Southpoint Sun - November 2, 2022

ESHC receives Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has been recognized with the achievement of Accreditation with Exempla ry Standing for the period of 2022-2026 – the highest possible designation for an accredited organization.

Accreditation Canada is a not-for-profit organiza tion aligned with the International Society for Quality in Health Care. It provides healthcare organizations with an external peer review process to assess and im prove their services based on standards of healthcare excellence.

“This recognition truly is a testament to our staff and their ongoing commitment to providing care to our community in line with Canadian best practices,” says Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO. “Accredita tion is a quality improvement process which identifies what we’re doing well and where we need to focus im provement efforts. The whole organization is involved, from frontline staff to board mem bers. I am very proud of the entire team as we continue to provide high-quality patient care while exploring innovative ways to ex pand our services.”

The Accreditation process helps healthcare organi zations improve on various levels, including quality and safety, communication and collaboration, leading practices and accountability.

“Receiving the highest possible standing from Ac creditation Canada means a lot to our hospital teams. It’s a direct reflection of their dedication to delivering the highest quality of care to our patients and commu nity,” says Dr. Luther Heys, Chief of Professional Staff at ESHC.

“On behalf of the board I want to commend the staff on their continued diligence to maintaining best prac tices, while providing care to an increasing number of patients in a challenging environment,” says Kris Tay lor, Board Chair at ESHC.

The Accreditation Canada website describes this designation as being awarded to “organizations that go beyond Accreditation Canada’s requirements and demonstrate excellence in quality improvement.”

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend as Cana dians are asked to turn their clocks back to Standard Time effective Sunday, November 6 at 2 am. The op timists among us would say that we gain an hour of sleep this weekend.

TRICK-OR-TREAT ON THE TRAIL

Young Hailey Hyatt of Wheatley was among the first of the pre-schoolers to take part in the annual Tiny Tots Halloween Parade put on by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary and local businesses. The parade was held Halloween morning along the Grant Bowman Trail in Wheatley, as the rain drops faded and the sun began to shine. SUN photo

“This recognition truly is a testament to our staff and their ongoing commitment to providing care to our community...”

Kristin Kennedy

Canada’s first 3-D printed home is now ready

By Mark Ribble

The keys to Canada’s first ever 3D-printed home for residential use were handed over to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre on Thursday, Oc tober 27.

After months of re search, planning and building, the one-of-akind four-unit building is complete and ready for people who need hous ing.

Krista Rempel, Exec utive Director of The Bridge, received the keys from Rob Roy, Board Chair from Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Es sex, at an announcement

made inside The Bridge centre.

Those in attendance then got an up close and personal look at the fin ished product — one unit has been completely fur nished and is ready for moving in.

Executive Director and CEO of Habitat for Hu manity Windsor-Essex, Fiona Coughlin, wel comed the crowd of about 100 people to the ceremo ny.

“We’re celebrating a joyous occasion,” she said. “This build could not have happened with out all of our partners.”

Coughlin explained

that the idea started as just that, with planning that goes back to before the pandemic and the amount of collaboration that was involved.

Since she was looking for a spot to try out the first 3D printed build, she reached out to Leaming ton Mayor Hilda Mac Donald, who then con nected her with Krista Rempel and George Ber gen of The Bridge.

They had the land to make this happen and the rest fell into place.

The research, plan ning and building of the four-unit site was funded through Canadian Mort gage and Housing Cor poration (CMHC), to the tune of about $660,000.

This initial build is part of a larger 12-unit build, with another 30 units planned beyond those.

The four units are part of an accessible, net-zero ready, four-plex design.

Habitat Windsor-Essex also partnered with the University of Windsor on this project to learn more about how this technol ogy could potentially shorten construction times and — over time — reduce costs. With the largest structural engi neering lab in the country,

the University of Windsor has been conducting load testing, thermal testing, researching new materi als and more.

Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk — who is also the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Work force Development and Disability Inclusion — was on hand to speak about the partnership between all of the parties involved.

“When you have a home, you have a chance,” he said. “This gives young people an opportunity to have a chance.”

Essex County Warden

Gary McNamara was quick to acknowledge Mayor MacDonald for her work in pulling ev erything together.

“Thank you for stand ing up for your commu nity,” he said. “You are an unbelievable supporter of affordable housing in our community.”

McNamara and some of his staff came out and worked alongside the Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help in the finishing of the units.

Krista Rempel then took the stage and talked about the partnerships between all of the organi zations and levels of gov ernment.

“We are so excited to

be here today,” she said.

“The building of these homes would not have been possible without the partnerships of Hab itat for Humanity Wind sor-Essex and the Univer sity of Windsor.”

Habitat Board Chair Rob Roy then came up onto the stage and hand ed Rempel the keys to the new build.

The homes were bult using a giant 3D print er that poured concrete foundations and walls — the first in North America to be built with concrete.

After a ribbon cutting, Krista Rempel was able to tour the unit and then it was opened up to anyone wanting to see inside.

Fiona Coughlin, left, talks to a happy Krista Rempel about the interior décor of the unit. SUN photo

Members of The Bridge board of directors and local dignitaries helped cut the ribbon for the new four-unit 3D printed home in Leamington on October 27. From left are Will Good (board member), Sal Albano (board member), Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Cody Kraus (board member), MP Irek Kusmierczyk, Warden Gary McNamara, The Bridge President George Bergen, The Bridge Executive Director Krista Rempel, Habitat for Humanity Board Chair Rob Roy and Habitat for Humanity Executive Director/CEO Fio na Coughlin. SUN photo

Leamington purchases waterfront land

The Municipality of Leamington is acquiring prime waterfront lands, setting the stage for trans forming Leamington’s waterfront into a destina tion experience.

An agreement of pur chase and sale for the property located at 50 Gold Coast Road was en tered into on November 9, 2020, with an October 31, 2022, closing date. At the request of the seller, the specific terms of this agreement remained con fidential until the date of closing.

Further, an agreement

of purchase and sale for the property located at 399 Erie Street South was entered into on June 13, 2022. This agreement is conditional upon the cer tification and registration of a survey under the Boundaries Act which is expected to be completed in 2023.

When added to the property located at 34 Gold Coast Road acquired by the Municipality in January 1998, six acres of contiguous waterfront lands will be established from the southern extent of Gold Coast Road to the

water’s edge outlined in red in the map below.

The acquisitions, fund ed from the Municipal ity’s strategically estab lished reserves for this purpose, will bring clos er the establishment of a boardwalk linking the dock and Marina to Sea cliff Park.

“The purchase of these lands is a critical piece in creating a continuous, connected public water front and creating several economic development opportunities,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Admin istrative Officer. “Impor

tantly, it also creates a space for the entire com munity and visitors alike to enjoy for many genera tions to come.”

“These lands hold tre mendous potential,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “And these purchases are a big step forward in cre ating a vibrant destina tion that drives tourism, fosters economic success and attracts and retains a new generation to Leam ington.”

The land purchases were recommendations outlined in the Waterfront Destination Master Plan

approved by Council in principle, at its meeting held on June 14, 2022. The master planning process included stakeholder in terviews and extensive online community en gagement that contrib

uted significantly to this plan’s vision for the wa terfront and key recom mendations.

For more information, visit www.leamington. ca/waterfront.

THERAPEUTIC TAPING...

Therapeutic Taping is a method designed to facilitate the bodies natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the bodies range of motion. It alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage. It can be applied to reeducate the neuromuscular system, reduce pain and inflammation, optimize performance, prevent injury and promote good circulation and healing.

When Kelly’s 90-year-old mother, Lilli, chose Chartwell Kingsville Retirement Residence to be her next home, the decision not only brought Lilli contentment, but their whole family peace of mind.

“She loves it there and is very, very happy,” Kelly tells. “The décor is beautiful throughout and they make all special occasions very special. She loves having her meals and laundry done, and the activi ties. And she particularly loves her independence and going to [the grocery store] right next door.”

As society gradually shifts back to pre-pandemic norms, older adults who have delayed a decision to downsize or seek a living arrange ment that provides more freedom

from the responsibilities of home ownership have begun to consider their options again.

There is no denying that for many, the prospect of less time and energy spent on home and prop erty maintenance and more opportunities to socialize, pursue interests, or try something new have endured, if not increased because of the past two years.

is your answer.

A key benefit of life in a retirement residence is having consistent access to staff who are devoted to helping seniors live worry-free, as well as optional care support.

“From our very first encounter, the staff have been nothing but welcoming, caring and profes sional,” explains adult child Kris.

“Moving a parent into a home is extremely stressful for all…the staff went over and above to make mom (and her family!) feel comfortable and able to settle in well, and that has continued ever since.”

Nestled in the heart of downtown Kingsville near the shores of Lake Erie, Chartwell Kingsville is a friendly retire ment residence ideal for seniors looking for convenience and

connection in their later years. The retirement community is well known for its lush natural surround ings, vibrant atmosphere, and strong local reputation.

Chartwell Kingsville’s independent supportive living suites provide a full-service experience for people looking to enjoy all the benefits of an independent lifestyle, but with delicious and nutritious meals, housekeeping, laundry, and park ing included, plus personalized care options available.

“If you are searching for a resi dence that will treat your loved

respect and dignity, while giving you peace of mind that they are well cared for, this is your answer,” Kris concludes.

Explore the lifestyle at Chartwell Kingsville today by calling 519-973-6315 or visiting Chartwell.com

Overhead view of now or soon-to-be-owned munici pal property at Leamington’s waterfront.

