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At the most recent council meeting on October 24, Leamington Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow chickens and fowl on A-5 zoned properties in Leamington.

Previously, chickens and fowl were only allowed to be kept on agriculturally-zoned properties. The A-5 designation takes into account properties zoned Agricultural-residential.

No urban properties are included in the bylaw amendment, which means that chickens cannot be kept in town.

Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke asked about inquiries he’s had regarding keeping chickens on Erie Street.

“Please explain the difference between A-5 and urban properties,” he said.

Spencer Phillips from the town planning department told the deputy mayor that A-5 properties are always in the agricul-

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tural area, further from neighbours and generally larger properties than those in the urban area.

Councillor Bill Dunn asked what would happen if the chickens got into a neighbour’s backyard.

“What happens if they don’t keep the chickens on their property,” he asked. “With free-range chickens, we may have chickens on the neighbour’s outdoor furniture.”

Phillips said that bylaw enforcement would pay a visit and talk to the owners about their fowl.

The issue had been put out to the public earlier this fall and it received about 40 comments and questions, ranging from concerns about smell, noise, other livestock, disease and attracting varmints.

In the end, the chickens were approved with a unanimous vote on the by-law amendment.

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CRAFTING FOR HALLOWEEN Hot chocolate, fresh campfire-buttered popcorn, family-friendly movies, craft stations and a contest for best Halloween costume filled the agenda for the day at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, October 28. The annual Halloween Bash was free to families from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and included viewing the museum, sanctuary and grounds. Here, volunteer Carrie Labutte poses with five-year-old Emerence Omstead-Olewski, at the craft centre.

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Sunday, November 5 will mark the end of Daylight Saving Time for 2023 as we all turn our clocks back one hour.

Most modern electronic devices will adjust themselves, but the older wall clocks and alarm clocks will need to be changed manually.

Daylight Saving Time was first proposed by a New Zealander in 1895, but then not officially adopted until 1908, when the towns of Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay), became the first location in the world to utilize it.

The idea behind the clock shift is to maximize sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere, as days lengthen in the spring and wane in the fall.

The government of Ontario has tabled a bill to do away with the program, but it has yet to be passed.

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The Hogs for Hospice Board of Directors, from left, Benji Mastronardi, Donny Pacheco, Tim Iles, Joe Oswald, Brian Cornies, Dave Hodare, announce this year’s funds raised at the Roma Club on Tuesday, Oct. 24 when board held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. Board member Kevin Safrance was out of town and not available. SUN photo

Hogs honour volunteers, reveal $1 million-plus funds raised

By Mark Ribble The annual banquet honouring Hogs for Hos-

pice volunteers took place at the Roma Club on Tuesday, October 24 as the organization thanked the 500 volunteers who make the event run smoothly — and then revealed the 2023 total funds raised.

After a great sit-down meal, the speeches began and Hogs spokesperson Margaret Wiebe and Joe Oswald.

Joe Oswald

took his post at the microphone to speak to all of the volunteers in attendance.

“We have 500 volunteers from all walks of life,” he said. “We couldn’t do this without you.”

Oswald said that although a lot of attention is given to the seven members of the board of directors, the volunteers and their dedication are vital to the event.

“It’s not our event, it’s your event,” he said. “It’s our privilege to be the board of directors as you guys steer this ship.”

Oswald said the event is

driven 100 per cent by volunteers — something that they are very proud of.

“Not one person is on the payroll for Hogs for Hospice,” he said.

He publicly thanked their partners and then called one of the volunteers forward to thank her for her dedication.

Volunteer Margaret Wiebe was working the Hogs for Hospice as a volunteer on the Saturday of the event when she rolled her ankle.

“Even though she insisted she was fine, we got the EMS there who con-

firmed she’d fractured it,” said Oswald. “She didn’t want to go to the hospital because she had another shift later that day.”

He said when he arrived Sunday morning at the park, he noticed someone in a wheelchair crossing the street.

“It was Margaret showing up for her Sunday morning shift,” he said.

“That’s dedication.”

Margaret said it wasn’t that big of a deal. “It was more fun than staying home,” she said.

Fellow director Donny Pacheco then took

over the microphone and brought up the Bad Examples Riders Club, who presented him with a cheque.

Harry Garbarino of the Leamington Kinsmen Club then approached the podium with another $55,000 to add to the coffers.

“This community really pulls it together,” said Pacheco.

Six of the seven directors then took the stage to unroll the banner, revealing the 2023 amount to be $1,017,400, much to the happiness of the 500 in attendance.

Talking over Turkey joins with St. Vincent de Paul to feed needy Talking over Turkey will have a different look this year as the organization is now collaborating with St. Vincent de Paul in Leamington to distribute their turkeys and trimmings through the

long-time charitable organization.

“We are partnering with St. Vincent de Paul, who will then distribute the food donations to the families most in need,” said Talking Over Tur-

key’s Mike Diab.

Stephanie Heaton, CEO at St. Vincent de Paul Leamington, has agreed to take all the donations and use her database of families to best distribute the food.

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“It’s an opportunity for us to collaborate with a reputable charitable organization,” said Diab.

“That way we reach the most needy families and individuals and can target them specifically.”

Diab added that it’s also a way to monitor where donations are going, which goes a long way to keeping their donors informed.

And although the previous method of having everyone line up beside the complex on Sherk Street is no longer, rest assured that Mike and Deanna Diab and their group of volunteers will be fully involved in gathering all the food donations that Stephanie Heaton and her group of volunteers need.

Diab says that they will

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get everything to St. Michael’s Church on Elliott Street around December 18 and St. Vincent de Paul will spend the following days distributing the food.

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Albuquerque named Bank Theatre president

The Bank Theatre held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 25. Record attendance was recorded with more than 50 members and guests attending.

Keynote speaker Lori Atkinson, Regional Manager Windsor Essex for Libro Credit Union, and guest speaker Chad Robinson, Chair of Leamington District Chamber of Commerce & Leamington BIA as well as owner of Crave Family Grill & Pub, set the tone for the meeting. Both Lori and Chad talked in depth about the importance of

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the performing arts in the community.

Libro was instrumental in purchasing the building to house the Libro Box Office at The Bank Theatre.

Leamington Chamber & Leamington BIA have supported The Bank Theatre in events and sponsorship, while Crave’s owner has been supportive with catering and attending events.

Nominated to the existing Board of Directors were Kelleagh Alexander and Melinda Lewsaw.

John Moran was elected for another term.

The Board of Directors then elected the Executive for 2024: Katherine Albuquerque, President; Paul Medeiros, Vice President; Ursula Tiessen, Treasurer; and Carmen Smith, Secretary. Members at Large for 2024 include Kelleagh Alexander, Melinda Lewsaw, Penny Gil, Corey Robertson, John Moran (Past President), and Tim Wilkinson, Municipality

of Leamington Advisor.

New president Katherine Albuquerque said, “I am honoured to be acclaimed as President and I look forward to fresh ideas from our new Board Members and what I can provide in my new role with this Board.”

Katherine has been The Bank Theatre treasurer for four years and is the owner of Albuquerque Accounting.

Outgoing members were Executive member Secretary Cher Smith following a three-year term, and Member at Large Denis Bastarache following a four-year term. Both were thanked and congratulated for the work they have done for The Bank Theatre in their roles on the Board as well as on committees.

Currently, members must pay a $5 membership which includes the right to vote. To become a member and/or to volunteer, visit www.BankTheatre.com

JACK MINER HALLOWEEN Scenes from Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary’s Halloween Bash on Saturday Oct. 28 include, top photo, a group of siblings and friends gathered around the campfire for warmth and to take a photo for the best costume contest. From left: Vincent Fillion, aka Woody; Cecilia Osborne, Minion; Claire Osborne in her poodle skirt; Alexis Fillion as a vampire; and wearing a hot dog costume is Andre Fillion. Bottom left photo: Ava Decaire, a staff member at Jack Miner, melts butter by the campfire for fresh popcorn. Bottom right photo: Ruth Depencier, 11, of Chatham, aka Supergirl, takes a break on top of the straw maze at Ty Cobb Field.

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Leamington Fire Services celebrates 2023 poster contest winners

By Paul Forman An annual tradition since the 1960s, Leamington Fire Services formally recognized elementary poster contest winners at Town Hall on October 25.

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciacelli emceed the event and began with a few gentle fire safety reminders: replace your smoke detec-

tors every ten years, check the detectors monthly, and change the backup batteries on hardwired detectors on an annual basis.

