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ONTARIO — Ontarians enter daylight saving time this weekend, as the clocks go back one hour at 2 am on Sunday, November 7. Due to an error by Bell this past weekend, many Bell users’ cell phones were erroneously set back one hour a full week early. Residents should turn their non-electronic clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Most electronic devices will reset themselves. The government of Ontario is considering making daylight saving time permanent.
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Remembrance Day challenges for Branch 324 By Mark Ribble WHEATLEY— The 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony in Wheatley will be held at Two Creeks Conservation Area on November 11. Branch 324 Past-President Bill Robertson spoke to the Sun last week about the challenges facing Wheatley’s 2021 service. Last year’s Remembrance Day service was a subdued event with services across the country scaled back due to the COVID pandemic. This year appeared to be more on track for a closer-to-normal Remembrance Day service but the August 26 explosion in downtown Wheatley has presented even more
challenges for the Branch 324 crew. “The local support has been wonderful,” said Robertson, referring to how the community has wrapped its arms around the Legion and its members. Branch 324’s biggest challenge is the lack of memorabilia normally used in the service and ceremony. The flags, colours, bugle and other supplies are inside the building, which cannot be entered. “All of our memorabilia is prominently displayed inside that building,” he said. “We hope to eventually be able to get in safely and get it out of there.” Robertson is grateful to
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Call Bill Robertson at 519-792-3326 if your organization would like to lay a wreath at either Leamington or Wheatley. Wreaths are in limited supply. Robertson is happy to be able to have a service and he hopes this year being the 100th anniversary of the poppy, that Wheatley will find the service extra special — all things considered. “I can’t thank the community enough and especially Talbot Trail for hosting our luncheon.” The luncheon is expected to get underway after the service is complete and the golf course will also be hosting the Legion on Saturday’s going forward for their weekly meat draws. Talbot Trail Golf Course is also allowing Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop to operate out of their location, proving further that the community certainly knows how to come together. Earlier this fall, Lil Hil’s and iScreams were both given space at Taylor Fishery to operate their businesses.
Bagpiper Michael Hicks performs at last year’s Branch 324 Remembrance ceremony. This year’s service will be held at Two Creeks Conservation Area. SUN photo
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HALLOWEEN SLOW ROLL RAISES FUNDS
LEAMINGTON — About 30 cyclists gathered on Saturday, October 30 at the Chuck’s Roadhouse parking lot for their second ‘slow roll’ ride of 2021. The event, organized by Dave and Liz Campbell and Daniel Potvin — and supported by Mike and Deanna Diab’s fundraising prowess — also raised about $255 in cash and several hundred pounds of food donations for the Wheatley Area Food Bank. The riders took a 10-km slow ride along Leamington’s trails, stopped at a couple of local Halloween displays and returned to Chuck’s for some refreshments afterwards. The group hopes to make the slow roll rides a regular event, highlighting all of Leamington’s excellent biking and walking trails, according to Dave Campbell. In the top photo, the group, led by Campbell, makes its way along the trail near the baseball diamonds and in the bottom photo, they pose for a photo in front of the Halloween display at the corner of Hayward and Danforth. SUN photos
LEAMINGTON — The ald Waffle. “This gallery idents makes them even Leamington Arts Centre will now carry the name more important to our (LAC) has announced a of my choice, a name local culture and histonew gallery space spon- taken from my website, ry,” added Riley. “It is our sored by Donald Waffle “ART ALIVE!” honour and privilege to and family called Art “My own artworks will accept this generous gift Alive! be cared for and regularly from Mr. Waffle and his The Art Alive! gallery displayed. This will en- family which will aid in space is the second space able art viewers to study our financial sustainabilito be sponsored within bits of Canadiana through ty. We gratefully welcome the Leamington Arts Cen- my paintings: portraits these works into our coltre. The Southpoint Sun that include many ex- lection to help create a was the first who came traordinary Canadians legacy for Mr. Waffle and on in 2017 as a part of and First Nations, and his art.” the gallery’s sponsorship unique landscapes from Established in 1971, the naming rights program. across Canada, such as the LAC is a not-for-profit Mr. Waffle, a resident of view from a WestJet high community arts organizaLeamington and a long- above the golden dawn tion reliant on communitime member and sup- breaking over the wall of ty support. Its mission is porter of the Leamington the Rockies,” he added. to create, sustain and celArts Centre, is an active “I’m pleased and proud ebrate the arts. Additionlocal artist whose works that young and old from al sponsorship and dofocus on First Nations this area and beyond will nation opportunities are and Canadian culture. find in this gallery the op- available at the LAC and “The Leamington Arts portunity to study and be currently being sought Centre is proud to ac- inspired by the work of so from businesses and indiknowledge the spon- many talented artists.” viduals. soring of one of its four “Part of our art acquiTo learn more, visit the exhibition spaces and to sition mandate is to col- LAC website at leamaccept several works by lect works of Canadian ingtonartscentre.com or Mr. Waffle into its collec- and local significance, contact Riley at director@ tion to be featured an- and those works created leamingtonartscentre. nually in an exhibition by our members and res- com. as part of the fiveyear agreement,” said Leamington Arts Centre Curator/Director Chad Riley. The first exhibit is scheduled for June 2022 and will feature iconic portraits, Canadian landscapes and a replica created by Mr. Waffle of the MARK IX Spitfire flown by F/L Gerry Billings in WWII. “I’m excited to become an important supporter of Leamington Arts Donald Waffle, left and Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Photo submitted Centre,” said Don- Riley.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Remembrance Day Services at the Cenotaph 10:50 a.m. in Wheatley and Leamington Please note:
• There will not be a parade to the Cenotaph this year. • The Remembrance Day service in Wheatley will be held at Two Creeks Conservation Area. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at Wheatley United Church. • The Remembrance Day service in Leamington will be held at the Cenotaph. • All wreaths will be laid prior to the Remembrance Day Service. Anyone who wishes to lay their own wreath or place a poppy may do so after the Legion Service is dismissed. • Those in attendance are asked to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
2021 marks the th 100 Anniversary of the Poppy as a Symbol of Remembrance
NAMES OF THOSE WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
About John McCrae... Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields which inspired the use of the poppy as a Symbol of Remembrance. In the spring of 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, McCrae wrote his now famous poem after seeing poppies growing in battle-scarred fields. Once the conflict was over, the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwise barren battlefields. The poppy came to represent the immeasurable sacrifice made by his comrades and quickly became a lasting memorial to those who died in World War One and later conflicts.
Wheatley Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) William W. Frew David Aikin Don Dawson Grant Fitzpatrick Sidney Atkinson John Aikin Edward Dawson Wilbert Latimer George Dundas Ernest Spooner Albert Radmore Percy Wiper Russell Willan Newell Vickers Orley Mills Frederick Foster Edwin Willan Mervin Fox Sampson Dodge Clifford Willan Henry Warner Harry Sampson Leamington Cenotaph - First World War (1914 – 1918) John Aitken Mark Eversfield Ernest F. Livingstone John Slaney Arthur E. Beatty John Everton George Ludlam Samuel Spargo Thomas W. Beatty George Freeland Jack Leverton Clarence Tisdale Robert Bennie William Freeman James Miller John Truax Audley M. Bell Charles Giddy Ernest Moncton Charles Truman John A. Bell Wilfred Gascoyne Ray Morris Fern Warner George S. Bolt Charles Hillman Earl Norry Russel H. Willan Abner Bridgestock William E. King P. Perry Edwin Willan George Chance Arthur Killingback P. Piper Clifford Willan John Coutts Lorne G. Lane G. Peterson Chester N. Willey George Ellis Wilfred M. Lane David Robinson Elmer England Samuel Lenton George Reid Wheatley Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) Frederick Slade Houston Francis John Matier Donald Wellington Vern Reid Ernest Little Simpson Charles Wharram Chippewa Earl R. Tilson Andrew Lennox Robert E. Crewe John James Imeson Donovan Derbyshire Roy Walker Glen Horton Healey Roy Hyatt Gordon Craig Carlyle Smith Alvin Ray McCracken Edwin Milton Hooker Leamington Cenotaph - Second World War (1939 – 1945) L.A. Allen Raymond French Harold E. Martin N. James Stanley Lloyd Bailey John D. Godfrey Everett McCormick Arthur W. Storey C. Robert Bee Donald A. Gunning Lee McCormick Bruce Taylor John H. Brown John F. Harris Robert Mills Thomas J. Thomas Lloyd Brown E. Stewart Hawkes Charles Mabbett Ronald K. Towle Woodrow Campbell Lloyd Hawkes Robert Offler Donald J. Turnbull Donald Chippewa Ross Hutchins William H. Offler Thomas Twardorski Walter Cook Donald Imeson Frank K. Reed George Van Every Ray E. Countess J.J. Imeson Edwin Rivait G. Benson Wigle Murray O. Cowan Herbert Knight F. Roach Wilfred Winterbottom Robert E. Crewe Douglas Kinlock Donald E. Scratch Murray L. Wiper W. Robert Duncan Donald Kennedy L.B. Setterington Loris Walters Harry Fenwick Deuel Lloyd L. Smith C. Wilkinson Harry Fox Keith Matlock Gerald Sovie
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History of the Poppy... Madame Anna Guérin, later christened “The Poppy Lady from France”, inspired by John McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields”, had an idea: to adopt the distribution of the Poppy on Armistice Day as a way to raise money for veterans’ needs and to remember those who had given their lives during the First World War. In July of 1921 the Great War Veterans Association (which in 1925 would unify with other Veteran groups to form the Canadian Legion) adopted the Poppy as the flower of Remembrance.
