Southpoint Sun - October 11, 2023

Ribbon cutting celebrates arena re-opening

By Paul Forman

Figure skaters and hockey players of all ages will soon be hitting the ice again at Kingsville Arena with the completion of renovations on the venerable structure.

Built in 1974, the arena needed major work as the concrete ice pad was removed and replaced, new dasher boards and glass were put in, and a new ice rink refrigeration piping system was installed.

Richard Wyma, Kingsville’s Director of Planning and Development Services, indicated that the renovations came in under the $1.8 million

that was budgeted for the project and was also finished earlier than anticipated.

Wyma said that this infrastructure upgrade was a top priority and commended a joint venture between an internal team from the municipality along with Barry Bryan Associates from Whitby for getting the job done in such an efficient manner.

The ribbon cutting to kick off the new look took place on October 5 and was followed by a free public skating session along with hot chocolate and treats in the arena lobby.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, centre, cut the ribbon for the town’s new ice pad and is pictured with, back row, from left, Councillor Sheri Lowrie (blue shirt), Chief Administrative Officer John Norton, Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse, Director of Planning and Development Services Richard Wyma, Councillor Thomas Neufeld and many of the young skaters taking part in the free public skating session. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Kingsville Councillor Sheri Lowrie lent a helping hand to four-year old Blake Gayer and six-year old Charlie Gayer. The sisters are avid public skating participants and were very excited to have their hometown arena open once again.

Pelee tip tower still idle after 16 months

By Mark Ribble

A Leamington resident concerned about the lack of access to the Point Pelee National Park Tip Tower has contacted the federal government regarding the time it’s taken to re-open the tower.

The observation tower located near the Tip parking lot in the southernmost reaches of the park was opened in August 2020 at a cost of $1.5 million.

Jordan Kniaziew reached out to several government officials hoping for an answer as to when the tower might be re-opened to the public.

“As a frequent visitor to Point Pelee National Park, I — like many others —

have been eagerly anticipating the re-opening of the tower for the past 16 months,” he said. “However, I was concerned about the delay and the reasons behind it.”

That’s when he started going through the channels to get an answer, reaching out to the federal government for a response.

“In their lengthy response, I was informed of a potential construction issue with the Tip Tower guard rail system in May of 2022,” he says.

Following a visual inspection by the engineering firm in charge of the tower’s design, concerns over the welding of the

guard rail system were confirmed, leading to the closure of the tower as a precautionary measure.

Since then, various solutions have been explored, and a structural inspection was recently carried out by a third-party engineering firm in September of 2023, as per Parks Canada’s directive for the management of pedestrian structures.

It appears there is no timeline to getting the repairs done and re-opening the tower.

Kniaziew feels this lack of urgency to fix the problems with the tower needs to be addressed.

“I understand the frustration felt by many of us due to the lack of urgency from the federal government on this matter, despite its positive impact on our community,” he says. “The fact that 16 months have passed before the completion of the initial assessment is concerning, and the absence of a specific timeframe for the resolution, is disheartening. If this observation tower were in the private sector, it would have been repaired and reopened within weeks, not years.”

He’s hoping to start a groundswell of support by

appealing to the local community to contact their local Members of Parliament to urge the feds to find a solution.

“With nearly 500,000 visitors each year, the park brings valuable economic benefits to our community, especially during peak seasons for birdwatching in the spring and fall,” he said. “This supports local businesses and creates job opportunities in the surrounding area.”

Julia Grcevic, Pulic Relations Officer for Parks Canada, sent the Sun a statement from Parks Canada regarding the issue.

“Parks Canada has been working to correct the issues identified with the railing system and ensure the best value for taxpayer dollars,” said the statement. “We do plan to reopen the tower but unfortunately, we cannot offer a timeline as we are in ongoing discussions with relevant parties.”

The statement went on to say that safety is their priority when it comes to the tower.

“Parks Canada understands that visitors are eager to experience the tip tower. However, the safety of visitors is our top priority and public access to the

tower will only be permitted when the tower is certified to be safe for use.”

The Sun reached out to Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Epp, who said he’s been in touch with Parks Canada and has had ongoing communication with the federal government about the Pelee tower.

A meeting scheduled between Mr. Epp and Parks Canada officials last month has yet to materialize, but Mr. Epp encourag-

es constituents to contact him about any federal issues they feel strongly about.

“That’s what an MP is for,” he said. “I or my staff will certainly field any comments about this or any other issue.” Mr. Epp can be reached via email at Dave.Epp@parl.gc.ca.

Residents can also contact the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at ministre-minister@ec.gc.ca.

The Point Pelee Tip Tower has been closed since May, 2022. SUN photo

The Bridge opens eight more housing units

By Mark Ribble

A large crowd of officials, dignitaries and interested parties gathered at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington on Thursday, October 5 to witness the ribbon cutting of the next phase of modular homes built on the back property of The Bridge.

The eight new modular

homes join the four previous homes that were created with a 3-D printer.

These homes were supported through the federal Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) program facilitated by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

The Bridge received $1,858,000 from the RHI program and fundraised

over $2,500,000 to complete the building of the RHI homes, the previously built 3D printed homes, along with the purchase of the newly acquired adjacent property.

These affordable homes are dedicated to not only youth as The Bridge’s priority population, but also women, seniors, Indigenous peoples and black

Canadians.

The Bridge Executive Director Krista Rempel said she was thrilled to be able to announce these new builds.

“I’m very proud of all our organization has been able to do here in just the past five years,” she said.

Rempel said they also would not have been able to achieve this milestone

event without the Grow Grant they received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) from June 2020 - May 2023 to support the enhancement of services through the Resource Centre and Quiring Family Fresh Start housing facility.

Leamington Mayor — and Essex County Warden — Hilda MacDonald was amazed at the progress made on The Bridge property.

“These things don’t happen quickly,” she said. “and they don’t happen overnight. It’s the resources, the people who have donated and worked hard who have

brought this to fruition.”

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers agreed, saying that The Bridge is an amazing place of compassion.

“Care, compassion and empathy, to me that’s what a community is,” he said. “And The Bridge is as good as it gets.”

After the speakers, everyone was invited outdoors for a ribbon cutting and tour of the eight new modular one-bedroom units.

Krista Rempel says another 36 one-bedroom units are planned behind the existing 12 units, plus two storage units.

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Cutting the ribbon for the eight new modular homes at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre are, from left, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, The Bridge President George Bergen, The Bridge Executive Director Krista Rempel, MPP Trevor Jones’ Executive Assistant Nammar Cristofari, Kirk Whittal, Executive Director of Housing and Children’s Service (City of Windsor), and Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers. SUN photo

Bank Theatre opens with ‘ART’ this weekend

By Mark Ribble

The Bank Theatre is getting ready to welcome the comedy ART to the stage this weekend as the play by Yasmina Reza opens Friday, October 13 for a two-weekend run.

First-time director Katherine Albuquerque has her three stars rehearsing for the show, which focuses on the relationship between three friends when one of them purchases a painting.

Clinton Anderson stars as Serge, who buys the painting and deals with the reactions of his friends Marc — played by Dean Valentino — and Yvan — played by Emma Truswell.

Marc’s response to the painting is quite dramatic as he feels the purchase will threaten to wreck his friendship with Serge.

Yvan, meanwhile, tries to mediate between the two, but often ends up being the target of both of their angry outbursts, which brings much laughter from the audience.

For director Albuquer-

que, this is a dream come true. She’s been the treasurer at The Bank Theatre since 2018.

“I have always had a passion for theatre and recently spent time in New York City going to Broadway and off-Broadway shows,” she said. “Being able to bring this production to The Bank Theatre stage is pretty important and amazing to me.”

Albuquerque says that the play is written for a three-man cast but when she saw the chemistry between Truswell and her co-stars she knew she had a winning combination.

“They haven’t disappointed and the audience will see and enjoy them in action,” said Albuquerque.

She first came to know the play in high school and says it’s her dream to bring it to the local stage.

“One of my high school teachers recommended this play to me a number of years ago. It was a dark time in my adolescent life and I never forgot his kindness. It is dedicated to him,” said Katherine.

The veteran cast, coupled with the well-written comedy, will have patrons laughing at the situations the characters find themselves in.

ART will open Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm with a second show Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 pm. A Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm on October 15 will fill out the opening weekend, with the same schedule for October 20, 21 and 22.

The show is sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington and Chances Gaming Lounge, Dream BNB Hospitality Inc., and some of the set is donated by Gabriele’s BrandSource Home Furnishings.