This year’s poster theme was “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”

Ciacelli indicated that fire fatalities are on the rise and that this year’s theme

was most appropriate in that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada.

Sixty entries were submitted to the fire department from local schools in the area and were narrowed down to the 18 prize winners who were in attendance at the ceremo-

ny. Cash prizes were given to the winners along with Leamington Flyers tickets, McDonald’s vouchers, Tim Hortons coupons and youth flex passes for the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

The grand prize winner this year was Gloria Burrell, a Grade 3 student at St. Louis Catholic Elemen-

tary School. Her poster featured stellar visuals and drove the point home with several important fire prevention pointers.

“This was my first time for the contest,” said Burrell. “I got my ideas from a booklet that I picked up at the Harrow Fair.”

This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness

Week. Leamington Fire Services reminds you to take a few minutes to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this weekend while changing the clocks back. Test your alarms, replace batteries if necessary and check alarm expiry dates – those few steps might just save your life.

Grade 6 winners, from left: 1st Sophia Ketler, Southshore Christian School; 2nd Alia Raffoul, Cardinal Carter Catholic Middle School; 3rd Alie Wiebe, Southshore Christian School.

Grade 5 winners, from left: 1st Nolan Dyck, Southshore Christian School; 2nd Sophia Ingratta, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School; 3rd Tatiana Matias, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.

Grade 3 winners, from left: 1st Gloria Burrell, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School; 2nd Aanya Patel, Gore Hill Public School; 3rd-Calleigh Bilokraly, Gore Hill Public School.

Grade 2 winners, from left: 1st David Wolf, Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School; 2nd Lara Visser, Queen Elizabeth Public School; 3rd Therisa Dyck, Southshore Christian School, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciacelli.

Grand prize winner Gloria Burrell is pictured, along with Sparky the fire dog and Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciacelli.

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Leamington Council approves reduction in fees for The Bridge

A request by The Bridge Youth Resource Centre and their Building Bridges Erie Shores project has prompted Leamington council to waive some development fees for the affordable housing project and begin the process of developing a policy to cover other such requests in the future.

At an October council meeting, representatives from The Bridge came forward to ask that planning and development fees be waived on the completion of Phase 3 of their affordable and attainable housing project on their Sherk Street property.

They also requested that fees paid for Phases 1 and 2 be reimbursed back to them — an amount which totals about $26,000.

At the time, council asked administration to come back to council with a recommendation and report regarding the issue and they returned on October 24 in council chambers with two recommendations for council to choose from.

Option 1 would require all planning fees to be paid on the project as set forth by the master plan.

Option 2 would be to waive all planning and development fees for the Building Bridges Erie Shores project up to a maximum of $100,000.

Phase 3 of the $11-million project is underway with Phase 4 in preliminary planning stages.

The Bridge purchased the vacant land behind

their headquarters on Sherk Street that backs onto the Bank of Montreal property and has plans to erect 48 units with many of them falling under the affordable and attainable housing umbrella.

Councillor Paul Tiessen said he struggles with this issue.

“Development fees are already 75 per cent supported by the ratepayers,” he said. “On the other side, this is a non-profit organization which I feel is doing a great job.”

Councillor Bill Dunn suggested limiting any further policy to non-profits.

“My struggle is one, we give money to them for affordable attainable housing, everyone will want to do the same,” he said. “I go for Option 2, but it should only be for non-profit.”

Councillor Tim Wilkinson asked what had been discussed at county council.

Mayor Hilda MacDonald said it had been discussed at the county level and the reaction she got was no surprise.

“It was as I predicted,” she said. “They will discuss at budget time.

Lakeshore said that they believe their money is better spent at home.”

Councillor Wilkinson wasn’t happy with that response.

“Our taxpayers have done their part here,” he said. “This is a slippery slope. I’m so disappointed that the county did not step up and do what they should have done. I’m

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for Option 1. I’m sorry, this is a fantastic organization, but I don’t think our residents in Leamington should be double-dipped.”

Mayor MacDonald reminded the councillor that it’s the majority at the county council table, but not all of them, and she hopes that they can break through that non-regional thinking.

“I thank you for saying that,” she said.

Councillor Anthony Abraham spoke in favour of Option 2, but wanted some assurances.

“Our motto in this town is live, work and play,” he said. “You can’t play and work if you don’t have a place to live. I must agree with Councillor Dunn.

We should come up with

a policy moving forward to have a cap and encourage those investments and keep them in the area.”

“I also agree with Councillor Wilkinson,” added Abraham. “This is a county issue. It really should be funded by the county, but here we sit with a dilemma that is falling on us.”

Councillor Tiessen agreed about it being an issue of other levels of government.

“I think it’s a county, provincial and federal issue,” he said. “We’re not seeing anything from them. We need to start and then ask them to step up. At the end of the day, we gotta look after our people.”

Deputy Mayor Lar-

ry Verbeke — a county council veteran — said there is an attitude at county level they need to overcome.

“It’s frustrating sitting at county council with the attitude,” he said. “They believe it’s a Leamington thing and it’s not in their backyard. We need to lead in this. If you build it, they will come and they will follow. I’m in favour of Option 2.”

Councillor Heather Latam said she’d been firmly in the Option 1 camp until the discussion started.

“Being a social justice champion that I am, that’s a really hard camp to be in,” she said. “All that being said, I agree that county council isn’t going to help us and it really

is a regional issue. I realize that Option 2 is where everybody is headed, but I’d like to see a time limit as well as a cap.”

“I never expected that we could solve the problem in our municipality without injecting some money into it,” said Mayor MacDonald about the homelessness issue. “If we have to lead by example and even shame by example, I’m in for it. We know there’s a problem and we have a moral obligation.”

When council voted, Option 2 was chosen with a cap of $100,000 and a request to the administration to come up with a policy for future requests.

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and other musings

Oh, those prices keep going up!

RIB’S We normally order fast food a couple rings and pop. When I went into the deals to save us all a little money.

RAMBLINGS I’ve noticed that pop has skyrocketed restaurant to pick it up, I still had to times a week.

Currently, we’re reassessing our twice-a-week drive-thru purchases due to a sharp uptick in prices across the board of all of our favourite fast food places.

Has anyone else noticed a distinct reduction in the amount of coupons we’re receiving in our mailboxes for fast food?

It used to be a common occurrence to receive monthly coupons for those same places where we could take advantage of such wonderful offers as ‘2 can dine for $10.99’. In recent months those offers became ‘2 can dine for $14.99’.

And now, we’re no longer receiving them regularly. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but I suspect it’s a move toward getting people to download their apps and use the sporadic offers that appear on those. The trouble is many of them only have offers that are in effect if you order through the app and go pick it up.

We tried that a couple of weeks ago. I downloaded the app for a burger place and ordered a couple of burgers, onion

wait the same amount of time as if I had just ordered there.

Then on my way out the door, the cardboard tray my drinks were on collapsed, sending Coke all over me and the floor at the entrance.

When I finally got home with the food, it was cold. In fact, I think the burgers were cold before I got them in my hands. They were that cold.

This past weekend we visited our favourite burger place and were underwhelmed with the food and overwhelmed with the price tag — $28 and change left us scratching our heads.

Usually, they try to upsell you to a medium or large combo but the $28 was for the two small combos. Those same combos were about $18-$20 just mere months ago.

And don’t even get me started on the grocery stores.

I do the majority of shopping for our annual hunting trip and spend the fall months searching the flyers for good

Lots of lights on this 1960 Meteor

Toronto’s first Autorama with hot rods and customized cars was held in October 1959. It was repeated in October 1960 and included this beautiful almost-new 1960 Meteor convertible with horizontal tailfins, striped upholstery, lakes pipes below the rocker panels, a stuffed dog, fender skirts, shaved trunk lid, autumn leaves on the floor, and

lots of lights across the back.

When this car rolled off the assembly line at the Ford plant Bill Sherk in Oakville, it had three small round the backup light while the lights at the back on each other lenses were red. Seeside on a panel between ing this car from the rear the trunk lid and rear shows us it now had 12 bumper. The light in the lights across the back.

This Autorama car was middle of the three had a a Meteor Montcalm Sunclear lens because it was liner convertible costing $3,537 when new with only 454 built, rare even when new.

Ford of Canada introduced the Meteor for the 1949 model year to give Mercury-Lincoln dealers a car to sell in the lowprice field. These cars were popular then and still popular today.

