Southpoint Sun November 23, 2022

“Making Spirits Bright” in Kingsville

By Paul Forman

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in the town of Kingsville.

The streets were lined with hundreds of bundled up little ones and their families excited to be taking in all of the magical sights and sounds of Kingsville’s Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 19.

Following the parade, many attendees then ventured over to Lakeside Park to enjoy the opening ceremonies for this year’s Fantasy of Lights Celebration.

Karen Loney, Manager of Recreation and Special Events for the Town of Kingsville, was thrilled with a total of 72 twinkling entries lighting up the night in the evening parade. The theme for this year’s parade was “Making Spirits Bright”.

“A lot of people are going through difficult times and this would put a smile on their faces,” said Loney. Spon sorship of the parade was provided by WFCU, Highline Mushrooms and Main Street Dental.

After the parade, the pavilion at Lakeside Park was bustling with festive holiday activities. Some Guys Who Like To Sing, a county acapella group, performed many Christmas classics, while Mayor Dennis Rogers hinted to the enthusiastic crowd that a special guest would soon be arriving.

With the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mayor Rog ers and his two junior assistants flicked on the switch for the park’s 30th Annual Fantasy of Lights. After warming up with hot chocolate and filling tummies with sweet gingerbread cookies, families took a leisure ly stroll to enjoy all of the lit displays in the park.

Fantasy of Lights runs until January 4th at Kings ville’s Lakeside Park.

Wheatley residents participate in The Gift

Many Wheatley residents participated in a Chatham-Kent wide initiative on Saturday, November 19 called The Gift.

Residents were asked to place non-perish able food items, personal care products and new toys on their doorstep. Volunteers spent the day going around town collecting the items in what is being called “the world’s larg est toy and food drive”.

Many communities in Chatham-Kent took part in the event, however any items that were collected in Wheatley will be staying in town, benefitting the Wheatley Community Chest’s annual Christmas Baskets and the Wheatley

Area Food Bank.

“Wheatley residents never fail to step up for others when there is a need,”said Tracy Loop from Wheatley Community Chest. “Living in a small town has advantages way beyond shopping malls and theaters. We have fellow ship, caring and supportive friends, family and neighbours.”

The Gift initiative was established in 2020 by the organization Citizens of Chatham-Kent in response to the many hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During that first year, organizers estimated that $3,000,000 worth of items were collected.

Top photo: Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers switches on the lights in Lakeside Park. Bottom photo: Parade participants Maddy and Leah of Whoville. See page nine for more photos.

Photos by Paul Forman and Greg Coulter

Volunteer Donna Matier stands with many of the donations collected for The Gift on Saturday, November 19 in Wheatley.

Leamington swears in new council for 2022-2026

By Mark Ribble

The new 2022-2026 Leamington Council was sworn into office at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 15 in council chambers.

Local bagpiper Peter Scorrar led the procession into the council cham bers, along with members of the 535 Archer Air Ca det Squadron, and finally the seven winners of the October 24 municipal election.

After a bit of ceremo ny, the council members were sworn in by Munic

ipal Clerk Brenda Percy, who then turned the po dium over to CAO Peter Neufeld.

Neufeld talked about how municipal councils are entrusted with the community’s best interest on every issue and how the previous council re sponded so well during an unprecedented time with the pandemic.

He then brought May or Hilda MacDonald up and bestowed the Chain of Office upon her and handed over the podium.

Mayor MacDonald

went down the line of councillors, highlighting special things that each one of them brings to the table.

“Anthony — our new bie — he brings a health care perspective and will fight for our seniors,” she said about new councillor Anthony Abraham.

“Bill (Dunn) is an ad vocate for the homeless, while Paul Tiessen and Deputy Mayor Verbeke both bring the rural and farming perspective to council,” she added.

“Then we have Heather

Latam, who has exper tise in education and Tim (Wilkinson) who has a heart for the arts.”

MacDonald went on to say that it was nice to be able to pick up where they had left off and cau tioned residents in atten dance that there had to be a balance between the wants and the needs.

“How do we go for ward in a time of criticism and mistrust of govern ment,” she asked. “We will do what we’ve al ways done. We will lead.”

About 100 people were

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 and Ladies Auxiliary would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Wheatley and Leamington and the surrounding area for the generous show of support received during the 2022 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day Service.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following:

• Clergy and others for their participation in the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

• Those who sponsored wreaths.

• Local schools, businesses, churches, groups and individuals for their Remembrance Day tributes and programs.

• The groups, businesses and individuals who made donations to the Poppy Trust Fund.

• All who displayed Poppy Boxes at their facilities.

• Leamington Air Cadet Squadron 535, Wheatley Omstead Sharks, Essex Southpoint Hockey U10 REP team and student volunteers for their participation in the Poppy Campaign.

• Special thanks to the Leamington Remembrance Day Committee for organizing and leading the service in Leamington.

in attendance, including four students from Queen Elizabeth Public School,

who performed O Cana da to open the service.

Councillor Heather Latam, Councillor Tim Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Councillor Paul Tiessen, Councillor Bill Dunn and Councillor Anthony Abraham. Municipality of Leamington photo

Piper Peter Scorrar leads the 535 Squadron Cadets and the new Leamington council out of the chambers after the inaugural meeting. SUN photo

Inauguration of 2022-2026 Kingsville Town Council

By Paul Forman

A buzz of optimism filled the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre on No vember 15th as family, friends and supporters bore witness to the new Kingsville Town Council taking their oaths of of fice.

The Colour Guard of the Royal Canadian Le

gion Branch 188 led the council delegation into the hall. Town clerk Pau la Parker officiated the event, beginning with a reading of council biog raphies followed by the distribution of certificates of election.

Each member of council was then officially sworn in by taking their oath

of office. The gavel was passed over to Mayor Dennis Rogers who pro ceeded to give a rousing address to those attend ing the ceremony.

When asked about the upcoming term, Rogers replied, “I see a lot of hard work ahead of us. We’ve been fortunate to feel the heartbeat of the community while on the campaign trail. I look forward to working with the incredible team that we have. We will look at

some of the legacy items to be finished and lay out a long-term plan for the town.”

Deputy Mayor Kimber ly DeYong added that she is “excited about creating a vision for Kingsville’s future. We want to de velop a plan to build our community.”

The evening’s event concluded with the Le gion’s Colour Guard es corting the new council out to an informal recep tion of celebration on site.

Kingsville Town Council, from left, Councillor Debby Jarvis-Chausse, Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong, Mayor Dennis Rogers, Councillor Larry Patterson, Councillor Tony Gaffan and Councillor Sheri Lowrie. SUN photos by Paul Forman

Mayor Dennis Rogers delivers his first speech.

New era ushered in as Chatham-Kent Council takes oath of office

Before more than 100 family, friends and mem bers of the community, Chatham-Kent Coun cillors took their oath of office and held council’s inaugural meeting No vember 15 at the Capitol Theatre.

Councillors were piped in by Ken Poole and escorted by the Cha

tham-Kent Police and Fire Honour Guard.

Justice of the Peace the Honorable Calvin Hurst administered the Oath of Office and witnessed the signatures of each elected official.

Mayor Darrin Canniff said while he expects councillors to do their best, “We can’t do it

alone. We need help from everybody.”

He challenged members of the community to each do “five per cent more”, whether it be through joining community groups, volunteering or making donations.

Chatham-Kent CAO Mi chael Duben congratulat ed councillors on their

election and pledged the support of all municipal employees in helping council achieve its goals. New councillors Conor Allin, Lauren Anderson, Ryan Doyle, Rhonda Jubenville and Alysson Storey join returning members Michael Bon dy, Anthony Ceccacci, Marjorie Crew, Amy Finn, Aaron Hall, Melissa Harrigan, Jamie McGrail, Brock McGregor, Carmen McGregor, Steve Pinson neault, Trevor Thompson and John Wright.

Anderson and Harrigan

will be working together to make the western end of Chatham-Kent (Ward 1) — including Wheatley — a better place to live.

“Inauguration night was a really wonderful experience,” said An derson. “It’s the night that we, the new council and mayor, were able to present ourselves to the community that voted us in, as a whole for the first time.”

She’s excited to work alongside Harrigan.

“Celebrating this with Councillor Harrigan was

icing on the cake,” she said. “Melissa and I work very well together and I’m optimistic in us being able to deliver many of the community’s wants and needs. “

As for Harrigan, she’s happy to be back on council to continue the work for Wheatley and area.

“I am excited to have been re-elected, and looking forward work ing with Councillor An derson to support our community over the next four years,” she added.