Tickets are $20 including HST or $18 for The Bank Theatre members or Leamington Arts Centre members. Tickets are available at the Box Office Thursday to Saturday 11 am-1 pm, by phone at 519-326-8805, 30 minutes before doors open, or online at www.BankTheatre. com.

Art at OTENTiks this weekend

Artisans and artists will converge on Point Pelee National Park this weekend for their annual Art at the OTENTiks event.

The event takes place Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Artists will set up at each of the OTENTiks within the Camp Henry area and patrons can browse among the wilderness.

Entry to the event is free with park admission. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Clinton Anderson, as Serge, gets his point across to Yvan (played by Emma Truswell) and Marc (played by Dean Valentino) during rehearsals for ART, which opens Friday at The Bank Theatre. SUN photo

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Lots to be thankful for as we head into holidays

Well, we made it through another Thanksgiving holiday with our sights now set on the fast track to — dare I say it — Christmas.

While we still have the good old Halloween hump to get over — followed by the solemn Remembrance Day ritual, we can safely say our thoughts are starting to turn toward the big guy’s birthday.

Fall is the time of year when families get together most — at least for sit-down dinners.

Passing around the turkey and stuffing, the giblets and gravy and finishing off with pumpkin pie. Who doesn’t love that stuff?

Sit-down dinners on regular days used to consist of mom’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes, Swiss steak or stuff peppers — all honourable meals in their own right.

Those sit-down dinners are few and far between in today’s society.

Years ago when it was time for dinner, every kid outside ran inside with the promise to their friends that they’d be back out in an hour — maybe sooner.

Gradually, after dinner was done in each household, the kids would return to their outdoor meeting place and carry on with what they were doing. Maybe it was playing road hockey or building a treehouse or playing some childhood games, but whatever the activity, we were outside while our parents relaxed with the newspaper or watched the nightly news.

While the last rays of light faded to black and those street lights began to flicker, we’d be yelling red rover just as Chet Brinkley and Walter Cronkite were signing off the nightly news.

Those fall days were indeed getting shorter and the weather was starting to turn. No cell phones or tablets meant that everyone had actual in-person conversations. We were still what seemed like light-years away from the Jetsons flying cars and video phone calls.

Now with FaceTime and other apps we have those video phone calls and we’re probably a generation or two away from the flying cars.

As I sit here basking in the post-Thanksgiving glow, I’m thankful that I’ve made it this far, but melancholy about those that have not. From childhood friends who are no longer with us to parents and grandparents long gone, I can’t help but reminisce and wonder what they would have thought about a lot of modern technology and how it has affected everyday life — good or bad.

My 87-year-old aunt has an iPhone and has FaceTimed with family on occasion. I have to believe that my mom would have been thrilled to talk to the great-grandchildren like that and often wish she’d have hung around for another 20 years to meet the newest additions to the family.

This weekend we plan on celebrating my sister’s 75th birthday. It seems like yesterday to

me when she was still getting on the school bus every morning to go to high school. I stood up in her wedding when I was 10. Those in the wedding party, other than my cousin Diane who is a year older than me, are mostly in their seventies now and dispersed around the country with families and grandchildren of their own. We think they are all still alive — which is an anomaly considering it was 52 years ago — but not 100 per cent certain on that.

I’m thankful for the family I have left and for those who have come along in recent years. Those five grandkids can do no wrong in their Papa/Bubba’s eyes but that may change a little as they become teenagers — which is closer than I want it to be. For now, I’ll just enjoy the time I get with them.

The oldest two will be nine before the end of the year and that makes me feel ancient. My oldest son will be 38 this year, and it seems like yesterday that I myself was approaching 40 from that other side. Lots has changed since then but I still enjoy this time of year.

The changing of the leaves reminds me of those days when I’d ‘help’ my dad rake the leaves and then run through the piles for days before they’d dry out enough for him to burn them. The smell of burning leaves still makes me pause and think of my dad. In the fall, his fishing season was winding down and hunting season was in full swing.

That last Saturday of Septem-

Bob’s 1957 Ford convertible

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RIB’S RAMBLINGS

ber was always opening day of duck season and when we were young, we all looked forward to that. I remember the excitement as I planned with my friends to get up “extra early” (5 am) to get out to our spot for opening morning. Now I’m regularly up at 5 am and don’t think twice about how difficult it was to rise one day a year at that hour back then.

Mark Ribble

I do have my annual trip up north coming up but it gets harder each year to walk through those northern woods without stopping every 50 yards to catch my breath and eat a chocolate bar.

The friend I did most of my duck hunting with was Dennis Ouellette. Dennis was as eager as I was when that opening day came around. Sadly, he passed away in his late 30s and never got to see his grandchildren who are also now growing up way too fast. While I hunted ducks mostly with my friends, I hunted pheasants and rabbits occasionally with my brothers and my uncle Jerry. They did a lot more hunting than I did, but we all looked forward to that first week of November when that short four-or-fiveday pheasant season hit Mersea Township.

Heading into the town hall and sometimes standing in line for that coloured license you stuck on your back was always a rite of yearly passage.

Pheasant seasons are now a thing of the past unless you go to Pelee Island and pay the big bucks to hunt them.

Yes, hunting was a big part of our fall season in those days and now at 62 I think about the younger me walking through the local fields and bushes and all that exercise I no longer get.

I can be thankful for the amount of walking I often have to do with my job here, sometimes walking briskly to get ahead of parades and gatherings, which should help keep my old legs limber.

I’m thinking of taking up pickleball to get some exercise but fear that will be the final admission that I’m actually getting into my senior years. I felt that way when I switched from hardball to slo-pitch all those years ago and when I gave up the Monday night men’s hockey league for the Thursday league and eventually the Wheatley Oldtimers. I guess everything we do in life gradually gets us prepared for the final stage in those particular activities.

For me going from being one of the grandchildren running around the Ribble farm on the third concession to being the grampa singing “Down on Grampa’s Farm” to the little ones, brings it full circle and that’s what I’m thankful for as we wrap up yet another long weekend and soar toward the holidays.

After all, there are those who have left us who don’t have that to look forward to.

When the new 1957 Fords and Meteors arrived in showrooms across Canada in the fall of ’56, they looked longer, lower, wider, and all new from bumper to bumper!

An email arrived from Bob Martin of Maidstone: “The car I drove in the ’60s was my Dad’s navy-blue-and white

’57 Meteor four-door sedan with a 292 V-8 and three-speed column shift. The motor was changed once and we replaced three transmissions because I used to race it. I had a lot of fun with that car.”

Bob always dreamed of having another one. That dream came true in 2013 when he purchased a ’57 Ford Custom 300 from Dale Ferriss. In March 2021, Bob also purchased his 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible from Gary Caba in Amherstburg. This car came from Nebraska and Gary bought it at an auction in Toronto.

Bob’s convertible is Sahara Red with a 1968 Mus-

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tang 428 Cobra Jet engine with all the horsepower Bob will ever need. The four-speed manual transmission on the floor is a

far cry from “three on the tree” on Dad’s car. And those mag wheels tell you this car has lots of get up and go.

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Bob Martin’s 1957 Ford Custom 300 is ready to hit the road.

LIONS CLUB DONATIONS

The Leamington Lions Club recently made donations to the Leamington Community Hope Centre and Erie Shores Health Foundation. In the top photo, Jennifer Hyde, Executive Director of the Leamington Community Hope Centre, accepts a $2,500 donation from Dave Dillon and Candy Westlake of the Leamington Lions Club in partnership with Chances Gaming Lounge. In the bottom photo, Penny Bellhouse, Executive Director of the Erie Shores Health Foundation, accepts a $6,000 donation from Steve Lashmar, President of the Leamington Lions Club in partnership with Chances Gaming Lounge. Photos submitted

Monarch Music Festival set to take place this weekend

Mary Newland and the Blue Bayou Band will take the stage this coming Friday, October 13 as the headliner for the Monarch Music Festival.

The festival, the brainchild of Mary Newland and her husband Richard Baker, is the second such event. They held a similar festival in 2019 at Boonies Drive-In and hope to turn it into an annual community event.

This time around, the festival will take place at the Best Western Plus on the Bevel Line in Leamington.

The Fontaines and Robert Stark will kick off the show prior to Mary, Richard and the Blue Bayou Band taking the stage.

