Southpoint Sun - October 5, 2022

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Truth and Reconciliation Day in Leamington

By Mark Ribble

A beautiful sunny day

local

orange who showed up

Truth and

Reconciliation Day march and gathering on Friday, September 30.

The day was hosted by Caldwell First Nation, and Chief Mary Duck worth addressed the crowd — which includ ed hundreds of local stu dents and teachers — tell ing stories of those who lived through the resi dential school ordeal and those who did not make it back to their families.

Duckworth introduced a drumming performance and explained the signif

icance of the drums to First Nations People and how the drums and mu sic connect them to the earth and spirits.

A smudging ceremo ny was held and Duck worth thanked everyone for coming out, then a march proceeded north out of Dieppe Park to Tal bot Street, then west to Westmoreland Avenue, south to Oak Street and east to Erie, where they walked up Erie and back to Dieppe Park.

It was a true ‘sea of or

ange’ as the march made its way through town.

As the march passed Leamington District Sec ondary School, a moving tribute was paid by stu dents there, who stood in front of the school with candles to acknowledge the importance of the day and the march.

Afterward, a gathering was held by Caldwell First Nation at Point Pelee National Park, where those in attendance could enjoy a barbecue and some fellowship.

Some of the younger crowd helping in the march with drums. Sun photo

Annual Klite Festival wows weekend spectators

By Mark Ribble Sunny skies and breezy days prevailed for the 4th installment of the South point Klite Festival (kites plus lights) as about 7,600 ‘kids of all ages’ flocked to the Leamington soccer fields on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Spinning wheel kites, character kites and aer obatic kites all filled the air on both days, with Saturday’s heavy winds presenting somewhat of a challenge for the larger spectacles.

In addition to the kites, thousands of ground lev el effects and lights were spaced around the perim eter of the complex in or

der to provide a colourful experience on Saturday evening once the sun went down.

The Southpoint Inter national Klite Festival is the culmination of weeks and hours of hard work by organizer George Pai siovich and his small cast of hardy volunteers, who worked tirelessly to pro vide the free event to the community.

An idea of a Southpoint Kite Club was hatched over the weekend and Paisiovich would like to hear from anyone inter ested in that or volunteer ing at next year’s event. He can be reached at george@paisiovich.com.

Keep Looking Up!

In the top photo, Jocelyn (7), left, and Delaney Dulac (10) of Leamington enjoy the colourful wind tunnel. At the left is a small sam ple of the kites on the main field. To the right are two nighttime fairies: Susan Dewitte of Blenheim and Meaghan Tarasick of Thornhill.

SUN photos by Mark Ribble and Deanna Bertrand

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Dr. Sheila Horen honoured

The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County (ASWE) have awarded Dr. Sheila Horen as the recipient of the 2022 Others Before Self Award.

Dr. Horen was formally recognized at the Alzheimer Society’s Board Meeting on September 27.

The Others Before Self Award was established to honour and recognize in dividuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership in advancing the cause and improving the quality of life of persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Wind sor and Essex County.

io Health West as the Windsor-Es sex Primary Care Lead.

The Alzheimer Society of Wind sor and Essex County presented the Others Before Self Award to Dr. Sheila Horen for her continuous support of, and selfless service to, the Alzheimer Society and the community it serves.

CARMEN’S DONATES TO WECYAC

Th a nk yo u!

It’s been an honour to serve my community as a Municipal Councillor for the past 8 years. I wish to thank my fellow Councillors and staf f for their dedication, guidance and support.

with ongoing programs there. WECYAC has supported 2,052 children in Windsor-Essex since its inception in 2017 and is seeing an increase in need in the community. In the last six months, the centre has supported 515 local kids and their families, compared to 269 for the same time frame last year. The organization partners with local agencies to provide a safe location for children and youth to disclose their abuse to a specially trained team of profes sionals. The Carmen’s do nation, totalling $1,800, helps WECYAC continue to provide this service. From left are Dr. Nila Das, Interim Executive Director WECY AC, Carmen Dick, co-owner Carmen’s Catering, Kevin Dick, co-owner Carmen’s Catering, Lynda Ware, Past President WECYAC, and Sharon Pyke, President WE CYAC. SUN photo

Leamington leads the way so often when it comes to County Municipalities. This was so evident during Covid, we were the first to step up and of fer our Complex facility for a mass vaccination site, later it was our municipal parking lots and Council Chambers.

Our community was fortunate to have Mayor Hilda MacDonald working on our behalf during this time. While most scaled back their workload during this time, she shifted gears and led us through extraordinary and challenging times.

All of Council tries their best to do what’s right on your behalf and none take it more serious than Mayor MacDonald. I’m proud of the work we did together, and I’m proud to endorse her run for Mayor of Leamington.

There’s absolutely no substitute for experience.

In closing, I’d like to thank my wife Judy and my entire family for their love and support over my Council time.

I hope my work made you proud.

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Dr. Horen has had a remarkable ca reer, which includes starting the first local hospitalist program at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, participat ing in the first organized palliative care team for Essex County, working as an In vestigating Coroner for the Province of Ontario, starting the first MINT Memory Clinic in the Windsor-Essex region, and for many years, working for the Local Health Integration Network and Ontar

Previous recipients include RBC Wealth Management and Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre.

Locally, it is estimated that in 2022, there are 8,310 people living in Windsor and Essex County over the age of 40 with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Over 100 years after the discovery of these conditions, there is still no known cause or cure. What is known is that this disease can affect anyone.

OGVG working with Highline

The Ontario Green house Vegetable Grow ers (OGVG) and Highline Mushrooms have formed a strategic alliance that will assist the mushroom grow ers in obtaining raw mate

rials comparable to fertiliz er and chicken manure.

The ongoing collabora tion will see thousands of tonnes of organic waste, specifically in the form of unmarketable tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, as well as plant trimmings, diverted from local land fills.

As the cost of chicken manure and fertilizer, and access to procuring these growing substrates contin ues to become more com petitive, OGVG says that Highline Mushroom is a key organic waste off-load er.

“Over the past decade we have seen unprecedented volumes of organic waste reaching landfills, pushing them closer to their En vironmental Compliance Agreement (ECA) thresh olds at a quicker-than-an ticipated rate,” said Joseph Sbrocchi, General Manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “Our vision and core values for the province’s greenhouse vegetable sector is to be global leaders, identifying and developing best prac

tices that continue our im provement in sustainabili ty and being best in class.”

Currently, there are two farms online with this proj ect, with an appetite to in crease participation.

Lucas Semple, Gener al Manager of Under Sun Acres, commented: “The reduction in tipping fees and trips to the landfill has provided more on-farm flexibility from a budgetary standpoint, while creating a localized, circular bioeco nomy that gives a second life to what was otherwise a waste product.”

From the perspective of Joe Cartier, Director, Compost Operation & Me chanical of Highline Mush rooms: “This is a winning situation for each party involved. Utilizing his torically landfill-destined materials to offset increas ing fertilizer costs and de creasing accessibility to manures, we have been able to protect our bottom line without sacrificing the quality of our product which consumers have come to expect.”

DR. SHEILA HOREN

JOIN

DESTK-CUP

By Pat Bailey

took living through anightmare before Joan Mc-Sweeney dreamed of a bet-ter ‘end of life’ for both thepatient and their families.

sitting in the wait-ing room for two hourswhile her brother Jim Spinxdied alone, McSweeneyvowed that night to make

Omstead and Cole Caccia-villani, in an effort to raise$6 million. While still a littleshy of their goal, McSwee-ney said the response was

In particular, said Mc-Sweeney, a call was putout for artwork to adorn thewalls. In less than a week,

nects with Leamington’s ex-

ing show of support for hos-pice services.

