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Annual Santa Claus Parade thrills local families

By Deanna Bertrand Leamington’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25, had people lined up on Erie Street all the way from Georgia Avenue to the fair-

grounds at the foot of Wilkinson Drive.

“The crowds were exceptional this year,” said Chamber of Commerce Manager Wendy Parsons, just after the grand fi-

nale fireworks display that followed the appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The Clauses were comfortable in the sleigh pulled by reindeer and led by the most

famous one of all — Rudolph.

This year’s parade theme was “Ugly Christmas Sweater” and showcased many colourful outfits along with 59 floats, marching bands, youth groups and

more.

More than 50 volunteers helped made this year’s parade possible, according to Parsons.

Chelsea Monger, dressed in her festive attire, is ready to join the Peanut Centre Nursery float.

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Madelyn Santos, Adriana Policella, Adriana Gerardo get ready to board a float prior to the start of the parade. More photos are on Page 4.

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Toys 4 Tots events near you

Realtor Patricia Pedreira and mortgage agent Troy Dutot have teamed up to help Toys 4 Tots this year with a number of collection events taking place in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Donations can be dropped off at their location at 320 Erie Street South in Leamington (corner of Erie and Sea-

cliff). They will be accepting new unwrapped toys on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 from noon to 4 pm.

The pair are also involved in the toy collection for the Wheatley Community Chest taking place at the Wheatley Omstead Sharks home games on November 29, December 6 and December 13.

They will also be at Coppola Christmas Tree Farm at 1136 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville, on December 2 and 3 from 9 am to 6 pm and at Colasanti Tropical Gardens on December 10 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Leamington Roma Club’s Pasta Night on December 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm will also be accepting Toys 4 Tots.

Salvation Army needs volunteers locally The Leamington Salvation Army is looking for a few good people to help out with its Christmas Kettle Campaign.

Volunteers are needed to stand at Christmas kettles throughout Leamington and Kingsville.

The campaign runs Monday to Saturday until December 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, families and churches to get involved. High school students can also volun-

Santa’s Mailbox correction In last week’s paper we incorrectly listed the last date that the Uptown Leamington BIA’s Santa

mailbox would be available until. It is currently up at Centennial Park in Leamington, near the

teer in order to obtain their community hours.

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help out, contact volunteer coordinator Veronica Costa at 519-999-2108 or by email at Veronica.Costa@salvationarmy.ca

Leamington branch of the Essex County Library, and it will be there until Sunday, December 3rd.

Firefighters’ Boot Drive coming up Dec. 2 The annual Leamington Firefighters Boot Drive will take place on Saturday, December 2 at several intersections in Leamington. The firefighters raise money through the

boot drive for various charities including Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army.

The boot drive will be set up from 8 am to 2 pm at the intersection of Pul-

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Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society staff gathered at Thiessen Orchards on Tuesday, November 21 to receive a generous donation of 12,000 pounds of apples. Pictured from left to right: Cyndi Nelner, Intake worker; Amanda Sawatzky, Family Services Worker; Mickey Allison, Family Services Worker; Jen Boivin, Family Services Worker; Lana Doan, Intake Supervisor; Sonia Simoni, Intake Worker; Kerri Wallace, Family Services Supervisor; Krissy and Andrew Thiessen of Thiessen Orchards; Siju Simon, Director of Family Services; Tina Gatt, Manager of Community Outreach; and Mike Clark, Manager of Public Relations & Fund Development.

Thiessen Orchards shares apple harvest with local families Thiessen Orchards of Leamington has donated 12,000 pounds of apples for families who receive services from the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society (WECAS).

This equates to approximately 1,200 bags of the fall fruit. This generous gift upholds the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition that is

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“All of us at WECAS are extremely grateful to Andrew Thiessen and Thiessen Orchards for this wonderful gift to the families we serve,” said Derrick Drouillard, Executive Director of the WECAS. “We are all about strengthening families and healthy living certainly contributes to overall success and positive outcomes.”

so important to positive child development and maintaining strong families.

“Thiessen Orchards was very fortunate to have a bumper crop of apples and we are excited to be in a position that we can donate the additional fruit from our orchard to a great organization like WECAS,” said Andrew Thiessen of Thiessen Orchards. “We believe that WECAS does tremendous work and are aware of the families in our area that would benefit from this healthy snack in their homes. This donation is a small way to give back to

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Update on Hillman Marsh and East Beach erosion

By Wayne King Leamington Shoreline Association It has been a year since the last update on the destruction and transformation of the Hillman Marsh. Lake Erie water levels continue to drop and there were several strong east/northeast wind events.

One devastating west wind event last December drained most of the water from the shallow areas and killed large quantities of fish, mollusks and turtles. Dredged sand from the Wheatley Harbour was transported to the Hillman Marsh, north end parking lot, once this year.

Dredging operations are now underway at the Wheatley Harbour but no sand has been transported to Hillman Marsh as of this writing.

Barrier Beach The barrier beach experienced significant sand loss, with an estimated two or more feet removed during a two-day strong

northeast wind event in October resulting in tree and vegetation roots exposed in its entire length.

Some large downed trees were washed away, and most that remain were washed up the beach to the tree line.

Cottonwood trees at the south end near the spit continue to die off, possibly due to the presence of a large flock of Cormorants that roost there nightly, whose droppings are affecting the understory and creating a foul odour in the area.

Sandspit and Breach The sandspit has undergone notable changes, adding one acre of area and increasing in length by 130 feet to a total length of 1,550 feet. The tip of the spit continues to narrow and run almost parallel to the original barrier beach. The mid-section continues to widen and move in a northwesterly direction.

The .6-acre pond that formed in the sandspit in July is slowly filling in

and is currently .3 acre.

Last year we predicted the spit would grow 126 feet in length. The actual growth was 130 feet, so we are using the same growth prediction for 2024.

Using actual sandspit measurements and estimated average water depth of 5 feet and 3 feet of sand above the water line, we estimate (likely conservative) that the sandspit contains 740,000 cubic yards of sand.

Based on past sandspit growth, if left untouched, over time the spit would likely form a new barrier beach, almost joining with the sand bar extending northwest from East Beach Road.

Unfortunately, wave action will continue to rip up the peat on the lake side, deepening the water, allowing stronger waves to reach the spit.

Coupled with periods of high water, it would most certainly result in another catastrophic breach jeopardizing the Road 1

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protective clay berm that protects the farmland and homes from flooding.

The open water breach remains fairly stable at 1,540 feet across, with no significant change to the barrier beach at the base the spit.

Sand continues to collect at the north end of East Beach Road, forming

a wide, shallow sand bar with a sand island at the north western termination point of the bar. The island varies in size and moves in a southwesterly direction with each east/ northeast wind event.

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Wheatley Legion will host Meat Draws at Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop, 13 Talbot St. West starting Saturday, December 2. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. with draws to follow every half hour from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come early, as capacity is limited.

On December 2 and 9, bring in an unwrapped gift and receive your meat draw tickets free.

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Beltzer and Larry Bartelt; Laura Smith, Bonnie Evoy and Jim McClellan.

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HO-HO-HOLD THE PRESS! SANTA WAS HERE!

The ultimate star of the entire parade, the big guy himelf, Santa Claus was on the mic and greeting families as Mrs. Claus looks on.

There were happy faces under the Christmas lighted excavator of the Amico float.

The Angel Choir on the Southshore Christian School float.

Cindy-Lou Who, aka Abby Loewen, and the Grinch, aka Micayla Vriesacker.

The Team Grinch float from Lavender Spa.

The Leamington Roma Club was well respresented.

August Abbott, Avery Gillanders, Sunny Abbott and Nolan Gillanders stay warm on the Paul’s Basement and Water Proofing float featuring and the Ugly Sweater Shop.

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Classic Chorale festive concerts Dec. 9-10

Kingsville Open Streets in August, 2023 featured the local Tai Chi group. SUN photo

Open Streets to become Kingsville Block Party On Monday, November 27, Kingsville Council approved the necessary street closures to pave the way for a change in the Open Streets events held each summer.

Open Streets began in 2020 in response to COVID-19 and is now recognized as a local tourist attraction that other communities model. In 2022, the Kingsville Open Streets event was voted one of the top 100 events in Ontario.

Throughout the past three summers, data was collected through visitor comments, resident and

business feedback and the plan for 2024 is to change the name and location of the Saturday events.

The Kingsville Block Party will now encompass portions of Walnut, Chestnut and King Streets surrounding the municipal lot just south of Kingsville Public School.

The vote on Monday focused only on the street closures for Saturday, July 20, August 17 and September 21 from 4 pm to 10:30 pm. The event would run from 5-10 pm.

In addition to those street closures, the recommendation directed

council to apply to Essex County Council for a closure of County Rd. 34 in Cottam from 4 pm to 10:30 pm on Saturday, June 15 for a similar event.

In 2023, council approved $15,000 to support the Open Streets events, with the funds being used for extra security, safety supplies for volunteers, performers and other necessities.

While there was some discussion as to times, council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation.

The County Classic Chorale will present its 40th Anniversary Season finale, a festive program of choral music that celebrates the winter season and the Christmas spirit.

The concerts will take place on Saturday, December 9 at 7 pm and on Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm at Faith Mennonite Church, 256 Sherk Street in Leamington.

The program features songs that evoke the warmth and joy of being with loved ones, sharing traditions, enjoying winter activities, and singing carols together.

