Southpoint Sun - October 26, 2022

MacDonald, Verbeke re-elected to lead

By Mark Ribble

Voters in Leamington returned the incumbents to the top two seats in Monday’s municipal election, along with four familiar council faces.

After a long — and sometimes intense — cam paign, Hilda MacDonald is once again Leaming ton’s Mayor-elect.

She garnered 4,333 votes while top challeng er Jimmy Simoni finished with 3,004. Cris Biron to talled 754 votes.

“I’m very pleased with the margin I won by,” said MacDonald after the results were posted. “It shows the majority of voters support the leader ship that was in place the last four years.”

MacDonald said she’s happy that council can

continue its work with lit tle-to-no interruption.

“I’m so looking for ward to what lies ahead,” she said. “I think we’re going to have a fantastic four years. Even with the council vote totals, it’s a message of a job well done.”

The race for deputy mayor was much closer, as was expected.

Incumbent Larry Ver beke won that race with 3,229 votes. Shelly Quick edged out John Tofflemire 2,330 to 2,305 for the run ner-up spot.

Both Quick and Tofflemire were present at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex and immediately congratulat ed their opponent.

“Time to get back to work,” said Verbeke, who

cited the north trunk sew er line as council’s biggest future project.

He also thanked his op ponents.

“Through the whole

Leamington

thing, we’ve been able to shake hands and go our own way,” he said.

The only newcomer to the council chambers will be first-time candidate

Rogers takes Kingsville’s top spot in a nail-biter

By Paul Forman

In an extremely tight race, political newcomer Dennis Rogers captured Kingville’s seat for may or, narrowly edging out former councillor and deputy mayor Tamara Stomp by 146 votes.

Rogers was happy with

the voter turnout.

“Thanks to this commu nity,” he said. “The voter turnout shows how much this community cares. I’m grateful and ready to take on this position.”

Kimberly DeYong was elected as the new deputy mayor, moving up from her council po sition.

DeYong won by a healthy 1,499 vote margin over two-term deputy may or incumbent Gord Queen. DeYong stated that this cam paign was dif ferent than her previous one in that she had

to defend her record as a councillor.

“I had a great response at the doors while cam paigning and found the whole experience to be very positive,” she said.

She is excited to bring Kingsville strong repre sentation at the county level and seeks to “bring open communication and transparency to our re gional issues.”

Voters returned three incumbents to council, in cluding Tony Gaffan, Lar ry Patterson and Thomas Neufeld. Running for the first time, newcom ers Debby Jarvis-Chausse and Sheri Lowrie round ed out the team for coun cil.

Jarvis-Chausse found the campaign to be

heart-warming and was motivated to run as she thought it was important that female candidates take part in the election.

“Women have a dif ferent way of looking at things,” she said. “And will bring a different perspective to coun cil.”

Lowrie was sur prised by her victo ry and figured that she would finish in the top half, but was prepared for a different result. As a young mom, wife and working profes sional, she looks for ward to being part of council and bring ing a positive voice to the community.

Kingsville’s town

CAO, John Norton, in dicated that 50.1 percent of eligible citizens cast a vote in this municipal election, a three percent increase from the 2018 municipal election.

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Anthony Abraham, who has promised to bring younger representation to the table.

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Leamington CAO Peter Neufeld congratulates

Hilda MacDonald shortly after the election results were posted. SUN photo

Chatham-Kent re-elects Canniff to top spot

By Mark Ribble

Monday’s munici pal election didn’t hold a lot of surprises in the far-reaching corners of Chatham-Kent.

Incumbent mayor Dar rin Canniff rolled to a landslide victory, gaining 75 per cent of the may oral votes over challeng

ers William Pickard and Andy Fisher.

“I’m excited about the next four years,” Canniff told supporters gathered at T-Bones Grill House in Chatham. “It’s going to be a group effort as we move forward together.”

In the Ward 1 West Kent Council Race, Wheatley’s

Lauren Anderson will get her first taste of council as she and incumbent Melis sa Harrigan took the two seats over challengers Sandy Maynard and Da vid Serednicki.

Lauren Anderson is thrilled with the results.

“The results of the elec tion shows the communi

ty’s wishes for who they want to represent them at council,” she said. “I’m grateful for that trust and it’s not a responsibility I take lightly. This next four years will be taken head on with the motivation needed to accomplish the goals this community de serves and needs.”

The Chatham-Kent May oral and Ward 1 totals:

MAYOR

Darrin Canniff 17,981

William Pickard 3,588

Andy fisher 2,364

COUNCILLOR WARD 1

Melissa Harrigan 1,399 Lauren Anderson 1,331 Sandy Maynard 718 David Serednicki 354

Leamington - Continued from

Here are the vote totals:

MAYOR

Dennis Rogers 3,182

Tamara Stomp 3,036

Laura Lucier 2,161

DEPUTY MAYOR

Kimberly DeYong 4,629

Gord Queen 3,130

Samson Zad 533 COUNCIL

Tony Gaffan 5,285

Larry Patterson 4,409

Thomas Neufeld 4,188

Debby Jarvis-Chausse 3,443

Sheri Lowrie 3,316 Barry Wilson 3,231 Michael DelCiancio 2,568

Tim Seech 1,903

Michael Glass 1,728

Willy Fittler 1,673 Brandon Stanley 1,429

Les McDonald 1,326

Scott Collier 1,028

Gideon Spevak 756

ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD

Julia Burgess 5,736

David Keller 3,218 Sherry Ducedre 1,721

ENGLISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD

Mary Dimenna 921

Derek Thachuk 383

FRENCH PUBLIC BOARD

Emmanuelle Richez 14

Serge Dignard 2

Owen Herold 1

Badrieh Kojok 1

Didier Marotte was acclaimed for the French Catholic board.

He is excited to get to work for his community.

“I wanted to take a mo ment and thank you all for electing me to our town council,” he said. “As a newly elected candidate I know I have much to learn, but I promise to hold this position with honesty and integrity.”

Incumbents Tim Wilkinson, Paul Tiessen,

Bill Dunn and Heather Latam were all returned to their council seats by Leamington voters.

Long-time educator Nancy Armstrong won a close race for the English Public School Board trust ee position, ousting in cumbent Aimee Omstead by just 72 votes.

French Separate School Board trustee Doris Sauve was acclaimed and the other trustee po sitions were unavailable at press time.

Voter re sponse was 45.73 per cent, which is up from the 2018 election (43.8).

Here are the vote totals for

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each candidate in Leam ington:

MAYOR

Hilda MacDonald 4,333 Jimmy Simoni 3,004 Cris Biron 754

DEPUTY MAYOR

Larry Verbeke 3,229 Shelly J. Quick 2,330 John Tofflemire 2,305

COUNCIL

Tim Wilkinson 4,253 Bill Dunn 4,250 Paul Tiessen 3,949 Anthony Abraham 2,806 Heather Latam 2,363 Corey Robertson 2,210 Derek Friesen 2,166 Isaac Schmitt 2,120 Christine Lehn 2,079 Tara Adams 1,684 Dave Metcalfe 1,637 Christine Montgomery 1,412

Kyle Sousa 1,286 Mark Stevenson 806 Oscar Ramirez 792 Gerald Barros 344

Miller gets top job on Pelee Island

By Mark Ribble

Pelee Island has a new mayor in the person of Cathy Miller.

In Monday’s municipal election, Mill er came out on top over challenger Larry Bailey, becoming Pelee Island’s first fe male mayor.

The Deputy Mayor’s chair will be oc cupied by Dayne Malloch, while council lors David DeLellis, Sherri Smith-Ouel lette and Stephanie Briggs-Crawford will round out the council table.

Mayor Ray Durocher and Deputy Mayor David Dawson each chose not to run in this election.

Meanwhile, Miller is looking forward

to getting to work.

“It is an exciting time on Pelee Island,” she said. “I am proud to be leading the first majority female Council in the Township of Pelee’s 154-year history. Why does that matter? Diverse voices mean bet ter decisions and I am eager to get started.”

No official vote counts were available at press time.

Newcomer Anderson wins council seat

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CATHY MILLER

MARGARET AND LARRY VERBEKE

DEBBY JARVIS-CHAUSSE

SHERI LOWRIE

LDSS grad grateful to anonymous donors for help with his education

By Mark Ribble

A former Leamington District Secondary School student who came to Leamington as a Syrian refugee five years ago is grateful to the anony mous couple who played a large role in his educa tion.

Mohamad Mohamad was 15 when he came to Canada with his parents and two younger broth ers and sister. He spoke little-to-no English when he began his education at LDSS, but says he learned a lot in that first year.

“I did not speak En glish when I came here,” he said. “My time at LDSS helped me learn the language.”

Mohamad received help from an anonymous source in Grade 10 when they paid for a laptop to help him with his studies.

The Leamington couple met during their time at LDSS and wanted to do something nice for kids at the school who needed help accessing a comput er. The school holds a spe cial place in their hearts so they have donated two laptops to students at the school for the past five years.

Mohamad was one of the first recipients of their help when he received the laptop, and when he applied for the University of Windsor he needed to return to LDSS part-time

to upgrade his English credits.

Because he was at tending that fifth year of high school part-time, he didn’t qualify for a scholarship, but when the anonymous donor couple heard of his plight, they offered to help with tui tion.

The University allowed them to help Mohamad with his tuition, for which he is eternally grateful.