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Chatham-Kent Council members during the swearing in ceremony on November 15. Front row, from left, are Councillor Conor Allin, Councillor Lauren Anderson, Councillor Michael Bondy, Councillor Anthony Ceccacci, Mayor Darrin Canniff, Councillor Marjorie Crew, Councillor Ryan Doyle, Councillor Amy Finn, Councillor Aaron Hall. In the back row are Councillor Melissa Harrigan, Councillor Rhonda Jubenville, Councillor Jamie McGrail, Councillor Brock McGregor, Councillor Carmen McGregor, Councillor Steve Pin soneault, Councillor Alysson Storey, Councillor Trevor Thompson and Councillor John Wright. Photo courtesy of Lauren Anderson

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

Like many rural-raised Ca nadian boys, my siblings and I grew up in a hunting family.

The hunting heritage had been passed down from previ ous generations and most of my uncles on both the Ribble and Sovie side were hunters.

With the Ribbles growing up in that space betwen Leaming ton and Wheatley we used to call Mersea Township, those country roads and fields were their hunting grounds.

When pheasant season came along, it was common for all of the Ribble brothers to meet at the family farm and venture out on foot and in vehicles to participate.

I would assume that my grandfather and his brothers did the same in their day too, but I’m too young to remember that.

My uncle Bill Ribble, who moved to Manitoba after the Second World War, came home every November for the pheas ant and rabbit season and to enjoy the company of all of his brothers and sisters — 12 of

them in total.

As a young child, I always wanted to join them on a pheas ant hunt or a jackrabbit drive, anxiously awaiting the time when I could fire my dad’s gun.

The excitement and antici pation of being able to fire that old Winchester Model 97 shot gun was quite prominent in my teens years but my dad al ways warned me that it would “knock me on by butt”.

Only he didn’t say butt.

That gun is still with us, even though my dad is not. It was known as a ‘cannon’ among the family hunters. They said my dad could knock down a goose in full flight from unbelievable distances.

It’s the stuff folklore is made of and who knows how much truth there was to that.

I still have not fired that gun. Nowadays it sits locked up, only to be admired, and is ap proaching 100 years old.

The excitement of seeing such a weapon would be foreign to many families and to some of you reading this column today.

There are families who never got the ‘hunting bug’ and many more who don’t understand the attraction at all.

But there are also families who have that hunting back ground and have passed it on to the next generations.

When I became of age to hunt, I started with hunting ducks and my oldest brother took me out at Point Pelee when you could still hunt ducks down there.

From there, I began hunting rabbits and pheasants with uncles, my brothers and a few friends from time-to-time.

The Pelee Island pheasant hunt keeps the birds in high de mand on the island, but it’s rare to see or hear a pheasant on the mainland anymore.

That was a different story in the 1970s.

For a few short days in No vember each year, local corn and soybean fields were filled with hunters wearing that fa miliar license patch on their backs, with dogs scaring up birds a few yards ahead.

Then the pheas ants all but disap peared.

They say a few harsh winters in the in 1980s drastically reduced the numbers.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

Mark Ribble

Pheasant, rabbit and duck hunting are a thing of the past now for me, but I do enjoy my annual pilgrimage to northern Ontario for the deer hunt.

And really, it’s all about the comaraderie and getting out into the northern Ontario bush more than it is bagging that tro phy buck.

The hunting heritage goes so much deeper than killing an animal and it’s something that non-hunters don’t really feel.

It’s about the getting togeth er with friends and walking through nature and taking it all in.

A fair amount of strategiz ing is involved, no matter what kind of hunting you are doing — whether you are using a gun, a bow, or participating in some sort of trapping.

Some years, I return from my

northern trip empty-handed but the memories being made at deer camp are always pre cious, regardless of the result.

I’ve hunted deer with my oldest brother, my young est son, my uncle and my late cousin along the way and made friends with lots of hunters near and far.

It’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Some love photography, while others play in a pool league or dart league. I have a brother-in-law who bowls in a league.

Some get together and play poker, bridge or euchre, which are all pastimes I’m also fond of, by the way.

I’ll be back from the north in time for next week’s paper. Hopefully I’ll have some fam ily-oriented stories to tell, but it’s more likely the stories won’t be fit to print.

Remembering my teenage years as a Beatles fan

As a teenager and young man growing up just north of Toronto, in Richmond Hill, I was for tunate enough to be able to see many of the most popular musical acts in North America, and Eu rope for that matter.

However, the one act I really wanted to see the most but never did was the Beatles.

As I was only 11, 12 and 13 years of age then, over the three summers they came to play at Maple Leaf Gardens, my par ents wouldn’t allow me

to go as they said I was too young. By the time I was 13, it was okay to go. However, I had already been booked to attend a summer Boys’ Camp owned by the Knights of Columbus in Orillia during the same week in August that the Beatles were at the Gardens.

But at the time it didn’t really bother me as I was pretty tight with the money I made as an ear ly morning newspaper carrier for the Globe and Mail during those same years, which meant I

could afford to buy many of their records I wanted. Also, as I figured once I was 14 or 15 I could go and see them as often as I wanted to in the coming years.

Now, here comes the bad news down the road. How did I or millions of other fans know that af ter August 29, 1966 the Beatles would never play “live” again, anywhere in the world? Ever! But that’s alright – I had al most every 45 and 33 rpm record they ever released to listen to on my record

player!

As for seeing other groups and singers, you couldn’t find a better place in Canada back then to catch so many different acts and shows that were available in downtown Toronto. And whatever I missed seeing in the mid-’60s, I would make up for it in the years and months following that until September 1977 when I moved 400 kilo metres southwest down Highway 401 to Leam ington to what I learned quickly was also known

RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

as the Tomato Capital of Canada.

Next time, I’ll share a story with you about a band called the Iveys who went on to become Badfinger and worked at one point with Paul Mc Cartney, and later with George Harrison. I also had the pleasure of seeing

them put on a couple of great shows at two differ ent venues in Toronto. Unfortunately, their sto ry became one of the sad dest situations to happen over the course of time with a pop rock group that the Beatles and Ap ple records originally set up to have a great career.

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Goodfellows ready to roll with hampers

By Mark Ribble

The Leamington and Mersea Goodfellows are hoping for a bounce back year as they prepare for this year’s annual can drive and Christmas hamper pro gram.

Last year’s program brought back in-person volunteers with COVID restric tions, but the 2020 campaign was curtailed by COVID and the Goodfellows were unable to distribute in the manner they have become accustomed to, giv ing out gift cards in lieu of the baskets.

The 2022 version of the hamper program is full-speed ahead and without COVID restrictions, and Goodfellows President Bill Slater says all volunteers are welcome.

“We can always use more volunteers,” he said. “We lost a few last year, but we hope they will return.”

Slater says that donations are about the same as previous years, but so far the number of families registering for help is down.

There are two weeks left to apply for a Christmas Hamper, which has to be done in person at the town hall. The staff there will help you with forms on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 pm.

In addition to the donations they’ve received from local canneries and veg etable farms, the Goodfellows are accepting cash or cheque donations to go toward buying turkeys for the hampers.

The students of Leamington District Secondary School will also be resuming their annual can drive, which will occur on Friday, December 9. Residents are asked to put canned or dry goods out on their front step for the students to pick up.

“It’s always exciting when the students have their can drive,” says Slater. “They have a little competition going between the two teams.”

You can also hand cash or cheques to the students or visit the Canada Post office in Leamington to donate monetarily.

Mailing a cheque is also accepted. Address them to Leamington Goodfel lows, P.O. Box 242, Leamington, N8H 2P6.

Anyone wanting to volunteer to help with packing and distributing the hampers is asked to call 226-770-0283.

Distribution date is December 17.

Christmas Parade on Saturday

Bells will be ringing and kids will be cheering as the annual Leamington Christmas Parade makes its way up Erie Street on Saturday, November 26.

The night-time parade — presented by the Leamington District Chamber of Com merce in partnership with the Uptown Leamington BIA, Amico Properties, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Municipality of Leamington, Leamington Sanitation, Thrift on Mill, M&M Foods and DRW Home Services — will depart Erie Street South and Georgia Avenue at 6 pm and continue north on Erie Street to the Fairgrounds.

This year’s emcee will be Cordell Green and the judges — who will be stationed across from the town hall — will be Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, Councillor Heath er Latam and Councillor Anthony Abraham.

Fireworks will commence after Santa officially lights the tree at town hall. Warming stations are available at The Bank Theatre and St. John’s Anglican Church.

Toys and canned goods will be collected along the parade route.

The past two parades have been held as reverse events, with the floats stationary and families driving by in their cars.

This year’s event marks a return to the traditional parade. The theme is “Can dyland”.

Of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be aboard the last float in the parade, waving at all the children.

Share cheer with older adults this holiday season

As the community prepares to celebrate the season of giving, Home Instead’s Leamington office encourages area residents to share the holiday spirit with older adults who may not have family and feel alone or experience financial challenges.

The campaign is called Be a Santa to a Senior, where community members can give a special holiday gift to an older adult who may otherwise go without.