Tickets are available at Wharram’s Jewellery and at Best Western Plus. You can also purchase at monarchmusicfestival.eventbrite.ca.

OCTOBER 12

WHEATLEY CONCERNED CITIZENS

WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club, Erie St. N., north entrance, upstairs. The group is reconvening for the first time since the Wheatley. There is lots to talk about.

THURSDAYS OCT. 12 & 26

FREE FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS - at The Village Resource Centre, 108 Talbot Road East in Wheatley. Call 226-484-1004 or 519300-4101 for more info and to register.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

MEETS at 1:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle. Love orchids? Meet Dr. Rob Halgren and learn about seed propagation to deflasking. Refreshments. No admission. New members welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY WILL MEET at 7:00 p.m. at a new location, Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, 249 Sherk St., elevator access

to Auditorium B. Speaker: Todd Pepper.

Topic: planting native plants and trees to attract birds. All welcome for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. For more info call Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.

FRI. OCT. 20 & SAT. OCT. 21

INDOOR YARD SALE & RUMMAGE

SALE - Friday, October 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Saturday October 21 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Lots of bargains for everyone!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

WONDERBROADS ARE HOSTING

DINNER & TRIVIA NIGHT at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 N. Talbot Rd., Oldcastle. Doors open 5:15 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm, trivia at 7:00 pm. Silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50. Tickets and info at www.wonderbroads.org or by calling Mary Beth Helki 226-346-4015 or Ana Davies 519-980-3329.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PAINT

CLASS - 10:00 - 11:30 am at The Village Resource Centre, 108 Talbot Road East in Wheatley. Call 226-484-1004 or 519-3004101 to register [$10 per student - parents required to stay].

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION

WRAP-UP MEETING - 9:00 am at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven. Members are asked to bring stats and info on their colony. More info: Paul 519-738-3476.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION AT CHARTWELL LEAMINGTON, 1 Henry Ave., from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Hosted by SECC. Enjoy a fest, fun games, live music & local vendors. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by Oct. 18 to Tammy Lozon 519-326-8629 tlozon@secc.on.ca or Natasha Schartner 226724-2141 nschartner@secc.on.ca. Admission $10 at door.

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MYSTERY - Come on out and try to solve a mystery by visiting different actors in the historical buildings. Three guided sessions available each day: 3:30-5:15 or 5:30-7:15 or 8:00-9:45. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $10 for adults & $8 for children. For tickets, call the museum at 519-776-6909 or stop in at 6155 Arner Townline (County Road 23).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

HOG O’WEEN TRUNK or TREAT - where candy meets chrome! Hosted by Guardian of the Children from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at The Bridge Youth Resource Centre, 310 Sherk St., Leamington. Bring the kids dressed in their favourite costume to this FREE event featuring candy, games, music & raffle prize.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT, hosted by Deer Run Church, from 6:00-8:30 pm at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St., Leamington. Skating, swimming, bouncy castle, face painting and lots more. Fun for the whole family!

ONGOING

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.

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED for the On Track to Success Program. United Way is looking for individuals to help tutor high school students in Leamington. Volunteer shifts available Monday to Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. If interested contact Maia Williamson at mwilliamson@weareunited.com

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Mary Newland and Richard Baker

CKPS awarded grant for Project Waypoint

The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) has been awarded grant funding through the Minister of the Solicitor General for Project Waypoint, an endeavour to increase and enhance victim supports in investigations that involve human trafficking, child exploitation and intimate partner violence.

Some of the funding is earmarked for various training initiatives, public awareness and education, technological advancements, and facilities improvements including:

• Intensive child foren-

sic interview training for officers in partnership with child and youth workers from LinCK to create a consistent and reliable approach to interviewing of child victims.

• Improvements to interview spaces using evidenced based and trauma-informed guidelines.

• Technological advancements to assist in detection, extraction and categorization of data in investigations involving internet child exploitation.

• Various educational and public awareness campaigns related to hu-

man trafficking and child exploitation.

CKPS is committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of victims, offering immediate support and ensuring their physical security. This commitment extends to ensuring victims’ voices are heard, advocating for their rights, and pursuing justice on their behalf.

Project Waypoint underscores the role of CKPS as protectors and advocates for the community’s most vulnerable in working to restore a sense of security and justice for those affected.

Wheatley Friendship Club report

By Bonnie Dawson

On October 4 the Friendship Club held another fun afternoon of Bingo. Thanks to Pat Churchill and Pat Matier for the delicious refreshments.

The club members welcomed Denise Gilbert, a new resident in Wheatley, to the club for the afternoon.

The Bingo winners were Helen Clark, Dianne Le-

narduzzi, Barb Siddall, Donna Moody, Bonnie Dawson, Pat Matier, Earlene Gould, Mary Hairsine and Ruth Ann Snively. Thanks to Janet Hewitt and Pauline Sample for running the Bingo. The next Bingo will be n Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. Cost is $1. Note that as of Nov. 1 the cost to play Bingo will be $2.

The cost of using the exercise room goes up to $2 that day too.

The 50/50 draw winners were Janet Hewitt and Donna Moody.

The Wheatley & District Friendship Club will be holding a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The draw for the beautiful quilt made by club quilters will also be drawn that day. Tickets for the quilt are one for $2 or 3 for $5. Quilting is on Monday and Thursday from 9 to 3.

Euchre is played every Tuesday from 1:30-4:00 for $2. Pepper is played every Thursday from 1:30-4:00 for $2.

Chair Yoga is on Thursday morning at 9:30 for $5.

Please use the suggestion box if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about the club. The box is opened at the executive meetings. Membership is $10 per year.

In Loving Memory of John Victor Forbes

“Forbesee”

May 24, 1938 – October 10, 2021

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since you have left us. You have left a big hole in my heart and I miss you dearly. If it wasn’t for the love of hockey, you wouldn’t have met your very best friend Ron Sellon. You have been a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. You have been kind and we all love you for it. We take comfort in all the cherished and happy memories we have of you. You will always be with us in our hearts and thoughts.

Your spouse Idalou, daughter Terry Lynn, son Edward, grandkids KayLynn, Owen and Alec, best friend Ron Sellon, and many hockey buddies.

Until next time…

Protect

Criminals often seek out easy opportunities, so adopting the “9pm Routine” can help prevent crimes of opportunity on your property.

Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to crime by following these guidelines. Every night at 9:00 p.m., it is strongly recommended that residents complete the following checklist:

• Remove any valuable items and the garage door

In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30th members of Talbot Street United Church, east of Wheatley, presented a donation of $310 to the Wheatley Library to purchase children’s books by Indigenous authors. The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, and makes a statement in support of reconciliation and the truth that Every Child Matters. Funds were raised at a prior gathering where participants painted designs on their own orange t-shirts. The donation included a contribution from the Talbot Street Church Board. From left to right, in front, are Christie Coatsworth, Annette Skillings, Shelley Craig and Nancy Dawson. In back, left to right, are Tom Coatsworth, Pastor Eric Skillings and Donald Jackson. Photo submitted

Kingsville Friendly Club report

President Bob Bell welcomed 32 members out to play cards at the Unico Centre on Oct. 3.

Scores in Bridge: Carolyn Brown 3330, Bert Patrick 3260, Roy Trowell 3200. Euchre: Anne Burrell and Brenda Anger 95, Dave Patterson 89, Rene Everaert 86. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 6.

Cribbage: Dan Kir 803, John Bigley 796, Sue Girardin 795.

There were 37 members out to play cards on Oct. 6. It was Birthday Cake Day and members enjoyed mocha cake. Celebrating October birthdays are Sally Bell, Rene Everaert, Eileen Heasley, Donna LeGrow and Nan-

cy Taylor. Bridge: Bob Bell 4770, Roy Trowell 4110, Carolyn Brown 3850. Euchre: John Bigley 96, Rene Everaert 95, Robert Boose 87. Most lone hands: John Bigley 7. Pepper: Maggie Hansen 281, Barbara Boston 270, Moe Hansen 236. Most peppers: Winnie Moore 7.

opener from your vehicles.

• Lock your vehicles securely.

• Close the overhead garage door.

• Lock the door that connects your garage to your house.

• Close and lock all external doors.

• Ensure that all windows are closed and locked.

• Turn on an exterior light.

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Boil Water Advisory lifted in Wheatley

The Boil Water Advisory for Wheatley, Tilbury and a small portion of east Leamington has been lifted by Chatham-Kent Public Health.