“I truly appreciate what they are doing,” he told the Sun last week. “It in spires me to keep moving forward knowing there are people out there who support me in such a way.”

Teacher Lisa Jeffery

Tiny Tots Parade Oct. 31

The 8th annual Wheatley Tiny Tots Halloween Parade will take place on Monday, October 31 — Halloween Day — at 10 am.

This year’s parade will take place at the Grant Bowman Trail unless there is inclement weather, in which case it will be held at the Two Creeks Conservation Area Pavilion.

The always popular event will draw pre-school children from around the area who enjoy dressing up for Hallow een, and lots of local businesses and vol unteers giving out Halloween treats.

The parade is sponsored by the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary and several local businesses.

says that Mohamad is most deserving of the help he’s received.

“Not only is he kind and caring, but he is one of the hardest working students we’ve ever met,” she said. “Mohamad still has no idea who his guardian angels are but I know he appreciates ev erything they’ve done for him.”

Mohamad is in his first year at the University of Windsor studying politi cal science.

It is his goal to get his undergrad in political science and attend law school, with the end goal to become an immigra tion lawyer.

“I want to be able to help those immigrants further their education and find a safe place to live,” he said.

As for his own refugee status, today (Wednes day, October 26) he be comes a Canadian citizen — a step in his life he’s thrilled about and proud of — made possible part ly through the generosi ty of a couple he’s never met.

Mohamad Mohamad with his laptop.

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HALLOWEEN FUN AT THIESSEN’S

Thiessen’s Apple Orchards held

roamed the property throughout

In the Southpoint Sun October 19 issue, there was a photo of a young lady with a hawk for which the cap tion underneath contained incorrect information.

Breanna Grant of Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services was misidentified as Karen Kennedy and the red tail hawk she is holding was named Blaze, which was misidentified as an eagle owl named Athena.

We apologize for any inconvenience these errors may have created.

Leamington-Mersea

in a magic show, pumpkin

many other activities set for a beautiful fall day. Above left, Branch from the Trolls movie gets a hand navigating the grounds from one of the Apple Crew. On the right, young Charlee MacNeil of Belle River tries her hand at pumpkin art, while her dad Ryan looks on.

Jingle Bell Run set for November 13

The 2022 Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel Steering Committee anticipates hundreds of people from across Essex County will participate on Sunday, November 13 at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex to celebrate the 28th annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel.

After two years of virtual events, the event is coming back together to celebrate this Essex County tradition featuring a 2km and 5km walk, 5km run, 10km run and a Little Elf Run for children six and under.

All participants will receive a medal and a t-shirt, and chip timing will be provided by WRACE.

Participate on your own or as part of a team with your friends, family members or co-workers. Don’t forget to dress up in festive holiday attire!

The Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel’s mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle and inclusive communities.

The proceeds raised from this fabulous, festive event are directed to Community Living Essex County, a not-for-profit organization providing supports and services to over 700 children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability. The event has raised thousands of dollars for the organization.

“We look forward to another great day and encour age families and friends to join us,” said James Knapp, Chair of the 2022 Jingle Bell Run Steering Committee. “The event is for everyone, from competitive runners to casual walkers together for a great cause”.

Medals will be presented to every participant, with acknowledgement for top finishers.

Participants are encouraged to collect pledges to win a variety of prizes.

As a safety precaution, event officials are requesting that the public not bring dogs to the event unless they are working service dogs for the visually impaired. Also no bicycles (wheelchairs only).

People can register up to 9:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Make sure the little ones are registered to par ticipate in the Little Elf Run for six and under.

To register go to the events page at www.communi tylivingessex.org.

For more information call 519-776-6483 ext. 246.

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Physically disabled ONLY phone 226-770-0283.

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opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

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I tend to write a lot about things from the past and that always tends to show my age.

Life — especially over the last two years — has become more complicated and stress ful for most people and I often wonder what kind of world we’re leaving for our kids and grandkids.

There are lots of memories that show my age and many of them, you might remember too.

I remember when bacon came in one pound packages, and bacon was smoked as op posed to brined.

I remember my mom buying her bacon at Verhaeghe’s Meat Market.

I remember when chip dip came in a scalloped tin with a lid that could cut your entire hand off if you opened it im properly.

I remember the mechanical Santa at Feldman’s that tapped on the window and the ‘real’ Santa arriving by helicopter at Woolworth’s.

I remember when the small bottles of Coke were a nick el plus deposit. My brother would argue that they were 10 cents.

I remember when we’d walk the main road at Point Pelee collecting bottles for ex tra spending money, and also cut wild asparagus and morel mushrooms.

I remember the first pop cans that required a can opener to pierce the top lid before they invented the tabs.

I remember taking my pel let gun on the bus to school at Gore Hill and shooting air at my friends during recess and nobody thought I was a school shooter.

I remember playing Red Rover, King of the Mountain

and other playground games that always left us bruised and battered.

I remember being able to tell the difference between the smell of different brands of cigarettes and knowing which brand my parents smoked.

I remember when most of those cigarettes had no filter and my parents would occa sionally spit out small pieces of tobacco that came loose as they smoked them.

I remember the advertising for those cigarettes and how glamorous those American brands seemed to be when they appeared on TV and in maga zines.

I remember my cousin Chick being the only person I knew that smoked Benson and Hedg es 100s and thinking they were the longest cigarettes I’d ever seen.

I remember the Moose Lodge in Blytheswood and going to bingo with my mom, using corn and bingo chips to cover the cards.

I remember the slanted floors of the uptown Metropolitan store, long before it moved out to where Giant Tiger now stands.

I remember watching Peter Vourakes throw pizza crusts in the air at the Mill Bar.

I remember going to the Hill top for Smorgasbord and Fish erman’s Cove for perch.

I remember when the old Sturgeon Creek bridge was replaced by the one that is here today and Tina’s restau rant was tucked back in along the lake at the foot of the old bridge.

I remember playing shoot the duck at Starlite Gardens roller rink.

I remember when the Leam ington minor baseball teams

played on the school diamonds and we kept score even when we were just little guys — and we all survived!

I remember the taste and smell of Ray Leach’s popcorn at the fairgrounds and that but tery almost-butter that soaked into the sides of the white pa per bag.

I remember watching the people from Laur’s Taffy pull giant globs of salt water taffy by hand at the fair before cut ting it into those delicious sug ary sticks.

I remember watching my mom spend quarter after quar ter at the birthday game at the fair.

I remember the Labour Day weekend dog show in the are na.

I remember those narrow wooden stairs that we climbed to get to the press box in the old arena.

I remember having to replace those plastic guards in the back of our skate blades.

I remember my first hockey helmet being made of leather.

I remember when the house league hockey and baseball teams were based on what school you went to.

I remember riding the bus up and down the dyke roads in the winter and wondering if we were going to slide in.

I remember when Point Pelee school was still standing.

I remember when Peter Sik kema ran the concession stand at the east beach parking lot near the tip of Point Pelee.

I remember when smelt sea son filled the park with thou sands of wanna-be fishermen.

I remember going to Stew art’s drive in for a burger and A&W for a root beer float and getting car service at both of them.

I remember going to Bur gesses for Bos ton Coolers and then head ing across the parking lot to their bait shop and seeing all of the Tigers memorabilia.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

ing prominence in the seven ties .

I remember Browns, the I.T. and The Auto Stop and how they were separated into ladies side and gentleman’s side.

I remember the fire pole and running through the sprin kler at Seacliff Park, long be fore anyone ever thought of a splashpad.

I remember going to the Heinz Picnic and being amazed at the amount of people there.

I remember the Heinz whis tle and how it sounded alarms when there was a fire.

I remember the fire whistle indicating which section of Leamington the fire was in by how many blasts of the whistle there were.

I remember the uptown fire in the late 1960s that destroyed Paterson’s, Cook’s and dam aged the Sport Shop.

I remember having to stop for trains at Oak/Erie, Oak/ Sherk, Talbot Street by the high school and Erie North by the fairgrounds with lots of cross ings in between.

I remember when Bill Ken nedy at the Movies announced the big derailment in Leam ington by the fairgrounds and rushing into town to see it.

I remember Rita Bell’s Prize Movie.

I remember always wanting to join Scouts just so I could get on Bozo’s TV show in Windsor.

I remember Sir Graves Ghast ly and his Saturday afternoon show.

I remember The Ghoul gain

I remember thinking Bozo, Milky and Oopsy were the greatest clowns on earth.

I remember Milky’s magic word.

I remember when milk came in glass bottles and was deliv ered by the milkman.

I remember those little glass bottles of white and choco late milk we got at school and the lids being cardboard discs which were later replaced by foil.

I remember when they con verted the glass bottles to car tons and the world went to hell in a handbasket.

I remember getting a hollow chocolate Easter egg with my name written on it in white ic ing.

I remember when a bunny was the only other shape you could get Easter chocolate in.

I remember my mom making a cake in a large heavy lambshaped mold and then decorat ing it with icing sugar.

Okay so now my brain hurts as I wrap this up at 5:30 am on the morning after the election.

We all have great memo ries, which always spark other memories, which in turn spark more of them.

Each of us have memories unique to our family and child hood.

But so many of our memories are shared by others that some times it’s nice to just say “I re member.”

