Southpoint Sun - September 28, 2022

Homelessness Hub opens in Leamington

By Mark Ribble

Although the official grand opening of the Essex County Homelessness Hub has not taken place, coun ty residents experiencing homelessness can now drop in at the new hub located within the confines of the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building at 215 Talbot Street East in Leamington.

At the September 21 meeting of Essex County Coun cil, a report brought to council outlined the work being done to battle homelessness in Essex County.

The homelessness issue has traditionally been some thing that occurred and was dealt with in the City of Windsor, but many other municipalities in the county have seen increases in homelessness over the past sev eral years.

The upper levels of government provide funds to the City of Windsor, who in turn distributes those funds as they see fit.

Jeannie Diamond-Francis, who is the Mental Health Services Manager for the County of Essex, led the pre sentation to council.

County Council has recently approved a two-year pilot project to enter into an agreement with Family Services Windsor-Essex to develop a homelessness hub program to deliver various services to those expe riencing homelessness in Essex County.

“Family Services has an agreement with SECC to lease space in their existing building at 215 Talbot Street East,” she said.

Diamond-Francis said that the hub opened on Sep tember 12 and has already had several people stop in to check out the services.

LOCAL FALL FUN

Sunny fall skies brought families out over the weekend at numerous local fall attrac tions. In the top photo, Faith Cole, 5, of Te cumseh, checks her height measurement at the Allsop Pumpkin Farm. She has been com ing to Allsop Farm for the last four years and has grown from 3 feet 2 inches tall to 3 feet 7 inches since last year. Allsop Farm features a Harry Potter corn maze, among other attrac tions and the farm is open Monday-Thursday 9-6 and Friday-Sunday 9-7 at 195 Rd. 3 East, Kingsville.

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Photo left, these four buddies from Belle River spent their P.A. Day at Thiessen Or chards on Friday, September 23. Basking in the sunflower field are from left, Zack Ryan, Lincoln Dawe, Austin Smith and Kingston Smith. In addition to the sunflower field, Thiessen Orchards features apple picking, wagon rides, haunted barn, corn maze, fun rides and activities for all ages. They are open 10-5:30 daily at 400 Talbot East, Leamington.

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The Hub will be a drop-in style, where people experiencing homelessness can come in to explore the various agencies who can provide help to them, such as Ontario Works, employment services, apartment hunting help.

“There are also plans to include health care,” she added.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald spoke to the importance of the Hub in and around Leamington.

“It is such a crucial obligation to help people who find themselves in this sit uation,” she said. “We get calls from someone in a precarious situation and now we have somewhere to refer them to.”

MacDonald asked if there had been any progress by the county administra tion with regard to homelessness hous ing, particularly with winter approach ing.

Diamond-Francis said that there is a lack of emergency shelter beds in the county and many people have to find

their way to the city for emergency shelter. She did say that there is a motel program in Leamington that they hope will be operational soon — giving the Leamington-area homeless population a warm bed at night.

Bruce Krauter, Chief of Essex-Windsor EMS Services, came forward to outline a plan for temporary housing in the coun ty.

“We’ve explored the feasibility of providing temporary shelter within the county,” he said. “We’ve had numerous meetings over the last four months.”

Krauter says the county is exploring deployable housing units — an idea that has come out of two-and-a-half years of dealing with such issues as the migrant worker isolation and recovery centre, homelessness and emergency prepared ness.

He said they’ve decided that home lessness is currently the most pressing issue.

Police reminding drivers of amber bus lights

Police are reminding the public of the changes to the school bus lighting system that came into ef fect in July of this year.

The purpose of the up dated lighting system is to make it easier for all road users when school buses are slowing to stop.

These amber lights pro vide advance notice that the school bus is prepar ing to stop. Drivers who

see a school bus with its upper amber lights acti vated should slow down and prepare to stop. And as usual, vehicles ap proaching a school bus with its upper red lights and/or stop arm activat ed must come to a com plete stop. Vehicles that are behind a school bus must stop at least 20 me tres away.

School buses made after

January 2005 must now be equipped with amber and red flashing lights. A small number of school buses manufactured be fore 2005 will continue to operate with an all-red light system.

The one exception is for vehicles in the opposite lane on roadways sepa rated by a median strip.

Under sunny skies and cool temperatures, the students of École St-Michel in Leamington joined staff outside on Thursday, September 22 in a lively tribute to Franco Ontarian Day. A flag-raising, along with a chorus of songs and dance, took place in front of the school as staff and student alike enjoyed the outdoor activity. Here, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDon ald speaks to the students during the ceremony. From left are VP M. Michel Jacques-Goss elin, director Michelle Renaud-Coulter, Mme Serrah Gossmann, Mayor MacDonald, Rebeka Yammine (student council) and Student Council Prime Minister Lara Beles. Sun photo

ST-MICHEL CELEBRATES FRANCO ONTARIAN DAY

Kite plus light = Klite Festival this weekend

The Southpoint Inter national ‘Klite’ Festival returns to the Leaming ton Soccer Fields this weekend with their free kite and light spectacular on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2.

Organizer George Pai siovich is happy that they’ve been able to re turn to pre-pandemic status and are gunning for a bigger show than ever. Their motto remains ‘Keep Looking Up’.

“We’ve got lots of new features that the kids will love,” he said. “We’ve learned through COVID that kids need to play.”

Paisiovich says they’ve got a lot more profession al kite flyers back who missed the last two festi vals due to travel restric tions.

“We’ve also got more ground displays and light features too,” he said.

He also says they have procured 200 snowballs and hopes to organize a snowball fight.

The small group of vol unteers that pull off the festival each year work hard in the days and

weeks leading up to it.

The festival will run Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free and families are encour aged to come and spend a few hours watching and playing.

A new feature this year will be the “fart guns” made popular by the De spicable Me movies.

“The kids will have a blast playing with those,” says Paisiovich.

He says the fields will be alive with the usual field of giant kites, stunt kite demonstrations, night kites, LED ground displays and fantastic wind gardens.

“There will be some thing for everyone,” he says.

They are also welcom ing volunteers for the weekend who may want to help with the festi val. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the Southpoint International Klite Fes tival Facebook page, or you can email George at george@paisiovich.com.

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Three tropical fish giant kites flying at the 2021 Klite Festival.

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DOMINO’S DONATES TO ESHF BETTER BEDS CAMPAIGN

Kingsville Friendly Club report

All of the Kingsville Friendly Club members enjoyed another after noon of cards on Tuesday, September 20 with scores as follows. Bridge: Bob Bell 3520, Roy Trowell 3220, Alta VanVliet 2940.

Euchre: John Gerhardt 97, Mandy Hric 93, Brenda Anger, Erma Hickmott and Dave Patterson tied with 84 each. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson 5. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 271, Cliff Trombley 256, Annette Cranston 248. Most peppers: Cliff Trom bley 6.

There was a great turn out Friday, September 23 with the winning scores as follows Bridge: Roy Trowell 3180, Jean Kui pers 2970, Bert Patrick 2900. Euchre: Clare Shaw 100, David Snider 97, Jim Hickmott 90. Most lone hands: David Snider 5. Pepper: Kathy Hedge 256, Maggie Hansen 253, Cliff Trombley 245. Most peppers: Annette Crans ton 7.

Members, please note that October birthdays will be celebrated on Fri day, September 30.

The Leamington Domino’s Pizza location recently made a donation to the Erie Shores Health Foundation — a contribution to their Better Beds campaign. The $2,000 donation from Canada’s number one Domino’s franchise will help with costs as sociated with in-patient, surgical and infant beds. Back row from left are Zubaer Parvez and Ahsanul Hafiz, Domino’s Leam ington co-owners, Brandy Van Every, Domino’s Leamington store manager, and Mike Diab, local fundraising ambassador who helped make the connection between Domino’s and ESHF. In front are Deanna Diab (fundraising ambassador) on the left, with ESHF CEO Christine Colautti on the right.

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Minister of Health applauds local initiatives

By Mark Ribble

The Ontario Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister — Sylvia Jones — made a stop in Essex County on Monday, September 26 to attend the unveiling of the new medical mobile support truck for the region and speak to local officials about the local Mental Health and Addictions Team (MHART)

Dozens of dignitaries, healthcare workers and officials were on hand for the visit, with the Minister taking a tour of the new mobile unit, fol lowed by speeches inside council chambers at the Essex Civic Centre.

The mobile clinic is equipped with state-ofthe art equipment which will allow the Wind sor-Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT) to bring medical services directly into vulnerable neigh bourhoods across Wind sor-Essex.

The new truck will fol low set routes across the region within a rotating schedule.

Leamington is listed as one of the vulnerable neighbourhoods due to the large number of off shore workers who cur rently aren’t rostered with a primary medical profes sional.

Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter led the meeting inside, which announced a partner ship between 45 agencies across the region — all of which will have access to the mobile unit as need ed.

“The MHART team and the mobile medical unit will enable us to provide care and treatment to Essex County residents when and where they need it, helping to allevi ate demands in the com munity and at hospital emergency departments by providing preventa tive care and diverting patients to the most ap propriate point of con tact and level of care,”

said Krauter. “Now, more than ever, we must do ev erything we can to reach people before they are in crisis.”

Minister Jones was im pressed by the initiatives and praised local health care officials for their in novation.

“The mobile health care services being provided by Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedics in partnership with Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, along with a wide range of other health care providers, is proof of the amazing work that can happen when we all work together,” she said. “This innovative model of community health care puts the patient first by bringing the services to them and reduces system ic pressures by diverting emergency calls before they happen.”

Erie Shores HealthCare CEO Kristin Kennedy, who is the co-chair of the WEOHT, was happy to be part of the unveiling.

“This is a good day for Windsor-Essex as we of ficially transition Mobile

Medical Support to the Windsor-Essex OHT, a partnership of 45 local healthcare providers,” she said. “The mobile medical unit will enhance access to care in high-priority communities and margin alized populations, allevi ating pressures across the healthcare continuum in Windsor and Essex Coun ty.”

The Mental Health Team is an important tool in helping those who find themselves in precarious situations and cannot get the help they need through conventional avenues. The team helps ensure residents are re ceiving the right care at the right time by the right provider in alignment with Ontario’s Roadmap to Wellness building on a health-centered approach to strengthen mental health crisis prevention and response.

Both initiatives are be ing credited with helping to reduce the load on local emergency rooms as they roll out across the region.

Ontario Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister Sylvia Jones (left) speaks to local officials and healthcare workers inside the mobile unit. SUN photos

Minister Jones with Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter.

opinion ~ expression ~ and other musings

Oh those wonderful prod ucts of yesteryear.

There were so many that are either no longer around or at least very scarce in these parts.

Memories of my day starting with a bowl of Muffets warmed with hot water and sweetened with brown sugar, or maybe a bowl of Cocoa Krispies accom panied by a freshly mixed glass of chocolate PDQ or even Tang, because the astronauts said so.

Before I could pull on my GWGs, I’d get cleaned up with a fresh bar of Lux, douse my hair with a squirt of Alberto VO5 shampoo, and apply a little Brylcreem to keep every thing in place, because a little dab’ll do ya.

The Brylcreem came in handy because I was constantly trying to avoid my mom’s method of licking her fingers and apply ing that spit to my cowlick.

Getting ready for school, I’d pull on my size 6 PF Fly ers, grab my Thermos and fill it with grape Freshie from the Kelvinator refrigerator in our kitchen, all the while taking in that ominous combined odour from my mom’s fresh cup of

Eight O’Clock coffee and a re cently lit Export A.

With my Hilroy lined exercise book tucked safely under my arm, and my Laurentian pencil crayons tucked neatly into my pencil case, I would grab the Thermos and my Adam-12 tin lunch pail and make it out the door to wait for the Bluebird bus driven expertly by one Mr. Sidney Jones.

That classic pail included a sandwich made with Heinz Sandwich Spread, wrapped neatly in waxed paper on white bread with the crusts removed. Along with the Freshie in my Thermos, I had a few snacks in there too.

For the salty, I’d have some Flings, or maybe a few pork rinds, while for dessert I’d have a nice Hostess apple pie and maybe some Libby’s canned peaches. If it was early November, the loads of leftover Halloween candy kisses, rock ets or Sweetarts would suffice.

After school, I’d be allowed to venture to the store to grab some black balls, Mojos and a few of those wax pop bottles filled with fake pop and a five-

cent bottle of Chocolate Soldier. (plus deposit)

Then I’d be heading outside to throw a few lawn darts and jump on my CCM 3-speed with banana seat, I’d venture to the Philco AM/FM record player and put on one of my favour ite albums, like Abbey Road or From Memphis to Vegas.

I’d grab the Etch-a-Sketch and draw my name over and over, erasing it after each cre ation by shaking it vigorously, then throwing my GI Joe up against my Johnny West doll and creating an epic battle from scenes I’d watched on The Ri fleman and Combat.

If I was interested in a girl I’d sneak into the bathroom and steal a few drops of cologne. I’d take Hai Karate over Old Spice any day of the week.

My Winnwell baseball glove would always be waiting if I felt the urge to play catch or grab a friend to play some An nie Annie Over across the roof of the garage. PIGTAILS!

If it was fall or winter I might be more inclined to grab a Northland hockey stick out of the garage and throw a few

pucks at our homemade hockey net.

RIB’S RAMBLINGS

If I managed to scrape or cut myself, my mom would have the mercu rochrome and iodine waiting. Later in my childhood, perox ide became the preferred op tion and still is to this day.

I remember trying to open a tin of Philadelphia chip dip once and putting a small slice in my thumb. That cardboard barrel of Humpty Dumpty chips didn’t taste the same without that dill pickle dip.

The fallback on the dip in our house was my mom’s own creation, which was an enve lope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix blended into a tub of Lakeside Dairy sour cream.

Evenings were spent in front of the old Sylvania 20-inch black and white TV set pur chased from Edwards TV or perhaps Rondelez Brothers. We finally got a coloured TV in the early seventies when my mom took a job skinning mink at Chesterfields mink farm on number three highway.

If you needed directions to the mink farm there were no

Leamington speedster 98 years ago

THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE

Bill Sherk

Using a Model T Ford chassis, Don A. Mathe son built himself a great looking speedster in Leamington in 1924. He lowered the frame and installed a three-to-one ratio rear axle. He re moved the coils and mag nets from the flywheel

to increase the RPM and installed a new generator and condenser and coil ignition. He removed the flat head and valves off the four-cylinder engine and replaced them with a new overhead-valve head conversion. He also rebuilt the carburetor and

all this doubled his horse power from 20 to 40.

He mounted a home made body on the chas sis with cut-down doors, a shortened and slanted windshield, a tapered rear end, no fenders or running boards, and a big #7 to let everyone see his number.

With this light-weight body and extra horse power, this car could re ally take off! The original engine was lubricated by a splash oil system, and to keep the oil at the front of the engine on acceler

ation, Don designed his own way of getting the oil to the front.

After years working as an automobile mechanic

google maps, you were simply told to take number three to ward Wheatley and the mink farm was on the right just be fore the curve at Trusetters.

To this day I call it the curve at Trusetters even though I’ve never met a member of the Tru setter family in my life.

But back to the TV set. Get ting up to change the chan nel and wiggle the antenna leads was par for the course as we settled in for a Friday evening lineup of The Flying Nun, Brady Bunch, The Ghost and Mrs Muir, Here Come the Brides and Love American Style.

As sleep time approached, those Batman pajamas felt real cozy, crawling under those flanelette sheets and reading a little Beautiful Joe before doz ing off.

What a life it was, and we did it without the benefit (or detri ment) of cell phones, internet, central air and microwave ov ens.

on his own, Don opened a family business on Oak Street West: D.A. Mathe son Machining, Welding and Pump Repairs. Many

thanks to Don’s son, Don M. Matheson, for supply ing the story and photo.

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Don A. Matheson behind the wheel in 1924.

Chamber debate helps voters in their quest for clarity, answers

By Mark Ribble

Monday night’s Cham ber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Night and Debate at the Roma Club in Leamington had some thing for everyone.

Voters looking to so lidify their choices were able to listen to the hope fuls and take notes as to who they thought could do the job.

The crowd of about 400 seemed eager for an swers and they witnessed a lively debate between two of the mayoral can didates - incumbent Hilda MacDonald and challenger Cris Biron, and a more friendly de bate between incumbent

Deputy Mayor Larry Ver beke and challenger John Tofflemire.

The third candidates for each of those seats were not in attendance.

Moderator for the eve ning was local auctioneer Dave McCormick, who posed several pre-written questions that were com posed by the Chamber of Commerce, timed under the watchful eye of time keeper John Barnett.

Then 15 of the 16 can didates for the five Leam ington council seats were able to introduce them selves and get three min utes to give their thoughts on issues they find im portant.

Seniors Advisory Committee report

By Christine Lehn

The Half Century Cen tre’s band, The Musical G’s, recently performed at Rick Atkin Park as part of the monthly events hosted by the Munici pality of Leamington’s Senior Advisory Com mittee. Performing that day were Emil Jarecsni, Jan Bonkink, Erle Nash, Glenn Sellick, Joel West lake and John Zoch. Ab sent were Brenda Zakal and Carolyn Coad.

The band was formed in the 1970s with Half Century Centre mem bers. They play from a

songbook called Sing Out which was orig inally compiled by a group of seniors from Markham.

Since then, songbooks were compiled and dis tributed by Rick Nicholls followed by more books compiled by members Harlan Nash and Doro thy Poisson.