The Boil Water Advisory was issued September 13 to all consumers of the Wheatley and Tilbury Municipal Water Distribution Systems after a fire at the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant.

CK Public Health received satisfactory test results from the water

samples taken on October 1 and 2.

Based on sufficient water pressures, adequate chlorine levels and water free of bacterial contamination, the acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, has lifted the boil water advisory.

The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (PUC) continues to work to ensure that water is available for everyone and asks that water con-

servation efforts continue. Water conservation means avoiding water consumption activities such as lawn watering, car washing, filling of hot tubs, and all other non-essential uses of the water supply.

“We thank everyone for their patience and resilience as we navigate this difficult situation,” said Tim Sunderland, General Manager of the Chatham-Kent PUC. “We look forward to continuing to

move ahead with repairs to the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant.”

As repairs continue at the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and Chatham-Kent PUC will continue to update the dedicated Let’s Talk page, located at www. chatham-kent.ca/waterstatus with information on the progress.

Erie Shores HealthCare returns to mandatory masking for staff

Erie Shores HealthCare

in Leamington is taking proactive steps to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases within the community and the rising instances of hospital outbreaks across the province.

Staff and volunteers will be masking up starting this week.

“To ensure the safety of our patients and ded-

icated staff members, we are implementing a mandatory masking requirement within two metres of a patient, effective October 10, 2023,” said a release issued on Friday, October 6.

“This precautionary measure is crucial in mitigating the risk of COVID-19 transmission within our healthcare facility and maintaining

a secure environment for all,” it continued. “By complying with this mandate, we can uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional care while minimizing the potential spread of the virus. “

Chief Nursing Executive Neelu Sehgal stated, “Our primary focus is on the well-being of our patients and staff. This

mandatory masking requirement is necessary to bolster our safety protocols, particularly as we approach COVID-19 and flu season. We appreciate our staff’s dedication and unwavering commitment, and this measure reinforces our commitment to their health and safety.”

“We thank our healthcare heroes for their dedication, flexibility, and tireless efforts to support our patients and community,” said the announcement. “Let us continue to stand united in these challenging times.”

Erie Shores HealthCare President and CEO Kristin Kennedy speaks at a recent hospital announcement.

The Boil Water Advisory in Wheatley has been lifted.

Partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14

By Gary Boyle

The Backyard Astronomer

A few times each year the sun, moon and Earth perform a cosmic lineup in space producing an eclipse.

This year our planet will witness two solar and two lunar events.

On Saturday, October 14, skywatchers along a path starting in Oregon through Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and ending in Texas will see an annular eclipse of the sun.

The rest of North America (depending on your geographic location) will see a partial eclipse with varying percentages of the sun covered by the moon.

Although this seems like an incredible event to view and photograph, it comes with great risk and danger. Unlike a lunar eclipse where the moon slides into the earth’s shadow, turning a burnt orange or coral colour and is completely safe to view, the sun is a far dif-

ferent story. Protective measures must be applied to prevent eye and camera damage.

Solar eclipses come in basically three flavours: total, annular and partial. The first two are dictated by how far the moon is away from Earth at eclipse time. In its monthly orbit around our planet, the moon’s elliptical orbit causes an approximate 50,000-kilometre or 30,000-mile variance between the closest and farthest approach called perigee and apogee. The so-called “supermoon” is the combination of a full moon and the closest distance to us which we experienced at the end of August with the “Blue Moon” or the second full moon in the same month.

On October 14, the moon will be farther from Earth and therefore not block the entire solar disk. The classic total eclipse is when the entire sun is completely covered for a few seconds up to a maximum of seven and a half

Linda Horvath

Linda Teresa Horvath passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 60.

Beloved mother to Kenny Horvath. She will be missed by many extended family and friends as well.

Visitation took place at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, 519-326-2631, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. Cremation followed. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

In memory of Linda, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

John Smith

John Smith, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Erie Shores Hospice, surrounded by family.

Loving husband of 70 years to Elsie (Siddall). Father to Linda Segedin (Ken), Bruce Smith (Amber) and Rob Smith (Henrietta). Grandpa to Kristi Kennedy (Karen), Kerry Buschman (Logan), Derek Kennedy, Sarah Mancuso (Sean), Brad Smith (Morgan), Collin Brady, Nikki Streutker (Colin) and Ryan Smith. Great-grandpa to Ava Smith, Kallie Kennedy, Maddie Buschman, Parker Smith and Skye Mancuso. Will be missed by many friends and family.

John enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and traveling. Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m., with a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.

If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

minutes depending again on the moon’s distance in its orbit. Much like a hockey goaltender challenging a shooter as he skates out and retreats in the net. Since at no point will the sun be safely covered by the moon, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN without pro-

tective means. Unless you have a certified solar filter or a number 14 welder’s glass which many of us do not possess, you can still safely see by using items such as a vegetable strainer, spaghetti colander or anything with small holes, even a Ritz cracker. Holding up the

strainer or cracker allows you to view little crescent suns on a sheet of paper in safety.

For the photographers, Baader solar film or other solar filters are a must or you run the risk of melting your camera’s CCD chip or your cell phone sensor.

Eclipses are an awe-inspiring wonder of nature that can be enjoyed safely.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, as well as a STEM educator.

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Peter Lusetti

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Peter Lusetti passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 95 years of age.

Predeceased by his parents Giacomo and Enrichetta (nee Vernizzi), his wife MarieLouise (nee Swaans) and son Silvio Lusetti. Treasured father of Dino Lusetti and wife Joyce Yuen. Cherished grandfather of Thierry, Nathalie, Alain and Xavier. Dear brother of the late Giovanni (Lina), the late Lucia Montanari (Edeo) and Franco (Rosa).

Peter was always kind, gentle and respectful of others. He generously imparted his knowledge to many over the span of many years. He never envied anyone or tried to imitate another’s path. He only ever wanted to be himself, and to be the best at that.

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January 15, 1996 – October 6, 2023

Craig Tiessen passed away unexpectedly at his home in Windsor on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Beloved son of Don Tiessen (Laurene Johnston) of Leamington and Marji Authier (Kevin), and halfbrother Parker of Kingsville. Grandson of Margaret and Nick Schroeder (1993), and Alice (2011) and John G. Tiessen (1988).

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A private family service has been arranged. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, 519326-2631.

In memory of Peter and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, 519-326-2631 on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Craig Tiessen

Wheatley Legion news

By now, members in good standing should have received in the mail a Notice of a Special General Meeting (as per Dominion Command bylaws) regarding Wheatley Legion purchasing property in Wheatley. The meeting is Wed. Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club. Comrades, this is a very important meeting. Please try to attend.

Any groups or individuals who will be laying a wreath this Remembrance Day in Wheatley or Leamington are asked to contact Wheatley Legion Poppy Chair Tom Brown at 519-890-6041 by Friday, October 13. Any high school students looking to earn community service hours by assisting with the Poppy Campaign can also call Tom Brown at that number.

The early bird draw is underway for members who pay their 2023 dues before December 1. Dues

can be paid by cheque and sent to Wheatley Legion, Box 729, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 or by contacting membership chair Laura Simpson.

Over the past several weekends, Poppy Chair Tom Brown organized

a number of work parties with the purpose of tending to the veterans’ graves at the cemeteries in Wheatley. The crosses have been painted and repaired, and the name tags replaced. A shoutout to student volunteers Henry Heaton (LDSS) and Kevin Riha (UMEI) and their parents for the work they have done to help with this restoration project. Your efforts in preserving the remembrance of local fallen veterans is greatly appreciated.

Heather Church, Donna Corlett, Darlene Dundas and Sandy Simpson represented Wheatley Branch well at the Zone Cribbage Tournament

Oct. 7. The ladies came in fourth and will be moving on to District cribbage.

The following are the Oct. 6 Friday Night Fun Darts results. Five wins: Sherry Chambers, Mike McCarthy and Larry Evoy; Laura Smith and Jim McClellan. Four wins: Julie Reid, Ben Baltzer and Barry Bartelt; Kevin Bartelt and Doug

Stevenson. Two wins: Bonnie Evoy, Gord Crook and Neil Handspiker. One win: Jean Teylouni,

Karl Bartelt and Dave Leili, who shot 180. Sherry was the only lady doubler.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Great Migration Paint Out Art Show & Sale

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SECC Coats for Kids launches

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.

With this in mind, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is once again collecting and distributing 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 community service,” says Mark Wybenga, Volunteer Services Department Coordinator at SECC. “Each year, hundreds of winter coats and accessories are distributed to children and

adults in our community.