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MC3 Manufacturing receives expansion grant

By Paul Forman

Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, was the bear er of good news as he announced on October 19 that Kingsville’s MC3 Manufacturing — a cus tom metal fabrication and conveyor company — would receive a grant of $500,000 from the South western Ontario Econom ic Development Fund.

The grant will play a part in MC3’s $6.8 million expansion as they will be increasing their square footage by 60,000 square feet and adding up to twenty manufacturing jobs.

Co-owner John Klas sen indicated that, “The expansion will provide a competitive edge as a powder coat line will be utilized to finish MC3’s steel components.”

Klassen, along with his brother Abe, began their business in Oldcastle. They decided to relocate to the Kingsville area 24 years ago as many em ployees were from the lo cal area and they wanted to get back to their Kings ville roots.

Plant manager James Richards stated that the new addition, building to the west of their current facilities, allows MC3 to

Improv at The Bank

The Bank Theatre is launching a new improv series, titled Improv!

Local talent Eric Mi inch is the comedian in residence and will lead each night of shows on the third Saturday of the month from October through to May of 2023.

“The Bank Theatre found out I was doing some shows in Windsor and approached me to come out to Leamington with a monthly improv series,” he said. “I’m ex cited to get started and hear folks in the county laughing.”

Miinch is joined on stage by Melissa McLeod, Joel Lewsaw, Alex Monk and Melinda Lewsaw.

Tickets can be pur chased at the Box Office Thursday through Sat urday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the door night of the event one hour before show time, or online at banktheatre.com

ambitiously set a goal of doubling sales in the next five years.

Both Klassen and Rich ards gave credit to Kings ville’s town administra tion and former Mayor Nelson Santos for assist ing in the expansion plan, with ground to be broken in the coming year and completion the following year.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi also attended the grant reveal and stated, “The announcement was all about rebuilding the economy and bringing

jobs back to Canada.”

He credited the reduc tion in costs for manu facturing in Ontario as a driving factor in these types of expansions.

Klassen showed great optimism in that he is be ginning to see a trend to ward onshoring of Ontar io’s manufacturing and regrowth in the area’s manufacturing base.

“The news gives us a sense of hope for our small town,” said Kingville’s CAO John Norton.

Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, left, talks to MC3 Plant Manager James Richards, middle, and Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, right, on October 19, 2022.

SUN photo by Paul Forman

Close call with grandparents scam

By Mark Ribble Ontario Provincial Po lice are ramping up their warnings about the in famous ‘grandparents scam’ as local cases multi plied this past week.

A Kingsville couple were almost duped out of $10,000 early last week when they received a call from someone claiming to be their grandson, who then handed the phone over to a ‘detective’, who in turn asked for the $10,000.

The ‘detective’ said that the grandson and his friend had not been feeling well and were on their way to the hos pital to get tested for COVID-19. They had borrowed the car from the friend’s brother, who was a known drug deal er. The car was stopped by OPP and 15 pounds of marijuana was found in the trunk. Bail was set at $10,000 and they needed it immediately.

It sounded so real that

RobeRt John oRsini

October 28th, 1988

It’s been 34 years, we still miss you Rob.

We still imagine what could have been. Time passes, the sun rises and sets, springs become summers, summers, falls and the falls become winters again and again and again…

Our smiles grow older, yours remains the same.

But through each and every new moment, each season, each passing year, the one constant is our missing you never ends.

We miss you, yet we feel your presence.

We carry you with us forever and always in our hearts

Love Mom & Dad, Sandra, Paul, Alex, Blake & Hope

they went to the bank with intentions of with drawing the money, then felt they should call the local OPP detachment to verify the charges.

And it’s a good thing they did. The OPP im mediately recognized it as the grandparents scam and told the couple to keep their money and not have any further contact with the scammers.

The couple learned some valuable lessons from the incident — one

being that bail is not set until offenders appear in court and nobody from the police would call to demand money.

The scammers seem to be targeting landlines as opposed to cell phones, so those with landlines should be extra vigilant. If you have elderly mem bers of your family, have a conversation with them about the scam so they know what to look for.

Steven Duguay, Media Relations Office for the

Essex County OPP de tachment, says that local incidents have ramped up in the past few weeks and he can provide a few tips to help older folks and their families avoid being taken for money.

• If you receive a suspi cious phone call claiming to be from a family mem ber in an emergency situ ation, hang up the phone and contact them directly.

• If the caller claims to be a law enforcement of ficial, hang up and call

MD Bennie holds ‘election’

By Joanna Wall and Haley Renaud

Grade 5 students at M.D. Bennie Public School have been learning about government in Social Studies and put on a par allel municipal election at the school on Friday, Oc tober 21. Junior students voted for a mayor, dep uty-mayor, councillors

and a school trustee with Leamington candidates on their ballots.

Ms. Buchenauer, a grade 5 teacher at M.D. Bennie, said, “Living in a democratic society is a privilege and with it comes responsibilities. I think it is important that my students know the value of being informed

voters, knowing their rights and understanding that their voice does mat ter, even at a young age.”

The student election re sults will be sent into CI VIX, where student votes from all over Ontario are made public and schools can compare their results to other schools.

your police directly.

• Listen to that inner voice that is screaming at you: “This doesn’t sound right”.

• Be careful what you post online. Scammers can use details shared on social media platforms and dating sites for tar geting purposes. Suspects can easily gather names and details about your loved ones.

• Be suspicious of tele phone calls that require you to immediately take

action and request bail money for a family mem ber in distress.

• Be careful with call er ID numbers that look familiar. Scammers use technology to disguise the actual number they are calling from (spoof) and make it appear as a trusted phone number.

Duguay’s final piece of advice?

“If someone calls you, remember YOU are in control of that situation, not them,” he said.

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January

October 30, 1931 – December 31, 2019

February 17, 1938 - October 24, 2011

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we never forget.

Lovingly remembered by Ron, Rick & Jan and family, Brent & Linda and family.

Deeply missed on your birthday and every day. Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

With Love, Kathie, Richard, Linda, Emily & Peter, Henry, Rosemary, Kaitlyn, Paul & Erica, Monika, Joseph & Mia

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Bell AlDerton

Missed & Loved by

Family

In Loving Memory of a Dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother RobeRta Metz

In Loving Memory of Gustav Zytner

Organizers of the vote, Ms. Buchenauer with her Grade 5 class.

Drew Reneau casts his vote.

Sleena Mshee (left) and Lily Gollmer (right) were checking for identification, verifying if the voter was on the list, and handed out the ballots.

Teen helps raise $1.9 million with Roblox digital design

By Mark Ribble Leamington teenag er Noah Hage recently wrapped up a success ful fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that raised an astounding $1.4 million U.S. ($1.9 million Cana dian).

Noah is no stranger to hospitals. The affa

ble 17-year-old Grade 12 student at Leamington District Secondary School was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lympho ma in 2019, just as he be gan Grade 9.

His treatment for the disease began during the COVID pandemic, which made the road to recov ery even more difficult

than most.

“It was a really hard time in my life,” he says. “After treatment, I felt like a completely changed person.”

Now in remission, Noah is eager to put his creative talents to work and one of them was the Roblox-based fundraiser.

Roblox is an online

gaming platform that al lows users to create their own games and other us ers to play within them.

Noah became a fan of the Roblox Royale High game — a school-themed fantasy game that fea tures roleplaying and hanging out with dressup and fashion.

Noah’s interest in fash ion, dressing up and sew ing grew as time went on and he began to design outfits in real life that em ulated the outfits being used in Royale High.

He then reached out to the developers of Royale High with his idea of designing digital outfits for the game and they were thrilled to have him aboard.

Since September is Childhood Cancer Month in the U.S., Noah spear headed the idea of sell ing his designs inside the game and donating all proceeds to St. Jude Chil dren’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude has a long his tory with the gaming community, which todate has raised about $45 million for the famous hospital.

The Royale High team launched the fundrais

er with a lofty $1 million goal in mind and reached that goal within two weeks. Noah’s designs were a huge part of that initiative.

Players within the game were able to purchase No ah’s in-game fashion and cosmetic items through the Goddess of Triumph set, which they purchased with Roblox dollars called Robux, that players have to purchase with real U.S. dollars.

“I didn’t’ think we’d hit the goal,” says Noah, “But we raised $100,000 in the first hour.”

As proud as he is of the work he did for the in-game designs, Noah is equally as proud of the work he is doing with Royale High-based de

signs in real life.

He’s happy to be able to take his interest in fashion and dressing up and mix it with the online world and digital designs. He even has a stage name — Noä — which he uses when he dresses up.

His parents, Jennifer and Alek, are supportive and excited about his fu ture — and very proud of his involvement with the fundraiser.

As for what the future holds, Noah’s creative talents have already been noticed and he’s hoping to turn that into a career.

“I plan on going through the fashion de sign route with a hope of a future career as a fash ion designer,” he says.

Remembrance Day services

All three communities in the Southpoint Sun read ership area will be holding Remembrance Day ser vices on Friday, November 11.

Leamington’s Remembrance Day services will be held at the Cenotaph at Deippe Park at the corner of Princess and Orange Streets.

The Wheatley service will be held at the Cenotaph on Talbot Street West.

The Kingsville service will be held at the Cenotaph in front of the Legion on Division Street South.

Contact Wheatley Legion or Kingsville Legion for further information.

Noä as a Royale High character, in an outfit completely designed and created by him, right, based on the character to the left.