“A simple gift can bring such joy to older adults who may not have loved ones to celebrate with,” said Colleen Jershy, owner of the Leamington Home Instead office. “Through Be a Santa to a Senior, we can help them feel the holiday spirit.”

The program is in its 12th year and Home Instead is hoping to collect gifts for 1,000 seniors.

Shoppers can purchase items such as grocery/general merchandise gift cards, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and toiletries. Items can be dropped off at 197 Talbot Street West, Unit 208 in Leamington up until November 30.

“This program is so much more than gift giving. It’s about the special moments and joy shared between the older adults and the community around them,” said Jershy. “There is nothing better than seeing the smile on an older adult’s face when they open their gift.”

The Home Instead office serving Leamington is partnering with local businesses, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and members of the community to help with gift collection and distribution.

Since the program’s inception in 2003, Be a Santa to a Senior has mobilized more than 65,000 volunteers, provided approximately 2.2 million gifts, and brightened the season for more than 750,000 deserving older adults nationwide.

For more information visit BeaSantatoaSenior.ca or call 226-918-5786.

Wheatley scrubber being installed

A scrubber system designed to capture H2S gas emissions at the site of earlier hydrogen sulfide leaks in downtown Wheatley was scheduled to be delivered November 22 and will be installed this week.

Ryan Brown, Chatham-Kent Director of Public Works, said once the system is installed, testing will be undertaken and the unit should be fully operational within the next few days.

The unit, which is being brought in from Ohio, will be placed in the municipal parking lot off Elm Street. Filters in the unit will trap any H2S gas and reduce it to zero.

The current flare stack onsite will remain as a backup system for the time being as an additional safety measure.

Annual Holiday Giveaway committed to helping 35 families

Nature Fresh Farms, together with South Essex Fabricating, will be holding their annual Holiday Giveaway once again this year and are committed to helping 35 deserving families make this holiday season a memorable one.

Recipients of the Holiday Giveaway will receive a holiday food basket and cash award together valued at $700.

Community members are encouraged to nominate anyone they feel could benefit from a little extra generosity and a lot of extra cheer this holiday season. Nomi nations will be accepted until December 5, 2022. Nominations can be submitted through the Nature Fresh Farms website at https://www.naturefresh.ca/holi day-giveaway-2022/

October 1, 1949 – November 24, 1999

Remember him with a smile today, he was not one for tears. Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke, and all the things he said. His strength, his stance, the way he walked - remember this instead. The good advice he’d give us, his eyes that shone with laughter. So much of him will never die, but live on forever after. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Love, your family

Margaret rose saMple

November 25, 2005

No happy time that passes Is ever really gone, It leaves a special memory For looking back upon. Your memories are our keepsake From which we never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Always Remembered. Sadly Missed.

In Loving Memory of H arold J ames s mit H

December 27, 1932 – November 24, 2021

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it: “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.”

The Lord replied: “My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

Forever in Our Hearts, Donna, April & family, Laurie & family, Sharon & family, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

A special Great-Uncle H to Mila, Cameron and Austen.

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY DAD!

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy 65th Anniversary

FRANK & MARILYN GLANDON

Frank & Marilyn Glandon will celebrate 65 years of marriage on November 23, 2022

Thanks Mom and Dad for setting an extraordinary example of lifelong love. Cheers to another year of “your” happily ever-after.

Love Your Family

In Memory of a Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend Craig MCCarty

In Memory of a Dear Friend

Love your Family

Love Mommy (Amy), Daddy (Charlie), Sissie (Madison), Grammie, Situ, Jidu, and watched over by Grandpa in Heaven Larry Gagnon

November 23

Jada Lynn Sleiman

Kingsville Santa Claus Parade kicks off Fantasy of Lights

Young parade goers taking in the sights.

Kingsville Town Council enjoying the festivities. Left to right: Sheri Lowrie, Larry Pat terson, Tony Gaffan, Mayor Dennis Rogers, Debby Jarvis-Chause and Deputy Mayor Kimberly DeYong.

Pictured with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are, from left to right, Lyla Sacasa, Emma Barker, Ben Barker and Noelle Sacasa.

Cottam Beavers Maddox and Ruby.

Guests of honour Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd.

Photos by Paul Forman and Greg Coulter

From left, Ella Riley, Lauren DeYong, Morgan DeYong and Kole Hart enjoying Fantasy of Lights.

The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes while on the SK Cornerstone float. Scarlett Campbell, left, and her brother Liam look out from the lighthouse display.

Members of the Kingsville-Essex Band.

Some Guys Who Like to Sing spread holiday cheer with their renditions of Christmas songs.

The Noah Homes float helped light up the night.

WECAF launches Holiday Program for families and youth

The Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF) is launching its annual Holiday Program. In existence for over 40 years, the program looks to pro vide support to over 700 families and youth who live independently who receive services from the Wind sor-Essex Children’s Aid Society.

These are challenging times for families and youth who have minimal support systems. Contributions to the Holiday Program minimize financial stress for those who are struggling.

This Holiday Season, share some hope. Help make

this holiday special by making wishes come true.

There are a number of ways the community can help:

• Sponsor a Family: Visit www.wecaf.on.ca and complete a form to sponsor a family that fits your budget.

• Monetary Donation: An average family of four sponsorship is $400. All donations welcome. WECAF staff and volunteers will fill the “wish list”.

• Gift Cards: Gift cards will enable families and youth who live independently to keep their cup boards full, clothes on their back and essential sup plies stocked.

• Holiday Events: Perhaps in lieu of holding the usual holiday event or party this year, consider redi recting those funds to families in need.

• General Donations: Clothing, hygiene and house hold products are welcome.

County Classic Chorale presents Fa La La La La

The County Classic Chorale returns to the Faith Mennonite Church in Leamington with concerts on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27.

“We are experiencing a resurgence in choral mu sic since the pandemic,” says Paul Wharram, the Chorale’s Director, “along with an enthusiasm not quite seen before. This bodes well for singing in our communities and reaffirms the uplifting nature of both singing and listening to choral music.”

Saturday’s concert will begin at 7 pm and Sun day’s matinee will start at 3 pm.

Anne Marie Regnier

Anne Marie Regnier, 59 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home.

Loving daughter of the late Alfred and Irene Regnier. Predeceased by her partner, Scott Demmans (2004). Loving mother of Nicole. Dear sister of Lynn Bateman (Dean), Denise Wallingford (Dave) and Jacqueline Graham (John). Anne will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a loving and caring person and had a special place in her heart for all her great-nieces and great-nephews, who she gave a special gift to at Christmas. A special thank you to her dear friend, Anne Gagne, who was always there for her.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Anne’s life was held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Kathe Grundner

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathe Grundner announce her passing at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Beloved wife of John Grundner, married 74 years. Loving mother of Heidi Kokott (deceased May 2022), Martha Berze (Frank) and Herbert Grundner (Linda). Proud Oma of Sascha Kokott (deceased December 2019), Bob Grundner (Sue) and Allan Grundner (Ashley). She will live on in her great-grandchildren Jonathan, Kylie, Reginald, Basil and will meet Sydney. Predeceased by her brother John Schlichther (Gertrude). The Grundner family in Hungary will miss their aunt.

We would like to express appreciation for the excellent care and compassion of the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home and her caregiver Kim Gaier.

There is a private service for the immediate family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 with a celebration of life to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home can be considered and/or an act of kindness for a senior.

Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) is entrusted with her care.

Friends and family may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

To make a donation to the Holiday Program of the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation, visit www. wecaf.on.ca. To explore further ideas of how you can help, call 519-252-1171, ext. 3210.

Lynn Patchett Scotton

The program for the upcoming concerts includes a variety of music ranging from traditional to con temporary and features two major works. The fa miliar tunes of Christmas are heard in The Seven Joys of Christmas, by Kirke Mechem. He has skill fully set lesser-known, but none-the-less attractive carols from different countries, which paint differ ent aspects of joy for the Christmastide.

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November 11, 1958 – November 11, 2022

With great sadness we must announce the passing of our beautiful mother, daughter, sister and aunt, Lynn Patchett Scotton, after a courageous battle with MSA. She went peacefully on the afternoon of her 64th birthday, surrounded by many of her closest family members.

November 23, 2022

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A proud daughter, mother, sister and friend, she valued her relationships with loved ones above all else. We will miss her presence immensely, but are reassured that she is no longer suffer-ing and has been reunited with her love Les (2020) and father Robert (2019).

Survived by her children Victoria (Mario) and Daniel (Brittany), grandchildren Isabel, Emma, Ainsleigh and Josie, her mother Lavoine, sister Pam (John), brothers Alan (Melissa) and Brad, and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, Ontario, for their care and compassion during her stay.