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What’s so fun about fun size? I don’t want to come off as a jerk-o-lantern but who — in the name of Bobby Boris Pickett — decided to call them Fun-Size chocolate bars? I mean, what’s so fun about a chocolate bar that’s 1/8 the size of a lessthan-fun chocolate bar? Really, you rip it open, pop it in your mouth and one chew and then it’s gone. Whatever happened to the days when you could savour the nougat, the caramel and the chocolate. There is absolutely no savouring going on with a so-called Fun-Size Oh Henry. And what is nougat anyway?
I have so many questions. I miss the good old days when you got a regular chocolate bar once in awhile, along with hundreds of Halloween kisses, a handful of Rockets and enough apples to bake a small pie. Sorry, I’m just creepin’ it real. What candy company CEO has a skeleton in their closet that won’t allow them to adjust the name just slightly to something a little less offensive to us chocolate bar lovers? I may suggest alternative names like dollop of chocolate bar, chocolate barlike substance, length-challenged chocolate bar or even chocolate bar portion.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Imagine if they started doing that with other small items like medication, clothing or even cars. Mark Ribble I can see myself in the pharmacy asking for fun size Advil and fun size Preparation H. Or making a stop at a men’s wear will not include Fun-Size anything. I’ve store and asking for fun size dress decided to boycott this nonsense and pants. go back in time to my childhood where Even worse would be going to a deal- popcorn balls, candy apples and genuership and asking if the new pickup ine Halloween Kisses ruled the day. comes in fun size. Pickups are all fun, The Kisses were small and nobody aren’t they? ever called them fun-size. Who’s witch me? Show me your spirFangs for the memories. it! I hope the Halloween puns didn’t So my Halloweens going forward drive you batty.
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An email arrived from Mike Hamlin at Essex Auto Wreckers in Essex, along with a photo of the vehicle you see here. Even though it’s missing its windshield, hood and Ferrari-inspired grille, we can spot it as a ’55 Chevy right away because of the parking lights. Mike tells me it is slated for restoration, and he could not have chosen a better vehicle to bring back to life. The ’55 Chevy was known as the “hot one” when it first arrived in showrooms 66 years ago, and thanks to its timeless styling and hot new tire-squealing V8, these Chevrolets are just as hot today. The 1955 Chevrolet sales brochure
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Lunar eclipse November 19 By Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer Nothing is more magical than viewing a lunar eclipse. A few times each year, the full moon steps into the earth’s shadow for a few hours, leaving us with lasting memories. Such an eclipse will take place in the early morning hours of November 19 with the Full Beaver Moon. This one will be extra special and appear very close to a total eclipse. Because of the geometry, the moon will be in the larger shadow of the earth except for a mere three percent, leaving the edge in sunlight. A lunar eclipse is very safe to enjoy. Even though it is not officially proclaimed total, the lunar surface will still exhibit darkness and some colour as typically seen in a total event. People commonly referred to this type of eclipse as a “blood moon”. If you were on the moon at the centre of the shadow during the mid-point of this eclipse, you would see an orange ring around
the earth. From this vantage point, you would see sunlight refracting through our atmosphere, witnessing every sunset on the left side of the earth along with every sunrise on the right side at the same time. For astrophotographers, the moon will be located amongst the bright winter constellations of Orion the Hunter, Taurus the Bull and not too far from the Pleiades star cluster. The only drawback is its late hour. Eastern time, the partial umbral eclipse begins at 2:18 a.m. The moon begins to enter the shadow. Greatest eclipse is 4:02 a.m. and the moon will be 97% covered. The partial umbral eclipse ends at 5:47 a.m. and the moon completely exits the shadow. Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Follow him on Twitter @astroeducator or his website at www.wondersofastronomy.com
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Find new ways to bring more love into your life, Aries. This can be romantic love or the love of friends and family. What you put out you get in return. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you explore art in any form, this is the time to get more serious about it. It could be your opportunity to turn it into a career or at least a side venture.
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CHATHAM-KENT — Based on the success of last November’s ‘The Gift CK’, organizers are once again ramping up for the second such event on Saturday, November 20. More than 3,000 volunteers collected, sorted and distributed hundreds of donations of food and toys from last year’s event, which was modelled after the successful May 16 Miracle. The idea behind the drive is simple: residents of Chatham-Kent are
asked to put a gift on their doorstep at 12 noon on Saturday, November 20. Volunteers will be combing the streets of all of the CK communities to collect the gifts and take them back to a central location. The gift you provide can be anything from toys to food and will find their way into hands in Chatham-Kent this holiday season. Volunteers are also still needed. Visit thegiftck.ca to help.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The person you may be trying to reach may not be getting your messages, Gemini. Don’t be too quick to give up on him or her. Try a different approach to get through. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The way you reacted to a situation came out differently than you had hoped, Cancer. You may have some people feeling put off as a result. Find ways to make amends.
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October 28, 2009 The world may change from year to year And friends from day to day, But never will the one I love From memory pass away. Always remembered, Love Mom
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, look for pleasures in all the simple things you experience over the next several days. It’s all about having a positive attitude and finding happiness in what counts.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Step up and take charge of a situation, Virgo. If you wait around for someone else to plan out your future, you’ll be waiting for some time. Be proactive in your pursuits.
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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good opportunity to spend more quality time with people. Foster new friendships in the days to come. Certain ones may have the potential to last a lifetime. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t feel like you need to make excuses for how you feel, Scorpio. If your gut tells you to go in a specific direction, then trust your instincts. Usually you’re right on target.
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Rosewood holds Halloween party Meat draws resume Saturday We are fortunate to Service on with Price is Right theme have great neighbours! November 11 WHEATLEY LEAMINGTON — The Rosewood Senior Living Erie Glen leadership team put together a nice treat for the residents and staff on Halloween day. Many of the residents watch The Price Is Right on a daily basis, so staff dressed up and put on a show for them, complete with their own version of Bob Barker. Residents were also encouraged to dress up and watch the festivities unfold. Environmental Supervisor Royce Beauchamp took on the role of the famous host, while contestants included General Manager Jennifer Baker, Life Enrichment Marketing Manager Melissa Loeppgy and Clinical Director Maryann Fiest. Office Coordinator Joanne Najm and her husband created the famous wheel. The costume contest for the residents was won by Elsie McDonald, who dressed as a ‘little old lady with her dolly’ and also performed a little routine for those in attendance. Staff said that her performance brought on the loudest applause they’ve heard in a long time and won her the award for best costume. “With the pandemic happening, it is always nice to add laughter to the home,” said Melissa Loeppgy. “Laughter truly is the best medicine.”