Vivian Edmondson

The family of Vivian Edmondson is honored to have shared her life during her 100 years and 47 days on this earth. Passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Beloved wife to Richard “Dick” for 71 years. Dear mother of Lynne and Roger Yanik, Pat and Angelo Gabriele. Loving grandmother of Paige and Ted Woods, Robin Matteis, Aaron and Corrie Gabriele, Debbie Matteis, Adam and Marnie Gabriele, and great-grandmother of Jordan, Hannah, Gage, Bryce, Carter and Abby. Loving aunt of Joan Crozier, Fred Cook and numerous others. Survived by cousin Margaret Oloman. Predeceased by brother Gordon Crozier (Lorna), Lloyd Crozier (Betty), Herbert Crozier and Raymond Crozier, sister-in-law May Vermote (Remi), Jack Edmondson, niece Dorothy Cook, nephew, Bruce Crozier and cousin Bob Oloman.

Vivian loved to spend time with her family and outside in her garden.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, October 27 from 9-11 a.m. Funeral to celebrate Vivian’s life at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Martha Leadman, M.D.

Martha Louise Leadman, M.D., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Friday, October 7, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice at the age of 70 years.

Loving wife of Clete MacDonald for 30 years. Cherished stepmother of Derek MacDonald (Natalie). Loving Nanna of Brooklyn (Braxston) and Liam. Daughter of the late Tom and Lorna Leadman. Predeceased by her sisters Anne and Kathy (Bob). Dear aunt of Tom (Emily). Predeceased by her aunts and uncles Frank Underwood (Barbara), Lem Bennett (Bob), Charles Leadman (Dorothy). Martha will be greatly missed by her cousins Tony Leadman (Chris), Geoff Bennett (Wendy), Rob Bennett (Jenny), Richard Bennett (Lorraine), Mary Joe Underwood (Peter Carisse), Pat Underwood (late Peter). Dear sister-in-law to Barbara (Earl), Dave (Janice), late Jim (Sue). She will also be greatly missed by her neighbours and friends.

Martha experienced a wonderful childhood in growing up in Ottawa and spending her summers at the family cottage in Norway Bay, Ontario.

Her dream and passion was to become a medical physician, and after completing her high school studies went on to graduate with a Honours Bachelor of Science degree. Martha then entered Medical School where on completion became an MD. She then continued on to be a specialist in Radiology, graduating in 1990 from the University of Ottawa. Moving to Windsor, Martha took up positions at Windsor Western Hospital and at the Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital.

In 1992, Martha accepted the position of Chief of Radiology at Erie Shores HealthCare hospital. During her tenure there, she, along with cooperation from the VP of Diagnostic Imaging, modernized and expanded the department, initialized CT, and expanded Ultrasound and Mammography to meet the growing needs of our community.

In her retirement, she was able to pursue her passion for gardening, as well as golfing.

Special thanks to Erie Shores Hospice for their wonderful care and accommodations in Martha’s final journey.

A private celebration of Martha’s life will take place. Interment will be held in Ottawa at a later date.

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

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On Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 55, Johnna Christie Armstrong went to be with her Lord and Saviour. She was predeceased by her parents, John (1987) and Dorothy (Duncan) Armstrong (1995).

Beloved wife of Donevan and adored mother of Lindsay. Dear sister of Joyce McLean (Robert) and loving aunt of Brett McLean and Marla Funkenhauser Wiper (Shannon). She is also survived her two aunts, Marlene Ross and Elpha Omstead, and will be missed by many cousins. She truly enjoyed all the many family gatherings.

Even though Johnna struggled with disabilities during her whole life, she still achieved an Honours degree in Psychology and Communications. Johnna often amazed many people with her fantastic memory! With lots of effort, Johnna was very proud to have earned a Master’s degree in Communications from the University of Windsor. However, her proudest accomplishment in life by far was her daughter, Lindsay.

Her family takes much comfort knowing that now she is running and dancing for the first time in her life. She has been set free!

An interment will take place at Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Erie Street South, Leamington, Ontario. She will be buried near her cherished parents.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandmother and Great-Oma, Elisabeth Thoman, on Tuesday, October 17, 2022 at the Sun Parlor Home at the age of 95 years.

Elisabeth was born in Krnjaja, Yugoslavia. Daughter of the late Theresa and Peter Gauder. Predeceased in 2009 by her husband of 59 years, Anthony Thoman. Survived by daughter Mary Ann Vickery (Doug), Tony Thoman (Cindy), Peter Thoman (Mary Ann). Predeceased by daughter Helene Dietrich (Rob). Dear sister of Theresa McDonald (late Ronald), Peter Gauder (Sandra), late Josef Gauder (late Lesel). Survived by grandchildren Terri (Jamie), Kelly (Terry), Kyle (Gabriella), Jeremy, Michael, Brendan (Shannon), Amanda (Guy), Peter (Casey), greatgrandchildren Kaitlin, Matthew, Haileigh, Morgyn, Carter, Poppy, Reggie, Isabella, Lucas, Jazlynn, Nevaeh, Cody, Troian and Abby.

Elisabeth immigrated from Germany to Canada in 1949. Working on the family farm, she raised her family of four children. She was a member of the Rhine Danube Club and previously a member of the St. Michael’s Parish Catholic Women’s League.

We wish to thank the staff of the Sun Parlor Home (3 East) for the wonderful care provided to our Mom.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 2-6 p.m. and on Friday, October 21, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, from 10:15 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Michael’s Church Building Fund or the Sun Parlor Home would be appreciated.

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

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Andrew “Andy” Sich

Andrew “Andy” Sich, 97 years, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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Beloved husband to the late Annie Klucik Sich. Loving father of Anna McDougall (Eric), late Rachel Haggitt (Larry), and the late David. Cherished grandfather of Kerri and the late Jeffery. Predeceased by his parents Paul and Karolina Kubinec Sich, and siblings Mike, John, Paul, Joe, Steve, Sam and Peter. Dear brother of Martin Sich (Eleanor). Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Andrew was a pastor and ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International, and a retired employee with the H.J. Heinz Company.

Visitation is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.

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

Lydia Stockwell

November 5, 1940 – October 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Lydia Stockwell of Leamington, ON, announces her passing on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 81, following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia.

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Lydia was born in Poland to the late Walter and Emma (nee Pretzlav) Zittlau. She is survived by her loving husband Richard of 61 years. Mother of Michael Stockwell (Anette), Susan Stockwell Andrews (Keith) and grandmother to Laura, Matthew, Marcus, Lucas and Carla. Dear sister to Herta Hohendorf (late John), Hedwig Maag (Gunther), Julius Zittlau (Grace) and Arthur Zittlau (Betty). Sister-in-law to Allan Stockwell (Sylvia) and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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Lydia was a renaissance woman and could do anything she set her mind to. She had a flair for the creative; from her command of the family household to her years as a hairstylist and seamstress, her expert cooking, her mean tennis shot, and also her ability to make a stockbroker sweat with her investment knowledge. More than just loving her gardens, Lydia was an environmentalist before it was fashionable. But most importantly, her family was her pride, joy and priority. Her five grandchildren – “the kids” – gave her the greatest happiness. An amazing wife, mother and grandmother, she truly loved taking care of other people.

Thank you to the dedicated staff and medical team at Seacliff Manor for their love and daily care, and to the doctors and nurses in the Emergency and 2 East at Erie Shores HealthCare for their compassion during her last weeks of life.

A memorial visitation and celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

In memory of Lydia, we ask that you consider a donation to either the Essex Region Conservation Foundation and/ or Hospice of Windsor and Essex County or by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).

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

Homelessness Hub opens in Leamington; serving county

On Friday, October 21, The County of Es sex and Family Services Windsor-Essex officially opened a Homelessness Hub in Leamington that will provide support and services to residents in Essex County struggling to find accommodations amidst an accelerating housing and homeless ness crisis.

The Hub opened its doors on September 12 and has experienced con sistent usage by individ uals seeking guidance and assistance. Its profile is growing in the commu nity as Family Services Windsor-Essex leverages existing connections with multiple service agencies and faith leaders.

“The Essex County Homelessness Hub will provide vital supports to the residents who need it most, offering them hope and a hand up, and it reflects the reality that the housing and home lessness crisis is not sim ply a big city problem,” said Warden Gary Mc Namara. “The County continues to grow and we need support services like this and others to ca ter to our growing popu lation and ensure no one is left behind.”

McNamara went on to thank Leamington May or Hilda MacDonald and Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, whom he said played a pivotal role in getting the hub located here.

The hub is a two-year pilot project between the County of Essex and Family Services Wind sor-Essex to open and op erate the hub in the South Essex Community Coun cil building at 215 Talbot Street East in Leaming ton.

“Family Services Wind sor-Essex is excited to lead this initiative on be half of the County of Es sex. The Essex County Homelessness Hub is a critical connecting point to support those expe riencing homelessness to begin their journey to housing,” said FSWE Housing Manager Barb Iacono. “With the sup port of our partners such as South Essex Commu nity Council we have cre ated a one stop point of

access coordinating mul tiple services throughout Essex County.”

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald wel comed the opening of the Homelessness Hub in Leamington, which has a larger urban centre than most other local munic ipalities while being far ther away from central ized support services in Windsor.

“Residents of Leam ington and every Coun ty of Essex municipality deserve to have the safe ty and security of a roof over their head and this hub will make it easier for them to access the ser vices and supports they

need to find a home,” said MacDonald. “The need is just as great in the County as it is in the city and this hub hopefully marks the beginning of what will be additional supports and services for residents in Essex Coun ty.”