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in the past year or so.

I was always able to find 12-packs of Coke or Ginger ale for $2.99 or $3.99 in past years.

Last year I had to settle for $4.99. This year I’m noticing those 12-packs are on sale for $6.49.

Last year I bought several pounds of I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter for 99 cents each. This year it’s on sale for 2/$4.88.

That doesn’t begin to address the price of bacon or the way they’ve reduced the amount of bacon that’s in those packages.

As for the stuff that’s good for us, there is no exception from inflation.

Lettuce? Forget Us! Kale? No Sale!

Kohlrabi? You trying to rob me?

I could rhyme all day and if you see me in any of the stores, I’m usually rhyming under my breath, with much more profanity.

It sure is a different world these days and I’m aware that things do increase in

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cost, all the way down the line, and that has to be passed on to the consumer.

It doesn’t stop me from being annoyed by it.

One thing that we will do is slow down on the fast food (which isn’t good for us anyway) and transfer that disposable income to sit-down restaurants, where paying more for a good meal is justified by the personal service and quality of the food.

After all, two trips for fast food can become one trip a week to a local restaurant where I know I’m supporting a truly local business.

As for the grocery stores, I’ll continue to shop for the deals no matter how hard they are to find.

I’ll also continue cursing under my breath when I see the $6.99 price tag on the mayonnaise.

Your kiss is on my list

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 42 years ago since CHYR Radio’s evening DJ Jeff Parker and myself made our way through the Windsor/Detroit tunnel to see Daryl Hall & John Oates and the Electric Light Orchestra (better known as ELO) play at the Joe Louis Arena on the evening of November 4, 1981.

At that time, the opening act was Hall & Oates but that was about to change as they were coming off an incredible year in 1981. Well, actually, it started off in late 1980 when they released a remake of the Righteous Brothers’ biggest hit from 1965 called “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”.

They followed that up with “Kiss On My List” which went to #1 for the last three weeks of April. And in the week that Jeff and I were at Joe Louis, “Private Eyes” had gone #1 across North America for the next two weeks.

Oh my, what a change since when I first saw Hall & Oates on February 17, 1974 at Massey Hall in Toronto. They were the opening act for the Bee Gees who came on afterwards and, along with their own instruments, were accompanied with a huge string and brass orchestra. I’m sure it was a bit overwhelming for them as they listened to the Bee Gees and the 30-piece orchestra getting most of the crowd’s cheers and applause on their breathtaking ballads.

Moving forward to 1981, although it was my first time seeing ELO live on-stage, I’d been collecting most of their albums prior to that as they were a rocking powerhouse of booming melodical music. They weren’t the Beatles, but their music, even though it was spacey, certainly sounded a bit like them at times. And when the show started, the stage floor began

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rising up, and with all the smoke, lights and dried ice shining outwards, the ELO spaceship slowly rose above everything else. Wow! Talk about a grand entrance!

But something strange and annoying happened as the ELO members came up behind their leader Jeff Lynne to begin their show. The music blaring out was overwhelming loud and the speakers virtually sounded distorted.

And I don’t mean just slightly. It was ear splitting distortion and painful. I eventually ran up to the men’s room and grabbed a bunch of toilet paper and stuffed it into my ears to muffle the noise and sharpness my ears were being overwhelmed with.

When I told some friends at Cheeradio the next day of how loud and ear-splitting it was, they said “Aww, c’mon, you sound like an old man.

It couldn’t be that bad.” Well, it was.

And though the Detroit Free Press paper didn’t mention that the next day in their review, I noticed a month or maybe sex weeks later that Hall & Oats had taken over the prime spot of the show and ELO was no longer the headlining act on their North American Tour.

By a year later, Hall & Oates scored four more #1 hits including “Kiss on My List”, “Private Eyes”, “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” and their biggest hit ever, “Maneater”. On the other hand, ELO never had another song enter the top 10 charts.

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Kingsville turns down development at 183 Main

By Mark Ribble Kingsville Council narrowly turned down a motion for a by-law amendment allowing a six-storey residential development on the property at 183 Main St. East at their October 23 meeting.

The developer, Brotto Investments Inc., made an application for a zoning by-law amendment to build the six-storey building on the back of the property and allowance to move the heritage home on the property closer to the road to create more space.

The developer had previously applied to build a three-storey building on the property and demolish the home, but Kingsville council turned that down in 2019. It was appealed at the Ontario Land Tribunal, who overturned Kingsville’s decision on the development but upheld their decision on the home in 2022.

The developer has now come back with a plan for a six-storey building, with a plan to move the house north on the property.

Recent meetings of council were inundated with residents opposed to a six-storey development along Main Street, citing many issues from sunlight to traffic congestion to fire safety.

According to administration, about 239 peti-

tions reached the desk of the clerk about this development in 2023.

A public information centre was held in August of this year.

Representatives from Brotto Investment were on hand to make a presentation to council and answer any questions.

With the support of administration and the Kingsville Heritage Committee, the plan was presented for the by-law amendment.

Heritage Committee chair Jeff Robinson said the committee met in June and requested a heritage assessment before voting to go forward.

A couple of residents at the council meeting spoke against the development and asked questions about gas wells and fire safety issues.

Town planner George Robinson recommended approval of the by-law amendment, saying that the developers had met all requirements of the Official Plan.

Councillor Sheri Lowrie asked about the risk involved in moving the heritage home and was assured by architect Scott Weir that they were taking every precaution to make sure the home was moved carefully.

Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse asked if they could request a report on the oil wells in the area and offered that

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neighbouring properties would no longer have morning sun.

After a brief discussion, Councillor Larry Patterson moved to accept the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Thomas Neufeld.

“We’re not breaking any policies here,” he said. Our own fire department and planner gave this the green light.

This company took us to OLT and we lost, which cost us about $30,000.”

Councillor Sheri Lowrie said she thought the development was really well planned and it was a place that her parents would love to retire in.

“I’ve received 15 emails on this topic and only three residents attended the information night,” she said.

Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong spoke against the motion.

“I didn’t support six storeys in this area at the Committee of the Whole meeting,” she said. I’m very concerned about the heritage home, knowing it was a fight to get that building saved. I will vote against this.”

Councillor Neufeld

said that they’ve heard from all the professionals and they all approved it unanimously. He said it was time to approve it.

“183 Main Street East will be an address that’s burned into my brain until the day I die,” he said.

“I’m in favour of this project. I think we’d be silly not to approve it.”

Councillor Tony Gaffan disagreed.

“Nine years and I’ve never been this frustrated,” he said. “Kingsville is a community of good neighbours. I see people daily and I’ve never had anyone say to me that they want this. We need to listen to what the public wants.”

Gaffan said that if the town continued to over-cater to developers, they’d have a hard time in the future saying no.

Mayor Dennis Rogers had the last word on the topic.

“This community will continue to grow in the future,” he said. “There is a long-term plan for growth.”

“But this is not a matter of growth, density or community development,” he added. “Origi-

nally, this developer went to the OLT and won with their three storeys. Now they are back with six (storeys). This development divided our town and I don’t want to open that wound again.”

Rogers said that it has been stated that if this was turned down, they will once again appeal to the OLT. “Community partners don’t make those statements,” he said.

Rogers said that he’s concerned about the moving of the heritage home and that council will be the one that wears

it if something goes wrong.

“This project checks almost every professional box,” he said. “What it doesn’t check is the community partner box.

I cannot support a project that will open up old wounds.”

With that, a vote was called.

Councillors Lowrie, Neufeld and Patterson voted to approve, while Councillors Gaffan and Jarvis-Chausse, along with the Mayor and deputy Mayor, voted against it and the recommendation was denied.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL’S CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD DRIVE THRU COLLECTION - from 10-12 noon, St. Michael’s Parish, 29 Elliott St., Leamington (drive up the ramp).

Drop off gift cards from local grocery stores or gas stations.

ONGOING ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the Leamington Library, 1 John St., Leamington. Fall meeting dates are Nov. 8 & 22 and Dec. 6 & 20 Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

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 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.

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.

THE PET PANTRY at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church stocks (as available) dog and cat food for struggling pet owners. Take as needed or add pet food to share with others. Monetary donations are gladly accepted and appreciated on Wednesday mornings from 9am-noon or by calling 519-326-3966 and leave a message.

