Southpoint Sun - October 12, 2022

High-speed internet coming soon to southern portions of rural Leamington

Residents of south Leamington’s most rural areas will get a much-needed and long-awaited boost in their internet service in the coming months.

The federal and provincial governments are invest ing $392,000 locally to increase access to fast, reliable internet service to more than 480 homes in the Point Pelee Drive, Seacliff Drive, Road B, C, D and E, as well as Marentette Beach.

In partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT), the completion of the project should occur in December of this year.

Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones, who is also the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, made the an nouncement on Friday, October 7 at Freddy’s Restau rant on Point Pelee Drive.

“Today is an important day for many residents and businesses in Leamington, who can finally get en hanced broadband internet service,” said Jones. “We recognize the valuable role that rural communities play in our province.”

The contract has been awarded to SWIFT, which is a not-for-profit corporation initiated by local municipal ities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario.

The local initiative is part of a $63 million investment by both upper levels of government to bring highspeed internet to nearly 280,000 rural Ontario house holds by 2025.

Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke brought greetings on behalf of the municipality and said he was grateful to the province for the announcement.

“We are pleased that the governments of Canada and Ontario are bringing high-speed internet to our rural areas,” he said. “We welcome this announcement. It’s what our rural residents need and deserve.”

EARLY HALLOWEEN AT PROVINCIAL PARK

Art on display at Point Pelee this weekend

The annual Art at the oTENTtiks returns to Point Pelee National Park after a two-year hiatus, with numerous artisans, artists, crafters and oth er creative people offering their wares along the oTENTticks trails. The oTENTtiks are located in side the park just north of the Visitor Centre and the event runs Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Wheatley Provincial Park was once again bustling with trick-or-treaters on Saturday, Oc tober 8 as they held their annual Halloween night for campers and visitors alike. The Thanks giving weekend tradition has been going on for a number of years inside the park, with most campsites decorated with ghosts, goblins and scary creatures to entice the kids to stop for a visit. Above is one of the creative campsites which featured a giant jack-in-the-box and some scary clowns on a swing. SUN photo

Celebrating the SWIFT announcement are, from left, Mike Makhlouf of Freddy’s, Trevor Jones, MPP Chatham-Kent Leamington, Gary McNamara, Warden County of Essex, Larry Verbeke, Leamington Deputy Mayor, Bill Dunn, Leamington Councillor, Heather Latam, Leamington Councillor, and Rob Makhlouf of Freddy’s.

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Youth room opens at complex

By Mark Ribble

Youth seeking help with mental health issues now have a local office to vis it inside the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. Maryvale, a long-stand

ing accredited children’s mental health treatment centre serving Wind sor-Essex youth and their families, has recently opened a satellite office inside the complex.

The office will be known as the Abraham Ortho dontics Youth Room and will enable youth from 13 to 18 to access much-need ed mental health services in their home community.

The new office is a partnership be tween Maryvale, the Municipality of Leamington and Abraham Or thodontics.

The collabora tion has come to gether through the creativity of the municipality and the generosity of Dr. Max Abraham and his company.

The mental health needs in the community have

risen over past months.

“During the pandem ic, in response of the de mands for services in this area, we increased the available services from three days to five days each week, permitting us to see as many as 30-35 more youth each year,” said Maryvale’s Executive Director Jenny Letink. “However, this commit ment meant that we had to find a way to assume the cost of the rental rate to sustain this level of service. Now with this collaborative partnership, we will be able to provide this level of support ongo ingly.”

She is grateful to the municipality and Abra ham Orthodontics for their contributions to the satellite office.

“Through this collab

orative partnership, the Town of Leamington has significantly reduced our rental rate for the use of this office, they then ini tiated our introduction to Dr. Max Abraham, which resulted in a generous donation from Abraham Orthodontics to further offset these costs,” Letink said. “Maryvale can bring our services to the youth and families and elimi nate the time and cost of travel as a barrier to re ceiving service.”

A clinically trained therapist from Mary vale provides regularly scheduled counselling for youth three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) at the new office, and offers walk-in services every Wednes day from 10 am to 4 pm, where youth or their fam

ilies can come to the of fice and receive a single session of direct support from a clinically trained therapist. In addition, a family navigation work er will attend one day a week to help underserved youth and their families connect and navigate the local mental health and addictions system.

“We are beyond thrilled to have the Community Youth Room open and uti lized by Maryvale to de liver services desperately needed by our youth,” says Christen Abraham, community outreach co ordinator and co-founder of Abraham Orthodon tics. “We always seek ways to support children in our community beyond their smiles and are hon oured to be a small part of this effort.”

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The official opening of the Abraham Orthodontics Youth Room with, from left, Dr. Max Abraham, Leamington Mayor Hilda Mac Donald, Maryvale Executive Director Jenny Letink, and Child and Family Therapist Kathryn Huyge. SUN photo

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Voter kits are arriving

With voter kits now arriving in the mail, mu nicipalities are remind ing residents that ballots must be in the mail by October 13.

If you miss the dead line, there are options in Leamington and Kings ville where you can sub mit your completed bal lot.

In Leamington, voters can bring their ballots in person to the Municipal Building during regular office hours up to or on election day.

There will be Voter Help Centres set up at the Municipal Building and at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex. Mu nicipal Building days are October 13 (4:30-7), Oc tober 14 (4:30-7), Octo ber 15 (10-4), October 20 (4:30-7), October 21 (4:307) and October 22 (10-4).

The complex dates are October 13 (3-7), October 15 (10-2) and October 21 (3-7).

After hours you can drop your completed bal lot into the drop box lo

cated at the rear entrance of the Municipal Building up until 8 pm on election day.

In Kingsville, you can drop off your ballot in person at town hall until October 21, during regu lar business hours, or at the ballot return stations on election day, October 24.

The ballot return sta tions will be at Ridgeview Hall in Cottam from 10 am to 6 pm and Unico Centre, 37 Beech Street, from 10 am to 8 pm.