The hub is open Mon day to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can access food, restrooms, clothing, quiet spaces for daytime rest as well as computers and phones. The hub will also serve, during operating hours, as a safe and accessible shelter during extreme weather conditions.

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Hub include housing search assistance, enrol ment in government in come support programs such as Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Pro gram (ODSP), referrals to other local commu nity agencies, access to harm reduction services,

and help for individuals to meet additional basic needs like food security and clothing.

The County of Essex — in cooperation with Family Services Windsor Essex — will also collect data on usage and pro gram uptake to improve services as the pilot proj

ect moves forward. Hav ing this structure in place will enable the county to pursue innovative emer gency shelter operations to further address a com munity need should fed eral or provincial funding become available

Amelia Rawlins

December 8, 1922 – October 19, 2022

Amelia Rawlins, 99 years, passed away peacefully at Chartwell Royal Oak Long Term Care Residence.

Loving wife to the late Wallace Rawlins. Dear mother to Barry (Diana), Bonnie (Gordon Appleby) and Randy (Christine). Dear Nana to Melissa, Nicholas, Sassie, Courtney, Jameson. Predeceased by her parents Bert and Henrietta Scheepers.

Amelia worked many years as Executive Assistant for the President of H.J. Heinz Company, Frank Sherk, as well as a legal secretary and travel agent. She was an avid sports fan with a love for curling and golf.

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

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Words of comfort can be shared to www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Garnet “George” Tuffin

Garnet “George” Tuffin, 71 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Loving husband to Nancy. Dear father to Tracy Reimer (Neil), Glen Tuffin (Fran), Wayne Tuffin (Melissa) and Shannon Williams (Joshua). Dear grandpa to Caitlyn, Trevor, Tristan, Logan, Autumn, Carter and Kohen. Survived by his mother Kathleen and his siblings Sue, Geraldine, Bill, late Pat, Jenny. Predeceased by his father Harvey.

George had a love for fishing, camping and the Blyth Steam Show.

In following George’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date.

The family would like to thank Hotel Dieu Grace Met Campus, Cancer Clinic, Erie Shores Hospice and St. Elizabeth Health Care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Erie Shores Hospice.

Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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The official ribbon cutting for the County Homelessness Hub took place on Friday, October 21. From left are Cindy Epp (MCC Thrift on Mill), Jeannie Diamond Francis (County of Essex), Pastor Sylvia Swiatoschik (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church), Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Deacon John Vezina (St. Michael’s Parish), Gary McNamara (Essex Coun ty Warden), Kristina Krahn (Homelessness Hub), Nicole Mastronardi (Homelessness Hub Coordinator), Larry Verbeke (Deputy Mayor Leamington), Barb Iacono (Family Services Windsor-Essex) and Joe Bachetti (Deputy Mayor of Tecumseh)

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Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and

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From the Leamington Post October 20, 1982

Two Leamington councillors say all the facts haven’t been presented by the developer in the annexation of about 20 acres of land south of Oak Street West. Despite those protests, council agreed by a 3-2 vote to annex the area provid ing all the financial and other require ments have been met by developer Wi los Holdings Ltd.

A letter of complaint from a down town merchant drew a promise from Mayor John Penner that he would bring the complaint to the next Police Services Board meeting. The merchant, located on Erie Street South between Mill and Talbot, complained about loitering, street garbage and women too scared to shop in the area. A complaint was also brought forward about bicycles on side walks.

October was designated as stamp col lecting month by Canada Post and lo cally the Leamington Post Office spon sored a poster competition for students, won by Erin Bateman, Grade 4 of Mar garet D. Bennie, and Traci Wolfe, Grade 5 student at Gore Hill. Clerk Darlene Waghorn and assistant post master Alf Willms presented awards to the two winners.

At the Vogue Theatre this week is the new Stephen King horror film Cujo, star ring Dee Wallace and Daniel Hugh-Kel ly, coupled with adventure film High Road to China, starring Tom Sellick and Bess Armstrong.

In what many are calling a preview to the league championship game, Sher man Station Unknowns edged Cola santi’s 24-18 to move into a tie for the league lead in the Leamington Flag Football League. Unknowns quarter back Pat Misener opened the scoring as he rushed for a five-yard major. Joe Mul len then pulled in a Mike Mullen pass to tie the game for Colasanti’s before Misener hit Mike MacKinnon with a 65yard pass, then followed up with a lat eral pass to Brian Roach, who took it 15 yards for the score. Mullen opened the second half with a 40-yard pass to Rog er White, then another 10-yard hit to Joe Mullen to tie the game at 18-18. Decid ing touchdown was scored when Misen er hit tight end Dave Lightfoot, who lat eralled to Roach, who took it in for the score and the win. Unsung hero of the game was Unknown’s defensive line man Bob Gabriele, who sacked Mullen six times. In the other game, Mcdonalds Fry Guys defeated the Marauders 26-14 on the strength of new quarterback Dale Ribble. Touchdowns were scored by Bri an Taylor, Mike McCallum, Ribble and Wayne McKeen.

From the Kingsville Reporter October 26, 1983

Chuck Martin, Secretary-Treasurer of the Pelee Island Winery, appeared before the Gosfield South Planning Committee to request a zoning by-law amendment to permit the winery to build an $850,000 “cottage winery” on a parcel of land south of Highway 18 and just east of

the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line. Neighbouring landowners Alvira Wigle and her brother-in-law Thomas Wigle objected to the rezoning, which would change the land designation from resi dential to industrial. Council will con sider the by-law amendment at its next council meeting on November 14.

Speculation regarding the upcoming 1984 County Warden election puts Reeve John Miner at the forefront of the race. Miner has not officially declared his in tentions, leaving his announcement un til the warden’s banquet November 19. Two other possible candidates, Reeve Lloyd Bondy from Anderdon Township and Carl Davidson, Reeve of Colchester North Township, are also considering making a bid for the top county seat.

The K.D.H.S. Senior Girls Basketball team walked away as champions of the University of Windsor Invitational Basketball Tournament last weekend. Members of the team include Terri-Ann Brown, Kelly Lethbridge, Andrea Lewis, Kelly Parr, Lisa Tiveron, Kim Sharp, Jan ice Tiborcz, Angela Pearce, Kip Millitz, Julie Tiborcz and coach Dennis Ducha rme.

From the Wheatley Journal October 31, 1984

The staff of the Wheatley Branch of the Royal Bank were eager to get into the spirit of Halloween on Friday af ternoon, as they all greeted customers in costume for Halloween. Staffers Fay Freeland, Cathy Bell, Maria Couto, Julie Pearce, Irene Wilkinson, Sheila Cabral, Doreen Armstrong and Marilyn Dundas all took part, under the watchful eye of Branch Manager Jack Glover.

Saturday night or Sunday morn ing, thieves gained entry to the Village Shoppe and the Lemon Tree. After tak ing a considerable amount of cash form the Village Shoppe, they made their way to the Lemon Tree and collected all the valuable jewellery they could find. The break-in was discovered Sunday morn ing when Pam Pulley stopped in at the Lemon Tree to do business.

This year’s Executive and Student Council at Wheatley Area Public School were recently named with Susie Resend es taking the President’s seat. Vice-Pres ident will be Chris Dales, with Secretary Candy Edwards. The school’s Treasurer will be Becky Shaw, with Class Repre sentatives being Nicole Brackenbury, Jeff Dierckens, Kelly Grubb, Andy Han cock, Arrlyn Lafferty, Andy Malott, Dan na O’Neil, Garry Symons, Jeff Thomas and Tricia Will.

The Wheatley Omsteads doubled up the Marathon Ford Rangers in South Es sex Hockey League action this week at Wheatley Area Arena. The Omsteads led 4-2 after one and 5-3 after two, finishing off with an 8-4 victory. Tom Drummond and Moe Elsley each scored twice for Wheatley with singles to Chris Dawson, Randy Robinson, Barry Colenutt and Duff McDonald. Marathon’s goals were scored by Pete Neufeld, Paul Lafleur, Paul Child Jr. and Jeff Chambers.

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

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October 22, 1991 - Local resident Letta Scott is smiling because her 101st birthday was celebrated recently.

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October 1992 - WOMEN’S LEAGUE EXECUTIVE - The executive of the Talbot Trail Women’s League for 1992 are from left to right: Margo Omstead, Pat Reynaert, Mavis Shanks, Beverly Gillespie, Mavis Rutter, Barb Getty, and Betty Adamson.

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MONARCH CAFÉ KICKS OFF

The Bank Theatre’s newest series, The Monarch Café, kicked off on Thursday, October 20 with musician-in-residence Justin Latam hosting three singer-songwriters on stage. The theatre was set up in a cozy configuration, allowing the audi ence to be as close to the action as they wanted to be as each performer took turns describing the writing process of one of their original songs and then playing the song for the audience and the other performers. The format is similar to the popular Nashville Bluebird Café’s series with music covering all genres. Here, Latam, left, plays a tune as fellow perfomers Karen Morand, Martha Renaud and Max Marshall listen in. SUN photo

Wheatley Friendship Club report

By Bonnie Dawson

The Wheatley & Dis trict Friendship Club met on Wednesday, October 19 for another Bingo af ternoon.

