Southpoint Sun - November 16, 2022

Hundreds brave rain to

By Paul Forman With files from Mark Ribble

Despite intermittent light rain on Friday, November 11, hun dreds of area residents made their way to local cenotaphs to pay respects to fallen veterans and observe Remembrance Day with their friends and neigh bours.

In Wheatley, hundreds packed the Wheatley United Church as their ceremony moved indoors for the morning. Last year’s Wheatley service was held at Two Creeks Conservation Area due to the Wheatley downtown being inaccessible due to the Au gust 2021 explosion, but the 2022 service was expected to take place at the cenotaph until Moth er Nature intervened.

Leamington’s service saw a return to tradition as well, with a march down Mill Street to

Dieppe Memorial Park, where about 300 people gathered for the 11 am ceremony.

A little rain was unable to keep hundreds from attending Kingsville’s Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Legion’s Cenotaph on Friday, No vember 11th.

Residents ranging in age from toddlers to se niors, with umbrellas in hand, proudly donned their poppies as they sol emnly paid their respects to those veterans who have sacrificed and to those who continue to sacrifice for our freedoms.

The Lt. Col. F.K. Jasperson Branch 188 Royal Canadian Le gion hosted the moving service which began with a parade, in cluding the reading of the Kings ville-Gosfield South Roll of Sac

respects to

rifice, a special acknowledgment of all those who have given their lives in Canada’s peacekeeping operations, particularly those killed in Afghanistan, the heart rending laying of the wreaths ceremony, the poignant release of hopeful birds of peace, and ended with an invitation to visit the Kingsville Military Museum and welcoming re ception inside.

Unlike the last two years’ ceremonies, this year students from area schools were once again able to participate.

Teacher Scott Augustine brought his intermediate class from Kingsville Public School. The students had just finished a novel study of Refugee, a book that makes reference to WWll

Germany. Grade 8 student Eva Spicer said that by attending the ceremony in person her class “would get to remember the soldiers with more people and share in how the crowd reacts.”

Following the service was a reception inside the branch, with complimentary soup and hot beverages provided to all those who came out for the ceremony. It provided an opportunity for those who attended to enjoy fel lowship reminiscing about loved ones who’ve passed, as well as chance to express gratitude to those remaining for their service.

Branch 188 President Chuck Laliberte was quite pleased with the turnout.

“It went well, the parade onto the Legion grounds,” he said.

“All the pipers and drummers made for an overall beautiful ex perience.”

Cadet Regiment 2918 Kingsville Royal Canadian Army fall out from Cenotaph in Kingsville on November 11, 2022. More photos from Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley are on page 9 of this week’s Sun.

Photo by Paul Forman

John Hammond honoured by council, Premier Ford

By Mark Ribble Outgoing Leamington

Councillor John Ham mond received a very moving surprise at his final regular meeting of council on Tuesday, No vember 8.

The eight-year veter an was rewarded for his years of service with a surprise video message from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

In addition, his wife, children and grandchil dren showed up in coun cil chambers to witness the special tribute and honour John and his work for the community.

Hammond had emo tionally thanked mem bers of council just prior

to CAO Peter Neufeld an nouncing that there was someone who wanted to speak to the meeting.

That’s when Ford ap peared on the screen and congratulated Hammond for his years of service.

“I just want to give a big shout-out to Council lor John Hammond,”said Ford. “It is a pleasure to wish you a very happy re tirement. Your communi ty is so lucky to have had a councillor like you.”

Hammond, who sat on various committees and boards as part of his council position, indicat ed he hopes to remain on a few non-council com mittees because he enjoys the rewarding work.

He also hopes to spend some more time camping now that he is officially retired.

Hammond retired from the Leamington Fire De

partment after 45 years on the job a few years ago.

The surprise video from the Premier, orchestrated by John’s oldest son Dan and Leamington Mayor

Hilda MacDonald, was well appreciated by the councillor.

“The kids and grand kids showed up and all council members also got

up to speak,” he said. “I really appreciated it.”

The new council was sworn in on Tuesday, No vember 15.

Kingsville Christmas kick-off Saturday

The 19th annual Kings ville Santa Claus Parade returns to the streets of Kingsville on Saturday, November 19 with the parade kicking off at 5 pm at Jasperson and Main Street East.

The floats will make their way down Main Street, turn south on Division and travel to Lakeside Park, where the opening ceremonies will take place.

The Fantasy of Lights will open at that time and the evening will end with a fireworks display as families sip hot choc olate and sing Christmas songs.

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Leamington Councillor John Hammond, middle, flanked by, from left, Paul Tiessen, Heather Latam, Hilda MacDon ald, Larry Verbeke, Bill Dunn and Tim Wilkinson. Municipality of Leamington photo

Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared virtually in the Leamington council chambers to congratulate John Hammond.

will walk along the parade route to collect any unwrapped new toys or monetary donations for the annual Sparky Toy Drive.

Scenes from the 2021 Kingsville Santa Claus Parade. Sun file photo

Earlier this week it was announced that South point Sun editor Mark Ribble has won a Cana dian Community News paper Award for Best Historical Story.

His winning story from October 28, 2020 detailed the tragic death of Leam ington’s Fred Roach, a Canadian Air Force pilot whose plane was shot down over Belgium in 1944, and how the crash site was excavated in 1997, recovering the re mains of Roach and his fellow crewmen which resulted in a joint funeral for the airmen with full military honours more than 50 years after they died.

Leamington council meetings opening up

A question posed by Leamington Deputy May or Larry Verbeke ushered in a return to open live council meetings for the public in the near future. The inaugural meeting

of the new council will be held in council cham bers on November 29 and Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld says they will be open to the public.

“We have taken steps to

start with the inaugural meeting as an open meet ing and plan on continu ing with that format pro viding the circumstances around COVID will al low.”

The story titled ‘Leamington flyer forever linked to famous bomber’ won first place in the category of 2020 Best Historical Story for a Canadian community newspaper with a circulation of more than 10,000.

Star Chefs Gala helps ESHF

By Deanna Bertrand

A sold out crowd of 176 guests filled the banquet hall of the Pelee Island Winery Saturday night, November 12, for the first ever Star Chefs Gala – A Taste of Kings ville, in support of Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Plans are already underway for anoth er event, according to the organizers, chef and Kingsville Lions Club member Casey van den Heuvel and club president Fred Cross.

Van den Heuvel said the event was a year in the making, which saw the Kings

ville Lions partner with the Eat, Drink, Dine, Kingsville (E.D.D.K.) Association to create a Star Chef experience here in their own backyard and to continue in their quest of developing Kingsville as a Culi nary Tourist Destination.

Guests were treated to an appetizer and dinner menu created by area chefs and businesses that highlighted many local farms and suppliers.

Approximately 100 items were donat ed by area businesses in a silent auction that lined tables around the banquet hall. Five large items were up for grabs in a

live auction emceed by Legacy Auctions’ Dave McCormick, including an 18k di amond pendant from Wharram’s Jew ellery and a Taste of Kingsville in your home (an elegant five-course dinner for 8-10 guests with three of Kingsville’s re nowned chefs), package valued at $1,000.

Proceeds will go to support the Erie Shores Health Foundation and its Care Happens Here Campaign, which aims to raise $15 million for a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging and Information Sys tem.

day morning that just under $20,000 had been raised through the auction items and funds were still being tallied for the event total through ticket sales and donations.

Lions Club President Fred Cross also presented ESHF CEO Christine Colaut ti with a separate cheque from the Lions Club for $5,000 at the event.

“Everyone just did an outstanding job,” he said. “I have recevied great reviews on everything from the food to the hospital ity.”

by Deanna Bertrand

Van den Heuvel said by telephone Mon

Photos

Preparing appetizers of Pearson Farm Wagyu on cros tini with a smoked blue cheese, horseradish mousse and balsamic reduction are chefs Brandon Zuech of The Grove and Anthony Delbrocco of Mettawas Station.

Trevor Loop of Jack’s Gastropub prepares Loop Fish eries’ Lake Erie perch in a potato nest with a tangy re moulade and Ortaliza’s micro greens.

Green Earth chef Sarah Carroll prepares roasted beet hummus on a beet chip, finished with Zavaros Farms picked asparagus tips.

Kathy Mastronardi-Black with chef Anthony Delbroc co Cheryl Klemens, Melissa Gomer and Hedy Epplett try some of the appetizers.

Karey Lewis and Becky Beetham check out the silent auction items at the Star Chefs Gala.

Chef and Lions Club

member Casey van den Heuvel and Kingsville Lions Club pres ident Fred Cross in front of a silent auction item.

Erica Bosco serves plates full of harvest salads – mixed greens, feta, apples, sun dried cranberries, picked red onions and roasted pumpkin seeds with a maple pump kin vinaigrette at the Star Chefs Gala.