Leamington council members on the Leamington dock on Tuesday, November 1, with the recently purchased property behind them. From left are Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Councillor Heather Latam, Councillor John Hammond, Councillor Tim Wilkinson, Councillor Paul Tiessen and Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke. SUN photo

Leamington Fire Services recognizes 2022 poster contest winners

By Paul Forman

An annual fall tradition since 1962, local fire safety poster winners were in at tendance at Leamington’s town hall on October 26.

Six elementary schools sent in 83 submissions to Leamington Fire Services (LFS) that were judged on creativity and clear mes saging.

The suggested theme this year was ‘Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape’, though many students chose other themes as the fire department allows.

Grade one to six stu dents were eligible to en ter the contest and prizes were generously donated by Patricia Pedreira of Royal Lepage, Harvey’s,

McDonald’s, Leamington Flyers and Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. Three awards were provided for each grade, with Lilica Oxenfarth

of St. Louis Catholic El ementary School being declared the grand prize winner.

YOU

I would first of all like to thank all of my family and friends who supported, sponsored, assisted and encouraged me during the campaign. The gifts of your time and help were invaluable and enriched this whole experience.

I would also like to thank all those who voted for me. Your faith and confidence in me are deeply appreciated.

This thank you would not be complete without also thanking all of the people my wife and I met while campaigning. You shared your stories, concerns and time with us, and we feel fortunate to have met you.

Congratulations to the newly elected council.

- Willy Fittler

Grade one winners, from left: 1st place Sadie Klassen, South Shore Christian School; 2nd place Nolan Froese, East Mersea Public School; 3rd place Roman Badchkan, East Mersea Public School.

Grade two winners, from left: 1st place Evelyn Skinner, East Mersea Public School; 3rd place Daniel Wiebe, East Mersea Public School. Absent: 2nd place winner Alexan der Tamayo, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.

Grade three winners, from left: 1st place Norah Wall, South Shore Christian School: 2nd place Avaya Mancini, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School; 3rd place Alessia Gagnon, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.

Grade four winners were 1st place Lucas Wiebe (left), South Shore Christian School, and 2nd place Evan Wil liams, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School. Absent: 3rd place winner Daniel DaSilva, St. Louis Catholic Elemen tary School.

Grade five winners, from left: 1st place Lily Collard, East Mersea Public School; 2nd place Sophia Ketler, South Shore Christian School; 3rd place Nicholas Sand ers, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.

Grade six winners, from left: 1st place Lilica Oxenfarth, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School; 2nd place Monica Guenter, East Mersea Public School; 3rd place Sienna Kroeker and Sophie Wehby, Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School.

LFS’s fire safety poster contest winner Lilica Oxen farth of St. Louis Catholic Elementary School accompa nied by Sparky the Fire Dog.

SUN PHOTOS

BY PAUL FORMAN

You Have Us and We

#BetterBeds

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

chance

I was a nervous 24-year-old about to become a father for the first time when I walked in the back door of the Leaming ton Post building in September 1, 1985.

I was there out of necessity.

I had spent the previous year and a half as a real estate sales man and as much as I loved that job, I had made a choice to leave it behind.

The previous three or four months had seen the real es tate market dry up and inter est rates shoot sky high and I needed a regular paycheque.

I had answered three ads in the newspaper and had actual ly already accepted a job with Hansen’s Flowers as a delivery guy when Tony Duncan called me.

The longtime publisher of the Leamington Post was look

ing for someone to fill a recent ly vacant position as a press man/compositor.

Never mind the fact that I had no idea what a compositor was, I had gone for an inter view and walk-through with Tony and he decided that he saw something in me that he liked.

My dream as a kid was to be a writer. Part of me wondered if I could parlay being a press man/compositor into a writ ing position of some sort.

It was a tall order. Armed with a high school education and no journalism experience, all I could do was watch and learn.

And that’s what I did.

Even though being a com positor had nothing to do with writing for the paper, I was close enough to the action to

so thanks

lean heavily on Mr. Duncan’s and Mike Thibodeau’s com bined wealth of knowledge.

So I learned to run the press, design ads and layout copy within a strict weekly dead line.

Tony Duncan passed away on Sunday and his son Chris called me at the office Monday to talk about placing his obit uary.

He said his dad was quite fond of me and Chris wanted to speak to me personally.

I was certainly humbled by that.

Although I only actual ly worked for Tony for eight years, I credit him with laying the foundation that allows me to be the editor of my home town newspaper today.

He was a firm but fair boss who knew his stuff. He was an

old-school publisher.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

He proofread every story before it went on the page in an era where everything had to be waxed and stuck down to an actual physical page.

The first time he wrote STET across something I had typed out, I had to ask the question.

“What does STET mean?”

Basically it means “let it go, ignore my correction.”

Next, he wrote DN beside something I had worked on. I soon found out that meant “damn nice” and that was his way of giving me a compli ment.

At that point I knew that I was in for a career, not a job. Some 37 years later, here I am.

I’ve run into Tony on occa sion out in public and we al ways stopped and talked.

Exploring the recent re-release of Revolver

While the Beatles sev enth studio album ‘Re volver’ was released over 56 years ago on August 5, 1966, it’s now finally been given an “update” by Giles Martin, the son of the late George Martin who produced all of their original albums.

However, these chang es weren’t possible when George Martin first at tempted to do them with his son Giles in 1987 by having a stereo mix that still couldn’t be created. In fact, it wasn’t until a year after George Martin passed away in 2016 that Giles started the new pro cess and stereo mixing.

Over the next four

years, starting in 2017, these stereo mixing up dates with multi-discs started with ‘Sgt. Pep per’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, ‘White Album’, ‘Abbey Road’ and, most recently, ‘Let It Be’ – all with great success.

This week, the multidisc release of ‘Revolver’, which comes with four album CDs and a sev en-inch EP CD, is now available. Check online as prices vary, depending on whether you’re get ting vinyl discs set or the CD package or just two discs.

With all the changes in production, not to give too much away, you’ll

notice that Paul McCa rtney’s lead guitar work with some of the songs he replaces George Harrison on, almost seems now to jump out at you, as does some of his masterful bass guitar playing.

But one of the most noticeable vocal chang es is heard when you hear John Lennon, and not Ringo Starr, singing ‘Yellow Submarine’ in a sad and darker style and a higher pitched mel ancholy manner which sounds sort of like a worried and distressed child. It is incredibly dif ferent from the original 1966 version. It certainly changes the whole per

spective of what Ringo’s friendly and sort of flat and happy vocals gave to the original record.

Like myself and many others, Giles Martin thought that Paul cowrote most of this whim sical song and gave it to Ringo to sing. Howev er, it turns out that John Lennon actually wrote a fair portion of it and when you hear him sing his version here in such a sad manner, until now it’s understandable as he’s noting that the sub marine is actually sinking and (therefore) he’ll be drowning soon.

No wonder the posi tive or cheerful thinking

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I’ve wondered over the last two years how he has coped with the pandemic.

So many people have helped me along the way, but I have to give credit where credit is due.

If Tony Duncan hadn’t tak en a chance on a snot-nosed kid with a dream on that La bour Day weekend in 1985, I wouldn’t be writing this col umn today.

I’m not sure what I’d be do ing but my chance to break into the newspaper business hap pened on that day and would have passed me by forever.

Thanks Tony, rest easy.

P.S. - just leaving this uneven space at the end here would not sit well with him — It’s now filled.

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McCartney might have persuaded the happygo-lucky Ringo to sing it in a much happier way where there is no doom and gloom and every body below board is hav ing a grand time. And this positivity took this song all the way up to #2 for two weeks in a row on Billboard’s Hot 100 in August of 1966.

On a sad note, let’s

pause a moment to re member the ’50s rock and roller,Jerry Lee Lew is, known for his rock ’n’ roll classics ‘A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Golng On’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire’, who passed away last Friday, October 28 at the age of 87. He’ll surely shake things up with his fel low stars in Rock ’n’ Roll Heaven.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY

believe that this helps the community as a whole.

• Please sign your letters and provide a phone number for verification or questions if we need to reach out to you.

• Anonymous letters are not printed as we cannot verify their origin.

• Send letters to sun@southpointsun.ca or mail to Southpoint Sun – Editor – 194 Talbot Street East, Unit 2, Leamington, ON N8H 1M2

• One letter per person, per calendar year.

Mark Ribble

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

Strings and Strums coming to Bank Theatre

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra re turns to The Bank Theatre on Saturday, November 5 with a special production entitled Strings & Strums. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Strings & Strums explores the beau tiful sounds of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Strings combined with the strums of local guest artist singer-song writer Karen Morand and is presented by Conductor Peter Wiebe. Peter Wiebe was first appointed WSO Assistant Con ductor in 2005. He currently performs with the WSO on cello and is a guest conductor for WSO special events.

“We love hosting the Windsor Sym phony Orchestra,” said John Moran, President of The Bank Theatre. “The last time WSO was here was in March of 2020 with a nearly full house, so we’re super stoked to have them back in our venue. Adding Karen Morand to the mix is the icing on the cake.”

Local singer-songwriter Karen Mo rand is a touring and recording artist whose recent album “Ghost Hotel” has

charted on radio and seen significant airplay on folk and roots music shows around the world and locally.

“When Karen first came on the scene we knew she had something special,” said Moran. This show gives her anoth er new audience to enjoy her work. Plus Windsor Symphony Orchestra is well loved in our community and hearing the beauty of their orchestra in The Bank Theatre, well, it just doesn’t get any bet ter than that!”

“On behalf of the WSO musicians, it is our pleasure to bring WSO music to Leamington. We’re proud of our rela tionship with the community in Leam ington, they’re always so welcoming,” said Sheila Wisdom, WSO Executive Di rector. “This is going to be a great con cert. Glad to be back!”