The Bingo winners were Pat Churchill, Rob ert Lapsa, new member Dianne Lenarduzzi and Barb Siddall. Thanks to Linda Wigfield for calling the numbers and Pauline Sample for handing out the prizes.

The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, Novem ber 2 at 1:30 p.m.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Barb

Siddall and Dianne Le narduzzi.

There are some tenta tive upcoming events. There will be a scaled back Christmas party, a fall bazaar and a foot care clinic with a regis tered nurse. To be able to use the foot clinic, people will need to be members of the Friendship Club.

Details of these events will be announced once plans have been firmed up.

Until next time…

Over $11,000 donated to Hospice in honour of his late wife

Gino DelCiancio’s an nual donation to Erie Shores Hospice through the Miss Lizzy’s Founda tion has reached a new high, with a donation of $11,155.55 presented this past weekend.

Between his annual cal

endar sales and recent car shows, DelCiancio was able to raise the funds, which will be topped off at the end of the year by further donation by the Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.

DelCiancio’s involve ment in his late wife Liz’s

charity is a true testament to the love and devotion he showed when she was alive and since her pass ing in 2017.

“It’s a lot of work but a lot of fun,” says DelCian cio. “I want to keep my wife’s legacy and memo ry alive. This is one way to be close to her.”

A big boost to this year’s total was a $5,000 donation by Patricia Dau phinee, who donated the funds in her husband Gerry’s name. Gerry was a fellow classic car enthu siast who was involved in many of DelCiancio’s car shows. He passed away last March.

“I couldn’t do this with out my small army of vol unteers,” says DelCian cio. “And without my

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The intention of the Poppy Campaign is to remind Canadians of the sacrifice of the 117,000 Canadians who died in the military, Merchant Navy and Ferry Command in two World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan and other theatres globally.

Donations received from the Poppy Campaign are put into trust accounts. Through donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.

Activities supported by Poppy Trust Funds include: assisting veterans, ex-service members and their families; purchasing medical appliances; funding medical research and training; providing bursaries to the children and grandchildren of veterans and ex-service members; and funding accommodation, care facilities, meals-on-wheels, transport and related services for veterans, seniors and disabled persons.

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All funds raised by Miss Lizzy’s Foundation are kept within Windsor and Essex County.

“This generous dona tion, coupled with the calendar proceeds, will be donated to Erie Shores Hospice on behalf of Miss Lizzy’s Foundation,” said Rebeca Dib, treasurer of the foundation.

Gino DelCiancio, along with “Bella”, makes the donation along with Miss Lizzy’s Foundation Treasurer Rebeca Dib, right.

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MANY HAPPY RETURNS

The Wheatley Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library officially re-opened at its normal location on Tuesday, October 18 and the first customers through the door were excited to be there. Two-year-old Blake Klompstra, left, and his big brother Declan, four, knew exactly where to go when they came through the front door with their mom. Declan was determined to find a Goosebumps book and he struck gold when he found a whole section of them. Li brarian Claudette Sykes was happy to accommodate the young readers. The library closed suddenly on August 26, 2021 with the downtown explosion and had been running out of the Resource Centre for the past few months. Hours of operation at the Talbot Street West location are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 pm to 8 pm and Wednesday and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. SUN photo

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p.m. at the Leamington

Centre, 160 Talbot St.

Call 519-326-2521

Cliff at 519-816-5449.

Leamington bridge club results

Bridge games are underway at the Leamington Half Century Centre. Here are the latest results.

Oct. 14: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Cathie Ribble and Frank Duransky, 4th Mari lyn Robbins and Marie Ellwood. East/ West - 1st Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 2nd Case Mulder and Sue Du ransky, 3rd Dale Smith and Dave Der byshire, 4th - Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood.

Oct. 17: North/South - 1st Case Mulder and Marie Ellwood, 2nd Rog er Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 3rd Gail

Grant and Ann Mocan, 4th Frank/Sue Duransky and Cathie Ribble. East/West 1st Sally Bell and Bob Bell, 2nd Bob Lee and George Hildebrandt, 3rd Henry Hildebrandt and Dave Derbyshire, 4th Rowe Deans and Ross Macintosh.

Oct. 21: North/South - 1st Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 2nd Marie Ellwood and Case Mulder, 3rd Roger Cote and Pauline Mikolash, 4th Cathie Ribble and Frank/Sue Duransky. East/ West - 1st Dave Derbyshire and Dale Smith, 2nd Al Morrison and Buddy Ellwood, 3rd Shirley Morel and Rowe Deans, 4th Sally Bell and Bob Bell

flows into the next. Tuesday geared to beginners. No registration required.

RUMMIKUB CLUB - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 10:00 am. Come learn and play this fun game for 2-4 players that combines rummy and mahjong. No registration required.

GUITAR WELLNESS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Group session. No registration required.

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.

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. 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.

MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.

COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.

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.

Claudia Szynal

Kristin Swayze

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Preparation

SUDOKU ANSWERS

HOME RENOVATIONS

Of Tractors; Combine; Backhoe; and Implements held at 83 Road 9 East, Cottam Auction Begins to Close: Friday, November 4 at 6:00 PM Tractors: Case 1370 2WD diesel, cab, 2 remotes (3161hrs); Case 730 diesel, 2WD, 2 remotes Backhoe: Case 580B 2WD, cab, w/6ft material bucket and 27in backhoe bucket; 12in and 16in backhoe buckets (sold separate) Combine: JD 8820 4WD, diesel (approx.. 4500hrs); JD 922 flex head w/header wagon Implements: Vicon FC2500T 22ft cultivator; Landoll 10-shank 3pth chisel plow; 24ft hyd. fold sprocket packer; Dearborn 3pth single shank ripper; 3pth 3F plow; Mott 6ft 3pth mower; NH 55

LEAMINGTON LAKEFRONT

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Amenities include:

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new Smart Card “no coin” laundry

beautiful lobby

underground parking

outdoor balconies

FREE utilities and window coverings

• Fully secured and 24-7 onsite management.

us about our limited time “New Tenant” incentives. www.ska-apartmentrentals.com Call Mike or Kevin 519-326-8819

EVENTS

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

Total lunar eclipse to occur Nov. 8

By Gary Boyle

The Backyard Astronomer

In the early morning hours of November 8, North America will wit ness the last total lunar eclipse of the year.

The full Beaver Moon (full moon for Novem ber) will pass through the earth’s shadow for a max imum of three hours and 40 minutes.

Eclipses do not occur each month due to the slight tilt of the moon’s orbit around earth. Some months the full or new

moon is positioned above or below the earth’s shad ow cast into space. There are a few times each year when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up to give us a solar or lunar eclipse. Each can be partially or totally covered. Through out antiquity, the “Blood Moon” was an omen of the impending doom of war or even demons. Su perstition ruled the skies in the early days.

The reddish or brown ish-orange tinge of the lunar surface seen during totality is caused by the

solar rays refracting through the earth’s atmo sphere, much like we see spectacular red sunsets at night.

The next lunar eclipse will only be a slight par tial of 12% on October 28, 2023, visible from the Atlantic provinces. The next total eclipse which

all of North America can witness will be on March 14, 2025.

In the Eastern Time Zone, the partial umbral eclipse begins at 4:09 a.m. when the moon enters the earth’s shadow.

The total lunar eclipse begins at 5:16 a.m. The moon will turn dark or

HALLOWEEN HORRORS under the grandstand

ange or red.

The greatest eclipse oc curs at 5:59 a.m., which is the mid-point of the eclipse.

The total lunar eclipse ends at 6:41 a.m. The moon begins to leave the

shadow as it sets in the west.

Gary Boyle is an astron omy educator and month ly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as well as a STEM educator.

Derrick Rogers, CPA, CA, BComm

Derrick has been with the firm since 2012 and his new role reflects the dedication that Derrick has shown to both our clients and our firm. Derrick graduated from the University of Windsor in 2013 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Honours Business Administration Degree while also receiving the Board of Governors medal for highest academic standing in his program. He received his CPA, CA designation in 2015. Derrick’s focus is to provide tax and assurance services to the firm’s wide range of clientele and advice to small and medium-sized, owner-managed businesses.

whether provided to the Applicant or MNRF at any point during the consultation process. The MNRF collects your PI under the authority of s. 11, s.13.1, s.23, s. 35 and other provisions of the ARA and maintains it for the purposes of ensuring consultation and other requirements in the ARA are met. Under the authority of s. 11(2),s.13.1(3), s.23(7), s.35(2) of the ARA, your name and address will form part of the public record (that is available to the general public as described in s 37 of FIPPA) and will appear with your comments, unless you request in your submission that your name and address be kept confidential. If you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please contact Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Natural Resources Information and Support Centre (NRISC) 300 Water Street Peterborough ON K9J 3C7. Toll free: 1-800-667-1940.

LOCAL TRUSS ASSEMBLY PLANT is hiring full time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@ rivardtruss.com. fe2-tfn

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

We are seeking GREENHOUSE ASSOCIATE

• Compensation is $15.00/hour

• Monday through Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

• No education or experience required.

• Duties include hand-trimming, taking cuttings, hand harvesting, watering and cleaning of greenhouse. Please apply at: careers@tilray.com or mail a resume to: P.O. Box 2000 269 Erie St. S., Leamington, ON N8H 3C4

MILLWRIGHT AND

ROBOTICS WELDING TECHNICIAN

Must able to work two swing shifts or three rotation shifts Monday to Friday and occasionally Saturday.