For McSweeney, thejourney began in 2012 help-ing Roberta Jarecsni with afeasibility study. Followinginterviews with about 60business people, organiza-tions and individuals fromLeamington, Kingsville,Wheatley and Harrow, a re-port was written and taken tothe Erie St. Clair LHIN. In2013, McSweeney said theyreceived overwhelming sup-port from the LHIN and apledge of funding operatingexpenses for each bed.

McSweeney said that iswhen the real work began— the formation of a com-mittee

turned out to celebrate thegrand opening and ribboncutting on Canada’s firstever satellite residential hos-pice.

LDMH Foundation Gala celebrates 20th year

“It is the municipality’svision the Serenity Trail willprovide a serene setting offlowers and milkweed de-signed to create a peacefulsanctuary,” said municipalCEO Peter Neufeld in apress release.

Leamington Mayor JohnPaterson was smiling fromear-to-ear as he addressedthe crowd. “This facil-ity will enhance the livesof many families from thisday forward,” said Paterson.

The mayor was also thrilledto announce that municipalworkers, under the directionof Alex Del Brocco and incollaboration with SterlingAcre Farms Ltd., also man-aged to complete The Se-renity Trail

“The trail will allowthose seeking the servicesof the hospice and the fami-lies caring for the termi-nally ill in our communityto have a place to go, walk,ponder, breathe, grieve, cryand clear their minds whiletheir loved ones are beingcared for in the final stagesof life,” added Neufeld, “allclose to home.”

What struck most ofthose addressing the crowd

Carol Derbyshire, execu-tive director, applauded theefforts of the county resi-dents. “A group of interestedindividuals came to us andwanted to partner to bringhospice care to the county,”said Derbyshire. In truehospice style, by workingtogether, we have createdCanada’s very first satelliteresidential home.”

The Erie Shores campuswill provide 24/7 residentialhospice palliative care ser-vices for all residents of Es-sex County at no cost. Thecampus is modeled on theexisting Windsor hospiceand has 10 patient suites,as well as living areas and

ity and compassionate end-of-life and palliative careservices cannot be under-stated,” said Gary Switzer,CEO of the Erie St. ClairLHIN.

McSweeney echoesthese sentiments. But shealso admits there is stillwork to be done. She saidlandscaping is yet to becompleted and said thereare naming opportunitiesfor the sponsorship of gar-dens.

“It’s just way over thetop,” said McSweeney,“it’s more than I everdreamed could happen insuch a short time.”

“Twenty months agoyesterday,” said McSwee-ney with

Cutting

Windsor

Shores Campus,

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

Volunteers make the world go ’round

If you were fortunate enough to stop by the Leam ington soccer fields this past weekend, you saw a specta cle that would make the most cynical person say, “Wow.”

The Southpoint Klite Festi val (yes, I know it says Klite) drew almost 8,000 people over the weekend to view all of the giant kites and other things they had to offer.

We often take free events like this for granted, assuming that someone snaps their fin gers and makes these magical ly happen.

The fact is that a very small group of volunteers teams up with some generous sponsors to create events like these.

And while the kite event and others like it are great ex amples of community involve ment, there are communities everywhere who have the same core of people who give their time, money and skills to events that make the commu nity a better place.

I’ve been part of a few things over the course of my life, but most of my community in volvement centres around mi nor sports as a coach, board member and advocate.

The veterans banner com mittee is near and dear to my heart and so is Remembrance Day.

This year I’m fortunate enough to be involved in the

planning of Remembrance Day in Leamington.

I don’t mention these things as a way to get a pat on the back. I do so because — for someone who feels he does things for the community — I’m still in awe of these groups of volunteers who pull off such things like the Klite Festi val or Hogs for Hospice or the Leamington Fair.

We all have our level of com fort as to the amount of time and effort we can give back to our community and it should never be measured in such a way, but pulling off big events like those mentioned takes a team of people willing to put everything aside for a com

First car ride was in a truck!

Curtis Driedger lives today in Peterborough: “My first car ride leaving the hospital in Leaming ton where I was born in May 1953 was in a 1948

Ford pickup apparently co-owned between my dad and his brother Hen ry.

“Uncle Hank used it most of the time because

he was a farmer while Dad was a teacher at UMEI (a boarding school in those days) and lived there with Mom and now me.

mon goal.

Family, work, relax ation time — all take a second seat to the event at hand.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

The word volunteer is wide ly used by many in this world.

Some volunteer for the great feeling it gives them, while others have a vested interest in the event or activity they are planning.

Either way, it’s a good thing.

Without volunteers, we’d have nothing and in this cur rent political climate it’s im portant to recognize that.

So, thanks to George and all of his hard-working people for bringing a twinkle to all five of my grandchildren’s eyes and

for creating a magical place where they could get out and be kids again.

They ran ragged, so the par ents also appreciate those ex tra moments of sleep for all.

And hats off to all volun teers, whether you take time to work a kettle for the Salvation Army, volunteer at a Flyers game, or help with your kid’s hockey team.

Life is all about helping others because it makes you feel good when all is said and done.

“I remember the truck. I looked out the win dow as it drove away with my dad and uncle in it and my mom say ing they were going to bring us back a new car!

It turned out to be a 1954 Ford Mainline sedan (not new!) which we drove until Dad traded it for a new 1963 Mercury Mete or at C. W. Brown Motors in town.

“By then I was 10 and

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

have many memories of our ’54 Ford. It must have come across the border because it had an over head valve V8 and not the flathead. Dad would floor it while heading north on Hwy 77 and yelling, “Plenty of power here yet!” The ’63 Meteor

with its anemic six could never compare. But yes, my first car ride was in a truck.”

Do you remember your first car or truck ride?

We would love to hear from you! Email billt sherk@sympatico.ca

Voting packages mailed out

Residents of Kingsville, Leamington and Pelee Island should receive their vot ing packages in the mail this week for the upcoming municipal election.

If you do not receive your voters package in the mail this week, please verify that you are on the voters list by calling the following numbers:

Kingsville Clerk’s office — 519-733-2305.

In Leamington, you can verify right on their website — go to leamington.ca and then click onMunicipal Services and Voter Information.

On Pelee Island, please call MPAC at 866-296-6722.

Chatham-Kent will do a combination online, mail and in-person voting.

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Talking Over Turkey returns to Leamington

By Mark Ribble

After two years of piv oting due to COVID re strictions, the popular Talking Over Turkey ini tiative will return to the Highbury Canco toma to lot on Sherk Street in Leamington this Decem ber.

Organizer Mike Diab says he’s thrilled to be back.

“The last two years have been difficult and we did what we could do, but we’re looking for ward to going forward again,” he said.

Mike and his wife Deanna have been the backbone of the popular turkey and trimmings

giveaway for a number of years, giving away 600 turkeys and trimmings at the 2019 event alone.

The Diabs credit the countless donors, spon sors and volunteers with keeping it going and they are always looking for more of each.

“We’ve been getting good donations in,” he said. “We’ve got new do nors, old donors, good feedback.”

They have fundraisers planned to help cover the cost of such an undertak ing and Mike is happy to help anyone who needs it.