These books contain songs that many of us still know today and en joy singing along with. Copies were distributed to local seniors homes where the band contin ues to entertain.

upCOMING

Moderator Dave McCormick, left, poses a question to mayoral candidates Cris Biron and Hilda MacDonald at Monday’s Chamber of Commerce Debate. About 400 voters attended the event at the Roma Club. SUN photo

Currently, the band plays at Rosewood Erie Glen, the Leamington Mennonite Home and hopes to soon return to the Sun Parlor Home, Southgate and Har rowood.

Kingsville Hort Society news

By Jan Fisher KHS Director

Are you a Mature Gar dener? Do you have hip, knee or other mobility issues that prevent you from enjoying gardening as you used to? Members and guests of the Kings

ville Horticultural Society (KHS) recently learned some great tips from Ter ry Dent, who spoke at the September meeting.

As her husband dis played the slideshow, Terry enlightened us with their experiences as ma

ture gardeners. She reiter ated a point not many of us have often heard but likely rarely do – stretch before you attempt your tasks! If you can, keep a phone outside with you and let someone know where you will be.

Tools for the yard have advanced with mature gardeners in mind. Ter ry showed the group long-handled and exten sion tools that extend our reach without bending. There are combination seat/kneelers that fold for easy handling and storage.

Have you noticed more people using container plants and their yards? These can be planted at a height that is easy for you and transported to your chosen spot in a wagon. Raised garden beds are very popular now. All of

Happy 90th Birthday

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~ September 30, 1932 ~ With Love from Your Family.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 1

1:00 - 4:00 pm 408 Talbot Rd. E. (Wendy’s House) Stop in and give your Best Wishes and enjoy a coffee.

Community Calendar

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

COMPLIMENTARY MEAL at First Baptist Church, Leamington, corner of Fox and Talbot, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Complimentary chili, hotdogs & coffee will be served. All welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

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

ONGOING

GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. commencing September 9 for 13 weeks at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519-816-5449.

ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting is September 14th and 28th. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE

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

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

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

PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.

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

KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE MILK BAG CREATIONS - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon, Free drop-in program Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more for those in need. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville

PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.

To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098

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those young people using them should build some for their parents! Plant ing, weeding and water ing without bending!

Xeriscaping, or drought resistant gardening, re duces the need for water ing and maintenance. You have likely seen a few homes where the own ers have replaced their front lawns with native plants, rocks, benches, pots and/or paths. Once established, this can be a much easier yet attractive addition to your yard.

Remember to check local bylaws before you tear up

the lawn. Those in atten dance benefited from all of Terry’s pertinent infor mation.

The KHS meets the third Monday of every month at the Unico Com munity Centre on Main Street in Kingsville. Come out on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. to hear Kar en Sonnenburg speak on Kingsville becoming a “Bee Friendly” town. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings and if you like what you hear, you may want to become a member. Every garden can use more hands!

Work continues in Wheatley

The provincial contrac tor at the site of the Au gust 16, 2021 Wheatley explosion is demobilizing equipment at the Apec 1 location.

On Thursday, Septem ber 22, a gas migration survey was completed around the municipal parking lot with some trace amounts of methane being detected at the loca

tion of Apec 3. The team sequestered the gas to try to collect enough vol ume for a sample. The gas analysis will be reviewed and compared with pre vious samples to deter mine next steps.

The methane levels were extremely low. There was no hydrogen sulfide detected and no risk to the public or staff

on site.

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

Wheatley Friendship Club news

By Bonnie Dawson

There was Bingo at the Wheatley Friendship Club on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and those who came out to enjoy the game were happy to welcome Rhoda Earl, who with her husband Gordon, recent ly joined the club and had already joined the euchre players on Tuesday.

The Bingo winners included Barb Siddall, Bonnie Dawson, Pat Mat ier, Sue Fleming, Dorothy Bailey and Mary Siddall. Thanks to Tammy Kraw chuk for calling the num bers and to Linda Wig field for handing out the prizes.

The next Bingo will be on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 and then again on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

The winners of the 50/50 draws were Mary Hairsine and Barb Sid dall.

There will be collec tions on Monday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. and an executive meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

Euchre is played every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at a cost of $2.

Quilting is open Mon day and Thursday.

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

For the time being, members are asked to bring their own refresh ments.

Until next time…

Half Century Centre hosts debate

By Mark Ribble

The Leamington Half Century Centre played host to the community’s

first municipal candidate debate on Wednesday, September 21.

A full house of about

140 interested voters were able to listen to 21 of the 22 candidates running in the October 24 election. Ho

mer Vandervecht acted as the moderator.

All 16 council candi dates took the stage first

and introduced them selves to the audience be fore taking spontaneous audience questions for the first 90 minutes of the event.

Questions and state ments ranged from inqui ries about high tax rates and greenhouses to cul ture, tourism and finan cials.

The second half of the event featured five of six

Mayor and Deputy Mayor candidates.

Mayoral candidate Cris Biron and incumbent Hil da MacDonald took ques tions from the floor, each allowed time for rebut tal, while Deputy Mayor hopefuls Shelly Quick and John Tofflemire both joined incumbent Larry Verbeke in the same for mat.

RE-OPENING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

On August 26, 2021 our lives changed in a matter of seconds. Due to the explosion in downtown Wheatley, we were forced to close our store, but after 14 long months, we are ready to

Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral candidates on stage at the Half Century Centre.

Council candidates — all 16 of them — filled the stage at the Half Century Centre on September 21.

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Christopher Deziel

Christopher Lowell Hopper Deziel, 72, has left us far too soon and will forever be missed by Lynn Snider, his loving wife of 20 years, their children and partners Shanda and Ohad, Carly and Andrew, Sara and Jordan, and Justin and Kelsey, grandchildren Eliot, Ari, Ayden, James and Avery (who called him “Poppy”), brother Rory (Lisa) and best friend of 67 years, Denny Deporter (Vone).

Over the years, many knew Chris as their mailman or their wedding DJ or the person who introduced them to the sport of mountain biking. As the organizer of Leamington’s Fat Tire Tomato Tour and a founding member of the ROCKET mountain bike team, Chris was always in search of the ultimate singletrack and devoted most of his time to making trails, fixing bikes and helping others maneuver through roots and rocks. His full impact on the bike community is beyond compare, leading his fellow riders to dub him “The Legend.” And he lived up to that nickname by bombing down those downhills until his very last days.

In kindness, memorial donations may be made to Two Creeks Conservation Area in Wheatley, ON. Condolences and cherished memories can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Peggy Ann Langemann

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Peggy Ann Langemann (nee Radu). Born September 16, 1952, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at London Health Sciences Centre.

Loving wife of 50 years to Bruno Langemann. Dear mother of Michael and wife Taryn, Peter Ryan and his wife Farian, late Mathew (1975). Cherished Nana of Hanna and Armenie. Peggy leaves behind her siblings Marilyn Corchis (late Doug), Peter Radu (Janis), Gary Radu (Carla), Bev Radu, Perry Radu (Isabel), Tina Radu, and she joins her brother Sharbon Paul, her mother Eva and her father Peter Radu, as well as her father-in-law and mother-in-law Peter and Hanna Langemann.

Peggy was a past business owner of Perfect Ten Salon. She loved her career which spanned almost 50 years after earning her aesthetician degree at St. Clair College. Peggy’s first love was her granddaughters Hanna and Armenie, loving their shopping trips to the dollar store always looking for a bargain. Peggy loved to help out community endeavours and for many years assisted in the Leamington Tomato Festival Beauty Pageant. Member of Leamington United Church. Peggy loved to help anyone in need and was selfless in her offers of help. Peggy loved her trips with family to Florida, summer vacations to Lake Nipissing and cruising around the lake in a boat. Peggy also loved convertible cruising with friends, which usually included wine tasting at local wineries. Her favourite pastime was gardening.

Peggy was always positive and battled MEN1 a type of cancer, enduring many operations with that positive attitude.

Thanks to the hard work of the Erie Shores HealthCare team in their efforts to save her life after complications from a recent surgery.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday from 4-9 p.m.

Funeral Service to celebrate Peggy’s life was held at Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 12 noon. Cremation followed.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or Erie Shores Hospice.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Carmelina Iarusso

Carmelina Iarusso, 86 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 23, 2022.

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Beloved wife of the late Domenico Iarusso. Loving mother of Angela Del Greco (Tony), Barbara Dawson (David). Cherished Nonna of Melissa Del Greco-Maurini (Marc), Danielle Del Greco, Spencer Dawson, and Mamina of Mara Caterina Maurini. Daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giacomina Ionata. Dear sister of the late Pasquale Ionata (late Ida). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Carmelina retired from Heinz in 1996. She enjoyed cooking, morning walks, and coffee and cake with her friends.