Ives named president of Ontario Historical Society

Kristin Ives — Cura tor/Education Coordina tor at the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) — was named President of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) at its Annual Meeting on November 2. She has served on the OHS Board since 2013, most recently as its Vice President.

time. I am grateful to the now Past President, Dr. Michel Beaulieu, for his incredible example of advocacy, leadership and service to our over 800 af filiated societies, member organizations, and mem ber institutions. I look forward to the opportu nities and challenges that this role brings, and I am eager to learn more about the incredible work being done across our province in the heritage and cul ture sector, and for my new role in helping to preserve and share those stories widely.”

ence of Maple, the resto ration of the Detroit River and many more.

She also serves on the Ontario Museums Asso ciation Regional Museum Network, the South-West ern Ontario Heritage Council, the Conserva tion Ontario’s Watershed Interpreters’ Network, and is a former Chair of the Libro Credit Union – Windsor-Essex South Council. She volunteered for Museum Windsor from 2000 to 2020 and served as its Chairperson for a decade.

“I am honoured to have been elected as President of the Ontario Historical Society,” said Ms. Ives. “The Society has had a great influence on my pro fessional development as a historian, and on the way in which I view our remarkable province through the individual stories shared illustrating each community’s unique culture and heritage, as well as through our col lective experiences over

Ives has been an in tegral part of the ERCA team since 2000, first as the Assistant Cura tor of the John R. Park Homestead and then as Community Events Co ordinator, before being promoted to the Curator/ Education Coordinator in 2014. Under her leader ship, the Homestead has been recognized as the Best Museum or Heritage Space in Windsor/Essex for three years.

Ives has curated doz ens of interactive exhibits about the human and nat ural heritage of the Essex Region, including notable educational pieces on the Passenger Pigeon, Mon arch Lifecycles, the Sci

“We are so incredi bly proud of Kris and she is most deserving of this honour,” said ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. “She has been integral in in spiring a passion for our region’s history for more than 100,000 students over her more than 20 years as an educator, and preserving and interpret ing the precious artifacts – including the historic home of John and Amelia Park, for the next gener ation of conservationists. Her role as president of this provincial organiza tion is a testament of her professionalism, and a significant benefit for all historic properties in the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Is land region.”

Attracts 400 participants

Jingle Bell Run a hit in Essex

After a two year absence due to COVID concerns, Community Living Essex County held their 28th annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel — hosted by Ken Knapp Ford — in beau tiful downtown Essex.

Over 400 people braved the chilly weather to participate in the 2km, 4 km and 10 km races. Clear skies helped everyone navigate the course and kept a smile on their faces. Proceeds raised from the festive

event help to provide supports for people of all ages with an intellectual disability and their families in Essex County.

An Elf Run was also held for the younger participants.

“We are so pleased to be back and hope to raise $8,000-$10,000 in support of Community Living Essex County,” said James Knapp, chair of the event committee.

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The good old hockey game

My one-year-old grand daughter attended her first NHL game in September.

It was a pre-season game, mind you, but she was there to watch the Maple Leaf hopefuls take on the Red Wing hopefuls at Little Caesars Arena.

She enjoyed all of the lights and noise and was a real troop er for the three hours we were inside that giant arena.

It’s a testament to how small the world really is these days.

Our kids and grandkids are doing things that we would have never dreamed of back in the day.

I attended my first NHL game at Cleveland’s Richfield Colosseum when the Cleve land Barons hosted the Atlanta Flames there on March 20, 1976. I had just turned 15.

My brother Pat had recently been called up from the minors to play for the Flames and this was our first opportunity to drive to a game and see him play in the NHL.

A whole contingent went

from this area and I remem ber piling into my dad’s black Ford LTD and making our way around the lake and across the Ohio Turnpike to the big stadi um.

I had always wanted to make it to an NHL game going back to when the Maple Leafs were Stanley Cup champions (insert lame joke here).

My sister had actually made it over to Olympia Stadium in the fall of 1969 to watch a game between the Rangers and the Red Wings and brought me back a program.

I cherished that program like there was no tomorrow.

Even though I was a Maple Leaf fan, seeing those headand-shoulder black and white photos of the players in the pro gram almost brought them to life, as I quickly compared them to my giant stack of O-Pee-Chee hockey cards.

I did keep that program for a number of years until the NHL arenas became familiar to me.

I had been in Maple Leaf Gar

dens just once in 1973 or 1974 when we went there to watch a game between the Oshawa Generals and the Toronto Marl boros and remember it being humungous. I never got back to that old barn, even when my brother got traded to the Leafs in 1980 for a brief time.

But I did get to the Olympia several times, as well as Buffa lo, Cleveland, Washington and Atlanta.

My grandkids now visiting NHL arenas is amazing to me.

Back then, as much as I would have loved to attend an NHL game, I looked at it as a pipe dream.

Now, they just book the tick ets online and head over to De troit.

It’s much the same with con certs and all other sporting events.

My oldest son went to the SARS benefit concert in Toron to at 18 and, although I worried myself to death while he was gone, it’s an experience he will treasure forever.

He and his bud dy jumped on a bus and made their way to Downsview Park — packed with 450,000 screaming fans — and saw the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Rush and a little-known fella called Justin Timberlake. Timber lake was viciously booed and pelted with cans and bottles at that one. He’s come a long way since then.

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tickled pink to get the invita tion. We drank hot chocolate and coffee because it was so cold in the upper deck, but we had fun on a night when I could have been at home watching it on TV. The atmosphere at Co merica was electric.

Anyway, the point I’m trying to make is that today’s world is instantaneous in so many ways.

It used to be that you’d have to plan for weeks to attend any sort of big event in those big cities.

Now, you can buy a ticket on a whim, book it on your phone and drive across to see whatev er act you want to see.

During the Detroit Tigers playoff run in October 2013, Jeff Lamotte called me one after noon and asked if I wanted to go over to the Tigers-A’s game that night. I’d never been to an MLB playoff game so I was

There’s a name on Wheatley’s cenotaph

Dear Editor:

Carlyle Smith’s name is inscribed on Wheat ley’s Cenotaph. Of course I never met Carlyle, but over the years of associa tion and friendship with two of his sisters I came to know a little about a man who grew up in Port Alma, attended high school in Leamington, and became a Canadian casualty in World War II.

Carlyle was among the students in a high school photo.

Shanks Cemetery lies on the lakeside of the Tal bot Trail just west of Port

Alma. This small ceme tery – not far from Tal bot Street United Church – contains the grave of Carlyle Smith. His memo ry is marked by a modest headstone.

However, Carlyle Smith’s remains are not at that burial site. Indeed, his remains have never been found as he van ished while flying over the Mediterranean from somewhere in North Af rica. No trace of Carlyle Smith has been identified.

Nevertheless, his mem ory remained vivid in the minds of at least two of

his sisters. Marion Lud wig (née Smith) and Jean Smith. Both of these sis ters have now also passed away. Both were teachers and both grew up in Port Alma.

Marion married Glenn Ludwig, who for sever al years was manager of Tahagahoning Enter prises farm on Walpole Island. Glenn’s family had a farm near appropri ately named Glenwood. Indeed, his account of his birth at an emergen cy stop farmhouse as his parents were sleigh riding home one evening from a

dance in Glenwood al ways tantalized the imag ination.

His charming wife Marion grew up in Smith house just west of Port Alma. The house still stands on the lakeside of Talbot Trail. She taught for some years at the school in Dealtown.

Marion and Glenn were married in Talbot Street United Church. They are now both interred in London where they spent their final years.

But it was Carlyle’s sister Jean who kept the memory of her brother

Nowadays, although I don’t get to any professional games anymore — mostly due to the cost — I can think back to those times I was able to take in more than my share of NHL hockey, which was in its heyday during the 1970s.

I was able to see LaFleur, Di onne and Esposito up close and for a kid who grew up idolizing those big names, that was a real treat.

My grandchildren may or may not get over to more games, but little Elliana has been able to witness an NHL game first-hand much earlier in life than I ever dreamed of.

alive. I believe she lived in Wheatley at some point, as did a third sis ter. No matter, however, wherever Jean lived she always kept a porch light on should Carlyle need guidance to return home.

Members of the Auth ier family were familiar with the Smith family of Port Alma and we often learned much about the two family’s background at one of our former fa vourite events, pancake suppers at Talbot Trail United Church. Regret tably those magnificent

evenings seem to have passed.

Remembering those who served in whatever form is important. Car lyle Smith died fighting for Canada and his empty grave and lonely head stone remind me of his sacrifice.

I certainly would like to learn more of his back ground and that of his family before many more of us meet our respective end.

– Lloyd Brown-John, Kingsville

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Young diabetes patient hoping to raise awareness

In 2019, then six-yearold Kade Tiessen was di agnosed with Type 1 Dia betes.

He went undiagnosed for months before being admitted to the ICU at Met Hospital, where they broke the news to him and his family.

“He came home deter mined to fight this new battle, since he has an older brother with Down Syndrome who has in spired him to overcome odds,” says his mom Stephanie Segave-Tiessen.

Now, three years later, 10-year-old Kade contin ues to monitor his blood sugar levels up to 15-20 times a day.

“Kade was diagnosed late and was already in Diabetic Ketoacidosis and nearly died,” says his mom. “He could bare ly walk, could barely breathe and was vomiting excessively.”

The family had been to the doctor earlier that day, but a diagnosis wasn’t of fered at that visit.

