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The Leamington Remembrance Day parade makes its way down Mill Street toward Dieppe Memorial Park on Saturday, November 11 under the command of parade marshal Greg McIntosh. The parade of about 100 participants included veterans, cadets, Legion members, Parks Canada representatives, OPP, EMS and Fire personnel, along with several civilians. More photos are on pages 12-13.

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Remembrance Day well attended in region

Under sunny skies and moderate temperatures, Remembrance Day services in the region drew a tremendous turnout on Saturday, November 11.

Leamington’s parade down Mill Street to the cenotaph included about 100 participants including veterans, cadets, civilians and first responders.

Among the civilians were about 15 hockey players dressed up in their jerseys — the Kitchener Junior Rangers — who were in town for the U16 AAA Hockey Show-

case.

Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul kicked things off with a moving rendition of O Canada and the service flowed from there as over 300 people gathered to pay their respects.

Among those people was veteran Greg McIntosh, who led the colour party for the parade and directed them during the service.

“Thanks to all those who marched with us along Mill Street in the Remembrance Day parade; heartfelt apprecia-

tion to our veterans and Legion members, the 535 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and drummer Christian Azzopardi who kept us in step,” he said. “The delegation from OPP, Fire, EMS and Point Pelee National Park, our civilian contingent led by Mayor Hilda MacDonald and the Kitchener Rangers U16 minor hockey team. Upon arrival at the cenotaph, it was fantastic to see the large crowd who gathered to pay their respects and participate in the

ceremony. Kudos to the organizing committee for an exceptional service.”

In Kingsville, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 service also drew well over 300 people to the cenotaph under warm and sunny skies.

The parade formed up on Division Street South and marched to the cenotaph with veterans, cadets, first responders and Legion members following the piper and colour party.

The moving service included the parade and

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dove release and a beautiful visual as the sidewalk in front of the cenotaph was painted red and white with a simple message — Lest We Forget.”

In Wheatley, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 colour party led the way from Elm Street to the cenotaph on Talbot Street West prior to the service, which attracted well over 200 people.

It was followed by a luncheon hosted by the Legion at Talbot Trail Golf Course.

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Erie Shores HealthCare expands care to Pelee Island

REMEMBRANCE DAY AT CARDINAL CARTER

On Friday, November 10, students at Cardinal Carter schools observed Remembrance Day with a service at the school. The middle school students took turns providing a living honour vigil outside of the school on Friday morning as white crosses lined the lawn of the school to honour those who have lost their lives in war.

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Erie Shores HealthCare has announced an expansion of services to Pelee Island, which was effective on November 8.

The program will continue throughout the winter, with the Windsor-Essex Mobile Medical Support Team making once-weekly trips to the island up to and including December 12.

The mobile unit will offer a wide range of medical services, including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, cancer screenings and health assessments.

As of Monday, November 13, Pelee Island Nursing Station has been staffed by a dedicated nurse who is a resident of Pelee Island — three days a week. This increased local presence ensures that residents and visitors have access to quality healthcare services right on the island.

This interim plan is a proactive first step while work continues in partnership with Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health, with more to come on a comprehensive care model for Pelee Island in the spring.

Kristin Kennedy, CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare, is very excited about the announcement.

“The Pelee Island nursing station holds a special place in our healthcare network, and we are deeply committed to providing the residents of Pelee Island with convenient access to quality healthcare services,” she said.

“Our team is prepared to serve this unique and vibrant community, building upon the exceptional work done by the VON.” Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones expressed his support, stating, “I commend Erie

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Offers were on scene for an investigation when an individual who was a subject in the investigation returned inside of a residence.

Shores HealthCare for their dedication to improving healthcare services in our region. Pelee Island plays a vital role in our community, and this transition ensures that island residents will continue to have access to healthcare that meets their needs.”

Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller is grateful to those involved in the decision-making process.

“The Pelee Island community is grateful for Erie Shores HealthCare’s commitment to providing excellent healthcare services,” she said. “We would also like to thank the provincial government for the quick resolution and our community for their patience over the last few weeks. We look forward to working closely with Erie Shores to ensure our residents receive the care they deserve.”

Around 1:30 a.m., the Leamington OPP with the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) took an individual into custody.

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Point Pelee tip tower update issued by Parks Canada Parks Canada has responded to local calls to action for the re-opening of the observation tower near the tip of Point Pelee with an updated timeline.

An email sent to local businessman Jordan Kniaziew and also to Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp, outlined the federal government’s

plans to re-open the tower.

“We received the final engineering report last week so the process for design and replacement of the railing will begin very shortly,” said the email from Southwestern Ontario Field Unit Superintendent Marcia Morash.

“Safety will always be

our first priority and this has been a complex project. We are hoping to be able to reopen the structure for next year’s Festival of Birds. We will be able to provide more detail about reopening once the construction work is underway.”

Festive RIDE campaign begins Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are joining forces with their municipal and First Nations policing counterparts to combat impaired driving this holiday season, as the annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign rolls out across Ontario.

Festive RIDE is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season. This year’s OPP Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 16, 2023, to January 1, 2024.

Drivers can expect a heightened OPP presence on roads and highways,

in addition to the highly visible and dedicated efforts made by municipal and First Nations policing partners, as officers conduct RIDE checks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the province.

To date in 2023, West Region members (southwestern Ontario) have conducted 7,170 RIDE check events in all 13 detachment areas, compared to 3,559 RIDE check events in 2022 (166% increase).

So far in 2023, 18 people have lost their lives in alcohol/drug related collisions in West Region, compared to 32 deaths in 2022. West Region members have laid over 2,000 impaired driving charges

to date in 2023, compared to 1,801 charges over the same timeframe in 2022 (11% increase). Detachment-specific impaired driving statistics are attached to this release.

Ontario citizens are reminded to do their part during the campaign by never driving after consuming alcohol or drugs and never letting anyone else drive if you know or suspect that they have consumed either. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.

If you suspect an impaired driver, make that lifesaving call and dial 9-1-1.

CRANES ENJOYING SUNSHINE

This pair of Sandhill Cranes weren’t bothered by passing traffic at all as they landed in a field near the roadway on Mersea Rd. 1 near Rd. 19 on Monday, November 6. The cranes, which are quite rare in this area, have been spotted frequently as part of a larger flock of Sandhills that have recently taken up residence in southeastern Leamington.

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Rosalind Knight’s new book will stir those local memories

By Mark Ribble Local author Rosalind Knight is about to release her second book — this time a book of poetry — with a book signing event on December 2.

Rosalind’s historical fiction novel, The Summer at the Mettawas, was published in 2014 and over the past several years she’s compiled many poems written from the heart, which has now become her second book — Where the Barn

Door Used To Be. The retired school teacher grew up in Windsor but spent her early summers at Cedar Beach, from where she draws a lot of her poetic inspiration.

She and her husband settled on Road 3 in Kingsville and she also draws inspiration from her surroundings in rural Kingsville.

For the past seven or eight years, she’s participated in writing workshops and it was from those workshops that she produced many of the poems in the book.

“Everything I was writing always seemed to come back to what I saw out my window,” she says. “It’s a way to honour the people who came before us.”

The nostalgic look at many things “KingsROSALIND KNIGHT

ville” as well as aspects of her own childhood will strike a chord with many readers as they can identify with much of the content.

“It’s kind of a love letter to my community,” she says.

Rosalind has reached into the depths of the surrounding area with poems about Kennedy Woods, Jack Miner and even his wife Laona Miner, who she sees as the “woman behind the man.”

She talks about autumn, summer fairs, dog parks and even Betty Grable’s legs, bringing readers through a vast array of memories and emotions.

The book signing will take place at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre on Division Street South in Kingsville on Saturday, December 2 from 1-3:30 pm.

Where The Barn Door Used To Be is currently available at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre and at the River Bookshop in Amherstburg.

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Jack Miner Foundation gets grant from FCC The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation was recently awarded a $17,500 grant from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) for heating and cooling improvements in the Jack Miner Learning Centre.

These improvements will help to ensure the space remains open to the public year-round.

Located in the building formally known as the Clubhouse, the Jack Miner Learning Centre has been open to the public free of charge since fall 2022, serving as a source of inspiration for visitors of all ages to learn about nature through experiential learning activities.

Young visitors can explore a range of stations, such as nature’s weavers and protective colourization, while freely participating in memorable hands-on activities, such as nest-weaving and shelter construction, all while learning about the wonders of the natural

world and their place in it.

Direct beneficiaries of this project include local and visiting seniors and adults who explore the sanctuary grounds and discover the Jack Miner Learning Centre as general visitors or during special events, as well as school-aged children and toddlers who visit the grounds or participate in small-group and large-group tours, and the curriculum-based school programming.

The Learning Centre also hosts local daycare groups, homeschooling groups and youth organizations.