Thank you to the staff of HDGH Tayfour and Emara campuses for their care and compassion.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Visitation continues on Friday, September 30, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens.

No flowers please. Memorial donations can be made by cheque to Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital FoundationRehabilitation Centre.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Mario Rossi

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Mario Rossi, 80 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Hospice Residential Home. Beloved husband of Emilia Rossi for 31 years. Loving father of Sandra Rossi-Hall (Chris) and Claudia Ingram (Marc). Devoted stepfather of John Mastronardi (Cathy), Dino Mastronardi (Sandra) and Laura Patterson (Lea). Cherished Nonno of Gabriella, Alessia, Jenelle, Noah, Sarah, Ava, Nathan, Sophie, Colby, Chase, Jordan, Braeden and Mason. Son of the late Eleuterio and late Teresa Rossi. Dear brother of the late Iolanda Sera (late Giovanni), Vittorio Rossi (Lina), Assunta Mattia (late Clemente) and Anna Lucatelli (late Natalino). Son-in-law of Iolanda DiPietro and the late Giovanni Di Pietro. Dear brother-inlaw of Feliceandrea Di Pietro (Rosetta), Elda Pannunzio (Luigi), Mirella Marcovecchio (Antonio) and Alberto Di Pietro (Antonella). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, along with special friends “Comparetto” Vince and Anna Marcovecchio.

Mario immigrated from Arce, Italy, and was proud to have worked at H.J. Heinz Company for over 30 years. He loved to spend time with family and share a good laugh over a game of cards. He was a real genuine soul who will be missed dearly. “Don’t worry Nonno,” you’ll forever be in our hearts.

A special thank you to the staff and volunteers at Hospice Residential Home on Empress Road for their care and compassion.

Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington at 10:30 a.m. Cremation followed.

If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Lee Whitten, 80 years, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice. Reunited with her loving husband Gerald Whitten (1994). Loving mother of Pamela La Sala (Gabe), Troy Whitten (Heather). Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Gerrid, Marlee, Porscha and Jade. She will be fondly remembered by Doreen, Daniel and Paz. Dear sister of Grant (Yvonne) Bagnall, Garth (Alecia) Bagnall, the late Jane (late David) Rogers. Dear sister-in-law of Kevin (Sheila) Whitten, Joan (Brian) Tobin, all of Newfoundland. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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Lee graduated from Toronto General Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She obtained her Public Health Nurse Degree in Nova Scotia where she met the love of her life Gerald. They moved to Newfoundland to have their family, then settled in Leamington in 1980.

Lee was one of the original CCAC Case Managers and retired after many years of dedicated service.

A special thank you to everyone at Erie Shores Hospice for their care and compassion, making Lee’s last days special and comfortable.

Visitation is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice, Erie Shores Health Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Helena Brown

Helena Adrienne Brown (nee DePelsmaeker), passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, two days after her 94th birthday.

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Beloved wife of the late George D. Brown, who passed in 1991. Dear mother of Judy Ropchan, Doug (Diane) and Shelley (Paul Morelli). Loving grandmother of Michael Ropchan (Angela), Chad Ropchan (Odette) and Peter Brown. “GG” of Keaton, Andrew and Emilia. Helen is survived by her sister Alma Fodor. She is predeceased by her parents Cyriel and Maria DePelsmaeker, her sisters Elsa Bateman (Bill) and Clara Slots (Henk), in-laws Bill Bateman, Harold Brandt, Alec Fodor, Johnny Brown (Dorothy), Anne Howe (Tom), Elsie Deziel (Johnny) and Mary Robinson (Bill, Doug Oliphant). Aunt Helen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her great friend Donna Young, and will be together again with her other great friend who passed recently, Hanna Langemann.

The family wishes to extend our thanks and sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Sun Parlor and Chartwell homes, for their excellent loving care, and for the love and support from family and friends.

Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.

Service to celebrate Helena’s life held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or Canadian Diabetes Society would be appreciated.

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

Concerned citizen catches crook in Leamington

On September 25 at approximately 1:10 a.m., members from the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Po lice (OPP) were on gen eral patrol in the area of Russell St. and Fox St. in Leamington.

Officers were flagged down by a citizen in a public parking lot near by. When officers arrived to investigate, they ob served that the citizen was standing next to a

male who was seated on the ground. He explained to the officers that he ob served the male break the window of a vehicle by throwing a rock through it.

As a result, a 35-year-

old resident of Windsor was charged with: mis chief - destroy or damage property;

• Fail to comply with probation order (2 counts).

The accused is sched

uled to appear at the On tario Court of Justice in Leamington at a later date to answer to the charge.

Anyone with informa tion regarding this or any other incident should im mediately contact Leam ington OPP at 1-888-3101122.

Should you wish to re main anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to re ceive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Michael Forsythe Rudderham

Alice Baerg

Alice Baerg, 96 years, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.

Beloved wife of the late Jack Baerg (2003). Dear mother of Linda McCracken (late Harvey) and Eric Baerg. Loving grandmother of Heather, Megan, Aaron (Asha), and greatgranddaughter Evangeline. Dear sister of the late Henry Riediger (late Dorothy), late Helen Janzen (late David), late Dora Jamieson (late Jim).

Visiting is at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service to celebrate Alice’s life at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee).

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Garry Leon Halstead

Garry Leon Halstead passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 66, at Erie Shores Hospice.

Dear father of Samantha Halstead. Loving and loyal son of Dorothy Cooper. Predeceased by father Garry Wesley Halstead and stepfather David Cooper. Caring brother of Ramona Halstead, Brenda Wilson (Dale) and David Halstead (Heather). Uncle Bub to his nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Also remembered by Debbie Halstead (Tetstall).

Garry was a lifetime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #188 Kingsville. Garry was a gentle and caring man and was always willing to lend a hand. He will be remembered by his firm and strong handshake and will be greatly missed by many.

Visitation will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home (91 Division St. S., Kingsville) on Friday, September 30, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with a Legion service starting at 7 p.m.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home. In following Garry’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St. West, Suite 210, Leamington ON N8H 1N8 or the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 5V8.

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

Gerald “Jerry” Wigfield

Gerald “Jerry” Wigfield, 90 years, passed away peacefully at Erie Shores HealthCare on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden death of Michael Forsythe Rudderham on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

He was the husband of Ilene (Thiessen) whom he met in Zweibrucken, Germany, and married in August 1963. He is also father to Scott (Clare), Heather (Rasha), Janet (Steve), and grandfather to Ella, Jasper and Logan.

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Beloved husband of Kathleen for 67 years. Loving father of the late Richard Wigfield (2019) (Linda), Debbie Everaert (Rene), Carol Spitse (Mike). Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Marjorie Stockwell (Dewey), Beatrice Wigfield, Wilma Mills (Bob), Norma Kimball, James Wigfield. Dear brother-in-law of Stan Kimball and Lynda Wigfield. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Mike was born in Halifax, N.S., and attended the University of King’s College / Dalhousie in Halifax, where he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force through the University Reserve Training Plan in 1955 as a pilot trainee.

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Jerry was a third generation lifelong farmer in Mersea Township. He enjoyed fishing and camping, loved his family, laughter and sharing a joke.

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Visitation was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service to celebrate Jerry’s life at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment at Lakeview Cemetery.

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

Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Joyce Sutherland

Joyce Marie Sutherland passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice, at the age of 92 years.

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Lifelong partner of Bill Brewer (2017). Joyce was a special and devoted friend to Brad Thompson and she has been a second mom to him for many years. They became closer and spent countless hours together after the loss of Bill.

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Joyce was loved and will be missed by her best friends of Chris and Fred Rhoads and family, special friends of Rob and his family from Freddie’s, caregiver and friend of Monica Taylor, as well as friends Jeff Taylor and Kim Knight.

She was an intelligent woman who captured everyone’s hearts and mind once you met her. She had a terrific sense of humour and a smile that could light up a room and capture your heart.

A warm thank-you for all at Erie Shores Hospice for your kindness and care of Joyce and all of our family, especially Carey Pare.

In memory of Joyce Sutherland, donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Leamington), 519-254-2585.

Online condolences may be shared with her family and friends at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

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After graduating in 1958, he completed his flying training. He had a distinguished career in the Air Force until his retirement as a Colonel in 1994. During his service, he flew fighter jets on three squadrons in Canada and in Germany. Following his tour as Commanding Officer of the 416 AWF Squadron, he went on to work in positions in the National Defence Headquarters, 4ATAF in Heidelberg, Germany, and SHAPE in Belgium.

Eventually he ended up in Leamington, Ontario, where he and his wife enjoyed being farther south. Winters were spent travelling and spending time in Florida.

Celebration of his life will be held in Toronto, Ontario, where much of his family lives and will help us remember all of the special memories of his time with us.