HONOURING OUR HEROES

The Leamington Hometown Heroes program has reached 84 banners this year, with an additional 11 being added for 2022. The banners are displayed on uptown poles and light posts on Princess, Mill, Erie and Talbot Streets. These banners are paid for by the families of the veterans in order to honour their service to their country. At a time of year when we are most aware of our veterans and their services, it’s good to pause and admire them for their bravery and commitment to community. The program is operated by an independent committee in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and the Uptown BIA. The two banners pictured here on Princess Street are part of the batch of 11 new banners for this year. SUN photo

Salvation Army BEHIND THE SHIELD

he Leamington Salvation Army is looking for a few good people.

Volunteer Co-ordinator, Joyce Walker, who joined the Leamington contingent in August, has the daunting task of setting up the volunteer Christmas Kettle Program as time marches into the holiday season.

“We are looking for 70 to 100 people for kettles this year,” says Joyce. “We’re hoping to raise $120,000 from the kettles.”

Majors Ron and Judi Wickens and their fine crew at Leamington Salvation Army have welcomed Joyce with open arms and she is grateful for their warm welcome.

As those at the Salvation Army begin to get things organized for the holiday season, Joyce is hoping to attract some top-notch volunteers to help raise the much-needed funds.

“During COVID, it was very difficult to raise funds to keep our programs running,” she said. “In June of this year, 414 people came through the food bank and that number is on the rise.”

Joyce says there will also be a change to the Christmas Gift program this year.

“We’ve turned that into a Christmas Shopping

program,” she says. “Clients will come in and with the help of a volunteer, will choose what they need for their family.”

This is a change from previous Christmas programs, where they’ve asked people to sponsor a family, then that family gets a pre-packaged bag of gifts for the children.

With the new program, all registered clients will be given an appointment to walk through the ‘toy room’ and select toys for each child in their family.

This way, the kids are getting something they want, in the past, they may have received something they already had or did not want.

They are asking donors to choose an age category or two and purchase gifts costing no more than $25 each and deliver them to the Salvation Army location at 88 Setterington Street, no later than December 8.

For information on the Christmas program, you can email judi.wickens@salvationarmy.ca or call 519-326-4901. Clients must pre-register to receive a ‘shopping appointment.’

As for those who want to act as ‘bell ringers’ and place themselves in public places with the Salvation Army Kettle, Joyce Walker says they work in two-hour shifts, with six locations in Leamington and three in Kingsville.

If you’d like to help out volunteering, email joyce.walker@salvationarmy.ca or give her a call at 519-999-2108.

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It’s that exciting time of year again

Don’t let the warm weather fool you.

Fall is upon us and the leaves are turning so quickly it’s real ly noticeable from day to day.

With Thanksgiving week end being somewhat early this year, we’ve managed to quietly slip into the autumn season.

No pomp and circumstance, no 76 trombones, no giant cer emony. It’s here.

Kids playing minor hockey have already started to play their games and the NFL is heading into week 6 in a sea son full of upsets and amazing comebacks.

The NHL season kicks off this week with everyone anx ious to see if their favourite team can sustain a respectable record over an 82-game season

The Flyers and Sharks are

well underway.

As for those baseball play offs, I fully expected to be writ ing about the Blue Jays this week but alas they couldn’t get the offence going in game one of their wild card series against Seattle and then blew an 8-1 lead late in game two, bowing out of the playoffs swiftly.

Hunting season is in full swing and the golf courses are teeming with golfers trying to get those last hacks in before the weather no longer permits.

Other fall things are hap pening with Halloween right around the corner, followed by Remembrance Day, which then makes way for the Christmas season.

Yes, I said it.

It’s coming, ladies and gen tlemen, whether we are ready

or not.

Here’s hoping that the pre dicted COVID wave doesn’t materialize and we get our holiday season back to a more normal routine.

We had to cancel our staff Christmas party last year due to a holiday surge of the good old Corona. It would be nice to be able to have something this year, without worrying about who dipped into the spinach dip and touched everything with their fingers.

I’ve been asked to help with Remembrance Day this year and agreed to do it simply be cause I hold the utmost respect for that day and the veterans we honour.

If your family or organi zation would like to place a wreath to honour your veter

Windsor-built 1947 Dodge Coupe

an, give me a call at our office at 519-398-9098 and I’ll hook you up with the invincible Tom Brown, who is in charge of the wreaths for Wheatley Legion Branch 324.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

The committee organizing this year’s Remembrance Day service is working to bring Leamington a great service complete with a march down Mill Street to the cenotaph.

The veterans banners are up on the poles in the uptown area and will remain there un til after November 11.

So fall is definitely moving forward and it’s my favour ite time of year — always has been.

I’ve become a non-fan of snow but I still enjoy the co lours and that distinctive smell

of burning leaves, pumpkin pie, cool morning breath over the harvested corn fields, ear ly sunsets and the geese flying overhead.

As much as most people love summer, I prefer those cooler nights and hazy days with the sights and sounds of people getting ready for the busiest time of year.

Fall election season is in full swing and we are seeing lots of action from the candidates.

And I’d be amiss if I didn’t mention that Christmas Day is only 74 days away.

You’re welcome.

Ray Laliberte of Kings ville owned a nice 1954 Packard sedan when

I first met Ray at a car show at Kingsville Dis trict High School. His Packard went to Kings ton in October of last year in exchange for a very nice Windsor-built 1947 Dodge Special Deluxe coupe which Ray has driven only to Heritage Village and other spots close to home following knee surgery.

Ray’s 1947 Dodge Spe cial Deluxe coupe looks and drives like a new car. The previous owner was a retired RCAF aircraft mechanic who gave the

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Dodge whatever it need ed. The odometer reads 63,000 miles and that is probably original.

The interior is also like new and has a new push button starter that replac es the foot pedal starter of pre-war cars. The radio has its buttons mount ed vertically close to the driver so the stations can easily be changed.