“As a parent I knew something was seriously wrong and I came across this story about another child’s diagnosis story, and I knew he had diabe tes and rushed him to the hospital,” she said. “If we

would have gone a day longer, it is very likely he would not have made it.”

That day changed their normal family routine for ever and young Kade met with local MPs Chris Lew is and Irek Kusmierczyk last week to raise aware ness about Type 1 Diabe tes (T1D). It was part of a Canada-wide campaign called JDRF’s Kids For a Cure, where kids with T1D across Canada met with local Members of Parliament.

“I’m excited to share my story because maybe it will help other kids see that it can be cool to be dif

ferent,” said Kade.

Life with T1D is a fulltime job with no days off. Without a working pan creas, Kade initially need ed to test his sugar levels up to 15-20 times a day with finger pokes and ad minister insulin by needle every time he ate.

He now has an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to help.

Still, his blood sugar is almost never perfectly balanced, so he often feels sick when his sugar is too high and disoriented when it is too low.

The Juvenile Diabe tes Research Foundation

has a tool on their web site that allows patients to calculate how many times they’ve been poked and Kade’s total stands around 7,140 times. He’s lived almost 1,400 days with T1D and received 9,639 injections, lost 784 hours of sleep and spent 392 hours recovering from

hypoglycemia episodes.

Despite these challeng es, Kade plays travel soc cer and travel hockey and has become a Type One Diabetes Warrior.

With November be ing Diabetes Awareness Month, and 2022 being the 100th anniversary of Dr. Frederick Banting and

his team of researchers at the University of Toronto announcing the discovery of insulin, Kade is eager to spread awareness.

“Insulin was discovered right here in Canada and Kade is confident that a cure will also be discov ered here in Canada,” says his mom.

On the left is Kade with his dad Ryan after diagnosis, while on the right is Kade two years later. Photos courtesy of the Tiessen family

Caldwell First Nation undertaking significant environmental restoration

A 40-acre restoration project is underway at the Caldwell First Nation.

Members from the Caldwell First Nation were joined by students from Leamington Dis trict Secondary School, employees from Jamie son Wellness and repre sentatives from the Essex Region Conservation Au thority and Foundation to plant 100 trees and wet land plants on this former agricultural land on Sat urday, November 12.

“As our ancestors were stewards and caretakers of these lands, we are grateful to continue in their footsteps and join with youth and support ers to restore the balance of nature given to us by our Creator,” said Cald well Chief Mary Duck worth.

Members and staff from Caldwell First Nation worked in partnership with ERCA to develop the comprehensive res toration plan, which will be implemented over the next three years. Caldwell First Nation and ERCA have worked together to undertake a number of restoration projects over the past decade, includ

ing a significant wetland rehabilitation project at a former marina located in Sturgeon Creek.

In 2020, Caldwell First Nation was granted Re serve Status in Leaming ton, following a 230-year quest to regain their an cestral grounds. The tra ditional lands of the Cald well First Nation stretch from the Detroit River all the way to Long Point on the north shore of Lake Erie, including Point Pelee National Park.

As part of the planting event, members from the Caldwell First Nation were invited to provide further input into the res toration plan, which is eventually expected to in clude walking trails and will incorporate plants of cultural significance.

Caldwell First Nation’s commitment to steward ship of the land provides assurances that this resto ration project will thrive into the future.

A significant donation from Jamieson Wellness through the Essex Region Conservation Foundation will fund the restoration of 40 acres of forest and wetland habitat which will mitigate flooding,

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take climate action, and help provide much need ed habitat in the region.

“Jamieson has been operating in the Wind sor-Essex region for near ly 100 years,” said Shaw na Ketter, Senior Director of ESG and Culture at Ja mieson Wellness. “We’ve been fortunate to have been able to collaborate with ERCA on several conservation projects in the area as a proud mem ber of the community. We believe strongly in the restoration plan that ERCA and Caldwell First Nation are undertaking and are honoured to be able to support this work that is so fundamental in the journey towards com passionate and active rec onciliation.”

Kingsville Friendly Club news

Bridge games were en joyed on Tuesday, No vember 8 at the Kingsville Friendly Club.

The following are the latest scores.

Bridge: Jean Kuipers 2980, Alta VanVliet and Roy Trowell tied at 2690, Bert Patrick 2650.

Euchre: Sharie Blythe 78, Brenda Anger and Ma rie Geeves tied at 77, Car rie Schultz 76. Most lone hands: Brenda Anger, Sharie Blythe and Carrie Schultz tied at 3 each.

Pepper: Kathy Hedge 245, Bill Fielding 217, Mandy Hric 213.

Most peppers: Carolyn Brown 6.

There were no cards on Friday, November 11th.

Students from Leamington District Secondary School and employees from Jamie son Wellness joined members from Caldwell First Nation and ERCA to plant the Caro linian trees and spread prairie pollinator seed as the first phase in a three-year 40 acre restoration project. Photo submitted

Wheatley Legion Colour Guard

Kingsville Legion Colour Guard

Leamington March

LDSS students with crosses for war dead.

Dove release in Kingsville,

Bill Siddall, Robert “Shorty” Wallace and Russ Skogland in Wheatley.

Archer 535 Squadron Cadets stand vigil at Leamington’s Cenotaph.

Pipes and drums in Kingsville.

Piper Mike Hicks in Wheatley.

Young Leamington Scout pauses after laying a wreath.

Photos by Deanna Bertrand, Greg Coulter and Paul Forman

$49,900 OTF grant connects CTMHV with community

The Canadian Trans portation Museum & Her itage Village (CTMHV) has received a $49,900 Community Building Fund grant from the On tario Trillium Foundation (OTF.)

The grant money was used to improve connec tions between the muse um and the community through an upgraded telecommunications sys tem, a new website and virtual engagement.

In Loving Memory of Cathy Gole

October 12, 1945 - November 18, 2009

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.

Werner Boehm

November 16, 1994

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The grant also made it possible for the museum to hire a full-time Digital Program & Event Manag er and a part time Digital Program & Event Assis tant for one year, which helped the museum to move toward digital en gagement and increase

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the museum’s social me dia presence.

In addition, the very outdated telephone sys tem was replaced and a new website was de signed.

The project was com pleted on September 19, 2022 and will provide

improved access to pro grams and events as the museum continues to adapt, recover and move forward from the recent pandemic.

The museum’s mission is to preserve the past for the education and inter pretation of the future.

Pre-Covid, the muse um was visited by 40,000 people annually, 10,000 school children, and was host to many events for the community.

For more information about the CTMHV, visit the new website at www. ctmhv.com

Grateful for Remembrance Day service

Dear Editor:

It was a very special Service of Remembrance on November 11, 2022 at the Leamington and Area Cenotaph. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Leaming ton Remembrance Day

Committee and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 (Wheatley) for ensur ing that the residents of Leamington and Area can continue to pay tribute to our Veterans without a Legion Branch in Leam ington.

Special thanks to our High School students from LDSS and Cardinal Carter for providing our music and their help with the wreaths, our bugler Glenn Sellick, Major Ron Wilkens (Salvation Army) and Deacon John Vezina

(St Michael’s Parish) for their prayers and Bene diction.

Thank you also to the many residents that at tended the Service.

— Pat Simpson, Leamington

Kathe (Katie) Boehm

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.

FIVE GENERATIONS

Pictured above are great-grandpa Vince Mastronardi, baby Leo Mastronardi, dad Dean Mastronardi, grandpa Dino Mastronardi.

Pictured at right is great-great grandpa Antonio Mastronardi.

In Memory of Keith 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

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

Vince Mastronardi came to Canada in July 1952 and is happy that he chose to live his life in Leamington.

IN MEMORIAM

Loved by Bob and Bobby

FRIENDSHIP CLUB HOSTS FALL BAZAAR

The Wheatley Friendship Club held its annual fall bazaar Saturday, November 12. Monies raised are used to offset the many ongoing club operating expenses. The Treasure Room offered numerous collectable items, the bottom hallway included a bevy of Christmas dec orations, you could relax and visit in the Petite Tea Room, and the Heritage Room offered a glimpse into the area’s history. Quilters were busy sewing elaborate creations. Pictured, Helen Symons puts the finishing touches on one of her works that she will keep. Quilts can also be purchased from the club. New members are always encouraged to join at a nominal cost of $10.

Leamington Bridge Club scores

The following are the scores of recent bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre.

Nov. 7: 1st Dale Smith and Dave Der byshire, 2nd Henry Hildebrandt and

Bob Lee, 3rd Frank Duransky and Sue Duransky, 4th Gail Grant and Remi Fournier, 5th Roger Cote and George Hildebrandt, 6th Case Mulder and Ma rie Ellwood.

Hosted

Sechopoulos Valente Group of RBC Dominion Securities

With guest speaker: Stephen W. Andrus, Director, Regional Sales - Southwestern Ontario, BMO Global Asset Management Attendance is complimentary, but space is limited.

