Burgess, manager of the Leamington squad, said earlier today that only four members of last year’s team had signed up to play this winter. He said the Riverside Hiram-Walkers had scooped up most of the local hockey talent and prospects in the Chatham area were reluctant to play in Leamington due to travel distances. From the Kingsville Reporter November 14, 1957 During the next two weeks the migration of the Canada Goose will be at its peak at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. Miner’s three sons are actively trying to make visitors feel they are welcome and trying to make the place and grounds better than when their father left it. The best time to be there is between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm to see the afternoon flight. It’s open every day except Sunday. —— The Kingsville Honkers had that old hockey player’s disease last Monday night at Leamington — no-can-score — and heaven knows they tried, but were defeated by the Essex Bombers and goaltender Norm Hallewich, 3-1. In the S.E.H.L. nightcap, the Honkers threw everything but the kitchen sink at Hallewich in an effort to score and it was Ed Thiessen who finally beat the Essex minder in the third period. —— Essex County Council recently voted

unanimously against the establishment of a county health unit. Council heard in September that present health services were antiquated and that a county unit was the answer. Many councillors expressed the opinion that present services were adequate, and the money would be better spent on roads. 21 Years later From the Wheatley Journal November 16, 1978 With Reeve Harry Robinson and Deputy-Reeve Laird Dawson returned to office in Romney by acclamation, the interest in the recent municipal election wasn’t as great as it was two years ago. A total of 530 electors took the time to exercise their franchise this time — just 39 per cent of those eligible. The winners were Larry Franklin, Ken Wharram and Garland Jacobs. The challenger to the incumbents, June Rutt, missed the winner’s circle by only 22 votes. Wheatley’s Deputy Reeve Larry McDonald told the Journal that he will make a bid for the position of Kent County Warden. —— The voters of Romney responded with a resounding “yes” when asked if they favour the serving of spirits in a licensed establishment within the township. When the final count on the issue was tabulated, it was found that a total of 519 votes were cast on the issue, with 355 in favour. This gave the pro-liquor voters a majority of 68.4 per cent. Liquor can now be served in licensed restaurants in the township. —— While Wheatley council incumbents Allen Ascott and Jack Wigfield coasted to an easy victory in last week’s election, a real slugfest took place for the third seat between two newcomers. The successful fledgling councillor is William Ruiter, who edged out fellow newcomer Robert Dawson by 51 votes. —— East Mersea Public School commemorated Remembrance Day last week with a school assembly, where the students and staff watched a film and listened to speakers. Grade 7 students then presented interesting moments of Canadian history and recited John McRae’s In Flanders Fields. Among the students participating were Rob Hickson and Cindy Peters. —— Saturday, the Wheatley Omstead Foods Midgets travelled to Harrow and downed a well-disciplined Harrow squad 4-3. In the first period, Wayne Wright opened the scoring with help from Jeff Bowman. Harrow tied it but Wright came back with a shorthanded tally to take the lead again. In the third, John Vercruysse tied it for Harrow but Steve Beleutz and Jeff Bowman put the visitors up by two. Randy McDonald scored late for Harrow but it wasn’t enough.

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Flyers score back-to-back wins over Nats, Maroons

By C. Scott Holland Last Wednesday and Thursday, the Flyers ended a rather busy week by playing the London Nationals and then returning home to host the Chatham Maroons. The return of Connor MacPherson to Leamington’s lineup Wednesday helped boost the offense as the Flyers rallied to beat London 5-4 in overtime, then topped Chatham at home 3-1 in front of 975 fans. The Flyers played well against the Nats and took a slim one-goal lead before London used two powerplay opportunities and added two other goals in the second for a 4-3 lead heading into the final stanza. But the Nationals suddenly faced a very tough Flyers’ defense in the third which limited the Nats to only two shots on starter Bryce Walcarius. Leamington knotted the contest on Connor MacPherson’s second of the night early in the third and pressured the Nats the rest of the way. The Flyers barely missed the winning goal late in the third when a Ryan MacPherson shot bounced off the crossbar. Most of the