Gwen Irwin

June 29, 1926 – November 18, 2022

It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Gwen Irwin (nee Roadhouse) on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the age of 96. Reunited with her loving husband Pat (2002). Beloved mother of Terry (Nancy), Pat Bertrand (Robert) and Wayne (Cyndy). She will be missed by her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as her nieces, nephews and friends.

Gwen was the youngest and last surviving member of a large family, born and raised in the Comber area.

Special thank you to the staff of 2 West at the Sun Parlour Home for their amazing care, kindness and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 5-8 p.m.

Visitation continued Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

The second work is an oratorio by one of today’s most popular musicians — Grammy Award-win ning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. He has brought all his theatrical skills to this three-move ment work with hysterical text by Ogden Nash. The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus will leave parents smiling and young children determined to be “even better” so as not to meet the same fate as young Jabez Dawes. This is a holiday treat for singers and audiences alike.

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Joining the Chorale will be guest singers Erin Armstrong and Alyssa Epp from Abridged Opera. Their operatic voices bring a dramatic, sometimes humorous interpretation of Nash’s droll poetry and unconventional rhymes. Accompanying the Cho rale is collaborative pianist and rehearsal accompa nist Michael Oddy.

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Admission is by donation and performances will be at the Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk Street in Leamington. For more information, visit www. countyclassicchorale.com.

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Joan B. Ogle

Joan Ogle of Strathroy and formerly of Kingsville, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the Strathroy General Hospital on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 88 years of age.

Joan was born in Saskatoon, the youngest of seven children born to Edwin and Agnes Bocking.

After earning her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Saskatchewan and becoming a Registered Nurse, she came to Windsor to teach nursing at the Metropolitan Hospital School of Nursing, where she became the Assistant Director. She was on the Faculty of Nursing at St. Clair College for many years and later at the University of Windsor, retiring in 1995. Then she devoted much time to church work (pastoral care).

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Joan is survived by her husband Jerald (Jerry) with whom she celebrated almost 60 years of marriage; daughters Jean Braun and Margaret Hampshire; son-inlaw Alan Hampshire; grandchildren Carson, Justin and Nicholas Braun and Alaina Hampshire Buchanan and Elsie Hampshire and two Buchanan great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sister Olive Mortensen in Brandon, MB, and many nieces and nephews.

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Special thanks to Dr. K. Carter and his residents and Paula NP, neighbour Donna, and the loving, caring staff at the Strathroy Hospital.

A graveside service was held at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville, on Thursday, November 17 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Bryan Girling officiating.

If desired, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Church of the Epiphany, 106 Main Street West, Kingsville, ON N9Y 1H3, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com

Gleaners host appreciation open house

By Greg Coulter

The Southwestern On tario Gleaners held a volunteer awareness and appreciation open house Saturday, November 19 at their facility at 40 Indus trial Road in Leamington. Visitors were treated to coffee, tea and a large se lection of baked goods as well as the opportunity to tour the impressive facil ity.

Operating as a regis tered charity, the Glean ers’ mission is to “Feed those in need locally, na tionally and internation ally while reducing food waste.”

A resourceful and dedi cated staff of general man ager Joel Epp, production manager Clarence Terp stra and production as sistant Kimanie Atkinson is bolstered by an army of production volunteers and assisted by a board of 11 volunteers.

Thanks to the generos ity of local farmers and community fundraising efforts, food mix is creat ed allowing for a longer shelf life to facilitate the feeding of needy families

worldwide. With two months re maining in 2022, boasting an all-time high of yearly production, the Gleaners have donated over 3.9 million servings of dried vegetable soup mix and apple snacks to local food banks and international aid societies.

The Gleaners are ap preciative and gratefully accept new volunteers, produce or monetary donations. Inquiries on how you can help this worthy organization may be made in person at the facility, on the website www.swogleaners.ca or by phone 519-326-7687.

Erie Shores HealthCare joins WE-SPARK Health Institute

Erie Shores HealthCare joined Hô tel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, the University of Windsor and Windsor Regional Hospital as an offi cial partner of WE-SPARK Health Insti tute during a celebration and signing a Memorandum of Understanding on No vember 16.

WE-SPARK Health Institute began approximately 13 years ago as a grass roots effort between health researchers and healthcare professionals across the Windsor-Essex region with a passion to elevate and grow health research.

In March 2020, WE-SPARK was offi cially launched, with a vision to estab lish a thriving and engaged research community driving advancements in health.

“Health research has far-reaching ben efits,” said Dr. Lisa Porter, executive director WE-SPARK Health Institute. “It creates an academic culture that at tracts and retains the best and brightest in healthcare, keeps our professionals current, supports the best learning ex perience for students, empowers and educates the community, delivers new therapies, brings in new infrastructure, provides answers to healthcare prob lems unique to our region, and aids in rapid adoption of the best prevention and care practices. And data shows that patients treated in institutions that con duct medical research live longer. This is not an advantage that can be reserved for Ontarians living only in our larger cities: we need and deserve that here in Windsor-Essex.”

WE-SPARK boasts a number of ac complishments, including dispersing

over $1-million in grants, which ampli fied into over $36-million in grant fund ing for the region.

“We now have over 860 WE-SPARK members who are engaged in our pro grams and who all help in different ways to move our health research en vironment forward,” adds Porter. “Our members are passionate about tackling different health challenges who bring different expertise to the table, who be lieve in working together, and in tearing down barriers to enhance the health, well-being and care of people in our re gion.

“Erie Shores HealthCare’s tagline is ‘Compassionate care close to home’. It is a strong, progressive community hos pital committed to the values of Collab oration, Quality, Reliability and Kind ness,” said Porter. “All of these things make them a perfect WE-SPARK part ner. Today we are thrilled to grow that membership, and welcome Erie Shores HealthCare as an official partner of WESPARK Health Institute.”

“As our region continues to grow and evolve, it is imperative that Erie Shores HealthCare continues to grow and evolve as it relates to research and edu cation in healthcare,” said Kristin Ken nedy, President and CEO, Erie Shores HealthCare. “Key to this outcome is continued close collaboration with our regional healthcare and education part ners, with joining WE-SPARK Health In stitute being an exciting next step in our efforts to drive best practices and foster an environment that helps attract and retain top healthcare professionals.”

Gleaners general manager Joel Epp (left) and board chairman Dave Campbell were on hand at the facility’s open house on Saturday to enthusiastically welcome volunteers and visitors to discuss the important role the organization plays in helping feed needy families around the globe. SUN photo by Greg Coulter

Erie Shores HealthCare became an official partner of WE-SPARK on November 16. Celebrating, from left to right, are: Bill Marra, President and CEO, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare; Lisa Porter, Executive Director, WE-SPARK Health Institute; Patti France, President, St. Clair College; Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO, Erie Shores Health Care; David Musyj, President and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital; and Chris Houser, Interim Vice-President Research & Innovation, University of Windsor. Submitted photo

Hillman Marsh sees significant change

Following last year’s annual report of Hillman Marsh, Wayne King — President of the Leamington Shoreline Association — has provided a further update to conditions along the eastern shoreline.

“It has been almost a year since my last update on the transformation of the Hill man Marsh barrier beach breach and sand spit area,” he said. “This year, even though the weather was reasonably quiet with no significant easterly wind events, below normal rainfall and lower lake levels, there were significant changes to the area.”

The sand spit grew substantially this year, adding an area of 1.2 acres, 175 feet in length and 584 feet to its perimeter. The overall shape changed significantly, thinning in the middle and more bulbous at the tip and turning in a more southerly direction. The tip of the spit is now almost parallel to the old barrier beach, but nearly 1,000 feet west (inland) of the original barrier beach location. There is a 460-foot gap between the tip of the sand spit and the more recently formed sand island located off the end of East Beach Road.

“A 500-foot long narrow line of native vegetation consisting of weeds and trees (poplar/willow) is now well established near the tip of the spit on the lee side,” says King. “If the sand spit continues to grow as it has in the past, and low water levels prevail over the next few years, this could very well become a new barrier beach.”

In 2022, sand was removed from Wheatley Harbour and deposited at Hillman Marsh parking lot on two occasions — spring and fall. Wave action has since moved the bulk of the sand along the shoreline on its natural southerly migration towards Point Pelee National Park. Excavating equipment was recently moved to the Wheat ley Harbour location and dredging operations have begun.

Even though there were no significant wind events during the year, there is a large quantity of ancient peat that has been scoured from the marsh bottom and deposited in the shal lows on the lee side of the sand spit. Some of these

peat blocks are huge — the largest measuring over 20 feet long.

“As near as I can figure, the event that dislodged the peat happened somewhere be tween July and October of this year,” says King. “Using a kayak paddle to determine depth, my best guess is the peat was dislodged from the area near the tip of the sand spit on the lake side.”