It is also a special occasion to bid farewell to Paul Wharram, the conductor and artistic director of the Chorale for the past 13 years.

“It has been a privilege to work with such a talented group of singers and to make many friends through our mu-

tual love of choral music,” said Wharram. “The program I have chosen reflects my gratitude and affection for the Chorale and the memories we have created together.”

The program includes songs that capture the beauty of snowfall, the fun of sledding and sleigh riding, the peace of candlelight and the magic of Christmas. You will enjoy Gordon Lightfoot’s Song for a Winter’s Night, an arrangement of Jingle Bells made popular by Barbra Streisand, Deck the Hall by John Rutter and Eric Whitacre’s Glow.

You will also hear the premiere of a new piece by Elaine Penner, Lo, In the Silent Night, with flute accompaniment by Andrea

Abidinovic. Andrea and collaborative pianist Michael Oddy will also perform a selection from the Nutcracker Suite.

The concert is free of charge, but donations at the door are welcome and appreciated.

You can donate online via Interact eTransfer at CCCDonate@cogeco.ca.

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Colasanti honoured with Hall of Fame award

Kingsville’s Joe Colasanti was honoured by Kingsville Council for his recent Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) Hall of Fame award.

Joe spoke briefly at Kingsville Council on No-

vember 27, thanking those in his life who have made it possible to be considered for such an award.

The awards were presented at a reception on October 2 and this year’s inductees are the first to

be inducted since 2018 when the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association took over guardianship of the OHI. Mr. Colasanti was among 26 inductees for 2023.

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and other musings

Do we get colder as we get older? I think so

This week’s change in the weather has come as a bit of a jolt to those of us enjoying the mild fall we’ve been having.

I spent last week up north and — other than Thursday night into Friday — it was fairly mild even for northern Ontario.

There are those that don’t believe in climate change but the weather we’ve had so far this fall should open your eyes to that phenomenon.

We had the mildest Remembrance Day in recent memory and my week spent in the northern wilderness was probably the first time that there was no snow accumulation on the way there or the way home. We had no issues with the roads, other than the typical Toronto traffic.

Even the Parry Sound district had only a dusting when we came home on Saturday.

That’s usually an area with a mini-

mum of 4-6 inches on the ground. Bays that are often frozen during our trip home were wide open water this year.

What a difference a day — or two — makes.

Now that the temperatures have dropped to more seasonal levels, our bodies need time to adjust.

I stopped and pumped gas Monday night and thought I was dressed for the conditions. It seemed like it took forever to pump $40 worth into my car as that cold west wind managed to get inside my coat and make it mighty uncomfortable. Tuesday morning was no better.

I fully realize I’m getting older and older people are more sensitive to extreme temperatures, but it’s been a bit of a shock to the system, even for a guy who spent hours walking through the northern Ontario bush a week ago.

With the holiday season in full swing, it only makes sense that the tempera-

1903 Olds doctor’s coupe THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk The car you see here from Scott Holland (“Mr. Leamington”) reminds us of the days when doctors still made house calls. The photo was taken at a classic car show in England, living proof that this car is still alive and well.

Ransom Eli Olds began building cars in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan, in 1897. He later moved to Detroit and brought out his famous Curved-Dash Olds in 1901, which inspired the song “In My Merry Oldsmobile.”

I don’t know if the car you see here inspired any songs, but it must have been a welcome sight whenever the doctor arrived to attend to a patient at home. The tall design was often referred to as a “telephone booth” car and guaranteed that the wind resis-

tance would keep it within the speed limits of the day.

My maternal grandmother Maude Alexander was 21 years old when the car you see here came out. In one of our many discussions about the early days of motoring, she told me that one feature of a car like this was the talk of the town: glass in the windows!

“What will they think of next?”

Imagine your doctor arriving in this car.

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tures will cool. Let’s hope the snow stays to a minimum. I used to love snow. Not so much anymore.

Just last Christmas we endured a nasty windstorm that did a lot of damage and created havoc on the roadways for those of us who had to travel.

As a young man, none of that bothered me.

Playing travel hockey had thrown plenty of bad driving days and nights my way as a kid so it was usually a foregone conclusion that certain areas of the 401 were going to be treacherous.

When my brother Pat played in Oshawa, my parents would pick me up at the front door of Gore Hill school every Friday afternoon and we’d make the drive from Leamington to Oshawa and back to watch the Generals play — regardless of the weather.

Some of those trips were harrowing as the 401 would become a 250 milelong skating rink on many of those Friday nights in 1973.

Through all of those trips, my dad managed to get us back and forth safe and sound with many of those weekly trips ending with me asleep across the back seat of the car, long before we realized that seatbelts saved lives. Of course, I inhaled about three packs of second-hand smoke because the drive

RIB’S RAMBLINGS Mark Ribble was stressful on my parents, so the Export As were burning fast.

I grew up in an era where the parents smoked in the car and smoked a lot. I also grew up in an era when the snow was a lot deeper than it is these days.

And the folks a generation or so ahead of me will remember those tried and true days where the snow was up to the telephone poles and you had to walk to school, barefoot, uphill, both ways.

While I never had to walk to school, I did choose to walk to high school before I could drive and it was a long walk from the Robson Road area to LDSS. Some days were colder than others but on those really cold days, my mom would usually come through by picking my friends and I up along the route.

The cold never seemed to really bother me back then.

Cold arenas, snowy playgrounds, ice fishing and skating at the Boardwalk were all welcome things in those days.

Now, it’s a little tougher to take, but I’ll do it for the grandchildren.

The night Beatlemania was launched in North America Where were you, on Sunday, February 9, 1964 at 8 p.m.?

My mom and dad and brother Rick and I were all sitting in our living room unknowingly seeing history being made as a record TV audience was tuned in to see the Beatles play ‘live’ on the Ed Sullivan Show.

It came to be known as a “cultural watershed” that changed everything back then. It was the night that Beatlemania was launched in North America, which I heard later was viewed by 38% of the entire U.S. population. At that time, it was quoted by some of the media as being the biggest phenomenon of the 20th century.

Yes, it was quite a sight seeing this largely unknown British group of four young men in sharp-looking suits. But just before they came on stage, Ed Sullivan told us all that Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, had sent the Beatles a telegram wishing them success in America. It came out later that Parker sent the message without Elvis even knowing about it. It seems most everyone wanted to be on the bandwagon that night.

The Beatles opened with “All My Loving” and followed it with “Till

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There Was You” and “She Loves You”. They came back later in the show, in the final segment, to sing “I Saw Her Standing There” and ended the evening with “I Want to Hold Your Hand”.

Ed Sullivan had to be pleased, as along with drawing a record crowd of viewers, it was the first time in seven years that Sullivan topped the nightly ratings. He usually had 21 million TV viewers per show but this night it was over 73 million.

As for the music, for the remainder of 1964 the Beatles were not done, having three more #1 hit songs. “Love Me Do” topped the charts for one week, while “Hard Day’s Night” was on top for two weeks and “I Feel Fine” was on top two of the last three weeks of 1964 and number one for another week, taking the Beatles into 1965.

Now that is incredible. Altogether, in a span of 53 weeks from February 1, 1964 until January 9, 1965, the Beatles had songs in the #1 position for 20 weeks.

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Kingsville Friendly Club

Kingsville Friendly Club president Bob Bell welcomed 30 out to play cards on Tuesday, Nov. 21, welcoming Winnie Mountain.

Scores in Bridge: Gillian Pinkney 3440, Jean Kuipers 2830, Bob Bell 2760.

Euchre: Willy Fittler 90, Bill Fielding 77, a 3-way tie with Brenda Anger, Ken Salter and Dave Snider with 75. Most lone hands was Willy Fittler with 5. Cribbage: Marie Geeves 681, Dan Kir 678, Winnie Muntain 671.

Door prizes were won

by Carolyn Brown, Alta Van Vliet and Sue Girardin. Thanks to Elsie Ring for the candy. Snacks were provided by the club.

The club welcomed 37 out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Friday, Nov. 24, Many of the members attended visitation for Eileen Salter on Thursday. Our houghts were with the family on her Celebration of Life on Friday.

Bridge scores: Roy Trowell 4490, Bob Bell 4410, Mandy Hric 4180.

Euchre: Lila Withers 96, Sally Bell 91, John Gerhardt 86. Most lone hands went to Willy Fittler and Sally Bell tied with 5.

Pepper: Bill Fielding 252, Winnie Moore 251, Mogens Hansen 243. Most peppers was a tie between Bill Fielding and Darlene Trombley with 6.

Door prize winners were Willy Fittler, Corrine Ingall and Carolyn Brown. Thanks to Maggie and Moe Hansen for delicious desserts to go with coffee and conversation. Maggie is a great baker!

President Bob Bell made a presentation to the Committee on the Whole Nov. 20, to align the club’s needs with the new rental fee structure.

There are two members who depend on the accessible van to get them to and from cards. Scheduling their trips within the four-hour rental window could be problematic.

Members hope for the best in 2024.

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Name a snow plow in Chatham-Kent The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is gearing up for its annual tradition of adding more names to the snowplow fleet, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet.

Over 175 creative names have flooded in from the community, each one a testament to the wit and imagination of our residents.

“Every year, I’m pleasantly surprised by the incredible creativity our community unleashes when it comes to naming our snowplows. It’s heartwarming to see everyone participate in this fun and unique tradition,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff.