Kindly RSVP by January 7, 2022, to stella.dhono@rbc.com or 519-252-3178.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Greg Sellon

It is with unbearable sadness to announce that Greg has lost his hardfought battle with cancer at the age of 61, on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Husband and best friend to Jill for 40 years, cherished and admired father to Adam (Danielle) and Nathan (Chantelle). Greg was the best grandpa to Braxton, Caylin and Elery whom he adored. Greg was fortunate to have the following people throughout his whole life. His parents Glen and Sylvia. His brothers Ron (Valerie) and Brian (Sylvia). Father-in-law Cecil Somerset. Sister-in-law, Lisa (Brad) Somerset-Chambers. His nephews Aaron (Erin) Sellon, Ryan (Laura) Sellon and Keagan Chambers. Greg is joining his mother-in-law Carole Somerset and great-nephew Carter Sellon. Greg will be missed by his best friend, John Beresh, who supported him every day.

Greg enjoyed cruise vacations, loved his family cottage on Pelee Island and he was also an avid Windsor Spitfires fan. Greg was a local business owner and also worked at Home Building Centre (Thank you, Andy). He had a fun-loving personality that everyone will remember.

We cannot express how truly touched we were by the care and compassion given to Greg during his stay at Erie Shores Hospice and would greatly appreciate donations made to them in Greg’s memory.

In following Greg’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Family and friends are welcome to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Leo George Clark

Leo George Clark passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Erie Shores Hospice, comforted by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Gail Clark (nee Fowler) for 37 wonderful years. Loving Dad of Patrick (Krysta), Courtney, Thomas and Haley. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Leona. Dear son-in-law of Joyce Fowler (late Douglas). Leo is survived by his sister Trudie Peplinski (late David) and predeceased by his brothers Lloyd and Tom. Leo will also be missed by his beloved best friends Louis and Diane Mallat. Brother-in-law of Neil Fowler (Colleen), Dan Fowler (Suse) and Kim Walker (Tom). Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Leo started his career as a teacher and quickly moved into a Vice-Principal role at St. Anne’s. He advanced to Principal at F.J. Brennan and finally Cardinal Carter until retirement in 2009. In retirement, Leo worked part-time at the Faculty of Education - University of Windsor as a mentor to aspiring teachers.

Cremation has taken place as per Leo’s wishes.

Family and friends are welcome to gather at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Donations may be made in Leo’s memory to the Erie Shores Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Cremation First (Leamington) 519-398-9188.

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

George Turnbull’s reverse-less Rambler

George Turnbull of Leamington was driving his early ’60s Rambler sta tion wagon when reverse in his automatic transmis sion gave out and he had it repaired at an auto shop for $150.

Two weeks later, re verse quit again and with George attending college, there was no money to get it fixed again. So George did the next best thing: he drove his Rambler wag on without using reverse. How is that possible, you ask?

the street in front of his house so he could climb in and drive off whenever he wanted to.

And whenever his friends wanted to meet him for coffee, they want ed to go in his Packard, a real classic then and now. They would head to the nearest coffee shop and push the car backwards into a parking spot. Af

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George never parked in a space unless he could drive straight out again. And whenever he paral lel parked on the street, he kept driving around until he saw an empty parking space at the end of the block.

George’s story remind ed me of Larry Duggan, who owned a 1955 Pack ard sedan with no reverse. He always parked it on

Allan Robert McGregor

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, our Al lost his battle after cancer surgery. He gave it his best shot. Survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Mary, his three children that he adored and five grandchildren that he wanted to spend more time with in the coming years. Father of Monika (Dan) Turner, James (Susan), and Kirsten McGregor. Grandfather to Owen, Allison, Nathan, Noah and Andrew. Al was so proud of all of them. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Elsie McGregor, survived by his brothers Gord (Norma) and Glenn (Kelley), niece and nephews. Also missed by Gerd and Jeanne Koenig and their children, as well as Agnes with Michael, Rick and Deb.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill

Sherk

ter they had coffee, they climbed back in, Larry stepped on the gas, and away they went!

Always looking for sto ries. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

Theresa Gayer

Theresa Gayer (nee Pimiskern) peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in her 90th year, at Dearness Home in London, Ontario. She was predeceased by her dear husband, John (1982).

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Theresa was the beloved mother of John (Raija,) Caroline (Don) and Herwig (Irene). She was the loving Oma of Donald (Maisha), Caroline, Lauri, Risto, Ivan and Tessa. Theresa was predeceased by her parents Franz and Annamaria, as well as her brothers and sisters-in-law Franz (Katharina), Albert (Hildegard), William (Rose Marie) and Gustav (Albina). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Al rose in the ranks from a young farm boy in rural Wheatley to a well-respected launch manager in overseas operations for Ford Motor Company, from which he retired in 2003 after 36 years of dedicated service. His latest assignment afforded him and Mary the opportunity to travel the world while still working. It was undoubtedly the most interesting time for both. They loved to travel and enjoyed many Viking cruises.

Theresa was born in Kapetanovo Polje, Croatia, on December 12, 1932. She emigrated with her parents to Leamington in 1950. In 1951, Theresa married the love of her life, John Gayer, who had followed her to Canada.

Mom enjoyed many activities, including cooking, decorating, gardening, music, travelling, reading and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren, and she was their very special Oma.

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After retirement, he found a niche singing with the barbershop society Sun Parlour Chorus and singing bass in one of their popular quartets “Just 4 Kixx”. He loved music and loved to sing. Also he loved to golf, although admittedly wasn’t much good at it. He and Mary spent parts of winters in Florida for 10 years before Covid arrived.

Al loved his dogs, too many to name. They are waiting on the Rainbow Bridge. Dogs became a pastime after earlier years of attending figure skating, soccer, hockey and dog shows with his children. “Missy” is going to miss him terribly.

The family wishes to thank ICU staff at WRH Ouellette Campus for all their efforts, care and professionalism, especially Dr. Kyle Fiorini. He took a personal interest in Al’s case and his family.

Online condolences and donations may be made at www.victoriagreenlawnfuneral.ca for the Windsor Cancer Centre or Windsor/Essex Humane Society or to Sing Canada Harmony Chorus.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at RCL 594 on Howard Ave. at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

We wish to extend an extra special thank you to Dr. McKeough and all the staff at Dearness Home in London. For over six years, we knew that Mom was well looked after, and she was very happy.

Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. A short service will be led by Father Olivet Okoro. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Erie Shores Health Foundation or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

This 1964 Rambler station wagon will remind George Turnbull of his reverse-less Rambler wagon.

M.D. Bennie remembers World War heroes

By Ellie Reiter and Abby Albrecht

Margaret D. Bennie had a spectacular Remembrance Day experience.

These last few weeks, each student at M.D. Bennie has had the opportunity to visit a war memorabilia museum set up by Mr. Grant Westlake, a teacher from our school. Mr. Westlake has a large collection of books, old newspaper articles, maps

and documents dating back as far as 1916! He also has a large collection of cap badges and a few war helmets. There are even some postcards, logbooks, stamp books, and a Canadian solider handbook.

Mr. Westlake has collected artifacts that date back a 100 years ago from friends and family, but most of them have come from his wife’s grandfa ther who served our country in

Europe in World War II. When we asked Mr. Westlake why he started his collection, he said, “I think it is imperative that everyone has an understand ing of the conflicts which have shaped our world.”

Mr. Westlake has three hel mets from the war; two infantry helmets, one from 1914-1945, and one from 1941-1945. These helmets were used for more than head protection though.

They were also used for wash basins, cooking pots, and bail ing and digging tools. He also has a paratrooper helmet from 1950-1970s. The paratroop er helmet was worn by many armed European forces after World War II. The camouflage covering also has loops on it to carry extra equipment. M.D. Bennie students were shocked at how heavy the helmets were.

All the kids at M.D. Bennie

from JK to grade 8 experienced a Remembrance Day assembly on the 11th of November put on by Ms. Fritsch’s grade 8 class. There were speeches, videos and personal reflections from students in the school.

“This experience has really taught us a lot, and we are real ly appreciative of Mr. Westlake taking the time to put this to gether,” said Abby Albrecht.

Elliott Fehr and Colette Olvera Gutierrez pointing at the cameras.

world wars.

Grade 1 teacher Mr. Westlake in front of the Reme brance Wall at M.D. Bennie. Photos submitted

All “souped up” and ready to roll

The Feeding Windsor Essex team has completed renovations on the Street Angels Soup Shack — a mobile soup kitchen op erating out of a revamped trailer. They will begin serving clients starting Monday, November 21 from the parking lot at Throne of Grace Church in downtown Windsor where the Soup Shack is

currently stationed.

Officials say that the Soup Shack is expected to make its way to Leaming ton next month.

Operating seven days a week, the Soup Shack will be open between the hours of 7-9 pm.

Clients will be able to stop by and get a hot bowl of something yum my, a fresh roll and some

thing warm to drink to sustain them until food is available through shel ters, soup kitchens and day programs the follow ing morning.

Volunteers will work in groups of three to serve food to clients, help them make phone calls, and provide essential spplies such as warming items during the harsh winter

Masks required in Essex County facilities

months. Literature will also be available outlin ing resources available in the community for those experiencing homelessness.