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.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

KINGSVILLE MILITARY MUSEUM, is open Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm & Saturday 9am-12pm, 145 Division St. S. (in Legion parking lot). Closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Displays include medals from Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, and much more. Admission by donation. More info: kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSESSMENTS TO ENTER TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS can contact Ian MacNeil, Social Worker with Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, located at 33 Princess St. (1st floor) in Leamington, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You can leave a message 24/7 at 519-984-2531. Contact Ian at this number for more information.

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

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

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

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

COOKING WITH CHARTWELL - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd.; 3rd Thursday of every month. Step by step cooking class with Chef Henry. Samples served. Spots are limited. Register kim@kingsvillecentre.com.

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

MEMORY CAFE - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays join the Alzheimer's Society for a FREE gathering place for people living with dementia, their care partners, families, and friends to relax, and enjoy refreshments. It provides socialization, discussions, and entertainment all in a coffee shop environment.

MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 am. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521.

PLAY UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

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

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley.

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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com

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TRICK-OR-TREATING DELIGHTS YOUNGSTERS, SENIORS TOO The annual Wheatley Tiny Tots Halloween Parade took on a different look this year as the youngsters were able to enjoy their trick-or-treating inside The Meadows of Wheatley Retirement Home, while residents were equally delighted by the visits. The event was helped along by the involvement of the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary and several Wheatley businesses. In the photo on the left, 18-month-old Ariana Gordon trick-or-treats in the main lobby with residents Emelia Chevalier, left, and Marie Wigfield. On the right, local couple Jack and Jackie Glover enjoyed giving out candy and greeting all the little ones.

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Vandals hit popular Leamington Halloween display

By Mark Ribble A popular local Halloween display was targeted by vandals on Sunday

evening, October 29.

The homeowners at 2 Hayward Street — Mike and Michelle Gouthro

— have been decorating their home for Halloween for six years and this is the third time they’ve been hit

by vandals.

“It’s disheartening,” said Michelle. “But we get so many positive com-

Mike Gouthro, right, examines the damage to his vandalized inflatable spider at the corner of Hayward and Danforth in Leamington. Dave and Liz McCormick, left, join Michelle Gouthro in the background.

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Celebrating 90 Years!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our beloved patriarch

Leo Wilfred Dupont born November 4, 1933 in Windsor (Ford City), ON.

With lots of love from your wife Karin, Your girls Kim, Sandra & Susan Your grandchildren Christie, Elizabeth, Sarah, Noele & Andreas Your great-grandchildren Max, Alexandria, Jackson, Ava & Chase And all your extended family.

We love you!

Happy Birthday!

In Loving Memory of

Gloria ChopChik

November 2, 1946 – July 29, 2022 I met a stranger on life’s way, I didn’t know her name.

The wind blew strong and knocked me down.

It was a hurricane.

She bent low, close to me, seeing that I was weak.

She took my hand and pulled me up.

We didn’t have to speak.

I thanked her and walked away, but that is not the end.

Yes, I met a stranger on the street… who really was a friend.

Love Forever, Elaine

ments and feedback, it makes it worthwhile.”

The giant inflatable spider at the side of their house was slashed by a teenager wielding a knife about 8:30 pm on Sunday.

Mike says they have video footage, which has been making its way around Facebook.

Mike says he’d just like the parents to recognize that it’s their child and send them to apologize.

“I can’t stay mad,” he says. “There’s too much to do.”

The spider was in the process of being repaired on Tuesday morning, October 31, hopefully to be resurrected in time for the onslaught of trick-ortreaters.

The Gouthros also decorate for Remembrance Day, Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day and Canada Day, and enjoy the reaction of people driving by their home.

“The afternoon school buses this week have been amazing,” says Michelle.

“The kids all scream out the windows and we wave to them.”

On Halloween night, the ‘Hayward Halloween’ is one popular place as trick-or-treaters usually

number well over 600.

This year, they also had the folks from Spotted in Leamington donate a substantial amount of candy to their cause and accepted canned goods for the Community Hope Centre.

And as one good deed deserves another, local couple Dave and Liz McCormick heard of the incident and offered to help. They arrived at the Gouthro home on Tuesday morning armed with a cheque from their business , Legacy Auctions, to help offset the cost of getting the spider repaired or replaced.

“We’re happy to have made a donation,” said Liz. “They are the community jewel and we want them to know they are appreciated.”

As for Mike and Michelle, they’ll keep on delighting onlookers and walkers-by as long as they can do it.

“We’ve made a lot of friends because of this,” says Michelle.

Now that Halloween is over, they’ll begin putting together their Remembrance Day display, with their Christmas display waiting in the wings until after November 11.

Canadian Chamber execs honour Parsons The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada have issued a Milestone Service Award to Leamington District Chamber of Commerce General Manager Wendy Parsons for her work over the past 20 years.

Parsons was thrilled to hear from the organization and happy to accept the accolades. She received a commemorative pin to mark the occasion.

Since 1967, the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada have been providing development and recognizing excellence within the Chamber Network. They launched the milestone pins in 2011.

Parsons received the pin along with 44 other Chamber professionals across Canada.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

MONARCH MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS Maria Stoffle was born October 5, 1923 in Banat, Romania. Along with her parents and sister, they immigrated to Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, on January 16, 1949. She and her sister were seamstresses employed at many bridal and sports stores. At 100 years of age, Maria still enjoys playing the accordion for all to hear. A 100th birthday party was given for Maria by Chartwell Kingsville, her “home” for many years, and was attended by many friends, relatives and fellow residents.

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The Monarch Music Fesitval returned on October 13 at the Best Western Plus in Leamington with three acts taking the stage for music lovers to enjoy. The Fontaines and Robert Stark each performed a set before giving way to headliners The Blue Bayou Band, featuring Leamington’s own Mary Newland and her husband Richard Baker — formerly of Santana. Newland says she is hoping to make this an annual community event and is in conversations with Mayor Hilda MacDonald about getting the municipality involved. Here, The Blue Bayou Band performs one of their many songs of the evening.

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Kingsville Friendly Club report President Bob Bell welcomed 29 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Bridge scores: Mandy Hric 3230, Bob Bell 2950, Carolyn Brown 2850. Euchre: Lila Withers 96, Ken Salter and David Snider

95, Bill Fielding 92. Most lone hands: Bill Fielding 5. Cribbage: Dan Kir 965, Sue Girardin 870, Stuart Wheelton 845.

There were 35 members out to play cards on Friday, Oct. 27.

Bridge: Roy Trowell 5750, Carolyn Brown

4240, Bert Patrick 3760.

Euchre: Sharie Blythe 95, John Gerhardt 89, Dave Snider 85. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 5. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 252, Rose Foldesi 221, Moe Hansen 214. Most peppers: Maggie Hansen 6.

On Friday members will be celebrating all the November birthdays with cake and ice cream.

If you are age 50 or older, come join the group at the Unico Centre, 37 Beech St. on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoons starting at 12:45.

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Barbara Arner

June 14, 1935 – October 24, 2023 Barbara Arner (nee Dawson) passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the age of 88.

Dearest wife of the late Garnet “Iggy” Arner (2015).

Loving mother of Michael ( Jacquie), Sandi (Randy) Paraskevin and Marc (Donna).

Proud grandma of Dustyn (Nasuna), Brittany, Nicole (2022), Brandon, Chris (SarahJane), Matthew, Riki (Adam) and Laura.

Great-grandma of Dylan, Wells and Adelyn. Barbara is predeceased by her parents Manley “Whitey” and Erma Dawson, and her brother Tom and his wife Evelyn.

Barbara was all about giving to her family and friends. She always put others first.

A special thank you to Dr. Burgess and Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion.

Memorial visitation was held at Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville (91 Division St. S.) on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m.

Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice or Kittenaid (by e-transfer only kittenaide@gmail.com) would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Harry Alfred Driedger

Harry Alfred Driedger, of Hanover, passed away at Chesley Hospital on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was 92.

Born in Leamington, Ontario, on December 12, 1930, to the late Jacob and Agnes (nee Dick) Driedger.

He married the love of his life, Margaret Tiessen, on October 3, 1953 and together they enjoyed raising their family while working on the family farm near Wheatley and eventually Paisley. He loved farming as well as numerous side ventures.

Survived by children Jim (Irene) of Chesley, George (Kathy) of Kingsville, Daniel (Darlene) of Drayton, Mary Margaret (Mike Roney) Driedger of P.E.I., and sons-inlaw Ken Toman of Hanover and Paul Gascho of Stratford.