“This generous commitment of $17,500 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) for heating and cooling improvements in the Jack Miner Learning Centre will no doubt benefit our organization as we pivot towards experiential tourism to better serve our community and its visitors,” said Matthew Olewski, Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation Director of Education and Community Engagement.

“Thank you to Farm Credit Canada (FCC) for their support of the sanctuary and its mission.”

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SCUBA CLUB HOLDS UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING

On Saturday, October 28, Cedar Island Beach was the scene of the South Shore SCUBA Club’s annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest, with nine competitors taking part. Tom Roelens won the underwater division for the sixth time and received the SCUBA pumpkin trophy for his efforts. The concept is simple but delicate — all modifications to the pumpkin must be made while fully submerged. For those who have never tried to carve a pumpkin underwater, the gourds are extremely buoyant and present quite a challenge. The competition was excellent this year with two land-based carvers and seven underwater carvers, all producing some very creative jack o’lanterns. From left are pumpkin carvers Peter Litwiller, Caleb Lapointe, Tyler Gage, six-time champion Tom Roelens, Matt Vermette, Jeff Phelan and Dan Fowler. Not pictured but competing in the land-based competition were Chantelle Vermette and Sue Fowler.

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Leamington’s Official Plan open house being held November 30

A public open house is planned for Thursday, November 30 at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre to introduce the Official Plan Review and gather feedback on the community’s vision for Leamington, and oppor-

tunities and issues across the municipality. They will also be sharing the municipality’s goals and objectives for the Official Plan, and provide a summary of what they have heard from the public so far through the online survey.

There will be a short presentation at the beginning of the event, followed by group discussions. The event will run from 5-7 pm.

The online survey will be available until noon on Thursday, December

7, 2023, at leamington.ca/ OfficialPlan.

The Municipality of Leamington Official Plan is called Shaping Tomorrow, Together.

The Official Plan helps the Municipality make decisions on how and where

the community should grow over the next 30 years.

Since the current Official Plan was adopted in 2009, there have been a wide range of projects, investments and initiatives to contribute to the growth,

quality of life, and efficiency of our community.

This new plan is meant to build on the goals and policies outlined in the current Official Plan, while adapting to the changing needs of Leamington’s ever-evolving local context.

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and other musings

Tomato, to-mah-to, let’s call the whole thing off

The internal inspection of Leamington’s favourite landmark at Fox and Talbot happened a couple of weeks ago, so many of us wait with bated breath to hear the results.

The Big Tomato was built the same year I was born — 1961 — so I feel a sort of kinship with it.

Not as strong a kinship as with my childhood friends who were born the same year, but a kinship nonetheless.

When I was a kid, the tomato was in its heyday and always seemed busy.

Visitors enjoyed a nice cold glass of tomato juice and a chat with the volunteers who manned the big red sphere.

They were often directed to the best place in town to eat, which ranged from Diana Sweets to Burgess Refreshments to White Lunch, or even the Hilltop.

This was long before people had a choice of McDonald’s and the like.

We did have an A&W up on the ridge (not far from the Hilltop) and later, a Dairy Queen sprung up on Erie Street South, just north of our Scott’s Chicken Villa (KFC).

Perhaps someone asked for a nice home-cooked meal or the best place to buy shoes.

Oh boy, did we have shoes.

Neilson’s, Paul Brown, Watson’s to name a few. Later, we had Longo’s and the one in the County Fair Mall — AC Fine Shoes..

There’s a reason for all this nostalgia.

For most of us of a certain vintage, it’s comforting to talk about the old days and all of the places we used to visit.

Perhaps that’s why the Big Tomato is such a hot topic in Leamington.

Social media explodes when the tomato is mentioned, with all sorts of comments, good and bad.

I’d love to see the tomato saved, preserved and yes, even used as a tourist booth again.

Whether that’s practical or my nostalgic mind wishing it were true — I don’t know.

The word is that the experts say it’s mouldy and in poor shape. Others have said it can’t be moved because it would collapse.

I bet the forefathers who thought of the idea and had it built in 1961 gave no thought to it being moved when they built it.

I can imagine the conversation.

“Hey Joe, while we are putting this thing together, do we want to put some

No top and no windshield THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk

This gasoline-powered Cleveland-built Winton runabout in front of the King Edward Hotel in Toronto around 1904 has no top and no windshield. You had

Let’s go for a spin!

to pay extra for those.

The driver has goggles to keep the dust out of his eyes and if it looks like rain, he leaves the car in his garage. The headlights are covered to protect them from mud flung up by a horse’s hooves.

The car has two spare tires behind the front seat. The dusty roads back then were littered with horseshoe nails and it was not uncommon to have several flat tires whenever you went out for a drive.

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ventilation in here, or maybe put it up on blocks so it can be moved in the future?”

“No, Walter, there’s no need for ventilation since the window will be open when people are inside. What could go wrong? And besides, who would want to move this? It should sit here between the Post Office and the Cenotaph forever.”

Well, those years have come and gone.

The Post Office is now the Arts Centre and the Cenotaph was moved in 1988 to the Legion. The Legion is now the Caldwell First Nation Headquarters.

And that’s how the story goes.

So the task at hand is to determine if the tomato is salvageable, whether to preserve it in its spot or to move it elsewhere.

People I’ve talked to have assured me there will be a tomato. It just may not be this one and it may not be where we are used to seeing it.

I guess that’s progress, I don’t know.

I do know that losing the tomato in this town will feel like we’ve lost a friend. A 62-year-old buddy that has been a loyal friend to all of us.

It’s welcomed visitors from out of town and been the focal point of the up-

Notice the right-hand drive. Most cars back then had right-hand drive so the driver could keep a close eye on the ditch instead of driving into it. And many drivers had no previous driving experience.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble

town since well before the Leafs won their last Stanley Cup — and we all know how long that’s been.

Those who didn’t grow up here or are too young to appreciate it may just see it as an obsolete town asset that needs to be dealt with, and they’ve got a point — it can’t sit there like that forever.

So, the time has come to ripen or get off the vine and it appears that this sitting council gets the pleasure of dealing with the juice.

I know many of them would love to see the tomato preserved, but it’s not as easy as that. Decisions have to be made and sometimes those decisions are tough ones and that’s why they get paid the mediocre dollars.

And while they’re at it, somebody needs to find out what happened to Stewie and his family. Rumours continue to swirl that Stewie, Whatta and the kids have met their demise at the hands of Bloody Mary, but that’s just how rumours get started, isn’t it?

The large crowd gathered around this car seems to be entirely of men and boys, and with good reason. Women did not like cranking a car to get it started. If the engine backfired, the crank could break your arm. Women

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An ode to Shelley Fabares

I went out for a drive in my little Chev Trax the other day and I popped in a CD that was labeled “The #1 hits of 1962”.

I can’t even remember the last time with I played that CD. It’s got to be a deChuck Reynolds cade or more ago.

But once I put it on, the very first song blew me away just as it had so here was listening to Detroit radio, many years ago in 1962 when I first the Big 8 or Cheeradio in the ’60s heard it on the radio. It was ‘Johnny and ’70s, I was tuning into what most Angel’ by Shelley Fabares. Her last people simply referred to as “Chum”.

Of course, my mom listened to Walname is pronounced “Fa-bray” But she is truly the angel, as her ly Crouter every weekday morning vocals were incredible. Soft, smooth on CFRB 1010, and on weekends she and beautiful. Shelley was also on a tuned into the Richmond Hill counTV show back then called “The Don- try station that was only six or seven na Reed Show”. She graduated from blocks away from our home, called North Hollywood High School in CFGM 1310. You could say we were 1961, and from 1958 through 1963 she a radio family.

But getting back to my music, I starred as Mary Stone, the daughter of Donna Reed and Carl Betz and the was in love with Shelley Fabares back then even if she was almost nine sister of Paul Peterson.

That’s where I first saw her in the years older than me. On the other early sixties — on TV. Then I heard hand, my favourite male singer was her song ‘Johnny Angel’ on 1050 the King, Elvis Presley.

Oddly enough — not that I knew Chum, the number one pop music station in Toronto, if not all of Can- this back then — his second last single to ever reach #1 was ‘Good Luck ada.

I grew up in Richmond Hill, less Charm’ and it was released that same than a 40-minute drive from down- month in March, just two weeks after town Toronto. So, while everyone Shelley’s only #1 hit came out.

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Invitation to Christmas Dinner St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church invites those who will be alone or who will go without to join them for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day – Monday, December 25. There is no cost or obligation.

The dine-in meal starts

at 12 noon at the church, 60 Erie St. North, Leamington. Take-out is available for pick-up at 1 p.m.

Delivery will be available for shut-ins in Leamington, Wheatley and Kingsville only.