Ray thinks his car was probably built in the Chrysler plant on Mc Dougall Road in Wind

sor, where trucks were later built. His car has a wheelbase of 119.5 inch es, identical to the U.S. Dodges of that year.

New cars were in big demand after the war with some customers waiting more than a year for a brand new car. I’m sure the original owner

of Ray’s ’47 Dodge coupe would say it was worth the wait!

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

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Migration Festival this weekend

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By Paul Forman

With a capacity crowd in attendance at Ridgeview Hall in Cottam, local residents heard for a final time from Kingsville’s candidates for council and school trustees on Thursday, October 6.

The Rotary Club of Cot tam welcomed the candi dates who each presented their platforms by a ran dom draw, three-minute

format. All mayoral and deputy mayoral candi dates were in attendance,

of the migration of the Canada Goose and Jack Miner has

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long been a loved tradi tion in the town, and this weekend will be no dif ferent.

The Great Migration Paint Out will begin on Thursday, October 13 as artists from across Can ada converge on Kings ville for a four-day plein air (outdoor) painting competition, which now includes a children’s cat egory and a quick-paint competition.

Opening ceremonies will take place at Lions Hall at 6:30 pm on Friday, followed by Family Mov ie Night at 7 pm where they will present the fam ily adventure movie, Fly

Cottam Rotary plays host to Kingsville candidates

along with 12 of the 14 candidates for town council and four of the

Community Calendar

OCTOBER 3-28

COATS FOR KIDS - South Essex Community Council (SECC) is collecting and distributing clean, gently used coats and winter accessories for babies, children, teens and adults. Drop off is at their offices in Leamington (215 Talbot St. E.) and Kingsville (313 Main St. E., Unit 21). More info: 519-326-8629 or secc.on.ca.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

FOOD DRIVE - Drive-Thru Food Collection in support of Community Meals, Pantries & Food Banks on Sunday, October 16 from 12-noon to 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington. Financial donations accepted with charitable receipts issued for donations over $20. Cheques payable to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING at 1:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle. Speaker, demos, show table, refreshments. New members and visitors welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION

MEETING at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. We are happy to share our purple martin stories. For further information, please contact Paul at 519-738-3476.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

TURKEY DINNER - Saturday, November 5 from 3:30-6:30 pm. Takeout only, $20 per meal, at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. For tickets call 519-326-9461. Advance tickets only.

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. commencing September 9 for 13 weeks at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519816-5449.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other

toastmastersclubs.org.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to noon. Free Cookies, coffee & Wifi, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFEOpen Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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

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

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

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.

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 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. 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.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

five English school trust ee candidates.

Away Home.

Saturday morning at 10 am there will be a Pet Parade at Lakeside Park, where you can dress up your pet, or even just dec orate a wagon or bicycle to participate. Partici pants are asked to meet at the cobblestone bridge at 9 am.

There will be train rides, pony rides, face painting, birds of prey demos and much more, all at Lake side Park.

Over at Lions Park, there will be crafts, mu sic, games and a Lions Club BBQ and Dufflebag Theatre presenting Robin Hood.

Pumpkin carving will be held on the lawn of the OPP station from 11 am to 2 pm.

And of course the pop ular Migration Market place will take place at Lakeside Park from 11-4.

The Jack Miner Migra tory Bird Sanctuary will also be hosting various activities throughout the weekend, including crafts and children’s activities, as well as their famous fish pond.

Visit migrationfestival. ca for more details and visit Jack Miner Facebook page for information on the activities there.

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

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Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.

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

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com

A giant inflatable goose at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary during the 2021 Migration Festival. SUN archive photo

The Kingsville Deputy Mayor candidates from left are Kimberly DeYong, Gord Queen and Sam Zad. SUN photos by Paul Forman

New banners adorn Arts Centre; collaboration with Speedprint

By Mark Ribble

Shoppers and visitors to the uptown area of Leamington may have noticed recent additions to the outside façade of the Arts Centre building

on Talbot Street West that bring attention to the cen tre itself.

Recently, Leamington Arts Centre teamed with Speedprint to produce attention-getting banners

and signage for the out side of the building.

According to Arts Cen tre Director and Curator Chad Riley, the centre put out a call for spon sors and Speedprint an swered that call.

“On behalf of the LAC we are extremely excited about this project and the visibility it will bring to the gallery and the pro grams we offer,” said Ri ley. “We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with our friends at Speedprint on this project. They are the professionals and we ended up with top quali ty banners, great designs and a great experience start to finish. A big thank you to Speedprint, Brian Cornies and his team for putting all this together. Making the arts visible and bringing awareness to the LAC is so import ant to the sustainability of the LAC and to the artists in the region.”

There are five banners that hang on the back of the building and very large one that adorns the front — all created by Speedprint with input from Riley and the Arts Centre.

According to the agree ment between the two, Speedprint’s logo will adorn any banners at the Centre for the next three years.

“Speedprint sees the value of arts and culture in the community and is pleased to partner with the Leamington Arts Centre on their banner project,” said owner and manager of Speedprint Brian Cornies. “We have worked closely with LAC Director Chad Riley over the years on various events such as the Photo Contest, Arts at the Ma rina and the Mill Street Market.”

Cornies added that it was an opportunity for the company to give back to the community.

“When Chad ap proached us about com memorating the 50-year anniversary of the LAC with banners on the out side of the building it was a natural fit for us to be the sponsor,” he said. “We are able to give back

to the community and at the same time showcase the kind of work we are able to produce.”

The two entities are

both looking forward to working together to keep arts and culture alive in the community.

Celebrating 25 Years

Brian Cornies, left, and Chad Riley under the new ban ners at the rear of the Leamington Arts Centre. SUN photo

This week is Fire Prevention Week

Leamington Fire De partment is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15.