In 2022, SECC distributed 388 coats and 790 winter accessories. With the lingering economic impact of COVID-19 and increasing inflation.”

Wybenga continues, “household budgets are stretched ever thinner and thinner. For many, a warm, well-fitting winter coat, while needed, just may not be in the budget this year, especially if more than one person in the household is in need. This is where the generous support of the community is required.”

From October 2-27, SECC will be collecting gently used coats at both its Leamington (215 Talbot St. E.) and Kingsville (313 Main St. E.) locations. Coats dropped off

at SECC’s Leamington and Kingsville locations will be cleaned by a local uniform service in partnership with Windsor-Essex County’s Coats for Kids coordinating body at UHC – Hub of Opportunity.

“All coats are cleaned and checked for condition prior to distribution,” says Wybenga, adding “If you’re wondering if a coat should be donated or not, ask yourself, ‘Would I select this for my child or myself if I saw it hanging on the rack?’ and if the answer is no, then the coat should not be donated.”

Wybenga would also like to encourage local schools, churches and businesses to take up their own collections for

Kingsville meeting on energy

E.L.K. and Entegrus are inviting the Kingsville community for an upcoming Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, October 17 from 6-8 pm at Unico Hall, 37 Beech St., Kingsville. The meeting is an opportunity to initiate dialogue with the community concerning power needs and reliability, and

explore future opportunities aimed at enhancing reliability and overall quality of service.

Jim Hogan, President, and CEO of Entegrus, will be in attendance to answer questions and share insights. “This meeting is an invaluable opportunity for us to connect directly with cus-

tomers served by E.L.K., listen to their concerns, and share our commitment to enhancing their lives through reliable services” stated Hogan. “Together, we can chart a brighter future, and I’m excited to be a part of that conversation.”

“Since becoming Chair of the Board, I have engaged in weekly meetings with E.L.K. staff and management, working diligently to regain lost ground,” stated E.L.K. Chair Sherry Bondy.

“Meaningful changes will take time after two decades of underinvest-

donation to Coats for Kids.

Coats will be distributed in-person at SECC’s Leamington office. Distribution will take place beginning Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to 3 pm, continuing Monday, November 6 from 1 am to 7 pm, and concluding on Tuesday, November 7 from 1 pm to 7 pm. Anyone requiring a coat is asked to come in person and to bring other family or household members who require a coat with them.

For more information about SECC and Coats for Kids, call 519-3268629, visit www.secc. on.ca or follow SECC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @SouthEssexCC.

ment in the utility, but we are dedicated to making steady progress toward a better future, and this community meeting is a pivotal step in that direction.”

Kimberly DeYong,

Deputy Mayor of Kingsville and E.L.K. Board member, looks forward to discussing improvements and shares her perspective. “As Deputy Mayor, I proactively sought a role on the E.L.K. board to ad-

dress our hydro issues,” she noted. “I am excited about the progress made so far and look forward to sharing the bold and decisive steps the new board has taken towards making improvements.”

School naming contest open

The new K-12 school being built in Kingsville will be complete and ready for occupancy by September 2024.

In accordance with the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Naming and Renaming of Board Facilities policy and regulation, a survey has been posted for the

community to share its ideas for naming the new building. The comments and suggestions gathered will be shared with the committee that will be formed to provide suggestions to the Board of Trustees, which will make the final decision at a regular public meeting.

Members of the Jack Miner Public School, Kingsville Public School,

Harrow Public School and Kingsville District High School communities are encouraged to participate along with anyone in the area with an interest in public education.

The survey is available on the Board’s website www.publicboard.ca. It will close on Tuesday, October 17.

MARK WYBENGA

Official opening for Thamesview Family Health Team in Wheatley

By Greg Coulter

Upon the retirement of Dr. Eaton, residents of Wheatley were left to wonder how they would receive valuable and essential health care services.

It took an intense coordinated effort by members of the Wheatley Task Force, local MPP Trevor Jones, Chatham-Kent Ward 1 Councillor Lauren Anderson, municipal officials, Mike Untch of Adamson Guardian Pharmacy, and the Thamesview Family Health Team board.

After securing funding over a seven-week period, their efforts were rewarded with a clinic be-

ing opened inside Adamson Pharmacy on Erie St. South in Wheatley with 700 patients registered as well as a waiting list generated.

An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place on September 29 at the site, which was also marked the grand re-opening of Adamson Guardian Pharmacy.

Dignitaries Denise Waddick, Thamesview Executive Director, MPP Trevor Jones, Councillor Lauren Anderson, Thamesview board member Dennis Kuz and Adamson Pharmacy’s Mike Untch all spoke to the gathering.

They all expressed grat-

itude for the clinic being opened and each noted that it could not have happened without everyone working toward a common goal.

“This started as a ripple, and little by little, patient by patient, we aim to offer health care to everyone,” said Denise Waddick.

The clinic, staffed by one full-time and one part-time nurse practitioner, is open to registered patients by appointment only from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Information about Thamesview Family Health team is also available at thamesviewfht.ca

AMCO produce switching to LED lights

For more than 40 years, AMCO Produce has been a leader in fresh produce production thanks to its high standards of operation at all levels – from cultivation to distribution.

Striving to continually improve their business, AMCO is replacing HPS lights with Sollum’s LED grow light solution in their propagation area and newly converted strawberry production space.

Based in Leamington, AMCO supplies a wide variety of fresh fruits and

vegetables throughout the year. To cope with harsh winters and meet the needs of a diverse collection of crops – including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and now strawberry – AMCO relies on the most cutting-edge greenhouse technology available.

With Sollum’s dynamic LED lighting solution, President of AMCO, Fausto Amicone, is looking to continue to grow his business operations by revolutionizing their lighting strategy.

“When it comes to

our propagation operations, meeting the lighting needs of every crop would require purchasing multiple models of fixtures,” says Amicone. “With Sollum’s solution, we have all the functionality we need in a single, fully programmable lighting solution enabling unlimited lighting zones, each lit by a personalized light recipe adapted to the needs of each crop. We can add or remove crops as needed without purchasing additional hardware or software.

We are confident that Sol-

lum’s lighting solution is a perfect fit for AMCO’s business goals.”

AMCO is just one of the many producers in Leamington – Canada’s greenhouse capital – who have made the move to Sollum fixtures. Sollum LED grow lights have also been making waves overseas in Europe, and south of the border in the United States, as more and more of those in the greenhouse industry recognize the many benefits of fully dynamic smart LED lighting.

ESHC recognizes exceptional staff with Excellence in Service Awards

Erie Shores HealthCare has recognized exceptional staff with the 2023 Excellence in Service Awards.

These awards honour individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their roles to provide outstanding care to patients, and celebrate the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the remarkable team at ESHC.

Physician of the Year: Dr. Kenneth Ogah

Dr. Kenneth Ogah has earned the Physician of the Year award for his unwavering commitment to patient well-being. His dedication to improving healthcare outcomes makes him a true asset to ESHC.

Nurse of the Year: Kristen Lachapelle

Kristen Lachapelle’s exceptional nursing skills and ability to provide comfort and support to patients and their families make her the Nurse of the Year. Her tireless efforts in delivering compassionate care reflect the core values of ESHC.

Employee of the Year: Carrie St. Croix

Carrie St. Croix stands out as the Employee of the Year for her outstanding contributions to ESHC. Her dedication, innovative ideas and willingness to go the extra mile positively impact everyone who enters the doors.

Leader of the Year: Holly Kettle

Holly Kettle’s exceptional leadership qualities and ability to inspire and guide her team to success earned her the Leader of the Year award. Her commitment to our mission and values has fostered a culture of excellence within ESHC’s Emergency Department.

Volunteer of the Year: Liz Baumann

(Posthumously)

Liz Baumann, awarded Volunteer of the Year posthumously, left an indelible mark on the ESHC organization through her selfless dedication. Her tireless volunteer work and unwavering commitment to our patients’ well-being continue to inspire.

URSA MAJOR CELEBRATES ONE YEAR

Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare, expressed her appreciation for the award winners: “We are proud to recognize these exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to our organization. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our mission have not only improved the lives of our patients but have also set a high standard for excellence within our team.”

These awards reflect the strong sense of teamwork and appreciation that defines Erie Shores HealthCare. Each recipient embodies ESHC’s core values and has significantly impacted the organization.