Tickets for the night can be purchased at the Box Office on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm, at the door the night of the event one hour be fore show time, or online at banktheatre. com.

Talking Over Turkey December 10

Organizers of Talking Over Turkey announced over the weekend that this year’s event will be held in-person on Satur day, December 10.

Mike and Deanna Diab

are busy making the rounds and garnering generous support from the business community.

The turkey giveaway returns to the usual loca tion — Sherk and Georgia

Avenue, just north of the Nature Fresh Farms Rec reation Complex.

For more information, visit their Facebook page — Talking Over Turkey.

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

OPEN INVITATION TO A MEMORIAL SERVICE 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. A time for those who have lost loved ones and friends to come together to remember and honour them. RSVP please by emailing stjohnsleamington@ diohuron.org or 519-326-3111. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

TURKEY DINNER - Saturday, November 5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Takeout only, $20 per meal, at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. For tickets call 519-326-9461. Advance tickets only.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. All are welcome. More info at 519-326-3111.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Essex-Ontario Ancestors Zoom Presentatio - 7:00 p.m. Topic: Find your way through family roadblocks. Speaker: Judy Nimer Muhn with tools and techniques to get past search roadblocks. Free to attend. Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: October 26, November 9 & 23 and December 7 & 21. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs. org.

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

MILK BAG CREATIONS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 10:00 am to noon. Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more to be used by those in need. We have a

crochet

the time

YARN SOCIAL TIME - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Bring your project and enjoy time with others! Get tips and tricks, show off your work, share patterns and more.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Gentle

Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

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

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

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 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

Windsor-built 1949 Monarch in 1997

During the 1990s, I vis ited Elliott’s Auto Parts and wrecking yard on Hwy 2 east of Newton ville, Ontario. Many of their cars had gone to the crusher, but a Wind sor-built 1949 Monarch sedan was still there.

Ford of Canada intro duced the Monarch in 1946 to reflect our close ties with the Mother Country.

I first saw this car in 1997 along with my friend Vern Kipp. Right away, we noticed the grille with three original ’49 Mon arch horizontal bars but with the original vertical bars removed to give the car that cool customized

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

look. The hood ornament had also been removed.

We also noticed three portholes on the driver’s side front fender, similar to a 1949 Buick and avail able as accessories from Canadian Tire. Clearly, this car was owned by a young man when it was last on the road (1958 li cense plate still attached at rear).

In 2002, Vern purchased

the remains of this Mon arch and put it in storage on a farm as a parts car with trunk lid and tail lights already gone. The dashboard has now gone to Collingwood and the rear splash pan has gone to St. Catharines. Thanks to Vern, this 1949 Mon arch is having its parts transplanted into other Monarchs being restored and put back on the road.

LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

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

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.

COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYSappointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group.

RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

Imagine what stories this car could tell!

Following are the win ning scores for the October card games at the Kings ville Friendly Club.

Oct. 4 - Bridge: Bert Pat rick 3740, Bob Bell 3690, Carolyn Brown 3520. Eu chre: Erma Hickmott 114, Dave Patterson 106, Jim Hickmott 99. Most lone hands: Jim Hickmott 6. Pepper: Eileen Salter 272, Cliff Trombley 215, Bill Fielding 195. Most lone hands: Cliff Trombley 5. Oct. 7 - Bridge: Roy Trowell 2840, Alta Van Vliet 2750, Bert Patrick 2520. Euchre: Donna LeG row and Dave Snider tied with 101, John Gerhardt 100, Carrie Schultz 99. Most lone hands: Eileen Heasley 7. Pepper: Moe Hansen 259, Bob Cranston 249, Maggie Hansen 246. Most peppers: Anne Bur

rell 10.

Oct. 11 - Bridge: Bob Bell 4770, Mandy Hric 2940, Bert Patrick 2840. Euchre: Willy Fittler 87, Nancy Taylor 85, Sharie Blythe 82. Most lone hands: David Snider and Willy Fittler tied with 4 each. Pepper: Annette Cranston 268, Ei leen Salter 232, Bob Crans ton 210. Most peppers: An nette Cranston and Kathy Hedge tied with 5 each.

Oct. 14 - Bridge: Man dy Hric 4800, Bert Patrick 3250, Carolyn Brown 3130. Euchre: Eileen Heasley 88, David Snider 86, Willy Fit tler 80. Most lone hands: Marie Geeves 4. Pepper: Bill Fielding 271, An nette Cranston 266, Kathy Hedge 256. Most peppers: Rose Foldesi 8.

Oct. 18 - Bridge: Roy Trowell 3720, Bob Bell

3040, Bert Patrick 2930. Euchre: Dave Patterson 89, Willy Fittler 85, John Ger hardt 81. Most lone hands: Brenda Anger and Sharie Blythe tied with 3 each. Pepper: Bill Fielding 313, Mandy Hric 278, Sue Gi rardin 250. Most peppers: Carolyn Brown, Annette Cranston and Bill Fielding tied with 5 each.

Oct. 28: Bridge: Bert Patrick 4570, Mandy Hric 2780, Roy Trowell 1660. Euchre: John Gerhardt 102, Jim Hickmott 93, Car rie Schultz 91. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Jim Hickmott tied with 5 each. Pepper: Bob Cran ston 281, Lynne Fontaine 254, Rose Foldesi 253. Most peppers: Bob Crans ton 9.

LEAMINGTON BRIDGE RESULTS

Lots of bridge being played at Half Century Centre

Bridge games are underway at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Here are the latest results.

Oct. 14: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Cathie Ribble and Frank Duransky, 4th Mari lyn Robbins and Marie Ellwood. East/ West - 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Case Mulder and Sue Du ransky, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Der byshire, 4th - Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood.

Oct. 17: North/South - 1st Case Mulder and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Rog er Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Gail Grant and Ann Mocan, 4th Frank/Sue Duransky and Cathie Ribble. East/West 1st Sally Bell and Bob Bell, 2nd Bob Lee and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Henry

Hildebrandt and Dave Derbyshire, 4th Rowe Deans and Ross Macintosh.

Oct. 21: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder, 3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 4th Cathie Ribble and Frank/Sue Duransky. East/ West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 2nd Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 4th Sally Bell and Bob Bell.

Oct. 24: 1st Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 2nd Al Morrison and Sue Duransky, 3rd Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 4th Bob Lee and George Hildebrandt, 5th Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder, 6th Cathie Ribble and Frank Duransky, 7th Ann Mocan and Henry Hildebrandt.

of Gloria ChopChik

November 2, 1946 – July 29, 2020

I met a stranger on life’s way, I didn’t know her name. The wind blew strong and knocked me down. It was a hurricane. She bent low, close to me, seeing that I was weak. She took my hand and pulled me up. We didn’t have to speak. I thanked her and walked away, but that is not the end. Yes, I met a stranger on the street… who really was a friend.

Love Forever, Elaine

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Lube Plus invites you to try them out!

li Mansour wants the good folks of Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley to know that his Lube Plus Windsor Airport location is looking forward to handling all of your oil change, preventative maintenance and dripless oil spray needs heading into the winter months.

“Lube Plus has been in businesses since 2013,” he says, but our experience in this industry dates all the way back to 2004.”

Mansour and his eight-person crew are set up to provide all kinds of service at the location on County Rd. 42, directly across from Windsor Airport.

They offer lube and oil changes, dripless oil spray, tires and brakes, as well as preventative maintenance services such as light bulbs, tire sensors, fluids, wipers and so much more.

“We like to treat people right,” he says. “Everyone gets a bottle of water and air freshener and we top up their fluids with every oil change. We believe in servicing the

customer properly.”

He says that experience, price and service are at the top of their list when it comes to deciding where to get your oil changes.

They use Durashield Black Dripless Oil Spray, which is considered one of the best in the business.

“Now is the time for your oil spray before the salt gets on the roads,” he says.

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They are offering a great deal on small cars, which is usually $150 for the dripless oil spray. For the month of November, they are doing the same oil spray for $70.

“We don’t cut corners,” he says. “All of our products and services meet and exceed the manufacturers recommendations.”

And, he says, you’ll normally be in and out in less than 15 minutes.

Lube Plus Windsor Airport is open 8 am to 6 pm weekdays and then 8-5 on Saturdays and 10-4 on Sundays.

Mansour is confident you’ll benefit from their great customer service, products and prices.

“Our price alone will make it worth your while to come in for an oil change,” he says. Visit them online at lubeplus.ca or give them a call at 519-969-9393.

Anthony “Tony” Duncan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Anthony Keith Duncan in Leamington on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Better known as Tony, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lois Madeline Duncan (de Montmorency), his sons Howard (Anne Newlands) and Christopher, grandchildren, David, Caroline, Cassandra and Cameron, and great-grandchildren Amelia and Freya.

Tony was born and grew up in Toronto and was a graduate in history of McGill University where he also got his start in journalism writing for the McGill Daily. Tony started his career as a reporter at Woodstock Sentinel Review where he met Lois, also a reporter. Shortly after their marriage, he took a job as a reporter at London Free Press and then moved to Leamington to become Editor and later Publisher of the Leamington Post and News, and ended his career as Publisher of the Cambridge Reporter.

Tony was very active in the community, especially in the sports scene. He was a member of the Sun Parlour Curling Club and the Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Notably, Tony was a Board Member of the Leamington Minor Baseball Association and was highly influential in the planning and development of the Leamington Baseball Field. His volunteer work also included serving, along with his wife, as a tourism advisor at the Leamington Tomato and as a member of Leamington’s Heritage Committee.

In 1993, Tony was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation by Canada’s Governor General.

A voracious reader, Tony collected and read thousands of fiction and non-fiction books ranging from mystery novels to historical works on the two world wars as well as the poetry of the wars.