Feeding Wind sor Essex has been creating food security across Windsor-Essex for the past eight years, feeding hundreds of meals daily to individ uals of all ages in

our community through multi-level program ming. Street Angels has been operating as an

outreach program for the past two years, serv ing those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and housing instabil ity to empower them to reach their fullest potential.

The Soup Shack is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to Street Angels at 519-915-2377 or by email at streetangels windsor@gmail.com.

Wheatley nighttime parade set for December 3

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Southpoint

Due to updated federal and provincial guidance related to the importance of masking indoors, the County of Essex is again implementing a masking policy in its facilities. The policy is being issued in response to an autumn surge in respiratory ill nesses.

Effective 8 a.m. Tues day, medical grade sur gical masks will be re quired. This applies to all staff, as well as mem bers of the public visiting County of Essex facilities. Medical grade surgical masks will be available at building entrances.

The facilities covered by the masking policy

include the Civic Centre, county road maintenance buildings, Essex Coun ty Library branches, Es sex-Windsor EMS stations and Sun Parlor Home, where masking require ments have remained in place since early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Es sex-Windsor EMS para medics have also contin ued to mask during all interactions with patients.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Can ada’s chief public health officer, urged Canadians last week to wear masks indoors and continue fol lowing other health pre cautions, like maintaining good hand hygiene, amid a rise in respiratory in

fections that are straining hospital systems across the country. Tam urged Canadians to get their flu shots and to stay up to date on their COVID-19 boosters.

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medi cal officer of health, said Monday he is “strongly recommending” that On tarians wear masks in doors to ease the burden on a health-care system that is facing “extraor dinary pressures.” His recommendation comes as pediatric units across the province deal with an unprecedented surge of children with respiratory illnesses.

The village of Wheatley will hold its feature Santa as the main attraction.

Sun - 5

Santa pulled into town

Donna Matier

The Sun Parlour Shrine Club

Wheatley Two Creeks Conservation Association

The Wheatley Omstead Sharks Junior C hockey team

A couple of elves from Robinson Motorcycle

The Grinch was up to no good

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This stunning new “”Kingswood II”” model is situated on a

60 x 118.11 foot lot in Kingsville. Open-concept main level features living room with electric fireplace, modem kitchen with large island & quartz countertops, dining room, 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Spacious primary bedroom includes walk-in closet with built-in organizer & 5 piece ensuite bath with two vanities, soaker tub and large walk-in shower. This property also includes an appliance package, tray ceilings with recessed lighting, covered rear patio and large 26’5”” x 25’0”” two car garage. Other models available!

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level features family room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ sliding doors leading to covered rear patio, beautiful kitchen w/ large island, quartz countertops & pantry.

The Bank Theatre rounds out November with series of shows

Following on the heels of successful debuts, The Bank Theatre is set to continue programming with Improv Nite @ The Bank Theatre slated for Saturday, November 19, Monarch Café – Songs & Stories in the Round switches to Monday, No vember 21, Dale’s Friday Coffee House on Fri day, November 25 and Christmas Trivia on Fri day, December 2nd.

November 19, Improv Nite @ The Bank The atre features comedian in-residence Eric Miinch. This month Alex Monk, Joel Lewsaw, Nolan Mayrand and Cristina Orlando will join Eric in some fun audience

interactive improv. Pa trons are reminded that some mature language and themes occur and the show is rated PG-13. Improv Nite is $15 per person, doors open at 6:30 pm and the show is 7:30 pm. Improv Nite is slated for the last Satur day of the month. In De cember it will be held on Saturday the 17th due to the holidays.

On November 21, Jus tin Latam, artist in resi dence for Monarch Café – Songs & Stories in the Round, will lead Allison Brown, Ron Leary and Julie Ross in this intimate song and storytelling ex perience similar to that of the Nashville Bluebird

Café series. Tickets are $15 per person, doors open at 6:30 pm and the show is at 7:30 pm. The December show will be held on December 19 with new guests each month and will now be slated for the third Mon day of each month.

Dale’s Friday Coffee House returns on No vember 25 with Roger Hewett and Kari Lynn Hewett hosting Bob Gar rett, Paul Tremblay, Cy Robson and David and Sharon Light. The eve ning admission is pass the hat and donations will help upgrade the sound, lighting and cur tains. Patrons are also asked to bring canned,

Famous Flying Fathers to challenge Cardinal Carter

The Cardinal Car ter Catholic Secondary School leadership team and St. Michael’s Parish, Leamington, have orga nized a Flying Fathers hockey event.

Flying Fathers is a hockey team made up of priests. The event was put together to raise money for Essex County

Homelessness Hub.

The Flying Fathers will be playing against Cardi nal Carter Catholic Sec ondary School on Thurs day, November 24 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. at Nature Fresh Farms Rec reation Complex.

Afterwards, the Knights of Columbus are hosting a social gathering

at St. Michael’s Parish in Leamington.

Tickets are $5 for stu dents and children under the age of 12, $10 for gen eral admission and family passes will be $35. Tickets will be available at St. Mi chael’s Parish in Leam ington and St. John Parish in Kingsville.

For those who couldn’t purchase a ticket before hand, tickets will also be sold at the door.

All proceeds will go to the Essex County Home lessness Hub.

paper and hygiene dona tions for the annual food bank drive in November and on December 16th.

Ready, Set, Game Night, also a new series, has become popular and on December 2 Corey Robertson will emcee

Christmas Trivia Night. Space is limited, $40 a team, prize of $200 for the winning team. Doors open at 5 pm and Christ mas Trivia begins at 6 pm. Pizza will be avail able for purchase. All Tapped Out Gaming will

also be on site. More information for all events is available at www.banktheatre.com

The events are spon sored by the Municipal ity of Leamington and Chances Gaming.

Leamington Men’s Senior Hockey League

By Scott Holland

The Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League re mains fairly competitive despite Gualtieri Farms not gaining any victories yet.

Gillett Roofing topped Gualtieri Farms 9-5 and Gabriele Home & Floor doubled Reid Funeral Home 6-3.

GILLETT 9 GUALTIERI 5

It was a close game for one period before Gillett surged ahead and stayed

there.

The GF marksmen were led by Calyn Kir who notched three, while Ma son Gow and PJ Sonoski netted one each.

Gilllett’s explosive of fense was led by Al Beau soleil who triggered a hat trick. Cam Dawson and Nick Rivait planted two apiece, while Chad Jef frey and Zach Halwachs gunned one each.

GABRIELE 6 REID 3

Gabriele held a slim

lead until adding an in surance goal in the third and played strong defen sively.

Reid’s offense began when Cale Phibbs un leashed a shorthand tally. Jordan Hooker and Kyle Quick gunned one apiece. The Gabriele offense was sparked by Spencer Neufeld’s hattrick. Jordan Carnevale, Chris Warken tin and Scott Florence net ted single goals to com plete the scoring.

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS at 7:00 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Rick Gray. Topic: Native Plants. Come join us for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETS at 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle, just south of Laurier Pkwy. Learn how to to grow orchids and Bulbophyllums. Bring a friend, your questions and view Bulbos and Show Table. Refreshments available. No admission. New members welcome. Follow us on FB or online www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at New California Trinity United Church, 1005 Rd. 2 West & McCain, Kingsville. Baked goods, crafts, greenery, etc. Cash only please. Chili & soup available (takeout only).

SATURDAY, NOV. 19

CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO WRITE THEIR LETTERS TO SANTA AND DO A CRAFT at a special drop-in program at the Leamington Branch of the Essex County Library with support by the Leamington BIA. Santa’s mailbox will be ready to receive letters near the library from Nov. 14 to Dec. 4.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

ROAST BEEF DINNER - 4:40 - 6:30 p.m. Take-out only, $25 per meal, at Epworth United Church, 56 Division South, Kingsville. For tickets call 519-733-4154. Advance tickets only.

SAT. NOV. 26 & SUN. NOV. 27

THE COUNTY CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS ITS HOLIDAY CONCERT “Fa la la la la” on Sat. Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Suggested donation $15. Wheelchair accessible. Please wear a mask.