Cutting the ribbon, from left, are Thamesview Family Health Team Board member Dennis Kuz, Adamson Guardian Pharmacy’s Mike Untch, C-K Councillor Lauren Anderson, Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Trevor Jones and Thamesview Family Health Team Executive Director Denise Waddick.

Photo courtesy of Lauren Anderson

The Ursa Major Day Support Program marked its one-year anniversary on Tuesday, October 3 at the Kingsville Community Centre with an event called Community Connect. It served as a showcase of Ursa Major’s work enhancing the lives of adults with disabilities. The celebration included a free community lunch provided by Vernon’s Tap and Grill and TriSon Farms. Local dignitaries and community partners also attended the event, which highlighted the pivotal role that Ursa Major plays in the community. In the photo, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers and Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong pose with Ursa Major clients and adminsitrators. Visit the website at www.umlsc.org.

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Looking back ...

From the Leamington Post October 12, 1955

Basking under two days of springlike weather served up especially for the occasion by Essex County, the International Plowing Match hoped for a repeat performance in the two days that lie ahead. The first day throng of some 15,000 persons was greeted by sunny skies and warm southern breeze on Tuesday and an even larger crowd spilled over the match’s 1,600 acres site under almost equally fine conditions yesterday.

Expansion of Leamington’s Public School facilities to meet the demands of an ever-increasing enrolment will be needed in the near future, town council learned at its regular session Tuesday night. The public school board advised that despite the construction of Queen Elizabeth School with its 11 classrooms and two kindergarten rooms, the public school system was short two classrooms at the present time.

Two Leamington district girls and their cousin from Sandwich West Township, who were the objects of an intensive police search since they disappeared from a local restaurant on August 19, were returned to their home over the weekend. They were Jessie Ives, 15, and her sister Doreen, 19, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ives of Mersea Township and their cousin Joyce, 14, of Sandwich West. The girls, who had written to Leamington Police from Toronto two weeks ago, were found by Toronto constables, continuing the search for them despite their pleas to “not look for us.” Their return home was the climax to a seven-week search across Ontario.

Somebody’s stolen the town’s Point Pelee Road sign from its place on a hydro pole at the corner of Erie South and No. 18 Highway, and council is a bit peeved about it. Councillors learned Tuesday night that another sign — this one saying Robson Road — has blossomed forth where the old one used to be.

From the Kingsville Reporter

October 12, 1955

The Town Clerk reported at council last week that the receipts from parking meters were down slightly over the last year. The receipts for six months from April to September were $3,160.43 in 1954 and $3,133.44 in the same time frame this year.

Robert Kayser, a banker for more than 32 years, has been appointed manager of the Bank of Montreal’s Kingsville office. He succeeds Charles Ivey, who has been transferred to the B. of M. branch at Sault Ste. Marie.

A revision in salary scheduled for lady teachers of the Kingsville Public School system increases the minimum and maximum salaries to $2,400 and $3,400 respectively, with a special provision that in order to qualify for the maximum amount, upon reaching $3,200 through annual increments of $200, a teacher must attend a five-week senior improvement course in Toronto. The board is pleased to announce that this scheme received excellent cooperation from the lady teachers.

40 Years Later

From the Wheatley Journal

October 11, 1995

The local Kinsmen Club has initiated a new campaign for a new cause that is spreading across the district. Teaming up with other Kinsmen Clubs and the fundraising division of John O’s Family Tradition Foods, the ChildCan campaign is expected to receive thousands of dollars to aid childhood cancer research.

The village council discussed the fire department communication setup at the last meeting of council. The aerial on the tower is doing a very good job of sending out a signal and no problems have been reported thus far.

Council of the village has initiated two nights of Halloween patrols with the assistance of local firefighters. The Halloween patrols add a measure of safety for the younger set and help keep mischief to a minimum in the village.

The Wheatley Southpoint Sharks split a pair of league games over the past week, winning on the road and losing at home. Last Wednesday in Amherstburg, the Sharks defeated the Cardinals 6-4 but then Monday night in Wheatley they lost a heartbreaker 7-6 to Wallaceburg. Tony Youssef’s hat trick paced the Sharks in their victory, while single goals went to Matt Mastronardi, Scott Cronheimer and Jason Cornies. In the loss on home ice, the Sharks were led by Cornies with two, Youssef, Drew Harvey, Jay Pickle and Richard Morris.

Leamington and Whea ey

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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

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

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

KGHS’s (Kingsville Gosfield Heritage Society) 30th Anniversary’s meeting, 2005. Left to right: Jerry Ogle, Irene Wigle, Alvira Wigle, Don Mannell, Grace Austin, Marilyn Armstrong-Reynolds, Doreen Plancke, and Madeline Malott.

October 1993 - Members of the Mersea-Romney-Wheatley Fire Department were overwhelmed by the donations to Fill The Boot for the burn unit foundation. Over $2,900 was collected for the fund that pays for the Essex County Firefighters Burn Unit at Metropolitan Hospital in Windsor. Funds continue to pay for burn care equipment and the specialized training of the staff. Jeri Ottley accepts one of the many generous donations, while Al Maldeis, far left, and Doug Tofflemire hand out literature on the burn unit.

October 1987 - A Ruthven landmark was leveled to the ground to make way for a new business. The former grocery store at the corner of County Road 45 and Elgin St. was estimated to have been erected circa 1864. It was owned and operated by several people until the late 1960s when it closed. The structure featured a unique building method whereby the frame was tied with steel rods.

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ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-322-8625. tf

IRWIN PLUMBINGResidential rough-ins and repairs. Starting April 2nd 519-825-7245 will be changing to 519-324-2202. A text is preferred if capable. Call if not. ja6-tf

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E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting to Consider a Municipally Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment

This notice has been updated with a new meeting date.

Take notice that the Municipality of Leamington has received a complete Zoning By-law Amendment Application, ZBA No. 284 to be considered by Council under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13.

And further that Council will hold a public meeting to consider the application. A key map has not been provided as the proposed amendment applies to the entire Municipality of Leamington.

The application will be heard by Council:

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Leamington Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

You may view the meeting in person or on the Municipality’s website at leamington.ca/live

The purpose of the municipally initiated housekeeping amendment is to amend the zoning by-law by adding a permitted use to all Agricultural Residential (A5) Zoned properties to permit the keeping of chicken and fowl in accordance with a new section of the zoning bylaw Section 4.25.1 Keeping of Chickens and Fowl in the Agricultural Residential (A5) Zone.

Background: Currently Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended, does not allow for chicken or fowl to be kept on A5 properties. Due to public feedback, the municipality initiated a review of the policies to determine the appropriateness of chickens on A5 properties. A Public Open House was held on September 7th, 2023, to gather feedback from the public and industry. The online municipal engagement tool Let’s Talk Leamington was also used to gather public feedback. All the comments and feedback provided were reviewed and incorporated in the drafting of the report and by-law for the Leamington Council to Review.

Any person may make written and/or verbal comments either in support of or in opposition to the application(s). If you are an owner of property containing seven (7) or more residential units, you are requested to post this notice in a location visible to all residents.

Please note that the Municipality of Leamington has transitioned its Council meetings to a hybrid meeting with a mix of in-person attendees and remote meeting participants. Members of the public now have the option of participating in Council meetings either in-person at the Leamington Municipal Building or electronically via Zoom.

If participating electronically via Zoom, you must register in advance by completing the Request to Appear as a Delegate form on the municipal website at leamington.ca/delegation prior to 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. You will be contacted by the Clerk’s Department and provided information on how to join the meeting electronically. You will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

To participate at the meeting in-person, you must register in advance by completing the Request to Appear as a Delegate form on the municipal website at leamington.ca/delegation prior to 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the Leamington Municipal Building located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9.

As an alternative to attending the meeting either in-person or by electronic participation, written correspondence may be submitted to the Clerk no later than 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Please email clerks@leamington.ca. Please note, written correspondence may be included on the agenda which will be published on the municipal website and will form part of the public record.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission to The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington before the by-law is passed or refused, the person or public body is

not

entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, before the by-law is passed or refused, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Right to Appeal

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council for The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA No. 284, you must make a written request to the Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie St. N., Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9 or by email at clerks@leamington.ca

Additional information relating to this matter is available by contacting Spencer Phillips, Planner at sphillips@leamington.ca or by calling 519-326-5761 ext. 1404.

Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this September 26, 2023.