Qualification - Tool and

Repair Technician (3): Minimum 5 years of

metal

die repair experiences in

line and

shop. General Machining and preparation of tooling com ponents. Assemble and align

(progressive and

Wage: $29-$37. Full Benefit Package after 3 months.

Troubleshoot

issues in press and determine production inefficiencies. Experience with progressive dies, transfer dies. Able to weld MIG and TIG, overhead crane, die carts and Autolift. Must have 430A tool and die maker license or equivalent certification /experience.

Qualification - Robotics Welding Technician (1): Minimum 2 years robotics/automation – college education diploma is required. Minimum 1-year Experience in manufacturing automotive stamping industry. Must have troubleshooting experience of Fanuc Robotics and Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLC in automotive metal stamping. Mechanically and Electronically Inclined.

Wage: $27-$36, depends on the experience. Full benefits after three months.

Qualification - Industrial Millwright (1): Repair equipment, such as motors, presses, uncoilers, feeders, lift trucks, die carts, stamping presses, automation welders, etc. Inspecting and troubleshooting metal stamping presses, welders, and all other equipment. Prioritize all the work orders and assign them to the department, estimate the repair time Spare parts, and PM management. Follow the Weekly Work Schedule as assigned by the management for Equipment that needs repairs. Repair equipment during production as needed. PM of Key Equipment as per schedule Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation. Installing new equipment and be ready to get PSR approval before first use, testing. Working at height.

- Education: Skill Trade, College, Industrial Millwright (433A)

- Experience: 5 years (automotive metal stamping, automation experience is an asset)

Salary: $25- $37 hourly, 40-48 hours per week. 3 shifts rotation or steady shifts, the wage will be offered depending on experience.

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•Phone: 519-326-6331

•Walk-in: 1931 Setterington Dr, Kingsville Ontario

Derrick Rogers, CPA, CA, BComm

Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP, of Leamington

pleased to announce the admission to partnership of

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Leamington District Agricultural Society presents

October 31st - 5:00 start

FREE ADMISSION - treat bag at the end

A total lunar eclipse

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

This should be a very interesting week, Aries. Money matters will be at the heart of it. Figure out what you want to do with the extra cash that you have accumulated.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Treat everyone with a bit of caution, Taurus. Some person in your circle may need a little extra support this week, and your calm and even approach could be just what’s needed.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week has the potential for a few bumps in the road that could be avoided if you simply slow down a bit. Think things through or you could trip yourself up.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

An exciting few days lie ahead, Cancer. You may be tempted to spend much more than you usually would. Have fun, but keep track of your finances.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even if you have plans to hang out with friends, something at home could crop up that will need your immediate attention. Be flexible and at the ready.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, find balance where you feel out of sync. Maybe you have been having relationship woes or seem out of touch with family. Make an effort to respond to these feelings.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even if your best plans do not

work out, that doesn’t mean you have to scrap everything and sulk. Make the most of what worked and build on that.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may find yourself in a situation that tests your levelheaded ness in a big way this week. It could throw off your equilibrium when your plans go awry.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, focus on communication in the days to come. The ability to communicate effectively will be a true asset as you work more with others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A problem that arises may initially seem insurmountable, Capricorn. But you’re more than capable of overcoming this obstacle. Look to Pisces for help.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Are you ready to take action and get to work, Aquarius? An unexpected home project has fallen into your lap, and it will take some effort to get it all done.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

You could wind up learning something simply by letting the wind take you where it will, Pisces. Firm plans are unnecessary this week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

OCTOBER 23 - Ryan Reynolds, Actor (46)

OCTOBER 24 - Wayne Rooney, Manager (37)

OCTOBER 25 - Nancy Cartrwright, Actress (65)

OCTOBER 26 - Seth MacFarlane, Actor (49)

OCTOBER 27 - Lonzo Ball, Athlete (25)

OCTOBER 28 - Brad Mondo, Stylist (28)

OCTOBER 29 - Winona Ryder, Actress (51)

ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

Flyers drop two

By C. Scott Holland

With a crowd of 986 on hand for the first of three “Battles of Essex Coun ty”, the Flyers hosted the LaSalle Vipers here last Thursday, Oct. 20, and came away with a heart breaking 2-1 loss, despite pouring 47 shots on La Salle goalie Tre Altiman.

On Saturday night in Strathroy, the Flyers ral lied to force overtime but lost 4-3 midway through the extra frame.

“A tough loss (Thurs day) for sure; however, I don’t feel like we played poorly,” said head coach Dale Mitchell. “We gen erated lots of chances and credit goes to LaSalle and Tre Altimen. They stood their ground.”

The Flyers had reaped one goal in the first and for over the next 25 min utes it appeared as though that one tally would be enough to propel them to a victory.

That Flyers’ goal was notched by Nick Mahy — his first as a Flyer — mid way through the first pe riod. On the scoring play, James Sigmon began the sequence as he hooked up with Griffin Grund ner. Mahy knocked the rebound past Altiman for a 1-0 lead at 11:20.

The Flyers shot 15 at Altiman in the second frame and then LaSalle got the break they need ed at 16:33 when Andrew Kotevski grabbed a re bound and rifled it past Bryce Walcarius to knot the contest.

At the start of the third, the Flyers held a man-ad

vantage for over five min utes and a five-on-three edge for about one min ute of that span, yet they couldn’t get a powerplay goal.

The game-winning goal for LaSalle came at a play where a Flyers’ defender did not get the puck out of their end. LaSalle’s Adriano Tonin picked up the puck and went down the right lane, spotted Connor Tucker who was racing to the open side of the Flyers’ net. That goal was a bitter pill for the Flyers to swallow since they outshot LaSalle 21-5 in the third. They pulled Walcarius during the final minute but couldn’t mus ter the tying goal.

“We generate 47 shots and 19 against. Not much more you could ask of them. We made a mistake late and it cost us,” said Mitchell. “However, we need to find ways to score in a tight game. Tonight was good test for us in a close game and I hope our guys learn from it. We have to keep our heads up and move on.”

In Strathroy, the Flyers led 2-1 after one frame and fell behind 3-2 after 40 minutes but rallied to tie the game and head to overtime. Strathroy notched the game-winner at 5:30 of the OT period. Scoring for Leamington were Griffin Grundner, Hayden Reid and Bryce Scarlett. For Grundner and Scarlett, it was their first goals as Flyers.

The Flyers were with out the services of Koen Taves, Luca Milosevic,

Nolan McKibbin, Connor MacPherson and Gavin Grundner. Josh Roelland

was a call-up for the Fly ers. Gavin Grundner has joined Guelph of the OHL.

Next home games are Thursday, October 27 vs St. Marys Lincolns and

Sunday, October 30 vs Sarnia at 2:10 pm.

LDSS hosts 6-on-6 soccer event

By Paul Forman

On a blustery October 20 afternoon, with snowflakes in the air, seven elementary school teams braved the ele ments in the first of six transi tion to high school events that Leamington District Second ary School (LDSS) is offering this school year. Teams from East Mersea, Gore Hill, Mount Carmel-Blytheswood, Queen Elizabeth (two teams) and Southshore Christian (two teams) played a round- robin of 15-minute soccer matches.

Students from Dan Braun’s leadership class, along with soccer players from LDSS, or ganized the tournament while

also keeping time, scorekeep ing and refereeing the games.

“It’s great to be back to a normal startup and to see the kids’ excitement with the ac tivities being offered,” said Braun.

The event was offered as a way to introduce grade seven and eight students to the high school, making it familiar and less intimidating when mak ing the change from elementa ry school to high school. LDSS will offer five more sporting events supporting the transi tion initiative, namely volley ball, hockey, basketball, bad minton and e-gaming.

Flyer James Sigmon (68) is set on the open side of Vipers’ goalie Tre Altiman while a Flyer teammate is tied up on the goalmouth doorstep and Trevor LaRue (90) coming into help out.

Scott Holland photo

The Gore Hill Gators participated in the 6-on6 tournament, finishing with a record of one win, one loss and four ties. Here #43 Carter Demonte fires a shot at the Southshore goal, flanked by Colin Fehr. Paul Forman photo

Cougars 4-0 to start the season

The Cardinal Carter Cougars football team has exploded from the gate in the new season with an unblemished record of 4-0, sitting atop the WECSSAA Tier standings with Essex and Sandwich. On Thursday, Octo

ber 20, they completed a whitewash of Tecum seh Vista with a 43-0 win. The Cougars have scored 156 points in their four games, with only 30 points allowed.

Freshman quarterback Matt Neufeld has his

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squad firing on all cylin ders and has thrown 10 passing touchdowns so far this season. Running back Damien Kennedy has already scored nine touchdowns this season, while Tiago Verissimo has five.

Other offensive stand outs include wide re ceiver Matt Herarra and offensive lineman Kaden Gavriele.

The Cougars defense is led by defensive end Mikey Milana and safety Gavin Garcia.

Pet of the

Athena is a wonderful puppy! though she needs to work on her manners. She is a very active dog so would do best in a home with active people that will walk and play with her. Because she is very playful she is a jumper so she may do better with older more sturdy kids. Cats are a curious thing so she’ll bark and do play poses but doesn’t understand what no means. A cat that can handle this would

there isn’t anything in reach of her as she will

ATHENA

The well-oiled machine is led by head coach Chris Church, who is also the offensive coordinator, while the defense is han dled by Andrew George. Both have extensive expe rience, with Church a for mer University of Wind sor Lancers offensive line coach and George work ing with the Essex Ravens on special teams and de fense.