Cherished Opa of Mark ( JoAnn), Krista (Wade), Nick ( Jackie), Jeremy ( Jill), Ryan (Monica), Jakob (Samantha), Richie, Sasha, Joy, Chris (Ana), Brandon, Katrina (Levi), Bethany ( Judah), Tessa (Eric), Zackary (Thea), Adam, Tim (Amy) and Sara (Cody), and 25 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his sister Elfrieda Driedger of Leamington, brothers Arthur (Kathleen) of Winnipeg and John (Shirley) of Gowanstown, as well as the Tiessen family. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (nee Tiessen), son Richard, daughters Marlene, Sharon and Patricia, and grandchildren Jennifer Driedger and Heidi Gascho.

A private family graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023.

A public Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. All are welcome to attend. Pastor Juanita Laverty officiating. Interment at Paisley Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the Memorial Service, it will be live-streamed on the funeral home YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@MightonFuneralHomeLtd) and directly on the funeral home obituary page, and will remain available for viewing afterwards as well.

Memorial donations to Beyond Housing would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy www. beyondhousing.ca Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca

Proof of obituary to run November 01, 2023 Southpoint Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.

James Subity

February 25, 1973 – October 25, 2023 James Nicholas “Jim” Subity passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Predeceased by his parents, Nick (1998) and Theresa (2020) Subity. He is survived by siblings Diane Illingworth, Wendy Subity, Paula Subity and John (Pauline) Subity, and nieces Sarah Subity and Samantha Subity.

Cremation has taken place and interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.

Donations can be made to the Windsor-Essex branch of the CMHA at http:Windsoressex.cmha.ca/donate or to the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank Anthony and the staff at New Beginnings for the care and kindness that they showed to Jim and our family over the years.

Susan Lynn Peters

Susan Lynn Peters passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family andProof friends. of obituary to run Dear sister of Yvonne Peters (Garry Moore), Elizabeth November Peters-Wenzler (the late Huey) 01, 2023 Southpoint and the late Lindsay Peters. Sun Beloved daughter of the lateHST = $226 $200 plus $26 Grace Peters. Loving Auntie of Christopher, Chad, John, please email Nick, Scott,Any Lizzy,changes Karly, Harmony, sun@southpointsun.ca Cheyenne, Lily, Autumn and Raeya. Will be missed as well by many extended family and friends.

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Susie was definitely a “one-of-a-kind” spirit! She played a crucial role in her life as the “glue” amongst her family, friends and community.

Susie was a well-respected, dedicated and passionate member of Caldwell First Nation. She held her culture near and dear to her heart and lived as such.

She was always a very hard worker, who never took anything for granted. Susie was always there to support her loved ones with a shoulder, listening ear or words of encouragement.

With her warm genuine energy – coupled with a beautiful infectious smile – she could brighten anyone’s day.

She was such a great inspiration to all who knew her. Susie is tremendously loved and will be greatly missed.

Visitation took place at Reid Funeral Home Leamington (14 Russell St.) on Sunday, October 29 from 2-5 p.m.

Visitation continued at Caldwell FN community hall (14 Orange St.) at 6 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2023. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

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

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The Gore Hill Gators will have full tummies and nourished SunThroughout the year, minds thanks to aSouthpoint generous donor. $100 plus $13 = Consignment $113 Jessica McCallum, owner of HST Siblings Shop, hosts fundraisers for local schools and donates food items Any changes please email to their Breakfast and Snack Programs. Students at Gore Hill sun@southpointsun.ca Public School were fortunate to receive a donation of food Thanks. including bread and bagels, melba toast, granola bars and breakfast cereals. She also provided a gift card so that dairy items could be purchased as well. Gore Hill is very appreciative of any and all donations to support its Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP). Anyone wishing to donate can contact the school and they will gladly work with you to become a community partner. Pictured with some of the donated items are students from Mrs. Sales’ grade 6/7 class, left to right: Lauren Neal, Shaevon Coates, Aiden Guenther, Megan Sawatzky and Camila Lule.

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Gordon Joseph Nelson

Gordon Joseph Nelson passed away peacefully, into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Gord was born in Kingsville on June 10, 1936.

He will be dearly missed by his Proof of obituary to run loving wife Wanda (Carder) of 64 years and his children Brenda November 01,Roelens, 2023 Greg (Kate) (Maurice) Nelson and Barb Southpoint Sun ( John) Veigli.

Gord $26 was predeceased by his parents $200 plus HST = $226 Thomas and Sarah Nelson, and his siblings Harvey Nelson and Mary Hillman. Loving grandfather to Any changes email Keirouz, Melanie (Christopher) Voakes,please Sarah (Anthony) Eric Rollo, Michael (Ali) Roelens, Cole (Tyler Hensz) sun@southpointsun.ca Nelson, Jessika (Nicholas) Lane, Nikolas Veigli (Danielle), Thanks.

Jailynn Nelson (Dylan). Great-grandfather (Papa) to Oliver, Isabella, Jamie, Olivia, Maggie, Gracie, Sophie, Annabel and Evelynn.

Gord was a retiree of GM Trim Plant. He spent many years involved in Kingsville minor hockey and minor baseball. Gord was a member of Kingsville Baptist Church and enjoyed coaching church baseball.

Visitation was at Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2-5 p.m.

A celebration of life took place at the funeral home on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery.

If so desired, donations can be made to Teen Challenge (9340 Sharon Rd., London, ON N6P 1R6) and to Erie Shores HealthCare Foundation (197 Talbot St. W., Suite 210, Leamington, ON N8H 1N8).

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Navy vet still receiving tokens of appreciation

By Mark Ribble Neil Sunderland has fond memories of his time in the Royal Canadian Navy and even receives gifts from Korea every Christmas.

The 90-year-old lifelong Kingsville resident joined the Navy in January of 1953 as the Korean War was being waged

and was scheduled to leave Halifax on the HMCS Huron in late July, when it was announced that the war was over.

“We were told we were going anyway — for cleanup,” said Sunderland last week.

Neil was a Leading Seaman aboard the Huron where he served as

Quartermaster on the upper deck of the famous Canadian warship.

After a while, he returned home and then ended up working on an icebreaker in the Arctic and also spent some time on a minesweeper, where he was the Chief Bosun’s Mate.

His time in the military and especially in the peacekeeping role in Korea, created a lifetime of memories and his uniform and other artifacts are currently on display at the Kingsville Military Museum.

When Neil left the Navy, he met up with his wife Barbara — a Kingsville girl — and they

married in 1958 and soon started a family.

Four children later — three boys and a girl — the Sunderlands settled into civilian life.

In 1963, he opened Neil’s Shell on Division Road and operated the service station until his retirement in 1986.

Never one to sit still, Neil got the bug to get back into the workforce, so he took a job at Olinda Foods and spent 26 years at the factory before finally retiring for good.

He was also a long-time member of the Kingsville Fire Department.

One year not too long ago, on a trip to Ottawa, Neil joined Korean Veter-

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Since then, he’s received a gift from Korea each year.

“It’s usually a hat or t-shirt and some smaller items,” he said. “Last year they sent masks and I still have some of them.”

The gifts from Korea are indicative of what many Canadian war veterans have received from faraway places that are appreciative of their help during WWI, WWII and the Korean Conflict.

Some area veter-

Neil Sunderland in his Navy photo.

ans have been showered with gifts from Korean, Dutch or Belgian families over the years as an expression of gratitude for helping to liberate them.

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Leamington Horticultural Society announces Fabulous Fall displays

By Catherine Riediger The Landscape and Tree Committee had their work cut out for them for the first year’s Fabulous Fall Display Awards. After much deliberation, the following three winners were chosen: To view a beautiful fall display, drive by 58 Queen’s Hill Crescent, the home of Diana Jones

and her husband since 2004. A window box display features warty pumpkins, bronze mums, yellow and red bows and leaves.

Small scarecrows peek out from the foliage with large ones at the front of the house. This yearly display is for all to enjoy.

With a good imagination and three bales of hay, Danielle Des-

Diana Jones, 58 Queens Hill Crescent.

marais and her teenagers gave us a chuckle with “the minions”.

Drive by 335 Erie St. S. to view a witch, a pirate and the devil under her front window. Yellow and red mums and pumpkins by the front door complete this fall display. Danielle based this display on one she had done when her children were little.