Maria Amelia

Maria Amelia, 96 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Mennonite Home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

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Beloved wife of the late Antonio Dias. Loving mother of Adelaide Botelho, Celina Almeida, Fatima Costa, late Elias Dias, late José Carlos Dias, late Maria Mendonca. Cherished Avo of Anna, late Susana, Madelena, Aniceto, Sonia, late Paul Georges, Frank, Jeannie, Nuno, Pedro, José, Paul Ruben, Nelson, Alvira, Paula Christina, José Ricardo, 18 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Maria was born and raised in Saõ Miguel, Açores, where she lived until she immigrated to Canada in 1985. She moved into the Leamington Mennonite Home in 2010. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, music, crafts, knitting and spending time with family and friends. She was a strong woman of her Catholic faith.

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Special thanks to the entire staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for her exceptional care of 12 years. She will be missed by many.

Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., then to St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or St. Michael’s Parish.

Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

MEET THE CHATHAM-KENT CANDIDATES

With the October 24 Municipal Election looming large on the horizon, the Southpoint Sun reached out to all Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates for a 300-word summary, to include a biography of themselves and the answer to two questions — What qualities do you possess that makes you the person for the job? And what are the biggest issues facing your municipality? The responses are in alphabetical order within each category and are unedited by the Sun. All candidates were contacted and only those who responded are featured here.

Darrin Canniff Andy Fisher William Pickard

CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

My name is Darrin Canniff and I am currently the Mayor of Chatham-Kent. I was born and raised in Chatham, the youngest of six boys. I am married to Christine (Johns). We have been married for thirty-one years. We have four beautiful children; Chelsea, Megan, Emily and Tyler. I hold a degree in business from Wilfred Laurier University and a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. Pri or to being elected as mayor, I held several senior positions with Union Gas, Greenfield Ethanol and Transform SSO.

1. First and foremost, I am a passionate promoter of all things Chatham-Kent. My background serving as a Board member or Chair of many business en tities and community organizations along with my education and business experience have given me the background necessary to continue in the role of Mayor. Serving as Mayor for the past four years, I have strived to work collaboratively with coun cil and all individuals, businesses and community groups who have an idea or proposal that needs our support. We are experiencing the fruits of all of our efforts and I look forward to continuing and building upon the momentum that has been created. Excit ing things are happening in Chatham-Kent, there is much more to come, and I hope to be a part of it.

2. Housing, jobs and infrastructure are the inter twined priorities that will move our community for ward. Dealing effectively with homelessness and addiction issues will continue to demand our atten tion. In the southwestern corner of our community, finding a long term solution to the Wheatley gas well issue and the significant erosion issues being experience along Lake Erie shoreline will continue to be front and centre

CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

My Name is Andy Fisher, I grew up in Highgate and have lived in Chatham since 2007. I do not come from any kind of political family, in fact I grew up quite poor most of my life. I have had a passion for poli tics ever since 9/11 happened and have closely followed each election since then. I have always wanted to run for office either locally or provincially, and I felt like now was the time to do so. I am looking forward to serving the people of Chatham-Kent as their Mayor if they will give me the opportunity.

1-What I believe I can bring to Chatham-Kent as Mayor are a few “key ingredients” that make a good politician. The values I wish to bring to Cha tham-Kent council are transparency, honesty, and open communication with the general public. Tax payer feedback matters, and for too long there have been decisions made without proper public input first. I have learned through years of experience as a security guard that sometimes all you have to do to solve a major problem is listen, so many people in CK have their opinions unheard, I would like to change that.

2-The big issues that have been brought to my at tention thus far by members of the public are as fol lows: concerns about future covid 19 lockdowns\ public mandates, the emergency homeless shelter on Murray street and how it’s effecting locals in the area, the deforestation of Chatham Kent, the mall project, and the municipality wasting taxpay er dollars on things we don’t need. In my personal opinion what I’ve seen first hand that is the biggest issue is affordable housing, which is something I will do my best to work on in my first year in office, if elected.

Lauren Anderson Melissa Harrigan

I’m Lauren Anderson, wife, mother, business owner, reg istered nurse, and community advocate.

Being busy is my forte and has made me the master of multi tasking, critical thinking, and taking issues from problem to solution.

Being a community advocate for years has given me a pride that has fuelled a new passion to challenge my abilities as your Ward 1 Chatham Kent Councillor.

I have advocated for Wheatley issues over the past 6 years, more since the explosion downtown. I was able to utilize relationships made with CK to make sure the needs of residents were met. Through this I see the need to not only have respectful relationships with CK officials, but with all levels of government. There are needs for ward one, specifically Wheatley and Talbot Trail, and I know through partnerships and earned re spect from Municipal, Provincial, and Federal officials we will accomplish those needs.

Specifically, the rebuild of Wheatley. What that looks like, how it will be accomplished, and in a time frame that is realistic and optimistic. From a family Doctor/NP to a pharmacy, the renovating/rebuilding of lost restau rants, hotel, apartments, and beyond. A rebranding that will promote growth and prosperity for generations.

The closure on Talbot Trail is a mess. I will support and encourage CK and the province to focus on a solu tion. Putting tax dollars to their best use with shoreline protection. There are local companies doing affective engineered shoreline protection that could have this resolved.

There is much to learn from our Agriculture Communi ty and I look forward to supporting the best interests of both farmer and rural residents.

Thank you for your support.

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CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

Born and raised in Thamesville and lived here all of my youth/ away from area 1968-1979 chasing careers/ graduate Uni versity of Windsor and Althouse college, Western.

Work experience in teaching, consumer finance, investment business.

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25 years in furniture industry from the ground up including management and even ownership of 2 furniture stores for approx 8 years.

Former president of Thamesville business improve ment association conservationist (worked 3 years with Lower Thames Valley Conservation Association as a grunt, first job was in the fields.

Several years in minor basesball and hockey as play er/ coach/ manager wide range of work experiences including 10 years in the income tax business with H&R Block.

While I havent been EVERYWHERE, I have been a lot of places.

Question 1: honor, duty, justice with a reasonable in telligence and a strong work ethic

Question 2: 1) accountability and transparency 2) housing and homeless crisis 3) promoting and ex panding local small business.

Sandy Maynard

1. What do you have to offer that will make you a successful elected official?

I am a rural resident outside the town of Merlin, recently retired. 36 years in senior management postions for a local internation al Ag Research company. Man aged the day to day operations. I have Multiple Leadership cours es, I am willing and able to listen,

I have the time to commit to Ward 1, strong work ethic.

I want to represent consitiuents in ward 1 to city hall and not the other way around.

Melissa Harrigan is the current councillor for Ward One in Cha tham-Kent, serving the areas surrounding Tilbury, Wheatley, and Merlin. She was raised in Tilbury, Ontario, and returned to Chatham-Kent to raise her family with her husband Kris along the Thames River near Jeannette’s Creek. Melissa is a leader in the community, and is currently the Executive Transformation Lead for the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team, following nearly a decade of ex perience in change management and leadership in the health care system. Outside of work, Melissa convenes the Tilbury Storm Soccer League. She subscribes to life values of hope and hard work.

I believe that my work and education experiences make “just the right mix” for being a local councillor. As someone who studied political science in university, I understand policy, process, and how change occurs. I also bring one term of experience to the council role. In my first term of council, I chaired the CK2035 Commit tee, overseeing the strategic plan. I was a member of the Audit committee, Community Development Adviso ry Committee, and served on the Wheatley BIA. I have built relationships with community members and mu nicipal staff that will support our community in achiev ing its goals.

The recovery and rebuilding of Wheatley is at the top of my list for the next term. The explosion that hap pened in August 2021 was a shock to the people of Wheatley, and was felt across Chatham-Kent. As we begin to understand the future requirements of the ex plosion site, envisioning and rebuilding the downtown and larger community is my top priority for the next term of council. This includes following the lead of local residents, groups and business owners, creating effec tive communications, advocating for funding from the province, and supporting Wheatley to achieve its vision for the future.

2. What issues do you see in your municipality that should be at the top of the list to deal with?

• Getting folks back in their homes in Wheatley and rebuilding the core there

• Bridging the rural/urban divide as perception is real ity. Due Dilligence on ward issues before council votes.

• Talbot Trail bypass and detours

• Support our lifeline of Agriculture

• High taxes(Need to be lower) as there is no perceived increase in services for most residents, we need growth in sustainable good paying jobs

David Serednicki

I am a lifelong resident of the Tilbury area, having grown up and gone to both schools in town. I’ve spent some time in and around a few industries of the area as well, including farm ing, technical services and man ufacturing. I’m currently apart of the local Cadet program, working with local youth as a part time Officer in the Canadi an Forces. I’m also the Chairman for the Stoney Point Sportsmen’s Club and involved with the Tilbury Legion Br.206. I enjoy small town living and wish to contribute to continuing this great area we live in.