Call 519-326-3111 to reg-

ister by December 24 by 12 noon if you plan on attending the dinner. Registration is also required for pick-up and delivery.

This is the 29th year that St. John’s has offered their annual Christmas Dinner.

Hot chocolate and cookies at St. John’s Nov. 25 All are welcome to stop by St. John’s Anglican Church to warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies at Leamington’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 25, courtesy of Community

Meals & Pantries.

The church is located at 60 Erie St. North. Washroom facilities will be available.

Service for those impacted by suicide loss

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18 to honour International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss.

The service will be held

at 7 p.m. at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington.

The evening is to honour, celebrate and remember loved ones who have died by suicide. Find

comfort and gain understanding through shared stories of healing and hope.

You’re not alone on this journey.

LIONS CLUB DONATES TO LAERC

The Leamington Area Ecumenical Refugee Committee (LAERC) recently received a sizeable donation from the Leamington Lions Club, helping them to continue their good work with refugee families in the community. In the photo, Wilma Lamb-Stewart, Chair of LAERC, happily accepts a $1,000 cheque from the Lions Club. All donations are used to support a U.N. sponsored family for one year after their arrival in Leamington. A family of SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 seven arrived in March and 9:00 am – 3:00 LAERC has received verification that their 100th spon1005 Road 2 West, Kingsville sored refugee has been apBaked Goods, Crafts, Greenery etc. proved and will arrive in the Chili & Soup available (Take out only) new year. Photo submitted

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STUDENTS COLLECT COATS FOR KIDS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m. at its new location - Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, 249 Sherk St., Leamington. Elevator access to Auditorium B. Speaker: Larry Cornelius. Topic: Native plants for your back yard. All welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

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Christmas “Food Basket”

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, New California, 1005 Road 2 West and McCain, Kingsville. Baked goods, crafts, greenery, etc. Chili and soup available (take out only).

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY SUICIDE LOSS - 7:00 pm at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington.

In honour of International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss, an evening to honour, celebrate and remember loved ones who have died by suicide. Find comfort and gain understanding through shared stories of healing and hope.

Ms. Omstead’s grade 7/8 class at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School challenged classes to a friendly competition to collect donations for Coats for Kids. Pictured here is the grade 7/8 class with 80 gently used and new coats brought in by thoughtful students and staff.

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ALL INFORMATION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL • BASKETS WILL BE DELIVERED DECEMBER 23 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 SENIORS 50+ FALL FLING - from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Kingsville Legion, 145 Division St. S. Dance and sing to the music we all grew up with DJ Billy K. More info: 519-791-6149.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY WILL MEET for an informative meeting on Paphiopedilums (Slipper Orchids). Doors open at 1:00 pm, meeting at 1:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle. Visitors and new members welcome.

Refreshments served.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS YARD & BAKE SALE for Erie Wildlife Rescue from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Indoors at 11168 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor.

Jewelry, games, toys, knickknacks, housewares, books, Christmas décor & bake table. Debit available. Support of this event contribute to purchase of food, caging, medical supplies & services for local wildlife in need of care. More info: 519-735-3919.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES during Leamington Christmas Parade at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

Courtesy of Community Meals & Pantries. Everyone welcome.

Washroom facilities will be available.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 SOLI DEO GLORI SINGERS CHORAL CONCERT “Like a Mighty Stream” - 3:00 pm at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington. Suggested donation $15 at the door.

Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 JINGLE BELL BAKE SALE & LUNCHEON - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Faith Refromred Church, 1115 Sacliff Dr. Kingsville (at Graham Side Road).

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 FREE! - HOLIDAY SKATE! - All welcome. At Wheatley arena 1:30 - 2:30 pm. First 20 skaters get a free hot chocolate. Please bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank. For more information call 519-437-8381.

SAT. DEC. 9 & SUN., DEC. 10 THE COUNTY CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS “WINTER WITH YOU”, Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 pm. Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Suggested donation: $15.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE ALONE OR WHO WILL GO WITHOUT - at St. John’s the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Dine-in 12 noon. Takeout 1:00 p.m. Delivery available for shut-ins in Leamington, Wheatley & Kingsville only. Call 519-326-311 by Dec. 24 at noon to register.

Registration required for pickup and delivery also. No cost or obligation.

ONGOING ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Fall meeting dates are Nov. 22 and Dec. 6 & 20 Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

THE SALVATION ARMY is looking for volunteers to help with the Christmas Kettles this year which runs from November 17 to December 23. Locations available throughout Leamington and Kingsville. To volunteer, contact Veronica Costa, Volunteer Coordinator at 519-999-2108. .

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.

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Fatal crash involving pedestrian

LIONS CLUB DONATION TO SALVATION ARMY

Leamington Lions Club member Dennis Edmondson, left, recently presented a cheque for $4,000 to Major Ron Wickens of the Salvation Army in Leamington. The money from the donation will be used for the Food Bank and the Community Garden project. The donation was made possible through the club’s fundraising activities at Chances Gaming Lounge.

Photo submitted

Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that took place early Tuesday morning in the Municipality of Leamington.

On November 14, 2023 at approximately 5:57 a.m., Leamington OPP and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to the collision scene located on Highway 77 north of County Rd. 18 in Leamington.

The preliminary investigation has determined a sedan that was travelling on Highway 77 collided with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was

Cheers to 65 Years

In Loving Memory of a dear daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt

SuSan Epp

Who passed away one year ago.

God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” You suffered much in silence, your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, right to the very end.

You tried so hard to stay with us, your fight was all in vain, God took you in His loving arms and freed you from your pain.

Our hearts all ache with sadness, our silent tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Uncle Joe Ingratta ~ November 19, 2023 ~

Love Your Family

Forever in our hearts, Love Mom & Family

Werner Boehm & Kathe (Katie) Boehm November 16, 1994

December 21, 2020

We cannot lose the ones we love Forever when they’re gone, We feel their gentle presence In the blush of every dawn.

We see them in the sunlight That makes the day so bright, In the flower in the springtime And in the stars at night.

The heart is like a treasure chest That ‘s filled with souvenirs, It’s there we keep the memories We’ve gathered through the years.

We cannot lose the ones we love For they will always stay, In all that’s bright and beautiful Around us every day.

Lovingly remembered by your family, Ingrid and Bryan Young, Karen Boehm, granddaughter Zara Hutchinson and Adam Clark, great-grandson Caelan Clark

pronounced deceased at the scene.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation with assistance from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team.

Highway 77 was closed between Mersea Road 5 and County Road 18 but has since reopened.

Leamington OPP is requesting anyone who

was travelling in that area of Highway 77 prior to the collision who may have observed anything to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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

Kingsville Friendly Club

President Bob Bell welcomed 36 Kingsville Friendly Club members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Scores in Bridge: Alta Van Vliet 2760, Mandy Hric 2730, Bert Patrick 2700. Euchre: John Gerhardt and Rene Everaert tied at 96, Willy Fittler and Elsie Ring tied at 92, Anne Burrell 89. Most lone hands went to Willy Fittler with 7. Scores in Cribbage with five players: Marie Geeves 557, Dan Kir 546, Sue Girardin 536.

Door prizes were won by Anne Burrell, Jean Kuipers and Roy Trowell.

Crackers, cheese and pickles, supplied by the club, were enjoyed by members with their coffee and conversation.

There were 42 members out to play cards on Friday, Nov. 10, welcoming Dave Derbyshire and Shirley Morel.

Scores in Bridge: Jean Kuipers 5590, Roy Trowell 4930, Dave Derbyshire 3830. Euchre: Dave Snider 102, Joe Sabelli 94, Dawn Tizzard 89. Most lone hands was John Bigley with 6. Pepper: Rose Foldesi 337, Cliff Trombley 302, Winnie Moore 265. Most peppers was Cliff Trombley with 9!

Door prize winners were Ken Salter, Robert Boose and Corinne Ingall.

Thanks to Jean Kuipers, Mandy Hric and Carolyn Brown from the Bridge group for the homemade snacks to go with coffee and conversation.

Friday, Nov. 17 will be the annual meeting with Election of Officers for the year 2024. This will begin at 12:15, with cards to follow at the regular time of 12:45.

In Loving Memory of

IN MEMORIAM

October 12, 1945 - November 18, 2009

Keith

Cathy Gole

A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried, If love could have saved you You never would have died.

Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, My dearest one, I loved you In a very special way.

If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you.

Loved by Bob and Bobby

In Memory of

Lindsay November 17, 2009

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

Love Anna & Family

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Reflecting and remembering Remembrance Day wrinkled and worn faces of men and women. I did not fully unKim Cooper derstand the huge significance NoRemembrance Day. Men and women dis- vember 11 held for so playing a huge array of many.

Hearing stories of war medals. Parades. Tears.