Before and during retirement, Tony and Lois travelled to many parts of the globe, in recent years enjoying cruises to Europe and the Caribbean.

Tony will be remembered for his devotion to his family, the enthusiasm he brought to his job and the sports he played, especially curling, his love of laughter, and his appreciation of the beauty of Lake Erie on the shores of which he spent most of his adult life.

Barbara Founk

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

– 11 Timothy 4:7

Barbara Founk passed on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at WRH Met Campus after a long courageous battle with AML, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by husband David (2014). Survived by dear friend Frank Andres. Loving mother of Tara and husband John Kenny, Jon and wife Kristina Founk. Proud grandma of Zoe and Benny. Survived by brother Dick Segedin and wife Fran, brother Ken Segedin and wife Linda, sister-in-law Patty Segedin, sister and brother-in-law Joan and Harry Enns. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her parents Carl and Ann Segedin, brother Dave Segedin, and infant grandson Jack.

As per Barbara’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial service to follow at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home (519326-2631), 14 Russell Street, Leamington.

Shirley Fournier

Shirley Fournier was called home by her Heavenly Father, peacefully, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Assuredly to the refrain of “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

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Shirley’s legacy of selflessness, perseverance and quiet strength is a testimony of her faith and forever ingrained in our hearts and mind.

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Beloved wife of Allan Fournier.

Loving mother to Candy Lyn. Dear grandma to Karma Carter. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Delight Trombley. Dearest sister to the late John (1990), Trudy Trombley, Joe (Milne), Julie Belanger (Dave), Charles (Susan), Ray (Cheryl), David (Louise), Kevin (Heather), late Keith (1966), Sarah Leger (Joe), and Paul (Joanne). Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Shirley liked working with her hands: gardening, crocheting, playing games and enjoyed solving puzzles. Shirley was a vocal advocate for many causes.

Donations can be made to ALS Society of Windsor.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Visiting will continue on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m.

Words of comfort can be made at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Jacob Guenther

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Jacob Guenther passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in his favourite recliner, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Loving husband to Nettie for 47 years. Jacob was deeply devoted to living and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ. Proud father to Tina Klassen (Isack), Annie Friesen (Jake) and Peter Guenther (Jeannie). Devoted grandpa to Matthias (Meghan), Jordan (Emily), Lucas (Kira), Julie, Andrew, Joseph, Aaron, Jennifer, Josiah and Ethan. Great-grandpa to Beatrice and baby Klassen. Survived by his siblings Katharina, Helena, Margaret, Nettie, Anna, David, Mary, Sarah, Frank and Susan, and predeceased by siblings Peter, Aaron and George. Also predeceased by his parents Katharina and Jacob. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Jacob was an avid fisherman and hunter, sharing his passion for the outdoors with his kids and grandkids, and he loved hosting family barbeques in his well manicured yard.

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ESSCFP HARVEST OF ANGELS

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Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes (ESSCFP) held their Harvest of Angels Family event on the October 22-23 weekend. The theme of the event was the celebration of the Archangels and other guardian angels as well as the Fall Harvest. Over 80 participants enjoyed food and a vari ety of games and activities at St. John de Brebeuf Church in Kingsville. Here, Jack Morgan attempts to complete an Archangel puzzle while dad John looks on. Photo submitted

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Kingsville CiB rates 5 Blooms and a Special Mention for Farm to Fork program

The Communities in Bloom (CiB) results are in and Kingsville has received a rating of 5 Blooms - Gold and a special mention for the Farm to Fork Program during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Victoria, British Columbia.

Kingsville participated in the Class of Champions - Medium category along with Stettler, Alberta, Stone wall, Manitoba, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

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Over the summer, trained volunteer judges travelled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments, industry, businesses and the private sector – includ ing volunteer efforts – regarding the following crite ria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, and Land scape, Plant & Floral Displays.

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Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” – John 11:25-26, NLT

Following the evaluation, Kingsville’s volunteer judge Martin Quinn wrote: “The Town of Kingsville is a unique community with a thriving downtown sur rounded by traditional agricultural farming, a cottage industry, and an ever-expanding greenhouse indus try. Downtown Kingsville has a quaint shopping and restaurant district that include charming and unique shops and a vibrant restaurant scene that includes an array of dining experiences from fine dining to farmto-table style restaurants (outdoor dining in the fields, where the chef uses all local, in-season harvest vegeta bles alongside proteins from the host farm and other local farms).

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

Visiting has taken place at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, N8H 1T8 (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Visitation continues on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at LakePoint Family Church, 285 Talbot Rd. E., Leamington, ON, from 12:00 noon until time of service to celebrate Jacob’s life at 1:00 p.m.

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

During the tour, the judges experienced the Farm to Fork concept by visiting Lee and Maria’s retail market on the outskirts of Kingsville and then were given an informative tour of the vegetable growing area. Load ed onto a wagon pulled by tractor into the field to learn firsthand where our foods and meals are being grown and picking corn was a very unique approach to look at the agriculture of the community.

For a complete list of results, visit www.communi tiesinbloom.ca.

W.A.P.S. student recognized for t-shirt design

A Wheatley Area Public School student was rec ognized on Tuesday, Oc tober 25 for her winning design for the 2022-23 V.I.P. t-shirt artistic design contest.

The plaque and win ning design t-shirt were presented to Jordyn La faive by the Wheatley Optimist Club and Spe cial Constable Koldyk of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Section of Chatham-Kent Police Service.

Jordyn’s design will be worn by all of the V.I.P. graduates in the public schools within the Munic ipality of Chatham-Kent.

The V.I.P. t-shirts were sponsored by community service groups through out Chatham-Kent in cluding the Wheatley Optimist Club, Tilbury Kinsmen, and St. Joseph Council – Tilbury Knights of Columbus. Members of each organization attend

the V.I.P. graduations to present the students with a V.I.P. t-shirt and to en courage them to be good citizens of the communi ty.

The V.I.P. program has been very effective in establishing positive community-police rela

tionships over the years. Students meet their V.I.P. Officer on six different oc casions and build a posi tive rapport that can last a lifetime.

Lessons taught to stu dents include authority and authority figures, youth and the law (shop

lifting/vandalism), bike and helmet safety, bul lying and making good choices (drugs). The les sons are preventive in na ture and allow students to evaluate the consequenc es of becoming involved in negative behaviour.

Rheta Stevenson

Rheta Stevenson (nee Tennant) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Royal Oak LTC on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 97 years of age.

Dear wife of the late Rex Allan Stevenson (2004). Loving mother of Janet Armstrong (Winston) and Nancy Ringrose (Troy). Treasured grandmother of Jennifer Armstrong (Wally), Donald Armstrong (Sandy), Crystal Ringrose, Stephanie Ringrose (Emily) and the late Neil Armstrong (1977). Great-grandma of Cameron and Sierra Matwijiw. Predeceased by her siblings, Clair Tennant (Mae), Gerald Tennant (Helen) and Bessie Hostine (late Raymond). Sisterin-law of the late Joe Stevenson (Faye), Jean Voakes (Joe), Lloyd Stevenson (Dorothy), Eleanor Martin (Gil) and Kay Garant (Cliff). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her long-time neighbour Lydia Dietrich (late Murray).

Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of Royal Oak Long Term Care, Kingsville.

Rheta was a dedicated mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the sweetest lady alive!

The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378), 128 Talbot St. N., Essex.

Please refrain from perfumes for all events due to allergies.

The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.

Donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

Paolina Spano

Paolina Spano, 95 years. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our precious mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-greatgrandmother. Paolina went to be with the Lord, who she loved dearly with her whole heart, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

GLEANERS NEW TRUCK

The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners in Leamington re cently had their truck lettered with their logo. The charity organization was able to purchase a used truck by receiving the AgriSpirit Grant from Farm Credit Canada and a gener ous donation from Uni-Fab Inc. Shown here is a group of dedicated volunteers standing in front of the newly lettered truck. The SWO Gleaners dehydrates local, unmarketable produce and turns it into a dry soup mix that is distributed through local food banks and international aid agencies to alleviate hunger.

Robert “Bob” Thomas Switallo, 90 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington, ON.

Beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Joseph Switallo. Loving and devoted husband of Lorraine (nee Harvey). Bob is predeceased by brothers Joseph, Frank (Mary), Victor and Lawrence.

Bob enjoyed many years working as Finance Manager for CBC Broadcasting which led Lorraine and Bob to living and enjoying several different communities.

Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to time of Funeral Prayers at 2:30 p.m. Bob will be interred at his family plot in Rockglen, Saskatchewan.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Born September 5, 1927, to parents Vincenzio and Angela Comella in Termini Imerese, Sicily. There she met and married Giuseppe Spano. In 1959 they traveled and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. There she worked as a seamstress. After several years of raising a family, they moved to Windsor until Giuseppe’s death in 1977. Shortly after, she moved to Leamington, and there she resided until her death.

Paolina was a wonderful caring person who was always there when you needed her. She enjoyed her baking, making sure she always had a container full for whenever family and friends stopped in. You could taste her love in every bite. She also enjoyed knitting, making sure to knit a beautiful baby blanket, sweater and booties for all her grandchildren as a keepsake and to pass down to the next generation.

She was predeceased by her son Vincenzio (Carm) Spano and leaves behind her children Domenica (Salvatore) Costa, Angela (Tony) Maione, Anna (Vincenzio) Costa and Gaetano (Connie) Spano. She also leaves behind her 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren. Remembered by sister-in-law Angela Comella, and many nieces and nephews.

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The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Lorena Vallecillo for her help, companionship and love given to our mother over the years.