Halloween to the Max! At 2 Hayward St., Michelle Gouthro, with help from her husband Mike, have put on a display for six years. People come from all over Essex County to view gravestones, skulls and skeletons of humans, dogs and horses. One skeleton even rides a motorbike. Mums, cornstalks

Danielle Desmarais, 335 Erie Street South.

and hay bales complete this fall picture and are visible at night with spotlights and purple lights. Six hundred kids came to look last year.

Congratulations to these three winners. It is evident the fall festive season is alive and well in the Municipality of Leamington.

Michelle and Mike Gouthro, 2 Hayward.

Kingsville Horticultural Society talks about winter sowing

By Jan Fisher The lawn furniture is put away, the leaves are raked, the plants have been cut back and mulched. Now you can take a break as the garden rests. OR NOT! Why don’t you get a jump on spring planting with winter sowing?

Carol Dunn (Communities in Bloom, Kingsville Horticultural Society) is

an avid promoter of the planting and propagating of native plants. She shared her knowledge of winter sowing with the KHS on Monday, October 16. Why should we do this? Winter sowing is an easy, fun activity for anyone in the family. It’s a great way to put used plastic bottles, old bins, tin cans, etc., to use before

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recycling. You simply sow seeds in a container then leave them outside in an area where they will get the rain and snow. Your plants will get a head start on growing and can be transplanted early because they will have become acclimatized to the cold.

Native plants do need cold stratification but you can also sow other flower seeds and even vegetable seeds. A good soil will help you grow healthy

plants. Carol recommends HP Pro mix or any potting soil that does not contain a moisture component.

She also soaks her soil in warm water the night before planting. Before you fill your container with about four inches of soil, remember to make drainage holes in the bottom. Also, keep the top of the container open so the moisture can get in – tops off of bottles, holes made in any plastic covers.

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Wheatley Br. 324 Legion news Members who can assist with poppy distribution on Nov. 3 and 4 can contact Tom Brown at 519-890-6041. High school students looking to earn community service hours by assisting with the Poppy Campaign can also call Tom Brown.

Wheatley Legion and Comber Legion are hosting the Armistice Banquet on Thurs. Nov. 9 at Comber Legion, 6420 Main St. For tickets and more info call Tom Brown 519-890-6041 or Comber Legion 519-687-2201.

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will want to label the containers so you know what those lovely green plants are when they emerge in the spring.

You can use a label gun, masking tape with a permanent marker, craft stick with a protective covering over the name or draw a diagram. With practice, you will find a method that works for you.

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sunlight. It is best to wait until the second set of true leaves have sprouted before removing the young plants. It’s that easy!

You can go ahead and start winter sowing in the fall or in the winter as late as March. Those starting veggies may want to wait until January or February.

Thanks to Carol, many of us are now collecting bottles and containers!

Give winter sowing a try – it just may become a yearly habit.

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

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing thor, lecturer and world traveller, who aisluncheon menu. Speed a former Leamington boy. He spoke on boat rides the topic of “Canada Sits On Top Of The were available World.”

Photo of Chance Bunn, from the Cedar Beach Drug a Kingsville youngster, —— Store for 50 sitting amongst the fall Over $56 was realized from the travelcents a ride decorations at Colasanti’s ling bridge and euchre party sponsored for summer Tropical Gardens, 1995. visitors renting by the members of the Lily Rebekah a cabin or for Lodge No. 49 on Friday afternoon. Hostcottagers not esses for the afternoon were Mrs. Roy owning a boat.

Scratch, Mrs. John Coghill, Mrs. J.C. 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 Babcock, Mrs. A. Sweet, Mrs. Albert Truthe late 1940s or early 1950s.

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From the Leamington Post November 1, 1946 Residents of the town of Leamington will be invited to express their opinion on whether or not they desire to observe daylight saving time next summer, in a referendum to be presented at the December elections.

—— Somewhere between 900 and 1,000 hunters were reported on Pelee Island this morning for the three-day pheasant shoot which opens today. The number is said to be a record for the annual invasion of the island. The Pelee, as usual, was crowded to the gunnels as she steamed for Pelee Island this morning.

—— Easily surpassing the previous efforts in Victory Loan campaigns, the residents of Leamington made history yesterday when they went over the top in the Ninth Victory Loan with the campaign only at the halfway mark. With about 10 days of canvassing still to be completed, chairman Fred Mayhew has accepted an honour objective of $800,000 instead of the $650,000 at first decided upon.

—— The Leamington Lions Club came out on the winning end of a challenge hockey game against the Kinsmen played at Wigle’s rink here last night. The final score was 7-3. While many of the players had not been active in hockey for several years, the large crowd of spectators was nevertheless treated to an interesting display, which also included some fisticuffs. Lions were represented by goaltender Ray Young, defencemen Evan Bowman, Henry Fisher and Bert Coppen, forwards John Reynolds, Don MacMillan, Ross Crerar, Fred Sorrell and Ed Killian. The Kinsmen were represented by goalie Tom Bee, defencemen Mickey McGuire, Les Rock, George Whaley, Clare Pettapiece and Whitney Wigle.

Forwards were Mel Neal, Danny Danforth, Bob Reid and Jack Edwards.

—— An increase in Ontario’s rations of hard liquor and imported wines was announced this week by Liquor Commissioner W.G. Webster. Beginning today, Ontario permit holders will be able to purchase two 26-ounce bottles of any type of liquor every half month, although not more than one bottle per month may be imported Scotch whisky, which is in short supply.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 8, 1946 The local loan drive has gone well over the objective of $465,000 with sales to date reported at $588,800 or 126 per cent, with more subscriptions still coming in.

—— The Kingsville Lions Club had the opportunity Tuesday night of hearing an excellent address by J. Bradford Benegelly of Chicago, well-known publisher, au-

ax and Mrs. Charles Cox. —— During the pheasant hunt on Pelee Island last week, W.R. Catton of Brantford, shot a red fox while he and his party were out shooting with K.W. Scratch of Kingsville. It has been three years since a fox was shot on the island. No hunters were seriously injured this year, but a few were struck with errant pellets.

—— Before an altar of white chrysanthemums and palms, at a very pretty candlelight service, in the Ruthven United Church on Sunday, October 28, Reverend Harold Ackert united in marriage Miss Susanne Kungel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kungel of Kingsville, and Mr. Harold S. Woodrow, son of Magistrate and Mrs. C.S. Woodrow of Sarnia, at a double ring ceremony.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham November1993 Real Estate Approximately edged 500 Gulliver people attended the2-1 Third Insurance to win the Midget Annual Soup Kitchen Luncheonhockey held attrophy. the Knox At left is captain Presbyterian Church.

Ken Dick who Among the celebrity ladlers scored both were provincial election goals with coach candidates Bruce Crozier Randy Critchlow.

(left) and Joan Flood (right).

Proceeds totaled $2,780 and went to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

60 Years Later From the Wheatley Journal November 1, 2006 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Helen Johnston has been a familiar smiling face that has greeted Post OfClippings from the Wheatley Journal fice patrons since she began her career in 1969, working at different intervals, until becoming a steady part-time employee in 1988. She officially retired last Friday, October 27, 2006. Fellow employees arranged for a great retirement cake to share with patrons and visitors who stopped in during Helen’s final day. A surprise party followed at Rob and Polly Johnston’s home on Saturday evening.

—— October 23 marked some very close contests as the Leamington Ladies Hockey League recorded their fifth week of regular season play. The Sun Parlour Locksmiths shut out Sun Parlour Ambulance by a 3-0 score. Kristy Kennedy, Lori Nicholas and Elsie Leili scored the goals.

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—— Wheatley Sharks picked up five of six points this past weekend as they defeated Belle River 7-3 on Friday and Blenheim 11-3 Sunday and tied Dresden 3-3 on Monday. Coach Dave Wiper said he 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON was very happy with the effort of his 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 Sharks.

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Accepting the $10,000 donation from the Rotary Club is Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Penny Bellhouse, left, along with Rotarian Donna LaPointe, Rotary President Lynda Walker and Rotarian Shaun Walker.

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Rotary makes donation to Health Foundation The Rotary Club of Leamington recently made a $10,000 donation to the Erie Shores Health Foundation toward the new MRI campaign.

“The Rotary Club of Leamington has a long history of donating to the Erie Shores Health Foundation as part of our passion of giving back to the community,” said Club

President Lynda Walker.

“This helps enable Erie Shores HealthCare to identify diseases and other health abnormalities within our community.”