E-mail or call in your classified ad by Friday at 4:00 p.m. 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington ON N8H 1M2 Ph: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca We accept E-TRANSFER, DEBIT, VISA & MASTERCARD

Public Notice of Pesticide Use

The Municipality of Leamington intends to control noxious weeds under Public Works exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health and safety by spraying along all municipal rural roadsides.

The Municipality will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada):

ClearView Herbicide (PCP Registration Number 29752) containing the active ingredientsMetsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) to be used in conjunction withGateway Adjuvant (PCP Registration Number31470), containing the active ingredients ParaffinicOil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants; and

Navius FLEX (PCP Registration Number 30922) containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor to be used in conjunction with Hasten NT Ultra Spray Adjuvant(PCP Registration Number31760) containing the active ingredients Methyl and Ethyl Oleate(esterified vegetable oil).

Pesticide applications will begin (weather permitting) on October 4, 2023 and end on October 20, 2023.

The pesticide application will be conducted by Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management and only applied to grass roadside areas that appear to be visually unkept and where there is evidence of noxious weeds.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Ken Brown Manager of Public Works Municipality of Leamington 519-326-5761 (Collect calls will be accepted)

Steve Ford General Manager Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management 905-510-1229 (Collect calls will be accepted)

•Erie Shores HealthCare ER, 194 Talbot St. W., Leamington (up to 18 years of age)

• Windsor Regional Hospital ER, 1995 Lens Ave. (up to 15 years of age)

•Windsor Regional Hospital ER,1030 Ouellette Ave. (16+ years of age)

•Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare 24 hour Community Crisis Telephone Line 519-973-4435

•Mental Health First Response Team, (16+ years of age with a serious mental illness) 240 Grand Ave. W., Suite 100, Chatham 519-436-6100 Toll Free1-866-299-7447

•Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre 24 Hour Crisis Counselling 20 Sandys St., Chatham 519-351-9145

•Chatham-Kent Victim Services 24 Third St., Chatham 519-436-6630

•Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis CentreSexual Assault Crisis Intervention 405 Riverview Dr., Suite 101, Chatham 519-354-8908

•Sexual Assault Crisis Line 519-253-9667

•Trans Lifeline 1-877-330-6366

•LGBT Youthline 1-800-268-9688

•Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or utilize one of these services:

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HELP WANTED

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the

1. Roll # 3650-140-006-04100 – PLAN 109 N PT LOT

(LT)

2. Two parcels - Roll #3650-140-006-67100 - PLAN 109 N PT

23. Being 95 Adelaide St., Blenheim P.I.N. 00939-0165 (LT)

PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $16.55/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. No experience or education required. Please apply via email: careers@ pinnacle-acres.com

Pump Technician /Service Technician

Shift – Days, Monday through Friday

Reliable person required to work in company shop or on customer location. Looking for someone who’s familiar with the mechanics of pumps and motors. Must be familiar with tools and power equipment. Mechanically inclined individual is a must. Knowledge of tools, their purposes, and also someone who knows their way around motors and/or pumps. Role involves assisting other staff members as needed.

Responsibilities:

Assess the work to be done on equipment designated for repairs.

Identify which parts are required and how long repairs will take.

Prepare an assessment of the repairs to be done and submit it to the customer.

Prepare the required work order, including all the steps that should be followed.

After customer approval, execute required repairs and ensure that all steps are duly followed.

Describe work executed in designated sections of the work order, review and sign when completed. Do tests on various pieces of equipment and record the results in the relevant work orders. Takes care of shipping and receiving

Takes care of inventory and identifies parts and equipment that need to be reordered. Ensure telephone support with customers for all technical questions is addressed. Ensure the mechanical and cleaning maintenance of any service vehicles used for transportation to customer locations. Deliveries as required.

Qualifications:

Mechanically inclined individual

A vocational school diploma in Industrial Mechanics

Experience, ideally in pump repair, rotating equipment, compressor and/or external customer services. Able to operate a lift truck and must have a Class G automobile license. Send resume to: accounting@ljfleming.com

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax.

The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

SCRAMBLE ANSWER RESCUE

SCRAMBLE ANSWER RESCUE

Flyers blanked by Trenton, nipped by Oakville

By C. Scott Holland

The visiting Trenton Golden Hawks may have arrived a bit behind schedule on Thursday, October 5, but it certainly didn’t affect their game as they shutout the hometown Leamington Flyers 5-0.

With an announced attendance of 914, the Flyers’ offense couldn’t crack the Trenton defense or starter Ben Bonisteel, while their defense kept Trenton off the board in the opening period before being overwhelmed in the second and third frames.

Head coach Dale Mitchell did not like the way his team played on Thursday.

“It was a disappointing game from start to finish. Trenton is a good hockey

team and we were not ready to play,” he said.

“We need to find the level we were at two weeks ago and get back to that. We need to have a big rebound game versus Oakville and get back to playing the way we know we can.”

Flyers’ starting netminder Sebastien Gatto stopped 31 shots but was victimized by some slick plays by the Golden Hawks.

After a scoreless first, Trenton scored three in the second and added two more in the third.

During the final seven minutes of the game, the Flyers mounted several offensive outbursts but couldn’t dent Bonisteel’s armour.

Bonisteel turned aside

24 Flyers’ shots to earn the shutout victory, while Gatto took the loss.

In Oakville on Satur-

day, the Flyers fell behind in the first 1-0, but battled to a 2-1 lead on goals by Cayden Faust and Max

Anderson. Oakville tied the game before the second period ended and won it 3-2 late

Golden Years mini golf results

Forty-eight golfers scored 58 holes-in-one on October 5 at Colasanti’s mini golf course.

Leading the group with 4 aces each were Keith Hopper and Theresa Decaluwe, while Shran Collins, Kathy Bechard and Colleen Pearse scored 3 apiece. Two dropped for Ron Fick, Jamie Arquette, Donna Bileti, Grant Raymond, Joanne Law, Bryon Walker, Linda Walsh, Robin Cournoyea, Barb Haas and Betty McManus. In fact, Betty had such a ‘trick’ shot with her ball bouncing in and out of the hole twice before coming to rest on the edge of the hole that she was awarded half a hole in one on that one!

A single ace was scored by Nick Penzari, Ray Foster, Ed Middleton, Carol Hylton, Debbie Clinton, Bill Mayville, Patty Hopper, Linda Chiasson, Erle Nash, Bill Edwards, Roger Shires, Nancy Springthorpe, Bill Taylor, Armand Decaluwe, Bob Springthorpe, John Murphy, Jack Bostin, Julia Kos, Laurie Hylton, Maggie Shires and Tom Hyatt.

Top 18 holes scores were recorded by Tom Hyatt (37), Jamie Arquette (37 and 39), Keith Hopper (37 and 39), Colleen Pearse (37and 39), Laurie Hylton (37) and Ron Fick (38).

Best scores over 36 holes were Jamie Arquette, Keith Hopper and Colleen Pearse, all with 76. Tom

in the third. Oakville outshot Leamington 48-35. Thurs. Oct. 12 vs Haliburton County 7:10 pm.

Hyatt and Ron Fick had 78 and Laurie Hylton 79.

First place was awarded to Team Aces (Erle Nash, Bill Edwards, Tom Hyatt) with a score of 246. There was a tie for second place between Team Jacks (Lois Hudvagner, Debbie Clinton, Bill Mayville) and Team 15 (Ray Foster, Ron Fick, Ed Middleton) with a score of 255. Third place went to Team 7 (Tony Hudvagner, Linda Walsh, Bill Taylor) with 259.

Play continues at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12 at Colasanti’s.

Flyers goalie Sebastien Gatto was beseiged by the Trenton offensive attack in the second and third period of last Thursday night’s 5-0 loss. Here he makes a save on Golden Hawks’ player Corbin Roach. The Flyers host the Haliburton County Huskies this Thursday at 7:10 pm. Scott Holland photo

Kingsville Pickleball celebrates 10 years with dinner, donation

By Mark Ribble

Kingsville Pickleball Inc. (KPI) recently celebrated their 10th anniversary at Vernon’s Tap and Grill where 127 people attended, including local dignitaries.

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers made a special presentation of certificates to Wayne and Jude Halpert and Jules and Mary Kay, who were all instrumental in establishing the game in Kingsville in 2013.

In addition a raffle draw was held at the dinner which raised $1,441, which was donated to the Kingsville Community Food Bank by cheque presentation on Friday, October 6.

According to Wayne Halpert, the food bank is very special to all the members.