This year’s FPW cam paign “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” works to educate everyone about simple but import ant actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

“Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two min utes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your abil ity to get out of a home during a fire depends on an early warning from smoke alarms and ad vance planning,” said Lorraine Carli, vice presi

dent of Outreach and Ad vocacy at NFPA.

Residents are encour aged to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme.

“It’s important for ev eryone to plan and prac tice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Andrew Baird, Fire Chief. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them.”

Here are some key home fire escape planning tips:

• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all

Kenneth Cullen

Kenneth Arthur “Ken” Cullen passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 2, 2022 just short of his 73rd birthday.

Survived by the love of his life, Susan. Loving father of Rob Cullen and Meg Cullen (Mack).

Proud grandfather of seven, Sebby, Kiera, Larry, Alyssa, Isabel, Stephen and Bruce.

Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Helen Cullen, and his sister Diane (late Bruce) and their son Stephen. Survived by Stephen’s children. Dearly loved cousins include Mary and Clarence Ware, Donna Rayson, late Kathryn and Jim Managhan, and their families.

Ken was an incredible singer, performing publicly from the age of six. He was also a keyboardist and guitar player. But his greatest musical passion was sound being done excellently.

After getting his B.Mus.-Performance Voice at University of Western Ontario, Ken spent much of his adult life in the Oakville and Collingwood areas, returning to Essex County after his children were grown. He was overjoyed at being able to reconnect with many of the musicians he had performed with since his youth and delighted in making many new musical friendships. Ken loved and he was loved.

In 2004 Ken landed at New Song Church in Windsor, and was blessed to find healing in his heart, in his fellowship with Pastor Kevin. He found a new sense of fulfilment in many building and sound projects there over the years, including a current sound project.

When Ken relocated to Leamington, he took great pleasure in living near his childhood home, in what had been the cornfield where he and his best friend and performance partner, Dennis Knight (The Sunshine Boys), played in as children. Despite his allergies, Ken’s life revolved around his herd of fur-babies. Ken’s home enabled him to have what he called “The Zoo.” He loved to sign off as Cat Man Cullen, much to the chagrin of his beloved dog and birthday buddy, Gershwin.

We can only imagine the incredible music that Heaven is experiencing as he is reunited with so many beloved bandmates. What a thrill to sing praises to God, without hums, buzzes, or bad cables to contend with!

In following Ken’s wishes, cremation will take place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to New Song Church by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

your family members, in cluding those with senso ry or physical disabilities.

• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound.

• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

• Have an outside meet ing place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

The Leamington Fire Department is hosting events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. They were at the Leamington Rona on Tuesday and will be at the Leamington Flyers game on Thursday, October 13, from 6-8:30 pm.

Wheatley Friendship Club

By Bonnie Dawson

On October 5, the Bingo winners at the Wheatley & District Friendship Club were Robert Lapsa, Pat Chur chill, Mary Siddall, Barb Siddall and Mary Hairsine. Thanks to Debbie Ot tley who pinch-hit for Tammy Kraw chuk in calling the numbers and to Linda Wigfield for handing out the prizes.

The next Bingo will be held on Octo ber 19 at 1:30 p.m.

The 50/50 winners were Robert Lapsa and Doreen Armstrong.

There will be an executive meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 10 a.m.

at which time the suggestion box will be opened to check out any questions, concerns or suggestions members have concerning the club.

Euchre is played every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30. The cost is $2.

Quilting is open Monday and Thursday.

The Library, Treasures Room and Exercise Room are all open to mem bers.

If refreshments are wanted, mem bers are asked to continue to bring their own.

Until next time…

Community food drive

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting a food drive on Sunday, Octo ber 16 from 12-noon un til 4 p.m. at 311 Sherk St., Leamington.

The Drive-Thru Food Collection is in support of Community Meals, Pan tries and Food Banks.

Financial donations are also gratefully accepted

with charitable receipts issued for donations over $20. Cheques can be made payable to St. Paul’s Lu theran Church.

Wheatley Library to reopen Oct. 18

The Wheatley Library Branch will reopen for regular service on Tues day, October 18.

The library closed after the gas explosion August 26, 2021 and relocated to provide limited library service mid-October 2021 at the Wheatley Resource

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Centre.

During that time, over 3,700 items were circu lated. Summer Reading Club this year hosted six programs and had 352 attendees. All library ser vices will be available including Wi-Fi and com puter access, printing and

photocopying service, and all the books, maga zines and DVDs patrons are used to enjoying.

Hours of operation will be Tuesdays and Thurs days from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesdays and Satur days from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Danny James Vickery

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Thanks.

Danny James Vickery passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at HDGH - Dr. Y. Emara Centre with his wife of 36 years, Geri, by his side.

Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Evva Vickery. Survived by his children Kristopher Bell and Layne Vickery (Sarah), his grandchildren Elijiah, Madison, Quentin, Cain and Sawyer, and his great-grandchildren Azlyn, Andre, Avery and Kamari. Also survived by his siblings Ted Vickery (Brenda), Wanda Derbyshire (late Tom) and Brad Vickery (Christine), along with many nieces and nephews.

To know Dan was to love Dan... he was steadfast, had a wicked sense of humor and wit that was matched by no other. Hockey, refereeing and golf were a big part of Dan’s life for years, with many laughs along the way.

A special thank you goes out to the McDonald family, the Truax family, and to so many others for your love and support – YOU know who you are! Also, to Dr. Pfaff, Vanessa Cervini RN, Dr. Jhawar, Dr. Jervis and the many nurses who cared for Dan, thank you for your continued care and guidance throughout his illness.

An Open House to honour Dan will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at The Grove Brewing Company, 86 Wigle Ave. Unit 1, Kingsville, ON, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Transitions to Betterness would be appreciated.

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

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

Americo Ferrante

Americo Ferrante passed away peacefully at 91 years of age with his family by his side on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare.