Sponsored for the third consecutive year by Winmar, this naming initiative has become a cherished tradition, bringing the community together in a lighthearted celebration of winter. One plow will be named in each of Chatham-Kent’s six wards.

Residents are invited to cast their votes for their favourite snowplow names. Simply hit

the ‘heart’ button next to the name you feel captures your winter spirit.

The names with the most votes will earn a coveted spot on CK’s snowplow fleet.

Voting is open now and will close on December 3,

so don’t miss your chance to have your say on the names that will grace CK’s snow warriors this season.

To participate, go to letstalkchatham-kent.ca and click on the Name a Snowplow button.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 POOR BOY LUNCHEON hosted by Leamington Air Cadets 535 Archer Squadron from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 194 Erie St. N (Activity Centre)., Leamington. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. Silent auction. Come out and support local Air Cadets and Toys for Tots.

Tickets: 519-535-1185 or www.facebook.com/535archer/

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. .

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).

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.

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.

WHEATLEY BAPTIST CHURCH - 47 Talbot St. E. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Adult fellowship Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. For more info call 519-825-7433.

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.

THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB meets every Tuesday to play Cribbage, Euchre & Bridge at 12:45 in the Unico Community Centre at 37 Beech St. in Kingsville, and every Friday to play Bridge, Euchre & Pepper at 12:45. Come early if you want to play a particular game and have your choice of a seat.

ONGOING FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E. For those who enjoy morning coffee/tea over conversation, you are welcome at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the church auditorium. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6 & Jan. 10. All welcome, no formal RSVP required.

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 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 VILLAGE RESOURCE CENTRE - 108 Talbot Road East, Wheatley, is hosting: Erin's Yoga for Living each Tuesday 7:00-7:50 pm, $12 Drop-in - No registration. ADULT CHRISTMAS PAINT CLASS - Tuesday, November 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Contact Bear Foot Studios to register 519-990-5048 or https://www.bearfootstudios. net/book-online.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com

KINGSVILLE HISTORY WITH VERONICA BROWN at Union Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. Wed. Nov. 8 at 10 am is the History of Kingsville’s Main Street; Wed. Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. is History of Kingsville’s King Family. Admission by donation, refreshments available.

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

YOGA - at The Village Resource Centre, 108 Talbot Road East in Wheatley, is hosting Erin's Yoga for Living each Monday 7:00-7:50 pm, $12 Drop-in - No registration.

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

All are free. All are welcome.

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Kingsville Horticultural Society elects board for 2024

By Jan Fisher The Kingsville Horticultural Society (KHS) has welcomed the new Board members for 2024 and thank all outgoing

Board members for their service to the society over the past few years.

The new Board will be comprised of the following Executive: President

Christmas Artist Market on now through Dec. 21 at Arts Centre The Leamington Arts Centre has a number of events ongoing throughout the holidays, with their annual arts and crafts show “A Signature Christmas Artist Market”, began November 15 and runs through December 21.

The month-long holiday shopping spree features pottery, woodworking, stained glass, acrylic, oil and watercolour paintings, as well as soaps, candles, clothing and much more, from 15 local vendors. Choose handmade items to fit every budget ranging from stocking stuffers to large scale works.

Arts Centre Curator and Director Chad Riley

says that there is quite a variety of unique items available.

“We’ve got something for everyone,” he says.

“Everyone is certain to enjoy shopping in this month-long holiday shop.”

The Arts Centre, located at 72 Talbot St. West will also offer a Sip and Paint Night on December 8, as well as fall and winter art classes and the current show on display is Simply Surreal by Carolyn Hardy.

The Arts Centre is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-5.

For more information, be sure to visit their website at leamingtonartscentre.com.

Anne Cooper, Past President Alan Batke and Secretary Katie Thorpe. The Vice President and Treasurer seats are vacant.

Serving as Directors for a one-year term are Valerie Dobson, Miklos Gala-

ta and Anne Rudy. Directors for two-year terms are Jackie Van Kempen, Brenda Stewart and Jaime Egoff.

The Financial Reviewers for 2024 are Beth Smith and Maureen Myers.

KHS members can meet the Board members at the Christmas dinner on December 9 at the Unico Centre at 5 p.m. Please RSVP to Katie Thorpe if you would like to attend.

Finally, it is hoped that

Happy 90th Birthday Gerry Cole

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Love Your Family, Lou Ann and Rob, Mary and Mark, Paul and Brandi Grandchildren Colin and Katie, Nicholas and Lyndsay, and Kyle Great-grandchildren Owen, Benson, Colton and Piper

When an angel misses you, they toss a dime down.

Sometimes to cheer you up, to make a smile out of your frown.

So don’t pass by that dime, when you’re feeling blue, It may be a dime from heaven, that an angel tossed to you.

Smile down on us SONSHINE, smile down Lovingly Remembered All Our Love, Mom, Darcy, Jesse & Alex

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if a message arrives from someone who lives far away, you may be prompted to hop in the car or on a plane and visit that person. An impromptu trip could be fun.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may have difficulty reaching people this week, Aries. Whether it’s difficulty getting attention or tech issues affecting communication, use the situation as an opportunity to relax.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a challenging project may lead you to throw yourself into work even more than usual over the course of the week. Remember to take time to exhale.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Visit someone in person if you are looking to catch up or have a meaningful conversation, Gemini. Skip impersonal text messages or social media posts and meet face-to-face.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Unfortunate financial news may come your way, Cancer.

Take the developments in stride and resolve to overcome them. Seek advice on how to do so, if necessary.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there is a strong desire for romance surrounding you.

Whether you want to spice up a current relationship or are seeking a new one, this is the week to put out feelers.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, enjoy a unique chance to spend quality time with someone you love. Enjoy the experience in the moment and resolve to spend more time together.

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many current and new members join the Executive and Directors at the inaugural meeting with the new Board on Thursday, January 18 at the Unico Centre at 7 p.m.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 An unexpected meeting with a friend and subsequent conversation could leave you feeling a little shaken, Libra.

You will learn things that give you a new perspective.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You could experience a desire to make sudden changes to your home life, work situation or even a relationship, Scorpio. Stagnation has set in, but now is not the time for big moves.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Look into all of the facts surrounding an offer to increase your income, Capricorn. It could be too good to be true, or it might be a legitimate deal. You need to sort things out.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you may encounter someone who is very interested in you. The resulting attention can be quite flattering.

You’ll need to decide if it should go further.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Situations that arise this week could have you feeling stressed, Pisces. Find ways you can separate yourself from certain situations that rile you up, even if it means a five-minute break.

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Goodfellows LDSS Can Drive Dec. 8

The annual Leamington District Secondary School Can Drive takes place on Friday, December 8 as students go door-to-door in Leamington to collect canned goods, dry goods and cash donations for the Goodfellow Christmas baskets.

“The students play a large part in this initiative,” says Leamington Mersea Goodfellows President Bill Slater. “We couldn’t do this without the students.”

Each family on the Goodfellows’ list will receive three bushel baskets of canned goods, a basket of fresh fruit and vegetables, a grocery bags of ‘treats’, 10 potatoes of potatoes and a turkey.

Slater says anything left over will be donated to local food banks, community kitchens, school.

Lunch programs and United Way Summer Eats programs.

The students have a long tradition of divid-

ing into two teams to challenge each other as to who can collect the most donations in cash and canned goods, but Slater says this year they will be collecting as one large group.

Once the goods are collected, they are sorted and baskets are filled on Tuesday, December 12 by a large group of Goodfellows volunteers and the LDSS students.

About 800 baskets will be distributed to 200 families on December 16.

Christmas lights get okay in Kingsville

Kingsville Council has amended a previous light restriction by-law to allow holiday lighting for residents who wish to light up their yards and homes for the holidays.

The existing property standards by-law was amended in August of this year to require outdoor illuminated commercial signs to be turned off between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am and to extend lighting nuisance regulations to all properties, making it an offence to position lighting in a manner that causes an impairment to the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties.

Following a 30-day grace period, by-law enforcement officers undertook overnight inspections and found that there were 66 properties in violation of the illuminate commercial sign regulations. Educational

letters were sent to the property owners with a result of about 50 per cent of those properties complying with the regulation.

The by-law regarding nuisance lighting is written in such a way as to require a complaint prior to enforcement, due to the fact that the lighting must be considered a nuisance to a neighbour. Since the adoption of the regulations, six complaints have been received, with bylaw officers finding that only two of those complaints were valid.

Through feedback from businesses and residents, the proposed changes were recommended, adding a subsection to allow for holiday lighting during the time period of November 15 to January 15.

The recommendation also added a subsection to permit businesses to operate outdoor illuminated commercial signs between 11 pm and 7 am provided the business is open at that time for public retail sales.

The amendments were passed unanimously.

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C-K budget deliberations continue this week

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s 20242027 multi-year budget deliberation process start-

ed November 28. Administration came forward with a proposed 6.57% increase for 2024, with

Claudine Mira Bandi

Claudine Mira Bandi was born to Denise (Racine) Ertsinian and Cuno Bandi on March 2, 1965 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. She passed away peacefully in her Kingsville, Ontario, home from an unexpected heart attack on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 58.

Claudine was a loving, caring, generous wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother.

Claudine graduated from Lord Elgin High School in Burlington, Ontario. She went on to earn her Social Work Diploma at Sheridan College, graduating with Honours.

Education was always important to Claudine. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Masters in Social Work (Accelerated Pilot Program) from the University of Windsor.