Visitation at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

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Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Robert Thomas Switallo

WAPS student Jordyn Lefaive won the contest for designing the 2022-23 V.I.P. t-shirts. From left to right are WAPS principal Mr. Scott Bacik, Grade 5 teacher and Optimist Club member Mrs. Christine Hopper, t-shirt designer Jordan Lefaive, and Special Constable Brenda Koldyk of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. Photo submitted

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Leamington model follows dreams in Swimsuit USA finals

By Deanna Bertrand

Shanel Ricci, 24, of Leamington, recently competed in the Swimsuit USA International World Finals held at the Ibero star Paraiso Mayo resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. This was the second time Ricci has advanced to the finals for Swim suit USA. She placed 18th out of 60 women in 2018 in her first internation al competition. She now awaits this year’s final rankings for the gown/ swimsuit portion of the competition but is al ready seeing the benefits of being a contestant.

“The Swimsuit USA

International finals once again was an amazing opportunity for me to en hance my modelling ca reer, network with other industry professionals,” she said in an interview following the competition held Oct. 18 through Oct. 23. “I have created many friendships and memo ries.”

Ricci started modelling at age 18 with the Miss Universe Canada Pag eant, placing in the top 10. She says it is more than just modelling — it really is a lifestyle commitment.

“Beyond the sky-high heels and smiles are months of intense prepa

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ration,” she says.

“You learn dedica tion, discipline and inner strength that you can ap ply to almost any part of your life. Most important is having a solid fitness base,” she said. “Ev eryone who knows me, knows fitness is my pas sion. I always push my self to be the best version of myself — whether I’m competing or not.”

As a world finalist she received bonus packages which included profes sional photoshoots, being featured in the Official Swimsuit USA online calendar, an opportunity to join CHAARMZ Life style Magazine, and was chosen to be one of the models for the Chynna Dolls Swimwear brand, she said.

Ricci, who also works in the health care field, says she enjoys getting to express her creativity through modelling and plans to continue work ing as a model, traveling and enjoying all the op portunities that come her way.

“It is such an amazing and rewarding feeling to finally see the extreme ly hard work and many

hours I have put in over the years to come to light and pay off,” she says.

“I am thankful to all my sponsors, family and friends who have sup

ported me throughout my journey.”

Shanel Ricci in a promotional photo courtesy of Swimsuit USA International.

Remembrance swag first of its kind in this area

A unique Remem brance Day item will make its debut at this year’s Kingsville ceremo ny. The idea to make a poppy swag was born from Jacky Patterson and JoAnn Smith after Jacky had seen a similar swag done in Elora, Ontario, recently.

Close to 2,000 knitted, crocheted and loomed

poppies were sewn onto a swag that will be used in Remembrance Days of the future.

JoAnn went to work at finding patterns to use and they came up with an easy-to-use pattern and reached out to the pub lic, and the response was overwhelming.

“We got the word out to the community on a Kingsville Facebook site

run by Kelly McIntyre,” says Jacky. “People sent messages of support and the poppies started com ing in.”

Over the course of the past couple of Sundays the swag has come to gether, with Jacky, JoAnn and numerous other vol unteers sewing the pop pies onto the swag mate rial.

Even though it was a lot

of work, Jacky says they wouldn’t have it any oth er way.

“It was a once-in-a-life time thing,” she says. “It was good public relations for the Legion and for the community at large.”

The swag will be on display at the Kingsville Remembrance Service on November 11 and at the dinner that evening.

Helen Noels, who made many of the poppies included on the swag, helps sew them on at the Legion Branch 188 hall. Photo submitted

The Remembrance swag laid out for sewing inside the Legion hall. Photo submitted

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Leamington Lion Race Day Wrap Up

On 27 August 2022, the Leamington Lions partnered with Point Pelee Karting to kick of an inaugural Charity Race Day. The Salvation Army Food Bank was identified as the first recipient of Race Day proceeds. Pictured is Leamington Lion event organizer Bruce Medcalf partnered with event host Point Pelee Karting President Jason Papp, presenting a cheque for $1000 to Leamington Salvation Army Major Ron Wickens.

SCARY HALLOWEEN FUN

Kingsville to launch Christmas activities

Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights Celebration be gins Saturday, November 19, 2022, with the annual Santa Claus Parade, fol lowed by opening cere monies at Lakeside Park.

The parade starts at Jas person and Main Street at 5:00 pm. After the parade, come to the upper bowl of Lakeside Park for Christ mas music and hot choco late, and watch Santa flick the switch to light up the displays.

The evening will wrap in style with fireworks.

The Kingsville Fire and Rescue team will walk the parade route to collect any unwrapped new toys or monetary donations for the annual Sparky Toy Drive.

This year’s parade theme is “Making Spirits Bright.”

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Numerous scary animatronic ghouls kept things interesting for visitors to the Leamington Fairgrounds’ first haunted grandstand on Halloween night. The free event allowed visitors to walk through the underside of the raceway grandstand and be scared by some famous and not-so-famous figures. In the photo on the left, four-year-old Tanner Copploa and his nine-year-old brother Andrew try to avoid an attack by Michael Myers. In the photo on the right, Regan from the horror clas sic The Exorcist invited visitors to inch a little bit closer. SUN photos

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ONLINE CLEARING AUCTION

Of Tractors; Combine; Implements; ATV; Motorcycle; Tools; and Misc. held at 93 Road 6W Cottam, ON Auction Begins to Close: Friday, November 11 at 6:00 PM

Tractors: Case 2290 2WD w/cab, 2 remotes; Case 1690 2WD w/ cab, loader, 5ft bucket (3461hrs); White 2-105 2WD w/cab, snapon duals, 2 remotes (4200hrs, 800hrs on new tach)

Combine: JD 4425 diesel combine (3390hrs) w/JD 213 flexhead and JD 443 4R corn head

Tillage: Kongskilde SBC 26ft cultivator w/double rolling harrows, rear hitch and hydraulics; Kongskilde PGB 16ft cultivator w/rear hitch and rolling baskets; 20ft 6-bar s-tine cultivator w/rear hitch, double rolling baskets; AC 1200 16ft cultivator; 14ft cultivator w/3-bar tine harrows; Kongskilde 9ft 3pth cultivator; JD 210 15ft disc w/rear hitch and hydraulics; Overum 6000 6F plow w/landon hitch; White 500 4F semi-mt plow; MF 8804F semi-mt plow; Overum D598L 5F semi-mt plow

Planting: Case IH 5100 16R seed drill w/double disc and press wheels; Case IH 5400 No-Till drill w/markers and rolling barrow; Case IH 10Rx19in bean planter

Implements: Killbros 350 gravity wagon; 350bu center dump wagon; J&M 250bu gravity wagon; Turnco approx. 225bu gravity wagon w/hyd auger; 10ft x 80in tandem hyd. dump trailer; 10ft x 6ft pto dump trailer; 13ft x 6ft flat rack wagon; Hardi Navigator 800 Sprayer; 3pth 60gal sprayer; Eversman 12ft x 40ft land plane; 10ft land leveller; v-blade; rotary mowers; woodsplitter; 8ft 3pth blade Motorcycle and ATV: 2007 Yamaha Roadliner motorcycle (35,844 miles); 2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin 4WD ATV w/ winch (5718 miles)

Misc: Aluminum fuel transfer tank; Troybilt Horse rear tine tiller; lumber; big-o tile; tractor weights; quick hitches; duals and implement tires; hardware; power and hand tools; farm primitives; duck blind; anvil; generators; Echo chain saw; and more Note: Over 200 lots. For catalogue and bidding go to Jacobauctions.hibid.com Terms: Cash, Interac, Cheque. HST in effect, 10% buyer premium (capped at $1000 per item) Preview: Friday Nov. 4 from 10AM until 3PM and Saturday Nov. 5 from 8AM until 2PM. For information, call Jim at 519-791-5046.

Prop: Allyson and the Estate of the Late Mark Ferriss Auctioneer: David Jacob 519-348-9896

ONE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Melrose Manor, available Dec. 1. First unit main floor $2,000/ month plus hydro, or alternatively second unit 2nd floor $1,800/month plus hydro. Both units 1,100 sq. ft, 2 bdrms (master with walk-in closet), 5 appliances including dishwasher, washer & dryer. Water included. Will consider a caretaker position with reduced rent as payment. Inquiries 519-325-8220. no2-tfn

SUTTON PLACE APARTMENTS

1 bedroom available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, secure building with 24 hour surveillance & elevator. Call 519-326-8746

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305

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NOTICE OF MEETING PUBLIC INPUT SESSION TRAFFIC BY-LAW AMENDMENTS October 28, 2022

RE: Traffic By-Law Amendments

The Town of Kingsville is hosting an informal public input session on:

DATE: November 16, 2022

TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Kingsville Arena 1741 Jasperson Lane, Kingsville 2nd Floor, Rooms B & C

On an annual basis the Town of Kingsville hosts a public input session to discuss possible changes to Traffic By-Law 21-2005. As part of this review, the following changes are being considered for implementation prior to seeking Council approval:

• Addition of ‘No Parking’ signs on a 40m section on the south side of McCallum Street from Division Street to the east.

• Reduce the speed limit of Road 5 East from Olinda Sideroad to County Road 31 from 80 km/h to 60km/h

This input session will give residents an opportunity to raise questions or provide feedback with respect to the above noted revisions. This input session is not a Regular Meeting of Council. If you are unable to attend, questions or comments can be forwarded to Tim Del Greco using the contact information below. No additional traffic by-law requests will be considered at this meeting.

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Tim Del Greco Manager of Engineering 519-733-2305 ext. 230 tdelgreco@kingsville.ca

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

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There’s so much that you are eager to learn, so why not enroll in a class or take up a new hobby, Pisces? You can continue your education.