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Beloved husband of Vincenza (Cervini) for 67 years. Loving father of Josephine Ippoliti (Andy), late Theresa Mastronardi (Perry), Lucy Incitti (Peter), Patsy Ingratta (Nino). Cherished Nonno to Chris, Steven, Danny (Stephanie), Kimberly (Dave), Matthew, Daniel (Ashley), Kailyn (Eric), Shanel, and Great-Nonno to Colton, Gavin, Brady, Ari, Ryder, Alessio, Olivia.

Americo was proud to have worked at H.J. Heinz Company for over 27 years. He was passionate about many things, from his love of sports to his impeccable carpentry skills, but above all he loved gathering with his family. He was a genuine soul who touched so many lives with his generosity. He will be missed by many.

Thank you to the staff of Erie Shores HealthCare team for their care and compassion.

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Health Foundation.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Rickeard receives Prime Minister’s Award

Leamington teacher Butch Rickeard recently received the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in a cere mony in Ottawa.

The long-time Leamington District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher is now teaching history, law and physical edu cation at Public Alternative Secondary School (PASS) and says he’s honoured to receive such an accolade.

“Receiving this award has been an honour and spending the week with the other recipients and the meeting the Prime Minister has reinvigorated me for the next year,” he says. “I really want to thank my colleagues for all the help with projects over the years, specifically

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the Canadian and World Studies Depart ment at LDSS and now the staff at PASS. Of course, my family as well for all their support over the years.”

The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence is awarded annual ly to 10 teachers across Canada, selected by a committee from Canadian Science & Innovation. The award has been giv en since 1993 and Rickeard is the second teacher in the GECDSB to receive it, with the last one in 2002. It is considered the highest honour a teacher can receive and included a five-day stay for professional development in Ottawa.

Rickeard was nominated by his col league Dina Riccio.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022: 4:30 pm 7:00 pm

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Butch Rickeard as he received the Prime Minis ter’s Award for Teaching Excellence on October 3. Photo submitted

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POLICE BRIEFS

Break and enter culprit facing charges

On October 4, a break

enter occurred at a residence on Erie Street South. Several items were taken, including an elec tric scooter.

On October 5, a break and enter occurred at a residence in the 100 block of Wigle Street and also at a residence on Oak Street East. Several items were taken from both residenc es, including clothing and jewelry.

As a result of the in vestigation, a 31-year-old Leamington woman has been charged under the

Criminal Code of Canada with: break, enter dwell ing – commit an indict able offence (2 counts); break, enter dwelling with intent to commit an indictable offence; theft under $5,000; mischief under $5,000; possession of a Schedule 1 substance – opioid (other than hero in); possession of a breakin instrument; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (2 counts); and failure to comply with an under taking.

The accused was held

for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with in formation regarding this incident is asked to call the Leamington OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to re main anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catch crooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Police seek information about graffiti at local school

On September 30, the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief at Margaret D. Bennie Public School in Leamington.

Investigation revealed that sometime between September 29 and September 30, unknown suspect/s had spray-paint ed on multiple surfaces at the rear of the school and exterior portable building.

The graffiti consisted of profanity and

racial slurs.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Leamington OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anony mous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous on line message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Two arrested in former LDSS building

On Thursday October 6 at approxi mately 11 a.m., members of the Leam ington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to break and enter complaint at the former Leaming ton District Secondary School on Talbot Street West.

The building was searched with the assistance of the members from the Es sex County OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Canine Unit to clear the building.

As a result, OPP Police Service dog

Maximus located two males hiding within the interior of the closed facility.

Both males were placed under arrest without incident.

Essex County OPP reminds citizens that not only is it against the law to tres pass on abandoned property, but those who do may risk serious injury or death during the offence. Abandoned struc tures may pose numerous safety con cerns, including such things as structur al issues, broken glass, mold or asbestos.

Seek robbery suspect in Wheatley

On Sunday night, Oc tober 9, just before 11 p.m., an unknown sus pect entered the Circle K on Talbot Rd. West in Wheatley.

The suspect proceeded to go behind the counter and demanded money, brandishing a knife and a crowbar.

The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene, west from the store.

The suspect is described as a white male approxi mately 6’ tall with a stocky build, wearing a black ski mask, grey hoodie, blue jeans and black gloves. Chatham-Kent Police K9 was called out, which led officers to believe that the suspect got into a vehicle and fled the scene.

Anyone with infor mation that could assist with this investigation is asked to contact Con stable Dan Steveley at dans@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Market Update

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The history of Kingsville’s Lewis Dairy

By Stephen Wuerch

Back in the fall of 1987, I met some of the Lewis family on the home farm of Mr. Elby Lewis, west of Kingsville.

At the time, the three children of Mr. Lewis (Jack, Mary and J.R.) still lived on the home farm or nearby.

As the family recalled, in 1941 Mr. Elby Lewis purchased a small fran chise from Campbell’s Dairy in Essex, operating on 80 quarts per day.

The Lewis family pro cessed their milk initially at Robinson’s Dairy north of Kingsville and deliv ered to the Essex County communities of North Ridge, Cottam, Essex and Kingsville. Robinson’s was located just north of the old town limits on the east side of Division Rd.

delivery and handling (weight) charges.

Consequently, it no lon ger made sense to contin ue to manage the herd, so the cows were all sold in 1967. From this point on, the dairy purchased milk solely from local opera tors.

After the death of Mr. Lewis, Jack and J.R. con tinued the operations until 1975 when J.R. took over the entire operation.

From 1975 until 1979, J.R. Lewis operated the local dairy and deliveries as best as he could, but unfortunately could see the writing on the wall, as Lewis Dairy just couldn’t compete with the much bigger nationals.

Finally, on December 31,

1979, Lewis Dairy Ltd. sold to Becker’s Milk Company and the dairy stopped processing milk — marking the end of 38 years of service.

Since Becker’s Milk Company did not de liver door-to-door, J.R. Lewis and other Lewis Dairy drivers continued to do home delivery for a few more years, selling Lakeside Jersey Dairy Milk from Leamington, which was also a small town independent next door trying to survive.