“People are strug gling,” he said. “We see it first-hand.”

Currently, they are raising funds through Talking Over Turkey do nation boxes located in side Lakeside Bakery and Deli, Lavender Spa and at Dr. Olivito’s Dentistry of fice in Kingsville.

The date has not been set due to logistics of pinning down the turkey delivery, but Diab says it will be in December.

If you’d like to help out, they are accepting e-transfers to their email at tot@bell.net. You can also email that address for more information.

The Diabs would be happy to hear from you.

Kingsville Friendly Club

Members enjoyed another afternoon of cards at the Kingsville Friendly Club on Tuesday, September 27.

Winning scores were: Bridge: Bert Patrick 3900, Jean Kuipers 3160, Roy Trowell 3070. Euchre: John Gerhardt 99, Dawn Tizzard 92, Clare Shaw 84. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson and John Gerhardt tied with 4 each. Pepper: Ken Salter 262, Sue Girardin 257, Kathy Hedge 229. Most peppers: Ken Salter 6. There was a good turnout on Friday,

September 30 with the following results: Bridge: Roy Trowell 3340, Jean Kuipers 3100, Alta VanVliet 2930. Euchre: John Gerhardt 103, Sharie Blythe 91, Marie Geeves 85. Most lone hands: John Ger hardt 5. Pepper: Bob Cranston 272, Bob Bell 261, Maggie Hansen 244. Most pep pers: Anne Burrell and Bob Cranston tied with 5 each.

After cards, members celebrated Oc tober birthdays with cake and ice cream.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION

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.

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.

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 Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are October 12th and 26th. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 or 226-773-5830.

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

Talking Over Turkey organizer Mike Diab was seen at Lakeside Bakery and Deli last week putitng out the donation boxes for the December event.

Wheatley Legion hosts Appreciation Night

Wheatley Legion Br. 324 hosted an Appreci ation Night to mark Le gion Week, September 18-24. The community was invited to enjoy an evening of fellowship at Talbot Trail Golf Club.

The event included cheque presentations to support Essex Southpoint 2013 Rep Hockey and Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club.

Gord Queen Re-Elect

Deputy Mayor

In the photo above, Wheatley Legion Br. 324 presented a cheque for $6,340 to Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club at its Le gion Week Appreciation Night.

Pictured, left to right, are Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp, Jenn Christiansen, Rick Christiansen and Krystal Dixon of Erie Ramblers, Br. 324 Sgt.-at-Arms Tommy Brown, Brad Dixon of Erie Ramblers, Br. 324 Exec utive member Sarah Ste venson, and Br. 324 Pres ident Dick Whittle.

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Derek FRIESEN for Leamington Council

Use common sense when spending our common dollars. This applies both to what our tax dollars are spent on and how they are being spent. For example, if a road needs to be re-done, I’ll drive around that area and consider how the proposed changes will affect those who drive there everyday.

Cut red tape because small business is a big deal. We need to be a Municipality that encourages en trepreneurship and supports small business. We also need to drive development by reworking the permitting process.

Promote tourism by building the Leamington Brand. Leamington has great economic and tourism potential, but we lack the marketing to get us there. This includes strengthening the relationship with the Caldwell First Nation. I also want to make arts & culture the heart of Leamington’s Revitalization Plan.

COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY

In the photo top left, Bryce Bailey (left) and Mason Reid of Essex Southpoint Hockey happily accepted a cheque for $1,000 from Wheatley Legion President Dick Whittle.

Arts Centre event gives candidates opportunity to speak on arts

The Leamington Arts Centre held its first-ev er Candidates Night on Thursday, September 29. With an audience of about 50 people, mayor and deputy mayor candidates were asked pre-written questions about their views on the arts and cul ture community in Leam ington.

“The LAC was ex tremely proud to wel come 19 of the 22 elector al candidates at the LAC last night for the Meet the Candidates NightArts & Culture Edition,” said Arts Centre Curator and Director Chad Riley. “This was a big win for the arts community last night to have so many in fluential and active mem

bers of our community present, speaking and lis tening. The arts really do have a way of bringing people together in posi tive ways.”

Chamber of Commerce President Chad Robinson acted as the moderator for the event, keeping everyone on track and fo cused on the arts and cul ture issue.

Three of the candidates had other commitments, but 19 of them were able to speak to the patrons present in the gallery.

Mail-in ballots should arrive this week and the municipality is asking you to contact the town hall if you do not receive your ballots this week or visit leamington.ca.

TOFFLEMIRE

40 Years of Local Engineering and Municipal Administrative Experience

Acknowledged as at Team Player by my colleagues

Recent project experience in Essex County and all County Municipalities

Involved in many aspects of the Leamington Community

Director of Community Services in Leamington from 2006-2011

knowledge and experience in Leamington, Windsor and Essex County mean that whatever the issue, I have the proven track record to deal with it.

WILLY FITTLER

FOR TOWN COUNCIL

Will Address

serious lack of mental health services in

concerns and attainable housing

need to support local arts & culture

of tourist trade for our towns with

marketing ideas

small town identity

of existing and new business in order to

and promotion of a healthy

to our waterfronts

need to keep council meetings open to

Will

Fight for the preservation of Common Sense!

Provide leadership skills

over 57 years of business and political experiences

Work hard and honestly to protect the interests of Kingsville residents at all times!

For Leamington Council

Chad Robinson, President of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the evening by out lining the rules and guidelines of the evening. SUN photo

CAR SHOW WINNER

Happy 70thAnniversary

HERM AND LIZ DICK

Jake Hamm

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away October 2, 2020.

Those who love don’t go away They walk beside us day by day

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed And forever dear.

Love always, Erica, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

In Loving Memory of Martin WilliaM taves

October 9, 1971 - October 31, 2017

“Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly

All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise.” Blackbird, The Beatles.

Forever in our hearts, Sharon and family.

IN MEMORIAM

October 4, 1952 - October 4, 2022

With love from your family

ESHC RAISES FLAG TO OBSERVE TRUTH AND RECONILIATION

Erie Shores HealthCare held a short ceremony on Thurs day, September 29 near the main entrance to the hospital to raise the Indigenous Every Child Matters flag in con junction with Truth and Reconciliation Week. Carrie Ann Peters, Culture and Language Coordinator for Caldwell First Nation, was on hand to do a smudging and offering prior to the flag raising. In the top photo, Heather Badder, Vice President of Patient Services at Erie Shores Health Care, raises the orange flag along with the Canadian flag. In the bottom photo are Carrie Ann Peters, Barb Colaizzi, President of Patient Services, and Heather Badder.

SUN photos

In Memory of Martin

WilliaM taves

1971 - 2017

Five years gone but still held close in our hearts.

Martin would be so amused to learn that a photo of him and Bosco is currently viral on Tumblr.

Much love, Laura

Classic cars and trucks from as far as Paris, Ontario, filled the two parking lots at the Leamington Dock Saturday after noon, October 1, for a Charity Car Show. The show, hosted by Gino DelCiancio, included 130 entries with many awards giv en out, from Longest Distance Traveled to Best in Show. He said monies raised through raffles and door prizes will go toward the Miss Lizzy Foundation, which supports hospice and other local charities. Pictured, the winner of the Best Paint trophy is Sue Merritt of Windsor with her restored 1949 Ford truck “On Angels Wings.” She says the truck needs final touches such as clear coating, but she hopes to do some charity work with it in the near future. Her theme was inspired by her love and belief in angels, she says, and has one very special engraved feather to honour her mother, who passed away. SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Erie Shores Health Foundation announces Night of a Thousand Parties

Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) has officially announced a new signature event: Night of a Thousand Par ties.