Memories. We are to be gave me a glimpse, but thankful and remember seeing things firsthand people who died years has been life-changing.

Vimy Ridge was one of ago in wars most of us the greatest battles in Cahave only read about.

So how can we remem- nadian history. I walked through the same World ber?

It’s not that we don’t War I trenches our solcare, but rather we don’t diers did over 100 years really understand. Most ago.

They were only feet of us have grown up not experiencing war. In fact, away from the enemy’s about 75% of Canadians trenches. No wonder were born after the Kore- so many died. I saw the rolling landscape an War. As a boy, my friends around Vimy Ridge and I were fascinated due to the thousands of with war. We were born bombs that pounded the soon after the close of the land during the battle. I Second World War and walked through the unwar stories and movies derground tunnel. I saw where our Canadian solwere everywhere.

I was a former mem- diers slept, ate, fought ber of the Chatham Kiltie and died.

In Flanders, near the Marching Band. I recall many Remembrance Day town of Waragem, I visservices at the downtown ited the largest Commoncenotaph playing ‘Abide wealth war cemetery. It with Me’ and watching contained thousands of the tears stream down white markers, row after

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

row after row. I walked for hours through this cemetery not saying one word. I read the epitaphs on the tombstones and discovered many of these soldiers were young men, far too young to be lying dead in a field so far from home. That day was cold, wet and miserable. I can only imagine the conditions these soldiers endured. Before I left, I sat and scanned the entire cemetery. A humble and sobering feeling overwhelmed me, and all my tear-soaked eyes could see was the blur of white stones marking the spots of so many young and innocent lives.

Dieppe was the site of one of the great losses in Canadian war history. I stood and looked out over the beaches of Dieppe and tried to envision our soldiers being cut down by enemy fire before they ever reached land. The evening was cold, windy and stormy, and I stood out in the rain for quite some time thinking of how each lost life had impacted so many others. I can still remember the wind howling throughout the

night, reminding me of the very real horrors of war.

In Japan, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb used in warfare on a populated area was Hiroshima. The U.S. dropped the bomb to try and end World War II. I watched hundreds of Japanese men, women and children walking past the memorials and reminders of this devastation. I saw very real evidence of war in the scars, missing limbs and body malformations of hundreds of people. I walked slowly through the museum and viewed pictures of the horrors that war brings on civilians. I sat at the very spot the bomb exploded overhead and tried to imagine the utter desolation and destruction on that August day in 1945.

Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps in Germany. This beautiful country setting played host to a horrific story of human brutality, waste and destruction.

I walked through the camp and museum, trying to understand why tens of thousands of hu-

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man beings were killed through work, torture, starvation and medical experiments. I saw the crematorium, viewed the guard towers and peered through the electrified barbed wire surrounding the camp. I walked around the grounds and saw prisoner’s barracks, meant to hold hundreds but instead housed thousands. I stood in stunned silence, overlooking this now serene place. The setting sun threw shadows across the landscape, and I could almost hear the desperate and anguished cries of men, women and children.

In all these places, I would sit for hours trying to envision what happened during these dark times in our history. How could people let this happen? How can we do such things to fellow human beings? And yet, wars and atrocities still happen every day in far too many countries.

I have learned many things through these firsthand experiences.

But one thing always comes across – there is nothing glamorous about war. I realize, in

a very small way, what hundreds of thousands of men and women and families sacrificed and went through for me.

Freedom meant blood that spilled on fields, oceans and in the air so many years ago and so far away from home. This paid for that freedom we take for granted today in Canada.

Although Rememrbance Day has passed, I want to offer my thanks to the men and women who served. To all the families who lost a loved one, thank you for what you gave up. To those who sacrificed so much and sent family members over to an unknown land, thank you. To those who are still living with physical and emotional scars, I am sorry you have carried these wounds for so many years. For those haunted by memories and still living with past horrors, I am sorry.

My generation and the generations following me do not fully understand what you went through.

But we are so thankful and grateful you did.

Just some real food for thought.

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Local scouts, volunteers honour fallen veterans

Article Submitted On Saturday, November 4, the local Kingsville and Cottam Scouting groups and a group of community supporters — comprised of nearly 60 volunteers — spent the afternoon locating, installing Canadian flags, and cleaning the gravestones and embossed maple leaves that mark the final resting place of our fallen heroes.

The event was the brainchild of Sgt. Roger Mercer PO2 of HMCS Hunter, and Dan Ireland, a Cottam Scout Troop Scouter.

Last year, the much smaller group was comprised of Cottam Scouts, Ford Motor Veterans, Kingsville Councillor Larry Patterson, and several representatives from HMCS Hunter.

The team was able to

clean some 50 stones and crosses at the Cottam Trinity Graveyard located between Essex and Cottam.

Through Sgt. Mercer’s contacts, Dan was able to get the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Ottawa to support the event. The CWGC is responsible for maintaining, guarding, classifying and tracking all Canadian war monuments, not only those here in Canada, but those in every country where Canadian men and women fall. They provide special instructions on how to clean and report issues with these special markers.

Due to the size of Kingsville’s cemetery, and the large quantity of headstones – there are several hundred markers at Greenhill – the Cottam Scouting group reached

Arnold Eric Mutterbach

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Arnold Eric Mutterbach on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Franklin Gardens LTC in his 101st year.

Reunited with his loving wife, Kathleen Mutterbach (2021).

Dear father of Gary (Rosemary).

Proud grandpa of Greg (Holly) and Susan (Andy Prince). Greatgrandpa of Lincoln and Gage.

Predeceased by his parents Otto and Wanda Mutterbach, brothers Ed, Rusty (Betty), Harry and Art (Doris). Arnold will be remembered by his sistersin-law Betty, Eleanor, Josie, Margarite, Sharon, Linda and Caron, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Arnold worked as an inspector at Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1979. After retirement, he found much enjoyment in growing his veggie and fruit crops and selling them at his roadside stand. Arnold also started working at C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home for nine years as a funeral assistant.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Franklin Gardens LTC, but especially Janet for taking such good care of Arnold during his stay.

A special thank you also goes to Mary-Maureen and Jay Atkin with the Royal Canadian Legion Kingsville Branch 188. The appreciation we feel for you taking the time to visit with Arnold, who was a veteran, show them your appreciation and honour their service – these things will not be forgotten.

Visitation will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 12 noon until 3:30 p.m., followed by a Royal Canadian Legion Kingsville Branch #188 service and a celebration of Arnold’s life. A private burial will be held at a later date.

If you wish, memorial donations in memory of Arnold would be appreciated to Royal Canadian Legion Kingsville #188 Branch Poppy Fund, PO Box 266, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E9 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Ontario, 1200-2300 Yonge St. Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

out to Kingsville’s Scouting group, as well as even more community supporters from the Ford Motor Company Veterans Council in Windsor, Kingsville councillors and representatives from HMCS Hunter, the local Naval Reserve. The event was also attended by veterans from Kingsville’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188.

Mary-Maureen and Jay Atkin of the Kingsville Legion were instrumental in supporting and assisting to organize this auspicious event for everyone who attended.

One veteran noted, “You young people and volunteers don’t understand how important this day is to us. We are so thankful that you would take the time out of your day to honour us, our families, and those men and women that have fallen. This showing of respect is truly humbling,” as his voice cracked.

Scouter Sam Puddy of Kingsville said, “Being part of this has been so special, we hope this continues and together we are able to expand the event

even further. This was truly something special.”

Councillor Sheri Lowrie and Deputy Mayor Kim DeYong were among the volunteers for the day’s events. They were very pleased with the support from the community and were quick to state how proud they are of the local youth.

“The town is a proud supporter of local Scouting, and I’m so pleased we could be part of this,” said Lowrie.

”It is important that we remember the sacrifices of our veterans and it is great to see our youth honouring them by cleaning, and marking their headstones with a Canadian flag,” said Deputy Mayor Kim DeYong.

While many of the councillors were unavailable due to conflicting schedules, it should be noted that each one, including the mayor, sent a letter of support to the Scouting group.

Councilor Larry Patterson, a staunch supporter of youth organizations in the area, contacted several of the team members to thank them personally, and volunteered to go back to the park afterward if there was anything else he could help with.

“This is truly a good news story for the community,” said Patterson. “This is what it’s all about.”

We will remember them.

Kingsville and Cottam Scouts, along with a number of volunteers, gathered at cemteries in the area on Saturday, November 4.