Claudine’s career began by helping others. She was the caregiver to the late Ian Charles Miller of Milton, Ontario.

She served as a Personal Physician Assistant at Windsor Hospice and helped create a Special Needs Kitchen during her work placement at University of Windsor. She played an active role in evolving the Coast Windsor Police Services Program. Claudine started work with CMHA Windsor as a Residential Support Worker at Safe Beds. Before leaving CMHA Windsor, she was the Clinical Support Social Worker at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital.

During Claudine’s time in North Carolina, she wrote and passed the NC Association of Social Workers Boards’ Clinical Exam and was hired by Cone Health. She became their Emergency Department Behavioural Mental Health Social Worker at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC. She obtained her LCSW Certification and her Supervision LCSW Certification while living and working in North Carolina.

Upon returning to Canada, Claudine was a Support Worker for The Bridge in Leamington, Ontario, and a Social Worker for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program under Windsor-Essex Community Health Unit (WECHU).

Claudine is survived by her devoted husband Andre Plonski, her daughter Reanna Bandi, her grandchildren Alonzo Caston, age 8, and Evelynn Jenkinson, age 12, to whom she was a guardian.

Claudine is also survived by her brothers Larry Bandi and Roman Bandi and extended family Albert Ertsinian, Alex and Debbie Ertsinian, Walter and Daniela Ertsinian, Mandy Sosnick, Natasha Clark, Desiree Bandi, Sandra Bandi, Michelle Bandi, Nicole Bandi, Madison Ertsinian and Eddie Beattie, David Ertsinian, Christine Ertsinian, Sophia Ertsinian, Stella and Ed Dranka, Donna and Don Herrington, Rachel Herrington.

Claudine is predeceased by her mother and father, whom both passed from leukaemia.

Claudine enjoyed travelling, adventures and restoring furniture. Claudine always went the extra mile and family was her daily focus. She is greatly missed!

A memorial visitation will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S., Kingsville, on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 12 noon until 4 p.m.

If you wish, memorial donations in memory of Claudine would be appreciated to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex Co. Inc., 6038 Empress St., Windsor, ON N8T 1B5 or to The Bridge, 310 Sherk St., Leamington, ON N8H 3L1 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 6012 Lansing Sq., North York, ON M2J 4P8 or to WECHU (Windsor-Essex County Health Unit), 1005 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4J8 or to the charity of your choice.

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

an average four-year increase of 7.82% during the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget.

Deliberation meetings are also being held in Council Chambers from 6-10 p.m. on November 29 and 30.

If more time is required,

Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6 have also been set aside.

All budget meetings will be held in-person in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre, as well as live-streamed on YourTV CK’s YouTube Channel.

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Wes Brouwer

Wes Brouwer, 82 years, passed November 29, 2023 away on Tuesday,Southpoint November 21, Sun 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice. plus Beloved $200 husband of $26 Jessie.HST = $226 Dear father of Sherrilynne Brouwer, Any Wes changes Brouwer Jr.please email (Traci Brown), Tina Brouwer sun@southpointsun.ca (Miguel Cabrerra). Loving Pake Thanks. of Cassandra (Francis), Wes (Rachel), Terri ( Jacob), Satchel, Sajan, Alysha, and Cole ( Jay), and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Julien and Andre. Dear brother of the late Sophie Westra (late David), late Binne Brouwer (late Pauline), late Dirk Brouwer, late Douwe Brouwer (Peggy), and brother-in-law of George Christiansen (Barb), Sophie VanGent (late John) and Christine Christiansen. Wes will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Wes was a soccer coach in Leamington for over 40 years and worked at Yoder Canada for over 40 years.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Wes’ life was held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cremation followed.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Olinda-Ruthven United Church.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Greta G. Hodgson

February 28, 1929 – November 23, 2023 Greta G. Hodgson (nee Loop) passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 94 years.

Beloved wife of the late Harold (2015) with whom they shared 65 years. Dear mother of Janet Kraus and husband Tom, and Jim Hodgson. Loving Grama of Shelby Hunter (Aaron), Shauna Kraus (Charlie), Derian Hodgson and Madisson Hodgson.

Dear great-Grama of Gannon and Beckham Hunter. Dear mother-in-law of Kim Hodgson. Dear daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Loop and predeceased by her siblings Violet Campbell, Garnet Loop, Connie Hyatt, Betty Wiper and Bud Loop. Survived by many nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Joyce Kehoe and Lucille Loop.

Mom enjoyed her working years at Omsteads and her volunteer work at Erie Shores HealthCare, making many friends along the way. Greta loved her family dearly and had many happy family gatherings. She attended Wheatley United Church and helped out there for many occasions.

We will cherish our memories forever.

Much gratitude and heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Sun Parlor 2 South for your care and compassion shown to Greta the last 11 months.

No visitation or funeral service will be held. A private family graveside service will take place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in memory of Greta, please consider Erie Shores Health Foundation or Wheatley United Church.

For assistance in placing an obituary, please call our office at 519-398-9098

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Leamington Bridge scores

The following are the top-scoring teams in recent Bridge games at the Leamington Half Century Centre.

Nov. 20: North/South - 1st Pauline Mikolash and Roger Cote, 2nd Tracy Mitchell-Robinet and Frank Duransky, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Bob Lee. East/West - 1st Rowe Deans and Shirley Morel, 2nd Bob Bell and Sally Bell, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Derbyshire.

Nov. 24: 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Roger Cote and Frank Duransky, 3rd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt.

Nov. 27: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Cathy Mitchell and Case Mulder, Proof of obituary to run 3rd Mac Stanley and Robinet Tracy Mitchell. East/ West - 1st BobNovember Bell and Sally29, Bell, 2nd Rowe Deans 2023 and Shirley Morel, 3rd Agnes Fraser and Ross Southpoint Sun Macintosh.

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John Raymond MacDonell February 28, 1927 – November 24, 2023

John Raymond MacDonell passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.

Loving partner of Shirley Tatomir. Father of Kevin (Debbie), Susan and Barbara (Frank 2016).

Extended family of the Tatomir children.

Grandfather of three and greatgrandfather of ten. Predeceased by wife Leone (1986), parents John (1959) and Dorothy (1977) and brother Lawrence (2007).

John was raised in Tilbury. He was a Korean Veteran and a prisoner of war.

Cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Foglar Furlan, 1800 North Service Road, Windsor, at 12 p.m. Veterans Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m.

Donations to Windsor Veterans Memorial Services, Erie Shores Hospice and Windsor Essex Humane Society.

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of 76.

Beloved wife of Jorge (1997) Any changes please email and devoted mother of Paul sun@southpointsun.ca (Tatiana). Proud and cherished Thanks. grandmother of Christopher, Olena and Milana.

Born in the Azores and a proud Canadian citizen of 37 years, Liliana was known to many for her dedication to the church and her faith, babysitting their children, and for her par-ticipation in various activities in the Portuguese and Leamington communities.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, 519-326-2631, on Friday, November 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, November 25 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.

The interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill (Toronto) on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (subject to change).

As an expression of sympathy, please consider donating blood to Canadian Blood Services or providing a financial donation. Either would be appreciated.

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12 Barns of Christmas at John R. Park Homestead What better way to kick off the Christmas season than the 12 Barns of Christmas holiday event at John R. Park Homestead? The event takes place Sunday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While the historic home is under renovation, there are still lots of exciting Victorian holiday activ-

ities to enjoy at the site, including a 12 Barns of Christmas scavenger hunt and a Gifts of Christmas Past exhibit featuring artifacts from the museum collection. There are also unique handmade items available at the Holiday Makers Market.

Pioneer demonstrations include blacksmithing,

MEAT DRAWS Are Back! held at

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Tickets sales start: 3:00 p.m.

Draws at: 3:30 • 4:00 • 4:30 • 5:00 UPCOMING MEAT DRAW DATES: Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16 Come Early - Limited Capacity Bring in an unwrapped gift to the December 2 & 9 Meat Draw and receive Free Meat Draw Tickets.

Gifts/Proceeds go to the Wheatley Community Chest.

pomander making and fibrework. Guests can meet St. Nick’s friend Ruprecht and check if their name is on ‘The Nice List’. Enjoy holiday crafts and old-fashioned games and toys.

To complete the old-fashioned holiday experience, the Homestead

will also offer the opportunity to warm up with complimentary hot cider and chestnuts roasted on an open fire.

The event will also feature livestock displays, live music from noon to 3 p.m. and more.

The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Santa Claus is coming to town

The Wheatley Santa Claus Parade will take place in the village this Saturday, December 2 with a nighttime 6:30 pm start.

The parade — presented by the Wheatley Fish Festival Committee — will feature floats, characters, lots of businesses and of course the big guy himself.

The parade will start at the Wheatley Area Arena and march down Erie Street to Middleton Line where it will wrap up at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.

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On November 26, at approximately 7:11 p.m., Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of break and enter in the 200 block of County Road 31, Municipality of Leamington.

The initial report received was that an individual was breaking into the business and a suspicious vehicle on the property was blocked in from leaving.

OPP arrived on scene, located the vehicle and took an individual into custody.

As a result, a 25-year-old of Chatham-Kent has been charged with: Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, Mischief Under $5,000, Theft Under $5,000, Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice- Windsor on January 18, 2024 to answer to the charges.

Any person with information regarding this person should contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com.