Talbot Trail Golf Course has offered us the use of their Club House for our meetings and our Meat Draws. The draws are beginning this Saturday November 6. Ticket sales will start at 3 p.m. and the draws will start at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This year, the 100th Anniversary of the Poppy, our Remembrance Day
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REGIONAL — The Ontario Tourism Summit was held October 26-27 in Ottawa where area businesses were recognized with Ontario Tourism Resilience Awards to celebrate Sustainability, Innovation and Collaboration in the tourism sector. Winners from the region include: • Iron Kettle Bed & Breakfast, Comber: Innovation (Accommodation); Innovation (Francophone Tourism Operators). • Phog Lounge/Meteor Lounge, Windsor: Innovation (Beverages).
• WindsorEats, Windsor: Innovation (Cycling) - Wine Trail Rides; Innovation (Food Service) Outdoor Food Hall; Collaboration (Food Service) - Outdoor Food Hall & Holiday Makers Market, with the support of the City of Windsor and St. Clair College. Additional finalists in the region include:
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TINY TOTS BRAVE RAINY WEATHER WHEATLEY — The annual Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary Tiny Tots Halloween Parade took place on Friday, October 29, and despite the rainy weather, many little ones showed up in costume to trick or treat at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Numerous Wheatley businesses contributed treats for the kids and hot choclolate was also served. In the top photo, two-year-old Landon McRae covets his bag of chips while mom Jordyn looks on. Left, one-year-old Fulton Grieve accepts a treat from Cathy Cabral, who also dressed up for the occasion. SUN photos
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Community spirit strong in Wheatley By Greg Coulter The community spirit in Wheatley remains strong in spite of the challenges faced today. With the blessing of Talbot Trail Golf Club, Hilary Hyatt — owner of Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop — has found a new home throughout the winter in the course clubhouse located a minute east of her old downtown location. The clubhouse has a fully functioning kitchen and Hilary has it looking spic and span as she eagerly greets her customers and golfers looking for some home cooked meals, baked goods, or a hot cup of coffee. Lil Hil’s hours will remain Monday to Wednesday 8-4 and Thursday to Saturday 8-8. Shared accommodation with the course also allows for the bar to remain
open with an added feature of the return on the Legion meat draws on Saturdays. Negotiations are ongoing to set up a lottery terminal. The building is fully accessible while offering a fantastic view of the course. Lil Hil’s great menu remains along with a variety of daily specials. Hilary gushes with “nervous excitement” as she gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Taylor Fish for allowing her to operate at their location in the warmer weather. “With this opportunity, I feel so blessed to have the support of the community,” she says as she runs to greet some more customers. The phone number is 519-825-7878 and you can also check out their Facebook page.
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Betty Jones On Saturday, October 30, 2021, Betty Madeline Jones passed away at the age of 96, lovingly surrounded by family at Erie Shores HealthCare. Betty was born in 1925 in Carleton Corners, Nova Scotia. She became a Registered Nurse in 1947 at St. John General Hospital and was proud to administer one of the first penicillin shots. Her sense of humour, love of children and endless kindness made her a treasure to the pediatric unit in Leamington. A lively conversationalist, gracious host and natural storyteller, Betty brought joy to everyone she met and was known as “grandma” to many more than her own. Her memory will live on through every story, funny saying and song, a very long time after she’s gone. Betty is preceded in death by her father, Grant, mother, Lillian, siblings Kathleen, Grace, Sutton and Alden, as well as husband James Jones. She is survived by her three children, Cathy, Dan and Karen, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask.. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Armando Bonfiglio
Our community sadly lost a pillar on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Armando Antonio Bonfiglio, born March 16, 1946, passed away suddenly at 75 years old in his own home. Loving husband to Anna (Paglione) Bonfiglio for 50 years. Loving father to Enza BonfiglioWood and Peppe Bonfiglio (Deborah), and amazing Nonno to Sofia, Vincent, Alessio, Eric and Ivano. Armando was born in his beloved town Alia, Sicily. He was the son to Giuseppe Bonfiglio and Vincenza Taravella, who both predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his sisters Giuseppina Bonfiglio (Antonino), Maria Bonfiglio (Luigi) and Gina Venetico (Salvatore) and brother Gaetano Bonfiglio (Rosina), brothers-in-law Victor Paglione (Maria), Santino Paglione (Nancy), Lucio Citro (Elvira) and sister-in-law Josephine Marcovecchio D’Annibale (Mario). He is survived by his sister Elvira Citro (Lucio) in Ottawa, Paulino Bonfiglio (Fifa) and Beniamino Bonfiglio ( Judy) in Italy, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rosina Bonfiglio (Gaetano), Maria Paglione (Victor), Italo and Gemma Paglione, Tony and Betty Paglione, Lucy and Frank Gabriele, Nancy Paglione (Santino), Mauro and Lucy Paglione, Nancy and Fred Vecera, Carmine Paglione and Susie Iaconelli. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Armando worked at the H.J. Heinz company for 28 years. He was a devoted husband, father and Nonno. He worked so hard to provide and create a wonderful life here in Canada. He was an inspiration to many with his powerful and magical voice. He wrote and created his own music that will live on forever. Armando enjoyed gardening, running and especially entertaining everyone. He will be deeply missed by the entire community. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Autism Ontario or to Transition to Betterness would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Local groups in CK may now apply for community projects funding CHATHAM-KENT – The Mu- to encourage community develnicipality of Chatham-Kent is opment through partnerships accepting applications from local with local groups, Council allogroups seeking funding for com- cates funds each year through a munity projects to be held in 2022. competitive process. Applications can be submitted Groups are invited to apply for Proof of obituary to run for the Together CK: Community funding of up to 50% of a project’s Projects Grant Program, which in cost to a maximum of $10,000. 2021 The deadline for applications is past years wasNovember called the 3, Community Partnership Fund. Southpoint Sun Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m. In keeping with its commitment Grant guidelines and application $100, plus $13 hst = $113
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William “Mark” Dresser
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Mark Dresser at Sakura House, Woodstock, Ontario, on Friday, October 29, 2021, while battling cancer. He was in his sixty-fifth year. Cherished son of the late Gerald and Jean Dresser. Beloved husband of Bruce Bolton and stepfather to John Bolton. Lovingly remembered by his brothers, Alan Dresser (wife Aileen) and Rob Dresser, and his nieces, Justine, Blythe, Alison, Jocelyn, Katie and Alexandra. He will be missed by many wonderful friends, many cousins, and many colleagues, from his time as a lawyer. Gathering of family and friends at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) is Friday, November 5, 2021 from 12 p.m. until time of celebration of Mark’s life at 1 p.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington, to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Those wanting to donate in memory of Mark are asked to consider the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, or the Canadian Cancer Society or Sakura House in Woodstock. Proof of obituary to run Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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July 21, 1945 – Oct. 22, 2021 sun@southpointsun.ca Carl John Lenarduzzi, 76 years, Thanks. late of Dundas, ON, passed away
on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Margaret’s Place Hospice, Dundas. Loving husband and soulmate of Dianne (Armstrong), adored father to Ashley. Dear brother of Fred (Connie). Predeceased by parents Gabriel (1984) and Theresa (2008) (Lenarduzzi) Lenarduzzi. Son-in-law to Gerald (Linda, 2018) Armstrong. Brother-in-law to Fay (Murray) Collard and Kaye (Velma) Armstrong. Uncle to Marc (Nancy), Vincent (Katie) and Michael ( Jess) Lenarduzzi, David (Dawn) Freeland, Dan ( Jodie), Elaine (2018) ( Jay Sallmen) and Ricky (Miranda) Armstrong. He will be missed by many families and friends in Ontario, Quebec, Italy, Argentina and France. Carl was a retired employee of Siemens Canada and enjoyed golfing, curling, bike riding and tending his garden. Visitation and service was held at Marlatt Funeral Home, Dundas, on Wednesday, October 27. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Holy Sepulchre, Burlington. In remembrance of Carl, the family would ask that you consider doing a random act of kindness in his name. There are certain people who touch the lives of those they know in a very special way. To have shared their life brings us joy and inspiration and when they’re gone, the memories of their warm, guiding presence stays with us. Knowing Carl, he is probably on a golf course now with a smile on his face, a club in his hand and playing the best maintained course ever.