GRIEF

ONGOING

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00

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

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may become impatient with the slow progress of a project at work, Aries. Before you get your feathers all ruffled, figure out if bringing more people on the team may help.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

It may have taken a while, but you’ll start to see some results from actions you initiated weeks ago, Taurus. Your steady pace will pay off in a big way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Lean on all of your social contacts this week, Gemini. If you’re looking to get out of the house and have fun, they will probably have some ideas on where to go.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Be on guard with issues concerning your love life and relationships, Cancer. Things that were working out smoothly may need a little extra attention for the time being.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Luck will manifest itself in some surprising ways over the course of the next few days, Leo. Seemingly out of nowhere you will have a good turn of events that propel you forward.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Negotiations will go in your favor this week, Virgo. Therefore, if you’ve been seeking a raise or a promotion, you may see that the tides have finally shifted in that direction.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Watch out for overspending that can derail the careful budget that you have set in place, Libra. It may be wise to leave a credit card at home for the next few days.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Brace yourself, Scorpio, as things could get a bit wild this week. Energy levels rise and tempers may flare. Figure out the best way to stay calm amid this confusion.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Plenty of good vibes are coming your way, Sagittarius. You just need to figure out if you’re going to share some good fortune with others and when that will occur.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A sweet connection with someone else could happen this week, Capricorn. This may be the start of a lasting relationship, whether it is romantic or platonic.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t be afraid to showcase your natural tal ents, Aquarius. Your unique skill set enables you to have a little fun with others and show off a bit at work.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Figure out ways to connect with the life force that is all around you, Pisces. Try meditation in the outdoors to blend two experiences.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 13 - Julia Michaels, Singer (29)

NOVEMBER 14 - Josh Duhamel, Actor (50)

NOVEMBER 15 - Chad Kroeger, Singer (48)

NOVEMBER 16 - Pete Davidson, Comic (29)

NOVEMBER 17 - Danny DeVito, Actor (78)

NOVEMBER 18 - Owen Wilson, Actor (54)

NOVEMBER 19 Jodie Foster, Actress (60)

are seeking GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $15.00/hour

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

• No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please

N8H 3C4

SOUTHGATE VILLAGE IS HIRING! Casual PSW Permanent Part-Time PSW, midnights (with sign-on bonus). If interested please send resume to: jessi_pillon@srgroup.ca. no9-23

LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@ rivardtruss.com. fe2-tfn

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $15.50/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: careers@pinnacle-acres.com No experience or education required. de4-tf

COMING UP

SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS

BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. at New California Trinity United Church, 1005 Rd. 2 West & McCain, Kingsville. Baked goods, crafts, greenery, etc. Cash only please. Chili & soup available (takeout only). no9-16

SERVICES

FOR RENT WANTED TO BUY

APARTMENT FOR RENT in Wheatley, 1 bedroom, upper level of house, walking distance to stores, $ 1200/ month, utilities included. Call for appointment 519791-6770. no9-tfn

SUTTON PLACE APARTMENTS

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

LOOKING TO BUY OLDER GIBSON OR FENDER GUITAR. Call or text 519567-4446. ja19-tfn

LOCAL FIREARMS COLLECTOR LOOKING TO purchase unwanted firearms. Fully licensed and professional. Give me a call and let’s make a deal! 519796-6591. no16

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519825-7245. ja6-tf

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

CAMELOT SHIRES APARTMENTS

Secure Building.

1 Bedroom Apt. Available Jan. 1st, $1400/month.

2 Bedroom Apt. Available Feb. 1st, $1600/month.

Utilities Included except cable/phone.

Fridge, Stove & Dishwasher Included. Free Parking. First & Last Required. Call 519-324-5400

Leamington Seeking Citizens for Committees

The Municipality of Leamington is seeking interested citizens to serve on its advisory committees from 2022 to 2026. Serving on a municipal committee is a great way to be involved and to help make a difference in your community. Committee members provide advice to Council on different issues and help contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives that improve your community. The Municipality is seeking new members for the following committees:

Accessibility Advisory Committee (Seeking one member who is a professional from the community and three members of the community who are persons with a disability or disabilities)

The Accessibility Committee advises Council on matters that will improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and assists in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to ensure persons with disabilities can fully participate in the community.

Committee of Adjustment (Seeking three members)

The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for considering applications for consents (land division/severance) and minor variances.

Police Services Board (Seeking one member)

The Police Services Board advises the Detachment Commander with respect to police services in the Municipality and, after consultation with the Detachment Commander, generally determines the objectives and priorities for those services.

Seniors’ Advisory Committee (Seeking four members and a maximum of two community stakeholder/representatives from an organization that service seniors in the Municipality such as a retirement/long-term care facility, residential homes or senior apartment complexes).

The Seniors’ Advisory Committee’s objectives are to engage and consult with residents about issues affecting seniors; to educate and improve awareness of services available to seniors in Leamington and the surrounding area; to form partnerships in the community; to improve the quality of life for seniors; and to develop and bring forward recommendations to Council on how to make Leamington a more agefriendly community as they relate to matters within the Municipality’s jurisdiction (e.g. transportation, communications and civic participation).

A full list of committees, the terms of reference for each committee and application forms are available on the Municipality’s website at www.leamington.ca/committees Application forms are also available at the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office by phone at 519-326-5761 or email at clerks@leamington.ca

Kingsville, Leamington and Whea ey

Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield

Dusting off the memories

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

Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time

November 19, 1991Romanian native, Leda Mara Pap, was scheduled to play the harp with the Helen Law Singers at their Christmas concert on December 1. She was well known in the area as well as Michigan and Ohio.

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.

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post November 15, 1978

The end result of the contest for the Reeve’s seat was well apparent from the beginning. And the tight race that devel oped was the last seat on town council in Leamington’s municipal election Mon day. In the final tally, incumbent Reeve John Penner has easily defeated Council lor John Crump by a wide margin, while Madeleine Naeyaert eased past Max Elias by a 123 vote margin for the fourth seat on council. Incumbents Vic Gabriele and Art Kelly were elected along with newcomer Bob Hutchinson. There was a 40 per cent voter turnout.

The Knights of Columbus recent ly completed its annual campaign for the local branch of the Arthritis Society, raising $1,716. The youth group of the Knights, the Columbian Squires, also raised a further $419 in a bowl-a-thon. Squires members Rich DeVries and Chris Lamotte, along with Knights chair Dan McQueen, presented a cheque to Arthri tis Society chair Joan Meuser.

Tribute was paid to Leamington’s war dead Saturday with approximately 400 people attending the service at the ceno taph on Talbot Street West. It was one of the largest gatherings for the annual ser vice here in many years. Legion President Harold Getty said it was very gratifying to see so many people out. The service was conducted by Rev. Keith Stokes.

Walt Brown of R.R.#3 Leamington has been disassembling an old barn on his farm for a year, but the big event Monday was the opposite of a barn building bee. With aid from neighbours Tom Dick and Ernie Rempel, the roof structure, sup ported only by main beams, was brought down by tractors. The barn was built 44 years ago.

Plans to complete the Highway 3 by pass from Windsor to Leamington have been delayed indefinitely. Andrew Mc Connell, chief of engineering for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, also said plans to construct a new highway from Essex to Leamington have been scrapped. Instead, they will refurbish existing Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington. McConnell said the min istry will be watching the Essex County area for signs that the influx of industry to Windsor has affected traffic flow. The ministry had already acquired the rightof-way for the realignment of Highway 3 from Essex to Leamington. Plans for a bypass date back to 1966 and the pro posed bypass would have bypassed Cot tam and Ruthven and meet with High way 77 north of Leamington.

At the annual Essex County Senior Baseball League banquet on Saturday, the Leamington Barons’ manager, coach and treasurer all handed in sudden res ignations. Manager Rob Johnston, coach Bob Derbyshire and treasurer Ron Ha ley all bowed out for the upcoming sea son. Barons president Dwain Wiper said Monday it was quite the bombshell and the team would be immediately advertis ing for replacements.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 15, 1978

Incumbent Mayor Bob Coulter defeat ed Fred DeSantis by a mere margin of only 104 votes at Monday’s election with a 54 per cent turnout at the polls. Anoth er close race was that of deputy-reeve, with Tom Gibson defeating Jerry Pickard by 180 votes. Reeve Ernie Neuman and councillors George Stomp, Jim Gaffan, Bob Allen and Carlos Meleg all received their position by acclamation.

Kingsville Bantams travelled to St. Clair Arena Saturday afternoon for an exhibition game against Riverside’s AA Bantams, going down to a 13-4 defeat. Scoring for Kingsville were Don Chap ple, Dave Balakowski and two by Ken Vegh, with assists going to Tom Knight, Brian Hancock and Chapple.

The annual Remembrance Day service of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 was held on Saturday morning, No vember 11. Parade marshal B.A.R. Tray nor led the parade of the Legion colour guard. At 11 am, a two-minute silence was observed in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Legion Pres ident Ernest Neuman read the roll call for both the First and Second World War.

Stan Johnson Jr. is the new deputy reeve of Gosfield South Township by de feating his running-mate Harold Gee by 363 votes. The three seats on township council were won by John Miner, Peter Upcott and Ron Dimenna.

From the Wheatley Journal November 9, 1978

After nearly two years of assembling signatures, reports and meetings with various municipal bodies, the residents along Highway 3 east of Wheatley will soon be served by a new waterline. Coun cil will advertise tenders for the job and contractors prepared to start immediate ly. The new waterline will be connected into the existing system at the corner of Klondike Road and Highway 3.

President Elizabeth Pulley opened the recent Busy Bees meeting with a poem entitled “Home is the Temple of Our Lives”. The guest speaker, Mrs. Glen Reid, gave a very interesting account of her trip to Holland with the Silver Cross Mothers to see the cemeteries where their sons were buried. At the Holton Cemetery where Vern is buried, there are graves of 1,400 Canadian boys.

November 1 was an ideal Indian Sum mer day and there was good attendance at the Friendship Club. After lunch, Velma Wharram presided as president, as president Margaret Hogg was ill at home. Jean Liebrock reported that many members were working at home prepar ing articles for the craft table.