Erie Shores Health Foundation’s overall vi sion behind Night of a Thousand Parties is to have countless parties

thrown on one night, for one purpose, in one com munity.

Everyone is encour aged to be a part of Night of a Thousand Parties by hosting their own private party on November 19, 2022.

“Community and care are at the core of every

Homicide under investigation in Leamington

Members of the Essex County Detachment of the OPP have made an arrest in a homicide that oc curred on Thursday, September 29.

At approximately 5:40 pm, the OPP responded to a 911 call on Mill Street East in Leamington, where officers located the body of a deceased female.

The deceased has been identified as Shermaine Carling, a 33-year-old resident of Leamington.

A 38-year-old resident of Leamington has been charged with Second Degree Murder contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was held in custody for a scheduled court appearance on September 30, 2022, at the On tario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The Essex OPP Crime Unit is investigating the in cident with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Iden tification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

thing we do at our foun dation,” said ESHF De velopment Officer Gloria Cavenago. “Night of a Thousand Parties is spe cial in that it allows you to embrace togetherness and giving to care by way of celebration that is completely your own.”

Hosts have complete creative freedom when it comes to their party details – whether it be a Christmas party, themed party, catered event or game night – make any party an ESHF party. Hosts will also receive a specialty host gift and ESHF marketing materi

als to display at their par ty which will help create the stars that will be the individual ESHF parties lighting up the night on November 19. Note: parties are exclusive to guests invited personally by the host.

Erie Shores Health Foundation currently hosts its Gala, Golf Tour nament and Run and Roll annually. This new event adds a special twist to ESHF’s current portfolio of signature events that we already know and love – Night of a Thou sand Parties is an event that anyone can host.

Hosts will set a min imum donation fee of their choice for each of their guests to attend their party and each par ty will collectively raise a minimum of $1,000 for Erie Shores Health Foun dation. Combined funds from Night of a Thou sand Parties will sup port the current needs of the Hospice, Erie Shores Campus and Erie Shores HealthCare.

“We are very excited about Night of a Thou sand Parties and the po tential it has for involv ing the entire community in championing ESHF’s

mission of providing the best quality care pos sible,” says Night of a Thousand Parties Com mittee Chair Maureen Lamotte. “With a goal of at least 100 parties hap pening in mind, I believe that all will be able to feel the compassion and fun in the air on November 19.”

To sign-up your party for Night of a Thousand Parties, visit the Erie Shores Health Founda tion website at www.eshf. ca/event/eshf-night-ofa-thousand-parties.

Nancy Loretta Tuffin

Nancy Loretta Tuffin, 72 years, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare.

Beloved wife of George Tuffin. Dear mother of Tracy Reimer (Neil), Glen Tuffin (Fran), Wayne Tuffin (Melissa), Shannon Williams (Josh). Loving Grandma of Caitlyn, Trevor, Logan, Autumn, Kohen. Dear sister of Sharon, late David, Timothy, Mary Beth, Danny, late Bob.

With respect for Nancy’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Nancy’s family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Erie Shores HealthCare.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

John Charles Ingratta

John Charles Ingratta, AKA “Papa John”, passed away peacefully at 84 years of age with this family by his side on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Erie Shores Hospice.

Beloved husband of Donna (O’Connell) for 58 years.

Cherished father of Mary Catherine Stevenson (Russell Bickford), Jo-Anne Ingratta (predeceased 1983) and Susie Ingratta (Jason Cornies). Loving

Papa John to Casey Stevenson, Cody Stevenson, Kyle Woldenberg-Puyda (Ciara), Megan Puyda (Taylor Reis), John Puyda (Victoria Varela) and Ryan Puyda (Amal Sleiman). Great-Papa John to Theo Woldenberg-Puyda. John was known to many as Papa John but to his grandkids he was much more than this; he was a father figure encompassing the entire family.

Dear brother of Amy Ingratta, Marie DeGraw (Don). Dear brother-in-law to Ralph and Clara Larmer and Pat O’Connell. Predeceased by his parents James and Irene Ingratta, sisters Barbara and Brenda Ingratta, his in-laws Domenic and Mary O’Connell, and his brother-in-law Dennis O’Connell. John will be missed by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John was born in Chatham, Ontario, and raised in Rodney, Ontario, working side by side with his cousins on the family farm. He went to the University of Guelph and received a degree in Horticulture, then went to work for H.J. Heinz in 1964 in the Agricultural Department and retired 25 years later as General Manager of Procurement.

He then joined the Board of Directors for Leamington Hospital and spent his retirement helping create the Leamington Hospital Foundation. He was instrumental in bringing the Nurse Practitioners into Leamington Hospital, running the hospital Gala for 25 years and raising funds to have the Erie Shores Hospice built.

One of John’s greatest joys was the fall when hunting season opened and he shared this with all his grandsons. He would plan all his hunts beginning with opening day in Walpole to his three weeks of pheasant hunts on Pelee Island, and then deer hunting with his friends and family in Amherstburg. This by far was always his favourite time of year, especially target shooting practice at the cabin in Rodney.

He also enjoyed adding to his extensive wine cellar whenever possible and Sunday pasta dinners with anyone who stopped by. As anyone who knew John, he loved to cook and the door was always open.

We would like to thank Dr. Alexandra Gow and the Erie Shores Hospice team for all their care.

The family request donations be sent to Erie Shores Hospice.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, October 3, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington from 10 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Cremation followed.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Douglas Hornick

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Doug Hornick on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the age of 72 with his family at his side.

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Loving husband of Linda. Cherished father of Jennifer Young and Christine Monminie (Dave). Adoring grandfather of Rachel, Alison, Jillian, Amanda, Sydney and Emma. Son of the late Tiny and Stella Hornick.

Dear brother of Doreen Drouillard (Albert). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Doug was quick witted and had a great sense of humour. He was generous and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was knowledgeable about many things and could most often solve any problem. His hobby was Model “A” cars and he restored several of them. He enjoyed the beach, camping, music and playing his harmonica. He loved his cats and rescued several over the years. He was a good friend to many and cherished those friendships. Doug’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

Doug will be greatly missed!

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WHEATLEY LIONS DRAW WINNER

October 5, 2022

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The Wheatley Lions Club held their first meeting of the year at the Village Resource Centre in Wheatley on Tues day, September 13. On the agenda was drawing the win ning ticket for their 50/50 draw. Pictured, Lions Past District Governor George Vary (left) and Lions Club President Bob Springthorpe (right) present a cheque for $7,765 to the win ner, Samantha Klassen of Leamington. This is the Wheatley Lions Club’s first fundraiser since Covid began, and mem bers are grateful for the support.

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Kingsville adjusts traffic signals

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Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Doug’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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Maria Rosa Pereira

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Rosa Pereira (nee Resendes) at Erie Shores Hospice on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 91 years of age.

Reunited with her loving husband Joe Louis Pereira (2004). Beloved mother of the late Rosemary Andre (1990) (surviving husband Walter Sr.) and Edward L. Pereira. Cherished grandmother of Walter Jr. Andre, Brian Andre and Phil (Lisa) Andre. Dear greatgrandmother of Aubri, Jaxon and Averi Andre. Maria is survived by her brother, Rev. Msgr. Eduardo Resendes.