The more recently formed sand island and peninsula located south of the spit and northwest of the end of East Beach Road grew significantly this year. Sand is also accumulating at the north end of East Beach Road forming a peninsula that will over time likely connect to the sand island.

The large breach of the barrier beach continues to widen, albeit more slowly than in the past two years, according to King.

“Thanks to milder weather, lower water levels and a thick stand of invasive phrag mites that is slowing erosion of the fragile sand bank,” adds King, “the open water breach now measures 1,525 ft across and is moving slowly north towards the parking lot.”

In 2022, three or four more trees were uprooted and washed away from the treed area adjacent to the north end of the breach and five more have recently died but are still standing. All the trees and plants in that area are under stress due to a large pop ulation of Double Breasted Cormorants that now roosts there nightly.

“All of the trees and vegetation in that area are covered in a thick blanket of white corrosive acidic guano that can eventually kill them, accelerating erosion,” he said.

Recent years have seen the rapid spread of the North American Lotus plant throughout the open areas of the marsh. The east cell is almost completely overgrown (choked) with them and it is spreading rapidly in the large open areas of the marsh, especially along the eastern edge of the western cell.

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DECEMBER 9, 10, 11

BOOGIE DOWN TO BETHLEHEM

The Bank Theatre & Faith Mennonite Church Proudly Present Boogie Down To Bethlehem - an Intergenerational Christmas Musical! Directed by Linda Collard. Music Director Janice Founk. Performances Friday December 9 & Saturday December 10Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m. Sunday December 11Doors open 1:30 p.m. Show 2:00 p.m. Must RSVP for tickets - Pass the Hat during show. Tickets available at BANKTHEATRE.COM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

IMPROV NITE @ THE BANK THEATRE

Come laugh with some of the best local and not-so-local comedians. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 +HST. Tickets available at BANKTHEATRE.COM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

MONARCH CAFE SERIES

Songs & Stories in the Round - Similar to the Nashville Bluebird

Aerial view of the Hillman Marsh breach and sand spit. Submitted photo

University of Windsor program helps Essex County adults with disabilities stay active

By Sara Sacheli

The beaming smiles say it all. People supported by Community Living Essex County radi ate joy as they frequent the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre. Under the supervi sion of human kinetics students working with them one-on-one, these men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities do cardio, weights and sports— walking the track, working out in the gym and shooting some hoops, playing badminton or kicking around a soccer ball.

“They are so excited to come here. I cannot begin to express how much excitement there is,” said Cynthia Castellucci, a support worker to three men who use the centre. “This is good for them on so many levels.”

The program that brings Community Living Essex County to the Toldo Lancer Centre is offered by UWindsor’s Adaptive Physical Exercise Research Group, or APEX for short. Led by the Faculty of Human Kinetics professors Chad Sutherland and Sean Horton, the APEX program has been offered up to three times a year for as many as 12 weeks at a time.

Participants get much-needed exercise and social interaction — especially important after being on lockdown during the pandemic. Families of people in the program say their loved ones now want to exercise outside of APEX, can be more comfortable in new social situations and no longer need certain medications thanks to the increased physical activity.

But the participants aren’t the only ones benefitting, said APEX co-ordinator Mikala Jones, a Master’s student conducting research on the program. Jones has discovered student volun teers in the program have learned to look at the world through a more inclusive lens.

“I’m studying how being involved in APEX has changed their attitudes about working with people with disabilities,” Jones said.

“I’ve had students tell me they’ve changed their career plans because of this program.”

Jones said, in her own case, she started university intent on becoming a physiotherapist. Thanks to APEX, she now wants to work with people with disabilities.

“This is the highlight of my week,” she said. “I love working with them.”

APEX began in 2010 with a telephone inquiry. Sutherland, who normally specializes in high performance sport, answered a message about what types of exercise would be good for adults with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome and other intellectual and develop mental disabilities.

The next thing he knew, he was developing a program and inviting people supported by Community Living Essex County to campus to take part.

“It began as offering a community service that wasn’t currently available, but it’s grown to be so much more than that,” Sutherland said.

Dr. Horton said the program has had a far-reaching effect.

“We now have more than 200 former student volunteers out in the community, with the experience and training to act as advocates for people with an intellectual disability,” he said.

Horton and Sutherland have built research into the program. Over the past decade, they have tested participants to assess their fitness levels before, during, and after completing the program, and have interviewed family members to gauge the impact of APEX.

They’ve developed an adaptive exercise manual available for download at no cost. It has been downloaded all across Canada and in more than a dozen countries. And they’ve pro duced a catalogue of videos showing how to properly perform exercises.

Both the manual and videos feature participants from Community Living Essex County in the demonstrations.

Horton and Sutherland apply for grants to keep APEX and its research going.

Current funding comes from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. In the past, they’ve received grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Southern Network of Specialized Care.

Because the fitness program is tailored, participants can be in wheelchairs and have varying fitness levels and abilities.

Sutherland said one of the “critical aspects” of the program is that university students and members of the public using the Toldo Lancer Centre work out alongside the program’s par ticipants.

“It is a truly inclusive environment,” said Sutherland.

Under the supervision of human kinetics students at the University of Windsor, peo ple supported by Community Living Essex County are taking part in a program that helps them keep active.

Submitted photo

House fire on Elm St.

Chatham-Kent firefighters from Wheatley Station 20 were dispatched to a house fire at 1:15 a.m. on Friday morning, November 18 on Elm Street in Wheatley.

Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible from the rear of the structure. Station 19 Tilbury was called in to provide assistance.

The fire was brought under control quickly and fire fighters remained on scene to preform salvage and overhaul operations.

Working smoke alarms alerted the resident, who was able to exit the home safely. There were no injuries re ported.

Approximate loss is $175,000, with approximate property saved also estimated at $175,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Pathfinders

Working Toward Trip

Hot chocolate & cookies

Leamington’s Christmas Parade is Sat. Nov. 26 and all are invited to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.

The treats are courtesy of Community Meals & Pantries.

There will also be washroom facilities available.

LDSS holding battery drive

By Brooke Dominguez

This week at Leamington District Secondary School, Grade 12 student Owen Lamont started a battery drive. For the next couple of weeks, he will be collecting old and dead batteries from LDSS and the community in order to properly recycle them.

Lamont is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and his project was to recognize an issue in your community and to build awareness surrounding it, hence the drive. Because he wanted to avoid just throwing batteries away in the garbage, which can be bad for the environment, Lamont had noticed the number of batteries piling up in his own home, so he figured that other people probably had a similar prob lem.

After December 2nd, Lamont will take all the batter ies collected and dispose of them at the Leamington RONA, where there is a Call2Recycle location.

Call2Recycle is a not-for-profit organization commit ted to protecting the environment through collecting and properly recycling batteries. Since their found ing in 1997, they have recycled more than 11 million kilograms of batteries which keeps them out of local landfills and makes them available for recovering the valuable materials to create new batteries and other products.

If you would like to recycle some old batteries, please give them to a student that you know from LDSS to bring in before December 2nd or visit your local Call 2Recycle locations at Staples Leamington, RONA Leamington, Mastronardi Produce and Town of Kings ville.

Pathfinders and sisters Morgan and Ellie Reiter were all smiles while volunteering in the canteen at Migration Hall this past weekend during the Kingsville Christmas House Tour and Christmas Vendors Market. Migration Hall donated the canteen sales back to the group which was working to raise funds to take an overnight trip to Toronto and visit the Toronto zoo.

SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand

Popular Christmas House Tour and Market Return

by Deanna Bertrand

It was a busy weekend around the Migration Hall with the return of its Christmas House Tour and Christmas Vendors Market.

On Saturday alone an estimated 400 people visited the nine decorated homes and businesses on this year’s tour which had a two-year hiatus be cause of the Covid-19 pandemic. All proceeds from the tour are used by the board of directors to improve and maintain Migration Hall.

One of the homes featured on the tour was Estate of Health located at 101 Mill St. West. The six-acre estate has a long history in Kingsville dating back to 1856 when it was first built by Lieutenant Colonel James King.

Today the home features many modern updates throughout, along with preserved traditional staircases, and also serves as a Holistic Wellness Centre, Yoga Studio and Day Spa.

Another popular home on this year’s Kingsville House Tour was the Woodbridge House, a heritage home since 1881, located at 608 Seacliff Dr. The two-story Victorian home is now owned by Michael and Corrine Ross and Sergio and Denise Braga and serves as an overnight destination for area visitors. The seasonal décor in this home was created by Lisa Mc Cracken from The Crafty Nest and Alice Nohra. Dining room décor was by Elegant Touch Chair Covers and Linen Rentals, Kingsville.

Pictured from left to right are Cristina Lazzarin, Nancy Masotti, Sandi Johnston and Toni Borrelli checking out one of the second floor bathrooms in the Estate of Health on the Christmas House Tour.