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Margaret D. Tiessen Our beloved mother and Oma, Margaret “Maggie” Tiessen (nee Froese), passed away peacefully at the Proof of obituary to run Leamington Mennonite Home Saturday afternoon, October 23rd, November 3, 2021 2021. Mom was a creative, generous, intelligent woman of Southpoint Sun integrity who overcame many obstacles as a child with $100,toplus hst = train $113and teach as an limited eyesight excel in$13 her studies, instructor for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, raise fourAny children, and along the wayemail teach, write, speak, changes please perform, volunteer, help, and entertain at every opportunity. sun@southpointsun.ca Mom self-published four books of short stories, plays, and poems. Mom loved the underdog-from the Cleveland Thanks. baseball team to the lonely child on the playground to the shy stranger in the pew. We cherish her example. Mom was born near Omsk, Siberia, on December 6th, 1924, to the late Diedrich and Maria (Penner) Froese. After arriving in Canada as a toddler, she grew up in Alberta and Leamington. She married Arthur Tiessen on April 27th, 1957, and they lived 33 happy years together in Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Wheatley, Leamington, Palmerston, and then Leamington again until Art’s death in 1990. She loved geography, history, and numbers! Mom will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Laura in Toronto, her son Phil and his wife Annette Poechman in Hamilton, her daughter Marianne and her husband David Bell in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, her daughter Lisa and her husband Lou Cabral in Cambridge; and by her grandchildren Victoria Bell Varro (Adam Varro) in Toronto, Owen Bell in Port Elgin, and Emmalene, Eugenie Rose, and Dominic Cabral in Cambridge. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters and brother, Mary Klassen, Sally Dyck, Elsa Dick, Harry (Mary) Friesen, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom is predeceased by her brothers Dick Froese and Henry Froese, her sister Susie Woelk, and her stepbrother Peter Mantler. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their kind care of our mother for the last 11 years. Proof of obituary to6:00-8:00 run p.m., at Visitation was Friday, Oct 29th, from Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). 3, 2021 A celebrationNovember of Mom’s life was held Saturday, October Southpoint SunUnited Mennonite 30th, at 2:00 p.m. at Leamington Church, 78$100, Oak Street East. Rev.hst Cathrin van Sintern-Dick plus $13 = $113 officiated. In lieu of a reception with opportunity to share tales about Mom, friends and family withemail stories are warmly Any changes please encouraged sun@southpointsun.ca to use the “Tribute Wall” feature at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Memorial donationsThanks. to the Leamington Mennonite Home, Hope & Healing International (formerly known as Christian Blind Mission Canada), or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mennonitehome.ca/donations www.hopeandhealing.org
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Chatham-Kent sets Nov. 30 vaccination deadline for facilities
CHATHAM-KENT — CK Public Health is introducing additional proof of vaccination requirements for all facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities in Chatham-Kent. Proof of vaccination will be required for anyone over the age of 12 who enters an indoor area of this type of facility to participate in, coach, officiate or watch an organized sporting event. The new mandate came into effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 31, when individuals 12 years of age and older must show identification and proof of vaccination for a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
By November 30, all individuals aged 12+ must show identification and proof of full vaccination (two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine plus 14 days following the second dose). Activities related to organized sports, particularly contact sports and high intensity fitness and recreation, put participants at greater risk for COVID-19 transmission due to heavy breathing, close contact, length of contact and lack of personal protective equipment (face covering/ mask). That risk increases significantly when activities take place indoors. CK Public Health has issued a Letter of Instruc-
tion to the owners/operators of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities in Chatham-Kent. The letter was developed by the health unit under the authority outlined in the Reopening Ontario Act, which requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination and identification for all those 18 years of age and older who actively participate in organized sports or recreational fitness programs. In addition to players, the Letter of Instruction applies to coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators aged 12+.
CK residents asked to “name” snowplows CHATHAM-KENT – Snow removal in Chatham-Kent will get a lot more personal this winter thanks to an online snowplow-naming contest now underway. One plow in each of Chatham-Kent’s six wards will be “named” from a list submitted to https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/name-asnowplow Nominations will be
accepted until November 12. A committee of volunteers and municipal employees will narrow the list to 25 possibilities. That list will then be placed on Let’s Talk for voting and the six names with the highest votes will be declared winners. Each plow will be decorated with its new name, courtesy of Winmar Property Restoration Specialists who are covering the
cost of the program. Mayor Darrin Canniff said the campaign will provide a lighthearted look at a vital municipal service. “It will be fun to see what names everyone comes up with,” he said. To be eligible, submitted names must be family-friendly and free of discrimination.
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Featured 9 listing fancy, of the Week tilbury
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1531 Seacliff E., kingsville
767 essex road 37, wheatley
694,900
1,199,900
20807 cemetery, wheatley
599,900
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Sprawling brick ranch with 3+1 beds, 1.5 baths, country kitchen, lower-level family room, fencedin yard, sunporch, paved driveway & more!
Peaceful country home on ~1.5 acres with 3+1 beds, 2 baths, formal living room, eat-in kitchen, lower -level family room, 2 outbuildings & 40’ x 64’ shop!
A rare opportunity to own a 4.76 acre hobby farm with an extra .28 acres of lakefront lot. Home includes 2+3 beds, 3.5 baths, steel barn & much more!
38 erie n., leamington
9.50/sq. ft.
1,199,900
13 Lisa, Wheatley
439,900
683 McCracken, Kingsville
1,199,900
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6,000 sq. ft. of C1 commercial space available for lease. Space can be sub-divided to suit multiple businesses.
Family home with 3+1 beds, 2 baths, oak kitchen, plenty of natural light, lower-level family room, 1.5 car garage, landscaping & great location.
Lakefront home with 120’ of frontage! Including 1+2 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, sunroom, tiered patio, landscaping, 3-car garage & more!
222 James, Kingsville
469,900
1136 Mersea Road 6, Leamington
999,900
307-6 park, kingsville
559,191
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Move-in ready & deep cleaned home with 3+1 beds, 2 baths, stylish eat-in kitchen, bright lower-level, attached garage, fenced-in yard & quick possession!
With room to grow, this family home offers 3+2 beds, 3 full baths, main floor laundry, family room with fire place, shop with 2 bay doors & more!
Premiere 3rd floor condo with 2 beds, 2 baths, appliances, in unit laundry, balcony, personal storage locker, underground parking & much more!
9 fancy, tilbury
469,900
29 elizabeth, leamington
699,900
157 County Road 14 E., Kingsville
1,237,500
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Move-in ready 4 level back split with 3 beds, 2 baths, custom kitchen, granite counters, landscaping, double -wide driveway, 8’ x 16’ shop & more!
Perfect for a growing family, this home includes 3 beds, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, lower-level living room, 2nd kitchen & much more!
On ~50 acres of farmland, this property is the ideal private setting to build your dream home! Farmland currently tenanted & crop stays w/tenant.
21291 Harbour, Wheatley
649,900
6804 County Road 8, Lakeshore
219,900
305-6 park, kingsville
551,569
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Ideal family property with the potential to sever lots, this home features 3 beds, 2 baths, a beautiful kitchen, updates throughout & sits on ~1.91 acres!
Word of Faith Church features ~1,736 sq ft on each floor, 2 washrooms, meeting area, congregation area with 22’ ceilings, lower-level rooms & institutional zoning.
Premiere 3rd floor condo with 2 beds, 2 baths, appliances, in unit laundry, balcony, personal storage locker, underground parking & much more!
Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
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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 parents at the annual K.D.A.A. banquetand souvenirs held Monday evening at the Legion ball-for sale as well as providing room. The banquet honoured the 1972a luncheon Kingsville Tykes, Kingsville Kinsmenmenu. Speed Bantams and Kingsville Midgets, plusboat rides were available championship house league teams. from the Cedar —— Beach Drug The new World Hockey Association,Store for 50 which has already set the establishedcents a ride empire of North American hockey on itsfor summer financial ear, is now brashly on its wayvisitors renting a cabin or for to expanding into Europe, accordingcottagers not to The Financial Post. WHA Presidentowning a boat. Garry Davidson was in Europe recent-The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This ly for what he hoped will be a new six-photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in team professional league that will beginthe late 1940s or early 1950s.