On Sunday afternoon at the Wheatley Arena, the Wheatley Juveniles stomped the Leamington Juvenile B Flames 8-1. Chris Rivard and Ron Robinson led the attack with two goals each. Chris Heyens, Todd Stevenson, Dale Dunmore and Tom Mills added singles. Ewald Dobetsberger was the lone marksman for Leamington. Dennis Pinch and Rick Taylor turned in fine performances between the pipes.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

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

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.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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

This older home is located at 172 Division North in Kingsville, and was at one time the residence of Herb Batchelor. Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives.

November 1992 - CONSOLATION WINNERS - The Romney Central School Boys Soccer team competed in Chatham in the ‘B’ Division in the County Meet. They brought back the consolation pennant. The team members are, front row - Kevin Pursel, Josh Beaupre, Justin Renwick, Richard Segedin, Jason Chambers, Michael Close, Josh Dawson. Back row - Jason Sallmen, Ben Dalgleish, Jason Simpson, Abe Enns, Adam Rempel, Michael Baldwin, Ted Macher, Ken Reid.

Flyers win a pair

By C. Scott Holland

The big news last Thursday night prior to Leamington hosting the Komoka Kings was the “graduation” of Gavin Grundner. The familiar #40 signed a contract to play with the Guelph Storm after spending the last few weeks as a callup with the OHL fran chise. The Flyers’ orga nization is proud to have developed and watch Grundner hone his talent and the team considers the move a positive step. But that move did not af fect the way they played against the Komoka Kings in front of 916 fans, as the Flyers edged the Kings 3-2.

The first period effort did not sit well with head coach Dale Mitchell, who said, “I didn’t like our start at all. We had no en ergy, turned over way too many pucks and weren’t making hard plays. We were down 2-0 at home, which is not good, but it was great to see the team battle back. We had 40plus shots. We carried the play for most of the game and could’ve had more. Their goalie played well.”

Komoka grabbed that 2-0 lead in the early min utes of the opening frame before the Flyers cut the margin and then knotted the contest in the second.

In the final frame, the Flyers got a break and tabbed a shorthanded goal to take the lead. Leamington never looked back as their defense and starter Boe Piroski halted Komoka the rest of the way to win 3-2.

Piroski stopped 22 other Komoka shots to earn the

win, while counterpart Omar Hage faced 52 shots total and prevented 49 from getting by him.

The Flyers Trevor LaRue initiated the opening goal when he hooked up with Griffin Grundner who in turn fed Ryan MacPher son. MacPherson gunned the puck past Hage to make it a 2-1 contest.

With the Flyers putting pressure on the Kings from the opening faceoff of the second, Grundner and LaRue had the fore sight to find Seth Martin eau open and Martineau’s bullet evened the game at 1:11.

Nick Mahy was side lined with a tripping pen alty in the third and the Flyers’ defense prevented the Kings from scoring. Yet during that short handed spell, Anthony Ciaramitaro connected a pass to Cody Brekke who went on a breakaway and notched the go-ahead marker.

During the remain der of the game, the Fly ers missed many golden opportunities to take a commanding lead but couldn’t net an insurance goal. It did not matter as their defensive work kept Komoka’s chances limited to only six shots.

On Saturday night the Flyers offense came to life at Sarnia after having a slim lead for two periods. They beat the Legion naires 6-2.

The Flyers led 2-1 and 3-1 before potting three unanswered third-period goals to take the game 6-2. Adrian Bosev paced the Leamington attack with two, while Gabe Pic colo, Billy Van Sumeren,

Reid and Ryan MacPherson also scored.

The Leamington Fly ers continue to raise awareness for the needy and will hold a Pajama Night when they host the St. Marys Lincolns this Thursday (Nov. 17) at 7:10 pm. All fans are asked to bring a set of new paja

mas suitable for children and place them in a bag to be thrown on the ice when the Flyers score their first goal of the game. All pa jamas collected will be distributed to children throughout Leamington and Essex County. Do your share and help area children and the Flyers.

As well the Flyers hock ey club is having Mega Holiday Social Media 50/50 draw. It is currently underway and the funds generated will be used to help the club. Go to one of the social media out lets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and purchase tickets for the Dec. 22 draw. The

winner does not have to be present to claim 50% jackpot of all tickets sold. Last report had the draw value at over $2,500 and growing. Support your Flyers via these two ini tiatives.

Schedule: Thurs. Nov. 17 vs St. Marys Lincolns at 7:10 pm.

McPhersons sign letter of intent with U of New Hampshire

Leamington Flyers standout forwards Con nor and Ryan McPherson are used to doing lots of things together.

The 17-year-old broth ers from Tecumseh sit atop the Flyers stat board separated by just one point, leading the team in scoring.

On Monday November 14, the pair signed na tional letters of intent to attend the University of New Hampshire on full ride scholarships.

Parents Jodi and Matt McPherson were on hand at the Flyers practice to watch as Flyers GM Justin Solcz made the announce

ment in front of the team.

“We are extremely hap py for Ryan, Connor and the family,” said Solcz. “They are great people and great hockey players that have worked very

hard on and off the ice to earn this opportunity.”

“Thanks — it means a lot to both of us,” said Connor.

“Thanks to this coach ing staff and our team

mates,” added Ryan. The NCAA D1 Univer sity of New Hampshire Wildcats have appeared in seven Frozen Four tour naments in their history.

Hayden

Flyer Braeden Burke tries to get to a loose puck after a linemate has fallen to the ice in the Komoka zone during last week’s game here. The Flyers won the contest 3-2. Scott Holland photo

Ryan McPher son, left, and Connor McPher son signing their letters of intent to attend the Uni versity of New Hampshire on full ride scholar ships.

SUN photo

U13s take three wins

It was three up, three down this past week for the Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team as they continued their Blue water League hockey.

On Wednesday night, ESP hosted the Kent Co bras and handily defeated their opponent 7-0. Ben Liebrock, Tyler Thomas, Jonathan Recker, Austin Goudie, Kayden Cook, Nash Feurth and Derek Dunn each scored, while Trent Chevalier earned the shutout in net.

On Friday night the ESP hockey team hosted the Tecumseh Shoreline Eagles. Again the home team skated to a 8-2 vic tory. Derek Dunn paced his squad potting a hat trick, while Ben Liebrock scored twice and Tyler Thomas, Nathan Mari uz and Owen Derksen added singles in the win. Kevin Ondic backstopped his team to the win.

On Saturday, ESP trav eled to Belle River to face off against the Can

adiens and earned their third victory of the week. The final was 9-1 as Der ek Dunn and AJ Youssef each nabbed a pair, while Nathan Mariuz, Brayden Foster, Nash Feurth, Kayden Cook and Aus tin Goudie scored one apiece to help their team to the win. Trent Cheva lier stood tall between the pipes to earn the W. Next up for the ESP Hockey team is the AA Guelph Power Play Tour nament.

at the November 10 Leamington Flyers home game, in support of the Wheatley Legion Branch 324. Submitted photo

Corporal Joseph McLeod with the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment and his son ‘JoJo’ McLeod prepare for the puck drop during the Remembrance Day ceremonies before Friday night’s game to honour our veterans. Photo submitted

Kingsville Cavaliers dominate WECSSAA

By Hayden Nurse

The Kingsville Cava liers had a remarkable week in the WECSSAA playoffs.

The Junior girls basket ball team beat Kennedy by 40 in the champion ship game with point guard Mady Stanley get ting off to a hot start in the first quarter to give the Cavs an early lead.

The Senior girls basket ball team beat North Star in a wild championship game with Molly Scherer coming in clutch in the fourth quarter with some big-time buckets.

The Seniors girls host SWOSSAA at home this Thursday at 5 pm. The Ju nior girls are on the road Thursday and will battle for the SWOSSAA title in

Petrolia.

The Junior boys volley ball team won their quar ter-final and semi-final matchups with great net play by Cash Schroeder and Logan Hensen. The boys played a very skilled Essex Raiders team in the championship and took a tough loss to them, bring ing home respectable sil ver medals.

The Senior boys volley ball team propelled their way to the finals with out dropping a set in the quarters and semis, with outstanding play from setter Ty Murray. Kings ville played their rivals, the Leamington Lions, who had a very strong team as well. The Cavs battled the Lions in an in tense game with an equal

ly intense crowd and de feated them three sets to one. Left side hitter Wes Long was asked about the game afterwards and he responded by saying, “We’re not done”.

The Senior boys look to advance to OFSAA as they travel to John Mc Gregor Wednesday for SWOSSAA.

Thanks to all the staff,

students, families and community members that came out to support the Cavalier teams. Hav ing four teams in playoff runs that all end up at the WECSSAA finals is a rare accomplishment. If there was ever any doubt, last week we saw that KDHS is the ultimate communi ty school! Good luck at SWOSSAA, Cavs!

Express holding hoops camp

The Windsor Express basketball team is hosting a youth basketball camp for all skill levels from ages 6-15 at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre on November 13.

You can learn from the pros and develop your basketball skills while having fun.

The cost is $40 per child and runs from 1-3 pm. In cludes prizes and a snack.