Over the years, the Lewis family was always community-minded, of ten sponsoring sports teams and giving gener ously to the community of Kingsville.

About the bot

tles: E. Lewis & Sons square-shoulder and round quart bottles are

very collectable with the square shoulder quart be ing extremely rare. Round quarts sported a unique

green windmill design with two Dutchmen wear ing wooden shoes.

Flow test in Wheatley goes smoothly

Tuesday, Oct. 4 into Thursday early morning, Oct. 5, contractors and a team from the University of Windsor were on site of the August 26, 2021 explosion in Wheatley, conducting a production flow test of the monitor ing well in the municipal parking lot.

The test ran smooth ly, gas was flared off and all equipment worked as planned. The water from the well was discharged into the sanitary sewer.

Information from the sampling will be used to determine next steps for monitoring.

Residents are reminded

when they see the flare, that means the planned process and equipment is working as intended.

In the meantime, resi dents are also reminded that if at any time they detect the smell of gas, to immediately call 9-1-1.

They were around in the 1930s and early ’40s. Be fore Lewis Dairy bought Campbells Dairy in 1939, raw milk was sent to Rob inson’s to be pasteurized.

They were a very small dairy that operated exclu sively in Gosfield South, as the town of Kingsville would not allow them to operate there.

Milk was delivered sev en days a week by deliv ery truck.

Over the years, the dairy operation was even tually set up on the Lewis farm where the dairy herd expanded to over 70 cat tle (35 milking). With the growing herd came lots of work, which meant early mornings and late eve nings as the entire Lewis family pitched in to help — including all the kids!

As demand for their delicious milk grew, milk was purchased from oth er farms in the area. By the 1950s and early ’60s, Lewis Dairy had become one of the premier dairies in the county, providing a variety of quality dairy products.

In 1964, the Ontario Milk Marketing Board was established and as a result, many additional costs were “slapped” on the dairy, including ad ditional transportation,

A Lewis Dairy sponsored hockey team in the late 1950s or early 1960s for Essex Mi nor Hockey Photos submitted

J.R. Lewis stands in front of the Lewis Dairy fleet, date unknown.

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EVENTS

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Public Notice

Call for Members to Serve on Committees of the Corporation of the County of Essex

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is actively seeking applications from community-minded individuals to serve on the following committees:

•Essex County Library Board

•Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee

Term of Appointments will be for four (4) years, and align with the term of Council. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

•Resident, owner or tenant of land in Essex County

•Canadian Citizen

•At least 18 years old

•Not prohibited by law from voting in a municipal election

•Not an employee of the Essex County Library Board or the Corporation of the County of Essex

Accessibility Committee Composition: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a majority of the members of the ECAAC shall be persons with disabilities.

Online Application Forms and additional information about these positions are available on the County of Essex website, on the Committees and Boards page. Hard copies of applications can be obtained at any branch of the Essex County Library, or at the Essex County Administration Office, located at the Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Ave. W., Suite 202, Essex ON.

Completed applications can be submitted online or will be received by letter mail, fax or email by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Mary S. Birch

Director, Legislative & Community Services/Clerk Corporation of the County of Essex 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 202 Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6

Tel: (519) 776-6441 Ext. 1335

Fax: (519) 776-4455 clerks@countyofessex.ca www.countyofessex.ca

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VOLUNTEERS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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SEMI DRIVERS NEEDED

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

It may be tempting to throw your weight around and assert power in a situation, Aries. But this may backfire in the long run. Try to be a team player.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, someone close to you may be driving you crazy, and you’re tempted to let them know. However, go with the flow instead and enjoy this calmer approach.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

FARM LABOURER

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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, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended period, combination of sitting, standing, walking. Cultivate and irrigate crops, harvest crops. Work site environment outdoors dusty, hot.

REQUIRES

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

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Duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting, de-leafing, packing and cleaning work area. Repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, handling weights of up to 50 lbs. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends, able to work long hours depending on the harvest.

$15 per hour. Must be able to work within a group or on your own.

Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.

Send Resume to: East Side Acres, 120 Mersea Road 19, Leamington ON N8H 3V7 or email: grower@eastsideacres.ca

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Gemini, an important decision must be made in the days ahead. Take a calm approach and do your best to keep your emotions out of this discussion.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Once you involve others in a situation, it can be difficult to dial back their involvement, Cancer. Consider whether you should ask for input or go it alone this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, rather than shouting from the rooftops how much you love a person, it may be better to take a more subtle approach. Reel in your excitement for the time being.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Keeping secrets is not the way to go, Virgo, especially when they are kept from someone close to you. Why all the smoke and mirrors? Be open and honest with yourself and others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A financial situation may be worked out this week or even inflamed, Libra. The only way to stay ahead is to keep careful track of your expenditures.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Be honest with yourself about your needs, Scorpio. If you don’t feel like socializing in a loud and public manner, organize a group to come over for some more quiet R&R.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Getting involved with chores and other tasks can occupy your mind with some busy work, Sagittarius. After a brief mental break, you can return to more serious tasks.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Finances may get a boost this week as a new income stream falls into your lap, Capricorn. Investigate it fully before getting deeply involved.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Opening up about your personal life may relieve some pressure and stress that you have been feeling, Aquarius. Find someone who doesn’t have a close stake.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t spread the word about a big idea until you are sure about it and ready to move, Pisces. Don’t let others steal your thunder.

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Dusting off

memories

Looking back ... Prominent landmark still exists

By C. Scott Holland

Parliament appropriated $1,000 for the construction of a lighthouse at Leaming ton in 1879, and the following year, Pe ter Williams constructed a square, pyra midal tower at a contract price of $794. The Leamington Lighthouse displayed a fixed white (catoptric) light at an ele vation of 48 feet above the high-water mark.

Joshua Lamarsh was hired to serve as its first keeper at an annual salary of $150. After three years, Keeper Lamarsh resigned and was replaced by Forest H.C. Conover, who owned the land on which the lighthouse was built. The nearby streets of “Forest” and “Con over” are named in his honor.