Having lived in each area of ward 1 at some time, I offer an understanding and connections to accommo date the wards best interests. I have experience lead ing a non-profit board as well as navigating the politics that come with working in a group to achieve goals.

The biggest challenge would be aging infrastructure and the investment needed to enable growth focused across rural CK. Much investment has been tabled for the Chatham city proper, but many of our small towns are growing and an investment plan needs to exist to support our small communities and farmers.

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MEET THE PELEE ISLAND CANDIDATES

With the October 24 Municipal Election looming large on the horizon, the Southpoint Sun reached out to all Mayoral, Deputy Mayor and Council candidates for a 300-word summary, to include a biography of themselves and the answer to two questions — What qualities do you possess that makes you the person for the job? And what are the biggest issues facing your municipality? The responses are in alphabetical order within each category and are unedited by the Sun. All candidates were contacted and only those who responded are featured here.

Larry Bailey Cathy Miller Stephanie Crawford

CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

At 51, I”m a proud single Dad of a intelligently beautiful young individual. I posses a 3 year Advanced Diploma in Child a Youth Care with Cer tification in Crisis Intervention and Majoring in First Nations Studies with a minor in Crim inology at Western University while completing a Bachelors in Social Work at Kings that is in progress. I current ly work 6 months at Dufferin Construction Compa ny in London, Ontario, in the paving division trans porting heavy equipment, then 6 months I reside on Pelee Island. My Parents purchased our family property in 1975, from then, it was home for me.

My education and years teaching with a remote First Nation community have taught me the im portance of involving those in the community that are affected by the issues and problems that are present. I understand these needs and issues and I’m confident and committed to do whats right for the whole community. I bring forth a tenacity that makes me able to handle a high level of criticism while being empathetic a caring. I strongly believe the health and well-being of the community, and the Island always comes first.

The main issue with any political structure is com munication; the mayor and council must have posi tive communication between them for a community to feel it is being represented the best it can be.

I believe a good mayor should provide direction to the community and possess the intrinsic ability to lead the community towards future growth and prosperity. Communication is not always verbal, a mayor should always be listening if he/she wants to persuade the council and community to go in the direction that they were voted in for.

I grew up in Amherstburg. Malden Centre more specifi cally; Busy Bee Corners to be precise. My husband Kevin and I bought a cottage on Pelee Is land in 2009 and have owned and operated The Wandering Dog Inn with our pups Fred and Jody for 5 years. I am a found ing member of the organizing committee for The Island Un plugged Music Festival, Hell on Heels Walk and have served on the board of Pelee Island Community Arts.

I understand the limits that Pelee Island presents and have also had success while working within those lim its. I navigate the challenges and live the rewards of our chosen home daily. I am able to make bold deci sions, and can have tough conversations when need ed. I welcome the opportunity to champion Pelee Is land as a place to live, work and visit.

Revenue Generation and Funding:

· Increase revenue through licensing, enforcement and business planning for municipal assets.

· Build a funding strategy around grants and partner ships.

The Township of Pelee needs to be a place people want to work and volunteer for:

· To improve service delivery, an increased staff com pliment must be planned for, retained and rewarded.

· Committees should feel their contributions are im pactful and valued.

Planning:

· The Official Plan and by-laws require updating.

· The Destination Development Plan and Service De livery Review should be implemented.

· A Strategic Plan and Departmental Plans to be created and tied together with a multi-year forecast budget.

Sherri Smith-Ouellette Michelle Taylor

CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL

THIS IS WHO I AM:

-Full time resident of Pelee Is land

-President of Art Works

-Served as President of Royal Canadian Legion #403 - Pelee Island

-Served on the Township Pheasant Hunt Committee

-Served on the Township Ad justment Committee

-Currently completing 4 years on Pelee Island Coun cil

-Active Member of Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

-Retired from a career in Administration with the ed ucation system

-Proud Grandmother of 3

THIS IS MY VISION FOR PELEE ISLAND:

-Should I be re-elected:

-I look forward to working together with all mem bers of council and the community to continue the good progress we have made in the past 4 years

-Pelee Island, my home, needs a strong infrastruc ture to support our quality of life as well as to help share the island with the world.

CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL

My name is Stephanie Craw ford and I’m running for a posi tion on Pelee Island council.

Pelee Island has been my home for 35+ years. My hus band Ford and I have raised our family her (8th generation) as well as run a successful busi ness here on the island.

I have sat on many commit tees and boards during this time. ( Coop; Pelee Island School Advisory; Sports man’s Club; Transportation and Tourism)

I also have several years of municipal government ex perience past and present. I have a solid understand ing of the community and it’s challenges and would be a good advocate for the people of Pelee Island.

A strong mayor and council will need to come up with a solid long and short term plan to shape our community.

• Official plans and policies need to be updat ed so staff is better able to handle evolving issues. We need to be proactive instead of reactive.

• Look for ways to generate additional revenue streams to offset costs road maintenance; shoreline erosion; policing; and affordable housing possibilities.

• Continue to effectively work at the relation ships with Transportation and our surrounding Main land communities for a strong voice.

• Advocate for the people that live on Pelee Is land and still recognize our visitors.

I am hopeful and excited to represent Pelee Islanders and to protect our lifestyle that attracts new people to our community.

FOR COUNCIL

We’ve been property owners on Pelee Island for 7 years and moved here full-time in May 2021. I’ve worked in various roles for the last 24 years in the not-for-profit sector for a lead ing youth organization and I am now on the property finance team. I’ve been married for al most 39 years, have one son, and two grandsons who love coming to Pelee for the summers! I love to cycle around the island as you can see so much more! We also love to take our dogs on the trails around Pelee, so much to see!

I offer a multi-faceted business background, from project management to property management, with practical experience at the grassroots level to help move us forward with current trends while keeping the hometown Pelee Island way. I will listen to all island ers fairly, regardless of being permanent residents or cottage owners. You all deserve a voice on Council, and I feel that is what I will do for you. I bring a fresh perspective to the island.

We need enhanced healthcare as our population ages. This would allow our residents to stay on the island without having to worry about getting a ferry or plane to the mainland for a simple procedure. I want to ensure that new families that visit our island feel welcome enough to want to stay here! We have things to do on Pelee for the adults, lets bring more family friendly experiences here too. We need to encour age more family friendly tourism, with a transportation system to the island that is reliable for our residents and tourists.

Memories

Dusting off the memories

St. Michael’s Church is one of Leamington’s oldest

a luncheon

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.

By C. Scott Holland

Prior to 1874 there wasn’t a Catholic Church in Leamington, but there were priests and missionaries who made the rounds of rural communities.

At the house of William Farren, situat ed on the west side of Elliott Street, Rev. Father Aboulin offered the first Mass in 1874. It was originally a part of the Am herstburg mission but in 1882 was taken over by Maidstone.

The first church was built and opened here in 1882 and was situated on the east side of Elliott St. It was situated on the site of the original St. Michael’s school.

One of the area’s original settlers, Phil lippe DeLaurier, who resided at Point Pelee, donated the wood used to con struct the first church.

From 1886 until 1900, it was a part of the Woodslee Parish. In 1900, along with Point Pelee and Staples Bishop McEvoy, created it as a parish with Staples and Point Pelee being its missions. Its pastor resided in Staples.

In 1919 the church obtained the status of Parish church under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Rev. Father J.P. Gleeson was its first resident priest and his first act was to purchase a house di rectly across the street from the church.

Three years later (1922), with increased growth, a new church erected at a cost of

$24,000. The newly erected church had a seating capacity of 400 and was done in the Spanish Mission style.

By 1967, the church had doubled in size and a new rectory was built.

In 1970 it could no longer accommo date its large number of parishioners and a second church St. Joseph’s was built on Sherk Street.

Over the years, the church has done much remodeling and rebuilding until over the course of six years in the 2010s, the church purchased six houses near the corner of Elliott and John streets. In 2013, plans were begun for the church’s decon struction in 2014.

An important part of the preparation was the amassing of important memora bilia which was housed in a waterproof tin box which would be a part of the new church’s cornerstone. On July 6, 2015, the ground-breaking for the new church was undertaken and the modern $10 million church was opened in November 2016.

Throughout its long history, St. Mi chael’s has served the community and Leamington and its area Catholics. The number of pastors and priests which have served the church and the area flock is lengthy and yet St. Michael’s continues to be a foundation of faith for many of Leamington’s residents and migrant workers.

Sturgeon Creek Bridge – a vital crossing since 1883

By C. Scott Holland

Until the 1880s, the only way to get to Point Pelee was by skirting around the tributaries of Sturgeon Creek. That meant traveling east or southeast and crossing small streams or traveling down the country roads until one was connected to the northbound path that was on the western fringe of the trian gular spit of land.