“Charter member Gillian Pickney spearheaded our involvement with the food bank and it has been our charity of choice ever

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since,” said Halpert. Meghan Bolton and Linda Lynch from the Kingsville Community Food Bank were on hand at the pickleball courts on October 6 to accept the donation and both said this is a welcome and needed donation, especially coming

into the holiday season.

KPI President Helen Dean was happy to be part of the donation as about 40 pickleball players were out to take part in the Friday morning sessions.

“We have over 200 members currently,” said

Helen. “The generosity of our members makes this donation possible.”

KPI began in 2013 and since that time, pickleball has grown worldwide. Many say it’s the fastest growing sport in the world and is equally participated in across all age

levels.

In 2021, the Town of Kingsvlle partnered with KPI to construct eight dedicated pickleball courts next to the Kingsville Arena and those courts are busy with people playing across all skill levels.

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In front, Kingsville Food Bank’s Meghan Bolton, Kingsville Pickleball President Helen Dean and Kingsville Food Bank’s Linda Lynch hold the donation cheque while the rest of the pickleball members pose behind. SUN photo

At the recent 10th anniversary celebration, certificates were presented to two couples instrumental in the formation of Kingsville Pickleball. From left are Kingsville Councillor Sheri Lowrie, Jules Kay, Mary Kay, Councillor Larry Patterson (in back), Jude Halpert, Wayne Halpert, Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers and Club President Helen Dean.

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WINS PRESTIGIOUS BONSPIEL

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, unless you are ready to take charge and spearhead an initiative for change, you may have to simply go with the flow this week. Think on it.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Ideas for creative projects keep popping up in your mind, Taurus. It’s just a matter of figuring out which avenue you want to explore and then finding the time to make it happen.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, some shake-ups at work may leave you wondering how secure things will be for you moving forward. Start asking a few pointed questions.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Are you ready to take the plunge and make a big move in your career, Cancer? The stars are pointing you in that direction. It could be just the change you are looking for.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

In your mind you did something that was well within your rights, Leo. Others who were affected by your actions may not view it in entirely the same way. Revisit the situation.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, it is time to start making a solid plan for the future and not just day-by-day actions to squeak by. You are one cog in a wheel that needs to move along smoothly.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

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Cathy and Dave Moncur of Leamington, along with Jamie Arnold and his daughter Megan of Waterloo captured the 25th Anniversary championship at the prestigious Margarita Curling Club Bonspiel in Bern, Switzerland, over Thanksgiving weekend. They emerged as the only undefeated team in the 72-team field by beating a team from Scotland, a team from Minnesota and two teams from Switzerland, before defeating another team from Scotland 10-4 in the final game. The Margarita Curling Bonspiel is an annual event alternating years between European and North American sites which promotes international competition and camaraderie. They will defend their title in Collingwood next October. From left are Dave and Cathy Moncur, Jamie and Megan Arnold.

Cavaliers host Future Stars soccer event

By Hayden Nurse

On September 26 and 27, the Kingsville Cavaliers Leadership Class hosted their annual Future Stars Elementary Soccer Tournament. Both boys and girls teams participated in the tournament from Kingsville Public School, Jack Miner Public School and Harrow Public School.

During round robin play for the girls, Jack Miner came out on top, finishing in first place with an undefeated record of six points.

The Kingsville Cobras team finished in second place with three points and Harrow Public fin-

ished third. For the boys round robin play, Jack Miner and Kingsville tied for first place, both finishing with four points, and Harrow Public finished third.

The next day, the finals began between the top two teams that had the most points.

In the girl’s division, KPS and JMPS battled it out in the finals. The Jack Miner Jaguars came out on top with a 5-0 win, claiming another Future Stars Soccer title.

In the boy’s division, KPS and JMPS again battled it out for the championship. This time the Kingsville Cobras got the

best of the Jaguars, winning a very close game 1-0.

Proceeds raised at the tournament concession stand go toward reducing trip costs for next year’s Camp Celtic trip. With the imminent closure of three local schools, this will be the final year of the Leadership Class’ Future Stars tournament series. The Current KDHS site has been a perfect venue for this annual tournament where student athletes get to showcase their skills and community members gather to support students and reconnect with their neighbours. It will be missed.

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to animal care.

ANSWERS ON PAGE 20

Libra, before you fire off an email or ask questions, gather as much information as you can. You want to be sure you have all of the facts before you start to dig a little deeper.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Your focus on finances has been intense of late, Scorpio. While you have been doing your best to balance the budget, expenses seem to keep growing. Try other options.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, even though you have been instrumental in your involvement with a particular situation, there is nothing much more you can do this week. Let it rest for now.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, the way you are going about things is entirely in your best interest without much consideration for others. This can be dangerous, especially when you need a hand.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, while you have been diligent with trying to get ahead at work, right now things are not falling into place. Consider whether this may be the time to find someplace new.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Keep all of your options open this week, Pisces. Even if you do not have plans right now, something may pop up unexpectedly that is right what you need at the moment.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

OCTOBER 8 Nick Cannon, Actor (43)

OCTOBER 9 - Bella Hadid, Model (27)

OCTOBER 10 - Mario Lopez, Actor (50)

OCTOBER 11 - Joan Cusack, Actress (61)

OCTOBER 12 - Callum Scott, Singer (35)

OCTOBER 13 Kate Walsh, Actress (56)

OCTOBER 14 - Ralph Lauren, Designer (84)

2023 girls soccer champions from Jack Miner Public School. Hayden Nurse photo

The Leamington Reid Funeral Home Ladies Golf League has completed its 48th year of golf with the final banquet once again being held at the Roma Club in Leamington. There were 33 total members this year split into two flights based on starting tees of red and yellow. The winning players pictured here are, from left to right: Marianne Wisternoff (yellow low gross), Carolyn Reid (red low net), Carol Russelo (red low putts), JoAnne Baird (yellow low net), Delores Near (red most improved), Emily Oldenburg (yellow low putts). Absent from photo are winners Mary Hrynewich (red low gross), Rosemary Heisler (yellow most improved). The league continues because of the effort made by the executive committee members and their efforts are greatly appreciated. Anyone interested in joining this league can contact the pro shop at Erie Shores Golf Club in Leamington. The 2024 season will start the first Monday of May. Photo

Talbot Trail senior golfers wind up season

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, October 3 there were 64 league members who participated in the Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league scramble. Mother Nature blessed us with a perfect golfing day.

Phil Humphries drained a 12-foot putt on #2 to win the LP for T3G1. Frank Van Nie’s superb shot to within 18 feet of the

#7 pin earned the victory for T5G1. Ken Kreuger’s dazzling shot on #9 finished up three feet from the pin to earn T1G3 a victory. The winning teams won $10 gift cards and Ken, Frank and Phil each a sleeve of golf balls. There were some outstanding scores fired. T1G3 players (Kreug, Schmitty, Doug Langlois, Gerry

VD) shot an incredible 29. T6G2 players (Pearcie, Terry Bee, Dave Clark, Larry Hyatt) produced an excellent 32. T3G2 players (Joe Drummond, Angelo, Fuzzy, Bummy) scored a terrific 33. A tie at 34 for fourth place went to T3G1.

The Most Honest Team was T2G1 with their 42.

Special thanks are

extended to Ray Foster for selling the raffle tickets again. The league members’ generosity enabled two players to each win $80 gift cards. Other gift cards of $30, $25, $20, $15 and $10 (x2) were won.

Barry Broadbent of the Car Barn put on a delicious chicken dinner that was thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert, two slab

cakes proved satisfying. Everyone went away with a full belly.

Jokes by Carl, Frank, Wayne and Ken were thoroughly enjoyed.

Nancy Harris (manager) and her assistants Luanne, Chris, Mya and Cassidy did a terrific job. Thank you, George, for keeping the carts tuned and ready for action. The league ap-

preciates the work of greenskeeper Derek Brown, Robert, Chris and any others who kept the course in such great condition this year.

The seniors league members appreciate all the 86 years young super seniors who inspire us every week: Andy Orsini, Neil Adamson, Walter Balsam, Gerry Becigneul, Bill Edwards, Tom

Hyatt, Dave La Bonte, Erle Nash, Carl Robinson, Ed Woelk and Murray Cascadden. Murray, a true gentleman, gave a brief farewell talk to the league members. He had played, I believe he said, for the past 25 years. You’re always welcome here at TT, Murray!

Until next year“Keep Having Fun!”

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