You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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753 PT. PELEE DR. LEAMINGTON $564,900

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This stunning home boasts 3+2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an attached 1.5 car garage, recently updated kitchen and tons of natural light throughout. You can’t beat this location right near Point Pelee National Park, golfing, restaurants and public beaches with no back neightbours. Enjoy the sunrise in the morning over the fields. Call now to book your personal showing!

Brayden Mazzella Realtor ®

519-329-0034

braydenmazella@royallepage.ca

California raised-ranch on 64x120’ lot. Main level features living room w/ high ceilings, kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Lower level includes family room, 2 more bedrooms & 3rd bathroom. Beautiful backyard w/in-ground pool, deck& patio.

Located near the new Kingsville JK-12 mega-school. $799,900.

Frank Mastronardi

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519.322.6536

519.322.7653

Sales Representative

82 OLIVE, LEAMINGTON

19 SUNNINGDALE LEAMINGTON

Newly built in 2021 spacious raised ranch is fully finished top to bottom.

Featuring open concept kitchen/dining/ living room with plenty of natural light!

Master bedroom with walk-in closet, ensuite bath with large walk-in shower, quartz counter tops in kitchen and all baths. Kitchnen offers large island plenty of cupboards, gorgeous fireplace in living area! Lower level also offers plenty of natural light, fully finished sump pump with back flow. Covered rear porch with roller privacy blinds, insulated 2 car garage, sprinkler system, vinyl fenced in back yard and custom built garden shed (10’x12’). Call today to see this home you will be impressed!

Move in condition!

Craig McNeil

Broker of Record

519-816-9043

Flora McNeil

Sales Representative

519-324-6723

Contact Lori to book your real estate ads.

Get your ad seen in over 12,000 papers each Wednesday in Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley.

LORI GOUIN lori@southpointsun.ca 519-398-9098

Advertising deadline is Friday at 12pm.

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Over 1900 sq. ft. main floor, cathedral ceilings, hrwd floors, main level, fireplace, quartz counter top, hidden pantry, master w/ensuite, stand alone tub, w-in shower, w-in closet.

Bright & spacious home. Full finished bsmt w/extra bdrms & spacious bath. Move in condition! Call today!

Craig McNeil

Broker of Record

519-816-9043

Flora McNeil

Sales Representative

519-324-6723

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Thinking of buying or selling a home?

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ED REGEHR

Sales Representative 519-322-8643

GARRY CRANSTON

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Two and a half storey farm-style home on a large country wooded lot. What more could you want?

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 1 bath home features red brick, large wrap around covered porch, leaded glass, oak hardwood floors, huge extended living in the loft and so much more.

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16 KIMBALL AVE. LEAMINGTON $419,000 - This is a quality built 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home built in an ideal Leamington location, walking distance to downtown, hospital & new community playground.

This 3 level home has a single car attached garage & spacious family room & well appointed living room.

The mature landscape adds to the beauty of this site. Call for a personal tour of this fine home.

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LOT 35 CYPRESS POINTE GOLFWOOD LAKES DEVELOPMENT Executive Building lot for sale in Phase 2 of Golfwood Lakes development. Build your dream home! Call for more info!

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75 & 81 ERIE ST. S, LEAMINGTON

$3,490,000 - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! Two High profile buildings in the Heart of Downtown Leamington. 3 storey office building w/ multiple tenants, great road profile, modern updated finishes, tar and gravel roof, on-site parking & reliable cash flow. 2nd building is 2 storey with commercial units on the main and 2 residential units on the upper floor. CALL LOUIE OR BECKY @ 519-322-2233

59 THERESA TRAIL, LEAMINGTON $825,000

32 ROBSON ROAD UNIT #1, LEAMINGTON $599,900

10 KATIE CRESENT, KINGSVILLE $849,900

204 ARTHUR STREET NORTH, HARROW $299,900

5 Bedrooms•3 Bathrooms Townhome Style Condo 2 Car garage•Fully finished home 3 Bedrooms•3 Bathrooms Private yard backing onto a wooded lot 2 Car garage•Private end unit yard Fully fenced Call Barb 519-796-6558 Call Barb 519-796-6558 or Chris 519-982-2474 or Chris 519-982-2474

132 ELLIOTT ST., LEAMINGTON

FOR LEASE - Look no further! One location for your warehouse and business needs! State of the art dry and refrigerated, food grade storage available. Up to approx. 9,994 sq ft in warehouse space. Loading docks, clear heights ranging from 9’ up to 30’. Approx. 30,000 sq ft of full concrete mezzanine and production office space. Additional professional office space available. Approx. 5800 sq ft including large boardroom, kitchenette, meeting room, main floor bullpen area with private office, second floor boasts 2 large areas with multiple cubicle space, 13 finished private offices and 2nd kitchenette. CALL LOUIE OR BECKY @ 519-322-2233

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39 augusta dr, leamington

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5 beds, 3.5 baths, gorgeous kitchen, living area w/floor to ceiling fireplace, primary w/a W/I closet & 5pc ensuite.

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864 ROAD 6, RUTHVEN (KINGSVILLE) Just East of Graham Sideroad

208 Grandview, Kingsville Words cannot describe!

This stunning Georgian Colonial is a designer’s masterpiece on a 110’x165’ lot in Timbercreek Estates just steps from Lake Erie. This 5 bed, 4 bath is finished top to bottom with extraordinary detail. Sit on your covered back deck with inlay wood ceilings, overlooking your in-ground salt pool, pool house, enchanted gardens, a large grassy area for kids to play, or warm up next to the the custom outdoor fireplace! This showpiece welcomes you in, and begs you to stay! Call Tasha today for a personal tour.

99 Robson Rd #305, Leamington Easy Living across from Lake Erie!

This highly sought after condo building rarely has units available! 2 beds, 2 full baths, Gracious living room with patio doors to private balcony, dining room, Laundry and storage room in-suite, Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bath offering tub conversion to assist with aging in place. New Furnace, Central air and Hot water tank, Call today and downsize without compromise. Safe, Secure building with underground parking and a stone’s throw to the lake, marina and golf! Call Tasha today!

$829,900

Spacious family home in private country location, centrally located. Features include 3 baths, immaculate condition, 5 fireplaces/stoves, attached garage plus large workshop for the handyman with loft and dog kennel/runs. Sunroom overlooks expansive deck and wooded backyard. Plenty of living space and storage.

Excellent for home business or multi generational family.

Real Estate Brokerage

Janet Chesterfield Broker of Record

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM

10041 County Road 23, Essex Large family or love to entertain?

How about a Ranch that offers an in-ground pool, hot tub, large pergola, outdoor dining area with an umbrella of wisteria, professional volleyball court and 1.78 acres backing onto densely wooded bush lot.

No rear neighbours, separate workshop with power + 3 car attached garage, 5 beds, 5 baths, wind free outdoor eating area or lounge space allows natural light to flood all areas! This custom home has it all!

Call Tasha today.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM

1906 Road 3 East, Kingsville Lovingly Maintained Farmhouse One family has lovingly maintained for 50 years! It’s ready now for your family’s memories with room to roam inside and out. Enjoy the fully fenced yard, 2 driveways, 2 car attached garage with grade entrance. Updated kitchen and bath, harwood floors, very large main floor primary bedroom plus 3 generous bedrooms upstairs. Great floor plan with open concept kitchen, living and dining areas. Two separate family rooms, one with gas fireplace. Basement with utility room, laundry, and ample storage. Central location with close proximity to Hwy 3 for commuters. Call Tasha today!

janetchesterfield@gmail.com

Protecting your property from winter weather With winter’s arrival, it’s crucial to ensure your home is prepared to withstand the challenges that colder temperatures and harsh weather conditions bring. Here are some practical pointers to help you get started: Clean and inspect gutters Clear out any debris, leaves or sticks from the gutters and downspouts to prevent clogging. Ensure that the gutters are securely attached and properly aligned.

Trim trees and branches Trim any overhanging branches that could pose a risk of falling during heavy snow or ice storms. Remove dead or weakened branches that could potentially damage your property or power lines during winter storms.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM

536 Emily, Wheatley Front covered porch!

26 Smith, Leamington Affordable and Attainable Home Ownership

This Full brick ranch backs onto the conservation area with a fully fenced yard, attached 2 car garage, full basement, two tiered deck with gazebo for endless outdoor living!

Cozy up in the 2 bed, 2 bath, one floor design. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and en-suite with soaker tub! This split floor plan is organized with the 2nd bedroom and bathroom on the opposite side of the home for privacy.

Main floor laundry. Full basement, framed with 3rd bed, 3rd bath rough-in. This quiet street is calling you! Call Tasha today and start packing!

This could be yours! As an investment and let a tenant pay down the mortgage for you or move in yourself! This 2 storey is located next to the walking trails on a nice sized lot with very little traffic. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and large kitchen with eating area. Some original woodwork. Ready to Jump into your own home! This is it! Call today to see if we can make that dream a reality.

Exciting Business Venture $699,900

Be your own boss !!

Take a chance on yourself and see the endless possibilities in the hospitality industry with this established hot spot! Call Tasha today and start getting out of life, what you put into it!!

519.322.8599

- 2 thriving local businesses - include business/land/ and buildings -both located in the ever-growing town of Kingsville - excellent staff in place - willing to train CALL today to discuss this next endeavor with limited risk given the established nature of each business.

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Inspect and seal windows and doors Check for any gaps, cracks or damaged weatherstripping around windows and doors. Replace or repair any faulty seals to prevent drafts and heat loss, improving energy efficiency. Consider using window insulation film or adding draft stoppers to further enhance insulation.