Looking back
From the Leamington Post November 1, 1972 Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning for Frank Trysman Sherk, 68, former president of the H.J. Heinz Company of Canada. Mr. Sherk began as a factory hand and weekend shoe salesman, eventually becoming Chief Executive Officer of both the U.S. and Canadian operations of Heinz. He died last Wednesday in Toronto after a long illness. Mr. Sherk was born in Kingsville, the son of the late Dessmore and Mary Sherk and retired in 1964. He is survived by his wife, Edna, two sons, John and William and two grandchildren, Jeffery and Julianna. —— Readers might remember Louis Tivy’s articles in the Leamington Post about life in Ontario at the turn of the century that appeared until his death earlier this year. These personal reminiscences of his boyhood on a pioneer farm near Coe Hill in Eastern Ontario were both entertaining and instructive. Prior to his death, Mr. Tivy compiled a book which contains a collection of letters written by his grandmother, Anna Leveridge, which describe the backwoods life in the 1800s. The book is titled Your Loving Anna and will be for sale soon. Mr. Tivy was a teacher at Leamington District Secondary School until 1965. —— Leamington District Minor Baseball Association passed the halfway mark towards their fundraising goal of $25,000 this past week in their efforts to develop a minor baseball park here. Campaign chairman Milan Sivak announced that $13,000 has been raised so far. Seven ball diamonds will be constructed on a 20acre site on Concession 1 between the Roma Club and Curling Club. Officials expect work to start soon on the site. —— Blenheim-area farmer Harold Danforth, 56, has once again swept the Kent-Essex riding and rolled to his fifth term as MP in Monday’s federal election. Returning officer Jack Stein of Wheatley said 69 per cent of the riding’s 51,300 eligible voters turned out at the polls, as PC candidate Danforth led from the outset and beat the runner-up, Liberal T. Brady Hinnegan, by almost 7,000 votes. —— Blytheswood Public School girls’ softball team captured the Leamington-Kingsville District Softball League championship this season, beating Kingsville Public School 28-16 in the semi-finals and St. Louis Elementary 34-24 in the finals. Blytheswood team members include Lori Reid, Mary Lou Konrad, Marianne Wladarski, Cathy Bruner, Luanne Irwin, Margaret Hillier, Judy Tiessen, Karen Hillier, Shari Jones, Carole Mitro, Kathy Douglas, Carol Driedger, Joyce Tiborcz, Vickie Dawson, Kay Douglas, Joanne Shilson, Barbara Armstrong and Doreen Hillier. The undefeated team was coached by teacher Bill Brundage.
From the Kingsville Reporter November 2, 1972 Gates Brown, a popular pinch-hitter for the Detroit Tigers, was welcomed by about 320 young people and their
play next year. It’s hoped that the top European team could play the Russian National Team and the winner of that series would face off against the North American winner. Within three years, it’s hoped that the championship team from the WHA will play off against the Stanley Cup Champions for the North American title. —— The 13th annual Halloween party sponsored by the Kingsville Kinsmen Club was enjoyed by about 300 children accompanied by their parents and friends. A parade led by the Kingsville and Essex Associated Band kicked things off as they paraded from the post office to Lions Park. Prizes were awarded for unique Halloween attire in both the junior and senior divisions. —— The Cottam Clippers clipped the Kingsville Bulldogs by a score of 6-2 in Juvenile Hockey League play this past week. Wade Chausse passed to Gord Reive, who gave Kingsville a 1-0 lead. Reive scored again before the period ended and then Cottam roared back with six unanswered goals.
A Look at Leamington’ s lakefront Past courtesy of unknown. C. Scott Holland Cedar Island, cottages. Date
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Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
Nov. 26, 1991 - The Balmoral Chapter of IODE provided funding to furnish one resident’s room at the new Sun Parlor Home which was under construction. Betty Fullerton, IODE secretary (left) and Vice Regent Marg Ross (centre) hand a cheque to Sun Parlor Home director of administrative services, Patty Alberton.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
20 Years later From the Wheatley Journal November 4, 1992 The multi-million-dollar water plant project under construction just east of the old filtration plant near the lake is now showing its size. The large cranes and excavation equipment on site are now being dwarfed by the massive amount of concrete and iron that are erected. The sod was turned on the $4.6 million project in early May of this year, with completion expected in September 1993. —— Paul Scratch’s first moose hunt may prove to be the best of his life, as the loNovember 1991 - The Girl Guides of Wheatley District celebrated 40 years of Guiding in our cal hunter took down a bull with a 58-Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall with an open house. Pictured are former leaders dating back to 1951. From left to right: inch rack in Northern Ontario recently. and village these young lads wasted time inventing new game, “submarine cycling”. Ann Whittle - present District no Commissioner, Irene aKnight, Anne Harris, Edith Omstead andIf —— nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! Mary K. Ondracka, Division Commissioner. The 1992 Remembrance Day ceremony will be held on November 11 with MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & &WHEATLEY COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON WHEATLEY PRESENTED PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... Padre O. Kitchen handling the Invocation. Rev. Lloyd Brown, Pastor A. Coward, Rev. Fr. J. Mendonca and Rev. G. Wallace will also officiate. —— The Wheatley Gulliver Novices lost 3-1 to Kingsville on the weekend, with Mark Epplett scoring the only Wheatley goal, assisted by David Farrington and Paul Omstead. The team then traveled 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON to Amherstburg, losing 5-1. Michael Bell 1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 scored for Wheatley with help from Paul www.leamingtonchrysler.com Omstead.
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Ghouls just wanna have fun! By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — For a couple of hours on Sunday evening, it seemed like Halloweens-of-old at the corner of Danforth Avenue and Hayward Street in Leamington. By 8 pm, over 500 trickor-treaters had scored some treats from what is quickly becoming Leamington’s best decorated Halloween, Christmas and Canada Day address. Homeowners Michelle and Mike told the Sun they are already planning their Christmas display. And according to Mike, there’s no stopping now, once they see the looks on the kids’ faces.
“We can’t stop now,” he said. “Everyone is expecting a big display.” Their Halloween display includes werewolves, giant skeletons, a giant spider and numerous scary creatures throughout their front yard. Many of the creatures move and have sound to make the experience seem even more real. Mike says that Halloween-related displays are hard to find right now, so they had to improvise this year to bring new creatures into the fold. “Michelle designs everything and I build whatever we need,” he says. Most of this year’s new
crop of creatures were designed and built by the two of them. These numerous additions joined their previous seasons’ displays to create one of the top attractions in the area. Kids and adults alike marvelled at the life-like creatures, which also included a Linda Blair Exorcist-looking doll inside their front window. Monday, the work began to disassemble the popular display until next year. The pair will now get to work on their annual Christmas display, which promises to be as spectacular as it has in the past.
A giant glowing spider chases a hapless skeleton up a ladder.
SUN photos
This drunken sailor has seen better days.
Local resident Eduardo, dressed as a T-Rex, tries to blend in with the headless horseman, as a creepy doll watches from inside. Fun was had by kids and adults.
This pumpkin-headed character keeps watch.
Trick-or-treaters flocked to the goodies table.
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
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WATER ELIMINATION SERVICES LTD. Basement waterproofing/ finishing, crack repairs/ concrete work, drainage systems, crawl space/vapor sealing, and construction (i.e. fencing, decks and much more). Licensed and insured. Call Wes at 519no3-24 365-9358. _____________________________
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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. au18-tfn com _____________________________
Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, s. 379 (2) O. Reg. 181/03, s. 5(1), Form 6
FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on December 8, 2021 at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. Tune into our Municipal Facebook page or the Chatham-Kent YouTube channel for a virtual event where the tenders will be opened live on December 8th beginning at 3:20 p.m. Further details are available by visiting www.chatham-kent.ca. Description of Land(s)
Minimum Tender Amount
All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses. 1.