Maria was born in Faial da Terra, Portugal. She is predeceased by her parents, Teofilo and Theresa Resendes, siblings Teresa (Gabriel) Bravo, Filomena (Manuel) Andre, Teofilo (surviving wife Angelina) Couto and Francisco (Erminia) Resendes, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Maria (Jose) Rose, Vergina (Luis) Resendes and Madalena (Manuel) Andre.

She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation is at Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 22 Middleton Line, Wheatley, from 11:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian burial at 12:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley.

If so desired, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kendrickfuneralhome.com

Kingsville has recently adjusted traffic signal tim ings on Main Street. These adjustments aim to miti gate traffic congestion in the east/west direction. The latest timings are based on traffic counts collected by the municipaliy’s engineering consultant and in ac cordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12 (Traffic Signals).

Travelling in other directions at intersections, aside from east/west, may be affected in order to improve east/west travel on Main Street.

William Stewart Bell

William “Bill” Stewart Bell, 83 years, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

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Beloved husband of Carol (Gibson) for 29 years. Loving father of Chris Bell (Christine) and Kim Pereira (Luke). Adored grandfather of Stewart, Gavin, Devin, Rowan and Avery. Dear brother-in-law of Connie Lilly (late Jack), Lorraine Gibson (late Ted), Norman Gibson (Lynda), Larry Seaman (Nancy Reid) and Maureen Seaman. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, along with his flying buddies of Southern RC Flyers Club.

Bill worked with General Mills Food, Toronto, as Plant Sanitation Manager. When General Mills moved their operation to the USA, Bill declined the move with them and went with PCO Pest Control in Mississauga. In 1997, PCO garnered the contract to service the Heinz Plant in Leamington and Bill was transferred as Sanitation Specialist in Heinz warehouse where he remained until he retired in 2003.

Bill was an avid flyer and builder of radio-controlled airplanes, and his many model planes can be seen on display at Auto Rezolutions Auto Repair Shop, 3 Iroquois Road, Leamington.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 2 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 3 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum would be greatly appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Tom Bain takes apple peeling title for Ruthven Apple Festival

By Fred Groves

The Ruthven Apple Festival may not be an in-person event this fall, but the recipient of the popular fundraising event continues to keep a certain tradition going.

As part of the opening ceremonies, local digni taries have always been invited to participate in an apple peeling contest. And although the festival has been postponed, the contest took place on Fri day, September 30 at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Maidstone.

“We made a decision to postpone the event due to the pandemic, but we wanted to continue the tradition of the ap ple-peeling contest,” said Community Living Essex County’s Tony DeSantis.

Manager of Communi ty Relations for Commu nity Living, DeSantis was the Master of Ceremonies for the contest, which was live-streamed on social media.

Former Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos was the two-time de fending champion of the apple-peeling contest, but since he was not in attendance a new win ner was crowned. Lake shore Mayor Tom Bain peeled off a winner, but

just a few inches behind was Amherstburg Depu ty-Mayor Leo Meloche.

“We are pleased that so many dignitaries joined us for the apple-peeling contest,” said Communi ty Living Executive Di rector Karen Bolger.

Besides Bain and Meloche, others who tried their hand at apple-peel ing were Kingsville Dep uty-Mayor Gord Queen, LaSalle Deputy-Mayor Crystal Meloche, LaSalle Councillor Sue Desjar lais who is the President of the Board of Directors for Community Living, Essex Mayor Richard Meloche and Tecumseh Mayor Gary MacNamara.

“Last year I ate an ap ple a day before the con test and came in second last. This year I decided to eat two apples a day,” said Bain of his pre-peel ing strategy.

The Ruthven Apple Fest has been going for over 40 years and is held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. The beneficiary of the funds has been Community Liv ing, which began in 1961 and supports over 700 in dividuals with intellectu al disabilities along with their families.

“We anticipate Apple Fest will be back in 2023

Dignitaries who partici pated in the apple-peeling contest were, back row, from left, Tony DeSantis, Gord Queen, Leo Meloche, Gary McNamara and Tom Bain. In front are Sue Des jarlais, Richard Meloche, Karen Bolger and Crystal Meloche.

Photo by Fred Groves

and we hope to enjoy the sights and smells,” said DeSantis.

And while the festival did not take place, Com munity Living, along with a host of local busi nesses and supporters, were able to raise much needed funds by creating over 200 apple-themed baskets that were sold.

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Kingsville woman honoured posthumously by MDS

By John Longhurst Special to the Sun

All was quiet on Sep

Disaster

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vice (MDS) volunteers in Monte Lake, B.C. put down their tools and paused for a moment of silence.

They were doing it in memory of Evelyn Green wood, of Kingsville, a long-time volunteer with MDS, who was killed in

a tragic accident exactly one year earlier.

They were also doing it in support of her hus band, Kevin, who went to Monte Lake with his son Ben and son-in-law Steve Billing to honour Evelyn by doing something she enjoyed – helping others through MDS.

It was Labour Day in 2021 when Kevin and Evelyn, members of the Leamington United Men

nonite Church, were doing some yard work at their house.

“It was a hot and dry summer, and we were digging up the front lawn to plant new grass seed,” said Kevin.

He was busy us ing the rototiller so didn’t see a pickup truck suddenly veer off the road at high speed and on to their lawn.

“I heard a whoosh and a huge bang,” he said as the truck sped behind him. It hurtled across the neighbour’s lawn before stopping when it hit a tree.

At first, his attention was drawn to the crash. He didn’t immediately re alize that Evelyn — who was raking about three metres (nine feet) behind him — had been struck.

He only discovered her body when he ran to the truck to check on the driver. He found her lying in a neighbour’s garden, about 36 metres away from where she had been hit by the truck.

The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the

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case is still before the court. Evelyn was 69.

In spring this year, with the anniversary of her death approaching, Kev in, 67, decided he didn’t want to be home alone.

“Our three kids are grown and out of the house,” he said. “I didn’t want to be here by my self.”

He decided to serve with MDS in Monte Lake, both as a way to keep busy during that time, but also to honour Evelyn.

“MDS was such a big part of her life,” said the retired school teacher,

noting they had served together with MDS nine times in places like Tex as, West Virginia, South Carolina, Staten Island, Windsor and Ottawa.

“We liked to go serve and combine it with some vacation.”

When his son Ben, who lives in Calgary, and sonin-law Steve Billings, who lives in Elora, heard his plan, they offered to come along.

“It was a great oppor tunity to support my dad and remember my mother by doing the kind of work she loved so much,” said Ben, 37, who had done MDS once before with his father. “She loved MDS. It was a great way for her to help others.”

For Steve, 45, it was “a chance to honour her by being part of something Evelyn deeply believed in.”

Along the way to B.C., they spread Evelyn’s ash es in places she loved, like Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.

When the three arrived in Monte Lake, they told Project Director Roman Heuft why they had come and asked about holding a moment of silence on September 6 at the exact

in

moment — 9 a.m. B.C. time, noon in Ontario — of her death a year earlier.

Heuft quickly agreed. “It was so inspiring to hear why they had come to serve,” he said, adding he was honoured “they were willing to include us in remembering Evelyn, and allowing us to sup port them.”

When the anniversary of the time of her death came, crews at all sites in Monte Lake paused for a moment of reflection.

At the house where Kevin, Ben and Steve were working, the volun teers formed a circle and held hands.