Jordan Scott of Estate of Health in front of the grand staircase.

Corrine Ross and Sergio Braga serving up some hot chocolate in the kitchen of the Woodbridge House.

The Oxley Duo, Ethan Braga and Lucas Ross, provide entertainment in the dining area of the Woodbridge House.

A life-size nutcracker at the entrance of the Woodbridge House living room.

Décor at Estate of Health, above, was provided and styled by Joan Balsam-Clark of All About Interiors, Colasanti’s, Anna’s Flowers and The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s.

SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand

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From the Leamington Post November 25, 1987

The Leamington Agricultural Soci ety’s harness racing is $9,500 ahead on the season’s operation, but that’s a far cry from the position of last year when it was $50,000 in debt. At the society’s annual general meeting Monday, direc tors learned the total expenses for har ness racing reached $461,500 but its in come was $471,000. Race manager Lorne McKenzie credited the improvement with a whole lot of people doing a lot of little things.

Drive. This year, Grade 13 students will canvass houses in Kingsville and Gos field South on December 3 from 11 am to 3 pm. Over 80 students will be involved in this year’s drive and both teams agree it will be a fun competition for a very worthy cause.

A Saan store will open soon in Kings ville, becoming the 230th store in the company and 27th in Ontario. The new location will be 12,000 square feet.

April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

November 1987 - Bill (left) and Shirley Masters (right) were honoured by the Office of the Attorney General for their work in “community crimeproofing” after they had photographed over 300 young school age children as part of a program to prevent crimes against youngsters.

Snowy Owls of the Canadian Arctic have recently appeared in the Leam ington area unprecedented numbers. The first bird was reported about three weeks ago and many more have arrived since. The magnificent owls are normal ly uncommon visitors to extreme south ern Ontario.

The emphasis may be on horses at next year’s Tomato Festival. At the an nual meeting held Wednesday, many new ideas were presented and most of them centered on horses. Co-chairman Paul Setterington said he’s working on a fundraiser to be held prior to the festival. The RCMP has asked organizers to clear a spot for them on their calendar for the Musical Ride to make an appearance. The ride is looking at coming a couple weeks prior to the festival. The South ern Ontario Horseman’s Association has also put in a proposal for a horse show during the festival, now that the Leam ington Fair has been cancelled.

A former Leamington District Second ary School teacher was honoured by a college and car manufacturer this past weekend. John Braun, now teaching at Kingsville District High School, was one of 62 teachers in Ontario honoured with the first General Motors and Canadore College Excellent Teacher Recognition Program. Braun’s former student Jan Kapinya, who is now studying to be come an aircraft maintenance technician, nominated Braun, as did LDSS principal George Alles.

When the Olympic torch comes through Leamington on December 30, a few local citizens will be awarded during the ceremonies. The Celebration’s 88 medals will be presented to individuals and businesses with the Olympic spirit in their chosen sport in the community.

About 400 fans were out Saturday for a game from the past as the Blytheswood Mic Macs and Wheatley Legion compet ed on the ice again. There were about 40 players for each team and the Mic Macs won the game 7-5. Following the game, both teams held a reunion of former players with several hundred from the former South Essex Hockey League tak ing part.

From the Kingsville Reporter November 24, 1987

The captains have been chosen and students have begun their strategies for the 17th Annual Goodfellows Can

Fire raged from doors and windows when firefighters arrived at 79 Victoria Ave. this past Friday. The early morning blaze kept firefighters on the scene from 10:37 am until just after noon. Damage is estimated at $25,000. At 7:38 the same day, firefighters were called to a fire at 17 Erie Street — the summer home of Kay Saunders of Detroit. The home was un occupied and believed to be purposely set.

The Kingsville Novice hockey team participated in a tournament in Essex on the weekend, losing in the consola tion final. In game one, the 7:30 am start time proved too early for the locals as they lost 3-1 to Sandwich. Kyle Wasylin iuk scored Kingsville’s only goal with an assist from Dan Meleg. In game two, Kingsville beat Belle River 3-1. Joe Frei set up Rob Hinchcliffe for Kingsville’s first goal. Jim Fraumeni scored the sec ond goal from Wasyliniuk, and Craig Hartford added a single. In the conso lation final against Dresden, the locals came up short, again by a 3-1 score. Joel Clifford played well in the net for Kings ville, but was on the wrong end of the score. Hinchcliffe scored the only goal from Jason Patterson.

One Year Earlier

From

the Wheatley Journal November 26, 1986

The council of the Village of Wheat ley has moved to purchase the former Toronto Dominion Bank building at the corner of Erie Street South and Chestnut Street. Negotiations have been ongoing for some time. The offer to purchase is $100,000.

The long-awaited arrival in the village of Wheatley by Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, took place early Saturday morning despite a raw wind that chilled people who had gathered. Originally scheduled to visit the village on Tuesday afternoon, November 18, students and teachers of the area schools had planned an elaborate and novel fundraising cam paign to assist Hansen’s dream of rais ing $10,000,000 for spinal cord research. Nearly 100 people gathered at an isolat ed spot on Highway 3. Mr. Cec Bowers, a young man himself bound to a wheel chair, greeted Mr. Hansen.

D. Brian Dawson, a 1975 graduate of Tilbury District High School, graduat ed recently with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Wright State University in Dayton Ohio. He is the son of Ardath and the late Ray Dawson.

Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989

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

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.

Clippings from the Wheatley Journal

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

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

A crowd of people enjoying the yearly turkey dinner held at the Cottam United Church, celebrating the American Thanksgiving on Nov. 25, 2000.

Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives

November 2002 - FANS OF DR. SEUSS - The grade 5 class of Wheatley Area Public School recently spent the day under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Sacripanti, developing an awareness of the famous Dr. Seuss. The class set the mood for enjoying Dr. Seuss stories by wearing the Seuss hats they made. Victoria Boyle, Cynthia Ferguson, Jessica Ottley and Jackie Steeman display their homemade hats and the storybooks they enjoyed.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You have an energy to release this week, Aries. But you are not sure if the world is ready for you. Don’t expect the same reaction from everyone when you interact.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Something in your life that seems ordinary on the surface can turn into something that is rather special. Taurus. Keep your eyes peeled for every possibility.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, all of the fanfare you are about to receive can make it seem like you are the most popular person on the planet. Revel in the attention while you have it.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Sometimes the less traveled path can take you to some pretty special places, Cancer. Don’t be so quick to rule out opportunities that are right in front of you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Start evaluating personal habits that may be holding you back, Leo. Upon closer examination, you may discover that there are some things you can easily change for the better.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, much to your relief, your hard work could start paying off very soon. It has been a long time coming, so enjoy any rewards that come from your efforts.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Consider a partnership that falls into

your lap, Libra. It may provide you with some new social and business connections. There’s a lot of opportuni ty coming down the pike.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it is alright to desire some quiet, but too much excitement is surrounding you lately for things to settle down just yet. Ride this wave a little longer.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

A week full of possibilities and positiv ity lies ahead for you, Sagittarius. The only question is, “what are you going to do with it?” Bring a friend for the ride.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, no matter how much work you have on your plate, rest assured that you have all of the resources avail able to get things done successfully.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

The stars are interested in showering you with plenty of love right now, Aquarius. This could be one of the most enjoyable weeks you’ve had in quite a while.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Romance could bloom this week if you are interested, Pisces. You also may be able to solidify an existing relationship.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 20 - Joe Biden, U.S. President (80)

NOVEMBER 21 - Nikki & Brie Bella, Wrestlers (39)

NOVEMBER 22 Jamie Campbell Bower, Actor (34)

NOVEMBER 23 - Justin Turner, Athlete (38)

NOVEMBER 24 Sarah Hyland, Actress (32)

NOVEMBER 25 - Corbyn Besson, Singer (24)

NOVEMBER 26 - Rita Ora, Singer (32)

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VOLUNTEERS WANTEDThe Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is looking for help with: events, museum help, gardening, lawn care etc. If interested please email volunteer@jackminer. com au18-tfn

GROOMING BY DANIELLE - CPPS Certified Groomer in Leamington. 13 years experience. For all your pet grooming needs, please call or text 519-564-9620 or message me on Facebook. COVID-19 certified & compliant. no9-30

ELECTROLUX SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf

IRWIN PLUMBING - New homes, renovations, repairs. Same or next day service. Since 1999. Call Tim 519ja6-tf

FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT in Wheatley, 1 bedroom, upper level of house, walking distance to stores, $ 1200/ month, utilities included. Call for appointment 519791-6770. no9-tfn

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ONLY waterfront rental apartment building, overlooking Leamington Marina and Park. Minutes from the beach.

Amenities include:

Call Mike & Kevin for leasing information 519-326-8819 or visit www.ska-apartmentrentals.com

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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

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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. de4-tf

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED

Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager.

Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage.

Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $15.50 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed.

Apply:

Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

CLASSIFIED

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca Council

NOTICE

Notice of Intent to Pass a By-law to Remove a Holding (H) Symbol Phase 3 Destiny Estates

Take notice that the Municipality of Leamington has received a complete Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA No. 263) to be considered by Council under the provisions of Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13.

And further that Council intends to pass a by-law for the purpose of removing the Holding (H) Symbol from lands described as Lots 1-20, Plan 12M 646 being Phase 3 of the Destiny Estates Plan of Subdivision.

Date: The By-law will be considered by Council on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Time: 6:00 PM Location: Leamington Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON

You may view the meeting live online at www.leamington.ca/live.

The purpose of ZBA No. 263 is to remove the Holding (H) Symbol from the zoning of lands shown on Map 61 of Zoning By-law 890-09, as amended. The lands subject to this application are located within Phase 3 of the Destiny Estates Plan of Subdivision, specifically, Lots 1-20, Plan 12M 646 and are shown on the key map provided with this notice. A Holding (H) Symbol is placed on lands to delay the final approval of development and the availability of building permits until such time as specific conditions are met, including the installation of required servicing, utilities and roads. If approved by Council, this application will allow the availability of building permits for the permitted residential development, including single detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings. There is no right of appeal by a third party with respect to Council’s decision to pass a by-law to remove of a Holding (H) Symbol from the

Additional information relating to this matter is available by contacting Development Services by email at devservices@leamington.ca or by calling 519-326-5761 extension 1407.

Dated at the Municipality of Leamington this 23rd day of November, 2022.

STUDENTS PROVIDING WARMTH FOR NEEDY

The students of Gosfield North Public School held their second annual Socktober in recent weeks, col lecting 1,008 pairs of socks to distribute to those in need. With a sizeable donation from the Rotary Club of Leamington, combined with sock donations from students and families, the campaign ran for about a week and a half. Some of the students were able to pose with the bags of socks on Wednesday, Novem ber 16. From left are Brock, Cohen, Edycree, Max, Jorden and Ben. The socks will be distributed to the Windsor Downtown Mission, Windsor Street Help, SECC Homelessness Hub, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Warming Cross, and Project Hope in Harrow.

1961 Pontiac Laurentian bought twice

An email arrived from Brian Phillips of Tecumseh: “Hi Bill. My ’61 Pontiac Laurentian is 61 years old this year. It came off the line in Oshawa on June 19th. It was shipped from there to Lynwood Chev Olds in Calgary.

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

“I purchased the car in 1974 when I was 18 from my high school automo tive teacher in St. Thomas for $500. It has a 261 cubic inch six with two-speed Powerglide, power steering, and pow er brakes.

“I drove the car for two years, then moved to Windsor. I stored the car for 10 years in an old garage at my great aunt’s house in Dutton. She passed at 100 and the house was being sold. I called my former high school teacher, who had retired and asked if he wanted the Pontiac back.

“He did, and a body-off-frame restoration began. The car was always in good condition but after sitting for 10 years needed some work. Because he was into oth er classic vehicle restorations, he decided to sell the Pontiac in 1996 and I bought

it back.

“In 1995, car enthusiast Alvin Shier began the Canadian Pontiac Registry. The ’61 Laurentian was the first car registered in this new adventure.

“It is a pleasure to drive and I take it out frequently.”

Always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings: November 23, December 7 & 21. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

NOVEMBER

SAT. NOV. 26 & SUN. NOV. 27 THE COUNTY CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS ITS HOLIDAY CONCERT “Fa la la la la” on Sat. Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, 269 Sherk St., Leamington. Suggested donation $15. Wheelchair accessible. Please wear a mask. Parking at church & adjacent school. Info: www. countyclassicchorale.com

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THROUGH NOVEMBER

CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Have a coffee & a snack on us! Use computer to work on resume, print documents, surf web. Free Wifi available. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.

MILK BAG CREATIONS - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays 10:00 am to noon. Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more to be used by those in need. We have a spare crochet hook and the time to teach you how to use it. Join us!

YARN SOCIAL TIME - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon. Bring your project and enjoy time with others! Get tips and tricks, show off your work, share patterns and more.

TAI CHI - Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture 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.

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.

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.

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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

ONGOING

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 Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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.

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 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at the LEAMINGTON LIBRARY, 1 John St., Leamington. Develop

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.

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.

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.

1961 Pontiac Laurentian looking brand new.

SUN photo

Sharks ground Hawks, tie Lakeshore

By Greg Coulter

The Wheatley Omstead Sharks picked up three of four points last week in a pair of solid outings. Wednesday at home, in front of East Mersea Public School apprecia tion night, they ran roughshod over Wallaceburg with a 41- 12 shot barrage enroute to a 6-2 victory.

Braedon Caetano led the way with two goals and one assist, earning first star honours. Sylvain Lessard maintained his point streak with 1G,1A as did Shannon Olson. Jack Lewis and rookie Sajan Brouwer, with his first, notched singles.

Colm Smith, Kyle Kelly, Aidin Hill and Kristian Pelling all added two assists each. In between the pipes, Ethan Handley, after two periods, gave way to Jaxon Drysdale who secured the victory.

Friday in Lakeshore an intense seesaw battle reminiscent of last year’s playoff ended in a 3-3 overtime draw. The wide-open affair saw a busy night for the goal tenders with Ethan Handley facing 38 blasts while the Sharks fired 37. The teams battled to a scoreless first and tied 2-2 after two.

Late in the third the Sharks forged ahead on a Braedon Caetano marker, only to see Lakeshore tie the game with one second left.

Kyle Greene and Matt Carvalho notched the other two, with Blake McNally and Braeden Gray each garnering two assists.

“Late goal against was close on a bang play but pleased to get three of four points,” said Sharks head coach Josh Carnevale. “We’re playing well and look to move up in the standings after starting to improve our goal production to support our steadfast netminding.”

The Sharks return home Wednesday, November 23 for 7:30 tilt against Amherst burg and visit Walpole Island for a Thunderhawk rematch on Sunday the 27th.

Cavaliers heading to OFSSA

By Hayden Nurse

The Kingsville Cavaliers had major success this past week in their SWOSSAA championship games.

The Cavs had three teams take part in SWOSSAA competition, including both the junior and senior girls basketball teams and the senior boys volleyball team. All of these teams pulled off a W.

The junior girls traveled to Petrolia to play Lambton Central Collegiate. They capped off their season winning 63-29. In the junior league, a SWOSSAA cham pionship is the furthest a team can go as there is no OFSAA competition at this level.

The senior girls hosted SWOSSAA and won a wild one against the Great Lakes Wolfpack, winning 50-46. The crowd was electric and really proved that it was their house. Next the girls travel to Stratford for OFSAA.

The senior boys visited John McGregor and defeated them three sets to zero in their own gym. Huge shoutout to all the fans that came to support the boys. Next the boys are off to OFSAA in Huntsville.

Congratulations to all of these champions on their victory and on being great representatives of Kingsville District High School.

Good luck to the senior teams on their exciting OFSAA road trips. Both OF SAA tournaments take place November 24-26. Livestreaming of the games can be accessed under the “Championships & Festivals” link on the OFSAA website, of-saa.on.ca.

Sharks stick handling wizard Kyle Greene breaks in all alone against a beleaguered Wallaceburg netminder with a nifty move, only to see the puck roll just wide of the post. The Sharks notched a 6-2 victory on the heels of a 42-12 shot advantage. SUN Photo by Greg Coulter

Kingsville Cavs senior girls basketball team, front row, left to right: Hudson Woolgar, Alexis Russell, Emily Latham, Callie Prymack, Morgan Woolga. Back row: Mr. Scherer, Molly Scherer, Jaida Rivard, Kennedi Hanslien, Hannah Raffoul, Clara Adamson, Jade Kirner, Mr. Dreidger. SUN photo by Hayden Nurse

Southwest Outdoors Club launches scholarship program

The Southwest Outdoors Club (SWOC) announced the creation of two $1,000 awards for the next two years.

The awards will support Fleming College students who have a passion for the environment and conserva tion and who believe in protecting and improving the natural environment and our outdoor heritage through conservation and education.

The SWOC Memorial Bursary was established to honour the memory of past members and to recognize and financially support students in their second year of the Fish & Wildlife program who are from the geo graphic area of the Municipality of Chatham Kent or Windsor-Essex County.

The SWOC Academic Award was established to rec ognize a student who shares SWOC’s values and who will actively work to protect and improve the environ

ment for our fish and wildlife. The award will be pre sented to a graduating student of the Conservation & Environmental Law Enforcement Program with a high academic standing from the geographic area of the Mu nicipality of Chatham Kent or Windsor-Essex County.