Roll # 3650-060-004-12700 PT LT 10, CON 13 GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF TILBURY EAST, BEING PART 1, 24R7332; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 4433 Glenwood Line, (Merlin). PIN 00824 0045 (LT). Assessment $25,500.00
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Roll # 3650-140-004-26700 PT LT 15, BROKEN FRONT CON, LAKE ERIE SURVEY (HARWICH), PT 13, 24R1961; HARWICH. Being 18448 Raglan Rd., Blenheim (Shrewsbury). PIN 00939 0308 (LT). Assessment $352,000.00 Roll # 3650-442-008-18900 PT LT 14-15, 30-31 PL 366 BEING PART 4, 24R-2054; CHATHAM-KENT. PIN 00582 0101; PT LT 15-16, 29-30 PL 366 AS IN 543555; CHATHAM-KENT. PIN 00582 0112 (LT). Being 64 Garnet Street (Wallaceburg). Assessment $497,000.00
3.
$11,044.27
$42,797.17
$60,000.00
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax. The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands.
FOR RENT LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT
Upscale and Affordable in Leamington’s ONLY waterfront rental apartment building overlooking Leamington Marina and Park and minutes from the beach. Amenities include: • library and social rooms • new Smart Card “no coin” laundry • beautiful lobby • underground parking • outdoor balconies • FREE utilities and window coverings • Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.
Ask us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819
Deadline for classified advertising in the Southpoint Sun is Friday at 4:00 pm
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Title Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer Address of Municipality or Board
Name of Municipality or Board Municipality of Chatham-Kent
315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 www.chatham-kent.ca Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL RENEE TETRAULT, LATE OF THE Town of Woodslee, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, Retired Retail Salesman, Deceased.
All persons having claims against Michael Renee Tetrault, late of the Town of Woodslee, in the County of Essex, Retired Retail Salesman, who died on or about the 28th day of September, 2021, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of December, 2021, full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Estate Trustee will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice. DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 25th day of October, 2021. RICCI, ENNS, ROLLIER & SETTERINGTON LLP Barristers, etc. 60 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario N8H 1M4 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees
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Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.39 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m.. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking
GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE
• Compensation is $14.39/hour • Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays) • No education or experience required. • Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse.
3 columns x 3.25” w/o October 25, 2021
Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FARM LABOURER
NOW HIRING IN TILBURY
Three vacancies. Start Date April 1, 2022. $14.39/hour. 45 hours a week. Seasonal, full time. Located at our farm 692 Seacliff Dr. Kingsville ON, N9Y 2K7. Handling heavy loads, fast paced environment, attention to detail, bending, couching, kneeling, standing for extended period, combination of sitting, standing, walking. Cultivate and irrigate crops, harvest crops, examine produce for quality and prepare for market. Work site environment outdoors dusty, hot. No education requirements. Experience an asset. 2500983 Ontario Inc. Email to: orders@leeandmarias.com SOUTHGATE VILLAGE IS HIRING for the following postions: Resident Wellness Supervisor - RPN, PT Cook, PT housekeeping, PT Dietary Aide and PSW. Email resume to jessi_pillon@ no3-10 srgroup.ca. _____________________________
LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-962-9922 or email resume to cindyh@ mr24-tfn rivardtruss.com. _____________________________
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Southwestern Manufacturing Inc is looking for
(1) QC Technician
Apply now: jobs@southwesternmanufacturing.com
$25.96/hr
Minimum of 40-50 hours per week Qualification: • • • • • • • •
Minimum 5+ years experience in quality related programs, ISO 9001 or other standard codes such as ASME, API Minimum 5+ years experience in welding inspection Understanding of dimensional inspection (GD&T) Must be able to read and understand blueprints. Understanding of use of inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gauges, verniers, etc.) Experience with Faro Arm (laser tracking) CMM experience WITH PCDMIS is preferred Must work both days & afternoon shift rotation
Duties: Full benefit comes with Extended health care Vision Care Dental Care Company Pension RRSP, DPSP
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Setting up and calibrating QC equipment. Inspecting completed welds Assessing the quality, a strength of completed welds. Evaluate materials and assembly parts to ensure that they meet their quality standards. Identifying structural, material and welding defects. Interpreting test result, completing test reports and presenting findings.
HIRING ALL POSITIONS Highly Competitive Wages
~ Management Opportunities Also Available ~ Drop Off Resume at: 129 Erie St. S. Leamington
GREENHOUSE WORKER POSITIONS AVAILABLE at Ridge Farms in Leamington - Job duties include winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, ability to distinguish between colours, working with sprayer, clipping, suckering, lowering, deleafing, grading and transplanting crops, sorting, packing and stacking produce, detecting disease in crop, greenhouse clean-up and other duties as assigned. Job requires standing bending, kneeling for long periods of time, and working under hot, dusty, humid conditions. Fastpace environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, handeye coordination Sitting, combination of sitting, standing & walking, standing for extended periods. Location - rural area, working at heights in dusty, hot and humid conditions. $14.39 per hour, minimum 48 - 60 hours/ week including weekends. Permanent full time seasonal position. No education or experience required. Please forward your resume by email to ridgefarms@sympatico.ca. oc13-no24 _____________________________
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Production Labourers: Assembling roof and floor trusses in an efficient and timely manner using machinery specific to the task. Experience is an asset, and we will train. Delivery drivers: Valid G/AZ/DZ, safe operation of a truck and flatbed roll off trailer to deliver roof and floor trusses, and construction materials. experience and knowledge of residential construction sites.
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•Min 3 years CNC machinist/ programming experience – college education diploma or equivalent. •Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc. •Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function. •Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications. •Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate a large number of parts. •Read and interpret blueprints and design models. •Load raw materials into the CNC machine. •Create and programming tooling paths using Mastercam 2D&3D. •Ability to import, create or cut virtually and CAD model. •Wide range of CAM tools for solving complex machining issues. •Dynamic motion adjusts feeds, speeds, entry points, and dwell for faster cutting with less tool wear. •High-precision toolpaths for cutting extremely small and big parts. •Streamlined 5-axis cutting, trimming, and drilling. •Mitsubishi controls knowledge is an asset. •Be able to run Wire EDM and CNC/3 axis Milling Machine. •Adjusting machine settings to the desired product specifications. •Mechanically inclined. •Wage: $25.40 - $29 - Full Benefit package (medical, dental , EAP, pension match, uniform, safety and tool allowances, loyalty, attendance, retirement bonus and profit sharing) after 3 months.
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•Minimum 5-years of automotive metal stamping die repair experiences in production line and tool shop. • General Machining and preparation of tooling components. • Assemble and align stamping dies (progressive and transfer). • Troubleshoot tooling issues in press and determine production inefficiencies. • Experience with progressive dies, transfer dies. Able to weld MIG and TIG, overhead crane, die carts and Autolift. • Must have 430A tool and die maker license or equivalent certification /experience. • Wage: $30-$37 - Full Benefit package (medical, dental , EAP, pension match, uniform, safety and tool allowances, loyalty, attendance, retirement bonus and profit sharing) after 3 months.