Cavs cross-country team brings home WECSSAA title

By Hayden Nurse

On Wednesday, Oc tober 19, the Kingsville Cavaliers Cross-Country team took on a cold and rainy race day at Malden Park. The team had much success, with the Cavs bringing home the A/AA WECSSAA title.

Each of the team’s 42 runners qualified for SWOSSAA, which is be ing held at Malden Park today (October 26).

Top individual perfor mances included Kale Pucovsky (3rd in 4K Nov ice Boys), Colby Cookson (8th in 4K Novice Boys), Sylvia Ross (5th in 5K Junior Girls), Zoe Toews (8th in 5K Junior Girls),

and Hayden Nurse (6th in 6K Senior Boys).

Top team performanc es included the Novice Boys and Senior Boys each finishing second overall in team com petition and the Junior Girls, led by Sylvia Ross, surprising everyone by finishing first in team competition! Good luck to the Cavaliers as they try to advance runners to OFSAA.

On the court, both Ju nior and Senior Boys Volleyball teams defeat ed Lajeunesse on Tues day and both suffered a tough loss to Sandwich (two games to one) on Thursday.

In Girls Basketball ac tion, the Juniors and Se niors both lost to Holy Names.

This weekend, the Cav aliers will be hosting the Playoff Prep Boys Vol leyball Tournament. The Seniors play Friday night with the first game at 3 pm, seeing KDHS take on LDSS for the first time this year. The Junior tour nament runs on Satur day. Come out and watch the action.

Check back next week to find out the SWOS SAA Cross-Country and Tennis results, as well as volleyball and basketball updates.

Golden Years Mini Golf sees 64 holes-in-one

On October 20, 40 Golden Years golfers scored 64 holes-in-one at Colasanti’s Tropical Gar dens mini golf course.

Leading the pack were Tony Hudvagner with 5 and Gail Turk and Bill Taylor with 4, followed closely by Randy Nash, Loraine Fox, Nancy Springthorpe, Ron Fick, Armand Decaluwe, Bryon Walker and Lin da Chiasson all with 3. Two aces were recorded by David Tonks, Julia

Kos, John Murphy, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Mike Binder, Mavis Rut ter, Betty McManus and Debbie Clinton, while Ed Middleton, Robin Cournoyer, Gord Coo per, Laurie Hylton, Mary Binder, Jamie Arquette, Theresa Decaluwe, Erle Nash, Barb Fick, Tom Hyatt, Bob Stephens and Colleen Pearse all re corded one.

Top score for 18 holes was a 36 scored by Ran dy Nash and closely behind with a 37 were Bill Mayville and Laurie Hylton. Julia Kos scored a 38 and a 39, and 39 was also recorded by John Murphy, Walter Balsam (2), and Debbie Clinton.

The 36-hole leaders were Julia Kos with 77, Laurie Hylton, Randy Nash and Walter Balsam with 78, and John Mur phy with 79.

Team scores are im proving each week and last week first place score was 239 recorded by Team Jacks - Julia Kos, John Murphy and Bill Mayville. Second place went to Team Queens - Tony Hudvagner, Wal ter Balsam and Colleen Pearse with a score of 246. Third place with a score of 252 was Team 9Robin Cournoyer, Randy Nash and Loraine Fox.

Play continues at 10:30 a.m. on October 27 at Co lasanti’s course.

does well in her crate but doesn’t know “bed” command yet. She loves her toys!” If you think you have the time, patience, and love for a young girl like Athena, then please visit our adoptable dogs/puppies page and find Athena’s picture to fill out an application so we can discuss this girl more with you! If you no longer see her picture, that means she has been adopted. Please consider one of her many friends who are still looking for their forever loving homes.

Cougars running back Damien Kennedy runs for his fifth TD of the day against Te cumseh Vista on October 20.

Photo submitted

Order on the court; volleyballers dominate

By Brooke Dominguez Leamington District Secondary School’s Se nior Boys volleyball team beat the Riverside Sting ers 25-16 in all three sets last week.

Leamington struck first with a strong spike, and Riverside was already feeling the pressure. There were strong blocks and kills by Shaban Ala liwi, Jason Friesen, and Brady Knelson.

Throughout all three sets, the Stingers had trouble receiving Leam ington’s powerful serves and returns, forcing them to use their timeouts and defend intensely.

In the end, Leamington overwhelmed and over powered their opponents, beating them in a clean sweep.

The Juniors followed but came up short two sets to one against River

side.

The Junior Lions were up quite a bit in their first set until the Stingers launched a comeback, making the score 24-24.

In the end, Leamington pushed through and won the match 26-24. Unfortu nately, that was their only win of the night.

Last Tuesday, October 18, Leamington’s Junior Girls basketball team lost 50-25 against Kennedy Collegiate, bringing their season record to 5-2.

Leamington came out first as Alexia Battagin scored the first points with an assist from Jas mine Cruickshank. Em ery Stapleton was the superstar of this game, scoring 10 points, execut ing multiple blocks, and even using her head to get an assist.

The ladies attemped a comeback in the third

quarter, shortening Ken nedy to a 10-point lead.

Although there was strong defense by Maram Al Amin and Alexia Cacilhas, the Clippers overpowered the Lions.

The LDSS Cross-Coun try team competed at the WECSSAA Champion ships last Wednesday, Oc tober 19.

The top finisher was Andrew Unger who placed 10th with a blaz ing time of 18:48 for the 5km course.

The top female was Abbey Mazzella who fin ished 22nd in the Junior Girls race.

There were excellent performances, despite the challenging weath er conditions by Simon Kauffman, Kristen Kret schmann, Isobel Williams, Neil Kauffman, Brayden Shaw, Aubrey Williams, and Greta Kauffman.

U11 WIN ST. THOMAS TOURNAMENT

The Essex Southpoint (ESP) U11 squad came out on top at the St. Thomas Tournament this past weekend, going undefeated and beating the host team St. Thomas in the final by a 6-1 score. ESP beat Norfolk, Dorchester, Bulrington, Halton Hills and East Gwillimsbury to reach the finals. In back are coaches Kevin Cook, Kevin Gale, Donnie Church, Ryan Rutgers. Back row players are Asher Grossi, Ashton Drozdz, Russell Colenutt, Eddie Zieba, Lyle Fleming, Carter Demant, Alex Antonios, Brady George. In front are Keagan Pope, Bro dy Church, Zander Cook, Drake Pernal, Ben MacQuarrie, Christian Rutgers, Evan Tavares, Conner Blain, Ada McKeen. Photo submitted

Sharks drop a pair of games with identical scores

With no home game this past week, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks ven tured into stormy waters against the league’s two perennial powerhous es. In both games, the Sharks battled stride for stride and shot for shot but wound up on the short end of identical 3-1 scores.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 in, Es sex the boys found them selves down by three early in the third before Sylvain Lessard managed to garner the team’s only goal.

Having fun with a 1931 Dodge coupe

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Louie Harris is sitting on the roof of his Wind sor-built 1931 Dodge rumble seat coupe, while his friend Jack Morton sits inside. The photo was taken in Toronto in 1944.

After every big rain storm, Louie and Jack and a couple of friends would head down to Unwin Avenue near Cherry Beach to do some “aquaplaning” in the old

Dodge.

Low-lying parts of Un win became flooded up to 18 inches and this old Dodge would plough through at full throttle with water blow ing right over the roof and onto the blanket pro tecting the two passen gers in the rumble seat who were kneeling on seat cushions and watch ing the submerged tail pipe blowing water all over behind the car!

The car usually stalled just after the floor boards began floating around in

side the car. That’s when the boys in the rumble seat climbed over the roof and onto the front fenders to open the hood and dry off the spark plugs. Then they drove

out of the water and went at it again and again and again!

This 1931 Dodge coupe was built in Windsor with a six-cylinder en gine under the hood. The

Friday, Oct. 21 in Lake shore, the Sharks were in tough, down 2-1 after two, with Kyle Greene getting on the board with assists from Matt Carval ho and Braedon Caetano. Lakeshore put the game away with a single early in the third.

Ethan Handley handled the netminding in both contests and deserved a better outcome with his stellar performances.

Coach Josh Carnevale remains optimistic with his team’s early season play, noting more atten

tion to detail against the top teams.

Mooretown is in town Wednesday, Oct. 26 for a 7:30 pm start.

Keep Your Keys Safe!

If you lose your keys with a War Amps tag attached, we can return them to you by courier, free of charge.

Let it rain! Let it rain! Let it rain! Louie Har ris (on the roof) and Jack Mor ton loved to go “aquaplaning” in this old Dodge.

factory list price for the coupe with rumble seat was $1,080, but the fun these boys had with that old Dodge was priceless!

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A few days after I lost my keys, they were returned from The War Amps. It was the first time in my life that I have jumped with joy!

– Sara

Order key tags online.

LDSS Senior Boys Volleyball team, from left, Brady Knelson, Jason Friesen, Van Moo, Hunter Quiring, Kevin Huynh, Mahmoud Mohamad, Andy Groening, Carter Knelson, Emmett Carter, Erick Romero and Shaban Alaliwi.

Photo by Tilly Paterson

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