Photo submitted

Improv @ The Bank Theatre returns Nov. 18 The Bank Theatre will entertainers and local coagain host Improv Nite @ medians will be in house The Bank Theatre. Doors to make us laugh and we will open at 6:30 pm and all need that!” the show will begin at 7 Local talent Eric Miinch pm. is the comedian in resi“We’re super pumped dence and will lead each Proof obituary run on a Satto bring this seriesof back to night to of shows our stage,” said manager urday, once a month NoMichelle Fortier. “Touring vember through to May

November 15, 2023 Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226

of 2024. Miinch is joined November 18 on stage

by Melinda Lewsaw, Joel Lewsaw, Alex Monk and Nolan Mayrand. These local comedians are well known to stages across Windsor and Essex County Tickets for the Novem-

Leamington Bridge Club scores The following are the - 1st George Hildebtop scoring teams in re- please rand and Frank DuranAny changes email cent Bridge games at the sky, 2nd Roger Cote and Leamington sun@southpointsun.ca Half Century Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Thanks.

Centre.

Cathy Mitchell and Case Oct. 27: 1st Al Morrison Mulder. East/West - 1st and Sue Duransky, 2nd Shirley Morel and Rowe Case Mulder and Remi Deans, 2nd Bob Bell and Fournier, 3rd Agnes Fra- Sally Bell, 3rd Dale Smith ser and Frank Duransky. and Dave Derbyshire.

Oct. 30: North/South Nov. 3: North/South

- 1st Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Moira Escott and Margaret Foster. East/ West - 1st Case Mulder and Derek Parry, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Al Morrison, 3rd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans.

Nov. 6: North/South

OPVG announces bursaries

The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) Bursary Program has announced three available bursaries for students studying commercial field agriculture, horticulture or food manufacturing.

The program was created to support and encourage students pursuing a career in the processing vegetable industry and to

ensure there are new individuals who will have the interest, skill and ability to further develop and grow this sector of Ontario’s agri-food economy.

One bursary is awarded to a student in their second year at Ridgetown Campus, with a value of $2,000 in memory of former OPVG Director Jim Whitson.

The second bursary is

awarded to a student in their second, third, fourth or post-graduate year of study at an eligible college or university, with a value of $2,000 in memory of former OPVG Director Ken Epp. The third bursary is an industry award with a value of $1,000 for a student in their second, third, fourth or post-graduate year of study at an eligible

ber 18 show can be purchased at the Box Office on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 am-1 pm, at the door night of the event 30 minutes before show time, or online at banktheatre.com

- 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Al Morrison and Frank Duransky, 3rd Case Mulder and Cathy Mitchell. East/ West - 1st Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 2nd Ross Macintosh and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Tracy Mitchell-Robinet and Mac Stanley.

college or university.

Applicants must be registered as a full-time student in a program which relates to the processing vegetable industry.

Eligibility details and a Bursary Application Form are available at www. opvg.org or by request via email at opvg@opvg.org .

Applications must be received at OPVG no later than January 5, 2024.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wheatley Legion News

Thank you to everyone in Wheatley and Leamington who came out on Saturday for the Remembrance Day Service. It was a great turnout and a beautiful day. Thank you also to all who supported the Poppy Campaign. Most of all, thank you to the men and women for whom we have this period of Remembrance, those who have served and continue to serve our country. We will never forget your sacrifices.

The Branch is holding a 50/50 draw for the Wheatley Legion Home-

town Heroes banner project. The Legion is working toward replacing the existing banners that are/were hanging on Erie and Talbot. Up to $10,000 can be won.

The draw will be held February 19, 2024 at Coulter Park, across the street from the Wheatley Legion building. Tickets are available from Bowman Feeds and Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop in Wheatley, the Southpoint Sun office in Leamington, or any executive member. Anyone interested in selling tickets can contact Craig Howe at 519-995-4185.

Two Creeks indoor concert

Two Creeks Indoors presents Martha Renaud with John Takle on Sunday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Wheatley United Church, 59 Talbot St. West. Admission is by donation. Martha may be from Windsor, but her music has a strong East Coast feel: songs from the heart, songs of family, songs of community, songs about the passage of time. Everyone welcome.

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Box Office Open Thursday-Saturday 11AM - 1PM Purchase Tickets Online at: BANKTHEATRE.COM

DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANKS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY EVENT SENIORS ACTING CLASS WEDNESDAYS, NOV. 15, 22 & 29 Free acting class ages 55 +, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

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IMPROV @ THEBANKTHEATRE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm - Eric Miinch, Melinda & Joel Lewsaw, Alex Monk, Nolan Mayrand. $15.

DALE’S FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm - Pass the hat.

LEAMINGTON CHRISTMAS PARADE WARMING STATION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 6:00 pm - till parade passes.

Hot chocolate and concessions available for purchase.

MONARCH CAFE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm - Justin Latam, David Wilson, Shawna Caspi, Meggi Faye. $15

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (A MUSICAL REVUE)

FRI. DEC. 8, SAT. DEC. 9 - Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm SUN. DEC. 10 - Doors open1:30 pm, Show 2:00 pm In partnership with Faith Mennonite Church FREE - MUST purchase ticket online or at Box Office to be admitted.

STAY IN THE KNOW! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Email banktheatre@gmail.com Visit BankTheatre.com 10 ERIE ST. S., P.O. BOX 434 LEAMINGTON, ON N8H 3W5 519-326-8805

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Local companies join forces for holiday giveaway Leamington companies Nature Fresh Farms, Ketler Farms and South Essex Fabricating are joining forces to provide their annual Holiday Giveaway. The group is committing to help 35 deserving families make this holiday season a memorable one.

Recipients of the Holiday Giveaway will receive a holiday food basket and cash.

CK hires chief librarian The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and Chatham-Kent Public Library Board has hired Heidi Wyma as CEO/Chief Librarian of the Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL).

“With 25 years of experience in library and information management, including 13 years as

Manager of Support Services at CKPL, Heidi has a strong foundation of people and library management skills that are well suited to this position,” said Robert Clarke, CKPL Board Chair.

Heidi has a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario

The giveaway is valued at $700.

Community members are encouraged to nominate anyone they feel could benefit from a little extra generosity and a lot of extra cheer this holiday season.

Nominations will be accepted until December 1, 2023. Nominations can be submitted to their website at naturefresh.ca/holiday-giveaway-2023/

and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa.

She grew up in Chatham-Kent and has served on several local boards and committees.

Heidi will apply her wealth of experience and

knowledge to the CEO/ Chief Librarian role effective December 1, 2023 and replaces Tania Sharpe who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated and exceptional service to the library and community.

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Holiday Food Basket Applications NOTE: LEAMINGTON & MERSEA RESIDENTS ONLY - MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT THE

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Hours beginning: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Every Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 PM Applications will NOT be accepted after November 30, 2023

Physically disabled ONLY phone 226-401-1753 Those applying will be asked for two pieces of identification and also asked for a voluntary statement of monthly income and expenses.

Anyone wishing to volunteer, please call 226-401-1753 Donations may be placed in the box at the Leamington Post Office, or mail to: Leamington Goodfellows Box 242 Leamington N8H 3W2.

Official tax receipts will be issued.

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Hundreds turn out for area Remembrance Day services

Kingsville service about to begin.

A cadet stands vigil during the Leamington service.

Paul Forman photo

Cadets stand vigil at the Wheatley service.

Deanna Bertrand photo

Jody Raffoul performs O Canada to kick off the Leamington service.

A salute during the Kingsville service.

Deanna Bertrand photo

Greg Coulter photo

Paul Forman photo

The Wheatley colour party arrvies at the cenotaph.

Roger Lamb, left, wears his 45 year Legion pin and brother Doug Lamb proudly displays his 50 year pin. They were honouring their father, WW II veteran Bill Lamb.

Greg Coulter photo

Veteran Greg McIntosh leads the Leamington parade down Mill Street.

Paul Forman photo

The Kitchener Junior Rangers U16 AAA hockey team was in town for a tournament and attended the service and parade in Leamington.

Greg Coulter photo

Leamington attendees bow their heads in prayer.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers listens intently to the piper during the Kingsville service. Deanna Bertrand photo

Photo by Shelly J. Quick

Kingsville colour party.

Paul Forman photo

Deanna Bertrand photo

Kingsville’s Master of Ceremonies, Branch President Chuck Laliberte, addresses the crowd.

Deanna Bertrand photo

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Hundreds turn out for area Remembrance Day services

Kingsville service about to begin.

A cadet stands vigil during the Leamington service.

Paul Forman photo

Cadets stand vigil at the Wheatley service.

Deanna Bertrand photo

Jody Raffoul performs O Canada to kick off the Leamington service.

A salute during the Kingsville service.

Deanna Bertrand photo

Greg Coulter photo

Paul Forman photo

The Wheatley colour party arrvies at the cenotaph.

Roger Lamb, left, wears his 45 year Legion pin and brother Doug Lamb proudly displays his 50 year pin. They were honouring their father, WW II veteran Bill Lamb.

Greg Coulter photo

Veteran Greg McIntosh leads the Leamington parade down Mill Street.