The light at Leamington was im proved at the opening of navigation in 1915 by substituting a fourth-order lens for the catoptric illuminating apparatus formerly used in the lantern room. In 1919, Keeper Conover was provided a hand-operated foghorn that was to be used to answer signals from steamers in the vicinity of the wharf during thick, inclement weather.

In late June 1923, a flashing, white electric light was established atop a pole on the outer end of the government pier, and Leamington’s Lighthouse and the hand-operated foghorn were discontin ued. With his services no longer needed, Keeper Conover retired from lighthouse keeping at the age of 67.

The abandoned lighthouse and sur

rounding land were sold to Elmer Wal lace Luford of Walkerville, Ontario, in 1928, and shortly after this the proper ty began to be used as a campground, where vacationers and locals could spend some time by the lakeshore. Lat er, semi-permanent cabins were built, replacing some of the tents that were commonly used at first.

In 1947, the lighthouse property be came known as The Lighthouse Club, and by this time there were roughly 64 cabins located on the hill near the light house and down along the beach. The lighthouse was moved from its original location due to shoreline erosion, but thanks to photos from around 1900, one can see just how precariously close to the edge it was.

In the early morning hours of June 6, 2010, an F1 tornado touched down in Leamington and caused widespread de struction. Some cabins in the area were damaged beyond repair, but the historic lighthouse escaped without significant damage. The lighthouse has been trans formed into restrooms for the commu nity, and a Lighthouse Clubhouse has been erected adjacent to it.

Anyone interested in or wanting to learn more about Leamington’s heritage and history can join the Leamington & Mersea Historical Society, which meets the fourth Saturday of most months at the Leamington Half Century Club or contact us at leamingtonmerseahs@ gmail.com

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Scott Holland

family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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

October 1991 - Former Leamington District Secondary School grad Nino Ricci, who had authored his first novel “Lives Of The Saints”, returned to the high school for a talk to students and afterwards signed copies of his popular book.

North Ridge Turkey Farm, 406 Talbot Rd West, operated until around 2000. George Bell operated this farm around 1950. A more recent owner was Vlademir Bakalic (sp?). Always looking for more information!

October 7, 1992 - RIBBON CUT FOR PLAYGROUND PROJECT - Romney Central principal Henry Flaming and Jone Dalgleish, President of the Romney Central Home and School Association, stand by official ribbon cutters Janelle Taylor and Chris Van Deven as they prepare to open the $10,000 playground equipment project. The students gave the equipment their first “hands on” tryout at the school’s family barbecue on Wednesday, September 30.

Leamington

Flyers feast on London, win 8-3

By C. Scott Holland

Last Thursday night, Oct. 6, a large crowd of 767 watched two of the west conference’s best teams battle one another. The rivalry between London and Leam ington has intensified over the last decade with several playoff meetings and battles for first place.

But with the Nationals having two of their better players sidelined (Jacob Julien and Bradyn Santavy), their offense was not at full strength. After 40 minutes of action, Leamington led 6-0 and won the game 8-3.

Boe Piroski started for Leamington and made 27 saves, while Aiden Berry suffered the loss by playing 40 minutes and stopping 22 shots. Michael Emslie re placed him in the third and stopped eight of 10.

The Flyers used superb puck movement and took advantage of golden scoring opportunities to take a 2-0 first period lead and extend it to 6-0 before their de fense lapsed a bit in the third. Yet the Nats’ two quick goals early in the final frame did not deter the Flyers from regaining their composure.

The fireworks kicked off when Hayden Reid’s left side screen shot zipped past Aiden Berry at 15:32.

About 90 seconds later, Griffin Grundner and Gabe Piccolo set up Trevor LaRue’s tally.

In the middle frame, the Flyers’ offense pounded four unanswered goals past Berry to make it a 6-0 contest. Gavin Grundner and Cody Brekke laid the groundwork for Ryan MacPherson’s slick tip, which came as he stood to Berry’s left.

At 16:39, defenseman Anthony Ciaramitaro took a Piccolo pass and his right point shot flew through a maze of bodies and into the Nats’ net.

Less than a minute later, James Sigmon and Ryan MacPherson created a slick pass play that ended with Gavin Grundner shoveling into the cage for a 5-lead.

Reid and Brekke connected to Billy Van Sumeren, who wheeled a bullet drive to make it a comfortable 6-0 lead.

London got on the board early in the third when a Flyers defenseman’s effort to clear the zone was in tercepted by Lucas Chard, who set up Sam O’Reilly’s goal. A Flyers’ interference penalty led to the Nats’ Chard scoring to tighten the score.

A series of penalties to both sides followed. After settling down, the Flyers went back to work at 11:58 when Hayden Reid lifted Cody Brekke’s rebound past Emslie from close range. But the Nats added their last on a rebound.

At 18:34, the Flyers completed the scoring. Gavin Grundner slid the puck to Kale Couvillon, who was parked near the top of the slot. Couvillon found the target for a powerplay tally and an 8-3 final.

Schedule: Thurs. Oct. 13 vs Strathroy at 7:10 pm; Fri. Oct. 14 at St. Thomas at 7:30 pm.

Sharks split with Admirals and Kings

The Wheatley Omstead Sharks split a pair of games with a solid home ice win over Amherstburg while failing in OT in Dresden last week.

The home team ramped up the offence, shelling the Admirals’ goalie with over 50 shots en route to a 5-3 victory. Ethan Handley was superb in net with 34 saves in a wide-open tilt.

Braeden Caetano scored two, while Sylvain Lessard, Kyle Kelly

and recently added Kyle Greene added singles in the win. A total of 11 players hit the scoresheet in a balanced attack.

Friday, October 7 in Dresden, the boys played catch-up all night and rallied from a 4-2 third period defi cit to force overtime. The offence continued to put up good numbers with 40 shots but a couple of team defensive lapses allowed the Kings to steal a victory. Cristian Green was denied a victory in his second

consecutive overtime loss.