The Southwest Outdoors Club (www.swoc.ca), based out of Wheatley, established in 2002, is a not-forprofit organization that consists of 150+ members. In addition to hosting educational events for their mem bers, SWOC sponsors the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) at a number of local schools and The Forest Nature in School Program operated by a local Elementary School — and of course, their annual Big Buck Sportsmen Show, Kids Fishing Derby and Big Boyz Fishing Tournament.

ESP U13 in Powerplay tournament

The Essex Southpoint (ESP) U13 hockey team travelled north this past weekend to participate in the AA Guelph Powerplay Tournament.

Round robin play began on Friday with ESP facing off against the West Niagara Flying Aces. The team seemed a little sluggish throughout the game but still managed to out-chance the Aces, but it was not enough. They ended up losing a tough one 3-2. Kayden Cook and Derek Dunn were the scorers.

Next up for the squad was a tough game against the Guelph Jr Gryphons. Despite some questionable officiating, ESP was able to skate away with a 3-1 win. Austin Goudie notched a pair and Ben Liebrock added a power play goal to help their team to victory.

Saturday’s schedule saw ESP paired up against the Windsor Jr. Spitfires and they came to play, easily skating to a 7-0 win. Lucas O’Neil fired in a pair while Nathan Mariuz, Dunn, Cook, Liebrock, and Owen Derksen each add ed singles.

Saturday night the ESP team squared off with the Stratford Warriors. In a game with two very evenly matched teams, ESP found them selves on the winning side, walking away with

a 6-2 win. Dunn, with two goals, led the way, while O’Neil, Cook, Derksen and Goudie each notched one apiece to vault ESP into first place after round robin play. Trent Chevalier back stopped his team to the victory.

Because of the bracket, ESP found themselves facing off against the same Stratford team on Sunday morning in the semi-finals. In anoth er fantastic game between two highly skilled teams, ESP played their hearts out and despite out-chancing the opposition found themselves down early on an unfortunate bounce into their own net.

The Warriors scored again in the middle to increase the lead to 2-0.

The score remained this way until the third when Derek Dunn, while short handed, skated the puck in hard to the net and Owen Derksen jammed in the rebound to cut the lead in half.

As the minutes ticked away and Stratford’s goalie made save after save, ESP was unable to even the score and ended up losing a tough one 2-1. Kevin Ondic played well between the pipes but his team was unable to get him the tying score that was needed in a heartbreaking loss.

Pretty Mom was a young mom in our care. She was here with her kittens and watched as they were adopted but wonders why she still hasn’t been.

Golden Years mini golf

Forty Golden Years mini golfers scored 59 aces Nov. 17 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The group also competed for prizes for a hole-in-one on the 16th green. Congratulations to Bryon Walker, Betty McManus, Barb Wright and Lloyd Symons for accomplishing this feat.

Others with holes-in- were David Tonks, Delores Near, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward with 4, followed by Bill Taylor, Lloyd Symons, Jamie Ar quette and Bryon Walker with 3. Sinking 2 aces each were Ray Foster, Bill Edwards, Mike Binder, Barb Wright, Barb Fick, Loraine Fox, Randy Nash, Perpetua Hildrop and Kathy Bechard, followed by John Murphy, Bill Mayville, Mary Binder, Betty McManus, Ron Fick, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Moe Sweet, Mavis Rutter, Barb Haas, Gail Turk, Theresa Decalu we and Joanne Law all with 1.

Top score for 18 holes was Randy Nash with a terrific 33. Bill Ward was close on his heels with 34. Both Bill Taylor and Andy Orsini scored 36.

Best 36-hole score went to Bill Ward with a 72, followed by Randy Nash with 74. Other top scores were Andy Orsini with 77, and Laurie Hylton and Jamie Arquette with 78.

First place was awarded to Team 8 – Tom Hyatt, Bill Taylor and Andy Orsini with a score of 241. Second place went to Team Kings – John Mur phy, Ray Foster and Bill Ward with a 251, and third place was Team Aces – Jamie Arquette, Kathy Bechard, Joanne Law and Danielle Kovac with a score of 255.

Play continues at Colasanti’s at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24. Members are re minded to please register by 10:15.

PRETTY MOM

“So, they call me Pretty Mom but what they didn’t tell you is that I may be small, but I am mighty. Mighty, full of Tortietude that is. Some may call me sassy, I prefer to think of myself as particular. And let’s not forget bossy, that’s right, I am The Boss (with apologies to Mr. Springsteen). I will always call the shots...about everything. Want to pet me? Not unless I say so, and if you disobey my direct order, you will pay for it with a swipe. I also have specific terms of residence: no little humans and no other 4-leggers. Yes, you read that right. I need you to always be available to meet my needs and follow my orders.

If you think you have the time, patience, and love for a cat like Pretty Mom, then please visit our adoptable cat’s page. https://windsorhumane. org/cats-kittens

If Pretty Mom’s picture is no longer there, then she has found a home and you might want to consider one of her many friends who are still looking for their forever home

One of the students from Fleming College’s Fish & Wildlife program in action. Submitted photo

By C. Scott Holland

The first of a home and home series versus the St. Marys Lincolns was a battle for second place in the West Conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.

The two teams were tied heading into last Thursday night’s contest here and it was the Flyers who used su perb defense, crisp passing and stellar netminding to come out victorious winning 3-0. With 965 fans look ing on, the Flyers had seven players scratched due to injuries, sickness and suspensions. Their three call-ups showed the Leamington coaches and fans that they are ones to watch in the future. Kyle Greene, Ryan Cron heimer and Karson Beuglet deserve kudos for fitting in so well. It was a seamless display of talent and any one who might not have followed the Flyers this season would have never suspected that those three were not a part of the regular team.

It was also a very successful night for the Lola’s Pa jama Toss project which reaped the benefits of an un known quantity of children’s sleepwear that will be donated to children in need in the area. The pajamas were tossed onto the ice by fans when the Flyers’ Gabe Piccolo notched the Flyers’ first goal at 12:59 of the first period. The barrage of pajamas halted the contest brief ly as the bagged items were collected.

Piccolo’s tally was initiated by Connor MacPherson, who hooked up with Nick Mahy. Mahy unleashed a shot on Lincolns starter Matteo Lalama from the left point and Piccolo, who was to Lalama’s left, slipped the puck past him.

Much of the first period featured back-and-forth play

as both teams tried to gain a lead. There were plenty of puck battles along the boards and both teams had one powerplay chance. Starters Lalama of St. Marys and Bryce Walcarius of the Flyers turned aside eight shots.

Clinging to that slim 1-0 lead the Flyers and Lincolns dueled again in the second with saves being even once again at nine each and one penalty taken per side. The Flyers had a couple of golden opportunities to go ahead 2-0 but could not muster a second tally to pad their lead. Like in the opening period both netminders and defenses showed their abilities.

One of the game’s turning points occurred at 2:19 of the third when Lincs player Austin Keleher boarded a Flyers’ player deep in the Lincolns zone. Keleher was injured on the play and had to be helped off the ice.

The Flyers couldn’t cash in a goal with that man-ad vantage nor did they on the following one, but the third powerplay of the period was the lucky one. With the Lincs’ Adam Barkley serving a two-minute boarding call, the Flyers struck immediately off the faceoff as Koen Taves set up Gabe Piccolo’s shot. Cody Brekke nabbed the rebound and tipped the puck past Lalama for a 2-0 lead and some breathing room. Brekke’s mark er came at 16:49.

The Lincolns fought hard and lifted Lalama for an ex tra-attacker. The Lincolns pressured the Flyers’ defense but Walcarius was steady and came up with a couple of stellar saves. At 18:43, Ryan MacPherson grabbed a hold of a Gabe Piccolo feed and skated down ice before depositing an empty-net goal that sealed the victory. The Flyers played tough defensively throughout the contest and got contributions from everyone.

Walcarius finished the game with 30 saves while Matteo Lalama had 24.

In a return match Friday night in St. Marys it was a case of the tables being turned as the Leamington Flyers found it difficult to get any pucks past Lincolns starter Carter George. They lost the contest 2-1 in an other defensive battle.

The first period was scoreless. The Lincs tabbed a powerplay goal in the second period. It stayed that way until the final minute of the second when St. Marys got a break to go ahead 2-0.

The Flyers did everything but put pucks into the net as they hammered 34 shots at the Lincs netminder. Connor MacPherson drilled their lone goal in the third before the team pulled Boe Piroski in favor of an extra attacker.

Flyers’ starter Boe Piroski played superbly but took the heartbreaking loss making 24 saves.

A reminder to Flyers’ fans that the Flyers WILL NOT be at home on Thurs. Nov. 24.

On Thurs. Dec. 1 the Flyers face the St. Thomas Stars at home at 7:10 p.m.

SUN photo by C. Scott Holland

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