Protect outdoor faucets and pipes Drain and disconnect any garden hoses, and store them indoors. Shut off the water supply to outdoor faucets, and use faucet covers or wrap them with insulation to prevent freezing and bursting.

Service your heating system Schedule a professional inspection and maintenance for your heating system before the winter season begins. Replace air filters regularly to ensure proper airflow and improve energy efficiency. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to optimize heating and reduce energy consumption.

Winterize outdoor surfaces Clean and seal your wooden deck or patio to protect it from moisture, freezing and potential damage. Store outdoor furniture, grills and other items in a dry place or cover them securely to shield them from the elements.

Check the roof Inspect the roof for loose, damaged or missing shingles that may result in leaks or water damage. Clear away any debris, such as leaves or branches, to prevent blockages and ice dams. Consider hiring a professional roofing contractor for a thorough inspection, especially if you have an older roof.

Memories of...

Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Dusting off the memories

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well A puck is defined as a piece of vulca-as providing nized rubber three inches in diametera luncheon menu. Speed and one inch thick and as hard as nails,boat rides and this is just the object that Jerry Iveswere available the Cedar saw hurtling at him Monday night as thefrom Beach Drug Kingsville Honkers suffered their thirdStore for 50 setback of the season — this time at thecents a ride for summer hands of the Harrow Sailors 5-3. Thevisitors renting Honkers were never in the game and thea cabin or for Sailors seemed to score at will whenevercottagers not owning a boat. they chose to.

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 Polio inoculation for pre-school chil-the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post November 28, 1957 A new airfield for light planes — which may ultimately rival facilities at the Leamington Airport (currently closed down) — will be opened near Cottam sometime next spring. Lomer Ouellette, of Kingsville, announced Monday night that he had leased property on the Ernie Deslippe farm a mile east of Cottam on No. 3 Highway for the landing strip.

Plans provide for a 2,000-foot runway and options have been taken on additional land for a second runway if needed.

—— Candidates in the December 2 municipal election here tackled the issues — and sometimes each other — before an audience of some 150 interested ratepayers who turned out for a special public meeting in the Canadian Legion hall last night. A total of 16 out of 18 persons running for various municipal offices were present to outline their platforms, review their past records and occasionally depart from their principal theme to criticize or reject statements made about them by previous speakers.

—— With the Christmas rush season fast approaching, Postmaster J.N. Butler this week offered a few suggestions to the public which will help the post office give Leamington residents good service on their mail during the busy weeks which lie ahead. Mr. Butler urged everyone to watch the deadline dates for the various regions which can be obtained at the post office.

—— Residents of the police village of Cottam on No. 3 Highway are busy circulating petitions designed to bring about Cottam’s incorporation as a full-fledged village — a separate municipality.

—— The Leamington Flyers went down to their second defeat of the young Southwestern Ontario Hockey Association when they were overwhelmed 15-2 by Riverside Hiram Walkers at Riverside Arena Monday night. The Flyers have been hampered by lack of practice time.

There will be a return game at the Leamington Arena this Saturday night at 9 pm.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 28, 1957 Tonight the local basketball season gets underway when the Epworth Jets, Kingsville’s town team, plays host to Riverside United in a church league game at the high school gym. The Jets, after losing their first game 77-49 to Central United, will be out to enter the win column against the winless Riverside crew.

dren will be held next Wednesday afternoon at the Scout Hall between 12:30 and 3:00 pm, according to Dr. L.C. Jenner, Minister of Health. This will be the second inoculation for those receiving their first shot on October 30. For those who received their first two shots this spring and have not received one since, advantage should be taken of this opportunity.

—— Murray Clark, former member of Parliament for South Essex, will address a combined meeting of the Kingsville and Gosfield South Chamber of Commerce and the Kingsville Junior Chamber of Commerce next Monday evening at the Lakeshore Hotel. Mr. Clark will address the organizations on the devleopment of Kingsville. Having a financial intereest in one of the town’s major industries, the Kingsville Coal and Dock Company Limited, the speaker is well qualified to speak regarding the town’s interest.

The old Kingsville Town Hall on Division North (where the present Post Office is located) being demolished A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland after the new Town Hall on Division South (present OPP Station) was opened in November 1962. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com

Leamington’s Past 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.

Leamington Lakeside Jersey Dairy Squirt All-Stars 1960-61 - Back row, from left, Allen Lynn, Darrel Scratch, Kirk Bowman, Randy Pye, Gary Symons, Michael Klym, Doug Stockwell, Craig Truax. Middle row: Floyd McKeen, Tom Barrie, Don McMillan, Mike Martin, Allen Barclay, Tom Mosey, Robby Epplett, Peter Knight, Neil Quick. Front row: Doug Coulter, Dwain Knight, Perry Thomas, Kim Ferguson.

Photo courtesy of Carole Dibbley

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

50 Years Later Clippings from the Wheatley Journal From the Wheatley Journal November 28, 2007 The signing of the strategic plan for Physician Recruitment at Leamington Hospital was officially launched with the signatures of LDMH Foundation Chair John Omstead, Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Chair Frank Ricci and Leamington Hospital Chair John Newland. The financial commitment of the plan is to support a goal of adding five physicians per year for the next five years.

—— The local concerns of the commercial fishing industry – especially issues November 1993 - Outstanding Youth Honoured - The Optimist Club hosted a Pizza Party about the Lake Erie catch quotas – were at the Wheatley Yacht Club to honour some of the outstanding youth in our area. Plaques of Submarine cycling - Ditches rose theBergen, Thursday evening appreciation were presented to, foot front after row - foot Johnfollowing Taves, Annie Brooke Hyatt,rainfall Matt presented to Ontario’s Natural Resource and these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”.

Coulter, Christina Hotz, Stephanie Kimball and Lauren Anthony.

Back row Mr. Flaming, Mr.If Minister, Donna Cansfield, on Friday innothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle!

Hill, Mr. Rounds, Chad Recker, and Mr. Doey.

Blenheim. Cansfield, accompanied by Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy and MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ...

MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... representatives from the commercial fishing industry, toured Presteve Foods fish processing plant.

—— Tuesday night was the setting for Southpoint Capitals Bantam AEs against the LaSalle Sabres and the Caps did not disappoint, scoring a 3-0 shutout victory.

Brandon Ingratta, Jakob Koning and An170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON drew Penner scored for Southpoint with 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 Richard Noel getting the shutout. www.leamingtonchrysler.com

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NOTICE 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca requests@kingsville.ca

2024 Draft Budget Released The Town of Kingsville has released its 2024 Draft Budget, which will be presented and discussed at two special meetings of Council in the upcoming month. The annual budget is designed to support a variety of municipal services and will establish the 2024 property tax rate.

Budget deliberations will be held on December 6 and 13th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North.

Residents and members of the public can review the budget and make comments at www.kingsville.ca/budget.

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca requests@kingsville.ca

Winter Control Policies WINTER IS COMING, and the Town of Kingsville reminds residents and business owners to keep the streets clear for snow plows to pass safely.

This means removing portable items like basketball nets, garbage cans, and portable signs, and not parking on the road during on-street parking bans. The Town has amended By-Law 63-2022 to provide more parking flexibility during the winter months. Now, on-street parking bans will only be declared when needed to facilitate snow removal and treatment of icy roads. We will notify residents of on-street parking bans through the Town’s website and social media platforms. Alternative parking is available at free municipal parking lots.

To stay informed, subscribe to receive Town News at www.kingsville.ca/subscribe

The deadline for classified advertising in the Southpoint Sun is Friday at 12:00 p.m.

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Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Water and Wastewater Master Plan (Approach #1) Notice of Master Plan The Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, through its consultant AECOM has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Master Plan study to develop strategies for water and wastewater servicing to accommodate existing service areas and future growth.

The study documented existing conditions, population forecasts, water, and wastewater modeling, engaged key stakeholders and the general public, and evaluated short- and longterm alternative water and wastewater servicing strategies over the next 30 years at 5, 10, 20, and 30 year intervals, including high level cost estimates.

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Notice of Completion – Design and Construction Report #1 Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Highway 3 Widening Project – Essex to Leamington 1.2 km East of Essex Road 23 Easterly to 1.1 km East of Essex Road 34, Essex County The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) retained GIP Hwy 3 Inc. (GIP) to complete the Design-Build-Finance (DBF) Contract for the widening of Highway 3 from 1.2 km east of Essex Road 23 easterly to 1.1 km east of Essex Road 34, in Essex County. The DBF Contract includes the Class Environmental Assessment (EA), Detail Design, and Construction of the project, which includes the following key improvements: • Widening to a new 4-lane cross-section with a median • Closure of Cameron Side Road/Concession Road 9, Marsh Road/Concession Road 8, Inman Side Road/South Talbot Road and Upcott Side Road, subject to an Ontario Land Tribunal decision • Concession Road 8 and McCain Side Road connection and intersection removal • Traffic signal replacements at Division Road (Essex Road 29) and Union Avenue (Essex Road 34) • New traffic signals at Belle River Road (Essex Road 27), Essex Road 18, and Graham Side Road • Realignment of South Talbot Road at Belle River Road (Essex Road 27) and at Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Realignment and extension of a portion of Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Realignment of Essex Road 18 at Highway 3 • New noise barrier along the south side of Highway 3, west of Division Road (Essex Road 29) • Drainage improvements, including abandonment/extension/rehabilitation/replacement of culverts It is anticipated that, subject to approvals, construction will begin in early 2024 and will be complete in early 2027.