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From the Leamington Post November 6, 1969

Friday and Saturday are Poppy Days in Leamington. The little red flower, symbol of Remembrance, will be distrib uted throughout the town by members of Branch 84 and the Ladies Auxiliary to augment the Poppy Fund. Harold Knight is chairman of the Poppy Day committee. Working with him are Albert Griffith, Herman Silliker, Albert Biggs, Edward Oke, Ernest Ascott, Roy Collins, Stewart Greatrex and Jack Greswell.

Halloween wasn’t entirely unevent ful Friday night in Leamington and the surrounding district but there was very little of the vandalism which occurred in the past couple of years. Groups of young people were broken up almost as soon as they formed on Talbot and Erie Streets by police on foot patrol carry bil ly clubs. Police Chief Murray Whittle had 12 officers on duty for Halloween. Eight youth were arrested during the night and two more were lodged in the Leamington Police cells overnight.

Dr. M.J. Setterington, chairman of the Leamington Branch of St. John Ambu lance, presented a certificate of achieve ment to Sgt. Murray Mellow, Leam ington policeman, in recognition of his saving the life of a Chatham woman who suffered a heart attack last May. Mellow employed mouth-to-mouth re suscitation.

Former Toronto Argonauts quarter back George Caldwell is lobbying in Ottawa to have the 12 per cent tax on margarine eliminated and ban laws that allow giving the product an odd colour in eight of the country’s provinces. Mar garine was invented exactly 100 years ago and Canadian legislators have re garded it with about the same degree of tolerance as they now view hashish and LSD. According to Caldwell, mar garine embargos are also hurting the dairy industry, because Canadians are accustomed to eating and drinking a lot of things that did not exist 10 years ago, such as powdered milk and substi tute coffee creamers. In short, margarine could now become a compliment — not a competitor — to butter.

15 Years Later November 7, 1984 Wheatley Journal

It would seem that the annual pheas ant hunt in Romney and Mersea town ships is losing its appeal. Fewer hunters than in past years were seen afield this year, in spite of the fact that the weather man was cooperative and a good num ber of birds were available. Most of the corn and soybeans in the area had been harvested before the hunt, so there was little resistance from local farmers to permit hunters in their fields.

November 2002 - CRAFT WORK FOR HALLOWEEN

- Mrs. Ryersee’s grade three class at Wheatley Area Public recently enjoyed a day with parent volunteer Tracey Loop making a Halloween craft. She also made a Halloween lunch for all the students. Part of the class is shown displaying their creative work.

The sale of Cantor’s IGA Market on Erie Street South was announced this week. Irving Cantor, one of the town’s most prominent merchants, sold the business to Colin Montague of Sudbury. Mr. Montague, who has had many years’ experience in the grocery trade, will be taking up residence in Leamington this weekend. He is married with three chil dren. Cantor’s Quality Market was es tablished in 1934 when Joseph Cantor purchased the business from Emerson Fox. Irving Cantor and his wife Gertie assumed ownership in 1948. Long-time employees Joe Nethercott and Norma Hunter will stay on.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 6, 1969

Some of the prizes winners at the an nual KDHS Commencement Exercises included Cynthia Casper, Judy Hopkins, Astrid Slabbekoorn, Shirley Crumb and Robert Lottbrein.

Halloween 1969 has come and gone but the fun and fantasy will be long re membered as about 400 children partic ipated in the Kinsmen Club Halloween party. The party began with a gala pa rade from the public school to the Li ons Park, where the judges chose best costumes and various other categories, while the kids were treated to free choc olate milk from Silverwoods Dairy, can dy bars, Cracker Jacks and apples. Best original costume prizes went to Michael Mertz, Sandra Lynn Fraser, Alan Re naud, Denise Renaud, Jennifer Driedg er, Jeffery Driedger, Kim Boose, Sandra Thorpe and Mary Margaret Thorpe.

The Wheatley Jaycettes conducted a poster contest at Wheatley Area Public School and Romney Central recently. The theme of the contest was Halloween Safety and it was jointly supported by members of the Wheatley-Romney-Mer sea Fire Department. The Jaycettes and two members of the fire department toured the schools and awarded prizes to Skye Jackson, Gary Marques, Mario Medeiros, Gary Johns, all of Wheatley Public, awarded by Don Wilkinson, Peggy Ascott and Bill Siddall. Over at Romney, the winners were Jeremy Steel, Amy McLellan, Patricia Dawson and Margaret Neufeld.

The latest move by the Ministry of Natural Resources to return some sort of stability into the perch and pickerel fishing in Lake Erie has turned into a confrontation between the ministry, the courts and some fishermen. Early Satur day morning, officers from the ministry were at the dockside hand delivering a letters to the skippers and crewmen, advising them that the lake would be closed to fishing for these two species. The dispute arose when two Wheatley fishing tugs were stopped by Ministry officials for exceeding their quotas.

The Wheatley Area Public School girls soccer team played this year in the Area 1 Kent County division. Coach Mrs. Getty said the team played well but didn’t grab any trophies. Team mem bers are Launa McMahon, Mary Wright, Candy Edwards, Jennifer Brown, Mary Desnoyers, Kelly Grubb, Becky Shaw, Nicole Brackenbury, Susan Getty, Trac ey Weaver, Susie Resendes, Tammy Collard, Dee Loop, Marnie Ascott and Rhonda Church.

cycling

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

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

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.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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

November 4, 1987 - Construction work on Erie St. South was about one week behind schedule but underground services were being installed and new sidewalks planned. Motorists, businesses along the corridor and their customers were impacted by the work.

Photo of the Kingsville High School football team, around 1964. If you can identify any of these young men, please contact the Kingsville Archives at kingsvillearchives@gmail.com, or call 226-348-6377 (leave message if necessary).

The battle of Monte Cassino — a daughter’s journey into her father’s past

Special to the Sun

By Joan Taylor

The battle of Monte Cassino, also known as the battle for Rome, was a 157 day assault against Hitler’s army during the Italian campaign in WW2. My father, Corpo ral Robert Ralph Taylor, was there serving in the Canadian Perth Regiment in 1944. My father never spoke of his experience there. He never told me how he hated laying in a cold, wet, mud-caked, wool uniform that stank of sweat and chaffed his neck till it was raw. He never said how numb his fingers got poised on the trigger of his rifle during that bitterly cold Febru ary when he watched 1,400 tons of bombs drop on the hilltop Abbey and strained to see his ene mies through the driv ing rain. He never said a word about being terrified while wading through the swift, cold currents of the Rapido River even when he couldn’t swim. I nev er heard him complain about the steep, rocky hill strewn with loose boul ders, cut with ravines and filled with thorny gorse or the shoe box mines and hidden barbed wire booby

traps. He never shared his feelings about seeing his comrades and command ing officers blown to piec es beside him. He never once said “I took anoth er man’s life,” so I don’t know if he did or not. My father never spoke of the war. My father drank.

I barely knew my father until I was seven when he joined AA and became my dad. I remember as a kid looking in an old dented, tin box that held his badges, medals and odd-looking coins he kept in the upstairs bedroom of our old farmhouse. At the time, it didn’t interest me one little bit, so I never asked him about his war stuff. I went to Gore Hill School then grew up, be came a nurse and moved from my Ontario home to BC for work. Yearly visits back east were spent visit ing mom and dad but the conversations were about what was happening in the present, not about what happened in the past. Time passed quickly and while busy with a ca reer and raising a daugh ter, my dad died suddenly at age 72 from a heart at tack. My strong, beautiful mom (Kay Taylor) soon afterwards moved out to

BC to be closer to us five kids who had all found work in western Canada. She was retired and lived modestly but comfort ably due to dad’s army pension. Once mom was gone and all my father’s siblings passed, there was suddenly no one to ask about dad’s involvement in the war. It took plan ning a dream vacation to Italy that prompted me to think “Hey, wasn’t dad in Italy during the war?”

My older brother (Blaze Taylor) had information about dad’s regiment and where he had fought. Since I was going to Rome and not far from that area, I decided to have a closer look at this. Where ex actly was Monte Cassino and what had happened there? And so began my

journey to find out what happened to dad in the war.

The set up to this story and battle was the Ca nadians landing in Na ples, Italy and traveling north. The plans to move through Italy were made difficult by treacherous terrain and Italy’s wet season. Making matters worse, the Germans di verted the Rapido Riv er to flood the only two paths up into Rome and also had destroyed all bridges. In the middle of this line of defense was the town of Cassino, 125 km southeast of Rome. Overlooking this town stood an ancient monas tery atop a hill built in the sixth century known as Monte Cassino. Its view held strategic value. Ap proaching enemy advanc es could be detected from quite a distance. The town of Cassino was thought to block the path of advanc ing allies to Rome.

The battle for Monte Cassino was one of the longest and bloodiest battles the allies were in volved in during the Ital ian campaign in WW2. It began in January and ended in May 1944. At the end of the four battles

there were 75,000 casual ties. An eyewitness who saw survivors descending from the hill wrote this: “It was more than the stubble of beard that told the story: it was the blank, staring eyes. The men were so tired that it was a living death. They had come from such a depth of weariness that I won dered if they would quite be able to make the return to the lives and thoughts they had known.” These too included the eyes of my father, my dad. I knew I had to see Monte Cassi no for myself.