Paul Forman photo

The Kitchener Junior Rangers U16 AAA hockey team was in town for a tournament and attended the service and parade in Leamington.

Greg Coulter photo

Leamington attendees bow their heads in prayer.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers listens intently to the piper during the Kingsville service. Deanna Bertrand photo

Photo by Shelly J. Quick

Kingsville colour party.

Paul Forman photo

Deanna Bertrand photo

Kingsville’s Master of Ceremonies, Branch President Chuck Laliberte, addresses the crowd.

Deanna Bertrand photo

Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Dusting off the memories

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

LookWigle at Leamington’ s Pastfour courtesy of C. Scott Holland TheAhistoric Block fire at Kingsville’s corners, November 9, 1981.

This was initially replaced by a parkette, then the present brick building. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy.

At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

November 1979 - Santa Claus made his annual visit for Leamington’s Christmas Parade which was sponsored by the local Sertoma Club and the Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

November 1993 - Soccer Team Advances - The Romney Central School boys soccer team advanced to the ’B’ division of the Kent County tournament. Back row, from left: Michael Submarine cycling Baldwin, - DitchesJason roseSimpson, foot afterJosh footDawson, following theRempel, Thursday rainfall Close, Michael Kyle Johnevening Enns and Josh and these young no time inventing a new “submarine cycling”.

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Front lads row: wasted Jason Chambers, Adam Rempel, Tedgame, Macher, Mark Epplett, KoltenIf nothing else, and it’s aCaleb quickBeaupré. way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

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From the Leamington Post November 17, 1966 The federal government is considering the construction of a breakwall to protect property along the East Beach of Mersea Township, just south of Wheatley. Plans for the project will be discussed at a meeting of Pulley Subdivision property owners on Saturday afternoon. Reports indicate the breakwall would extend about 2,600 feet, running from the entrance of the Wheatley Harbour south to Concession 3, Mersea and perhaps beyond. Estimated cost of the breakwall is about $8 per foot. Most properties along that shoreline are 50-foot frontage.

The owners are expected to petition the town to classify the breakwall as a local improvement.

—— Leamington paid homage to the fallen of two world wars in simple services of remembrance on Friday morning at the cenotaph. About 100 veterans, most of them members of Branch 84, Royal Canadian Legion, took part in the parade under cloudy skies, which attracted a slim crowd of 300 spectators — half of them children. Four wreaths were laid at the cenotaph — Donald Paterson, MPP for Essex South laid one for the province, while others were laid by Mrs. Linnie Knight for the Silver Cross Women, President Al Hodgins for the Legion and Mrs. Mary Huffman for the Legion Ladies auxiliary.

—— Leamington’s second municipal cemetery has a name. The designation ‘Bayview Cemetery’ was approved by town council Monday night. The new burial ground is presently being developed off the Bevel Line near Concession 1. Town engineer H.G. Payne has drafted a proposed layout of the grounds, which will provide for about 4,000 graves.

—— Annual commencement exercises at the Leamington District Secondary School will be held Saturday night at 8 pm. Miss Janet Howard, a student at University of Western Ontario, will be valedictorian. Presentation of diplomas, awards and scholarships will be a highlight of the evening.

—— Thursday evening, a team comprised of LDSS teachers Mr. Luvisotto, Mr. Penner, Mr. Gretes, Mr. Chisolm, Mr. Myers, Mr. Girard, Mr. Labadie, Mr. Hanov and Mr. Gilbert met the senior girls volleyball team in the gymnasium. The teachers trounced the Lionettes 15-11 in the first game before the girls brought in reinforcements — male players dressed as ladies and the teachers then struggled to keep up.

—— The Portuguese community of Leamington chose 17-year-old Maria Santos as Miss Portugal at a dance held at St. Michael’s Parish Hall on Saturday. Runner-up was Rosie Branco, 16.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 17, 1966 Town council approved a by-law for the holding of a plebiscite on election day, December 5, whether or not residents of the town approve of the showing of movies on Sunday. Council also approved the fluoridation of water in principle, but took no action on the matter because it was felt that the decision should be made by the new 1967 council. Kingsville dentists have urged council to introduce fluorides into Kingsville’s water for the protection of children’s teeth.

—— The Leamington-Kingsville District High School Board engaged Bob Morrison of Barrie as technical director for the new vocational wing at Kingsville District High School effective January 5, 1967. His salary will be $12,000 annually.

—— A shower of gifts to supplement the annual Christmas Shopping Spree for the children at the Cedar Springs Ontario Hospital was held at the November meeting of the Jack Miner O.B.E. chapter of the I.O.D.E. Mrs. Mac Simmers was in charge of collecting the presents and delivering them to the hospital. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Manley Dawson and presided over by Mrs. John Pratt.

30 Years Later From the Wheatley Journal November 27, 1996 The local community association is urging all interested to take part in one of four categories for the Festival of Lights and at the same time help others to develop an extra bit of Christmas spirit during the coming season. The judging will take place on December 20.

—— Over the past few weeks, the fishing tug Lasher-O took on a new look in rapid fashion. Tri-Metal Fabricating owner Dave Dyck said the project was the firm’s biggest thus far. They hired a 250-ton crane to gently lift and swing the vessel into the harbour on Thursday morning. The Lasher-O is captained by Willie Cronheimer.

—— Bowman Feeds downed Rotary of Tilbury 3-1 on the weekend. Rotary started the scoring in the second period but Bowman’s defence shut them down the rest of the way. Justin Heyens scored two unassisted goals, while Derek Rempel scored the other.

—— Omstead Valu-Mart ran its record to 8-1 by defeating RRC&R Defenders by a score of 5-1. Corey Marentette had a goal and three assists, while Andrew Phibbs scored twice. Ian Cocks and Greg Thomas scored the others.

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WHEATLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

JANUARY 23, 2024 6:30 pm

at the Wheatley Friendship Club All Welcome

FOR RENT

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS

SUDOKU ANSWERS

Upscale and affordable apartments for rent in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park.

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SCRAMBLE ANSWER

Minimum of 40-50 hours per week

Qualification: • • • • • • • •

Full benefit comes with Extended health care Vision Care Dental Care Company Pension RRSP, DPSP

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NOTICE THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022 Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Year ended December 31, 2022 with comparative figures for 2021 (stated in thousands of dollars)

The entire 2022 Audited Financial Statements are available on our web site at www.chatham-kent.ca. Copies can also be obtained from Service Centres or by calling 519-360-1998.

2022

REVENUES TAXATION AND USER CHARGES: Property taxation Payments in lieu of taxes from other governments User charges

$

Deduct amounts received or receivable for School Boards

FEDERAL GRANTS: PROVINCIAL GRANTS: OTHER INCOME: GAIN (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL ASSET TOTAL REVENUES

SUDOKU ANSWERS

SERVICES

(10) CNC Machinist $28.00/hr

Starting at

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FOR SALE

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc is looking for

$

2021

200,977 $ 193,135 3,839 3,815 86,757 80,629 291,573 277,579 (24,547) (24,125) 267,026 253,454 13,776 145,952 25,475 93 452,323

17,163 134,783 24,183 (100) $ 429,482

2022

EXPENSES General government Protection of persons and property Transportation services Environmental services Health services Social and family services Social housing Recreation and cultural services Planning and development TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$

NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURE) before other items Other Items Income from subsidiary

Accumulated surplus, end of year

2021 $

9,248 75,781 58,474 54,246 27,196 88,280 13,678 23,089 7,164 357,155 72,327

8,668 66,414

4,757 77,084

1,180,500 $ 1,246,914

1,103,416 $ 1,180,500

2022

2021

NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURES) Accumulated surplus, beginning of year, as previously stated

16,926 73,384 66,234 58,682 26,874 95,582 20,979 24,620 11,296 394,577 57,746

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2022 with comparative figures for 2021 (stated in thousands of dollars)

ASSETS

FINANCIAL: Cash Accounts Receivable Investment in Entegrus Inc Note receivable from Chatham-Kent Energy Inc. Land held for resale Local improvements receivable Investments Other

$

2022

2021

153,437 41,343 64,884 23,523 1,968 32,731 139,179 12,881 469,947

$ 210,452 44,450 60,578 23,523 3,102 27,693 64,783 10,872 445,452

SCRAMBLE ANSWER

LIABILITIES Payables Debentures and note outstanding NET ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL: Tangible capital assets Inventory Prepaid expenses Accumulated surplus

$

158,022 38,457 196,479 273,468

970,933 76 2,437 973,446 $ 1,246,914

BEANS

NOTES (1) Financial highlights reflect the operations, assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, reserves and reserve funds, and capital fund and includes the activities of all committees of Council and the following local boards, which are under the control of Council: Chatham-Kent Public Libraries, Chatham-Kent Museums, Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Water / Wastewater Division, Chatham-Kent Police Services Board, Chatham-Kent Board of Health.