In those early times, the entrance of the creek was often clogged by sand and was unsuitable for the footings of a bridge. The first bridge erected at the creek was in 1883 and it created a more direct method of travel between Leam ington and the Point, espe cially for the inhabitants of Point Pelee Drive and the Point itself.

Its wooden span was wide enough to allow one horse and buggy to cross, plus allowed fishermen to cast their lines.

The original bridge last ed until 1924 when its de teriorated state was not ed and Mersea Township

council decided to build a sturdy, newer structure at the very mouth of the creek.

The new bridge was opened in June 1925. That low concrete span was barely above the water and often was subject to flooding or was impassable when waves crashed into the shoreline. One can only imagine how tough it was to clear the rather narrow bridge after a winter storm.

The bridge lasted until it was demol ished in 1965 – some four years after the modern, raised bridge had been erected.

The modern crossing was upgraded by a newer one in the late 1990s and serves vehicular traffic to this day.

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

as well as

boat rides were

from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for

cents a

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

September 6, 1997 - Popular CHYR Radio program director and on-air personality Chuck Reynolds was named the honorary Mayor of the 18th Annual Ruthven Apple Festival. Chuck is seen here at work in the CHYR studios.

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Boys Floor Hockey Team from Emmanuel Christian School, May 1995. Front row, l-r: Nathaniel Cornelisse, Luke Dawson, Stephen Shuttleworth, Nathan Cook, Brian Kelton; Back row, l-r: David Wetler, Rusty Klassen, Jason Nemeth, Allan McLean, Jason Dean, Coach Mrs Brush. Absent: Team MVP Jesse Maytham & David Stephens.

September 1992 - Pictured left: Margot Gillespie and Eric Lynn emerged as the club champions at Talbot Trail Golf Course for 1992. The awards and prizes were presented following a barbeque at the clubhouse. The matches were decided by 54 holes, stroke play. Pictured right: The Talbot Trail players in the Senior division decided the club champions with 27 holes, stroke play. Betty Liebrock and John Gillespie captured the honours for the 1992 season.

The late Foster Jackson (the youngster at the left in this photo) with his grandfather looking northward to wards the edge of the Robson farm.

Photo from Scott Holland Collection

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Flashback to CHYR beginnings

It’s hard to believe that as of this month I’ve been here in Leamington for 45 years. I can still vivid ly remember that sunny Wednesday afternoon drive on September 14 in 1977, leaving home just af ter lunchtime to make the four-hour trip to Leam ington and hoping to get the radio job at CHYR.

Throughout that day there were nine other people also auditioning for the “all-night” show. However, I was the last interview and luckily re ceived a phone call early the next morning from the

manager, Mr. Tomasi, say ing I got the job and I’ll be starting that coming Mon day night at midnight.

When I arrived back in Leamington that Sunday evening, Jim Alexander, the DJ on the air, told me my radio name will be “Chuck Reynolds”. Okay, that’s cool, I thought!

The next night I handled most of the equipment op erating while the outgo ing DJ, Pat Simmons, who had a job lined up on the East Coast, did most of the announcing.

However, after 4 a.m. I announced and played

“Almost Like a Song” by Ronnie Milsap. Great vo cals and a beautiful piano arrangement that was a crossover country song. It reached #16 on the pop charts, and even to this day I occasionally feel a tingling sensation when I hear that song. Thank you, Ronnie.

While I was excited be ing here and getting use to the radio format and flow, the only problem I had was with the outgoing DJ teaching me the ropes. He wasn’t very friendly. I cer tainly didn’t like his man ner. This went on for a

couple of more nights and by then I was going to say something.

Fortunately I didn’t, and before that shift start ed I saw a note on his desk from Lou Tomasi. I took a sideway glance at it and noticed it was Lou saying how sorry he was that the radio position he was promised back home fell through. Well, that explains everything, I thought. So just before midnight, I told Pat I was sorry that the job he was going to was no longer available, and he said, “Don’t worry about it, I’m now looking forward to seeing my family and girl friend, so it’s okay.”

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After that, everything was great and Pat was nice and helped me out with whatever I was unfamil iar with, and the last three nights we worked togeth er in the studio was a lot fun. I never heard anoth er word about him after he left, although I always hoped things worked out back home.

One question that many people have asked me over the years is, “How did you get that radio name Chuck Reynolds?”

Really, it was quite

simple. Lou Tomasi had hired Tom Rivers, who worked in Toronto for CHUM ra dio in the ’70s and had a ballsy voice, to re cord a whole bunch of “booming” radio name announcements (like “The Leader, CHYR, plays favourites with Chuck Reynolds!”) which would be played from time to time on the show back in the years from 1976 till around 1980. Whenever a new announcer came, he was given one of these powerful name announce ments as some of the per sonal names the DJs had really didn’t stand out.

FLASHBACK RADIO with Chuck Reynolds

Another new DJ, Jim Cau chon, who came from my broadcasting school, Ca reer Canada, would get the name of “Jeff Parker”.

That meant Joe Pinga tore was “Mark Rogers”, Vic Lehan, who came after me, was “Pete Summers”, and his Mohawk College buddy Dave Robertson would go on air as “Bill Taylor” when he arrived.

At first, I got a real kick out of having a second name with everybody calling me Chuck Reyn olds. But after four or five years, I kind of wished I was called Paul rather than Chuck. But Lou To masi and sales manager Bill Gay said I shouldn’t dwell on it, as with all the friends and associates I know and have made in the community and county – including ser vice clubs, the golf club, my DJ business and so on, it’s a compliment that I’m well known with my ra dio name. And they were right.

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Enberg puts on a show at raceway for Ladies Day

By Mark Ribble

The fourth leg of the OLG Ontario Women’s Driving Championship and Harness the Hope highlighted Ladies Day at Leamington Raceway on Sunday, September 25.

Well over 300 fans en joyed the day where many wore pink in sup port of breast cancer re search and female mem bers of the harness racing

community.

Swedish-born Marielle Enberg was the star of the Women’s Driving Cham pionship as she took three of the four races in the fourth leg of the series. There is one leg left in the coming weeks.

Enberg won the first two races of the day — guiding Siboney to a 1:59.1 victory in the open er and bringing home

Alyssa Marie in 2:02.2 in Race 2. After a third-place finish in Race 3, Enberg returned to the winner’s circle aboard Mach Shark in Race 4.

The stellar driving per formance vaulted Enberg into second place in the championship with one leg remaining.

Natasha Day leads all drivers in the Women’s Championship with 58

points and is the defend ing champion.

Enberg now has 50 and Julie Walker 48 to round out the top three.

Harness the Hope car ried the theme of the day, however, as booths were set up under the grand stand with merchandise available. All proceeds went to the worthwhile charity.

A 50-50 draw was held,

along with several raf fles, a t-shirt giveaway and pink popcorn from What’s Poppin’. There were prizes for best dressed horse and best dressed groom.

Harness the Hope is an entirely volunteer driv en not-for-profit organi zation with a dedicated committee and team of volunteers with roots that run deep within the har

ness racing community. All event proceeds are directly donated to vari ous cancer organizations that provides direct sup port programs for those faced with a cancer di agnosis and that provide breast cancer awareness, research and improved treatments for those di rectly affected by or who may face breast cancer in their lifetime.

In the top left photo, the OLG Women’s Driving Cham pionship included, from left, Marielle Enberg, Julie Walk er, Debra O’Brien Moran, Maggie Jones, Brittany Ken nedy, Natasha Day, Pam Forgie and Samara Johnson. Photo courtesy of Lauzon Looks Photography.

In the photo immediately left, Marielle Enberg, aboard Alyssa Marie (5), takes Race 2. SUN photo.

In the photo above, Anna Mari Muller sits atop her horse as the pair greeted fans along the track at Leam ington Raceway’s Ladies Day Sunday, September 25.

Flyers split two Showcase games

By C. Scott Holland

Playing two games in two days — both with long four-hour bus trips — ended with the Flyers showing the scouts and fans why they are a tal ented young team and tough to beat. Both games were played in Pelham at the league Showcase.

In Saturday’s game the Flyers faced the Fort Erie Meteors and for a good portion of the game it appeared that the Flyers might have the upper hand. They led 1-0 and then 2-1 and had grabbed a 3-1 lead early in the third before Fort Erie notched two unanswered goals to tie it. Neither side

notched any goals before the third period ended and the two teams went to OT where midway through the three-onthree frame Fort Erie won the contest. Bryce Walcar ius halted 35 of 39 shots that came his way in the Flyers 4-3 overtime loss. Scoring for the Flyers were Billy Van Sumeren, Ryan MacPherson and Cody Brekke.

Sunday’s contest against the Cambridge Winter Hawks saw a totally dif ferent result. The Flyers dominated Cambridge en route to a 4-1 victory.

Their tough defense allowed only 20 shots on net and some timely scor

ing were keys to the Fly ers’ victory.