My visit to Italy, along with my life partner, took place in September 2015. Although filled with won derful memories of wine, food, Tuscany’s vine yards, the Cinque Terre, Venice’s gondolas, Flor ence’s “David” and Mi chelangelo’s Sistine Chap el, it was Monte Cassino that will forever remain in my heart and soul. I’ve attended many Remem brance Day ceremonies in the past, but it took a pri vate, five-hour tour with a local Italian historian who shared the history of that battle, including personal experiences from her own father. It was standing in

the war cemetery in front of the graves of 800 Ca nadian soldiers with the Abbey in the backdrop where I finally got it and the unimaginable horror these souls went through. It’s difficult to describe how overcome I was by emotion. Locked up tears poured out during those five overwhelming hours that was meant to educate me. The education haunts me still. These graves were filled with kids, just barely old enough to leave home.

We continued our pri vate tour and stood on the battlefields, listening to descriptions of what took place, the conditions, the bombing, and the ca sualties. I saw where the Canadians drove a tank into the river to support a Bailey Bridge creating a crossing for the allies to advance. There were great big, proud, “WOW” patriotic moments there for me. We then went up to the Abbey itself where many life-sized posters of our Canadian men still exist along with photos of the utter devastation from the bombings to the Ab bey.

CORPORAL ROBERT RALPH TAYLOR

Anguish of War brings area war dead to life

By Mark Ribble

A book profiling about 1,300 Windsor-Essex County war dead is being launched today (Wednes day, November 2) in Windsor.

Reverend Gene Lotz is the man behind the book and he says the idea came to him in 1998.

Back then, Lotz was the chairperson of the committee to build a war memorial at Malden Park in Windsor and he was charged with the task of gathering all of the names of those killed in action in the two world wars and other wars along the way.

It was truly what you would call a monumental task.

“I got the legwork done back then,” says Lotz. “It was after the monument was finished that I started working toward publish ing it.”

On the eve of the mon ument unveiling, Lotz made a trip down to Mal den Park to have a look at the monument. It was there that he noticed a veteran standing near the monument in tears.

“It suddenly struck me that he was remembering his comrades and it was

bringing him to tears,” says Lotz. “That’s when I decided that there are many stories to tell.”

What began as a name gathering expedition soon became a labour of love for the Windsor man whose father and fatherin-law were both veterans of the Second World War.

He saw it more than just a list of names. It was a list of lives lived and lost.

“There was once life there, experiences there and a face there,” he said. “It was important to find out who these people are that we remember each year.”

And he did.

Hours upon hours of research went into his work with the intention of eventually publishing profiles of these soldiers online on a website.

About seven years ago, Gene suffered a couple of heart attacks and decided then and there that it was time to get things mov ing.

“I thought I’d better get on it,” he says.

Encouraged by a fellow writer to turn his work into a book, Lotz enlisted the aid of Herb Colling,

who edited the 1,500page manuscript into 400 pages, over two volumes.

The finished product is called The Anguish of War and profiles soldiers who lost their lives in ac tion starting with the Boer War and right up to and including Afghanistan.

Along the way, Lotz learned so much about the area’s history — stories that may not have other wise been told — and he’s happy to share those with those who are interested in knowing about those 1,300 soldiers.

Among the soldiers profiled are Leaming ton ace pilot Harry Fen wick, whose own story of graduating from the high school here, becom ing a standout baseball star, and getting several flying medals, is an of ten-told tale around this time of year. Fenwick was shot down by friendly fire over France in 1944.

Fenwick’s story is just one of many of the tales told about Kingsville, Leamington and Wheat ley war dead.

“We read their names on Remembrance Day, but there’s more to it than that,” he said.

BATTLE — FROM PAGE 22

The experience is diffi cult to describe. It made me so aware of what a totally privileged and sheltered life I had been living. This baby boom er, who grew up on a farm listening to Motown and Rock and Roll and who thought her parents were so square that she couldn’t wait to move out. I feel such regret that

in my own self-preoccu pation, I had never asked my father in any mean ingful way about his time in Italy.

What I leave you with looking back at Monte Cassino is this: “In life my father was silent, in death I heard him speak.” I have a greater understand ing of PTSD and what my father and other vets

may have experienced. I give thanks to my father and to all those men and women who risked and who continue to risk ev erything for our freedom.

As Remembrance Da approaches, I share this story, to honour our vets past and present, lest we forget.

Lotz’s work will un doubtedly be of interest to family members of those whose names appear on the local cenotaphs throughout the region.

He’s recently received an invite to present his book at the Ontario Leg islature in the near future.

He’s also holding a book signing this Satur day, November 5 at the Te cumseh Heritage Centre, which is located near the corner of Manning Road and Tecumseh Road. Lotz will be there to meet and greet those interested in the book, and the books are available for $40 from noon until 2 pm.

If you can’t make it out and want to get some more information, follow his Facebook page, The Anguish of War, where some of the soldier pro files have been posted. You can contact him through that page and ar

Reverend Gene Lotz at a recent speaking engagement. Photo by Andrea Grimes

Lions roar in cross country, volleyball

By Brooke Dominguez

On Wednesday, October 26, the Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) cross-country team com peted at the SWOSSAA meet. Every one of the athletes were able to im prove on their WECSSAA times. Simon Kaufmann ran the 5km race in un der 20 minutes and was one of the top finishers for LDSS placing 27th, along with Andrew Un ger who placed 14th. In the Junior girls 5km race, Abbey Mazzella placed 23rd with Kristen Kret schmann close behind her in the 25th spot, and Isobel Williams finishing

46th.

In boys volleyball, both the Senior and Junior Li ons competed against Holy Names Catholic High School in eccentric matches. The Juniors, de spite having smart plays and clever actions, lost all three of their sets to the Knights. In the sec ond set, Grant Mills made an impressive save to keep the rally going and Zakary Augustine pro duced plenty of powerful spikes, but they could not come back in time and lost 27-25.

The Seniors won two

out of three exceptional sets with a lively crowd behind them. The pride ful energy exuded from the gym as Leamington aggressively overpow ered Holy Names in the first two sets.

The whole team was full of energy as Hunter Quiring made a great deal of intense spikes, as well as the captain of the team, Brady Knelsen, who said this about his team: “We didn’t start out as lions. We tripped over one an other and got in the way, but our pride has finally formed, and we are ready

to give our best on and off the court through all three sets in order to secure Ws. But more than anything, we have learned how to be a team and pick one another up through the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Intramural Dodgeball playoffs began last Thurs day and continue this week. Check back next week for the results of the tournament.

The next sport in Leam ington’s intramural sea son is volleyball.

Golden Years Mini-Golf report

On October 27, 47 golf ers enjoyed 36 holes of mini golf at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Holes-in-one were again abundant and led by Jamie Arquette with 5, followed by Tony Hud vagner, Carol Hylton, Ron Fick, Lloyd Honey and Mike Binder with 4 each. Three aces were re corded by Julia Kos, Gail Turk, Gord Cooper, Mary Binder and Andy Orsi ni, while Mavis Rutter, Debbie Clinton, Bill Tay lor, Barry Sweet, Walter Balsam, Erle Nash, Betty McManus, John Murphy, Bill Ward, Delores Near,

newcomer Ray and Col leen Pearse all scored 2. Single aces were recorded by Robin Cournoyea, Ar mand Decaluwe, Perpet ua Hildrop, newcomers Barb and Ruth, Kathy Be chard, Nancy Springthor pe, Bill Mayville and Mary Ann Sherman.

Low score over 18 holes was shared by Andy Ors ini, Jamie Arquette and Mike Binder with a blis tering 35, John Murphy and Bill Ward with 36, and Julia Kos and Walter Balsam with 37.

Best 36-hole score was a terrific 73 by Jamie Ar questte, 74 by Bill Ward

and 75 by Andy Orsini, followed by John Murphy with a 79.

Placing first on the day was Team 9 – John Murphy, Ron Fick and Bill Ward with a score of 235. Second place went to Team 8 – Betty McManus, Mary Binder and Jamie Arquette with a 237. In third was Team 16 – Mary Ann Sherman, Colleen Pearse and the phantom with a 243

Play resumes at Colas anti’s mini golf course on Thursday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m.

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Captain of the Senior Boys Volleyball team, Brady Knelsen, as he makes a serve. Brooke Dominguez photo

Flyers drop pair at home

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington Fly ers have hit a losing skid and it is one fans haven’t seen in regular season for quite some time. A number of injuries have affected them, and that combined with erratic defensive work has led to losses at home the past two games.

The visiting St. Marys Lincolns won the Thurs day, Oct. 27th game 4-1. What started as a defen sive battle on Sunday ended with the Sarnia Legionnaires winning 7-4. The Flyers did sal vage two points on Sat urday when they blanked Komoka 5-0.

In front of 845 fans at Pink on the Rink night to raise support and money for Breast Cancer, the Fly ers grabbed a 1-0 lead to break a scoreless tie. That goal — their only one of the contest — came early when Anthony Ciarami taro and Kale Couvillon set up a slick pass play to Jack Cotter, who put it into the open right side of Lincolns’ starter Matteo Lalama.

But the Lincolns pres sured the Flyers and got a weird goal via a shot that came from nearly a 180º angle to Flyers’ start er Boe Piroski. Nathan Small’s shot somehow got past Piroski at 14:53 and it was suddenly a

tied game.

In that first period, the Flyers played well and had two powerplay chances but could not score on either. In the sec ond, St. Marys took a 2-1 lead on the period’s lone tally when Grayden Stro hack’s screen shot from the left point sailed over Piroski’s glove.

Early in the third pe riod, Piroski went to his left to play a puck that had gone just behind the net, but Lincs’ forward Austin Keleher beat him to the puck and passed it out in front of the net where Adrian Stubber field put it in the wideopen net and made it 3-1.

With two and a half minutes left, the Flyers lifted Piroski for an ex tra attacker but could not generate much in the way of any offense. Stubber field added an empty-net goal to seal the 4-1 win over the Flyers.