(2) These financial highlights were extracted from the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

SUDOKU ANSWERS

AUCTION

BEANS

SCRAMBLE ANSWER

$

150,754 47,910 198,664 246,788

933,165 84 462 933,711 $ 1,180,500

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

NOTICES

NOTICES SCHEDULE C - PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 UPDATE: The dates in this notice have been updated.

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

Special Meeting of Council 2024 Budget Review

To Provide Peaking Capacity for the Union Water Supply System THE STUDY

The Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington will review the proposed 2024 Budget on: • Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • Thursday, December 14, 2023, and if needed • Friday, December 15, 2023.

Each meeting will commence at 9:00 AM each day in the Council Chambers at the Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington.

The Municipality of Leamington has transitioned its Council meetings to a hybrid mix of in-person attendees and remote meeting participants. Members of the public have the option to participate in Council meetings in person at the Leamington Municipal Building or electronically via Zoom.

If a person wishes to attend the meeting as a delegation to speak to a matter on the Council agenda, a person must register to appear as a delegate by completing a form on the municipal website at leamington.ca/delegationform. If a person wishes to address an item(s) on the Council agenda, a person must send an email to the Clerk at clerks@leamington.ca prior to 12:00 PM on December 12, 2023, and such submission shall be provided to Council. Individuals who submit correspondence and any other information to Council should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available through the agenda process, which includes publication on the Municipality’s website.

To watch the meeting live, please visit: leamington.ca/live.

Proposed 2024 Budget documents will be available for viewing on December 1, 2023, on the municipal website at leamington.ca/budget.

local business directory ACCOUNTANT Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP. CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Tyler Hicks•Heather MacPherson Lindsay Iatonna•Timothy Driedger Ashley Meyer•Derrick Rogers 49 Erie St. N. P.O. Box 189, Leamington

Consultation with stakeholders is a key component of the Study process and input will be sought throughout the Study. There will be two Public Consultation Centre (PCC) events. The first is scheduled for November 22nd and will share information about the alternative solutions. The second PCC will be held in January 2024 and will share information about the alternative concepts for the preferred solution to providing peaking capacity for the water system. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available for final public review and comment.

The purpose of the Class EA Study is to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to provide additional water system peaking capacity. One of the alternative solutions reviewed will include expansion of the existing Ruthven Water Treatment Plant (WTP) within the existing property limits (located at 1615 Union Avenue, Kingsville).

Subsequently, the study will identify and evaluate alternative concepts for the preferred solution identified in the first phase of the study. The Class EA Study will follow a comprehensive, sound and open planning process to ensure the study objectives are met, and impacts to the protection of the environment, as well as public health and safety, are considered.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE (PIC) NOVEMBER 22, 2023 If you have any questions or comments regarding the Study, please participate in the Public Consultation Centre (PIC) at the following location:

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THE PROCESS This notice signals the commencement of the Municipal Class EA Study, a study which will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and subsequently identify and evaluate alternative concepts for this preferred solution in consultation with regulatory agencies, indigenous communities, members of the local business community, and the public.

November 22nd, 2023 5 pm to 7 pm Comments received through the course of the PIC will be considered and documented in the PFR. Additional information related to the Study and consultation process may be obtained through the website: unionwater.ca/public-information Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public records.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your passion for a long-forgotten project is renewed. Dust off what you started, and see it through to completion. The results may surprise you.

Municipality of Leamington Official Plan Review

The Municipality of Leamington is undertaking a review of its Official Plan – Shaping Tomorrow, Together. The Official Plan helps the Municipality make decisions on how and where the community should grow over the next 30 years. Since the current Official Plan was adopted in 2009, there have been a wide range of projects, investments and initiatives to contribute to the growth, quality of life, and efficiency of our community. This new plan is meant to build on the goals and policies outlined in the current Official Plan, while adapting to the changing needs of Leamington’s ever-evolving local context.

We know the community is excited to see what’s next, and we are committed to working together to prepare for a promising future for residents to live, play, and work.

The Process: The Official Plan Review is commencing in accordance with the Municipal Act (2001) and will address consistency and conformity with the ‘in force’ Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement (2023), which is in the consultation phase of consideration. The review will also consider updates to the Planning Act (1990), updated growth projections, and the County of Essex Official Plan Review (underway). Following approval of the new Official Plan, there will also be a review of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to ensure it meets the ever-changing dynamics of our business communities and residential needs.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may need some financial fixes this week. Take control of your spending and identify ways you can curtail it further going forward. Ask for help, if necessary.

We Want to Hear from You! To kick off the Official Plan Review process, a public survey will be available to gather feedback on issues, concerns, and opportunities throughout Leamington. The online survey will be available until noon on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at leamington.ca/OfficialPlan.

Public Open House #1:

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Lately your good advice and common sense offerings have largely gone unheard or unheeded, Virgo. This week someone starts giving you the attention you deserve.

A Public Open House will be held to introduce the Official Plan Review and gather your feedback on your vision for Leamington, and opportunities and issues across the Municipality. We will also be sharing the Municipality’s goals and objectives for the Official Plan, and provide a summary of what we have heard from you so far through the online survey. There will be a short presentation at the beginning of the Open House, followed by group discussions.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if brain fog has set in the last few days, you may get a reprieve this week. Rather than floundering around, you’ll have a direction to go and be focused on your goals.

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, 249 Sherk Street, Leamington Ontario

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You may have been too close to the action to realize an important piece of the puzzle, Scorpio.

After having an opportunity to step back for a bit, the picture becomes much clearer.

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If you require any additional information, would like to be added to the project contact list or submit a question, please visit the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/OfficialPlan or contact: Ruth Orton General Counsel / Indigenous Community Liaison Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North Leamington ON N8H 2Z9 Phone: 519-326-5761 X 1103 Email: OfficialPlan@leamington.ca

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Others will take note of your efforts and embrace any chance to work alongside you.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It is time to stop waffling on a particular situation, Aquarius. You have done the research and checked it over many times. Make a decision knowing you are prepared.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Planning Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and will be released, if requested, to any person.

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Flyers extend unbeaten streak to six

By C. Scott Holland For the 895 fans at the Highbury Canco Arena for the Flyers’ contest versus the Toronto Patriots and pajama toss night, it was a rather long wait to throw the pjs onto the ice.

It was even longer for Flyers’ fans who wanted to see a victory.

Not only did 60 minutes not provide a winner, but there were two five-minute overtimes as well. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

On Saturday night, the Flyers traveled to Mississauga where they beat the Chargers 3-1 to extend their unbeaten streak to six games.

Head coach Dale Mitchell was concerned about two areas of the game which the Flyers need to

improve.

“A pretty even game,” he said. “I don’t think we came out strong enough.

We tip-toed into the game.

We need to find a way to score on the powerplay in a game like that and not allow it to go into overtime. Our discipline was not good tonight either and we need to clean that up.”

The Flyers were blanked on five extra-man opportunities and gave the Patriots four. The Patriots scored their lone goal on one of those chances.

The opening 20 minutes was as clean as a game sheet can be. No penalties, no goals and plenty of good saves for Leamington starter Sebastian Gatto (6) and Patriots’ Braeden

Fans were quick to toss out pajamas when the Flyers scored their first goal at 3:28 of the second period.

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First period action against Toronto on Thursday, November 9 sees Flyers forward Noah Mathieson on one knee looking for a rebound, while teammate Cameron Arquette (10) circles the net.

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Shaikh (11).

As many of the fans clutched the pajamas they wanted to toss onto the ice, it wasn’t until 3:28 of the second period they got the opportunity.

Nick Mahy and Jason Davenport connected with Cayden Faust, whose bullet from the slot beat Shaikh to the glove side and the arena erupted into chaos as over 300 bags of pajamas hit the ice surface and were gathered by the Talbot Trail Blazers U8 and U9 teams.

After the Flyers’ goal, the Patriots began applying more pressure and a series of penalties to both teams followed. The Patriots reaped the tying goal after Flyer Cade Bell took a holding call. Carson Eagles’ tally came from a right-wing screen shot.

Much of the third was a back-and-forth game with plenty of hard work digging for pucks along the boards and in the corners. That trend continued in the four-on-four first five-minute overtime. Toronto had the only shots

on net, which totaled two.

The second five-minute OT was three-on-three and Leamington’s hunger for a win showed as they controlled much of the play, and during the final 90 seconds had a number of chances to notch a game winner and did everything but score.

Shaihk finished the night making 36 saves, while Gatto backstopped 27.

In Mississauga, Cayden Faust spotted the Flyers a

2-0 first-period lead and that was all they would need.