“I cried,” said Kevin of the time of silence and prayer. “It was really meaningful.”

“It made me feel closer to her,” said Ben. “I think she was smiling down on us as we did that.”

For Steve, it was “over whelming and emotion al.”

Kevin, Ben and Steve are already talking about serving with MDS next year on the second anni versary of Evelyn’s death.

“It’s a way to keep giv ing back, as Evelyn would have wanted to do,” said Kevin.

EVELYN GREENWOOD

Free fire safety at Rona next week

In honour of the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week – celebrated this year from October 9-15, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) is partnering with First Alert, now part of Resideo Technologies, Inc. and Lowe’s Canada to host free fire safety events at select Lowe’s and Rona stores throughout Ontar io.

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p.m., Leamington resi dents are invited to their local Rona store at 274 Talbot St. West to learn how to protect their fam ilies from the threat of smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide through inter active, family-focused ac tivities.

SECC LAUNCHES ANNUAL COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN

Fall is here, the days are growing cooler and the nights are getting a little longer. Soon, frost and flurries will be in the air, and warm, cozy coats and accessories will be necessary.

distributed to children and adults in our com munity. In 2021, SECC distributed 365 coats.

To increase community safety and fire prepared ness, firefighters and store associates will ed ucate Ontarians on how to protect their families from the threats of smoke, fire, and carbon monox ide (CO).

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Unfortunately, studies have shown many Ontar ians are under-protected and unprepared when it comes to fire and CO safety. According to the Canada Safety Council (CSC), an average of eight fire related fatalities occur each week in Canada. In just the first two months of 2022, 27 fatal fires re sulting in 40 deaths were reported in Ontario alone.

With this in mind, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is once again collecting and dis tributing clean, gently used coats and winter accessories for infants, children, teens and adults through the Coats for Kids program.

“Coats for Kids is an annual critical commu nity service,” said Mark Wybenga, Volunteer Ser vices Department Coor dinator at SECC. “Each year, hundreds of winter coats and accessories are

“With the lingering economic impact of COVID-19 and the recent pressure of increasing in flation, household bud gets are stretched ever thinner and thinner,” said Wybenga. “For many, a warm, well-fitting win ter coat, while needed, just may not be in the budget this year. This is where the generous sup port of the community is required.”

From October 3-28, SECC will be collecting gently used coats at both its Leamington (215 Tal bot St. E.) and Kingsville (313 Main St. E. Unit 21) locations.

SECC is partnering with Kennedy’s Cleaners in uptown Leamington as an additional drop-off location that will also be donating their services to clean any coats brought to their location.

SECC also encourages local schools, churches and businesses to take up their own collections for donation to Coats for Kids as it might not be convenient or possible for folks to get to one of the SECC offices. They are asking local business es, churches and schools to consider designating a day or week during Octo ber to collect coats at their location. SECC can then come and pick them up for cleaning.

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promotional materials to post in your workplace, on your social media page or in your bulletin to encourage your staff, students or members to participate.

Coats will be distribut ed in-person at SECC’s Leamington office begin ning Saturday, November 12 from 9 am to 3 pm, continuing Monday, No vember 14 from 9 am to 3 pm, and concluding on Tuesday, November 15 from 1 pm to 7pm.

For more information about SECC and Coats for Kids, call 519-326-8629, visit secc.on.ca or follow SECC on Facebook, In stagram and Twitter @ SouthEssexCC.

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Memories of... Kingsville,

Dusting off the memories

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Southeast corner Erie and Talbot St. –

A popular site for men’s clothing

By C. Scott Holland

The fire of 1883 razed nearly the entire original town and the building which was on this spot. As Leamington ’s busi ness section was revived and rebuilt, John McRobbie Selkirk started a busi ness that sold books, stationery, wall paper, toys and school supplies at this location. He sold the business to George Jackson around 1887 and later William McSween owned it.

joined Cox’s in May 1928 and when Benson died ran the business for the es tate. By 1951, Al purchased the business from the estate and it became known as Al Law’s.

The building received a major renova tion in 1964 and was redesigned in Wil liamsburg Colonial style. In 1966, Roy P. Armes formed a partnership with Al Law and he began working at the busi ness in 1946.

A (very large!) Cub Scout group from the early 1960s.

were Gord Stanley & Rose Stanley (far left & right). Also in photo is Mr. McLean, Robbie Poor & Ken Witt. Photo was taken in the Scout Hall. (Photo courtesy of the Poor family) If you can help with identifying any of these people, please email us at kingsvillearchives@gmail.com, or leave a message at 226-348-6377.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland

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

William D. Cox came to Leamington in the late 1890s and had a men’s cloth ing shop on Talbot, just east of the four corners. In December 1899, George Jack son moved out of the building and into a Talbot. St. West location where his busi ness would expand and thrive for the next 125 years. It was at this time that the Cox brothers purchased the building and opened the store.

Partnering with his brother Benson W., Wil liam called the store W.D. and B.W. Cox’s. W.D. retired in 1928 and B.W. bought W.D.’s in terest and continued op erating the business as Cox’s. W.D. passed away in 1935, whereupon B.W. became the owner and operated the store until his death in 1945.

Armes would later run the popular Leamington business, which became heavily associated with many Erie Shores golfing events during the 1960s until the late 1990s..

The site has changed hands numerous times and housed several banks, as well as the former Ten Thousand Villages which was a mainstay for many years.

survey work was being done at the Leamington dock’s extension as plans for work on a new loading area and ferry got underway. The extension built in 1939 would eventually be demolished and the dock remodelled before the Jiimaan ferry would start service in the early 1990s.

October 1988 dock survey -

September 1992 - The ladies of the United Church held their annual bazaar last weekend, luring hundreds of bargain hunters and early Christmas shoppers to the auditorium. As well as traditional baking, knitting, preserves, sewing and attic treasures, there were unique craft items such as the “Fisher People” being viewed by Joyce Hatt, right, while Frances Coulter helped out, taking her turn as a vendor at the display made by John and Ruth Butler. The proceeds of approximately $3,200 will help with church repairs, and updating the kitchen and manse.

Under the name Cox’s, the store continued un der Albert D. Law, an assistant manager. He

Leamington’s first high school — the Lewis Wigle residence

By C. Scott Holland

The stately Lewis Wigle residence that sat alongside the Lakeshore, Essex and St. Clair Railway tracks (future Michigan Central) became Leamington’s first high school in 1895 and opened in January 1896. It would become crowded within a decade and an addition would be erect ed. However, by 1920 its student popu lation had risen and it was deemed inad equate. In 1922, a new high school was built to the building’s west side and this historic structure was demolished.

The generosity and work done by pol itician Lewis Wigle was incredible. His efforts immensely affected Leamington and how it prospered.

Of everything he did, one of the most significant was to offer his stately home on Talbot St. West to the newly created Essex County School Board when a site for a high school was sought.

Until the 1890s, Leamington’s highest form of education was public school, with the equivalent of grade eight being the highest one could attain. If further ed ucation was sought, one had to travel to Windsor, London or another larger cen tre where such a program was offered.

By spending a majority of his time out side of Leamington (usually in Ottawa or Toronto), Lewis had little need for the large, stately home. In 1994, the school board accepted the offer, but it wasn’t until the end of 1895 that plans for the Leamington High School were formalized.

Classes began in January 1895 and by 1910 the school needed an addition to accommodate all the students. That addition was added to the house’s eastern (railway) side.