Flyers’ rookie Hayden Reid notched the team’s first two markers that were sandwiched in be tween Cambridge’s only tally.

Tied 1-1 after one peri od, it was Reid who slot ted the go-ahead mark er at 1:26 of the second stanza. Another Flyers’ rookie, Ryan Cronheimer battled the Hawks’ Henry Turner with fistcuffs mid way through the second and both were sidelined for the remainder of the contest.

Twelve minutes into the third Billy Van Sum eren gave the Flyers some breathing room when he made it 3-1. Cambridge lifted their goalie for an extra attacker with about 90 seconds left and Ryan MacPherson notched an empty-net goal during the final minute to secure the victory. Goalie Bryce Walcarius got the victory.

Sharks double up 73s

By Greg Coulter

An early season test of mettle for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks showed a grit and determination that will make for a successful season if they can continue their early season ways. An intensity reminiscent of a playoff tilt resulted in a 2-1 home ice victory over Essex in front of over 400 delighted fans on opening night.

Coach Josh Carnevale noted, “We looked and prepared for this game as a measuring stick where we are as a group. We proved that we are good enough to compete with the top teams and that’s what it will take to go deep in the playoffs.”

While the defence was rock solid, it was two first-year defencemen that led the way, each scoring third-period goals in a come-from-behind effort by the Sharks. Aidan Hall steered a point blast on the power play and Kyle Kel ly, with several highlight reel moves, found him all alone where he made no mistake. Matt Carvalho and Braedon Caetano each had an assist.

Coach Carnavale added, “Ethan Handley was phenomenal in net as he has been since donning the Sharks uniform”

The Sharks host the Mooretown Flags Wednesday, September 28. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Erie Shores Men’s League scores

September 19 was one of the best outings of the year and saw 48 Erie Shores Senior Men’s League golfers giving it their best for some prize money.

The winning team with a score of 125 was Garth Dennerley, Guy McIntyre, Rick Metz and Cam Per rault.

and Wayne Wiseman.

In fourth place at 132 were Peter Harb, Bob Sutherland, Phil Larade and Jerry Malott.

The three low net win ners were Wayne Wise man 67, Peter Harb 67 and Bill Rutgers 69.

The draw winners were Jim Bleasby and Jerry Mallard.

The low golfers for the day were Wayne Wise man 77, John Rutgers 79, Stefan Kowal and Jerry Mallard at 80.

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I’m the complete opposite of a social butterfly, and really can’t be bothered with too much social interaction. You may find me hiding in other areas because that’s where I feel safest, especially when new strangers come to my home. Cats and I? Hahahaha, yeah, we don’t get along. Dogs? I’m kinda selective... I think my hope would be a home with no animals if I can help it. Just something peaceful, mellow, and quiet for a quiet and reserved girl like myself.

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Friday, Sept. 30 at St. Marys at 7:30 pm

In second place at 130 were Tom Miehl, Dave Wilkinson, Ken Luxford and Fred Klassen.

Third at 131 went to Norm Beattie, Stefan Kowal, Alden Warner

Talbot Trail seniors golf

By Bob McLean

I had to sit out last week as Covid came knock ing on my door. It’s still around!

On Tuesday, September 20, 47 Talbot Trail senior men’s golf league mem bers challenged the rolling fairways at the TT course. It was a somewhat cloudy but warm day, and a num ber of golfers obtained very satisfying results.

Angelo Gabriele hit a marvelous shot to within 15 feet of the cup on #9 to win the CP. Ray Foster knocked in a marvellous 39-foot putt on #2 to cap ture the LP. There were three golfers who earned noteworthy nifty 50 re sults: Nell Adamson, Jerry Paine and Wayne Humber.

In the 50-69y division, Kreug continued his spec tacular play by shooting a

Closest to the hole on #3 was Fred Klassen and on #16 Tom Miehl.

The longest putt on #4 was made by Scott Max well and on #14 Norm Beattie.

35. Arkey and Nasher en joyed terrific results of 38 and 39 respectively. Other commendable results un der 45 were shot by Fuzzy 43 and Gary Marentette 44.

In the 70-79y group ing, Rick Thompson and Chopper played brilliantly as they scored 38s. Ray la Pierre enjoyed his superb 43 score. Other satisfying results less than 50 were: Gary Hillier and Doug Langlois 45s; Al Matthews and Frank van Nie 46s; Richard Humber 47; Larry Schmidt and Angelo 48s; Paul Carioli and Wiz 49s.

In the 80-85y division, guest Mike Wright shot a terrific 40. Joe Vrtel played superbly to score an in spiring 43. Chuck McKen

Bill Conn had a bird on #1, Brian Collins, Gord Anderson and Peter Harb birdied #2, Peter Harb #18, Cam Perrault #1 and #11, Wayne Wiseman #4 and #18, Dave Binder #6, Dave Wilkinson #9, Ron Tremblay #11, Norm Be attie #12 and #14, Fred Klassen #14, John Rutgers #15, Tom Miehl #16 and Frank Gow #17.

zie and Ron McCracken achieved commendable results of 45 and 47 respec tively. Andy Orsini and Conrad Babkirk merited praiseworthy results of 52 and 53 respectively.

The Super Senior Sil ver players were led once again by Tom Hyatt. Tom shot an excellent 48. Wal ter Balsam and Bill Ed wards followed up a few shots back.

The SS Gold players were led by Dave La Bonte who shot an inspiring and masterful 42. Other sat isfying results were pro duced by Gerry Becigneul, Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash.

See you next week. Con tinue swinging and hav ing fun.

Drive

By Greg Coulter

A chain known as “a friend of a friend” or “six degrees of separation” has brought three Wheatley residents and their fami lies together to spearhead breast cancer awareness while raising funds for the Chatham Kent Health Alliance Oncology Unit.

The youngest of the three — Monica Couto — her three sisters and her dad received the devastat ing news in May of 2020 that her mom Maria was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Despite all the road blocks that COVID pre sented, Maria was able to get vital surgery and began treatments on June 29, 2020, in Chatham.

Her treatments went on for exactly one year, end ing June 29, 2021.

With the support of a caring family and some critical in-home treat ments, Maria currently enjoys a life in remission with only yearly check ups required.

With her husband Paul she was able to travel to the Azores for much of

tournament Saturday

this past summer that included surprise visits from members of her fam ily.

Jennifer Dawson worked with Maria at the Wheat ley RBC branch for close to 10 years and they be came close friends during that time.

A career change found Jen as manager of Talbot Trail Golf Club during the 2020 golf season. Golf was one of only a few activities that was allowed during COVID, and the course was extremely busy.

Jen knew that Moni

ca would be an excellent clubhouse team member and she quickly reached out to hire her.

As Monica was jug gling work and helping her mom deal with her ill ness, Jen became acutely more aware of the perils of cancer.

At 50 she was eligible for cancer screening but put it off to due to a hec tic work schedule. In No vember 2021, at the urging of a friend, she decided to make an appointment for a screening.

Despite feeling fine, no family history of cancer and showing zero symp toms, she was informed that she had breast can cer. She says she cur rently feels fine, “I think I’m over the worst of my treatments,” as they con tinue in Windsor.

Samantha Shanks Wil liams was president of the board at the golf course in 2020 and serves as man ager this season. Actively involved at the club, she was keenly aware of Ma ria’s illness, all the while dealing with the cancer di agnosis of her own mom, long-time member of the golf club Mavis Shanks. Her mom courageously battled the disease but ul

timately passed away in April 2021.

Through their close as sociation at the course and their common cancer stories, Monica, Jen and Sam have taken on the task of hosting the third annual Drive Out Breast Cancer golf tournament on Saturday, October 1.

Titled “Big or small, save them all” by Monica, she brought forth the idea of a cancer fundraiser in the summer of 2020 to the club to honour her mom.

Originally slated to be a walk-a-thon type event at the course, the COVID rules relaxed in the fall and with the assistance of superintendent Derek Brown, the entire club house staff and the Portu guese community at large, a tournament was held.

Fall

A resounding success, it is sold out again this year.

This year the honorees are Maria Couto, Jeanne Omstead-Mullins, Jen Dawson, Christina Rich ardson and in memory of Mavis Shanks.

The ladies are grateful to key sponsor Lally Ford for welcome gifts and John Hyatt of Taylor Fish and Chips for providing a dinner ticket for all par ticipants, as well as many local businesses.

Homemade Portuguese sandwiches and donuts will also be available for purchase. Donations can be made at the course on Saturday.

The hope is to surpass last year’s total of $6,300 to a total of $8,000

From left, Monica Couto, Samantha Williams and Jen Dawson stand on the symbolic pink bridge at Talbot Trail Golf Club. Several years ago the bridge was painted pink to raise awareness of breast cancer.

SUN photo by Greg Coulter

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