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — To say John Forbes was Mr. Hockey around Leamington would probably be an understatement. A regular fixture in the Leamington and later Southpoint Minor Hockey equipment rooms, John was staunchly protective of the gear owned by the organization he belonged to for over 40 years. In the late 1970s or early 1980s, John Forbes took over the small, cramped equipment room at the old Leamington Arena, handing out vintage goalie pads and anything else the kids needed to play the game. John spent countless hours at the old arena and then, when the new arena was built, he was instrumental in ensuring that the new equipment room was set up just the way he wanted. John watched over the minor hockey assets like a sentry watching for unauthorized intruders on the front lines. Long-time sponsors like Jackson’s China, Leamington Legion, Bennie Lumber and Fox Ready Mix were all kept in the loop of supporters because of John Forbes. His waiting list for sponsors was a mile long, with new businesses wanting to be a part of the minor hockey mix — a true throwback to minor hockey’s early days. John was proud of that list and equally proud of how many years he could squeeze out of a set of hockey jerseys. His efforts in that equipment room saved the organization thousands of dollars over the years, and in turn, kept hockey reasonable for the youngsters who wanted to learn the game. He could sometimes be short with adults asking questions that he thought were unnecessary, but you immediately knew where you stood with John. No phoney smiles or glad-handing came from John Forbes. He was as honest as they come. John would often say that he didn’t care much for some of the adults, but never met a kid he didn’t like. He was instrumental in helping get the girls hockey program off the ground when it began. John’s eyes would light up when a young hockey player would come in to be fitted for goalie equipment. He was truly in his element. John was also the quintessential family man. He and his wife Ida raised two children, Terry Lynn and Edward, and enjoyed spending time with their three grandchildren, Kaylynn, Owen and Alec. John retired after 40 years as an electrician at Heinz Canada. John also worked as an equipment manager with the Leamington Flyers in recent years and enjoyed the time working with the ‘older kids’, many of whom went on to professional careers but had
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a fondness for that guy in the equipment room. He was a mainstay downstairs in both arenas and if you needed anything, you just had to yell for “Forbesy”, or knock on the door of ‘Fort Forbes’ to get an answer. In 2005, John was named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by the Municipality of Leamington for his tireless work for Southpoint Minor Hockey. Ron Sellon became fast friends with John during the 1980s and 1990s while on the minor hockey board. A select group was allowed into the equipment room in those days, where Saturday morning bacon and eggs were served regularly for those who made the cut. Ron and John eventually became best buds after their days of service to minor hockey and were both instrumental in the creation of the Southpoint Alumni, a group of former board members who still wanted to help the hockey organization from behind the scenes. The group has raised $100,000 to date through fundraisers, including their annual golf tournament. John Forbes was a big part of that. For Ron Sellon, he and John grew closer over the years, and shared a lot of laughs and memories about their days in the arena, until John’s health started to decline in the past few years. “He was a great guy and an even greater friend,” said Sellon. Reminiscing last week about this late buddy, Sellon sat back in the chair and smiled. “I once said to him: John, when the third period is over, it’s time to turn out the lights,” said Sellon. John’s third period came to a close on Sunday, October 10 at Erie Shores Hospice with his family at his side. His contribution to his two favourite hockey organizations can’t be measured in periods, hours or dollars, but in the memories of those who he helped along the way.
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Harness season most successful in recent years
The start of the second race at Leamington Raceway on Sunday, October 31 sees the horses speed away from the gate. The season came to a close on Sunday, with 13 race dates presented in 2021. SUN photo
U12 Ravens win two
REGIONAL — The Essex-Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team hit the road for a pair of games this past weekend. On Friday night, Oct. 29 in Harrow, the Ravens faced off against the Erie North Shore Storm. In
a very spirited contest the local squad came out fierce, controlling most of the play. Finally, with two left in the first, they were rewarded for their hard work. Isaiah Georges kept the puck in at the line, moving it to Austin Goudie. Goudie found Derek Dunn in the slot, who one-timed it past the goalie to get on the board. Two and a half into the final frame the Storm, on the tail end of a four-minute power play, evened the score. But a minute later, while on their own power play, Essex jumped back into the lead. Nash Fuerth stopped a clearing attempt at the Derek Dunn of the Essex Southpoint Ravens U12 line and ripped his team unleashes a wrist shot. Submitted photo shot from the point
with Lucas O’Neil tipping it home. With two remaining, Dunn slipped the puck out to the side of the net where O’Neil battled to poke it in to seal the hard fought win 3-1. Trent Chevalier stood tall in net to help backstop his team to victory. On Saturday afternoon the Ravens travelled to Windsor to face the Riverside Rangers. After facing some adversity the night before, the Ravens made it clear that they were there to play right from the puck drop. Essex scored early and often in a dominating performance as they skated to a 10-1 win. Lucas O’Neil, Owen Derksen and Austin Goudie led the way, each potting a pair, while Nash Fuerth, Derek Dunn and Ben Liebrock added singles to complete the rout. Kevin Ondic, though not tested, often made some timely saves to help secure the win.
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By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — After 13 successful race dates in 2021, Leamington Raceway called it a season on Sunday, October 31. The track is located on the Leamington Fairgrounds, but through an agreement with the Leamington and District Agriculture Society, the Lakeshore Harness Association hosts the races. According to Lakeshore Harness Association Director Tom Bain, this season was very successful. “It was really a huge success for us,” said Bain. “It was great to see all of the people turn out.” Bain says that one of the true measures of a track’s success is the weekly handle, which is the amount of money bet on that particular date. Twice this season, Leamington broke their record handle, which got up over $46,000 to accomplish that. In fact, 11 out of the 13 race dates sported handles over $40,000 wagered. That wagering includes on-site betting and online betting through apps such as HPIbet.com. That makes Leamington one of the more successful horse tracks in southwestern Ontario. For Bain, he says it’s more than just the money,
though. “It’s a great boost to the industry,” he says. “It supports 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.” And he says the horsemen love coming here. “Local horsemen especially, are able to race locally without having to travel up the 401,” he said. This makes a big difference in their bottom line without having to truck their horses from track to track. That contributes to the family atmosphere that the locals are looking to capture. Many families used the races this year as their weekly outing with an opportunity to teach the youngsters about the industry. Bain says that they’ve applied for more dates for next year. “We feel we can definitely do more than the 13,” he said. He hopes to know by the end of this year if that bid for an increase in dates is successful. Track announcer Nathan Bain also wanted to express his gratitude. “Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make the 2021 racing season such a success,” said Nathan. “I look forward to racing returning in 2022.”
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Flyers top Rockets twice
PINK AT THE RINK
The Leamington Flyers annual ‘Pink At The Rink’ night was held on Thursday, October 28 in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the top photo, Flyer volunteers at the
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By C. Scott Holland LEAMINGTON — It was a closer game than what might have been expected, especially during the first half, but once the Leamington Flyers got rolling last Thursday, Oct. 28, the Strathroy Rockets were swept aside 5-1 in the first of a home-andhome series between the two clubs. The Flyers then rallied to take the Rockets 5-3 on Saturday night at Strathroy. About 240 fans watched as the Flyers built an early 2-0 lead Thursday and clung to a precious 3-1 edge heading into the third before they potted two powerplay tallies for extra insurance. Head coach Dale Mitchell said, afterwards, “I thought we played 40 minutes of good hockey. We came out strong, which was what we wanted prior to the game. We did have that good start but in the second, we fell off. We gave them too many odd man rushes and left Polidori out to dry on a couple plays.” Thursday night’s scoring was kicked off by Anthony Ciaramitaro and Gavin Grundner, who clicked passes with Wyatt O’Neil for a close-up shot that beat Strathroy starter Gordie O’Dwyer. A few minutes later, Connor MacPherson flicked the puck high into the Rock-
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ets’ net while falling as he drove to the net area. The second frame was back-and forth with each team plunking a dozen shots at the other. Play was hot and heavy around the SUN photo Near the mid- Flyers’ net. way point, the Flyers starter Boe PiRockets’ Brandon Balasz roski played well after unleashed a screen shot the opening frame and that eluded Flyers’ starter stopped 34 shots, while Ryan Polidori. That markStrathroy’s Gordie O’Dwer came not longer after yer halted 33. the Rockets had a goal deDown 2-0 after 20 nied because the net was minutes, the rally began off its moorings. with the marksmanship The Flyers upped their of Connor MacPherson, lead about 30 seconds who tabbed a natural hatlater, with Darby Letrick. His second-period mieux cranking a left lane goals came at 1:08, 13:17 screamer that zipped past and 18:44, with the last O’Dwyer. two on powerplays. The contest had been In the third, Blake tame until the Rockets’ McNally cashed in frustrations began to bubwhat proved to be the ble after a second goal game-winner at 2:23 and was disallowed 12 minat 10:48 Gavin Grundner utes into the third. added an insurance goal. A powerplay given to The Flyers’ latest addithe Flyers proved to be tion is Jack Cotter (#18), the backbreaker. Colton who is an 18-year-old O’Brien’s screen shot goal forward who played for upped the lead to 4-1 and Detroit Victory U18 AAA. Rockets’ player Ryan Two APs made their FlyMarshall and O’Brien exers’ debut as well, with changed fisticuffs after defencemen Nathan O’Brien’s tally. Agostinis (#2) and Neil A checking-from-beGarvey (#14) suiting up. hind call on the Rockets The Flyers also recently allowed the Flyers’ Ryan traded goalie Chazz NixClark to notch his first on to Strathroy. He was Jr. B goal as Clark hamnot dressed for the conmered a shot from the test versus the Flyers. slot to make it a 5-1 game The Flyers play tonight during the final minute. (Wednesday) in London On Saturday, Oct. 30 and face off against the the Flyers pushed their Chatham Maroons at league-leading record to home on Thursday, Nov. 10-2 with a 5-3 win. 4 at 7:10 p.m.