Enrollment continued to in crease until 1922 when the school board decided a new fa cility would be built on land ad jacent to the house. The original school was razed in the fall of that year.

from the Scott Holland col lection.

Cox’s as pictured on a postcard dating from 1900-1914.

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Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, others are counting on you this week, so you’ll need to direct all of your attention toward a special project. Don’t let distractions get in the way.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, rather than wishing for something to happen, figure out a plan to make it happen. Before taking action, consult with a few close friends for guidance.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Someone may come to you this week with a problem asking for your advice, Gemini. It’s tempting to react right away. However, take a few hours to mull things over.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Someone at work may not agree with your point of view lately. Rather than cause friction, try to look at things through this person’s perspective.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, cooperation could be essential in the days and weeks ahead. This week you will benefit from being more open-minded to other people’s suggestions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

It seems that you have been tasked with moving from one difficult situa tion into another one, Virgo. Find ways to set aside time strictly to unwind.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Keep careful track of your expenses, Libra. You may find that lately you have been going a bit overboard with expenditures and not bringing in any

extra money.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Maintain a positive outlook this week, Scorpio. Things may not go exactly ac cording to plan, but that doesn’t make it any less successful and satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may have to put others first for the next few days, particularly if you care for an elderly relative or a young child. It’s a sacrifice worth making.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let another person lead a team or spearhead a project at work, even if you have an urge to take control. You can use a break from your responsibilities.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, hands-on work not only helps save you some money, but also strengthens your skills. Think about a more DIY approach with your next project.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if life has been tedious and filled with analytical requirements as of late, take on a creative project that will work your brain in new ways.

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KDHS hosts Future Stars soccer tournament

On September 28 and 29, Kingsville District High School hosted the annual Girls and Boys Future Stars Elementary Soccer Tournament.

After not being able to run it for two years due to COVID, it was a great start to the school sports season for the athletes and the Leadership class.

On the boys’ side, the teams were Jack Miner, Kingsville Public School and Harrow Public with a co-ed team.

On the girls’ side, the teams were Jack Miner, Kingsville and a Grade 9 KDHS soccer team who were special guests to give the two entries more competition.

At the end of day one, Jack Miner Public School came out strong, winning the round robin in both girls and boys divisions.

On day two, Jack Min er stayed dominant, win ning both divisions in the tournament with Kings ville coming in close sec ond in both divisions.

This tournament was run by Ms. Nurse’s Fit ness Leadership class.

Celia, one of the conve ners helping run the tour nament, had this to say about the tournament.

“It’s great that we got to bring all these schools out and watch them play

after the COVID situation and them not getting to play after so long,” she

said. “I was very excited to meet all these students that could possibly be at

tending KDHS one day”.

Now that the tour nament is back, KDHS hopes to be able to contin ue to run the tournament

for years to come and keep having the ability to provide a great commu nity event.

JACK MINER BOYS - CHAMPIONS

JACK MINER GIRLS - CHAMPIONS

KINGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL GIRLS

HARROW PUBLIC SCHOOL CO-ED

KINGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOYS

Talbot Trail seniors

By Bob McLean

Tuesday, September 27 proved to be a cool, windy day at the Talbot Trail Golf Course. Only 39 league members participated.

The long putt victor was Joe Drummond who drained a 13-foot putt on #2. Hitting the green on #9 proved to be challenging for the players. However, Russell Alliett hit a superb shot to within 11 feet to win the CP.

In the 50-69y division, Arkey and Kreug scored very impressive 39s. Russell fired an excellent 40. Gary Mar entette scored a noteworthy 45. David Tonks and How ard Mulrain achieved praiseworthy results of 46 and 51 respectively.

Two nifty 50 results were earned by Richard Humber and Paul Carioli.

The super seniors off the silver tees continued their outstanding play. Tom Hyatt shot an inspiring 44. Bob Freure scored a terrific 47 and Bill Edwards merited an other praiseworthy result.

The super seniors playing off the gold tees had a very successful day. Carl Robinson played masterfully as he fired a brilliant 39. Energetic Gerry Becigneul earned a terrific 45. Solid results of 51 and 53 were produced by Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash respectively.

In the 80-85 division, Mike Wright shot a dazzling 40. Neil Adamson shot an outstanding 46, and a very praiseworthy 53 was produced by Conrad.

In the 70-79y grouping, both Pearcie and Rick Thomp son shot very impressive 39s. Joe Drummond, despite sand trap trouble on #5, earned a terrific 42. Doug Lan glois played well and achieved a superb 45.

On Tuesday, October 11, play will start at 10 a.m. for the windup scramble, prizes and luncheon. Hopefully Mother Nature will provide good weather.

Flyers beat Kings at home, lose overtime battle in St. Marys

By C. Scott Holland

With a large early-sea son crowd of 670 on hand, the Leamington Flyers subdued the Komoka Kings 6-2 Thursday, Sep tember 29, then followed Friday night with a 4-3 overtime loss in St. Marys.

It was not an easy win on Thursday, as the con test was close through 40 minutes. Frustrations flared on both sides at times, with both teams feeling penalties were not being called.

Clinging to a precious one-goal lead and hav ing killed a four-minute penalty at the start of the third, the Flyers took a 6-2 victory.

Head coach Dale Mitch ell was beaming with con tent post-game.

“I thought we played a really great game,” he said. “Having a lead 3-2 going into the third with a four-minute (penalty) kill, we came out hun gry to shut them down,” said Mitchell. “We gave up only four shots in the third, which is impres

sive. There were lots of good plays by our guys. Gabe Piccolo and Hayden Reid stood out especial ly.”

The opening period was as back-and-forth as can be. Both sides had chances and both starting goalies – Boe Piroski for Leamington and Omar Hage of Komoka – turned aside some good scoring attempts for a scoreless tie.

The second period had plenty of fireworks. The Flyers grabbed the lead at 2:14 when Nate Dowling’s rebound hit Hage high and bounded out into the slot where

Hayden Reid slammed it past the Komoka goalie.

Several minutes lat er, the Kings knotted it when Judd Katz slapped an extremely long shot towards Piroski and it sailed past him.

Griffin Grundner hooked a pass to Gabe Piccolo, who lofted a goal at 8:15 to reassert a Flyers’ lead. Then at 16:31, while on a powerplay drive, Kale Couvillon and Gavin Grundner both batted the puck at Hage before Cod dy Brekke flipped it into the net while on the door step.

After a number of co incidental penalties, the

Kings’ Katz struck for his second of the game to cut the lead to 3-2.

As the buzzer sound ed after 40 minutes, Flyer Jack Cotter took a four-minute head con tact penalty and that left the Flyers playing short handed at the start of the third. But the stingy Flyers’ defense did not allow Komoka a shot on net during that spell and the Kings were limited to four shots in the entire third.

The strangest play of the night was the fourth Flyers’ goal. Connor MacPherson shot over the net and the puck bounced

off the end boards to where Gavin Grundner was near the left side of Hage, and Grundner poked it into the Kings’ net.

That was followed by the night’s slickest play where Nolan McKibbin sent Brekke and Piccolo on a two-on-one break. The two forwards traded passes until Piccolo de posited the goal.

Hayden Reid closed the scoring with a fabulous individual effort, ending with a deke and a back hand at 18:10.

Boe Piroski stopped 26 Komoka shots to get the win, while Hage turned

aside 42.