“We are having trou ble scoring goals. We are getting our chances and creating offense but we are not executing,” stated head coach Dale Mitchell. “We have two goals in our last two home games. We’re not going to win many hockey games like that. We have to press the reset button, reset our minds and get that confi dence back we had a few weeks ago.”

Saturday in Komo ka, the Flyers looked as though they snapped back to the way they are capable of playing. They fired five goals includ ing two on powerplays. Starter Bryce Walcarius stopped 23 shots to earn the shutout. Scoring for the Flyers were Kale Cou villon with two, while teammates Cody Brekke, Gabe Piccolo and Bryce Scarlett fired one apiece.

Sunday’s rare after noon home contest had a good crowd of 433 turn out and witnessed a 7-4 Sarnia win.

The Flyers took 1-0 and 3-2 leads but for most of the game were behind the count. Griffin Grundner, Ryan MacPherson, Kale Couvillion and Gabe Pic colo scored for the Flyers. Piccolo’s tally on a short handed breakaway and a two-one goal by Piccolo and Ryan MacPherson were the highlights.

The turning point came near the end of the sec ond when Flyers’ goalie Boe Piroski took two mi nors and Trevor LaRue was handed a game mis conduct. Piroski allowed five goals and took the loss. He was relieved by Bryce Walcarius. The Fly ers outshot Sarnia 56- 26.

Schedule: Wed. Nov. 2 at London 7 pm; Thurs. Nov. 3 vs Chatham 7:10 pm.

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There was plenty of action around the St. Marys net and their goalie Matteo Lalama last Thursday night. Here Trevor Larue (90) and Bruce Scarlett (19), along with a third Flyers player chase Lincs defenseman Josh Cornfield who carries the puck behind the net. The Flyers lost the contest 4-1.

SPOOKY

The

Horse Racing Association wrapped up their 2022 season with a 10-race

on Sunday, October 30. This season saw 14 race dates that began on August 7. The final

Sunday saw a total of just over $58,000 wagered and families were encouraged to dress

in their Halloween costumes. Here, Jermaine, Selena and Lindsay Ennis enjoy the sunny afternoon at Leamington Raceway.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

U10 Rep team wins Silverstick

The Essex-Southpoint (ESP) U10 Rep team trav elled to Woodstock Octo ber 21-23 for the Regional Silver Stick Tournament. After finding them selves in fourth place

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going into Sunday’s semi-final, they faced the first-place St. Thomas team who were undefeat ed in the tournament.

A 3-2 victory sent St. Thomas home and ESP

advanced to face the host team Woodstock in the fi nals. After three scoreless periods, and one score less overtime period, the teams would take their battle into a second over time, and with just 1:51 left, Essex-Southpoint scored to win the Region al Silver Stick Champion ship and to secure their advancement to the Inter national Tournament in Newmarket in January.

U15 wins in St. Thomas

The Essex Southpoint (ESP) U15 squad came out on top at the St. Thomas Tournament on the October 22-23 week end, going 4-1-1 and beating the host team St. Thomas in the final.

They started off de feating the Oshawa Gen erals 2-0 with goals by Gavin Pyne from Carson Koehler and Cade Smith from Caidon Fuller. Mar shall Rocheleau earned the shutout.

The second game was a 2-0 win over St. Thom as with goals by Hudson

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Diemer (unassisted) and Sean Wilson, set up by Owen Deneau. Nicholas Geronin got the shutout between the pipes.

On Saturday, the game against the Clarington Toros ended in a 2-2 tie with goals from Caleb Cavanagh from Diemer and Brayden Cavanagh with help from Carson Koehler.

The next game against Halton Hills ended with a 2-1 loss with ESP’s only goal scored by Walker O’Neil. Ben Fuerth got the assist.

ESP advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday, where they battled for the 3-2 win over Centre Wellington Fusion with goals by Owen Sadler from Brayden Cavana gh, Brayden Cavanagh from Mason Ginter, and O’Neil with help from Ethan Barnewall.

In the nail-biting 3-2 win for the championship over the host St. Thomas Stars, ESP came through with two goals from Pyne and singles from Sean Wilson, Koehler and Ca leb Cavanagh.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 STRINGS & STRUMS

Windsor Symphony

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

MONARCH CAFE SERIES

Songs & Stories in the Round - Similar to the Nashville Bluebird Cafe series. Doors 6:30

Hello, my name is Waffles. I can be a bit nervous, especially of new things. I don’t think I was socialized much when I was younger, which makes me feel a bit spooked at times. I don’t like feeling rushed or overwhelmed with too much, so it’s important I go to a calm and respectful household with people that will do the right things.

I am a Cattle dog, which means we exhibit high energy, and some typical breed traits, like mouthiness and herding behaviour. It’s probably best I’m not in a home with young kiddos, because their unpredictable movements or high energy might make things tricky for a guy like me. I would like another playful dog friend, and humans that are understanding of my breed and high energy, and willing to meet all my needs.

I am hoping for a home that will involve me in fun activities, and help more on proper training and socialization. I’ve been known to get under the fence, or run by you at the front door, so a home with people who will help me work on these things is best.

If you think you have the time, patience, and love for a young guy like Waffles, then please visit our adoptable dogs/puppies page and find waffle’s picture to fill out an application. If you no longer see her picture, that means she has been adopted. https://windsorhumane.org/dogs-puppies

Windsor/Essex

ESP U10 defeated Woodstock to win the Regional Silver Stick Tournament. Team members are, in front: Goalies Logan Heide (left) and Declan Bohdal. Front row, from left: Zakery Venables, Balokia Raffoul, Hunter St Louis, Coltan Friesen, Nolan Mon geau, Mason Reid, Jace Lalonde. Second row, from left: Oliver Ingratta, Rowan Wall, Dallas Bohdal, Jake Burling, Winston McLeod, Greyson Kiebert, Easton Flaming, Bryce Bailey. Coaches, from left: Jeff Reid, Joe McLeod, Mike Venables, Brett Oliphant, Jeff Bailey. Absent from photo: Kristian Pelling. Submitted photo

Essex Southpoint U15 defeated St. Thomas in the final to win the St. Thom as Tournament. Team members are, in front, left to right: Ethan Barnewall, Gavin Pyne, Mason Ginter, Caleb Cavanagh, Logan Lefaive, Brayden Cavanagh, Nicholas Geronin, Marshall Rocheleau. In back, left to right: Coach Chase Hickson, Coach CJ Church, Owen Deneau, Walker O’Neil, Ben Feurth, Caidon Fuller, Carson Koe hler, Sean Wilson, Owen Sadler, Hudson Diemer, Cade Smith, Coach Thomas Liv ingston, Coach Josh Jacobs. Submitted photo

Stars finalists at Hocktoberfest

The Southpoint Stars U13B hockey team took part in the Hocktober fest International Female Hockey Festival Oct. 2123 in Lakeshore.

Their first game took place Friday afternoon against the Brantford Ice Cats with Ella Graham between the pipes. It was a constant battle back and forth, and finally, with three minutes left in the first period, Taylor Le faive popped one in the net putting the Stars on the scoreboard.

Later in the third pe riod, Stella Barreto and Taylor Lefaive added two

more goals to allow the Stars to walk away with a 3-0 win.

Later that day the Stars faced off against the St. Thomas Panthers, now with Karly Franklin in net. The Stars battled fiercely with some great saves by Franklin; howev er, neither team could find the back of the net, result ing in a 0-0 tie.

Saturday afternoon the Stars took on the Lake shore Lightening and it wasn’t until the sec ond period that the Stars came together when Fin nley Warkentin scored off a pass from Aubree

Curchin. Then minutes later, Katelyn Brady passed up to Stella Barre to to give the Stars a 2-0 lead. The Lightning was then able to slip one past Ella Graham.

In the third period, Warkentin was able to get her second point of the day and Marla Amaral landed one more goal to give the Stars a 4-2 victo ry.

In quarterfinal action, the Stars faced off against their rival, the Windsor Wildcats. Both teams played hard, but in the second period the Wild cats snuck one by Franklin

to get on the scoreboard.

With 42 seconds left in the third, a scramble in front of the net resulted in Taylor Lefaive nudging it in the right corner to tie up the game, which led to overtime.

With 40 seconds left, Marla Amaral passed it out front to Taylor Lefaive who again buried the puck to advance the Stars to the semi-finals.

Sunday morning the Stars took on the Colling wood Lightning. The Stars’ defense of Katelyn Brady, Sarah Johnson, Kandreya Szusz and Pay ton Insley were on fire, keeping the Lightning out of their zone.

With just under three minutes in the third peri od, Brady fired from the point and Lefaive picked up the rebound to give the Stars a 1-0 lead. The Lightning just couldn’t get one back, giving the Stars a solid victory.

In the championship game Sunday afternoon, the Stars faced off against the St. Thomas Panthers again. The Stars played great offensively with lots of shots by Mackenna Mi chalski, Zoey Williams, Stella Bavetta and Eve lynn Schmidt.

The Panthers scored a goal early in the second period and the Stars were just unable to get it back,

resulting in the Panthers winning 1-0 in a heart breaker.

Southpoint Stars U13B team, in front, Ella Graham (left) and Karly Franklin (right). First row, left to right: Kandreya Szusz, Marla Amaral, Aubree Curchin, Finnley Warken tin, Katelyn Brady, Evelynn Schmidt, Zoey Williams, Sarah Johnson. Back row: Mike Williams, Stella Baretto, Wayne Brady, Taylor Lefaive, Mackenna Michalski, Stella Bav etta, John Graham, Payton Insley, Shannon Barreto, Allison Brady. Absent from photo: Antonio Brown and Taylor Insley. Submitted photo