Flyers’ fireworks belonged to Connor MacPherson, who in his return after being suspended for two contests notched a hattrick. Nick Mahy and Cody Brekke added one goal apiece. Starter Bryce Walcarius stopped 20 of 24 shots for the victory. The play of the game was the Flyers’ overtime winning goal. Fans were barely in their seats when Ryan MacPherson won the opening faceoff and slid the puck to Ryan Clark. Clark fed Connor MacPherson, who rushed down the left lane and planted the puck under Nats goalie Aidan Beery’s glove. The goal came just 17 seconds into the OT. Thursday night back at home, the Flyers topped the feisty Chatham Maroons 3-1. Walcarius started in net once again and allowed one goal on 20 shots. Chatham’s lineup was missing several regulars and included four call-ups, including goalie Owen Lemieux, who fared well, stopping 27 of the 30 Flyers’ shots that came his way. The Flyers defense went to work early, allowing

the visitors only four shots in the first and five in the second. With Connor MacPherson in the penalty box, Gabe Piccolo stole the puck off a Chatham player at the left point and raced alone down the rink before he unleashed a drive that sailed past Lemieux. The shorthanded effort gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead. At 17:03, while on a powerplay, Connor MacPherson and Koen Taves connected with Ryan MacPherson, whose left side blast made it 2-0. Early in the third, a bit of nastiness erupted as Kale Couvillion was checked from behind while in the offensive zone. In retaliation, he grabbed a Chatham player suspected of hitting him and a brawl erupted. The Maroons scored their lone goal on a powerplay resulting from the dust-up. Will Van Sumeren pumped call-up Kyle Greene’s pass into the Chatham net near the midway point of the third to complete the score. Next game is Thurs. Nov. 10 vs Komoka Kings at 7:10 p.m.

Sharks lose scoring touch despite strong work ethic

By Greg Coulter It is said that the harder you work the luckier you’ll get. At the moment, nothing could be further from the truth for the Wheatley Omstead

Sharks. After racking up 10 goals six games ago, the Sharks — missing a couple of key players — managed to suffer one shutout and endure a

streak of five one-goal games. Their defensive play has remained solid, and the offence is consistently firing 35 plus shots per game, but the scoring has

Braeden Gray is congratulated by his teammates after firing his first goal of the season on a blast from the point against Lakeshore. The tally also marked the first Sharks goal in over 110 minutes. Despite a lack of scoring the Sharks continue to battle hard and offer up entertaining hockey. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

dried up quicker than the Mississippi River. Recent losses included 5-1 to Mooretown, 1-0 against Blenheim and identical 3-1 outcomes to Essex, Lakeshore and Amherstburg. Their hard work did pay off last week at home against Lakeshore as fans witnessed perhaps the most impressive Sharks outing in recent years. They completely dominated the defending Ontario champs, holding a larger territorial advantage in play en route to a 36-20 shot barrage. While goal scoring has been sparse, it has been evenly spread across the lineup. Sylvain Lessard has fired twice with Braeden Gray, Matt Carvalho, Kyle Green and Jaqwan Simmonds adding sin-

gles. Goaltending duties have been handled by Ethan Handley, Cristian Green and most recently Jaxon Drysdale. Coach Josh Carnevale is mystified with the lack of scoring. “We’re getting tons of chances, but just can’t find the back of the net

right now,” he said. “We’re working hard and not playing bad. Just need some puck luck” The Sharks won’t play a home game on November 9 as they visit Wallaceburg, while the two teams have a Wheatley return match on the 16th.

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U13s win Silver Stick at Stratford After a handful of exhibition games, the Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team dove headfirst into the 2022-23 hockey season by competing in the Stratford Regional SilverStick AA Qualifier Tournament this past weekend in Stratford. With the team being an A centre competing in a AA tournament, it was going to be a challenge, but ESP

felt that they were up to the challenge. On Friday morning their first test was against a strong team, the Kitchener Junior Rangers, which ended in a 2-2 tie. Lucas O’Neil, from Austin Goudie and Kayden Cook, scored for ESP, as well as Darek Dunn from Ben Liebrock. Trent Chevalier stood tall in net to help the cause.

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from Cook. Other goal scorers were O’Neil from Goudie and Nathan Mariuz, Dunn unassisted, Nash Fuerth unassisted and Dunn with the winner from O’Neil. On Sunday, ESP faced off against the hometown favorites, the Stratford Warriors, in the final and it was a barnburner. ESP seemed to have more chances through-

puck back out front to a waiting Austin Goudie, who calmly deposited it into the net. Kevin Ondic, in net for ESP, made numerous timely saves to earn the shutout and victory for his team. The SilverStick Qualifier Tournament win now means that ESP will participate in the International SilverStick finals in Port Huron in January.