The Rotary Club has been donating funds since the 1950s when the hospital was originally built and transitioned from the Hopewell site on Russell Street. The Rotary

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ROTARY HELPS BANK THEATRE

The Rotary Club of Leamington recently donated $1,500 to The Bank Theatre and Bank Theatre treasurer Ursula Tiessen, left, was on hand to accept the cheque from Rotary President Lynda Walker and Rotarian Shaun Walker. The monies will be used to help offset the costs of the upcoming The Monarch Café Series (Nov.-May), Improv@TheBankTheatre Series (Nov.-May), and Spirit of Christmas (Dec. 8, 9, 10), all being held at The Bank Theatre.

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Monarch Café returns Friday

The Monarch Café ~ Stories and Songs in the Round returns to The Bank Theatre this weekend.

The Bank Theatre has begun its 2024 programming starting with the return of The Monarch Café ~ Stories and Songs in the Round on Friday, November 3 and will continue on Fridays through to May. “Justin Latam, Artist in Residence, will lead three singer-songwriters in the round, telling stories about their songs,” said Michelle Fortier, manager of The Bank Theatre.

“The setting is special for Monarch Café as the seats

in the 212-seat theatre are retracted and intimate bistro-style tables and chairs are set for seating.

This year the artists will also be set on the floor with the audience. This will give concertgoers a truly intimate listening experience.”

Modeled after the popular Bluebird Café series in Nashville, the series is unique to the region.

“This month, local singer-songwriters Tina Schroeder (Leamington) and Jackie Robitaille (Windsor), along with touring artist Ryan Naismith (London) will join Justin Latam,” said

Fortier. “They each bring something special and all have unique styles and genres. Most have had radio play and regional recognition.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on November 3, with the show starting at 7. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

The Bank Theatre is located at 10 Erie St., S., in uptown Leamington.

Tickets are available at the Box Office Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the door 30 minutes before showtime, or online at banktheatre. com.

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Golden Years mini golf report

October 26 saw 75 holes-in-one recorded by 51 golfers during Golden Years golf play at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Leading the pack with three aces each were Nick Penzari, Denise Munson, Bryon Walker, Barb Fick, Keith Hopper, Mary Ann Sherman, Barb Murphy, Mavis Rutter, Laurie Hylton and Barb Haas.

Two holes-in-one were recorded by Grant Raymond, Al Munson, Robin Cournoyea, Moe Sweet, Bill Mayville, Tony Hudvagner, Dave Tonks, Mary Binder, Monique Benfield and Shran Collins.

Single aces were scored by Zena Raymond, Pam Piccinato, Bill Ward, Bill Edwards, Ron Fick, John Murphy, Lois Hudvagner, Armand Decaluwe, Patty Hopper, Bill Taylor, Donna Bileti, Jack Bostin, Erle Nash, Theresa Decaluwe, Betty McManus, Mike Binder, Carolyn Dufour, Gloria Smith, Joanne Law, Julia Kos, Mike Mousseau, Carol Hylton, Nancy Springthorpe, Andy Orsini and Colleen Pearse.

Top scores over 18 holes were Bill Ward with 35, Nick Penzari with 36 and 39, Mavis Rutter with 37 and 39, Julia Kos and Keith Hopper with 38, and Carol Hylton, John Murphy, Bill Edwards and Tony Hudvagner all with 39.

Leading the group over 36 holes was Nick Penzari with an excellent 75, Mavis Rutter hot on his heels with 76, Bill Ward with 77, and Keith Hopper with 78.

First place went to Team 4 (Carol Hylton, Barb Murphy, Mavis Rutter) with a team score of 247.

Second place was Team 6 (Julia Kos, Shran Collins, Keith Hopper) with a score of 250. Third place was Team 15 (Moe Sweet, Nick Penzari, Bill Ward) with a score of 251.

Golfers, please note there will be no golf on Thursday, November 16 because of a special event at Colasanti’s that day so plan accordingly.

Regular play will occur November 2 and 9 at 10:30 a.m.

A number of patrons — young and old — dressed up in their best Halloween costumes on Sunday, October 29 at Leamington Raceway. The Wheatley Swans were on hand to be the judges of these great costumes and several of these dedicated trick-or-treaters received gift cards for their hard work. The Lakeshore Horse Racing Association is due to wrap their harness racing season on Sunday, November 5.

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LDSS fall sports coming to an end

By Lisa and Sara Driedger Leamington District Secondary School athletics has become synonymous with excellence, and this year is proving to be no different.

The sports that are currently running include boys volleyball, girls basketball and cross country.

Both the junior and senior boys volleyball teams have been playing tough seasons, putting their all into each game.

The junior boys volleyball team has been improving throughout their entire season and are showing promise of following in their seniors’ footsteps, winning games against Cardinal Carter and North Star.

The senior team, after putting in long hours at weekly practices, are advancing to playoffs undefeated.

The girls basketball team has also had a spectacular season, heading into

playoffs this Thursday with only two losses.

They started off their season undefeated, and even after losing close games they managed to stay positive and continue winning afterwards.

The LDSS cross country team is putting in max effort with Ellie Reiter, a

novice girls runner, moving on to OFSSAA. She started off her season strong, finishing second in the WECSSAA novice girls 4km run and fourth in the novice girls SWOSSAA race. She will be representing LDSS at OFSAA on November 4 in Etobicoke.

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Flyers beat Niagara, shut out Collingwood

By C. Scott Holland It was Pink On The Rink night last Thursday at the Highbury Canco Arena and the Flyers celebrated raising awareness for breast cancer and research by showing 965 fans a solid 60 minutes of hockey and an offensive breakout that was much-needed.

They beat another former Jr. B team, the Niagara Falls Canucks, 7-3.

Their win streak was extended Friday night with perhaps their best performance of the season — a 2-0 shutout over the Collingwood Blues.

“This week we played some really good hockey.

We had the entire team buy in and play the right way,” said head coach Dale Mitchell. “It was nice to show the league we are here to play and we took down Collingwood in their arena. We need to work off these last three wins and carry the good habits into the forthcoming games.”

In the pre-game ceremony, Jenny McGregor of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation dropped the ceremonial puck.

A four-minute kneeing penalty given to the Canucks opened the door for the Flyers. Alex Cunningham and Cameron Arquette laid the groundwork for Ray Hamlin’s first tally which came on a goalmouth play where Hamlin jammed the puck past starter Canucks’ Avery Alves. At 14:14, Arquette and Noah Mathieson teamed up and sent two Flyers on a two-onone breakaway. Anthony Ciaramitaro flipped the puck into the net.

Carrying a 2-0 lead into the second period, the

Flyers notched two goals to go ahead 4-1. Arquette notched a goal at 15:29 on a screen shot from the top of the slot. In the last minute of the second period, Marquise Brown and Griffin Grundner hooked up with Max Anderson who drilled a right lane shot into the net’s top corner.

The Flyers expanded on their lead early in the third as Ciaramitaro and Cade Bell hooked passes to Brayden Degelas who went in deep and unleashed an odd angle shot through traffic that handcuffed Alves and made it a 5-1 contest.

But less than one minute later Canucks top scorer Alex Hebblewaite blasted one past Flyer netminder Carson Barnes to make it a 5-2 contest and minutes later Hebblewaite planted his second of the night on a powerplay opportunity to cut the lead to 5-3.

However, Leamington’s top scorer Alex Cunningham converted the handiwork of Arquette and Grundner while on Alves’ doorstep.

The Canucks never got any closer as the Flyers defense stood their ground and the Canucks took two minor penalties in the final four minutes.

The Flyers capped their scoring with a powerplay goal from Anderson, who teed up a cannon shot that hit the Canucks’ top corner at 19:30.

Making the long trip to Collingwood, the Flyers picked up where they left off Thursday night playing their best defensive game of the season as Sebastion Gatto earned a 2-0 shutout making 37 saves.

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behind Blues netminder Noah Pak at 10:54 of the first period and from there it was all Flyers would need. In the final minute of play, Ciaramitaro notched an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Notes: The Flyers continue to draw well over 900 fans per game ... Flyers’ netminder Sebastian Gatto has been named one of the NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch of draft eligible

prospects throughout North America and Europe. He is expected to be selected in the fourth or fifth round of next year’s NHL draft. Gatto said, “I know there’s lots of work ahead and I really appre-

ciate the support from my teammates, coaches and the Flyers’ organization.”