You can register online at windsorexpress.ca.

For more information, contact the Express by email at gm@windsorex press.ca or call them at 519-800-3665.

Caps U15 teams split games

On Sunday, October 30, the Southpoint Capitals U15 Red and Blue teams battled it out for a second week in a row on home

ice.

Blue took the first win with Red taking the 4-2 win this weekend.

Red goals scored by

Brent Pimentel (2), Kegan Hatt and Cole Gossmann.

Blue goals were scored by Steve Belanger and Ryan Kruger.

Senior Boys volleyball, bottom row from left: Mr. Fetter, Reilly Collier, Keegan Collier, Wes Long, Matteo Ruggirello, Mr. Ruggirello. Middle row form left, Liam Toews, Evan Wuerch, Luke Lear, Daniel Fehr, Matt Mayhew, Ian Macphearson, Sage Batke, Josh Mann, Ty Murray. In the top row are Ashton Sim, Hayden Nurse.

Junior Girls basketball, in front, Mady Stanley (left) and Maggie Roy. First row, from left: Lily Mora, Alexis Tindall, Kamora Buzek, Pauline Ward, Addison Dyck. Back row, players from left: Serena Balteiro, Arissa Jitani, Zoe Toews, Piper Scherer, Emmerson Jadischke. Coaches, from left, are Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Jitani, Marella Jitani, Rudy Dyck. Photos submitted

Lions lose close match in WECSSAA finals

By Brooke Dominguez

On Saturday, Novem ber 12, the Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) Senior boys vol leyball team lost in the WECSSAA finals against Kingsville District High School. It was a tough and testing match, but the Lions never gave up their courage.

In the first set, Kings ville overwhelmed Leam ington with their forceful spikes. However, that didn’t stop Erick Rome ro from making a diving save, passing it to Shaban Alaliwi to make the at tack. Regardless of their fierce effort, the Lions lost the first set 25-20.

Early in the second

set, Kingsville was strug gling to match Leaming ton’s roaring energy as Hunter Quiring’s intense spikes smashed into the opposite court. Captain Brady Knelsen brought the star-power with heavy-hitting attacks along with exceptional leadership as he guid ed his team. His brother, Carter Knelsen, brought an amazing effort to the match by making multi ple saves. Although it was close, the Lions proudly won that set 25-22.

Despite their best ef forts, Kingsville beat Leamington in the next two sets to win the cham pionship. When asked about how he felt on the

season, Jason Friesen commented, “It was a lot farther than I thought we’d make it. It was a great team effort, and we beat Essex, that’s how I see it, we beat Essex,” referring to their semi-fi nal win against the Essex Raiders.

The Junior boys volley ball team’s season also ended against Kingsville, and although they fought hard and won the open ing set in their matchup, they were not able to pull through. Coach Johnson would like to congratu late the players on their growth and improvement throughout the season and thank them for their commitment to the team.

Golden Years mini golf report

On Nov. 3, 40 Golden Years golfers took to the mini golf course at Colas anti’s for some fun, exer cise and friendly compe tition.

The hole-in-one parade was led by Andy Orsini with 6, Randy Nash with 4, and Bryon Walker, Moe Sweet, Bill Mayville, Dave Labonte and Bill Edwards with 3. Scor ing two aces were Ray Foster, Bill Ward, Jamie Arquette, Walter Balsam,

Lloyd Honey, Mavis Rut ter, John Murphy, Bob Springthorpe, Debbie Clinton and Bill Taylor

A single ace was re corded by Gail Turk, Lloyd Symons, Ron Fick, Mary Binder, Ruth Sam son, Perpetua Hildrop, Tony Hudvagner, Ed Middleton, Julia Kos, Theresa Decaluwe and Colleen Pearse.

The team of Dave La bonte, Andy Orsini and Randy Nash all record

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She is here because her owner passed away and she is finding the shelter world a completely different environment than her former home. Shy but totally sweet, she’s looking for a calm quiet adult home where she can spend her senior years. And if there’s a comfy cushion or two, and possibly a lap to sit on or a leg to lean against (once she gets to know you of course!), even better. Beth values her solitude and would do best in a low activity home with no kids or other animals. Can you give this sweet gal the quiet home she deserves?

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If Beth’s picture is no longer there, then she has found a home and you might want to consider one of her many friends who are still looking for their forever home.

ed a hole-in-one back to back on the 10th hole for bragging rights last week. Good job fellows!

Top scores over 18 holes were recorded by Bill Ward with a 5 under par 35, Andy Orsini with 36, Jamie Arquette with 37, and Bill Edwards, Randy Nash and Lloyd Honey with 38.

The 36-hole leaders were Bill Ward with a blistering 74, Randy Nash with 77, and Bill Mayville and Lloyd Hon ey with 78.

First place went to Team Aces – Debbie Clinton, Bill Edwards, Bill Taylor and Theresa Decaluwe with a score of 244. Second place was

Team 3 – Dave Labonte, Andy Orsini and Ran dy Nash with 247. Third place with a score of 251 was Team 4 – John Mur phy, Bill Mayville, and Donna Bileti.

On November 10 there were 33 golfers partici pating.

The ace parade was led by Debbie Clinton, Bill Taylor, Randy Nash and Andy Orsini, all with 4. Scoring 3 were Dolores Near, Barb Haas, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Ray Foster, followed by Joanne Law, Ed Middle ton, Kathy Bechard, Bet ty McManus, Moe Sweet and David Tonks with 2 aces each.

Sinking 1 were Julia Kos, Tom Hyatt, Mary Ann Sherman, John Mur phy, Loraine Fox, Carol

Gagnon, Ruth Samson, Bob Springthorpe, The resa Decaluwe and Dan ielle Kovac.

Top 18-hole score for the day was Andy Ors ini with a blistering 34, Bill Ward with 2 rounds of 36, Randy Nash with 36, and Julia Kos and Bill Taylor each scoring 37.

Best scores for 36 holes went to Bill Ward with 72, Randy Nash with 76, Debbie Clinton and Julia Kos with 78, and Andy Orsini with 79.

First place, with a score of 241, was a tie between Team 9 – Tom Hyatt, Bill Mayville and Bill Ward, and Team 2 – Andy Ors ini, Theresa Decaluwe and Colleen Pearse. Sec ond place went to Team

Jacks – Julia Kos, Dolores Near and Marilyn Ribble with 256.

Third place was Team 7 – Debbie Clinton, Bob Springthorpe and Ed Middleton scoring 259.

Three special events worth mentioning for members before Christ mas: November 17 was a hole-in-one contest with prizes for any holein-one on the 16th hole.

December 1 is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. December 15 is the an nual Christmas Breakfast starting at 10 am prior to golf. Members must sign up for the breakfast by December 8.

Golf continues Nov. 17. Registration is 10:15 with tee off at 10:30.

The Junior girls bas ketball team made it to the quarter-finals Mon

day, November 7 and al though they lost at Ken nedy Collegiate Institute,

they had a fun and suc cessful season.

LDSS senior boys volleyball team, front row, left to right: Mahmoud Mohamad, Van Moo, Erick Romero, Hunter Quiring, Saw Choo, Dah Blu Eh. Back row, left to right: Car ter Knelsen, Drennan Vince, Andy Groening, Jason Friesen, Brady Knelsen, Coach Joe Youssef, Kevin Huynh, Shaban Alaliwi. Absent from photo: Emmett Carter.

Photo by Brooke Dominguez

Young Habs fan gets his birthday wish from Habs’ Cole Caufield

Local 11-year-old Tanner Harrison recently received the birthday thrill of a lifetime at Little Caesars Arena in De troit.

The Montreal Canadiens fan was present for the game between the Habs and the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, November 8, which Montreal won in overtime 3-2.

Tanner came equipped with a sign that read “My 11th birthday wish, tick

ets to Habs game, spending time with my dad and a hockey stick from Cole Caufield.”

He had check marks on his sign and only needed the stick from his favour ite player to complete the birthday hat trick.

Caufield obliged and Tanner also re ceived a game puck from the Habs’ bench, but he passed the puck on to an other young fan.

Sharks swarm Wallaceburg

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Om stead Sharks broke out of a recent scoring slump in a big way with a 9-2 drubbing of the Wallace burg Thunderhawks on Wednesday, November 9. In notching four short-handed markers, the Sharks set a league record for that effort of their special teams. They also added one powerplay goal en route to outshooting their op ponents 42-18, as Ethan Handley got the win in net.

Scoring was spread out between eight differ ent skaters. Matt Carval ho had two, and singles went to Braeden Caetano,

Jak Thiessen, Shannon Olson, Sylvain Lessard, Kristian Pelling, Ethan Chittle and Colm Smith.

“It was a great all round team effort and finally our hard work paid off on the scoresheet,” noted head coach Josh Carne vale. “We have a week

to rest up some nagging injuries before our return game with Wallaceburg this week at home.”

The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (to night), November 16 and then Friday its off to Lakeshore.

Tanner Harrison poses with his sign and stick, with the stick request checked off. The local youngster recevied the hockey stick from Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield at the Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, November 8. Photo submitted