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Essex Southpoint U13 defeated Stratford to win the SilverStick Qualifier Tournament. In front are goalies Trent Chevalier (left) and Kevin Ondic. Standing, left to right: Coach Tony Youssef, Brayden Foster, trainer Jamie Thomas, Nash Fuerth, coach Ryan Derksen, AJ Youssef, Austin Goudie, JoJo McLeod, Lucas O’Neil, Derek Dunn, Kayden Cook, Ben Liebrock, Jonathan Recker, Tyler Thomas, coach Dylan Impens, Owen Derksen, Isiah Georges, Nathan Mariuz, Max Pyne. Submitted photo

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Lions playoffs begin By Brooke Dominguez The Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) Junior Boys Volleyball team played their first playoff game last Thursday against Tecumseh Vista Academy, who they impressively swept all three sets from. In their first playoff game also on Thursday, the Junior Girls Basketball team defeated Brennan 58-33. There were some amazing standout players like Jasmine Cruickshank who made all 6 of her free throws with 18 points on top of that, and Alexia Battagin who scored 85% of her shots. The defence was supported by Deborah Smith who made impactful turnovers, along with Maram Al Amin who is always an aggressive defender. The whole

team worked together to ensure their first playoff win. Their next playoff game is at Kennedy on Monday November 7. Good luck girls! Last Friday, LDSS Intramural Dodgeball had its final game. It was the Dodge Fathers, made up entirely of grade 12 students, against the Average Joes, who proved to be not-so average. Before the game, Aubrey Unger of team Dodge Fathers stated, “I feel like throwing up. My brother’s playing on the other team, it’s a sibling rivalry thing.” Her brother Andrew Unger, Captain of the Joes, got the first elimination of the match. After losing the first round, the Dodge Fathers started throwing as hard as they could, no accuracy re-

quired, but the ambush only eliminated a couple opponents. There were 3 members of Dodge Fathers against 1 of Average Joes when Jason Friesen made the final elimination to secure the round for the Fathers. When time for the final round ran out, Average Joes had more players on the court, winning them the LDSS Intramural Dodgeball Championship. There was lots of commotion for the winners, and Hunter Quiring of the 2nd place team was looking on with regret as he said, “I had faith in my team, so I sat out and was confident in them. Sadly, we didn’t pull through.” Will these teams ever face each other again? Intramural Volleyball starts very soon, and we can’t wait to see.

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Cavalier sports report By Hayden Nurse The Kingsville cross country team participated in SWOSSAA at Malden Park. Top performances included Kale Pucovsky finishing 8th in novice boys, which qualified him for OFSAA, and Sylvia Ross finishing 4th in junior girls, which also qualified her for OFSAA. On top of Sylvia’s great placement, the whole junior girls team placed 2nd as a team, which qualified the next four junior runners (including Emmerson Jadischke, Zoe Toews, Naomi Poublon and Adeline Neumiller) for OFSAA. Ontario’s top high school runners will meet at Dagmar Ski Resort in Uxbridge. The Cavalier cross country team was the top AA team and finished 4th overall as an entire team at SWOSSAA. Cavalier cross country has a great running future ahead of them. Last Friday and Satur-

day the Kingsville Cavaliers hosted their playoff prep tournament. The junior and senior boys took part in this tourney and both started out the with two tough losses, finding them in C flight for more round robin play. In C flight, both the Kingsville juniors and seniors won every game and were the eventual champions of their respective flights. Each player earned a t-shirt for being victorious in their flight. This Tuesday, the WECCSSA quarterfinals begin. Both Kingsville teams are hosting at home and are looking to make deep playoff runs. Matteo Ruggirello, the senior boy’s libero, was asked what his playoff expectations are for the team, and he responded by saying, “We want to win every game. We are focussed on one game at a time.” If the boys win their quarterfinal matchups, they will host the WEC-

CSSA semifinals at home on Thursday. The junior and senior girls basketball teams both host their first playoff game at home on Monday, Nov 7. If they win the quarters Wednesday they host the WECCSSA semi-finals game. If either girls basketball team reaches the WECCSSA finals, they will be held on Friday at Lajeunesse. Check back for results next week. As the fall teams enter their final days, preparation is underway for the winter season. Sign up and tryouts for boys and girls hockey teams, as well as Cavalier curling are leading the way and have KDHS students excited about hitting the ice. Students looking to participate in girls volleyball, boys basketball or on the swim team should stay tuned to morning announcements for information on upcoming signups and tryouts.

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Sharks lose scoring touch despite strong work ethic

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