On Friday night the Flyers made their first of three long trips to St. Marys and battled to tie the game, only to lose 1:24 into overtime.

Connor MacPher son ripped two goals, while his brother Ryan MacPherson fired the other Flyers’ tally.

Bryce Walcarius started against his former team and stopped 31 of 35 shots. Matteo Lalama got the win by halting 35 Fly ers’ attempts.

The Flyers’ next game is Thursday, October 6 when they host the Lon don Nationals.

Three Flyers, Cody Brekke (14), Connor MacPherson (25) and Ryan Macpherson (9), converge on Komoka goalie Omar Hage. The Flyers won the contest 6-2. Scott Holland photo

Wiener Dog Races prove popular with harness racing fans

By Deanna Bertrand

A highlight for race fans Sunday afternoon, October 2 at Leamington Raceway was watching a dozen short-legged furry family pets race to the fin ish line and earn bragging rights of being top dog.

It was the Lakeshore Horse Racing Associa tions annual Wiener Dog

Races.

The races were spon sored by Pet Valu.

First place went to Chester (owners Lindsay and Andrew Lemay of Windsor). In second was Morgie (owners Jim and Sue Kaniz) and third was Bear (owners Emily and Lily Hamlin of Essex).

Everley Dufour, 9, and Elora Dufour, 6, send

Taking home top dog honours is Chester, with owners Lindsay and Andrew Lemay of Windsor.

Flags hand Sharks first loss of young season

By Greg Coulter

Despite holding a onegoal lead on three oc casions, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks could

not chomp down on the Mooretown Flags and seal a victory last week at home. Each time the Sharks would score, they

would allow the Flags to capitalize on some de fensive lapses to tie the game. With the game sent to overtime, the visitors

would notch the winner early with the teams play ing 3-on-3.

The Sharks did have flashes of intensity, fir ing with over 40 scoring chances, but were con stantly thwarted by the opposition netminder en route to the 4-3 loss. Rookie netminder Cris tian Green faced 32 shots in suffering a tough loss.

Sylvain Lessard, Matt Carvalho and Braedon Caetano tallied with five different players chipping in with assists.

“We’re a young team and part of our learning process is to strive for consistency,” noted Coach Josh Carnevale. “Tonight was a good reminder that we can’t afford to have a shift or a night off against anyone this year.”

The Sharks return to action at home for a 7:30 start on October 5 and see a busy month ahead with a span of four games in 10 nights mid-month.

Golden Years Mini-Golf returns for season

After a two-week warm-up on September 15 and 22, the Golden Years Mini Golf League met again on September 29 with 30 members tak ing to the course at Cola santi’s Tropical Gardens after a long two and a half year break due to COVID 19. Members enjoyed a bit of socializing and catching up before hitting the course to refresh their skills.

The hole-in-one parade was led by Julia K. with five, followed closely by Bill W. with four. Walter B. and Ed M. both scored three, while two aces were scored by Barb F., Marilyn R., Perpetua H., Armand D., Bill T., Erle N., Gail T., Tony H., Ron F., Mary B., Theresa D., Dolores N. and Colleen P. A single ace was recorded by Bob S., John M., Nancy S., Shran C. and Lloyd H.

First place with a score of 249 was won by team #2 – Mary B., Shran C. and Theresa D. Second place went to team #6 –Julia K., Bill W. and Barb H. with a score of 251. Third place was taken by team #10 – Barb F., Robin C. and Colleen P. with a score of 257.

Membership is open to all seniors over 55. League play is every Thursday morning, meeting just af

Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League

By C. Scott Holland

The Leamington Senior Men’s Hockey League started its 2022-23 season with five teams and plen ty of new and old faces. After two weeks, all five teams look competitive.

Reid 7 Gualtieri 6

A late Reid shot with 15 seconds left gave them a 7-6 win.

The Gualtieri Farms squad played rather well for their first outing. Leading the way was Marshall Fritsch who drilled a hattrick from inside the blueline. Calyn Kir, Dylan Impens and Eric Prudence fired one goal each.

Dylan Montague paced the RFH team by gun ning a pair, while Cody Cabral, Cale Phibbs, Greg Mastronardi, Dustyn Woelk and Jamie Wenzler

fired one apiece. Woelk’s shot was the game-win

Chrysler 7 Gillett 4

For two periods, Gillett and Chrysler battled be fore a three-goal Chrysler splurge outburst sealed the win.

Gillett’s Al Beausoleil,

Cam Dawson, Brett Bab kirk and Kyle Bowman gunned one goal apiece.

Chrysler’s offense got rolling as Brock Larade gunned a hattrick, while Chris Babkirk rifled two, and Brian Santos and Andy Anthony netted one each.

ter 10 am with tee-off at 10:30 at Colasanti’s Trop ical Gardens mini golf course. The next game is scheduled for Thursday, October 6.

Dr. Robert McCormick Optometrist, Leamington

Matt Carvalho, Braedon Caetano and Blake McNally celebrate a second period tip-in shot from the point to give the Sharks a short lived 2-1. The period ended in a 3-3 draw.

third saw no scoring despite the Sharks firing 18 shots on net, sending the game

overtime.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

As the fall season begins, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is a historical time of year to reflect on all that we can be thankful for. As we slowly move to more traditional-style celebrations, it is also a good time to reflect on how as a country we are fortunate to have access to safe, fresh, and nutritious food. This is something that many Canadians might have grown to take for granted. An ever-increasing number of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Farmers grow fresh local vegetables all year round …even in Canada’s harsh winter climates. As the days become shorter, many vegetable greenhouses utilize lights in the fall and winter months to mimic the longer days of summer. In the farming sector, this technology is called supplemental lighting. It allows plants the opportunity to continue to thrive, while also extending the growing season throughout the winter months. This affords Canadians a local and secure food system with ever-increasing volumes of fresh Ontario-grown produce on grocery shelves even in the cold winter months. In the past, 52week supplies on the supermarket shelves required

produce to be trucked up to Canada from countries and places much further away.

From May through September, most farms do not need to utilize any supplemental lighting, but the orange glow from the farms during the winter months is used to mimic the light from the sun, allowing the plants to remain healthy and strong as the days grow shorter. Without the use of these technological innovations, the plants within the greenhouse would not thrive and produce the fresh produce at a reasonable cost that consumers have come to expect.

According to the national light resource calendar; as the most southern region of the country, Leamington and the surrounding area have some of the longest summer days in Canada. This ensures that supplemental lighting is used as little as possible and as such improves overall efficiency. Other technologies have also been developed to contain the light, via black-out curtains. This again improves efficiency and limits the amount of light that escapes as well. Your local Greenhouse growers are looking forward to soon being able to

contain much of the light which currently escapes into the sky. The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), continues to work together with our local partners to ensure that Canadians have access to fresh vegetables and fruits. At the same time, we need to find a balance in utilizing lighting technology such that we can continue to grow fresh produce year-round, while also committing to being good neighbours in the communities that we live in and serve.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

As the days grow shorter, and the weather begins to get colder and wetter, we want to remind all members of our community to be mindful of sharing our roads with our biking community. If driving, be mindful and courteous to keep cyclers safe. If biking, make yourself as visible as possible. Wear bright colours, add a flag to the back of your bike, use your lights, even during the day, make sure you have plenty of reflectors, and throw on a fluorescent safety vest if you want to be extra cautious.

OGVG and our member farms thank the community for keeping our roads safe for everyone.

Thanksgiving