Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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.
Community Calendar
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.
To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 5, Leamington
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
Southpoint Sun - 23
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.
! "
# % &%'#! *'+,+ -
() .
# $ % $ & " #& # ' " ( $ & & & & ) ! "
# $