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Flyer Darian Anderson (22) tries to jam a Cayden Faust (8) rebound past Niagara Falls goalie Avery Alves during last Thursday night’s ‘Pink On The Rink’ 7-3 win.

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Gatto makes NHL Central Scouting list The Leamington Flyers once again have a player being noticed at the highest level.

Goaltender Sebastian Gatto has been named one of NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch.

The list is a compilation of draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe.

Gatto was given a “C”

rating, which would indicate he’s a potential fourth-fifth round pick in this year’s NHL Draft.

“It’s exciting to be on the list,” Gatto said. “I know there’s still a lot of work ahead. I truly appreciate the support from my teammates, coaches and the Flyers organization.”

A Troy, Michigan native, Gatto is 6-4-0-1 for the Flyers this year, with a 2.69 goals against average

(11th best in OJHL) and a 0.924 save percentage (7th best in OJHL).

The NHL’s Central Scouting Department has been a scouting service for NHL member clubs since 1975-76.

The Flyers had two players, Ryan MacPherson and Connor MacPherson, on the Central Scouting List last season. Ryan was selected 172nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Bowman, Newman inducted into Windsor-Essex County Sports Hall of Fame

By C. Scott Holland It was a fabulous night Saturday, October 28 at the 41st Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.

Among the new inductees were two prominent area sports figures — Kirk Bowman and Dan Newman — both of whom played many years of area and professional hockey.

A large contingent of friends and family from the Leamington, Cottam and Wheatley area attended and witnessed the event.

The class of 2023 was the largest in the history of the Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame with

17 inductees.

Part of the induction ceremonies included short videos. For Bowman’s, University of Windsor head hockey coach Kevin Hamlin, Kirk’s son Kerry and daughter Shannon gave accolades about his long career and several decades as a player/mentor and his long involvement with the Kirk Bowman Hockey School.

In Newman’s video clip, Dan himself talked about his rise to the NHL and a few of the highlights of his career. Both received tremendous applause from the crowd of 635 people present.

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Kirk Bowman, left, and Dan Newman.

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number of inductees was given by WECSHOF’s chair of the board of directors Chuck Smith.

“Since 2019, this is only our second class to be so honoured,” he said. “In order to keep pace with the large number of new nominations over this same time period, we are proud to recognize this double cohort class.”

The night began with many previous winners parading into the Ciociaro Club’s large banquet hall behind a bagpiper, and then this year’s inductees following the same routine a few minutes later.

For the Bowman family, the induction brought relief after what many had considered an unjustified lengthy wait of too many years. Bowman’s outstanding accomplishments, including playing in more than 11 different hockey leagues and being an instructor for over 30 years, have been finally recognized.

One of Kirk’s closest friends, Paul Child said, “Of all the coaches I’ve had or been with, I have learned more from that man (Kirk) than any other hockey person, plus he has been a great mentor to thousands of kids and taught many future stars like Meghan Agosta.”

That learning came while he helped Bowman out during many years of the hockey school.

Although Dan Newman — once known as the ‘Cottam Comet’ — was never drafted, the Cottam native who played minor hockey in Leamington and Essex rose to the NHL. He retired from the NHL in 1980 after playing in more than 100 games.

As part of the induction ceremonies, both men received Hall of Fame rings and now join the ranks of other local members already in the Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame.

The Bowman family, from left, Kerry, Gemma, Kirk and Shannon. Scott Holland photos

Pictured is Fundraising and Donor Relations Specialist Jenny McGregor, who had the honour of conducting the ceremonial puck drop and is flanked on the left by the Flyers Captain Cayden Faust and on the right by Canucks Captain Cameron Lowe.

All decked out in pink, from left, are Meila Wallingford-Hall, Denise Wallingford, Jaylynn Baltazar and Laura Wallingford. The evening’s theme had even greater significance for this family as Denise is a cancer survivor.

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‘Pink at the Rink’ helps to tackle cancer

By Paul Forman The Leamington Flyers

game on October 26th took on a special meaning as fans and players alike adorned themselves in pink in support of the many vital initiatives funded by the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

An annual event, known as ‘Pink at the Rink’, raises money and awareness for cancer research, treatment and care locally by selling pink t-shirts prior to the game and through a silent auction of autographed, game-worn pink jerseys at the game’s conclusion.

Flyers Director of Mar-

keting and Communications, Garrett Fodor, was excited to see this special game come to fruition once again and said, “We are really proud of our hockey community and how our fans support our organization in a game like this.”

Jenny McGregor, Fundraising and Donor Relations Specialist for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, said, “It’s so wonderful to see the help that we get from the Flyers and their fans. To see the community rally around our cause is inspiring.”

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Southpoint Sun - 23

Buck Sherman was a harness racing pioneer

By Mark Ribble With the current harness racing season winding down at Leamington Raceway, Leamington resident Mary Ann Sherman recently paid a visit to the local track, which brought a ton of memories flooding back for her.

Mary Ann’s late father, George ‘Buck’ Sherman, was a pioneer in the sport and she spent many nights at horse tracks across Ontario and the United States.

“I remember sleeping in the stalls in California,” she said. “I started Grade 1 there.”

Buck was a Walkerville-born successful owner, trainer and driver of harness horses in the 1940s and 1950s before moving to Leamington

from Rodney, Ontario, in the late 1950s to be closer to racetracks in Detroit.

Sherman owned, trained and drove a grey mare named Ginnie Lee C, which won 21 races in a row during the 1951 season, cementing him as one of the more successful horsemen of his time.

By the time Windsor Raceway opened in 1965, Sherman had handed over the reins of his pacers to other drivers while still continuing to train.

One of his top horses at Windsor was Roger Song, which did well on the Ontario circuit. The late Bill Winger was a regular driver of Roger Song.

George Sherman passed away in 1984 at the age of 87 and his daughter Mary Ann has spent the past

30+ years away from racing.

Her visit to Leamington Raceway a few weeks ago was in the company of her granddaughter, further cementing that Sherman lineage in the industry in which she grew up.

“We spent many years around all of the big tracks,” she says. “Whether we were cleaning stalls or walking the horses, everyone knew we were Buck’s daughters. They used to call us the Sherman girls.”

Her return to Leamington Raceway in recent weeks has been a nice surprise for Mary Ann, where she felt the nostalgia of days gone by and her father’s presence at trackside.

The sudden passing of Sylvain Lessard, a popular former teammate of the Leamington Flyers, Wheatley Sharks and newest member of the Lakeshore Canadiens, devastated players and coaches throughout the league. The Sharks and Amherstburg Admirals paid tribute to Sylvain in a pre-game ceremony last Wednesday night, Oct. 25, in Wheatley. Here, the teams gathered around at centre ice, with his Sharks jersey #11 displayed at the face-off dot.

Somber Sharks carry on after tragedy

By Greg Coulter Less than 24 hours after the sudden passing of former teammate Sylvain Lessard, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks found themselves back on the ice to honour Sylvain as well as play their annual breast cancer “Pink at The Rink” night against the Amherstburg Admirals.

After a sluggish first period by both teams ended in a 1-1 draw, the Sharks returned to the second with some unmatched firepower, jumping out to a commanding 6-1 lead.

They upped it to 9-1 midway through the third enroute to a 9-2 final. Kyle Bleau, Ethan Hamelin, Darby Drouil-

lard and Braedon Caetano notched two each with Jayden Ferguson rounding out the scoring. Legood and Olson added two helpers with singles going to Fleming, Eaton, Kelly and Bleau.

Ethan Handley handled 25 saves with the Sharks registering 37 in chasing the opposition’s starting netminder.

Saturday night in Mooretown, the opposing netminder stonewalled the Sharks’ shooters for much of the night.

In a wide-open tilt, Ethan Handley remained focused in net with the shots favouring the Sharks 46-37.

After building a 3-1 lead through the mid-

point of the third, two costly penalties saw Mooretown rally to tie the score.

Overtime solved nothing, ending the game at 3-3.

Special teams ruled the scoresheet with five powerplay goals. Braedon Caetano, Darby Drouillard and Evan Cote banged home Sharks tallies with Olson, Fleming, Legood, B. Drouillard, Eaton and Kelly supporting with assists.

While happy with three of four points, Coach Josh Carnevale noted, “We had enough chances Saturday but couldn’t capitalize. Tough right now to get a lot of drive, going to take a lot to ever feel normal again.”

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Buck’ Sherman aboard Ginnie Lee C at Thorncliffe Park Raceway in Toronto during her unprecedented 21-win run.

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