The Highway 3 Widening Project was completed in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) as a Group ‘B’ undertaking. Two (2) Design and Construction Reports (DCRs) will be prepared to document the detailed design, public and agency consultation completed and environmental mitigation measures that will be in place during construction. DCR #1 documents the majority of the project, while DCR #2 will document additional drainage improvements requiring additional time to secure approvals.

DCR #1 will be available for a 30-day comment period between December 1, 2023 and January 3, 2024, at the project website: www.hwy3essex.com.

We encourage you to review DCR #1 and provide any comments to the project team by January 3, 2024 using the comment form on the project website, or by contacting one of the project team members listed below. A hard copy of DCR #1 will not be provided at public review locations.

If you wish to review DCR #1 and require an alternate format, you may contact the project team member listed below to discuss review options.

Dillon Consulting Limited Jeff Matthews, P.Eng. Design Manager 130 Dufferin Avenue Suite 1400 London, ON N6A 5R2 tel: 519-251-3980 e-mail: hwy3essex@dillon.ca

Ministry of Transportation Kyle Saulnier, P.Eng. Area Manager Construction (Acting) Construction Area Chatham West 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 437-771-6787 e-mail: Kyle.Saulnier@ontario.ca

SECTION 16 ORDER (ABORIGINAL AND TREATY RIGHTS) In addition, a request may be made to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive EA), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy those potential adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to begin reviewing the request efficiently.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to both of the following MECP contacts, copying the project team members listed above: Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 e-mail: minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 e-mail: EABDirector@ontario.ca

Information collected will be used 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 record. If you have accessibility requirements to participate in this project, please contact one of the team members listed above.

THIS NOTICE ISSUED DECEMBER 1, 2023.

By Greg Coulter Students and staff of Wheatley Area Public School were guests for the Sharks home game against Mooretown on November 22, participating in the ceremonial puck drop as well as winning a host of draw prizes.

WAPS students from local hockey teams were honoured for recent tournament efforts as well.

Participating in the puck drop, included Tegan Grubb and Mackenzie Coulter, U11A Stars, North York champs (OT win); Bentley Kaiser and Clayton Biekx, Talbot Trail Blazers U10 A, Silver Stick finalists (OT loss); and Karley Franklin and Taylor Lefaive, Chatham Crush U15A, Stratford Aces champs. They were joined by principal Janna Vlasschaert and school support staff Kaitlyn Davidson. Taking the draw were Sharks captain Braedon Caetano and Flags alternate Jace Dupuis.

WECDSB Chair and Vice-Chair acclaimed

Trustee Fulvio Valentinis will remain as the Chair of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) for another year and Trustee Mary DiMenna will stay on as Vice-Chair.

Both were acclaimed to their respective positions at the November 21 annual organizational meeting.

Valentinis, a former Windsor City councillor, was first elected to the WECDSB in Wards 1 and 10 in 2014 and is now serving his third term as Trustee.

Elections for the position of Chair and Vice-Chair are held on an annual basis, and Trustees cast their votes for these positions at the Board’s yearly organizational meeting.

Mary DiMenna, who has represented Catholic ratepayers, parents and students in Essex, Kingsville and Leamington since 2003, is a retired WECDSB elementary teacher who spent 33 years in the classroom. Previously she was Vice-Chair from 2009-17, again for 2022, and has been active on a number of Board committees including the Audit Committee, Special Education Advisory Committee, and Discipline Committee.

“We have a very united Board of Trustees who are all committed to working together with our administrators, and with one another, to make sure that we deliver on our key objective of providing faith-filled environments where all of our students can achieve success,” said DiMenna. “I’m looking forward to another very productive term with my colleagues.”

Golden years golf report

Sixty Golden Years golfers scored 78 holes-in-one on November 23 at Colasanti’s mini golf course.

Tom Hyatt led the group with 6 aces, followed by Keith Hopper with 5 and Linda Chiasson with 4. Three aces were recorded by Barry Sweet, Ed Middleton, Lloyd Symons, Randy Nash, Bill Mayville and Debbie Clinton, while two each were sunk by Linda Walsh, Laurie Hylton, Bill Taylor, Ray Foster, Tony Hudvagner, Al Munson, Kaz Wszol, Andy Orsini, Loraine Fox, Perpetua Hildrop, Bryon Walker, and Barb Fick. A single ace was scored by Gisele Lapointe, Ron Fick, John Murphy, Roger Shires, Gail Turk, Robin Cournoyea, Bill Gough, Mary Wszol, Lorraine Mousseau, Denise Munson, Shran Collins, Zena Raymond, Armand Decaluwe, Gloria Smith, Bill Ward, Lois Hudvagner, Linda Lavender, Mike Mousseau, Mavis Rutter, Donna Bileti and Colleen Pearse.

Top scores for 18 holes were: Bill Taylor, Bill Ward (2), Laurie Hylton and Tom Hyatt who shot 36, Barb Fick 37, Al Munson, Lloyd Symons, Mavis Rutter, Ron Fick and Tom Hyatt 38, and Andy Orsini, Ed Middleton, Barry Sweet, Debbie Clinton, Roger Shires, Keith Hopper (2), Linda Walsh, Bill Mayville, Al Munson and Laurie Hylton all shot 39.

Best 36-hole scores were recorded by Bill Ward with a terrific 72, followed closely by Tom Hyatt with 74 and Laurie Hylton with 75. Al Munson and Bill Taylor shot 77, Keith Hopper 78, and Linda Walsh, Andy Orsini, Lloyd Symons, Barry Sweet and Ron Fick all had 79.

First place went to Team 3 (Debbie Clinton, Mavis Rutter, Theresa Decaluwe, David Tonks) with a score of 242. Second place was a tie between Team 5 ( Bill Mayville, Ray Foster, Nick Penzari, Bill Taylor) and Team 6 (Armand Decaluwe, Gloria Smith, Linda Chiasson, Bill Ward) with scores of 244. Third place went to Team 14 (Carol Hylton, Ed Middleton, Lloyd Symons) 246.

Play continues Thursday, November 30 at 10:30 a.m.

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Flyers split pair of games last week; tied for third place

By C. Scott Holland For a new team in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Leamington Flyers have done rather well, but one thing was apparent last Thursday, Nov. 23, when they faced the Collingwood Blues here. The Flyers need to hone their shooting skills.

With plenty of good opportunities to score, the Flyers helped Collingwood hand them a loss by missing the net nearly as often as they had shots on opposing goalie Noah Pak. There is no doubt that Leamington can skate, pass and bodycheck as well as the Blues, but the difference in the 3-1 outcome was the Blues’ ability to put quality shots on net while the Flyers squandered many chances.

On Saturday, Nov. 25, their offense came through and the Flyers beat the Mississauga Chargers 4-2.

“They are good team,” said head coach Dale Mitchell post-game.

“They skate and move the puck well. We turned two pucks over in the neutral zone that ended up in the back of our net.”

Mitchell added, “I thought after the first we played a lot better, but we needed to find a way to

bury our chances in the third when it was a onegoal game.”

Despite the loss, Mitchell said, “I like the direction our team is in as we reach the season’s midway point.”

Throughout Thursday’s three periods, the Flyers bodychecked many Blues and there were some dandy highlight reel hits, but the Blues dominated the opening period as they put 19 shots on Flyers starter Sebastian Gatto.

The Flyers headed into the second frame down by a slim margin of 1-0. That goal came at 3:13 on Sam Barrett’s left lane bullet which eluded Gatto.

The game’s intensity increased in the second.

With the score still 1-0 at 17:41, the Blues made it a 2-0 game when Mark McIntosh scored.

While the Flyers’ chances for scoring were good, they needed plenty of help and a Blues penalty at 18:10 of the second gave Leamington their fourth extra-man advantage.

As the clock ticked off its final seconds of the period, Landon Bernard and Kyle Kussman set up Darian Anderson, who ripped a screen shot just before time was about to expire.

Down 2-1 in the third, Collingwood gave the Fly-

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Kyle Kussman is about to snap a shot that Darian Anderson converted into the Blues’ net with less than one second left in the second period of last Thursday night’s game here. The goal was the Flyers only one as Collingwood won 3-1.

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ers a two-man edge when a slashing penalty and bench minor led to a fiveon-three for 60 seconds.

However. that was quickly negated seconds before the first penalty was set to end as Trey Wandell was sidelined for roughing.

The Flyers’ penalty-killing unit did well to keep Collingwood at bay until near its expiry a deflected screen shot by Calum Chau gave the Blues a 3-1 lead.

Despite the Flyers’ offensive bad luck, the contest was an entertaining one and the fans certainly threw their vocal support behind the team on every crushing bodycheck or save by Gatto, who finished with 38 saves, while Pak of Collingwood stopped 23.

On Saturday night the Flyers doubled the Mississauga Chargers 4-2.

Their offense came courtesy of Alex Cunningham who notched the first of his two goals on the

night at 12 seconds into the game. Leamington led 2-1 after one frame and Cade Bell made it 3-1 in the second.

After Mississauga closed the gap to 3-2, Anthony Ciaramitaro cashed in an empty-netter in the

final minute.

Carson Barnes stopped 25 of 27 shots for the win.