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High school sports get green light for fall season By Mark Ribble REGIONAL — Area high school athletics coaches are busy posting tryout and participation posters on bulletin boards as local school sports prepare for the launch of their fall season. Jim Kittl, President of the Windsor Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WECSSAA), says team practices have begun at some schools, while others are waiting to see if
the numbers are there. “It’s too early to tell if the vaccine mandate will affect the numbers,”said Kittl, who is a former coach at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School in Leamington. He noted that the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s mandate that all high school athletes, coaches and volunteers show proof of full vaccination is being adhered to by the local school boards.
A total of 29 schools normally compete in WECSSAA sports and Kittl says this year’s participation will be contingent upon local vaccination rates, which vary from school-to-school. “Some of the smaller schools may find it a challenge,” he said. For Bill Toews, Principal at Kingsville District High School, a lot of planning has occurred over the past few weeks in order to get all extra-curric-
Sharks harpooned by 73’s
By Greg Coulter WHEATLEY — Despite battling hard for a solid three periods, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks came up short on the scoreboard at home last Wednesday, October 27. A strong opening 20 minutes gave the boys an 11-8 shot advantage but a power play goal and a last-minute marker vaulted Essex to a 2-0 lead. Essex gained the upper
hand in the second with two more to build a commanding 4-0 lead into the third. The Sharks fought hard right to the last buzzer but could not dent the twine while holding the opposition off the scoresheet. Jackson Ford had a solid game in the net with 29 saves, while the Sharks responded with 27 shots. Brandon Davis earned
Ladies hockey results
Leamington Ladies Hockey League results from Monday, October 25. Game 1 — Southpoint Sun 4, Locksmiths 2 Game 2 — Del Fresco Pure 2, Source for Sports 1
third star of the game in a gutsy performance, levelling many bruising bodychecks. “I was pleased with a good effort through all 60 minutes, but the team needed some better execution against a veteran opposition,” said head coach Josh Carnevale. “Hard to play catch-up against the stronger competition.” The Sharks look to have some veterans back in the lineup soon to take some pressure off the rookies who have performed well early in the season. The attendance was announced at 288 fans.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Wheatley Legion Branch 324 will be hosting MEAT DRAWS ON SATURDAYS at the Talbot Trail Golf Club (790 Talbot Trail, Wheatley) starting on Saturday, November 6th. Tickets go on sale at 3:00 p.m. Draw starts at 3:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Harrow United Church is hosting ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER DRIVE THRU Saturday, November 6, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. All meals include turkey, dressing, gravy, potatoes, corn, squash, coleslaw, cranberries, bun and Harrow Fair Apple Pie for $20. To order call 519-738-4223 by Wednesday, November 3rd, 4:00 p.m. to reserve your meals. You will be assigned a pick up time. We encourage and appreciate etransfer to hucturkeysupper@gmail.com at the time of ordering. If paying by cash, please provide exact amount at the time of pickup and please wear a mask following COVID protocols. ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-5850445. MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.) Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck.com or www.facebook. com/mobilemarketck for the latest info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com
ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Meeting dates are October 27, November 10 and 24. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, 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. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888236-6283. 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. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information.
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ulars off the ground. “We’ve had a pretty good response from our students,” says Toews. He also indicated that the same rules apply for clubs and organizations such as chess club, debate club and the social justice club. KDHS expects to start practices this week for the sports teams, once the school board verifies students vaccination status. He says their main focus is on student safety.
“We want to do it right and make sure it’s safe,” he said. “This provides us with an opportunity to open up even more activities.” Toews says that KDHS expects boys volleyball to start first along with girls basketball and hockey. Over at LDSS, Health and Phys Ed head Tony Nurse says they will start with girls basketball and boys volleyball. Curling, swimming and girls hockey are shooting for a
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February launch. The official fall season for WECSSAA sports is scheduled to start on November 22. The plan is to wait and see about the winter and spring sports seasons based on how the fall pans out. There will be no play beyond WECSSAA, so SWOSSAA and OFSAA competition will not take place this year.
Leamington Men’s Sr. League kicks off another season By C. Scott Holland Reid 7 Gualtieri 1 Reid Funeral Home’s offense ran over the Gualtieri Farms’ defense and rookie goalie Noah Charko (GF) had little chance on the high number of shots he faced. His counterpart Brady Vail, also a rookie, was tough to beat as he only allowed the one tally. Gualtieri’s offense got their lone goal when Ian Faubert cranked a shot into the Reid net in the second period. The Reid attack was paced by Jordan Hooker’s hattrick performance, which included the team’s first two markers. Cody Cabral planted two late in the contest, one shorthanded. Also adding singles were Kyle Quick and Greg
Mastronardi. Chrysler 3 Gillett 1 These two teams had a game in which both offenses posed threats. With one goal in each period, Chrysler led 2-1 heading into the last minute and after Gillett pulled their goalie for an extra-attacker, they scored on the empty net. Gillett’s lone tally was triggered by Brian Whaley in the second period. The Chrysler team began as Mark Matheson and Brian Santos lifted the team into a 2-1 lead. Jake Mahrchildon’s long shot trickled into the empty net before a Gillett defender could reach it.
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When you ask people where their food comes from, for many the first natural answer is, ‘the grocery store.’ However, we know that thanks to our farmers our store shelves have fresh nutritious food for Ontario’s families to enjoy. These past two years have presented hardships, and there have been many questions surrounding food availability, price, and quality. In addition, the entire concept of dependencies and domino-effect of the “just-in-time” supply chains that we have perfected in the last 50 years is being tested in these unprecedented times. Although many industries are dealing with issues regarding their supply chain, the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers have been working diligently
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Leamington, ON – After the sugar rush of Trick-or-Treating this past weekend, parents at some local Windsor-Essex elementary schools are thankful for community programs that provide healthy meals to students in their classrooms. Such is the case with Pure Flavor’s® Adopt-a-School program, which provides healthy snacking veggies on a regular basis to the area’s schools, including St. Louis Elementary School in Leamington & Centennial Central in Comber. Recognizing the importance of providing fresh food in classrooms to encourage healthy eating habits, Pure Flavor® began the initiative several years ago to help
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to ensure that the delicious vegetables are ready for customers across Ontario and beyond. Our increasing ability to grow year-round has made locally grown fruits and vegetables available, even in cold winter months. Growers and retailers are working together to ensure that safe and nutritious veggies are accessible to all in the present while continuing to create sustainable solutions for our future. There will of course likely be some difficulties along the way. But Ontario’s farms and our farmers continue to work through these current challenges and always look for solutions in new and innovative ways. That’s how we strive to be global leaders in Greenhouse Growing.
grow healthy communities across North America. The greenhouse grower is a proud OGVG member headquartered in Leamington with operations in Michigan, Georgia, and Texas and the Adopt-aSchool program has had a profound impact on each of these communities. Pure Flavor’s® Adopt-A-School program goes far beyond the donation of healthy vegetables. As a community partner dedicated to developing strong relationships with families in WindsorEssex and beyond, the program also incorporates helpful and fun resources to help teach kids the value of healthy eating and learning. With downloadable activity sheets, kid-friendly recipes, and family-oriented blogs, Pure Flavor® is helping to grow healthy minds every day.
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Barrier Free Health Card
NOT Required mRNA Vaccines
Refreshments Provided
1 &2 Doses st
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Clinics
Ages 12+
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