Shannon Olsen and Jack Thies sen notched singles, with Kyle Greene potting two in his second game with the Sharks.

“We’re still striving for consisten cy but we do continue to improve each game,” said coach Josh Carne vale. “Kyle Greene has been a great addition with three goals in his first two games.”

Shark host Lakeshore Wednes day with 7:30 pm start.

Flyers Anthony Ciaramitaro (9) Ryan Clark (6) and Bryce Scarlett (19) jockey for a loose puck around Flyers’ goalie Boe Piroski during last Thursday’s 8-3 win over London.

Photo by Scott Holland

REID FUNERAL HOME LADY GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON

Golden Years mini-golfers off to another great season

On October 6, 34 Gold en Years golfers tackled the mini golf course at Colasanti’s Tropical Gar

dens for some friendly competition.

Leading the way with five holes-in-one were Wal ter Balsam and Ron Fick. Three aces were scored by Bill Ward, Mary Bind er, Bob Springthorpe and Dolores Near, followed by Mike Binder, Debbie

Clinton, Tony Hudvag ner, Bill Gough, Laurie Hylton and John Murphy with two. Scoring a sin gle hole-in-one were Gail Turk, Ed Middleton, Nan cy Springthorpe, Bill Tay lor, Shran Collins, Barb Fick, Carol Hylton, Betty McManus, Loraine Fox,

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Low score for nine holes was recorded by Laurie Hylton with 37, and Wal ter Balsam, Bill Ward and Mary Binder all with a 38.

The 18-hole low scores were Bill Ward and Mary Binder with 77, followed by Laurie Hylton with 78 and Bob Springthorpe with 79.

With many members still trying to shake off the rust, the following teams finished on top. First place went to Team 2 – Dolores Near, Lloyd Honey and Laurie Hylton with a 36-hole score of 255. Second place was Team Aces – Ron Fick,

Robin Cournoyer and John Murphy with a score of 259. In third place was Team 9 – Debbie Clinton, Barry Sweet and Bill Tay lor who scored a 261.

Play continues at 10:30 am every Thursday at Co lasanti’s.

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Talbot

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, October 4 there were 53 senior men’s league members who challenged the Tal bot Trail course. The fair ways are permitting extra roll right now and the greens are in beautiful condition. If you like fast greens, you’ll enjoy play ing here.

The CP and LP were won by Randy Nash and Bill Ward. Nifty 50 results were achieved by Ed Fra ser, Ray la Pierre, Garry Morin and Carl Robin son.

In the super senior sil ver division, both Bob Freure and Tom Hyatt tied with excellent 46s. Bill Edwards played very well, earning a very praiseworthy 53.

thank Mother Nature

In the gold division, Dave la Bonte’s terrific 48 nipped the excellent 49 result achieved by Gerry Becigneul. Carl Robinson earned a superb 50. Both Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash produced very praiseworthy results.

by these players: Ron Mc Cracken and Conrad Bab kirk 49s; Neil Adamson and Andy Orsini, 52 and 53 respectively.

In the 70-79y division, Bill Ward had the day’s hot sticks as he shot a masterful 38. Chopper achieved a terrific 40. Oth er scores of 45 or less were accomplished by these players: Rick Thompson 42; Joe Drummond 43; Doug Langlois and Paul Carioli 45s.

In the 80-85y grouping, Joe Vrtel played brilliant ly to score a 39. Long hit ter Mike Wright earned an excellent 40. Chuck McKenzie shot an impres sive 44. Walter Balsam fired a dazzling 46. Other solid results were earned

The youngsters 50-69y also played very well. Leading the way with excellent 40s were Ken Kreuger and Randy Nash. Fred Michano was one shot back with his out standing 41 result. Fuzzy achieved a very notewor thy 45.

The Birds and the Bees: There comes the time in a boy’s life when Dad sits him down for the “big talk.” This was one fa ther’s approach.

“Son,” he said, “You’ll soon have urges and feel ings that you’ve never had before. Your heart will start to pound and the palms of your hands will sweat. You’ll be pre occupied, and you won’t be able to think of any thing else.”

“But don’t worry,” he continued, “it’s perfectly normal – it’s called golf.”

Enjoy the fellowship with your league mem bers. Keep swinging and having fun!

ERIE SHORES LADIES WRAP UP SEASON

Wisternoff (Division 2 Low Averaged Gross Score and Low Average Putts), Cheryl Rutgers (Division 1 Low Average Putts), Betty Pater son (Division 1 Low Average Gross Score) and Beth Loewen (Division 3 Low Average Putts).

Linda Hurst (Division 3 Low Average Gross Score). For more information about the

2023 season contact Erie Shores Golf Club at 519-326-4231.

Men’s senior hockey results

By C. Scott Holland

In the third week of Leamington Senior Men’s hockey action, there were a couple of higher scoring games as Gabriele Home & Floor took Reid Funer al Home 8-2 and Gillett Roofing downed Gualt ieri Farms 10-2. Play re sumes on Oct. 17.

GABRIELE 8 REID 2

It was a close game for

one frame then Gabriele’s jumped out to a 3-0 lead. That was all they would need to get past Reid.

For Reid, Tyler Dom inato and Dylan Mon tague triggered the goals.

Gabriele was paced by Scott Florence’s hattrick. Brian Whaley drilled two, while Jordan Carnevale, Eric Taylor and Riley Bab kirk slotted one apiece.

GILLETT 10

GUALTIERI 2

The short-benched Gualtieri Farms squad was

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missing too many bodies to have an effective de fense.

GF got goals from Pat Sonoski and Marshall Fritsch.

Gillett’s offense came alive as Nick Rivait gunned a hattrick while Kyle Bowman and Alan Beausoleil planted two each. Zach Halwachs, Cam Dawson and Chad Jeffrey added one goal each to the cause.

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