Notes: This Thursday night versus the Niagara Falls Canucks, the Flyers ask their fans to bring toys for the 10th annual Little Hands For A Cause. All

toys collected will be donated to children at Ronald McDonald Houses, local pediatric units and Childlife programs. Your generous support is needed this holiday season.

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Sharks rip tattered Flags

By Greg Coulter As the Wheatley Southpoint Sharks find themselves in a dog-eat-dog battle for second place, it was the visiting Mooretown Flags wearing milk bone hockey gear last Wednesday night, Nov. 22, in Wheatley.

The Sharks put on a total team effort with balanced scoring, a very solid defensive effort and critical goaltending

by Ethan Handley during a four-minute shorthanded span late in the first period. Only a fluke bounce on a dump-in spoiled Handley’s shutout bid en route to a game-shortened 6-1 Sharks triumph.

With time running down in the third period, an unrepairable door failure caused the game to end early.

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tallies, three of those in under three minutes to open the period.

Evan Cote, Shannon Olson, Jake Eaton and Braedon Caetano all added one assist to their goals. Kyle Bleau had one goal and one assist, and Braydin Metcalfe rounded out the scoring. The Sharks doubled up the shot total 45-22.

Coach Josh Carnevale echoed the satisfaction of his staff over the last three games.

“Big stretch for us. Every game we play now is a must in order to keep pace with the rest of the league leaders,” he said. “To have complete team effort over the past stretch is great to see.”

The Sharks face another crucial test at home tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 29, against Lakeshore and hit the road on Nov. 30 in Walpole and Dec. 2 back to Mooretown.

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Cougars win Ravens Bowl The Cardinal Carter Cougars defeated the Riverside Stingers 47-15 in the Essex Ravens Bowl at St. Clair College’s Acumen Stadium.

Cardinal Carter got on the board first with a Matthew Neufeld to Matthew Herrera passing touchdown for a 7-0 lead.

The Stingers answered back with a touchdown that was set up by a generous pass interference call.

Carter answered back immediately with another Matthew-to-Matthew connection and the game

was never close after that.

The defense was led by Evan Tavares who had five tackles, two for losses and a fumble recovery, while Damine Kennedy was unstoppable on the blitz as he put up three sacks in the first half.

Matthew Neufeld finished the game with four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Matthew Herrera finished the game with three receiving touchdowns, Aven Dufresne had one receiving touchdown, Ethan Isadore had 150 yards and a touch-

down on the ground, and Damien Kennedy finished the game with one rushing touchdown and 80 total yards of offense.

Matthew Neufeld was named game MVP. Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator Andrew George says, “We spent a lot of time preparing for this game. Myself and Coach Church had a plan and the boys took it and executed it with all their talents. They played hard through the whistle and didn’t stop until the clock hit zero.”

WIN CANMORE MIXED CURLING BONSPIEL Dave and Cathy Moncur, of Leamington and members of the Sun Parlour Curling Club, along with their son Scott and his wife Becky of Cochrane, Alberta, captured the Canmore, Alberta, mixed curling bonspiel over the weekend of November 17-19. They posted a perfect 5-0 record to capture the title in the 24-team tournament. Holding the main event trophy, from left to right, are Scott, Cathy, Dave and Becky.

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Our Thanks & Holiday Best!

The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and the Community Christmas Parade Committee would like to thank everyone who could take part in the 2023 COMMUNITY Christmas Parade –UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER. This year the parade was presented by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Leamington.

The main parade sponsor 2023 is SK Cornerstone.

The Super Santa Sponsors are: Uptown BIA, Loesen Inc., Amico Affiliates, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and Walmart.

The Reindeer Sponsors are: Leamington Sanitation, M & M Food Market, Paul’s Basement Waterproofing and Fehr Car Wash.

We would also like to thank our other sponsors for their generous donations to help run the 2023 Annual Community Christmas Parade; Anna’s Flowers, Bayview Laser Engraving, Big Bear Excavating, Blackburn Radio, Canada Post, Cassiahs Dance Company, Highbury Canco, Jem Limo, Leamington Agricultural Society, Lakeside Bakery, Leamington Fire Department, Leamington Public Works, OG Pizza, OPP, Public Safety Services, Southern Logistics, Southpoint Publishing, The Bank Theatre, The Crave Family Grill and Pub, Toys for Tots and Unifab.

A special thank you for the crew at the Public Works department for all their hard work preparing the town and parade for this wonderful night.

Thank you to our judges this year: Adrienne Girardin - Libro Credit Union, Chad Robinson - owner of The Crave Family Grill & Pub and chair of the Christmas Parade Committee, Rodrigo Beaz-Mexican Consulate Thank you to all the participants – all your hard work on the floats is always spectacular!

A Christmas Parade is always a great way to bring the community together.

Sit back and celebrate OUR COMMUNITY! 2023 Winners...

School - Leamington District Secondary School 2nd - South Shore Christian School Not For Profit - Leamington Roma Club 2nd - Ursa Major Small Commercial - Green Yoga 2nd - Ohana Racing Large Commercial - SK Cornerstone 2nd - Plant Products Best Spirit - Cassiah’s, 2nd - Migrant Worker Community Program Best Theme - Mucci 2nd - Paul’s Basement Best Overall – Leamington Sanitation

Merry Christmas!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

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TOY DRIVE

Kingsville Goodfellows and Toys For Tots

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Bank of Montreal Chapman, Sanger & Associates Dr. Mark Olivito Freshco Heritage Village Museum Kingsville South Fire Station Libro Credit Union OG Pizza, Cottam Red Apple Southgate Village Tamar TD Canada Trust

Due to allergies, please no stuffed toys.

We appreciate your continued support.

Thank you to all the participants - all your hard work on the floats was over the top spectacular.

To the volunteers - your community spirit shone and helped put smiles on so many faces.

Kingsville Goodfellows would appreciate your FINANCIAL SUPPORT so that all needy families may enjoy a Merry Christmas.

Please send all donations to: P.O. Box 172, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E9 or leave at the Kingsville RBC (Tax receipts provided. Reg. #118982529)

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The Jack Miner girls volleyball team celebrates their win.

The Jack Miner boys volleyball team is proud of their banner. Photos submitted

Jack Miner volleyball takeover

By Hayden Nurse This past week, the Kingsville District High School Leadership class hosted both boys and girls elementary school tournaments in their annual and final Future Stars Volleyball Tournament.

The tournament was a huge success that saw feeder school teams com-

pete and showcase their skills.

In the boys’ tournament, Harrow Public School finished in third, Kingsville Public School finished in second, and Jack Miner Public School came out on top.

In the girls’ division, Kingsville Public School finished in fourth, Essex

Public School finished in third, Harrow Public School finished second and Jack Miner Public School once again took the title home.

Shoutout to the coaches, parents and especially to all the players who competed with a solid effort and great sportsmanship.

U14 Blazers shut out Rangers, Storm

The Talbot Trail Blazers U14 hockey team played a pair of games in Bluewater League action this past weekend, posting a pair of shutout victories.

On Friday night, November 24, the Blazers traveled to Riverside to face off with the Rangers.

While Talbot Trail controlled most of the play and had the shots heavily tilted in their favour, it took until the middle frame to get on the board.

Four minutes into the second, the puck squirted out to Jonathan Recker in the slot and he made no mistake ripping his wrist shot over the goalie’s shoulder to open the scor-

ing.

AJ Youssef found the target on a feed from Ben Liebrock with about three minutes left in the game to make it 2-0, followed by Nash Fuerth’s empty-netter in the final minute to seal the 3-0 win. Kevin Ondic secured the win in net.

On Saturday, the Blazers hosted a familiar foe in the Erie North Shore Storm in what was a highly anticipated showdown between two top teams in the league.

Just 30 seconds into the second period, Youssef moved the puck from the wall to Recker, who tossed his pass cross-ice to Liebrock, who fired his snap

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Three minutes later, Owen Derksen moved the puck to Fuerth ,who went across to Liebrock and he snapped it in low glove.

With 7:40 left in the middle frame, Fuerth stopped a clearing attempt in the slot and ripped his shot off the post, but collected the rebound and banged it in.

In the third, while on a power play, Youssef and Liebrock played catch along the side boards until Liebrock weaved his way in through three defenders and deked past the goalie to finish off his hat trick and the 4-0 win. Ondic recorded his second shutout in as many games.

The U11A Southpoint Stars went undefeated in the North York Storm Fest tournament to win gold medal honours. Team members are: in front, goalie Gemma Melo.

First row, left to right: Wynne St. Aubin, JJ Dufour, Ella Fleming, Maya Carey. Second row: Balokia Raffoul, Maddie Cardoso, Tegan Grubb, Eva McKeen. Third row: Emma Robinson, Danica Strangway, Charlie Market, Mackenzie Coulter. Coaching staff: Jenn Cardoso, Noah Fleming, Jason Melo, Shawn Market.

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U11A Stars win tournament in overtime The long ride home from Toronto down the 401 Sunday night, Nov. 19 was considerably shorter for the U11A Southpoint Stars after taking home top honours in the North York Storm Fest hockey tournament.

Playing six games in three days, the Stars went through the event undefeated, outscoring the opposition 21-6.

They opened Friday with 5-0 and 3-1 wins over host North York and Mississauga. On Saturday they bested Belleville 4-3 and Woodstock 4-0.

The semi-final on Sunday garnered a return showdown with Woodstock and a 4-1 victory, setting the stage for the final with Oakville.

The Stars jumped out to a 1-0 lead but saw the game tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation. A thrilling

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