Cameron Arquette potted a powerplay goal to make it 3-1 in the third and the Flyers defense shut down the Chargers the rest of the way. Carson Barnes halted 23 shots for the win.

Notes: The Flyers would like to thank the Talbot Trail Blazers U8 and U9 teams for collecting all the pajamas and Lola’s Pajama Project for distributing

the pjs to needy families in the Windsor and Essex County area.

A reminder to all fans that there will be two home games this week, Thursday and Sunday.

On Saturday in Mississauga, the Flyers newest player — 18 year-old forward Trey Wandall — was in the lineup. He hails from Tampa, Florida.

Schedule: Thurs. Nov. 16 vs Milton 7:10 pm.

Sun. Nov. 19 vs Caledon 5:10 pm.

From left, Nash O’Neil, Easton O’Neil, Maddox Carnevale and Dougie Howe, from the Talbot Trail Blazers U8 and U9 hockey teams, helped gather the 300 plus pajamas that were tossed onto the ice when the Flyers’ Cayden Faust scored at 3:28 of the second period. The pjs would be distributed to needy families in Windsor-Essex County by Lola’s Pajama Project.

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Sharks’ Ethan Hamelin was stymied while in all alone against Blenheim. It was one of six breakaways that the Sharks were unable to capitalize on while being edged 2-1 last Wednesday.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

There were gray hairs and tall tales as the Sharks hosted four teams for two alumni games prior to Saturday’s Walpole Island tilt. The “old guys” pictured here took to the ice for the first event.

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Sharks split two home games during alumni week

By Greg Coulter A familiar scenario is taking shape in the battle for second place for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks. Fiercely contested seesaw battles take place between the Sharks,

Blenheim and Lakeshore, while Essex holds a tight grip as league leaders.

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The road team again turned the tables with Blenheim escaping with a 2-1 victory.

Sharks goaltender Ethan Handley was sharp in net handling 34 shots with an identical shot total garnered by the Sharks. Trailing 2-0 after two, the Sharks pressed in the third and narrowed

the gap at the midway point but couldn’t get the equalizer, rattling two off the post late in the game.

Newly acquired Braydin Metcalfe was the lone marksman, with Colm Smith and Jake Eaton assisting.

Despite the loss, coach Josh Carnevale felt they competed hard and played well enough to

win but couldn’t get the bounce they needed.

Saturday against Walpole, it was a dominating 47-16 shot performance en route to a 7-1 Sharks victory. Braedon Caetano with the hat trick led the way, with singles going to Josh Chauvin, Ethan Hamelin, Kyle Bleau and Tyler Fleming.

Jaxon Drysdale got the

win in net.

“Good effort tonight, great reward for Caetano and first goals this week for Fleming and Metcalfe,” said Carnevale postgame. “Tough next week with Essex and Mooretown.”

The Sharks are at home Friday, November 18 versus Mooretown.

U14 Trail Blazers post pair of shutouts The Talbot Trail Blazers U14 hockey team hit the road for a pair of games this past weekend.

On Friday night, November 10, the Blazers travelled to Belle River to face off with the Lakeshore Canadiens.

Most of this game was controlled by the Blazers, peppering their goalie with a multitude of shots,

but they could not seem to find the back of the net until three minutes into the third when Nash Fuerth found the puck in a goalmouth scramble, stepped around a defender, and buried his chance to finally get on the board.

Later in the period, while on the power play, Fuerth won the draw to AJ Youssef and he fired

in his wrister high blocker to increase the lead to two. That was all they needed as the final was a 2-0 victory.

Kevin Ondic, though not busy, stopped every shot fired his way to earn the shutout win.

On Saturday night, Talbot Trail faced off against the LaSalle Sabres in LaSalle.

Again the Blazers found themselves up against a goalie who seemed to stop everything fired

their way.

But the perseverance and hard work of the Blazers eventually paid off as they scored one, then many en route to a 7-0 drubbing.

Fuerth paced his team netting a hat trick, while Austin Goudie ripped in a pair. Owen Derksen and Lucas O’Neil added one each to round out the scoring.

Ondic earned another shutout and the win for his Blazers’ team.

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LIONS EDGE CAVS FOR WECSSAA TITLE

The LDSS Lions Senior Boys Volleyball team edged their rivals, the Kingsville Cavaliers in the WECSSAA Boys AA title match on Friday, November 10 at LDSS by a 3-2 score.

Here, the Lions celebrate as mascot Snoil relaxes in front. The win advanced the Lions to the SWOSSAA final today (Wednesday).

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Cougars beat Massey, face Riverside in playoff

The Cardinal Carter Cougars football team defeated Massey last week by a 42-14 score, vaulting them into fourth place for the season with a 4-3 record.

After an 0-2 start to the season, the Cougars won four of their last five games to slide into fourth place.

The team is being led

by Quarterback Matthew Neufeld who’s thrown for over 300 yards in multiple games now this season.

His top targets are running back/wide receiver Damien Kennedy and wide receiver Matthew Herrera. The Matthew-to-Matthew connection hooked up for three

TDs last week alone.

The defense is being led by Evan Tavares who leads the team in interceptions, tackles for losses and forced fumbles.

They face third-place Riverside High School Stingers for the Tier 2 Consolation Bowl at 3:30 pm Saturday at St. Clair College.

Gatto, Davenport named all-stars Two Leamington Flyers have been named to the 2023 Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge.

Goaltender Sebastian Gatto and defenseman Jason Davenport will represent the Flyers in the tournament which opened

Monday, November 13 in Trenton.

In total, 40 players were selected from the OJHL and divided into two teams.

The tournament is one of the biggest Junior A events in the country,

with the OJHL, Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), Quebec Junior Hockey League (QJHL) and the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) participating.

Golden Years mini-golf report Seventy-one holes-inone were scored by 53 Golden Years mini golfers on November 9 at Colasanti’s course.

Andy Orsini led the ace parade with five, followed closely by Jamie Arquette and Randy Nash with four each. Keith Hopper, Lloyd Symons, Bryon Walker, Ron Fick, Carolyn Dufour, Mavis Rutter and Ed Middleton all scored three, while two were scored by Al Munson, Monique Benfield, Bill Edwards, Denise Munson, Mary Binder, Ray Foster, Laurie Hylton, Bill Ward, Tom Bondy and Barb Murphy.

A single ace was recorded by Kathy Bechard, Erle Nash, Pam Piccinato, Zena Raymond, Bill Gough, Armand Decaluwe, Jack Bostin, Roger

Shires, Theresa Decaluwe, Nancy Springthorpe, John Murphy, Mike Binder, Bill Mayville, Loraine Fox, Rosemary Heisler, Grant Raymond and Gisele Lapointe.

Top scorers over 18 holes were Bill Ward and Jamie Arquette with 35.

Andy Orsini and Laurie Hylton were hot on their heels with 36. Bill Ward also scored 37, while Theresa Decaluwe, Tom Hyatt and Lloyd Symons shot 38. A solid 39 was recorded by Mavis Rutter (2), Bill Gough, Jamie Arquette and Laurie Hylton.

Best 36 holes scores were recorded by Bill Ward with a sizzling 72, Keith Hopper with 73, Jamie Arquette 74, Laurie Hylton and Randy Nash 75, Ron Fick 77, Mavis Rutter, Andy Orsini and

Lloyd Symons with 78, and Tom Hyatt 79.

First place was awarded to Team 18 (Kathy Bechard, Keith Hopper, Phantom) with a team score of 243. Second place was tied between Team 2 (Julia Kos, Ed Middleton, Tom Bondy) and Team 3 (Laurie Hylton, Bill Ward, Perpetua Hildrop) with a score of 247. Third place also tied between Team 8 (Tom Hyatt, John Murphy, Robin Cournoyea) and Team 14 (Bryon Walker, Bill Gough, Andy Orsini) with a score of 249.

Golfers are reminded there will be no golf November 16 because of a special event occurring at Colasanti’s that day. Golf will resume at 10:30 a.m. on November 23.

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TRAIL BLAZERS U13 WIN OHIO TOURNAMENT

The U13 Talbot Trail Blazers have returned home with their second tournament gold medal win of the season from the Columbus Buckeye Classic in Ohio on November 3-5. The Blazers battled a tie and three wins, bringing them to the finals, where they defeated the Pittsburgh Arctic Foxes 4-3. Team members are coaches Eric Prudence, Austin Slater, Evan Mastronardi, Quinn Bowman, Kody Epp, manager Gaspare Graziano. Players: Dario Graziano, Nicholas Chisholm, Ryan Sadler, Zack Bradley, Nolan McMurren, Keagan Duarte, Patrick Rau, Nolan Jones, Lincoln Kniaziew, Paul George, Jake Weson, Ted Van Gellecum, Mason Coulter, Adam Enns, Judah Raffoul, Blain Mongeau, Nash McMurren.

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